Jersey Journal, November 2020

The All American Executive Committee and Mark Gardner, General Chair, extend their appreciation and gratitude to these individuals and companies for generous financial support of

THE 68th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW & SALE November 7, 8, and 9, 2020 • Louisville, Kentucky Founders 2020 All American Sale Consignors National Heifer Sale Consignors Nominating Owners, National Jersey Jug Futurity Consignors, 2017 Pot O’Gold Sale Underwriters American Jersey Cattle Association North American International Livestock Exposition Primary Sponsor Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Solutions Presenting the 63rd Pot O’Gold Sale Chairman’s Circle David Jordan Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club MVE-Chart Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund Post Printing Co. Rector Jersey Farm Semex Sustainers Bachelor Farms Dutch Hollow Farm LLC Forest Glen Jerseys Genex Cooperative Hilmar Cheese Company Kilgus Farmstead Ohio Jersey and Junior Jersey Breeders Association Piedmont Jerseys LLC Select Sires Inc. Trans Ova Genetics Wisconsin Jersey and Junior Jersey Breeders Association Virginia Jersey Breeders

Young’s Jersey Dairy Inc. Patrons

Anonymous Ahlem Farms Partnership Albright Jerseys LLC Avonlea Genetics Black Label Genetics Bohnerts’ Jerseys Bok Jersey Farm Boreman and Billman Families Bostelman Livestock Transportation Brentwood Farms Cabot Cooperative Creamery Caff-E-Hill Farms Cowbell Acres Brittany Core Elmhurst Jerseys Endres Jazzy Jerseys Kelly Epperly Phil and Marty Gordon and Family Graber Jerseys Inc. Hawk Pond Jerseys Holmes County Cheese Company Indiana Jersey Cattle Club Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Lea Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography Keightley-Core Jerseys Kirchdoerfer Jersey Farm Kutz Dairy Lady-Lane Farm and Patrick Gourley Legendairy Farms LLC Dr. Joseph A. and Beverly Lineweaver Lyon Jerseys MB Lucky Lady Farms, Frank Ma Brown Jerseys Mapleline Farm, John Kokoski Family Marcoot Jersey Creamery Martin Dairy LLC Mayfield Farm & Nursery Mihm Bros. Inc. Milk-n-More Farms New England Jersey Breeders Association North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry and John Lemmermen Owens Farms Inc.

Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association Pleasant Ridge Jerseys, Ron Mosser Family Preston Point Farm Ratliff Jerseys, Ron and Christy Ratliff Silver Springs Farm, Luchsinger Family Spring Valley and Heath Jerseys Dusty Schirm Delaine Smith Sorenson Hillview Jersey Farm Inc. Sunbow Jerseys, Charles Steer Family Joey and Kaila Tauchen Tennessee Jersey and Junior Jersey Cattle Clubs Tillamook County Creamery Association Vermont Jersey Breeders Association Waverly Farm Larry and Cari Wolfe World Wide Sires, Ltd. Yosemite Jersey Dairy Carl Bourne Memorial Fund

Friends of the All American

American Dairy Association Mideast Avonlea Genetics Bonnie Jo Ayars Barlass Jerseys, LLC C.L. Collins III Ed Crotty Josh and Jenny Gordon and Family Greenland Jersey Farms Donna Hawvermale and Cindy Howman Highland Farms Inc. Huffard Dairy Farms Jer-Nan Associates Henry P. Knolle Family Bert and Mary Smith Leas Memorials Mill Valley Farms Mike and Merna Fremstad NASCO Normandell Jerseys Oak Breeze Farm, Gay Ervin, Jay and Amy Massey, Theresa Ervin Rider Jersey Farm Paul and Sandy Schirm Shan-Mar Jerseys Scott Stanford Sun Valley Jersey Farm Sunny Day Farm & Her-Man Jerseys Sycamore Hill Farm and Garden, The Hanford Family Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Will-Do Jerseys &Will Do Jersey Farm Williams Jersey Farm

THE ROLL OF SPONSORS

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Volume 67 • No. 11 • November 2020 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Tips to Raise Healthier Jersey Calves

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Managing Editor: Tracie Hoying Website Coordinator and Editorial Editor: Michele Ackerman Subscription Manager and Administrative Assistant: Hannah Meller Assistant Director of Communications: Kaila Tauchen

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FEATURES 26 The Road to Excellent-96% and Impacting the Breed 18 Tips to Raise Healthier Jersey Calves Post Time at Ratliff’s III

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SHOWS

SALES

37 Western National Jersey Show

36 Mid-Atlantic Fall Jersey Classic

38 Western National Junior Jersey Show

30 Post Time at Ratliff’s III 39 Top of the World Sale

SHORTS The Road to Excellent-96% and Impacting the Breed

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COVER Preparing for this fall weather and gazing over the rest of the pasture is JX Normandell Premium Melissa {5}, Very Good-88%, owned

by Ernest Norman. This photo was taken during the Normandell Farms Dispersal which was held in Liberty, Pa., on October 9, 2020. The herd was owned and operated by Ernest, and his brother, David, and was recently declared a centennial farm by the state of Pennsylvania.

November’s issue offers calf raising tips on how to start the newest members of the herd off right. Kevin and Annetta Herrington of Kevetta Farms share their journey with Oakfield TBone Vivianne-ET, Excellent-96%.

NOVEMBER 2020

43 AJCA Membership a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime 4

All American Sponsor Roll

REGULAR 6

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

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Advertising Index

35 Apply by December 1 for Jersey Youth Academy Class VII

45 Advertising Rates

22 December 1 Deadline for Stout Experience Award

10 Calendar

14 Dutch Hollow Farm LLC Recognized by ADA 14 Hellenbrand Honored as Friend of Expo 14 How a Junior Member Reserves a Prefix 40 March 1 Deadline for Production Contests 41 Nominations Open for 2021 National Jersey Awards 32 File your Professional Cow Photos with the Jersey Journal

14 Along the Jersey Road 17 Editorial 6

Field Service Staff

44 In Memoriam 33 Jersey Jargon 6

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

46 Journal Shopping Center 10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule

42 Proposals Sought for Jersey Cattle and Product Research 14 Statement of Ownership 14 VanRaden Inducted into ARS Hall of Fame

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To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle.

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Company and Department Heads

Executive Secretary:

Treasurer:

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Director of Communications:

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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 Larry Wolfe, 614/322-4463 Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Kristin A. Paul, 209/402-5679 Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 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); 614/322-4495 (fax); kpaul@usjersey. com. Illinois and Wisconsin.

Danielle Brown, 614/266-2419 (mobile); dbrown@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Sydney Endres, 614/313-5818 (mobile); sendres@ usjersey.com. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227 (mobile); sholcomb@ usjersey.com Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727 (mobile); sisraelsen@ usjersey.com. Advance Services Consultant; Idaho, Nevada and northern California.

Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 (mobile); glavan@usjersey. com. Michigan and Ohio.

Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana and Kentucky.

Flint Richards, 614/266-9921 (mobile); frichards@ usjersey.com. Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862 (mobile); jrobinson@ usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, east Texas and Virginia.

Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 614/322-4483; bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Contact Kristin Paul for service in Arizona, California, New Mexico and west Texas.

Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Danielle Brown, above Sydney Endres, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com.

Mark Fisher, 209/765-7187; mfisher@usjersey.com.

Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com.

Scott Holcomb, above Seth Israelsen, above Greg Lavan, above Andy Paulson, 614/296-4166; apaulson@usjersey.com.

Flint Richards, above Scott Stanford, 614/284-1478; sstanford@usjersey.com.

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Jonathan Merriam, 12136 Riverview Rd., Hickman, CA 95323-9605. Phone 209/324-4983; ahlemfarms@aol.com Vice President: Mark O. Gardner, 1055 Kittanning Ave., Dayton, PA 16222-4715. Phone 724/954-8193; shanmarjerseys@gmail.com.

Directors Joel Albright, 1855 Olive Rd., Willard, OH 44890.

Phone 419/512-1756; albrightjerseys@gmail.com. Fourth District. 2022.

John Boer, 1914 Cheyenne Trail, Dalhart, TX 79022; Phone 806/884-8303; boer7274@aol.com. Ninth District.

2021.

Karen Bohnert, 1300 179th Street N, East Moline, IL 61244. Phone 563/320-2895; karenbohnert@hotmail. com. Sixth District. 2023.

Tyler Boyd, 19784 Patricia Lane, Hilmar, CA 95324.

Phone 209/585-7118; tyler.l.boyd@gmail.com. Twelfth District. 2022.

Rebecca Ferry, 193 Lagrange Rd., Johnstown, NY

12095. Phone 518/248-9294; dreamroadjerseys@yahoo. com. Second District. 2023.

Mark O. Gardner, see officers. Third District. 2021.

Garry Hansen, 13025 S. Mulino Rd., Mulino, OR 97042.

Phone 503/805-4411; garryajca@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2022.

Cornell Kasbergen, 21744 Road 152, Tulare, CA 93274.

Phone 559/804-7393; ckasbergen@aol.com. Eleventh District. 2023.

John Maxwell, 10600 275th St., Donahue, IA 527469705. Phone 563/505-1652; tourmyfarm@gmail.com.

Eighth District. 2023.

Donna Phillips, 8506 Center Rd., Newton, WI 53063.

Phone 920/374-1292; ddstock@lakefield.net. Seventh District. 2022.

Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608. Phone 603/499-3830. toms18438@yahoo. com. First District. 2021.

Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@ wildblue.net. Fifth District. 2021.

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035-9617. Phone 413/531-2116; jkokoski@ maplielinefarm.com.

Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/724-0067; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com.

Directors Jason Cast, 4011 A Street Rd., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313-9417. Phone 402/641-2255; jjcjerseys@gmail. com. District 1. 2023.

Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/941-3726; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2021 Rogelio “Roger” Herrera, 7114 Youngstown Rd., Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/485-0003; rogeliohs@yahoo.com.

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District 2. 2021.

James S. Huffard III, see officers. District 5. 2024.

John Kokoski, see officers. District 3. 2021.

John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 622469408. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail.com.

District 4. 2022.

Jonathan Merriam, ex officio, see AJCA officers.

Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837.

Phone 715/566-1910; owens.walter60@gmail.com.

District 6. 2023.

Tom Sawyer, ex officio, see AJCA. Veronica Steer, 1060 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/693-8462; veronicasteer@hotmail. com. District 8. 2022.

Bradley Taylor, ex officio, see AJCA.

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Editorial Editor: Michele Ackerman Managing Editor: Tracie Hoying Subscription Manager/Admin. Asst.: Hannah Meller Asst. Director of Communications: Kaila Tauchen

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ABS Global.......................................... 16 Accelerated Genetics............................ 9 Ahlem Farms Partnership................... 30 Albright Jerseys................................... 41 American Jersey Cattle Association..... 4 Anyking Dairy...................................... 40 Avi-Lanche Jerseys............................. 48 Avon Road Jersey Farm..................... 39 Bachelor Farms................................... 35 Barenbrug........................................... 32 Biltmore Farms.................................... 19 Boer Jerseys....................................... 40 Boks Jersey Farm............................... 41 Brenhaven Jerseys............................. 34 California Jerseys.................... 19, 22, 30 Cantendo Acres.................................. 41 Cedar Mountain Jerseys..................... 34 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy........................ 36 Circle S Jerseys.................................. 34 Clauss Dairy Farm.............................. 30 Clover Patch Dairy.............................. 41 Cold Run Jerseys LLC........................ 41 Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm .............................................. 42 Crescent Farm.................................... 34 D&D Jerseys....................................... 39 D&E Jerseys....................................... 48 Den-Kel Jerseys.................................. 42 Dreamroad Jerseys LLC..................... 42 Dutch Hollow Farm.............................. 35

Her-Man Jerseys................................. 40 Highland Farms, Inc............................ 34 Highland Jersey Farm......................... 41 Hi-Land Farms.................................... 42 High Lawn Farm.................................. 37 Huffard Dairy Farms............................ 19 Iowa Jerseys................................. 36, 40 Irishtown Acres.................................... 43 JNB Farm............................................ 43 Jasmari Jerseys.................................. 23 Jersey Journal...............7, 13, 15, 31, 45 Jersey Marketing Service................... 46 Jersey Youth Academy........................ 11 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch............................... 30 Journal Shopping Center.................... 46 K&R Jerseys....................................... 40 Kenny Farm......................................... 43 Kevetta Farms..................................... 42 Lawtons Jersey Farm.......................... 42 Legendairy Farms............................... 32 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm........................ 34 Mapleline Farm................................... 34 Marcoot Jersey Creamery.................. 22 Martin Dairy LLC................................. 32 Messmer Jersey Farm........................ 29 Milk Specialities Global....................... 38 Mills Jersey Farm LLC.......................... 8 Minnesota Jerseys.............................. 40 Misty Meadow Dairy...................... 24, 25

Edn-Ru Jerseys................................... 43 Fire-Lake Jerseys................................ 30 Forest Glen Jerseys.............................. 3 Four Springs Jerseys.......................... 43 Friendly Valley Farm............................ 42 Genex.................................................. 46 Goff Dairy............................................ 29 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd........................ 41 Heaven Scent Jerseys........................ 42 Heinz Jerseys...................................... 39

National Jersey Jug Futurity............... 12 New England Jerseys......................... 34 New York Jerseys.......................... 35, 42 Nobledale Farm................................... 43 Normandell Farms.............................. 43 Oakhaven Jerseys.............................. 41 Oat Hill Dairy....................................... 40 Ohio Jerseys....................................... 41 Oregon Jerseys...................3, 24, 25, 32 Owens Farms Inc................................ 39

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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Pennsota Jerseys................................ 40 Pennsylvania Jerseys.................... 23, 43 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC.................. 41 Queen-Acres Farm............................. 37 Red Top Jerseys.................................. 19 Revolution Genetics.............................. 2 Richardson Family Farm..................... 34 Riverside-F Farms............................... 43 Rock Bottom Dairy.............................. 40 Scotch View Farms............................. 42 Select Sires, Inc............................ 46, 47 Shenandoah Jerseys.......................... 41 Silver Maple Farms............................. 34 Silver Spring Farm.............................. 42 South-Mont Farm................................ 43 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc....................... 41 Spatz Cattle Company........................ 43 Spring Valley Farm.............................. 29 Springdale Jersey Farm...................... 34 Spruce Row Jerseys........................... 43 Steinhauers Jerseys........................... 39 Stoney Hollow Jerseys........................ 43 Summit Farm....................................... 36 Sun Valley Jerseys.............................. 32 Sunbow Jerseys.................................. 41 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc........................ 41 U-Fashion Jerseys LLC....................... 41 Vanderfeltz Jerseys............................. 43 Waverly Farm...................................... 29 White Rock Jerseys............................ 34 Wickstrom Jersey Farm...................... 22 Wilsonview Dairy................................. 32 Wisconsin Jerseys.............................. 39 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.

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

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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.

Type Appraisal Schedule

POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed.

If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@usjersey. com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf.

NOVEMBER—New Mexico and Texas; Wisconsin.

DECEMBER—Arkansas and Missouri; Indiana and Illinois; Minnesota; Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.

Deadlines

NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release.

DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience on-farm and marketing internships.

DEC. 1—Applications due for Class VII of Jersey Youth Academy.

DEC. 31—National Jersey Jug Futurity payments due for 2023 entries.

JAN. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the February evaluation release.

JAN. 15—Nominations are due in the AJCA-NAJ office for Young Jersey Breeders, Master Breeder, Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service awards.

FEB. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the March evaluation release.

MAR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to

this date for the April evaluation release.

MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Achievement contest applications are due.

MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Production Contest entries due. Forms available from the USJersey website.

MAR. 1—Entries due for the Leading Living Lifetime Production contest. Cows alive as of December 31, 2020, are eligible. Minimum HIR production levels for nominating are 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs. fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.

APR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the May evaluation release.

APR. 21—Deadline for AJCA director petitions to be in the AJCA office.

APR. 27—Deadline for NAJ director petitions to be in the AJCA office.

MAY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the June evaluation release.

JUNE 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the July evaluation release.

JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships.

JULY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the August evaluation release.

Sales

NOV. 7—63rd POT O’ GOLD SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 6:30 p.m.

(EST) Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com; Lynn Lee, Smryna, Tenn., auctioneer.

NOV. 8—68th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive. com; Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., auctioneer.

NOV. 19—HEARTWOOD FARM DISPERSAL, Heartwood Farm, Cobb, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com.

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

Meetings and Expositions NOV. 4-7—WORLD JERSEY CHEESE AWARDS, Oviedo, Spain.

NOV. 11-12—DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTION COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis. NOV. 21—OKLAHOMA JERSEY BREEDERS MEETING, Steer Inn Family Restaurant, Cushing, Okla.; 10:00 a.m. (CST).

JAN. 25-28—DAIRY FORUM 2021, virtual event.; for more information visit http://www.lidfa.org/home.

JAN. 25-28—NATIONAL MASTITIS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Dallas/ Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria, Dallas, Texas.

MAR. 6—WISCONSIN JERSEY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING MAR. 17-18—PDPW BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. MAR. 24-25—CENTRAL PLAINS DAIRY EXPO, Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. APR. 6-8—DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, Fox Cities Exhibition Center, Appleton, Wis. APR. 15-17—NATIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Green Bay, Wis. APR. 19-21—TRI-STATE DAIRY NUTRITION CONFERENCE, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. JUNE 23-26—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL All-JERSEY INC., Bettendorf, Iowa.

JULY 11-16—JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY CLASS VII, Columbus, Ohio.

Shows NOV. 7—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Joe Sparrow, Worthville, Ky., judge, Jared Major, Lebanon, Tenn., consultant.

NOV. 8—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:30 p.m. (EST); Terri Packard, Boonsboro, Md., judge, Richard Caverly, Benton, Maine, consultant.

NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST), Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., judge, Pat Lundy, Hartford, N.Y., consultant.

APR. 1-3—OHIO SPRING DAIRY EXPO, Pickaway County Fairgrounds, Circleville, Ohio.

Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00

Transfer Fees Effective July 1, 2014

Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days. $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) and call Herd Services for more information.

The Association’s Bylaws require the seller to pay the transfer fee.

Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

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Christopher Owens and Maria Menart were united in holy matrimony September 12, 2020, in Siren, Wis., at the Northwoods Crossing Event Center.

Christopher is the son of Roger and Kim Owens of Owens Farms Inc. in Frederic, Wis. Roger, along with his brothers, Wilfred and Walter, were named AJCA Master Breeder in 2019. Maria is the daughter of Tony and Connie Menart, Eveleth, Minn.

The Owens Proud of his Jersey heritage, Christopher works on the family Registered Jersey farm, Owens Farms Inc., as part of the fourth generation. Maria is an occupational therapist and volunteer EMT/first responder for the local ambulance service.

Christopher is the paternal grandson of the late Harold and Agnes Owens. Harold received the AJCA Distinguished Service Award in 1997.

Twins Eloise Iola and Owen Craig Schoch, the first children for Brian and Emily (Beebe) Schoch, Monroe, Wash., were born September 17, 2020. Eloise weighed 6 lb. 11 oz., while younger brother Owen was 6 lb. 8 oz. Emily was a part of Class IV of Jersey Youth Academy.

Aster Mae Cowan was welcomed into the world by parents Julian and Nicole Cowen, Nehalem, Ore., on September 21, 2020. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. She was welcomed home by big brothers, Kywin, 3, and Kingston, 1½.

Julian and Nicole received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2020. They own GreenGold Dairy LLC. Aster is the first granddaughter after 11 grandsons between both families of this generation.

How a Junior Member Reserves a Prefix

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to the association is purchased.

Juniors must be members of the American Jersey Cattle Association to be eligible for Production Awards, Youth Acheivement Contest, Pot O’Gold Contest, Scholarships and showing at The All American Junior Jersey Show. Junior memberships are free to youth between the ages of seven and 20.

For more information on becoming a junior member or purchasing a lifetime membership, contact the Herd Services Department at 614/861-3636.

Hellenbrand Honored as Friend of Expo World Dairy Expo has presented Michael Hellebrand, Cross Plains, Wis., with a posthumous 2020 Friend of Expo Award.

Hellebrand served on the World Dairy Expo Board of Directors as the current first vice president and past treasurer, as well as former chairman of numerous committees.

He played a large role in the construction of the New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center and was a vocal advocate for showring ethics and youth exhibitors.

He and his wife, Linda, owned City Slickers Farm in Cross Plains. They registered their animals under the ‘Hillpoint’ prefix and were widely known throughout the entire dairy industry.

Dutch Hollow Farm LLC Recognized by ADA The Chittenden family of Dutch Hollow Farm LLC in Schodack Landing, N.Y., has received the Overall Dairying for Tomorrow Award sponsored by the American Dairy Association (ADA) North East. This award was designed to recognize local dairy farmers and showcase the unique actions they take, on and off the farm, to help sustain and improve the dairy industry.

Winners received a cash award that was donated to either a local school district or regional Food Bank. Category winners received $1,000, while honorable mention recipients were presented a $500 prize.

There were three categories: Animal Care, Community Outreach and Environmental Stewardship.

Throughout 2020 and even before,

Dutch Hollow has worked to bridge the gap between consumer and dairy farms. They created virtual farm tours to educate and entertain students stuck at home with the pandemic. They also send out a newletter to the community about current events on the farm and have engaging social media channels.

The Chittenden family also regularly holds open houses and has strong relationships with the local schools.

VanRaden Inducted into ARS Science Hall of Fame

Dr. Paul M. VanRaden was inducted into the USDA’s Agriculture Research Service (ARS) Science Hall of Fame during a ceremony on September 15, 2020.

VanRaden assisted in developing the genomic evaluation methods that have replaced traditional U.S. evaluations for dairy cattle. He has assisted in elevating the dairy cow into the next level of performance, while maintaining her purpose.

He is a highly recognized international expert on the genetic and genomic evaluation of dairy cattle and computer analysis of large data sets.

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JERSEY JOURNAL

Guarantee Satisfaction Marketing your animals has often been referred to as creating your 13th milk check. Are you giving your all to capture that potential revenue? Do you actively use the resources at hand—Area Representatives, Jersey Marketing Service, local buyers—to assist you?

Twenty years ago in a Jersey Journal editorial, salesmanship and leaving a positive image of the Registered Jersey business was a topic of conversation. As the Jersey breed continues to grow and more and more Jerseys move into existing or new herds, the foundation of that editorial still rings true.

Salesmanship is definitely a learned art. We call it “art” because a salesperson creates his or her own unique individual approach of connecting with potential buyers, depending on the style of the buyer. We term it “learned” because we don’t always get it right the first time and it takes patience to learn from mistakes. Every time someone comes on your farm to buy cattle, they will ask a new question, need a different piece of information than the last person, or approach the entire process differently. Each sale is an opportunity to expand salesmanship skills—for the seller, as well as the buyer.

In today’s society, news spreads more quickly and is more accessible than ever. The public turns to social media, blogs, and emails for instant answers and to spread news quickly— good or bad. How can we ensure satisfaction guaranteed to the buyers of your genetics?

The Jersey breed is blessed with masterful merchandisers, reputable breeders who sell the right kind, treat people right, and are committed to one ideal: Satisfaction guaranteed.

There will always be challenges and learning experiences with marketing your cattle. Here are a few musts to maintaining and building your integrity when marketing your cattle.

• Understand and have experience in advertising, so you are known to the buying public.

• Have a solid testing program with official records posted for the easy inspection of any interested party.

• Be familiar with infoJersey and the management tools within it such as HerdView, BullsEye, and JerseyMate to aid with quick reports to show the buyer.

• Genomically test your herd to provide accurate parentage records, A2 status, and other genetic attributes to determine saleability.

• Properly vaccinate cattle of all ages and present them in good, healthy condition.

• Make yourself familiar with the pedigrees and background of the cattle you’re offering, and show a degree of pride in them.

• Present a price on each animal, and be able to justify that price by pedigree, type, income over feed costs, and so on.

• Be available promptly to buyers when they have made appointments to see cattle.

• Project a friendly attitude and show concern for the wants and needs of the buyer.

• Transfer all sold animals to the new owner promptly and express to them in all possible ways the value of registration certificates/official identification.

• Keep in touch with the new owners.

Make good on damaged animals and nonbreeders.

Guarantee satisfaction, and your buyers will come back to you—and Registered Jerseys—again and again.

THE JERSEY by Bonnie L. Mohr, commissioned by the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Copyright © American Jersey Cattle Association 2018 All Rights Reserved

NOVEMBER 2020

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HERD MANAGEMENT

Tips to Raise Healthier Jersey Calves

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ore and more, Jerseys are being integrated into Holstein herds, largely due to their higher milk components and advantages in feed and reproductive efficiencies.

Though familiar with raising and milking Holsteins, dairy producers often have questions about Jerseys. By paying mind to a few key breed differences, they will be poised to capitalize on Jersey potential.

One area in which Jerseys and Holsteins differ is management of newborns and baby calves. Keep these key points in mind when working with Jerseys: • Jersey newborns are relatively small, averaging 60 lbs., and have minimal body fat reserves of just 3%. This is quickly expended to generate body heat, often within hours of birth.

• Body heat dissipates more quickly in Jersey calves because of their high ratio of body surface area to body mass.

Because of this, they can be more prone to chilling and dehydration.

• Jerseys have a higher maintenance requirement per unit of metabolic weight. They are not simply a “smaller” breed of dairy cattle.

To help you care for the beautiful brown babies in your calf pens, we have compiled the following tips from nutritionists who specialize in Jerseys and resources at the American Jersey Cattle Association.

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Prepare the Nursery Make sure Jersey calves are born in a warm, dry environment to prevent their body temperatures from falling quickly. Regard-

less of the temperature, dry them quickly to slow loss of body heat. In cool weather (≤ 50˚F), place them in a calf warmer or other heated environment before moving them to their permanent hutch or calf pen.

Ensure they have plenty of clean, dry straw to nest in. This will help them trap body heat and cope with chilly temperatures. Also consider the use of calf blankets or jackets as soon as they are dry.

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B o o s t I m mu n i t y w i t h Colostrum Get colostrum into your calves quickly and in adequate amounts to develop passive immunity. The value of this single act cannot be stressed enough as a contributor to more efficient growth rates, higher production, and lower veterinary bills over the course of the animal’s life.

Colostrum should be warm (100-105˚F) and fed to Jersey calves within two hours of birth at a rate of 3-4 quarts, or 10% of body weight. Feed an additional two quarts when the calf is 12 hours old. A third feeding of two quarts, if possible, is also recommended.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentration is highest immediately after calving and declines markedly after six hours. So, it should be harvested as soon as possible, ideally within an hour. Use a colostrometer or Brix refractometer to evaluate IgG levels of colostrum. The gold standard is at least 50 mg./ml. for first feeding. Maintain cleanliness as high bacteria counts in colostrum

impair absorption of IgG. If an adequate supply of colostrum is not available or not of high enough quality, use milk from the first milking and supplement it with a colostrum enhancer (IgG). Look for a product that is made to “supplement” rather than “replace” colostrum and create milk that most closely resembles colostrum from the dam.

Colostrum replacers can also be used when colostrum supply is limited. Feed at least 150 grams of high-quality IgG during the first feeding.

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Control Pneumonia and Coccodiosis Work with your veterinarian to develop a protocol that protects against the three major pneumoniacausing viral pathogens: bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (IBRV), and parainfluenza 3 (PI3) in the pre-weaned calf.

As well, work with your veterinarian to develop a coccidiosis control program that makes sense for your farm.

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Choose Your Milk Plan Wisely If you use milk replacer, make sure it is designed for Jerseys.

Research shows Jerseys need higher concentrations for both protein and fat in the liquid diet as indicated by the Land O’ Lakes Jersey Blend milk replacer. Optimum levels are 28% protein and 25% fat. (continued to page 21)

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The Jersey Journal visited with several nutritionists to develop this series on Jersey nutrition. Three calf specialists have provided some common sense measures to help you better care for your Jersey calves.

Scott Bascom, Edgerton, Wis.

Dana Empet, Kingsley, Pa.

Gary Moore, Greenwich, N.Y.

Scott is the dairy technology manager at Phibro Animal Health, serving clients in south central Wisconsin. He also has experience with several other dairy nutrition companies over a 17-year career in dairy nutrition. As a graduate student at Virginia Tech, he conducted research that led to the development of Land O’Lakes Jersey Blend. He grew up on a Registered Jersey farm and continues to be involved with the breed.

Dana has worked in the feed industry as a dairy technical support specialist and nutritionist in the northeast for the past 20 years. She formed Empet Dairy Consulting 10 years ago after working as a calf and heifer specialist for Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed. Dana and her husband, Rick, have 300 head of dairy cattle on their farm, where they milk Holsteins, Jerseys and Guernseys.

Jerseys represent about 15% of the herd.

Rick and Dana’s three children are the sixth generation of their family to raise Jerseys.

Gary has worked in dairy nutrition for more than 30 years, initially with Cargill Animal Nutrition and now with Denkavit.

The past 15, he has specialized in calves and heifers. He also operates a 45-cow herd of Registered Jerseys and Holsteins with his family.

Keep Them Warm Use calf jackets to help Jerseys maintain body heat. When you put a jacket on a Jersey, it is like turning up the barn thermostat 25˚F. Make a straw nest for Jerseys to nestle in, especially from birth through the first two weeks. How do you know when you have used? When it is deep enough to completely cover most of her body when she lays down, and all you can see is her head.

Develop a Back-up Plan for Colostrum Freeze excess colostrum in one-quart (continued to page 23)

Use Calf Weaning Ring for Problem Children Jerseys are notoriously oral animals and Jersey calves love to suck on each other. Keep an eye on calves who are group housed as babies or weaned calves. Identify problem calves and use calf weaning rings to deter calves from cross-suckling.

Use Milk Replacer Specially Designed for Jerseys Feed milk replacer to Jerseys that closely mimics milk components that would be provided by their dams. Strive for energy dense milk replacer with fat levels above (continued to page 23)

Pay Attention to Total Intake While it is paramount to get nutrients into the Jersey calf, total intake may be reduced when fat levels are too high because fat is satiating. When the amount of fat in milk replacer is reduced slightly, space is freed to add more lactose, and calves will drink more. They do not have to drink much more milk to offset the reduced digestible energy from fat if the milk replacer is formulated with the right ingredients and the right process.

Intake can also be reduced when solids are too high. Shoot for a range of 13.514.5% for the first three weeks and let calves drink more if they want to.

Be Mindful of Ingredient Quality Of more significance than crude protein level is the amount that can be uti(continued to page 23)

Healthier Jersey Calves (continued from page 18)

When choosing milk replacer, pay attention to quality of ingredients. For younger calves particularly, avoid milk replacers that have vegetable proteins, such as wheat gluten or soy flour. Until they are older, calves under 30 days-of-age lack the enzyme necessary to digest these ingredients effectively.

For the first week, feed Jersey calves up to two quarts of milk, three times daily (six quarts total). From weeks 2-6, feed them three quarts twice daily. From weeks 5-6, feed three quarts at least twice daily. For week seven, reduce intake by one quart per feeding. For week eight, feed once a day.

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Offer Water and Calf Starter Early Beginning at two days-of-age, offer free choice water and calf starter. Promote water intake, even during cold spells. Position water and feed buckets at least 12” apart so water remains fresh, clean and free of calf starter.

Consider feeding electrolytes between the two milk meals to keep calves hydrated and ward off disease.

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Feed More Often Jerseys do well with smaller meals, more frequently.

Smaller stomachs require more frequent feedings with smaller amounts. This is less stressful for the calf, particularly those under two weeks-of-age.

An automatic calf feeder is a management tool that allows dairy producers to feed more frequently with less labor. Calves housed in group pens on automatic feeders also transition to larger group setting more easily when weaned.

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Listen to the Weatherman Temperatures may be cool for Jerseys a better part of the year in parts of the U.S. So, be prepared to feed more energy to counteract heat loss and support normal growth. This is especially for calves under 21 days-of-age, who do not have the ability to regulate their own body temperatures.

Keep in mind, the lower end of the thermoneutral range for Jersey calves is 60˚F. Under this temperature, more energy is required to keep warm, directing nutrients away from growth. Visible shivering has been observed at 48˚F, even though their hair was dry, they were well fed, and the wind was calm.

This impacts a surprising number of domestic dairy producers. Across an average year in Minnesota, there will be 262 days under 60˚F. More surprising are the 181 days of sub-60˚F temperatures for Sacramento, Calif., each year.

When the temperature falls below 60˚F a Jersey calf needs more calories in her diet. The lower the temperature goes, the more calories she needs. In cold weather, increasing the feeding rate of milk or milk replacer can help the calf maintain her rate of gain. In the coldest months of the year, feeding calves more than twice a day may be necessary.

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go into a growth slump that lasts 2-3 weeks.

Prevent the stress that accompanies weaning by transitioning slowly. Two weeks before weaning, reduce the amount of milk fed at each meal, then feed once a day.

Make sure calves are eating 1.5-2 lbs. of calf starter each day. Remember, weaning cannot happen until the rumen is developed.

It may also help to transition calves from milk to feed by reducing fat levels in milk since it is satiating. By consuming less fat, calves will be hungrier and more apt to eat calf starter.

Though you should be mindful of starter intake, don’t worry too much about intake during the first month. Calves will grow more and be healthier with more milk.

When milk is reduced at six weeks, they will be rapidly eating starter and be more successfully weaned.

During cold weather, weaning should probably be delayed until calves are 10 weeks-of-age.

10 Encourage consumption of a 22% protein calf feeder by offering a small handful in a bucket from day two. Replace uneaten starter daily.

Jersey calves will only consume a small amount of starter (≤.5 lbs.) each day for the first three weeks. They should be consuming 1.5-2.0 lbs. each day for three consecutive days before they are weaned.

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Delay Feeding Hay Consumption of dry feeds high in fermentable carbohydrates supports development of the rumen. Consumption of dry forages prior to weaning can delay rumen development due to its lower energy content.

To get the most production from your Jerseys in the milking string, do not offer hay to calves until two weeks after weaning.

And then, feed a fine-stemmed grass hay.

The small amount of fiber that calves need should be provided by the calf starter.

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Be Patient with Transitions Be more mindful about transitioning Jerseys from milk to feed. The transition from a milk-based diet to a post-weaned diet can be more difficult for Jerseys.

Some dairy producers may find their Jersey calves do well until weaning, then

Set Goals for Rate of Gain To reach full genetic potential, aim for Jersey calves to double birth weight by 56 days. For a 60-pound Jersey newborn, this equates to an average daily gain of 1.1 lbs. until weaning. From there, set a goal to have heifers gain an average of 1.2 lbs. per day.

A useful tool for establishing benchmarks has been developed by the Bovine Alliance on Management and Nutrition, available online at https://www.aphis.usda. gov/animal_health/nahms/dairy/downloads/bamn/BAMN07_HeiferGrowth.pdf.

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Follow the Mantra: Cleanliness is Godliness Establish calf rearing protocol that enhances all your nutrition efforts. Make sure the whole house is in order, not just the diet. Wash feeding utensils daily (optimally after each feeding).

Rinse in lukewarm water, then in warm soapy water. Allow them to air dry. Adopt consistent, regular feeding times. Practice good biosecurity. Make sure people handling calves wash their hands or use gloves before working with calves, especially if they have been doing tasks with the cows.

In Summary Raising calves that become well-grown, productive milkers that express full genetic potential requires tender loving care from the onset. For success, use common sense, keep it simple and consider the five C’s of calf management—colostrum, cleanliness, comfort, calories, and consistency.

To get worksheets and other pertinent information on raising Jersey heifers, down (continued to page 23)

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December 1 Deadline for Stout Experience Award Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2021 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.

Awards will be made for two paid internships, one with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and the other an on-farm, customized experience on a Jersey dairy operation. The awards, provided by a permanent endowment created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout, will pay for housing, travel and related activities required by the cooperating employer up to the maximum amount of the scholarship award.

Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, visit http://bit.do/Stout-Experience to download the application. Interested applicants will answer a series of questions

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stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. A one-page résumé listing previous work experience, education, activities and awards is also needed.

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 USJersey office.

Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2020, and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They can also be submitted by email to info@ usjersey.com.

Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003); Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004); Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005); Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006); Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008); Brady Core, Kentucky (2009); Kim Wilson, Missouri, and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010); Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin, and Amy Maxwell,

Iowa (2011); Robert McGarry, Vermont, and Lyman Rudgers, New York (2012); Meagan Bolen, Ohio, and Wyatt Smith, Minnesota (2013); Olivia Pearson, North Carolina, and Meagan Chittenden, New York (2014); Tyler French, South Carolina, and Gerret Boer, Texas (2015); Austin Woods, Wisconsin, and Laura Bell (2016); Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Missouri, and Blake Koehn, Oklahoma (2017); Amanda LoRusso, Connecticut (2018); Brennan Topp, Ohio, and Abigail Grimm, Minnesota (2019).

The 2020 recipients, Hannah Diehl, McVeytown, Pa., and Maria Joy Poock, Boonville, Mo., will fulfill their respective experiences at a later date. Their summer experiences were postponed due to COVID-19.

They are worth more if they are Registered. infoJersey.com

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Healthier Jersey Calves (continued from page 21)

load the booklet, “Every Jersey Heifer, A Quality Heifer,” published by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Additional useful resources can be found in this booklet as well.

Or, watch a YouTube video on raising Jersey calves, presented by National AllJersey Inc. as one of four webinars on Jersey nutrition at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=t1IAdgDKXjg.

Bascom

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plastic bags so it can be thawed quickly in emergencies.

Keep on hand a high-quality colostrum replacer that will deliver at least 150 grams of IgG in a single feeding.

Rename Colostrum “Miracle Food” Though many understand the value of colostrum for first feeding to develop passive immunity, colostrum has many bioactive compounds that benefit the calf. Research shows improved health and growth from feeding calves second and third milkings on days 2-3 of life.

Keep Them Hydrated When managing dehydration, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Keep in mind, protocol to prevent dehydration looks different than protocol to treat dehydration. In many cases, products designed to treat hydration are not the best ones to prevent dehydration. The best electrolytes to prevent dehydration are palatable, inexpensive, and easy to deliver. Offer them the first two weeks of life, when calves are most stressed.

Work with your veterinarian to identify the right electrolyte and protocol to treat dehydration.

When temperatures are below freezing, feed lukewarm water after milk replacer to encourage drinking. Calves like warm water and, if thirsty, will consume a healthy dose right after feeding. If water in pails is expected to freeze after feeding, dump it immediately after a calf has drank as much as she wants.

Empet

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20%. The extra calories are needed, especially in colder weather.

Feed Higher Rates of Milk Replacer Jersey calves can be fed intensified feeding programs that include higher rates of NOVEMBER 2020

milk or milk replacer as they grow. Consider the size of the calf, though, when determining feeding rates and gradually step up to this amount. Too much too quickly can cause calves to scour. Feed additional milk for the first feeding for several days, then increase the amount fed at the second feeding.

the mother to lick the calf off after birth to dry its hair and support blood circulation.

If the mother does not or cannot do this, step in and dry the calf off with a towel and use a warming box.

Moore

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Watch the Calving Pens It is critical to prevent newborns from being chilled during the first 48 hours of life. Make sure maternity pens are clean and dry BEFORE the calf is born. Allow

lized. With the right nutrition formula, a calf starter with 18-22% of protein may be more useful than one with 19-22%. Research as much as you can to know what you are buying.

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BREEDER PROFILE

The Road to Excellent-96% and Impacting the Breed

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very Jersey breeder dreams to breed “Veronica” is one of six cows in AJCA I didn’t even ask about her.” However after or develop the ideal Jersey cow. While history to be appraised Excellent-97%. She looking at other animals and continually pieces of ‘ideal’ may flex depending on was National Grand Champion in 2004, coming back to Kevin, he encouraged the operation, the foundation is still there.

Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo Annetta to ask Alicia what price they Most breed for a profitable individual three times and Supreme Champion once. wanted for her. whose body confirmation can support many A true matriarch, “Veronica” transmitted “It took a lot of prodding, but after he lactations. Oakfield TBone Vivianne-ET to her over 100 offspring with descendants told me that about five times, I finally asked is an excellent example of the type of cow still making an impact today, such as Alicia for a price on “Vivianne.” When she every dairy cattle breeder can appreciate.

“Vivianne.” told me, it was pretty much a no-brainer and When “Vivianne” was officially appraised Kevin and Annetta went to Oakfield we just looked at each other and said that Excellent-96% this July, the emotions for Corners in April 2010 to pick out their we would take her!” her owners, Kevin and Annetta “It’s not too often you get a Herrington, Kevetta Farms, of second chance that ended up Dansville, N.Y., were abundant making a huge impact for us,” and hard to describe. The sense noted Annetta. of pride in developing such an As two-year-old cows, elite individual is sure to have “Vivianne” and “Vanessa,” been overwhelming, in addition the heifer the Herrington’s to extremely rewarding. chose from the flush, were very Since 2000, only 19 other different. At their appraisal individuals have been appraised that year, “Vanessa” appraised Excellent-96% by the American Ve r y G o o d - 8 8 % , wh i l e Jersey Cattle Association “Vivianne” went Very Good(AJCA). She has reached an 87%. In her second lactation, elite rank that few others have.

“Vanessa” endured a freak In fact, since 1973, the AJCA accident which caused her to has only 35 individuals to earn leave the Herrington’s herd. this milestone.

Once again, it was good they “Vivianne” and her owners, had their ‘second chance’ with Kevin and Annetta, are a prime “Vivianne.” example of individuals who Kevin and Annetta knew that understand the importance “Vivianne” was special from of breeding for cow families. the day they purchased her.

In recent years, they have However, as a two-year-old, she created quite the market for Oakfield TBone Vivianne-ET, the Jersey breed’s newest cow to be ap- confirmed it for them. Then as a “Vivianne’s” offspring and praised Excellent-96%, with owners, Kevin and Annetta Herrington of three-year-old, she matured and work to maintain interest by Kevetta Farm, Dansville, N.Y. Photo provided by Annetta Herrington. started developing into the cow consigning elite individuals to they knew she could be. sales throughout the country. heifer from a group of four born that When asked to describe “Vivianne,” December. When talking about that day, Annetta burst with pride as she said, “She The Journey to “Vivianne” Annetta said, “They pretty much all looked has that big uphill run, deep rib, dairyness Ironically, “Vivianne” almost did not the same. It was a great group of calves, but and overall style about her. As a three-yearfind her home at Kevetta Farms. During the we had picked a different heifer, Oakfield old, her udder matured a lot but has held May 2009 Spring Sensation Sale, Kevin and TBone Vanessa-ET.” steady from that point. Where she lacks Annetta purchased a choice of December

A few months later in June, Kevin and is maybe not having that really popping heifer calves out of Arethusa Response Annetta decided that they wanted to invest high, wide rear udder and being a bit long Vision-ET, Very Good-88%, and sired by in another Jersey for their herd with friend, in the teat, but that certainly hasn’t made a Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI -23, for Robert Hill.

So they called Alicia and difference in her performance.” $5,200 from Jonathan and Alicia Lamb Jonathan Lamb and asked if they could “Vivianne” has made several showring of Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, N.Y. come look at available animals at Oakfield appearances throughout her 10 years. As a Sired by Hollylane R Response-ET, JPI Corners. two-year-old, she was Grand Champion at -171, “Vision” is a daughter of Huronia

“Right away, “Vivianne” was in the pen the Erie County Spring preview. She’s also Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. right by the end of the barn and she caught stood well at the New York State Fair and A cow that rarely needs an introduction, our attention,” described Annetta. reigned Supreme Champion at their local “Veronica” has certainly left her own “I looked at her eartag and said, ‘Oh, county fair as a six-year-old. impact on the Jersey breed. The winner of she’s going to be out of our price range,’ so While it’s been made clear that the 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow contest, Page 26

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“Vivianne” has a beautiful appearance, every dairy enthusiast can appreciate a cow that spells milk like “Vivianne.”

“She’s made over 200,000 lbs. of milk in 6½ lactations at 10½-years-old. That’s over 20,000 lbs. of milk each year of her life. That just seems amazing to us.”

“Vivianne’s” lifetime production through July 28, 2020, equaled 206,918 lbs. milk, 10,796 lbs. fat and 8,087 lbs. protein. Over her six completed lactations, she had an average m.e. of 25,861–1,336–994.

To put this into perspective, “Vivianne” has produced approximately 17,243 gallons of ice cream, 37,967 sticks of butter or 454,754 cheddar cheese slices throughout her lifetime. That’s a lot of dairy products to feed the population!

“Vivianne” Described as the “Queen of the Barn” of Kevetta Farms, “Vivianne” has a personality of her own. The type of cow that no cow wants to bother, “Vivianne” roams her home in peace.

Not a real personable individual, “Vivianne” prefers to be left on her own to do her own thing which clearly works for her. In fact, it’s not uncommon for “Vivianne” to stand at the bunk for hours eating after Kevin places a fresh bale in the feed manger. Her offspring and their descendants also have this trait, as Annetta commented that most of the family also has great appetites and are eager to eat.

This is something everyone loves to see in a productive cow family!

She also knows when she needs to alert her owners to give her special attention. In one case, she came into the milking parlor and just laid down. That is very uncommon for “Vivianne” or any cow for that matter.

After feeling her ears, Kevin noted they were a little cold, so she was given a bottle of calcium.

“Fifteen minutes later, she apparently was ready, and she just got up, walked into the stall to be milked and went back to her normal routine,” described Annetta.

Marketing Vivianne” When Kevin and Annetta invest in animals, they look to invest in cow families that are marketable. With the unique twist of a ‘TBone’ sired “Veronica,” “Vivianne” had an advantage in addition to being special in her own right as far as type and production.

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market of her own with the Herrington’s assistance.

Many of her daughters and granddaughters have crossed the auction block or been sold privately over the years.

In fact, she has a March 2020 ST-LO Nuance-ET, GJPI -9, daughter that sells November 8 in the All American Jersey Sale.

When asked what their breeding and mating philosophies were, the answer was quick and “Vivianne” and Kevin Herrington the evening she was officially simple for Annetta. “We appraised Excellent-96%. Photo provided by Annetta Herrington. try not to use too many of the same bulls that However, this mating taught the basically get a common kind of animal, Herringtons more about marketing. From for example, some of the popular ‘show’ the single flush, they had eight heifers born bulls. I’ve tried to find things that fit our at various times. While all the heifers were criteria. We use bulls that have high udder very similar, the interest in the mating composites and strong pedigrees. When I plateaued after selling a few and the look at the bull, I want to like what I see in purchasing prices reflected that. his picture as well.

“After that, we decided that we need to Some of that hasn’t always been the case. consider just selling the best one out of the A couple times, we think we’ll make an flush and then we would be more reserved even more unique mating that sets her apart, with selling additional animals,” explained yet still maintain bulls that aren’t horribly Annetta. minus on milk. Trying to get that balance, With recent matings, the Herringtons we always use bulls on her that we have are also really impressed with the Dutch used across the board in the herd.”

Hollow Oliver-P, GJPI +23, daughters.

Annetta went on to explain, “We aren’t They have additional pregnancies due to doing these matings with the intent of arrive this fall and winter from “Craze” and breeding an elite show heifer. Instead, we “Nuance.” mate her with the purpose of making a cow In the Herrington’s herd, there are that can make a lot of milk and still look currently 13 daughters of “Vivianne” with good doing it.” six of those in the milking string. They Nineteen different sires have been used have an appraisal average of 88.5% with on the registered progeny of “Vivianne.” the highest scored individual and natural Names of these individuals include calf of “Vivianne,” Kevetta Applejack “Academy,” “Eclipse-P,” “Renegade,” Vegas, being appraised Excellent-93%.

“Celebrity,” “Applejack,” “Metalica,” In addition, there are 10 granddaughters “Irwin,” “Genominator,” “Incentive,” and two great granddaughters on the farm “Citation A,” “Lemonhead,” “Chrome,” currently.

“Victorious,” “Primero,” “Colton,” “Casino,” “Oliver-P,” “Nuance” and The Road to Excellent-96% “Craze.”

In order for a cow to be appraised For Annetta, her favorite matings on Excellent-96%, a committee of three “Vivianne” so far have been the BW appraisers have to agree on this decision.

Citation-A-ET, GJPI +46, daughters. “The In July during the Herrington’s regularly “Citation A” daughters were all carbon scheduled type traits appraisal, their copies right down through. We had three appraiser nominated her for this opportunity of them in our herd with one appraising after breaking down her linear traits Excellent-90% and the other Very Goodhimself.

88%. I know the ones that we sold also When asked how this made them feel, performed and appraised well for their new Annetta replied, “At first it was really exowners.” (continued to page 28) Page 27

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citing, like WOW! But then it became a little nerve-wrecking as we waited for the next two people to come evaluate her.

It almost made it hard because nobody could talk about it. It was top-secret stuff, which made it almost like a letdown. It reminded me of the one-day shows where you’re released immediately after the show, everyone is geared to packing up and no one is celebrating. It was like ‘Wow, this is so exciting!’ but we can’t tell anyone.”

At Kevetta Farms, “Vivianne” roams the pastures and pack barn with her fellow herd mates. She does not receive special treatment and really prefers it that way.

For the initial appraisal date, they had clipped her to give her that little extra flare, but otherwise, business was as usual for “Vivianne.”

Kevetta Farms The farm that Kevetta Farms sits on today was purchased by Annetta’s grandfather back in the 1950s. It acted primarily as the heifer raising facilities for her family’s Holstein dairy farm located three miles down the road. Kevetta farms was established in April 1988 when Kevin and Annetta were married, primarily consisting of Holsteins.

They had returned to Annetta’s home farm and were working towards a partnership with Annetta’s parents. But unfortunately, a small 60-cow dairy could not sustain four families, so shortly after Jessica was born, their small herd was dispersed in 1991.

Someday, they had hoped to return to the farm when Annetta’s father was ready to retire.

When their daughter, Jessica, was very young, she loved to go to Grandma and Grandpa’s farm to help feed the calves.

They gave Jessica her first calf when she was five-years-old and she started showing at the fair. The kids enjoyed going to the fairs and taking care of their calves during the summer.

Annetta’s father sold his dairy herd on December 31, 1999. After that, Kevin and Annetta took over the old heifer facilities with the intention to purchase the 110-acre farm to raise dairy animals for their children, Jessica and Tyler, to show throughout their time as youth, as well as raise beef. At that time, they did not intend on getting back into milking cows.

On January 1, 2000, Annetta’s father passed away from pancreatic cancer, and once the estate was settled, they officially purchased the farm. Since the kids no longer had someone to supply them with calves, Kevin and Annetta encouraged them to apply for scholarships and other grants to use to purchase calves. The first Jersey came to Kevetta Farms in 2001 after Jessica won the Herbert Wheeler Scholarship put on by the Niagara Frontier Jersey Club.

Not too long after, longtime friend, Bob Hill, asked if they would raise his three Jersey heifers for him. They agreed and those individuals eventually became the foundation for the Kevetta Jersey herd.

The pair started milking cows when Jessica’s first Jersey calved in. Then they milked Bob’s Jersey heifers, feeding the milk to calves. With the kids’ and Bob’s heifers calving in, everything just sort of fell into place and they made the decision to get back into the dairy business and officially start shipping milk in 2005.

When they first started milking, they had about 17 cows in the string, including Holsteins, Ayrshires, Jerseys and even a couple of Angus-Holstein crosses! Today, they’re milking about 50 individuals giving

the time with the population being close to 2/3 Jersey and 1/3 Holstein.

The farm is an intensive grazing operation with the intent of the overall operation being very efficient. Their ration is supplemented with free-choice bailage and they purchase TMR during the winter months, fed at 50% and top dressed grain according to milk production. Milking occurs in a flat-barn parlor and cows are housed in a compost pack barn which was constructed in 2011.

In 2012, friend Bob decided to sell his herd of Jerseys, including his half of “Vivianne,” to Kevin and Annetta. This prompted their first real introduction to the AJCA when then AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Sara Barlass came to the farm to appraise their Jerseys to ensure they were giving Bob fair prices.

Over the years, Kevetta Farms has made a name for itself and has received many awards and accolades, from being a 15-year Super Milk producer, to the Jerseys being ranked nationally for their milk and protein production and their Holsteins being ranked in the top 200 BAA (breed age average) in the United States, along with being a recipient of the Holstein Associations Progressive Breeder Award.

The Future When asked about the future of the herd, Annetta stated, “The herd has come a long way in 15 years. Regardless of which breed it is, everything for the most part has a very strong pedigree with several generations of Very Good and Excellent, as well as including a ‘name’ in the pedigree people recognize.”

“One of our philosophies was that whether it’s the equipment or the cows, we consider it an investment into drawing people to our eventual auction. We have a lot of name brand equipment, a wellmaintained nice farmstead and we have really invested in the pedigrees of the cattle so there is something that will draw a crowd on the day we decide not to do this anymore.

In addition, by merchandising some of our best animals, we rely on the success of those animals with our prefix to do the advertising for us.”

Oakfield TBone Vivianne, Excellent-96%, throughout the years. © Lea Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography.

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Such as most notably Vivianne’s Chrome daughter, “Violin,” who scored Very Good-89% as a two-year-old for new owners Michael Heath and Jamie Black, and Vivianne’s Citation A and Victorious daughters owned by Dreamroad Jerseys who stood first and second in their respective classes at the 2019 New York State Fair.

On the Holstein side, Oakfield Corners Dairy purchased Kevetta Redburst Luscious-Red, Excellent-94%, who had a successful show career and produced an All American and Honorable Mention All American Winter Red and White Holstein calves. Three years later, Oakfield Corners purchased “Luscious’” daughter, Kevetta Daniel Lexi, Excellent-92%, who was recently name Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion at the 2020 New England Holstein Show and Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion at the 2020 North American Open Holstein Show in Ohio.

“As we approach our mid-50s, we don’t foresee either of our kids coming back to the farm.” Their son, Tyler, is in the diesel technology field and is employed by three different farms in the area. Jessica is a herd manager on a commercial dairy with about 900 cows nearby. The sibling duo recently purchased the 200-acre home farm Annetta grew up on from Annetta’s mother.

While the future of Kevetta Farms is to be determined, one thing is for sure. Their insight and ingenuity with the offspring produced from the Jersey breed will leave a lasting impact for many years to come.

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Overstocked Barn Leads to Post Time at Ratliff’s III Sale An intensive donor program at Ratliff Jerseys led to the third edition of the Post Time at Ratliff ’s Sale in Garnett, Kan. Overflowing pens of heifers and a stocked milk barn helped make the decision for AJCA Master Breeders Ron and Christy Ratliff to go ahead and offer more than 60 head from their own herd in addition to 40 consignments from Jersey breeders across the country.

Originally slated to happen the first week of May, the sale had to be rescheduled for the second week in June due to the lockdown of much of the country due to COVID-19. Despite many restrictions still in place, the barn was packed on June 13, when auctioneer Chris Hill dropped the gavel to kick off the sale.

The crowd was active with bidders and at sale end, 101 lots had crossed the auction block for an average of $2,080.69 with gross receipts of $210,150. The 35 cows offered commanded a top price with an average of $2,830.

Topping the sale was a homebred junior two-year-old that combined two of the Ratliff’s most well-known families—the “Alicias” and the “Porschas.”

Ratliff Astro Prize was the talk of the barn as the crowd admired her size and high and wide rear udder prior to the sale. The crowd and bidders on JerseyAuctionLive. com were active when she hit the ring.

Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, Canal

Ratliff Astro Prize topped the Post Time at Ratliff III Sale in June. Bill Diley, representing Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, placed the final bid of $13,600 for the two-year-old.

Also pictured are Sophie Leach on the halter: Christy Ratliff, consignor and sale manager; Ron Mosser, sale staff; Norman Nabholz, pedigrees; and Chris Hill, auctioneer.

Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

35 Cows, two years and over 16 Bred heifers 13 Open yearlings 33 Heifer calves 4 Choice of calves

101 Lots edian price M

$2,830.00 1,792.19 1,215.38 1,496.21 4,312.50

$99,050 28,675 15,800 49,375 17,250

$2,080.69 $210,150 $1,650.00

Sale Management: Ratliff Jerseys, Ron and Christy Ratliff Auctioneer: Chris Hill

Winchester, Ohio, were the final bidders at $13,600.

Sired by Ratliff Apple Jack Astro-ET, GJPI -95, (son of Ratliff Price Alicia, three-

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RJF Gentry Shot was the second high selling lot of the sale for $7,400. She was purchased by Pacific Edge Syndicate and represented by Kyle Natzke, far left. Also pictured are Ron Mosser; Addie Raber on the halter; Christy Ratliff; and Blake Schulte, contending bidder. In the box are Norman Nabholz and Chris Hill.

time National Grand Champion) and out of herd favorite, Ratliff Minister Porscha-ET, Excellent-95%, “Prize” sold milking in the mid-60s.

Her dam, “Porscha,” has many show laurels to her name including top five finishes multiple times at both The All American Jersey Show and World Dairy Expo. A maternal sister to “Prize,” Ratliff Applejack Penny, was named All American Junior Two-Year-Old in 2016. The next three dams are all Excellent with more than 15,000 lbs. milk.

RJF Gentry Shot, a five-year-old cow, was purchased by Pacific Edge Syndicate, Cloverdale, Ore., for $7,400.

Milking more than 80 lbs. a day for the tester, the daughter of Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET, JPI -162, was also offered for sale by Ron and Christy Ratliff. Her dam is a Very Good 85 (CAN) daughter of Heartland Merchant Topeka-ET, GJPI -30.

She has a 4-4 record of 15,662 lbs. milk, 840 lbs. fat and 609 lbs. protein. The next dam is Excellent 92 (CAN) and backed by the Excellent-95% Shantals CGar ShilohET with 22,368 lbs. milk, 1,241 lbs. fat and 840 lbs. protein.

Commanding the third high price of the day was another consignment from the Ratliffs—Ratliff Colton Avalon-ET. The Very Good-87% four-year-old sold for $7,000 to the partnership of Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys.

“Avalon” is sired by Chilli Action ColtonET, GJPI -68, and out of Ratliff Price Alicia.

“Alicia” is appraised Excellent-95% and has a best record of 20,880 lbs. milk, 1,014 lbs. fat and 760 lbs. protein at 3-5. She has five daughters appraised Excellent-93% or higher. She is backed by an Excellent-91% dam and then the Excellent-95% Rozeview Dorie D Rachel.

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high price of $6,100. AJCA Young Jersey Breeder recipients Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis., were the successful bidders.

Arethusa Colton Carmello-ETS-Twin, sold fresh in March. She is a granddaughter of Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. She is sired by “Colton” and out of Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, Excellent-95%. “Carmello” is a maternal sister to Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET, Reserve Winner of the 2015 National Jersey Jug Futurity and Reserve Grand Champion of the Royal Winter Fair in 2017. The next dam, “Veronica,” is a Jersey household name with her many claims to fame and offspring she has produced.

Sales $3,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, Canal Winchester, Ohio Ratliff Astro Prize, cow 2 yrs...................................... $13,600 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan.) Ratliff Colton Avalon-ET, cow 4 yrs................................ 7,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Valhalla Leine Loralee, cow 3 yrs................................... 3,900 (Martin E. Hall, Westby, Wis.) Pacific Edge Syndicate, Cloverdale, Ore. RJF Gentry Shot, cow 5 yrs........................................... 7,400 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis. Arethusa Colton Carmello-ETS-Twin, cow 2 yrs............ 6,100 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.)

Quite Something Syndicate, Garnett, Kan. First choice female sired by either MR Kathies Kid Rock or Sunset Canyon Andreas and out of River Valley Excitation Radiant-ET..................................................................... 5,700 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Ryan Gettle, Fair Grove, Mo. Stoney Point VIP Desiree-ET, cow 2 yrs........................ 4,800 (Sean T. Mayer, Taneytown, Md.) Entourage LLR, Jefferson, Md. First choice female sired by either MR Kathies Kid Rock or River Valley Ricki Rockstar and out of Arethusa Tequila Vision................................................................................. 4,700

Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys purchased the third high seller, Ratliff Colton Avalon-ET, for $7,000. Pictured with “Avalon” are Ron Mosser, Bill Diley, Makayla Bray, on the halter, Christy Ratliff and Norman Nabholz and Chris Hill, in the box.

(Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Marshland Dairy LLC, Spencer, Wis. Arethusa Colton Svedka, cow 2 yrs............................... 4,500 (Arethusa Farm) Addison and Jacob Rader, Gridley, Ill. Schulte Bros Teq Frisky-ET, heifer calf 9 mos................ 4,000 (Zach, Blake, and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa) Joseph Allen, Panton, Vt. First choice female sired by River Valley Lolalala-ET and out of Ratliff Tequila Dazzled-ET.......................................... 3,450 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan. First choice female sired by either River Valley Cece ChromeET or MR Kathies Kid Rock and out of Page-Crest Virtuoso 148 {5}............................................................................ 3,400 (Erin and Sophie Leach and Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Linwood, Kan.) Makayla Bray, Lawrence, Kan. Smokin Hot July Heatwave, heifer calf 10 mos.............. 3,375 (Austin Nauman and Rick Heslinga, Norwalk, Wis.) Brook Shurtz, Arkansas City, Kan. Ratliff Joel Vanilla-ET, heifer calf 6 mos......................... 3,300 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Ryan Krull, George, Iowa Lavon Farms Applejack Cheyne, cow 6 yrs................... 3,050 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Ratliff Sambo Denali-ET, cow 7 yrs................................ 3,050 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees) Moon Valley Farm Limited, Fair Grove, Mo. Arethusa VIP Viola, cow 2 yrs........................................ 3,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees)

What do pictures of your Jerseys say about your herd? Nothing if the Jersey Journal doesn’t have a copy of the picture on file.

The Jersey Journal would like to remind breeders that pictures of any class winners, as well as second place if that animal went on to place as a champion, will be published with respective show reports, provided that a photographic print is sent to the office.

Photographers do not automatically send your pictures to the Jersey Journal office. When picturing your animals, please request that a digital file be sent to the Jersey Journal. While you will incur the cost of this picture, the benefits will outweigh the cost in the long run. .

Please note, in following copyright laws, the Jersey Journal must have a photographic print from the photographer in the office to use it for publication. Or if you have received a release from the photographer to send digital copies on to publications, those will also be accepted.

A scanned reprint from a third party will not be accepted.

Make the most of your investment in herd promotion by getting your animals professionally pictured. Remember to ask your photographer to send an additional copy to the Jersey Journal.

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Parts of the Genomic Testing Center on infoJersey.com have been redesigned so Jersey breeders can better manage genotyping conflicts and issues. All animals with genotyping conflicts are now grouped in single location on the “Genomic Conflicts” page. Options enable breeders to easily view and accept suggestions for ancestry conflicts and communicate with Herd Services at the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), if desired.

The new “Genomic Conflicts” page can be accessed through the infoJersey dashboard. Hover over the “Services” link, then the “Genomics” and then the “Genomic Conflicts” links in the dropdown menu.

Additionally, the order process on the Genomic Testing Center has been redesigned to ensure Jersey breeders choose the appropriate genotyping test for Unregistered (UR) or Generation Count (GC) bulls.

In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we will explain how to use the Genomic Conflicts page and briefly discuss genotyping options for bulls without Herd Register status.

Genotyping Conflicts Almost all genotyping requests yield a genetic evaluation from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). However, there are occasions when information provided by the breeder cannot result in an animal with DNA of the sample submitted.

When this happens, the CDCB notifies the AJCA of the conflict. An animal will not receive an official genomic evaluation until the conflict is resolved.

With the redesign of the Genomic Conflicts page, all conflict information is now conveniently located in one place.

Here, you have options to list animals by conflict reason, ownership, sex, and date received. You can also search for an individual animal by registration name or number.

You can also export all conflict information into an Excel document by clicking on the blue “Export Conflicts” button. This is useful for resolving conflicts for large numbers of animals. Information for each animal with a conflict includes: • conflict type (sire, dam, maternal grandsire or sire and dam) • owner name • date received NOVEMBER 2020

• animal registration identification, name, birth date, sex and tattoo/tag • sire identification, name, NAAB code and status (conflict, confirmed or untested); suggested sire identification, name and NAAB code • dam identification, name and status; suggested dam identification and name • maternal grandsire identification, name, NAAB code and status; suggestions for up to four maternal grandsires are also given if there is a conflict with this ancestry As well, there is a column that indicates whether an animal is to receive a genetic evaluation or not.

To accept a suggested ancestor for any animal, simply check the box beside its name and then click on the “Accept Conflicts” button. You can also accept all suggestions by checking the “Select All” box in the column headings and clicking “Accept Conflicts.”

If you would like to send a message to Herd Services, enter it in the “Conflict Acceptance Notes” field before you click the “Export Conflicts” button.

Once you accept the ancestry suggestions, the text in the column for “Accepted Conflicts” will change from “No” to “Yes.” When an animal receives a genetic evaluation, it will be dropped from this list.

Please note this listing includes all animals associated with an AJCA account with genotyping conflicts, regardless of the nominating organization.

coded as either “conflict” or “untested” on the Genomic Conflicts page Typical sire conflicts arise when the wrong Jersey is tested, calves are switched at birth, or dams are bred to different sires than intended and recorded. As with dams, sire conflicts will be coded as either “conflict” or “untested.”

Unregistered or Generation Count Bulls Bulls that do not qualify for Herd Register (HR) status must be genotyped and declared free from the undesirable traits BLAD, DUMPS, SMA, SDM, HH1, HH3 and HH4 before they can be registered. This includes GC bulls and JX bulls with one or more ancestors of another breed within six generations.

The minimum genotyping test available to accomplish this is the Low Density (LD 94K) chip. If you inadvertently choose the Ultra-Low Density (ULD 9K) chip when ordering, you will be notified and given opportunity to choose the LD 94K chip (continued to page 34)

Common Causes for Conflicts The two most common causes for disqualified dams are: the wrong Jersey is tested, or calves have been switched at birth. Dam conflicts will be

The Genomic Conflicts page can be found off the infoJersey dashboard (top). Conflicts can now be easily managed in a single location (middle and bottom). Jersey breeders can also send messages to the AJCA Herd Services by entering information in the “Acceptance Notes” field.

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before placing your final order.

Order Test Kits Last year, more than 53,000 Jersey females were genotyped. The technology is an increasingly viable whole herd management tool. No longer just for the proliferation of elite genetics, genotyping is useful for mating and culling decisions across the herd.

Genotyping can be ordered for any Registered Jersey through the infoJersey dashboard. The “Order Test Kits” link can be found in the same dropdown menu as the “Genomic Conflicts” link.

A variety of test options ensure you will find just what you need to manage your herd. Herd owners enrolled on REAP are entitled to reduced genotyping fees. For these herds, ULD 9K tests are available for $28 per animal; LD 94K tests are $37 each. Add-on tests for A2 beta-casein ($2), Page 34

BVD-PI ($5) and horned/polled ($25) are also available. Stand-alone tests without genotypes are available for the milk proteins A2, beta lactoglobulin, kappa casein and beta casein AB ($16 each) and for horned/polled, A2 and JH1 ($45 each).

If you have questions about genotyping or ordering test kits, contact Herd Services at 614-861-3636 or email herdservices@ usjersey.com.

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Application Deadline is December 1 for Seventh Jersey Youth Academy Tuesday, December 1, is the deadline to submit applications for the seventh Jersey Youth Academy, scheduled for July 11-16, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

Jersey youth who are currently juniors and seniors in high school or enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year vocational school, college or university; and also those under the age of 22 who have completed a high school degree or equivalent and are currently employed in dairy herd management are eligible to apply. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. A youth can participate in Jersey Youth Academy only one time.

Jersey Youth Academy is an intensive educational program sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association and is focused on the Jersey cow and the various elements of the Jersey dairy business. Academy challenges participants to understand the long history and recent growth of the Jersey breed and shows them the many opportunities and challenges of the dairy business in the future.

The 2021 Academy class will meet leaders from the Jersey community and the support industry, and gain their unique insights about the dairy business with a specific focus on the Jersey cow.

They will also tour Jersey operations and milk processing facilities, and participate in hands-on workshops ranging from linear type evaluation to marketing and promotion.

A maximum of 36 youth will be selected based on merit, motivation and preparation for the program as reflected in the written application and goal statement.

Applications are posted on the USJersey web site and must be received not later Saturday, December 1, 2020.

All program, housing and transportation costs are paid by the Academy’s 501(c)(3) educational foundation. Contributors to the foundation represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support, with the largest contribution to date coming from the alldonation National Heifer Sale in 2011.

For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com.

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Jersey Producers Buy in Volume at Mid-Atlantic Sale

Dairy producers cashed in on opportunity to buy Registered Jersey genetics in volume from this year’s Mid-Atlantic Fall Jersey Classic Sale. In all, 247 lots were auctioned at Meadow View Farm in Pine Grove, Pa., on September 24 for an average of $773.89.

Bred heifers comprised the lion’s share of the offering. The group of 137 close-up springers and three milking cows led the way, selling for averages of $947.48 and $1,008.33, respectively.

Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

3 Cows, two years and over 201 Bred heifers 22 1st Trimester 42 2nd Trimester 137 3rd Trimester 30 Open yearlings 13 Heifer calves 247 Lots Median price

$1,008.33 859.58 542.05 706.55 957.48 383.33 296.15

$3,025 172,775 11,925 29,675 131,175 11,500 3,850

$773.89 $191,150 $700.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

Bringing the high price of the day— $2,200—was a potential 14th generation Excellent consigned by Billings Farm and Museum of Woodstock, Vt. Steven Martin, Kutztown, Pa., placed the last bid on Billings Showdown Dolly-ET to bring her home. The July 2019 daughter of River Valley Spice Showdown, GJPI -34, sold served to Billings Colton Firestorm, GJPI -92, in early September.

Her dam, Billings Chairman DorothyET, Excellent-93%, has seven lactations and a best record of 8-8 305 18,260 5.2% 953 3.8% 694 102DCR. She has three Excellent maternal sisters. One of them, Billings Berretta Dorothy, EX 90-3E (CAN), earned a Seven Star Brood Cow award from Jersey Canada in 2013. Their dam is an Excellent-94% daughter of Highland Duncan Lester, GJPI -132, with nine lactations and a top record of 17,530 lbs. milk, 946 lbs. fat and 630 lbs. protein at 11-10. The next dam, Norval Acres Kings Delcy 4N, SUP-EX-2E (CAN), received a Five Star Brood Cow award in 2011.

New York breeders were on both the buying and selling ends of the second highseller, Lawtons Visionary Sapphire-Twin.

Gary and Debbie Moore of Greenwich purchased the consignment of Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, for $1,850. Sired

by All Lynns Legal Visionary-ET, GJPI +64, she sold due to Sunset Canyon Dividend-ET, GJPI +78, in mid-November.

She hails from the high producing “S” cow family developed at Lawton Jersey Farm.

Her dam, Lawtons Barnabas Sprinkle, Page 36

Very Good-87%, made more than 20,000 lbs. milk in her first lactation and followed that with a 3-4 record of 22,240 lbs. milk, 938 lbs. fat and 783 lbs. protein. She has an Excellent-93% maternal sister with 24,730 lbs. milk, 1,074 lbs. fat and 917 lbs. protein at 4-2.

“Sapphire’s” grandam, Lawtons TBone Serena, Very Good-83%, has a best record of 29,060 lbs. milk, 1,197 lbs. fat and 1,084 lbs. protein at 6-7. Her maternal sister, Lawtons American Slice, Excellent-90%, has a top record of 6-10 305 29,870 4.5% 1,333 3.4% 1,011 100DCR. Another Excellent-91% maternal sister has more than 19,700 lbs. milk.

The next dam, Lawtons Berretta Song, Excellent-90%, has eight complete lactations—five of them over 20,000 lbs. milk. The fourth dam of “Sapphire” is Lawtons Duncan Seranade, Very Good88%. She won the milk division of the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest in 2000 and wound up with nearly 250,000 lbs. milk lifetime. She has eight complete lactations over 22,000 lbs. milk.

The next three dams are appraised Very Good as well and have solid milk records.

Thirteen Jersey breeders from six states—New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia—made purchases. Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., was the volume buyer, purchasing 129 lots for $68,100. Entwistle Brothers of Frankfort, N.Y., chose 37 lots for $39,400.

Rodney Metzger Family srhm@alliancecom.net

712/478-4344 (Day) 712/478-4361 (Night) • 712/478-4039 (Fax) 1334 Dove Ave., P.O. Box 9, Lester, IA 51242

Sales $1,200 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Steven Martin, Kutztown, Pa. Billings Showdown Dolly-ET, bred heifer 14 mos......... $2,200 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.) Gary and Debbie Moore, Greenwich, N.Y. Lawtons Visionary Sapphire-Twin, bred heifer 2 yrs...... 1,850 (Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Hickory Hollow Chrome Redstart, bred heifer 2 yrs....... 1,625 (David Kline, Owego, N.Y.) Valley Brook, East Earl, Pa. JX Lucky Hill Nitro {6}, bred heifer 19 mos..................... 1,625 (Lucky Hill Farm, Danville, Vt.) Wetumpka Promo Jynga-P, bred heifer 20 mos............ 1,600 (Cheryl A. Carlson, Tully, N.Y.) Kayla Wormuth, Elbridge, N.Y. Wetumpka Captain Morgan CC-P, bred heifer 20 mos..1,600 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Promo Jean-P, bred heifer 21 mos.............. 1,600 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Lucky Hill Kingston Cherry Coke {6}, bred heifer 17 mos. .................................................................................. 1,525 (Lucky Hill Farm) Lucky Hill Chrome Jojo, bred heifer 20 mos.................. 1,525 (Lucky Hill Farm) Wetumpka Disciple Cepages-P, bred heifer 22 mos...... 1,500 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Chrome Cabo Wabo-P, bred heifer 21 mos. .................................................................................. 1,500 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Lawtons Regency Priscilla, bred heifer 20 mos............. 1,425 (Merle and Timothy Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Lucky Hill Kalahari Abilene, bred heifer 17 mos............ 1,350 (Lucky Hill Farm) Wetumpka Chrome Jester, bred heifer 18 mos............. 1,225 (Cheryl A. Carlson) JX Lucky Hill Craze Winnipesaukee {5}, bred heifer 14 mos. .................................................................................. 1,200 (Lucky Hill Farm) JX Lucky Hill Skyler Peanut {5}, bred heifer 14 mos. .................................................................................. 1,200 (Lucky Hill Farm) David and Taylor Ziegler, Myerstown, Pa.

Jacks Casino Candy Corn, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 1,575 (Jack Zina, Hadley, Mass.)

JX MVF Texas Mina 2503 {5}, bred heifer 2 yrs............. 1,275 (Craig A. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.) JX Richfield Viceroy 150 {5}, bred heifer 19 mos........... 1,275 (Richfield Farms Inc., Greenwood, Del.) Entwistle Bros., Frankfort, N.Y. Pearlmont Mackenzie Elizabeth, bred heifer 21 mos..... 1,525 (William H. Pearl, Barnet, Vt.) JX Richfield Eusebio 137 {5}, bred heifer 21 mos......... 1,300 (Richfield Farms Inc.) South-Mont Leomhead Petra, bred heifer 22 mos......... 1,275 (South-Mont Farm, Canton, Pa.) Mapleline Megapower Pearl, bred heifer 20 mos.......... 1,250 (Mapleline Farm LLC, Hadley, Mass.)

JX MVF Topsy Florence 2512 {6}, bred heifer 2 yrs...... 1,225 (Craig Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.) Will Do Chrome Elbert, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 1,225 (Amber Ettinger and Cameron Kenley, Kinards, S.C.) Lawtons Visionary Layla, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 1,225 (Merle Lawton) Kevin McGeever and Lisa Spotts-McGeever, Pottsville, Pa. JX Lucky Hill Hotline Mello Yello {5}, bred heifer 14 mos. .................................................................................. 1,500 (Lucky Hill Farm) MVF Axis Greta 2508, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,300 (Terry Lee and Craig A. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.) Glade Creek Farm and Trey Yates, Meadow Bridge, W. Va. JX Richfield World Cup 149 {5}, bred heifer 19 mos...... 1,300 (Richfield Farms Inc.)

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Western National Jersey Show

September 5, 2020, Tillamook County Fairgrounds, Tillamook, Ore. Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge 171-head shown Intermediate and Grand Champion female—Musqie Joel Villetta-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Lone Pine Joel Jugojuice 9807, Misty Meadow Dairy Reserve Senior Champion female—Esperanza GA Vivian, Misty Meadow Dairy Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Arethusa Colton Cadbury-ETS-Twin, Pacific Edge and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Junior Champion female—Pacific Edge Gentry Drake, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Reserve Junior Champion female—Arethusa Andreas Chablis-ET, David L. Hogan, Tillamook, Ore.

Musqie Joel Villetta-ET 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Grand Champion

Class Winners Junior heifer calf (13 shown) 1. Lady Lane Casino Keno, Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino, Ore. 2. DG Bar VIP Windy, Eli and Isaac Horswill, Middlebury, Ind. 3. Lady Lane Blackstone Korry, Garry Jay Hansen Intermediate heifer calf (15 shown) 1. SSF Colton Lorelia, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr, Tulare, Calif.

2. Krahn Girls VIP Luxury-ET, Clancey and Gracie Krahn, Franchise Kind, Michael Heath and Scott Stanford, Albany, Ore. 3. Stadview Gentry Velocity, Franchise, Dusty and Nicole Schirm, Ashville, Ohio Senior heifer calf (16 shown) 1. Arethusa Andreas Chablis-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET), David L. Hogan, Tillamook, Ore., res. jr. champ.

2. Rivendale Gentry Freya-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. 3. Ehrhardt Nuance Swirl, Franchise, Glamourview and David Jordan, Ashville, Ohio Summer yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. Pacific Edge Gentry Drake (S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry, D: Ratliff Colton Darien-ET), Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., jr. champ.

2. Miss Underground Lolipop Lillian-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare, Calif.

3. Krahn Girls Colton Arlington, Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore. Junior yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 2. Lady Lane Impression Josephine, Finley Rosa, Hilmar, Calif.

3. Pacific Edge Gentry Kendle-ET, Brent L. Rocha Winter yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. LLR Premier Tango-ET, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr 2. Crestbrooke Barnabas My-O-My, Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.

3. Milksource-FV Marthas Vineyard-ET, David L. Hogan Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Pacific Edge VIP Favorite, David M. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Milking yearling (10 shown) 1. South Mountain Viral Request-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 2. Lyon Colton Shady, Rancho Teresita Dairy 3. South Mountain Chrome Rendezvous-ET, Mike Berry and Michael Heath, Powell Butte, Ore. Summer junior 2-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Pacific Edge Premier Kahlua-ET, Brent L. Rocha 2. Renner Farm Colton Risky, Blake Renner, Fortuna, Calif.

3. Lady Lane Impression Keepsake, Garry Jay Hansen Junior 2-year-old cow (11 shown) 1. Arethusa Colton Cadbury-Twin-ETS (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET),

Pacific Edge and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., res. int. champ.

2. SVHeaths Gentry Juju-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 3. Ky-Hi Craze Crazefull-P-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy Senior 2-year-old cow (7 shown) 1. Kash-In Texas Emmalee-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy 2. SVHeaths Tequila Chloe-ET, Kash-In Jerseys and Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.

3. SVHeaths Applejack Madeline, Moretti Dairy and Nathan Jensen, Beaver, Ore. Great Western Futurity (6 shown) 1. Claquato Victorious First Run, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash.

2. Lady Lane Ladd Kin, Garry Jay Hansen 3. Pacific Edge MG Wish Granted {5}, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Junior 3-year-old cow (13 shown) 1. Musqie Joel Villetta-ET (S: Guimo Joel-ET, D: Musqie Iatola Vixxs), Misty Meadow Dairy, int. and gr. champ.

2. South Mountain Colton Ravish, Misty Meadow Dairy 3. Norse Star Balin Layla, Kash-In Jerseys Senior 3-year-old cow (8 shown) 1. Elliotts Fizz Charade-ET, Patrick Marvin Gourley, Portland, Ore. 2. SVHeaths Colton Judith, Casey, Chloe and Chase Vander Eyk, Tipton, Calif.

3. Heartfilleds Colton Tenley, Misty Meadow Dairy 4-year-old cow (14 shown) 1. Lone Pine Joel Jugojuice 9807 (S: Guimo Joel, D: Lone Pine Redpath JustJ), Misty Meadow Dairy, sr. and res. gr. champ.

2. Lady Lane Applejack Spice, Garry Jay Hansen 3. Royalty Ridge-Riversong Hazel, Freynie Lancaster and Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, Ore. 5-year-old cow (6 shown) 1. Paullyn Vance Rainelle, Misty Meadow Dairy 2. Pacific Edge Matrix Zorra {5}, Brent L. Rocha 3. Royalty Ridge Excitation Marlie, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster and Mike Berry, Tillamook, Ore. Aged cow (8 shown) 1. Esperanza GA Vivian (S: Rapid Bay Getaway-ET, D: Esperanza Sulton Vicky), Misty Meadow Dairy, res. sr. champ.

2. Daven Farm Lenna, Rancho Teresita Dairy 3. Windy Willow Impression Lori J, Natalie Berry and Hannah Sanders, Hillmar, Calif.

Lifetime production cow (2 shown) 1. Elliotts Tequila Romance, Garry J. Hansen and Patrick Gourley, Canby, Ore. Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Lady Lane Farm, Mulino, Ore. 2. Gracie Krahn, Albany, Ore. Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Ryan and Freynie Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. 2. Pacific Edge Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. Exhibitors Herd (3 shown) 1. Misty Meadow Dairy 2. Pacific Edge Jerseys

Lone Pine Joel Jugojuice 9807 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Reserve Grand Champion

Elliotts Fizz Charade-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old

Claquato Victorious First Run Winner, Great Western Futurity

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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Lady Lane Casino Keno 1st Junior heifer calf

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Western National Junior Jersey Show

SVHeaths Colton Judith was named Grand Champion for Chloe Vander Eyk, Tipton, Calif., at the Western National Junior Jersey Show on September 5, 2020. SVHeaths Tequila Chloe-ET shown

by Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., was named Reserve Grand Champion.

Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judged the 80 Registered Jerseys shown in Tillamook, Ore.

Calif.

Aged cow (3 shown) Windy Willow Impression Lori J, Natalie Berry Peewee Showmanship (12 shown)

Harper Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. Beginners Showmanship (11 shown) Jaxon Davis, Chowchilla, Calif. (continued to page 34)

Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (8 shown) Miss Visions Presto Velocity, Brooke Miranda, Turlock, Calif.

Intermediate heifer calf (8 shown) SSF Colton Lorelia (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: SSF Franco Lark), Avery Starr, Tulare, Calif., res. jr. champ.

Senior heifer calf (10 shown) KCJF Colton Charity, Tyler Miranda, Turlock, Calif.

Summer yearling heifer (11 shown) Krahn Girls Colton Arlington, Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore. Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Lady Lane Impression Josephine, Finley Rosa, Hilmar, Calif.

Winter yearling heifer (5 shown) LLR Premier Tango-ET (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell), Lauren Starr, Tulare, Calif., jr. champ.

Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) Krahn Girls Showdown Finale, Gracie Jane Krahn, Albany, Ore. Milking yearling (3 shown) Skandia Rockstar Colton Anthem, Jace Jensen, Cloverdale, Ore. Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Hard Core Casino Flashy, Finley Rosa Junior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Sun Valley Colton Bluejay-ET, Coltan Owen Seals, Beaver, Ore. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) SVHeaths Tequila Chloe-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Elliotts Faxon Comical-ET), Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., res. int. and res. gr. champ.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Claquato Victorious First Run, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) SVHeaths Colton Judith (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Stoney Point HG Julia), Chloe Vander Eyk, Tipton, Calif., int. and gr. champ.

4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Claquato Fizzy Tequila (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Claquato A Flirts Faithful), Lauryn Young, sr. champ.

2. Triple-T-Heath Getaway to Cancun (S: Rapid Bay Getaway-ET, D: Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET), Natalie Berry, Hilmar, Calif., res. sr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Jasclaud Premier Intuition, Hannah Sanders, Hilmar,

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Claquato Fizzy Tequila 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior Champion

Sun Valley Colton Bluejay-ET 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow

Miss Visions Presto Velocity 1st Junior heifer calf

Claquato Victorious First Run 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow

KCJF Colton Charity 1st Senior heifer calf

Jasclaud Premier Intuition 1st 5-yr.-old cow

JERSEY JOURNAL

$32,500 High Seller for Top of the World Sale

This year’s Top of the World Sale proved that while some things change in a pandemic, others do not. With the cancellation of World Dairy Expo, the event was operated with a new twist. The sale was conducted entirely online through JerseyAuctionLive.com on October 2 at the headquarters of the American Jersey Cattle Association in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. With no live animals on display, promotion was accomplished through videos in the weeks leading to the sale and during the auction itself. Contributing to a sense of normalcy, auctioneer Todd Woodruff cried the sale live in the organization’s board room while Jersey Marketing Services Manager Greg Lavan read pedigrees.

Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

4 Cows, two years and over 6 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 8 Heifer calves 1 Rights to Flush 2 Embryo packages 1 Choice of calves

25 Lots edian price M

$2,000.00 1,783.33 2,283.33 5,875.00 5,900.00 5,562.50 3,000.00

$8,000 10,700 6,850 47,000 5,900 11,125 3,000

$3,703.00 $2,000.00

$92,575

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Todd Woodruff

So, what did the pandemic not change?

Elite Registered Jersey genetics continue to

bring premium prices. The 25 lots that were struck off sold for an average of $3,703, led by the sale of a high-genomic heifer calf for $32,500. Though the offering was relatively small, it was diverse, with four milking cows, 17 bred and open heifers, a pair of embryo packages and a choice and right to flush.

Peak Genetics of Watertown, Wis., purchased the high seller, JX Pine-Tree 72820 Chrome 2452 {4}, consigned by Matthew Steiner of Marshallville, Ohio.

The daughter of River Valley Cece ChromeET, GJPI +110, was initially cataloged as Lot 20, then pulled prior to the sale. But with strong interest from several parties, she was offered through an auction conducted through email after the sale. Peak Genetics placed the final bid of $32,500 to secure the purchase.

With a GJPI of +141, the July 2020 heifer ranks #3 on the list of Generation Count 3 or 4-6 Females with BBRs 93 and Lower.

She has GPTAs of +748M, +75F (+0.17%) and +43P (+0.06%). She is +1.4 for Type.

Her dam is sired by JX Aardema Deluca {3}, GJPI +104, and her grandam by HiLand Score Formidable, GJPI +76. Her third dam is a daughter of All Lynns Legal Visionary-ET, GJPI +64.

One of the embryo packages was the second-high selling lot at $9,625. Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas, purchased seven #1 embryos sired by TOG Federer 37562-P-ET, GJPI +145, and out of PineTree 1598 Promo 2015-P-ET. The maternal

OF

wens arms, Inc.

Avon Road Jersey Farm D.L. Strandberg and Sons

315 355th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837 owenswlsd@yahoo.com Wilfred & Linda 715/653-2663

Roger & Kim 715/653-2566

Walter & Joyce 715/653-2637

line traces eight generations back to breed matriarch Tenn Haug E Maid.

“Promo 2015-P” is in the donor dam program at Pine Tree Jerseys, owned by consignor Matthew Steiner. She is a March 2019 daughter of River Valley Pfen PromoP-ET, GJPI +65. She has a GJPI of +108 and GPTAs of +123M, +25F and +21P. She has a pair of daughters by JX Kash-In Got Jiggy {6}-ET, GJPI +132, with PA JPIs of +120. She has three maternal brothers in A.I. and a maternal sister who ranks for genetic merit.

The next dam is Pine-Tree Listowel Della 1598-P-ET, Very Good-86%, with an m.e. of 22,573–1,232–850 on her first lactation.

She ranks for genetic merit with a GJPI of +102. Many of her maternal sisters rank on the top lists for genetic merit as well.

Their dam is Oaklane Chisel Della 2130ET, Very Good-85%, with a two lactation m.e. average of 24,111–1,284–919. “Della 2130” has 74 registered progeny to date.

The next dam is Sunset Canyon Dzzler V Maid 2348, Excellent-90%. She has a four lactation m.e. average of 25,037–1,523– 987. The next two dams are appraised Very Good and have m.e. averages over 21,000 lbs. milk. The seventh dam of “Promo 2015-P” is Sunset Canyon Lemvig Maid 4-ET, Excellent-93%. She has records to 5-2 365 30,508 7.0% 2,150 4.3% 1,302 DHIR and 132 registered progeny. The next dam is the family matriarch, Tenn Haug E Maid, Excellent-93%. She placed fourth in (continued to page 40)

Steinhauers

Jerseys

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

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

NOVEMBER 2020

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March 1 Deadline for Production Contests Entries are due no later than March 1 for the Living Lifetime Production Contest and the National Jersey Youth Production Contest.

To be eligible for the Living Lifetime Production Contest, cows must be alive as of December 31, 2020, with either minimum production credits on DHIR test of 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs. fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.

To enter the contest, submit a DHI cow page with lifetime production credits for each animal nominated to Erick Metzger, Herd Services Manager at the AJCA office, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg,

Attention Minnesota Breeders Advertise in the Jersey Journal today!

Start a 1 inch ad for as little as $35/month Call 614/861-3636 ext. 335, 336 or 319

Ohio 43068-2362. Entries may also be faxed to his attention at 614/861-8040.

Entries are also due March 1 for the National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contestants between the ages of 9 and 19 on January 1, 2020, are eligible if they are the recorded owner of the cow on or before her freshening date.

Registered Jerseys completting DHIR or DHIA records of 305-days or less between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, may be entered.

Call the Communications Department for entry forms at 614/322-4451. The form is also available from the USJersey website.

PENNSOTA JERSEYS

Visitors Always Welcome! Focus on Polled Genetics.

Dale and Judy Mill and Family 30001 Cty. Road 109, Lewiston, MN 55952 Phone: 507/523-3506 Email: judymill@hbci.com

K&R JERSEYS Jerseys

Randy and Kari Drinkall & Family 23683 Cty. Rd. 13, Rushford, MN 55971 Phone 507/864-2170 Email krjersey@acegroup.cc

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Top of the World Sale (continued from page 29)

the 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest.

Select Sires, Plain City, Ohio, placed the last bid of $5,900 on the third-high selling lot, the right to invitro fertilization of SHJ Listowel Millie-P-ET. The package offered

by Matthew Steiner includes a minimum of eight #1 or #2 embryos.

“Millie-P” is a Very Good-83% daughter of the breed’s #1 active A.I. sire, Hillview Listowel-P, GJPI +153. She has an actual first lactation of 20,270 lbs. milk, 1,112 lbs. fat and 729 lbs. protein at 2-2 and ranks #78 among genotyped cows with a GJPI of +124. She has GPTAs of +790M, +53F (+0.07%) and +32P (+0.01%).

“Millie-P” achas four maternal brothers in A.I., including Progenesis Skyler-ET, GJPI +102, at Semex, and a pair of maternal sisters also ranked for genetic merit.

Their dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Sugar Grove Valentino Axis, GJPI +39, with a top record of 3-8 305 24,300 6.0% 1,452 3.6% 864 73DCR. She has an Excellent-91% maternal sister with 24,720 lbs. milk, 1,142 lbs. fat and 854 lbs. protein at 4-9. The next dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Tollenaars Impuls Louie 260ET, GJPI +1, with an m.e. of 19,700–994– 726 on her first lactation. The next dam, sired by Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, GJPI -46, is appraised Excellent-90% as well and has two lactations over 20,000 lbs. milk.

In all, 19 buyers from seven states made purchases.

Sales $2,500 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Peak Genetics, Watertown, Wis. JX Pine-Tree 72820 Chrome 2452 {4}, heifer calf 2 mos. .............................................................................. $32,500 (Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio) Inguran LLC DBA Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas Seven (7) frozen IVF embryos out of Pine-Tree 1598 Promo 2015-P-ET and sired by TOG Federer 37562-P-ET...... 9,625 (Matthew Steiner) KB AMP 19639, heifer calf 3 mos.................................. 5,100 (Katzman Bros., Whitewater, Wis.) Select Sires Inc., Sire Department, Plain City, Ohio SHJ Listowel Millie-P-ET................................................ 5,900 (Matthew Steiner) Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas Ehrhardt Chrome Summer-ET, open yearling 12 mos.. 4,700 (Reece Knoploh, Sumner, Iowa) Karla Deaver, Stotts City, Mo. First choice female sired by River Valley Ricki Rockstar and out of Spatz Applejack Baylee....................................... 3,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan.) Bos Dairy LLC, Lovington, N.M. Pine-Tree 5057 Oscar 2429-ET..................................... 2,600 (Matthew Steiner) Ashley A. Oberreich, Plymouth, Wis. Norse Haven Comerica Dixie, bred heifer 17 mos........ 2,500 (Jason and Heidi Fremstad, Westby, Wis.) Rosevale Jerseys, Gambier, Ohio Pine-Tree 874 Chrome 2392-ET, heifer calf 3 mos........ 2,500 (Matthew Steiner)

JERSEY JOURNAL

Nominations Open for 2021 National Jersey Awards

Nominations are sought for four awards to be presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Bettendorf, Iowa, June 23-26, 2021.

Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for these awards.

Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.

Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/

or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.

Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry.

Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or

members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition.

Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the recognition year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations.

All nomination materials must be postmarked or received electronically on or before Tuesday, January 15, 2021.

Forms are available on the USJersey website. Contact Becky Anway at banway@usjersey.com or by phone at 614.322.4472.

Award nominations due by January 15

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

18848 Printz Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713 301/582-2178 • shenjers@gmail.com

Cantendo Acres Grazeland Jerseys LLC Creston, Ohio Tom & Rosalie Noyes 330/345-6516

Russ& Cheryl King 330/435-4023

cgrazeland@sssnet.com

Highland Jersey Farms

Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon

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

The Donald & Joan Bolen Family Jim & Jodi

Ph./Fax: 419/334-8960

Terry & Susan

419/334-3179

2836 CR 55, Fremont, OH 43420

Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc. Quality “PHJ” Jerseys

The Lemmermens - Galloway, Ohio

Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@aol.com John: 614/403-6151 jvlemmermen@gmail.com

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

PINE HILL JERSEY FARM LLC Scott and Mandy Lindsay and Family phjfarm@dslextreme.com Phone/Fax: 330-457-0304 47467 St. Rt. 46, New Waterford, Ohio 44445

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DEN-KEL JERSEYS

Kip, Katie, Max and Henry Keller 6476 N. Bergen Road, Byron, NY 14422 585/548-2299 • Email denkeljerseys@aol.com Visit us on the web: http://denkeljerseys.usjersey.com

Scotch View Farms George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Henry Aldrich, Herdsman

283 Blenheim Hill Road, Stamford, NY 12167 Phone 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn43@gmail.com 2019 AJCA ME Lact. Avg. on 62 cows: 23,058M 1,095F 860P

Merle, Margaret, Mike, Tim and Debbie Lawton Nathan and Ryan Lawton and Chelsie Fuller 431 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811 607/642-8169 Farm • mmlawton@stny.rr.com Tim: 607/341-1172 • timlawton581@gmail.com

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Proposals Sought for Jersey Cattle and Product Research The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2021 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers.

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 semen production of Jersey bulls; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk;

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• 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.

Application deadline is December 1, 2020. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Association will evaluate the proposals, then forward its recommendations to the AJCA Board

of Directors, which will award funds at its meeting in March 2021.

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).

Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded more than $900,000 in seed money for selected projects.

Detailed information about the Competitive Grants Program can be found on the USJersey web site (permalink http:// bit.do/JerseyRFP) or requested from Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614/3224453.

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President:

George Dean 724/287-0904

Secretary: Jessica Peters 814/282-5206 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Scott Holcomb 614/563-3227 Visit us online at: http://pennsylvaniajerseys.usjersey.com

Four Springs Jerseys

J. Craig and Susan Wicker 2147 Upper Brush Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814/364-9807 wickfsvetclin@aol.com A REAP Herd • Equity Investor Bob and Alma Kenny Clayton and Renée Kenny

Jersey Farm LLC

749 McClain Rd. Enon Valley, PA 16120 724/730-0219 • 570/419-5188 kennyjerseyfarm@gmail.com A REAP Herd • Equity Investor

NOBLEDALE FARM Registered Jerseys since 1888

Gillett, PA • Email: nobledalefarm@gmail.com Stuart, Elaine, Maria & Cory • Steve and Donna Phone/Fax 570/537-2308 Maria’s cell 607/483-1413

Stoney Hollow Jerseys

Don, Jill, Garrett, and Jason Stonerook 231 Stonerook Rd., Martinsburg, PA 16662 Phone: 814/793-3059 Email: stoneyhollowjerseys@gmail.com

AJCA Membership a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime Still looking for the perfect gift for the special Jersey enthusiast? Membership in the American Jersey Cattle Association may be just what you are looking for.

Lifetime membership costs just $100, with no annual fee, and includes a package of benefits. Members are eligible for membership rates for registration, which will save $3.00 or more on each registration application. Active members (those who have either registered a Jersey or had a Jersey transferred into their ownership within a two-year period) have voting privileges at the AJCA Annual Meeting.

And, most importantly, members can participate with one another, sharing ideas and experiences as they work together to improve the Jersey breed.

Who is eligible? Anyone who owns NOVEMBER 2020

VANDERFELTZ JERSEYS Visitors Welcome

Joe, Melinda, Kyle and Corey VanderFeltz 898 St. Rt. 706, Lawton, PA 18828 570/934-2406 • Joe’s cell: 570/396-0269 E-mail jvanfel2@gmail.com

a Registered Jersey and is interested in improving the Jersey breed can apply for membership in the AJCA. Those who do not own Jerseys but still have an interest in the breed are eligible for associate membership, also lifetime, with the $100 fee.

Junior membership in the Association is offered to youth under 21 years-of-age at no cost. They may register the offspring of Jerseys in their names at the membership rate. Juniors must now be a member to be eligible for all youth contests, scholarships and to show at The All American Jersey Show. Membership expires when the junior turns 21 years old, at which time membership of associate membership may be applied for.

Surprise the Jersey person in your life with a gift that will continue to give for years to come. For more information on lifetime membership to the American Jersey Cattle Association and for

membership applications, contact the AJCA office at 614/861-3636 or lboysel@ usjersey.com.

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In Memoriam Duane H. Midtling Duane H. Midtling, Wilson, Wis., 77, passed away on September 24, 2020, at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, Wis. He was born on May 14, 1943, in Faribault, Minn., son of the late Edward and Luella (McClies) Midtling.

After high school, he pursued his love for cattle by working for several farmers.

He purchased Registered Jerseys on his own and established Townside Jerseys.

He had a keen eye for great cattle and earned the respect of his peers as a topnotch Registered Jersey breeder. Over the years, he bought and sold many cattle, an act that earned him lifelong friends across the country.

Duane was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Since 2007, Townside Jerseys has been operated by his grandson, Brad, and his wife, Tina, and their family as an organic dairy. As Duane’s mobility decreased and health worsened, he was promoted to porch patrol, where he oversaw the daily farming activities. He enjoyed telling stories, sometimes the same ones over and over. Clearly, though, his favorite parts of the day were visits from and snacks with his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his grandson, Brad (Tina), he is survived by two sons, Barry (Sandra) Midtling and Kerry (Tammy) Midtling; three other grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Ivanel Degen and Elain Peterson; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Norman and Mardell Harkman.

herds for milk, protein, and cheese yield as well. Actual production for the herd for 2019 is 21,495 lbs. milk, 1,260 lbs. fat and 798 lbs. protein on 243 cows.

Several members of the herd also rank on the National Class Leader list and have placed in the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. In the most recent contest, Welcome View Morgan Vesta, Excellent-91%, and Cold Run Tex Vex, Excellent-91%, earned recognition.

David was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association. He sat on boards for the Soil and Water Conservation District and DHI and belonged to Ohio Farm Bureau too. He was a member of the Winona United Methodist Church.

When he could break away, he enjoyed traveling and fishing on the family pond.

He would stop whatever he was doing to lend a helping hand as needed.

In addition to his wife of 41 years and son and daughter-in-law, David is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Jean (Bryan Walter) Holmes of Hanoverton and Jennifer Noel (Jason Scott) Young of Salem; a sister, Linda Archer of Malvern; a brother, Glen Herron, Nature View Farms, Salem; and eight grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Herron, and a brother, Wayne L. Herron.

Memorial donations may be made to Winona United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 25, Winona, Ohio 44493.

David Emanuel Herron David Emanuel Herron, Salem, Ohio, 73, passed away on October 19, 2020.

He was born on September 10, 1947, in Salem, son of the late Carl E. and Hazel (John) Herron. He graduated from United Local in 1965 and studied dairy management at The Ohio State University.

He married Julia Baker in Salem on July 14, 1979.

David grew up on the family dairy farm and purchased acreage that is now Cold Run Jerseys LLC in Salem in 1987 and 1994. He loved his time in the fields and had a special passion for the Jersey cow, a legacy born through his father and now continued by his son, James Emanuel, and his wife, Tara Nicole, and their family, who operate Cold Run Jerseys today.

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