September 2016 Wisconsin Holstein News

September 2016

Volume 88 No. 8

District & Championship Show Results All-Wisconsin & Junior All-Wisconsin winners National Convention Report District 7 report

Willows-Edge Dundee Impulse-ET EX-90 EX-MS 2-01 2x 363 24,430 3.9 1000 3.2 802 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Best Udder, Champion Bred & Owned, Intermediate & Grand Champion, District 1 Show Dam: Willows-Edge Gold Impass-ET VG-88 2nd Dam: Willows-Edge Linjet Icon-ET EX-94 3rd Dam: Willows-Edge Skybuck Irate EX-94 4th Dam: Willows-Edge Btniere Irish EX-91 DOM 5th Dam: Willows-Edge Banner Ione EX-90 DOM

Thank you to our crew for all their help at the District Show!

OTHER DISTRICT SHOW RESULTS • Willows-Edge Arch Mickey-ET - 1st Winter Calf • Willows-Edge Gd Matahari-ET - 1st Spring Yearling • Willows-Edge Real Mink-Red - 1st Winter Yearling • Willows-Edge Snch Maison-ET - 1st Fall Yearling • Budjon-JK Atwd Eyeshadow-ET - 1st Junior 2-Year-Old

• Stranshome Peres Akayla-ET - 1st Senior 2-Year-Old • Willows-Edge Attic Meghan - 2nd Senior 2-Year-Old • Willows-Edge Atwood Frasia - 2nd Junior 3-Year-Old • WIllows-Edge Atwood Vagrant - 1st 5-Year-Old • Willows-Edge Ad Mimic-Red - 2nd 150,000 lb. Cow

Premier Breeder: ’05, ’06, ’07, ’10, ’11, ’13 Midwest Fall National ’03 World Dairy Expo ’92-’01, ’04-’06, ’09, ’11-’15 District 1 ’94, ’96, ’97, ’03, ’05, ’06 WI Champ. Show ’96, ’98, ’99, ’00, ’02, ’03, ’10, ’11 MN State Fair

Henk & Bonnie Van Dyk New Richmond, WI 54017 PH: (715) 246-5454

Cybil Fisher Blodgett photo

Ryan-Vu Regin Raz a Taz EX-91 Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha VG-88 (Reginald x VG Atwood x EX-93 Adolph x the Roxys)

(Chelios x Sid Molly EX-92)

1st Jr. 3-Year-Old, District 10 2nd at 30th Wisconsin Holstein Futurity 6th Jr. 3-Year-Old, WI Championship Show All-Wisconsin Summer Yearling 2014

Reserve Intermediate Champion, District 10 3rd Jr. 2-Year-Old, WI Championship Show Member of All-WI Senior Best 3 Females Member of All-WI Dam & Offspring

~ owned with Majestic-View & Crailoo Dairy

The summer of 2016 has been a Sizzling Show Season for us filled with great memories.

We were honored to earn the Premier Breeder Banner at this year’s Wisconsin Championship Show and want to thank everyone who helped us achieve this great honor. Congratulations especially to Joshua and Joseph Opsal on their success with Ryan-Vu GChip Claudette-ET VG-88 and to Siemers Holsteins on their journey with Ryan-Vu Sid Molly EX-92. We look forward to watching these cows develop and wish you the best of luck!

Mark & Mary Ryan & Family Chad & Amy Ryan & Family N3934 Hwy 175, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 Farm Phone & Fax: 920-923-3528 Chad: 920-960-1449 BAA: 111.8% RHA: 23,840 3.9 870 3.1 712

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VOLUME 88 No. 8

Features: 10 12 14 16 20 24 42 45 46 48

Wisconsin Championship Show results All-Wisconsin winners Wisconsin Championship Junior Show results Junior All-Wisconsin winners All-Wisconsin Red & White Show results District Show results Breeder Profiles: District 7 Holstein Breeders #OneBlackandWhite: Lea McCullough National Convention review Holstein USA Distinguished Young Breeder - Joe Loehr

Departments: 8 9 38 49 50 52 53 54

Wisconsin Holstein Briefs From the President: Kevin Jorgensen District 7 report Breeder Business Cards WHY Page Calendar of Events & Editor’s Comments Classified Advertising Index to Advertisers

On The Cover

This month’s cover features the three Champions from the 2016 Championship Show Series. Left to right: Grand Champion of the Wisconsin Championship Show, Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET (Cybil Fisher photo); Grand Champion of the All-Wisconsin Red & White Show, Underwood Dusk Jazz-Red (Cybil Fisher photo); and Grand Champion of the Wisconsin Championship Junior Show, Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance (Lea McCullough photo).

Complete results for these shows starts on page 10.

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WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION STAFF: Larry Nelson, Executive Director Laura Wackershauser, Editor/Advertising Manager Sharon Maffei, Membership Coordinator Ashley Yager, Public Relations Associate

WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS: Kevin Jorgensen, President (2018)* - 920-210-3992 801 Winter Ave., Waupun, WI 53963 Chad Ryan, Vice President (2017)* - 920-960-1449 N4067 Twin Oaks Dr., Fond du Lac, WI 54937 Kent Wendorf, Secretary (2017)* - 608-689-2201 E4210 Hwy. 56, Viroqua, WI 54665 Pam Selz-Pralle, Exec. Committee (2018) - 715-334-3434 N4621 US Hwy. 12, Humbird, WI 54746 Craig Carncross, Exec. Committee (2018) - 608-592-2560 W13157 Co. Hwy. J, Lodi, WI 53555 Bill Calvert (2018)* - 608-732-2080 6038 County Rd. J, Cuba City, WI 53807 Steve Endres (2019) - 608-279-5952 7191 Hyer Rd., Waunakee, WI 53597 Joseta Halbur (2019) - 715-821-9672 120 E. Main St., Eden, WI 53019 Heather Jauquet (2019) - 920-371-7511 W2285 County Rd. S, Pulaski, WI 54162 Tracy Mitchell (2017)* - 715-307-1804 W5364 410th Ave., Ellsworth, WI 54011 Bryan Stremcha (2019) - 608-790-1925 N4381 Prairie Rd., Bangor, WI 54614 Erica Ullom (2019) - 715-933-0477 5398 County Hwy. A, Bloomer, WI 54724 *WILL HAVE SERVED TWO THREE-YEAR TERMS, INELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION

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Allie with

Jenny-Lou Doorman Eau-My born 9/8/15 Junior Champion of the Junior & Open Shows, District 6 Show Junior Champion, Dane County Fair 1st Fall Calf (group 3), Wisconsin Junior State Fair Eau My is a Doorman from an EX-92 Goldwyn with 40,000M and records over 1500F followed by a VG-88 GMD Lou then a VG Durham, a VG Encore and then Elegance EX-96. We are thrilled for Allie as Eau My is also Junior Bred & Owned!

She already has a VG full sister. We’re excited to see her develop. Allie and Eau-My were second in Senior Showmanship at the WI Championship Show.

The kids and Pietro Cerri, our intern from Alcefarm in Italy, with

Budjon-Vail Sid Sydney-ET born 12/8/15 1st Winter Calf (group 2) & Reserve Calf Champion, Wisconsin Junior State Fair 2nd Winter Calf, Dane County Fair & Lodi Ag Fair 3rd Winter Calf, District 6 Show Sydney is one of the many success stories from the Great Northern Spring Fashions sale and is a Sid from an EX-92 Gold Chip from the Blondin Skychief Supra EX-93-3E Can 32* cow family that completes 10 gen. of VG and EX. This is Lauren’s project and they have become big buddies, winning showmanship contests at the Dane County Fair & Lodi Ag Fair! We look forward to watching them grow together!

It was an exciting summer show season - congrats to all our fellow Dane County friends and neighbors who had their own slices of success!

Mystic Valley Dairy LLC Mitch Breunig 8667 Cty. Hwy. V, Sauk City, WI 53583 608.963.6819 • e-mail: mysticvalley336@gmail.com 24 EX, 149 VG, 161 GP, 42 G RHA: 425 cows 33,045 3.9 1288 3.02 999 6–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

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Kevin Jorgensen 801 Winter Ave., Waupun, WI 53963 920-210-3992 kjorgensen@selectsires.com

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Wisconsin Holstein Briefs L Congratulations to Clayton Wohlk and Rebecca Moskal on their January 9, 2016 wedding; and to Bethany Wohlk and Justin Bird who were married on June 11, 2016. Both weddings took place at S. Matthew Lutheran Church in Almena, Wis. U Congratulations to Grant and Jennifer Dingbaum-Varo on the birth of their son, Grayson Allen, on June 19 weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Grayson joins big sister Ava. T Congratulations to Brandon and Sam Klein, Lancaster, on the birth of their daughter, Ivy Sue, on July 19 weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by big brother Liam.

P Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington, welcomed daughter Demi Marie on August 4, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 19.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Lonnie & Dana Kepler and Dick & Carol Kamps. Congratulations!

J The WI Holstein office is in search of a copy of the June 1968 Wisconsin Holstein News to complete our archived collection. If you have a copy you’d like to donate, please mail to WHA at 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 or bring to any WHA event.

K Our condolences to the families of Jerome Hendrickson, Myrtle Teska, Ruby Heckel, Virgil Keller and Ellen Handschke, who passed away recently. Full obituaries are printed below.

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Obituaries Jerome Hendrickson

Jerome T. Hendrickson, age 54 of rural Blanchardville died of natural causes on Saturday, June 25 at his home. He was born on January 24, 1962 in Monroe to Homer Clayton and Avis Rosella (Gilbertson) Hendrickson. Jerome grew up on the family farm in rural Blanchardville where he worked on the farm alongside his parents, brothers and sister. He attended the Pecatonica grade and high school where he played basketball, baseball and football. After graduation he went to the UW Platteville where he graduated. While there he played football and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho agricultural fraternity. Sports was a big part of Jerome’s life. He played home talent baseball, golfed, and was an avid Badgers, Brewers and Packers fan. He loved his children. He also loved the outdoors, especially the family farm and woods. He was a lifelong member of the Adams Lutheran Church.

Jerome is survived by his two children, Olivia and Haden Hendrickson and their mother, his former wife Lisa Hendrickson, all of Blanchardville; his mother, Avis Hendrickson of New Glarus; his sister Deanna (Lyle) Opsal of Blue Mounds; brothers Larry (Marie) Hendrickson of rural Blanchardville, and Jeff (Kate) Hendrickson of Belleville; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Hendrickson who died on December 13, 2009; and two nephews, Thad Opsal and Trevor Hendrickson.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in Jerome’s memory.

Myrtle Teska

Myrtle A. Teska, 101, Auburndale, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 27 with her family by her side. Myrtle was residing at the Golden Living Center 3-Oaks, Marshfield. Myrtle was born Oct 18, 1914 in Hubbard, Iowa, to August and Agnes (Knutson) Hilker. She moved to Auburndale as a young child and attended Auburndale Schools. She married Ray Teska on Nov. 13, 1931. They farmed their entire life on the original Teska Farm. Ray passed away at the age of 76 in October 1976.

Myrtle was a member of North Auburndale Norwegian Church.

After that church closed she became a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Auburndale. She was a dedicated member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and attended many National Conven8–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

tions as a delegate. She was also a Charter Member of St John Ladies Aid/LWML Society (serving as an officer for many years). Myrtle was active in the following organizations: Wood County Homemakers Association for 59 years (her local Homemakers group called “White Oak”), a charter member of the Myrmarken Lodge - Sons of Norway, Marshfield. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Wood County Holstein Association, serving as secretary for nearly twenty years. She was an honorary member of the Auburndale FFA for many years. Myrtle was an Auburndale 4-H Leader for 30 plus years, as well as a member of the Marshfield Fair Association. The highlight of her fair experience was in 2002 when she was honored as the oldest fair exhibitor that year.

Myrtle is survived by a son: Duane (Anne) Teska; daughters: Pat Vandehey, Coral Paul, Judy (Roger) Heeg, and a daughter-in-law: Jean Teska. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ray; son: Roger; sons-in-law: Lee Paul and Frank Vandehey; grandsons: Russell Teska and Steve Heeg; as well as a great-grandson, Jeremy Meissner. She is further survived by brothers: William, Reuben, and Tom Hilker; sister Violet Hilker, halfbrother Clair Teska and half-sister Thelma Kromanaker.

Ruby Heckel

Ruby B. Heckel, 87, Marshfield, died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, August 8 at Wells Nature View Assisted Living, Marshfield. Ruby was born on September 2, 1928 in the Town of Day, Marathon County, to Ed and Viola (Bodendorfer) Nelson. Ruby married Thomas Sternweis on June 11, 1947. He died in November of 1955. She then married Alvin W. Heckel on July 19, 1958 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield. He died on May 14, 2013.

Ruby farmed in the Town of Lincoln and still worked in the barn until June of this year. She was very involved in 4-H for over 40 years and was the leader of Shady Lane 4-H for 35 years. She had been a member of the Ebbe Ladies Aid and had received the Volunteer of the Year Award in Marshfield. She enjoyed cooking, baking and canning. She also enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ruby and her husband Alvin were Registered Holstein breeders, they were very proud of their Empire-Valley Holsteins which they exhibited at district and state shows and at the Marshfield Fair for many years. Ruby’s birthday was during the fair and there was always a special birthday celebration for her there.

She is survived by her children, Richard (Nancy) Sternweis, Diana (Mike) McMeeken, all of Stratford, Gordon Sternweis, Paul (Bonnie) Sternweis, all of Marshfield, Sharon (Randy) Follen of Vesper, Karen (Rick) Rhodes and Dennis Heckel, all of Marshfield.

She is further survived by 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, three expected great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She is further survived by two sisters, Carol Harriman of Marshfield and Nila Vanderhoof of Arpin.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husbands, two grandsons, Dickie Sternweis and Tom McMeeken, two brothers Gerald Nelson and Ed “Pete” Nelson, Jr., and a sister, Audrey Kampin.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Ministry Home Hospice Care and Wells Nature View for their loving care.

Virgil Keller

Virgil D. Keller, 80, of Muscoda, died Saturday, June 25 at The Richland Hospital. Virgil was born December 14, 1935 to Edwin and Ada (Emshoff) Keller, the youngest of six children. He grew up in Ash Creek and graduated from Richland Center High School in 1953. On November 27, 1954, he married Linda Chitwood. Together, the two farmed for 61 years, the last 56 of those years in Richland County’s Eagle Township. Virgil had a passion for Registered Holsteins. He was a proud 4-H parent and enjoyed the many family friendships that he and Linda developed through their work as Richland County dairy producers. In 1985, the couple hosted one of Richland County’s first annual dairy breakfasts. He especially enjoyed hosting international visitors to the farm. Virgil and Linda sold their milking herd in 1997. In the years that followed, he enjoyed

woodworking and teaching his grandchildren how to create wooden artwork of their own. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Linda; four children, Vicki (Jerry) Stadele of Muscoda, Steve (Janet) Keller of Oregon, Shelly (Dwight) Mayer of Slinger, and Stacy (Jerry) Kleist of Richland Center; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: Angie (Mike) Lickel and their children Emma and Logan of Barneveld, Niki (Brian) Bailey and their children Will and Owen of Spring Green, Dana (Jeremy) Wilson and their children Wren and Ryder of Richland Center, and Kyla (Kyle) Montgomery and their children Lane and Raelynn of Richland Center; Devin, Dylan, and Cassie Mayer of Slinger; and Sterling and Cora Kleist of Richland Center; sister Madalene McCauley of Richland Center; sister-in-law Jena Keller of Richland Center; many nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends, including special friends Ed and Sharon Spencer of Reedsburg.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ada Keller; brothers, Lester and wife Melva Keller, Melvin and wife Loretta Keller, and Theron Keller; sister, Freda and husband Richard Jones; and brother-in-law Roland McCauley.

Ellen Handschke

Ellen Louisa (Seversen) Handschke, 60, passed away peacefully in her Redgranite home surrounded by her family on August 1, following a lengthy illness. Ellen was born on December 9, 1955, in Chicago, IL, to Thomas and (the late) Helga Seversen. She attended Luther North High School until her family relocated to New London, Wis., in December 1972. In 1973 she graduated from New London High School and then attended UW-Green Bay for business management.

Ellen married Bryen Handschke of New London, Wis., on November 1, 1975. They claim their biggest blessing was having three children: Charlotte, Wesley (Jodi), and Bradley (Samantha Gooding) and six beautiful grandchildren: Mason, Jenna, Carson, Whitney, Jordan and Braeden. This city girl turned country and never looked back. Bryen and Ellen were best friends and great partners, raising their three children at Hope Acres Dairy Farm near Poy Sippi, Wis., where they successfully farmed for nearly 30 years. Ellen, even though having grown up in the big city of Chicago, became the cow person of Hope Acres Dairy and eventually convinced Bryen to purchase their first Registered Holstein in 1985. She was always a very strong supporter of her children showing animals at the district shows and the WI State Fair.

Ellen also enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking cheesecakes/pies/ cookies and skiing. She loved animals and showing cows... but once grandchildren arrived, they became her true joy! Through the years she was an active member of many clubs and committees such as being a 4-H leader and vice-president of AMPI Woman’s District 10B. Ellen is survived by her loving husband, children and grandchildren, her father, sisters Nancy Woeshnick and Ingrid (Tom) Hemesath, her Aunt Beverly Seversen and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral were held on Friday, August 5 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Saxeville, Wis. The family would like to especially thank all of the employees of Southern Care Hospice and Dr. Caves of Wild Rose Clinic. We couldn’t have provided Mom with such compassionate care in her last six weeks with us if it wouldn’t have been for their assistance, laughter and support. We are forever grateful to you.

From your President Kevin Jorgensen Greetings fellow Holstein breeders!

It has been a full summer for you I am sure and certainly has been for WHA. I want to thank the entire WHA staff, WHA royalty and the Junior Activities Committee for all of their efforts this summer. They assisted with nine successful district shows, helped coordinate the first ever WI Championship Junior Show as well as all the junior events at state show, assisted at Junior State Fair, coordinated the State Holstein Futurity at State Fair and our state picnic. All of these events were highly successful and they all deserve a heartfelt thank you from all of us that participate in these events. Thanks also to the counties that hosted our district shows and all the local chairs and volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you.

We live in interesting times. We have a presidential election that seems to get more bizarre by the day, our cities are in turmoil with the argument that some lives matter more than others when we should understand that all lives are special and that laws are meant to be followed. Just because we don’t like something, it doesn’t give anyone the right to burn the city to the ground. The riots are occurring as I write this and I mention it because it ties in with a message I want to talk about this month.

I love summer and I love shows. Whether that is exhibiting, judging or just watching, these are events that I think bring out the best in our business. Unfortunately, it also brings out another side in people as well. I understand it, we are all passionate about the work we put into getting cattle ready and we all have our opinions on what the ideal cow is or isn’t. It is fun to discuss what each of us might do if we were in the middle of the ring. Quite frankly, however, I have been a bit disappointed in the Monday morning quarterbacking I have heard about our shows this summer. It is one thing to talk respectfully that you may have changed a placing or two in a show of over 100 head. It is entirely another to indict the official that was voted on by the exhibitors to judge any respective show. The most alarming thing is that I heard it about nearly every show. To me it is as appalling as the violence I am watching in the streets of our cities.

We can have different opinions but we need to be respectful of our judges and the exhibitors who come out on top. It really hit home with me when I was talking to a young breeder at our state show that is an extremely talented cowman. We were talking about judging and he stated “I’d love to do it but I don’t want all my neighbors and friends hacked off at me at the end of the day, so I guess I am not interested.” If more people begin to think that judging isn’t worth the aggravation, where does our future lie? We are better than this and I ask that win, lose or draw, congratulate the winners and thank the judge for spending the day placing the show. We are a fraternal business and that is for one why I am in this industry.

Congratulations to everyone who had success this summer. We truly have the greatest cows, kids and people in the business.

Best Regards, KJ

Welcome to These New Members Junior members: Ava & Mara Endres, Waunakee Seth Haldiman, Janesville Tucker Hulle, Sheldon Jacob Knigge, Omro Audrey Gartman, Sheboygan Jim Reinders, Jackson

Katie Crosby, Shell Lake Quinn Emery-Hager City Brody & Taylor Maroszek, Bonduel McKenzie Endvick, Kaukauna Mia Villalobos, Barron Raina & Reanna Cook, Barron Bryanne Brugger, Rib Lake

Blair Thiel, Auburndale Jarvye & Cyntanah Nafzger, Mineral Point Aubrey Rueth, Unity Brynley De Jong, Dorchester Elizabeth Hauser, Westby Austin Radue, Cleveland Makayla & Sadie Weigel, Platteville wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-9

2016 Wisconsin Championship Show The 57th annual Wisconsin Championship Show was held at the New Holland Pavilion on the Alliant Energy Center grounds in Madison, Wis., July 28-30. With the continuation of the Red & White Show, along with the addition of a separate Junior Show and the Jersey Show, this year’s event was bigger and better than ever. Judge Carl Phoenix placed 169 head during the open Holstein show, including 99 heifers and 70 cows.

Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET took home Senior and Grand Champion honors for Clark Woodmansee III, Tim & Sharyn Abbott & Henry & Carolyn Van Exel. Reserve Champion honors went to Milk Source LLC and Weeks Dundee Anika. When selecting his champions, Judge Phoenix commented “These cows are phenomenal, they are on the money today. It’s not very often that I say something like this, but they send shivers up your spine. Like I said in class, I like the height and width of rear udder on the first place five-year-old, and she has a better fore udder. I prefer the fullness at the top of the rear udder and the shape of the rear udder.”

Intermediate Champion went to the winning Senior 3-year-old, Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET exhibited by Milk Source LLC. Reserve Champion was Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance exhibited by Whitney Ebert. Judge Phoenix said “For me, (she’s) a cow that just puts it all together. You just love her frame and balance all the way through her frame. She has the advantage today in her fore udder attachment and the balance of her rear quarters.” He went on to say the reserve champion had an advantage in the way she holds her topline. “When she stands in line she’s just a little leveler all the way through and has more depth of fore rib.”

The heifer show was held on Friday, July 29. Selected as Junior Champion was the winning Fall Yearling, Greenlark Lucille Atwood exhibited by Peter and Lyn Vail and Budjon Farms. Adam Borchert’s winning Winter Yearling, Tree-Hayven Moregold Design, was selected as Reserve Junior Champion. Judge Phoenix commented, “We have an exceptional group of heifers. I think for me, these three heifers pull it all together. Heifers that are extremely well balanced with exceptional feet and legs. The senior yearling wins it for me today, holding it all together. She’s stronger all the way through, wider through her chest and all the way through and longer in her neck. The winter yearling is just more heifer and carries herself nicer through her front, longer in through her chine and love the way her neck comes into her shoulders.”

Premier Exhibitor honors went to Milksource Genetics and Ryan-Vu Holsteins was named Premier Breeder.

Congratulations to all of the exhibitors and thank you to all of the show and trophy sponsors that helped make the show a success.

Following are the top 5 placings in each class, along with other award winners.

For more results, visit the WHA website at www.wisholsteins.com.

Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (6): 1. (B&O) Volkerhovden Dvn Intrvntion, Dan Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford 2. Pfaffsway Dm Litle Leeza-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor 3. Pfaffsway Livinthedream-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor

4. Pfaffsway Laugh Everyday-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 5. Heatherstone Revenant-ET, Chelsea Leigh Holschbach, Baraboo Spring Calf (11): 1. (B&O) Duckett Harvue Sid Flora, Mike & Julie Duckett & John Hardesty & Sons, Rudolph 2. Duckett Doorman Lisa-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. Siemers Dman GlamDream-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 4. Ms Smith-Crest Drmn Lennox, Matt & Travis Smith & Seth Nehls, Watertown 5. Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker, Edgerton Winter Calf (22): 1. Budjon-Vail Drmn Ashley-ET, Caitlyn Abbott, Lomira 2. Budjon-Vail Drm Amethyst-ET, Dan & Mary Ziegler, Belleville 3. (B&O) Tree-Hayven Integral Declan, Aaliyah Borchert, Auburndale 4. Milksource Drmn Guardian-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 5. Mrsprech Drm Expression-ET, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City Fall Calf (16): 1. (B&O) Rosedale Achieverslegacy-ET, Rosedale Genetics, Ltd., Oxford 2. Milksource Doorman Josie-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. Berryridge Doorman Edna, Elizabeth, Nicole, Zach, Eliza & Ava Endres, Waunakee 4. MD-Maple-Lawn SicilyRed-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 5. Duckett Doorman Flower-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Summer Yearling (18): 1. (B&O) Duckett Chip Baby B, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. Milksource ATW Gabriella-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. Team O Kaliber Mallorie, Ryan Lauber, Team Holsteins & Ben Wallace, Union Grove 4. Black-Rock Doorman Deb 001, Alek T Krueger, DePere 5. Eastriver Gold Deb 312ET, Brianne, Brooklyn, & Reid Vandoske & Jess Mullikin, Cleveland Spring Yearling (9): 1. (B&O) Crave Atwood Anna 9121-ET,

Grand Champions: WHA Princess Kati Kindschuh, Judge Carl Phoenix, Tom Cull with Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET, Jim Ostrom with Weeks Dundee Anika and WHA Princess Attendant Paige Nelson

Junior Champions: Princess Kati Kindschuh, Judge Carl Phoenix, Tom Cull with Greenlark Lucille Atwood, Adam Borchert with Tree-Hayven Moregold Design and Princess Attendant Paige Nelson

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Reserve Champion Weeks Dundee Anika and Grand Champion Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET

Roseanne L Crave, Waterloo 2. Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz, Dorchester 3. Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 4. Jeffrey-Way Doormn Tamelian, Jeffrey A. & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 5. Milksource Gldchp Gucci-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Winter Yearling (9): 1. (B&O) Tree-Hayven Moregold Design, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 2. Milksource Defnt Twinkle-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. Jeffrey-Way Mc Tilgarden, Jeffrey A. & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 4. Heatherstone Mspersonality, Chelsea Leigh Holschbach, Baraboo 5. River-Bridge Brokaw Shadow, Coltin & McKenna Coffeen & Braelyn Ott, DePere Fall Yearling (8): 1. Greenlark Lucille Atwood, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. Jacobs Goldwyn Buttershot-ET, Tim, Barbara, & Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac 3. (B&O) Hillpine Ds Night Moves, Megan R Lauber, Union Grove 4. DJ-Purepride Aft ParisET, Mikhayla Pumper, Arpin 5. Gerrits Wndbk Belletoria-ET, Maria & Megan Zillges, Larsen Junior Champion of the Show: Greenlark Lucille Atwood, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: Tree-Hayven Moregold Design, Adam Borchert, Auburndale Junior Best 3 Females (2): 1. Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. Crave Bros., Waterloo Junior 2-Year-Old (15): 1. (B&O, BU) Nova-TMJ Atwood Estra, Milk Source LLC & Nova Holsteins Inc., Kaukauna 2. Lyn-Vale Brokaw Bellatorae, William A. Schultz III, Waldo 3. Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac 4. Butlerview Doorman Class-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 5. K-Land Kilo Black Diamond, Black Diamond Partners, Watertown Senior 2-Year-Old (8): 1. (B&O, BU) Budjon-Vail Ab AngeliqueET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. Hillpine B AnyaET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. Lingle Gold Freaky Girl-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 4. Ryan-Vu Gchip Claudette-ET, Joshua T & Joseph T Opsal, Blue Mounds 5. Duckett Sid Tizz-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Junior 3-Year-Old (8): 1. (BU) Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 2. Millbrooke Atwood Ooh La La, Budjon Farms, Peter & Lyn Vail & Kyle Demmer, Lomira 3. (B&O) Go-Show Like a Rolling Stone, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater 4. Rubis Goldsun Lexie, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 5. WillowsEdge Atwood Frasia, Hendrik W. Van Dyk, New Richmond Senior 3-Year-Old (10): 1. Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. (BU, B&O) Harvue Atwood Ginger, John O. Hardesty & Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. (Prod.) Arolene Goldwyn Divine, D Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford 4. Woodcrest Atwood Rubber-ET, Mason Dairy Farm LLC, Watertown 5. Ploegsway Goldwyn Nuts Is U-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Intermediate Champion of the Show: Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Show: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 4-Year-Old (11): 1. (BU) TK-Plain-View Ripley, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. Lottos Atwood Lizette-ET, Budjon Farms, P. Vail & C. Woodmansee III, Lomira 3. (B&O) Siemers Atwood Monalisa, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 4. Rokey Benfer R Cutie-Red-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 5. Ryan-Vu Sid Molly, Siemers Holstein Farms, Inc., Newton (Prod.)

Ocean View Sterling Silver, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 5-Year-Old (9): 1. (BU) Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET, Clark Woodmansee III, T & S Abbott & Henry & Carolyn Van Exel, Lomira 2. Weeks Dundee Anika, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. Charwill Attic Marcy, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 4. Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 5. Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 6-Year-Old & Older (4): 1. (BU) Laidlawn Sanchez Gemini, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. Blondin Goldwyn SubliminalET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 3. Rosedale Ghetto Cat, Christopher J. Van Dyk, New Richmond 4. (B&O, Prod.) OceanView Atwood Zandra-ET, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 150,000 lb. Cow (5): 1. (BU) Milksource Goldwyn Africa-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. (B&O) Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers,

Intermediate Champions: Princess Kati Kindschuh, Judge Carl Phoenix, Paul Trapp with Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET, Tom Cull with Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance and Princess Attendant Paige Nelson Newton 3. (Prod.) Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke, Mayville 4. Ocean View Damion Sassy, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 5. Ocean View Damion Elise, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Senior & Grand Champion of the Show: Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET, Clark Woodmansee III, Tim & Sharon Abbott & Henry & Carolyn Van Exel, Lomira Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Weeks Dundee Anika, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Best Udder of the Show: Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET, Clark Woodmansee III, T & S Abbott & Henry & Carolyn Van Exel, Lomira Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Harvue Atwood Ginger, John O. Hardesty & Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Top Production of the Show: Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke, Mayville Best 3 Females (3): 1. Ryan-Vu Holsteins, Fond du Lac 2. Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 3. Willows-Edge Holsteins, New Richmond Dam & Offspring (1): 1. Ryan-Vu Holsteins, Fond du Lac Produce of Dam (3): 1. Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 2. WillowsEdge Holsteins, New Richmond 3. Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Premier Breeder: Ryan-Vu Holsteins, Fond du Lac Premier Exhibitor: Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna

Premier Breeder - Ryan-Vu Holsteins

Premier Exhibitor - Milk Source LLC wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-11

2016 All-Wisconsin Winners

All-WI Spring Calf: Duckett Harvue Sid Flora, Mike & Julie Duckett & John Hardesty & Sons Reserve All-WI: Duckett Doorman Lisa-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett

All-WI Winter Calf: Budjon-Vail Drmn Ashley-ET, Caitlyn Abbott Reserve All-WI: Budjon-Vail Drm Amethyst-ET, Dan & Mary Ziegler

All-WI Fall Calf: Rosedale Achieverslegacy-ET, Rosedale Genetics, Ltd. Reserve All-WI: Milksource Doorman Josie-ET, Milk Source LLC

All-WI Summer Yearling: Duckett Chip Baby B, Michael & Julie Duckett Reserve All-WI: Milksource ATW Gabriella-ET, Milk Source LLC

All-WI Spring Yearling: Crave Atwood Anna 9121-ET, Roseanne Crave Reserve All-WI: Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz

All-WI Winter Yearling: Tree-Hayven Moregold Design, Adam Borchert Reserve All-WI: Milksource Defnt Twinkle-ET, Milk Source LLC

All-WI Fall Yearling: Greenlark Lucille Atwood, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms Reserve All-WI: Jacobs Goldwyn Buttershot-ET, Tim, Barb & Kyle Natzke

All-WI Junior 2 Year Old: Nova-TMJ Atwood Estra, Milk Source LLC & Nova Holsteins Inc. Reserve All-WI: Lyn-Vale Brokaw Bellatorae, William Schultz III

All-WI Senior 2 Year Old: Budjon-Vail Ab Angelique-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms Reserve All-WI: HIillpine B Anya-ET, Milk Source LLC

All-WI Junior Best Three: Duckett Holsteins

Reserve All-WI Junior Best Three: Crave Bros.

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2016 All-Wisconsin Winners

All-WI Junior 3 Year Old: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert Reserve All-WI: Millbrooke Atwood Ooh La La, Budjon Farms, Peter & Lyn Vail & Kyle Demmer

All-WI Senior 3 Year Old: Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET, Milk Source LLC Reserve All-WI: Harvue Atwood Ginger, John Hardesty & Michael & Julie Duckett

All-WI 4 Year Old: TK-Plain-View Ripley, Milk Source LLC Reserve All-WI: Lottos Atwood Lizette-ET, Budjon Farms, P. Vail & C. Woodmansee III

All-WI 5 Year Old: Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET, C Woodmansee III & T & S Abbott & H & C Van Exel Reserve All-WI: Weeks Dundee Anika, Milk Source LLC

All-WI 6 Year Old & Older: Laidlawn Sanchez Gemini, Michael & Julie Duckett Reserve All-WI: Blondin Goldwyn Subliminal-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms

All-WI 150,000 lb. Milk Cow: Milksource Goldwyn Africa-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms Reserve All-WI: Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers

All-WI Best Three Females: Ryan-Vu Holsteins

Reserve All-WI Best Three Females: Ocean View Genetics

All-WI Dam & Offspring: Ryan-Vu Holsteins

All-WI Produce of Dam: Ocean View Genetics

Reserve All-WI Produce of Dam: Willows Edge Holsteins

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Junior Championship Show The first separate Junior breeder and I like breeding good Championship Show was held on cows, and like cattle that you can Thursday, July 28 in Madison, breed from – not only pretty in Wis. The junior exhibitors took the show ring but I think this advantage of having their own animal is going to be one to do day, with a great turn-out for the great things after she’s a cow.” He show along with the state showwent on to say, “For me, this red manship contest and a judging heifer is so extreme – so open, so contest. Judge Reid Stransky deep, just a beautiful animal. I placed 153 head during the open love her straightness of lines. The Holstein show, including 117 black heifer is so straight, so stylish.” heifers and 36 cows.

Congratulations to all of the Whitney Ebert took home exhibitors and thank you to all of Grand Champion honors with the show and trophy sponsors that her winning Junior 3-Year-Old, helped make the show a success.

Grand Champion line-up for the Junior Championship Show Mapel Wood Windhammer EleFollowing are the top 5 placings in gance. Reserve Grand Champion each class, along with other award was the Senior Champion, Budjon-JK Snchz Debbie-ET exhibited winners. For more results, visit the WHA website at www.wisholsteins.com.

by Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor and Lauren Siemers. During Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (15): 1. (JrB&O) Pfaffsway Grand Champion selection, Judge Stransky commented “For a junior Dm Litle Leeza-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor 2. Floydshow, you’ve got quality at this level... If you like show cattle, if this holm Mc Emoji-ET, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker, Edgerton doesn’t get your blood pumping, I don’t know what will. For Grand 3. Ms Ryanvu Lhsb Fbook Danish, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Champion, its about who can go over to that round building in a Lac 4. Titletown Dorsopen Halle-ET, B, B & Reid Vandoske & A couple months and compete, and for me that’s your Junior 3-year-old. Radue, Cleveland 5. Siemers Jubile-Queen-Red-ET, B, B & Reid She’s going to be your Grand Champion. That cow is on the money Vandoske & A Radue, Cleveland – she is a picture of what a show cow should be in my mind. Dairy, Spring Calf (12): 1. (JrB&O) Pfaffsway Dm Litle Leeza-ET, O & L power, balance, style, she grabs your attention the minute she walks Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor 2. Pfaffsway Laugh Everyday-ET, in the ring, and has a beautiful mammary system. Then for reserve, I Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 3. Klinedell Cont Ann-Red-ET, think following the footsteps of that Intermediate cow, especially in Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton the mammary, is the first place 5-year-old and your Senior Champion. 4. Marsh-Vue Doorman Allison-ET, Zachary Lemke, Chilton Again, a beautiful mammary system. You look at the rear udders on 5. Siemers Dman Glam-Dream-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, these cows and they hang on great dairy frames. Two cows that I Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton would love to own and show, two cows that I feel will go on and do Winter Calf (23): 1. (JrB&O) Siemers Blake Whipping-ET, very well in the junior show later this summer.”

Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Reserve Intermediate Champion was the 2nd place Junior 2. Tree-Hayven Integral Declan, Aaliyah T. Borchert, Auburndale 3-Year-Old exhibited by Tessa and Stella Schmocker, Go-Sho Like A 3. Mrsprech Drm Expression-ET, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 4. Ms Rolling Stone. Reserve Senior Champion, Kingsmill Atwood Allison- Kress-Hill Ej Allyson-ET, O & K Kress, J Jens & G & W Lisowe, ET, was also exhibited by Whitney Ebert.

Newton 5. Siemers Blake Whipilious-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, The Junior Champion, Siemers About Greta-Red, was also Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton exhibited by Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor and Lauren Siemers. Fall Calf (24): 1. (JrB&O) Mead-Manor Def Allis-ET, Mike & Noah Bilz and Damibel Airlift Marisa took home Reserve Junior Megan Moede, Algoma 2. Kamps-Hollow Antarctica-ET, Jordyn Champion honors. Judge Stransky commented, “Out here in front of Ann Kamps, Belmont 3. Ryan-GF Brady Civil-ET, Whitney Ebert, me are the heifers that I think can go on to the next level. The fall Algoma 4. Elmlo Sid Snapper-ET, Haley Rautmann & Sean K calves, one of the toughest classes of the day, but two peas in a pod. Hopkins, Cascade 5. Milksource Doorman Bingo-ET, Jessica & Two beautifully cut heifers that are dairy and stylish and catch your Nicole Pralle, Humbird eye when they walk in the ring. Then you have the spring yearlings – Summer Yearling (17): 1. Eastriver Gold Deb 321-ET, Brianne, another extremely tough class and two different kinds of heifers; the Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske & Jess Mullikin, Cleveland 2. (JrB&O) big powerful extreme heifer and then the real silky stylish black heifer Black-Rock Doorman Deb 001, Alek T. Krueger, DePere 3. Walkin second. The senior yearling is long, silky, stylish. For me, I’m a Era Atwood Harper, Brett Walker, Wisconsin Dells 4. Mel-Tv-Bp

Grand Champions: WHA Princess Kati Kindschuh, Judge Reid Stransky, Whitney Ebert with Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Crystal Siemers-Peterman with Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET and WHA Princess Attendant Paige Nelson 14–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

Junior Champions: Princess Kati Kindschuh, Judge Reid Stransky, Crystal Siemers-Peterman with Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, Noah Bilz with Damibel Airlift Marisa and Princess Attendant Paige Nelson

Dundee Daisey-ET, Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker, Whitewater 5. Siemers Sid Franchise-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Spring Yearling (11): 1. (JrB&O) Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz, Dorchester 3. Crave Atwood Anna 9121ET, Roseanne L Crave, Waterloo 4. Miss Black Widow, Hunter Crowley, Omro 5. 2nd-Look Durbin Babble, Kayli Jo & Kallista Hodorff, Eden Winter Yearling (11): 1. Desperle Breeze Atwood, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 2. (JrB&O) Joliam R Penny 4751-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 3. Pfaffsway Atwod Hazel Grace, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 4. River-Bridge Brokaw Shadow, Coltin & McKenna Coffeen & Braelyn Ott, DePere 5. Red-Brae Formost Lila, Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah Fall Yearling (4): 1. Hillpine Ds Night Moves, Megan R Lauber, Union Grove 2. DJ-Purepride Aft Paris-ET, Mikhayla Pumper, Arpin 3. Gerrits Wndbk Belletoria-ET, Maria & Megan Zillges, Larsen 4. Quad-R Attic Majesty-ET, Ryan Smith, Monticello Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Siemers About Greta-RedET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz, Dorchester Junior 2-Year-Old (7): 1. (BU) Butlerview Doorman Class-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 2. Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City 3. (JrB&O) Mead-Manor Abs Adrian-ET, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 4. Crescentmead Win Rachel-ET, Erin, Emily & Carly Strauss, Lake Mills 5. 2nd-Look Brokaw Katie, Kayli, Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden Senior 2-Year-Old (7): 1. Milgene Big Red Jezolantern, Courtney Ewert, Hustisford 2. (BU) Siemers Defnt Jubi-Babe-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 3. (B&O) Ms Jauquet Atwd Sugar Baby, Hailey Jauquet, Luxemburg 4. Bella-Ridge Shckng Great-ET, Hunter Crowley, Omro 5. Ryan-Vu Gchip Claudette-ET, Joshua T & Joseph T Opsal, Blue Mounds Junior 3-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU) Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 2. Go-Sho Like A Rolling Stone, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater 3. (JrB&O, Prod.) Synergy Guthrie Toucan, M, C & E Jauquet & M, C & S Haack, Pulaski 4. Siemers Mccutch Hallaluh, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 5. Moorclose Goldfsh Sweettart, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Senior 3-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU) Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton 2. Walk-Era Sid Chrissy, Andrew Greenfield, Markesan 3. Mead-Manor Atwood Jillin-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert, Algoma Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Go-Sho Like A Rolling Stone, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater 4-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU) Rob-Cri Atlantic Beehive, Jason Kearns, Rudolph 2. Jobo Seaver Ainsly, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 3. Hillpine Rainy Alyssa, Megan R Lauber, Union Grove 4. (Prod.) Miss Summer Song-ET, Dawson & Kylie Nickels, Watertown 5. (JrB&O) Quad-R Goldson Bevin, Ryan Smith, Monticello 5-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU) Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 3. Go-Sho Miss Independent-ET, Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker, Whitewater 6-Year-Old & Older (3): 1. (BU) Krull Gold Excuses-ET, Carley Krull, Lake Mills 2. Stanhope Laureen Sanchez-ET, Ryan Smith,

Intermediate Champions: Princess Kindschuh, Judge Stransky, Whitney Ebert with Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Tessa Schmocker with Go-Sho Like a Rolling Stone, Princess Attendant Nelson & Stella Schmocker

Senior Champions: Princess Kindschuh, Judge Stransky, Crystal SiemersPeterman with Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Whitney Ebert with Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET and Princess Attendant Nelson.

Monticello 3. Androscoggin Alx Alexandrea, Zachary Lemke, Chilton 150,000 lb. Cow (1): 1. (BU, Prod.) Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke, Mayville Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Reserve Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert, Algoma Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Best Udder of the Show: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert, Algoma Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Quad-R Goldson Bevin, Ryan Smith, Monticello

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2016 Junior All-Wisconsin Winners

Jr. All-WI Spring Calf, Exh. 10 & Under Pfaffsway Dm Litle Leeza-ET, Olivia & Larissa Pfaff & Beau & Kole Trapp Reserve Junior All-WI: Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker

Junior All-WI Spring Calf Pfaffsway Dm Litle Leeza-ET, Olivia & Larissa Pfaff & Beau & Kole Trapp Reserve Junior All-WI: Pfaffsway Laugh Everyday-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff

Junior All-WI Winter Calf: Siemers Blake Whipping-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers Reserve Junior All-WI: Tree-Hayven Integral Declan, Aaliyah Borchert

Junior All-WI Fall Calf: Mead-Manor Def Allis-ET, Mike & Megan Moede Reserve Junior All-WI: Kamps-Hollow Antarctica-ET, Jordyn Ann Kamps

Junior All-WI Summer Yearling: Eastriver Gold Deb 321-ET, Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske & Jess Mullikin Reserve Junior All-WI: Black-Rock Doorman Deb 001, Alek Krueger

Junior All-WI Spring Yearling: Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers Reserve Junior All-WI: Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz

Junior All-WI Winter Yearling: Desperle Breeze Atwood, Melissa Sprecher Reserve Junior All-WI: Joliam R Penny 4751-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle

Junior All-WI Fall Yearling: Hillpine Ds Night Moves, Megan Lauber Reserve Junior All-WI: DJ-Purepride Aft Paris-ET, Mikhayla Pumper

Junior All-WI Junior 2 Year Old: Butlerview Doorman Class-ET, Whitney Ebert Reserve Junior All-WI: Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert

Junior All-WI Senior 2 Year Old: Milgene Big Red Jezolantern, Courtney Ewert Reserve Junior All-WI: Siemers Defnt Jubi-Babe-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers Junior All-WI Junior 3 Year Old: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance, Whitney Ebert Reserve Junior All-WI: Go-Sho Like A Rolling Stone, Tessa & Stella Schmocker 16–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

2016 Junior All-Wisconsin Winners

Junior All-WI Senior 3 Year Old: Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarbacker Reserve Junior All-WI: Walk-Era Sid Chrissy, Andrew Greenfield

Junior All-WI 4 Year Old: Rob-Cri Atlantic Beehive, Jason Kearns Reserve Junior All-WI: Jobo Seaver Ainsly, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers

Junior All-WI 5 Year Old: Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers Reserve Junior All-WI: Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET, Whitney Ebert

Junior All-WI 6 Year Old & Older: Krull Gold Excuses-ET, Carley Krull Reserve Junior All-WI: Stanhope Laureen Sanchez-ET, Ryan Smith

Junior All-WI 150,000 lb. Cow: Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke

Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Quad-R Goldson Bevin, Ryan Smith

District 6 Holstein Futurity

Pictured at below, Mary Elvekrog, Assistant Vice President and Dairy Specialist representing Badgerland Financial, Sun Prairie, presented a check for $500 to the winning entry at the recent 13th annual District 6 Holstein Futurity held in Madison. Winning the check as well as 25% of the entry money collected was Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET owned by Lindsey Sarbacker of Stoughton.

Remarc Hi Metro Zberry owned by Rhonda Bartels and Robert Cramer, Sr., Juda, was second place and winner of the $250 prize sponsored by Chris Gransee of Chris Gransee Hoof Trimming, Evansville, plus 20% of the winnings. Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant Paige Nelson was also on hand to congratulate the winners.

Rounding out the class were the following entries: 3rd: Glenn-Ann Snowden Simba exhibited by Glenn-Ann Holsteins, Albany 4th: Wildweed Dempsey Doodles exhibited by Clayton Mahlkuch

Memories

by Maurice In honor of Geraldine Cooper Beginning this month, we will be featuring a fun memory from Wisconsin Holstein’s past for members to answer and return by the 15th of each month. Correct answers will be put into a random drawing for a $25 gi card sponsored by Culver’s restaurant. Junior members with a correct answer will also earn an additional $100 in Holsti-Bucks per correct answer. Maurice Cooper, DeForest, came up with the idea of celebrating WHA members and their Holsteins with this fun, interactive corner for us as members to enjoy for the next year.

In honor of our recent Wisconsin Holstein Championship Show...

What year did this event begin and who was the grand champion cow from that first show? (hint: she won two years in a row) Send answers to larryn@wisholsteins.com or mail to 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53719

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Titletown Dorsopen Halle

Siemers Jubile-Queen-Red-ET

3rd 10 & Under Spring Calf - WI Championship Junior Show

4th 10 & Under Spring Calf - WI Championship Junior Show

Doorsopen x Siemers Dundee Haya 9652-ET EX-92 GMD x EX-91 GMD DOM Durham x EX-91 GMD DOM Mandel x 3 more gen. VG or EX GMD DOM

Defiant x Fradon Redman Jubilee-Red-ET EX-92, Res. AA R&W 4Y 2010 x Fradon Encount Jodie-Red EX-94 x 6 more gen. EX or VG dams

Eastriver Gold Deb 321-ET W1823 County Line Rd., Cleveland, WI 53015 Bob Vandoske 920.377.0502 RHA: 519 cows 30,581M 1127F 946P

Junior All-Wisconsin Summer Yearling Goldwyn x EX-95 Astronomical - owned with Jess Mullikin

Budjon-Vail Drm Amethyst-ET born 12/8/15 Sire: Val-Bisson Doorman-ET Dam: Milksource Goldwn Africa-ET EX-95 2E

Nick Sarbacker photo

Reserve All-Wisconsin Winter Calf 2016 1st Winter Calf & Reserve Junior Champion, District 6 2016 9th Winter Calf, Midwest National Spring Show 2016 Thank you to Heritage Holsteins for housing Amethyst.

Mary Ziegler

Dan Ziegler

8025 Wittwer Rd., Belleville, WI 53508 608-279-2790 • maryjziegler@gmail.com

8683 County Rd. A, Belleville, WI 53508 608-669-1145 • danziegler_dairy@yahoo.com

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Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance VG-88 Dams: EX-90 Dundee x VG-89 Goldwyn x VG-85 Derry x Elegance EX-96 3E

Junior All-Wisconsin Junior 3-Year-Old All-Wisconsin Junior 3-Year Old Grand Champion, WI Championship Junior Show Reserve Intermediate Champion, WI Championship Show back:

Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET EX-94 Dams: VG-86 Gibson x Ashlyn-ET EX-96 2E GMD DOM

Allison photo by Cybil Fisher; Elegance by Lea McCullough

Reserve Junior All-Wisconsin 5-Year-Old Reserve Senior Champion, WI Championship Junior Show 1st 5-Year-Old & Grand Champion of the District 7 Open & Junior Shows

It’s been a fun summer with Elegance and Allison!

We are also excited about Butlerview Doorman Class-ET VG-88 2Y

Randy, Renee, Jordan, Whitney & Britney Ebert Algoma, WI • 920-255-1893 e-mail: ebertent@hotmail.com

District 7

who was Junior All-Wisconsin Junior 2-Year-Old and 4th Junior 2-Year-Old at the Wisconsin Championship Open Show. A daughter of Silvermaple Damion Camomile, EX-95, Class was Junior All-American Spring Yearling in 2015 and HM All-American Spring Calf in 2014. Watch for her this fall!

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eflecting on all things summer - it takes a team. A banner day at the largest Wisconsin Holstein District Show in 2016 was humbling and we are so proud of the team who helped make it happen. Thanks to Steven Nelson and Hope Morrison for their fitting expertise this season.

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he barn is stocked full of amazing young cows, including several from cow families from in our show string. Stop by and visit us during your trip to World Dairy Expo. We are less than an hour southwest of Madison.

Gildale Holsteins Mark, Erik, Brenda, Makenna, Elise & Naydeen Gilbertson 605 First Ave., Hollandale, WI • gildaleholsteins@gmail.com • BAA: 110.1% Mark 608.574.8107 • Erik 608.574.1031 • Brenda 608.574.2855

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2016 All-Wisconsin Red & White Show Friday, July 29 • Madison • Judge: Molly Sloan Spring Calf, exhibitors age 9 & Under (4): 1. (1JR, B&O) Crescentmead Dunk Donut-Red, Grady & Lane Wendorf & Kenton Parish, Ixonia 2. Krull Apple Delight-Red, Carley Krull, Lake Mills 3. (2JR) Scenic-Vale Defiant Cami-Red, Cole, Ave, Campbell & Royce Booth, Plymouth 4. (3JR) Siemers Jubil-Queen-Red-ET, B, B & Reid Vandoske & A Radue, Newton Spring Calf (9): 1. (B&O) Ms Addiction Jealousy-Red, Highlife & Graisson Schmidt, Melrose 2. Forest-Ridge Absl March-Red, Loehr & Harbaugh, Marion 3. Klinedale Cont Ann Red-ET, C, J, J, J, C & L Siemers, Newton 4. Swanee-Lee A Lap Dance-Red, Jason Swanson, Capron, IL 5. Sabofarm Folkfare-Red-ET, Robert Sabo, De Pere (1JR) Crescentmead Dunk Donut-Red, Grady & Lane Wendorf & Kenton Parish, Ixonia (2JR) Krull Apple Delight-Red, Carley Krull, Lake Mills Winter Calf (10): 1. (B&O) Milksource L Trouble-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna 2. (1JR, JrB&O) Bella-On-Q Lots of LoveRed-ET, J & M Harbaugh & A, M, N Zimmerman, Marion 3. (2JR) Mauk-E-Way DFT Kylie-Red-ET, Cole, Ave, Campbell & Royce Booth, Plymouth 3. (3JR) Kamps-Hollow Twister-Red-ET, Jordyn Kamps, Belmont 4. Duckett O Kal Lacy-Red-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Fall Calf (13): 1. MD-Maple-Lawn Sicily-Red-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. (B&O) Siemers Lotus Jubba-Red-ET, Siemers Holsteins, Newton 3. (1JR) Siemers Lutus Jubah-Red-ET, C, J, J, J, C & L Siemers, Newton 4. (2JR) Cleland Definat Kailene-Red, Cole, Ave ,Campbell & Royce Booth, Plymouth 5. Lake Breeze Def Careful-Red, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond Summer Yearling (10): 1. (B&O) Crescentmead Sweet Pea-Red, Milksource & Grady Wendorf, Ixonia 2. Milksource A Trinket-Red, Milksouce Genetics, Kaukauna 3. Cow-Palace Apple Trixie-Red, San-Ron Holsteins, Howards Grove 4. (1JR) Nobland Defiant EricaRed, Ainsley Noble, Lancaster 5. (2JR, JrB&O) Crescentmead DF Tink-Red, G&L Wendorf & D&K Nickels, Ixonia Spring Yearling (6): 1. (1JR, BO, JrB&O) Siemers About GretaRed-ET, C, J, J, J, C & L Siemers, Newton 2. (2JR) Lake-Breeze Delight-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 3. (3JR) Milgene Just Be Cuz-Red-ET, Ben Buske, Brownsville 4. (4JR) Booth-Haven Lady In-Red-ET, Cole, Ave & Campbell Booth, Plymouth 5. Dorsland Talula-Red-ET, Wide Open & Highlife LP, Alma Center Winter Yearling (6): 1. (B&O) Milksource DNT Talia-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna 2. Sunspark Armani Disco-Red, Brown-Star Farm, Gillett 3. (1JR) Lyn-Vale Cherry Wine-Red-ET, Cole, Ava, Campbell & Royce Booth, Plymouth 4. (2JR) Forest-Ridge A MopsyRed-ET, J, L & M Harbaugh & A & A Loehr, Marion 5. (3JR, JrB&O) 2nd-Look Bwire 12567-Red-ET, K, K, K & K Hodorff, Eden Fall Yearling (5): 1. (1JR, B&O, JrB&O) Overland AS Grafitti-Red, Coltin & Mckenna Coffeen, DePere 2. (2JR) Duckett Armani LuckRed-ET, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 3. (3JR) Kamps-Hollow A

Glory-Red, Jordyn Kamps, Belmont 4. Anyday Hercules Trixy-Red, HAMS Holsteins, Reedsburg 5. (4JR) Mil-R-Mor Audacity-Red-ET, Garrett Dahlk, Verona Junior Champion, Junior Show: Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, C, J, J, J, C & L Siemers, Newton Reserve Junior Champion, Junior Show: Lake-Breeze DelightRed-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia Junior Champion: Milksource L Trouble-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna Reserve Junior Champion: MD-Maple-Lawn Sicily-Red-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira Junior Best Three Females (2): 1. Milksource Genetics 2. Siemers Holsteins Junior 2 Year Old (8): 1. (B&O, BU) Milksource Barb Love-Red-ET, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna 2. Rynerason Rainy Razzy-Red, Don Rynearson, Watertown 3. Legend-Maker Larson Giz-Red-ET, Levash Holsteins, Brillion 4. MS AOL Contender Rookie-Red-ET, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna 5. Wildweed Ladd Margarita, Frank Behling, Fox Lake (1JR) Krull Avatar DJ-Red, Carley Krull, Lake Mills Senior 2 Year Old (4): 1. (BU) Miss Hot Mama-Red-ET, Smith, Majestic View, Kueffner & Crailooo, Watertown 2. (1JR) KampsHollow Acapella-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 3. Scientific Holiday Rae-Red, Molly, Montana & McKenzie Sarbacker, Belleville 4. Callis Crown Royale-Red-ET, Richard & Julie Vomastic, Pulaski Junior 3 Year Old (4): 1. (BU) Miss Apple Snapple-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna 2. Ms Roll N View Althea-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna 3. (1JR) Kaymanor Destry Minnesota-Red, Ryan Smith, Monticello 4. Kamps-Hollow Des Accent-Red, Brooks Hendrickson, Belleville Senior 3 Year Old (7): 1. (BU) Underwood Dusk Jazz-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna 2. (B&O) Milksource Redbrst Alma-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna 3. Rosedale Rumor Has It-Red, Rosedale Genetics, LLC, Oxford 4. Milksource Aly Limited-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna 5. (1JR) Warmka Chris Leah 1441-Red, Brad & Danielle Warmka, Fox Lake (2JR) Greenlea P Cris-Red-ET, Molly & Montana Sarbacker, Belleville Intermediate Champion: Underwood Dusk Jazz-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna Reserve Intermediate Champion: Miss Apple Snapple-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna 4 Year Old (6): 1. (B&O, BU) Crescentmead Sweetie Pie-Red, Milksource & Grady Wendorf, Kaukauna 2. Rokey-Benfer R Cutie-RedET, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna 3. Milksource DTY TanyaRed-ET, Cathryn & Christopher Gunst, Pine River 4. Greenlea Adv Ace-Red-ET, Steven Nelson, Cambridge 5. Sunny-Valley D FortuneRed, Wayne Debuhr, Sun Prairie

Intermediate & Grand Champions: Judge Molly Sloan, Joe Kietzman on the halter of Underwood Dusk Jazz-Red, Paul Trapp on the halter of Miss Apple Snapple-Red and National R&W Princess Mckenna Coffeen

Grand Champions of the Junior Show: National R&W Princess Mckenna Coffeen, Grady Wendorf on the halter of Kamps-Hollow Acapella-Red-ET and Danielle Warmka on the halter of Warmka Chris Leah 1441-Red

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Junior Champions: McKenzie Endvick, Tristan Ostrom, Judge Molly Sloan, Kara Vosters on the halter of Milksource L Trouble-Red-ET, Tom Cull on the halter of MD-Maple-Lawn Sicily-Red-ET, Madison Harbaugh and WI R&W Princess Danielle Warmka.

5 Year Old (4): 1. (B&O, BU) Rosedale Lucky Rose-Red, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 2. Paulsoncrest Stormy-Red, Paulsoncrest, Columbus 3. (1JR) Rosedale 2 Hot 2 Handle-Red, Carley Krull, Lake Mills 4. Probert C Bree Ella-Red, Kate Smith, Watertown Aged Cow (2): 1. (B&O, BU) Hilrose Advent Anna-Red-ET, Joe Brantmeier, Sherwood 2. St-Yle-SA Kenzee-Red, Stephanie Aves, Belmont 125,000 lb. Cow (2): 1. (BU) Dupasquier Contender WH-Red-ET, Heatherstone Ent, Inc, Baraboo 2. Ms Hack Ella Rae-Red-ET, Hackmann, Parsons & Smith, Watertown Senior & Grand Champion, Junior Show: Kamps-Hollow Acapella-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion, Junior Show: Warmka Chris Leah 1441-Red, Brad & Danielle Warmka, Fox Lake Senior Champion: Crescentmead Sweetie Pie-Red, Milksource & Grady Wendorf, Kaukauna Reserve Senior Champion: Rokey-Benfer R Cutie-Red-ET, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna Grand Champion: Underwood Dusk JazzRed, Milksource, Kaukauna Reserve Grand Champion: Miss Apple Snapple-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna Champion Bred & Owned: Crescentmead Sweetie Pie-Red, Milksource & Grady Wendorf, Kaukauna Best Udder of the Show: Underwood Dusk Jazz-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna Best Three Females (1): 1. Rosedale Genetics Ltd., Oxford Produce of Dam (0): Dam & Offspring (0): Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna

Junior Champions of the Junior Show: WI R&W Princess Danielle Warmka, McKenzie Endvick, Jordan Siemers on the halter of Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, Grady Wendorf on the halter of Lake-Breeze Delight-Red-ET, Judge Molly Sloan and Madison Harbaugh.

Senior Champions: Judge Molly Sloan, National R&W Princess Mckenna Coffeen, Sarah Wendorf on the halter of Crescentmead Sweetie PieRed and John Vosters on the halter of Rokey-Benfer R Cutie-Red-ET

Pfaffsway DM Litle Leeza-ET (left) Junior All-Wisconsin Spring Calf & Junior All-Wisconsin Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under 1st Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under at District 2

Pfaffsway Laugh Everyday-ET (right)

Thanks to the Pf aff family for helping Reserve Junior All-Wisconsin Spring Calf Ko le and Beau!

Sired by Doorman from Tumbleweed Goldwyn Leeza EX-90

Paul, Sarah, Kole & Beau Trapp Taylor, WI • Paul: 715-896-7062 wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-21

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2016 District Show Results District 1 Results Barron Co. Fairgrounds, Rice Lake Judge: Brandon Ferry 129 head shown (89 heifers, 40 cows) Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (6): 1. (BO, 1JR) Triple-HH Heztry Ella, Summer Hammann, Barron 2. Marshland Brokaw Bruise, Marshland Farms Inc., Cushing 3. Triple-HH Gold CashmereET, Brooke Hammann, Barron 4. Indianhead Rdnk Cantma-Red, Robert Schauf, Barron 5. Triple-HH Gold Caylee-ET, Brooke Hammann, Barron (2JR, JrBO) Frisle-Vue Buxton Everclear, Allissa, Justyne & Regina Frisle, Prairie Farm Spring Calf (11): 1. (BO, 1JR) Triple-HH Heztry Ella, Summer Hammann, Barron 2. Marshland Brokaw Bruise, Marshland Farms Inc., Cushing 3. (2JR, JrBO) RBCC-Xtreme V Drmn Esctasy, Rhett & Shanelle Borth, Ellsworth 4. (3JR) Incolor Giana-ET, Alissa Maier, Jim Falls 5. Hardscrabble Corvette Getie, Hardscrabble Farms, Jim Falls Winter Calf (15): 1. (BO) Willows-Edge Arch Mickey-ET, Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. Randmar Fever Calyypso, Dane Thompson, Almena 3. Our-Favorite Indulgence, Todd & Mary Stanek, Fall Creek 4. (1JR, JrBO) K-Britz Golddust Simba, Krista Styer, Menomonie 5. DJ-Purepride Destruction, Pure Pride Show Cattle, Menomonie (2JR) Frisle-Vue Windbrk Ebony-ET, Allissa, Justyne & Regina Frisle, Prairie Farm Fall Calf (20): 1. (1JR) DJ-Purepride Isabelle-ET, Brielle Bjork, Colfax 2. (BO) Mayerlane CatwomanET, Donald & Elizabeth Mayer, Bloomer 3. DJPurepride Arman Imprison, Pure Pride Show Cattle, Menomonie 4. Lake-Breeze Def Careful-Red, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond 5. Milksource Doormn Brandy-ET, Nova Registered Holsteins Inc., New Richmond (2JR) Emerald-Acr-Vr Delila, Brooke Hammann, Barron (JrBO) Frisle-Vue Sanchez Elsie, Allissa Frisle, Prairie Farm Summer Yearling (9): 1. (BO) DJ-Purepride Icemakr-Red-ET, Pure Pride Holsteins, Menomonie 2. (1JR, JrBO) Ms Frsvue G Dream Igloo2-ET, Allissa, Justyne & Regina Frisle & McKenna Lentz, Prairie Farm 3. Willows-Edge Glauco Leisure, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond 4. (2JR) Ms Frislvue Reginald Indira, Allissa, Justyne & Regina Frisle & McKenna Lentz, Prairie Farm 5. Indianhead Ms Beacon-ET, Robert J. Schauf, Barron Spring Yearling (6): 1. (BO) Willows-Edge Gd Matahari-ET, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. (1JR) Mayerlane Majesty, Hannah & Frederick Ullom, Bloomer 3. (2JR, JrBO) Frisle-Vue Lucifer Eclipse, Allissa, Justyne & Regina Frisle, Prairie Farm 4. Southbar Daisy Rae, Paul Knutson, Ridgeland 5. West-Croix Niaz Blackrose, Christopher Van Dyk, New Richmond Winter Yearling (13): 1. (BO) Willows-Edge Real Mink-Red, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. Ms Indianhead Arm Cattie-ET, Robert Schauf, Barron 3. West-Croix Reality Neviah, Christopher Van Dyk, New Richmond 4. (1JR, JrBO) Incolor Gidgit, Alissa Maier, Jim Falls 5. Lake-Breeze Dena-Red-ET, Nick Johnson, Cushing Fall Yearling (9): 1. (BO) Willows-Edge Snch Maison-ET, Jordan Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. (1JR) Redline Fabian, Jacob Maier, Jim Falls 3. (2JR) Emerald-Acr-Vr Faris, Brooke Hammann, Barron 4. Willows-Edge Gd Jasmine, Jordan &

Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 5. Marshland Teddy Eminem, Marshfield Farms Inc., Cushing (JrBO) Frisle-Vue Sanchez Expo, Allissa Frisle, Prairie Farm

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: DJPurepride Isabelle-ET, Brielle Bjork, Colfax Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Mayerlane Majesty, Hannah & Frederick Ullom, Bloomer

Junior Champion of the Show: DJ-Purepride Icemakr-Red-ET, Pure Pride Holsteins, Menomonie Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: DJ-Purepride Isabelle-ET, Brielle Bjork, Colfax Junior Best Three (4): 1. Pure Pride Holsteins, Menomonie 2. Willows Edge Holsteins, New Richmond 3. Mayerlane, Bloomer 4. Frisle-Vue, Prairie Farm Junior 2-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU) Budjon-JK Atwd Eyeshadow-ET, Bonnie Van Dyk, Bloomer 2. Jo-Ed Dempsey Cappucino, Fritz Ullom, Bloomer 3. (BO) Willows-Edge Ab Louisa-Red, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond 4. Indianhead Dancing Star, Christian Schauf, Barron Senior 2-Year-Old (6): 1. Stranshome Perses Akayla-ET, Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. (BU, BO) Willows-Edge Attic Meghan, Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 3. Our-Favorite Endless-ET, Todd & Mary Stanek, Fall Creek 4. (1JR) Ar-Line A White Lady-Red-ET, Tyler & Katie Crosby, Shell Lake 5. Kleinsview Acme Cavalier, Jeremy & Dulcie Anderson, Ellsworth (2JR, JrBO) Frisle-Vue Chelios Barbie, Allissa Frisle, Prairie Farm Junior 3-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU, BO) H-C-H Bradnick 1945, Horse Creek Holsteins LLC, Star Prairie 2. Willows-Edge Atwood Frasia, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond 3. (Prod.) Indianhead GM Afton-ET, Robert Schauf, Barron Senior 3-Year-Old (8): 1. (BU, BO) Willows-Edge Dundee Impulse, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. (Prod.) Indianhead Thority Brittany, Gabriel Schauf, Barron 3. Nova Fever Drastic, Nova Registered Holsteins Inc., New Richmond 4. (1JR) Mast-Way Atwood 459-TW, Krista & Ben Styer, Menomonie 5. (2JR) Jon-De 5369, Eva Doornink, Baldwin Intermediate Champion: Willows-Edge Dundee Impulse, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond

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Reserve Intermediate Champion: Budjon-JK Atwd Eyeshadow-ET, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond 4-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU, Prod., BO) Indianhead Destry Calina, Robert Schauf, Barron 2. Indianhead Gm Windy-ET, Robert Schauf, Barron 3. WillowsEdge Atwood Lydia, Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 4. Milksource Atwood Jamari-ET, Jordan & Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 5. Southbar Durham Electric-ET, Scot Hammann, Ridgeland 5-Year-Old (4): 1. (BO, BU) Willows-Edge Atwood Vagrant, Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. (1JR) Gt-Rvr-Vly Atlantic 1276, Tyler & Katie Crosby, Shell Lake 3. (Prod.) Indianhead Catrina, Robert Schauf, Barron 4. (2JR) Briar Penny Of Hi-Path-Red, William Emery, Hager City 6-Year-Old & Older (7): 1. (BU) Rosedale Ghetto Cat, Christopher Van Dyk, New Richmond 2. (BO) Indianhead Ddee Penelope-ET, Robert Schauf, Barron 3. Willows-Edge Mac Frosting, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond 4. (Prod.) Indianhead Laurin Abby, Jacob Schauf, Barron 5. Miss Shottle SadieET, Donald & Elizabeth Mayer, Bloomer 150,000 lb. Cow (2): 1. (BO, BU, Prod.) Indianhead Trinity-ET, Zachary Schauf, Barron 2. Willows-Edge Ad Mimic-Red, Bonnie Van Dyk, New Richmond Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Mayerlane Majesty, Hannah & Frederick Ullom, Bloomer

Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Mast-Way Atwood 459-TW, Krista & Ben Styer, Menomonie Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Jon-De 5369, Eva Doornink, Baldwin Senior Champion of the Show: Indianhead Destry Calina, Robert Schauf, Barron Reserve Senior Champion of the Show: Indianhead Gm Windy-ET, Robert Schauf, Barron

Grand Champion of the Show: Willows-Edge Dundee Impulse, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Indianhead Destry Calina, Robert Schauf, Barron Best Udder of the Show & Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Willows-Edge Dundee Impulse, Hendrik Van Dyk, New Richmond Best Three Females (2): 1. Willows-Edge Holsteins 2. Indianhead Holsteins Dam & Offspring (1): 1. Indianhead Holsteins

Produce of Dam (3): 1. Pure Pride Show Cattle 2. Mayerlane 3. Frisle-Vue Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Willows-Edge, New Richmond

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 1 Willows Edge, New Richmond Henk, Bonnie, Jordan & Claire Van Dyk Show help: Elle Borth, Shane Hulle & Cole Mack Herd Info: 125 cows BAA: 111.2% RHA: 2x 24,505 4.2 1035 3.04 745 District Show Herd: 13 head shown & 10 were homebred Current sires being used: Atwood, Golden Dreams, Defiant, Redburst, Franco, Absolute, Side, Rainy & Barbwire Breeding philosophies/herd goals: Our breeding philosophies have not changed; we breed for fundamentally correct cows that represent the true type model. We still sell 50 cows per year so we need to appeal to a diverse market. What has changed is we are looking for bulls that have more style and we are trying to maintain or improve our butterfat percent above 4%.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: Willows-Edge Dundee Impulse, EX-90 3Y, is from a VG-88 Goldwyn, then Linjet Icon EX-94 EX-MS, plus 6 more generations of VG and EX dams; she was Grand Champion, Best Udder & Champion Bred & Owned. The three yearlings that won their classes are all from the “M” family where most of our previous nominations have come from.

JrBO) Dream-Prairie Doorman Piper, Courtney Moser, Westby 3. Dream-Prairie Realtor Alias, Courtney Moser, Westby 4. Ar-Line Doorman Robin-ET, Reed Holthaus, Bangor 5. Heritage-E Dot Com-ET, Gameday Holsteins, Alma Center (2JR) Pfaffsway Doorman Hotcakes, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center Fall Calf (18): 1. (BO) Ar-Line Doorman ChelseaET, Randy Holthaus, Bangor 2. Whistle Pass Airlift Skyler, Lettner Farms, Trempealeau 3. Highlife-LP AD Giavanna-Red, Highlife-LP, Black River Falls 4. (1JR, JrBO) Pfaffsway Gwyn Sereina-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 5. (2JR) Pfaffsway Gwyn Serotonin-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center Summer Yearling (8): 1. (BO) Pfaffsway Doorman Tiara, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 2. Ms FPine-Knoll Dner Niagra, Bob & Shelly Hart, Galesville 3. Henkeseen Gw Atw Twitter-ET, Matthew Henkes, Garrett Schmidt & Jess Peter, Melrose 4. Henkeseen Gw Atw Trinity-ET, Matthew Henkes, Garrett Schmidt & Jess Peter, Melrose 5. (1JR) Tails-Up Defiant Sh-Red-ET, Rebecca Ross, Black River Falls (2JR) Dittrich Farve Juz Jennings, Donald Dittrich, Alma Spring Yearling (8): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Pfaffsway Gdreams Halfamind, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 2. Dorsland Talula-Red-ET, Wide Open Holsteins & Highlife-LP Farms, Alma Center 3. BoIrish Brady Chantel-ET, Jay Daniel Stetzer, Alma Center 4. Ar-Line Atwood Arielle-ET, Randy Holthaus, Bangor 5. Gops-Grandvu Corvet Swetart, Bradley Goplin, Osseo (2JR) Bo-Irish Am Hot LadyRed-ET, Mikayla Lepke, Viroqua Winter Yearling (8): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Pfaffsway Atwod Hazel Grace, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 2. Indies-View Love Me Forever, Jerry Schmidt, Melrose 3. Ar-Line Windbrook Virtue-ET Ranae Holthaus, Bangor 4. Ar-Line Windbrk Vanessa-ET, Ranae Holthaus, Bangor 5. (2JR) Welsh-Edge Absolut Astonish, Hope Petersheim, Viroqua Fall Yearling (4): 1. Kiko Mogul Mara 1095, Garrett Schmidt & Jessica Peter, Melrose 2. (BO) MsWideOpen Attic Booyah-ET, Wide Open Holsteins, Alma Center 3. (1JR) Ridgedale Baroness, Macey Berg, La Crosse 4. Ridgeville Absolute-R Shiny, Ridgeville Holsteins, Norwalk

Junior Champion of the Show Junior 2-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU, 1st Jr, BO) WelshEdge Gw Hott Toddy-ET, David Petersheim, Viroqua 2. (2JR, JrBO) Pfaffsway Bltmr Lyrical-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Alma Center 3. JKB-Dittrich Lavnguard Java, Jordon, Barbara & Korlen Dittrich, Alma 4. O-Bridge Baltimore Sunray, O-Bridge Farm, Norwalk Senior 2-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU) Ms Rocklan Gldwyn Ashlyn-ET, Tyler J. Meyer, Delavan 2. DreamPrairie Armani Taffy, Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 3. (BO) O-Bridge Alexndr Prima Rose, O-Bridge Farm, Norwalk 4. Mast-Way Avalanche 482, Logan Moser, Westby 5. (1JR) Fustead Lg Laverne-ET, Courtney Moser, Wesbty Junior 3-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU, 1JR, BO) WelshEdge S Large Heidi-ET, David Petersheim, Viroqua 2. Arline Absolut Apology-ET, Randy Holthaus, Bangor 3. Lanecreeks Alverez Betty, Jeffery Berg, La Crosse 4. O-Bridge Sanchez Kaci, O-Bridge Farm, Norwalk Senior 3-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU, BO) Pfaffsway Braxton Jacoba, Steven Pfaff, Alma Center 2. (1JR) Welsh-Edge Sl Hocuspocus-ET, David Petersheim, Viroqua 3. F-Pine-Knoll Guthrie Silver, Robert & Michelle Hart, Galesville 4. (2JR) Premium-Star Are U Ready-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 5. Premium-Star Darntoo-Red-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center

District 2 Results Monroe Co. Fairgrounds, Tomah Judge: Matt Sloan 116 head shown (87 heifers, 29 cows) Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (15): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Pfaffsway Dm Litle Leeza-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor 2. Ms Wide-Open Octne Gazpacho, Wide Open Holsteins & K. Underwood, Alma Center 3. Pfaffsway Laugh Everyday-ET, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 4. Dream-Prairie Doorman Akita, Cary & Joy Moser, Westby 5. (2JR) Pfaffsway Livinthedream-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor Spring Calf (9): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Pfaffsway Dm Litle Leeza-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Taylor 2. Ms Wide-Open Octne Gazpacho, Wide Open Holsteins & K. Underwood, Alma Center 3. MooLawn Awesome Lady Bug, Lindsey Lepke, Madison 4. (2JR) Pfaffsway Redneck Tootsie, Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center 5. Indies-View-Gw Lust, Garrett Schmidt, Melrose Winter Calf (17): 1. (BO) Dream-Prairie Dm Natalie-ET, Cary & Joy Moser, Westby 2. (1JR,

Intermediate Champion: Pfaffsway Braxton Jacoba, Steven Pfaff, Alma Center Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ms Rocklan Gldwyn Ashlyn-ET, Tyler J. Meyer, Delavan 4-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU) Hauve Atw Maddy, Randy & Reed Holthaus & Jody Hoyer, Bangor Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Pfaffsway 2. Premium-Star Gchip Raley-ET, Randy Holthaus, Gdreams Halfamind, Larissa & Olivia Pfaff, Alma Bangor 3. (BO) Klinkner G W Atwood Sunny, Center Reagan & Garrison Klinkner, Viroqua 4. WelshReserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Edge Gold Chip Galore, Ralph Petersheim, Viroqua Pfaffsway Atwod Hazel Grace, Larissa & Olivia 5-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU, 1JR, BO, JrBO) Welsh-Edge Pfaff, Alma Center Sb Firecracker, David Petersheim, Viroqua Junior Champion of the Show: Dream-Prairie Dm 2. Pierce-Vale Atwood Rayna, Pierce-Vale, Tomah Natalie-ET, Cary & Joy Moser, Westby 3. (2JR) Dream-Prairie Krumkake-ET, Courtney Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: Kiko Moser, Westby Mogul Mara 1095, Garrett Schmidt & Jessica Peter, 6-Year-Old & Older (1): 1. (BU, 1JR, BO) Dittrich Melrose Graybl Phabil, Korlen Dittrich, Alma Junior Best 3 Females (2): 1. Pfaffsway Farms, 150,000 lb. Cow (1): 1. (BU, 1JR, BO) Ms WelshAlma Center 2. Cary & Joy Moser, Westby Edge D Ambition-ET, Hope Petersheim, Viroqua wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-25

Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Pfaffsway Bltmr Lyrical-ET, O & L Pfaff & B & K Trapp, Alma Center

Viroqua Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand of the Junior Shows: Welsh-Edge Gw Hott Toddy-ET, David Petersheim, Viroqua Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Hauve Atw Maddy, Randy & Reed Holthaus & Jody Hoyer, Bangor Reserve Senior Champion of the Open Show: Premium-Star Gchip Raley-ET, Randy Holthaus, Bangor

Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Welsh-Edge S Large Heidi-ET, David Petersheim,

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 2 Welsh-Edge Holsteins, Viroqua Ralph & Sheila Petersheim Family Herd Info: 80 cows BAA: 109.3% RHA: 2x 22,000 3.7%F 3.0%P District Show Herd: 9 head shown & all were homebred Current sires being used: Golden Dreams, Hotrod, Dempsey, Guthrie, Adonis Breeding philosophies/herd goals: We breed for a balanced cow with longevity. When mating we utilize aAa and feel it is a valuable and unbiased tool for breeding sound cows.

Because the cows do last we are able to sell 15-30 first and second lactation animals a year for dairy purposes.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: All of the six milking cows shown except the aged cow are from the same “Ginger” family. The 1st place Junior 3 and the 2nd place Senior 3 are full sisters (Super Large x EX Shot Al x EX-93 Stormatic x Durham Gingerheart), they are both VG-88 and were Grand and Reserve Champions of the Junior Show. The 2nd place Senior 3 stood behind an awesome Braxton from Pfaffsway that was Grand Champion. The 1st place Junior 2 is a Goldwyn maternal sister to 2x All-American, Welsh-Edge Fever Huggable EX-92. And the 1st place 5 year old is bred and owned by our son David and is a 4th generation EX for him.

The foundation cow of this show string “Ginger” lived to be 16 was EX-90 4E at 15-4 and made 316,000 lifetime. Most of her daughters lived into their teens with 3 EX, 5 VG and 4 GP. One of those EX daughters was WelshEdge D Gingerheart EX-92 4E DOM at 12-2.

She made 235,850 lifetime milk and had all 25 daughters scored - 14 of which were EX, 9 VG and 2 GP. Gingerheart died at 14, but of her daughters still in the herd, 3 are EX-93 and are 8, 10 and 11 years old. These are the kind of numbers we get excited about!

Grand Champion of the Open Show: Pfaffsway Braxton Jacoba, Steven Pfaff, Alma Center Best Udder of the Show & Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Pfaffsway Braxton Jacoba, Steven Pfaff, Alma Center Best Three Females (1): 1. Welsh-Edge Produce of Dam (2): 1. Welsh-Edge Holsteins 2. Pfaffsway Farms Dam & Offspring (1): 1. Pfaffsway Farms Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Welsh-Edge, Ralph Petersheim Family

District 3 Results Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Judge: Brandon Ferry 223 head shown (139 heifers, 84 cows) Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (12): 1. (BO) Kamps-Hollow Angelice, Jordyn Kamps, Belmont 2. (1JR, JrBO) Kamps-Hopeful Hai, Jordyn Kamps, Kyra & Kenzie Danz, Barneveld 3. (2JR) Weigland Mario Arniejo, K, K, K, D, B & B Weigel, Platteville 4. (3JR) Moorclose Blake Wednesday, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City 5. Hauve Advt Drew-Red-ET, Jason & Leah James, Mineral Point Spring Calf (14): 1. (BO) Kamps-Rx Doorman Lilliana, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington 2. Kamps-Hollow Angelice, Jordyn Kamps, Belmont 3. Swanee-Lee A Lap Dance-ET, Jason Swanson, Capron, IL 4. (1JR, JrBO) Kamps-Hopeful Hai, Jordyn A Kamps, Kyra & Kenzie Danz, Barneveld 5. MS Pine-Valley D Sheba-ET, Jason & Leah James & Londa Johnson, Mineral Point (2JR) Windy-Valley Chrome Diamond, Adrianna Lau, Shullsburg Winter Calf (24): 1. (1JR) Meyervilla A Sparkle RayET, Kenadee Weigel, Platteville 2. OCD Doorman Senora-ET, Kaelyn, Kenadee, & Keegan Weigel, Platteville 3. Kamps-Hollow Telly-ET, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington 4. (BO) Moorclose Kingboy Tatiana, William Calvert, Cuba City 5. Gildale Atwood Pathfinder, Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale (2JR) Hartleys Latroy Libby, Emma & Natalie Jo Giddings, Soldiers Grove (JrBO) Nobland Mario Bling Bling, Ainsley, Macie & Drew Noble, Lancaster Fall Calf (35): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Kamps-Hollow Antarctica-ET, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont 2. Kamps-Hollow Trisha-Red-ET, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington 3. Glenmar-Dale Brady Corona, Becky Brown, Fennimore 4. (2JR) Lookout Lady Dior, Ethan & Emily Weier, Dodgeville 5. Crescentmead Rhianna-ET, Madison Stumpf, Dodgeville 26–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

Summer Yearling (19): 1. (BO) St-Yle-Sa KylieRed, Stephanie Aves, Belmont 2. GBM Beemer Jillyn-ET, Greg & Kimberly & Kayla Moret, Prairie du Chien 3. (1JR) Fast-Track Aftershock Bree, Leane Dammen & Jason M Richardson, South Wayne 4. (2JR) Tombeth G-D Esadreams-ET, Sarah Kearns, Gays Mills 5. Wiscit Golden Dreams Betsy, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville (JrBO) Moorclose Brokaw Macie, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Spring Yearling (15): 1. (BO) Hopeful Gold Award, Kyra & Kenzie Danz, Barneveld 2. (1JR) Weigland Atwood Amylyn-ET, K, K, K, D, B & B Weigel, Platteville 3. (2JR, JrBO) Jas-K Capgain TishaRed-ET, Jason Kearns, Gays Mills 4. Stone-Front Practical-ET, Klassy-K Genetics, Lancaster 5. (3JR) Jas-K W-Brook Esabrook-ET, Sarah Kearns, Gays Mills Winter Yearling (10): 1. Charpentier Mccutchen Sariette, Jason Swanson, Capron, IL 2. (BO) Kamps-Hollow Regin Jodee-ET, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington 3. (1JR) Moorclose Fever Windsor, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City 4. Dream-Prairie Mc Azalee, Austin Yager, Highland 5. Kamps-Hollow Regina Java-ET, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington (2JR) Hartleys Shottle Onica, Emma & Natalie Jo Giddings, Soldiers Grove Fall Yearling (140): 1. (BO) Gildale Atwood Twlight, Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale 2. Ma-Brown Dickey Arianne, Danielle Brown, Dodgeville 3. (1JR) Weigland Golden Dreams Kuhn, Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel, Platteville 4. (2JR, JrBO) KampsHollow A-Glory-Red, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont 5. Ms Apple Kb Ateka-ET, Aric Dieter, Edgerton

Junior Champion of the Open & Junior Show: Kamps-Hollow Antarctica-ET, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont Reserve Junior Champion of the Open & Junior Show: Meyervilla A Sparkle Ray-ET, Kenadee Weigel, Platteville Junior Best 3 Females (7): 1. Reggie & Krysty Kamps 2. GBM Holsteins 3. Gildale Holsteins 4. Wayne DeBuhr 5. Moorclose Holsteins Junior 2-Year-Old (12): 1. (1JR, BO, BU) Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City 2. Gildale Atwood Barbo, Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale 3. (2JR, JrBO) Kamps-Hollow Hadley, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont 4. Hi-LoValley-DB Hazel-ET, Dennis Bowers & Hi-Lo Valley Holsteins, Highland 5. Hi-Lo-Valley Petals-ET, Alyssa Yager, Highland Senior 2-Year-Old (13): 1. (BO, BU) Wiscit Sanchez Secret, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville 2. (1JR) Lookout Bradnick Laurie, Ethan & Emliy Weier, Dodgeville 3. Jacobs Gold Chip Anabel-ET, Ethan & Emily Weier, Dodgeville 4. Scientific D Celia Rae-ETS, Ryan Kamps, Belmont 5. Hi-Lo-Valley Zel Pantene, Alyssa Yager, Highland (2JR, JrBO)Go-For-Broke At Disney-ET, Kari Brokish, Dodgeville Junior 3-Year-Old (9): 1. (BO, BU, Prod.) Hi-Lo-

Valley Seaver Hula, Amber Yager, Highland 2. TwinVal Aft-Shock Alex, Joe Thiel, Darlington 3. GBM KAM Atw Emerald, Kayla Ann Moret, Prairie du Chien 4. (1JR, JrBO) Kamps-Hollow Haru, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont 5. Gildale Absolute MercyRed, Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale (2JR) Moorclose Goldfsh Sweettart, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Senior 3-Year-Old (17): 1. (BO) KHW Ladd Arrested-ET, High Altitude Syndicate, Platteville 2. (BU) Oppride Windbrook Famous, William Oppriecht, Eastman 3. (1JR) Gundys Brendal Audra, Leane Dammen & Jason Richardson, South Wayne 4. Eastside Brady Caramel, Victoria Nodolf, Belmont 5. (2JR) Nobland Goldsun Bling, Ainsley, Macie & Drew Noble, Lancaster (Prod.) Weigland Braxton Arissa-ET, Ryan & Troy Weigel, Platteville

Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Gundys Brendal Audra, Leane Dammen & Jason M Richardson, South Wayne Intermediate Champion of the Show: Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Show: Hi-Lo-Valley Seaver Hula, Amber Yager, Highland 4-Year-Old (11): 1. (BO, BU) Tombeth Linjet Elouise-ET, Thomas & Elizabeth Kearns, Gays Mills 2. Stone-Front Dickey Recall, Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington 3. Gildale Aftershock Maria, Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale 4. (1JR) Hardwood Sid Mardella, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont 5. Oppride Shottle Faith-ET, William Oppriecht, Eastman (2JR) Hi-Line-Haven Brokaw Sox, Adrianna Lau, Shullsburg 5-Year-Old (4): 1. (1JR, BU) Bobasyl Goldwyn Angelina, Jason Kearns, Gays Mills 2. (BO) Gildale Goldwyn Bella-ET, Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale 3. (2JR, Prod.) Hi-Line-Haven Sens Dazzle, Adrianna Lau, Shullsburg 4. (3JR) Go-For-Broke San Joyce-ET, Jacob & Kari Brokish, Dodgeville 6-Year-Old & Older (3): 1. (BO, BU) St-Yle-Sa Kenzee-Red, Stephanie Aves, Belmont 2. KHW Shottle Aftershow-ET, High Altitude Syndicate, Belmont 3. (1JR) Dajeda Advent Wonder-Red, Leane Dammen & Jason M Richardson, South Wayne 150,000 lb. Cow (5): 1. (BO, BU) Glenmar-Dale R Serenity-Red, Becky Brown, Fennimore 2. Miss Ad Gbm Mayday-ET, Gregory & Kimberly Moret, Prairie du Chien 3. Hi-Lo-Valley Pronto Hilda, Amber Yager, Highland 4. (Prod.) Moorclose Gold Wyoming-ET, William Calvert, Cuba City 5. GBM Kam Goldwyn Lucky-ET, Kayla Ann Moret, Prairie du Chien Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Go-For-Broke At Disney-ET, Kari Brokish, Dodgeville Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Hardwood Sid Mardella, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont Reserve Senior Champion of the Junior Show:

Bobasyl Goldwyn Angelina, Jason Kearns, Gays Mills

Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Hardwood Sid Mardella, Jordyn Ann Kamps, Belmont

Senior & Grand Champion of the Show: Tombeth Linjet Elouise-ET, Thomas & Elizabeth Kearns, Gays Mills Reserve Senior Champion of the Show: Glenmar-Dale R Serenity-Red, Becky Brown, Fennimore Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Moorclose Atwood Wren, Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert, Cuba City Best Udder of the Show and Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Tombeth Linjet Elouise-ET, Thomas & Elizabeth Kearns, Gays Mills Best 3 Females (3): 1. KHW Genetics 2. Hi-Lo Valley 3. Moorclose Produce of Dam (3): 1. KHW Genetics 2. KampsRx 3. Wayne Debuhr Dam & Offspring (5): 1. Hi-Lo Valley 2. Stephanie Aves 3. Gildale Holsteins 4. Adrianna Lau 5. GoFor-Broke Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale

District 4 Results Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville Judge: James Siporski 166 head shown (116 heifers, 50 cows)

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 3 Gildale Holsteins, Hollandale Mark Gilbertson Erik & Brenda Gilbertson and children Makenna (5), Elise (3) & Naydeen (1) Herd Info: 50 cows BAA: 110.1% RHA: 2x 21,500 3.8%F 3.1%P District Show Herd: 10 head shown & all were homebred Current sires being used: Sid, Aftershock, Atwood, Absolute-Red, Armani, Goldsun, Gold Chip, Dempsey, Hypnotic, Damion, Brokaw, Destry, Guthrie Breeding philosophies/herd goals: Our goal is to breed cows for amazing feet and legs and udders with type that stand out from the rest.

Longevity is important with a youthful look. We see so much focus across the breed on rear udder height and width, but I feel that the pin height of rumps has not been consistent.

Because of this, I worry about breeding problems. We have used great bulls that developed well for us in the past years. We strive for first or second service pregnancies mated to top of the line sires instead of turning to fertile unproven bulls.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: A foundation cow family of our herd was Bridgewood Stardust Barbie (EX-93) bred in Canada. Her descendants breed the tall, great legs and youthful udders. Junior 2-year-old, Gildale Sid Barbo (VG-87) has a promising future. We are also excited about the calves shown tracing back to Barbie. Another cornerstone cow to us is Gildale Storm Marie (EX-93) and her family with amazing udders that milk and stand out in the barn. The heifers may not be show type yet but after calving in, watch out - they are dairy.

Winter Calf (20): 1. (BO) Duckett Okal Lacy-RedET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. Duckett Okal Letty-Red-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. Tree-Hayven Integral Declan, Aaliyah Borchert, Auburndale 4. (1JR, JrBO) Joliam Dman Dora 4938-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 5. Shady-Lawn Brbwir Edina-Red, Vicki, Allen, Luke, & Chad Steffen, Greenwood (2JR) Fairmont C Calico-Red-ET, Karlye & Jared Weber, Loyal Fall Calf (22): 1. (BO)Duckett Doorman Flower-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. Duckett Doorman Fushia-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. (1JR, JrBO) Showstine Reginald Candy, Karlye & Jared Weber, Loyal 4. (2JR) Milksource Doorman Bingo-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 5. Ms Duckett Dorman Corona-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Summer Yearling (13): 1. (BO) Duckett Chip Baby B, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. Tree-

Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (9): 1. Viaduct Branch Sophie, Deagen & Colten Sandelier, Greenwood 2. (1JR, BO) Wilbar Defiant 994, Brice, Brett, Brenna & Blair Thiel, Auburndale 3. (2JR) CrystalOak Wind Fanny, Connor Klug, Merrill 4. Rem-Jem Bradnick Kirra 2658, Tommy Meyer, Unity 5. TailsUp Corvette Twilight, Jeremiah & Sherry Hagen, Loyal Spring Calf (13): 1. (BO) Duckett Harvue Sid Flora, Mike & Julie Duckett & Harvue Holsteins, Rudolph 2. Duckett Doorman Lisa-ET, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. Lepak Bryant Missty, Laverne Lepak, Custer 4. (1JR) Viaduct Branch Sophie, Deagen & Colten Sandelier, Greenwood 5. Ty-Brueggen At Foxy Lady-ET, Tyler Brueggen, Arpin (2JR, JrBO) Karmanns-Vu Deceiver Merlot, Cheyenne Karl, Arpin wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-27

Hayven Guthrie Merriam, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 3. Tree-Hayven Gold Chip Pippi, Adam

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 4 Selz-Pralle Dairy, Humbird Scott, Pam, Nicole & Jessica Pralle Herd Info: 342 cows RHA: 3x 31,186 3.95 1229 3.11 970 46 EX, 136 VG, 109 GP & 6 GP District Show Herd: 15 head shown & 10 were homebred Current sires being used: Byway, Doorman, Monteray, McCutchen, KingBoy, Sympatico, Cotton Breeding philosophies/herd goals: When breeding cows, we focus on the two primary markets that generate the most income for Selz-Pralle Dairy - milk and dairy sales. We mate each cow individually aiming for a balance of production, type and index traits. Each cow has different potential value, and we mate to accentuate that potential. We also breed cows for their environment. Critical type traits for the environment are locomotion, front end strength, and udders. Agility will keep a cow competitive in the freestall environment and dairy strength will keep the cow healthy at high production levels and competitive at the feed bunk. For years, the herd has been marketed as one with “udders that work and wear”. This is a key belief for us and we continue to breed for it.

Breeding decisions affecting our production and classification result from a two-targeted approach: Use breed leading sires and capitalize on strong cow families. The proof is in the results! We still like tall cows which keeps their udders higher off the freestall floor. And, we believe that having taller cows gives them more room for capacious udders that will meet our goal of shipping 120 lbs./cow daily.

We sell about 20% of the milking herd annually for dairy. Customers want functional cows and the groups average 90-100 lbs./day. Repeat customers seem to like our style of cows - high producing, balanced type, excellent udders, and strong feet and legs. We also sell about 80 breeder bulls and are sold out most of the time.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: 1st 150,000 lb.

Cow, Res. Grand of the Junior Show & B&O Champion - Joliam Goldwyn 3404-ET, EX-91 2E, 40,440M 1787F 1342P. 3rd 6-year-old Joliam Shot Mystik 3768-ET, EX-93 2E, 45,720 1479F 1241P. 2nd 4-year-old - Joliam Wb Mirage 4145, EX-90, 35,300 1486F 1074P. 3rd 4-year-old - Selz-Pralle G W Atwood 4153, EX92, 39,260 1664F 1230P. 3rd Senior 3-year-old & Interm. Champion of the Jr. Show - MeadManor Atwood Jillin-ET, EX-90, 33,950 1148F 1002P. 1st Junior 3-year-old - Siemers Mccutch Hallaluh, EX-90, Top 10,000/Locator List Cow, 25,580 1257F 805P.

Borchert, Auburndale 4. (1JR) Linerway Kingpin Sheba, Evan Schindler, Curtiss 5. Lepak Doorman Dynamite, Laverne Lepak, Custer (2JR) Jerland Sh Def Gavin-Red-ET, J & K Kuse & K, A, & P Hagen, Spencer Spring Yearling (12): 1. (1JR) Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz, Dorchester 2. (2JR, BO) RemJem Atwood Meagan 2500, T, T, T, & Devon Meyer & Aubrey Rueth, Unity 3. Shady-Lawn Redlnr Audra-Red, Vicki, Allen, Luke & Chad Steffen, Greenwood 4. Golden-Rose Bwire Cloud-Red, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 5. Samway Durango Dream, Justin Giese, Edgar (JrB&O) Lonely-Mile Applej Ava-Red, Jade Pinter, Curtiss Winter Yearling (10): 1. (BO) Tree-Hayven Moregold Design, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 2. (1JR, JrBO) Joliam R Penny 4751-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 3. (2JR) K-Rown Brokaw Hollywood, Ian Brown, Arpin 4. Ms-Divas At Riddlemethat-ET, John & Connor W Klug, Merrill 5. Luck-E Dundee Kansas, Laverne Lepak, Custer Fall Yearling (17): 1. (1JR) DJ-Purepride Aft ParisET, Mikhayla Pumper, Arpin 2. (2JR, BO, JrBO) Tree-Hayven Mg Glamor Girl, Aaliyah Borchert, Auburndale 3. Rem-Jem Joliam Darley 2447, Denny Meyer, Unity 4. Harmony-Ho Gw Atwood Ultima, Ralph Bredl, Jr., Stratford 5. Jo-Clar Aftershock Pappose, Cheyenne Karl, Arpin

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz, Dorchester Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: DJ-Purepride Aft Paris-ET, Mikhayla Pumper, Arpin

Junior Champion of the Show: Tree-Hayven Moregold Design, Adam Borchert, Auburndale Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: Damibel Airlift Marisa, Noah Bilz, Dorchester Junior Best 3 Females (3): 1. Ducketts 2. TreeHayven 3. Dorshorst Junior 2-Year-Old (12): 1. (BU) Ms Debs Brokaw Dance-ET, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 2. (BO) Ms Duckett Anton Camille-ET, Michael II & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. Marsh-Vue Faith Of Fer-Crst, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 4. (1JR) Ofski Adonis Alice-Red-ET, Hannah Hensel, Auburndale 5. Tree-Hayven Gd Drms Miracle, Chelsey Karl, Auburndale (2JR, JrBO) Magnusons Attic Breezy, Ashley Magnuson, Neillsville Senior 2-Year-Old (9): 1. (1JR, BU) Siemers Wood Ashlynn-ET, Noah Bilz, Dorchester 2. (BO) HoneyPine Jumanji-Red, Neil Ledden, Auburndale 3. (2JR) Ms Hornland Atwd Carleen-ET, Olivia & Kaden Horn, Spencer 4. Milksource Atwood Adore-

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ET, Cory Mortenson, Birnamwood 5. Joliam 9275 4525, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird Junior 3-Year-Old (8): 1. (1JR, BU) Siemers Mccutch Hallaluh, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 2. (BO) Tree-Hayven Gldc Amelia-ET, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 3. Tree-Hayven Gldc AveryET, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 4. Honey-Pine Atwd Corona-ET, Pat Ledden, Auburndale 5. RobCri Goldsun Sasha-ET, Robert & Christine Barden, Plover (2JR) Rob-Cri Dempsey Secret, Gracelyn Jo Breitenstein, Plover Senior 3-Year-Old (8): 1. (BU) Echowood Gold Chip Angie, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. (BO) Ms Atwood Treasure-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 3. (1JR) Mead-Manor Atwood Jillin-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 4. GrassRidge Chill Reginald, Carl Lippert, Pittsville 5. (2JR) Joliam Shot Mama 4345, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Mead-Manor Atwood Jillin-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Joliam Shot Mama 4345, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird

Intermediate Champion of the Show: Echowood Gold Chip Angie, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Show: Ms Atwood Treasure-ET, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 4-Year-Old (5): 1. (1JR, BU) Rob-Cri Atlantic Beehive, Jason Kearns, Rudolph 2. (2JR, BO, JrBO) Joliam Wb Mirage 4145, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 3. Selz-Pralle G W Atwood 4153, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 4. Grass-Ridge Jennifer Lothri, Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville 5. Honeyview Stchl Fawn-Red, Nathan Huser, Vesper 5-Year-Old (1): 1. (BU) Favorite-K Damion Ice-ET, Laverne Lepak, Custer 6-Year-Old & Older (6): 1. (BU) Laidlawn Sanchez Gemini, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph 2. (BO) Tree-Hayven Drm Robins Song, Adam Borchert, Auburndale 3. (1JR, JrBO) Joliam Shot Mystik 3768-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 4. (2JR) Luck-E Baltimor Affinity-ET, Olivia & Kaden Horn, Spencer 5. Joliam Aftershock 3845-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird 150,000 lb. Cow (1): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO, BU) Joliam Goldwyn 3404-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Joliam Goldwyn 3404-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Rob-Cri Atlantic Beehive, Jason Kearns, Rudolph

Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Joliam Goldwyn 3404-ET, Jessica & Nicole Pralle, Humbird

Senior & Grand Champion of the Show: Laidlawn Sanchez Gemini, Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Reserve Senior Champion of the Show: Rob-Cri Atlantic Beehive, Jason Kearns, Rudolph Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Echowood Gold Chip Angie, Mike & Julie Duckett, Rudolph Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: TreeHayven Drm Robins Song, Adam T. Borchert, Auburndale Best 3 Females (1): 1. Tree-Hayven Produce of Dam (1): 1. Rob-Cri Holsteins Dam & Offspring (0) Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Selz-Pralle Dairy

District 5 Results Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage Judge: Molly Sloan 95 head shown (66 heifers, 29 cows) Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (8): 1. (BO) Heatherstone Revenant-ET, Chelsea Holschbach, Baraboo 2. Volkerhovan Dvn Intrvntion, J Volker, D Hoven & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford 3. (1JR, JrBO) West-Springs Myranda 3722, Hannah, Hayden, Holden Hockerman, Westfield 4. KnH-Endres Dempsey Oh No, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi 5. Sorg-Land Man-O-Man2 Busy, Steven & Connie Sorg, Mazomanie Spring Calf (10): 1. (BO) Frozenes Reginald Razor, Rick Frozene, Westfield 2. Miss Charlies Chantel, Hammertime Holsteins, Gary McCarthy & Kyle Knaup, Poynette 3. Heatherstone Revenant-ET, Chelsea Holschbach, Baraboo 4. Volkerhovan Dvn Intrvntion, J Volker, D Hoven & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford 5. (1JR, JrBO) West-Springs Myranda 3722, Hannah, Hayden, Holden Hockerman, Westfield (2JR) KnH Endres Dempsey OhNo, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi Winter Calf (13): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Mrsprech Drm Expression-ET, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 2. (2JR) Adanndur Gold Chip Jezi, Sela & Kelby Fossum, Lodi 3. Rosedale Tinsel Town-ET, Dalton Hahn, Loganville 4. Walk-Era Defiant Anisha, WalkEra Farms, Inc., Wisconsin Dells 5. Walk-Era Heztry Annie-Red, Walk-Era Farms, Inc., Wisconsin Dells Fall Calf (12): 1. (BO) Rosedale AchieverslegacyET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 2. L-Maple Armani Penny, Tom Lyon, Westfield 3. Heatherstone Aria-Red, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo 4. Heatherstone Acclaim-Red, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo 5. Four-Of-A-Kind Bk Marivella, Walk-Era Farms, Inc., Wisconsin Dells (1JR) Hilrose Acme Aurora, Austin Rider, Sauk City (2JR, JrBO) West-Springs Buggsy3651-Red, Hannah, Hayden & Holden Hockerman, Westfield Summer Yearling (6): 1. (1JR, BO) Walk-Era

Atwood Houligan, Alli Walker, Wisconsin Dells 2. Hammertime Sid R-Lou Lou, Hammertime Holsteins, Poynette 3. (2JR) Butlerview Corvet Crusin-ET, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi 4. JJ-Haag American Pharaoh-ET, Sela & Kelby Fossum, Lodi 5. Butlerview Door Glitter-ET, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City Spring Yearling (1): 1. (BO) Heatherstone Borealis, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo Winter Yearling (12): 1. (BO) Heatherstone Mspersonality, Chelsea Holschbach, Baraboo 2. (1JR) Desperle Breeze Atwood, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 3. Gildale Atwood Pathmaker, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 4. (2JR, JrBO) Walk-Era Sanchez Kaycie-TW, Alli Walker, Wisconsin Dells 5. KnH-Endres Bradnick Oasis, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi Fall Yearling (4): 1. (1JR) Marsh-Vue Brokaw Annie, Sela & Kelby Fossum, Lodi 2. (2JR) Duckett Armani Luck-Red-ET, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City 3. Milgene Chipperp Jewelz-Red, Mikayla Endres, Lodi 4. (BO) Rosedale Nothingbutluck-Red, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford

Lin, Heatherstone Enterprises Inc., Baraboo 2.

(BO) Rosedale The Rose-Red-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 3. (1JR) Sipka Windbrook Angie-ET, Tyler Endres, Lodi Senior 3-Year-Old (7): 1. (BU) Arolene Goldwyn Divine, J Volker, D Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford 2. (BO) Rosedale Worth Repeating-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 3. Rosedale Belle Oftheball-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 4. L-Maples Baltimore Linda, Tom Lyon, Westfield 5. (1JR, JrBO) KnH-Endres Atlantic Orlando, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi

Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: KnH-Endres Atlantic Ocean, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: KnH-Endres Atlantic Orlando, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Walk-Era Atwood Houligan, Alli Walker, Wisconsin Dells Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Desperle Breeze Atwood, Melissa Sprecher, Sauk City

Junior Champion of the Show: Walk-Era Atwood Houligan, Alli Walker, Wisconsin Dells Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: Heatherstone Mspersonality, Chelsea Leigh Holschbach, Baraboo Junior Best 3 Females (3): 1. Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc 2. Walk-Era 3. Rosedale Genetics Junior 2-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU, BO) L-Maples Jessie Julie, Tom Lyon, Westfield 2. Heatherstone Couture-ET, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo 3. (1JR) OCD Gold Chip Marine-ET, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi 4. (2JR, JrBO) KnHEndres Lance Fresca-Red, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi Senior 2-Year-Old (6): 1. (BO, BU) Rosedale Silky Stilettos, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 2. Heatherstone Just Imagine, Chelsea Holschbach, Baraboo 3. (1JR, JrBO) KnH-Endres Atlantic Ocean, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi 4. Heatherstone Colletta-ET, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo 5. (2JR) KnH-Endres Baltimor Offense, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi Junior 3-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU) Glenirvine Seaver

Intermediate Champion of the Show: Arolene Goldwyn Divine, J Volker, D Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Show: Glenirvine Seaver Lin, Heatherstone Enterprises Inc., Baraboo 4-Year-Old (3): 1. (BO, BU) Rosedale Perfect InRed-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford 2. (1JR) Walk-Era Atwood Alvina-ET, Alli & Brett Walker, Wisconsin Dells 3. Bass-Val Gw Atwood Jobee, Ryan & Cletus Bass, Reedsburg 5-Year-Old (0) 6-Year-Old & Older (2): 1. (BU) Birdview Dynasty Demi-ET, Heatherstone Enterprises Inc., Baraboo 2. (1JR) Sunny-Valley Aftrshk Lacoon, Theresa & Johanna Madland, Lyndon Station 150,000 lb. Cow (1): 1. (1JR, BU) Rosedale Stardom Bound-ET, Dalton Hahn, Loganville Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Walk-Era Atwood Alvina-ET, Alli & Brett Walker, Wisconsin Dells Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show:

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Walk-Era Atwood Alvina-ET, Alli & Brett Walker, Wisconsin Dells Reserve Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Rosedale Stardom Bound-ET, Dalton Hahn, Loganville Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Knh-Endres Atlantic Ocean, Tyler, Cole & Mikayla Endres, Lodi Senior Champion of the Show: Rosedale Perfect In-Red-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford Reserve Senior Champion of the Show: WalkEra Atwood Alvina-ET, Alli & Brett Walker, Wisconsin Dells

Grand Champion of the Show: Arolene Goldwyn Divine, J Volker, D Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Glenirvine Seaver Lin, Heatherstone Enterprises Inc., Baraboo Best Udder of the Show: Arolene Goldwyn Divine, J Volker, D Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, Oxford Champion Bred & Owned: Rosedale Perfect InRed-ET, Rosedale Genetics Ltd, Oxford

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 5 Rosedale Genetics Ltd., Oxford Mark, Nicky & Paradise Rueth; trainee Hidetoshi District Show Herd: 10 head shown & 8 were homebred Current sires being used: Diamondback, Solomon, Crush, Avalanche & Absolute Breeding philosophies/herd goals: We breed for type, udders, feet & legs and feed for production. As we milk our own cows and our herd is relatively small, we will use a bull that we know how he transmits rather than the young genomic bull of the week.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: Six of the 10 head exhibited were from the Redrose (EX-96 4E) family. The winning Fall Calf is a daughter of Lexington, EX-95 2E. The 1st 4-Year-Old and Senior Champion is from the Paradise (EX-96 2E) family. Arolene Goldwyn Divine was Intermediate and Grand Champion and her calf by Soloman was 1st spring calf. There were also two head we sold and exhibited by others that were from the Blackrose (EX-96 3E) family.

Best 3 Females (1): 1. Rosedale Genetics Produce of Dam (3): 1. Rosedale Genetics Ltd 2. KnH Endres Holsteins 3. Bass-Val Farms Dam & Offspring (1): 1. Bass-Val Farms Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Rosedale Genetics

District 6 Results Alliant Energy Center, Madison Judge: Ryan Weigel Associate Judge: Bill Calvert 216 head shown (159 heifers, 57 cows) Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (16): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker, Edgerton 2. Reedale Airlift Abreda, Roger Reed, Whitewater 3. (2JR) Quad-R Adonis M&M-Red-ET, Ryan Smith & Derek Schwartzlow, Monticello 4. Jeffrey-Way Tynario, Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 5. Berryridge Mccutch Alberta, Natalie Endres, Waunakee Spring Calf (14): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Floydholm Mc Emoji-ET, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker, Edgerton 2. Heritage-E Renos Ribbon-ET, Madison & Melanie Sarbacker, Whitewater 3. Moss-Oak Cannon Periwinkle, Moss-Oak Farm, DeForest 4. Reedale Airlift Abreda, Roger Reed, Whitewater 5. Quad-R Doorman Blanco-ET, Ryan Smith, Belleville (2JR) Jenny-Lou Kingboy Boo, Allie, Lauren & Brayden Breunig, Sauk City Winter Calf (26): 1. Budjon-Vail Drm Amethyst-ET, Dan & Mary Ziegler, Belleville 2. (BO) Ocean-View Atwood Zeppelin, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 3. (1JR) Budjon-Vail Sid Sydney-ET, Allison, Lauren & Brayden Breunig, Sauk City 4. (2JR) Hillpine Brokaw Jessa, Abigail & Lillian Nelson, Union Grove 5. Winterfield Damion Ember-ET, Elizabeth Sarbacker, Verona (JrBO) Opsal Aftershock Skylar-ET, Joshua & Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds Fall Calf (39): 1. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Jenny-Lou Doorman Eau My, Allison Breunig, Sauk City 2. (2JR) Berryridge Doorman Edna, Elizabeth, Nicole, Zach, Eliza & Ava Endres, Waunakee 3. Rock-N-Hill A L Dolly, David McCullough, Juda 4. Ocean-View Atwood Adabella, Mena Schmitt, Sun Prairie 5. (3JR) Jeffrey-Way Chel Tullios-ET, Emma Hendrickson, Belleville Summer Yearling (25): 1. (BO) Team O Kaliber Mallorie, Team Holsteins & Ben Wallace, Sun Prairie 2. (1JR) Powers-Haven Reginald Bree, Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds 3. Rock-N-Hill-II Luanne, Michael & Chris McCullough, Juda 4. (2JR) Berryridge Mckay, Elizabeth & Zachary Endres, Waunakee 5. WI Fischerdale Brkaw Escape, Elizabeth Sarbacker, Verona (JrBO) Hobby-Hill Fever Lacy, Riley Miller, Orfordville Spring Yearling (18): 1. (BO) Jeffrey-Way Doormn Tamelian, Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 2. Rock-N-Hill G D Frizzle, Michael McCullough, Sun Prairie 3. Ocean View Atwd Hell Killy, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 4. (1JR, JrBO) Floydholm Armani Emmy, Lindsey, Ashlyn & Cole Sarbacker, Edgerton 5. (2JR) Zehrview Ev Crageous Cutie, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater Winter Yearling (9): 1. (BO) Jeffrey-Way Mc Tilgarden, Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 2. (1JR) Bur-Wall Brokaw Cynic, Otis & Malcolm Johnson, Evansville 3. (2JR, JrBO) WI Fischerdale Atwd ElleET, Elizabeth Sarbacker, Verona 4. Kellercrest Montry Lissa-ET, Kimberly Keller, Mt.Horeb 5.

Hillpine Chelios Batard, Lauber Farm, Union Grove Fall Yearling (14): 1. (1Jr, BO) Hillpine Ds Night Moves, Megan Lauber, Union Grove 2. (2JR)

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Quad-R Attic Majesty-ET, Ryan Smith, Monticello 3. MS Ziems Atwood Harmony-ET, Ziems Farms & Kevin & Barb Ziemba & Tim & Leah Ziemba, Elkhorn 4. Berryridge Corvette Paula, Zachary Endres, Waunakee 5. (3JR) WI Fischerdale After Effort, Zach, Nicole, Eliza & Elizabeth Endres, Waunakee (JrBO) Lars-Acres Gwatwd Landi-ET, Brooke, Dane & Luke Trustem, Evansville

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Jenny-Lou Doorman Eau My, Allison Breunig, Sauk City Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Berryridge Doorman Edna, Elizabeth, Nicole, Zach, Eliza & Ava Endres, Waunakee

Junior Champion of the Show: Jenny-Lou Doorman Eau My, Allison Breunig, Sauk City Reserve Junior Champion Show: Budjon-Vail Drm Amethyst-ET, Dan & Mary Ziegler, Belleville Junior Best 3 Females (4): 1. Jeffrey-Way Holsteins 2. Berryridge 3. Lauber Farms 4. Ocean View Genetics Junior 2-Year-Old (7): 1. (BO, BU) Ms Oeh-My Atwood Veida-ET, Jenna Langer & Joel Kietzman, DeForest 2. Ms Ziems Gold Chip Havana, Ziems Fms, Kevin & Barb & Tim & Leah Ziemba, Elkhorn 3. (1JR) BHHD Fever Libz, Emma Weisensel & Reagan Schwoerer, Waunakee 4. Sunny-Valley Lic Froggy-Red, Wayne DeBuhr, Sun Prairie 5. (2JR, JrBO) BHHD G Atwood Masquerade-ET, Karlee Ketelboeter, Dane Senior 2-Year-Old (11): 1. (BU, BO) Heritage-E Debbies Diamond, Nicholas & Jessica Sarbacker, Whitewater 2. (1JR) Ryan-Vu Gchip Claudette-ET, Joshua & Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds 3. JeffreyWay Mcctchn Tyleen, Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 4. (2JR) WI Fischerdale Gldchip Espn, Elizabeth Sarbacker, Verona 5. Jeffrey-Way Chelios Noel, Breinne Hendrickson, Belleville Futurity (4): 1. Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarabacker, Edgerton 2. Remarc Hi Metro Zberry, Rhonda Bartels, Juda 3. Glenn-Ann Snowden Simba, Glenn-Ann Holsteins, Albany 4. Wildweed Dempsey Doodles, Clayton Mahlkuch, Juda Junior 3-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU, BO) Hillpine Hero Faustine, Lauber Farm, Union Grove 2. (1JR) Sacquitne Shot Car Colombia, Ryan Smith, Monticello 3. Ms Toaster Waffle-Red-ET, Wayne DeBuhr, Sun Prairie 4. (2JR) Cleland Absoltly Kiddin-Red, Dylan, Colby & Wyatt Steiner, Juda Senior 3-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU, 1JR) Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton 2. (BO) Remarc Hi Metro Zberry, Rhonda Bartels, Juda 3. Glenn-Ann Snowden Simba, Glenn-Ann

Holsteins, Albany 4. Siemers Opsal Hero Halo, Joshua & Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds 5. (2JR, JrBO) Brickroad Sid Georgia-TW, Megan & Zane Breuch, Stoughton

Intermediate Champion of the Junior & Open Show: Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Ryan-Vu Gchip Claudette-ET, Joshua & Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Show: Heritage-E Debbies Diamond, Nicholas & Jessica Sarbacker, Whitewater 4-Year-Old (13): 1. (BU, BO) Ocean View Sterling Silver, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 2. Hillpine Final Cut Chillin, Lauber Farm, Union Grove 3. Glenn-Ann Gc Scandal-ET, Glenn-Ann Holsteins, Albany 4. (1JR) Hillpine Rainy Alyssa, Megan Lauber, Union Grove 5. (2JR) Milksource Damion Electra, Benjamin Kronberg, Milton (JrBO) QuadR Goldsun Bevin, Ryan Smith, Monticello 5-Year-Old (10): 1. (BU) Comestar Goldwyn Locassie-ET, Randy & Susan Langer, DeForest 2. (1JR, JrBO) Go-Sho Miss Independent-ET, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater 3. Ocean View Stmat Zandra-ET, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 4. (2JR) Golden-Oaks Ashock Rebel-ET, Kelsey Cramer, Juda 5. Jeffrey-Way Tashanta, Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville 6-Year-Old & Older (5): 1. (BU, BO) Ocean View Damion Sassy, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield 2. Ziems-LKH Damion Muddy-ET, Timothy & Leah Ziemba, Elkhorn 3. (1JR) Stanhope Laureen Sanchez-ET, Ryan Smith, Monticello 4. (2JR) Biljean Bolivia Lyndi-ET, Brooke, Dane & Luke Trustem, Evansville 5. Ziems Big Time Lucy Goosey, Timothy & Leah Ziemba, Elkhorn 150,000 lb. Cow (2): 1. (BU, BO) Glenn-Ann Golden Jasper, Glenn-Ann Holsteins, Albany 2. Ocean View Damion Zandra, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Go-Sho Miss Independent-ET, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater Reserve Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Golden-Oaks Ashock Rebel-ET, Kelsey Cramer, Juda

Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Go-Sho Miss Independent-ET, Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater Senior & Grand Champion of the Show: Ocean

View Sterling Silver, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Reserve Senior Champion of the Show: Ocean View Damion Sassy, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Reserve Grand Champion of the Open Show: Budjon-Jk Damion Eklipse-ET, Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton Best Udder & Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Ocean View Sterling Silver, Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Best 3 Females (2): 1. Ocean View Genetics 2. Glenn-Ann Holsteins Produce of Dam (5): 1. Ocean View Genetics 2. Tessa & Stella Schmocker 3. Wayne DeBuhr 4. Kelsey Cramer 5. Brooke, Dane, & Luke Trustem Dam & Offspring (6): 1. Tessa & Stella Schmocker 2. Wayne DeBuhr 3. Lindsey Sarbacker 4. Ocean View Genetics 5. Kelsey Cramer

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Ocean View Genetics

District 7 Results Kewaunee Co. Fairgrounds, Luxemburg Judge: Jerome Meyer 152 head shown (106 heifers, 45 cows) Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (8): 1. MeadManor Def Adeline-Red, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 2. (BO) East-Branch Clark Tina, Kristine Jarek, Bonduel 3. (1JR, JrBO) Ladinostar Dman Brooke-ET, Matt, Elizabeth, Cathryn & Chris Gunst, Pine River 4. (2JR) Bella-Ridge Sid Genie-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh & Ainsley & Adella Loehr, Marion 5. (3JR) Ladinostar Dmn Buttercup-ET, Matt, Elizabeth, Cathryn & Chris Gunst, Pine River Spring Calf (10): 1. (BO, 1JR) Synergy Mccutchen Trilogy, M, C & E Jauquet & M, C & S Haack, Pulaski 2. Mead-Manor Def Adeline, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 3. Budjon-Vail-HP Allure-ET, Brown Star Farm LLC, Gillett 4. (2JR, JrBO) Mead-Manor Chrome Jackie, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 5. East-Branch Clark Tina, Kristine Jarek, Bonduel Winter Calf (26): 1. (BO) Milksource Drmn Guardian-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. (1JR) Bella-Ridge Drman Gamble-ET, J, L, & M Harbaugh & Ainsley & Adella Loehr, Marion 3. (2JR, JrBO) Bella-On-Q Lotsofluv-Red-ET, A, M & N Zimmerman & L & J Harbaugh, Marion 4. Milksource L Trouble-

Red-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 5. Bella-View Atwood Angelica, Lynn & Sara Harbaugh, Marion Fall Calf (24): 1. (1JR) Oakfield Brokaw ThelmaET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion 2. (BO) Milksource Doorman Josie-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. (2JR) Ryan-GF Brady Civil-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 4. Sabor-Ch Goldchip Sprinkles, Hailey Jauquet, Luxemburg 5. Milksource Lotus Tilly-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna (JrBO) Mead-Manor Def Allis-ET, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma Summer Yearling (11): 1. (BO) Milksource Atw Gabriella-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. BellaView Gold Rhythm-ET, J, L, & M Harbaugh & Ainsley & Adella Loehr, Marion 3. (1JR) RiverBridge Brokaw Truffel, McKenna & Coltin Coffeen & Braelyn Ott, DePere 4. (2JR, JrBO) Black-Rock Doorman Deb 001, Alek Krueger, DePere 5. (3JR) Mead-Manor Def Amelia-ET, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma Spring Yearling (11): 1. (BO) Milksource Gldchp Gucci-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. (1JR) Miss Sharly-Red-ET, Grant Vosters, Freedom 3. Milksource Sid Josie-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 4. Bella-Ridge San Gria, J, L, & M Harbaugh & Ainsley & Adella Loehr, Marion 5. Milksource Defnt Loranne-ET, Josie Kinnard, Sturgeon Bay (2JR, JrBO) Gaedtke Fabio Perky, Hailey Gaedtke, Luxemburg Winter Yearling (9): 1. (BO) Milksource Defnt Twinkle-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. (1JR) RiverBridge Brokaw Shadow, Coltin & McKenna Coffeen & Braelyn Ott, DePere 3. Sunspark Armani Disco RED, Brown-Star Farm LLC, Gillett 4. (2JR) Forest-Ridge A Mopsy-Red-ET, J, L, & M Harbaugh & Ainsley & Adella Loehr, Marion 5. Ocd Atwood Lady Gaga-ET, Brown Star Farm LLC, Gillett Fall Yearling (7): 1. (BO) Nor-Rich-Acres Fev Rachel, Brandon Smith, Pulaski 2. Siemers Corvette Ashlyn-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion 3. Craig-Kro Hammer Jammer, Craig Krohlow, Black Creek 4. (1JR, JrBO) MeadManor Corvette Jags, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 5. (2JR) Overland Aj Graffiti-Red, McKenna & Coltin Coffeen, DePere

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Oakfield Brokaw Thelma-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: River-Bridge Brokaw Shadow, Coltin & McKenna Coffeen & Braelyn Ott, DePere Junior Champion of the Show: Oakfield Brokaw Thelma-ET, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh, Marion Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: Milksource Defnt Twinkle-ET, Milksource LLC, Kaukauna Junior Best 3 Females (2): 1. Milksource LLC 2. River Bridge Holsteins Junior 2-Year-Old (9): 1. (BU) Nova-TMJ Atwood Estra, Milk Source, LLC & Nova Holsteins Inc,

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Kaukauna 2. (1JR, BO, JrBO) Mead-Manor Abs Adrian-ET, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 3. Cycle Doorman Jozey-ET, Tony Brey, Sturgeon Bay 4. Ms Blondin Sid Supernova-ET, Wilstar Holsteins & Lynn Bell, Pine River 5. Crystal-Oak Katinka Josie, Shari & Dennis Christoph, Luxemburg (2JR) Synergy Alwys A Stunner-Red, M, C & E Jauquet & M, C & S Haack, Pulaski Senior 2-Year-Old (11): 1. (BO, 1JR, JrBO, BU) Ms Jauquet Atwd Sugar Baby, Hailey Jauquet & Jordan Schmidt, Luxemburg 2. (2JR) Milksource Brokaw Rayne, Caleb Steven Hamm, Waupaca 3. Milksource Defiant Kia-ET, Kara Vosters, Kaukauna 4. (3JR) Ladinodale Atwood Angela, Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Pine River 5. (4JR) Gaedtke Absolute Ellie-Red, J J H A & K Gaedtke & M Kroll, Luxemburg Junior 3-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU) Wedgwood Atwood Camomile-ET, Milk Source, LLC, Kaukauna 2. (1JR, JrBO, BO) Synergy Guthrie Toucan, M, C & E Jauquet & M, C & S Haack, Pulaski 3. Morsan Miss Wonder-ETS, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Senior 3-Year-Old (6): 1. (BO) Milksource Aly LimitRed-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 2. (BU) Milksource Redbrst Alma-Red, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 3. Tree-Hayven Attraction-ET, Brandon Smith, Pulaski 4. (1JR) Fustead Mccutch MargoET, M C &E Jauquet & M C & S Haack, Pulaski 5. Walk-Era Sid Diva, Richard & Julie Vomastic, Pulaski

Intermediate Champion: Milksource Aly Limit-RedET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Reserve Intermediate Champion: Milksource Redbrst Alma-Red, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna 4-Year-Old (6): 1. Milksource Dty Tanya-Red-ET, Cathryn & Christopher Gunst, Pine River 2. (BU, BO) Craig-Kro Absolute Peace, Craig Krohlow, Black Creek 3. Cycle G W Atwood Jumbo, William Brey, Sturgeon Bay 4. Kingsway Goldwyn Avacodo, Kayla Krueger, Marion 5. Benbie Sid Fiona, Craig Krohlow, Black Creek (1JR, JrBO, Prod.) Grace Brisco Tiramisu-ET, Mikayla Knorn, Casco 5-Year-Old (5): 1. (1JR) Kingsmill Atwood AllisonET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma 2. (BO, BU) Craig-Kro Damion Asher, Craig Krohlow, Black Creek 3. Cycle Gabor Maple 177, William Brey, Sturgeon Bay 4. Timza Dundee Addalynn-ET, Cody Schultz, Seymour 5. (2JR, Prod.) Koz-Da Shakira-Red, H, A, J & C Zernicke & M, C & E Jauquet, Bonduel 6-Year-Old & Older (4): 1. (1JR, BU) Harmony-Mist Luella, Bethany Marcks, Black Creek 2. (2JR, Prod.) Ri-Jul Advent Leann-Red, Christopher Vomastic, Pulaski 3. (3JR) Woods-Line Linjet Karmen, Cody & Amber Owen, Pulaski 4. (4JR) BVK Atwood Abilene-ET, Mike & Megan Moede, Algoma 150,000 lb. Cow (1): 1. (BU, BO, Prod.) CrystalOak Laramie Brook, Dennis Christoph, Luxemburg Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Synergy Guthrie Toucan, M, C & E Jauquet & M, C

& S Haack, Pulaski

Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Synergy Guthrie Toucan, M, C & E Jauquet & M, C & S Haack, Pulaski

Senior & Grand Champion: Kingsmill Atwood Allison-ET, Whitney Ebert, Algoma Reserve Senior Champion: Milksource Dty TanyaRed-ET, Cathryn & Christopher Gunst, Pine River Reserve Grand Champion: Milksource Aly LimitRed-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Best Udder of the Show: Craig-Kro Absolute Peace, Craig Krohlow, Black Creek Champion Bred & Owned: Milksource Aly LimitRed-ET, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna Best 3 Females (0) Produce of Dam (0) Dam & Offspring (3): 1. Mike & Megan Moede 2. Woods-Line Holsteins 3. Zernicke Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna

4. (2JR) Gildale A-Jack Truffle-Red, Nicole Wright, Johnson Creek 5. Straussdale Im Adorable-ET, C, E & E Strauss & C & A Brandel, Lake Mills Fall Calf (22): 1. Md-Maple-Lawn Sicily-Red-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. Jacobs Doorman Izia, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 3. (BO) Lizettes Absolute London-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 4. (1JR) Budjon-Vail-Phoenix Alice, Zachary, Jordan & Brianna Lemke, Chilton 5. Wildweed Dempsey Kimber, James & Frank Behling, Fox Lake (2JR) Crave Durbin Carol 9467, Colton Brandel, Lake Mills Summer Yearling (19): 1. (1JR) Budjon-JK Atwood Excite, Ben Buske & Paul Grulke, Brownsville 2. (2JR, BO) Miss LDF Day-Dreamer, Dawson & Kylie Nickels, Watertown 3. Crave Beemer Azalea 9308, Roseanne Crave, Waterloo 4. Ocd Gc Rachel Mcadams-ET, Jessica Telfer, Fort Atkinson 5. Flower-Brook Sid Jubilie, Matt & Travis Smith & Shawn & Seth Nehls, Watertown Spring Yearling (8): 1. (1JR, BO) Crave Atwood Anna 9121-ET, Roseanne Crave, Waterloo 2. (2JR) Milgene Just Be Cuz-Red-ET, Ben Buske, Brownsville 3. Wilstar Armani Delicate, Matt, Elizabeth, Cathryn & Chris Gunst, Hartford 4. Deslacs Absolute Alkina-Red-ET, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 5. Vons-Zast Armani Agatha-Red, Roland Von Haden, Tomah (JrBO) Paulsoncrest Shot Domino, Fayth Paulson, Columbus Winter Yearling (8): 1. (1JR) Butlerview Doorman Ricky-ET, Ben Buske, Brownsville 2. (2JR) Camerons Atwd Carolyn-ETS, Zachary, Jordan & Brianna Lemke, Chilton 3. (BO) Crave Atwood April 9010-ET, Crave Brothers Farm LLC, Waterloo 4. Rosedale Atwood Honey, Carley Krull, Lake Mills 5. Paulsoncrest Absolt Grenade, Fayth Paulson, Columbus Fall Yearling (3): 1. Greenlark Lucille Atwood, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. (1JR, BO) Paulsoncrest Defiant Jersey, Emma Paulson, Columbus 3. (2JR) Crave Attic Gabrielle 8756, Roseanne Crave, Waterloo

District 8 Results Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Jackson Judge: Brandon Ferry 116 head shown (98 heifers, 18 cows)

Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (6): 1. (BO) Paulsoncrest Brad Emilee-ET, Zachary Paulson, Columbus 2. Milksource Ab Target-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 3. Ledge-Way Defiant Gloriana, Rebekah & Miles Schraufnagel, Brownsville 4. (1JR) Crescentmead Dukn DonutRed, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 5. (2JR) BrandNew Link Of Hope 35, Colton, Ashley, Justin & Katie Brandel, Lake Mills Spring Calf (10): 1. (BO) Ms Smith-Crest Drmn Lennox, Matt & Travis Smith, Watertown 2. Wildweed Beemer Ashlyn, Mara Budde, Beaver Dam 3. Budjon-JK Atwd Excalibur-ET, Budjon Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira 4. Bruns-Dale Sanchez Carly, Mary Feucht, Brownsville 5. Paulsoncrest Brad Emilee-ET, Zachary Paulson, Columbus (1JR) Oakfield Dback Dreamy, Colin Uecker, Watertown (2JR) Milksource Ab Target-Red-ET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia Winter Calf (23): 1. Budjon-Vail Drmn Ashley-ET, Caitlyn Abbott, Lomira 2. (1JR) GBM Brazzle Jackie, Dawson Nickels, Watertown 3. (BO) Kat-An Absolute Medusa-Red, Angela Boesche, Fox Lake 32–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Butlerview Doorman Ricky-ET, Ben Buske, Brownsville Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: GBM Brazzle Jackie, Dawson & Kylie Nickels, Watertown

Junior Champion of the Show: Budjon-Vail Drmn Ashley-ET, Caitlyn Abbott, Lomira

Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: Greenlark Lucille Atwood, Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira Junior Best 3 Females (4): 1. Crave Farms 2. Wildweed Holsteins 3. Paulsoncrest 4. Straussdale LLC Junior 2-Year-Old (4): 1. (BU, BO) Ledge-Way Brick Lottery, Rebekah & Miles Schraufnagel, Brownsville 2. Wildweed Bradnick Touche, James Behling, Fox Lake 3. (1JR) Crescentmead Win Rachel-ET, Erin, Emily & Carly Strauss, Lake Mills 4. R-M Chelios Angeline, Ronald Melius, Slinger Senior 2-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU, BO) Wildweed Sanchez Mistletoe, Jim Behling, Fox Lake 2. (1JR) Milgene Big Red Jezolantern, Courtney Ewert, Hustisford 3. (2JR) Kamps-Hollow Acapela-RedET, Grady & Lane Wendorf, Ixonia 4. Milgene Atwood Dirty Dancin, Hildebrandt Family Farm LLC, Hustisford 5. Milksource Gldwn Glitter-ET, Rebekah & Miles Schraufnagel, Brownsville Junior 3-Year-Old (1): 1. (BU, BO) Farmdale Atwood Dazzling, Michael Schoessow, Mequon Senior 3-Year-Old (3): 1. (BU) Woodcrest Atwood Rubber-ET, Mason Dairy Farm LLC, Kingfisher, OK 2. Our-Destiny Atwood Rayna-ET, Dean Schoessow, Mequon 3. (1JR, BO) Crave Reg Genevieve 7486-ET, Roseanne Crave, Waterloo

Intermediate Champion: Woodcrest Atwood Rubber-ET, Mason Dairy Farm LLC, Kingfisher, OK Reserve Intermediate Champion: Farmdale Atwood Dazzling, Michael Schoessow, Mequon 4-Year-Old (1): 1. (BU, BO) Farmdale Atwood Cherry, Dean Schoessow, Mequon 5-Year-Old (1): 1. (BU) Eastriver Gold Shimmer, Majestic View, Crailoo Dairy & M & T Smith, Watertown 6-Year-Old & Older (1): 1. (BU, 1JR) Smith-CrestTW Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke, Mayville 150,000 lb. Cow (1): 1. (BU, BO) Farmdale Durham Libby, Dean Schoessow, Mequon

Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke, Mayville Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Milgene Big Red Jezolantern, Courtney Ewert, Hustisford Senior Champion of the Show: Eastriver Gold Shimmer, Majestic View, Crailoo Dairy & M&T Smith, Watertown Reserve Senior Champion of the Show: Smith-Crest-Tw Sh Virgie-ET, Paul Grulke, Mayville

District 10 Results Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds, Fond du Lac Judge: Jerome Meyer 150 head shown (106 heifers, 44 cows)

Titletown Dorsopen Halle-ET, B, B & Reid Vandoske & A Radue, Cleveland Winter Calf (15): 1. (1JR, JrBO) Siemers Blake Whipping-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. (2JR) Siemers Blake Scarleta-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 3. (3JR) Ms Kress-Hill Ej Allyson-ET, G&W Lisowe, O&K Kress & J Jens, Newton 4. (4JR) Clarkvalley Brokaw Roxy, Brianna Lemke, Chilton 5. Tree-Hayven Ok Sperry, Brandon & Shianne Ferry, Cato Fall Calf (17): 1. (BO) Lyn-Vale Brokaw Bellavitano, William Schultz III, Waldo 2. Ryan-GF Brady Calibrate-ET, Chad & Mark Ryan & Nathan Goldenberg, Fond du Lac 3. Siemers Lotus Jubah-Red-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 4. Elmlo Sid Snapper-ET, Austen Schmidt, Cascde 5. Kentville Blake Genevieve, Tim, Barb, & Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac (1JR) Milksource Lotus Tipsy-ET, Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah (2JR, JrBO) Ms 2nd-Look Armani Excite, Kayli, Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden Summer Yearling (15): 1. (1JR, JrBO) Siemers Sid Franchise-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. Cow-Palace Apple Trixie-Red, San-Ron Holsteins, Sheboygan 3. Ryan-Crest Sid Equator, Dylan Ryan & Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac 4. (2JR) Eastriver Gold Deb 321-ET, Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske & Jess Mullikin, Cleveland 5. Elmlo Recharge Margret, Haley Rautmann & Sean Hopkins, Cascade Spring Yearling (11): 1. (BO) Siemers About GretaRed-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. (1JR) Bella-View Gldwyn Dimple-ET, Ella, Adam & Claire Bindl, Plymouth 3. (2JR) Miss Black Widow, Hunter Crowley, Omro 4. (3JR) Gibbs Heztry Blossum, Emmett Juckem, Chilton 5. Glennlawn Gdreams Everly, Glenn Ubbelohde, Plymouth Winter Yearling (5): 1. Tree-Hayven Atwood Autumn, Austen Schmidt & Brandon Ferry, Cascade 2. (1JR) Red-Brae Formost Lila, Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah 3. Cow-Palace Golden Rally, Savanna Ridge, Sheboygan Falls 4. (2JR, BO, JrBO) 2nd-Look Bwire 12567-Red-ET, Kayli, Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden 5. Gjerpen Atwood Sophia-ET, Eric Haupt, Manitowoc Fall Yearling (7): 1. (1JR) Gerrits Wndbk Belletoria-ET, Maria & Megan Zillges, Larsen 2. Jacobs Goldwyn Buttershot-ET, Tim, Barbara, & Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac 3. (2JR) Synergy Mccutchen September, Britney Boelk, Oakfield 4. (3JR) ElmPark Goldpolled P-ET, Savanna Ridge, Sheboygan Falls 5. Mayerlane Merlot, Josef Treu, Berlin

Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under (19): 1. (1JR, BO) Ms Ryanvu Lhsb Fbook Danish, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac 2. (2JR) Marsh-Vue Wickam Disco-ET, Clarissa & Garrett Ulness, Valders 3. Ryan-Vu Blake Reece-ET, Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac 4. (JrBO) 2nd-Look Mrblcake-ET, Kayli, Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden 5. Siemers Jubile-Queen-Red-ET, B, B & Reid Vandoske & A Radue, Omro Spring Calf (17): 1. (1JR, BO) Siemers Dman Glam-Dream-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. (2JR) Klinedell Cont Ann-Red-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 3. (3JR, JrBO) Marsh-Vue Doorman Allison-ET, Zachary Lemke, Chilton 4. (4JR) Ms Ryanvu Lhsb Fbook Danish, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac 5. (5JR)

Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Gerrits Wndbk Belletoria-ET, Maria & Megan Zillges, Larsen Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Bella-View Gldwyn Dimple-ET, Ella, Adam & Claire Bindl, Plymouth Junior Champion of the Show: Siemers About

Grand Champion of the Show: Woodcrest Atwood Rubber-ET, Mason Dairy Farm LLC, Kingfisher, OK Reserve Grand Champion of the Show: Eastriver Gold Shimmer, Majestic View, Crailoo Dairy & M&T Smith, Watertown Best Udder of the Show: Eastriver Gold Shimmer, Majestic View, Crailoo Dairy & M & T Smith, Watertown Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Farmdale Atwood Dazzling, Michael Schoessow, Mequon Best 3 Females (0), Produce of Dam (0) Dam & Offspring (1): 1. Straussdale Holsteins Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Farmdale, Dean & Michael Schoessow, Mequon

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 8 Farmdale Farm, Mequon Dean & Peggy Schoessow Michael Schoessow Herd Info: 95 cows BAA: 108.9% RHA: 2x 23,571 3.6 842 3.1 719 District Show Herd: 7 head shown & 6 were homebred Current sires being used: Atwood, Doorman, Solomon, Diamondback, Defiant, Hypnotic, Byway, Integral, Meridian Breeding philosophies/herd goals: We breed for high type cows that will last a long time and milk well using bulls from proven cow families.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: Farmdale Atwood Dazzling, EX-90, was the 1st Junior 3-year-old and Reserve Intermediate Champion. Farmdale Atwood Cherry, EX-90, was 1st 4-year-old.

Farmdale Durham Libby, EX-94, was 1st 150,000 lb. cow.

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Greta-Red-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton Reserve Junior Champion of the Show: TreeHayven Atwood Autumn, Austen Schmidt & Brandon Ferry, Cascade Junior Best 3 Females (2): 1. Siemers Holsteins 2. Austen Schmidt Junior 2-Year-Old (6): 1. (BU, BO) Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac 2. (1JR) 2nd-Look Brokaw Katie, Kayli, Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden 3. Hilrose Atwood Portrait-ET, Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood 4. (2JR) O-Kress-Hill Atwd Raylee-ET, G&W Lisowe, O&K Kress & J Jens, Newton 5. Ran-Rose Colby Doterra, Corey & Randall Geiger, Cato (JrBO) Deervue-Acres Sofia Rae, Sarah, Austin & Katelyn Henschel, Elkhart Lake Senior 2-Year-Old (9): 1. (BU, BO) Siemers Defnt Jubi-Babe-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. (1JR) Bella-Ridge Shckng Great-ET, Hunter Crowley, Omro 3. (2JR) Sunnyside Nelly Atwood, Bennett Borgwardt & Rachel Gries, Valders 4. (3JR, JrBO) Kampy Sid Gameday-ET, Derek & Darren Kamphuis, Brandon 5. (4JR) Helmers Airlift Tori, Andy & Erica Helmer, Plymouth Junior 3-Year-Old (5): 1. (BO) Ryan-Vu Regin Raz A Taz, C & M Ryan, Majestic View & Crailoo Dairy Fm, Fond du Lac 2. (BU) Dreamhaven Dempsey Rumchata, Krista Luedtke, Hortonville 3. Hilrose Braxton Cherry-ET, Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood 4. (1JR, JrBO) Kampy Braxton Spirit Rae, Derrek & Darren Kamphuis, Brandon 5. Sunnyside Raven Atwood-ET, Sunnyside Dairy Farms, LLC, Valders Senior 3-Year-Old (7): 1. (BO) Hilrose Hero Raelynn, Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood 2. (BU) Hilrose Goldsun Buffy, Joseph Brantmeier, Sherwood 3. Vt-Pond-View Ameris-ET, Brianna Adamavich, Plymouth 4. Hilrose Dempsey Patty-ET, Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood 5. Gahms Adamline MS GC Torrie, Adam Huibregtse, Plymouth Intermediate Champion: Siemers Defnt JubiBabe-ET, C, J, J, J, C, & L Siemers, Newton Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha, Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac 4-Year-Old (8): 1. (BU) Ryan-Vu Sid Molly, Siemers Holstein Farms, Inc., Newton 2. (1JR, BO) Siemers Braxton Marabel-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 3. (2JR) Bella-

Ridge Gin Blosssom-ET, Derek & Darren Kamphius, Brandon 4. Hilrose Braxton Pandora-ET, Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood 5. (3JR) Sunnyside Camiile Atwood, Bennett Borgwardt & Rachel Gries, Valders 5-Year-Old (5): 1. (1JR, BU) Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. (BO) Kleinsview Destn Velvet-Red, Troy Klein, Waldo 3. Siemers Destry Sunny-Red-ET, Gage Lisowe, Owen & Kendyll Kress & James Jens, Newton 4. Ripp-Co Braxton Dairy, Corey Geiger & Rob Rippchen, Reedsville 5. (3JR) Hilltop-LLC Impression 4728, Andrew Greenfield, Waupun 6-Year-Old & Older (2): 1. (1JR, BO) Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor, Lauren Siemers, Newton 2. (BU) Glennlawn Snchz Elegant-ET, Brianna Adamavich, Plymouth 150,000 lb. Cow (2): 1. (1JR, BU) Gildale Advent Primrose, Kayli, Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden 2. (B&O) Sunnyside Daffy GoldwynET, Sunnyside Dairy Farms, LLC, Valders Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show: Kampy Sid Gameday-ET, Derrek & Darren Kamphuis, Brandon

Senior & Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Budjon-JK Schx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Senior & Grand Champion of the Show: RyanVu Sid Molly, Siemers Holstein Farms, Inc., Newton Reserve Senior & ReserveGrand Champion of the Show: Budjon-JK Schx Debbie-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Best Udder of the Show: Siemers Defnt Jubi-

Babe-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Champion Bred & Owned of the Show: Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy-ET, Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers, Newton Produce of Dam (2): 1. Hilrose Dairy 2. Lisowe, Kress & Jens Dam & Offspring (2): 1. Hilrose Dairy 2. Lisowe, Kress & Jens Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Siemers Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor – District 10 Siemers Holsteins, Newton Herd Info: 2718 cows RHA: 3x 37,801 3.64 1375 3.0 1130 District Show Herd: 21 head shown & 18 were homebred Current sires being used: Diamondback, Rev-Me-Up-Red, Ferdinand, Bandares, King Tut, Scenario, Solomon, Byway, Kenosha, Merjack, Kenyon Breeding philosophies/herd goals: We try to improve each generation with intensive sire selection and mating to build on strengths and reduce weaknesses within our show, genomic and commercial groups.

Comment on the animals that contributed to the winning of this award: Ryan-Vu Sid Molly, EX-92, was 1st 4-year-old and Grand Champion. Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy, EX-94, 1st 6-year-old and older and Reserve Grand Champion. Budjon-JK Snchx Debbie, EX-94, 1st 5-Year-Old. Siemers Defiant Jubi-Babe, EX-91, 1st Senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion. Siemers About Greta-Red-ET, 1st Spring Yearling & Junior Champion.

For more show results, visit our website at www.wisholsteins.com.

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District Showmanship Results District 1

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10 & Under: 1. Summer Hamman 2. Gina Frisle 3. Hailey Lundgren Juniors: 1. Brooke Hamman 2. Fritzy Ullom 3. Ben Styer Seniors: 1. Shanelle Borth 2. Abigail Solum 3. Brooke Brantner

10 & Under: 1. Cole Sarbacker 2. Emma Hendrickson 3. Ellie Larson Juniors: 1. Hailey Raymond 2. Ava Endres 3. Nicole Broege Seniors: 1. Karlee Ketelboeter 2. Elizabeth Sarbacker 3. Allie Breunig

10 & Under: 1. Cooper Rahr 2. Kole Trapp 3. McKenna Olson Juniors: 1. Hope Petersheim 2. Karly Anderson 3. Lexi Wagemester Seniors: 1. Courtney Moser 2. David Petersheim 3. Mikayla Lepke

10 & Under: 1. Jacob Harbaugh 2. Tristin Ostrom 3. Logan Harbaugh Juniors: 1. Ashton Haack 2. Coltin Coffeen 3. Alek Krueger Seniors: 1. McKenna Coffeen 2. Jennifer Krull 3. Alli Raddatz

10 & Under: 1. Morgan VanSchyndle 2. Kenadee Weigel 3. Payton Calvert Juniors: 1. Ainsley Noble 2. McKenzie Calvert 3. Madison Calvert Seniors: 1. Jordyn Kamps 2. Emma Buss 3. Emily Steger

10 & Under: 1. Ashley Brandel 2. Elizabeth Gunst 3. Lane Wendorf Juniors: 1. Kylie Nickels 2. Samantha Pitterle 3. Grady Wendorf Seniors: 1. Dawson Nickels 2. Carley Krull 3. Courtney Ewert

10 & Under: 1. Sara Dorshorst 2. Sydney Magnusen 3. Brett Thiel Juniors: 1. Noah Bilz 2. Emma Dorshorst 3. Aspen Hagen Seniors: 1. Jessica Pralle 2. Deveni Rowley 3. Sam Minch

10 & Under: 1. Brady Bleck 2. Campbell Booth 3. Brooke Zillges Juniors: 1. Elise Bleck 2. Ella Bindl 3. Clarissa Ulness Seniors: 1. Gage Lisowe 2. Hannah Borchardt 3. Kalista Hodorff

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10 & Under: 1. Bailey Sersland 2. Holden Hockerman 3. Peyton Veogli Juniors: 1. Kelby Fossum 2. Austin Rider 3. Sela Fossum Seniors: 1. Melissa Sprecher 2. Mikayla Endres 3. Alli Walker

Agromatic Holstein Futurity

The Cow Palace at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds was the location for the 2016 Agromatic Holstein Futurity. Seven 5-yearolds were shown. First place, best udder and first place bred and owned went to Westphal-Elg R Madhouse-Red exhibited by Wesphalia Holsteins and Madison Partners. The production winner was Chrisleacres M Ashock Pride exhibited by Matthew Kramer.

First place in the two-year-old class along with first place bred and owned went to Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha exhibited by Dylan & Cameron Ryan. Best Udder in the two-year-old class went to Kampy Sid Gameday-ET exhibited by Kamphuis Farms LLC. Top Junior Owned honors went to Second-Look Holsteins for 2nd-Look Brokaw Katie shown by Kaianne Hodorff. 22 two-year-olds were shown. Best Dressed female was Amy Ryan and Best Dressed male was Darren Kamphuis.

Jeff Brantmeier of Hilbert, Wis., was the judge. Major sponsor is Agromatic Inc. of Fond du Lac. Other event sponsors include Fond du Lac County Holstein Association, Fond du Lac County Ag Society, Wood’s Floral and Gifts, Frey Livestock Trucking, Badgerland Financial, Summit Automotive Chrysler, Dodge Jeep, IBA Distributor, Tari Costello and East Central Select Sires.

Award sponsors include Immel Insurance and Financial Services; Ryan-Vu Holsteins; Forest Ridge Holsteins, Kurt & Sarah Loehr family; Westphalia Holsteins, Chuck Westphal family; Burledge Holsteins, Ray Halbur family; Second-Look Holsteins, Hodorff family; Vir-Clar Farms; Joe Julka Memorial; Jim Gillett family and the Francis Bebow Memorial.

Semen sponsors include ABS Global, Dan Ireland; Genex, Tim Lynch; Accelerated Genetics, Anthony Fisher; Semex - Jim Memler & Megan Zeman; Alta Genetics, Fred Tidemann; and East Central Select Sires.

2-Year-Old Winner - front row, l-r: Alexis Newton, 2016 Fond du Lac County Fairest of the Fair; Ann O’Leary, Wisconsin 69th Alice in Dairyland; Katie Kindschuh, 2016 Wisconsin Holstein Princess; Paige Nelson, 2016 Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant. Back row, l-r: Richard Julka, award sponsor; Doug Hodorff, award sponsor; Jeff Brantmeier, judge; Cameron Ryan, owner; Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha; Dylan, Amy, Chad & Mary Ryan, owners; Jeff Liner, representing major sponsor Agromatic Inc.

5-Year-Old Winner - front row, l-r: Alexis Newton, 2016 Fond du Lac County Fairest of the Fair; Ann O’Leary, Wisconsin 69th Alice in Dairyland; Katie Kindschuh, 2016 Wisconsin Holstein Princess; Paige Nelson, 2016 Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant. Back row, l-r: Jeff Liner, representing major sponsor Agromatic Inc.; Judge, Jeff Brantmeier; Westphal-Elg R Madhouse-Red; Brandi & Eric Westphal, owners.

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R-R-Letters Rubens Koreen EX-93 3E 5-00 2x 33,610 3.6 1208 3.1 1048 Lifetime: 180,330 3.7 6727 3.1 5603 • EX-91 Durham daughter with over 30,000M • VG-88 3Y Hero daughter with 3-01 322 32,277 1011F 863P • VG-87 2Y Goldsun daughter with 2-00 351 21,102 905F 662P • Full sister, R-R-Letters Rubens Kitty, EX-90 with over 206,000 lifetime to date Dam: R-R-Letters Champ Kity VG-86 5-03 364 28,910 4.5 1289 3.2 935 2nd Dam: R-R-Letters Milan Kozy VG-85 4-09 365 27,850 4.4 1237 3.4 942 3rd Dam: R-R-Letters Bstar Kutie VG-86 5-10 365 33,672 4.1 1396 3.2 1090

4th Dam: Crescentmead S-W-D Kutie-Twin 2E-91 DOM 9-01 365 24,240 4.4 1061 3.7 903 5th Dam: Wern Farms Kingpin Maple EX-90 GMD 3-08 365 24,460 4.5 1093

This is one of our favorite families, transmitting type and production generation after generation.

These are the type of cows we’ve strived to breed and develop here at R-R Letters. Watch for information and future ads on our herd dispersal scheduled for May 12, 2017.

BAA: 110% 18 year PBR Herd

R-R Letters

Russell & Robert Letter

W4682 Cicero Rd. Seymour, WI 54165 Ph: (920) 833-7004

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Save the date!

District 7

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OUTAGAMIE COUNTY SPRING SALE

District 7 Report

Friday, April 22nd, 7:30 p.m., Seymour Fairgrounds, Seymour, WI

Watch for your chance to advertise & promote your county association in future issues. The November issue will feature District 3 Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette & Richland counties.

Brown County

2016 Adult Membership: 25; Jr. Membership: 14

Door County

2016 Adult Membership: 20; Jr. Membership: 10 Adult Association officers - President: Adam Delfosse; Vice President: Brandon Kruswick; Secretary: Tracy LaCrosse; Treasurer: Angela Brickner; Junior Advisor: Julaine Olson.

Kewaunee County

2016 Adult Membership: 32; Jr. Membership: 23 Adult Association officers - President: Kevin Gaedtke; Vice President: Paul Wallace; Secretary: Brent Kinnard; Treasurer: Dennis Christoph.

H New this year! We will be offering a 3% discount on purchases to all Junior Holstein members.

H Juniors - don’t forget to apply for our youth scholarships. We will be offering two $1000 scholarships to buy an animal at the sale.

If you are interested in consigning, please contact: Sale Chairman, Skyler Buman - 920-660-2013 or email skyler.buman@gmail.com We are looking forward to another very successful sale. We have had many fantastic consignments over the last 50 years go on to be huge success stories for their new owners!

Sale Sponsored by:

Marinette County

2016 Adult Membership: 9; Jr. Membership: 0 Adult Association officers - President: Mark Carviou; Vice President: Rob Rohde; Secretary/Treasurer: Phil Finger; Director: Mack Drees; Junior Advisor: Jamie Vandewall.

Francis Lewandowski retired from the board of the Marinette Holstein Association after 40 years of service in which he was the Secretary/Treasurer for all 40 years. An avid polka and cow enthusiast, Francis and his wife Micki milked registered dairy cows from 1965 until retirement in 2001. Even after retirement, they had to visit their cows and the cows would come up to greet them.

Oconto County

2016 Adult Membership: 14; Jr. Membership: 3

Outagamie County

2016 Adult Membership: 55; Jr. Membership: 25 Adult Association officers - President: Ben Muenster; Vice President: Allyn Staley; Secretary: Jamie Van Handel; Treasurer: Tim Schultz; Junior Advisor: Eric Voight.

The 50th Annual Outagamie County Spring Sale will be held Friday, April 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Shawano County

2016 Adult Membership: 54; Jr. Membership: 32 Adult Association officers - President: Julie Vomastic; Vice President: Andrea Moeller; Secretary: Jenny Christianson; Treasurer: Angie Brusky.

Junior Association officers - President: Emma Gwidt; Secretary: Maddy Gwidt; Treasurer: Ben Schmidt; Junior Advisor: Heather Jauquet.

Waupaca/Waushara Counties

2016 Adult Membership: Waupaca - 32, Waushara - 8; Jr. Membership: Waupaca - 16, Waushara - 8 Adult Association officers - President: Willis Gunst; Vice President: Alan Cordes; Secretary: Danae Bauer; Treasurer: Justin Hintz; Junior Advisor: Brenda Long.

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Holstein Breeders

She’s never made it to the colored shavings in Madison... but she knows how to make an impact at home and raise a family!

DEWGooD BEE CARRIE EX-92 2nd lact. (93-94-93-87-92) 2-01 2x 365 31,210 4.3 1334 3.5 1077 3-11 2x 202 23,753 4.4 1052 3.3 784 inc.

• 12th generation VG or EX • 4th generation EX in a row

1. She knows how to work 2. She passes along her best qualities to her daughters: - Crystal by Silver, +2423G - Confetti by Mogul, +2327G - Princess by Kingboy, +2320G - Cordial by Mogul, +2299G - pregnancies by Doorman & Saloon 3. She is admired by all who visit 4. A great way to end each milking is with Carrie at the end of the barn 5. She gets better with age

A tribute to all our mothers -

To the stay at home Moms... thank you for all you do even if it’s not seen by many people and there are those that think you aren’t accomplishing much!

To Moms working off the farm... thanks for juggling your job and coming home to the farm and family!

Mothering the next generation is one of the greatest accomplishments and opportunities of life and is the foundation to a good society! Pass on your best qualities to the next generation and God bless you with strength and wisdom!

A special tribute to Russ Madson, August 17, 1938 - August 2, 2016 In 2000 Russ and Natalie Madson had a dispersal auction. Their son Mark bought a heifer and allowed us to house her and get into the family that brought us Carrie! This made a great impact to our herd but my last visit to Russ was of greater value! A few days before he passed, as we were visiting he shared how great the blessing is of reaching this point of life and not needing to fear passing to the next life because we know Jesus Christ and that He has forgiven our sins!!

Friends – whatever we may or may not accomplish in life the only thing that matters in the end is to know this blessing!!

Press on in doing good and remember...

As always... Success is not what we achieve, but enjoying God’s blessings one at a time!

District 7

Dewgood Holsteins

Dean & Wanda Good and Family 7937 Elm Lane Rd., Oconto, WI 54153 Phone and fax: (920) 834-4884 E-mail: dewgoodholsteins@emypeople.com wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-39

Calumet Holstein Association a Leader in Innovation Preserved Records Document Series of Achievements

By Ray Mueller

When the owners of Holstein-Friesian cows in Calumet County formed a breeders association during a meeting on Saturday, Sept.

29, 1917 at the former Opera House building in Chilton, they did so for multiple reasons.

A document recalling that event cited a couple of reasons that are as relevant today as they were then – “to promote good fellowship among breeders and to promote the general interests of the Holstein – Friesian breed of cattle.” This included breeding and promoting high grade and purebred Holsteins and helping members buy, use, and sell them.

As the 100th anniversary of its founding approaches, the Calumet County association is preparing to host the 2017 Wisconsin Holstein Convention on February 24 to 26 at the Paper Valley Hotel and Convention Center in Appleton.

First Meeting Resume The official minutes of the breeders’ first meeting, which are the first entry of handwritten accounts of all annual membership and board of director meetings in a ledger that covers 1917 to 1967, indicate that this meeting was called to order by J.J. Garland, who was the county's emergency demonstration agriculture agent (a term associated with World War I).

A special guest at the organizational meeting was Wisconsin Holstein Breeders Association vice-president S.H. Bird. He cited the experience of Holstein breeders in neighboring Fond du Lac County who placed ads for their cattle and were so overwhelmed with orders within two weeks that they withdrew the ads and began to consider the construction of a sales pavilion.

The Calumet association signed 18 charter member farmers who owned a total of more than 200 head of Holsteins. There were also two honorary members – veterinarian Royal Klofanda, who was the first secretary for the group and who would soon be the county’s Extension Service agriculture agent, and William M. Knauf, whose family owned and operated four area feed mills.

By the time of the next meeting on December 1, 1917, the membership had already grown to 38. The annual dues payment for membership was $1.

Specific Concerns Particular concerns of the Holstein breeders a century ago were to seek favorable legislation, equitable freight rates, and uniform classification at fairs. They also intended to “raise the standards of excellence of the breed” by discussing the best methods of breeding and rearing cattle, and through exhibiting and other activities, to acquaint the public with “the good qualities and exceptional merit of the breed.”

At the time, Holsteins were not the most popular breed of dairy cattle in Calumet County. Guernseys were most numerous at the time.

It wasn't until 25 years later that one census of dairy cattle credited Holsteins with 51.7 percent of the more than 25,000 dairy cows in the county by the early 1940s.

Milk Mottoes Although there is no specific reference to the fact in the meeting minutes, it was also in 1917 that Royal Klofanda coined the phrase proclaiming the county as “The Milk Vein of the World” – a motto which the county used to promote itself for next six decades or more – at least into the early 1980s.

That Klofanda, who served as the agriculture agent until 1921, remained closely affiliated with the county's Holstein – Friesian Breeders Association, is indicated in a report for 1923-24, when the group had 125 members and a motto of “We breed Holsteins that pay.”

Klofanda was the president at the time with Anton Molg of Chilton as the vice-president. Other officers were treasurer John Seybold and secretary Leonard Seybold of the Forest Junction area and directors A. T. Hipke of New Holstein and Frank Kloehn of Hilbert. Leonard Seybold became the secretary in 1923 and served 40–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

in that position until Leonard Mirsberger took over in early 1949.

Milk Testing Organizations Even before the county’s Holstein association was formed, some dairy farmers began to have their milk tested for butterfat and to record milk production, according to a resume titled “Dairying in Calumet County” that was written in about 1970 by Orrin Meyer, who was the county's agriculture agent from 1945 to 1973.

Meyer credited Roy Harris and H.C. Searles of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture at Madison with selecting Oscar Kossman, who was a Farm Short Course student, to introduce milk production testing in Calumet County during 1915. Kossman was a native of Sheboygan who was working on a Jefferson County dairy farm before attending the Short Course.

Kossman organized the Chilton Cow Testing Association (CTA) for members who paid $1 per cow per year. He was paid $30 a month and was given one benefit – hay and oats for his horse. Most herds had 15 to 25 cows at the time. Kossman then stayed in Calumet County to become a dairy farmer by 1924 with Holstein and Guernsey cows.

Meyer indicated that Calumet County once had six local cow testing associations but that all but one of them were disbanded when their fieldmen answered a call to serve in World War II. He noted that the testing fieldmen such as Kossman typically “lived in” with the association patrons and often helped with farm and household chores, including baby-sitting. Only four of the farms on Kossman’s early route had a milking machine (before the arrival of electric power).

The Chilton testing association also had a few members with New Holstein and Hilbert post office addresses. According to its annual reports, it had a high point of 29 members with 562 cows on test – 109 registered and 453 grades representing several dairy breeds.

CTA's Annual Reports CTA’s first annual report, for 1923-24, was in a pocketbook format. It noted that the association’s motto was “Not more but better cows.” Willard Riehl, who was CTA’s tester at the time, described Calumet County as “The Garden Spot of Wisconsin” – an appellation also made in the premium book for the 1919 Calumet County Fair.

The CTA also inserted a bit of humor in its annual reports. After listing the highest producing cows and their owners, it had a bottom line entry giving an owner's name of “Unprofitable” for a herd average of 4,789 pounds of milk per cow and 167 pounds of butterfat.

By 1928-29, the CTA had renamed itself as the Chilton DHIA and had a motto of “Better Cows – Larger Profits.” But the CTA ran into difficulty maintaining testers – having made four hires in a period of less than two years before hiring Rudy Rosenau, who was its tester during 1929-30.

The organization did, however, collect and report lots of data from its members. Of the 28 members for the 1929 report, 10 had a milkhouse on the farm and 6 had a milk machine (the remainder milked by hand). Rolling herd averages for the year were 7,711 pounds of milk and 311 pounds of butterfat (milk testing for protein was many decades away).

No later records are available on the fate of the Chilton DHIA.

Unique All-Holstein Venture It was in March of 1935 that the county’s Holstein Breeders took a bold step. It was the formation of what was the first and perhaps the only all-Holstein dairy herd improvement association (DHIA) in Wisconsin or anywhere.

Addressing an apparent testing void, the association filled it during a March 19, 1935 meeting when members were signed up during five hours of solicitation. That’s according to a reminiscences report written in early 1944 by Alfred C. Fyksen, who served as the all-Holstein DHIA's supervisor for all of its nine years.

The minutes of that March 19, 1935 meeting indicated that the same team of officers would oversee both the county’s Holstein association and its new All-Holstein DHIA. Testing equipment was purchased for $10.20. At a meeting on March 12, 1936, which drew an attendance of 28, Fyksen was instructed to provide publicity only to Holsteins in his annual report on the DHIA. Annual Reports In its first written report, which covered the years 1935 to 1940, the county’s all-Holstein DHIA used such promotional phrases as Big Black and White Cow, Holstein Milk Vitality, Holsom Holstein Milk, and Foster Mother of the Human Race in referring to the breed.

The organization’s final report, which covered 1940 to 1944, noted that 56 percent of the Holsteins it was testing in 1941-42 were registered, that 51.7 percent of the dairy cows in Calumet County were Holsteins, and that Holsteins were the top breed for providing vitamin A in their milk.

By 1943, the all-Holstein DHIA was testing 360 Registered Holsteins and 221 grades. That report also noted that association still had 21 of its original members (a number not given but probably in the high 20s).

Registry Procedures At the beginning of 1944, there were 11 DHIA herds employing artificial insemination. Ten Holstein breeders were enrolled in the Herd Improvement Registry program, which was the forerunner of the whole herd Dairy Herd Improvement Registry (DHIR).

Two Holstein breeders in Calumet County were participating in a more expensive Advanced Registry (AR) program through which individual cows were tested monthly under the direct supervision of a land grant college, agricultural experiment station, or DHI affiliate tester. This preceded the setting of the 305-day standard was set for reporting production during one lactation. Production records of the cows on AR testing were eligible for dairy breed herd books and the later listing of pedigrees.

Nine-Year Achievements In his “Final Report” for the all-Holstein DHIA, covering the years 1940-44, Fyksen also cited numerous activities other than milk testing – many of them innovative and precedent-setting – that were carried out by the county's association during the previous nine years.

During what he considered to be “a short time, we have accomplished much,” he stated.

Fyksen’s report credited the Calumet County Holstein Breeders with organizing the first community event which became known later as the “Black and White Shows,” holding a state Holstein picnic in conjunction with one of them, starting a tri-county Black and White Show which became a model for the state, sending a group of cattle to a major show sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association in Appleton, and having a twilight barn meeting.

The county’s Holstein breeders also sponsored a 4-H club for boys and girls who had Holstein calves as dairy projects, organized a 4-H calf rodeo at the county fair, promoted the sale of 4-H bull calves at the fair, and set up an educational booth at the fair, Fyksen’s report indicated.

Later in 1943, the county Holstein breeders conducted their first “400 Sale” – an event that continued through 1993 with a name of Calumet Classic in its final years. Starting mainly with young bulls, its premise was to sell cattle that were the progeny of cows with a history of single lactation productions of at least 400 pounds of butterfat, which had been the criterion for comparisons of dairy cattle production for several preceding decades.

County DHIA History With the shutdown of the all-Holstein DHIA in early 1944, the Calumet Cooperative DHIA was organized at a meeting on May 17, 1944 which had 110 attendees.

Officers of the new DHIA were president Theodore Christoph, vice-president Otto Moehrke, and secretary-treasurer Carl Neitzke, who was the county’s agriculture agent from 1943 to 1945. Wenzel Wenig, Ed Seybold, and F. W. Behnke were the additional directors.

Ted Habel and Bernard Te Vrucht were the fieldmen. Hilda Custer (or Kuster) and Jean Nachtwey were the laboratory technicians.

Initial testing fees for a herd of 15 cows for one year were $36 for standard testing, $21 for owner-sampler testing, and $28.50 for a combination. A 5 percent discount was offered for payments a year in advance.

By the spring of 1945, the Calumet County DHIA had nearly 200 members. The county ranked 5th in Wisconsin with 20 percent of its dairy cows on production testing. The largest herds in the county on test had 33 to 35 cows. In the 1945 report, the county DHIA proclaimed “we are what we are to udders.”

For the testing year concluding in the spring of 1945, a 5-yearold cow in the Leonard Mirsberger herd at St. John had the top milk production lactation with 18,528 pounds along with 621 pounds of butterfat. Taking the butterfat honors, with 726 pounds, along with 18,047 pounds of milk, was a 10 year-old cow in Ed Seybold’s herd near Forest Junction. Joe Keuler Jr.’s herd of 17 cows at Kiel posted the year’s top averages of 13,924 pounds of milk and 477pounds of butterfat.

Testing Laboratory Moves The testing laboratory was in the basement of the building which is still the Chilton post office today. Orrin Meyer credited himself with “skillful maneuvering” to keep the testing laboratory there until July 1 of 1967.

During the previous week, the Calumet DHIA was merged into the Agricultural Records Cooperative (ARC). Milk samples were then taken to ARC's laboratory at Bonduel and then to a laboratory at Berlin, which was equipped with a new Milko-Tester.

On August 14, 1969, testing returned to Calumet County with the opening of a laboratory in the leased and refurbished former bank building in Hilbert, which was also equipped with a Milko-Tester, Meyer's report concluded.

Today, most of the milk testing in Calumet County is conducted through AgSource (a successor of ARC) or with North Star Select Sires, an artificial insemination cooperative. Both organizations offer have techniques which can test milk not only for butterfat and protein but also for somatic cell count (a check for mastitis), nitrogen use efficiency, pregnancy status of the cow, and some bovine diseases.

In 2014, more than 18,000 of the just over 44,000 licensed dairy herds in the United States were on a DHIA testing program. This accounted for about 4.35 million cows or 47 percent of the nation's total.

Member Longevity The county’s cooperative DHIA report for 1976 recognized five members who had been members since its inception in 1944. They were Holstein breeders Victor Geiser, who served several years as the cooperative's president, Gregory Geiser, Clemens Geiser, and Herbert Bastian along with Guernsey breeders Theodore and Elmer Federwitz.

In its comprehensive report for 1935 to 1940, the all-Holstein DHIA stated that it was dedicated to “The Man in Overalls... who besides being a master in the art of dairying is one who has grasped the fundamentals of a business which is a science and an art – that of producing the most necessary of all foods – MILK.”

Mark your calendars!

Calumet County will be hosting the 2017 Wisconsin Holstein Convention - February 24-25 at the Radisson Paper Valley in Appleton.

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BREEDER PROFILES

District 7 Holstein Breeders

by Jessica Steger, WHA Summer Intern

R-R Letters Bob & Russ Letter, Seymour

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ust outside of Seymour in Outagamie County you will find the location of the first barn meeting for the Wisconsin Holstein Association. R & R Letters’ 200-acre farm was purchased in 1987 by Bob and Lucille, and is now owned by their son Russ. They also have a young hired hand who helps with milking and the calves.

“We started farming because of the love for the Holstein cow,” said Russ. Their herd of 70 Holsteins is evidence of the love they have for the Holstein breed. They said they would not be farming if it was not for Registered Holsteins. Russ picked his first Registered Holstein from a pen of 40 heifers on a special day off of school. Russ’ first homebred Excellent cow is from this first heifer, and her impact continues with an VG-88 two-year-old Sid. Both Bob and Russ have been actively involved in the Holstein Association as well as the dairy industry in general. Bob served on the 4-H board, Outagamie County Holstein Breeders Board, and four terms on the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Russ also served as a part of the Outagamie County Holstein Breeders Board. They don’t miss a Holstein event within 100 miles, and Bob has only missed one World Dairy Expo and one state Holstein Convention since 1987.

The Letters have several management techniques they could not live without. A strict schedule is a vital part to the operation. To maintain an active schedule of their own as well as the cows’ schedule, they milk the cows at 4 a.m. They are then able to milk the cows and attend almost any event in the area.

Russ prides himself on a somatic cell count of about 50,000 and is always under 100,000. He retains a low cell count by preventing quarters from being over milked. Although the barn has automatic take-offs, cows with high cell count are watched closer. This vigilance has allowed them to have one of the lowest cell counts in the area for several months including this past June.

Additionally, they put special emphasis on herd health. “You are not checking for pregnant cows. You are looking for open cows.” said Russ. They have used ultrasounding since the technology first came to the area. Ultrasounding allows them to detect cows that need special reproductive attention sooner.

Russ finds it important to the herd to gain the trust of the animals.

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He has the hired help brush the calves and halter breaks each calf after weaning. This special attention allows for easier and safer handling later in the animal’s life.

The herd is fed solely by the 200 acres they live on. The Letters have had the same agronomist since 1989, and they attribute their crop success to him. Bob and Russ stressed the importance of having an agronomist and tiling the fields. With all of their success, the last time they purchased feed, other than minerals, was 1996. With the good yields they see in the field they are able to have extra feed stored and sell some feed. They use the feed they grow to create a ration that promotes good milk production.

Having good cattle is important to any Registered Holstein farmer, but homebred cattle provide a sense of pride the Letters cherish. “I always like to buy a good one, but I prefer to have a majority of homebred ones,” said Russ.

The Letters use matings along with their strict management protocols to maintain the herd quality. Russ has been in charge of the bull selection since he was 18, and the needs of the herd has always been a priority. He currently uses Doorman, McCutchen, Atwood, and Sid. He breeds for type, and wants a cow with a wide rump that walks uphill. Russ noted that it is getting hard to breed cows for a large frame and keep the herd 100% registered. They had to move away from strictly 100% bulls after the choices started affecting the herd. To help monitor herd quality, they classify every seven months as they feel classifying gives them another viewpoint of the cows.

Like any dairy farmer, Russ wants to see high milk production for his cows. Even though he likes to see the cows produce big records, he does not choose strictly high milk bulls and would rather have a two-year-old give 80 or 90 pounds of milk than 100. Russ wants the young cows in the herd to grow before they really take off for milk production. Although Russ does not use milk bulls, often the herd still has a RHA of 27,000 pounds.

The herd is built on a strong foundation of brood cows. The Letters have numerous brood cows that have made and continue to make, a lasting impact on the herd. Bob’s most influential brood cow was an EX-93 Counselor, R-R Letters CC Charm. Charm was the only cow Bob did not sell to Russ, and she has daughters still in the herd today. Russ mentioned several brood cows, but he was most proud of the cows he has bred himself, including R-R Letters Rubens Koreen EX-93. Koreen currently has two Very Good daughters and an excellent Durham daughter.

Not only do the Letters breed and work to produce Excellent cows, they have a herd with longevity. They recently earned the award for the oldest cow in Outagamie County, an EX-90 Milan that just finished a lifetime record of 293,000 pounds at twelve and a half years old. Her dam is Kallanda Skychief Lony, an EX-93 Skychief with a 95-point mammary system. She is due to calve in December, and they

Kallanda Skychief Lony EX-93 are excited to continue milking her.

The Letters’ breeding and management efforts have been rewarded with several awards throughout the years. They have earned numerous milk quality awards as well as several other local and national awards. The most valuable award to the Letters is the Progressive Breeder Registry from Holstein USA. They currently have received the PBR award for 18 years with the 19th on its way.

The Letters feel that sales and advertising are vital to the operation. Registered cattle have always provided the farm with additional income when milk prices were low, but that would not be possible without advertisements in the Wisconsin Holstein News. They advertised for years using slogans created by Russ and Bob during milking.

Additionally, they have sold cattle in several sales around the area over the years including the Outagamie County Holstein Sale. Russ and Bob believe that selling cattle on these sales is important to advertising their herd. Russ also sells several head each fall out of the barn. Russ learned the importance of selling cattle at the right time when he was 19 and lost his first Excellent cow. He had the chance to sell her for $10,000, but he turned it down and they lost her shortly after.

Afterwards, Bob told Russ that this is a business, not a petting zoo.

This prompted Russ to always price every cow in the barn.

The Letter family has also seen success in the showring. However, this year they chose to only show at the county fair. They have previously showed at the Wisconsin Championship Show and the District 7 Show.

They are very proud of their cattle, and display numerous photos in the house. Bob and Russ are most of all proud to have a small, successful family farm. Bob was able to showcase his pride when he was featured in a commercial for BelGioioso Cheese. In the commercial they spoke of their pride for what they do.

The Letters have worked hard to produce a quality herd over the years, but Russ and Bob are going to disperse the herd next spring.

After the sale they plan to continue cash cropping their land. Bob and Russ have an outstanding herd and hope that the herd will make an impact on other herds in the industry. Although they will not be working directly with the cows soon, they want to continually be a part of the industry.

The family purchased the current family farm in 1985, and they have always resided on the property. However, they sold the barn and dispersed the herd in 2003. Shortly after the dispersal of the herd, Rick started a trucking business, Vomastic Trucking, that is still in operation today. Julie does bookkeeping and payroll for other local businesses as well clerks the sales at Equity Cooperative. Julie is also currently the president of the Shawano County Holstein Association while Rick and son-in-law Steven are also on the board. Hauling cattle allowed Rick to see the operations of many other farms in the area which helped him realize that there were a lot of cows out there that could use some extra care to transition them to a new home, especially their show cows. In 2010 the family purchased the farm back and started milking 35 cows again.

Today, they own 58 acres and rent an additional 110 acres to grow corn, soybeans, and hay. They sell all the soybeans, and use the corn and hay to feed to the cattle. The cattle are kept in a stanchion barn where they feed the cows grain in the barn, haylage and corn silage at a feed bunk, and free choice dry hay. The cows are also able to graze pasture grass.

Currently the Vomastics have 12 Excellent, 11 Very Good and four Good Plus cows to earn them a BAA of 110.8. Their current goal is to breed and sell good cattle. To assist them in achieving this goal, they purchased Cookview Goldwyn Monique-ET EX-96-3E from the Bulterview sale this spring. Monique is due to calve in August to Atwood and they hope that she will become an important brood cow for their herd. They also plan to market the embryos from Monique, as well as from other cows in the herd. Marketing the embryos is new for the Vomastics, but it is all a part of their goal to breed and sell good cattle.

Callis Crown Royal-Red-ET, daughter of L-Maples Hvezda Calli-Red EX-92, is another new cow for the Ri-Jul Registered Holstein herd. She is two years old and already has two Defiant heifer calves on the ground. Other brood cows include Music-Meadow Roxy EX-91, who has a promising Absolute yearling and an Atwood daughter with a good future. Roxy placed 7th at World Dairy Expo in 2014.

Ri-Jul Advent Leann-Red, EX-93 2E, is another successful show cow for the Vomastics. She was first place at the District 7 show in 2015 and second place Aged Cow at District 7 this summer where she was also named the production winner. Leann was also the first place junior and 3rd open at the 2015 Midwest Spring Red & White Show. Leann has two promising yearlings by Armani on the farm.

Several successful cows have called the Vomastic’s farm home, but Rick and Julie both feel that Miss Minor Acres Butter-Red EX-942E made the largest impact on the herd. When Butter was purchased by the Vomastics they thought she was sired by Red Devil, however they found out after flushing her that Butter was sired by Advent.

Butter blessed the herd with several daughters from Shottle, Advent, Redburst, and Action. The family sadly lost Butter this past December, but her daughters are already carrying on the legacy. Butter was not only a vital part of the herd; she was also successful in the show ring. Julie simply said, “Butter was fun to show.” Butter had an extremely successful show career, but her shining moments were

Ri-Jul Registered Holsteins Rick & Julie Vomastic Family, Pulaski he Vomastic family farm, Ri-Jul Registered Holsteins, can be found just outside of Pulaski. The farm is currently run by Rick and Julie Vomastic. They also have three children who help with the farm as needed. Daughter Sara is an agronomist at United Cooperative and her husband Steven is the assistant manager at Equity Livestock Cooperative. Son Wesley manages Genetic Futures LLC in Junction City, Wis., and son Christopher (Petey) works in construction.

Rick and Julie are also excited to get their new granddaughter, Adrianna Madison, involved on the farm. She was born July 29 and is the daughter of Sara and Steven.

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Ri-Jul Advent Leann-Red EX-93 2E

Miss Minor Acres Butter-Red EX-94 2E

winning second blue at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair, Supreme Champion at the Shawano County Fair in 2010 and then again in 2012, and being pulled out for Intermediate Champion at World Dairy Expo in 2010. Butter was also unanimous Junior All-American in 2010 and 2012.

Butter and several other animals were shown by Rick, Julie, and their children. They still compete at the Shawano County Fair, District 7 show, Wisconsin Holstein Championship show, World Dairy Expo and they previously competed at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair. Julie feels that showing pushed the family to work harder. “Everyone has their years; next year will always be better because there is always something to work towards,” said Julie.

The Vomastics focus on breeding and management of the cattle to help them improve their herd. They have had success with their Goldwyn, Advent, Gold Chip, Jasper, Atwood, and Absolute daughters, but more recently they are using Bradnick, Red Burst,

Contender, Sid, and Defiant. The Vomastics do breed for milk and components, but they prefer to focus on type.

Cow comfort is an important part of managing the herd. Julie says, “Milk them, then let them out to eat and graze on pasture.

During the winter months the cows are let out every day if possible.

It may be old-fashioned, but it works.” They want to continue improving cow comfort by someday adding more box stalls. Julie also mentioned, “You have to take care of the calves to get good cows.”

They currently keep the calves in hutches before moving them to super hutches and later the calves are moved into a heifer shed. The Vomastics are looking toward building a calf barn in the future.

Family and farming is important to the Vomastic family, so naturally they plan to keep on farming until their children are ready to take it over. They plan to leave the farm to their children when they are ready, but want to always stay involved.

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by Ashley Yager

Lea McCullough and Rock-N-Hill Knucklebuck EX-94 If you work in the Registered Holstein industry, either as a professional that works off the farm or a producer/breeder, chances are high that one cow played a special part in making the decision to have a career in agriculture. This month, WHA continues the #OneBlackandWhite campaign, focusing on that one black and white Holstein cow that had an impact on one young breeder’s life.

Those that have ever met Lea McCullough know that her first love was none other than Rock-N-Hill Knucklebuck. A Skybuck daughter from an EX-91 Tab (Knucklehead) x EX-90 Festor (Knotty) x VG-85 Rockman (Knothead), Knucklebuck’s memorable name was given by Lea’s dad, Mike, and was always one that caught people’s attention.

As a young girl, Lea always played with the hutch calves and led them all over the farm and in the barn. In the spring of 1997, she laid claim to Knucklebuck from a group of heifers Mike sorted for the kids to show. That spring Lea and her brother Pat each got a calf, and Lea, not knowing much at the time, picked the smaller calf (Knucklebuck). It took some grit to get her leading, but she eventually led like a champ and made her show ring debut at the Midwest Spring National Show, where she was second place winter calf and first junior.

From that point on, if the McCulloughs took cattle to a show, Lea made sure that Knucklebuck was on the trailer. As a calf and yearling, Lea took her to spring show, Harvard Milk Days, Green County Dairy Days and the Green County Fair, state show, the Wisconsin State Fair, Boone County Fair, and World Dairy Expo (as a calf). Knucklebuck was Junior Champion or Reserve Junior Champion nine times as a heifer. Lea continued to show her in milking form as a two-yearold and three-year-old, and took her to shows several times as a dry cow.

Good old Knucklebuck was often the go-to showmanship heifer and was the kind of animal that loved to show. Lea remembers miles of walking, leading and cold baths that didn’t bother Knucklebuck, in addition to the poking and prodding of clipping that never seemed to phase her. When Lea and her cow entered the ring, she knew it was show time. The combo went to over 65 shows in her career – so many that Lea still has every piece of Knucklebuck’s registration paper memorized, from her birth date to her registration number.

Through her career, Knucklebuck gave Lea a lot of pride and joy, but there are unfortunately not many descendants left in the Rock-N-Hill herd. Her first calf was by One&Only Aero Arsenio - a March calf that Lea showed. She went VG-87 as a two-year-old, and she and Knuckelbuck were Reserve All-Wisconsin Dam and Offspring. The Arsenio had a Durham son that produced an EX-94 daughter for Lea’s brother, Chris.

Knucklebuck had two full sisters, natural born calves named Knuckie and Knucklebun. Knuckie produced three daughters: a VG-87 Champion, an EX-90 Dundee and an EX-91 Stormin Norman. Knucklebuck herself had a Linjet son (KnuckleJet, VG-86) that was used as a jumper bull on heifers and produced one EX and two VG daughters. Knucklebuck’s lifetime production totals include 129,830 pounds of milk, with 4.3% 5636F and 3.1% 4078P. The McCullough family always said, “with a name like Knucklebuck...” As it seems to go with the best cows, Lea was close to losing Knucklebuck three times. She was on a first name basis at the local veterinarian office, having surgery three different times. Lea learned at a young age how tough it was to have a sick cow and almost lose her. She spent many days and nights in her pen watching over Knucklebuck, with many tears, too. The cow was tough, and Lea truly believes she wasn’t

ready to be done – that she had more plans in store for the duo.

On October 31, 2005, the McCulloughs had to put Knucklebuck to rest. She calved a few weeks early with a bull calf, and was all set after the evening milking. The next morning she was down and never got up again. The McCullough family has only buried two cows on the farm, and Knucklebuck is one of them.

The entire family was attached to the cow, who now rests out in the pasture next to the farm sign and one of Mike’s 5E favorites.

The following spring show season was not the easiest for Lea, and it was a few years before the McCulloughs used Knucklebuck’s #4 barn number.

Lea admits there were many life lessons learned during her run with Knucklebuck. “She taught me to never give up. She was sick, but she pulled through. She may have done well, but she also got beat a few times pretty good! I was disappointed, but she never did anything wrong.

Knucklebuck was my ticket to some of the bigger shows, including state show and expo, which gave me the chance to meet a lot of people. Most importantly, she taught me that hard work at home paid off in the show ring. She was a little chunky, so we walked a lot of miles. She was black, so we spent a lot of time on baths trying to grow hair. Knucklebuck was always my sidekick at the shows, and we were always associated as a pair.”

As much success as Knucklebuck has brought to Lea through the years, her involvement across the industry has helped shape her as a professional as well. Lea has worked as a dairy cattle photographer with Cybil Fisher Photography for nine years. As a youth, Lea was involved with Junior Holstein and 4-H, where she not only showed, but was active in dairy bowl, judging and other activities. Judging, especially, has helped Lea in her career when deciding animals’ strengths and faults, and getting them set in front of the camera accordingly.

Lea’s travel through work led her to working with different show strings through the years, and eventually led her to meet her fiancé, Steven. After spending a year and a half in Ohio, the pair has moved back to Wisconsin and are planning a December 2016 wedding. Lea has also taken her niece Rachel to some shows, allowing her the chance to travel, meet new people and see great cows.

Lea’s Wisconsin roots pulled her back home, and she now lives just 2.5 miles from her parents’ farm. She continues taking photos full-time but has a lot of time to spend at the farm, helping whenever she can.

From filling in for milking during field work to unloading straw or hay, Lea and Steven enjoy getting to Rock-N-Hill whenever possible. The McCullough family doesn’t show as much these days, but Lea still does when she can – it’s her project that she just can’t give up. In fact, she still takes care of the breaking, washing, and going to shows. The entire family helps out with everyday feeding and care, and doesn’t mind if Lea ‘cherry picks’ a few head to mess with for the summer.

Lea is excited to pass her knowledge and passion for the show ring on to her nieces and nephews, and admits the shows allow her more time with family. She hopes to teach them to do well and have fun, and so far the family has enjoyed a good time and success in the ring.

“Registered Holsteins, and especially Knucklebuck, has continued to keep our family working closely together. I have a career I love and an incredible man in my life, and Knucklebuck helped to lay the path. She was my one black and white.” wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016-45

2016 National Holstein Convention Saratoga Springs, New York Adult and Junior Holstein members from across the country met June 27-July 1 in Saratoga Springs, New York, for the annual Holstein convention.

Wisconsin Juniors had another successful convention with the four Distinguished Junior Members being named DJM Finalists and four YDJMs recognized as National winners. The National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization (NHWSO) presented a total of $8,000 in scholarships to three deserving Junior Holstein members. Recipients included Charlie Hamilton and Elizabeth Endres.

Representing Wisconsin in the Dairy Bowl competition was the Manitowoc County junior team and Dane County senior team. Dane County team member Lizi Endres placed first in the senior division the Dairy Knowledge Exam. Brianna Meyer placed first in the Junior Speaking Contest with her speech about Goldwyn. Several other juniors were recognized during the convention (see sidebar for full list).

Corey Geiger was honored by the Holstein USA board as a retiring Directors. He was formally recognized during the awards banquet on July 1 for his contributions and leadership on the Association board of directors. Another highlight of the awards banquet was Joe Loehr of Mt. Calvary receiving the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award. More on Joe and this award can be found on page 48.

Corey Geiger is presented a thank you gift by Holstein USA President Gordie Cook and CEO John Meyer

Front: YDJM winners, left to right - Hannah Nelson, Kalista Hodorff, Kaianne Hodorff and Kylie Nickels. Back: DJM winners, left to right - Jordan Siemers, Nicole Pralle, Elizabeth Sarbacker and Matthew Kramer.

Wisconsin Juniors attending the National Convention Top Manitowoc County Junior Dairy Bowl team - front, l to r: Brianna Meyer, Garrett Ulness, Clarissa Ulness; back - Janina Siemers, Lauren Siemers, Jennifer Meyer and Angie Ulness Bottom Dane County Senior Dairy Bowl team - l to r: Amber Elliott, Joey Opsal, Allie Breunig, Lizi Endres, Zach Endres and Cassie Endres 46–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

Holstein Association USA Recognizes Junior Members and their Exceptional Registered Holstein® Cows with Annual Awards

Holstein Association USA is proud to recognize several youth every year for their accomplishments in breeding and developing outstanding Registered Holstein cows. Two new awards have been created in 2016 to recognize even more Juniors and their cows.

Additionally, all awards have been moved from an application process to automatic screen for all eligible animals.

“Changes were made to the Junior Production & Breeder Awards in an effort to recognize more Holstein youth, for owning and breeding exceptional Registered Holsteins,” said Holstein Association USA Program Specialist Kelli Dunkliee. “The biggest change is that youth no longer have to submit entries, as they are now automatically calculated each year.”

National Junior Star Performer Award The National Star Performer award is new this year, and recognizes youth who have homebred cows with exceptional milk production and classification scores. To be eligible for recognition, cows must be bred and owned by a Holstein Association USA Junior member, classified at least Very-Good 85, and have a 305-day (or less) production record of at least 25,000 pounds completed within the last calendar year. Once the eligible cows are determined, they have a score calculated based on their age-adjusted classification score and Mature Equivalent milk production, and they are ranked based on that value. Ten cows will be recognized with this honor annually, with the highest ranking cow being designated as the National Junior Star Performer.

The 2015 National Junior Star Performer is SIEMERS BRDNK AVAS-CHARM-ET owned by Crystal Siemers-Peterman. The cow is classified Very Good-85 at 2-07, and calving in a 1-10, has a 305day production record of 34,260 pounds of milk, with 1,297 pounds of fat and 985 pounds of protein.

Other Wisconsin winners include:

3rd place: SIEMERS OSMOND SHE-RAY-ET, owned by Jordan & Connor Siemers 4th place: SIEMERS BRDNK AVAS-ELITE-ET, owned by Crystal Siemers-Peterman 5th place: SIEMERS BRADNCK ASTONISHING, owned by Crystal Siemers-Peterman 6th place: SIEMERS AFTRSHK ADVANTAGE-ET, owned by Crystal Siemers-Peterman 8th place: SIEMERS BRADNCK AVAS-JOY-ET, owned by Crystal Siemers-Peterman 9th place: BERRYRIDGE DVINE INTRVNTION, owned by Elizabeth & Zachary Endres 10th place: SIEMERS BRDNK AVAS-GIFT-ET, owned by Crystal Siemers-Peterman

National Cream of the Crop Award Another new award in 2016, the National Cream of the Crop award recognizes cows owned by Holstein youth with exceptional milk production. All Junior-owned cows who produced at least 30,000 pounds of milk in a single 305-day of less lactation, completed in the previous calendar year are eligible for this recognition. All eligible cows are ranked based on their combined pounds of fat and protein produced in the lactation, and the top 75 cows are recognized annually. The 2015 top 10 cows for combined fat and protein: Wisconsin winners include: 2nd place: SIEMERS GWYN GLAM-DREAM-ET, owned by Crystal, Jordan, Josh, Jake, Connor & Lauren Siemers 3rd place: JOLIAM ASPEN MJ 3540-ET, owned by Jessica & Nicole Pralle 6th place: UFM-DUBS SIEMER SHEROCKS-ET, owned by Jordan & Connor Siemers 10th place: JOLIAM ASPEN 3332-ET, owned by Jessica & Nicole Pralle

Wisconsin Youth Excel at 2016 National Junior Holstein Convention Prepared Public Speaking

Junior (ages 9-13) 1st place: Brianna Meyer “Goldwyn - Sire of Champions”

National Breeder of an Excellent Cow

Ashley Carns Matthew Kramer Grady Wendorf Austin Vandertie Courtney Moser Paige Dilley Elizabeth Sarbacker (2) Allissa Frisle Jesse Frozene Austin Yager Amber Dammen Jason Kearns Allison & Kayla Breunig Katrina Nunes Carley Krull Mike Moede Madison, McKenzie & Payton Calvert Chase & Willow Oehmichen (4) Tyler Stanek Crystal Siemers-Peterman (5) Jordan Siemers Brady & Sawyer Strong Aaliyah Borchert Heidi Petersheim David Petersheim (2)

National Breeder of a Multiple E Excellent Cow Ranae Holthaus Shelbie Greidanus Katherine Larson

Riley Bricco (2) Charlie Hamilton (2) Amber & Kaitlyn Owen

National 150,000 Pound Cow Award Trent Dado

RWDCA Welcomes Sell as Promotions Manager

The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association announces that Mandy Sell, Watertown Wis., has been hired as their Promotions Manager. Her primary role with the association is to support the Board of Directors of the RWDCA in carrying out the mission, goals and objectives of the Association. She will also serve as the official Executive Secretary of the RWDCA and will represent the Association at a wide variety of events. She will directly plan and manage all promotional activities for the Association, including the official publication, The Red Bloodlines, and all other communications activities including digital/social media.

No stranger to Red & Whites, Sell grew up on her family’s Registered Red & White dairy farm, Sellcrest Farm, in Watertown, Wis. Sell currently serves as the President of the Wisconsin RWDCA and the Wisconsin PDCA and Secretary of the Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee. She serves on the Dodge County Holstein Breeders Board, is the Co-Chair of the District 8 Holstein show, a chaperone for Dodge County Dairy Youth at the Wisconsin State Fair and is the Advisor to the Dodge County Junior Holstein Association.

Sell started her position with the RWDCA on June 23. The RWDCA strives to encourage and promote the progressive breeding and development of superior Red and White Dairy cattle by providing breeders with information, programs and services to help track, evaluate and improve the breed from one generation to the next.

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2016 Holstein USA Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award

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aith. Family. Farming. These three words embody the drive behind this year’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award winner, Joe Loehr of Mount Calvary, Wis. As a father of five young children, he is dedicated to progressing his family’s farm, Loehr Dairy, LLC, while being actively involved in his community and developing a solid, sustainable foundation for his family.

Joe’s journey began at a young age, and he credits his local county Holstein Association Herd Builder Program for sparking his interest in the Registered Holstein cow and the dairy industry.

“Without this program, it would have taken me much longer to begin improving our herd,” Joe says. “Although my first investment didn’t reproduce very well, I was undeterred.

Over the course of the next few years, I saved money from working on my parents’ farm and continued to purchase embryos or calves along the way.” Joe’s next investment was larger to gain a higher level of genetic potential. This philosophy paid off as it produced a daughter and granddaughter that appeared on the locator list and led to his first A.I. contract.

Several descendants of this original purchase remain in the herd.

Holstein USA CEO John Meyer (left) and President Gordie Cook present Joe and Gina Loehr with the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award

Developing Elite Genetics Through the years, Joe has continued to invest in animals, while at the same time working towards a partnership with his parents, Norman and Rosie, and two of his brothers, Mark and Dan. In 1996, that partnership came to fruition. Since that time, Loehr Dairy has grown from 100 to 400 milk cows and with the use of genomics, Joe continues to actively purchase animals to add genetic potential to their herd. The elite Registered Holstein herd carrying the prefix “Holyland” has been gaining interest.

When discussing how investing in Registered Holsteins has financially benefited their herd, Joe cites the following. “Holsteins are the most rapidly improving breed genetically speaking, which has led to increased production and efficiency across our entire herd.

Secondly, we have seen the additional dramatic reward achieved from marketing elite Registered Holstein genetics.”

Most recently, they have sold the elite females Holyland Excite and Holyland Reach the Stars for substantial gains and sent four sires to two A.I. companies, one of which currently resides close to the top of the breed with an elite GTPI®. Joe looks forward to developing elite bloodlines to ensure his young family’s future, a family that includes his wife, Gina, their children, Sophia, 8, Isaac, 6, Lucia, 5, Gianna, 3, and Anthony, 1.

“Along with being partners in our family dairy, my wife and I have chosen to invest much of our own personal resources into a small herd of Registered Holsteins as we see great potential for financial return,” Joe says. “As a father of five, I am always looking for creative ways to fund the future of our family and I am confident that our investment in Holstein cows will reward us greatly.”

Joe and his family utilize the following Holstein Association USA programs to assist with developing their genetic herd: Holstein COMPLETE, EASY IDTM, Sire SummariesTM and TriStar. He also credits the use of genomic data in dairy cattle evaluation in developing their herd into a more uniform group of very well balanced cows that possess the traits needed to become more profitable Holstein cows.

He has always been interested in the mating decisions on his family’s farm and became involved at a young age. In his teens, he worked with his father and brother to incorporate top TPI sires into their breeding program to further genetic progression. As he moved into ownership and grew his management authority, he began to more aggressively develop the herd.

“For the past fifteen years, I’ve placed a strong emphasis on component percentages, which I saw as an area for improvement especially in our herd,” Joe says. “It was a goal to achieve an 875 pound protein rolling herd average and by consistent focus on protein among service sires, we achieved that and are working towards 1,000 pounds in the future.”

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For this reason and others, Loehr Farm has received the Holstein Association USA Progressive Genetics Herd Award for the past three years.

Maximizing Productive Efficiency Joe also sees the value of generating profits through production.

Loehr Dairy currently runs an RHA of 26,613 pounds of milk with 1,057 pounds of fat and 879 pounds of protein on three time a day milking. He credits this level of production to the continuous improvements in the quality of forages raised on their 800 acres and fed to their herd.

“I’ve always been astounded at the Holstein dairy cow’s ability to turn roughage into an invaluable nutritious product for people,” Joe says. “The efficiency of the process, the vast quantity of the product, and the life-sustaining nutritive value of the milk are remarkable.”

To bring their animals the best quality forages, Joe and his family have increased the number of cuttings from three to five in a year and have incorporated grasses into their alfalfa. They have also been early adopters of shredlage, own their own processor for their forage harvester, use amino acid balancing to improve component percentage production and continually seek new ration ingredients that will help each cow maximize efficiency. The milk cows are fed two different, specifically balanced diets to deliver key nutrients that assist them in reaching their productive potential. They feed a high fiber one-group dry cow diet that Joe says has vastly improved their fresh cow health and performance.

Cow comfort also plays a major role in the success of the Loehr herd. After becoming a partner and assuming the herd management role, Joe implemented a facility expansion to move their cows from a tie-stall barn to a sand-bedded free stall facility. Over the years, they have increased the size of the free stalls themselves and the lunge space, introduced a compost bedding pack for dry cows and post fresh cows and installed automatic brushes. These enhancements have had a dramatic impact on herd reproduction and milk quality.

“We’ve seen our somatic cell count steadily decrease over the years to an average of 140 thanks to the above mentioned measures, an extensive, detailed milking routine and employee training on these milking protocols,” notes Joe. “Healthy, comfortable cows are the building blocks for our reproductive program. In addition to using several synchronization programs, we have used activity monitoring in our heifers for four years and successfully incorporated that technology into our milking herd in the past 18 months.”

Community and Beyond While Joe is very thankful for all the opportunities that Registered Holsteins and family farming have brought him, his involvement with

church and community has been most rewarding. Namely, he met Gina at church and they were married two years later. They both take great pride in their family and their faith and this is evidenced by their deep commitment to the community.

“Gina and I began volunteering for the marriage preparation program in our Archdiocese of Milwaukee giving talks to thousands of engaged couples about marriage and family life,” Joe says. “I am now serving on our Pastoral Council, the School Commission and am a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.”

Joe also coaches his son’s T-ball team and assists with his daughter’s 4-H club activities. As far as other dairy activities, Joe attended the Young Dairy Leaders Institute in 2001, is a member of the Fond du Lac County Agri-Business Council and served as a DHIA Delegate for four consecutive years. He has also opened their farm to inner-city school children from Milwaukee, agriculture research students from

the University of Wisconsin-Madison and agricultural interns from around the world.

While Joe has limited his time away from home due to his young family, he looks forward to expanding that involvement in the future.

“My strong faith, a loving family and the opportunity to work into the family business are things that less and less people have today,” he concludes. “Service particularly in the dairy industry, is important to me because exposure and opportunity are significant to young people pertaining to agriculture and dairying. With less people growing up on farms and in this industry, it becomes essential that we connect with others in the community.” reprinted with permission from the Summer 2016 issue of Holstein Pulse

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Junior Award Forms Due September 15

Wisconsin Holstein has a tremendous group of youth that participate in functions year-round. Junior awards are designed to recognize the state’s outstanding youth for their efforts in the Junior Holstein project.

The following award forms are due September 15, 2016. Applicants must be a Junior Member of the State and National Holstein Association by August 15th in the year that the application is made.

WHA Royalty Application Are you interested in becoming a spokeswoman for our association?

Do you enjoy talking about dairy and the Holstein cow? Interested in some travel to spread the good dairy word? Be sure to apply for a Wisconsin Holstein Royalty position! This role is very similar to an internship. Applications are due September 15 and can be found on the WHA website alongside the rest of the award forms.

12 & Under Member Recognition Any Junior Member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and Holstein Association, U.S.A., Inc., who has been enrolled in dairy project work with Registered Holsteins are eligible to compete in this contest.

Applicant must not have reached his or her 13th birthday in this project year.

Young Distinguished Junior Member Award This award is given to those members in good standing of the ages of 9 to 16 in the year of application. Any Junior Member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and Holstein Association, U.S.A., Inc., who has been enrolled in dairy project work with Holsteins is eligible to compete in this contest. Youth completing this form have the option to compete at the national level. The National Holstein Younger Member award is given to those 9-16 as of the January 1st. Applicant must not have reached his or her 17th birthday by January 1st, 2016.

Distinguished Junior Member Award Eligible applicants are any youth that have successfully completed project work with Registered Holsteins and who are a WI Holstein Junior member in good standing. Applicants for WI DJM honors must not have turned 21 in 2016.

Interviews for Wisconsin Outstanding Boy and Girl will be held at the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention. If chosen for an interview, candidates must bring along a 1-page resume for the judges to review.

Interviews take precedence over other Junior Convention activities.

The WI National DJM Representatives will be chosen through the interview process to represent WI at the National DJM contest. National DJM applicants must not have reached their 21st birthday by Jan. 1 in the year of recognition.

Additional Award Forms, Contest Entries Due November 15

All other award forms and recognition opportunities, in addition to contest entries, will be due November 15. This list includes WHY Friend, Long Range Production, Junior Progressive Breeder, and Junior Farm Tour award applications. It also includes entries to the essay, dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy, and speaking contests. All entry forms will be available on the WHA website starting September 1.

Save the Date!

The 2017 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention will be held Friday, January 6-Sunday, January 8 and hosted by Dane County at Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells!

Junior T-Shirts Available

The new WJHA t-shirts are available. All active juniors may pick up their free t-shirt at the WHA office. One shirt per junior member of WHA will be given out.

A huge thank you to our sponsor AlphaGenetics who made this project possible! Make sure to thank them when you see a representative of Alpha Genetics.

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2016 Junior Raffle

Tickets for the 2016 Junior Raffle are available for sale. County advisors should have received tickets in the mail, however, if more are needed please contact the office. This year’s calf is donated by Synergy Dairy, Jay and Heather Jauquet and Gary and Linda Olson of Pulaski. Synergy Guthrie Ramsey, born June 1, 2016 is a Guthrie from a VG-87 EX-MS Bradnick, then an EX-91 Reality-Red. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this special calf !

Thank you the additional prize donors: WHA – UW Men’s Hockey Tickets (set of 2) UW-Platteville Dairy Club – Gift Basket WI State Farmer – subscription Accelerated Genetics – Semen Certificate Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin – $25 Culvers gift card Animart – Gift Lely – Gift ABS Global, Inc. – Gift Country Today – Subscription NASCO – Show Supplies East Central/Select Sires – Semen Certificate Cattle Connection – Vest International Protein Sires – Semen Certificate Semex – Gift World Dairy Expo – Gift Basket Sexing Technologies – Gift JetStream Genetics – Gift Basket Badger Dairy Club – Badger Gift Basket UW-River Falls Dairy Club - Gift Agri-View – 1 Year Subscription and 25-Word Classified Ad Wisconsin Holstein Publications – WHP Advertising Certificate Hoard’s Dairyman – Hoard’s Dairyman Educational Package Zoetis – Gift Additional – Cheese & Chocolate Baskets and JAC & Royalty baskets

Thank You from Dane County!

Thank you to the following people for purchasing a basket during the silent auction at the Wisconsin Championship Show. Dane County Junior Holstein Association appreciates your support as we will put the proceeds toward the 2017 Junior Holstein Convention in January. ~ Leah Ziemba ~ Milksource ~ Lea McCullough ~ Kristin Pfaff ~ Scott Stanford ~ Paula Bovre ~ Schmocker Family ~ Kietzman Family ~ Fischerdale Holsteins

A note from your JACs

Hey Juniors!

It has been a great summer for shows, from the Wisconsin State show to the Wisconsin State Fair we have seen some great cattle. As we look forward to the fall, World Dairy Expo is right around the corner. This year’s dates are October 4-8, with the Junior Holstein show on October 4. Make sure to stop by the Wisconsin Holstein Association Booth inside the coliseum.

After World Dairy Expo, we have the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention January 6-8 at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. All the award forms for the juniors are out on the Wisconsin Holstein website at wisholsteins.com Also it’s never too early to start practicing for dairy jeopardy and dairy bowl! Finally, start thinking about the great Bell-R-Ring competition and what your county is going to do to impress the JACs Zach Tolzman, SW District JAC

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State Showmanship Contest

A total of 52 junior members competed in the 2016 State Showmanship competition, with 16, 10 and under youth, 15 junior and 21 senior exhibitors. Participants placed in the top three at their respective district shows in order to compete at the state level. The contest was sponsored by Accelerated Genetics, NASCO and Andis Clippers. Congratulations to our winners!

10 & Under Division (16 Participants) 1. Jacob Harbaugh 2. Kennedy Weigel 3. Brady Bleck

10 & Under Showmanship

Junior Division (15 Participants) 1. Elise Bleck 2. Clarissa Ulness 3. Samantha Pitterle

Senior Division (21 Participants) 1. Emma Buss 2. Allison Breunig 3. Dawson Nickels

Junior Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

Junior Judging Contest Results Junior Team Results 1. Team USA (Cole Booth, Brett Walker, Noah Bilz & Alek Krueger) 2. Dodge County Senior Team Results 1. Dodge County High Reasons Individuals 1. Kylie Nickels, Dodge County 2. Danielle Warmka, Dodge County 3. Dawson Nickels, Dodge County

Overall Junior Individuals 1. Samantha Pitterle, Dodge County 2. Brett Walker, Columbia County 3. Cole Booth, Sheboygan County 4. Brooklyn Bilz, Marathon County 5. Noah Bilz, Marathon County 6. Ava Booth, Sheboygan County 7. Elizabeth Gunst, Dodge County 8. Madison Calvert, Lafayette County 9. Garrett Ulness, Manitowoc County 10. Alek Krueger, Lafayette County

Overall Senior Individuals 1. Danielle Warmka, Dodge County 2. Kylie Nickels, Dodge County 3. Samantha Schuessler, Dodge County 4. Dawson Nickels, Dodge County 5. Emma Buss, Lafayette County 6. Fenja Boekhoff

Top 10 Junior Individuals: Left to right - Samantha Pitterle, Brett Walker, Cole Booth, Brooklyn Bilz, Noah Bilz, Ava Booth, Elizabeth Gunst, Madison Calvert, Garrett Ulness and Alek Krueger

Top 5 Senior Individuals: Left to right - Danielle Warmka, Kylie Nickels, Samantha Schuessler, Dawson Nickels and Emma Buss

Top Junior Team - Team USA

Top Senior Team - Dodge County

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ACKY WPoint of View Editor’s Comments

It’s been a fun, but busy summer here at Wisconsin Holstein. I hope you had a chance to get out to some of our events and enjoy some Holstein fellowship and see some great cows. This issue is a wrap-up of our summer show series. Next month we’ll conclude the show results with WI State Fair and Futurity.

There are some great advertising opportunities coming up in the next couple of months. First up is the next edition of Midwest Holsteins for the October issue. We will be sending extra copies of this issue and the October issue to our booth at World Dairy Expo, so October is a great time to get some extra coverage from your ad.

Also coming up for WDE is the 2017 Breeder Calendar. If you would like to reserve a month in the calendar or the October issue, please give me a call or email.

Also in this issue is the latest in our #OneBlackandWhite campaign. If you have a story you’d like to share or someone you think we should feature, please contact Ashley Yager at 1-800223-4269.

A reminder about the deadline for our annual Cover Contest. We are looking for scenic photos of cows, great photos of people with their Holsteins or photos that capture that special event. If you’d like to submit a photo, please email me a high res (300 dpi or higher) JPG or mail a high quality print. If you have any questions, please give me a call or email.

As we move into fall, a reminder that membership renewals will be mailed around October 1. We are again offering three easy ways to pay with a check by mail, with a credit card by calling the WHA office, or with a credit card through the link on our website. If you do not receive a card in the mail, please give the office a call.

Until next time...

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September 2016 Classifying in Langlade, Marathon, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara & Winnebago counties 4 Calumet County CP Feeds Futurity, 7:30 p.m., Calumet County Fairgrounds, Chilton 17 Driftline Reg. Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Reedsville 27 Fond du Lac County Holstein Classic, Great Northern Sales Arena, Fond du Lac October 2016 Classifying in Adams, Crawford, Juneau, LaCrosse, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Vernon & Wood counties 4-8 World Dairy Expo, Madison 29 34th Annual Pioneer Dairy Classic, Lancaster, 11 a.m.

November 2016 Classifying in Barron, Buffalo, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix & Trempealeau counties 5 Barron County Fall Sale, Barron Pavillion, 11 a.m.

Future Dates Junior Convention Jan. 6-8, 2017 Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wis. Dells, hosted by Dane County Junior Holstein Association Adult Convention Feb. 24-25, 2017 Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, hosted by Calumet Co. Midwest National Spring Show April 29, 2017 Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI Championship Show July 10-11, 2017 Alliant Energy Center, Madison

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Agri-Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Alpha Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Bell-Air Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cybil Fisher Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dewgood Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ebert Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Gildale Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Great Northern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Goers Family Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Initial Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 International Protein Sires/Our Help . . . . IBC Koepke Farms, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Mayer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Mystic Valley/Ke-Jo Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . 6 NorthStar Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Origin Reproduction Services . . . . . . . . . 49 Outagamie County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Pete’s Auction & Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 R-R Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rickert Bros. LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rural Mutual Ins./Brian Greenman . 23 & 53 Ryan-Vu Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sandy Valley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Second-Look Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STgenetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 & 53 Sunshine Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ultrascan, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Vandoske Dairy Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Holstein Association Representatives Sarah Trapp W16080 Merlin Road, Taylor, WI 54659 608-525-2901 cell: 608-628-1978 e-mail: strapp@holstein.com Chris Lyons W 5979 Lee Dr., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-1082 cell 920-723-2406 e-mail: clyons@holstein.com Mandi Ramsburg 1510 Silverstone Trail #2, De Pere, WI 54115 cell: 920-530-5023 e-mail: mramsburg@holstein.com 54–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September 2016

Wiley, Hendrick DVM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Wildwynde Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Willows Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC