ShowS
Iowa State FaIr UtaH State FaIr
HolSteIn SHow HolSteIn SHow
aug. 13 – Des Moines, Ia Sep. 12 - Salt lake City, Ut
Judge – Brian Carscadden, Guelph, ON Judge – Mike Berry, Monmouth, OR
total shown – 236 total shown – 72
Junior Champion: Ms Apples Aria (Scientific Destry *RC), 1st Junior Champion: Doubletree Ava Beauty (Canyon-Breeze S
winter calf, Farnear Holsteins Aviation-ET), 1st winter yearling, Doubletree Dairy, Holden, UT
res. Junior Champion: Regancrest Constance-ET (Picston res. Junior Champion: Utag Sanchez Elix-ET (Gen-Mark
Shottle), Regancrest Farm Stmatic Sanchez), 1st fall calf, Utah State University Caine Dairy, Wells-
Intermediate Champion: Junlyn Roy Waka (Roylane Jor- ville, UT
dan), 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Regancrest Farm Intermediate Champion: Doubletree Affirmed Sarah (BKB
Senior & Grand Champion: RJR-BH Goldwyn 1154-ET Affirmed), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Doubletree Dairy, Holden, UT
(Braedale Goldwyn), 1st 5-year-old, Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, IA res. Intermediate Champion: Pappys Goldwyn Nata-
res. Senior & res. Grand Champion: Ravenbrook sha-ET (Braedale Goldwyn), 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Pappys Farms, Ogden,
Dundee Anna (Regancrest Dundee), 1st aged cow, Regancrest Farm UT
Premier Breeder: Moondale Farm Senior & Grand Champion: Pappys Dundee Bessie-ET
Premier exhibitor: Regancrest Farm (Regancrest Dundee-ET), 1st aged cow, Pappys Farms, Ogden, UT
For more information, visit http://www.allbreedsblog. res. Senior & res. Grand Champion: Country-
com/2011/09/14/iowa-state-show-results/. Home Kit Katie (Deseret-Inc Durham Kit), 2nd aged cow, Doubletree
Dairy, Holden, UT
all new JerSey Premier Breeder & exhibitor: Harris Dairyland, Rich-
mond, UT
HolSteIn SHow
aug. 23 – augusta, nJ all-aMerICan reD &
Judge – Randy Frasier, Johnstown, NY
total shown – 162 wHIte SHow
Junior Champion: McWilliams Laurin Shakira (Den-K Mar- Sep. 21 – Harrisburg, Pa
shall LL Laurin), 1st fall calf, Mikayla Fulper Judge – Matt Lawrence, Mercer, PA
res. Junior Champion: Alla-Valley Damion Renisanc (Er- total shown – 123
bacres Damion), 1st fall yearling, Joseph Martinelli Junior Champion: Coredale Picolo Dilly-Red (La Presentation
Futurity winner: BSB Toystory Lotoya (Jenny-Lou Mrshl Toys- Picolo-Red), 1st spring calf, Chris & Jennifer Hill, Richard Green, Laura
tory), BSB Holsteins Emerson and Chad Umbel, Thurmont, MD
Intermediate & Grand Champion: Peticote Kite Fran- res. Junior Champion: Whitdale-D Hvezda Sky-Red (Orbe-
cine-ET (Markwell Kite), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Makarevich Farm & Peticote View Strm Hvezda), 1st fall calf, Chris & Jennifer Hill, Richard Green
res. Intermediate Champion: Makarevich Damion and Chad Umbel, Thurmont, MD
Helen-ET (Erbacres Damion), 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Trent Simmons Intermediate & Grand Champion: Sweet-Peas Felicity
Senior & res. Grand Champion: Freeborn Roy Noreen (Dudoc Mr Burns-ET *RC), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Sweet Peas Holsteins,
(Roylane Jordan), 1st 5-year-old, Erin Freeborn Susquehanna, PA
res. Senior Champion: Debmark Durham Hummus (Re- res. Intermediate Champion: Sildahl Amazing-Red
gancrest Elton Durham), 1st 4-year-old, Mark Lockburner (KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Craig Walton & Gene
Premier Breeder & exhibitor: Makarevich Farms Iager, Fulton, MD
Senior & res. Grand Champion: Roneamar 612 Talent (Shoremar James), 1st Jr. 2-Year-Old, Eastside Holsteins
Laura-Red (Ladino Park Talent Imp -ET *RC), 1st 5-year-old, Trent Val- Grand Champion: Lexis R T Haven (Renaissance Triumphant),
ley, T&L Cattle Co & Ferme Blondin, Peterborough, ON 1st mature cow, Hi-Calibre Holsteins, Barclay Phoenix & Cobequid
res. Senior Champion: Windsor-Manor Romance-Red-ET Holsteins
(Rosedale-L Rampage-Red-ET), 1st 4-year-old, Justin & Claire Bur- res. Grand Champion: Trefle Wythney James (Shoremar
dette, Mercersburg, PA James), 1st 5-Year-Old, Crasdale Farms & Wilsim Holsteins
Premier Breeder: Greenlea, Middletown, DE HM Grand Champion: Rosiers Brae Goldwyn (Braedale
Premier exhibitor: Ryan Morrill, Penacook, NH Goldwyn), 1st 4-Year-Old, Crasdale Farms & Bert Tuytel
For more information, visit http://www.allbreedsblog. Premier Breeder & exhibitor: Eastside Holsteins
com/2011/09/20/all-american-red-white-show/. For more placings, visit http://www.allbreedsblog.
com/2011/10/15/atlantic-dairy-championship-show/.
eaStern ontarIo/
weStern QUeBeC
CHaMPIonSHIP SHow
SaleS
oct. 14 – Kemptville, on 29th MorrISvIlle
Judge – Donald Dubois, Victoriaville, QC
total shown – 190 aUtUMn revIew Sale
Junior Champion: Winright Jasper Tropicana (Wilcoxview Blue skies and sunny weather greeted sale goers to the 29th Morris-
Jasper), 1st senior yearling, Bruce & Susan Mode ville Autumn Review Sale on Saturday, September 10th at Morris-
res. Junior Champion: Frankhaven Adolf Frolic (Tri-Day ville State College in Morrisville, NY. After several days of heavy rains
Adolph), 1st senior calf, Brownlands Farm, Jill Brown and record flooding throughout much of the area south of the college,
Intermediate Champion: Cherry Crest Final Cut Roz (Gil- sunshine was a welcome sight! Seventy-nine full lots averaged $2,641.
lette Final Cut), 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Cherry Crest & Serenity Hill Topping the sale at $7,000 was Stoneyvale Observer Zion-ET, a
res. Intermediate Champion: Annalea Goldwyn Alinda March Observer heifer with a +2262 GTPI. Her dam is VG at 2Y by
(Braedale Goldwyn), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Cherry Crest & Kingsway Jeeves, the 2nd dam VG 87 by Shottle and then followed b six more
Senior & Grand Champion: Blondin Dundee Sensass EX dams. Chuck and John Richmond of North Collins, NY bought the
(Regancrest Dundee), 1st 4-year-old, Ferme Cloutier et Freres heifer that was consigned by Stoneyvale, Inc. of Exeter, ME.
res. Senior & res. Grand Champion: Gillette Second high of the day at $5,200 was a December Goldwyn daughter
Bolton 2nd Sleep (Sandy-Valley Bolton), 2nd 4-year-old, Ferme Gillette of Richardo Dundee Dawnette (EX 95-CAN) the Reserve All-American
Inc. 5-Year-Old in 2010. It was reported that Dawnette was fresh again in
Premier Breeder & exhibitor: Hendercroft Holsteins August and looked prime for a fall show campaign. Todd Galton of
For more information, visit http://www.allbreedsblog. Nunda, NY was the buyer of this heifer that was consigned by himself
com/2011/10/15/eastern-ontariowestern-quebec- and Adam Hodgins of Ontario.
championship-show/. Selling for $5,000 was Clay-Hill P Allspice-Red-ET, a beautiful and
well made daughter of La Presentation Picolo-Red. Born in December
of 2010, she was backed by an EX 90 Talent dam with over 1,1100
atlantIC DaIry pounds of fat and then six more EX cows, tracing through breed-greats
Pinehurst Beaujolais-Red (3E 94) and Jan-Con Fond Matt Matilda (5E
CHaMPIonSHIP SHow 97-GMD). Allspice was consigned by Lisa Tobler of Nelliston, NY and
oct. 15 - truro, nova Scotia was the choice of Carl, Sam, Aaron and Anissa Moore of Malone, NY.
Judge – Rejean Leclerc, St Isidore, QC The sale was managed by The Cattle Exchange of Delhi, NY with
total shown – 162 David Rama selling the cattle and Horace Backus making pedigree an-
Junior Champion: Weeksdale Florian Mamie (MtElgin Flo- nouncements. Taking bids were Duane Conant, Jason Pullis and Don
rian), 1st junior yearling, Weeksdale & Andrew Eikelenboom Welk. The sale was clerked by Merry Rama. Morrisville Dairy Club
res. Junior Champion: Pierstein Goldwyn Gabielle (Brae- Advisor Beth Keene coordinated the entire sale with the help of many of
dale Goldwyn), 1st summer yearling, Extondale, Kent Weeks & Ed her students and should all be commended for a job well done.
Werry
HM Junior Champion: Idee Jasper Liza (Wilcoxview Jasper-
ET), 1st senior yearling, Idee Holsteins lanDIS-MrK oF
Intermediate Champion: Crasdale Jasper Brae (Wilcox-
view Jasper-ET), 1st Sr. 2-Year-Old, Crasdale Farms & Bert Tuytel exCellenCe Sale
res. Intermediate Champion: Lewisdale Goldwyn The Landis-Mrk of Excellence Sale was held on Sep. 16 in Lan-
Loree (Braedale Goldwyn), 2nd Sr. 2-Year-Old, Eastside Holsteins & caster, PA, and averaged $2,452 on 80 full lots. Topping the sale was
Lewisdale Holsteins Lot 2, Cherrie-Kreek Bubblegum, a RC Shottle from an EX-91 sister to
HM Intermediate Champion: Eastside James Gallant Beulah. This consignment of the E-Z Partners recently scored VG-85
and was knocked off at $8,050 to Walter Brooks,PA. Bob Sensenig high seller of the day at $19,000. A daughter of the show winning,
of Quarrville, PA was the winning bidder at $6,400 on a 1st choice Wilcoxview BC Cami (EX-93), she sold carrying a calf by Regancrest
Dempsey or MAS from Oakfield Pronto Ritizi, a 16th generation EX, S Braxton to the McDermont family. Third high seller was another
which was consigned by Rusty Herr. Selling for $6,350 was Lot 3, Z- Goldwyn, Lot 72, Miss Goldwyn Maritime-ET (EX-93), was sold to Lane
Green Goldwyn Rizzle-ET (VG-86), a daughter of Encore Rip (EX-95). Johnson, MN for $12,800. She is the Goldwyn daughter of Miss Maui
She was consigned by Landis and Zimmerman and purchased by Walter Miracle, a 91 point Rudolph from Maui herself. Rounding out the top
Brooks, PA. four was Lot 13, Miss Glen Magnum for $10,000. This fancy Jr. 2-year-
old, Glen-Valley BW Captain daughter sold just a month fresh, from
Miss Dundee Magnolia (VG-87) then Lee Majestic (EX-91), and was
MaGIC oF MaUI bought by Brian Harbaugh.
Magic of Maui Averages $3,625 on 156 Lots!
Saturday, September 17, 2011 marks the ending of an era as the Magic 63rd oHM ClUB Sale
of Maui Complete Dispersal took place in Holy Cross, IA. The The 63rd OHM Club Sale was held Oct. 15 in Richfield Springs, NY,
partnership between the Joe Sigwarth family, and Joel Kietzman family and averaged $1967 on 86 lots. Five animals sold for over $3,000
dedicated the last decade to developing the Miss Mark Maui family. including the high seller, Kel-Vista FinalCut Ava ($3,600). Ava was
A partnership that started with Maui’s dam, Gettinger Maggie (EX-93 consigned by junior member Travis Nelson as a recently fresh 2-year-
GMD DOM) in 1990, went on to create the 1994 All-American Junior old, and purchased by Jordan Valley Farms of Jordanville, NY. Her dam
Two Year-Old, Miss Mark Maui (EX-95 GMD DOM) who was not only is Damion Alicia and then the EX-91 Outside Piglet. Ovaltop Manhattan
an exceptional show cow, but became a phenomenal brood cow as well. Kitten sold for $3,500 to Charles VanWie of Voorheesville, NY. Kitten,
Several of her Very Good and Excellent daughters were paraded through consigned by Ovaltop Holsteins, was also a just fresh 2-year-old and
the sale ring. is out of Ovaltop Valiant Kit (VG-87) and Ovaltop Stardust Kit (EX-93).
Topping the sale at $78,000 was Lot 68, MS Planet Cheri-ET The sale was managed by Tom & Brenda Hosking, with Brad Ainslie
GTPI+2303. This Planet daughter sold carrying a Windbrook heifer calf, serving as sale chairman and Doug Wolfe serving as the semen sale
and was purchased by Duane Zimmer of Alberta, Canada. Her dam, chairman. Sue Mower of Maypar Farm chaired the food for the Open
Miss Goldwyn Cheryl-ET (EX-92) sold as Lot 67 and was the second House held Friday night along with the semen auction.
NewS from a.I.
aBS GloBal welCoMeS tranS ova GenetICS
Trans Ova Genetics has announced that Dr. Mark Allan has
Dan BaUer aS GMS joined the Trans Ova Genetics team as the Director of Mar-
based
DeveloPMent ManaGer keting and Genomics,Iowa. out of the company’s headquar-
ters in Sioux Center,
ABS announces the appointment of Daniel Bauer to the posi- In this position Allan will continue to develop sales, marketing, and
tion of GMS Development Manager. client service aspects of Trans Ova Genetics. Dr. Allan will work to
Dan will be responsible for the maintain leadership and growth for Trans Ova Genetics in the areas of
overall training, marketing and promo- embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, sexed semen, and other advanced
tion of the existing GMS program, reproductive technologies in the beef, dairy and rodeo stock industries.
reporting directly to Steve Fried, Dairy He will also help industry stakeholders gain understanding of the po-
Programs and Services Director. tential genetic gain utilizing Trans Ova Genetics assisted reproductive
He will also be responsible for the tools coupled with the power of genomic information.
development of new tools to support Before joining Trans Ova Genetics, Allan was the Associate Director
genetic sales and enhance customer of Global Technical Services for Pfizer Animal-Health Genetics, where
profitability through improved genetic he provided technical support to the Pfizer Animal Health field force
selections. and their customers as well as key industry constituents. He was instru-
A graduate of the UW-Madison with mental in the development and launch of Pfizer’s Angus HD 50K, a high
a Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science, density DNA tool enabling enhanced genetic improvement in Angus
Dan has worked with Jersey Marketing cattle.
Services (JMS) since 2006, managing the overall business since 2008. Dr. Allan earned his undergraduate animal science degree from the
University of Nebraska. Upon graduation and for the next seven years,
he established a career in the beef industry, working directly with pure-
CrI HoStS DaIry toUr
bred cow/calf production, first as the herdsman for Adams Brothers
and Co., Kilgore, NE, and later as the manager of Sullivan Limousin,
For InternatIonal
Dunlap, IA. Dr. Allan returned to graduate school at the University of GUeStS
Nebraska, and upon earning his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska,
In October, Cooperative Resources International (CRI) hosted
he served as a Research Geneticist for the United States Department
over 90 visitors from 14 countries for a profit tour – an educational
of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service at the U.S. Meat Animal
event featuring profitable dairy genetics and commercial dairy opera-
Research Center (2003-2008) in Clay Center, Neb.
tions. The international guests were dairy producers and dairy industry
Mark and his wife Alise are the proud parents of Kiley and Brady.
professionals from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Croa-
tia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, India, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Russia and
Ukraine.
aCCelerateD The CRI Profit Tour began in Madison, Wis., at the World Dairy Expo.
The tour then continued in northeast Wisconsin where participants
GenetICS CeleBrateS toured the cooperative’s Shawano, Wis., headquarters. In addition, they
70tH BIrtHDay! attended educational sessions focused on CRI’s GENESIS Cooperative
Herd, genomic technology, the accuracy and acceptance of genomic
Happy Birthday, Accelerated Genetics! The Baraboo, WI, based proofs, and agriculture as a global industry.
A.I. company is now 70 years young and going strong! Since March of Participants also witnessed CRI genetics at work in real Wisconsin
this year Accelerated Genetics has been celebrating its birthday through dairy herds. They toured United Pride Dairy of Phillips, Wis.; Ruedinger
various means. The theme for Farms Inc of Van Dyne, Wis.; Rosendale Dairy of Pickett, Wis.; and
this momentus achievement Hall’s Calf Ranch of Kewaunee, Wis. The dairy tours demonstrated the
is ‘Celebrating 70 Years of In- genetic impact of high Lifetime Net Merit sires as well as the reproduc-
novation.’ “Throughout our rich tive impact of high fertility CRI genetics.
history, we have been the in-
novators, early adopters of new
ideas, leading us to the new age SeleCt SIreS
of diversification, all directed
by the needs of our customers,” IntroDUCeS SeleCt
comments Joel Groskreutz, Ac-
celerated Genetics’ President and DeteCt MoBIle aPP
Chief Executive Officer. In October 2010, Select Sires introduced the most technologi-
“Working with our loyal cally advanced, yet easy to use activity monitoring system on the mar-
customers for over 70 years has ket with Select Detect™. Now one year later, Select Sires and Dairymas-
truly been an exciting adventure. ter introduce the mobile-optimized version of the Select Detect software
We are poised for the future with at Select Sires’ RePRO Invitational held on October 6, 2011, at World
great sires and products, new, Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. This new mobile application allows dairy
innovative technologies, and service opportunities that target our cus- producers to access cow records from the barn, from the field or when
tomer’s needs,” adds Groskreutz. they are on the go.
Accelerated Genetics is a global provider of bovine genetics and The mobile Select Detect application is optimized for iPhone®, iPod
research, reproductive services, and solution-based animal touch®, iPad® and Android™-based phones. It allows for a quick
health products. For more information, visit their website at remote review of cows on the high activity list, low activity list and heat
www.accelgen.com. expectancy list. Both daily and hourly activity charts can be viewed to
determine if and when A.I. should be performed. This removes the need
for dairy producers to be in the office to review the software and allows
for a quick snapshot of activity that is updated every hour.
For more information about Select Detect, visit
www.selectsires.com.
aI24™: new references, college transcript and writing sample (not to exceed three
pages) to Holstein Association USA, Attn: Human Resources, 1 Hol-
rUMInatIon taG stein Pl, PO Box 808, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0808; or email employ-
ment@holstein.com.
laUnCHInG at
worlD DaIry exPo
World Dairy Expo (WDE) was the place for a new launch of unique welSH wInner oF tHe
technology from Semex and the ai24™, the SCR HRTag™.
The HR-Tag™ has all the great features of the extremely popular PreMIer PeDIGree
R-Tag™ but also contains a motion sensor, microprocessor, memory
and a specially tuned microphone that detects a cow’s rumination time,
HerD
chewing rhythm and time between feed boluses. Holstein UK’s national herd competition, the Premier Pedigree
The benefits of rumination monitor are numerous. With the HR- Herd award, has been won by the Wilson family’s Tregibby herd from
Tag™, dairymen have access to the R-Tag™’s industry-leading 95% Cardigan in West Wales. Run by Hefyn and Ffion Wilson, with help
true heat detection rate accuracy, as well as the added benefits of listen- from Hefyn’s father Jimmy and brother Arwyn, the Tregibby herd con-
ing more closely to your cows through this new technology’s rumina- sists of 75 Holstein milkers averaging 11,600 kg at 4.61% butterfat and
tion monitoring features. Any changes detected in rumination are the 3.16% protein. Tregibby Farm is also home to 15 Jerseys, including the
earliest signs of potential problems with a cow. Therefore, the earlier Supreme Champion at the recent National All Breeds Show, Bluegrass
dairymen can obtain information about a potential health problem Heritages Lovely Lady.
through rumination monitoring, the cheaper and easier it will be to deal
with.
ai24™’s SCR HR-Tag™ is a revolutionary technology that combines
rumination, heat detection and cow identification functionality in one
unit, giving dairymen a revolutionary tool to monitor their cows 24
hours a day.
HolSteIn aSSoCIatIon
USa SeeKInG
aPPlICantS For new
SUMMer InternSHIP The Tregibby herd contains many well-known and successful
Holstein Association USA is currently seeking applicants for Holstein show winners too, most notably the former Royal and Royal
a new Communications & Youth Programs summer internship. The Welsh Show Champion Dalesend Storm Maude EX97-6E who has
internship will be based out of the Association’s headquarters in scenic produced over 140,000 litres of milk in her lifetime to date. Maude
Brattleboro, Vt., and provide valuable hands-on experience, networking has 75 Holstein herd mates currently milking, and she is one of the 33
opportunities, and personal development to help students prepare for cows classified Excellent. In addition, there are 34 Very Good animals,
future careers in the dairy industry. 5 two-year-olds classified Good Plus and four heifers waiting to see the
Intern responsibilities will involve assisting with various commu- classifier for the first time.
nications projects and youth programs, including preparations for the The Premier Pedigree Herd competition was judged by Jeff Daw,
National Holstein Convention. Specific tasks will include writing press manager of the winning herd in 2010, the Cooper family’s Noremead
releases, developing video presentations, preparing information for dis- herd from Wiltshire. Jeff described the Tregibby herd as outstanding,
tribution to the media, photography, videography, feature story writing, praising the high standard he saw in the udders and locomotion of the
working with the Holstein Foundation’s Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Bowl cows.
programs, and a member relations project. The internship will include
opportunities for some travel, including attending the 2012 National Other regional winners were:
Holstein Convention in Springfield, Mo. Southern – R K & S G Miller & Sons’ Moorshard herd, Somerset
Qualified candidates will be enthusiastic, energetic and team-ori- Western - Shanael Farms Ltd’s Shanael herd, Worcestershire
ented individuals who have completed at least their sophomore year in Eastern – J R Warnock & Son’s Capelleferne herd, Kent
college. Preference will be given to students taking a communications Northern - G B Moorhouse’s Aireburn herd, North Yorkshire
and/or dairy science course of study. Strong written and verbal com- Scotland – J Brewster’s Boclair herd, Lanarkshire
munication skills are essential. Northern Ireland – D & G J Reid’s Drumbo herd, Co. Down
Applications must be received by December 1, 2011 for consider-
ation. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume with
yoUtH CoMeS to Breeders and Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. CDCB has been work-
ing the past 16 months to prepare the U.S. dairy industry genetics
tHe Fore In wwS and management data flow to effectively and efficiently operate in the
future. It is this type of cooperation on behalf of U.S. dairy producers
CoMPetItIon that CDCB formed a Dairy Data Working Group (DDWG). This group
included 10 representatives from five different dairy segments (breed
14 year-old Matthew Patton from Newtonnards, Northern
associations, artificial insemination, dairy records providers, dairy re-
Ireland, has been announced as the winner of the World Wide Sires
cords processing centers and university research) who worked to evalu-
(WWS) UK national stockjudging photo competition.
ate the data demands of genomics and their effect on data flow for the
CDCB member cooperator database. New technologies, traits of eco-
nomic importance, sustainability, genomics and the need to continue to
recalibrate the genetic calculations are driving this review.
The DDWG prepared a discussion paper in October 2010 and a re-
port in April 2011 to present opportunities to adopt and adapt a system
to serve the industry. This included drafting a Cooperative Agreement
between CDCB and ARS-USDA to facilitate access to the CDCB mem-
ber database for research purposes. Continuing development of world-
leading software, research for genetic evaluations and benchmarks of
economically important genetic and management traits in dairy cattle
are the key points of the agreement.
In May 2011, a CDCB Business Plan Working Group (BPWG) was
appointed to develop a business plan for industry review and adoption.
The group is comprised of six representatives from the industry, which
include: Neal Smith, executive secretary and CEO of American Jersey
Running over the summer shows, over 1,000 entries were submitted Cattle Association; John Meyer, CEO of Holstein Association USA Inc.;
and young Matthew impressively matched the order of expert judge Doug Wilson, CEO of Genex and Cooperative Resources International;
Iwan Morgan, Erie Holsteins, placing them as follows: Dave Thorbahn, president and CEO of Select Sires; Jay Mattison, CEO
1. Wormanby Damion Sandra 77 VG87 (Sire: Erbacres Damion) and administrator of National Dairy Herd Information Association; and
2. Hawksmoor Decker Dora 47 VG87 (Sire: Far-O-La Debbi-Jo Jamie Zimmerman, CEO of Dairy One Cooperative Inc. Ole Meland,
Decker) chair of CDCB, is serving as the group’s facilitator.
3. Lordsplain Sam Brandy VG88 (Sire: Regancrest-Mr Drham Sam) The CDCB BPWG has held conference calls and face-to-face meet-
4. Ortongrange Design Flirt VG87 (Sie: Regancrest Design) ings since Aug. 1, 2011. The purpose of this group is to evaluate
5. Tonbrook Perform Natalie VG85 (Sire: Windy-Knoll-View Perform) DDWG options and refine an operational and business plan to move the
Unable to make the grand prize of an international trip to Cremona, process forward. This process will be done over the next eight months
Italy for the International Dairy Cattle Show in October, Matthew, who with final recommendations delivered in April 2012. BPWG is using
comes from the renowned ‘Ards’ herd, has been awarded flights to the task forces and seeking input from stakeholders to prepare options for
Royal Highland Show next year with three nights accommodation for review and acceptance by CDCB members and cooperators.
two. A goal of preparing for the future to ensure the United States’ world-
In addition to the judging competition, the breeder of the first placed class, gold standard genetic and management systems for dairy cattle
animal also receives a prize and in this instance, Mr Hodgson, Wor- is driving the process. U.S. dairy producers and dairy organizations are
manby Holsteins, Cumbria, has won two places on the WWS Italy trip looking to have the system that has served the United States and world
to Cremona. for the last 75 years move into the future. CDCB members agree status
quo is not an option or in the best interests of the dairy producer stake-
holders and organizations.
For more information, please contact Ole Meland at omeland@accel-
CoUnCIl on DaIry gen.com or Jay Mattison, CDCB vice chair, at jmattison@dhia.org.
Cattle BreeDInG IS
worKInG For tHe vIntaGe HolSteIn
FUtUre HIStory BooKS
U.S. dairy producers have benefited from the United States be- avaIlaBle
ing the gold standard in global genetic progress. This position is the
Warren Wigsten, proud and longtime member of the Eastern
result of research efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
New York Holstein Club, reports he has two well preserved hard-cover
Animal Research Service (ARS), coupled with a massive database de-
copies of Holstein history he’d like to find a home for. The books were
veloped through the selfless cooperation from members of the Council
both published by the World as follows:
on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). CDCB members include National
Holstein-Friesian History
Dairy Herd Information Association, National Association of Animal
by Maurice S. Prescott and Frank T. Price
Published in 1930; and
aUStralIan Star!
Holstein-Friesian History - Diamond Jubilee Edition
by Maurice S. Prescott
Published in 1960.
The retired breeder and exporter invites anyone interested in acquir-
ing either one or both to contact him at his home, 71 Wigsten Rd.,
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569, phone 845.635.3140.
Heat-StreSSeD
DaIry Cattle ProMPt
travelInG roaD SHow
Heat stress not only affects people; it’s hard on cattle too, said a
dairy industry expert. The Dairy Heat Stress Road Show, a multi-institu- On October 14, 2011, Tallelms Meadow Nancy became Aus-
tional effort, will hit the road this fall and next spring to help producers tralia’s highest classified Holstein cow at EX-96 6E. Sired by Eastview
cope with the problem. Meadowlord-ET and out of a VG Astro Jet dam, she is owned by Chris
Dr. Todd Bilby, associate professor and Texas AgriLife Extension Ser- and Sue Russell of Neerim South in the state of Victoria. She calved
vice dairy specialist at Stephenville, said heat stress on dairies not only with her tenth calf in July 2011 just before her 14th birthday in August.
affects cow comfort, but also lowers milk production and fertility which
costs the dairy industry millions of dollars annually.
“The Dairy Heat Stress Road Show, financed by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture in collaboration with several universities, is a series of
CanaDIan Hall oF
educational programs that will travel to four states and Puerto Rico,”
Bilby said. “The effort’s purpose is to teach producers how to overcome
FaMe InDUCteeS
some of the negative effects of heat stress by implementing strategies Three exceptional Canadians join the ranks of Canada’s most
such as nutritional changes, hormonal treatments and facility improve- influential individuals as the 2011 inductees into the prestigious Ca-
ment.” nadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Hall is proud to announce the
All the sessions will run from 10 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. with lunch pro- upcoming induction of:
vided. * Dr. David Chalack (nominated by the Canadian Livestock Genet-
ics Association)
The dates and locations this fall will be: * Laurent Souligny (nominated by Egg Farmers of Canada)
n Dec. 6, County Extension Office, 458 Highway 98 North, * Frank Stenger (nominated by Jersey Canada)
Okeechobee, FL. The formal induction ceremony will take place later this year at
n Dec. 8, Camuy, Puerto Rico, to be delivered in English and Span- the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame awards banquet on Sunday,
ish. November 6, 2011 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto,
The 2012 dates and locations are: Ontario.
n April 3, Southwest Regional Dairy Center, Stephenville. The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association honours and
n April 4, Clovis Civic Center, Clovis, NM. celebrates Canadians for outstanding contributions to the agriculture
n April 6, Consumer Education Pavilion, Vet Medicine Center, Tu- and food industry. Portraits are on display in the Canadian Agricultural
lare, Calif. Hall of Fame Gallery located at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The
Topics and speakers from the University of Florida will include CAHFA also publicizes the importance of inductee achievements to
Cooling During Heat Stress, Dr. Pete Hansen, distinguished professor; Canada. The CAHFA was organized in 1960 and is administered by 12
Nutritional Programs for the Heat-Stressed Herd, Dr. Jose Santos, as- volunteer Board of Directors located across Canada. www.cahfa.com
sociate professor, and Economics of Heat Stress: Implications for Man-
agement, Dr. Albert DeVries, associate professor. Bilby will also speak
on Strategies to Improve Reproduction during Summer. Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame 2011
Along with on-site instruction, the road show will provide the lat- Inductees
est research technology, software tools and proceedings in English or
Dr. David Chalack
Spanish at each program.
Dr. Chalack began his journey in agriculture on the home farm in Be-
The road show is free and open to the public, Bilby said.
arspaw, and his formal education in a one-room school near Cochrane,
For more information on the road show contact Stephanie Prater at
Alberta. David has been a champion for improved cattle genetics and
254-968-4144 or snprater@ag.tamu.edu.
for all sectors of agriculture. He campaigned for changes in Holstein
Learn more about managing heat stress in dairy cattle or the U.S.
breeding, emphasizing the “harmonious blending of parts” that an
Department of Agriculture’s Research and Education initiative by con-
animal needs for a longer productive life. He has been instrumental in
tacting Bilby at 254-968-4144 or trbilby@ag.tamu.edu.
attracting investment in genomics research and bringing to Canada the
best scientists to work for the improvement of Canadian livestock. traceability. He was instrumental in ensuring that egg producers are
Recognizing the need for a good animal care model, David champi- adequately compensated when disease does strike, a fact that will ben-
oned the development of a new animal welfare policy for the Calgary efit generations to come.
Stampede that includes an independent review and active engagement
of the public. This model is now being copied by other exhibitions. Frank Stenger
David is a governance leader. He has recognized the need for strong Frank Stenger’s life story and that of his family is a classic example
leadership within farm and industry organizations and has worked to of what is possible in the agricultural industry within Canada. Hard
ensure our industry is led by talented and well-trained directors and work, persistence and smart decisions by this German immigrant not
staff who can work together. only fashioned a good life for the Stenger family but created growth and
Through his 4-H, Holstein and Stampede connections, both profes- opportunity for his chosen country.
sional and volunteer, David continues to motivate and inspire people to Mr. Stenger is the breeder of the world-famous Enniskillen Jersey
be the best they can be. herd, a Master Breeder herd that has been the source of superior seed
and foundation stock for domestic and foreign buyers for over five de-
Laurent Souligny cades. Frank began a lifetime of involvement in breed association activ-
Laurent Souligny has spent most of his life directly involved in ag- ities over sixty years ago when he was elected as a director of the local
riculture, much of it based in St. Isidore Ontario, the home of the Sou- Jersey association in the Durham region. Frank’s work in dairy breed
ligny farm and a community where he and his wife Hélène still reside. improvement combined with his marketing efforts helped open the
Mr. Souligny started farming in 1964 and in 1973 became involved international marketplace for Canadian livestock genetics. Even today,
in farm organizations when he joined the Ontario Federation of Agricul- Frank, in his mid-80s, is influencing others to turn to Canada again for
ture. His advocacy on behalf of Canadian farmers continued, ultimately their genetics needs. As a former 4-H and Junior Farmer member Frank
leading to Laurent becoming the Chair of Egg Farmers of Canada, a never lost his zest for working with young people. A steady stream of
position he held for eleven years. He served as a member of the Board youth from across Canada and around the world have called Enniskillen
of Egg Farmers of Canada for 24 years. Farm their summer “home away from home” and have learned how to
Mr. Souligny’s work on disease mitigation led to the Start Clean-Stay work hard and grow in their knowledge of agriculture while there.
Clean(tm) program, the egg industry’s HACCP-based on-farm food Frank Stenger’s decades of successful devotion to improving the lot
safety system - a program that is considered among the best in the of fellow Canadian farmers and agriculturalists in other countries truly
world. Laurent helped establish Egg Farmers of Canada as a leader in provides an example for those who follow in his footsteps.