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Starlight Acres - Updated 5/9/08 Where the cows are stars and the people make them shine! Featuring the stars that we are working with - B&W and R&W Holsteins and Ayrshires
Stan-Mar-Dale Holsteins & Express Show Cattle - Updated 5/7/08. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor herd with emphasis placed on longevity and show type. Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss always available.
Springhill Farm - Updated 5/7/08 Ohio's Springhill Farm website features stars of many breeds - Holstein, Guernsey and Brown Swiss. Click in to learn more about their high impact cow families!
WI Brown Swiss Association - Updated 5/6/08 For our members and for interested visitors, check out what's happening with WI Brown `. Summer show results and pictures online!
WI PDCA - Updated 5/1/08 Online resource for promoting the cows and the activities of the WI Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. Check out the Wisconsin Cows of the Year, upcoming events and further information for dairy producers
Top Acres Brown Swiss - Updated 4/23/08 New auction sale information now online including exciting spring consignments from the breed's leading families. Also, check private sale embryo and show cattle availablity.
Brown Swiss Sale Service - Updated 4/14/08 A complete sale service specializing in management of dispersals, consignment sales and order buying. Check out consignments to their upcoming sales and order catalogs via e-mail! A family owned operation since 1947.
All-American Genetics - Updated 4/1/08 Looking for Brown Swiss that are All-American material, have breed-leading type and are consigned to the nation's best sales this year? Look no further than Kentucky's All-American Genetics...your source for the best in Swiss!
Kulp Genetics - New 3/25/08 Holsteins, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn and Red & Whites. Kulp Genetics is working with the best from all breeds! Large embryo inventory - call for availability.
Cal-Poly - Updated 3/19/08. Excellence in education and genetics of Holsteins & Jerseys from the west coast. Take a look at the featured members of their herd! Several EX & VG individuals with outstanding records.
Ratliff Jerseys - Updated 3/19/08. Garnett, Kansas is the home of Ron and Christy Ratliff's extraordinary Jersey herd! One of the best kept secrets in the mid-west, Ratliff Jerseys is the home of many national show winners and outstanding individuals. Check out our sale consignments and our updated classifications!
Palmyra Farm - Updated 3/19/08 Home of an exceptional herd of Ayrshires and Holsteins with over 40 on the Ayrshire Elite List and 9 on Holstein's Locator List.
M&J Heifer Care - Updated 3/18/08 was established to offer specialized care for heifers of all breeds. We offer a variety of services including sale heifer preparation, show heifers, heifers on a flush program and index animals. Inquiries are welcome at all times!
Triple-T Holsteins - Updated 3/17/08 View the Triple-T showstring's 2006 show winners and All-American nominees! Located in North Lewisburg, Ohio, Triple-T offers show animal housing along with cattle fitting services. Visitors always welcome and all cattle are always for sale!
Starmark Farm - Updated 3/13/08 This well-known Ohio herd contains top-end Holsteins, Red & White Holsteins and Brown Swiss. Red & White families are second to none with maternal lines from the Roxy's and Renita! Also see their All-American Nominations and show ring successes!
Pappys Farm - Updated 3/12/07 Home of Durham Raven - National Show winner and her Red carrier National show winning daughters Nominated Alll American Produce of Dam. Home of Nadya Ex 95 3E. Also check out Banjo Ex 93 Grand Champion Jersey at the 2007 Utah State Fair.
ST-YLE Holsteins - New 3/5/08 If you're looking for those stylish cut animals that "light it up" in the showring, you've come to the right place! Check out the exciting 2008 tanbark prospects and our sale consignments.
2008 National Ayrshire Sale/Convention - Updated 2/26/08 All the registration, travel, sponsor and sale information in one convenient website!
Bo-Joy Farm - Updated 2/8/08 Cattle and embryos are always for sale from this elite Brown Swiss herd that was named Premier Breeder & Exhibitor of the Eastern National Show for four consecutive years. Check out our Classification Updates!
Nabholz Farm - Updated 2/5/08 Recently updated with upcoming 2008 Sales. Click here for more!
Muranda Holsteins - Updated 1/15/07 Elite Genetics including one of the breed's best Lord Lily daughters!
SemexUSA - New 1/15/08 The Power of Balanced Breeding, featuring company and industry news as well as their outstanding sire lineup.
L-Maples Holsteins - New 1/11/08 Welcome to Maple Lawn Farm, home of L-Maples Holsteins & Jerseys! Named the Premier Breeder of the 2006 Grand International Red & White Show, Maple Lawn also has a number of high-type Red & White individuals in the herd. One of the 2008 National Convention “tour herds”, take a preview look at this outstanding breeder herd today!
Heifer Quest - Updated 1/11/08 Specializing in Sexed Semen, this AI company is the first to sell sexed semen commercially to dairy producers. Check out their current list of bulls available.
Great Northern
Sales Arena - Updated 12/18/06. Specializing in dairy cattle sales,
this full service auction company offers merchandising assistance for one animal
or an entire herd. Check out dates for upcoming sales and results from past
sales!
Tri-Koebel Registered Holsteins - Updated 12/7/07 "Mastering the art of Black & White with world class genetics." Currently featuring members of the Elegance and Freedom Families
Savage-Leigh Holsteins - Updated 11/29/07 Linda, Licorice, Louise, Expose, Gardina, Starlite and Tippy have all become household names! View their families and many more exciting up and coming individuals from their families! Check back often to see the latest information and consignments to the Savage-Leigh Sale of Stars!
Ehrhardt Farms - Updated 9/28/07 View the many offspring of the one-and-only Idee Lustre as well as Ehrhardt Astro Jody! The Ehrhardt's flush on a regular basis and have embryos available from many of the individuals from these prolific families.
West Hope Dairy - New 8/21/07 From the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, West Hope Dairy is working with Holsteins (both Red and White and Black & White) as well as the Swiss breed. Cattle for the show ring and the AI units share the focus of this breeding program. Come see what is on the horizon at West Hope.
Gutman Brothers Dairy Cattle - Updated 7/12/07 We have what you want when you need it! Replacement cattle and herd replacements for all of your needs.
Triple-T Holsteins - Updated 7/11/07 View the Triple-T showstring's 2006 show winners and All-American nominees! Located in North Lewisburg, Ohio, Triple-T offers show animal housing along with cattle fitting services. Visitors always welcome and all cattle are always for sale!
Erinwood Genetics - Updated 7/3/07 Affordable genetics with you in mind. From Durham's maternal sister Frantisco's family to the first 12 generation EX of the breed.
All American Genetics - New 5/25/07. A successful embryo program and a stellar lineup of the breed's best Brown Swiss -- all combined into one package at Kentucky's All American Genetics. Check out the donor herd, live cattle and photo gallery available!
Arethusa Farm - Updated 6/6/06. Home of Supreme Champions! We are developing champions on a daily basis -daughters & granddaughters of Melanie, Veronica, Ashlyn, Tobi, Paradise, Elegance and others have us excited about the future. New pictures, consignments and embryos now online!
Avonlea Genetics - Updated 4/25/07 Superb Canadian Jersey genetics are just a click away! Avonlea Genetics has joined the AllBreed Access and Holstein World Breeders Tour! Click here to visit their site to find more information about their fantastic Jersey herd and to see the prominent individuals who have carried the Avonlea prefix as they paraded the shavings!
WI PDCA - New 3/22/07 Online resource for promoting the cows and the activities of the WI Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. Check out the Wisconsin Cows of the Year, upcoming events and further information for dairy producers.
Morrell Farms - New 2/23/07. Home of Ebe-Tide Holsteins & Princess Colours Ayrshires & Jerseys in Cochranton, PA. Joleanna James Janine is the HHM All-American Sr. Calf for 2006 and embryos are available from 2x Grand Champion of the WDE Ayrshire Jr. Show, Lolly!
Goldfawn Farm - New 2/22/07. Featuring the show stoppers of Texas - in Red & White, Black & White, and Brown! It was a great 2006 with lots of success, take a look at what the girls of Goldfawn are up to now and remember, everything is for sale except mom and the kids!
Select Sires - Updated 1/3/07 America's Best - The World's source for balanced bovine genetics.
International Protein Sires - Updated 12/14/06 "Breeding cows not numbers." Consider their growing bull lineup.
MD-Hillbrook - Updated 11/13/06 Check out the complete cattle sales and fitting services offered, including several of the blue ribbon kind currently available. Licensed auctioneer serving on staff of many upcoming sales.
Angelo Holsteins - Updated 11/2/06 Cow families are the specialty of this SW Missouri herd. With pedigrees that contain Robthom Ivory Mark, Robthom Imari Raider, Elginvue Regal Arlene-Red & Triple Threat LuLu, these cows are sure to impress! Stop by to see their newly redesigned website!
Lin-Crest Farm - Updated 10/2/06 Focusing on high type, deep pedigree cow families such as Valiant Tory, Blackrose, Rachel-Red and Ashlyn. Check out our exciting consignment to the Branson Limited Edition Sale - a Red Sept Storm recently Nom. Jr. All-American R&W Spring Calf!
Premier Genetics - Updated 10/2/06 Whether it's high indexing cows or the show ring kind, they are developing pedigrees to meet the needs of any buyer. Check out their flush cows, exciting heifers, sale information and weekly announcements on their blog!
Cybil Fisher Photography - New 9/13/06. Cattle photography at its finest! Order reprints and get rate information, as well as view some of Cybil's most dynamic scenic shots.
Accelerated Genetics - Updated 8/28/06 Where Innovation Breeds Excellence. Through the use of innovative techniques, dedicated sales representatives, farm products and technological research, Accelerated Genetics possesses the vision needed to help today's producers bring excellence into their herds.
El Toro Genetics - Updated 6/28/06. Featuring one of the top proven Durham sons, Mr Shane, now VG-89, along with Holstein semen and genetics from sires bred by top US breeders!
Burton-Fellers Sales - Updated 6/23/06 Specializing in complete dispersals, high averaging consignment and commercial sales.
Exel's Holsteins & Jerseys - New 3/22/06 Featured here are over 15 of our favorite cows that are currently in the herd or that we have had the pleasure of working with. Numerous All-American nominees & California showstoppers, check them out!
Budjon Farms - High quality, high type genetics with an emphasis on deep pedigrees are the requirements for our extensive flushing program. Just Classified 3/14/06!
Ziem-Barb-Way - Updated 12/8/05. Whether you are a Brown Swiss or Holstein enthusiast, we have brought the best of both worlds together!
Agri-Graphics Ltd. - A tradition of excellence in bovine photography around the world. AGL photographers are professionals with solid agricultural backgrounds and have the expertise to produce the high quality results you need.
Stonehurst Farm Dairy Cattle Sales - Updated 8/2/05 Devoted to marketing Dairy Cattle to dairy farm operations that need profitable cattle.
Greenlea Holsteins - Updated 8/2/05 Home of award winning Red & Whites and Black & Whites, Greenlea of Middletown, DE has it all. Visit them to see photos and results from this year's exciting show season.
OurWay Holsteins & Jerseys - Updated 4/12/04. Featuring Outstanding Holsteins, Red & Whites, and Jerseys!
U-Nique Genetics - Updated 3/29/05 A new venture genetics company with the U-Nique goal of building strong genetic foundations in all breeds. Click here to start your own U-Nique pedigree!
Kleeman Sales Service - Updated 2/22/05 This Pryor, OK company is a full service sale management company believing "The difference is in the details" Visit our site for upcoming sale dates and information.
Cattle Exchange - A full service sale manager specializing in both farm and consignment sales.
Cedar Lane Farms - Home of Milk & Honey Genetics, where the development of elite individuals is the goal! Superior Red & White and Black & White Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss bloodlines.
Cyagra - "Once a Dream...now a Reality. We can now clone your cattle."
Delaware Valley College - Updated 12/15/04 Featuring the Dairy Science and Animal Science programs, plus dairy club activities.
Taurus Service - High Tech Genetics with over 30 years service to the industry.
Virginia Tech Dairy Club - Check out club activities, all the latest news, officers and more.
WW Associates - A full service business sourcing cattle, embryos, semen for export, as well as livestock supplies. We can find you that special one - or a truckload of the right kind!
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| May 26 | Sidney, OH | Ohio Jersey Spring Classic, 11:00AM Shelby Co Fairgrounds click Here to see the catalog. |
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| May 12, 2008 |
| The MOTHER of all contests - AllBreed Access is proud to announce the launch of its Brood Cow Contest! The contest was organized to promote and recognize cows in each breed that have made a significant impact. The contest will start with a nomination process which will allow AllBreed Access visitors to nominate one cow per breed. The nominations will close on June 1st and the top three individuals in each breed will be presented on the pages of the July AllBreed Access issue. In July, AllBreed Access visitors will again have the opportunity to voice their opinions as they will narrow down the field of three to the Brood Cow winner for each respective breed. The winners of each breed will be featured on the cover of the September AllBreed Access - which will also be inserted in the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn catalog at World Dairy Expo! Take a moment to nominate your favorites! Visit www.allbreedaccess.com and click on the Brood Cow Contest logo to make your nominations! |
| May 11, 2008 |
| The Ontario Dairy Youth Award selection committee is pleased to announce the winners of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award for 2008. This year marks the 29th year of the competition, initiated in 1980 to recognize young people aged 25-35 who are actively involved in operating a dairy farm, who have demonstrated leadership, and taken an active role in their communities and within their breed. These four award recipients will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this fall. The Ontario Dairy Youth Award is funded through the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund and the Ontario Holstein Branch. More here... |
| May 11, 2008 |
| Johne’s Disease Transmission: A Little Dab Will Do ‘Em by T.S. Gatz Among dairy and beef herds, the trend is obvious: Johne’s disease is on the increase. Research shows that one out of 10 animals moving through livestock auction facilities has Johne’s disease, with infection rates at one out of about four dairy herds and eight out of 100 beef herds. Johne’s experts also maintain that producers who have been culling animals for diarrhea, rapid weight loss despite a healthy appetite and unexplained low milk production or low calf weights might want to check if their herd is infected with Johne’s. More here... |
| May 10, 2008 |
| The MOTHER of all contests - AllBreed Access is proud to announce the launch of its Brood Cow Contest! The contest was organized to promote and recognize cows in each breed that have made a significant impact. The contest will start with a nomination process which will allow AllBreed Access visitors to nominate one cow per breed. The nominations will close on June 1st and the top three individuals in each breed will be presented on the pages of the July AllBreed Access issue. In July, AllBreed Access visitors will again have the opportunity to voice their opinions as they will narrow down the field of three to the Brood Cow winner for each respective breed. The winners of each breed will be featured on the cover of the September AllBreed Access - which will also be inserted in the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn catalog at World Dairy Expo! Take a moment to nominate your favorites! Visit www.allbreedaccess.com and click on the Brood Cow Contest logo to make your nominations! |
| May 10, 2008 |
| Keller's Creamery Named "Outstanding Supplier" from Auntie Anne's® Pretzels Selection based on Innovation, Quality and Customer Service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The innovation, quality and customer service of Keller’s Creamery recently earned them the 2007 “Outstanding Supplier” award from Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels. A division of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), Keller’s Creamery manufactures butter and butter products and has supplied Auntie Anne’s for nearly a decade. More here... |
| May 10, 2008 |
| LOW-COST DAIRY FACILITY MODERNIZATION OPTIONS HIGHLIGHTED AT DART MEETINGS HARRISBURG , PA – Dairy farm families can find low-cost ways to modernize their dairy facilities, according to agricultural engineer Dr. David Kammel of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who shared his insight at the April Dairy Advocacy and Resource Team, or DART, meetings. More here... |
| May 09, 2008 |
| DFA uncovers unathorized $1 million payment in 2001 By Dave Natzke Editor, Dairy Profit Weekly Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) members have been informed of an unauthorized payment of $1 million – arranged by former DFA CEO Gary Hanman to former DFA chair Herman Brubaker. The payment, made in 2001 through a DFA affiliate, had not been approved by the DFA board. The affiliate was not identified. In a teleconference with dairy media on May 9, current DFA president and CEO Rick Smith said all DFA members were informed of the discovery via a May 8 letter from Smith and DFA board chair Tom Camerlo. Smith said the current board and management team became aware of the payment in the past six to eight weeks. Smith said the $1 million, plus interest totaling “hundreds of thousands of dollars,” has been paid back by Hanman and Brubaker. He said it was too early to determine if DFA would pursue criminal charges against Hanman and Brubaker, but that the co-op would reserve that right. The DFA board established a special committee to investigate all details related to the payment, as well as any other potential unauthorized payments or activities made by Hanman, Brubaker or others. A committee report is expected in the next few months. Smith said the payment discovery was made during “due diligence” on a different matter. He said his role at DFA in the past two years has included creating “a culture of transparency,” which includes looking into past transactions. “We’re not on a witch hunt, but we’re not going to have a whitewash,” he said. Brubaker stepped down as DFA chair in 2003; Hanman retired as CEO at the end of 2005, but in a pre-existing employment agreement was technically retained as a consultant. At the time of the payment discovery, Smith said Hanman was no longer providing consulting services, and the employment agreement has been terminated. Smith said the payment should not reflect on DFA’s internal controls, “because it happened outside of DFA,” but that the special committee will also look into internal controls and systems to make sure they are adequate and consistent. The letter assured members that significant operational changes designed to ensure the long-term strength and success of the cooperative had been implemented. |
| May 09, 2008 |
| The National Ayrshire Convention being held in Rochester, NY June 4-7 is quickly drawing near! Reservations are due May 20 for the event and sale catalogs will be available soon. Please visit www.nyayrshire.com for complete registration, travel and sale information! |
| May 08, 2008 |
| As billed in the advertising, the Mill Wheel Milking Herd & Show Heifer Sale offered an exceptional line up of Brown Swiss, Jersey and Holstein show prospects as well as a tremendous group of big, open ribbed, high quality cows that were in full flow of milk and transmitted great type! Grant and Katie DeBruin and Maureen, Kelly and Wyatt Lee had done an excellent job in developing their herd over the past 7 years at the Johnson Creek, Wisconsin location and their efforts were appreciated by buyers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, California, Arizona, Kentucky and New York. A total of 67 registered cattle sold on May 3rd at the Great Northern Sales Arena, Fond du Lac, WI for an average of $3,707 with 6 additional grade cows averaging $2,271. Claiming top honors were the outstanding group of 26 Brown Swiss who averaged $4,106. The 2007 HHM All-American Brown Swiss Spring Heifer Calf claimed the highest price of the day at $8,100 going to Alexis Oliveira, Hanford, CA. Mill Wheel Turmoil Graci-ET was one of six daughters selling from the foundation cow, La Rainbow Fancy Girl-ET ‘2E-94’ with 42,460 3.9 1668 and a 2-time Reserve All-American winner. The six daughters certainly looked the part and attracted a great deal of attention, averaging $5,567. Admired for her sensational udder was the Comestar Lheros daughter, Mac-D Lheros Tango VG-87 with 27,014 at 2-02. The 2007 Jefferson County Fair Supreme Champion, Tango sold fresh in March milking 115 lbs. a day from one of the finest udders you’ll find anywhere! This Sr. Three Year Old prospect sold for $7,700 to Ray, Rae Nell & Joseta Halbur, Fond du Lac, WI. The top selling Jersey at $4,700 was Tess of Lee Knolls VG-87. This Furor was 1st Jr. 2 Year Old at the 2007 Wisconsin Jr. State Fair and sold to Gielow Farms, New London, WI. The sale was managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. |
| May 07, 2008 |
| WORLD DAIRY EXPO ANNOUNCES NEW DAIRY CATTLE SHOW MANAGER World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that Laura Herschleb of Beaver Dam has accepted the position of Dairy Cattle Show Manager. “Laura brings a unique perspective to the job with her strong dairy background and work experience in the dairy communications and marketing fields,” says World Dairy Expo’s General Manager, Mark Clarke. More here... |
| May 06, 2008 |
| ALL-AMERICAN DAIRY SHOW TO CELEBRATE 45TH ANNIVERSARY 2008 Show Dates Announced First-place ribbons won’t be the only blue seen at the 2008 All-American Dairy Show Sept. 13-18, as the show is celebrating its 45th ‘sapphire’ anniversary at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. Themed ‘Celebration of Excellence,’ the six-day show will recognize the anniversary with festivities including a youth benefit auction and a hospitality social hour. More here... |
| May 05, 2008 |
| EXPLORE THE WORLD OF JERSEY CHEESES IN ASHEVILLE Six cheeses having but one thing in common—that they are made from milk produced by Jersey cows—have been selected for a guided tasting June 25 in Asheville, N.C. More here... |
| May 04, 2008 |
| Eternal Flame Farm has moved! The herd of Guernsey, Brown Swiss and Holstein cattle owned by Lenny & Angie Pieper has moved from their Maryland location to 139 Conklin Rd., Walton, NY 13856. They are renting George Morgan's farm. If you want to welcome them to NY their e-mail is: eflamefarm@frontiernet.net |
| May 03, 2008 |
| COBA/Select Sires Honored as “One of the 10 Best Employers in Ohio” in 2008 by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce More here... |
| May 02, 2008 |
| WI Jersey Spring Spectacular April 26, 2008 - Viroqua, WI 278 head Judge: Ted Smart, Anna, OH Showmanship Winners: Junior - Brett Peth, WI Intermediate - Gina Fisher, IA Senior - Ashley Mergen, WI Junior Show Junior Champion - Sunset Canyon F Prize Baby-ET, 1st Fall Heifer Calf, Jordan & Whitney Ebert,WI Reserve Junior Champion - Partee Furor Gucci-ET, 1st Fall Yearling, Laura Elliott, WI Honorable Mention Junior Champion - Smart Ren S Cassie,2nd Fall Yearling, Mike & Brenda Dilly & Bailey Kerns, IA Grand Champion - Miss Amedeo Lovebug-ET, 1st Senior Three-Year-Old, Jordan & Whitney Ebert, WI Reserve Grand Champion - Gil-Bar Sparkler Juliann, 1st Four-Year-Old, Natalie & Wade Kessenich, WI Premier Exhibitor of the Junior Show - Jordan Ebert,WI Open Show Junior Champion - Partee at Budjon Lyndsay,1st Fall Yearling, Budjon Farms, WI Reserve Junior Champion - Sunset Canyon F Prize Baby-ET, 1st Fall Heifer Calf, Jordan & Whitney Ebert, WI Honorable Mention Junior Champion - Sunnylea RM Tippy, 1st Summer Yearling, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Intermediate & Grand Champion - Ratliff Price Alicia, 1st Senior Three-Year-Old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion - BRJ Duaiseoir Barber Flirt K33-ET, 2nd Senior Three-Year-Old, Jason & Jory Fremstad, WI Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion - South Mountain Jasmins Jackpot-ET, 1st Senior Two-Year-Old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Nelson & Nature Ridge, KS Senior Champion - Stan-J Duke Casey, 1st Four-Year-Old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Reserve Senior Champion - Stora of Oblong Valley, 1st Five-Year-Old, Budjon, Keitzman & Davis, WI Honorable Mention Senior Champion - Ratliff Jade Candace, 1st Aged Cow, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Best Udder of the Show - Ratliff Price Alicia, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Best Bred & Owned - Ratliff Price Alicia, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Premier Breeder & Exhibitor - Ratliff Jerseys - Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS |
| May 01, 2008 |
| Mid Atlantic Brown Swiss Calf Sale Has $10,000 Topper The Mid Atlantic Brown Swiss calf sale started out with a bang, as the lead off calf sold for $10,000. Bidding was fast and furious on this exceptional, stylish, and very correct September calf. Selling first and topping the event at $10,000, was Dublin Hills Tootie, a September 4, 2007 calf sired by Old Mill B Turmoil, out of a show winning pedigree. The dam was Burnt Mills P Dot Di OCS ET “2E-91” with over 38,000m. The Grandam was Smith Mead Blend Diana, and compiled a list of show winnings. This fancy calf took the eye of many, but the final bid went to the Tootie Syndicate, Middletown , MD. The “Tootie Syndicate” is Bonnie and Tom Remsberg, Ron Heffner , Nate Goldenberg, and Douglas King, Middletown , MD. The contending bidder was George William Smith, Thurmont , MD. Look for “Tootie” on the tanbark trail later this year. More here... |
| May 01, 2008 |
| The Greenest Generation the Pinnacle of Alltech's Symposium Alltech's Annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium (April 20-23) concluded on the greenest generation and the wide ranging solutions available to our society. The Symposium highlighted new green technologies required to address this global concern. More here... |
| May 01, 2008 |
| DFA-SOUTHEAST EXECUTIVE TO ADDRESS ANNUAL MEETING OF JERSEY MILK MARKETING ORGANIZATION Sonia Fabian, chief operating officer of the Southeast Area Council of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., will be the featured speaker at the 50thAnnual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. More here... |
| April 30, 2008 |
| Flowers, mothers and more! It's all inside the pages of the May issue of AllBreed Access and it's available now for subscribers! Inside you'll find all you need to start making your travel plans for the upcoming National Conventions, as well as profiles on some of the busiest women in the dairy industry! Click here to see this month's issue. Not a subscriber yet? Click here to subscribe and don't miss another issue of your AllBreed Access. |
| April 30, 2008 |
| Early Registration Discount for Women’s Forum Ends May 1 Register by May 1 and save $50 for the 3rd International Forum for Women in Dairying (IFWD). Held September 28-29, 2008, in Madison , Wis. , USA , the forum provides an opportunity for dairywomen to meet others from around the world, develop themselves through a series of workshops and share mutual challenges and goals. Planned every four years, this unique opportunity features celebrated speakers, global perspectives, exciting tours and an international panel. The registration deadlines and corresponding fees are: on or before May 1 = $150; May 2 to July 30 = $200; on or after August 1 = $250. Partial and student registration fees also are available. Please visit www.dairywomen.com for more details, or contact Kathy LaScala at (800) 255-5113, klascala@food360.com |
| April 29, 2008 |
| A New 95 Point Cow For The Guernsey Breed! Four Winds Destiny Child was scored EX-95 (93MS/92FL) by a committee over the weekend. Destiny Child, who is bred & owned by Clark & Joy Vilter of Hartland, WI, is fresh with her 4th calf - a bull by Challenge that is headed to Semex. Destiny Child is a four-time All-American and was Grand Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2005. Her dam is Four Winds MM Destiny, EX-94 and her granddam is the famous Westlyn Tom Dee, EX-96 - who was Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo four times. |
| April 29, 2008 |
| The 2008 Upper Midwest Spring Guernsey Sale was a success on Saturday, April 26 in West Salem, WI. 70 females averaged $2,266. The top seller of the day was a VG-88 Glacier daughter from a VG-87 Raptor dam. Ludlow Acres Glacier Jane boasted an EX mammary system and is due in May carrying a heifer calf. She was consigned by Chad Winke of Waukon, IA, and purchased by Jesse Schomaker of Germantown, IL. She sold for $5,100. Selling for the second highest price of the day was Lot #GG1, a heifer entered in the Guernsey Gold Production Contest. Jensen Mozier Nash Victori is a June '07 daughter of Lang Haven Tiller Nash-ET. She is the #50 PA CPI Heifer in the breed. Her VG dam by Option Lucas is the #158 cow on the CPI List. The third through ninth dam of this fancy calf are all VG or EX. She was consigned by Neil Jensen and Dr. John Mozier of Comstock, WI. She was purchased for $4,400 by Spencer Clark of Viola, WI. The sale was jointly managed by Guernsey Marketing Service, Wisconsin GBA and Minnesota GBA. Stanley Chupp was the auctioneer. Darrel Clark made announcements while Brian Schnebly, Dale Chupp and Victor Voigt tooks bids from the large crowd. For more information go to: www.usguernsey.com/sales/upmw08.htm |
| April 29, 2008 |
| California Jersey Show Jr. Champion: Hard Core Ring Forever, 1st Winter Yearling, Amanda Moretti Res. Jr. Champion: Tiaro Nevada Jazzle, 1st Summer Yearling, Renner/Evangelo Int. & Grand Champion: Edy-Star Excitation Vista, 1st Sr. 2-Year-Old, Madeline Davis Res. Int & Res. Grand: Exels Sambo Starlight, 1st Jr. 3-Year-Old, Exels Jerseys, Sr. Champion: WF Deluxe Biscuit, 1st 4-Year-Old, UHT-Canaan Jerseys Res. Sr. Champion: GR Exels Paramount Aylice 148, 2nd 4-Year-Old, Exels Jerseys Premier Breeder: Edy-Star Jerseys Premier Exhibitor: UHT-Canaan Jerseys |
| April 28, 2008 |
| AllBreed Access Staffer Lynnette Wright recently visited the well-know Guernsey farm, Snider Homestead in New Enterprise, PA. Read about her visit: More here... |
| April 27, 2008 |
| NOMINATIONS FOR OBIE SNIDER AWARD BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH MAY 30 The All-American Dairy Show is now accepting applications for the 2008 Obie Snider Award through May 30. The award recognizes a dairy industry leader that exemplifies Snider’s character, leadership, professionalism, ethics and service. The award will be presented during the 45th Anniversary celebration of the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 13 -18, themed ‘Celebration of Excellence.’ “Obie was a founding father of the All-American Dairy Show 45 years ago,” said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. “He set the standard of excellence then, which the show continues to meet year after year. Presenting this award in Obie’s honor during the anniversary will be a true celebration of his dedication to the show and the dairy industry as a whole.” Past winners of the award are Donald Seipt of Easton, Pa., Creedin Cornman of Carlisle, Pa., David Patrick of Woodbine, Md., and the 2007 winner was Snider’s niece Berneta Gable of New Enterprise, Pa. For an application or more information, visit www.allamerican.state.pa.us and click on ‘Obie Snider Award’ or call 717-787-2905. Completed nomination forms should be mailed to the All-American Dairy Show, Obie Snider Award, 2300 North Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9443. Nominations are due by May 30 |
| April 26, 2008 |
| SEMEX LAUNCHES REPROMAX, WORLD’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL FERTILITY EVALUATION Semex is proud to introduce Repromax, its lineup of highly fertility sires selected to increase profitability by reducing costly days open. More here... |
| April 25, 2008 |
| NOMINATIONS FOR OBIE SNIDER AWARD BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH MAY 30 The All-American Dairy Show is now accepting applications for the 2008 Obie Snider Award through May 30. The award recognizes a dairy industry leader that exemplifies Snider’s character, leadership, professionalism, ethics and service. The award will be presented during the 45th Anniversary celebration of the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 13 -18, themed ‘Celebration of Excellence.’ “Obie was a founding father of the All-American Dairy Show 45 years ago,” said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. “He set the standard of excellence then, which the show continues to meet year after year. Presenting this award in Obie’s honor during the anniversary will be a true celebration of his dedication to the show and the dairy industry as a whole.” Past winners of the award are Donald Seipt of Easton, Pa., Creedin Cornman of Carlisle, Pa., David Patrick of Woodbine, Md., and the 2007 winner was Snider’s niece Berneta Gable of New Enterprise, Pa. For an application or more information, visit www.allamerican.state.pa.us and click on ‘Obie Snider Award’ or call 717-787-2905. Completed nomination forms should be mailed to the All-American Dairy Show, Obie Snider Award, 2300 North Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9443. Nominations are due by May 30 |
| April 25, 2008 |
| 69 Live Animals Averaged $4981.88 at the Sunshine Genetics/Katzman Bros. Opportunity '08 Sale. Held Saturday, April 19th in Elkhorn, WI, the sale attracted a large crowd of Brown Swiss enthusiasts! Top Seller - Lot 1: Sunnyisle Legacy Thyme ET - $34,500 Buyer: Ken Main and Peter Vail, Copake, New York Contender: Dr. Kenny Joe Manion, Scottsville, Kentucky Consignor: Jeffrey Boldt and Sunshine Genetics, Whitewater, Wisconsin 2nd High Seller - Lot 74: Top Acres M Pre Suze ET OCS - $15,000 Buyer: Chris Durbin, Litchfield, Kentucky Contender: Syndicate of Holstein breeders Consignor: Garrison Bros., West Salem, Ohio 3rd High Seller - Lot 70: Sun-Made HF Zeus Kayla - $14,100 Buyer: Sunshine Genetics, Whitewater, Wisconsin Contender: Jeff Woods, Madison Wisconsin Consignor: Josh Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa |
| April 25, 2008 |
| WESTERN CANADIAN LIVESTOCK EXPO 2008 JERSEY SHOW April 17th, 2008 Judge: Bloyce Thompson, PEI 33 Head Shown Junior Champion: Payneside BC John Deere Gator - Unique Stock, Rietveld Dairies, and Rod York, Fort Saskatchewan, AB Res. Junior Champion: L'Ormiere Jamaica Sasha - Rietveld Dairies, Rod York, and Tom Hofstra, Fort Saskatchewan, AB Hon. Mention Junior Champion: Kawartha Exclusive Elecsis - Kawartha Jerseys, Osler, SK Grand Champion: Maple Ridge B-Star Rachel - Marksview Farms, Warman, SK Res. Grand Champion: Quill Lake Raptor Bastille - Unique Stock, Rietveld Dairies, and Rod York, Fort Saskatchewan, AB Hon. Mention Grand Champion: Cam Sultan Bella ET - Robert Thomson, Rimbey, AB Premier Breeder: Bramville Jerseys Premier Exhibitor: Bramville Jerseys |
| April 24, 2008 |
| McDOWELL, WHITE NAMED HONORARY MEMBERS OF AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Two distinguished professors in dairy science from the southeastern United States have been elected as Honorary Members of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) by the organization’s Board of Directors. More here... |
| April 24, 2008 |
| PETA offers $1 million for technology to produce fake meat It has been reported by the New York Times that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is willing to pay US$1 mln for fake meat. More here... |
| April 24, 2008 |
| ALL UTAH JERSEY SHOW APRIL 18, 2008 JUDGE: TIM ABBOT FAIRFIELD, VERMONT JR CHAMPION FEMALE (SPRING YRLG) PAPPYS GOAL BANDIT PAPPYS FARMS, OGDEN UTAH RESERVE JR CHAMPION DC IMP SAMMY (FALL CALF) ALEXIS PAPAGEORGE, PAPPYS FARMS INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION COW (SR 3 YR OLD COW) SCARLET RIDGE FURROR ZADEE QUINTON ZILLES, WESTON, IDAHO RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION DC REGENCY BRITNEY (JR 3 YR OLD COW) CHUGG JERSEYS, OGDEN, UT SR & GRAND CHAMPION & GRAND PERFORMER OF SHOW PAPPYS JADE BANJO (AGED COW) PAPPYS FARMS RESERVE SR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION DC REGENCY BRITNEY (2ND AGED COW) PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR CHUGGS JERSEYS |
| April 23, 2008 |
| The judges have been selected for The 56th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. More here... |
| April 22, 2008 |
| The Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders' held their annual meeting Friday & Saturday, concluding with the Blue Halter sale on Saturday, April 19th. A large crowd gathered for what turned out to be a record setting day as two lots brought over $10,000 and the sale averaged $3,308 on 47 animals. More here... |
| April 22, 2008 |
| With the release of the April Sire Summary information, ABS Global reinforced their position as a leader in Jersey genetics by adding two Gabys Hermitage Roxette sons to the Jersey sire product offerings. More here... |
| April 21, 2008 |
| Two Certificates of Appreciation Awarded by Jersey Canada Jersey Canada’s annual meeting in the Eastern Townships was the setting for presentation of two special Certificates of Appreciation. Recipients of these awards were Ross Smith of Woodstock, Ontario and Alan Bryson of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec. More here... |
| April 20, 2008 |
| The Ontario Invitational Sale was held on April 5th at Brubachers Sale Arena in Guelph. The sale had an exceptional average of $1904 with 52 lots being sold. High Seller of the day sold for $3600.00, an intermediate yearling consigned by Wayne & Elaine Simpson of Shanty Bay, ON, Chasena Ontime Gala purchased by Terry Beckett of Sunderland, ON. The second high seller of the sale was a Senior calf, Charlyn Excitation Nicola, consigned by Charlyn Jerseys of Forest, ON and was purchased by Fred Petzold of Hamilton, Ohio for $3300.00. Thank you to Fred Petzold for his generous donation for the OIS halters that are given to each buyer, as well as a thank you to Harvey Lyon for the donation towards the printing of the sale catalogues. Their generosity was greatly appreciated! The Semen auction that was held at the sale, raised $515.00 for the Stratford Championship Show. |
| April 19, 2008 |
| News from Pfizer Animal Health The dairy industry has recently seen a renewed focus on prostaglandins (PGF2α) and how they affect the reproductive programs implemented at the dairy level. Estrus synchronization programs transformed reproductive management in the dairy industry several decades ago, and prostaglandins have played a big part in those programs for more than 20 years. However, there are some misconceptions about how this hormone works within a cow’s reproductive system and how they affect overall reproductive performance and success. More here... |
| April 19, 2008 |
| ABS has named Whitney Hull a Sales and Service Intern in the Franklin and Addison County, Vermont for the 2008 summer. More here... |
| April 18, 2008 |
| Agriculture Department Warns Consumers of Tainted Raw Milk Sold by Lebanon County Dairy Posted : Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:39:24 GMT HARRISBURG, Pa., April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers who purchased raw milk from Beulah Land Jerseys in Jonestown, Lebanon County, anytime after March 18 should discard it immediately due to the risk of Listeria Monocytogenes contamination, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said today. More here... |
| April 18, 2008 |
| Announcing Youth "Sweepstakes" Winners Cambridge, ON April 1, 2008 – Jersey youth garnered all the top cash prizes for their animals. The Sweepstakes is open to all breeds and is designed to encourage youth to purchase animals and be rewarded for their production and classification scores. Ties are broken with somatic cell count figures. This Youth Production and Type Sweepstakes is open to Ontario youth 10 and under 25 years of age. They purchase an uncalved registered heifer in their own name and after completing her first lactation, the animal can be eligible for a number of awards. 2008 winners are as follows: Highest BCA MILK 1st - $100 Glenyle Fusion Deb, Jocelyn Sayles (270) 2nd - $50 Wheat Acres Paramount Delight, Alex Anderson (270) Highest BCA FAT 1st - $100 Wheat Acres Paramount Delight, Alex Anderson (270) 2nd - $50 Paullor Jude Opal, June Marie Martin (247) Highest BCA PROTEIN 1st - $100 Wheat Acres Paramount Delight, Alex Anderson (276) 2nd - $50 Paullor Jude Opal, June Marie Martin (266) Highest TOTAL BCA 1st - $100 Wheat Acres Paramount Delight, Alex Anderson (816) 2nd - $50 Paullor Jude Opal, June Marie Martin (783) Highest Classified Animal in first Lactation (All Breeds) JERSEY 1st - $100 Cava Julian Balerina, Colleen Vander Wielen (VG-86) 2nd - $50 Willow Creek Big Sheba, Taylor Sheardown (VG-85) |
| April 17, 2008 |
| New York Spring International Guernsey Show April 12 - Syracuse, NY Grand Champion: Millborne Tiller Fancy, Morey Miller, Granby, CT Res. Grand Champion: Millborne Tiller Julia May, Morey Miller, Granby, CT Jr. Champion: Flemingdale Sunrise Vanity, Chris Fleming, Union Springs, NY Res. Jr. Champion: Littlefields Skipper Surprise, Littlefield Farms, Watertown, NY |
| April 17, 2008 |
| The Holstein World and AllBreed Access staff are very pleased to announce the addition of a well-known, new team member. Lynnette Wright joined the East Syracuse staff this week and will be working as a production and design team member, focused on print ads and websites, along with some editorial work. Lynnette grew up on Ellbank Farm, a small Registered Holstein farm in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She is the proud daughter of Richard & Nancy Wright. Lynnette attended Virginia Tech, where she earned a BS in Dairy Science. While at Tech she as active in the dairy club, serving on the Executive Committee and chairing numerous events. She was also a member of the judging team and placed 9th at the National Contest. For the last six and a half years Lynnette has worked at Purebred Publishing as the editor of the Guernsey Breeders' Journal, as well as helping with the marketing and promotion of the American Guernsey Association. Lynnette can be reached at 1.800.334.1904 ext. 236 or lwright@dairybusiness.com. Please help us in welcoming her to the team! |
| April 16, 2008 |
| Farm life in the classroom (print this article) The Truro Daily News TRURO DAILY NEWS STEWIACKE – Nova Scotia students have hosted some interesting people in their classrooms this spring in an effort to learn more about an important industry. Farm volunteers went into schools to read books about farming to students as part of the first Ag Literacy Day. Books were donated to the school library and young learners had an opportunity to ask farmers what it’s like to live and work on a farm. More here... |
| April 16, 2008 |
| Jeffrey P. Roberts, principal consultant for the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese, will present the opening program of the 2008 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Asheville, N.C. More here... |
| April 15, 2008 |
| Gut reaction: Cow stomach holds key to turning corn into biofuel EAST LANSING, Mich. --- An enzyme from a microbe that lives inside a cow’s stomach is the key to turning corn plants into fuel, according to Michigan State University scientists. More here... |
| April 15, 2008 |
| Pierre Laliberté receives the Ralph J. Barichello Memorial Award from Jersey Canada Pierre Laliberté of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec has been named the 2008 recipient of the Ralph J. Barichello Memorial Award. The award was established by the family of the late Ralph J. Barichello in 1986. Mr. Barichello was a leader in his community in the Langley, British Columbia area as well as a leader in the BC agricultural industry and was also a President of Jersey Canada as part of his career at the family’s Barbros Jersey Farm. The award recognizes an outstanding contribution to agriculture in Canada. Laliberté joins a now-long list of highly distinguished previous recipients of this prestigious award. More here... |
| April 14, 2008 |
| Be sure to check out the All Breeds Blog for the latest news from yesterday's protein breed shows at the New York Spring Dairy Carousel! |
| April 14, 2008 |
| Dairy producers seeking young Registered Jersey™ bulls of exceptional genetic merit for A.I. and/or natural service can locate them in two lists just released by the American Jersey Cattle Association on its website for genetic evaluations, GreenBook.USJersey.com. More here... |
| April 13, 2008 |
| It's a busy time on the All Breeds blog. Check out the latest show results from Maryland, Virginia and Missouri, as well as news today from the New York Spring Dairy Carousel, today is protein show breed day! |
| April 13, 2008 |
| Kevin Anderson, Ph.D. of North Carolina State University chaired a meeting of more than 25 veterinarians, government officials, drug manufacturers and dairy producers to review and update the Milk and Dairy Beef Residue Prevention Protocol (10 Point Plan/Producer Manual). This comprehensive 48-page manual reviews drugs from 27 companies and test kits from 7 manufacturers. This manual is the nation’s most popular reference on FDA-approved drugs and screening tests. Also included in the manual is a record keeping system for drug use, addresses of state milk regulatory agencies, and the “10 Critical Control Points” for keeping antibiotics out of milk and dairy beef. Milk and Dairy Beef Residue Prevention Protocol is also popular with veterinarians, milk companies and with milk and dairy beef producers. This is the 19th edition. Over ninety-five thousand copies have been distributed as part of “America’s Dairy Quality Assurance Program.” A copy of the Milk and Dairy Beef Residue Prevention Protocol may be obtained by contacting the not-for-profit, Milk & Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Center, Inc.TM, at PO Box 497, Stratford, IA 50249. Phone: 800-553-2479, Fax: 515-838-2788 or email dqacenter@dqacenter.org. |
| April 12, 2008 |
| For the first time in the history of the association, Jersey Canada awarded two Master Breeder Awards in 2008. Both recipients have a long list of breeding successes to merit their nomination for the award, and after deliberation, the Board of Directors decided to support both nominations for the award. This year, the two new Master Breeder herds are Rapid Bay Jerseys of Ormstown, Quebec and RJ Farms of Corbyville, Ontario. More here... |
| April 12, 2008 |
| Scientists rip animal protection activists By Jennifer Harper Scientists and physicians concerned about their own safety challenged animal protection activists yesterday, calling them "terrorists" and condemning their repeated attacks on researchers who use live animals in experiments. More here... |
| April 11, 2008 |
| It's SHOW SEASON! And with the beginning of the season comes online show coverage. Our first stop this year will be at the New York International Spring Holstein Show, April 14, Syracuse, NY. Sponsored by IMMVAC, Inc., the show will be covered online at www.holsteinworld.com with placings, reasons and pictures by photographer Randy Blodgett. The show begins at 8am eastern, and has approximately 1,029 individual animal entries (up from last year) arriving in Syracuse this week. You'll also be able to find online coverage of the Protein Breed shows that occur Sunday, April 13th by visiting the All Breeds Blog that day. Enjoy the show coverage! |
| April 11, 2008 |
| The Modern Associates Sales Service has just updated their site with new additions. For the most complete information about upcoming, elite Brown Swiss events, click here! Recently added - new information about the upcoming Sunshine/Katzman Opportunity '08 Sale on April 19th! |
| April 11, 2008 |
| Semex Alliance is proud to sponsor a new young adult exchange program with Jersey Canada. The program offers an exchange opportunity for a Canadian youth sponsored by Semex Alliance and Jersey Canada, and a British youth sponsored by Semex UK and the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom. The 2008 exchange program will involve exciting travel and educational opportunities for a young Canadian Jersey enthusiast between the ages of 18 and 25 to the United Kingdom. The Canadian trip recipient will spend three weeks with a host family working on a leading Jersey farm in the UK. The trip takes place in July/August 2008. Applications are available at www.semex.com with a firm application deadline of May 1, 2008. The successful candidate will be contacted in late May, and publicly announced immediately following. |
| April 10, 2008 |
| It's SHOW SEASON! And with the beginning of the season comes online show coverage. Our first stop this year will be at the New York International Spring Holstein Show, April 14, Syracuse, NY. Sponsored by IMMVAC, Inc., the show will be covered online at www.holsteinworld.com with placings, reasons and pictures by photographer Randy Blodgett. The show begins at 8am eastern, and has approximately 1,029 individual animal entries (up from last year) arriving in Syracuse this week. You'll also be able to find online coverage of the Protein Breed shows that occur Sunday, April 13th by visiting the All Breeds Blog that day. Enjoy the show coverage! |
| April 10, 2008 |
| New in 2008, the Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society established criteria to recognize Canada's top Milking Shorthorn herds with a Master Breeder Award. In the first year of the award, two herds accumulated the points required to attain this honour. They are Oceanbrae Farms, owned by the Barrett family of Belmont, Prince Edward Island and Valley Crest Farms, owned by the Patterson's of Milton, Ontario. More here... |
| April 09, 2008 |
| ONTARIO SPRING DISCOVERY 2008 March 27th, 2008 Judge: Ron Mosser, Geneva, IN 116 Head Shown Junior Champion: Sleegerholm Connected Tonuggy - Mike Sleegers, Becky Quickfall and Air Ekstein, Belmont, ON Res. Junior Champion: Sleegerholm Amedeo Magic - Mike Sleegers, Belmont, ON Hon. Mention Junior Champion: Bridon EXV Gratify - Gerald Roefs & Jeremy Hunter, Lakeside, ON Grand Champion and Best Udder: Alexvale Made Me Giggle - Avonlea Genetics and Cybil Fisher, Brighton, ON Res. Grand Champion: Glen Caro Nan 2 - Cybil Fisher, Trent Valley and Jason Mell, Peterborough, ON Hon. Mention Grand Champion: Americana Centurion Snowie - Bridon Farms, Paris, ON Premier Breeder: Bridon Farms Premier Exhibitor: Robert & April Jarrell & Family |
| April 09, 2008 |
| The Buckeye Dairy club had another great sale day with two different sales. The Buckeye Classic Holstein Elite sale averaged $3,090 on 45 lots. The high selling animal was lot 13, Nor-Bert Jose Montana-ET and consigned from Nor-Bert Farms, LTD of Bremen, Indiana. The winning bid was $9,000 and purchased by Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY. The second high selling animal was Pine-Tree Gold Tippy 1649, a consignment of Matthew Steiner from Rittman, Ohio. Winning the bid at $8,750 was Brian Ramsey of Louisville, Ohio. The Buckeye Dairy Club Jersey sale averaged $2,581 on 13 lots. The high selling animal was lot 7, Shipley Rocket Nora and consigned from Stacey Atherton of Newark, Ohio. The winning bid was $4,000 and purchased by David and Beth Ertl of Edison, Ohio. The second high selling animal was lot 2, a consignment of Greta Koebel of Three Oaks, Wisconsin. Tri-Koebel B Money-ET sold for $3,700 and was purchased by Gene Starky of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. |
| April 09, 2008 |
| Spring was starting to appear at the 2008 Spring Dairy Expo where dairy shows and sales were held in Columbus, Ohio, March 27-29, 2008. A total of 501 animals from 5 different breeds were exhibited and placed by judges Ted Dement of Kenny, Illinois, and Jeff Stephens of Troy Ontario, Canada. There were 4 different breed sales and over 186 animals thattraveled across the auction block. For complete show results visit www.springdairyexpo.com. |
| April 08, 2008 |
| There will be a NY Brown Swiss meeting, Sunday, April 13th, immediately following the show (approximately 3 PM), in Syracuse, NY, as part of the Spring Dairy Carousel events. Make plans to attend the entire weekend's events, as the NY Brown Swiss Sale will be on Friday afternoon, beginning at 6pm. |
| April 08, 2008 |
| The Iowa Ayrshire Spring Extravaganza held March 29, 2008, averaged $2,447 on 59 live consignments. More here... |
| April 08, 2008 |
| ABS Global added twelve new sires to its active global line-up with the release of the April 2008 Sire Summary data on Tuesday, April 1. These new additions to the ABS active line-up included two Jerseys. 29JE3356 Gabys Fredricho MESHACH-ET provides Jersey breeders with a unique sire stack of Fredrico x Gabys Hermitage Roxette E-90%. MESHACH sires milk and components being +1138 PTAM, +43 PTAF and +34 PTAP. He improves health (2.95 SCS), fertility (+1.5 DPR) and longevity (+2.4 PL). The final April release is 29JE3448 Gabys Hallmark ISAIAH-ET. ISAIAH is a HALLMARK son from Gabys Hermitage Roxette E-90%. He is the only HALLMARK son available from Roxette. Daughters have a desirable teat size and shape along with a strong udder cleft. ISAIAH daughters also have high components (+65 PTAF and +37 PTAP). He ranks high on the Jersey JPI list. |
| April 07, 2008 |
| Following the April 2008 genetic evaluation release, New Generation Genetics, Inc. found itself with the two highest ranking Brown Swiss sires for PPR, the breed's Progressive Performance Ranking. In the top position with a PPR of 214 is 54BS374 Sun-Made Vigor ET *TM. The second ranked active bull is 206BS10 Emic Gord Beamer *TM who has a PPR of 208. 54BS374 Sun Made Vigor now has 86 milking daughters and a proof of +843m +33f -.01% +33p +.03% +0.7 type. Vigor is also #1 for New Merit at $517. He has an udder composite of +1.22 and a feet and legs composite of +1.29, both among the breeds elite. 206BS10 Emic Gord Beamer is now ranked #2 for PPR after being in the top position for 3 years. He still claims the title of component king with an impressive +.15%f and +.17%p. Preferred Sex Semen is now available from Rolling View Denver ET *TM, Blessing Mort Laura Legacy, and Old Mill C Solution ET *TM. New Generation Genetics has the largest selection of Brown Swiss Sires available in the U.S. For further information call 920-568-0554 or visit www.brownswiss.com. |
| April 07, 2008 |
| New Generation Genetics announces the release of 3 Brown Swiss young sires: 54BS448 Triangle Acres Pure PLURAL - This cow family is no stranger to the AI industry. This young sire traces back to the well known ‘Polly’ family from Triangle Acres in Freeport, IL. The dam was classified VG 87 as a two year old and is a Rolling View Denver ET daughter. Plural’s sire is Hanny Swiss Gordon Wurl ET *TM, a popular sire from Switzerland known for strong udder attachments with high production. The parent average for Plural is +550m +28f +17p NM$ $255 and +0.6 type, aAa is 534162. 54BS449 SDF RBZ CHOICE ET *TM - This young sire combines one of the breed’s highest type bulls with a new and very popular cow family. His sire is Red Brae Prelude Zeus (M) +1.2 type. The dam is Mile Away Zoldo Casey who is classified E 90 with a E 91 mammary system. She has a top record of 4-06 305d 32,980m 4.8%f 1,572f 3.7%p 1,167p. Her next two dam’s are both VG and then there are two multiple E dams both having over 254,000 of milk in their lifetime. Choice’s aAa is 516423 and he has a parent average of +1470m +51f +37p NM$ $390 and +0.7 type. 207BS7 ETLAR - This young sire comes directly from Germany but traces back to the “B Hive” from Top Acres. ETLAR is an early Etvei *TW *TM son from a Hussli daughter from Top Acres Even Bounce ‘2E 93’. ETLAR’s dam is Riedesser Hussli Buna who was classified VG 86 with a E 91 mammary system as a 2 year old. Her best completed record is as a 4 year old with nearly 27,000 pounds of milk with a 4% fat and 3.6% protein. The aAa for ETLAR is 342516 and parent average is +1278m +45f +42p and +0.5 type. To find out more please call (920)568-0554 or visit our website at www.brownswiss.com |
| April 06, 2008 |
| The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $16.8 million in emergency funding to continue efforts to eradicate bovine tuberculosis in California, Michigan and Minnesota. More here... |
| April 05, 2008 |
| The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Fort Dodge Animal Health announced a new scholarship program at the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention held last month in Reno, Nev. The Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship Program will consist of five scholarships of $5,000 each. Three scholarships will be directed to veterinary school students that have designated an emphasis in bovine practice. Two scholarships will be directed to junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an animal science program with an emphasis in bovine production. More here... |
| April 04, 2008 |
| Baytril® 100 (enrofloxacin) is now approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in dairy replacement heifers less than 20 months of age. Baytril 100 is a powerful, fast-acting antimicrobial for first-line treatment of BRD that beef cattle producers and bovine veterinarians have relied on for more than a decade. This lifesaving antimicrobial kills all three major BRD-causing bacteria with a single dose. More here... |
| April 04, 2008 |
| World Dairy Expo signs a new lease by Bob Meyer World Dairy Expo is staying-put for the time being. The annual show signed a new three-year lease with Dane County, Wisconsin to continue to use the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Dane County has hosted the show all of it’s 42 years but pressure is building to expand the facilities. With the Canadian border reopened to live cattle, Canadian cattle are expected to return to the show this year; WDE General Manager Mark Clarke says they are getting requests for more housing for cattle. He also points to a commercial space waiting list with 278 companies on it. Dane County Executive, Kathleen Falk says conversations are underway to help World Dairy Expo continue its growth and plan for the future |
| April 03, 2008 |
The 1st Annual Garden Spot All-Breed Calf Sale, held March 29 in conjunction with the Southeast PA Spring Fever Sale, averaged $1,828 on 23 lots (14 Holsteins averaged . The top seller was a 9/07 Talent x GP-83, 2y Durham x 3E-94 Airliner consigned by Star-Rock Farms and purchased by Anthony Zimmerman of Lititz, PA, for $3,950. The second high seller at $3,600 was also a Talent daughter, born in December, and from two generations of EX. She was consigned by Galen Martin and purchased by Dale Zimmerman of East Earl, PA. Protein breed consignments were the third and fourth high sellers of the day. Bringing $2,900 was an August Turmoil from All-America Blessing PR Shirlan EX-93(3E). She was consigned by Kulp and Chard and was purchased by Excelsior Farms, Schnecksville, PA. Topping the Jersey consignments was a fancy December calf consigned by Melissa Huff. She was the purchase of Jared Wetzel, Manheim, PA for $2,700. Jill Middour-sale chairman, Amy Savage-sale staff, Sandy Swendsen, Angie Swendsen, Jared Wetzel- leadspeople and Jr Holstein members. |
| April 03, 2008 |
| Bringing a WORLD of COLOR to you! At your fingertips...both in print and online - AllBreed Access will be coming to you 6 TIMES A YEAR! New for 2008, AllBreed Access in print will be offered to Holstein World subscribers within the January, March, May, July, September and November Holstein World issues! This special section will continue to feature top herds, breeders and individuals from ALL BREEDS of dairy cattle. This new offering will allow those with multiple breeds to focus on one advertisement that will reach the WORLD! The upcoming May AllBreed Access will feature a National Convention Preview offering highlights, sale consignments and important details regarding the upcoming breed conventions. Also in the spotlight will be Women in the Dairy Industry - A tribute to our Dairy Women. A great time to thank that special someone for Mother's Day or feature a brood cow that has continued to add outstanding offspring to your herd! Reserve your spot now! Contact Jenny for more information - jthomas@dairybusiness.com Be sure to check out www.allbreedaccess.com to see the latest spring sale and show coverage along with banner ads and sale catalogs for many upcoming sales! |
| April 03, 2008 |
| Spring Dairy Expo Jersey Show March 28th - Columbus, OH Judge: Ted Dement, IL More here... |
| April 03, 2008 |
| The 2008 Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale was held March 29 at the Mallary Arena in West Springfield, MA, the home of the Eastern States Exposition. Fifty-seven lots averaged $1,607 across all breeds, with breed averages being: Ayrshire ($1,250); Brown Swiss ($1,833); Guernsey ($2,367); Holstein ($1,554); Jersey ($1,554); Milking Shorthorn ($1,575); and Red & Whites ($1,750). Click here for a list of top selling animals in each breed. More here... |
| April 03, 2008 |
| Spring Expo Brown Swiss Show March 28th - Columbus, OH Judge: Ted Dement, IL Junior Champion - Brook Hollow Tiki Bar-ET (Old Mill TA Starsky-ET), 1st spring yearling, Brook Hollow Farm, OH Reserve Junior Champion - Sherona-Hill Dynasty Paris (Hilltop Acres En Dynasty-ET), 1st winter yearling, Express/Stan-Mar-Dale/Morgan, OH Grand Champion - Unrast Link 835 (CAOD Emer Plin Link), 1st aged cow, Topp-View Farms, OH Reserve Grand Champion - Springhill-OH J Precious-ET (Forest Lawn Simon Jetway-ET), 2nd aged cow, Springhill Swiss, OH Photos: More here... |
| April 02, 2008 |
| Spring National Ayrshire Show March 28th - Columbus, OH Judge: Jeff Stephens, Ontario, Canada Junior Champion - Duncan Sakic Madeline (Bonnie Brae Sakic-ET), 1st winter yearling, Rachel, Drew & Neil Duncan, OH Reserve Junior Champion - Mill Valley Pandalaro Eden (Yellow Briar Pandalaro), 2nd winter yearling, J-M-How Farm, OH Grand Champion - Mill Valley Charm's Heather (Yellow Briar Pandalaro), 1st 4-year-old, Mill Valley Farm, OH Reserve Grand Champion - Mill Valley Pandalaro Taffey (Yellow Briar Pandalaro), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Mill Valley Farm, OH Pictures: More here... |
| April 02, 2008 |
| The Midwest Revue Sale started the Brown Swiss spring sales out with a bang and a $5,440 average on 60 head. This was the 35th sale of this series managed by Modern Associates and the 19th conducted in conjunction with the Spring Dairy Expo, Columbus, Ohio. Topping the event at $22,000 was Lot 1---GS Premium Lisa, the 2006 All American Jr. 3-Year-Old going to Bradner Farms, Abbotsford, British Columbia. Sunshine Genetics was the contender on this outstanding Premium daughter due for the 2008 shows and consigned by Samantha Garst, New Windsor, MD. The second high seller of the day was Sun Made SGW Bracelet ET, an extra fancy bred heifer from 4 "EX" dams. Lost Elm Farm, Berlin, WI paid $20,000. to take home this daughter of the 3 time All American Top Acres Pre Bouquet. Wayne Sliker and Garrison Brothers, St. Paris, OH were the consignors and Fulp Farms, Aurora, MO, contenders. Buyers were represented from 16 states across the country from California to New Hampshire as well as Canada. |
| April 01, 2008 |
| Haynes Farm Ayrshires, Tully, NY, classified their herd on March 25, resulting in two new EX cows. Haynes Farm Chambray is now EX-91, 4y and her Granite bred heifer will sell in the National Convention Sale in Rochester, NY on June 7. Pineville-Farm Kate, purchased in the New England Quality Sale in 2006, is a Masse Perceval daughter who is now EX-90, 2nd lactation. Haynes Farm Marshall Jane was raised to EX-92 2E. The four Rosayre BB Marshall (BB Kellogg x Sunny-Acres Jaye Maria, EX) daughters classified averaged 88.5 points. Six Trident 2 and 3-year-olds were classified, averaging 84.2 points with Haynes Farm Wahoo topping the group at VG-87. The herd average classification is 85.1 points. |
| April 01, 2008 |
| The All American Genetics website has just been updated and includes news on the 2006 Brown Swiss Grand Champion from Madison, Sunnyisle Colby Twilite. Be sure to click on "News and Events" button when you visit the website! |
| March 31, 2008 |
| Spring Dairy Expo Milking Shorthorn Show Thursday, March 27th - Columbus, OH Judge: Ted Dement, IL 29 Head Shown Junior Champion - Topp-View Blue Spruce Awesome, 1st summer yearling, Topp-View & Blue Spruce, OH Reserve Junior Champion - Smart Court Saturday, 1st fall calf, Amanda Curtis, OH Grand Champion - Way-Lu Clay Prissy-EXP, 1st 5-year-old, Amanda Curtis, OH Reserve Grand Champion - Udder Delight Ava, 1st 4-year-old, Cindy & Tori Climer and Sarah Tomlin, OH |
| March 31, 2008 |
| Milking Shorthorn breeders from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and New Jersey are invited to attend an organizational meeting to be held in Bedford, PA, on April 19 beginning at noon. The group will be electing a director from each state and a slate of officers. For more information, please feel free to contact Denise Whiting at 724.794.8354 or 724.730.6807. |
| March 29, 2008 |
| Taurus Service releases some highlights from their powerful protein breed lineup. Click here for more information on Jersey, Swiss, Guernsey, Shorthorn and Lineback sires available from Taurus. More here... |
| March 29, 2008 |
| Lepto hardjo-bovis, can cause a chronic infection of the kidney, abortions, stillbirths and weak calves in both beef and dairy herds and may affect overall reproductive performance. And although many perceive it may not be a problem, a recent study published in Bovine Practitioner found leptospirosis to be prevalent throughout the United States. More here... |
| March 28, 2008 |
| Monday, June 2, 2008 is the deadline for Jersey youth to enter the third national Jersey public speaking competition, TalkJersey, to be held during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Asheville, N.C. More here... |
| March 27, 2008 |
| Attention New England cattle breeders! There will be a show meeting this Saturday for the Massachusetts Championship Show at 10:00am, just prior to the All Breeds Sale. The show meeting will also be on the agendas of the upcoming MA Holstein Annual Meeting (4/19 at Flayvors of Cook Farm, 7:30pm), as well as the MA Jersey Directors Meeting (5/17, location TBA). For those attending the Holstein meeting at Cooks, please RSVP to Krisanne Koebke (508.949.2043). |
| March 27, 2008 |
| In the truest sense of a successful cooperative, All West/Select Sires announces the distribution of patronage for 2007 business profits. More here... |
| March 26, 2008 |
| Dairy meetings discuss solutions for extreme heat stress situations Global animal health company Alltech will hold Kentucky Ale Club meetings in April to update California nutritionists, veterinarians and dairymen on the latest research in animal health. Dr. Frank Delfino, a specialist on dairy nutrition under extreme weather conditions, will present the topic, “Dairying in the desert: dealing with heat stress based upon 12 years of experience in Saudi Arabia.” More here... |
| March 26, 2008 |
| Holschbach to Take Over as President of World Dairy Expo A Sauk County dairy producer has become the new president of World Dairy Expo. Mike Holschbach of Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc. near Baraboo was elected as the show's fifth president during its annual Board of Directors Meeting last week. He has been a member of the WDE board for 11 years. Holschbach succeeds Roger Ripley as president, who is stepping down after holding the position for the past six years. More here... |
| March 25, 2008 |
| Bringing a WORLD of COLOR to you! At your fingertips...both in print and online - AllBreed Access will be coming to you 6 TIMES A YEAR! New for 2008, AllBreed Access in print will be offered to Holstein World subscribers within the January, March, May, July, September and November Holstein World issues! This special section will continue to feature top herds, breeders and individuals from ALL BREEDS of dairy cattle. This new offering will allow those with multiple breeds to focus on one advertisement that will reach the WORLD! The upcoming May AllBreed Access will feature a National Convention Preview offering highlights, sale consignments and important details regarding the upcoming breed conventions. Also in the spotlight will be Women in the Dairy Industry - A tribute to our Dairy Women. A great time to thank that special someone for Mother's Day or feature a brood cow that has continued to add outstanding offspring to your herd! Reserve your spot now! Contact Jenny for more information - jthomas@dairybusiness.com Be sure to check out www.allbreedaccess.com to see the latest spring sale and show coverage along with banner ads and sale catalogs for many upcoming sales! |
| March 25, 2008 |
| David A. Guyer Calf Money Award The Guyer family is offering a $500 award to a worthy member of the Pennsylvania Junior Guernsey Breeders Association. A committee of three members will select the recipient. Applications will be scored with regard to: presentation; an essay describing the need for monetary assistance and the plans for the purchase and care of a calf. Applicants must be a member of the PA Junior Guernsey Breeders Association. Any junior member up to and including age 15 as of January 1, 2008, will be eligible. For applications and more information, please contact Jane Guyer at 360 Shannon Creek Road, New Florence, PA 15944. Application deadline is April 15, 2008. |
| March 24, 2008 |
| Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class Six Completes Phase I Seventy-five young adults from across the country participated in Phase I of the sixth class of Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), held February 27-March 1, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M. Three days of interactive workshops focused on developing individual leadership and communication skills. More here... |
| March 23, 2008 |
| DRAXXIN Receives New Label Claim for Treatment of Pink Eye DRAXXIN® (tulathromycin) Injectable Solution is now approved for the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, associated with Moraxella bovis in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. The Food and Drug Administration approved the claim after reviewing research that showed a single dose of DRAXXIN was effective against pink eye associated with Moraxella bovis. More here... |
| March 22, 2008 |
| Katie M. Albaugh, Walkersville, Md., has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the Fred Stout Experience Award. The award was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997. Stout was instrumental in the growth of the company’s marketing activities, and later added duties as a type evaluator and in customer field service for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Stout believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. This award honors that conviction. It will provide partial support for Albaugh’s internship with Jersey Marketing Service during the summer of 2008. Her responsibilities will include preparation of sale catalogs and advertising, working with consignors to meet health test requirements and arrange trucking, and providing service to buyers. She will also work on the crew for the 51st National Heifer Sale, June 28, 2008 at the Haywood County Fairgrounds in Waynesville, N.C. More here... |
| March 22, 2008 |
| Be sure to check out many new updated parts of the home The INSIDER has been updated to include several consignment ads to the Canadian National Convention Sale March 26 in London. You'll also want to check out the AllBreeds blog for information on the PA Spring Show and the Kansas Spring Show & Sale, as well as a recap of recent industry events. There's a lot to see...enjoy! |
| March 21, 2008 |
| March 21, 2008 It’s an exciting time for the New York Ayrshire Club as they gear up to host the 2008 National Ayrshire Convention in Rochester, NY on June 4-7, 2008 at the R.I.T Inn & Conference Center. Jim Curtis, New York Sate Ayrshire President and National Sale Chairman extends a welcome to everyone on behalf of the New York Ayrshire Association. “June in Upstate New York is a beautiful time of the year. We are proud of our Ayrshire cattle, their breeders and families.” “We hope you join us as we have an exciting and enjoyable convention planned” said Curtis. Besides the annual business of the Ayrshire association the convention will be jammed packed with tours, workshops, contests and of course the National Sale! More here... |
| March 20, 2008 |
| Monday, June 2, 2008 is the deadline for Jersey youth to enter the third national Jersey public speaking competition, TalkJersey, to be held during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Asheville, N.C. More here... |
| March 20, 2008 |
| It's not too early to be thinking summer show season, and this year's Wisconsin State Jersey Show is slated for mid-August. Click here for complete details. |
| March 19, 2008 |
| Cal-Poly Dairy recently updated their website with some new feature cows and classification information. Poly Durham Julie has been raised to EX-91 2E. Poly Allen Char is now EX-91. Three young cows were raised to VG-88. At the end of the day the herd had a total of 7 new Very Goods, and 18 2-year-olds received scores. Visit www.calpolydairy.com to check out the line-up of Holsteins & Jerseys that they are working with! |
| March 19, 2008 |
| The appraiser recently visited Ratliff Jerseys of Garnett, KS. Owners Ron and Christy Ratliff reported that they had an outstanding day! Ratliff Jade Candace (EX93), Stan-J Duke Casey (EX92) - now owned by Gene Sanford, Ratliff Payday Ruby (EX91) and Ratliff J. Wait Riddle (EX90) - both daughters of Rachel (EX95)!, Ratliff Sambo Marcia (EX91) and Sambo Fabulous (EX91). An outstanding group of young cows created quite a bit of excitement at the days end! Highlights include: Ratliff Kaptain Erica (VG89), South Mountain Jasmines Jackpot-ET (VG89) - HHM All-American Fall Yearling in Milk, Kisst Renaissance Jenavieve-ET (VG89) - Junior 3 daughter of PH Jewel (EX96)!, Ratliff Whistler Kirsten-ET (VG89) - Senior 2 owned with Gene Henderson, Ratliff Jade Sahara-ET (VG89), Ratliff F. Prize Kayla-ET (VG88), Ratliff Kaptain Vanna (VG88), Ratliff Treat Paige (VG87), Ratliff Barber Roulette-ET (VG87), and Ratliff F. Prize Kaylee-ET (VG87) - Senior 2 owned with Frank Pretz. For more appraisal results and to view Ratliff Jersey's upcoming sale consignments click here to go to their website! |
| March 16, 2008 |
| Agriculture Council of America Hosts National Agriculture Day Events in DC National Agriculture Day takes place on the first day of spring as a way to celebrate American agriculture and the farmers who help provide the food, fiber, shelter, energy and other materials we use on a daily basis. In honor of this special time of the year, the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosted events in Washington, D.C. on March 11, 2008, to celebrate the importance of agriculture to America’s economy and society. More here... |
| March 15, 2008 |
| NORTHEAST DAIRY LEADERSHIP TEAM WORKING TO PROTECT DAIRY ANIMAL WELL-BEING Team Calls Recent Recall an Opportunity to Improve Consumer Confidence HARRISBURG – Members of the Northeast Dairy Leadership Team say the recent beef recall serves as a call to action for the dairy industry to represent dairy beef with the highest level of integrity. More here... |
| March 14, 2008 |
| Horseshoe Hill Brown Swiss, Norm, Joyce & Nick Uglow of Watertown, WI recently scored on March 7th with some exciting results! As a 2-yr-old, Top Acres Parker Bootie scored VG89, E92MS. She is the daughter of Top Acres Dom Bouqueen VG89. Horseshoe Hill Feather-ET scored VG89 and Horseshoe Hill Fanfare-ET scored VG-88, both as 2-yr-olds. Other highlights include Mort Starbuck Dana at 2E92, she is the daughter of Mort Nike Dazzle 2E93. Horseshoe Hill Future went E92,E93MS, Horseshoe Hill Felicity went E90 and Horseshoe Hill Krystle-ET scored E90. Her maternal brother, Horseshoe Hill Kegger is at Select Sires. |
| March 13, 2008 |
| Brown Swiss News The 2007 All American nominations were released recently, completing the 2007 show season. New Generation Genetics was extremely well represented with an astounding 29 female nominations out of a possible 90, representing 32% of the nominations (from one sire alone). The sires of the nominations include: Starbuck, Seattle, Premium, Flashback, Vance, Legacy, Denver, Jolt, Big Time, Bonanza, Solution, Deluxe, and Link. |
| March 12, 2008 |
| Wisconsin Video Calf Sale Friday, March 7, 2008 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin The 2008 Video Calf Sale averaged $1,913 on 15 lots. Topping the sale was Lot #16, GR-Westview Nash Kanella, an October '07 daughter of Lang Haven Tiller Nash-ET. Her dam is a 2-year-old daughter of Banger. The calf was consigned by Dan and Adrienne Nelson of Ogema, Wisconsin. Second high seller at $2,600 was Lot #9, a September '07 daughter of Sniders Valors Aliance-ET out of a D-77 Goliath Lotto with 980F. The next dam was a VG-89 Magic daughter with 1,200F. The calf was consigned by Duane Schuler of Platteville, Wisconsin. Both bringing $2,200 were Lot #14, an April '07 Altanic consigned by Oak Knob Guernseys of Cresco, Iowa; and Lot #13, a December '07 Response consigned by Chad Winke of Wuakon, Iowa. |
| March 12, 2008 |
| Pappys Jade Banjo, the 2007 Grand Champion of the All-Utah Jersey Show and Utah State Fair, was raised to EX-94. Banjo was also a member of the 2006 HHM All-American Jersey Best 3 Females Group. A Sr. 2-year-old Kuhne daughter scored VG-87 just 20 days fresh. Click here to visit the Pappys Farm website. |
| March 11, 2008 |
| Ayrshire cows and people in the news Congratulations to Paul & Ardith Rinebold, Fostoria, OH, for being named the 2008 Ohio Ayrshire Breeders' Association Distinguished Service Recipients. Congratulations to the family of Merle Kingdom, Orwell, OH, for his post-humous award of service by the Ohio Ayrshire Breeders' Association. Teakwood Jet Ann, sired by Yellow Briar Jetstream, was recently raised to EX-93. Her last complete record at 3-05 was 24,260M 3.4% 817F 3.1% 760P. She is owned by Dennis Reinholt & Family, Rochester, IN. |
| March 11, 2008 |
| VoGrin Swiss, Arlington WI, had a great day scoring their young cows on Sunday. Leading the list was VoGrin Coll Princess, fresh one week, going EX90, EX udder. She is a Collection from Top Acres Dmark Passion, a maternal sister to Top Acres Coll Party EX93. Miss Budjon Turmoil Lotti, a junior two fresh one week went VG85, VG udder, VoGrin Zeus Addison VG86, VG88 udder, and VoGrin Gotcha Moonlight G+84, VG udder. Also a Milking Shorthorn 4-year-old, Hard Core NYC Atlanta, owned by the McMillan Family, Poynette, WI, and housed at VoGrin Swiss went EX90 and EX91 udder. |
| March 10, 2008 |
| Cost-Effectively Modernize the Family Dairy Farm – Yes, You Can; Learn How March 25 in Canton, March 26 in Carthage For the Gillette family, the modernizing retrofit of their Kler-Vu Dairy in Turin, NY, meant room to grow into a business that holds a future in agriculture for son J.C. On March 25 and 26, Tom Gillette will share his how-to story at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm in Canton, NY and March 26th at the Carthage Elks Club in Carthage, NY. David Kammel, the agricultural engineer, who inspired the change will join him. More here... |
| March 09, 2008 |
| FARMERS, VETERINARIANS, NUTRITIONISTS INVITED TO DAIRY NUTRITION CONFERENCES Two Daylong Seminars to Deliver Cutting Edge Information on Dairy Cow Nutrition Continuing Education Credits Available More here... |
| March 08, 2008 |
| The Western Dairy Challenge contest took place between Feb. 28 and March 1, at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Visalia, Calif. Fifty-four students from seven universities were in attendance to compete in this educational event. Students represented Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California State University-Fresno, Texas A&M University, Washington State University, University of Idaho, South Dakota State University and Utah State University. More here... |
| March 07, 2008 |
| Large farms seem to get all the attention when various agencies set out to help livestock producers protect the environment. But smaller farms have opportunities to improve environmental stewardship as well. In fact, some argue that outdated facilities, lack of capital and less specialized management expertise put smaller farms at greater risk. More here... |
| March 07, 2008 |
| Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, has continued to grow at a rate that has made it necessary to expand its facilities in North America. In 2007, the company opened three new regional facilities, made enormous strides on a new research facility and announced its plans for a state-of-the-art rural community biorefinery. More here... |
| March 06, 2008 |
| How-to Modernize the Family Dairy: Wisconsin Agricultural Engineer David Kammel March 25 in Canton, March 26 in Carthage, NY More here... |
| March 05, 2008 |
| The families of Neil, Gale & Myron Jackson of Caro, MI, had a great visit from the Guernsey classifier recently! Claw Acres Old Homestead Dividend Kit scored EX-90 as a 4-year-old. Dividend's dam is Claw-Acres Barcelona Kelli, who is scored VG-88. |
| March 05, 2008 |
| Time to fertilize! t's spring - time to clean out the winter cobwebs and burst into a brand new advertising program. There's so much "blooming" this month that you'll want to be sure and "plant" your own ad in the pages of the April edition. Special features: The 2008 New England Holstein Annual makes its third appearance in the World, and the section continues to grow. Junior news, membership lists and breeder profiles will be part of this year's Annual, with extra distribution at every New England state show this summer, the Big E, Madison and the National Holstein Convention. Another favorite that appears in April each year is the Technology section. Along with profiles on a few new products, this year's section will also feature new ways of marketing. Be sure to tune in for this exciting new twist. Kick start your advertising program this spring and open your dairy to the thousands of readers worldwide who are looking for new seeds to add to their own programs. Space reservation due by Thursday, March 6th. Carol Moyer 800.334.1904, ext. 223 Frank Putman 866.286.1845 Jenny Thomas 866.417.4626 Sarah Schmidt 866.548.5604 Kathleen O'Keefe 866.302.5156 Karen Knutsen 800.334.1904, ext. 235 REMEMBER - your ad in Holstein World appears in the online issue, available to subscribers FIVE DAYS ahead of the mailing date at www.holsteinworld.com! |
| March 04, 2008 |
| New York Jersey Breeder Among Five JETA Winners for 2008 Jersey, Channel Islands, UK, 29 February 2008—The President and Council of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 International Young Jersey Breeders Educational Travel Award (JETA) which sponsors five young farmers to attend the 18th International Conference of the WJCB in the Island of Jersey in May 2008. More here... |
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