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All-Ontario Holstein Results Royal Reports Peterborough County Celebrates 85 Years Holstein Youth Feature

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TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Results Top LPI Herds in Ontario Ontario Holstein AGM Agenda Dairy Management Workshop Agenda Heart of the Herd Winner District Tour Maps

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Editor’s Note GM’s Message County Club Spotlight

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Linked In Show Reports Award Recognitions Sale Reports Pursuit of Excellence Best of Breed Superior Production New Herd Enrollment

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Holstein Happenings Index of Advertisers In Black & White

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Ontario Holstein Branch Office 285 Fountain Street South, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 1J2 Phone: (519) 653-6180 Fax: (519) 653-2129 Email: branch@ontario.holstein.ca www.ontario.holstein.ca Link Interim Editor, Julie McIntosh thelink@ontario.holstein.ca DESIGN, Debra Buchanan AD DESIGN Jessica Willison, Laura Nanne, Leanna Lowry, Amy McIntosh, Harry Ahing, Dianne Wright GENERAL MANAGER, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tara Bullock, Celeste Cook, Jason French, Kris MacLeod, Adrian Vander Wielen, The McConkey Family CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jason French, Jennifer Kyle, Kris MacLeod, Tara McKinven, Julie McIntosh, Adrian Vander Wielen ONTARIO HOLSTEIN FIELD STAFF WEST-CENTRAL ONTARIO REP, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca Cell: (519) 831-4359 WESTERN ONTARIO REP, Angela Howard almbrown@execulink.com Cell: (519) 535-7769 EAST-CENTRAL ONTARIO REP, Adrian Vander Wielen adrianvw@cogeco.ca Cell: (705) 927-3701 EASTERN ONTARIO REP, Kris MacLeod krismacleod@bellnet.ca Cell: (613) 795-1396 2013/2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT, El Petherick PAST-PRESIDENT, Ron Greaves VICE PRESIDENT, Gary Cain NATIONAL DIRECTOR, John Buckley ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Dennis Kuepfer • Dave Johnston • Ian Fraser Hank Hazeleger • Sandy O’Hara

Reproduction, in whole or in part, of the editorial or advertising content is forbidden without the written consent of the Ontario Holstein Branch. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41994024 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES VIA DATA FILE TO: thelink@ONTARIO.HOLSTEIN.CA ON THE COVER: Cynthia Bumstead of Owen Sound with a favourite calf Loyalyn Fever Sasha. (Photo by Julie McIntosh)

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Happy New Year! We have all been through a busy holiday season and are well into 2014. There are many events coming up on the Holstein calendar and in particular I want to draw your attention to Ontario Holstein’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held February 25-26th in London. Please refer to page 58 for all of the details. In partnership with the Progressive Dairy Operators and Ontario Holstein a Dairy Management Workshop will be held on February 27 that will be informative for all in attendance. Two young Holstein enthusiasts are featured in this issue. Young Cynthia Bumstead is starting to draw people’s attention with a science project that she has been doing for school, comparing how cows placed at the Bruce-Grey Holstein Show and their eventual classification. Holstein statisticians had better be on the watch out in a few years when Cynthia is looking for a job! Jason Millen, our feature breeder this issue is working his way into his family operation and has been successful with herd management and purchasing some show animals. I encourage you to read about these young Holstein aficionados who we will no doubt be hearing about in the future. Lastly I want to thank all of the breeders and organizations who placed ads in this issue. Your incredible support really makes this magazine what it is. Sincerely,

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START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT We find ourselves starting another year and we will have new challenges as well as new accomplishments. But to fulfill these accomplishments, goals need to be set. Do you have goals for your farm that can be done in one month, six months, a year, or longer? If you only have goals that would be lifelong goals, then what are you working towards this year? When trying to motivate employees or family members that work on your farm, having them to work towards a goal is always great. And that doesn’t mean “let’s finish milking”! Working towards improving SCC, Pregnancy Rate or Age at First Calving are all great management opportunities that will improve the efficiency of your herd. You may want to ask your employees what they think they would want to work towards as they will put more passion into their work. Once these goals have been met, there is a chance to congratulate and reward your team on reaching them. I wish you all the best in 2014 and all the success with your dairy operation. Our team is available to assist yours in helping you with your success. Sincerely,

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County Club Spotlight

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Peterborough Holstein Club

By Tara Bullock

A STRONG AND UNITED HOLSTEIN CLUB IS A SOURCE OF PRIDE AND TRADITION FOR MANY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS. At the Ontario Holstein Branch, we work closely with County Holstein Clubs from across the province and get to witness first-hand the dedication and enthusiasm of club executives and members alike. We are pleased to showcase the history and achievements of county clubs across Ontario. Supporting youth has been key to the Holstein Club, even those with “coloured” calves.

2013 Peterborough County Holstein Club Banquet.

1. What is the club’s background and history? The Peterborough Holstein Club was founded in 1929 with the following executive; G.A. Brethen, 1st president; Charlie Moore 1st secretary, R.M. Holtby as fieldman. Activities that first year included a field day at G.A. Brethen’s farm in Norwood and the formation of a heifer club. In 2014, Peterborough Holstein Club will be celebrating our 85th Anniversary. We have had many influential cows and people. Please see the full story on page 42. 2. What has the club accomplished in recent years? Over the years, the Peterborough County Holstein club has managed to continue to provide events, meetings, social gatherings and a Holstein show to our members. Our directors meet once a month to organize each of these events. Our Twilite BBQs have had anywhere from 550-1200 people in attendance over the years. 3. What annual activities does your club organize? Each year we plan and implement a Young Breeder’s meeting with a barn tour, speaker and lunch. In the past, we have had a curling bonspiel, bus trip and sale. We have recently organized a county Breeders Cup to encourage the non-showing sector of the county to get involved. Our banquet is always well attended with 100 members. We continue to promote our county cattle and welcome our neighbouring breeders through our Holstein show which has had entries of 100-145 head. Our Twilite BBQ is always a success. We finish off the year with our car tour and annual meeting which often has 80-100 breeders in attendance. Not too bad for a county with around 40 milk producers left! 4. What advice would you give to other clubs wanting to grow their membership and become more active? Make sure you find, recruit and train the best volunteers you can get. Work with them and mentor the younger ones. Find the right job for the right person. Thank everyone always, appreciation is never shown enough. Be enthusiastic and have fun. Start small and work up, celebrate even your small successes.

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Crovalley Holsteins won both the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor banners at the 2013 county show.

5. Where do you see the club in a few years down the road? We see our club, like many others within the province working more in partnership with each other and our local milk committees to promote the breed, educate breeders and provide social activities to our members. With fewer breeders in each county, it will be important to realize that change is inevitable and in order to remain relevant and successful it will be necessary to embrace the changes as they come. 6. How do you support youth in your club? Each year our club supports our young members through a variety of ways. We provide financial support through donating to the Jr. Show in Orono, by sponsoring our judging teams, EastGen Challenge team and TD Classic team. We provide two scholarships each year. All new members receive a new show halter which is presented at the Twilite BBQ. A True Type model cow is purchased and donated at the 4-H awards banquet. We also donate $20 to each dairy 4-H member each year to help cover their 4-H fees. 7. How do you communicate with your members? We use quarterly newsletters, email, and our Facebook page. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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York County Time Capsule Submitted by Sandy O’Hara

The Ontario Holstein Branch and Holstein Canada donated this year’s rose garland to the Grand Champion of the Holstein show at the Royal. In the photo with the garland before it was presented to Robrook Goldwyn Cameron are Hank Hazeleger Ontario Holstein board member, Kris MacLeod, Eastern District representative, El Petherick, President of the Ontario Holstein Board, Angela Howard, Western District representative, Jason French, General Manager of Ontario Holstein and Adrian Vander Wielen, East-Central District representative.

The York Region Holstein Club brought their centennial celebrations to an end on Thursday December 12th, 2013 at their Annual Meeting held at the Markham Agricultural Society boardroom. With approximately 40 people present, President Paul Hulshof brought the year to a close by handing over a Time Capsule to National Director of Holstein Canada, John Buckley. Throughout the club’s 100th anniversary year, memorabilia was collected from the past and present. The time capsule which is a cream can holds interesting facts on the dairy industry not only in York Region but nationwide. Dick Munro who is a past producer in York Region and a real Holstein enthusiast had made up several display boards of York’s history. He donated all of it to the cause. A PowerPoint presentation containing over 250 pictures of our centennial celebrations made up by Bart Johnson of Belridge Holsteins of Sutton will also join the collection. The time capsule will be delivered to Holstein Canada’s head office in the New Year for safe keeping. It will now join the club’s three originals books dating back to June of 1913 containing the original minutes of the very first meeting and more. These books were delivered to Holstein Canada in the fall of 2012 where they sit in their archive department. The club has left instructions on the can for it to be opened in 50 years. A wonderful way to finish off a fantastic year of centennial celebrations!

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Emma Caldwell (second in from the right) is beginning to make a name for herself painting pictures of famous cows. The portrait of RF Goldwyn Hailey was sold through the Bullvine.com to Gen-Com Holsteins with a portion of the proceeds going to Food & Farm Care Ontario.

Christmastime Fundraiser Webb View Holsteins got creative while decorating a Christmas tree in their barn this past Christmas.

As a fundraiser at their Christmas party, Prescott County Holstein Club directors decorated gingerbread houses that were auctioned off. Above, Norm Simard checks to make sure his house is level and a sample of another house that was auctioned off.

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At Millen Farms near Omemee, a team approach is used to get the work done, but Jason Millen, 26 has taken a keen interest in the farm as well as the show ring and will be the next generation to run the farm. Millen Farms goes back to the early 1930s when Jason’s grandparents, Harold and Grace Millen, purchased the original farm and worked hard shipping milk before the milk board came into existence. Then Jason’s parents, Ron and Cathy took over the farm and run it today with Jason working his way in. The team approach works well at Millen farms with Jason looking after the cows and much of the milking, Ron, who completed his doctorate in economics prior to coming home to farm, does the bookwork and finances, Cathy does a lot of the milking and running around and valued long-time employee of 22 years, Hartmut Naumann looks after the fieldwork and feeding. Some part-time help is hired for milking and extra field work. Ron and Cathy also have another son David, who is an electrical engineer and lives in town with his wife Sara, son Jackson and new daughter Emmalyne. Millen Farms consists of 1,300 acres with 900 workable. They milk about 110 cows two times a day with a double 12 DeLaval parallel parlour in a new free-stall barn that was built six years ago with the idea that Jason would join the farm. Before the new barn, the family had been milking 100 cows in a 50 cow tie-stall barn, which meant swinging 50 cows in and out each milking. The old tie-stall barn was converted to house calves and the old free-stall where the swing cows were housed, is now the home for dry cows. Older heifers are kept at another barn down the road. The new parlour has made milking much more efficient and will save people’s knees. The new free-stall has helped with management and production in the herd. They installed the Afi system which is helpful to pick out heats. Cow comfort is also better with the use of rubber mats and straw for bedding. Ration balancing has also improved. Millen Farms is one of the highest production farms in Victoria County. Last year, they had the top BCA with 249-249-247, top management score and top producing cow in the in the county.

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The dry cow facilities at Millen Farms.

When it came time to building the new barn, everyone was involved in the design. They went on a lot of tours and while Jason was studying at Kemptville College, he visited a lot of barns. Jason has been interested in the farm from day one. “I participated in 4-H and really enjoyed showing. For the first four or five years, I showed our own animals,” says Jason. “In the later years I started getting heifers from Tomalynn where I really learned how to work with show animals, helping them at shows.” He continued his agriculture training attending University of GuelphKemptville College, completing his Diploma in Agriculture, followed by his degree at the University of Guelph. While at Guelph, he met Morgon McMillan of Kingsway Farms who helped further Jason’s interest in showing. Jason, with his own money purchased his first heifer, Royalcrest Dundee Barcelona VG-85 through Morgon and Ethan McMillan. Ever since their time at Guelph, Jason and Morgon have been friends and purchased several cattle together. Jason has worked at shows for Kingsway as well as Gerald Coughlin of Trent Valley, Tomalynn, Cherry Crest and Knonaudale. Jason has a keen eye when it comes to purchasing show cattle. He purchased River Dale Mr Sam Ella VG-86-2Yr with Kingsway Farms and Hazbro Holsteins of Embro. In 2013, she was the 1st Senior Two-Year-Old and Honourable Mention Grand Champion at the Peterborough Exhibition and was 3rd at the Ontario Summer Show.

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The Millen Farms team: back (l to r) Cathy Millen, long-time employee Hartmut Naumann and Ron Millen. Jason kneeling in front.

Morsan Gold Terror VG-86, owned with Kingsway, was 1st Senior Two-Year-Old and Honourable Mention Grand Champion at the Lindsay Exhibition in 2013. Another exciting cow Jason is partners in with Kingsway, Shockwave and Dave Renaud of Nepean is Kingsway Goldwyn Abrakazoo VG-88-2yr. She was purchased by the group at the Influence of Allie Sale in the summer of 2011. She was 3rd Intermediate Calf at the Royal, Reserve All Ontario Intermediate Calf and 4-H Calf as well as All Canadian 4-H in 2009. She continued to dominate taking the 2nd place Intermediate Yearling prize at the Royal in 2010 and placed 2nd in the Two-Year Old class at the Spring Discovery in 2011.

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Delcreek Naughty By Night VG-85 is another favourite investment and is owned with Matthew and Tyler Yates and Aleah Farms both of Beaverton. Naughty By Night has proven herself in the showring. She was 2nd Intermediate calf at World Dairy Expo and went on to be Reserve All American in 2011. She was also 1st Intermediate calf at the Spring Discovery and Ontario Summer Show and was named Honourable Mention All Canadian Intermediate Calf in 2011. In 2012, Naughty By Night was 1st Intermediate Yearling at the Lindsay Exhibition. The partners have two heifers by Goldwyn and Gold Chip from Naughty By Night that they look forward to seeing develop.

Herd favourite Millen Lomax Rosie EX-93.

“It’s nice to see the investment turn out on some of these cows. We have been flushing some of them and had great success,” says Jason. When asked what Jason is most proud at the home farm, he quickly mentions Millen Lomax Rosie who classified EX-93 in 2013. “It is neat to have a 93 point cow in a free-stall barn. She has an attitude and knows she is important,” says Jason. “We have flushed her and have calves on the ground.”

Kingsway Goldwyn Abrakazoo VG-88-2Yr, from the heart of the Allie family.

Millen Farms is currently going through succession planning. They formed a corporation which makes succession easier. Ron says that they just talk shares and not dollars. The family has attended a lot of informative meetings put on by Farm Credit Canada and the Royal Bank that have been really helpful in the process. Jason’s goal for the future of the Millen herd as well as his show investments is to continually improve the genetics. “I want to keep going the way we are going, improving the genetics every day,” he says. “Six years ago I won a Holstein Canada scholarship and a goal I stated was to breed an Excellent cow. We now have six in the barn. The goal now would be a Master Breeder, but that will take a lot of time and patience.” The current classification at Millen Farms is 3 ME, 3 EX, 35 VG, 68 GP and 22 G and Millens have a whole binder of Long Time and Superior Production certificates. The breeding focus has changed slightly from the tie-stall barn where the cows were very large. Big cows don’t always last in the free-stall barn and can be too big for the parlour. Their ideal cow is balanced with a great udder and feet and legs that milks well and re-breeds quickly who will last in a free-stall barn. Jason studies pedigrees before breeding, trying to balance out what the cow needs to improve.

Delcreek Naughty by Night now VG-85 will be a foundation for the future.

The sires that Millens currently use are Doorman, Lauthority, Fever, Windbrook, Uno and Brawler to name a few. They had used a lot of Lauthority and those heifers are calving out nicely as well as heifers by Fever and Steady. In the future, Jason would like to have all of the cattle at one location and possibly increase the number of cows they are milking depending on the quota situation. The farm will also continue to purchase land as it makes sense. Cathy is planning on travelling to Ireland this coming summer and Ron would like to slow down from committees and local politics.

Royalcrest Dundee Barcelona now VG-85 was Jason’s first purchase.

The future looks bright as Jason works his way into Millen Farms with succession planning and goals set in place. For other young people looking to become involved in a farm and show cattle Jason’s advice is get out and look at cows, study pedigrees and see what you like. This will help you in all aspects of farming.

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M Windbrook Chinook Daughter to Breeze Pictured with Carter Jackson - son of Matt and Virginia (Co-owners of Breeze)

Congratulations Kristen! Congratulations to Kristen on a great year in 4-H with Ebyholme Sid Patricia and your marriage to Joel Jansema. Ebyholme Sid Patricia 2nd Jr Yearling at Niagara County Show Reserve Champion Showperson and 5th Jr Yearling at Lincoln 4-H Show and Ancaster 4-H Show Champion Showperson and Reserve Champion Calf at Welland 4-H Show Due in May to Goldchip Dams: 7 Generations VG or EX, 5th Dam: Mawacres Warden Patricia EX Owned with Kristen and Joel Jansema

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Cranholme Goldwyn TANNER VG-88-2YR 2-02 Proj. 11,105 432 3.9% 333 3.0% kg 1st Sr 2-Yr-Old & Reserve Grand Champion Bruce-Grey Holstein Show 2013 Next Dams: EX-91-2E – VG-55 6* She has been flushed to Aftershock Inquires Welcome.

Calypso’sParty Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso EX-95 2E 5 Yr Proj. 14172 4.5 2.9 275-329-252

All Ontario 5 Yr Old 2013 Reserve Grand Autumn Opportunity 2013 3rd 5 Yr Old Royal 2013 1st 5 Yr Old Autumn Opportunity 2013 Now owned by Glenvue, Marty Unholzer and Pleasant Nook Farm

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Senior Calf 2013, 4-H calf of Claire Hazeleger 1st Oxford

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2013 All-Ontario Holstein Competition RESULTS The All-Ontario Holstein Competition continues to promote the best Holsteins from the province featured in show rings across Ontario throughout the 2013 show season.

OUR JUDGES: (l to r): Dan Doner, Brent Walker, Matt Walker, Mike West, John Werry, Hugh Hunter, Lorne Briscoe and Glen Burgess at the Foundation Genetics Office in Listowel.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt about it, the show ring remains one of the best and Glen Burgess. Any judge with a personal interest in any of the places to promote your herd and the cattle that you have bred or entries was asked to refrain from voting on the class in question. purchased. Congratulations to all of the winners and a special thank you The level of quality at our county shows continues to rise, as does to all exhibitors who entered their animals. Thanks also to our the number of new exhibitors interested in showing their animals. generous sponsors who supported this competition, as well as to our judges who took time out of their busy lives to help determine We also take pride in the young people that have taken considerable the winners. With over 212 high calibre animals entered, their job time and effort to show their 4-H calves across the province each proved far from easy. year. Their enthusiasm is contagious and we want to encourage them to be part of the Holstein industry in the future. Judging the competition this year were Dan Doner, Brent Walker, Matt Walker, Mike West, John Werry, Hugh Hunter, Lorne Briscoe

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All-OntarioJuniorCalf

All-OntarioIntermediateCalf

Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance

Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky

Reserve All-Ontario

Owner: Mapel Wood Farms

Crovalley Atwood Patricia Owner: Crovalley Holsteins

Delcreek Roll the Dice Dubeau Brokaw Voodoo Child Vale-O-Skene Aftershock HannaH

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Honourable Mention

Sildajak Attic Suger

Owners: Far-Row, Phoenix & Sildajak

Owner: Peter Rylaarsdam Owner: Velthuis Farms Ltd. Owners: Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn

Owners: Frank Barkey & Family

Devans Remark DempseY

Owners: Robert MacDonald & Bethany MacDonald

Glennholme Goldwyn Katch Kingsway Atwood Deidre MS Andis GW Arian

Honourable Mention

Aleah Millen Naughtys Secret

Owners: Aleah, Millen, Matt & Tyler Yates

Owners: Glennholme, Signature & Advantage Owner: Kingsway Farms Owner: Howard-Haven Holsteins

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All-OntarioSeniorCalf

All-OntarioSummerYearling

Duckett Federal Taz

Signature R Katness

Owners: Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn

Reserve All-Ontario

Claircrest Sid CheckerS

Owners: Joel Phoenix, Ehrhardt Farms & Gene Iager

Century Star Fever Sassy Craigcrest Rejoices Reconfirm Crovalley Sid Sasha

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Owners: Seavalley, Signature, Glennholme, Advantage, Bradley Cates & Aaron Eaton

Honourable Mention

Bonnie Brae Brokaw Meaka

Owners: Bruce and Susan Mode

Owner: Century Star Holsteins Owner: Craigcrest Holsteins Owner: Sillsway Farms

Honourable Mention

Reserve All-Ontario

Jacobs Sid Glory

Grillsdale Workout Dundee

Owners: Pinehaven & Ferme Jacobs

Owner: Clifford Grills

Far-Row Windbrook Noella Maplekeys Sid Odyssey Sunspark Fever Destiny

Owners: Far-Row & Rob Heffernan Owner: Maplekeys Farms Owners: Robrook Farms & Superior Polled Genetics

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All-OntarioIntermediateYearling

Hanalee G Busty Babe

Winright Sid Elegance

Owner: Hank and Nancy Lee Hazeleger, Marty Hazeleger

Reserve All-Ontario

Crovalley Gold Rapcity Owner: Crovalley Holsteins

Ulmar Windbrook Elmo Kingsway Windbrook A535 Phoenix Lauthority Jazz

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Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis Owners: Lookout, Crackholm & Rob Heffernan

Owners: Hans, Marlise & Marco Pfister Owner: Kingsway Farms Owners: Vale-O-Skene, Ryla, Emilane, Gracehaven

Owner: Brian Joseph Enright

Reserve All-Ontario

Valmar Colton Wendy

Owners: Jeff Stephens, Clarkvalley Holsteins

Delcreek Naughty Crumble Millbrooke CM Windbrook Kiki

Honourable Mention

Kingsway Goldwyn Dallas

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Trentward Holsteins

Owners: Waltz Acres, Larry McComb Owner: Ed Meulendyk

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All-OntarioSeniorYearling

All-OntarioJuniorBreedersHerd

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Crovalley

Atwood Patricia, Gold Rapcity, Lavanguard Adele

Idee Goldwyn Livia Owner: Kingsway Farms

Reserve All-Ontario Kingsway Windbrook A535, Goldwyn Dallas, Dempsey Candy

Reserve All-Ontario

Mount Elm Destry Snakebite

Honourable Mention

Owners: High Point Farms, Neil & Bryan Anderson

Kaymanor Jersey Devil

Owner: Peter Leach

Honourable Mention Claircrest Windfall Admire, Stanley Marvelous, Sid Checkers

Nordale Leading Edge MoY Crovalley Lauthority Melrose Velthuis Jasper Janice

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Owners: Genervations, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connors, Mapel Wood Holsteins Hanalee Busty Babe, Attic Jaguar, Lauthority Aphrodite Owner: Crovalley Holsteins Owner: Velthuis Farms Ltd.

Beaverbrock Millbrooke

Sanchez Darling, Rose Marie, Attic Zoey Sid Caressa, Windbrook Kalika, Windbrook Kiki

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All-OntarioMilkingYearling

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Sunnylodge Seaver Samantha

Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza

Reserve All-Ontario

Owners: Sunnylodge Farms Inc., Michael Heath, Jamie & Petra Black

BeNbie Sid Fiona

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Benbie Holsteins

Merlhome Lauthority Deanna Crovalley Sid Aaron Phillhaven Steady Breeze

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Honourable Mention

Comestar Lauwinny Windbrook

Owners: Up-Ridge Holsteins

Owner: Kingsway Farms Owner: Crovalley Holsteins Owners: Matias & Phillhaven Holsteins

Owners: Belfast Holsteins & Mary Inn Holsteins

Kingsway Tenacious Rochelle Owners: Kingsway Farms & Riverdown Holsteins

Beckholm Goldwyn Deelila Freurehaven FGS Laura Valleyville Sanchez Tracy

Honourable Mention

Cavanaleck Braxton Aspire

Owner: Cavanaleck Farms

Owner: Beckholm Holsteins Owner: Walnutlawn Farms Owner: Quality Holsteins

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All-OntarioSenior 2 YearOld

All-OntarioJunior 3 YearOld

Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia

Phoenix Sanchez Geo

Reserve All-Ontario

Owners: Futurecrest Holsteins & Quality Holsteins

Beckholm Bolton Trillium Owner: Beckholm Holsteins

Cranholme Goldwyn Tanner Kingsway Alex Australia River dale Mr Sam Ella

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Honourable Mention

Blondin Destry SallY

Owner: Oscar Dupasquier & Ferme Blondin

Owner: John Cation Owners: Trent Valley Holsteins, Mell-Wood Owner: Kingsway Farms, Millen Farms, Hazbro

Owner: Breamont Holsteins

Kingsway Sanchez Arrangatang Owner: Kingsway Farms

Lindenright Atwood Bounce Comestar Lisani Sanchez Tomalynn Darion Tammy

Honourable Mention

Lochdale Shaquille Missy

Owner: Kawartha Holsteins

Owner: Brian Joseph Enright Owner: Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Owner: Ballybeeny Holsteins

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Valleyville Rae Lynn

Nordale Goldwyn Ricky

Owners: Quality Holsteins, Granja Ponderosa, Al-Be-Ro Land and Cattle Company

Reserve All-Ontario

Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba Owners: Trent Valley Holsteins & Mell-Wood

Kingsmill Ashlyns Aviva Valleyville Sanchez Renate Vale-O-Skene Pure Gold Abigail

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Raivue Sanchez Pamela

Owners: Superior Polled Genetics, Raivue & Robrook

Owners: Pleasant Nook & Whiskey River Owners: JPB Holsteins & Barclay Phoenix Owner: Vale-O-Skene Holsteins

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Todd Galton

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Quality Gold Danzi Owner: Quality Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Lookout Advent Flicka-Red

Owner: Trent Valley Holsteins, Chris and Jennifer Hill & Richard Green

Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha Huntshaven Deb Narobi-Red Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice

Owner: Beckholm Holsteins Owner: Quality Holsteins Owner: Craigcrest Holsteins

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Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso

Calbrett Goldwyn Layla

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Owners: Pleasant Nook Farm, Glenvue Holsteins & Marty Unholzer

Gerann Roy Grendel Owner: Quality Holsteins

Clarmell Jasper Lynn Eby016 BG Easter Lilly

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Quality Goldwyn Flinso

Owner: Quality Holsteins

Owners: Bruce & Susan Mode Owners: Amaren Lane, Bar-Lee-I, Pleasant Nook, Pretz, Keen, Ratliff Trombley-Dairy Lheros Jewel Owners: Bruce & Susan Mode

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Owners: Cormdale Genetics, Genervations, P&K Kruger, Al-Be-Ro Land and Cattle Company

MS Exels Dundee Beauty Owners: Gord Sharp, Larry Bennett & Conroy, Triple T & Van Exel

Idee Goldwyn Lulu Cityview Metro Lucy Quality Blitz Fran

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Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay

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All-OntarioBreedersHerd

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Quality

Gold Danzi, Goldwyn Flinsco, Blitz Fran

Sildajak Attic SugEr Exhibitor: Cally Finley

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Sanchez Arrangatang, Tennacious Rochelle, Goldway Abba Dabba

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Crovalley Atwood Patricia Exhibitor: Vanessa Crowley

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Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance Exhibitor: Tyler Gunby

Honourable Mention Crovalley Gold Ambassador, Goldwyn Autumn, Lheros Vixen

Tomalynn Darion Tammy, Goldwyn Superstar, Leduc Delta

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Exhibitor: Michelle Slaughter Exhibitor: Rebecca Doble Exhibitor: Caden Finley

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Devans Remark Dempsey

Duckett Federal Taz

Exhibitor: Bethany MacDonald

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Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky Exhibitor: Cameron Barkey

Crovalley Lavanguard Adele Greenlark Sid Lucy Spierdyke Brookwin

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Beaverbrock Rose Marie

Exhibitor: Taryn Campbell

Exhibitor: Dawson Turcott Exhibitor: Abigail Howard Exhibitor: Chantal Stoop

Reserve All-Ontario

Bonnie Brae Brokaw Meaka Exhibitor: Kenny McRae

Century Star Fever Sassy Craigcrest Rejoices Reconfirm Crovalley Sid Sasha

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Ploegsway Goldwyn Nut is U Exhibitor: Wayde Beckett

Exhibitor: Shawn Potter Exhibitor: Genna Wright Exhibitor: Jackie Sills

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All-Ontario 4-H SummerYearling All-Ontario 4-H JuniorYearling

Ulmar Windbrook Elmo

Signature R Katness

Exhibitor: Ashley Hall

Exhibitor: Bryce Seaborn

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Sunspark Fever Destiny Exhibitor: Ava Doner

Grillsdale Workout Dundee MS Babydoll Gizelle Shylane Atlas Nation

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Belmoral Sid Nee

Exhibitor: Lindsay Kieffer

Exhibitor: Courtney Chrysler Exhibitor: Spencer Nelson Exhibitor: Amelia Wilson

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Phoenix Lauthority Jazz Exhibitor: Gary Troup

Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis Crovalley Gold Rapcity Hanalee Attic JaguaR

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Kingsway Windbrook A535

Exhibitor: Ethan McMillan

Exhibitor: Kyle Slaughter Exhibitor: Evan Stanley Exhibitor: Marty Hazeleger

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Cash Awards sponsored by West Central and East Central Councils

All-Ontario 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member

Duckett Federal Taz Exhibitor: Christine Armstrong

Reserve All-Ontario

Signature R Katness Exhibitor: Bryce Seaborn

Hodglynn Dundee Diamond Kawartha Braxton Vienna Kingsway Dempsey Candy

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Honourable Mention

Devans Remark Dempsey

Exhibitor: Bethany MacDonald

Exhibitor: Chris Steven Exhibitor: Dan Werry Exhibitor: Travis Canning

Judging Scores Junior Calf 49 Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance 31 Crovalley Atwood Patricia 25 Sildajak Attic Suger Delcreek Roll the Dice 0 Dubeau Brokaw Voodoo Child 0 Vale-O-Skene Aftershock Hannah 0 Intermediate Calf 47 Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky 37 Devans Remark Dempsey 21 Aleah Millen Naughtys Secret Glennholme Goldwyn Katch 0 Kingsway Atwood Deidre 0 MS Andis GW Arian 0 Senior Calf 49 Duckett Federal Taz 35 Claircrest Sid Checkers 21 Bonnie Brae Brokaw Meaka Century Star Fever Sassy 0 Craigcrest Rejoices Reconfirm 0 Crovalley Sid Sasha 0 Summer Yearling 49 Signature R Katness 30 Grillsdale Workout Dundee 17 Jacobs Sid Glory Far-Row Windbrook Noella 9 Maplekeys Sid Odyssey 0 Sunspark Fever Destiny 0 Junior Yearling 43 Hanalee G Busty Babe 32 Crovalley Gold Rapcity 27 Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis Ulmar Windbrook Elmo 3 Kingsway Windbrook A535 0 Phoenix Lauthority Jazz 0 Intermediate Yearling 47 Winright Sid Elegance 31 Valmar Colton Wendy 20 Kingsway Goldwyn Dallas Delcreek Naughty Crumble 7 Millbrooke CM Windbrook Kiki 0 Senior Yearling (not milking) 47 Idee Goldwyn Livia 32 Mount Elm Destry Snakebite 15 Kaymanor Jersey Devil 11 Nordale Leading Edge Moy Crovalley Lauthority Melrose 0 Velthuis Jasper Janice 0 Junior Breeders Herd 47 Crovalley 37 Kingsway 18 Claircrest Hanalee 3 Beaverbrock Farms 0 Millbrooke 0 Milking Yearling 49 Sunnylodge Seaver Samantha 33 Bembie Sid Fionna 14 Comestar Lauwinny Windbrook Merlhome Lauthority Deanna 9 Crovalley Sid Aaron 0 Phillhaven Steady Breeze 0 Junior 2 Year Old 49 Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza 33 Kingsway Tennacious Rochelle 17 Cavanaleck Braxton Aspire Beckholm Goldwyn Deelila 6 Freurehaven FGS Laura 0 Valleyville Sanchez Tracy 0 Senior 2 Year Old 40 Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia 35 Beckholm Bolton Trillium 17 Blondin Destry Sally 13 Cranholme Goldwyn Tanner Kingsway Alex Australia 0 Riverdale Mr Sam Ella 0

Junior 3 Year Old 49 Phoenix Sanchez Geo 33 Kingsway Sanchez Arrangatang 20 Lochdale Shaquille Missy Lindenright Atwood Bounce 3 Comestar Lisani Sanchez 0 Tomalynn Darion Tammy 0 Senior 3 Year Old 49 Valleyville Rae Lynn 35 Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba 21 Raivue Sanchez Pamela Kingsmill Ashlyns Aviva 0 Valleyville Sanchez Renate 0 Vale-O-Skene Pure Gold Abigail 0 4 Year Old 49 Nordale Goldwyn Ricky 20 Quality Gold Danzi 14 Lookout Advent Flicka-Red 13 Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha Huntshaven Deb Narobi-Red 6 Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice 3 5 Year Old 43 Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso 41 Gerann Roy Grendel 18 Quality Goldwyn Flinso Clarmell Jasper Lynn 3 Eby016 BG Easter Lilly 0 Trombley-Dairy Lheros Jewel 0 Mature Cow 47 Calbrett Goldwyn Layla 35 MS Exels Dundee Beauty 12 Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay Idee Goldwyn Lulu 8 Cityview Metro Lucy 3 Quality Blitz Fran 0 Breeders Herd 49 Quality 35 Kingsway 21 Crovalley Tomalynn 0 Junior 4-H Calf 39 Sildajak Attic Suger 32 Crovalley Atwood Patricia 25 Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance Willowlane Goldwyn Sambucca 9 Beaverbrock Sanchez Darling 0 Phoenixholm Dundee Ella 0 Intermediate 4-H Calf 47 Devans Remark Dempsey 30 Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky 25 Beaverbrock Rose Marie Crovalley Lavanguard Adele 3 Greenlark Sid Lucy 0 Spierdyke Brookwin 0 Senior 4-H Calf 49 Duckett Federal Taz 24 Bonnie Brae Brokaw Meaka 21 Ploegsway Goldwyn Nut is U Century Star Fever Sassy 3 Craigcrest Rejoices Reconfirm 0 Crovalley Sid Sasha 0 Summer Yearling 4-H Calf 49 Signature R Katness 26 Sunspark Fever Destiny 25 Belmoral Sid Nee Grillsdale Workout Dundee 5 MS Babydoll Gizelle 0 Shylane Atlas Nation 0 Junior Yearling 4-H Calf 36 Ulmar Windbrook Elmo 28 Phoenix Lauthority Jazz 24 Kingsway Windbrook A535 10 Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis Crovalley Gold Rapcity 7 Hanalee Attic Jaguar 0 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member 45 Duckett Federal Taz 33 Signature R Katness 27 Devans Remark Dempsey Hodglynn Dundee Diamond 0 Kawartha Braxton Vienna 0 Kingsway Dempsey Candy 0

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Dam VG Charisma x Ex Rubens x Glen Drummond Shower All Ontario 4-H Intermediate Calf, Reserve Intermediate Calf and Honourable Mention 4-H Owned Calf.

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has matured and that she also was placed second in that class. Of the ten Junior Herds that were in the class, Kingsway placed the highest in Once again, the Royal Holstein Show welcomed an Ontario judge to third along with Ploegsway, Claircrest and Delcreek taking part. officiate the National Holstein Show. John Crowley of Hastings, along with his associate Don Donnan of Stirling evaluated 310 head from Of the thirty Milking Yearlings in the class, it was Combhaven Sid across Canada and the USA. The Royal is like the Stanley Cup finals Monica that impressed judge Crowley to place her first amongst this of the Holstein show series, but the name Gretzky didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start with group of impressive cows. Owned by GenCom Holstein Ltd, Monica Wayne as this time it is Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky. Recently sold to is bred by the McComb family of Castleton. The Junior 2-Year-Old Hill, Heath & St. Jacobs of the US, Gretzky won the Intermediate Calf class was led by Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza and this overall balanced class and the Barkey/Puterbough families of Altona Lea were ecstatic young cow is owned by breeder Belfast Holsteins and Mary Inn to have bred this Royal winner. Holsteins of Embrun. Mario Comtois of GenCom was excited to have There were many class winners from county and regional shows in the first and second place Senior 2-Year-Olds and he did it with a pair Ontario taking part and several making the top 6 placings to be displayed of Ontario bred cows. In first place was Charwill Attic Marcy that is as judge Crowley gave his reasons. Devans Remark Dempsey capped bred by Charwill Farms of Wallenstein and the second place cow was off a successful year for owners Robert D. MacDonald and Bethany Hodglynn Dynasty Licorice bred by Adam Hodgins of Kincardine and MacDonald as she placed third in the Intermediate Calf class and first Dr. George Wood of Caledon. After placing first in the Junior 3-Year4-H for Bethany. In the Summer Yearling class, Grillsdale Workout Old class at the Autumn Opportunity Show, Phoenix Sanchez Geo Dundee placed third for owner Clifford Grills of Campbellford and claimed the class again for owner Breamont Holsteins of Tavistock. was then sold to GenCom Holstein Ltd of Quebec. Ontario-bred, The Senior 3-Year-Old class was filled with tremendous cows and many Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis placed second in the Junior Yearling class claiming big wins on the show circuit this season. Valleyville Rae Lynn for owners Rob Heffernan, Crackholm and Lookout who purchased her placed second in the class and was granted the Honourable Mention just prior to World Dairy Expo. Winright Sid Elegance claimed Junior position in the Intermediate Champion parade. She is owned by Quality Champion this year at three regional shows in Ontario and took the Holsteins, Grandja Ponderosa and Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle. Ahead of second place position in the Intermediate Yearling Class for breeder/ Rae Lynn was Charwill Attic Marcy that was the Reserve Intermediate owner Brian J. Enright of Winchester. The McMillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Kingsway Champion. The Four-Year-Old class had high stakes again as two Holsteins were pleased how their Senior Yearling, Idee Goldwyn Livia Ontario bred cows were at the top of the class as they did recently at

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1 Mount Elm Destry Snakebite. 2 Judge Bloyce Thompson selects Lochdale Shaquille Missy as his Intermediate Champion. 3 Hank Hazeleger with Hanalee G Busty Babe. 4 The final line up of Intermediate Calves Altona Lea Stanley Cup Gretzky in 1st and Devans Remark Dempsey in 3rd. 5 Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza 1st Junior 2 year old, with Petitclerc Sid Sunkiss in 2nd. 6 Valleyville Rae Lynn stands 2nd in the Senior 3 year old class. 7 Grand Champion Robrook Goldwyn Cameron. 8 Associate Judge Don Donnan (left) and Judge John Crowley (far right) with their Grand, Reserve and Honourable Mention Champions.

of successful shows... World Dairy Expo. But this time, Robrook Goldwyn Cameron came ahead of Cookview Goldwyn Monique to place first with Monique placing second. Cameron is bred by Robin Parish of Woodville and Monique is bred by Kevin Cook of Stratford. The 5-Year-Old class had two Ontario bred and owned cows place in the top three behind the eventual Honourable Mention Grand Champion cow, MS Goldwyn Alana. Gerann Roy Grendel is bred by Gerann Holsteins of Cardinal and owned by Quality Holsteins and placed second ahead of Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso. Calypso was purchased by Marty Unholzer, Pleasant Nook Farm and Glenvue Holsteins this past year from breeder Patty Alsop in Grey County. The Grand Champions from two regional shows in Ontario placed very well in the Mature Cow class. Calbrett Goldwyn Layla was this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ontario Summer Show Champion and led the class for new owners Comestar, Speranza and Ponderosa. The Grand Champion from the recent Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show, Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica placed third for Blondin and is bred by Howard Elliott in Niagara Region. High type along with high production describes the cows that were in the Longtime Production Class and owners Gord Sharp, Larry Bennett and US partners were pleased to see their cow MS Exels Dundee Beauty place second in this class. Prior to the Grand Champion parade, six Breeders Herds were placed with Quality in second and Kingsway in fifth.

class was taking place. The two Ontario bred Four-Year-Olds could not be denied that day to be the Grand and Reserve Champion cows. Ontario Branch President El Petherick and Holstein Canada President Richard Bosma had the honour to dress the Grand Champion, Robrook Goldwyn Cameron with the garland of roses with owners Budjon, St Jacobs, Clark W. Woodmansee III and Peter & Lyn Vale looking on. Jeff Butler and Joe & Amber Price of Illinois are the owners of Reserve Champion, Cookview Goldwyn Monique.

The Red and White Holstein Show

The Red and White Holstein Show was judged by Bloyce Thompson of PEI and he placed 80 head in the Scotiabank Ring of Excellence. There were two heifers that won their classes that are bred and owned by Ontario exhibitors. The Junior Champion from World Dairy Expo, Hanalee G Busty Babe won the Junior Yearling class for Hank and Nancy-Lee Hazeleger and Marty Hazeleger for Embro. Busty Babe would claim the Honourable Mention Junior Champion of the Royal Show. Mount Elm Destry Snakebite won the Senior Yearling Class for breeders Neil and Bryan Anderson of Vankleek Hill and their partner High Point Holsteins of Port Perry. After winning the Junior 3-Year-Old class, Lochdale Shaquille Missy went on to claim the Intermediate Champion honour. Both the breeders of Missy, David & Andrew MacMillan of Alexandria and present owner Kawartha With the spot light on the winning cows from the previous classes and Holsteins of Lindsay were excited to see the success of Missy. the music playing, the excitement built when the Grand Champion

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4-H Dairy Club TD Classic Team

Congratulations to Champion Showperson Peter Leach

Standing (L to R): Peter Leach, Philip English, Gary Troup, and Kevin Shier. Sitting (L to R): Ryan Peeters, Emily Henderson and David Leach

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ShowReports

2013

Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Championship Show

By Kris MacLeod

The Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Championship show took place at the A.M. Barr Arena in Kemptville, on Friday October 18th with Pierre Boulet from Montmagny, QC placing the 200 head entered. Capturing Junior Champion was the 1st prize Intermediate Calf, Devans Remark Dempsey owned by Robert MacDonald and Bethany MacDonald from Kirkhill, ON. Reserve Champion went to the 1st place Summer Yearling, Dubeau Brokaw Voodoo Child, the entry of Pierre Dubeau and Sylvie Dubeau. Honourable Mention Junior Champion was won by Crater Moonshine Sid, the 1st place Senior Calf, the entry of Velthuis Farms Ltd. Seven Junior Herds were brought out with Bruce & Susan Mode winning 1st prize in the competitive class. The Junior Breeder banner was won by Glennholme Holsteins while the Junior Exhibitor banner was captured by Velthuis Farms Ltd. Following a short lunch break, the milking classes started. Intermediate Champion went to Aingers Advent Bambi the 1st place Senior Three-Year-Old, exhibited by Ferme Blondin. Reserve Intermediate Champion went to the 1st prize Junior Three-YearOld Lindenright Atwood Bounce shown by Brian Joseph Enright. Honourable Mention went to Phoenix Gogo Sanchez the 2nd prize Junior Three-Year-Old. Grand Champion went to the Niagara Region bred cow Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica, 1st place Mature cow and the entry of Ferme Blondin. Reserve Grand Champion went to Aingers Advent Bambi shown by Ferme Blondin. Honourable Mention was awarded to the 1st place Four-Year-Old, Drumlee Mischief Denison, the entry of Ferme Blondin and Butz Hill Holsteins. Senior Breeders Herd, Premier Breeder and Exhibitor were all won by Ferme Blondin to complete the sweep of the senior awards.

Highlights of the 13th Autumn Opportunity Show

Other milking class winners included Milking Yearling, Comestar Lauwinny Windbrook owned by Up-Ridge Holsteins, Junior TwoYear-Old Beckholm Goldwyn Deelila, Four-Year-Old Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha both owned by Beckholm Holsteins, the Mature Cow class was won by Cityview Metro Lucy owned by David Innes and David Martin. Quality Holsteins won the Breeders Herd in a strong group class. Crovalley Holsteins captured Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Banners. Senior Heifer, Duckett Federal Taz was selected as the Champion 4-H heifer and Junior Champion from 118 outstanding heifers shown. She is the 4-H project of Christine Armstrong and owned by Gracehaven and Royal Lynn Holsteins. The winning Junior calf, Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance owned by Mapel Wood Farms was presented with Reserve Junior Champion, with Honourable Mention going to the winning Junior Yearling for Crovalley on Crovalley Goldwyn Rapcity. Reserve Champion 4-H went to Gary Troup showing the 2nd place Junior Yearling, Phoenix Lauthority Jazz and Honourable Mention was awarded to Genna Wright with her Senior calf project, Craigcrest Rejoices Reconfirm. Other winning heifers were 1st Intermediate calf, Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky owned by Frank Barkey & Family, Summer Yearling winner was Bosdale Sid Sherry B owned by Bosdale Farms Inc, the winning Winter Yearling was Valmar Colton Wendy owned by Jeff Stephens & Clarkvalley Holsteins and the Senior Yearling winner was Mount Elm Destry Snakebite owned by High Point Farms and Neil & Bryan Anderson. Junior Breeders herd was won by Crovalley Holsteins. Thirty-one enthusiastic 4-H members had their showmanship skills evaluated by Steve Fraser, on Tuesday evening. Coming out on top was Peter Leach and Travis Canning both from the Intermediate class. Ashley Hall won Senior showmanship, Jack Lange the Novice class and Tyler Canning the Junior class. A minute of silence was held to honour show founder and long

By Adrian Vander Wielen time committee member Mike McGriskin. Additionally, the show

Fall championship shows arrive with great anticipation among Ontario exhibitors and spectators to help determine which of the show prospects are ready to compete at the grand finale of the North American show season. Heifers that have done well and continue to develop and cows that have freshened highlighted this year’s strong Autumn Opportunity show with 215 exhibited head which included 97 cows. Chris Hill of Thurmont MD with enthusiasm, and great appreciation for the high quality, confidently and capably placed the entries. Rising to the top and earning Grand and Intermediate Champion honours was the Senior Three-Year-Old, Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba owned by Trent Valley Holsteins & Jason D Mell. Reserve Grand honours went to a new comer to the show ring, Five-Year-Old, Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso owned by Pleasant Nook Farms, Glenvue Holsteins and Marty Unholzer. Quality Goldwyn Flinsco the 2nd place Five-Year-Old captured Honourable Mention Grand for Quality Holsteins also a co-owner of the Reserve Intermediate Champion Senior Two-Year-Old, Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia. Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion went to the winning Junior ThreeYear-Old, Phoenix Sanchez Geo owned by Breamont Holsteins.

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committee established “The Mike McGriskin Memorial Award” to recognize an individual who excels both at home and on the show circuit. Geoff Dunton was honoured as the first recipient of this special honour. Congratulations to all those that contributed to the success of this quality show, in particular the hard working show committee, volunteers and exhibitors.

Grand Champion of Autumn Opportunity Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba.

Junior Champion Duckett Federal Taz.

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Jersey Ontario Invitational Sale 50th Anniversary: 12pm on Wednesday March 26, 2014 Showmanship Show: Wednesday, March 26th, 4pm, Judge: Kyle MacLeod, Woodstock, ON Jersey Show: Wednesday, March 26th, 6pm Judge: Callum McKinven, North Hatley, QC Holstein Show: Thursday, March 27th, 9:30am Judge: Julien Chabot, Embrun, ON

Open Tag Sale

Online entries will be available on www.AssistExpo.com

SALE VIEWING MARCH 25-27, 2014 • Creates opportunity to interact with Holstein and Jersey breeders and potential buyers early in the year. Also an early opportunity to see the show season’s candidates/consignments • Consignments for the sales must be entered in the OSD Show (entry fee $25). • Sale animals must be confirmed no later than March 17th (maximum of 20 head per string)

Tag Sale entries please contact the Ontario Holstein Branch at: branch@ontario.holstein.ca or 519-653-6180

2013 Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Championship Show The Juniors

The Seniors

The Champions (L to R) HM Junior Champ: Crater Moonshine Sid Res. Jr. Champ: Dubeau Brokaw Voodoo Child Jr Champ: Devans Remark Dempsey

(L to R) HM Champ: Drumlee Mischief Denison Res. Grand Champ: Aingers Advent Bambi Grand: Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica

Senior Bred & Owned Awards MiLkinG SenioR YeARLinG Presented by Lochdale Holstiens GLeneiL Don’T ToUCH MY GoLD, Gleneil Farms JUnioR 2 YeAR oLD Presented by Greg Holmes Livestock MoDo LoLA JoRDAn, Ferme Modo SenioR 2 YeAR oLD Presented by Quinndale Holsteins BLonDin GoLDWYn BoRDeAU, Ferme Glondin, Ferme Mystique

JUnioR 3 YeAR oLD Presented by Wenallt Holsteins TRekiLi WA LAURieniA BRAXTon, Trekili Holsteins, Waltz Acres Farm SenioR 3 YeAR oLD Presented by Ferme Gillette BReeZe HiLL GoLD MiST, Breeze Hill Holsteins

4 YeAR oLD Presented by Benoaks Holsteins HenDeRCRoFT JASPeR SeAHoRSe, Herb Henderson 5 YeAR oLD, Presented by Mount elm Holsteins knonAUDALe iSHA, knonaudale Farms MATURe CoW Presented by Riverdown Holsteins HenDeRCRoFT LHeRoS GUMBALL, Herb Henderson

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Memories of 85 Years of Holsteins in the 2.

By Julie McIntosh

The Peterborough Holstein Club will celebrate 85 years in 2014 with a vast history of accomplished and dedicated Holstein breeders. The storied history of the county’s Holstein club has been created by a relatively small group of breeders (currently about 40) that have achieved many great milestones.

Astro Sherry EX 96-USA who was Reserve Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo in 1998, after being All Canadian and All American Mature cow in 1996 for Pamtom Farms of New York, USA. Ronbeth Starbuck Missy VG- 89, who was purchased as an embryo from Ronbeth Holsteins by Roger Holtby of Holtbyholme Holsteins, was the first animal ever to be named All Canadian and The club was first founded in 1929, with the following executive, All American, three consecutive years in a row, as a calf, yearling G.A. Brethen was named president, Charlie Moore secretary and and 2 year old, in 1991, 1992 and 1993. R.M. Holtby as fieldman. The initial executive and those that followed aimed to improve the Holstein breed in the county as well In 1943, another cow in Peterborough created some news. Honour as provide camaraderie for breeders and their families. In the early List Leader, Snowflake Alcartra Tensen VG owned by G.J. Elmhurst days, judging demonstrations, field days, and banquets were held. of Birdsall was the first cow in the county to be bred artificially. Showing has played a big role in the life of Peterborough County breeders. The first Peterborough Black and White Show was held at Lakefield in 1939. It moved to Peterborough in 1958 and breeders’ animals were shown in the Peterborough Memorial Centre. In the 1970s they moved to a separate show pavilion which burned in 1984 and a new building was built to house cattle and show in by 1985 where the show is held today. Currently, there are about 110 animals exhibited at the show, down from the 200 in the early days.

The East Central Championship Show used to be held in Peterborough at the Memorial Centre on the ice surface until the late 1990s when it moved and became known as the Ontario Summer Show. Colleen Terpstra, the club secretary from 1986 to 2001 remembers the show well. “The arena staff would place plywood and sawdust over the ice and we decorated the sides of the boards up like the Royal and the ladies prepared all of the food,” says Colleen.

Many notable show cows have been bred or developed in Peterborough County. Cathland Countess EX, bred by Neal Cathcart of Cavan was sold to Hanover Hill Holsteins and was Grand Champion at the Royal in 1979 and was All Canadian in 1979, and 1983. Cathland Lilac VG-89-5YR-CAN,EX-97-USA, also bred by Neal Cathcart was Grand Champion at the World Dairy Expo in 1988 for her owners including Peterborough’s Gerald Coughlin Jr. Crovalley Holsteins developed Mawacres Warden Patricia EX-3E who was the first ever milking female to be Junior Champion at the Royal. She was then sold to Albert Cormier and continued to have an illustrious show career. Rossland Astro Kat EX-2E-USA bred by Keith and Murray Ross in Norwood brought the county pride by winning Grand and Supreme Champion at the World Dairy Expo in 1991. Embrdale Emily Charles EX-4E was a popular show cow in the 1990s bred in Peterborough and was Honourable Mention Grand at the Royal in 1998. J. Francis Crowley bred Taraley

Food and the camaraderie that comes with sharing a meal are common factors of the ever popular Peterborough County Twilight Meetings, held annually since 1948, regularly drawing about 1,000 people. In the early days, the women of the county made all of the salads, jellied, macaroni and carrot. Colleen remembers early on Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was served along with the salads. When KFC refused to serve milk in their restaurants, the club moved to the current BBQ beef. “Even now with about 40 breeders, about 1,000 people are annually hosted. The event helps connect the farmers with people from cities,” says Colleen. The 2014 Twilight Meeting will be held at Ronbeth Holsteins. The Warner family are celebrating their 75th year breeding Holsteins. Dean Warner of Ronbeth recalls always trying to have entertainment at the events, everything from “Farmer Olympics” to skits, to having Willie Nelson (John French) and Reba McIntyre

1. 1972 Twilight Meeting at Glen Isle. (Back row) Steve Glenn, (unknown), Cephas Bolton, Gordon Stewart, Kevin Hurley, John Terpstra, Carl Bolton, Don Milburn, Ross Steed, Gerry Nelson, Jim Glenn. (Front row) Gerald Coughlin Sr. Walter Thorn, Earl Doris, Stewart Nelson, George Clements, Clarence Glenn. 2. Holstein Pin recipients of various years 1998. (Back row) John Terpstra, Jim Seymour, Allan Hutchison, Gary Sage, Ivan Bullock, Dick Elmhurst. (Front row) Carl Bolton, Burrit Mann, Ronald Warner, Neal Robson. 3. Grand Champion cow from the 1987 Peterborough County Show. In the photo are (l to r) Donna Maw, a sponsor (unknown), Judge James Walker, Peterborough County Dairy Princess, Karen Lynch, Ronbeth Stylist Betty (Grand Champion, Best Bred and Owned, Best Udder and Production Winner), Wayne Warner, Mary Warner, Ron Warner, John Terpstra and Rick Pulfer.

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(Dean Warner) perform. There were two sales that ran for a number of years organized by the club. First the Kawartha Klassic Sale started in 1975 and was organized with Clarence Glenn as chairman and Lloyd Wilson as the auctioneer. It was a big fundraiser for the club. In 1977, the Kalf Kingdom Sale started, sponsored by the club with Ed McMorrow as the auctioneer. “A lot of high quality and high priced animals went through the sales over the years. The county also produced many great animals that were sold across Canada and the world,” says former county sales agent Frank McMahon. Frank tells of an early story in the 1910s when his grandfather Jack McMahon purchased a bull, Pontiac Dekol Keyes, he jokes became the first “on-the-road” technician. Jack broke the bull to drive his cutter, and would drive the bull farm to farm, unhooking him to breed the farmer’s cows, hook him up again and continue to the next farm. Frank remembers seeing the pedigree once that described the bull’s marking, not a picture.

Peterborough County has produced a number of breeders attaining the highest honour bestowed on a breeder by Holstein Canada, the Master Breeder Shield. Peterborough All-Time Master Breeders Prefix Recipient Year OTONABEE LIFLOC KEENDALE LODGE THORNHOLM DORISCROFT ROSSDALE RONBETH GLEN ISLE CRAFTLAND CLYDEVUE MARKSMEMORY RONBETH TRENT VALLEY GLEN ISLE EMBRDALE TRENT CANAL CROVALLEY BONNIESPRING RONBETH

J.T. Tully 1947 N.W. McConkey 1948 Stewart Nelson 1963 Walter Thorn 1971 Earl Doris 1972 Cephas Bolton 1976 Ronald Warner 1978 Glen Isle Farms Ltd 1978 George W. Craft 1980 Howard Clysdale 1987 Martin McGriskin & Sons 1991 Ronbeth Holsteins 1993 Gerald Coughlin 1993 Glen Isle Farms Ltd 1995 Embrdale Farm 1999 Carl Bolton 2000 Crovalley Holsteins 2001 Mcninch Holsteins 2006 Ronbeth Holsteins 2006

MacKenzie Award in 1994 and the Curtis Clark Award in 2006. Dean Warner won the Earl Vander Meulen Memorial Award sponsored by Jersey Canada. Harry Stanley and Dean Warner are two people from the county who are previous presidents of the Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors. Many other youth and adults have sat on provincial and national committees within the agricultural arena. There are some herds in the county that have been around for a long time. Elmhurst Brothers using the prefix Hurstelm is the oldest continuous herd in the county. They started in 1918. Trent Valley Holsteins, owned today by Gerald Coughlin Jr, has been breeding cows for over 85 years and the Nelsons of Keenedale Lodge have been breeding purebred Holsteins for over 80 years and the Warners of Ronbeth will celebrate 75 years this year.

Many famous herds have come and gone from Peterborough with some carrying the torch forward still today. Prefixes such as Otonabee, Lifloc, Enghill (the herd was purchased by Romandale to be the foundation of their herd), Thornholm, Keenedale Lodge, Glen Peterborough County has produced three Royal judges, with John Isle, Rossdale, Trent Canal, Trent Valley, Crovalley, Embrdale and Crowley and Gerald Coughlin Jr. judging the Royal Holstein Show Ronbeth are remembered throughout the Holstein history. Many of and Dean Warner judging the TD Canadian Dairy Classic. The these herds achieved Master Breeder shields over the years. county has also produced judges who have placed cattle around The story of the Peterborough Holstein Club and its members over the world. the years has been written, but with the quality of the 40 breeders Members of the Peterborough Holstien Club have represented the still actively breeding Holsteins and producing milk in Peterborough county well at the provincial, national and the international level. County there will be much more to be told in the next few years as Gerald Coughlin Jr. was awarded the prestigious Klussendorf- they close in on 100 years.

Memories of Lifloc Holsteins

By Sheila McConkey as told to Angela Prins and Margaret Murray with contributions from Peter McConkey.

From her vantage point of eighty plus years, Sheila Donnelly McConkey recalls many significant events and exceptional people which contributed to building a vibrant Holstein community in the Peterborough area. Some of her earlier memories revolve around her father-in-law, Norman W. McConkey. Norman W. McConkey was born May 5, 1903 near Selwyn, (Lakefield, Ontario), in Smith Township, Peterborough County. An elderly neighbour of Norman’s, Clark Garbutt, who had no sons of his own, recognized in the eleven year old boy, an ambitious

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spirit. Mr. Garbutt thought that this lad could go places with a bit of help so he gave Norman a small number of Hampshire sheep. They “showed” the sheep together in the agricultural competition at the 1914 Fall Fair in Norwood and won first prize. This was Norm’s first taste of exhibiting farm animals. He never lost his love of “showing” his stock at local exhibitions and fairs. When he was twenty he went to Raymondale Farms in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, near Montreal, to improve his knowledge of breeding and raising good dairy cattle. Later he returned to Peterborough to

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become herdsman for Monsignor McColl, the parish priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish. He was also a farmer at heart who maintained a herd of milking Holstein cattle in a shed at the House of Providence, just behind his parish rectory. Monsignor kept this herd to supply milk to both St. Joseph’s Hospital and to the Senior Citizen’s Home. Later on Monsignor McColl was transferred to Lindsay and he had to sell off his herd of Holsteins. Norman was very interested in acquiring this herd so he asked his boss if he could buy them. This purchasing decision was the beginning of Norman’s involvement with Holstein cattle. By the 1930s, after he had married Almeara Feeley, he became interested in 80 acres of property on Canal Rd., (Ashburnham Dr.), east of the Peterborough Lift Locks. The plan was to have a cemetery on this parish property but the land was low lying. Norman decided to ask the Catholic church officials if he could purchase the property. He had acquired his first herd of cattle, inherited the Monsignor’s shed and bought himself valuable farm property over a short period of time. Sheila remembered Norman and Almeara lending support and sharing advice with other farm families in the area. They strongly encouraged other dairy farmers to consider breeding purebred Holstein cows rather than keeping only grades. Two world-record purebred Holstein cows were bred by Norman McConkey at Lifloc Dairy Farms; Lifloc Mata Hari Supreme VG achieved a world record in annual butter fat production (903 lbs of butter fat) in 1947-46. Three years later, Lifloc Macaber Re-Echo produced a world record in milk production of 41,000 lbs of milk. Norman sold a valuable bull to Venezuela in the 1940s for $7, 000. His cattle were featured on the cover of the Holstein Journal in the 1940s. In 1948 Norman and Almeara hosted the first annual Twilight Meeting for Peterborough County on the front lawn of the McConkey farm on Canal Rd.

investment for an Ontario farmer with an additional $1,400 in exchange on the lower Canadian dollar. At the age of 8 months, Pabst Robar Belmont Eyebright arrived at Lifloc Dairy Farms, amid a flurry of local press coverage as no Peterborough farmer had ever paid a sum of that size for a Holstein animal before. Eyebright was installed in a special stall built for him. All went well for a few months until one fateful morning in September 1950, when Norman went down to begin milking the cattle at 6 a.m. He walked into the barn and was greeted by Eyebright staggering in circles around his pen, his tongue hanging out, and his eyes rolled back and bellowing at the top of his lungs. Norm rushed up to the house and shouted to his wife, “Almeara, phone the vet. The new bull is sick.” Almeara, Norm and the kids ran to the barn to witness what Eyebright was doing. Almeara was in tears, as were most of the kids and Norm was speechless, watching his $11,400 purchase on what he thought were his last legs. Dr. Harry Hamilton rushed into the bull’s pen, took one look at the staggering animal and announced, “Norm, your bull is not sick. Your bull is drunk!” Every colourful word in Norm’s repertoire came out. “Harry do you mean, my #!@%XX bull is drunk?” Harry simply repeated in his quiet manner, “Norm, your bull is drunk!” The explanation of the bull’s inebriated state was quite simple. Eyebright’s stall was right next to the corn silo. The day before, the silo, which was made of wood, had been filled with corn silage. All the juice from the corn silage had seeped into Eyebright’s stall and the bull had drunk his fill of the sweet liquor from the corn. Norm was greatly relieved, although he had to endure every farmer in the area talking about Norm McConkey’s alcoholic bull.

Once over his one and only corn-liquor binge, Pabst Robar Belmont Eyebright eventually proved himself to be a superb herd sire. Within a few short years, his offspring were being sold for very generous sums and Norm more than recovered his original purchase from Fred Pabst. When Norm McConkey died in 1956, Almeara donated the bull to the Augustinian Monastery farm at Marylake, north of One of the more amusing McConkey family stories which emerged Toronto where he sired further offspring for several more years. from life at Lifloc Dairy Farms involved Norman’s Holstein herd sire. Norman was very impressed by the quality of the Holstein In 1956 Norman was asked to judge the Holstein exhibit at the herd owned by Fred Pabst, president of the Pabst Beer Company Calgary Stampede but died of a heart attack the night before of Milwaukee, Wisconsin which was reputed to be the finest in it began. Norman’s oldest son and Sheila’s late husband, Jack the USA. Norman visited Pabst Dairy Farms on several occasions McConkey, took over the dairy operation when his father died. In and decided to purchase a male offspring of Fred’s prize female the sixties he continued farming with the Lifloc prefix at a farm Holstein, Pabst Robar Belmont. She had carried off the Grand they purchased in Otonabee Township on the Old Keene Rd south Championship at the Waterloo Iowa Cattle Congress in 1949, then of Peterborough. In 1970 Jack died there in a tragic farm accident. the most prestigious dairy cattle exhibition in North America. A Sheila’s grandson, Thom Murray has established his own herd of few months later, Robar Belmont duly delivered a bull calf and red and white Holsteins on this McConkey farm and continues Fred Pabst sold it to Norm for $10,000 which was an enormous using the family’s traditional prefix, “Lifloc”.

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Award Recognitions

Holstein breeders and those involved in the industry provide valuable leadership and dedication to agriculture. Others do an outstanding job with their farms or businesses and have been rewarded for this. Ontario Holstein Branch and The Link want to congratulate these individuals for their commitment to agriculture.

Curtis Clark Achievement Award Jeff Nurse named 2013 winner

Canada. Currently Jeff farms together with his son Lee and they milk 40 cows. Lee recently assumed and registered his first calf using the farm’s original Nurseland prefix. In the near future, the family hopes to relocate to another farm further from urbanization where they can expand and grow their herd and land holdings. Nurse, 67, has shown cattle locally, regionally and at the Royal Winter Fair and World Dairy Expo. In 1972, Monteith Model Lana (VG) was Reserve All-Canadian 3-Year-Old. In 1991, Monteith Miss Kansas (Ex-4E) was first 5-Year-Old at the Royal and went on to be AllCanadian for Nurse and partner Phyllis MacMaster. One of the most notable animals the Nurses have bred is Nurseland Pre Vicky (Ex-1*), a three-time All-Canadian who was Junior Champion at the Royal and World Dairy Expo in 1980 and Reserve Grand Champion at the Royal in 1983 and 1986. Nurse appreciates a great cow of any breed. In 1983, he and his family showed the Grand Champion Ayrshire at the Canadian National Exhibition and today they have a few Brown Swiss animals in the herd, one of which was exhibited at the recent Royal. A true gentleman, Nurse’s passion for dairy cattle have always been more important to him than a ribbon or his name in a news story.

Nurse was an Official Judge for many years and in 1987 judged the Royal Winter Fair Holstein Show. In addition to judging many shows across Canada, he has judged internationally in Mexico, the United States, Jeff Nurse of Monteith Holsteins, Georgetown, Ont., received the 2013 Scotland, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina. Curtis Clark Achievement Award at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ont., on November 8th. He is the 27th recipient of this Nurse has been a role model and mentor to many young people through coveted award which was established in 1988 by the Alberta Holstein his more than 35 years as a 4-H leader. He loans many 4-H calves to Branch to honour the lifelong contributions of the late Curtis Clark non-farm 4-H members and generously donates his time, money and of Acme Holsteins, a highly respected Alberta Holstein breeder and resources to transport animals and youth to numerous fairs. “It is showman. The award is presented annually to the dairy cattle exhibitor my idea of a great holiday,” he says of these journeys. Nurse has been who possesses the ability, sportsmanship and character necessary to be part of many farm organizations. He is a past president of the Halton respected by his fellow breeders and showmen. Selection of the winner is County Holstein Club, Halton Milk Committee, Halton 4-H Association and Georgetown Agricultural Society, and is a member of the Halton made by former winners of the award. Agricultural Advisory Committee. A modest man of high integrity, Jeff Nurse grew up on his family’s Nurseland farm which originally had Jerseys and later switched to Jeff and his wife Kenda are the proud parents of four children – Lee, Holsteins. He won many awards as a 4-H member for his judging Jodey, Cristy and Troy – and two granddaughters. The family has hosted and showmanship talents, including being the top judge and member many tours for schools and other groups at their farm and have willingly of the winning Halton County 4-H team at the Inter-County Judging participated in agricultural education days, loaning animals for displays. Competition at the Royal Winter Fair. As a young man, he was highly sought after for his clipping and fitting skills at shows and sales. After A heartfelt Jeff Nurse says, “To get an award from a group of men who graduating with a Diploma in Agriculture from Kemptville Agricultural are as respected for what they have done, and the way they have done College, Nurse returned to the family farm. The Nurseland herd was it, makes receiving the Clark Award really special to me.” In addition dispersed a few years later and Jeff then established his own Monteith to having his name added to the distinctive Clark trophy which bears a prefix and herd. Thames Crest Romeo Bertha (Ex), who was Reserve bronzed version of one of Curtis Clark’s hats, Nurse also received a gold Grand Champion at the Halton County Show in 1970-71, was a key belt buckle as a personal keepsake of the honour. foundation animal. Nurse has bred many Excellent and Very Good cows and in 1994 was recognized with a Master Breeder award from Holstein

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BMO Ontario Farm Family Awards honour ten Ontario Families including seven Ontario Dairy Farm Families BMO Bank of Montreal and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association announced the 10 Ontario families who have been chosen to receive the 2013 BMO Ontario Farm Family Award. Of these 10, seven are Ontario dairy farm families. The families, who are being honoured for their dedication to Ontario’s agriculture sector and the rural way of life, were to be formally recognized at this year’s International Plowing Match & Rural Expo in Mitchell, ON, in West Perth on September 21st, 2013 but the event had to be cancelled due to excessive rain. They were presented with their awards in late October in Toronto. “We’re especially proud to honour these families,” said Susan Brown, Senior Vice-President, Ontario Regional Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. “The BMO Ontario Farm Family Awards are dedicated to Andrea Crowe Memorial Award recognizing the tremendous contributions made by farmers across the Joel Phoenix named 2013 winner province, and these 10 families wonderfully demonstrate how the ideals and traditions of the past are combined with today’s advanced agriThe inaugural presentation of the Andrea Crowe Memorial Award was business practices.” held at the Royal Winter Fair on November 8th, 2013 during the National Holstein Show. The award, designed to recognise a young Canadian adult who demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication to the dairy industry, The 2013 BMO Ontario Farm Family Award Recipients who dairy farm are: as well as active involvement in their communities was presented by the Farm Name Family Area Crowe family to Joel Phoenix. Like Andrea, Joel possesses the “everyday love of the industry” and is a valued member of the Holstein fraternity. Joel was a 4-H member for twelve years and developed his skills to a level which enabled him to become a world renowned cattle fitter. He was always willing to help others in his 4-H club and continues to volunteer his knowledge to members and provides leadership to many young people working with their cattle in the industry. He actively encourages more cattlemen to exhibit animals and get involved in show business, and will care for any animal in his string and assist other exhibitors. At the shows he is known for his sportsmanship, and never has a negative word towards a judge after a difficult defeat and is extremely humble when he often has show ring success. He is a knowledgeable source of advice for anyone who asks, and his honesty makes him a valuable partner to those who purchase animals with him.

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Joel, along with his wife Jessica and son Jacob, farm in Cannington, Ontario. The farm company name is Phoenix Equestrian & Holsteins and their prefix is Dappleview Holsteins. The herd of 25 registered milking cows is housed at other locations with around 20 heifers at Dappleview. Joel and his father, Jim, have owned and merchandised many All-Canadian and All-American nominations over the past ten years. When someone was asked about Joel, they said, “One of the most admirable things about Joel Phoenix is; that even when he is working with some of the biggest, most prominent names in the industry, he is still Joel. He never hesitates to use his skill and strengths to help people when they need help. He never forgets where he came from and who his family and friends are.”

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Cherry Crest Fall Finale

December 6, 2013, Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown

TOP SELLERS

Benbie Sid Fiona............................................................. $5,500 Buyer: Justin Langer, WI Serenityhill Fernand Carrot............................ $3,600 Buyer: Brabantdale Farms, Navan JPB Sid Santella............................................................ $3,400 Buyer: Jamie Black, NY

66 LOTS AVERAGE...................................................... $2,088

November 6, 2013, Brubacher’s Sales Arena, Guelph

TOP SELLERS

Snowbiz Ladd P Sunshine ................................... $200,000 Buyer: Agriber S.R.I, Italy; Cormdale Genetics, Bethany; Genervations Inc, Campbellville; Dupasquier Farms, Guelph; Silvercap Holsteins, Puslinch Ms Chassity Snow Carrie.................................... $100,000 Buyer: Stanton Bros, Ilderton Snowbiz Ladd P Marshmellow.......................... $70,000 Buyer: Agriber S.R.I, Italy; Cormdale Genetics, Bethany; Dupasquier Farms, Guelph; Silvercap Hoslteins, Puslinche; Al-Be-Ro Land and Cattle, Italy

139 LOTS AVERAGE.................................................. $10,692

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Sale of Stars November 7, 2013, Exhibition Place, Toronto

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Crasdale TJR Supersire Aroma........................ $190,000 Buyer: Ernest Kueffner, MD Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia................... $150,000 Buyer: Gene Iager, MD Clelor Supersire Birdie........................................ $82,000 Buyer: Natures Finest, IA

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Dougal Lea Shottle Danish................................ $10,500 Buyer: Dougal Lea Holsteins, Paul McDougall, Smithville Maplelawn ReDesign Suzanna........................... $4,800 Buyer: Rose Ridge Farms, Welland Dougal Lea Jasper Danica...................................... $4,700 Buyer: Rose Ridge Farms, Welland

63 Lots Average...................................................... $2,477

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Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund A heartfelt “Thank You” to all our donors, members, volunteers and supporters for helping with programs during the year that educate, encourage and assist the young people who are the future of our industry. A fun auction is planned to raise funds for the Trust Fund on Tuesday, February 25th at 8 pm at the Ontario Holstein AGM at the Best Western Stoneridge Inn, London. We hope you can participate either as a donor or buyer. ONTARIO DAIRY YOUTH TRUST FUND, 285 FOUNTAIN ST. SOUTH, CAMBRIDGE, ON N3H 1J2 519-653-6180

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Holstein Youth

Is there a connection between show placings and classification?

BY CELESTE COOK

AT THE YOUNG AGE OF THIRTEEN, CYNTHIA BUMSTEAD OF GREY COUNTY HAS CAPTURED PEOPLE’S ATTENTION WITH AN IMPRESSIVE SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT THAT SHE PRESENTED TO THE WIARTON 4-H DAIRY CLUB.

The Science Project Cynthia had a science fair project to complete for her class at Derby Public School. Interested in showing and cows, she chose to gather all of the placings in the heifer classes from the Bruce-Grey County Show in Walkerton from 2000 to 2005 and then followed them to see how they classified as milking cows.

followed through with this information for calves that placed second to eleventh place in each respective classes. “There were no heifers that placed first that classified Good as a cow, which is a good thing,” Cynthia points out.

Cynthia ensured she gathered placings from 2000 to 2005, to allow cows to have the ability to be classified Excellent. From 2000 to 2005, 548 heifers walked into the show ring at the Bruce-Grey County Show and Cynthia looked up every single heifer to record how they were classified as a cow and compared their classification to how they placed at the show. She then compiled her results from her findings into many graphs and charts. She hypothesized that 75 per cent of the heifers that were shown would classify Very Good or Excellent by the third lactation. Her final results showed that 46 per cent of the heifers researched classified Very Good or Excellent. Of the heifers that placed at the Bruce-Grey County Show, 19 per cent had no information or were never classified, the majority of them were sold to the United States. Cynthia also analyzed how the heifers’ placings reflected their classification. She discovered that 19 per cent of the cows that placed first at the Bruce-Grey Show in their respective classes classified Excellent as cows, 40 per cent classified Very Good, 31 per cent classified Good Plus and ten per cent had no information. She

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Cynthia Bumstead is a true farm girl at heart with a firecracker personality. The daughter of Rob and Alice Bumstead of Loyalyn Holsteins, a 35 cow tie-stall operation just west of Owen Sound, she is keenly involved in the family farm. After school she completes her daily chores in the barn which include feeding the cows and calves. Cynthia then finishes her school homework in a lawn chair while her parents milk the cows. When homework is minimal Cynthia helps milk. When Cynthia walks through the barn, she can tell you the name, sire and family tree of every cow and heifer in the barn, never forgetting to give a little extra attention to the favourite cows. Instead of spending her free time playing games on the internet, Cynthia spends countless hours on Holstein Canada looking up cow families and understanding the different families that have contributed to the success at Loyalyn. Cynthia helps with the breeding decisions at Loyalyn by researching possible sire selections for the leading ladies. At last classification, Loyalyn Holsteins had nine Excellent, 24 Very Good and six Good Plus cows, all homebred, with a rolling BCA of 216-228-210.

Holstein Youth Cynthia is also no stranger to the show ring. Showing homebred calves since she was 8, she participated in pre-4-H and now is a member of the Wiarton Dairy Club. This past year, she showed Loyalyn Fever Fantasy. On her achievement day, she placed third in both showmanship and in the Intermediate Calf conformation class and was awarded Best New Member of the Wiarton Dairy Club. At the Bruce-Grey Show in Walkerton she placed 2nd for showmanship. In the future, Cynthia hopes to be a classifier because she would like to see different cows every day. The classifiers have always taken the time to show and teach Cynthia about how to classify and learn the different parts of the cow. Cynthia enjoys learning about cows and teaching others about cows as she will often explain the parts of the cow and her project to her teachers at the public school. Cynthia’s knowledge of the Holstein breed and ability to piece together and analyze the information she gathers is unbelievable. Cynthia’s passion and enthusiasm about the dairy breed and keen interest in research has definitely not gone unnoticed. We look forward to what Cynthia will accomplish as she continues to become more involved in the Holstein breed.

to determine if the yearlings that placed higher in their classes had a better chance of being classified Excellent as they grew older than the calves that were in the younger calf classes. Cynthia asked the question, ‘Is it easier to pick out what heifers will become your best cows at an older age?’. Out of the heifers that showed in the Junior Calf class between 2000 and 2005, 14 per cent are classified Excellent, 33 per cent are Very Good, 29 per cent are Good Plus, four per cent Good and 21 per cent had no information. In comparison, out of the heifers that showed in the Senior Yearling class between 2000 and 2005, ten percent are classified Excellent, 58 per cent are Very Good, 16 per cent are Good Plus, ten per cent are Good and six per cent had no information. Cynthia did this for each of the heifer classes hoping to find a trend. She found that the heifers that were shown in the older heifer classes were more likely to become Very Good or Excellent, because they are closer to becoming cows and will not change as much in comparison to younger calves who are more likely to change in their conformation as they grow.

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Lastly, Cynthia compared the classification of the Holsteins that were shown in the Bruce-Grey Show from 2000 to 2005 to the classification of all the Holsteins is Canada in 2012. In 2012 alone, 226,750 cows were classified. In this comparison, she discovered that eight per cent more classified Excellent and 16 per cent more classified Very Good while Good Plus, Good and Fair classifications are lower at the BruceGrey Show in comparison to the Canadian records. “I believe that there are more Excellent and Very Good cows at the Bruce-Grey County show in comparison to Canadian classification records in 2012 because farmers take their best cows to the shows. It’s a show before the Royal Winter Fair, ” Cynthia states. “The best heifers are also more likely to be classified better as long as they have a good udder as a cow.” Cynthia worked on this project from March to August and showed it to her leaders of the Wiarton Dairy Club, Brian O’Neill and Shelley Barfoot O’Neill. She will also be presenting her project at the Derby Public School science fair in March. “Cynthia is very enthusiastic for 4-H and the Holstein breed, which shows in her eagerness to work on an exciting project such as this,” says Shelley Barfoot-O’Neill. “We enjoy working and coaching Cynthia as we do all of our amazing members in the Wiarton Club.”

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Northumberland County TD Classic Team

Standing (L to R) - Elaine Jeffs, Bryce Seaborn, Ethan McMillan, Matt Forestall, Travis Brown, Courtney Chrysler. Sitting (L to R) - Rebecca Redner, Sarah Jeffs, Cassie Carr

Congratulations to Bryce Seaborn on winning Grand Champion Calf with Signature R Katness. Northumberland was also second place Premier County.

Thank you to our sponsors, leaders and parents for all of your support! The team would like to also thank Ken Heffernan for all of his hard work and dedication!

PRESCOTT COUNTY TD CLASSIC TEAM 2013 “We would like to thank our many sponsors, without you, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to be at the Royal. Also, we’d like to thank our 4H leaders and volunteers and a big thanks to our parents for all their support.” Back (l to r) – Morgan Overvest, Jamie Fanning, Kenny McRae, Cassie Allen, Nadia Simard Front (l to r) – Leanne Howes, Rebecca Spuehler, Ariane France, Kyla Baranowski, Simon Beaulieu

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Holstein Youth Dairy Youth Excel at Canada’s Most Prestigious 4-H Dairy Show 2013 TD CANADIAN 4-H DAIRY CLASSIC CELEBRATES 34 YEARS OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND COMPETITION Trucks and trailers from across Canada carrying 4-H members and their project calves recently descended upon Toronto for the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Dairy Show held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. 345 4-H members from Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia participated on teams for their respective county, district or province during the show held November 2-4th. 51 teams set up their displays, interacted with Royal visitors, often educating young children about dairy farming, prepared their calves and displayed leadership by helping younger members throughout the three-day competition. 4-H members competed individually in both showmanship and conformation competitions as well as team competitions for Best Exhibit, Best Group of Three Calves and Premier County.

Showmanship Champions Pictured left to right – Associate Judge Jeff West, ribbon presenter Ashley Paul, Craig Bremner, TD Canada Trust, Reserve Showperson Taryn Campbell of Durham West, Grand Champion Showperson Peter Leach of Kawartha Lakes, Judge Paul Hunt, Richard Bosma, Holstein Canada President and ribbon presenter Madison Dyment.

Showmanship judge Paul Hunt of The Netherlands and his associate, Jeff West of Beeton, Ontario, put 4-H members through the paces during showmanship heats on the evening of Sunday November 3rd and in the finals on the morning of November 4th. From a tremendously strong group of winning showpersons in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories, Peter Leach of Kawartha Lakes, 1st place Intermediate showperson was named Grand Champion Showperson. Taryn Campbell of Durham West, who was 1st Senior showperson was named Reserve Champion and Ashley Hall of Perth County, who placed 2nd in Senior showmanship was Honourable Mention. Roger Turner of Sun Prairie, WI, USA, the Conformation judge this year, placed the many heats and classes of top 4-H Holsteins, Jerseys and other colour breeds from across the country. Judge Turner gave his nod to the 1st place Holstein Summer Yearling, Signature R Katness, shown by Bryce Seaborn of Northumberland for Grand Champion. Reserve Champion went to Duckett Federal Taz, the 1st place Holstein Senior Heifer shown by Niagara North’s Christine Armstrong. Honourable Mention was claimed by Prince Edward Island’s Kyle Vanderkloet with 2nd place Holstein Summer Yearling Eastside Atwood Glee.

Premier County and Group of Three Calves was won by Durham West. Pictured left to right – Brianne Meek (kneeling), Laura Phoenix, Mariah Beckett, Matt Yates, Siobhan Teel, Quinton Baird, Rebecca Doble, Cally Finley, Taryn Campbell, Wayde Beckett, Dan Werry, Bill Edelstein, Bert Stewart and Patrick Baird (kneeling).

The Best Exhibit is one of the most sought-after titles at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic. Sunday and Monday, the exhibits were judged for cleanliness, interaction with members of the public, signage and the overall display. Waterloo County was declared the winner on Monday afternoon with Carleton and York following in 2nd and 3rd respectively with only fractions of a point difference. New Brunswick and Renfrew followed in 4th and 5th. There were less than two points separating the top five counties. Durham West was the winner of the Group of Three followed by Northumberland in 2nd spot.

Best Exhibit was won by Waterloo County. Front row kneeling left to right: Jerry Abrecht,

The Durham West team continued their winning streak for the 3rd Julia Pilecki. Back row left to right: James Martin & Susan Martin (chaperones), Callum Williams, year in a row being named Premier County, winning the “Bill Edelstein Jayden Hipel, Emily Strenzke, Meghan Eby, Chris Albrecht, Brett Shantz, Mandy Martin and John Bowl” for most points in showmanship, conformation and best exhibit. Drummond (chaperone).

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Holstein Youth The winner of the showbox was Alicia Burgess of Midddlesex. This year’s “Breeder of Distinction” was Bridon Farms of Paris, ON and several members of the Sayles family were on hand to greet the participants during the show. The Sayles family generously donated five embryos from Bridon Exploit Twirl, VG-89 for a draw. Shelby Pegg, of York was the winner of this fabulous prize. There were also two memorial awards presented this year to competitors. For the third year, the Parish family of Woodville, ON, presented an award in memory of their late son, Justin, whose dream was to make it to the 4-H Dairy Classic competition. This year’s recipient was Randy Dixon of the South Frontenac Dairy Club. The second annual Bertram and Hazel Stewart 4-H Dairy Youth Education Award and Bursary was presented to Vicki Brisson of Russell County by the Stewart family. CONFORMATION CHAMPIONS Pictured left to right – Judge Roger Turner, Honourable Mention Champion Kyle Vanderkloet of Prince Edward Island with Eastside Atwood Glee, Reserve Champion, Christine Armstrong of Niagara North with Duckett Federal Taz and Grand Champion, Bryce Seaborn of Northumberland with Signature R Katness.

The Classic would not be possible without the commitment to youth from sponsors TD Canada Trust, Holstein Canada, and Semex Alliance in the form of generous donations. The organizing committee and all of the 4-H members attending are truly grateful for their support. Many 4-H members would not be able to make it the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic without the support of many local sponsors at home, parents, leaders and other volunteers. They deserve a huge thank you as well.

With great Thanks to all of our TD Classic Team’s Sponsors

Niagara North team

Niagara South team

Back Row (l to r): Kat Wiebe, Kim Wiebe, Kyle Vanbuuren, Brendan McDougall, Back Row (l to r): Dean Oudman, Jimmy Yungblut. Middle Row (l to r): Amanda Comfort & James Gilchrist. On Arms of Chair (l to r): Stacey Leppert and Marijke Emma Roszell, Brianna Stoop, Amber Smith, Amanda Gill, Karyn Marshall. Sitting: Chantal Stoop. results: Chantal Stoop – 7th Intermediate Calf. Boerefyn. In Chair: Christine Armstrong. results: Christine Armstrong – 1st Senior Calf and Reserve Grand Champion with Duckett Federal Taz and 6th Senior Showman.

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Top Ontario Herds by LPI for December 2013 The Link is bringing you a new set of statistics from the Canadian Dairy Network (CDN). CDN has calculated the top herds in Ontario by LPI for the December 2013 proof release. The herds are grouped by herd size. Note: % G is the per cent of the herd that have been genomically tested. In the event of a tie, the herd with the largest number of cows broke the tie.

Top 20 Herd Prefix

No. of Cows

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CHANMAR

2226

KEITH & GARY CHIPPS

2219

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Herd Size: 51-100 Cows in Ontario by LPI No. of Cows

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HYDEN HOLSTEINS

2350

BELLWIN

2282

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HAVENVALLEY FARMS INC.

2162

MAPEL WOOD HOLSTEINS

2260

TRIMAC

2155

ERBCREST FARM

2249

RONWARD FARMS

2150

CITILIMITS

2221

WONBROOK FARM

2124

TOPFARM HOLSTEINS

2220

JOLYVALE

2115

FERME PROSPERE INC.

2217

AVELEE HOLSTEINS

2115

SAZIEMAZ FARM

2205

REDLODGE FARM INC.

2112

O’CONNOR LAND & CATTLE CO.

2191

KEVCREST HOLSTEINS

2102

LEM-LAR FARMS LTD

2180

SUNNYBROOKE

2094

BRAEDALE HOLSTEIN

2179

CEDAR PARK HOLSTEINS

2090

LILLIES DALE HOLSTEINS

2169

WEBLEA

2079

APPLEVUE FARMS

2167

GLAUDALE FARMS

2077

HAZELDOM & HANALEE HOLSTEINS

2140

BERWEN HOLSTEINS

2071

GLENGARRY STOCK FARMS INC

2138

MARTROCK HOLSTEINS

2071

HIGHHAVEN HOLSTEINS INC.

2131

LARCO

2071

LEGACY HOLSTEINS

2126

FREUREHAVEN FARMS LTD

2063

OAKSTONE FARM

2124

GOULDHAVEN FARMS

2061

GORELAND FARMS

2119

LOCHDALE

2060

BEAROSE FARMS

2112

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Top 20

Herd Size: 20-50 Cows in Ontario by LPI

Herd Size: 101-150 Cows in Ontario by LPI No. of Cows

LPI

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD

109

CLAYNOOK FARMS LTD

150

VELTHUIS FARMS LTD.

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Herd Size: 150+ Cows in Ontario by LPI

Herd Prefix

No. of Cows

LPI

2600

STANTON BROS LTD

729

2319

2336

MILKY WAVE

190

2218

143

2297

HEIDI FARMS INC.

239

2169

GUNTENSPERGER DAIRY INC.

121

2223

LA FERME GILLETTE

496

2155

ALBADON FARMS LTD

150

2194

ECKERLEA ACRES

212

2091

MAYBLOSSOM

122

2162

GERANN HOLSTEINS

192

2087

FERME LAVIGNE INC

117

2137

GREIDEN FARMS LTD.

537

2082

WALLACEVIEW HOLSTEINS

104

2131

DONKELMAN FARMS LTD.

207

2077

FERME MIRELLA INC.

119

2107

JPC FARMS INC.

156

2076

NITH CREST FARMS LIMITED

101

2091

SUMMITHOLM HOLSTEINS

381

2070

MOUNTAIN VALLEY FARMS

149

2087

ELMWOLD FARMS

173

2063

MARBANK FARMS LTD.

106

2075

HYLAND HOLSTEINS

199

2049

QUIET OAK HOLSTEINS

116

2055

ARMSTRONG MANOR

274

2040

VRIESDALE

110

2047

MOUNTAINOAK FARM

181

2030

SMILEBROOK FARMS INC.

112

2034

ONTARIO INC 1024248

426

2012

ATHLONE FARMS

116

2031

DONNANDALE

274

2010

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HEEG DALE SONS LTD.

116

2030

RIDEAUSIDE FARMS INC.

229

2003

GERANIK

113

2026

RINGIA FARMS LTD

331

2000

ARDROSS HOLSTEINS

116

2021

FERME AGRIGUAY INC

173

1997

MARTINDEL

132

2015

IKENDALE FARMS LTD

322

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32nd Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting

The Counties ofWesternOntarioWelcomeYou! February 25 & 26, 2014 Best Western Plus, Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre 6675 Burtwhistle Lane, London Reservations: 1-888-471-2378

Special Events

Meeting Day

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

10 am – 3 pm Open House Farm Visits

Tour some of Elgin County’s Finest Dairy Farms. See map on page 61 for details.

Return to the Stoneridge Inn

7:00 pm

Wine & Cheese Reception

Sponsored by

8:00 pm

Master Breeder Awards

9:00 pm

Fun Auction

Dinner available in the hotel restaurant.

Proceeds go to The Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund. Full Auction details will be available on the Branch’s website.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:30 – 10 am

Breakfast Available in hotel restaurant

10:00 am

Annual Meeting

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Minutes Branch and National Reports Resolutions Holstein Breed Strategy

10 – 11:30 am Ladies Program Speaker Bonnie Simonato, a “Joyologist” 11:30 am

Special Presentations

• Outstanding Service Award for Dairy Woman • President’s Recognition

12:00 pm

Lunch

Sponsored by Yarmouth Mutual Fire Insurance Company

1:00 pm

All-Ontario Awards & GayLea Production Awards

2:00 pm Ontario Dairy Youth Award Presentations

2013 Ontario Holstein Board of Directors

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Dan Dykxhoorn Kevin Klages Cameron Graham Amber Kilgour

For more information, contact The Ontario Holstein Branch

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Dairy Management

WORKSHOP Thursday, February 27th, 2014 / Best Western Plus Stoneridge Inn, 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London ON N6L 1H5 / Start: 10:00am

$15 Registration includes lunch Contact Ontario Holstein Branch Office to RSVP Tel: 519-653-6180 or branch@ontario.holstein.ca

Milking Equipment Performance – Kira Andersen, Boumatic Being able to milk your cows properly and efficiently are important factors when operating a dairy operation. Participants of the workshop will bring statistics on milk times and milking machine component information so they can compare to benchmark settings. 1. Duration of daily milking? (time it takes to complete each milking) 2. What area would you like to improve on your dairy: a) SCC b) Unit On-Times for Each Cow / Milking Durationc) Udder Health / Teat End Condition 3. Pulsation Rates / Ratios 4. Type of Liner

Forage Quality – Bill Woodley, Shur-Gain & Evert Veldhuizen, Veldale Farms These two speakers will give their sides of bringing in top forages for their rations. Evert will talk about their experiences with timing of taking of crops and new equipment that will harvest a consistent crop. Bill will give additional information on how this forage quality will improve production.

What’s on the horizon in dairy health research? – Steven LeBlanc, University of Guelph Smartphone Apps for Daily Herd Management – Richard Cantin, CanWest DHI Succession Planning – Len Davies, Davies Legacy Planning Group Inc. Giving real examples of family dynamics and how they managed a successful family dairy farm transition. Are there straight forward solutions for families in similar situations when they milk 50 cows or 500 cows?

Sponsors:

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A Legend in the Making Heart of the Herd Winner 2013

Dandyland Leduc Legend EX-93-5E CAN 3*

Dream Come True! The Girls have finally done it. Dandyland is now a

MASTER BREEDER herd! We would like to thank everyone who believed in us and made it all happen. We are truly honored!

Thank you!

On behalf of ‘ALL’ of us at Dandyland, we would like to thank everyone who voted for LEGEND! We really appreciate everyone that supported her, giving her the winning title of Heart of the Herd! We would also like to thank Ontario Holstein and Link staff for making this contest possible! Legend has had a tremendous impact on our herd producing offspring that continue to lead our herd to new heights! There is no doubt this brood cow is a Legend in the Making!

Wishing Everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year! The O’Hara Family Dennis, Sandy, Devin, Ashley, Dan, Donna, Leo, Wesley

Dandyland Holsteins

Proud of our Latest Accomplishments Dandyland Leader Rockie EX-91-7E 2*(13 yrs) 9 Lactations 120,851 3.49 3.05 Dandyland Outside Arlie EX-7E 2*(14 yrs) 9 Lactations 120,837 3.9 3.1 Dandyland Shazam Dream EX-8E (15 yrs) 13 Lactations 127,959 3.9 3.2

Summary of Awards presented by Holstein Canada in 2013 Awarded 8 – 60,000 Kgs Longtime Award Awarded 5 – 80,000 Kgs Longtime Award Awarded 2 – 120,000 Kgs Longtime Award Awarded 8 – Superior Production Awards 4 – 2 Star Brood Cows 1 – 3 Star Brood Cow 3 – 4 Star Brood Cows 2 – 5 Star Brood Cows

Believing in Longevity! 17155 11th Con. of King, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 905-939-7174 dandylandholsteins@gmail.com www.dandylandholsteins.com 31EX-41VG-13 GP 4NC Herd Ave BCA 234-256-241

Thank you to everyone that makes our Dairy Industry what it is... Great Times!! Great People!! Great Cows!!

2014 District Tours

Open House Farm Visits

Elgin County

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 / 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 1. Hartveld Bruce and Tina Hartemink, and Ryan Hartemink 11071 SPRINGWATER RD., AYLMER Milking 65 in a free-stall, 15VG, 38GP, 12G New free-stall built in 2010

2. Futurecrest The Walker Family 51478 TALBOT LINE, AYLMER Milking 1100 in a free-stall, Notable Cows: Salem Goldwyn Theresa EX-94, Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia VG-88 2yr 3. Mistyglen Murray & Betty, Suzanne, Tom & Kris, Madison and Kadie Pettit 47060 YORKE LINE, BELMONT Milking 40 in a free-stall, 3ME, 2EX, 10VG, 25GP Moved to 3-row free-stall with VMS robot in 2012

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6. Narwood Don and Diane Catt, Dennis and Devin 47499 BROUWERS LINE, ST. THOMAS Milking 45 in a tie-stall, 8EX(4ME,4E), 28VG, 9GP 100% homebred herd 7. Springerhill Harry and Grace and Darryl Schipper 53777 TALBOT LINE, EDEN Milking 200 in a free-stall, 5EX, 73VG, 112GP, 38G Built a new facility in 2011 Bedding Master used to recycle manure for bedding and flush system 8. Monoak Charlie and Betty Jenkins, Jessica and Michael 47270 WILSON LINE, BELMONT Milking 35 in a tie-stall, 5EX, 25VG, 9GP 2x Master Breeder Herd www.ontario.holstein.ca

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4. Liddlerock Wray and Carole Bowen, Bob & Mandy Bowen 50069 CALTON LINE, AYLMER Milking 50 in a free-stall, 1ME, 1EX, 19VG, 27GP, 9G 100% homebred herd 5. Maplekeys Paul, Mary Anne, Jason, Kevin and Tammy Vis 50375 TALBOT LINE, AYLMER Milking 250 cows in a free-stall and tie-stall, 6EX, 80VG, and balance GP Farm Achievements: 10 All Cdn and 15 All Ont Nominations

9. Forest Lee Kirk Shively 51963 CENTURY LINE, SPRINGFIELD Milking 40 in a free-stall, 3x Master Breeder Herd

11. Skipwell Gerald and Grace and Henry and Kate Schipper 47734 TALBOT LINE, AYLMER Milking 325 in a free-stall, 15EX, 178VG, 186GP Home of the Clair family

10. Silverridge Charlie and Irene, Dan and Janina Dykxhoorn 13289 WHITTAKER RD., SPRINGFIELD Milking 110 in a free-stall, 3ME, 2EX, 55VG, 51GP, 7G 2x Master Breeder Herd

12. Gaylea Dairy Heritage Museum 48075 Jamestown Line, Aylmer Admission: $3

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Elgin County Holstein Club Remembering the Past Embracing the Future Come to Elgin County during the Ontario Branch Annual Meeting. Outstanding cows and friendly breeders are waiting to show you what Elgin has to offer!

You are invited to visit these impressive herds: Futurecrest Holsteins Forest Lee Holsteins Hartveld Farms Mistyglen Holsteins

Springerhill Farms Maplekeys Farms Liddlerock Holsteins

Narwood Holsteins Monoak Farms Silverridge Farms Skipwell Holsteins

Congratulations to Elgin County All Ontario Winners and Nominees Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Ontario Senior 2 Year Old Maplekeys Sid Odyssey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nominated All Ontario Summer Yearling

Our executive:

President: Kirk Shively (519) 765-4226 Past President: Sandy Walters (519) 633-8935 1st Vice: Jason McKinlay (519) 775-2442 2nd Vice: Murray Rodenburg (519) 866-5543 Sec-Treasurer Ken Zimmer (519) 773-2875

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Hartveld Farms Welcomes You

You are invited to visit Hartveld during the AGM tours Feb. 25 2014. Hartveld Farms Ltd The Hartemink Family 11071 Springwater Road RR #7 Aylmer ON N5H 2R6 519-319-3252 ryan_hartemink@hotmail.com Herd Classification: 15 VG – 38 GP – 12 G

Springerhill Farms Inc.

Welcome to

Harry, Grace and Darryl Schipper 53777 Talbot Line, RR 1, Eden (519) 866-3217 Herd Classification: 5 EX, 73 VG, 112 GP, 38 G with our Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires Herd Production: About 11,000 kgs

We look forward to seeing you on February 25th!

on February 25! We are a 100% Homebred Herd. Herd Classification: 1 ME, 1 EX, 19 VG, 27 GP, 9 G Current BCA: 250-254-254 Wray and Carole Bowen, Bob, Mandy, Claire and Emma Bowen 50069 CALTON LINE, RR 6 AYLMER, ON N5H 2R5 Home: (519) 773-3636 Cell: (519) 808-6069

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Silverridge Shottle Naomi VG-87 3 YR 7th Generation VG or EX 2nd Lactation Proj: 280-376-278 with 4.1% Fat and 3.5% Protein

Silverridge Farms 2 x Master Breeder Herd Charlie & Irene Dykxhoorn, Dan & Janina Dykxhoorn 13289 Whitaker Road, Springfield, ON (519) 808-6848 silverridge@gmail.com Herd BCA: 270-286-270

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Open House Farm Visits

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 / 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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1. Raeland Holsteins RAE & CONCETTA STADDER 4096 RAINHAM RD., SELKIRK Milking 40 in a tie-stall, 10EX, 35VG, 15GP Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Haldimand Norfolk Show 2013. Visit family members of 2012 Canadian Cow of the Year Nominee Raeland Leduc Wilhemina EX-92-5*. 2. Ardross Holsteins Dave & Dale Lang with herdsperson Christine Armstrong 629 5TH LINE, CALEDONIA Milking 85 in a tie-stall, 10ME, 74VG, 31GP Master Breeder Herd Largest concentration of Shottle Silk EX-92 offspring in Canada. Featuring: Royal Lynn Holsteins, which is home to Duckett Federal Taz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nominated All Canadian & 4-H Senior Heifer Calf.

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3. Peartome Holsteins & Maple Leaf Jerseys Doug, Mary-Ann, Jennifer & Heather Peart 561 FIRST LINE, HAGERSVILLE Milking 70 cows in a tie-stall, 10EX, 42VG, 32GP 3x Master Breeder Herd 4. Dekway Jim & Nelly Deklerk 6672 RAINHAM RD., DUNNVILLE Milking 60 cows with a robot, 7VG, 31GP remainder G or NC Built new barn in 2005 with robotic milker 5. Hazyacre Larry Hayes 2308 CTY. LINE #74 , HAGERSVILLE Milking 85 cows in a tie-stall, 6EX, 43VG, 60GP Built new heifer barn in 2012 6. Lammers Dairy Wilf and Fiona Westerveld, 851 DILTZ RD., DUNNVILLE Milking 230 in a free-stall New barn built in 2009 and 2012

7. Molen Ray & Brenda Vandermolen and sons Dennis & Aaron Bruce Vandermolen & Family 743 CONC 8, JARVIS Milking 95 cows in a tie-stall, 6VG, 58GP, 35G New addition in 2010 to make room for 100 stalls Hot Lunch will be served at VanDerMolen Farms from 11:30 to 1:30 8. Richvale Holsteins Grant and Dorothy Richardson, Jason and Aaron 183 RIVER RD., DUNNVILLE Milking 65 cows in double 8 parlour, 15VG, 35GP, 8G Milk cows housed in compost pack barn built in 2009 9. Tiersdale Holsteins Peter & Helen Tiersma & Family 382 JAMES RD., DUNNVILLE Milking 102 cows in a tie-stall, 1-3E, 17VG, 61GP Farm features a Rovibec automated feeding system and new manure handling system

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VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE â&#x153;&#x201D; Doug Peart for Holstein Canada National Director

The Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Club encourages you to vote for Doug Peart.

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Raeland Holsteins We welcome you to our farm for the West-Central District Tour on March 12!

VOTE for

Douglas Peart for Holstein Canada National Director

TheSilks at Ardross

(L to R): Ardross Atwood Velvet VG-87, Ardross Alexander Chiffon VG-87 and Dymentholm Plant Silky VG-86 2yr

Ardross has the largest concentration of Shottle Silk offspring in Canada. Come see these sisters and other Silk descendants on March 12. 2013 Premier Breeder and Exhibitor at Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show Current Classification: 10 EX 35 VG, 15 GP

Rae and Concetta Stadder

4096 Rainham Road, Selkirk (905)776-2122

Ardross Holsteins Dave and Dale Lang Herdsperson: Christine Armstrong 629 5th Line, Caledonia, ON N3W 2C6 (905) 768-2318 ardross.holsteins@hotmail.com

Current Classification 1-3E, 17 VG, 61 GP Tiersdale Authority Missy will be on display in the Semex booth at the Canadian Dairy Expo February 5 and 6. We look forward to seeing you on March 12! The Tiersma Family 382 James Rd., RR#1, Dunnville, ON (905) 774-8201 tiersdale@gmail.com

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Open House Farm Visits

Dundas County

Saturday, March 22, 2014 / 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 1. Fredwill Albert and Linda Harbers, Andrew and James 10423 SANDY CREEK RD., BRINSTON Milking 70 cows in a free-stall, 5VG, 46GP, 17G 120 cow sand free-stall with double 8 parallel parlour built in 2009

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2. Weenarda John, Rina and Bryan Groniger 4884 SEELY RD., IROQUOIS Milking 52 in a tie-stall, 2ME, 27VG, 26GP Notable Cows: Weenarda Goldwyn Krystle, Weenarda Goldwyn Missy

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3. Lincrest Graham & Kim and Murray & Lori Link 12261 LINK RD., WINCHESTER Milking 40 cows in a tie-stall, 11EX, 24VG, 14GP Century farm last year and bred 25 Ex cows since 2005

4. Signature Michael Farlinger (613) 543-4461 11805 LAKESHORE DR., /Cty. Rd. 4 MORRISBURG Milking 55 cows in a tie-stall, 6EX, 45VG, 14GP All Canadians, Highest production herd in Dundas for last 2 years 5. Lolan Bert and Rob Smail 11373 SMAIL RD., BRINSTON Milking 38 in a tie-stall, 2EX, 27VG, 14GP

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6. Guyview Peter and Cheryl Guy, Adam Guy and Carrie Crellian 12286 CTY. RD. #43, WINCHESTER Milking 53 cows in a tie-stall, 9ME, 3EX, 39VG, 16GP Master Breeder

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7. Harmony View Evan, Jacquie, Holden and Noah Porteous 12156 ORMOND RD., WINCHESTER Milk 38 cows in a tie-stall, 4ME, 1EX, 20VG, 10GP, 5NC New heifer barn 5 years ago 8. Winright Brian, Audrey and Matt Enright 12494 COUNTY ROAD 3, WINCHESTER Milking 88 cows in a tie-stall, Home of All Ontarios in 2013

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9. Aija Gerald Jacquemet 12575 THOMPSON RD, WINCHESTER Milking 74 in tie-stall, 3EX, 40VG, 40GP High genomic animals in herd

10. Maple Dale Gordon, Paul & Peter Empey 11675 ZERON RD., IROQUOIS Milking 45 cows with a robot, 5VG, 34GP, 16G Brand new robot and free-stall. Farming for 150 years

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Dundas County welcomes you to the Eastern Ontario District Tour on March 22

Congratulations to all of our 4-H Dairy club members on a successful year TD Classic Team 2013: Patrick Jampen, Caitlin Jampen, Challis Crawford, Christine Crawford, Janessa Pol, Brandon Scheepers, Chad Chambers and Emma Farlinger.

Congratulations to All Ontario winners and nominees from Dundas:

Family Fun Night 2013 Celebrating with Lincrest Holsteins and their Centennial Anniversary

All Ontario Summer Yearling Signature R Katness All Ontario Intermediate Yearling Winright Sid Elegance All Ontario Milking Yearling Sunnylodge Seaver Samantha Nominated Junior 3 Year Old Lindenright Atwood Bounce Nominated Intermediate Calf Glennholme Goldywn Katch

“Carter, Jake & Case(born Dec 18/13) Would Like To Welcome You To Visit Guyview Farms on March 22/2014 During The Eastern Ontario District Tours. Peter & Cheryl, Adam & Carrie of Guyview Farms Along With Darren & Stacy Hope That You Will Stop In! Please Come & Take A Look At Our Herd and New Heifer Addition! Jake(On Left..Darren & Stacy’s), Carter(On Right...Adam & Carrie’s), Case(Not Born Yet at Photo Time-Adam & Carrie’s)”

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Team members: Kelly Velthuis, Patricia Caldwell, Courtney Henderson, Emma Caldwell, Logan Merrett and Cassidy Reaney. Boys are Kirkland Reaney, Chad Henderson and Cole Lyon-Hatcher

Oxford County Holstein Club Congratulations to

Hanalee Holsteins, Marty Hazeleger, City View Holsteins, Breamont Holsteins, Howard-Haven Holsteins, Up-Ridge Holsteins, Walnutlawn Holsteins and David Martin on your All Ontario wins and nominations.

Kelly Ross, Eveline Hildabrand, Vicki Brisson, Julie Meyerhaans, Sara Loos, Amelia Patenaude, Tamara Hamilton, Mark Nyentap and Francis St. Onge

You are invited to our Banquet: Friday, February 7th, 2014 Embro Community Centre Cocktails 6:30pm, Dinner 7:15pm (Belmont Town Catering) $25/adult, $10/child 12 & under, Silent and Live Auction For tickets contact any director.

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2014 District Tours

Open House Farm Visits

Peterborough

Thursday, March 13, 2014 / 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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4. Crovalley Holsteins John and Cynthia Crowley and Family 918 River Road West, Hastings Milking 75 cows in a tie-stall, 40EX, 68VG, 6GP Recent climate-controlled 4 zone pack heifer barn added. Renowned show herd 5. Ronbeth Holsteins Dean and Wayne Warner 5142 County Rd. 2, Hastings Milking 45 cows in a tie-stall, 23EX, 30VG, 6GP 3x Master Breeder Herd 6. Embrdale Farm Robert and Laura Stockdale, David and Cathy & Family and Kirk and Sherry & Family 2523 4th Line Asphodel-Norwood Milk 65 cows in a tie-stall, 13EX, 43VG, 18 GP A Master Breeder Herd the highest D.H.I. herd average in Peterborough County 6 out of the last 7 years

7. Sedgrose Bob and Maureen and Greg and Sonya Sedgwick 2380 7th Line Asphodel, Norwood Milk 55 head in a free-stall, 12EX, 54VG, 36GP New free stall barn January 2012 8. Ploegsway John, Debbie & Mark Vanderploeg 1380 Drummond Line, Keene Milk 50 cows in a tie-stall, 5EX, 35VG, 16GP Home of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutsâ&#x20AC;? Family 9. Keendale Lodge Bryon, Willis and Jim Nelson 3511 County Rd. 2 Keene, ON Milking 57 cows in a tie-stall, 2 ME,1EX, 32VG, 33GP, 7G Working with 2 polled red descendents of Roxy 10. Trent Valley Gerald Coughlin Jr. 645 9th Line, Douro Dummer Township Milk 30 in a tie-stall, 13EX, 20VG, 4GP Master Breeder Herd, Members of Kingsway Terrason Allie and Abracodabra at Trent Valley the

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Peterborough County Holstein Club News 85th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Night Parkway Banquet Centre, Lansdowne St. (Mark’s Work Wearhouse plaza) All past and present Peterborough County breeders, neighbours, families and friends of the industry are welcome. Saturday, Feb 15th, 2014 6:30-7:30 pm Social hour, 7:30 dinner, Guest Speaker Peter English. Presentation of Veteran member and breeder pins, slide show and memoriabilia on display. Tickets are $30/per person and can be reserved by calling Tara Bullock 705-657-3442 or email at tarabullockfarmgirl@gmail.com RSVP by Jan 30th.

Peterborough County Twilite BBQ Celebrating the host farm Ronbeth Holstein’s 75th Anniversary and the club’s 85th Anniversary. Friday, July 18th, 2014 Dinner 6pm @ Ronbeth Holsteins.

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Grey County Holstein Club News Congratulations to the Grey County TD Classic Team!

Classic Team: Niki Alsop, Zac Goodacre, Riley Hastie, Micaela Hill, Cole Hollands, Joseph Kapteyn, Colin Meulendyk, Hannah Woodhouse

New Master Breeder: We would like to congratulate Bristal Holsteins, Brian & Crystal Betts & Family becoming new Master Breeders. Congratulations to Glenwin Holsteins on breeding Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso who was All Ontario 5 Year Old and Nominated for All Canadian 5 Year Old and Sunspark Holsteins on Sunspark Fever Destiny being Nominated All Canadian 4-H Summer Yearling. You are invited to join us for the Grey Twilight meeting on Friday July 4, 2014 at the farm of our newest Master Breeder, Bristal Holsteins.

Congratulations Perth County

Glengarry TD Classic Team Congratulations on a fabulous year!

Back row (L to R): Derrick Knill, Ashley Hall, Landon Smith, Rick Temming, Lauren Benoit, Kristen Portena Front (L to R): Hannah Skinner, (sitting) Amelia Wilson, Cassie Hawthorne

Highlights: Top 15 for Best Group of 3 9th Premier County 7th in Best Exhibit Award Cassie Hawthorne 13th Junior Showmanship Ashley Hall 2nd Sr. Showmanship and Honourable Mention Champion Showperson Calves: Ashley Hall 2nd Junior Yearling, Hannah Skinner 10th and Lauren Benoit 15th Jersey Calves We want to say a special thank you to our sponsors, the businesses of Perth. Without them this wonderful opportunity would not happen!

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A new excellent cow or a very good two-year-old is a breeding accomplishment. These cows are the highlight of any herd visit and a source of pride for their breeders and owners. From September 2013 through to the end of November 2013, there were 388 1st time Excellent cows and 195 Very Good two-year-olds classified in Ontario. These numbers are a true testament to the commitment our breeders have to breeding structurally sound cows that will stand the test of time. Congratulations to the owners and breeders of Ontario’s new 1st time Excellent cows and Very Good two-year-olds! SEPTEMBER EXs Burghaven Shottle Bright Ex 92 John Verburg, Londesboro Douglea Windbrook Loyola Ex 92 Glenvue Holsteins,Rockwood Greg McLean, Belmont Erbcrest Shaquille Lily Ex 92 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton Freurehaven Lautella Bolton Ex 92 Freurehaven Farms Ltd, Wellandport Limbra Tait Patra Ex 92 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler Andita Goldwyn Sweet Tart Ex 91 Andita Holsteins Inc, Belwood Burghaven Re Design Blisse Ex 91 John Verburg, Londesboro Downiebrook Susie Dundee Ex 91 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls Ebyholme Miami Brita Ex 91 Royaldawn Farm, Mitchell Elhaven Magot Sarah Ex 91 Elhaven Farms Inc, Stratford Harthaven Kb Jolly Toystory Ex 91 Harthaven Farms Inc, Morrisburg Knonaudale India Ex 91 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler Lakefield Dundee Shirley Ex 91 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare Limbra Mailman Frieda Ex 91 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler Loyada Bwm Leader Lori Ex 91 Bobasyl Farm, Winchester

Grasshill 410 Ex 90 Grasshill Farm Ltd, Bobcaygeon

Smirlholm Lombardys Lola Ex 90 Smirlholm Farms, Morewood

Brabantdale F Cut Spacecraft Ex 90 Brabantdale Shottle Spaced Out Ex 90 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan

Hendercroft Jasper Rosemary Ex 90 Herbert Henderson, Ashton

Southeast Accent Gwennie Ex 90 Henry A. Klooster, Tavistock

Hendercroft Jasper Viper Ex 90 Christopher Ryan, Fournier

Sprucecho Sovereign Elizabeth Ex 90 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield

Hill View Goldwyn Liberty Ex 90 Barbara Merkley & Sons, Morewood

Squibbland Lucy Spirte Ex 90 Kevin Squibb, St. Pauls

Huiztein Goldwyn Annamarie Ex 90 Huiztein Farms Inc, Wainfleet

Squibbland Rita Miami Ex 90 K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls

Hyden Dundee Lana Ex 90 Hyden Holsteins, Milverton

Stanhow Durham Dora Ex 90 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford Leela Holsteins, Perth

Burghaven Goldwyn Bibi Ex 90 John Verburg, Londesboro Bylcroft Redesign Ambition Ex 90 Bylcroft Holsteins, Blyth Caroldale I Harriet Ex 90 Douglas & Carol Moodie, Norwich Cavanhill Blitz Delight Ex 90 Cavanhill Farms Ltd, Kinburn Coachside Stormatic Ginny Ex 90 David G. Fawcett, Winchester Conlee Mr Burns Namiko Ex 90 Conlee Farms Inc, Listowel Craigcrest Laurin Gold Rush Ex 90 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur Crebroek Talent Erin Ex 90 Eric Van Den Broek, Mountain Crestlea Golden Karen Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Dixellen Cba Lorie Ex 90 Fraeland Farms, Fergus Domicole Baxter Shellane Ex 90 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek Don-Hope Gold Sheny Ex 90 Rae MacDonald, Dalkeith Don-Mair Jasper Gerri Ex 90 Don-Mair Outside Mango Ex 90 Don-Mair Shaquille Nicole Ex 90 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

Prospere Shottle Bandana Ex 91 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans

Donilyn Bolton Prunella Ex 90 Donilyn Farms, Chesterville

Redstone Goldwyn Rulina Ex 91 Stefan Kunz, St. Eugene

Downiebrook Sophie Leader Ex 90 Downiebrook Sweet Linjet Ex 90 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls

Rossanne Velvet Elora Ex 91 Wilhelmshaven Holsteins, Stratford Sandy Crest River Road Ex 91 Wesson Holsteins, Brockville Signature Speck Of Gold Ex 91 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Squibbland Lucy Sept Spirte Ex 91 K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls Ulmar Goldwyn Derango Ex 91 Hans U. Pfister, Mitchell Velthuis Jasper Ellie Ex 91 Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Abbylayne Golwyn Tara Ex 90 Abbylayne Stormatic Harriet Ex 90 Albert Fledderus, Lowbanks Aija Jasper Salomee Ex 90 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester Andita Goldwyn Jamie Ex 90 Andita Holsteins Inc, Belwood Annalea Talent Wen Ex 90 Schuler Farms, Chesterville Arethusa Krayola Talent Ex 90 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford Benreymo Brigadier Basilic Ex 90 Reynald B. Benoit, St. Albert Bertensville Hi Metro Elsie Ex 90 Cornerview Farms Inc, Mitchell Bonnie Brae Stormatic Brook Ex 90 Bruce & Susan Mode, Vankleek Hill

Boreraig Dundee Sunday Ex 90 Donald McCrimmon, Dalkeith

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Joel Cara Bolton 235 Ex 90 Michel Beaulieu, Ste. Anne De Prescott Jolyvale Mariella Lucky Star Ex 90 Ferme Jolyvale, Sarsfield Kenilyn Samuelo Ladonna Ex 90 Kenilyn Farms Ltd, Stratford Kirklea Denison Venus Ex 90 Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith Legacy Sovereign Extraordinary Ex 90 Stephen Dolson & Dr. Karen Galbraith, Atwood Mallettholm Final Cut Connie Ex 90 Leo Baumann, Lyn Maple-Ain Goldwyn Glenda Ex 90 Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls Mariejadine Julien Bailah Ex 90 Ferme Marie Jadine, Finch Marobing Goldwyn Arlene Ex 90 Marobing Farms Ltd, St. Anns Midlee Instinct Marilyn Ex 90 Midlee Farms Ltd, Osgoode Miller’s Bay Diplomatic Felice Ex 90 Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls Moneden Derry Cayley Ex 90 Elo & Barbara Bowman, Listowel

Stmalo Ashlar Sacha Ex 90 Lucie & Jean-Marie Seguin, St. Pascal Baylon Summitholm W Aladdin Reese Ex 90 Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden Tedliz Progress Georgette Ex 90 Tedliz Holsteins, Poole Terrdale Buckeye Delight Ex 90 Terrdale Holsteins, Brinston Terrylea James Jessie Ex 90 Terrylea Holsteins, St. Pauls Ulmar Allen Roxy Ex 90 Ulmar Magot Robin Ex 90 Ulmar Spirte Tyra Ex 90 Hans U. Pfister, Mitchell Vanwie Lyster Jenny Ex 90 Stardale Acres Inc, Listowel Vellhaven Ali Redesign Nikki Ex 90 Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville Victoria Sam Velma Ex 90 Victoria Toystory Caron Ex 90 Guntensperger Dairy, Seaforth Vriesdale Damion Copycat Ex 90 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain

Morsan Red Halo Red Ex 90 Rosenhill Holsteins, St. Albert

Willdina Baxter Linda Ex 90 Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville Gracehaven Holsteins, Grimsby

Mtelgin Duplex Ezmeralda Ex 90 Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph

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Nixholm Goldwyn Tyra Ex 90 Bruce & Susan Mode, Vankleek Hill

Aija Laurin Ivy VG 87 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester

Overdale Farms Dolman Wink Ex 90 Overdale Farms Ltd, L’Orignal

Bonnie Brae Prospect Madison VG 87 Bruce & Susan Mode, Vankleek Hill

Perennial Morty Dawn Ex 90 Avonbank Holsteins, St. Marys

C V F Stcup Alba VG 87 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

Prospere Buckeye Calyn Ex 90 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans

Comestar Lauwinny Windbrook VG 87 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

Providence Sovereign Gabby Ex 90 Providence Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

Don-Mair Braxton Lover VG 87 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

Euroflair Final Cut Gwen Ex 90 Wayne F. Koggel, Dalkeith

Reidhaven Betty Goldwyn Ex 90 K. Ian Reid, St. Marys

Freurehaven Fgs Laura VG 87 Snowbiz I.G, Bethany

F & B Hillfarm Barbwire 526 Ex 90 Leutenegger Farms Ltd, Gowanstown

Royalair Damion Tanquilla 479 Ex 90 Royalair Farm, Dublin

Geranette Titanic Marieve Ex 90 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

Scientific Della Rae-Et Ex 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Dr. John Mcouat,PQ Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Marbri Farms Inc, Russell

Kingsway Fever Abide VG 87 Claremount Holsteins, Stratford Murray Mcgonigle, Baden

Duffeynial Denison Variante Ex 90 Duffey & Freres, L’orignal Ebybrook Dundee Treaty Ex 90 Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel Elhaven Spirte Angelina Ex 90 Elhaven Farms Inc, Stratford Elm Arbre Spirte Rosa Ex 90 Ronald F. Skinner, Mitchell Eloc Ingamar Inga 31 Ex 90 Stoneden Holsteins, Gananoque Erbcrest Baxter Mavisse Ex 90 Erbcrest Pronto Roxina Ex 90 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

Ginary Goldwyn Carmen Ex 90 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek Glengarry Stormatic Prissy Ex 90 Glengarry Stock Farms Inc, Apple Hill Glenirvine Standard Headset Ex 90 Jefferson Bros, Fergus

Shylane Dundee Hayden Ex 90 Shylane September Storm Haze Ex 90 John McCallum, Stratford

Glenvue Lager Ruby Ex 90 Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood

Sildajak Jim Anina Ex 90 Sildajak Holstein, Embrun

Granvale Jerrick Kahlua Ex 90 Granvale Holsteins, Elgin Islehaven Farms, Wolfe Island

Silveroak Fernando Dawn Ex 90 Allen R. MacDonald, North Lancaster

Signature D Kissable VG 87 Signature F Latte VG 87 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Tanbark Magna Robber P VG 87 Doug Cranston, Ancaster Jeff Stephens, Troy Athlone Wind Jammer VG 86 Athlone Farms, Tavistock Benreymo Jordan Chrissy VG 86 Reynald B. Benoit, St. Albert

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Bonnie Brae Honey VG 86 Bruce & Susan Mode, Vankleek Hill

Ulmar Baltimore Dandelion VG 86 Hans U. Pfister, Mitchell

Coxlyn Fortune Furious Ex 90 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge

Maple Arch Cut Caroline Ex 90 Tri-Yuill Holsteins, Balderson

Burghaven Sanchez Faeda VG 86 John Verburg, Londesboro

Vellhaven Ali Windbrook Solar VG 86 Vellhaven Jordan Blackberry VG 86 Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville

Crowning Touch L H Jaycee Ex 90 Crowning Touch Farms, Kincardine

Maplecrest Goldwyn Sierra Ex 90 Ken & Adam Brusso, Ayton

Dandyland Charleston Louise Ex 90 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg

Marfloacres Lheros Megan Ex 90 Floyd L. Martin, Mt. Forest

Dandyland Redman Glory B Ex 90 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg

Markridge Goldwyn Emilyne Ex 90 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Markridge Holsteins, Ingersoll

Chanmar Empire Seisme Red VG 86 Chanmar Holsteins, Bainsville Cherry Crest Blondin Evita VG 86 Wenallt Holsteins, Crysler Cleave View Fever Madame VG 86 Canuck Holsteins, Milverton Cleave View Redliner Royal VG 86 Doug Cranston, Ancaster Craigcrest Rubies Gold Reba VG 86 Craigcrest Sanchez Exmas VG 86 Craigcrest Seaver Heidi Ho VG 86 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur

Winterbay Atwood Latitude VG 86 Winterbay Farms, PE Winterbay Goldwyn Lora VG 86 Tom Featherston & Sons, Brantford Cody Oughtred, Wellandport

OCTOBER EXs Quality Gold Danzi Ex 93 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Elm Creft Dolman Bingo Ex 92 Elm Creft Farm,Perth

Delprado Roley VG 86 Terrdale Holsteins, Brinston

Kingsmill Annapolis-Et Ex 92 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater

Domicole Cvf Penny VG 86 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

Diemertdale Anakin Buttercup Ex 91 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton

Downiebrook Andrea Samuelo VG 86 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls

Jerrann Outside Bernice Ex 91 Jerry Kea, Woodville

Ebybrook Super Latisha VG 86 Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein

Leela Promotion Hassie Ex 91 Leela Holsteins, Perth

Euroflair Steady Jenna VG 86 Wayne F. Koggel, Dalkeith Stanbar Holsteins, Nepean Fennema Bookman Viva VG 86 Jake & Janet Ringelberg, Troy Fradon Lauthority Melanie VG 86 Gracehaven Holsteins, Grimsby Fraeland Montava Blair VG 86 Fraeland Farms, Fergus Freurehaven Fgs Lautella VG 86 Freurehaven Farms Ltd, Wellandport Guyview Sanchez Sateen VG 86 Guyview Farms, Winchester Jacobs Goldwyn Lotty VG 86 Knonaudale Lookout VG 86 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler

Lockmar Re Design Layne Ex 91 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West Millbrooke Denison Crosby Ex 91 Ed Meulendyk, Badjeros Phoenix Golden Ariel Ex 91 Brian W. Schmidt, Hanover Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine

Diemertdale Wildman Elva Ex 90 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton Doral Gibson Butterscotch Ex 90 Doral Farms Inc, Teeswater Doral Talent Rippa Ex 90 Doral Farms Inc, Teeswater Dougal Lea Toby Triscuit Ex 90 Into Holsteins, Hagersville Dougford F C Bev Ex 90 Ralph Rutherford, Selkirk Dustylea Butze Tarin Ex 90 Dusty Bros, Seagrave Dutchdale Tostitos Emily Ex 90 Perry J. Van Osch, Lucknow Eastside Goldwyn Hayley Ex 90 Thomsvue Farms, Granton Eclipse September Sneakers Ex 90 Eclipse Holsteins, Alliston Elandee Goldwyn Doll Ex 90 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay Elm Bend Diesel Ex 90 Elm Bend Holsteins, Brantford

Quality Shottle Grand Ex 91 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

Elm Creft Outside Harriett Ex 90 Elm Creft Farm, Perth

Showline Ppd Goldwyn Design Ex 91 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Elm Drive Abbekerk Frances Ex 90 Murray & Gloria Boyd, Meaford

Soevista Atlas Intrigue Ex 91 G. John Van Soest, Goderich

Farhope Monte Crispy Ex 90 Jim S. Farrell, Ripley

Alka Goldwyn Sapphire Ex 90 Dwayne Feddes, Goderich

Florbil Leader Sara Ex 90 Florbil Snowbird Sally Ex 90 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay

Anbros Napoleon Sabrina Ex 90 Andres Bros, Tiverton

Gambles Bonair Norma Ex 90 Gambles Goldwyn Bridget Ex 90 Gamblane Farms Ltd, Chatsworth

Legend-Maker Mag Magnificent P VG 86 Legend-Maker Holsteins, Mt. Hope

Applevue Jordan Aasha Ex 90 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

Mapel Wood Snowman Beauty VG 86 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax

Armstrong Manor Hepsiba 2558 Ex 90 Armstrong Manor Farm, Caledon

Gillette Fortune Wake Up Ex 90 Gillette Zenith 2Nd Star Ex 90 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Beckholm Goldwyn Deeadora Ex 90 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay

Glennholme Goldwyn Vibrant Ex 90 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Belmoral Goldwyn Ammereto Ex 90 Belmoral Goldwyn Avaleigh Ex 90 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Glenwin Zircon Puppeteer Ex 90 Patti Alsop, Singhampton

Midlee Tip Top Vinnie VG 86 Midlee Farms Ltd, Osgoode Morsan Goldwyn Haley VG 86 Mystic Holsteins, Jerseyville Mount Elm Sanchez Arabella VG 86 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill Newworld Trigger Liela VG 86 Newworld Trigger Lietzky VG 86 Hessholm Holsteins, Kemptville Newworld Holsteins, Navan Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan Oconnors Snowman Lilac VG 86 Snowbiz I.G, Bethany Paramount-Mb Alx Alexa-Et VG 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Thunder Oak Farm, Thunder Bay Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Petherton Steady Rox Elaine VG 86 Wrighthaven Farms Ltd., Kenilworth Providence Steady Leona VG 86 Providence Holsteins Ltd, Branchton Sandy Crest Corleen VG 86 Barbara Merkley & Sons, Morewood Silverholme Baltimor F Betty VG 86 Silverholme Holsteins Ltd, St. Anns Smygwatys Final Cut Bumble VG 86 Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Stmalo Sid Diane VG 86 Lucie & Jean-Marie Seguin, St. Pascal Baylon Stolhaven-I Aftershock August VG 86 Drewholme Holsteins, Gowanstown Terrylea Teeoff Treasure VG 86 Terrylea Holsteins, St. Pauls Toddsdale Braxton Regan-Et VG 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester

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Blayjoy Racer Paula Ex 90 Blayjoy Holsteins Ltd, Dundalk Brady View Final Cut Athens Ex 90 Brady View Sprite Star Ex 90 Paul J. Brady, Perth Breezy Toystory L660 Ex 90 Haag Farms Inc, Brussels Bridgeview Carisma Georgette Ex 90 Bridgeview Gibson Devona Ex 90 Bridgeview Farms, Brantford Bridgewood Jennylou Liza Ex 90 Allan Miller, East Garafraxa Marcus Lothmann, Grand Valley

Goldendale Himetro Hailey Ex 90 Goldendale Farm, Lansdowne Greenlark Roses Adelle Ex 90 Greenlark Roy Lacy Ex 90 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke

Millbrooke Baurer Kate Ex 90 Ed Meulendyk, Badjeros Montdale Roy Krista Ex 90 Montdale Holsteins, Oxford Station Mountain Echo Holsteins, Mountain Monteith Astro Jazz Ex 90 Jeffrey Nurse, Georgetown Mtelgin Bax Imaginary Ex 90 Snowdame Farm, Merrickville Naylorcroft Talent Amanda A Ex 90 Stephen J. Naylor, Meaford Peartome Carena Ex 90 Peartome Holsteins, Hagersville Plum Valley Dakotia Sheilah Ex 90 Plum Valley Hot Nite Result Ex 90 Plum Valley Holsteins, Bolton Quality B C Foly Ex 90 Quality Bolton Flafsco Ex 90 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Raeland Paramount Monica Ex 90 Rae Stadder, Selkirk Resons Goldwyn Sally Ex 90 Alidale Farms, Sunderland Resons Sovereign Arleen Ex 90 Arrowhead Dairy, Teeswater Riverdown Lightning Amy Ex 90 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe Robchant Allen Mandy Ex 90 Robert B. Chant, Elgin Rodah Talent Inessa Ex 90 A & E Dairy Ltd, Shelburne Ronbeth Jasper Denice Ex 90 Vernon Martin, Mt. Forest Sandy Crest Fire Alarm Ex 90 Gerann Holsteins, Cardinal Schothorst Master 1028 Ex 90 Schothorst Farms Ltd, Mildmay Seelby Lucky Star Day Ex 90 Seelby Holsteins Ltd, Seeleys Bay Simonhof Aeroline Lucinda Ex 90 Simonhof Farms, Grand Valley Soevista Acme Wish Ex 90 G. John Van Soest, Goderich

Heather Holme Golden Adelaide Ex 90 Glen & Curtis McNeil, Goderich

Springhope Link Ricki Ex 90 Springhope Link Rozana Ex 90 Jim S. Farrell, Ripley

Herralea Ashlar Jemima Ex 90 Herralea Farms (1986) Inc, Uxbridge Hessholm Cousteau Elsie Ex 90 Hessholm Holsteins, Kemptville Hill Pond Jasper Delta Ex 90 Gary & Nancy Becker, Neustadt

Cedarpatch Talent Linaya Ex 90 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay

Hyland Dawn Ex 90 Hyland Holsteins, Kippen

Cedelmar Mandi Ex 90 Dusty Bros, Seagrave

Kawaya Talent Raquel Ex 90 Wayne Gayman & Kate Whale, Mildmay

Character Dolman Jojo Ex 90 Character Fauna Saz Ex 90 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Jayne & Ralph Dietrich, Mildmay

Kentville Rampage Cinnamon Ex 90 Kentville Holsteins, Shelburne

Charpentier Mb Splendora Red Ex 90 Character Holsteins, Mildmay

Laidlawn Damion Carnie Ex 90 W. Paul Laidlaw, Norval

Chrisland Goldwyn Daria Ex 90 Chrisland Goldwyn Prime Ex 90 Chrisland Jasper Diamond Ex 90 W. Peter Christie, Caledon

Larchway Redesign Barb Ex 90 Larchway Farm Inc, Navan

Colmont Latham Darling Ex 90 Colmont Holsteins Inc, Grand Valley

Melamar Wildman Abbigail Ex 90 Melville A. Greig, Gorrie

Haelzle Laramie Sugar Ex 90 Hells-Lea Farms Ltd, Mildmay

Bristal Sirius Slinky Ex 90 Brian A. Betts, Flesherton

Clelor Paramount Prissy Ex 90 Maple Lawn Farm, Allenford

Marshcrest Dundee Silver Ex 90 Phillhaven Holsteins, Sunderland

Klagvale Dundee Marilyn Ex 90 Woodbridge Holsteins, Neustadt

Laurlee Talent Allison Ex 90 Laurlee Farm, Fordwich Lockmar Goldwyn Hopes Ex 90 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West

Starbrite Goldwyn Joy Ex 90 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay Stuartmere Mr Sam Rosey Ex 90 Stuartmere Farms, Princeton Sunny Maple Damion Totsie Ex 90 Sunny Maple Jasper Bay Ex 90 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton Sunspark Contender Shoelace Ex 90 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Symcroft Goldwyn Lusterine Ex 90 Symcroft Outside Nutmeg Ex 90 Symcroft Sovereign Cluster Ex 90 Glen M. Syme, Almonte Trielm Goldwyn Mary Jean Ex 90 Trielm Farm, Bradford Trikamp Outside Lime Ex 90 Trikamp Holsteins, East Garafraxa Twinpeak Blitz Temptation Ex 90 Twin Peak Farms, Pakenham Valleycrest Pagewire Lulu Ex 90 Valleycrest Farms, Milton

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Lockmar Alexander Hope VG 86 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West

Schaicrest Goldwyn Terri Ex 91 Robert Van Schaik, Woodville

Walnutlawn Lyster Nora Ex 90 Fountlane Farm, Ethel Marthaven Holsteins, Woodstock

Milksource Gld Affection-Et VG 86 Kentville Holsteins, Shelburne

Spencroft Jasper Lennox Ex 91 Springhope Link Honda Ex 91 Roger Spence, Elmvale

Winchill Igniter Fern Ex 90 Winchill Salto Averra Ex 90 Lorne Winch & Sons, Sutton West

Ms Aubreys Aubwyn-Et VG 86 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville Glennholme Holsteins, Carp Glen M. Syme, Almonte

Woodfield Contender Princess Ex 90 Woodfield Holsteins Ltd, Caledon

Murlone Seaver Carla VG 86 Pondbank Farms Ltd, Markdale

You-Dale Reading Ex 90 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Orangeview Damien Young VG 86 Orangeview Holsteins, Mono

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Peartome Queen Of Spades VG 86 Peartome Red Twizzler VG 86 Peartome Holsteins, Hagersville

Delcreek Lil Miss Muffet VG 87 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester Redtag Genetics, Oxford Station Elmcroft London Kizzy VG 87 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland Fradon Pheonix Merry VG 87 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester Redtag Genetics, Oxford Station

Quality Atwood Missy VG 86 Quality Shottle Pet VG 86 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Raeland R Spirit Stephi VG 86 Rae Stadder, Selkirk

Heather Holme Duplex Dianna VG 87 Glen & Curtis McNeil, Goderich

Skyline Rever Gigi VG 86 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

Meadowbloom Damion Lacy VG 87 Paul Leis, Elmwood

Snowdame Seaver Colette VG 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Snowdame Farm, Merrickville

Monanfran-Js Ob Lingerie-Et VG 87 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Christopher Wayne Savage, MD Quality Sanchez Fay VG 87 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Sunny Maple Sid Best VG 87 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton Velthuis Sg Snowman Lilyann VG 87 Sjendi Farms, Grimsby Ahd Duplex Tapicoa VG 86 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater Ardross Bolton Frazzle VG 86 Ardross Fever Roxy VG 86 Ardross Holsteins, Caledonia

Soevista Braxton Renata VG 86 G. John Van Soest, Goderich Starbrite Goldwyn Lady VG 86 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Valleyville Braxton Taline VG 86 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Wilstar-I Laurin Kandy VG 86 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton

NOVEMBER EXs Ballybeeny Golden Prize Ex 93 Ballybeeny Holsteins, Little Britain

Beckridge Tee Off Sophie VG 86 Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick

Braedale Altabaxter Metric Ex 93 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Belmoral Shott Of Walkers VG 86 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Ari Ekstein, Woodbridge Ex 93 Greaveston Genetics Inc, Georgetown

Christanna Carribean B579 VG 86 Christanna Holsteins, Walkerton

Curr-Vale Goldwyn Emelyn Ex 93 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

Clelor Bolton Cassandra VG 86 Maple Lawn Farm, Allenford

Kingsway Laurin Appalousa Ex 92 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Coxlyn Bravest Beth VG 86 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge

Phoenix Goldyn Adell Ex 92 Jim Phoenix, Uxbridge Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough

Willsona Jasper Spring Ex 91 Eaton Holsteins, Syracuse Windcroft Maxine Ex 91 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville Altona Lea Goldwyn Gina Ex 90 Ebyholme Farms Ltd, Ayr Appenrose More Jasmin Ex 90 Appenrose Farms, Stirling Beckholm Damion Rena Ex 90 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland Birchwind Powerful Engine Ex 90 Birchwind Holsteins, Blackstock Brownlands Lheros Mona Ex 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise Cadilac Goldfinger Jilli Ex 90 Cadilac Ss Hayley Ex 90 Cadilac Holsteins, Barrie Cameronlane Dentist432 Ex 90 Cameronlane Jelicity 479 Ex 90 Cameronlane Holsteins, Cannington Cavanaleck Minister Tris Ex 90 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont Cedarvilla Dundee Spicy Ex 90 Cedarvilla Holsteins, Lakefield Cedelmar Madonna Ex 90 Cedelmar Farms Ltd, Dunsford Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay

Hautpre Tralala Dusk Ex 90 Old Acres Farm, NY Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville Helling Champagne Kiss Ex 90 Helling Holsteins, Omemee Highview Jasper Lewis Ex 90 Highview Terrason Juliet Ex 90 Highview Holsteins, Port Perry Hillmark Denison Havanna Ex 90 Gerald W. Hill, Ilderton Holtbyholme Jasper Mia Ex 90 Holtbyholme Miss Sierra Ex 90 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry Honeypod Final Cut Tiv Ex 90 Honeypod Holsteins, Elmvale Huntshaven Shottle Denise Ex 90 James C. Fenwick, Enterprise Hurstelm S Storm Elmira Ex 90 Elmhurst Bros, Hastings Jeffshaven Keegan 367 Ex 90 Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford Kingsway Bolton Kayak Ex 90 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Kingsway Goldwyn Cassinova Ex 90 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings Langelands Talent Coco Ex 90 Ross H. Lange & Family, Utopia Loa-De-Mede Pirate Mieke Ex 90 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa Lorneva Damion December Ex 90 Monoak Farms, Belmont

Cedelmar Vanna 95 Ex 90 Cedelmar Farms Ltd, Dunsford

Lynch Farm Exciter Ryanna Ex 90 Lynch Farms, Napanee

Centerflos Sid Merri Weather Ex 90 Centerflos Talent Patsy Ex 90 Centerflos Holsteins, Elmvale

Lynmark Hr Luelley Ex 90 Lynmark Holsteins, Norwood

Claircrest Blitz Popsicle Ex 90 Claircrest Chip Mellow Ex 90 Claircrest Spirte Nova Ex 90 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford Clovill Marlene Goldwyn Ex 90 J.K. Thomas, Cookstown Combview Sapphire Hazel Ex 90 Combview Farms Ltd, Castleton Cowtown Gracious-Et Ex 90 Mark Moreland, Joyceville

Maplebrough Mailing Rosalie Ex 90 Maplebrough Holsteins, Uxbridge Maradun Outside Rosa Ex 90 Alfred Raduner, Brechin Martingale Carisma Neida Ex 90 Martingale Farms, Selby Marvale Goldwyn Evanka Ex 90 Marvale Farms Ltd, Mossley Matvale Goldwyn Jule Ex 90 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay Millen Goldwyn Sylvia Ex 90 Millen Farms, Omemee

Spencroft Bolton Irys Ex 92 Roger Spence, Elmvale

Crovalley Goldwyn Aldo Ex 90 Crovalley Goldwyn Alexandria Ex 90 Crovalley Jasper Jube Jube Ex 90 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Alcoma Final Cut Maryjo Ex 91 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner

Dappledale Goldwyn Nutty Ex 90 John Vanderploeg, Peterborough

Monpiero Allie Ex 90 Monpiero Farms, Tiny

Elmcroft Goldwyn Airdrie VG 86 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland

C-Haven Mac Lila-Z-Et Ex 91 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville

Elizadon Goldwyn Roxette Ex 90 Elizadon Holsteins, Phelpston

Morningsight Spirte Amy Ex 90 Henry Posthumus & Janine Handforth, Wolfe Island

Elmden Fever Temp VG 86 Elmden Farms, Sunderland

Gillette Goldwyn Sizzle Ex 91 Kuiperscrest Holsteins, Bloomfield

Elliottdale Fortune Moonlight Ex 90 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale

Narwood Allen Honey Girl Ex 90 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas

Florbil Modest Mary Lou VG 86 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay

Haanview Sept Storm Marley Ex 91 John & Bonnie Jean Den Haan, Loretto

Elocroft Denison Eleanor Ex 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

New Elm More Pumpkin Ex 90 Newman Farms Inc, Warkworth

Gillette Beacon 2Nd Service VG 86 Gillette Iota Brendy VG 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

High Point Goldwyn Cara Ex 91 High Point Farms, Port Perry

Florbil Key Katrina Ex 90 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

Ny-Springlawn-I Durham Lisa Ex 90 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville

Holtbyholme Mandy Marsella Ex 91 Holtbyholme Miss Serena Ex 91 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

Garhaven Conner S Tatti Ex 90 Gary B. & Dorothy J. Hunt, Tweed

Orserdale Talent Google Ex 90 Orserdale Farms, Sydenham

Gendarra Sams Splendor Ex 90 Gendarra Farm, Bailieboro

Ourown Jasper Serena Ex 90 Ourown Roy Sarah Ex 90 J. Walter Miller, Hillier

Diemertdale Altadazzler Audra VG 86 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton Dutchdale Damion Tilly VG 86 Dutchdale Seaver Winky VG 86 Perry J. Van Osch, Lucknow

Gillette Iota Carmela VG 86 Ferme Maryclerc Inc, PQ Olivier Leclerc, PQ A. & R. Boulet Inc, PQ Dpr Genetics, PQ Gillette Niagra 2Nd Place VG 86 Gillette Windbrook Talula VG 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Hazyacre Drake Yves VG 86 Hazy Acre Farms, Hagersville Heather Holme Sid Geneva VG 86 Glen & Curtis McNeil, Goderich Hyland Soloist Evening VG 86 Hyland Holsteins, Kippen Kaymanor Albany VG 86 Ed & Bonnie Franken, Teeswater Laidlawn Sanchez Madonna VG 86 W. Paul Laidlaw, Norval

Penlow Tiffany Tee Off VG 86 Penlow Farms, Almonte

Vanhaven Goldwyn Courtney Ex 91 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

Harvdale Goldwyn Brittney Ex 90 Harvdale Latham Kara Ex 90 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner

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Honeypod Breakout Tegan Ex 91 Honeypod Holsteins, Elmvale Ivyhurst Shottle Atlantic Ex 91 Gendarra Farm, Bailieboro Kawartha Rovral Dinah Ex 91 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay Kingsway Bolton Aurora Ex 91 Kingsway Jasper Aviator Ex 91 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Gerdoth Marker Marissa Ex 90 Gerdoth Holsteins, Cavan Gerleid Ashlar Iris Ex 90 Hoftyzer Farms Ltd, Frankford Gillette Spirte Caloway Ex 90 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling Golden Meadow Allen Jello Ex 90 Golden Meadow Holsteins Ltd, Mossley

Pynacker Jazzey Roy Ex 91 Pynacker Holsteins, Bath

Grillsdale Nadine Toystory Ex 90 Clifford Grills, Campbellford

Rockymountain Golden Winne Ex 91 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland

Groenway Goldwyn John Ex 90 Groenway Goldwyn Ray Ex 90 Groenway Farms Inc, Harrowsmith

Roesbett Lou Lou Red Ex 91 Lifloc Holsteins, Peterborough Ronbeth Promotion Bambi Ex 91 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings

Mistyglen Chico Merchant Ex 90 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont

Para-Dice Jared Laura Ex 90 Para-Dice Holsteins, Sunderland Phoenix Golden Extreme Ex 90 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville Pinecrest Jasper Willow Ex 90 Pinecrest Holsteins, Seeleys Bay Prinsville Dolman Blyss Ex 90 Prinsville Dairy Farms Inc, Bloomfield Ralanes Astro Naiomi Ex 90 Ralanes December Starr Ex 90 Robert Ray & Sons, Roslin

Hailcroft Talent Trixie Ex 90 Hailcroft Holsteins, Campbellford

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Rnc Shottle Littly Ex 90 Redstone Holsteins, Kirkton Rockymountain Wildman Doreen Ex 90 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph Roger Spence, Elmvale Rodrick Shianna Pilot Ex 90 Barr Farms, Godfrey Ronbeth Jasper Sahara Ex 90 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings Rosenhorst Vibe Loreen Ex 90 Schipper Farms Ltd, Aylmer Royalcroft Ming Breezy Ex 90 Royalcroft Ross Emily Ex 90 Kuiperscrest Holsteins, Bloomfield Savagedale Goldwyn A Willie Ex 90 Savagedale Farm, Bradford Robert Wilmot, Newmarket Jr Holsteins, Dorchester Schaicrest Goldwyn Bonnie Ex 90 Robert Van Schaik, Woodville Schaicroft Jasmine Ex 90 Jeff & Nicole Van Schaik, Woodville Sillsway Champion Melody Ex 90 Sillsway Farms, Roslin Sleegerdale Redesign Paige Ex 90 Sleegerdale Farms Ltd, Belmont Spencroft Denison Lilybell Ex 90 Spencroft Goldwyn Lindy Ex 90 Roger Spence, Elmvale Springerhill Goldwyn Jerry 805 Ex 90 Springerhill Farms Inc, Eden Stantons Duplex Bally Ex 90 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton Stonybrook Redesign Ember Ex 90 Hoskin Farms Ltd, Cobourg Top Jasper Kyllianne Ex 90 Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer Trentward Stormatic Bobbi Ex 90 Combhaven Farms, Castleton Trentward Farms, Hastings Brenda Ward, Hastings Susan Ward, Hastings Valview September Kadence Ex 90 Valview Farm Ltd, Port Perry Velan Zulu Mary Ex 90 Velan Farms, Cavan Waltz Acre Bianca F B I Ex 90 Waltz Acre Dundee Volvo Ex 90 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon Waynan Goldwyn Sandy Ex 90 Waynan Dairy Farms, Stayner Webb View Bambi Final Cut Ex 90 Webb View Lila Moonwalker Ex 90 Webb View Farms, Roseneath White Cross Dundee Winner Ex 90 White Cross Farms, Arva Wilacres Decormag Jami Ex 90 Wilacres Farms, Madoc Willdina Jasper Klassey Ex 90 Willdina Jasper Lofty Ex 90 Willdina Lheros Flinch Ex 90 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Willowlane Baxter Marsden Ex 90 Brian Slaughter, Warwick Twp

Maplekeys Brett Becky Vg 87 Sleegerdale Farms Ltd, Belmont Genervations Inc, Campbellville Merlholme Lauthority Deanna Vg 87 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Morsan Dempsey Della Vg 87 Tomalynn Farms, Omemee Ms Aubreys Aubwyn-Et Vg 87 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville Glennholme Holsteins, Carp Glen M. Syme, Almonte Ms Chassity Snow Carrie-Et Vg 87 Oconnors Snowman Lilac Vg 87 Snowbiz I.G, Bethany Stoneden California Girl Vg 87 Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale Webb View Berry Red Picolo Vg 87 Webb View Farms, Roseneath Willdina Sanchez Tabby Vg 87 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Willsona Shottle Shayne Vg 87 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville Aleah Kane Mitzy Vg 86 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy Aleah Stallion Georgianna Vg 86 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton Bargeolane G Seaver Blitz Vg 86 Bargeolane Farms, Warsaw Belfast Windbrook Season Vg 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

Quality Winbrook Forgiven Vg 86 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Richell Christine Nba Vg 86 Buis Farms Ltd, Aylmer

Jeffred Seaver Lois Vg 86 Fred Jeffs, Stirling

Rietben Atwood Dahlia Vg 86 Hay-Way Farms, Pembroke

Jonelma Arbor Lola Vg 86 Jonelma Farms, Shanty Bay

Rjf Bolton Nickel Vg 86 Robert Jarrell, Corbyville

Kawartha Gerard Dorie Vg 86 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay

Ronbeth Steady Sierra Vg 86 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings

Kingsway Braxton Ruthie Vg 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Rustowil Windbrook Rockstar Vg 86 Mark Moreland, Joyceville

Kingsway Fever Above Vg 86 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise Legend-Maker Fever Alabama Vg 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Leothe Detox Salsa Vg 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave Lovshin Fever Chloe Vg 86 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg Maplekeys Goldwyn Idol Vg 86 Maplekeys Windhammer Gossip Vg 86 Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer

Sildajak Dundee Paradise Vg 86 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner Skipwell Attic Annie Vg 86 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer Springhill-Oh D Aleesha-Et Vg 86 Ardross Holsteins, Caledonia Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Stantons Snowman Barb Vg 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton

Benjobrae Angelina J Vg 86 Ben Vogel, Orono

Misty Springs Evolve Shelia Vg 86 Misty Spring Holsteins, Little Britain

Cavanaleck Goldwyn Bazooka Vg 86 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

Morsan Gold Terror Vg 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Millen Farms, Omemee Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler

Trekili W A Latin Dempsey Vg 86 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon Trekili Holsteins, Newburgh

Cedarwal Snowman Inessa Vg 86 Cormdale Genetics Inc, Bethany

Trent Valley Sanchez Cristy Vg 86 Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough

Morsan Miss Snow Ball Vg 86 Cormdale Genetics Inc, Bethany

Vale-O-Skene Sterling Echo Vg 86 Vanwie Denzel Spring Vg 86 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

Narwood Gibson Oriole Vg 86 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas

Waltz Acre Bacardi Goldwyn Vg 86 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon

Oconnors Krown Gwen Vg 86 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax

Waybru Damion Hosta Vg 86 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy

Comrie Lauthority Mira Vg 86 Comrie Farms Ltd, London

Oscroft Dempster Gretchen Vg 86 Oscroft Farms, Shannonville

Willdina Steady Babe Vg 86 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville

Crater Star Struck Goldwyn Vg 86 Crater Farm, Hartington

Phillhaven Steady Breeze Vg 86 Matias Holsteins, Woodville Phillhaven Holsteins, Sunderland

Winbel Dacory Vg 86 Winbel Holsteins, Orillia

Cherry Crest Beacon Platinum Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Comestar Lautasoon Snowman Vg 86 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax Genervations Inc, Campbellville

Crovalley Sid Aaron Vg 86 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings Dappledale Alexander Rhoda Vg 86 Dappledale Holsteins, Greenbank Dappleholm Knowledge Special Vg 86 Michael & Jessica Phoenix, Greenbank Donnanview Asm Sandy Vg 86 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling Donnanview Beacon Sheena Vg 86 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings Dortholme Dundee Minnie Vg 86 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy Elliottdale Burns Birnie Vg 86 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale

Bernadale Lanefarm B G Absence Vg 87 Cormdale Genetics Inc, Bethany Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle, Piacenza

Fieldhouse Artie Anya Vg 86 Granbrook Holsteins, Oshawa

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Hykabode Tenacious Sheryl Vg 86 Hykabode Holsteins, Bath

Quality Snow Flake Vg 86 Donnandale Farms, Stirling

Tomalynn Sanchez Jazlynn Vg 86 Tomalynn Farms, Omemee

Farisview Sanchez Pressy Vg 86 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

Kingsway Alex Australia Vg 87 Jason David Mell, WI Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough

Huntshaven Fever Doohickey Vg 86 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling Hunts Haven Farms, Tweed

Miss Ocd Gold Drama-Et Vg 86 Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale

Beckholm Bolton Trillium Vg 87 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland

Fishervale Sterling Twizzler Vg 87 Fishervale Acres Ltd, Thornton

Howardviewwg Rebecca-Et Vg 86 Woolley Farms Inc, Springfield

Stillbrook Seaver Lori Vg 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

Benbie Sid Fiona Vg 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Benbie Holsteins Ltd, SK

NOVEMBER VGs

Donnandale Denzel Cocopuff Vg 87 Donnandale Farms, Stirling Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Phoenix Hh Asia Vg 86 Hanover Hill Holsteins, Port Perry Barclay Phoenix, Uxbridge Richard M. Green, DE

Medway Steady Moni Vg 86 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton

Embrdale Bailey Federal Vg 86 Embrdale Bianca Seaver Vg 86 Embrdale Farm, Asphodel-Norwood

Brownlands Seaver Molly Vg 87 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

Holtbyholme Mandy Grace Vg 86 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

Futurecrest Duplex Tesla Vg 86 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer Go-Sho A Golden Reward-Et Vg 86 David & Nina Schmocker, WI Greenpine Sterling Middy Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Haanview Goldwyn Daphne Vg 86 John & Bonnie Jean Den Haan, Loretto High Point Rox Natalie Vg 86 High Point Farms, Port Perry

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Best of the Breed

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk

• Idee Goldwyn Lulu EX-95

• LARENWOOD RUDOLPH RITZ 216 VG-86. . . . . . 142,120 kgs Bred and Owned by Larenwood Farms, Drumbo

• SUMMITHOLM COPPER CLAIRE VG-85. . . . . . . 162,464 kgs Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

EX-94 & Higher

Owned by Fricosons Holstiens, Newcastle

• HEIWA FORGIDDEN FLOWER VG-85. . . . . . . . . . 139,798 kgs Bred and Owned by Heiwa Farm, St. Albert

• Ploegsway Talent Nuts 4 U EX-94

Bred and Owned by John Vanderploeg, Peterborough

• GOLDENDALE OUTSIDE KAROLINE VG-85 . . . 134,971 kgs Bred and Owned by Goldendale Farm, Lansdowne

• Crovalley Lheros Vixen EX-94

Bred and Owned by Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

• SUMMITHOLM LINE ANITA GP-81. . . . . . . . . . . 131,267 kgs Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

2 Year Olds VG-88 Points & Higher

• OUROWN STORM JADE EX-90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,672 kgs Bred and Owned by J. Walter Miller, Hillier

• OCEAN-VIEW BRAXTN ZANDRA-ET VG-88 Owned by Bobasyl Farm, Winchester

• PETERMANN JERICHO VG-86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,248 kgs Bred and Owned by Nick & Steph Petermann, Pembroke

• CRANHOLME GOLDWYN TANNER VG-88 Bred by Doug Cranston, Ancaster; Owned by John G. Cation, Port Elgin

• STANLEE LEE EARTHQUAKE VG-85. . . . . . . . . . 127,320 kgs Bred by Sesel S. Wert, Avonmore Owned by Jim & Nancy Wert & Sons, Avonmore

• GILLETTE WINDBROOK SAHARA VG-88 Bred and Owned by Ferme Gillette Inc

• ELM BEND DAMARIS VG-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,036 kgs Bred by Charlton & Co, Brantford Owned by Vellenga Farms Ltd, Paris

• VALLEYVILLE SANCHEZ TRACY VG-88 Owned By Quality Holsteins, Vaughan,

• FREUREHAVEN FGS LAURA VG-88

Bred by Freurehaven Farms Ltd, Wellandport Owned by Walnutlawn Farms Ltd, Tavistock

• DEBOER CRUISER LAUREN G-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,641 kgs Bred and Owned by De Boer Acres Holsteins, Selkirk

Bred by Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville, O’Connor Land and Cattle Co, Ajax, Genervations Inc., Campbellville Owned by O’Connor Land and Cattle Co

• MUSTHAVEN MABLEE VG-86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,069 kgs Bred and Owned by Musthaven Holsteins, Uxbridge

• O’connors Snowman Lexie VG-88

Northumberland County Holstein Club News Congratulations to the All Ontario Winners and Nominees owned or bred by Northumberland breeders: Trentward Holsteins, Kingsway Farms, Grillsdale Holsteins, Claircrest Holsteins, Seavalley Holsteins, and Rob Heffernan.

• DELCREEK FOX TAIL EX-94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,577 kgs Bred by Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester

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Royal Winner in the Milking Yearling class was Combhaven Sid Monica, bred by the McComb family of Castleton. Congratulations to the Northumberland TD Classic Team on placing 2nd Premier County, 2nd Group of Three and Bryce Seaborn who’s Summer Yearling calf Signature R Katness placed 1st and was Grand Champion Calf.

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Production = profit. Just as with the type classification, it is important to recognize the cows that “get the job done.” Congratulations to all of the breeders and owners of the top five superior production records

in each age division for September 2013 through the end of November 2013! ANIMAL NAME

CLASS

AGE

BCA Comp

DEV Comp

MS CHASSITY OBS CLAIRE-ET

VG-87

01-10

437

438

392

1267

(+163)

(+153)

(+122)

(+438)

GILLETTE GERARD 2ND LOVELY

VG-86

01-11

367

412

344

1123

(+133)

(+170)

(+121)

(+424)

BRABANTDALE TRIGGER LUNESTA

VG-85

01-09

397

461

373

1231

(+115)

(+145)

(+94)

(+354)

CLOVERMEAD MANIFOLD 728

GP-82

01-10

343

276

348

967

(+144)

(+67)

(+143)

(+354)

TEMPLEHAVEN BOLTON EBONY

GP-82

01-10

348

397

327

1072

(+104)

(+132)

(+88)

(+324)

CLEROLI LM EVOLVE DOLBY

VG-86

02-02

365

405

345

1115

(+131)

(+163)

(+122)

(+416)

GEN-I-BEQ STERLING LENCY

VG-87

02-03

397

440

390

1227

(+132)

(+167)

(+111)

(+410)

MCINTOSH JUNIPER GW

VG-88

02-09

315

520

374

1209

(+57)

(+224)

(+122)

(+403)

GILLETTE EVOLVE 2ND HOPE

VG-86

02-00

356

368

328

1052

(+122)

(+126)

(+105)

(+353)

GILLETTE GARRETT LOOK ABOUT

VG-85

02-00

347

364

333

1044

(+113)

(+122)

(+110)

(+345)

DAIRI-ACRES NORMA

GP-81

03-11

339

457

348

1144

(+114)

(+220)

(+122)

(+456)

LILLIESDALE SHOTLE LUCKY CREAM

VG-87

03-02

441

470

418

1329

(+150)

(+165)

(+128)

(+443)

SUTHERHILL BAXTER BESS

VG-85

03-03

281

465

283

1029

(+55)

(+215)

(+56)

(+326)

WESTMONT GILLESPY IFIELD

G-76

03-02

359

365

345

1069

(+107)

(+108)

(+99)

(+314)

DUDOC SJ PLANET PSYCH

G-77

03-08

348

361

370

1079

(+99)

(+97)

(+114)

(+310)

DUDOC SJ MRBURNS EYELID

VG-86

04-03

342

353

363

1058

(+100)

(+94)

(+113)

(+307)

DAIRI-ACRES DARWIN LYNN

GP-83

04-04

308

358

313

979

(+86)

(+125)

(+90)

(+301)

GERTHEA SALTO YING

GP-84

04-03

309

416

322

1047

(+64)

(+148)

(+82)

(+294)

LOCKMAR SPIRTE IRIS NOBLE

VG-87

04-07

365

363

348

1076

(+109)

(+74)

(+85)

(+268)

DES VENTS SLEEMAN SAMARAD

GP-80

04-03

341

313

995

(+99)

(+77)

(+80)

(+256)

GLENNHOLME GOLDWYN AUSSIE

EX-91

05-04

343

380

377

1100

(+108)

(+128)

(+141)

(+377)

GILLETTE SHOTTLE JEWELL

VG-88

05-10

334

415

322

1071

(+100)

(+173)

(+99)

(+372)

MARK-A-VALLEY EIGHT ALEXIS

G-78

05-05

330

428

331

1089

(+93)

(+178)

(+98)

(+369)

SKIPPER CARISMA JODIE

VG-85

05-03

350

408

305

1063

(+116)

(+167)

(+71)

(+354)

EX-91-2E

05-09

321

386

303

1010

(+95)

(+141)

(+82)

(+318)

VG-87

07-08

343

437

338

1118

(+97)

(+160)

(+95)

(+352)

EX-91-3E

09-01

338

463

320

1121

(+76)

(+153)

(+60)

(+289)

HILLGRAZE OMAN 1364

VG-87

06-07

305

346

300

951

(+72)

(+111)

(+61)

(+244)

HEERDINK LYLE SHARMEENY

VG-85

06-01

302

371

292

965

(+61)

(+106)

(+57)

(+224)

HOLZER OUTSIDE MECCA

EX-90

08-07

289

337

253

879

(+71)

(+117)

(+36)

(+224)

YEARLINGS STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN; HESSHOLM HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE; NEWWORLD HOLSTEINS, NAVAN CLOVERMEAD FARMS INC, ALMA DAVID TEMPLEMAN, MITCHELL

2 YEAR OLDS FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN GOULDHAVEN FARMS FORESTERS FALLS; SWEENVIEW FARMS, RENFREW MCINTOSH HOLSTEINS, EMBRO FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

3 YEAR OLDS DAIRI-ACRES FARMS LTD, STRATHROY LEO BAUMANN, LYN; ROBERT D. MALLETTE, LYN SUTHERHILL FARMS, ST. MARYS JPC FARMS INC, MITCHELL FERME DU DOC, STE. CROIX

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Holstein Canada’s 2014 Enrolment Program TaggartviewHolsteins, Westport, ON

By Kris MacLeod

The Taggartview prefix was created five years ago when Taggart Farms was trying to come up with a prefix which included the initials of all of the people involved in the farm. Not having any luck with that process, they took their inspiration from the view outside their front window, overlooking the farm, fields and Sand and Wolfe Lakes in Westport.

Dan, his wife Lucia and their four kids Kathleen, William, Theresa and Laura farm with Dan’s parents Gordon and Elaine, brother Neil and one hired helper Lisa Walsh. The kids will be the fourth generation on the farm which is made up of 300 acres and 50 milking cows. Since 1995 the farm has won a quality milk certificate every year, only three of which have not been a gold seal. As well they have received the award for lowest SCC in Leeds County five times. When considering registration, recording of the animals’ lineage and age verification were two of the main points they felt would add value to their operation. The bull unit they work with also wanted them to register so that it would help with their mating program and sire selection. Since starting to register their animals, Dan and Lucia’s children have become more involved by helping to do the registration online and naming the calves. They initially tried classification because it was a stipulation for the new herd enrolment and the AI unit as well. They have found it to be a valuable tool that makes the mating program more accurate with a wider variety of bulls. Taggartview Camryn (Whittail-Valley Cooper) VG 87 is a herd favorite and one of their highest scoring to date. They are looking forward to their first Excellent cow. “The classifiers are good at pointing out areas to improve in a cow as well her strengths,” says Dan. Taggartview sells a number of heifers each year with some of them going on to make 4-H projects like the red and white summer yearling heifer Taggartview Sunny Accolade, a 4-H project for Rachel Clow. Sunny and Rachel were part of the Frontenac county 4-H team that competed in the TD Classic at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this year. Another red and white they sold as a heifer ended up at Polestar Farm, Taggartview Doris Camden VG-87-3Yr. The boys at Polestar think there could be some more points in her yet. While appreciating these successes, going forward the Taggart’s are hoping to hold on to more of the red cows to breed for themselves. Red and whites account for 12 head in the herd. The past few years have seen some changes on the farm as the Taggart’s look for labour saving alternatives. Switching over to TMR decreased feeding time but resulted in a jump in production which required a larger bulk tank. Last summer a new open-front style heifer barn was built to be able to keep a closer eye on heats and to have all the animals at the same location. The Taggart’s are currently looking at some options to make the milking go easier, such as switching from a tie-stall to a flat parlour or track system in the stable. Editor’s Note: The Taggart’s would like to thank Ontario Holstein representative Kris MacLeod for all of his help in guiding them through the registration process. He helped with everything from getting the older cows registered to tagging.

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Gordon, William, Dan, Lucia, Elaine and Kathleen with Laura and Theresa Taggart in front.

TaggartVIEW SUNNY ACCOLADE was sold to Rachel Clow who used her as a 4-H calf in 2013. She was 5th at the Eastern Ontario Western Quebec 4-H Championship show and at the Merrickville Open 4-H Show she was 1st Summer Yearling and Reserve Grand Champion.

Experience the benefits of animal registration and classification! • Available to all herds who have not classified in two or more years. • Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the benefits of classification and how the information can be used on farm. • No charge herd visit fee (regular or mid round) for first classification. • For qualifying herds with no registration activity for 3 or more years the program will also offer: – Registration fee discounted by 50% for all animals (excluding base) registered within 6 months of commitment to the program. – No charge to transfer ownership of animals resident in the herd prior. – To qualify for the registration savings herds must agree to participate in at least one classification visit. • Ontario Holstein Field staff are available to help you with the registration process.

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Eastern District Council Meeting, Kemptville

Ontario Holstein Branch AGM, Stoneridge Inn, London PDO and Ontario Branch “Dairy Management Workshop”

East-Central District Council Meeting, Millbrook March 2014 January 29 March 1 Durham County AGM, Waterloo Car Tour Baseline Community Centre, 11 am

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West-Central District Council Meeting, Guelph

FEBRUARY 2014

February 1

February 5 – 6

February 7

Peterborough Holstein Club/Milk Committee Young Breeders Meeting

March 15

Club Governance Workshop, Baseline Community Centre, Bowmanville, 10 am

March 15

February 13

Club Governance Workshop, OMAF Office, Woodstock, 10 am

Club Governance Workshop, Grenville Mutual, Kemptville, 10 am

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Essex-Kent Banquet, South Woodslee Hall, 6:30 pm

February 15

February 18

West-Central District Car Tour, hosted by Haldimand-Norfolk County

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Elgin Holstein Club Banquet, Aylmer Arena, 7:30pm

Oxford County Banquet, Embro Community Centre, 7 pm

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February 10

Wellington In-County Car Tour, Moorefield area

Canadian Dairy XPO, Stratford

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Peterborough Holstein Club 85th Anniversary Banquet Club Governance Workshop, Oryan Catering Hall, Guelph, 10 am

February 22

Ontario County Holstein Club Banquet

February 25

Ontario Holstein Branch Tours in conjunction with AGM, Elgin County

East-Central District Car Tour, hosted by Peterborough County Lambton Banquet, Forest Arena, 7pm

Ontario Spring Discovery, Ancaster Fairgrounds

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Dairy Sen$e Workshop, Guelph Western/West-Central Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinic, Elora East-Central Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinic, Orono Fair Grounds

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Maxville Spring Show Perth Twilight Meeting Waterloo County Twilight Meeting

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Eastern Jumior Show & EastGen Showcase, Spencerville

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Dufferin County Twilight Meeting, Allan Miller & Family, Pondvue Simcoe County Twilight Meeting, Scott Brethet & Family, Tottenham Wellington County Twilight Meeting

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EastGen Showcase, Stratford

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Bruce County Car Tour and Tag Sale

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March 29

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Ontario County Twilight Meeting

Huron County Twilight Meeting and 75th Anniversary Celebration, Heather Holme Holsteins, 7pm

Holstein Canada National Convention, Sherbrooke, Quebec April 3 Huron County Holstein Social, Ruud Kager, 7:30pm

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Eastern ON Spring Collect Calf Sale, Fawcett Sales Barn, Winchester

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April 12

York Region Holstein Club Banquet Cardinal Golf Club

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East-Central Junior 4-H Show, Orono

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Elgin County Twilight Meeting

July 9

Lambton Family Day, Noon

July 10 – 11

EastGen Showcase, Markham

July 11

Northumberland County Family Night, the Glover Family, Warkworth

July 14 – 15

Western Junior Show, Woodstock

July 17

York Region Twilight Meeting, Bart Johnson & Family, Belridge, Holsteins, Sutton West

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Corey & Kimberly Rae Farm: Unique Holsteins Herd Size: 30 Milk Cows Operation Type: Tie-stall Location: Mount Forest, Ontario

1. What traits do you like the most about the Holstein breed? In comparison to the other dairy breeds we like the overall size, stature and volume of milk production.

Corey, Owen and Kimberly Rae

2. What are your breeding goals? Our goal is to breed functional, efficient cows that produce high 9. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out that you wish you volumes of milk easily and look like the cows that you want to get had been told? up in the morning and see. When you have buyers in, put a price on the animals, and don’t be afraid to replace them by bringing new genetics into your herd, since 3. What genetic tools are most important in your breeding program? Classification and milk recording are important genetic tools in our that is what keeps the market alive. breeding program, as well as embryo transfer.

10. How do you use genomic information in your herd and what are your thoughts on the future of genomics? 4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: The ideal cow for our operation would be a high scoring cow with When we use genomic sires, we stick to the cow families that we an outstanding mammary system, who produces high volumes of know and trust, choosing sons of bulls that we like. When it comes to the future of genomics, we think that the breeders will learn a lot milk with high components and is trouble free. more since the information will become more accurate, as well as 5. What cow in your barn is currently the “Heart of the Herd”? the traits that we will be receiving information on will expand. As young breeders we hope that Regancrest Celine will be the “Heart of the Herd” in our barn in the future since we have many 11. What are your thoughts on sexed semen? Do you use it? daughters coming from her. Celine combines high production, high We have used a variety of sexed bulls on our heifers and have not components and type in one package, as she is a VG-87-2Yr. She is seen any difference in conception between sexed and conventional semen. a Jeeves sister to Regancrest S Chassity. 12. How many cows do you flush each year? How do you market your embryos 6. What are you most proud of in your herd/operation? We are very excited about the cow families that we have bought into that are for sale? as some of them are from world famous genetics. We are also proud On average we do 4 or 5 flushes a year and implant most of our that we have increased our BCA by 40 points since we purchased embryos. the farm 4 years ago.

13. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best? What trait do you value most? 7. If you could improve one thing in your herd/operation, what would it be? In the herd we would like to improve the fertility and in the operation We find that type sells the best, as well as the high genomic animals. The physical characteristic that we value the most is the mammary we would like improve our heifer facilities. system. 8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why? We would have KHW Regiment Apple-Red standing in our barn 14. Which bulls do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the years for a number of reasons. She is the complete package, with one of and today? the breed’s best frames and a great udder. She is one of the few The bulls that have had the most impact on our herd are Gibson, cows that can pass this along to her offspring, male and female, Champion and Mr. Sam. with respectable genomic numbers. Apple never disappoints as she 15. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel has made history over and over at World Dairy Expo, which is no contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? surprise why Apple genetics are some of the most in demand around Attention to detail with the cows on a daily basis, as well as the world. Fortunately we were able to purchase KHW Regiment harvesting crops at an optimal time to produce top quality forages. Apple C-Red VG-87-2Yr, a clone to Apple. We use custom operators for a lot of our fieldwork so that we can utilize our strengths in the barn with the cows, while keeping our overhead costs on machinery down.

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Valleyville Musketeer VG-ST ‘13 Bonair x Goldwyn

L to R: Valleyville Muskateer Tana VG-85-2YR Valleyville Muskateer Torrey GP-83-2YR Westriver Musketeer Cindy VG-85-2YR

From the field...

Musketeer comes from a popular family, his dam is a full sister to the RAWF and WDE Supreme Champion, Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy. This unique Bonair cross on Goldwyn combines the strengths from this family, while improving SCS. A large majority of Musketeer daughters seen had below average SCS when compared to their herdmates. They also show

positive fat and protein deviations. They have well attached udders, with great median suspensory ligaments and udder texture. Their stature and height at front end is impressive, and we’ve been told by breeders that they have the chest width they are looking for. Two strengths Musketeer offers are his solid ratings for feet and legs, and rump. Daughters

exhibit legs which are pleasing from both side and rear view angles, combined with a correct foot structure. We appreciated the Musketeer daughter rump structure, correct angle, strong loin, and their pin width. Musketeer is an ideal cross on hard working cows boosting components, improving SCS, and overall type. - Raphaëlle Lemay, CIAQ Sire Analyst

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