Alberta Holstein December 2021 Newsletter

ALBERTA

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

DECEMBER 2021

OCTOBER

WESTERNER DAIRY SHOWCASE 2021 2020 MASTER BREEDER- THORNSPYC DAIRY 2020 SOUTHERN ALBERTA HOLSTEIN CLUB AWARDS UPCOMING EVENTS FIELD SERVICES UPDATE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NATIONAL DIRECTOR- WILLEM VANDERLINDE

Phone: 403-782-1516 Email: luckyhill97@gmail.com

PRESIDENT- ANDREW WILDEBOER

Phone: 403-782-9615 Email: chubanna@hotmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT- TIM HUMMEL

Cell: 403-331-8599 Email: tnbhummel@gmail.com

PAST PRESIDENT- WILLEM VANDERLINDE

Phone: 403-782-1516 Email: luckyhill97@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

CHAD CREST (CRHC)

Phone: 780-689-9576 Email: crest.chad@gmail.com FRED HOFSTRA (NAHC)

Phone: 780-220-3733 Email: cowman@xplornet.com LEE SIMANTON (CAHC)

Phone: 403-704-6692 Email: lisalee.s@hotmail.com

ROLF VAN BENTHEM (SAHC)

Phone: 403-896-1313 Email: rolfbenthem@hotmail.com CLARENCE SLINGERLAND (GAHC)

Phone: 403-394-8351 Email: slingclar@gmail.com TIM HUMMEL (GAHC)

Phone: 403-331-8599 Email: tnbhummel@gmail.com RANDY SLOMP (GAHC)

Phone: 403-308-5238 Email: randyslomp@msn.com

SECRETARY/TREASURER- BENITA HUMMEL

Phone: 403-382-7915 Email: albertaholstein@gmail.com

SOCIAL MEDIA REP- AMANDA HEHLI

Cell: 403-704-5455 Email: amandahehli@hotmail.ca

OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: BOX 988, PICTURE BUTTE, AB T0K 1V0 Back : Andrew Wildeboer, Lee Simanton, Tim Hummel, Chad Crest, Fred Hofstra, Rolf Van Benthem, Clarence Slingerland, Willem Vanderlinde Randy Slomp Front: Amanda Hehli, Benita Hummel

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Country Roads Holstein Club AGM JAN. 24

Western Canadian Dairy Seminar MAR. 9-11- Red Deer

Northern Alberta Holstein Club AGM JAN. 25

National Holstein Convention APR. 20-23- Saskatoon

Central Alberta Holstein Club AGM JAN. 26 Southern Alberta Holstein Club AGM JAN. 27 Green Acres Holstein Club AGM JAN. 28 Alberta Holstein Association AGM FEB. 11- Lacombe

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EXECUTIVE UPDATES PRESIDENT REPORT Andrew Wildeboer This unusually warm weather has surely allowed most of us to have the farm prepped for winter. Although we have had great Fall weather, we can’t help but be reminded of a dry summer, forest fires and floods that have affected many in our farming community. So many life-changing challenges have been faced head-on…farmers are sure resilient. I find it so encouraging to see how quickly everyone steps up to help their “neighbor”.

Red Robin Ex94 was 1st 5yr old in the R&W. Kozak’s also had a strong representation at St.Hyacinthe, QC at the Canadian National Show with Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red, 1st Senior Calf and Jr Grand Champion! Chubanna Lucky Duck VG89 was 2nd Sr 2 and Hm Intermediate Champ. Congrats Luckyhill! 2nd in the R&W 4yr old class and best bred and owned was Southrise Avocado Jacob VG89.

Great job to all breeders and exhibitors.

This year in Alberta we have seen 4-H, barn meetings, shows and many other activities back in action. It was awesome to see the youth at the Provincial show in the summer.

There was excitement throughout the barn, from the youth, to adults, to sponsors! Thankyou to everyone that helped make that possible.

Christmas is just around the corner and we look forward to spending time with family and friends. I am very thankful to be surrounded by great family, staff and the board of the AHA. Everybody helps keep me in line!! I look forward to seeing many of you again, in the next few months.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Some other 2021 highlights…The Alberta Dairy Congress went ahead again this year. Relocated to Rimbey, it was great to see big entry numbers in the Red & Whites and in the Black & Whites. The Westerner Championship show was also a big success. Seeing cattle from all western provinces is always exciting & impressive. These shows give exhibitors an opportunity to highlight, and potentially market cattle- representing their farm, as well as Western Canada, with the potential to showcase her on a world stage,

Andrew

A few western animals that stood out at the World Dairy Expo were, Heritagegrd HighOctane Calabret VG89 placing 2nd Sr 3 and Reserve Intermediate Champion born and raised at Mosnang Holsteins in Rimbey. Kozak Aussie

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EXECUTIVE UPDATES NATIONAL DIRECTOR REPORT Willem Vanderlinde Young people wishing to participate in the Holstein Canada bursary program are invited to submit their applications before December 15. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded at the unveiling of the Master Breeders on January 15, 2022

unique opportunity for you to give your views on your Association and what you would like it to be in the future. Surveys will be in your mailboxes, or email boxes, on November 29th.

Monetary Prizes will be drawn each week, with 3 Grand Prizes drawn from all participants at the end.

The National Shows were a big success.

It was evident that there are members who are happy to return to in-person events.

The exhibitors liked the site and the ease of move-in and move-out.

Overall satisfaction for the event was high from exhibitors, spectators and sponsors.

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Black & White: 190 heifers / 167 cows Red & White: 57 heifers / 41 cows Livestream: 34 countries 24,673 English views 2062 French views

These are not unique viewers, it counts every time you log in. The livestreams were split into 4 sections in each language and are available on YouTube. They were also posted on Facebook.

The Master Breeders were treated to a VIP experience during their stay in St-Hyacinthe.

Logistics were challenging but the families enjoyed the various events offered. There were 300 participants at the Gala to celebrate the 26 Master Breeder families present.

The Board approved a second measure in support of Western producers in connection with the exceptional circumstances of last summer.

The drought and fires had a major impact on many of your businesses’ operations and profitability. In January 2022, late fees for all animals over three months of age will be suspended to allow all producers to catch-up on late submissions without impact. This measure will be in place until the end of March 2022.

In October, Morgan Sangster, our Field Service business partner for the past 4 years made a decision to take on new challenges in the industry. We would like to acknowledge and recognize the considerable contribution she has made to our Members. Thank you Morgan!

At the same time, we are happy to welcome her successor, Toby Kleinsasser.

Please feel free to reach out to Toby for your various needs surrounding our services.

Toby’s Contact Information is as below: Email: tkleinsasser@holstein.ca Phone: (519) 865-4367 I wish everyone a wonder Christmas Season!

Willem Vanderlinde

The Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to complete your membership survey! This is a

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Feel the Pulse of the Prairies SENTEZ BATTRE LE CoeUR DES PRAIRIES SASKATCHEWAN, APRIL 20-23 AVRIL 2022

Wednesday, April 20  Fly in to Saskatoon or Regina  Social Evening

Mercredi 20 avril  Arrivée à Saskatoon ou Regina  Soirée sociale

Thursday, April 21  Board the bus for farm tours/alternative tour around Regina or Saskatoon  Holstein Sale in Saskatoon

Jeudi 21 avril  Départ en autobus pour les visites de fermes ou le circuit alternatif à Regina ou Saskatoon  Vente Holstein à Saskatoon

Friday, April 22  Holstein Show  Taste of SK Saturday, April 23  Annual General Meeting  Master Breeder Gala

Vendredi 22 avril  Jugement Holstein  Saveurs de la Sask.

Samedi 23 avril  Assemblée générale annuelle  Gala des Maîtres-éleveurs

CONGRÈS NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION 2022

Don’t miss a beat ; Stay tuned!

Ne manquez rien, restez à l’affût!

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FIELD SERVICES REPORT Rolf Van Benthem

At first I would like to thank Morgan Sangster for all the great work she did for Western Canada as the Holstein Canada Field Services Rep. You will be missed! October 16 was Morgan’s last official day with Holstein Canada. Morgan mentioned the following: “The days of cruising the prairies, over the mountains, and down the back roads to find all of the farms have come to an end. The farmers in the West are truly the best part of the job! It’s been a blast and I’ll miss you all.” We wish Morgan all the best on her new job with BC Dairy.

Now I would like to introduce and welcome Toby Kleinsasser, our new Holstein Canada Field Services Rep for Western Canada.

“I am excited to join the team at Holstein Canada. I have been involved in the ag industry for as long as I can remember. From a young kid working with my dad in the dairy barn, as well the cropping side of the farm. I worked for a breeder around Coaldale close to six years, where I also became involved in 4H as well as Team AB WCC. After a year with DHI, I worked the past three years at a mixed animal veterinary clinic, as well as doing relief evenings and weekend milking. I look forward to working in the field and meeting the people that make the dairy industry as great as it is.”

-Toby Kleinsasser Toby will be in Alberta for all of January. If you would like him to stop by your farm, or if you have any Holstein Canada related questions, please contact him at 1-519-865-4367.

Also, classifiers are scheduled to stop by in Alberta early January! If you have any questions, please contact Toby or myself.

Toby Kleinsasser | Field Service Business Partner Western Canada 1-519-865-4367 tkleinsasser@holstein.ca Rolf van Benthem 1-403-896-1313 rolfbenthem@hotmail.com

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING REPORT Tim Hummel

As we are coming to the close of the year we can be truly thankful for all the good in the past year!

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the online auction for the pages in the new Breeder Directory on Bid Beacon.

Outside back cover - Lucky Hill Dairy Inside back cover - Mosnang Holsteins Front inside cover - Corlane Holsteins Anyone wishing to advertise in the breeder directory or know of a business that might be interested in advertising in it can contact Amanda at amandahehli@hotmail.ca. Full page ads are $750, Half page ads are $500 and Business Directory Listings are $50. The Breeder Directory should be out early in the new year and will be available at our AGM and the National Holstein Convention in Saskatchewan.

As well everyone should be receiving a new 2022 calendar in the mail soon! A big thank you goes out to all the breeders and advertisers who participated in this project!

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- Happy Cow Dairy

- Mosnang Holsteins

- Chubanna Holsteins

- Enterprises Lavoie

- Kozak Holsteins

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- Juno Dairy

- Diamond Park Dairy

- Lucky Hill Dairy

- Lakeland College

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SOUTHERN ALBERTA HOLSTEIN CLUB AWARDS

Production Awards

Rolling Herd Average

Milking Yearling

1. Van Der Gun Dairy (131 records)- 267-303-275=845

Coburnzipje Banco Lenah- BCA- 1116

2. Huntcliff Dairy (122 records)- 273-273-291=831

Vander Sluijs Dairy

3. Van Benthem Dairy (99 records)- 262-290-272=822

Two Year Old

Happy Cow Appleboy Beppy- BCA- 1151

Milk Value

Happy Cow Dairy

1. Van Der Gun Dairy (158 cows)- $9195

Three Year Old

2. Van Der Sluijs (134 cows)- $8805

3. Fairville Farminf Co. Ltd (151 cows)- $8799

Benthemmer Cagey Perdita- BCA- 1196

Four Year Old

TR Freeway Runner- BCA- 1012

Herd Management Score

Valleyview Colony

1. Twin Creek Colony (151 cows)- 810

Five Year Old

2. Van Der Sluijs Dairy (134 cows)- 804

Happy Cow Fever Tracey- BCA- 1014

3. Fairville Farming Co. Ltd (151 cows)- 799

Happy Cow Dairy

Mature Cow

Most Improved Herds

Benthemmer Amaretto Durable- BCA- 1095

1. Jansen Dairy +10 Pts

September Diary

2. Valleyview Colony +8 PTS 3. Handhills Farming Co. Ltd +4 PTS

Top Lifetime Milk Production

Wouters Fascination Nyba- 121,857 KG- Lact 9

Lowest SCC Score

Wouters Dairy

1. Sietzma Dairy (106 cows)- SCC=74

2. Fairville Farming (151 cows)- SCC=81

Happy Cow Iaw Winny- 121,279 KG- Lact 8

Happy Cow Dairy

3. Buffalorock Dairy (184 cows)- SCC= 90 Herd of Distinction 1. Happy Cow Dairy- 39,394 KG Milk 2. Jansen Dairy- 33,968 KG Milk 3. Huntcliff Dairy- 33,567 KG Milk

SAHC would like to announce that Happy Cow Dairy is our 2021 Breeder of the Year! Congratulations Kees and Miranda Verhoef and Family. Happy Cow Dairy had the following achievements on their Holstein Cows this year: 4x - VG 2YR Olds 4x - EX or ME Cows 2x - Star Brood Cows 7x - Superior Production Awards 3x - 60,000kg Award 1x - 80,000kg Award Total Rolling Herd BCA: 769 points

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WESTERNER DAIRY SHOWCASE 2021 Judge: Blair Weeks, PEI Pictures @ Cowsmo

SUMMER CALF (6) 1. Kozak Magnum Suzette- Kozak Holsteins, AB 2. Kozak Aussie Risa Red- Kozak Holsteins & Dana Somers, AB 3. Wendon Lambda Dionne- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Avant-Garde Anlyst Lottery Red- R&F Livestock, SK 5. Rietben Esteban Serena- Rietveld Dairies, Lakefield Dairies & Tyson Rietveld, AB

JUNIOR CALF (21) 1. Robella Delta Lambda Billie- Robella Holsteins & Dan Hovden, SK 2. Hamming B Legend Sweetie- Hamming Holsteins, BC 3. Benbie Chrome Clover- Benbie Holsteins, SK 4. Winright KP Eyes On Me- R&F Livestock, SK 5. Mosnang I Am Legend- Mosnang Holsteins, AB

INTERMEDIATE CALF (17) 1. Lovhill Thunder Hailstorm- Lovholm Holsteins, SK 2. Riverdown Denver Akaren- R&F Livestock, SK 3. Rietben Brave Fearless- Rietveld Dairies, AB 4. Willvue-ND Moovin Tavia- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 5. Robella Tatoo Mimosa- Robella Holsteins & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms, SK SENIOR CALF (20) 1. Kozak Warrior Bombshell-Red- Kozak Holsteins, AB 2. Garay Master Barbarella- R&F Livestock, SK 3. Luncrest Auspicious-2250- R&F Livestock, SK 4. Hamming Master Summer- Hamming Holsteins, BC 5. Crestomere Solomon Livewire- Crestomere Holsteins, AB

SUMMER YEARLING (12) 1. Gouldhaven T Storm Everest- R&F Livestock, SK 2. Skycrest Crustime Dizzy- Benbie Holsteins, SK 3. Robella High Octane River- Robella Holsteins, SK 4. Mosnang Bomba Jello Shot- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 5. Kozak Skyhigh Deluxe- Kozak Holsteins, AB

JUNIOR YEARLING (5) 1. Petitclerc Denver Abella- R&F Livestock, SK 2. Mosnang Sidekick Lifeline- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 3. Robella Sidekick Skye- Robella Holsteins, Pat Conroy, & Wendon Holsteins, SK 4. Jeanlu Avalanche Glisten- Diamondpark Dairy, AB 5. Sterlingpark Tatoo Aria- SterlingPark Holsteins, AB

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (5) 1. Podcrest Monsoon Thunderstorm- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. Mosnang Sidekick Sassy- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 3. Blondin Thunder Storm Cara- R&F Livestock, SK 4. Kozak Never Again Ripple Red- Kozak Holsteins & Dana Somers, AB 5. Darcor Dropkick Eve- Darcor Holsteins, AB

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JUNIOR CHAMPION Podcrest Monsoon Thunderstorm 1st Intermediate Yearling- Westcoast Holsteins, BC RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Kozak Warrior Bombshell-Red 1st Senior Calf- R&F Livestock & Pierre Boulet, SK HM JUNIOR CHAMPION Gouldhaven T Storm Everest 1st Summer Yearling- R&F Livestock, SK

R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION Kozak Warrior Bombshell-Red 1st Senior Calf- R&F Livestock & Pierre Boulet, SK RESERVE R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION Liberty-Gen Apple Crumble 6th Summer Yearling- R&F Livestock, SK HM R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION Lucky Meihaven Jordy Miami 7th Intermediate Calf- Lucky Hill Dairy & Meihaven Holsteins, AB

JUNIOR BREEDERS HERD (6) 1. Robella Holsteins, SK 2. Mosnang Holsteins, AB 3. Skycrest Holsteins, AB 4. Kozak Holsteins, AB 5. Crestomere Holsteins, AB

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MILKING SENIOR YEARLING (10) 1. (BU)(B&O) Wendon Jordy Clear- Wendon Holsteins, AB 2. Robella Sidekick Sophia- Robella Holsteins, SK 3. Westcoast Crushabull Baywatch- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 4. Turnawa Tater Tot- Cody Turner, MB 5. Crestomere Max Vocal- Crestomere Holsteins, Charlyn Farms & Lovholm Holsteins, AB

SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (18) 1. (BU) (B&O) Nienhuis Unstopabull Chirp- Nienhuis Family Farm, SK 2. Wendon Emilio Fine- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. Lovhill Avalanche Appledumpling- Lovholm Holsteins, Charlyn Farms & Crestomere Holsteins, SK 4. Esperanza-CC Appeal- Vanzessen Dairy & James Pruim, SK 5. Wedgwood Dropkick Luella- Stanhope-Wedgwood, BC

JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (9) 1. (BU) (B&O) Lampada Emilio Leah- Autumn Lane & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms, MB 2. Robdot Army Trudy- R&F Livestock, SK 3. Corlane Unix Salisbury- Corlane Holsteins, AB 4. Westcoast Sidekick Prude- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 5. Rietben Silvio Amy- Rietveld Dairies, Tyson Rietveld & Lucky Hill Dairy, AB

FUTURITY CLASS (8) 1. (BU) (B&O) Lampada Emilio Leah- Autumn Lane Holsteins & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms, MB 2. Wendon Emilio Fine- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. Luck-E America Angel- Crestomere Holsteins & Granite Quarry Farms, AB 4. Roselane Unstopabull Hailey- Wendon Holsteins, AB 5. Camflat Chief Chiquita- Benbie Holsteins, SK

SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (11) 1. (BU) Kozak Seeger Tia- R&F Livestock, SK 2. (B&O) Wendon Solomon Alby- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. Lucky Chief Ribbon- Lucky Hill Dairy & Duane Zimmer, AB 4. Benbie Lambda Ashley- Benbie Holsteins, SK 5. Corlane Midnight Desire- Corlane Holsteins, AB

JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (13) 1. (BU) (B&O) Wendon Furious Deborah- Wendon Holsteins, AB 2. Lovhill Army Snowstorm- Lovholm Holsteins, SK 3. Lovhill Unix Heatwave- Lovholm Holsteins, SK 4. Corlane Unix Sundog- Corlane, Benbie, Robella Holsteins & Duane Zimmer, AB 5. Ludwig Grande Chana- Vanzessen Dairy, Emma Farlinger & Signature Holsteins, SK

SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. (BU) Savage-Leigh Selser-Red- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. (B&O) Benbie Light My Fire Phoebe- Benbie Holsteins, SK 3. Crestomere Doorman Callie- Crestomere Holsteins, AB 4. Lampada Autumnlane Liberty- Autumn Lane & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms, MB 5. Robella Solomon Mercy- Robella Holsteins, SK ALBERTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Newsletter

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INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Wendon Furious Deborah 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, Wendon Holsteins, AB RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Savage-Leigh Selser-Red 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Westcoast Holsteins, BC HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Lovhill Army Snowstorm 2nd Junior 3-Year-Old, Lovholm Holsteins, SK

R&W INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Savage-Leigh Selser-Red 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Westcoast Holsteins, BC RESERVE R&W INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Wendon Jordy Clear 1st Milking Senior Yearling, Wendon Holsteins, AB HM R&W INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Roselane Unstopabull Hailey 8th Junior 2-Year-Old, Wendon Holsteins, AB

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4-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. (BU) Harvdale Meridian Cherish- R&F Livestock, SK 2. Midas-Touch AV Clinig- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 3. (B&O) Crestomere Solomon Cookie- Crestomere Holsteins, AB 4. Hammingview Doorman Sunshine- Hamming Holsteins, BC 5. Mosnang Beemer Reckoning- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 5-year-old (6) 1. (BU) Kozak Aussie Red Robin P- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. Serli Sammy Belinda- Laurie D & Donna Harp, MB 3. MS Apple Arusha- Crestomere, Charlyn Farms & Lovholm Holsteins, AB 4. Mageo CEO Satisfy- Fred Fornwald & Sons Farm & Laurie D & Donna Harp, MB 5. (B&O) Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P- Kozak Holsteins, AB MATURE COW (8) 1. (BU) (B&O) Westcoast Defiant Addison- Westcoast Holsteins, Colganados Genetics, & Quebequa Holsteins, AB 2. Wendon Goldwyn Aloha- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. RockyMountain Absolute Winnie- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 4. Skycrest Daddy Long Legs- Skycrest Holsteins, AB 5. Benbie Defender Laura- Benbie Holsteins, SK PRODUCTION COW (9) 1. (BU) Bernalta Dude Dressy- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. (BO) Benbie Atwood Matilda- Benbie Holsteins, SK 3. Delgren Steady Locuss- Laurie D. & Donna Harp, MB 4. Robella Uno Haiku- Robella Holsteins, SK 5. Wendon Jordan Dixie- Wendon Holsteins, AB

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GRAND CHAMPION, BEST UDDER & BEST BRED & OWNED Westcoast Defiant Addison 1st Mature Cow- Westcoast Holsteins, Colganados Genetics, & Quebequa Holsteins, BC RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Harvdale Meridian Cherish 1st 4 Year Old- R&F Livestock, SK HM GRAND CHAMPION Kozak Aussie Red Robin P 1st 5 Year Old- Westcoast Holsteins, BC

R&W GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Westcoast Defiant Addison 1st Mature Cow- Westcoast Holsteins, Colganados Genetics, & Quebequa Holsteins, BC RESERVE R&W GRAND CHAMPION Kozak Aussie Red Robin P 1st 5 Year Old- Westcoast Holsteins, BC HM R&W GRAND CHAMPION Savage-Leigh Selser-Red 1st Senior 3 Year Old, Westcoast Holsteins, BC

BREEDERS HERD (8) 1. Wendon Holsteins, AB 2. Benbie Holsteins, SK 3. Robella Holsteins, SK 4. Lovholm Holsteins, SK 5. Lampada Holsteins & Jerseys, MB PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Wendon Holsteins

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JUDGING AND SHOW REPORT Clarence Slingerland

Alberta Holstein was happy to present the Best Bred & Owned awards at the Westerner Dairy Showcase 2021! Congratulations to all the winners, Grand Champion Bred & Owned went to the Grand Champion cow from BC- Westcoast Defiant Addison!

Holstein Cows- $100/class Milking Yearling- Wendon Jordy Clear- Wendon Holsteins, AB Summer Junior 2 - Nienhuis Unstopabull Chirp- Nienhuis Family Farm, SK Junior 2- Lampada Emilio Leah- Autumn Lane Holsteins & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms, MB Senior 2- Wendon Solomon Alby- Wendon Holsteins, AB Junior 3- Wendon Furious Deborah- Wendon Holsteins, AB Senior 3- Benbie Light My Fire Phoebe- Benbie Holsteins, SK 4 Yr Old- Crestomere Solomon Cookie- Crestomere Holsteins, AB 5 yr Old- Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P- Kozak Holsteins, AB Mature Cow- Westcoast Defiant Addison- Westcoast Holsteins, Colganados Genetics, & Quebequa Holsteins, BC Production Cow- Benbie Atwood Matilda- Benbie Holsteins, SK

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Westcoast Defiant Addison- Westcoast Holsteins, Colganados Genetics, & Quebequa Holsteins, BC

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YOUTH REPORT Randy Slomp

Rollyview 4-H Club Club Reporter: Alice Keuper

Green Acres 4-H Club Club Reporter: Rose Huisman

My name is Alice Keuper and I am the club reporter for the Rollyview 4-H Dairy Club. This year, our club has 18 regular members and 3 Cleaver members. Our first meeting this year was on November 9th at Cloverlawn Hall in Leduc County, where we had our elections for the coming year. Our president is Dorian De Lange, vice president is Izzy Staub, secretary is Silas De Lange, and the treasurer is Anouk De Goeij. Our club is planning to have a workshop for our 4-H diaries in early December and during Christmas break we plan to have a judging day at Rietveld Dairies. So far we are off to a great start!

Our 4H season has started with an in-person meeting on Oct 23, this is always much more exciting then zoom meetings. Emma Huisman got voted in as president and Jaylon Oudshoorn as vice president. We had a few community volunteer events already, a poppy drive in Lethbridge and serving hot choclate, popcorn and donuts at midnight madness in Picture Butte. We also had a pick your calf workshop and a successful Christmas flower fundraiser. In January we are planning on hosting a regional judging workshop.

It sure is great to be meeting together again. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season.

Udderly Unique 4-H Club Club Reporter: Aaron Luymes

The Udderly Unique 4-H Dairy Club/Lacombe 4-H Dairy Club has met twice so far this year. Our first meeting was at Lincoln Hall where we handed out the awards from last year and voted in members for new positions. The second meeting was held at Crestomere Holsteins where we judged 4th calvers, 2nd calvers, and senior yearlings. We had a meeting and lunch. A very special thankyou to our lunch sponsors Gull Lake Vet and Fortified Nutrition. A huge thankyou also to Crestomere Holsteins for hosting the event and to Lee Simanton for being the judge. This year our 4-H Dairy Club is 50 years old and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us in the last 50 years. We are thankful that we can meet in person so far this year.

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WESTERNER DAIRY SHOWCASE YOUTH SHOW Judge: Lee Morey, AB SHOWMANSHIP

CONFORMATION

Junior 1. Reata Lovich, SK 2. Edwin Slingerland, AB 3. Troy Rietveld, AB 4. Hayden Anderson, SK 5. Kade Crosbie, SK

Summer Calf 1. Hayden Anderson- Avant-Garde Anlyst Lottery Red 2. Paige Whalen- Wendon Lambda Dionne 3. Tyson Rietveld- Rietben Esteban Serena

Intermediate 1. HANNAH VANDERLINDE, AB *HM CHAMPION* 2. Ashlee McAvoy, BC 3. Larissa Slingerland, AB 4. Paige Whalen, AB 5. Eleanor Slingerland, AB Senior 1. CASSIDY PORTEOUS, SK *GRAND CHAMPION* 2. TYSON RIETVELD, AB *RESERVE CHAMPION* 3. Sylvia Slingerland, AB

Junior Calf 1. RYLAN LESY- LONE PINE CASINO EVEN THE ODDS

*HM GRAND CHAMPION* 2. Hayden Anderson- Winright KP EYes on Me 3. Tyson Rietveld- Rietben Alligator Electra 4. Isabelle Staub- Corlane Overwing Cheeto 5. Charlie Mathers- Sterling Park Barnabas Elsa Intermediate Calf 1. Hayden Anderson- Riverdown Denver Akaren 2. Troy Rietveld- Lone Pine Jordan Blanche 3. Eleanor Slingerland- Diamondpark Dback Karma 4. Tyson Rietveld- Rietben Brave Fearless 5. Owen Vanderlinde- Lucky Meihaven Jordy Miami Senior Calf 1. EDWIN SLINGERLAND- DIAMONDPARK DBACK KLUTZ RED

*GRAND CHAMPION* 2. CASSIDY PORTEOUS- LUNCREST AUSPICIOUS-2250

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