Alberta Holstein Association Spring 2022 Newsletter

ALBERTA

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

SPRING 2022

OCTOBER

Photo: Sue Crest

2021 PROVINCIAL AWARDS 2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION INFO UPDATED JUDGES LIST UPCOMING SHOWS 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 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

DIRECTORS 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

National Holstein Convention- Saskatoon APRIL 20-23 Alberta Dairy Congress- Rimbey MAY 31- JUNE 3 Alberta Youth Dairy Show- Rimbey JULY 12-14 WCC- Manitoba AUGUST 23-27

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EXECUTIVE UPDATES PRESIDENT REPORT Andrew Wildeboer

“The Good ol’ Hockey Game…” Some exciting hockey was played at this year’s AGM, hosted by the Central Club. A lot of ‘friendly’ competition was had between breeders from all clubs as well as industry partners. What a great idea to bring people out.

The idea of having live meetings, a banquet, in-person awards and other activities together, almost seemed surreal. It was an occasion that so many of us have missed and by the turn out, so many had wanted. The Central Club did a great job of organizing and putting it all together on such short notice.

At the AGM we were happy to have Vincent Landry, the CEO of Holstein Canada and Elyse Gendron, President of Holstein Canada, to join us. Many valuable discussions & ideas came out of the meeting.

The Alberta branch is as well pleased to have a resolution be brought forward that will be part of Holstein Canada AGM in Saskatoon.

At the awards banquet, we had the pleasure of handing out 4 scholarships with the value of $1000 each. Congratulations to Berenda Helmus, Alana Slingerland,

Rolynn Bikker and Aaron Van Steeklenburg! The Branch wishes you well in furthering your education.

The Provincial Breeder of the Year award went to Mars Dairy-Gert and Sonja Schrijver and family. Presidents Club Cow award was Deerfield Lynx Pamela EX 93 8E congratulations Deerfield Colony.

This year we also had the privilege of handing out the Marj Atkins award winner. Congratulations to Ev & Marylee Simanton! They are truly of the most deserving & fitting for this award.

The National Convention is hosted by Saskatchewan this year on Apr 20-23.

We have two New Master Breeders from Alberta receiving their shield. New Mars Dairy and Rockymountain Holsteins! If possible, make the trip east and celebrate with these breeders.

As spring is around the corner, I wish everybody safety & abundance in their spring work. I hope to see you soon, at one of the many events in the coming months.

Best wishes, Andrew

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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HOLSTEIN CANADA, 20 CORPORATE PLACE, BRANTFORD, ONTARIO CANADA N3T 5R4 TEL.: 519-756-8300 – 1-855-756-8300 | FAX: 519 756-5878 | WEB: HOLSTEIN.CA

Announcing the 2021 Master Breeder Award Winners Brantford (Ont.), January 15, 2022 – More than 2,500 Holstein members and fans were riveted

to their screen on Saturday evening to watch the live unveiling of the 19 new Canadian Master Breeders. This was the second edition of this virtual event, hosted by Brad Eggink, Manager, Classification and Field Services, and Audrey Morneau, a young dairy producer from Quebec.

Of the breeders who received this exciting news, 10 come from Quebec, four (4) from Ontario, two (2) from Nova Scotia, two (2) from Alberta and one (1) from New Brunswick.

Congratulations to all these breeders on winning the most coveted Holstein Canada award.

Since its beginning in 1929, the Master Breeder Award recognizes the breeding achievements of Holstein Canada members and is seen as the pinnacle of success. Since its inception, more than 1,000 Master Breeder shields have been handed out. Recipients are recognized for building herds with the best ratio of cows that are the complete package – high production and outstanding conformation with great reproduction, health and longevity.

About Holstein Canada Holstein Canada has 9,200 members and is responsible for the maintenance of the Holstein Herd Book under the Federal Animal Pedigree Act of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The Association offers many services to its members to help them evaluate, select and improve their herds through genetic improvement programs. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ### ALBERTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Newsletter

Contact: Katleen Beaudoin

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FIELD SERVICES REPORT Rolf Van Benthem

In this report I would like to inform everyone of Holstein Canada’s new standard genomic offering called CLARIFIDE, which was launched mid December 2021. This new standard offering comes complete with a high density Canadian genetic evaluation and a full suite of recessives. Automatically included with each test are A2A2 (Beta Casein), Coat Colour, Cholesterol Deficiency and Canadian Haplotypes, to help you make the most informed decisions on your replacements.

Genomic testing is increasing in popularity across Canada as margins tighten, and accurate decisions on the next generation of replacements become more crucial. Genomic testing is the science of translating an animal’s genetics into a predicted genetic value.

These predicted genetic values can be used to evaluate replacements, make better mating choices, and to avoid mating errors between carriers of harmful recessive conditions.

Genomic testing can increase the reliability of a genetic evaluation from around 35% to 75% (depending on the animal). This increase in reliability means fewer mistakes in animal rankings. Genomic results play an important role in confirming lineage for the Herdbook and allow for more precise corrective matings on a genetic level.

Did you know that a mating between one sire and one dam can create over 1 quintillion genetically unique individuals? Without genomics, each of these calves would have the exact same Parent Average genetic evaluation. Genomics allows you to treat each replacement as an individual based on the combination of genes they have uniquely inherited.

Are you new to genomic testing?

Do you have a large group of animals you would like to test to jumpstart your genetic plan?

Ask us about our Genomics Catch-Up Program! We will provide you with special pricing for your first bulk submission of genomic samples!

You can contact Holstein Canada by Email: genomics@holstein.ca Phone: 1-855-756-8300 ext. 481

Or you can contact our Western Canada Field Services Rep: Toby Kleinsasser: tkleinsasser@holstein.ca 519-865-4367 Or contact myself if you have any questions: Rolf van Benthem 403-896-1313

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AWARDS REPORT Lee Simanton

2021 Alberta Breeder of the Year Mars Dairy - Gert & Sonja Schrijver- Stettler, AB

Marj Atkins Achievement Award Ev & Marylee Simanton

Herd Achievements -Rolling herd BCA: 284-310-288 -Herd classification: 31 EX/ME, 125 VG, 139 GP -6 Super 3’s, 3 Super 4’s & 1 Super 7 for Marsfield Denzel Kimmy EX-93-6E 4*

Well deserving recipients, awarded for their work with the youth and their dedication the Alberta Holstein industry!

Congratulations to the 2021 Alberta Breeder of the Year Nominees!

COUNTRY ROADS- Baas Dairy

GREEN ACRES- Decoy Holsteins

The Baas Family

The van der Kooij Family

SOUTHERN CLUB- Happy Cow Dairy NORTHERN CLUB- Corlane Holsteins The Verhoef Family The Hofstra Family

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AWARDS REPORT Lee Simanton

2021 President’s Club Cow GREEN ACRES Deerfield Colony Deerfield Lynx Pamela EX-93-8E 11 Lactations 4 Superior Lactations 1 Longtime 140000 kgs Comp BCA= 860

2021 President’s Club Cow Nominees

COUNTRY ROADS

CENTRAL ALBERTA

SOUTHERN CLUB

NORTHERN CLUB

Homeland Farming

Mars Dairy

Innislake Dairy

New Mars Dairy

Whitemud Deejay 36

Marsfield Denzel Kimmy

Rockymountain Super Teatro

New Mars Fever Beyonce

VG-87

EX-93-6E 4*

EX-94-6E

EX-90-5E

1 Superior Lactation

1 Super 7

1 Superior Lactation

Longtime 100 000 kgs

37181 kg M

Longtime 120 000 kgs

1 Longtime 100 000 kgs

124573 kgs M

Comp BCA= 1080

135 533 kgs M

Comp BCA= 924

Comp BCA- 979

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JUDGING AND SHOW REPORT Clarence Slingerland

We wish everyone a good spring and growing season!

To start off the show season a National Convention Show will be held in Saskatoon.

Alberta Holstein hopes to put on a Tier 1 judging school in conjunction with Alberta Dairy Congress in Rimbey, AB on June 2. We invite and encourage ALL judges to participate to keep your status! The Alberta Dairy Congress show will be from May 31st- June 3.

We hope all clubs will be able to have their shows. The Youth Provincial Dairy Show will be in July, and include the Alberta Holstein Picnic. We hope both will have a good turnout.

WCC is organizing a show for August 23 to 27 in Brandon, MB. We anticipate having a Tier II judging school in the fall, details to follow.

The judging committee has been working on keeping the judges list current. New official judge is Joe Folkerts. New Aspiring judges are Jan van de Brake, Casey Morey, and Chance Hofstra. Congratulations and much success to all!

We hope many people come out to support Alberta Holstein shows and judging schools!

JUDGES LIST OFFICIAL Atkins, Gordon

Calgary

403-247-3645

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Bienert, Dale

Sherwood Park

780-922-2433

bienertholsteins@hotmail.com

Chalack, David

Calgary

403-585-2455

dchalack@altagenetics.com

Chalack, Don

Red Deer County

403-227-2142

wendon@telusplanet.net

Hehli, Markus

Rimbey

403-783-0442

mhehli@hotmail.com

Whalen, Linsey

Millet

780-387-7406

lchalack@hotmail.com

Schmidt, Orville

Leduc

780-970-8186

southrisegen@yahoo.ca

Simanton, Lee

Ponoka

403-704-6692

lisalee.s@hotmail.com

Folkerts, Joe

Sherwood Park

403-505-1604

joeandjanellefolkerts@hotmail.com

Crest, Chad

Athabasca

780-689-9576

crest.chad@gmail.com

Morey, Casey

Rochester

780-307-5378

cmorey@ualberta.ca

Morey, Lee

Rochester

780-206-5164

morey.unique@gmail.com

Rietveld, Jason

Fort Saskatchewan

780-915-5914

rietben@mcsnet.ca

Van de Brake, Jan

Lacombe

587-377-3677

jmvandebrake@outlook.com

Hofstra, Chance

Millet

780-271-6955

chancehofstra@gmail.com

ASPIRING

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Crestomere Holsteins will be hosting a sale on June 2 in associaiton with the Alberta Dairy Congress Contact Lee Simanton for more information- 403-704-6692. Sneak peak of animals on offer!

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING REPORT Tim Hummel

Advertising and marketing is slowing down a bit now that the directories are hot off the press. Thank you to all the Breeders and advertisers that took part in this publication, we appreciate your support. We will have the booth set up at the National Convention and upcoming shows this year, copies of the directory will be available there. Should you require additional copies please contact Amanda or Benita.

The Board will be deciding in the near future whether or not to continue with a print version of the newsletter instead of a digital platform, if you wish to express your opinion on this please contact Tim Hummel at 4033318599 or tnbhummel@gmail.com

YOUTH REPORT Randy Slomp

Congratulations to the four $1000 scholarship recipients, best of luck on your next year of studies!

- Berenda Helmus - Aaron Van Steekelenburg - Alana Slingerland - Rolynn Bikker

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2022 Alberta Youth Dairy Show Schedule July 12-14, 2022 Tuesday July 12, 2022 2pm- All participants must be moved-in 3pm- Senior Scholarship Essay Due 3pm-4pm Quiz 3pm-6pm Stall Competition (Decorations Only) 4pm-6pm Get Acquainted Evening Ice Cream & Pizza Social to Follow Free Evening Wednesday July 13, 2022 9am-4pm Stall Competition 9am- Judging Starts 3 Classes 11:30am- Judging Officials 12pm- Lunch 1:00pm- Clipping (staged start) 1:00pm- Jr. (2 hr.) & Sr. (1.5 hr.) Start 1:30pm- Int. Start (2 hr.)

(2:30-Sr., 3:00 Jr., 3:30 Int.) 3:30pm- Clipping Concludes 4:00pm- Supper 5pm- Clipping results 6pm- Showring Judging Thursday July 14, 2022 9am-12pm Stall Competition 10:15am- Parade of Clubs 10:30am- Showmanship Lunch to follow Showmanship 1:30pm- Confirmation 7pm- Alberta Holstein Picnic

Anyone interested in sponsoring can contact Anita Bikker at albertayouth.dairyshow@hotmail.com

WCC

**August 23-27th Brandon, MB** Moovengers Any youth (ages 12-21 as of January 1st) interested in being apart of Team Alberta can contact Casey Morey at (780) 307-5378 or cmorey@ualberta.ca

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YOUTH REPORT Randy Slomp

Rollyview 4-H Club Club Reporter: Alice Keuper

Hello, another update from the Rollyview 4-H Dairy Club. In the past couple of months, we have had a couple online workshops and meetings. In early December we had an online workshop for filling in our 4-H diaries, and in January we had an online workshop for public speaking.

Then, on February 5th, we had our public speaking event. It was in person, but we had time slots to come in per family. Paige Whalen received first place for the seniors, Isabella Staub received first place for the intermediates, and Jachin Hofstra received first place for the juniors. Isabella Staub also won Districts! Congratulations to all.

In a couple weeks we will all meet up for a judging workshop at the Rietveld’s farm.

Udderly Unique 4-H Club Club Reporter: Aaron Luymes

The Udderly Unique 4H Dairy club has had two meetings since the last update. On January 29 our public speaking competition was held at Lincoln Hall. Our first place senior was Nicole Verhoef, Intermediate winner was Megan Schrijver, and our junior was Keaton Wildeboer. We are thankful for all of the sponsors that supported this event. We had fun at these events.

On March 12 we had a meeting and our club toured some local calf facilities at Hulleman Farms, Westcoast Holsteins, and Dykstra Dairy.

A big thank you to the farms that hosted the 4-H club.

Moos on the Moove 4-H Club Club Reporter: Rolynn Bikker

Moos on the Moo-ve has been slowly but surely going through the 4H year. Our small club consists of two seniors, one intermediate, three juniors and one clever. So far this year, we were able to meet virtually for our first meeting to catch up and elect positions inside the club. We helped sell Christmas trees locally in our 4H district during the winter months. We also came together for a public speaking workshop where we covered how to create a speech, impromptus, and everything else included. We were also able to have our public speaking competition back in February. Everyone did a fantastic job, and we love to see our members grow. In the next month or two, we are hoping to set up a judging workshop for our younger members. We will also be attending a judging competition in our 4H district. Overall, everyone in the club is happy and excited to be together again and working hard with their project animals.

Mountainview 4-H Club Club Reporter: Rylan Lesy

After many years, we are happy to announce that the Mountain View 4-H Dairy Club is now back up and running! Our club consists of 6 members along with 6 Cleavers. We kicked off our first meeting on October 29th, where we had a meet-and-greet over some pizza. Our next meeting was a judging clinic at Wendon Holsteins on November 26th where Don Chalack helped us learn what we should be looking for when we are judging. We started out 2022 with a Public speaking workshop at Tenbrummelhuis farm, where we finished the afternoon with some snowmobiling and sledding!

Our Public speaking competition was held on February 5th where all the members got up and did a fantastic job! Moving on to the District level was our 1st place Intermediate, Mike Ridder and our 1st Junior, Ella Ridder and 2nd Junior, Charlie Mathers. They represented our club really well at the next level!

Over winter break, the club got together at the Olds Bowling alley for some bowling, pizza and to have our Record book meeting. Our next meeting will be on March 26th, which will be a judging clinic at Buffalorock Farm. Our achievement day will be held on July 6th at the Olds Cow Palace. We would like to invite anyone who is free that day to come cheer and support our club members!

Green Acres 4-H Club Club Reporter: Rose Huisman

In December we got together for our Christmas party and practiced impromptu speeches, even the cleavers participated and did a great job. In January our club hosted a judging workshop at perlich auction market and had around 80 other 4hers from other clubs come and it was a successful morning. February we had our speakoffs and the top two from each age category went to districts.

Picture left to right. Seniors: Simone Huisman 3rd, Emma Huisman 1st, Kari Haarman 2nd. Intermediates: Chloe Vandendool 1st, Myla Avey 2nd and Lauren Huisman 3rd.

Juniors: Kaden Haarman 1st, Alexa Haarman 2nd, Edwin Slingerland 3rd

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