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Faces of Farming Canadian Cow of the Year

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5 LACT: 43376M, 2233F,5.15% 1765P,4.07% AVG. BCA:233M, 218F, 238P +28M +35F +23P

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3rd Place Junior 3 at RAWF 2014 Due to calf in May to Premier 2 LACT: 6430M, 301F, 4.7% 282P, 4.4% AVG. BCA:226M, 194F, 261P +7M +4F +30P

Enniskillen Tequila Daisy VG 89

5th Place Junior 3 at RAWF 2014 Due to calf in April to Premier 2 LACT: 6505M, 326F, 5.0% 280P, 4.3% AVG. BCA:225M, 208F, 257P +6M +18F +26P

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- John & Helen married, a few cows, pigs, sheep and chickens working for Hugh Sheardown - Aquire REXLEA prefix and ZCU tattoo letters, rent farm down the road - Move to current farm, begin to ship milk under ALL JERSEY program, BCA 106-104 - Rexlea Posing Wanda VG born, foundation cow of H and I families.

- Build 20 x 60 silo for forage, 20 cows, BCA 126-124 - Erect high moisture silo, 33 cows, BCA 142-144 - Rexlea Horizon Iris Ex-92 born, became a 3 Star Brood Cow and foundation cow at Glenholme - Larry joins Rexlea full time, 37 cows, BCA 142-141 - Rexlea Beacon Herta Ex-2E born, #1 LPI cow, multiple Canadian Class Leader, foundation of the 'H family', herd production 5291 kgs, BCA 171-160 1988 - Rexlea Performing Hostess Sup-Ex 92-7E born, 18 Star Brood Cow, multiple President Cup recipient 1991 - 16th for production in Canada, herd production 6042 kg, BCA 191-181-212 1997 - John & Helen receive Master Breeder Award, BCA 222-195-232 2000 - Feeding system changes to Total Mixed Ration, 6850 kgs, BCA 230-193-238 2004 - Remodel stalls, herd production 7172 kgs, BCA 234-210-241 Rexlea 2007 - Herd production finds new high’s on 48 cows Performing @ 8417kgs, BCA 273-230-270 Hostess ET 2010 - Larry serves as Jersey Canada President 2011 - John & Helen receive Honorary Life Membership, 8703 kgs, BCA 295-256-302, #1 in Ontario SUP-EX 92-7E 2012 - Celebrate '100 Years of Jerseys' in Sheardown 18 Star Brood family 11 Lact: 2014 - HIGHEST PRODUCTION EVER! 57 cows @ 112101M 5039F @ 4.50% 9157 kgs Milk, BCA 307-278-314 4366P @ 3.89% 2015 - Current January projections: 9340 kgs, BCA 315-279-316 with a Milk Value of $8,328 per cow!

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Features: Ruminations from the General Manager......................................6 A Message from the President...................................................8 Ontario Herd Tour Profiles ......................................................20 All Canadians .......................................................................29 Cow of the Year ...................................................................50 Farm Marketing: 5 Principles of Logo Design ............................55 Cows and Italy .....................................................................67 Farm Management: Insurance Coverage ..................................69 Information: Sire Update..........................................................................12 In Search of Excellents...........................................................14 Genetic Testing ....................................................................17 Jersey Canada Annual General Meeting.....................................51 The Latest from www.jerseycanada.com...................................53 Jersey Canada Award Recipients..............................................57 Family Farms in Canada.........................................................58 Records of Production ............................................................59 Regional News - West............................................................62 Regional News - Ontario.........................................................63 Regional News - Québec.........................................................64 Star Brood Cows...................................................................65 Jersey Moos.........................................................................71 Breeder Directory...................................................................73 Classification Schedule & Upcoming Events...............................74 Advertising Index ..................................................................74

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Brian Raymer, First Vice President 676195 16th Line, Bright, ON N0J 1B0 Tel: (519) 462-2267 Email: brilin@cwisp.ca Mark Anderson, Second Vice President 783 Ward’s Creek Rd, Ward’s Creek, NB Tel: (506) 433-1423 Email: cococreekfarm@yahoo.ca Matthew Graye, Past President PO Box 588, St. Pierre Jolys, MB R0A 1V0 Tel: (204) 434-6844 Email: mattgraye@gmail.com David Morey, Box 27, Rochester, AB T0G 1Z0 Tel: (780) 698-2267 Email: uniquestock2@mcsnet.ca Joanne Edwards, Box 277, Nokomis, SK S0G 3R0 Tel: (306) 528-7707 Email: jerseyjo6@gmail.com John Vander Wielen, RR2 Elmwood, ON N0G 1S0 Tel: (519) 363-2296 Email: grayclay5@gmail.com Patrick MacDougall, Box 1005, Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0 Tel:(450) 829-3851 Email: patrick.macdougall@mail.mcgill.ca Tim Sargent, 8800 Old Scugog Rd, Enniskillen, ON L0B 1J0 Tel: (905) 263-8823 Email: sargentsharyn@hotmail.com

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Ruminations by/par Kathryn Kyle

General Manager/ Directrice générale, Jersey Canada

World Jersey Cattle Bureau • Do you enjoy talking to successful Jersey breeders and learning about how they manage their farm?

• Are you curious about new ways to develop your herd?

• Are you looking to expand into new markets?

• Do you want to grow your Jersey network?

Last fall I had the honour of being named the Vice President – North America of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau (WJCB). The WJCB is an international organization, and is composed of national Jersey cattle associations, other organizations, and individuals just like you. The WJCB hosts activities such as trips, conferences and competitions in support of the fastest growing breed of dairy cow.

A life membership to the WJCB will: • Provide you with connections to Jersey minds from around the globe, and help you find the advice you need to reach your goals.

• Give you the opportunity to travel the world, and network with Jersey producers from around the globe.

• Send young Jersey producers to new places, so you can find untried ways to develop your herd at home.

• Open the door to new markets to help you export your Jersey genetics.

All the benefits of a life membership are available for the onetime fee of $100 USD (about $118 Canadian).

The next WJCB tour will take place in June 2015. The pre-tour will take you to the Netherlands June 14-16. The main conference and tour will take place June 16-29, with stops in Germany and Switzerland. And the post-tour will stop in Denmark June 30July 3.

Tour participants come from over two-dozen countries, and represent a wide range of age, stage of career, and size of dairy operation. The tour itself will include a great mix of farm visits, tours of cheese processors, Jersey shows, guest speakers, and sightseeing.

A detailed outline of the 2015 WJCB tour can be found on the World Jersey Cattle Bureau Website (http://www.wjcb. wildapricot.org/). Just click on “Future Meetings” and there you will find a link to the program outline. Registration information and tour fees will be available soon.

Travelling with the international Jersey fraternity is a very unique and exciting way to develop your herd at home. Please consider joining me in Europe this June! 

The Nixon Family

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Bruce (905) 877-2168 John (519) 856-0189 Andrea @RosaleaJerseys email: rosaleajerseys@yahoo.ca

World Jersey Cattle Bureau • Aimez-vous discuter avec des éleveurs de Jerseys établis et apprendre comment ils gèrent leur ferme?

• Êtes-vous curieux de connaître de nouvelles façons de développer votre troupeau?

• Cherchez-vous à prendre de l’expansion dans de nouveaux marchés?

• Voulez vous élargir votre réseau Jersey?

L’automne dernier, j’ai eu l’honneur d’être élue Vice-Présidente – Amérique du nord du World Jersey Cattle Bureau (WJCB). Le WJCB est un organisme international qui est composé des associations nationales d’animaux Jerseys, d’autres organismes et d’individus tout comme vous. Le WJCB tient des activités comme des voyages, des conférences et des compétitions pour appuyer la race laitière la plus florissante.

Les avantages d’une carte de membre à vie du WJCB : • Vous fournit des connections aux cerveaux Jerseys de partout au monde, vous aide à trouver les conseils dont vous avez besoin pour atteindre vos buts.

• Vous donne la chance de voyager partout dans le monde et d’échanger avec des éleveurs de Jerseys partout sur la planète.

• Envoie de jeunes éleveurs de Jerseys vers de nouveaux endroits pour qu’ils trouvent d’autres façons de développer leur propre troupeau.

• Ouvre la porte à de nouveaux marchés pour vous aider à exporter votre génétique Jersey.

Tous les avantages d’une adhésion de membre à vie est disponible pour un frais unique de 100 $ USD (environ 118 $ CDN).

Le prochain voyage du WJCB se tiendra en juin 2015. Le voyage pré-conférence vous mènera aux Pays-Bas du 14 au 16 juin. La conférence principale et le voyage se tiendront du 16 au 29 juin avec des arrêts en Allemagne et en Suisse. Le voyage post-conférence s’arrêtera au Danemark du 30 juin au 3 juillet.

Les participants au voyage proviennent de plus de deux douzaines de pays et représentent un large spectre d’âge, de stage dans leur carrière et de taille d’entreprise laitière. Le voyage luimême inclura une grande variété de visites de fermes et de fromageries, d’expositions Jerseys, d’orateurs invités et de tourisme.

Un horaire détaillé du voyage 2015 du WJCB se retrouve sur le site internet du World Jersey Cattle Bureau au (http://www.wjcb. wildapricot.org/). Cliquer sur « Future Meetings » et vous trouverez le lien vers le programme. Les informations d’inscriptions et le prix des voyages seront disponibles bientôt.

Voyager avec la communauté internationale Jersey est vraiment unique et c’est un moyen excitant de développer votre propre troupeau. Pensez à venir me rejoindre en Europe en juin! 

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A message from the by/par Mathieu Larose

President/Président, Jersey Canada

When the alternative speaks for itself In the last 25 years, new technologies have changed the way we do things. For example, registering our animals or checking the milk tests on the web - both help us manage our processes better and we become more efficient.

Other technologies like genomic testing and embryos, TMR, more efficient milking robots, etc., allow higher productivity gains in our dairy herds.

On a stormy afternoon (proof that a storm can also be productive), I had a talk with a fellow breeder on the changes that have occurred in the last 25 years. This reflection brought us to discuss the next 25 years in managing our farms. Smart phones and other technologies that will be developed can only help us enhance profitability.

Really, nobody has a crystal ball, but here are some actual problems that will grow in the next three decades that we will have to deal with as owners of dairy operations.

Feed and cost of energy • Oil is currently at its lowest level in many years ($0.97 to $1.05).

Specialists say that there will be a shortage before 2050, so we can predict higher prices in the future. Our machinery relies on oil and it is a direct cost to produce hay and grain.

Environment and soils • Consumers are more and more demanding regarding what they eat and use. Even if they are not presently aware of all the efforts that are made by the dairy industry (Canadian Quality Milk) they will demand that we be even more 'green'. The cost of climate change will also need to be included in our profitability equation as we invest in solutions to preserve and improve our land base. It certainly doesn't alleviate the expenses that are already piling up on our farms.

Cost of machinery and infrastructures • Like fuel, equipment and construction material will continue to improve. There is a continued investment that is required to be profitable as nobody wants to let a tractor sleep in the shed 10 months a year.

Specialized resources (veterinarians) • We rarely talk about this, but presently there are limited services in many regions of Quebec. I am located in an area where there are many dairy farms, but it is not the case for everyone. For many, this problem will become an even bigger issue.

Ultimately, there is no magic potion ... but something that is available to every dairy breeder in Canada to reduce the problems cited above is to add Jerseys to their herd: Cost of energy and feed  Jerseys convert feed better with 20% less intake.

Environment and soils  Jerseys produce 55% less phosphorus (P2O5) compared to the larger dairy breeds (lower ecological footprint).

Cost of machinery and infrastructures  Jerseys require less expensive infrastructures and need less feed - thus reducing equipment and housing costs.

Specialized resources (veterinarians)  Jerseys are a picture of health, are fertile, and calve easy. A trio with a direct impact on veterinary costs.

Collectively, we all win. Friends, do not stop talking about our Jerseys: it is the future! 

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Quand l’alternative parle d’elle-même Au cours des 25 dernières années, les nouvelles technologies ont changé nos façons de faire. Par exemple, l’enregistrement de nos animaux ou la consultation de nos rapports de contrôle laitier via les sites web améliore nos processus de gestion.

L’arrivée d'autres technologies telle que le testage génomique des animaux et des embryons, la RTM, l’amélioration de la performance des robots de traite (etc.) ont permis des grands gains de productivités sur nos élevages laitiers.

Lors d’un après-midi de tempête (comme quoi les tempêtes, ça peut être productif aussi) j’ai eu un échange avec un de mes voisins éleveurs sur les changements des 25 dernières années, cette réflexion nous a aussi conduits à discuter du futur des 25 prochaines années pour la gestion de nos fermes. Les téléphones intelligents et les autres technologies qui seront développées pourront nous aider à améliorer la rentabilité.

En fait, personne n’a de boule de cristal, mais voici tout de même des problématiques actuelles qui seront croissantes dans les au cours des trois prochaines décennies, et avec lesquelles nous devrons composer en tant que propriétaire d’entreprise laitière.

L’alimentation et coût de l’énergie • Le pétrole est actuellement à son plus bas depuis plusieurs années (0,97$ à 1,05$).

Les spécialistes prévoient une pénurie avant 2050 donc il y aura une hausse à prévoir avant longtemps. Nos machineries fonctionnent au pétrole : ca aura un coût direct sur le coût de production du foin et des grains.

L’environnement et les sols • Les consommateurs sont de plus en plus exigeants envers les produits qu’ils consomment. Même si actuellement ils ne sont pas au courant de tous les efforts qui sont faits par l’industrie laitière (lait canadien de qualité), ils nous exigeront d’êtres encore plus «vert». Les coûts reliés aux changements climatiques devront aussi être inclus dans notre calcul de rentabilité, car cette instabilité devra être régularisée par des investissements dans les techniques de culture des sols. Bref… rien pour diminuer les charges qui sont déjà nombreuses sur nos fermes.

Le coût de la machinerie et des infrastructures • Comme le pétrole, les autres matériaux de construction n’arrêteront pas leur progression. Les investissements doivent être rentables, personne n’a les moyens de faire dormir un tracteur 10 mois par année dans sa cour.

Les ressources spécialisées (vétérinaires) • C’est un cas qui est rarement soulevé, mais l’offre de service est actuellement limitée pour plusieurs régions au Québec. J’ai la chance d’être dans une région avec beaucoup de fermes laitières, mais ce n’est pas le cas pour tous. Pour plusieurs la problématique pourrait augmenter.

Au final, il n’y a pas de remède miracle ... mais un geste qui est à la portée de tous les producteurs de lait du Canada pour contrecarrer les problématiques ci-haut est l’ajout de Jersey à son troupeau : Le coût de l’énergie et l’alimentation  Meilleure transformation des aliments et 20% de moins de consommation.

L’environnement et les sols  Production de 55% de moins de charges phosphore (P2O5) que les races de grandes statures (faible empreinte écologique).

Le coût de la machinerie et des infrastructures  Infrastructure moins dispendieuse et moins besoin d’alimentation donc moins de machinerie.

Les ressources spécialisées (vétérinaires)  Une bonne santé, une bonne fertilité et des vêlages faciles, le trio qui a un impact direct sur les coûts vétérinaires.

Collectivement nous sommes tous gagnants. Les amis, continuons de parler de notre vache Jersey : c’est l’avenir ! 

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Therihof Celebrity Cheryl VG-87 3-2 305, 8309M, 427F, 311P (268-254-264) +47 +55 +47 Her Swat daughter is projected to 6200kg @ 1-10 Therihof BRC Molinda VG-85 6-0 305, 9330M, 430F, 345P (256-221-250) +33 +21 +31 Her Impression daughter is projected to 6700kg @ 1-10

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Dean Jr & Erin Sayles (519) 442-4499 erinanddean@hotmail.com Dean & Lynda Sayles (519) 442-3001 Fax: (519) 442-2089 sprucav@execulink.com

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GRANCLARE JERSEYS The Butchers’ 706905 Twp Road 2, Princeton, ON N0J 1V0 Dale & Paula - (519) 458-4646 Jeff & Tara, Alyssa & Ashley - (519) 458-4523 Email: granclare@gmail.com

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Select Sire Update

Mises à jour des taureaux de Select

• TOPEKA is the perfect addition to the Top 20 LPI Chart. He combines multiple great cow families together, which results in breeder satisfaction daughters. Daughters have amazing mammary systems with high rear udders and strongly attached fore udders.

• TOPEKA offers positive milk (+1228 kg) with high components and over 100 CFP. In addition he adds longevity, persistency, and fast milking speed. Combining this with mastitis resistance and lower somatic cell score is sure to make the profitable kind.

• TOPEKA’s dam needs no introduction. It’s not often that a son of an EX-95 cow is available as an active A.I. bull. Topeka brings many qualities together in one package – performance, conformation and great cow families!• • SHOWDOWN is the exciting new bull offered via River Valley Farms!

He brings a unique sire stack and a different cow family to the A.I. world. Backed by the two-time All-American Spice, with two generations of World Dairy Expo winners and four generations of EX dams. All of this is anchored by the 10 Star Brood Cow – Imperial Snow!

• SHOWDOWN will add that high style, quality with dairy character, and great udders. Looking to his linear profile confirms high scores for stature, chest width and angularity. All this is validated through his high ranks in conformation, mammary system, feet and legs, dairy strength and rump.

• SHOWDOWN brings extreme fat and protein deviations with above average ratings for fertility, milking speed, temperament and herd life. If you are ready to head to the big ring then SHOWDOWN is the bull that will lead the way.•

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Ahlem Topeka Maid 40514-ET (VG-84%) A Topeka Daughter Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, CA

River Valley Spice

SHOWDOWN 7J5015 Dam

JFL8768 South Mountain Voltage Spice

• TOPEKA est l’ajout parfait à la liste du Top 20 IPV. Il combine plusieurs grandes familles de vaches, ce qui se traduit par des filles qui satisfont les éleveurs. Ses filles ont des systèmes mammaires étonnants avec des arrières-pis attachés haut et des attaches d’avant-pis supérieures.

• TOPEKA offre des cotes positives pour le lait (+1 228 kg) avec des composantes élevées et plus de 100 kg pour le gras et la protéine combinés. En outre, il a également des cotes supérieures pour la longévité, la persistance et la vitesse de traite rapide. En combinant ceci avec une résistance à la mammite et un score inférieur de cellules somatiques, TOPEKA engendrera des animaux profitables.

• La mère de TOPEKA n’a besoin d'aucune présentation. Il est rare que le fils d'une vache EX-95 soit disponible comme taureau actif IA. Topeka apporte de nombreuses qualités dans une seule offre - performances, conformation et de grandes familles de vaches! • • SHOWDOWN est le nouveau taureau excitant offert via River Valley Farms! Il apporte une lignée paternelle unique et une famille de vache différente dans le monde de l'IA. Soutenu par une vache deux fois All-American, Spice, avec deux générations de gagnantes de la World Dairy Expo et quatre générations de mères Exellentes. Tout cela ancré sur une base solide, la vache souche 10 Étoiles Imperial Snow!

• SHOWDOWN ajoutera un style de qualité impressionnant avec son caractère laitier extraordinaire et un système mammaire éblouissant. Son profil linéaire confirme ses cotes élevées pour la stature, la largeur de la poitrine et l’angularité. Tout cela est validé par ses hauts rangs dans la conformation, le système mammaire, les pieds et les membres, la force laitière et la croupe.

• SHOWDOWN apporte des écarts extrêmes de gras et de protéine, ayant des cotes supérieures à la moyenne pour la fertilité, la vitesse de traite, le tempérament de traite et la longévité du troupeau. Si vous êtes prêt à jouer dans les ronds d’expositions majeures, SHOWDOWN est le taureau qui vous ouvrira la voie.• February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Semex Sire Update

Mises à jour des taureaux de Semex by/par Russell Gammon, Jersey Program Manager

Genetics for Life is all about delivering the best possible product to our clients, and our Jersey Premier™ sires are just that.

The rigorous process to select the line-up has resulted in some of the most in-demand progeny proven bulls in the world.

We’re pleased to deliver two new Premier™ sires that should be used with confidence to maximize genetic gain. Seldom, if ever, have we launched two bulls who are as extreme for type traits while offering potential for high production daughters with positive health traits as the two below!

• McGee is the result of a valuable mating of Valentino to an Excellent 93% Centurion from the world-renowned Maid family. His dam is a third generation EX-93 cow! He is a younger brother to two previous popular Premier™ sires 0200JE00195 Covington Milad-P and 0200JE00525 Covington Mozzi.

• In addition to his high DGV’s of +1900 LPI, +1464 Milk, +67 Fat and +54 Protein, McGee’s profile exhibits sky high type DGV’s of +11 Conformation, +13 Mammary System, +8 Dairy Strength and a +8 for Rump.

• If you’re looking for young genomic sires from dependable cow families who are proven to deliver breed-impacting sires and top type and production, McGee is your bull!• • Flashback's pedigree dictates high type and modern productivity, and his DGV’s exceed expectations at +11 Conformation, +13 Mammary System, +5 Feet & Legs, +11 Dairy Strength and +6 Rump. Combine these figures with production DGV’s of +1358 Milk, +66 Fat and +47 Protein, and the result is both genetic progress and profitability!

• We are excited to offer this son of our very popular Genomax™ sire 0200JE00180 Ertl Mantra from the increasingly popular DP Iatola Flower whose milking daughters are winning broad approval in a range of herds. Flashback is a younger brother to the very popular Genomax™ sire 0200JE00514 DP Frontrunner.

• This bull will be best used on cows needing significant improvement in type traits. He has a +1882 DGV for LPI. • February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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COVINGTON

Génétique pour la vie a pour but de fournir le meilleur produit possible à nos clients, et nos taureaux Jersey de série Premier™ répondent à ce critère.

Le processus rigoureux pour sélectionner la liste nous a permis d’avoir certains descendants des taureaux éprouvés les plus en demande dans le monde. Nous sommes heureux d'offrir deux nouveaux taureaux Premier™ qui devraient être utilisés avec confiance pour maximiser le gain génétique.

Rarement, sinon jamais, avons-nous mis sur le marché deux taureaux qui sont aussi extrêmes pour la conformation, tout en offrant un potentiel pour des filles avec des productions élevées, ayant des cotes positives pour la santé !

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FLASHBACK

DP Jupiter Firecracker 1311-ET VG-85% Maternal Sister to DP Flashback

• McGee est un produit du croisement de grande valeur entre Valentino et une fille de Centurion Excellente-93% de la famille MAID de renommée mondiale. Sa mère est la troisième génération à atteindre Excellente-93.

Il est un frère plus jeune de deux taureaux populaires du programme Premier™, 0200JE00195 Covington Milad-P et 0200JE00525 Covington Mozzi.

• En plus des hauts niveaux de VGD de +1900 pour l’IPV, +1464 kg pour le lait, +67 kg pour le gras, +54 kg pour la protéine, le profil de McGee propose des VGD vertigineux de +11 pour la conformation, +13 pour le système mammaire, +8 pour la puissance laitière et +8 pour la croupe!

• Si vous êtes à la recherche de jeunes taureaux génomiques de familles de vaches fiables et renommées, qui ont laissé des taureaux d’impact pour la race et qui présente des cotes parmi les meilleures pour la conformation et la production, McGee devrait être votre choix! •

• Le pédigree de Flashback démontre une conformation extrêmement élevée combinée à un profil de productivité moderne. Il a dépassé les attentes avec ses VGD de +11 pour la conformation, +13 pour le système mammaire, +5 pour les pieds et membres, +11 pour la force laitière et +6 pour la croupe.

Combinez ces chiffres avec des VGD de production de +1358 kg de lait, +66 kg de gras et +47 kg de protéine et vous avez la recette parfaite pour le progrès génétique et la profitabilité!

• Nous sommes ravis d'offrir un fils de notre très populaire taureau Genomax™ 0200JE00180 Ertl Mantra et de DP Iatola Flower, à la popularité fleurissante, dont les filles en lait gagnent une grande approbation dans une large gamme de troupeaux. Flashback est un jeune frère du taureau Genomax™ très populaire 0200JE00514 DP Frontrunner.

• Ce taureau sera mieux utilisé sur des vaches nécessitant une amélioration significative des traits de conformation. Il est à +1882 de VGD - IPV. • 13

In Search of Cows scored Excellent from November 29, 2014 to January 27, 2015 Name BRI-LIN REGAL SOLITAIRE ET(HOLLYLANE R REGAL ET) HURONIA SD NATASHA 1P(SHAMROCK DUAISEOIR ET) WAY-BON VINDICATION MARGARAT(VINDICATION) MEADOW LYNN FUSION LAURIE(MOLLY BROOK FUSION ET) PLEASANT NOOK D C MYSTERY(DUNCAN CHIEF) EFFRAN REMAKE BONNIE(ROCK ELLA REMAKE ET) BRIDGEVIEW REMAKE BRITTANY -ET(ROCK ELLA REMAKE ET) CORWIN MRR HAPPY(MORDALE REN RAPTOR -ET) ELMSMEAD PARAGON IDEALE(H&B ALF PARAGON ET) JL REGAL CRIMSON(HOLLYLANE R REGAL ET) ENNISKILLEN REMAKE SUZYII 25P(ROCK ELLA REMAKE ET) CESSNOCK COUNCILLER RICEY(GLENHOLME COUNCILLER) CULLODEN BEAU'S SELENE(CULLODEN REGAL BEAU ET) HURONIA RBR BREE 37R(RAPID BAY RESSURECTION -ET) BRIDON JADE'S PROCURE -ET(GIPRAT BELLES JADE ET) RJF JAMAICA ROCKSTAR(BRIDON JAMAICA-ET) ENNISKILLEN MCT SUZY IV -ET(MASTER C TOPS) DRENTEX THUNDER SONY(GIPRAT B MIDNIGHT THUNDER ET) PLEASANT NOOK SULTAN JETTA(SHF CENTURION SULTAN) JAMALCIE GILLER HEFFIERRA(SHAMROCK GILLER) KIMSTEP MINISTER WISHES(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) ALLYKAT GAUPO MILLY(YELLOW BRIAR HEATHS GUAPO) SPRINGERHILL PRALINES(RJF BIG SHOW) BRAEVIEW LEGACY CONGO(HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY) POTWELL MINISTER COVERGIRL 12S(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) DUTCHOLM VINDICATION LUCILLE(VINDICATION) AVONLEA REMAKE CHAMPAGNE-ET(ROCK ELLA REMAKE ET) MAUGHLIN ONLINE ELVA(BELLE ONLINE ET) GRAYCLAY SIMBAS PRIDE COURTNEY(HOLLYLANE R SIMBA'S PRIDE) ZOLA IATOLA RIHANNA(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) HIDDEN DREAM BLACKSTONE RIVER(LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET) HIDDEN DREAM GLASGOW RUBY(RAPID BAY GLASGOW -ET) MARSEAU LEGACY IDEALI(HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY) CHIMEWOOD LOUIE JULISSA(BHF-SSF PARADE LOUIE-ET) PAYNESIDE BLACK MAGIC(FAMILY HILL CIR COALITION-ET) AVONLEA CF GIGGLE'S GYPSY ROSE(FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET) GRAYCLAY SULTAN PRECIOUS(SHF CENTURION SULTAN) KIMSTEP JADE WAY(ROSEWOOD KRIMSON JADE) BRIDON GEMINI GRACE -ET(SHAMROCK GROVE GEMINI 50R) ALAND NANCY(SCOTTIERE KNOCK-OUT -ET) CHIMEWOOD LIBERTY ROCHELLE(DEERVIEW LIBERTY-ET) RICH VALLEY XCS DESIREE 132T(RICH VALLEY X CORNERSTONE 101R) ALAND COMERICA BUNNY(BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET) BRIDGEVIEW JADE DELLA(GIPRAT BELLES JADE ET) ENNISKILLEN JADE MAMIE CAN -ET(GIPRAT BELLES JADE ET) MARBRO SENIOR KATRINA(PINE HAVEN SENIOR) POTWELL JAMAICA'S ROSEBOWL 1T(BRIDON JAMAICA-ET) SPRUCE AVENUE RC MILLY(BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET) RICH VALLEY MOMENT ADELE 140T(WF CENTURN SEIZE THE MOMENT-ET) GENESIS NEVADA VILEGENCE(HURONIA CONNECTION NEVADA 27L) CHAMPFLEURI SULTAN LEVURE(SHF CENTURION SULTAN) LUCHANEL SENIOR TRICK(PINE HAVEN SENIOR) MEADOW LYNN NAVAHO PHLOX(HURONIA REMAKE NAVAHO 1N -ET) LOTHMANN LEGACY DEB(HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY) CHIMEWOOD PLATINUM JALOMA(SUNSET CANYON PLATINUM) BRI-LIN FUROR CONSTANCE(PIEDMONT NADINE FUROR) ENNISKILLEN JUSTICE FLOSS55(JANES PRIMETIME JUSTICE-ET) MAKER PRINCESS' PRISTINE(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) LOW-RICH VERTIGO CARMEN(ARETHUSA FUROR VERTIGO-ET) ALLYKAT ONTIME MANDY(LENCREST ON TIME -ET) SPRING VIEW REAGEN'S ADDISON(RAPID BAY REAGAN -ET) PAYNESIDE AMERICAN PIE(PIEDMONT PRIZE SOCRATES) DUBELMONT BLACKSTONE HONEY(LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET)

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Classification SUP-EX 92-6E SUP-EX 92-5E SUP-EX 92-5E SUP-EX 92-5E SUP-EX 91-10E SUP-EX 91-5E SUP-EX 91-5E SUP-EX 91-3E SUP-EX 90-6E SUP-EX 90-5E SUP-EX 90-4E SUP-EX 90-2E SUP-EX 90 EX 96-5E EX 96-3E EX 95-3E EX 95-3E EX 95-3E EX 95-2E EX 93-4E EX 93-3E EX 93-3E EX 93-2E EX 93-2E EX 92-5E EX 92-4E EX 92-4E EX 92-4E EX 92-3E EX 92-3E EX 92-2E EX 92-2E EX 92-2E EX 92 EX 92 EX 92 EX 92 EX 91-4E EX 91-4E EX 91-4E EX 91-4E EX 91-4E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-3E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E EX 91-2E

Owner Brian & Linda Raymer, Bright, ON Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, ON Pleasant Nook Jerseys & Maple Leaf Jerseys, Hagersville, ON Meadow Lynn Jersey Farms, Simcoe, ON Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, ON Jeff Campbell, Princeton, ON Bridgeview Farm, Brantford, ON Jamink Farm, St. Andrews West, ON Ferme Marseau Senc, Portneuf, QC Jordan & Lucas Raymer, Bright, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Ferme Quebeclynch Inc., Coaticook, QC Lucien Dumais, Saint-Pascal, QC Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Michael & Monique Bols, Russell, ON Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, ON Stephane Marceau et Marie St-Cyr, Roxton Pond, QC Les & Darlene Sharpe, Orton, ON Paul and Elaine Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Springerhill & Upridge, Straffordville, ON Ferme Y.M.S. Fortin Enr., Hébertville, QC Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, ON Milky Hills Farm Inc., Elora, ON Martin Beland, St Joachim de Shefford, QC Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON John & Rhonda Vander Wielen, Elmwood, ON Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON Laurent Lambert & Weavercroft Farm Ltd., Louiseville, QC Yellow Briar Farm, Troy, ON Ferme Marseau Senc, Portneuf, QC Chimewood Jerseys Ltd, Chilliwack, BC Payneside Farms Inc., Finch, ON Avonlea & Cybil Fisher, Brighton, ON Ben Vander Wielen, Elmwood, ON Ferme Variclair (2007) Inc., Degelis, QC Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, ON Cheesmond Family Farms, Arthur, ON Chimewood Jerseys Ltd, Chilliwack, BC Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Tomas & Leanne Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Bridgeview Farm, Brantford, ON Michael & Monique Bols, Russell, ON Marbro Farms, Woodstock, ON Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, ON Spruce Avenue Farms Inc., Paris, ON Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON Ferme Jersbi Senc, St-Sylvestre, QC Ferme Luchanel Senc., St-Sylvére, QC Meadow Lynn Jersey Farms, Simcoe, ON Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON Chimewood Jerseys Ltd, Chilliwack, BC Brian & Linda Raymer, Bright, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, ON R. Richard Skinner, Mitchell, ON Paul and Elaine Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Paul & Kimberly Hyatt, Milverton, ON Payneside Farms Inc., Finch, ON Caroline Pelletier et Paulin Bard, Saint Armand, QC

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À la recherche d’Excellentes MARLAU BLACKSTONE PHENIX(LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET) RATLIFF MINISTER RUTHIE(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) PAYNESIDE MINNIE GRUMPPIE(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) CAUSEWAY COMERICA CALI(BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET) MAUGHLIN VINDICATION ERIN(VINDICATION) ALLYKAT SENIOR JEWEL(PINE HAVEN SENIOR) PAYNESIDE AMEDEO KATE(PIEDMONT GROVE AMEDEO) BRANDERLEA IATOLA VIVIA(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) YELLOW BRIAR BAR BEAUTY(JEWELS BARBARO-ET) BATISCAN JORDAN SABRIN(SUMMETZ JACE JORDAN-ET) EPINA GANNON YOKO Y(PR OOMSDALE JACE GRATUDE GANNON-ET) RATLIFF ACTION BABY G(FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET) ALAND NOBLE FERN(WF/NN NOBLE) MARBRO JUST WAIT KASHA -ET(RAPID BAY JUST WAIT) BRENBE JAMAICA MYSTERY(BRIDON JAMAICA-ET) MARBRO COUNCILLER ERIN -ET(GLENHOLME COUNCILLER) ALAND CENTURION BABY(SOONER CENTURION ET) ELOC BIG TIME NARNIA(BLACKYS BIG TIME-ET) MORDALE RAPTOR SIREN -ET(MORDALE REN RAPTOR -ET) RONADA EXP INDIE(HOLLYLANE EXPLOSION -ET) ELEGANCE JAMAICA CURTISSE(BRIDON JAMAICA-ET) GILLARD FUSION GINA(MOLLY BROOK FUSION ET) EDGELEA IMPERIAL PREAKNESS -ET(MEADOW LAWN J IMPERIAL 50R ET) DRENTEX STONE COLD CHANTAL(CANAAN RIDGE STONE COLD) FAIRVISTA JADE FREEZE(GIPRAT BELLES JADE ET) ALAND GOODWIN AVIS(BW GOODWIN) ALLYKAT MINISTER VICKY(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) WEBERLEA HORIZON ROSE(CLANMAN GOLDEN HORIZON -ET) BRIDGEVIEW SULTAN JASPER(SHF CENTURION SULTAN) CHIMEWOOD KYROS ESTA(SUNSET CANYON KYROS-ET) POTWELL KARMA FRANGELICA(SCOTTIERE KARMA) POTWELL VINTAGE FANATIC(ELLIOTTS SD VINTAGE-ET) BRI-LIN GOVERNOR MARCIA(GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET) ENNISKILLEN SC OF REM DAISY(SOONER CENTURION ET) UNIQUE ECLIPSE DOMINO-P(MAACK DAIRY ECLIPES-P-ET) CHIMEWOOD ACTION JEZEBELLE(FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET) SPRING VIEW VIN'S KRISCO(VINDICATION) MISSISKA ON TIME VERONICA(LENCREST ON TIME -ET) ALLYKAT ONTIME MINX(LENCREST ON TIME -ET) HIDDEN DREAM TIMBER PAM(HIDDEN DREAM JADE TIMBER -ET) BRANDERLEA CONNECTION MARLENE(GIPRAT BELLE'S CONNECTION -ET) BRANDERLEA BIGSHOW NORA(RJF BIG SHOW) CHIMEWOOD JAMAICA JUNIPER(BRIDON JAMAICA-ET) CLAESSIC FIELDS JULIAN VADA(VALLEYSTREAM JULIAN) PAYNESIDE DBR IATOLA POPPER(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) RJF IATOLA BRILLIANCE(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) DRENTEX REQUEST FLO(RAPID BAY REQUEST -ET) HIDDENDALE MAESTRO MARGO(SELECT-SCOTT WHIST MAESTRO -ET) BRENBE GOV PANDA(GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET) ALLYKAT SENIOR MINNIE(PINE HAVEN SENIOR) RICH VALLEY EXCAVATE SARTA 162(BRIDON SC EXCAVATE -ET) BRENBE JAMAL LUCKY(SELECT-SCOTT JADE JAMAL-ET) CLAESSIC FIELDS GAP ANNEKE(LA PRéSENTATION GAP -ET) SPRUCE AVENUE ACTION TESS(FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET) SPRUCE AVENUE EX MARCIE(BRIDON EXCITATION) PAVUE COMERICA THUMPER(BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET) MASONVALE FUSION EMERALD(MOLLY BROOK FUSION ET) RICH VALLEY VAL'N ORLY 129T(ELLIOTTS VALEDICTORIAN-ET) GRANCLARE MINISTER NADINE 622(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) GARHAVEN LEGACY DOOLITTLE(HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY) AMERICANA GOLDWYN FEATHER(MAPLE RIDGE CENT GOLDWYN -ET) SPRUCE AVENUE BB FANTASY(WF BROOK BOMBER) CLAESSIC FIELDS WALKER'S GEM(ROCHA IATOLA WALKER-ET) ENNISKILLEN IATOLA FANCY64(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) TARTEN INN BUTTER KNIFE(HOLLYLANE JEWELS JACKKNIFE -ET) MAUGHLIN IATOLA DANDELION(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) MAUGHLIN LASER DAISY(WILLOA LASER) GOLDEN JACKNIFE KENYA(HOLLYLANE JEWELS JACKKNIFE -ET) MARBRO ACTION KATHLEEN(FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET) HOLLYLANE ESCAPADE PITA(HOLLYLANE W ESCAPADE -ET) BRIDON MINISTER SIESTA -ET(SELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET) BRENBE A B C(GLENHOLME ABOVE & BEYOND)

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In Search of Excellents - continued

Ferme Quebeclynch Inc., Coaticook, QC Ferme Intense et Nelson Eduardo Ziehlsdorff, Ste-Brigitte-des-Saults, QC Bigrock, Seeley's Bay, ON Eric Roth, Bright, ON Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON Cameron Baty & Paul & Elaine Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Payneside Farms Inc., Finch, ON Tyler & Debbie Brander, Rockwood, ON Willdina Farms, Bowmanville, ON Ferme Batiscan Inc, Batiscan, QC Ferme Y.M.S. Fortin Enr., Hébertville, QC Lookout Jerseys & Frank and Diane Borba, North Hatley, QC Alan & Julie Cunnington, Caledon, ON Marbro Farms, Woodstock, ON Jenny Butcher, Mount Pleasant, ON Marbro Farms, Woodstock, ON Tomas & Leanne Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Wynt Farm Ltd., Middle Musquodoboit, NS Greg Mortson, Oro-Medonte, ON Bryan Weldrick, Tavistock, ON Ferme Elégance, St-Gervais de Bellechasse, QC Ferme Gillard S.E.N.C., Princeville, QC Mike Bols & Joel Bagg, Russell, ON Michael & Monique Bols, Russell, ON Charlie and Kimberly Stuart, Gores Landing, ON Cheesmond Family Farms, Arthur, ON Paul and Elaine Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Oscar B. Weber, St. Clements, ON Bridgeview Farm, Brantford, ON Adam Bouwman, Chilliwack, BC Marbro Farms, Woodstock, ON Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, ON Brian & Linda Raymer, Bright, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Jenny Butcher, Mount Pleasant, ON Chimewood Jerseys Ltd, Chilliwack, BC Paul & Kimberly Hyatt, Milverton, ON Caroline Pelletier et Paulin Bard, Saint Armand, QC Paul and Elaine Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Creek Edge Farms Inc., Elora, ON Tyler & Debbie Brander, Rockwood, ON Tyler & Debbie Brander, Rockwood, ON Chimewood Jerseys Ltd, Chilliwack, BC Claessic Fields Inc., Ingersoll, ON Payneside Farms Inc., Finch, ON Andrew Vanderspek, Embro, ON Michael & Monique Bols, Russell, ON Martin & Charmaine Schep, Neebing, ON Jenny Butcher, Mount Pleasant, ON Paul and Elaine Cheesmond, Arthur, ON Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Brenbe Farms, Ayr, ON Claessic Fields Inc., Ingersoll, ON Spruce Avenue Farms Inc., Paris, ON Spruce Avenue Farms Inc., Paris, ON Timothy Keenan & Maria Enright, Richmond, QC Tim & Lisa Mason, Cleveland, QC Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Hannah Skinner, Monkton, ON Glenn & Debbie Holmes & Tim Hunt, Tweed, ON Hawlin Jerseys, Wallenstein, ON Spruce Avenue Farms Inc., Paris, ON Claessic Fields Inc., Ingersoll, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Geoffrey Innes & Jones Jerseys, Woodstock, ON Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON Dale Becker, Stratford, ON Edgar Horst, Listowel, ON Marbro Farms, Woodstock, ON Hollylane Jerseys, Corbyville, ON Andrew den Haan, Fergus, ON Brenbe Farms, Ayr, ON

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In Search of Excellents - continued GRAYCLAY SENIOR CATHERINE(PINE HAVEN SENIOR) BRIDON VERTIGO JANAL(ARETHUSA FUROR VERTIGO-ET) BRIDON VINCENT EXPEL(BRIDON VINCENT -ET) SPRING VIEW RBG STRIPTEASE(RAPID BAY GLASGOW -ET) PAYNESIDE VIN CARLING(VINDICATION) SHA-ROB FURBY HANNAH(HAUTPRE FURBY -ET) ENNISKILLEN RESPECT SUZY II(ENNISKILLEN RESPECT ET) RJF CENTURION BAILEY(SOONER CENTURION ET) RJF IATOLA BLISTEX(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) LORNEVA HARVEST NICKLE(SUNSET CANYON GOLDEN HARVEST-ET) ROSALEA PATTIE'S JANEL(ROSALEA SAY-PATTIE PIONEER) ROSALEA JACK'S ROSIE(HOLLYLANE JEWELS JACKKNIFE -ET) ALAND WALTER MYSTERY(ROCHA WALTER-ET) EARLY RISE BLACKSTONE LACEY(LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET) MAKER VIVITAR GEMSTONE(ROCK ELLA BW VIVITAR) HIDDEN DREAM CONNECT MARLIE(GIPRAT BELLE'S CONNECTION -ET) ASH LAWN BOMBER NADIA 82X(WF BROOK BOMBER) MAUGHLIN IATOLA REECE(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) BRIDON BJ VOCAL(GIPRAT BELLES JADE ET) BRIDON BOWTIE GALA(BUSH RIVER BELLES BOWTIE-ET) BRI-LIN IATOLA MARINA(SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET) GRANCLARE VENDETTA FLURRY 1026(ARETHUSA PRIMETIME VENDETTAET) MORNINGMIST ACTION YOLA 143X(FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET) BRIDGEVIEW EXCITATION DEEDRA(BRIDON EXCITATION) BRIDGEVIEW GOVERNOR BREE(GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET) SPRUCE AVENUE GATOR JANICE(BUDJON-VAIL SULTAN GATOR-ET) PEARLMONT DESIGN LAS CALLIE(RRF REINHOLTS CENT DESIGN-ET) STEESHANIE SULTAN BENELLI(SHF CENTURION SULTAN) LOUISAND GYPSY LEGACY(HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY) MIRIGNAN TARGET KITTY(LENCREST ON TARGET -ET) GILLARD TRACTION DOLA(BW TRACTION-ET) GLADALE LEGACY JEWEL(HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY) J.P.L. BLACKSTONE FLORENTINE(LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET) STEESHANIE BRC BETTY BOOP(BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET) FDL FANTOM WHIPPET(ALTAMONT MH FANTOM) L'ORMIERE LADY GILLER(SHAMROCK GILLER) PEPITO ABE ANNIE(AHLEM LEMVIG ABE-ET) LOOKOUT BLACKSTONE TREASURE(LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET) GILLARD PANCHO JERZY(GILLARD PANCHO) LUCHANEL DICE TRUCK(SUNSET CANYON DICE-ET)

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À la recherche d’Excellentes

John & Rhonda Vander Wielen, Elmwood, ON Tim & Lisa Mason, Cleveland, QC Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, ON Paul & Kimberly Hyatt, Milverton, ON Payneside Farms Inc., Finch, ON Bruce L Loach & Family, New Liskeard, ON Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, ON Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, ON Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, ON Bruce L Loach & Family, New Liskeard, ON John Nixon, Rockwood, ON Andrea Nixon & John Nixon, Rockwood, ON Cheesmond Family Farms, Arthur, ON Ferme Steve Croisetiere, St. Paulin, QC Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, ON Pete & Michelle Stern, Drumbo, ON Ashlawn Farms Ltd., Ayr, ON Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, ON Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, ON Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, ON Brian & Linda Raymer, Bright, ON Grant Butcher & Sons, Princeton, ON James & Cathy Mason, Woodstock, ON Bridgeview Farm, Brantford, ON Bridgeview Farm, Brantford, ON Spruce Avenue Farms Inc., Paris, ON Marco Rodrigue & Marie-Claude Marcoux, St-Valérien, QC Joshawa Barter, Bury, QC Stephane Julien, Neuville, QC Ferme Georden, La Visitation, QC Ferme Gillard S.E.N.C., Princeville, QC Ferme Jerstar & Claude Gladu, Herbertville, QC Ferme J.P.L. SENC, Warwick, QC Joshawa Barter, Bury, QC Groupe Fleur de Lys, Coaticook, QC Christine Desrosiers, Julien et C A Sicard, St Justine, QC John White, Inverness, QC Lookout Jerseys & Frank and Diane Borba, North Hatley, QC Ferme Gillard S.E.N.C., Princeville, QC Ferme Luchanel Senc., St-Sylvére, QC

Perth-Huron Jersey Club Featured Jersey Club Cow

Genesis excitation Venius VG-88 2-11 305, 7416M, 411F @ 5.54%, 284P @ 3.83% BCA: 264-265-265 Silver Production Award Sire: Bridon Excitation EX-90 Dam: Genesis Senior Vale VG-85 Secretary/Treasurer: Carolyn Van Dorp RR# 2 Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0

Maughlin Jerseys ... UPDATE Thanks to Daniel Bates and family on buying five great cows from Maughlin.

Breeder:

Paul & Virginia Warwick

RR#3, Exeter, Ontario, N0M 1S5 pvwarwick@quadro.net (519) 235-3670 owner:

Matt & Kerry Fraser

email: carolynv@tcc.on.ca tel: (519) 482-5942

CALEDON JERSEYS

Breeding Purebred Jerseys for over 27 years

Mark, Courtney, Hunter, Hudson and Colton McPhedran 5193 Seventh Line, Rockwood, ON, N0B 2K0 519-856-9592 email: markmcphedran@hotmail.com

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Bruce, Sonya & David McKeown 1029 Peniel Road, Woodville, ON K0M 2T0 Tel/Fax: (705) 953-9935 • Email: sonya.mckeown57@yahoo.com

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

What kind of test?

SNP Testing

Use the ‘Genotype Request Form’ available from Holstein Canada or obtain a ‘Hair Collection Kit’ from a Clarified Accredited Veterinarian (who will also submit your sample for you).

Holstein Canada’s Genotype Request Form: Phone: 1-855-756-8300 (ext 600) Email: customerservice@holstein.ca Form: http://ais.holstein.ca/ ReportingViewer.aspx?r=geno&p=~English ~KG~BCA~0&h=&n= Lab: Holstein Canada, Genomic Testing P.O. Box 610, Brantford, ON, N3T 5R4

CLARIFIED Accredited Veterinarian and Zoetis: Phone: 1-800-506-6683 Email: genetics.ca@zoetis.com

Microsatellite DNA Testing Obtain the ‘GS Cattle Submission Form’ from Jersey Canada or Quantum Genetix.

Jersey Canada: Phone: (519) 821-1020 (ext 22) Email: info@jerseycanada.com Form: http://www.jerseycanada.com/edit/files/ pdfs/genserve-microsatellite-form.pdf Quantum Genetix (Q-Link Services): Phone: (306) 956-2071 / (306) 956-2075 Email: dna@quantumgenetix.com Form: http://genetix.quantumgenetix. com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/ GS%2Bcattle%2Bsubmission.pdf Lab: Quantum Genetix, 101-110 Research Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 3R3 If you are not sure which test you require, see our chart titled "Comparing Microsatellite and SNP Testing: http://www.jerseycanada.com/pages/genetictesting.html or call our office: (519) 821-1020 and chat with one of our associates.

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Why Test?

Genetic Testing

Jersey Canada’s mission is “To develop the Jersey breed in Canada by maintaining the integrity of the herdbook and providing tools to increase profitability.” Maintaining the integrity of the herdbook means ensuring that all dates, numbers, and pedigrees are correct. In some cases, this means that a DNA test is necessary, particularly when it comes to verifying the sire and dam of an animal (often referred to as “parentage testing”).

Jersey Canada requires parentage tests in these situations: • Registering a bull: Jersey Canada bylaws state that every male registered in the Canadian herdbook must have its parentage confirmed at the time of registration. The owner pays for parentage testing when registering a bull.

• Embryo donors: any Jersey cow that is flushed must have a DNA test completed before any calves resulting from embryos can be registered. The owner of the donor cow pays for the test.

• Registering an over-aged Jersey: any Jersey that is 18 months or older when they are registered must have a parentage test. The owner pays for testing over-aged animals.

• A calf born early or late: calves born more than 15 days too soon, or 15 days too late (considering the breeding date) may require a parentage test. Jersey Canada pays for the testing of calves born really early or really late.

• Random spot test: Jersey Canada randomly selects one in 300 AI or natural service calves, and 1 in 25 ET calves for a parentage test. These random tests are called “spot tests”. Jersey Canada pays for spot tests.

• Any time the owner isn’t 100% sure of the calf’s sire or dam: sometimes two cows calve at the same time, or a cow is bred to two different bulls, or a heifer is implanted with an embryo and then later rebred, or heifers are exposed to a bull before being confirmed pregnant. In these and similar situations where there is some chance that the expected mating may not be correct, Jersey Canada requires a parentage test of the calf. The owner pays for the test in this type of situation.

Collecting Hair Samples

Before starting you will need: • A submission form to record animal information of samples collected • A paper envelope for each sample to be collected • Marker or pen • Scissors to cut off excess/dirty hair • A clean comb or brush • Tape Procedure 1. Clean the tail switch to remove any foreign material. Comb or brush the tail to remove any dead hair. If needed, wash, clean and rinse with water. Wait for the tail to be completely dry. The sample must be free of urine or manure. Dirty samples will not be processed. Contamination will make the sample unfit for testing.

2. Select 5-10 tail hairs near the base of the tail switch and quickly pull hairs upward (against the grain of the roots). Visually inspect to ensure that hooked or bulbous roots are attached. Repeat until 20-30 hairs with roots have been pulled.

3. Trim the ends opposite the roots to remove dirty, wet or excess hair (note: feces and urine in the hair can degrade the sample and make it unfit for DNA testing).

4. Place the hair sample in a paper envelope. Use a separate envelope for each animals sample.

5. Clearly label the envelope with the unique identity of the animal. Record the animal information on the submission form. The animals ID on the envelope must correspond to the animals ID on the submission form.

6. To collect a sample from another animal, clean hands or put on a clean pair of surgical gloves and repeat the above steps.

7. Place the envelope(s) along with the submission forms into a larger envelope and mail or express post the package to the appropriate lab.

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Testage génétique

Pourquoi tester?

La mission de Jersey Canada est de « développer la race Jersey au Canada en maintenant l’intégrité du livre généalogique et en fournissant les outils nécessaires pour augmenter la rentabilité. » Pour maintenir l’intégrité du livre généalogique nous devons nous assurer que toutes les dates, tous les numéros et toutes les généalogies sont exacts. Dans certains cas, ceci signifie qu’un test d’ADN est nécessaire, particulièrement lorsque vient le temps de vérifier le père et la mère d’un animal (souvent appelé le « test de parenté »).

Jersey Canada exige un test de parenté dans les cas suivants: • Enregistrement d’un taureau: Les règlements de Jersey Canada mentionnent que tout mâle enregistré dans le livre généalogique canadien doit avoir une parenté confirmée lors de l’enregistrement. Le propriétaire paye pour ce test lors de l’enregistrement d’un taureau.

• Donneuses d’embryons: toute vache Jersey qui est récoltée doit avoir subi un test d’ADN avant que les veaux résultant d’une récolte d’embryons puissent être enregistrés.

Le propriétaire de la vache donneuse paye pour ce test.

• Enregistrer des Jerseys plus âgées: toute Jersey âgée de 18 mois et plus lors de son enregistrement doit subir un test de parenté. Le propriétaire des animaux paye pour ce test.

• Un veau né avant terme ou en retard: les veaux nés 15 jours avant ou après terme (selon la date d’insémination) peuvent avoir besoin d’un test de parenté. Jersey Canada paye pour faire tester ces veaux.

• Contrôle aléatoire: Jersey Canada sélectionne de façon aléatoire un veau parmi 300 veaux issus de l’IA ou de service naturel et 1 veau sur 25 provenant de TE pour un test de parenté. Ces contrôles aléatoires sont payés par Jersey Canada.

• Lorsque le propriétaire n’est pas certain à 100 % du père ou de la mère d’un veau: parfois, deux vaches vêlent en même temps; parfois une vache est saillie avec deux différents taureaux; parfois une génisse reçoit un embryon puis est ensuite saillie de nouveau; parfois des génisses sont exposées au taureau avant que la gestion ne soit confirmée. Dans ces situations ou toute autre situation similaire où il est possible que l’accouplement prévu ne soit pas exact, Jersey Canada exigera un test de parenté pour le veau. Le propriétaire doit payer pour le test lorsque ce genre de situations se produit.

Récolte d’échantillons de poils

Avant de commencer, vous aurez besoin: • Du formulaire de demande pour inscrire l’information de l’animal qui subira le test • Une enveloppe de papier pour chaque échantillon à récolter • Un stylo ou un marqueur • Des ciseaux pour couper l’excédent de poils ou les poils souillés • Un peigne ou une brosse propre • Du ruban adhésif Procédure 1. Nettoyez le toupillon pour y enlever toute saleté. Peignez ou brossez la queue pour enlever les poils morts. Si nécessaire, lavez et rincez avec de l’eau. Attendez que la queue soit complètement sèche. L’échantillon ne doit contenir ni urine ni fumier. Les échantillons sales ne seront pas analysés, car la contamination pourrait fausser le résultat.

2. Enroulez environ 5 à 10 poils autour de votre doigt et tirez d’un coup sec vers le haut (contraire au grain des racines). Inspectez les poils pour vous assurer que les follicules y sont attachés. Répétez jusqu’à ce que vous obteniez environ 20 à 30 poils avec leurs racines.

3. Coupez le bout des poils au bout opposé aux racines pour enlever la saleté, les poils mouillés ou superflus (note: du fumier ou de l’urine dans les poils peuvent dégrader l’échantillon et le rendre inacceptable pour le test d’ADN).

4. Placez l’échantillon de poils dans une enveloppe de papier. Utilisez une enveloppe séparée pour chaque animal testé.

5. Identifiez clairement les enveloppes avec l’identité unique de l’animal. Inscrivez l’information de l’animal sur le formulaire de soumission. L’identité de l’animal sur l’enveloppe doit correspondre à l’identité de l’animal sur le formulaire de soumission.

6. Si vous devez échantillonner plus d’un animal, lavez vos mains entre chaque animal ou utilisez une parie de gants chirurgicaux propres et répétez les étapes ci-haut.

7. Placez le(s) enveloppe(s) ainsi que le(s) formulaire(s) de soumission dans une plus grande enveloppe et postez ou envoyez par messager au laboratoire approprié.

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http://www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/genetic-testing.html

Quel genre de test?

Test SNP

Utiliser le ‘Formulaire de demande de génotypage’ disponible auprès de Holstein Canada ou obtenez une ‘trousse de récolte de poils’ d‘un vétérinaire accrédité CLARIFIDE (qui soumettra aussi l’échantillon pour vous).

Formulaire de demande de génotypage de Holstein Canada: Téléphone: 1-855-756-8300 (poste 600) Courriel: customerservice@holstein.ca Formulaire: http://ais.holstein.ca/ ReportingViewer.aspx?r=geno&p=~Frenc h~KG~BCA~0&h=&n=.

Laboratoire: Holstein Canada, Testing Genomique P.O. Box 610, Brantford, ON, N3T 5R4

Vétérinaire accrédité CLARIFIDE et Zoetis: Téléphone: 1-800-506-6683 Courriel: genetics.ca@zoetis.com

Test d’ADN par microsatellite

Obtenir le ‘Formulaire de demande pour bovins GS’ de Jersey Canada ou Quantum Genetix.

Jersey Canada Téléphone: (519) 821-1020 (poste 22) Courriel: info@jerseycanada.com Formulaire: http://www.jerseycanada.com/edit/files/ pdfs/genserve-microsatellite-form.pdf Quantum Genetix (Q-Link Services) Téléphone: (306) 956-2071 / (306) 956-2075 Courriel: dna@quantumgenetix.com Formulaire: http://genetix.quantumgenetix.com/ ckfinder/userfiles/files/GS%2Bcattle%2Bsubmission.pdf Laboratoire: Quantum Genetix, 101-110 Research Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 3R3 February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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R-Z Baxter Caramel VG-89 2Yr 6★ Campbell TB Grandious Jodie VG-88 2Yr 1-11 7187 kg 5.2%F 3.55%P (285-281-266) H.M. Grand Champion Ontario Spring Discovery 2014 1st Jr. 2-Yr-Old Ontario Spring Discovery & SIL 2014 Dams: VG · EX · EX 94 · EX 3E · EX She sells, due in June 2015 by VELOCITY (sexed female) Also selling, her REVIRESCO March calf

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jersey ontario herd tour profile

Pleasant Nook Jerseys & Holsteins Rob and Julie Eby took over the Pleasant Nook farm when Julie’s par- they raise their show heifents, Bill and Joan Fletcher, retired in 2009. The cows were moved from ers and the calving takes Fisherville to the new 10 acre site in Ayr, located in Southwestern On- place. tario. Julie is a fifth generation Jersey breeder while Rob is a fourth gen- Rob and Julie use top coneration Holstein breeder, who hails from the famous three time Master formation and milk proBreeder, Ebyholme Holsteins. Today, as Rob and Julie enter their sixth duction bulls as they like year at Pleasant Nook, they milk 30 cows from their registered herd of the best of both worlds 120, which are 80% Jersey and 20% Holstein. Two part-time employees type and production. Curare also on staff. rent bulls being selected The Eby’s three daughters, six-year-old Rilee, three-year-old Presley, are Colton, Premier, Comand two-year- old Brinkleigh, love to be in the barn and help as much erica, Tequila, Excitation, as they can. But running a business and having a young family involves Velocity, and Hired Gun. multi-tasking and incredible time management. “I love the fact that I Also used naturally are can raise the girls the same way as I was, and give them life experiences Pleasant Nook Venue and that their friends may never have - I really have the best of both worlds if I Venom. “We like to rotate can milk cows and raise a family,” says Julie. Rob’s off-farm career is Gen- back and forth going with a confirmation bull than hitting them back eral Manager at Ayr Turf and Trac, located across the field from Pleasant with some production,” notes Rob. Pleasant Nook has never played the Nook. This is where Rob’s side of the family operates a farm equipment genomics game and feel that their Jerseys breed true – and so far dealership. “I was managing the design and build of our barn and Rob basing their selections off strong maternal lines hasn't proved them had his own expansion project at work – it was very busy year,” comments wrong. “My father’s motto: where production is paramount and true type Julie, “but we are so very fortunate to be given the opportunity to take over abounds - means we want it all,” says Julie, “and we are still using his phithe farm and our parents have helped us get started in every way possible.” losophy everyday in our breeding program - that's one thing that will never In addition to day-to-day farming, Julie also controls “A family to watch out for is change at Pleasant Nook.” the books, marketing activity and website mainte- that of Pleasant Nook Happy The veterinarian visits the farm every two weeks for nance. To capitalize on marketing opportunities, Birthday EX-95 2-E, who is regular herd health check-ups. All cows are artificially interact with leaders in the livestock industry, and currently on the flush program. inseminated and pregnancies are sexed at 60 days. A provide opportunities for their daughters to learn She is the 2014 All Canadian feed nutritionist is consulted every other month to how to comfortably handle cattle, the Eby’s partici- 5-year-old. She was also the review the ration. All animals are vaccinated once a year and new additions entering the herd are tested pate and have had great success in the showring. Rob clips the animals, oversees the show string and travels recipient of the CanWest DHI for Johnes and are required to be up to date on all with the cattle. There were numerous highlights for Production Award at the 2014 vaccines.

Pleasant Nook at the 2014 Royal Jersey Show as they Royal. Not taking anything From production to show results, the Pleasant Nook brought home the Premier Exhibitor Banner (show- away from Pleasant Nooks prefix has been blessed with a multitude of awards incasing only seven of their homebred girls) and placed famous "M" family, which is still cluding Master Breeder in 1987, and four Constructive first in the Breeders Herd class – a first for the prefix. the strength at our farm, but Breeder awards. Rob and Julie were also recipients of Also notable were Pleasant Nooks production awards this family is starting to prove the Jersey Canada Young Achiever award in 2012. “We for both Jersey and Holstein. to be as strong.” have been Jersey Canada members for six years and my ~ Julie Eby ~ father for 40 years,” states Julie, “and it’s a fact that our Pleasant Nook classifies their animals as they feel it purebred registered animals are more profitable than offers credibility to promote and sell their genetics, and buyers have valuable information to make informed decisions. “We do a lot of flush- those not registered in the industry – and membership also allows us to ing and export of embryos, as well as sales from our top cow families,” says save money when registering and transferring animals.” • Julie. The current BCA on the herd is: 256-257-262, with the Jersey’s classified as 19-EX, 10-VG, and 4-GP as 2-year-olds. Holstein classifica- Julie’s Wish List: tions as 2-year-olds are: 5-EX (2 @ 96, 95, 94, 90) and 2-VG. “I was born 1. Make it easier for the next generation to get into farming – the cost of and raised with Jerseys and my father’s passion is the little brown cow, but everything has risen, especially hydro, fuel and feed, but cattle prices are after milking both breeds you have to really admire the Jerseys ability to lower and the milk price stays the same. calve easily, clean and breed back right away,” notes Julie, “they are terrific 2. See bulls come from some different cow families as the selection is around the kids, take up less space and eat a lot less.” getting too close and the breed is becoming very popular… maybe some Calf management at Pleasant Nook includes a First Defense® bolus and outcross genetics. fresh colostrum immediately after birth. Until four months of age they 3. Move from our current location to a farm that could accommodate 120 are fed whole milk and a calf starter. The Jerseys then move to Bill and head - I would love to have all animals under one roof.

Joan's, who house and take care of 30 heifers and dry cows. All Holstein 4. Breed a Jersey or Holstein that will capture Grand Champion at a major show. heifers remain at the Ayr facility. Pleasant Nook went from a TMR pro- national 5. Add five more kilograms of quota - it's so difficult to acquire that. gram to a dry forage feeding mix of dry hay, balage, pasture in summer, and a pellet that is fed with their grain in the parlor twice daily at milk- La liste de souhaits de Julie: ing. The Eby’s grow and crop 30 acres of hay, supplying half of the dry 1. Faire que ce soit plus facile pour la prochaine génération de se lancer hay for their milk cows, as well as all of the hay for the heifers and dry en agriculture – tous les frais ont augmenté, spécialement l’électricité, le carburant et les aliments, mais le prix des animaux sont plus bas et le prix cows. They purchase the rest of the forage from both of their parents. du lait demeure le même.

Although a second hand is always helpful, the Pleasant Nook barn was 2. Voir des taureaux provenant de familles de vaches différentes car set-up to allow one person to operate and chore. It is ‘child friendly’ as la sélection commence à être trop rapprochée et la race devient plus there are no gutters or liquid pits. The pack barn is bedded with shav- populaire . . . peut-être de la génétique extérieure. ings and picked throughout the day. One side has eight box stalls and 3. Déménager de notre emplacement actuel vers une ferme qui pourrait other is a loose housing pack. The cows are milked in a six stall step-up accommoder 120 bêtes – j’aimerais avoir tous les animaux sous un seul toit. flat barn parlor. The new barn is attached to an old bank barn where 4. Élever une Jersey ou une Holstein qui obtiendrait le titre de Grande Championne à une exposition nationale majeure.

2015 Canadian Breeder 20 5. Ajouter cinq kilos de quota deFebruary plus – il- March est très difficile d’enJersey acheter.

Pleasant Nook Jerseys & Holsteins Owners / Propriétaires: Rob & Julie Eby visites de troupeaux de jersey ontario 1259 Northumberland Street, Ayr, Ontario, N0B 1E0 Tel: (519) 632-1109 Cell: (519) 226-791-5202 Email / Courriel: jersey_julie@hotmail.com http://pleasantnook.com/ Rob et Julie Eby ont repris la ferme Pleasant Nook en prennent peu de place et mangent moins. »

Pleasant Nook Jerseys & Holsteins

Favorite Jerseys with

All Canadian & All Ontario accolades:

Pleasant Nook Raptor Jetsett VG-88

• 3 Star Brood cow with four out of six offspring classified Excellent.

• Daughters: Pleasant Nook Sultan Jetta (3rd at the 2014 Royal) and Pleasant Nook Senior Jetstream EX-92, both hold Gold Production Award status at Jersey Canada.

• Vache souche 3 Étoiles dont quatre des six rejetons sont classifiés Excellentes.

• Filles: Pleasant Nook Sultan Jetta (3e à la Royal 2014) et Pleasant Nook Senior Jetstream EX-92, toutes deux ont des Prix de production Or de Jersey Canada.

Pleasant Nook Sultan Jetta EX 95-2E

Pleasant Nook Sambo Frolic SUP EX-91 6E

• A 4 Star Brood cow that completes seven generations of Excellent.

• 8 daughters with 7 scoring: 5-EX, 2-VG. • This family has held the majority of Pleasant Nooks All Canadian and All Ontario nominations.

• Pleasant Nook Action Frisky, granddaughter of Frolic, won the International Jersey Futurity at the 2014 RAWF. • Vache souche 4 Étoiles qui complète sept générations d’Excellentes.

• 8 filles, dont 5-EX et 2-TB. • Cette famille a obtenu la majorité des nominations de Pleasant Nook pour le Tout Canadien et le Tout Ontario.

• Pleasant Nook Action Frisky TB-89, petite-fille de Frolic, a gagné le International Jersey Futurity lors de la RAWF 2014.

Pleasant Nook Action Frisky VG-89

Arethusa On Time Vogue ET VG-89

• Owned in partnership with Whiskey River • A strong contender in the showring as the 2013 Intermediate Champion at the Royal and World Dairy Expo Futurity.

• Vogues offspring are just starting to hit the ground.

• Her mother is the famous Huronia Centurion Veronica EX-97.

• Vogues sister, Arethusa Response Vivid VG-89, reined 2014 Supreme Dairy Champion amongst all breeds at the RAWF. • Appartenue en partenariat avec Whiskey River • Une bonne candidate aux expositions remportant Championne Intermédiaire 2013 à la Royal et le World Dairy Expo Futurity.

• Les rejetons de Vogue commencent à naître.

• Sa mère est la réputée Huronia Centurion Veronica EX-97.

• La soeur de Vogue, Arethusa Response Vivid TB-89, fut Championne Laitière Suprême toutes races de la RAWF 2014.

2009 lors que les parents de Julie, Bill et Joan Fletcher ont pris leur retraite. Les vaches ont été déménagées de Fisherville vers le nouveau site de 10 acres à Ayr, dans le sud-ouest ontarien. Julie est la cinquième génération d’éleveurs de Jerseys tandis que Rob est la quatrième génération d’éleveur de Holsteins et provient de Ebyholme Holsteins, trois fois récipiendaire du titre Maître Éleveur. Aujourd’hui, Rob et Julie entament leur sixième année à Pleasant Nook. Ils ont 30 vaches en lactation dans leur troupeau enregistré de 120 bêtes dont 80 % sont des Jerseys et 20 % des Holsteins. Ils ont également deux employés à temps partiel.

Les trois filles des Eby, Rilee 6 ans, Presley 3 ans et Brinkleigh 2 ans, aiment être dans l’étable et aider autant qu’elles le peuvent. Mais gérer une entreprise et avoir une jeune famille demande de faire plusieurs choses à la fois et une gestion du temps serrée. « J’aime le fait que je puisse élever mes filles de la même façon dont j’ai été élevée et leur donner une expérience de vie que leurs amis n’auront peut-être jamais. J’ai vraiment le meilleur de deux mondes si je peux traire des vaches et élever ma famille » dit Julie. Rob travaille à l’extérieur de la ferme.

Il est Directeur général de Ayr Turf & Trac qui est situé de l’autre côté du champ de Pleasant Nook. C’est là que la famille de Rob gère un concessionnaire de machinerie agricole. « Je gérais le design et la construction de notre étable et Rob devait s’occuper de son propre projet d’expansion au travail – ce fut une année très occupée » remarque Julie. « Mais nous étions chanceux d’avoir l’opportunité de reprendre la ferme et nos parent nous ont aidé à démarrer de plusieurs façons. » En plus des tâches quotidiennes de la ferme, Julie s’occupe aussi des livres, des activités de marketing et de la mise à jour du site internet. Pour capitaliser sur les opportunités de marketing, interagir avec les leaders de l’industrie du bétail et fournir toutes les opportunités à leurs filles d’apprendre à manipuler du bétail, les Eby participent aux expositions et connaissent beaucoup de succès. Rob prépare les animaux, s’occupe des animaux et voyage avec eux. Il y a eu plusieurs moments forts pour Pleasant Nook lors de l’exposition Royal Jersey et ils ont ramené la Bannière de Premier Éleveur (en exposant seulement sept animaux qu’ils ont élevé eux-mêmes) et ont remporté la première place dans la classe Troupeau de l’Éleveur – une première pour le préfixe. Ils ont également remporté des prix de productions intéressants, tant pour leurs Jerseys que pour leurs Holsteins.

Pleasant Nook fait classifier ses animaux car ils croient que ça donne de la crédibilité à leur troupeau pour promouvoir et vendre leur génétique tout en offrant aux acheteurs de l’information importante pour prendre une décision éclairée. « Nous faisons beaucoup de récoltes d’embryons et exportons des embryons. Nous vendons aussi des animaux de nos meilleures familles de vaches » dit Julie. La MCR courante du troupeau est 256-257-262 et la classification des Jerseys est de 19-EX, 10-TB et 4-BP en tant que 2 ans. La classification Holstein des 2 ans est 5-EX (2@96, 95, 94, 90) et 2-TB. « Je suis née et fut élevée avec des Jerseys et la passion de mon père pour les petites vaches brunes. Mais, après avoir travaillé avec les 2 races vous devez vraiment admirer l’habileté des Jerseys pour le vêlage facile, se refaire et retourner en gestation immédiatement » dit Julie. « En plus, elles sont fantastiques avec les enfants,

Chez Pleasant Nook, la gestion des veaux comprend un bolus First Defense® et du colostrum frais immédiatement après la naissance. Jusqu’à l’âge de 4 mois, les veaux reçoivent du lait entier et une moulée début veau. Les Jerseys sont ensuite déménagées chez Bill & Joan, qui hébergent et en prennent soin de 30 génisses et vaches taries. Toutes les génisses Holsteins demeurent à Ayr. Pleasant Nook s’est converti d’un programme de RTM à une alimentation d’ensilage de foin sec composé de foin sec, de foin humide, de pâturage l’été et d’un supplément comprimé qui est donné avec les grains dans le salon de traite deux fois par jour lors de la traite. Les Eby ont aussi 30 acres de foin, qui représente la moitié du foin requis par leurs vaches en lactation ainsi que tout le foin pour les génisses et vaches taries. Ils achètent le reste du fourrage de leurs parents respectifs.

Même si l’aide d’une deuxième personne est toujours utile, l’étable de Pleasant Nook a été pensée pour qu’une seule personne puisse s’en occuper. Elle est aussi ‘adaptée aux enfants’ car il n’y a ni dalots ni fosses de liquides. L’étable sur litière accumulée est composée de brin de scie et est ramassée au fil de la journée. D’un côté il y a huit parcs et l’autre côté est un parc libre. Les vaches sont traites dans un salon élevé de six places. La nouvelle étable est reliée à une vieille étable où ils élèvent leurs génisses d’exposition et où sont les parcs de vêlage.

Rob et Julie utilisent des taureaux de bonne conformation et de bonne production laitière car ils aiment avoir le meilleur des deux mondes – la conformation et la production. Les taureaux présentement utilisés sont Colton, Premier, Comerica, Tequila, Excitation, Velocity et Hired Gun. Sont aussi utilisés naturellement Pleasant Nook Venue et Venom. « Nous aimons faire la rotation entre les taureaux de conformation puis ceux de production » dit Rob. Pleasant Nook n’a jamais utilisé la génomique et croient que leurs Jerseys transmettent bien – jusqu’à présent – et leurs sélections provenant de lignées maternelles solides les a toujours bien servi. « Mon père disait : la production est primordiale et la vraie conformation. essentielle – ce qui voulait dire que nous voulions tout » dit Julie. « Nous utilisons encore sa philosophie chaque jour dans notre programme d’accouplement – c’est une chose qui ne changera jamais chez Pleasant Nook. » Le vétérinaire visite la ferme toutes les deux semaines pour une vérification de la santé du troupeau. Toutes les vaches sont inséminées artificiellement et on détermine le sexe des gestations à 60 jours. Un nutritionniste est consulté chaque deux mois pour réviser la ration. Tous les animaux sont vaccinés chaque année et tous les animaux entrant dans le troupeau sont testés pour la maladie de Johnes et doivent avoir obtenus tous leurs vaccins.

De la production jusqu’aux résultats d’exposition, le préfixe Pleasant Nook a reçu une multitude de prix incluant Maître Éleveur en 1987 et quatre prix d’Éleveur émérite. Rob et Julie ont également reçu le prix de Jeunes Méritant Jersey Canada en 2012. « Nous sommes membres de Jersey Canada depuis six ans et mon père depuis 40 ans » dit Julie. « C’est un fait que nos animaux pur-sang enregistrés sont plus profitables que ceux de l’industrie qui ne le sont pas – et être membre nous permet d’épargner de l’argent lorsque l’on enregistre ou transfère des animaux. » •

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Meadow Lynn Farms Meadow Lynn Farms is a fourth generation Jersey farm estab- “Currently lished in 1946 by Fred Judd Sr. In 1978, Fred Judd (Junior) took over we do not the herd when he and Sharon also expanded into strawberries. In regularly 2010, after completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Honours use geAgriculture at the University of Guelph, Thomas Judd returned to n o m i c s but we the family farm.

Judd Family (left to right): Susan, Sarah, Fred, Sharon & Thomas Each member of the family team has their own area of expertise. do use e m b r y o Fred is responsible for cropping 500 acres and maintaining feed for the animals; Thomas manages the herd of 90 and the milking transplants, sexed and sorted semen,” states Thomas. The success of 45 purebred registered Jerseys, and is the decision maker for of their calf management program has resulted in a low calf morbreeding, flushing, embryo sales, and export; Sharon administers tality rate and early calving. “Feeding the calves milk up to three the books, helps out with the milking/general farm duties, and months old has dropped our age of first calving by a full month,” manages the seven acre strawberry patch; and Sarah (who also notes Thomas, “as over feeding calves had caused a scour issue in works off-farm) is the marketing guru, web designer and is explor- the past.” Sand bedding for calves in the summer has greatly reing market gardening. Two seasonal employees also assist: Ron duced fly pressure.

Judd (Fred’s Father) cuts hay, and Adam Baird is a part-time milker All businesses come with their own set of challenges. The Judd’s claim that their most recent challenge was building the new barn and summer hand.

The Judd’s passion for dairy farming stems from the privilege of and they are currently in the process of succession planning. The working with Jersey cows and having them grow and excel under declining knowledge of farming and farm practices within the their care. They also value the opportunity to work with family general population is also a concern, as is the encroachment of and appreciate their rural lifestyle. “The family attends cow shows the town on their farm. “Our greatest success has been watching the next generation grow up and take over the because of tradition and to support small fairs farm,” says Fred Judd. Down the road Meadow … and partially because we want to show off The Judd Family’s Credo Lynn would like to investigate robotic milking our great cows and cow families,” comments and within the dairy industry they would like Sharon, “one of our most memorable Jersey • Communication between everyone is very important. to see milk produced to be consumed more moments was winning Grand Champion and • Succession planning is a process, locally, as well as more research on taste and Breeders Herd at the Paris Fair with Meadow not an event. affect of pasteurization and consumer accepLynn Sharon.”

• Farmers have to start taking tance of pasteurized milk.

In addition to dairy farming Meadow Lynn responsibility for education on our Meadow Lynn has been a member of Jersey grows typical cash crops and pick-your-own own farms, this should be a priority Canada from the very beginning. Of the proand ready-picked strawberries. With over 10 of not only current operations, but grams and services offered they enjoy on-line varieties they process the berries into syrnew farmers entering the industry. registration for calves, the maintenance of the ups, juices, jams and jellies. “Our strawberry herdbook to ensure that their cows are 100% juice is used in Blue Elephants Strawberry pure, and the annual general meeting and conference - to soLager sold at the Simcoe brewery,” says Sharon, “and we also host a ‘walk the crop’ educational tour where the general public can learn cialize and further strengthen the Jersey community. “Our Jersey about our strawberry crop, the management of berries, as well as Canada membership adds credibility to our herd and operation, and we have been able to sell cows and embryos both nationally, and sample some tasty strawberry dishes.” internationally,” states Thomas. • The Judd’s Jersey herd holds a solid overall classification average of 85.5 points with a BCA of 233-214-243. Meadow Lynn classifies Awards & Achievements / Prix et reconnaissances for comparison with Ontario herd averages. “Although Jerseys are • Constructive Breeder / Éleveur Émérite - 1980 & 1981 part of our family history,” mentions Thomas, “their easy calving and • Thomas Judd - Jersey Canada Youth of Distinction Award / Prix Jeune handling, high butterfat, and better feed conversion to milk producde distinction de Jersey Canada - 2013 tion, make them the most economical cow.” All feed is produced • Ron Judd – Jersey Canada Honorary Life Member Award / Membre on-farm except for supplements and pre-mixes. The Jerseys thrive honoraire à vie de Jersey Canada on balage and corn silage, processed high moisture corn, protein Favourite JERSEYS / JERSEYS préférées supplements, and some brewers grains, via a vertical mixer.

Ron’s Favourite / La préférée de Ron: Meadow Lynn Jannette In 2013 a new barn for the milking cows was added. “The compost • Big cow / grande vache bedded pack system with shavings and wall board waste bedding • 9 LACT: 39743M/L, 2038 @ 5.13%F/G has allowed us to keep animals with health risks more comfortable, compared to our previous tie-stall system, and we are able to improve Fred’s Favourite / La préférée de Fred: Meadow Lynn HR Stacey VG-89 total lactations per cow,” says Fred. Meadow Lynn claims that the • Big cow & excellent milker / grande vache et excellente productrice bedded pack drastically reduced leg, feet, hock and teat injuries • Best record / meilleur record: 3-1 305, 8102M/L, 425 @ 5.3%F/G, from their old tie-stall system. The milking cows have access to an 313 @ 3.9%P (BCA/MCR: 263-256 268) exercise yard, which has improved reproductive health. Heifers • Silver Production Award / Prix de production Argent are housed in a renovated bank barn and calves are in hutches.

Thomas’s Favourite / La préférée de Thomas: Their milking system is a ParaBone double five parlour.

Meadow Lynn Fusion Laurie EX-92 4-E Meadow Lynn’s breeding philosophy has largely been influenced • First flush on the farm and she produced 51 good embryos / Première

by Thomas, who matches individual cows to individual bulls, lookvache récoltée à la ferme et elle a produit 51 embryons viables ing for that fine balance of production, type and health traits.

• 7 LACT: 57555M/L, 2793 @ 4.85%F/G, 2234 @ 3.88%P 22

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Meadow Lynn Farms Prefix/Préfixe: Meadow Lynn 80 Decou Rd, RR#3 Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4K2 GPS: N: 42° 49’ 23.239”; W: 80° 17’ 24.093” Owners/Propriétaires: Fred & Sharon Judd, Thomas & Sarah Judd Fred & Sharon: (519) 426-4461 Thomas & Sarah: (519) 718-4461 Email/Courriel: judd@kwic.com www.meadowlynnfarms.com

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Meadow Lynn Farms est une ferme Jersey de quatrième généra- mélangeur vertical. tion établie en 1946 par Fred Judd Sr. En 1978, Fred Judd Jr. a repris En 2013 une nouvelle étable a été ajoutée pour les vaches en le troupeau lorsque lui et Sharon ont continué l’expansion dans lactation. « Le système de litière accumulée compostable avec des la culture des fraises. En 2010, après avoir complété un Baccalau- copeaux et des panneaux muraux broyés nous permet de garder réat en Sciences avec Honneurs en Agriculture de l’Université de les animaux à risques plus confortables comparativement à notre Guelph, Thomas Judd est revenu sur la ferme familiale. ancien système attaché et nous avons pu améliorer les lactations Chaque membre de cette équipe familiale a développé son totales par vache » dit Fred. Meadow Lynn croit que la litière acchamp d’expertise. Fred est responsable des 500 acres en cultures cumulée peut drastiquement réduire les blessures aux membres, et du maintien des aliments pour les animaux; Thomas gère le pieds, ergots et trayons comparativement au vieux système attatroupeau de 90 bêtes et fait la traite des 45 Jerseys pur-sang en- ché. Les vaches en lactation ont accès à un parc d’exercice ce qui a registrées. Il est aussi responsable des accouplements, des récol- amélioré la santé reproductive. Les génisses sont logées dans une tes et ventes d’embryons, ainsi que des exportations. Sharon gère étable rénovée et les veaux sont en huttes. Leur système de traite les livres, aide à la traite et aux tâches générales de la ferme tout est un salon double cinq ParaBone. en gérant les sept acres en cultures de fraises.

La philosophie d’élevage de Meadow Lynn Sarah, qui travaille également à l’extérieur de est grandement influencée par Thomas, qui Conseils de la famille Judd la ferme est l’experte en marketing, design jumelle les vaches individuellement aux du site internet et étudie le marché du jar- • La communication entre tout le taureaux, recherchant l’équilibre entre la dinage. Deux employés saisonniers aident monde est très importante. production, la conformation et la santé. « également : Ron Judd (le père de Fred) coupe • La planification de la succession est Présentement, nous n’utilisons pas régulièrele foin et Adam Baird fait la traite à temps un processus, pas un événement. ment la génomique mais nous utilisons les partiel et aide au travail d’été.

• Les agriculteurs doivent comtransplantations embryonnaires, la semence mencer à prendre la responsabilité sexuée et triée » dit Thomas. Le succès de La passion des Judd pour les vaches laitières pour l’éducation sur leur propre leur programme de gestion des veaux a réprovient du privilège de travailler avec les ferme. Ceci devrait être une prisulté en un plus faible taux de mortalité et vaches Jerseys et de les voir grandir et exorité pas seulement pour les ende naissances hâtives. « Donner du lait aux celler sous leurs bons soins. Ils aiment aussi treprises actuelles, mais pour tout veaux jusqu’à ce qu’ils aient trois mois a fait l’occasion de travailler avec la famille et apagriculteur nouveau dans l’industrie. chuter l’âge du premier vêlage d’un mois comprécient leur style de vie rural. « La famille plet » note Thomas. « La suralimentation des assiste aux expositions de vaches à cause de la tradition et pour soutenir les petites expositions … et aussi un peu veaux a causé des problèmes de diarrhée dans le passé. » Une litière parce que nous voulons monter nos belles vaches et nos grandes de sable pour les veaux pendant l’été a grandement réduit la familles de vaches » dit Sharon. « Nos moments Jerseys les plus mé- présence de mouches. morables furent de gagner les titres de Grande Championne et Trou- Toute entreprise a son lot de défis. Pour les Judd, le plus récent peau de l’Éleveur à la foire de Paris avec Meadow Lynn Sharon. » défi fut la construction de la nouvelle étable et ils sont présenteEn plus de l’entreprise laitière, Meadow Lynn cultive les grandes ment à planifier la succession. Le déclin de la connaissance de cultures typiques et possède une entreprise d’auto-cueillette l’agriculture et des pratiques agricoles au sein de la population de fraises. Avec plus de 10 variétés, ils transforment les fruits en en général est aussi inquiétant, ainsi que l’étalement urbain sur sirops, jus, confitures et gelées. « Notre jus de fraise est utilisé dans leur ferme. « Notre plus grand succès fut de regarder la prochaine la lager aux fraises de Blue Elephant qui est vendue à la brasserie de génération grandir et prendre les rênes de la ferme » dit Fred Judd.

Simcoe » dit Sharon. « Nous tenons aussi plusieurs visites éducatives Dans l’avenir Meadow Lynn voudrait étudier la traite robotisée. ‘marchons au champ’ où le grand public peut en apprendre plus sur Pour l’industrie, ils aimeraient voir le lait produit être consommé les récoltes de fraise, sur la gestion des fruits tout en goûtant de suc- plus localement et qu’il y ait plus de recherche sur le goût et l’effet de la pasteurisation sur l’acceptation par le consommateur du lait culents plats aux fraises. » Le troupeau Jersey des Judd soutient une moyenne de classifica- pasteurisé. tion générale solide de 85,5 points avec une MCR de 233-214- Meadow Lynn est membre de Jersey Canada depuis son tout 243. Meadow Lynn se sert de la classification pour se comparer début. Les programmes et services dont ils profitent sont aux moyennes de troupeaux de l’Ontario. « Même si les Jerseys l’enregistrement électronique des veaux, la tenue du livre généfont partie de notre histoire familiale, leur facilité au vêlage et dans alogique pour s’assurer que leurs vaches soient pures à 100 % et leur manipulation, leur haut taux de gras et leur meilleure conver- l’assemblée générale annuelle et la conférence – pour socialiser et sion d’aliments en lait font d’elles des vaches les plus économiques pour solidifier leurs liens à la communauté Jersey. « Notre adhésion » mentionne Thomas. Tous les aliments sont produits à la ferme à Jersey Canada donne de la crédibilité à notre troupeau et à notre sauf les suppléments et pré-mélanges. Les Jerseys excellent avec entreprise. Elle nous a permis de vendre des vaches et des embryons du foin humide, de l’ensilage de maïs, du maïs humide roulé, un au Canada et à l’étranger » dit Thomas. • supplément de protéine et des drèches de distillerie, grâce à un February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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Maple Leaf Jerseys Farm Situated on 700 acres in Haldimand The Peart’s experience, progressive County, are Maple Leaf Jerseys and nature, coupled with their value for Peartome Holsteins. Doug and Mary-Ann education is reflected in the number of Peart and their daughters Heather and prestigious awards they have earned.

Jennifer Peart, who are fourth genera- Peartome Holsteins is a three time Holtion dairy farmers, operate both entities stein Master Breeder (1990, 1998, 2011), and in partnership.

Maple Leaf Jerseys was awarded ConAs stated in the 2014 Faces of Farming structive Breeder in 2012. calendar by Farm and Food Care Ontario: Maple Leaf Jersey’s current herd clas“There was never any doubt in the minds sification has reached 3-EX and 12-VG. of sisters Heather and Jennifer that they Pleasant Nook Royal Marlene EX-5* (dam were going to be dairy farmers. They of 5-EX & 1-VG daughters) was the first both studied agriculture at Jersey they purchased It is scary how much debt the University of Guelph from the Pleasant Nook the dairy industry has taken on and and bought their first dispersal as an old how tight farmers are cash flow wise. It farm together seven cow. “Her only ET years ago. Jennifer will be very challenging for my generation to be daughter was milks cows early in successful in the future, especially if interest rates Maple Leaf Mysthe morning before eventually rise and operating expenses continue to tery EX-91-4E-8* going to an off- increase. It is very important that farm families focus by J Imperial - my farm job. Heather on succession planning as soon as possible to ensure first registered works full time with that open and strong communication exists. It is also heifer calf, born imperative that both generations understand her parents on their August 2000 under that the young farmers cannot pay “full family dairy and crop the Maple Leaf prefix price” for all of their parents assets. farm. When they're not and she is now dam of busy with farm chores, 3-EX and 8-VG daughters,” ~ Jennifer Peart ~ Heather is an avid crafter while states Jennifer Peart, “all of Jennifer enjoys judging dairy 4-H shows at my Jerseys today trace back to Myslocal fairs.” tery.” It is Jennifer’s goal to breed more The Jersey herd is housed at Peartome Excellent Jersey cows, win the Breeders Holsteins and together, the Peartome Herd class at a local Jersey show, and and Maple Leaf prefix’s are milking 70 to breed a first place milking cow at the cows in a tie-stall facility: 10 Jerseys and Royal Winter Fair. • 60 Holsteins. Hutches are used for baby Maple Leaf Jerseys calves and a free-stall coverall building 561 First Line, RR#3 accommodates the heifers and dry cows.

Hagersville, ON, N0A 1H0 In crop rotation they grow hay, wheat, Tel: (905) 768-5163 corn, and rye, and they will be adding Cell: (905) 829-8440 soybeans back into the crop rotation this Email / Courriel: Jennifer.peart@fcc.ca upcoming year.

Maple Leaf’s Favourite Jerseys ~ Jerseys préférées de Maple Leaf Maple Leaf Melody EX 90 by/par Sultan • Best Record/ Meilleur record: 2-11 305, 8389M/L, 429F/G @ 5.1%, 305P @ 3.6% • BCA/MCR: 279-263-268 • Silver Production Award and 3 Star Brood Cow/ Prix de production Argent et Vache souche 3 Étoiles • Dam of 1-EX & 5-VG daughters / Mère de 1 fille EX & 5 TB

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The Peart Family Doug (middle top row)

• Works full-time on the farm • Director, Holstein Canada • Official Judge • 1978 Animal Science Graduate, University of Guelph

Mary-Ann (middle bottom row)

• Works full-time on the farm • In charge of baby calves & farm bookkeeping • Is a fantastic cook!

Jennifer (right) • Milks mornings and evenings • Works on the farm weekends • Relationship Manager, Farm Credit Canada in Simcoe, Ontario • President, Haldimand Norfolk Holstein Club • Co-Chair, 2015 Jersey Ontario Convention • 2006 Top Overall Team, InterCounty 4-H Dairy Judging Competition • 2006 Agricultural Business Graduate, University of Guelph • 2004 Ontario 4-H Dairy Judging Team, World Dairy Expo

Heather (left) • Works full-time on the farm • Currently enrolled in the GayLea Young Leaders Program • 2009 Animal Science Graduate, University of Guelph • 2006 Top Overall Team, InterCounty 4-H Dairy Judging Competition • 2006 Ontario 4-H Dairy Judging Team, World Dairy Expo

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Maple Leaf Jerseys

La famille Peart Doug

• Travaille à temps plein sur la ferme • Administrateur, Holstein Canada • Juge officiel • Diplômé en Science animales en 1978 de l’Université de Guelph.

Mary-Ann

• Travaille à temps plein sur la ferme • En charge des veaux, de la tenue de livre • Est une cuisinière hors pair!

Jennifer

• Fait la traite matin et soir • Travaille sur la ferme les fins de semaine • Gérante des relations pour Financement agricole Canada à Simcoe, Ontario • Présidente, Haldimand Norfolk Holstein Club • Co-Présidente de la Convention 2015 Jersey Ontario • 2006 Meilleure équipe générale, Compétition de jugement laitier 4-H Inter-comté • 2006 Diplômée en Affaires agricoles de l’Université de Guelph • 2004 Équipe de jugement laitier Ontario 4-H, World Dairy Expo

Heather

• Travaille à temps plein sur la ferme • Fait présentement partie du programme Jeunes leaders de GayLea • 2009 Diplômée en Science animales de l’Université de Guelph • 2006 Meilleure équipe générale, Compétition de jugement laitier 4-H Inter-comtés • 2006 Équipe de jugement laitier Ontario 4-H, World Dairy Expo.

Sur une superficie de 700 acres dans le on retrouve du foin, du blé, du maïs et du comté de Haldimand on retrouve Maple seigle; des fèves soya seront introduites Leaf Jerseys et Peartome Holsteins. dans la rotation dans l’année qui vient.

Doug et Mary-Ann Peart, ainsi que leurs L’expérience des Peart, leur nature progresfilles Heather et Jennifer Peart, sont de siste ainsi que leur goût pour l’éducation se quatrième génération de producteurs reflète dans le nombre de prix prestigieux laitiers et gèrent les deux entreprises en qu’ils ont reçu. Peartome Holstein a gagné partenariat. trois fois la bannière de Maître Éleveur HolComme mentionné dans le calendrier 2014 stein (1990, 1998, 2011) et Maple Leaf Jerseys a ‘Faces of Farming’ créé par Farm and Food reçu le prix d’Éleveur émérite en 2012.

Care Ontario : « Il n’y a jamais eu de La classification actuelle de doutes dans l’esprit des deux Maple Leaf Jersey a atteint C’est épeurant de voir sœurs, Heather et Jenni3-EX et12-TB. Pleasla dette accumulée par l’industrie fer, qu’elles seraient des ant Nook Royal Marlaitière et combien la rotation d’argent productrices laitières. est serrée pour les agriculteurs. Ce sera un défi lene EX-5* (mère de Elles ont toutes deux 5 filles EX & 1 TB) fut pour les gens de ma génération de réussir dans étudié en agricul- l’avenir, surtout si les taux d’intérêt augmentent et la première Jersey ture à l’Université de achetée lors de la que les dépenses continuent leur hausse. C’est très Guelph et ont acheté important que les familles agricoles se concentrent sur la dispersion de Pleasensemble leur pre- planification de la succession aussitôt que possible pour ant Nook en tant mière ferme il y a s’assurer d’avoir une communication solide et ouverte. que vache mature. sept ans. Jennifer « Sa seule fille TE fut Il est aussi impératif que toutes les générations fait la traite du matin Maple Leaf Mystery comprennent que les jeunes agriculteurs ne avant d’aller travailler EX-91-4E-8* par J Impepeuvent pas payer « plein prix » pour tous à l’extérieur. Heather trarial – ma première génisse les avoirs de leurs parents. vaille à temps plein avec enregistrée, née en août ~ Jennifer Peart ~ ses parents sur la ferme famil2000 sous le préfixe Maple Leaf iale laitière et de grandes cultures. et elle est la mère de 3 filles EX et 8 TB » Lorsqu’elles ne sont pas occupées aux tâches dit Jennifer Peart. « Toutes les Jerseys que je de la ferme, Heather est une artisane passi- possède aujourd’hui descendent de Mystery. onnée tandis que Jennifer s’occupe des juge- » C’est le but de Jennifer d’élever plus de ments d’expositions laitières 4-H aux foires vaches Jerseys excellentes, de remporter locales. » la classe de Troupeau de l’Éleveur à la foire Le troupeau Jersey est logé chez Peartome locale et d’élever la vache qui remportera Holstein et, en tout, les préfixes Peartome la première place de vache en lactation à la et Maple Leaf ont 70 vaches en lactation Foire Royale d’hiver. • dans une étable attachée : 10 Jerseys et 60 Maple Leaf Jerseys Holsteins. Des huttes sont utilisées pour 561 First Line, RR#3 les veaux naissants et un bâtiment à recouHagersville, ON, N0A 1H0 vrement textile contient les génisses et les Tel: (905) 768-5163 Cell: (905) 829-8440 vaches taries. Dans la rotation des cultures Email / Courriel: Jennifer.peart@fcc.ca

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Rich Valley Jerseys

Rich Valley Jerseys was established in 1975, the year Chris and Valerie Richardson were married. Chris originally grew up on a Holstein farm but the family later learned that his great grandfather, Christopher Richardson, had tattoo letters registered with Jersey Canada. Valerie is a third generation dairy farmer whose father was well known Jersey breeder Ken Ella. Chris and Valerie’s son Ken is a financial analyst in the corporate world, and plays an important role in financial management, consulting and planning for the future. The farm operates as a 50/50 partnership, with one part-time employee, relief milkers and custom operators who are brought in for silo filling and combining.

Rich Valley is currently milking about 35 purebred registered Jerseys. They are classified 9-ME, 6-EX, 26-VG, and 6-GP, with an average score of 87.1, and are close to a lifetime classification goal.

Over 27 Star Brood cows have been bred or developed within their ‘Johne’s free’ tested herd. The Richardson’s breed for type, with an emphasis on cow families with strength in udders, components and longevity. They use approximately 95% young sires in their selection and Chris does all of his own AI work. The herd is visited monthly to maintain animal health.

The farm sits on 200 acres of Haldimand County clay, with 80% of the land being workable and the remainder for pasture, facilities, bush and a pond. The herd is fed a ration of corn silage, balage and dry hay, which is tested and laced with a supplement and balanced by a nutritionist. The purchase of a hay splitting knife has greatly influenced milk production enabling the feeding of balage on a daily basis, and proven by two ‘most improved’ BCA awards. With the exception of severely cold and windy days, the milk cows are fed corn silage in an outdoor exercise yard for 1 1/2 hours per day.

The tie-stall dairy barn is equipped with a pipeline system. A separate calf barn is used for winter calf raising, and from April to December calf hutches are used with private fenced runs. All other livestock such as open heifers, short bred, and dry cows, are housed in open-air buildings in different lots. From open calves to dry cows, the cattle have access to a ‘lick tank’ containing 42% liquid protein provided by Liquid Feeds International Ltd.. Springing dry cows are brought into the dairy barn three weeks prior to calving and are fed a special ‘springing’ ration.

As soon as calves are licked dry, they are removed and fed prepackaged colostrum and placed under the heat lamp in a hutch or calf barn depending on the season. They are fed small amounts of milk twice a day for one week, and a third feeding is added at lunch time thereafter, slowly increasing their intake. Fresh water and grain is available and encouraged within three days of birth, and at eight weeks they begin a step-down weaning program. The calves are kept in hutches as long as possible before being grouped with an even number of animals (2,4, or 6 calves depending on the pen size). This philosophy is based on wisdom shared by fellow Jersey breeder, Bill Fletcher: “everybody needs a buddy.”

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Rich Valley has been a member of Jersey Canada since inception of the farm.

The pedigree database, managed by Rich Valley GG Selina VG-87 Jersey Canada, is an important herd management tool that the Richardson’s access frequently. It is not the mind set of Rich Valley to ask what Jersey Canada or Jersey Ontario can do for them, instead they ask themselves what they can do to help build and promote the Jersey breed on behalf of both of these associations. Rich Valley Jerseys is a Voluntary Support Member (VSM) of Jersey Ontario where Valerie is current President of the Association, and has followed in her father’s footsteps where Ken Ella was President in 1969. When looking to purchase the farm years ago, they were told by lenders to: get rid of the Jerseys, breed the Jerseys to beef, or to buy replacement Holstein heifers. They chose not to listen.

With the importance of biosecurity, visitors are logged and Rich Valley insists on plastic boots if required. They are in the process of installing security cameras for the safety of the animals and farm.

The reintroduction of ‘all Jersey products’ is something both Chris and Valerie would like to see. Future plans for the Richardson’s involve ‘when and how’ to disperse the Rich Valley herd, and their advice to young people starting out or taking over the family farm: “Follow your heart, trust your gut and listen carefully to the advice of others! Ask those who have experience and don’t put too much weight in a ‘how-to’ book.”

Although Rich Valley is no longer actively showing, they continue to breed if they were. Rich Valley GG Selina VG-87 was shown at the 2014 Ontario Spring Discovery Show where she won Best Bred and Owned and placed second as a Senior 2-Year-Old and claimed Best Udder. Selina is a direct decendant from highly decorated Rich Valley Advance Sara 12L SUP EX-2E who won the 1985 Grand Champion and Best Udder at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. •

Rich Valley Achievements:

• Jersey Canada Master Breeder, 2004 • Jersey Canada Young Achiever Award, 1990 • Jersey Ontario ‘Bill Teasdale Memorial Award’ for Outstanding Young Jersey Breeder, 1988 • Farmer of the Year, Haldimand County - Haldimand Federation of Agriculture, 2006 • CanWest DHI ‘Most Improved BCA’, Haldimand County, 1997 & 2010

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Swissbell Tango Virginia Sup Ex-91, purchased by Valerie’s dad in the 1974 Sale of Stars and given to Chris and Valerie to start Rich Valley Jerseys. Swissbell Ella Virginia Ex-91 (maternal sister to Tango Virginia) was maternal granddam of Huronia Centurion Veronica. The Virginia family was the foundation for the early success of Rich Valley. Rich Valley M Gen Velvet sold for $6,200 in 1982 setting a record for the public sale of an open heifer. Velvet went on to be nominated five times before her fifth birthday. There are many members of the Virginia family currently in the herd.

Swissbell Tango Virginia Sup Ex-91, achetée par le père de Valerie dans la Vente des étoiles 1974 et offerte à Chris et Valerie pour débuter Rich Valley Jerseys. Swissbell Ella Virginia Ex-91 (sœur maternelle de Tango Virginia) fut la grandmère maternelle de Huronia Centurion Veronica. La famille Virginia fut la fondation du succès obtenu au départ par Rich Valley. Rich Valley M Gen Velvet vendue au prix de 6200 $ en 1982, établissant un record pour la vente publique d’une génisse ouverte. Velvet fut ensuite mise en nomination cinq fois avant son cinquième anniversaire. Il y a encore plusieurs membres de la famille Virginia dans le troupeau.

Rich Valley Jerseys, 246 Abbey Road, Caledonia, ON N3W 1R4 Owners / Propriétaires: Chris and Valerie Richardson Tel / Tél: (905) 765-2928 Email / Courriel: richvalley1975@gmail.com

Rich Valley Jerseys fut établi en 1975, année où Chris et Valerie Richardson se sont mariés. Chris a grandi sur une ferme Holstein mais, plus tard, la famille a appris que son arrière-grand-père, Christopher Richardson possédait des lettres de tatouage enregistrées auprès de Jersey Canada. Valerie est de troisième génération de producteurs laitiers dont le père est un éleveur de Jerseys reconnu, Ken Ella. Le fils de Chris et Valerie, Ken, est analyste financier dans le monde corporatif et il joue un rôle important dans la gestion financière, la consultation et la planification pour l’avenir. La ferme est gérée en partenariat 50/50 et a un employé à temps partiel. Des employés sont utilisés à l’occasion pour la traite et des travailleurs à forfait s’occupent de remplir les silos et des battages.

Il y a présentement environ 35 Jerseys pur-sang enregistrées en lactation chez Rich Valley. La classification est de 9-ME, 6-EX, 26-TB et 6-BP avec un score moyen de 87,1, ce qui est près du but ultime de classification. Plus de 27 vaches souches ont été élevées ou développées au sein de leur troupeau certifié ‘sans Johne’s.’ Les Richardson misent sur la conformation, mettant l’emphase sur les familles de vaches démontrant de la force dans les pis, des composantes et de la longévité. Ils utilisent les jeunes taureaux à environ 95 % dans leur sélection et Chris fait l’insémination lui-même. Une visite mensuelle maintient la santé du troupeau.

La ferme repose sur 200 acres d’argile dans le comté de Haldiman, 80 % en cultures et le reste pour les bâtiments, le pâturage, des arbres et un étang. Le troupeau reçoit une ration d’ensilage de maïs, de foin humide et sec qui est testé et complété d’un supplément conseillé par un nutritionniste. L’achat d’un couteau à foin a grandement influencé la production de lait, permettant de servir des balles de foin enveloppées chaque jour. La preuve en a été faite avec deux prix pour la ‘meilleure augmentation’ de MCR. Sauf les jours de très grands froids, les vaches en lactation reçoivent de l’ensilage de maïs dans un parc d’exercice extérieur pendant 1 heure et demie quotidiennement.

L’étable laitière attachée est équipée d’un système de lactoduc.

Une étable séparée pour les veaux est utilisée en hiver et, d’avril à décembre, des huttes avec des parcs clôturés privés sont utilisées. Tous les autres animaux, comme les génisses non saillies ou fraîchement saillies ainsi que les vaches taries, sont logés dans un bâtiment ouvert dans différents parcs. Des veaux sevrés aux vaches taries, les animaux ont accès à un réservoir à lécher contenant des protéines liquides 42 % fourni par Liquid Feeds International Ltd. Les vaches taries sont ramenées à l’étable laitière trois semaines avant le vêlage et reçoivent une ration spéciale.

Dès que les veaux sont léchés, ils sont séparés de leur mère et on leur donne du colostrum pré-emballé. Ils sont placés sous une lampe chauffante dans une hutte ou dans l’étable à veaux, selon la saison. Ils reçoivent ensuite un peu de lait deux fois par jour pendant une semaine et ensuite, un troisième repas est ajouté à midi, augmentant doucement la quantité. De l’eau fraîche et du grain

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sont disponibles et encouragés après les trois premiers jours suivant la naissance et à huit semaines, ils commencent le programme de sevrage. Les veaux sont gardés en huttes le plus longtemps possibles avant d’être groupés en nombre pairs d’animaux (2, 4 ou 6 selon la grandeur du parc). Cette philosophie est basée sur une observation partagée par un autre éleveur de Jerseys, Bill Fletcher: « on a tous besoin d’un ami. » Rich Valley est membre de Jersey Canada depuis le tout début de la ferme. La base de données des généalogies, gérée par Jersey Canada, est un outil important de gestion de troupeau et les Richardson la consulte souvent. Ce n’est pas dans la nature de Rich Valley de se demander ce que Jersey Canada ou Jersey Ontario peut faire pour eux mais ils se demandent ce qu’ils peuvent faire pour construire et promouvoir la race Jersey au nom de ces deux associations. Rich Valley Jerseys est membre supporteur volontaire (MSV) de Jersey Ontario où Valerie est présentement Présidente de l’Association, elle qui a suivi les traces de son père, Ken Ella, qui fut président en 1969. Lorsqu’ils étudiaient l’achat de la ferme il y a plusieurs années, les prêteurs leur ont dit : débarrassez-vous des Jerseys, élevez des animaux de boucherie ou achetez des animaux de remplacement Holstein. Ils ont choisi de ne pas les écouter.

Avec l’importance de la biosécurité, les visiteurs chez Rich Valley doivent s’inscrire et porter des bottes de plastique au besoin. Ils sont à installer des caméras pour la sécurité des animaux et de la ferme. Chris et Valerie aimeraient bien voir la réintroduction de ‘produits tout Jersey.’ Dans l’avenir, les Richardson planifient ‘quand et comment’ disperser le troupeau Rich Valley. Ils conseillent aux jeunes débutant ou reprenant la ferme familiale : « Suivez votre cœur, faites confiance à votre instinct et écoutez attentivement les conseils des autres! Demandez à ceux qui ont de l’expérience et ne croyez pas tout ce que vous verrez dans les livres. » Même si Rich Valley ne participe plus aux expositions, ils continuent leur élevage de la même façon. Rich Valley GG Selina TB-87 fut exposée lors de l’Exposition Ontario Spring Discovery 2014 et a remporté ‘Best Bred and Owned’ (Meilleure - Élevée par le propriétaire) et la seconde place Senior 2 ans et Meilleur pis. Selina est une descendante directe de la maintes fois décorée Rich Valley Advance Sara 12L SUP EX-2E qui a remporté le Grand Championnat et Meilleur Pis à la Royal Agricultural Winter Fair en 1985. •

Familles de vaches préférées de Rich Valley The Started by Fircrest A R L Oma, a family known for their udder strength, her daughter Rock Ella S A Olive was purchased by Valerie’s father in the 1973 OIS, and gifted to Chris and Valerie as a start-up cow. Rich Valley Connection Orry, Ex 91-5E is a fifth generation Excellent descendant. Rich Valley Duaiseoir Oprah, Ex 90-2E, daughter from Rich Valley Expert Oprah Sup-Ex 90-8E, and Fircrest A R L Oma are related to Rich Valley MC Top Oprah EX-2E, who was also a Reserve All Canadian 4-yr-old and placed second at the Royal in 1992.

Accomplissements de Rich Valley:

• Maître Éleveur de Jersey Canada, 2004 • Prix Jeune Méritant Jersey Canada, 1990 • Prix commémoratif Bill Teasdale de Jersey Ontario remis au Jeune Éleveur d’exception de Jerseys, 1988 • Agriculteur de l’année, comté de Haldimand County – Fédération d’agriculture de Haldimand, 2006 • Prix ‘Meilleure amélioration de MCR’ de CanWest DHI, comté de Haldimand, 1997 & 2010

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Débutée avec Fircrest A R L Oma, une famille reconnue pour la force des pis, sa fille, Rock Ella S A Olive fut achetée par le père de Valerie au OIS 1973 et offerte à Chris et Valerie pour débuter leur troupeau. Rich Valley Connection Orry, Ex 91-5E est la cinquième génération d’Excellentes. Rich Valley Duaiseoir Oprah, Ex 90-2E, une fille de Rich Valley Expert Oprah Sup-Ex 90-8E, et Fircrest A R L Oma sont parentes avec Rich Valley MC Top Oprah EX-2E, qui fut aussi Réserve Tout Canadien 4 ans et s’est placée au second rang à la Royal en 1992.

Bulls that strongly influenced the herd over time: WF Generator Justin, Advancer Sleeping Milestone, Master C Tops, Belle’s Expert, full brothers Glenamore First Prize, and Shamrock Duaiseoir. Currently, Griffen’s Governor has certainly made an impact on the herd.

Au fil du temps, les taureaux qui ont grandement influencé le troupeau : WF Generator Justin, Advancer Sleeping Milestone, Master C Tops, Belle’s Expert, frères complets Glenamore First Prize et Shamrock Duaiseoir. Présentement, Griffen’s Governor a certainement laissé sa marque sur le troupeau.

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2014 All Canadians Sponsored by Purina In its 59th year, the All Canadian contest is a Jersey Canada award program that recognizes top cows in the show circuit.

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The following section of the Jersey Breeder reveals the winners and nominees of the 2014 All Canadian contest. Nominees in each class were chosen by the All Canadian Selection Committee. In confidence, judges from All Canadian qualifying shows reviewed the nominees and submitted their placings which were then calculated to determine the All Canadian, Reserve and Honourable Mention for each class. All Canadian winners will be presented with an award at the Jersey Canada Annual General Meeting.

The Champion Cow of the 2014 All Canadian Contest is highly decorated ARETHUSA RESPONSE VIVID, bred and owned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT, USA. VIVID was the 2014 Grand Champion and Supreme Champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

The Champion Heifer of the 2014 All Canadian contest is ARETHUSA PREMIER CRUSH, bred by Arethusa Farm, and exhibited by Purple Fever & Belfontaine Genetics, St-Marc-surRichelieu, QC. CRUSH was the Junior Champion at the 2014 National Jersey Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, as well as Salon International Laitier.

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À sa 59e année, le concours All Canadian est un programme de récompense de Jersey Canada qui reconnaît les meilleures vaches sur le circuit des expositions. Comme le veut la tradition, ces vaches profitent de l'attention et du prestige qui vient avec le titre All Canadian.

La prochaine section de l'Éleveur de Jersey révèle les gagnantes et les candidates du concours 2014 All Canadian. Les candidates dans chacune des classes furent choisies par le Comité de sélection All Canadian. De façon confidentielle, les juges ayant officié aux expositions se qualifiant pour le All Canadian ont révisé les candidatures et ont soumis leur classement qui ont ensuite servi au calcul déterminant les gagnantes pour chaque classe pour le All Canadian, Réserve et Mention Honorable. Les gagnantes All Canadian recevront leur prix lors de l'Assemblée générale annuelle de Jersey Canada.

La Vache Championne du concours All Canadian 2014 est ARETHUSA RESPONSE VIVID, élevée et propriété d’Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT, USA. VIVID était la Grande Championne et la Championne Suprême de la Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

La Génisse Championne du concours All Canadian 2014 est ARETHUSA PREMIER CRUSH, élevée par Arethusa Farm, et propriété de Purple Fever & Belfontaine Genetics, St-Marc-sur-Richelieu, QC. CRUSH était la Championne Junior du jugement Jersey national de la Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, et Salon International Laitier 2014.

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Exhibited by Casee Robinson

Exhibited by Colton Oughtred

1st 4-H, 7th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & 8th in Class, Classic Youth Show 1st 4-H, 2nd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd 4-H, 5th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 2nd in Class, Grand River Parish Show 4th in Class (1st Jersey) EastGen Challenge East 2nd in Class (1st Jersey), 4-H Inter-County Dairy Show 1st in Class & Honourable Mention, 4-H Achievement Day 2nd in Class, Brampton Open 4-H Dairy Show 2nd in Class & Honourable Mention, Bolton Open 4-H Dairy Show

Hollylane Jackknife Zulu

2nd 4-H, 14th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st 4-H, 6th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st 4-H, 3rd in Class, Quinte Championship Show 1st in Class & Jr Champion, Quinte Trent Parish Show 1st in Class & Hon. Men., Quinte 4-H Championship 2nd in Class & Reserve Champion, Bates 4-H Championship 1st in Class (All Breeds) & Champion, 4-H Achievement Day Campbellford 11th in Class, Classic Youth Show (RAWF) 1st in Class (All Breeds) & Hon. Men., EastGen Challenge East

2014

All Canadians

Junior Calf

GĂŠnisse Junior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian Arethusa Vespera

1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show

Exhibited by Arethusa Farm

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Purple Fever & Belfontaine Genetics

Exhibited by Gerald Roefs

Reserve All Canadian

Roesbett VR Barbie Doll

Desdion Tequila Amber ET

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th in Class, World Dairy Expo 2nd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 4th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 2nd in Class, Oxford Southwestern Jersey Show

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 3rd in Class, World Dairy Expo 5th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class, Expo St-Hyacinthe

Bridon Excitation Triple

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Brant-Norfolk Parish Show

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Exhibited by Robert Jarrell

Exhibited by Paul & Lorraine Franken and Mike Sleegers

Exhibited by Bridon Farms Inc

Nominated All Canadian

Paullor Impression Josette

6th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 5th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Perth-Huron Parish Show

RJF Premier Champagne

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Intermediate Calf GĂŠnisse IntermĂŠdiaire

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Arethusa HG Vian ET 1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 7th in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Salon International Laitier 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Expo St-Hyacinthe

Exhibited by Purple Fever, Belfontaine Genetics, P. Fontaine, C. Paliano

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Laurent Lambert & Weavercroft Farm Ltd

Exhibited by Danny & Heidi Morin

Reserve All Canadian

MSM Jerseys Polaris Snap

Stee-La Tequila Fake I.D.

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Honorable Mention, Expo Victoriaville 1st in Class & Honorable Mention, Expo Brome 1st in Class & Jr Champion, Expo Richmond

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 3rd in Class, Salon International Laitier

Parkview Master Kiwi

4th in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 5th in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Quinte Championship Show 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Quinte Trent Parish Show

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Exhibited by Ferme Scottiere Enr.

Exhibited by Tim Staring and Taylor & Will Vander Meulen

Exhibited by Michael & Monique Bols & Jenna James

Nominated All Canadian

Drentex Reagan Gigi

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Show 3rd in Class, Quinte Championship Show

Scottiere Tennessee Minister ET

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show

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2014

All Canadians

Senior Calf

GĂŠnisse Senior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Shadow Vale Minister Sharene 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Junior Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 14th in Class, World Dairy Expo 2nd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Salon International Laitier

Exhibited by Purple Fever Cattle Co.

Reserve All Canadian Exhibited by Paul & Lorraine Franken

Exhibited by Amanda Flansburg & Joe Nash

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Miss Opportunity Giller Victoria

Paullor Verbatim Answer

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 13th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 7th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Ontario Spring Discovery Show 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Perth-Huron Parish Show

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th in Class, World Dairy Expo

Aland Perfect Radar

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 6th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class & Honourable Mention Junior Champion, Grand River Parish Show

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Breed Header Avonlea CF Minister Bella

2nd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 6th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 3rd in Class, Quinte Championship Show 5th in Class, Quinte Trent Parish Show

Exhibited by Robert & Bruce Mellow

Exhibited by Avonlea Genetics & Cybil Fisher

Exhibited by Alan & Julie Cunnington

Nominated All Canadian

Glenholme Real Talent

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 5th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 8th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 3rd in Class, Grand River Parish Show

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Summer Yearling

Un An d´Été

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Arethusa Premier Crush 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class & Honourable Mention Junior Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 2nd in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Salon International Laitier 1st in Class, Expo St-Hyacinthe

Exhibited by Purple Fever & Belfontaine Genetics

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Ferme Scottiere Enr

Exhibited by Lookout, Frank & Diane Borba, and Frank & Carol Borba

Reserve All Canadian

Scottiere Kacey Tequila

Kellogg-Bay Sincere Impression

1st in Class & Honourable Mention Junior Champion, World Dairy Expo 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Expo Brome

Breed Header Aland Request Nan

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Ontario Spring Discovery Show 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Grand River Parish Show

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Exhibited by Lookout Jerseys & Frank and Diane Borba

Nominated All Canadian Exhibited by Kristie, Kyle, Chelsea & Jaclyn Rivington

Exhibited by Alan & Julie Cunnington and Budjon Farms

2nd in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Junior Champion & Supreme Junior Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 2nd in Class & Honourable Mention Junior Champion, Salon International Laitier

Riview Verbatim Sophie

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Junior Champion, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Show 2nd in Class, Quinte Championship Show

Lookout For Glory

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 6th in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, Expo Brome

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2014

All Canadians

Junior Yearling Un an Junior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian Partee HP Lilac ET

1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, All-American Jersey Show 7th in Class, World Dairy Expo

Exhibited by MilkSource Genetics

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by The Sterling Syndicate

Exhibited by Lorne Ella & Hollylane Jerseys

Reserve All Canadian

Elliotts Sterling Impression ET

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Ontario Summer Jersey Show

Hollylane Respsonse Harlem ET

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Quinte Championship Show 2nd in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Quinte Trent Parish Show

Charlyn Red Nova

7th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Ontario Spring Discovery Show 2nd in Class, Grand River Parish Show

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Exhibited by Laurent Lambert & Weavercroft Farm Ltd

Exhibited by Trail Blazer & Tara McKinven

Exhibited by Charlyn Jerseys

Nominated All Canadian

Homeridge Gammon Biscuit

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 11th in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Expo Brome

Marlau Tequila Faby ET

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 5th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Salon International Laitier 1st in Class, Expo Trois-Rivieres

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

intermediate Yearling Un An IntĂŠrmĂŠdiaire

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian Charlyn JK Sherry

1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Junior Champion, Ontario Spring Discovery Show

Exhibited by Gerald Roefs, Lookout Jerseys, Frank & Diane Borba and MilkSource Genetics

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Kentville Farms

Exhibited by Lookout, Frank & Diane Borba, & Peter Vail

Reserve All Canadian

Kentville Candy Tequila

Hillacres Impression Shady

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Erin Fair

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 10th in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Eastern Ontario/ Western Quebec Show 1st in Class, Expo Brome

Exhibited by Robert Jarrell

Exhibited by Michael & Monique Bols

Exhibited by Triple-T, Rider Jerseys & Tim Cummings

Nominated All Canadian

Edges Rita

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Kentucky State Fair

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Drentex RBR Fabulous

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Show

RJF Gator Brilliantly

8th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Quinte Championship Show 2nd in Class, Quinte Trent Parish Show

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2014

All Canadians

Milking yearling

Un An en Lactation

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Edgebrook Tequila Shiloh 1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 1st in Class & Reserve Junior Champion, Expo St-Hycinthe

Exhibited by Belfontaine Genetics

Honourable Mention All Canadian Exhibited by MilkSource Genetics

Budjon-Vail Comerica Melissa ET

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 6th in Class, World Dairy Expo

Exhibited by Glen & Sheila Burgess

Exhibited by Bridon Farms Inc

Nominated All Canadian

Bridon Rocket Amuse

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Brant-Norfolk Parish Show

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Edgebrook Tequila Madison ET

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Breed Header Golden Impression Elusive

6th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Exhibited by Starcrest Jerseys & Oasis Jerseys

Exhibited by Peter Vail & Budjon Farms

Reserve All Canadian

Stecro Habit Toupie

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 7th in Class, Ontario Spring Discovery Show

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Juniior Two

Deux ans Junior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

EK-RR Tequila Variety ET 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, New York Spring Show

Exhibited by Budjon Farms, MilkSource Genetics, Frank & Diane Borba, and Peter Vail

Honourable Mention All Canadian Exhibited by Christine Desrosiers and Julien & Charles-Antione Sicard

Exhibited by Arethusa Farm

Reserve All Canadian

Arethusa HG Victoria ET

L'Ormiere Piedmont Leiny

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion, Ontario Summer Jersey Show

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show

Arethusa Tequila Blarney

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 13th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class, Perth-Huron Parish Show

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Breed Header Avonlea Sizzle of Milo

7th in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 12th in Class, World Dairy Expo 7th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 5th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Quinte Championship Show

Exhibited by Charlyn Jerseys

Breed Header

Exhibited by Avonlea Genetics, T. Breakell, C. Fisher & P. Jones

Exhibited by Paul & Lorraine Franken

Nominated All Canadian

Charlyn Tequila Evening

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class & Reserve Grand Champion, Oxford Southwest Parish Show

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2014

All Canadians

Senior Two

Deux ans Senior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Elliotts Tequila Seniorita ET 1st in Class & Intermediate Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 6th in Class, New York Spring Show

Exhibited by Budjon Farms, Frank & Diane Borba, and Peter Vail

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by MilkSource Genetics

Exhibited by Budjon Farms & Peter Vail

Reserve All Canadian

Glenview Tequila Fawn

2nd in Class & Reserve Intermediate Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Reserve Intermediate Champion, New York Spring Show 1st in Class & Reserve Intermediate Champion, World Dairy Expo

Carly-O Tequila Alley

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th in Class, World Dairy Expo

Exhibited by Michael Heath & Triple-T Holsteins

Exhibited by Triple-T, Entourage & Cybil Fisher

Electras Enchanting ET

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Kentucky State Fair

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Exhibited by Avonlea Genetics Inc, Michael Heath & Purple Fever Cattle Co.

Nominated All Canadian

Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte ET

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

TJ Classic Verbatim Victoria ET

5th in Class, World Dairy Expo 2nd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion, Quinte Championship Show

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Junior Three

Trois ans Junior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Avonlea Comerica Velvet ET 1st in Class, Intermediate Champion & Grand Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 2nd in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, World Dairy Expo Futurity Class 1st in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion, Quinte Championship Show 1st in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Intermediate Champion & Honourable Mention Grand Champion, Salon International Laitier

Exhibited by Vogue Cattle Co, Patty Jones, Cybil Fisher & Avonlea Genetics

Honourable Mention All Canadian Exhibited by Cybil Fisher, Patty Jones & Avonlea Genetics

Exhibited by Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc.

Reserve All Canadian

Rapid Bay Indiana Grace ET

Marlau Socrates Arcadios ET

1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

2nd in Class, Reserve Int. Champion & Reserve Grand Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 5th in Class, World Dairy Expo 2nd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 3rd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 2nd in Class, Reserve Int Champion & Honourable Mention Grand Champion, Quinte Championship Show

Exhibited by Purple Fever & Greg Bourne

Exhibited by Enniskillen Jerseys

Exhibited by Lookout Jerseys and Frank & Diane Borba

Nominated All Canadian

M-Signature Verbatim Tia Marie

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 7th in Class, World Dairy Expo 5th in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Grand Champion & Supreme Champion, Expo Brome

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Enniskillen Tequila Mamie 48

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show

TJ Classic Minister Legacy

6th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 8th in Class, World Dairy Expo 3rd in Class, Stratford Championship Show

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2014

All Canadians

Senior Three

Trois ans Senior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Dutcholm Excitation Lucita 1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class & Reserve Grand Champion, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class & Reserve Intermediate Champion, Ontario Spring Discovery Show 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Oxford County Parish Show

Exhibited by James & Cathy Mason

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Avonlea Genetics Inc. & Anselmo Vasconcellos Neto

Exhibited by Ferme Scottiere Enr.

Reserve All Canadian

Lone Pine On Time Believe

2nd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 5th in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Salon International Laitier 1st in Class, Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Quinte Championship Show

Scottiere Talina Max

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Supreme Dairy Show

Pleasant Nook Action Markelle ET

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, RAWF International Jersey Futurity 11th in Class, World Dairy Expo 4th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Brant-Norfolk Parish Show

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Breed Header Rapid Bay Action Roxy Maya ET

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Exhibited by Stephen & Janet Borland

Breed Header

Exhibited by Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc.

Exhibited by Pleasant Nook Jerseys

Nominated All Canadian

Rapid Bay Mini Miss Belle ET

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Four Year Old

Quatre Ans

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Miss Triple T Serenity ET 1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Grand & Supreme Champion, Kentucky State Fair

Exhibited by Triple-T Holstein & Cybil Fisher

Honourable Mention All Canadian Exhibited by Belfontaine Genetics

Exhibited by Pleasant Nook Jerseys

Reserve All Canadian

Pleasant Nook Sultan Jetta

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Reserve Grand Champion, Ontario Spring Discovery Show

Huronia Comerica Vivianna 20X ET

1st in Class & Honourable Mention Grand Champion, Supreme Dairy Show 2nd in Class, Salon International Laitier

Elliotts Tequila Reese

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 3rd in Class, World Dairy Expo

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Exhibited by Avonlea Genetics Inc.

Exhibited by Jennifer & Andrew Vander Meulen, Cybil Fisher, Patty Jones, Avonlea Genetics

Exhibited by Arethusa Farm

Nominated All Canadian

Lorivale Excitation Kayla

2nd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 4th in Class, World Dairy Expo 5th in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Quinte Trent Parish Show

Avonlea Kookie Dough ET

3rd in Class, Supreme Dairy Show 9th in Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class, Quinte Championship Show

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2014

All Canadians

Five Year Old

Cinq Ans

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Pleasant Nook Happy Birthday 1st in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Stratford Championship Show 2nd in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show

Exhibited by Pleasant Nook Jerseys

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Michael & Monique Bols

Exhibited by Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc.

Reserve All Canadian

Drentex Connection Flower

Rapid Bay Gorgeous Giggle ET

2nd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class, Grand Champion, Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Show 2nd in Class, Quinte Championship Show 1st in Class & Grand Champion, St-Lawrence Parish Show

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Oblong Valley G Jasmine ET

1st in Class & Grand Champion, Ontario Spring Discovery Show

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Breed Header Paullor Giller Glinda

Exhibited by Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc.

Exhibited by Paul & Lorraine Franken

Exhibited by Campbell Jersey & Trail Blazer Jerseys

Nominated All Canadian

4th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd in Class, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class, Ontario Summer Jersey Show 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Perth-Huron Parish Show

Rapid Bay Shyster Rainbow

6th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Mature Cow

Vache Adulte

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian

Arethusa Response Vivid ET 1st in Class, Senior Champion, Grand Champion & Supreme Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st in Class & Honourable Mention Senior Champion, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class, Senior Champion & Grand Champion, Ontario Summer Jersey Show

Exhibited by Arethusa Farm

Honourable Mention All Canadian

Exhibited by Ferme Guimo & Nic, Jeni, Ben & Andy Sauder

Exhibited by Budjon Farm, Frank & Diane Borba, Frank & Carol Borba, and Peter Vail

Reserve All Canadian

Exhibited by Robert Jarrell

Exhibited by Charlyn Jerseys

Nominated All Canadian

RJF Jamaica Rockstar

3rd in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Fermar Paramount Joy

1st in Lifetime Cheese Production Class, All-American Jersey Show 1st in Lifetime Cheese Production Class, World Dairy Expo 1st in Class & Grand Champion, Expo BBQ Bellechasse

Charlyn Nevada Emma

5th in Class, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Exhibited by Bridon Farms Inc

Random Luck Ray Helen

2nd in Class, Reserve Senior Champion & Reserve Grand Champion, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 8th in Class, World Dairy Expo

Bridon Grove Betsy

1st in Class & Honourable Mention Grand Champion, Stratford Championship Show 1st in Class & Reserve Grand Champion, Brant-Norfolk Parish Show

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2014

All Canadians

Junior Breeder's herd Troupeau Junior

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian Arethusa

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Arethusa Vespera | Arethusa HG Vian-ET | Arethusa Premier Crush 1st - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Reserve All Canadian Aland

Aland Request Nan | Aland BS Amelia | Aland Perfect Radar 2nd - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 1st - Stratford Championship Show; 1st - Grand River Parish Show

Honourable Mention All Canadian Glenholme

Glenholme Excitation Nina | Glenholme Real Talent | Glenholme Impressionable Trait 3rd - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 3rd - Stratford Championship Show; 2nd - Grand River Parish Show

Hollylane

Hollylane R. Joey Pistachio Hollylane Jackknife Zulu Hollylane Response Harlem ET 5th - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 1st - Ontario Summer Jersey Show 2nd - Quinte Championship Show 1st - Quinte Trent Parish Show

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Nominated All Canadian Scottiere

Scottiere Kaina Tequila Scottiere Tennessee Minister Scottiere Kacey Tequila 1st - Supreme Dairy Show 1st - Salon International Laitier

Riview

Riview Verbatim Sophie Riview Verbatim Stella Riview Verbatim Sadie 1st - Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Show 1st - Quinte Championship Show

February - March 2014 Canadian Jersey Breeder

2014 All Canadians

Breeder's herd

Troupeau d’Éleveur

Sponsored by Purina

All Canadian Pleasant Nook

Pleasant Nook Happy Birthday | Pleasant Nook Action Markelle | Pleasant Nook Action Frisky 1st - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 6th - World Dairy Expo (1 Change); 2nd - Ontario Summer Jersey Show (2 Changes); 1st - Stratford Championship Show (2 Changes); 1st - Brant-Norfolk Parish Show (2 Changes)

Reserve All Canadian Avonlea

Avonlea Comerica Velvet | Avonlea Kookie Dough | Avonlea CF Giggle's Gypsy Rose ET 1st - Supreme Dairy Show; 2nd - Stratford Championship Show; 1st - Quinte Championship Show; 1st - Ontario Summer Jersey Show

Honourable Mention All Canadian RJF

RJF Comerica Charity | RJF Jamaica Rockstar | RJF Iatola Sadie 2nd - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Nominated All Canadian Rapid Bay

Rapid Bay Indiana Grace Rapid Bay Gorgeous Giggle Rapid Bay Action Roxy Maya 3rd - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Charlyn

Charlyn Nevada Emma Charlyn Tequila Evening Charlyn Colton Eve 5th - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 6th - Stratford Championship Show (1 Change) 1st - Oxford-Southwest Parish Show (1 Change)

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2014 All Canadian Points Breakdown The following table shows the breakdown of the number of judges who voted and the total of All Canadian points by class.

An *asterisk* indicates unanimous voting by all judges who voted.

For total points, an All Canadian (AC) vote is worth 7 points, a Reserve (RES) vote is worth 3 points, and an Honourable Mention (HM) vote is worth 1 point.

In some cases where a conflict of interest exists, a judge may not have submitted a score (i.e. they may have owned animals in those classes).

4-H Calf - Génisse 4-H

PAULLOR VERBATIM ANSWER MSM JERSEYS POLARIS SNAP ROESBETT VR BARBIE DOLL PARKVIEW MASTER KIWI SLEEGERHOLM GILLER JANGO BRIDON TEQUILA GAUGE

AC 6 4 0 0 0 0

RES 3 2 5 0 0 0

HM 0 3 3 3 1 0

Total 57 47 12 5 0 0

RIVIEW VERBATIM SOPHIE GLENHOLME IMPRESSIONABLE TRAIT HOLLYLANE RESPONSE CHALOU CHARLYN PREMIER BOURBON MARLAU TEQUILA FARREN ET HOLLYLANE JACKKNIFE ZULU

7 1 1 1 0 0

2 3 3 0 2 0

0 5 2 1 2 0

ARETHUSA VESPERA* ROESBETT VR BARBIE DOLL DESDION TEQUILA AMBER ET BRIDON EXCITATION TRIPLE PAULLOR IMPRESSION JOSETTE RJF PREMIER CHAMPAGNE

10 0 0 0 0 0

0 7 3 0 0 0

ARETHUSA HG VIAN ET* MSM JERSEYS POLARIS SNAP STEE-LA TEQUILA FAKE I.D. PARKVIEW MASTER KIWI DRENTEX REAGAN GIGI SCOTTIERE TENNESSEE MINISTER ET

9 0 0 0 0 0

SHADOW VALE MINISTER SHARENE* PAULLOR VERBATIM ANSWER MISS OPPORTUNITY GILLER VICTORIA ALAND PERFECT RADAR AVONLEA CF MINISTER BELLA GLENHOLME REAL TALENT

AC 9 0 0 0 0 0

RES 0 9 0 0 0 0

HM 0 0 8 1 0 0

Total 63 27 8 1 0 0

55 21 18 8 8 0

EK-RR TEQUILA VARIETY-ET ARETHUSA HG VICTORIA-ET L'ORMIERE PIEDMONT LEINY ARETHUSA TEQUILA BLARNEY AVONLEA SIZZLE OF MILO CHARLYN TEQUILA EVENING

7 3 0 0 0 0

3 7 0 0 0 0

0 0 7 2 1 0

58 42 7 2 1 0

0 3 7 0 0 0

70 24 16 0 0 0

ELLIOTTS TEQUILA SENIORITA-ET GLENVIEW TEQUILA FAWN CARLY-O TEQUILA ALLEY* ELECTRAS ENCHANTING-ET ELLIOTTS BLACKSTONE CHARLOTTE-ET TJ CLASSIC VERBATIM VICTORIA-ET

5 1 0 0 0 0

1 5 0 0 0 0

0 0 6 0 0 0

38 22 6 0 0 0

0 8 1 0 0 0

0 1 3 4 1 0

63 25 6 4 1 0

AVONLEA COMERICA VELVET-ET RAPID BAY INDIANA GRACE ET MARLAU SOCRATES ARCADIOS-ET M-SIGNATURE VERBATIM TIA MARIE ENNISKILLEN TEQUILA MAMIE 48 TJ CLASSIC MINISTER LEGACY

6 2 0 0 0 0

1 3 3 1 0 0

1 3 2 1 1 0

46 26 11 4 1 0

8 0 0 0 0 0

0 6 2 0 0 0

0 1 6 1 0 0

56 19 12 1 0 0

DUTCHOLM EXCITATION LUCITA LONE PINE ON TIME BELIEVE SCOTTIERE TALINA MAX PLEASANT NOOK ACTION MARKELLE ET RAPID BAY ACTION ROXY MAYA ET RAPID BAY MINI MISS BELLE ET

7 3 0 0 0 0

3 3 4 0 0 0

0 3 4 3 0 0

58 33 16 3 0 0

ARETHUSA PREMIER CRUSH SCOTTIERE KACEY TEQUILA KELLOGG-BAY SINCERE IMPRESSION ALAND REQUEST NAN RIVIEW VERBATIM SOPHIE LOOKOUT FOR GLORY

8 0 1 0 0 0

1 7 0 1 0 0

0 1 5 2 1 0

59 22 12 5 1 0

MISS TRIPLE T SERENITY-ET* PLEASANT NOOK SULTAN JETTA HURONIA COMERICA VIVIANNA 20X ET ELLIOTTS TEQUILA REESE LORIVALE EXCITATION KAYLA AVONLEA KOOKIE DOUGH-ET

7 0 0 0 0 0

0 4 1 1 1 0

0 0 4 2 1 0

49 12 7 5 4 0

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4-H Yearling - Un An 4-H

Junior Calf - Génisse Junior

Intermediate Calf - Génisse Intermédiaire

Senior Calf - Génisse Senior

Summer Yearling - Un An d´Été

Junior Yearling - Un An Junior

Intermediate Yearling - Un An Intérmédiaire

Junior Breeder’s Herd - Troupeau Junior

Champion Heifer: Arethusa Premier Crush

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Milking Yearling - Un An en Lactation

EDGEBROOK TEQUILA SHILOH* BUDJON-VAIL COMERICA MELISSA-ET* EDGEBROOK TEQUILA MADISON-ET BRIDON ROCKET AMUSE GOLDEN IMPRESSION ELUSIVE STECRO HABIT TOUPIE

Junior Two - Deux Ans Junior

Senior Two - Deux Ans Senior

Junior Three - Trois Ans Junior

Senior Three - Trois Ans Senior

Four Year Old - Quatre Ans

Five Year Old - Cinq Ans

Mature Cow - Vache Adulte

Breeder’s Herd - Troupeau d’Éleveur

Champion Cow: Arethusa Response Vivid February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Dutcholm Excitation

Lucita

Our First All Canadian Senior 3-Year-Old

DUTCHOLM EXCITATION LUCITA VG-89 Sire: Bridon Excitation EX-90 Dam: Dutcholm Jurisdiction Lucia 3-3 305, 8685M, 421F @ 4.9%, 289P @ 3.3% BCA: 277-248-243 2014 Senior 3-Year-Old Results: 1st, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2nd & Reserve Grand Champion, Stratford Championship Show 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion, Ontario Spring Discovery Show 1st & Grand Champion, Oxford County Parish Show

due in early May

MORNINGMIST VERBATIM GINGER 215A Sold To Pendora Dairy at the 2014 Ontario Invitational Sale (OIS) 7th Senior Calf Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2014

The Mason Family:

Jim: 519 •535 •0027 Cathy: 519 •535 •7406 Sarah: 519 •535 •0252 George: 519 •535 •0497 Email: jcmason@xplornet.ca

Ginger

Congratulations to Kristen for all her accomplishments in 2014!

MorningmistJerseys

616041 Line 13, RR#6 Woodstock, ON, N4S 7W1 Like us on Facebook

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This cow truly demonstrates outstanding qualities within a broad range of criteria.

She is consistent, extraordinary and a legacy to her sons and daughters.

Cette vache démontre des qualités exceptionnelles dans un large éventail de critères.

La vache est constante, extraordinaire et transmet son héritage à sa progéniture.

Introducing Our 2014 Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year Présentation de notre Vache Jersey canadienne de l’année 2014.

C Enniskillen Tops Grove C Sup-Ex 95-5E

Congratulations to the breeder and owner, Enniskillen Jerseys of Enniskillen, Ontario.

Félicitations à l’éleveur et propriétaire, Enniskillen Jerseys de Enniskillen, Ontario.

http://www.jerseycanada.com/ pages/cow-of-the-year-contest.html

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2015 National Jersey Convention

Convention Nationale Jersey 2015

Notice of Jersey Canada Annual Meeting

Avis de L’assemblée Annuelle de Jersey Canada

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec Friday, March 20th - Saturday, March 21st

All members and industry partners of Jersey Canada are cordially invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the association in March, 2015. National President Mathieu Larose of Vercheres, Quebec, along with the very enthusiastic support of Jersey Quebec, encourage you to come to St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2015 for a celebration of the Jersey cow in Canada!

Our program begins on March 20 with a farm tour of Ferme Missiska and Ferme Scottière, and lunch at a sugar shack. That evening will include the All Canadian & Production Awards dinner.

The Annual General Meeting will take place at on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Simultaneous translation will be available. Saturday’s agenda will also include the Next Generation Program and an Awards Banquet.

The Jersey Canada Annual General Meeting will take place at: Hôtel des gouverneurs 725 Boulevard du Séminaire Nord St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec J3B 8H1 Resolutions for consideration of the membership at the annual meeting may be forwarded to the Jersey Canada office to arrive no later than Monday, March 16, 2015. Alternatively, written resolutions may be handed to the Resolutions Chairman, Brian Raymer, before 8:00 AM, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the meeting headquarters.

The objectives of the meeting will be to: a) Review the financial statements of the Association; b) Receive reports from the Board of Directors, committees and staff; c) Address any proposed amendments to the by-laws; and d) Address any business that comes before the meeting.

Accommodations: Hôtel des gouverneurs (www.gouverneur.com/fr/hotel/saint-jean-sur-richelieu) 725 Boulevard du Séminaire Nord, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec J3B 8H1 Tel: (450) 348-7376 ~ Reservations: (800) 667-3815 Fax: (450) 348-9778 ~ Email: contact.st-jean@gouverneur.com • Single Room: $119 + taxes per night • Double Room: $129 + taxes per night • Single or Double without breakfast: $109 + taxes per night Quote the group code JERSEY to obtain the group rate.

Transport shuttles between airport and the hotel will be available.

REGISTRATION FORM www.jerseycanada.com/pages/annual-general-meeting.html Please complete and return by February 23, 2015 52

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec vendredi 20 mars - samedi 21 mars

Tous les membres et les partenaires de l’industrie de Jersey Canada sont cordialement invités à assister à la prochaine réunion de l’association, en mars 2015. Le Président national, Mathieu Larose de Verchères, Québec, avec l’appui dynamique de Jersey Québec, vous encourage à vous rendre à St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec le vendredi 20 mars et le samedi 21 mars 2015 pour cette célébration annuelle de la vache Jersey au Canada!

Notre programme débutera le 20 mars avec des portes ouvertes à la Ferme Missiska et à la Ferme Scottière. Il y aura aussi un dîner de cabane à sucre. En soirée, il y aura le souper All-Canadian et la remise des prix de production.

L’assemblée générale annuelle aura lieu le samedi 21 mars 2015. La traduction simultanée sera disponible. L’ordre du jour de samedi sera également inclure le programme Jersey : La prochaine génération et un banquet le samedi soir.

L’Assemblée générale annuelle de Jersey Canada aura lieu à: Hôtel des gouverneurs 725 Boulevard du Séminaire Nord St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec J3B 8H1 Les résolutions à soumettre à la considération des membres peuvent être envoyées au bureau de Jersey Canada pour réception au plus tard le lundi 16 mars 2015. Sinon, les résolutions écrites peuvent être remises au président des résolutions, Brian Raymer, avant 8 h 00 le samedi 21 mars 2015 aux quartiers généraux de l’assemblée.

L’assemblée aura pour but: a) de réviser les états financiers de l’Association; b) de recevoir les rapports du Conseil d’administration, des comités et du personnel; c) de s’occuper de tout amendement proposé aux règlements d) de s’occuper de toute autre affaire qui pourrait survenir avant l’assemblée.

Pour votre hébergement : Hôtel des gouverneurs (www.gouverneur.com/fr/hotel/saint-jean-sur-richelieu) 725 Boulevard du Séminaire Nord, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec J3B 8H1 Télé: (450) 348-7376 ~ Reservations: (800) 667-3815 Fax: (450) 348-9778 ~ Courriel: contact.st-jean@gouverneur.com Coût des chambres : • 119$ occ. simple / 129$ occ. double (taxes en sus) • Formule sans déjeuner 109$ occ simple ou double (taxes en sus) Un bloc de chambre est réservé, utiliser le code JERSEY pour obtenir le prix de groupe.

Des navettes de transport de l’aéroport vers l’hôtel seront disponibles.

FORMULAIRE D’INSCRIPTION www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/annual-general-meeting.html Compléter et retourner par 23 février 2015 February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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Between print issues of the Canadian Jersey Breeder, we post new information at jerseycanada.com. We also communicate via email. If you do not receive emails from us and you would like to ‘stay in the know’, sign up for our eNews by sending your email address to shawna@jerseycanada.com.

T�� P����� B����� ��� B���� March 20–21st will be an exciting time for our members at the Jersey Canada AGM. This is where we will celebrate the Jersey cow and the people behind the breed. There are herd visits, guest speakers, a ‘Next Generation’ conference, the AGM, an embryo sale, a ladies program, entertainment, and a gala. Join us in Saint-Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec to learn, share, connect, set direction for the breed … and have some fun.

Register today! www.jerseycanada.com/pages/annualgeneral-meeting.html

A T��� F�� Y�� One of the many tools that Jersey Canada offers Jersey breeders and farm/dairy suppliers are marketing options. Whether you are interested in engaging with readers in our renown print magazine, or you wish to get noticed on the internet, we can help you market your assets with choices that fit any budget.

Download our 2015 Media Kit. www.jerseycanada.com/pages/jerseybreeder-advertising-subscriptions.html

J����� P�D If you have just bought your 1st Jersey the fun is just beginning. If you have been dabbling with Jerseys for some time now you might already know about our Jersey Owners Manual.

The manual includes information about registering animals, herd improvement, management, and describes two dozen Jersey Canada awards, scholarships and programs.

Best of all, its FREE. Check out our Jersey Owners Manual. www.jerseycanada.com/pages/ owners-manual.html

W�����: M��� J������ We host a resource for people who are looking for Jersey animals, embryos and semen. Our on-line directory is viewed over 250 times a month and includes contact information and hotlinks to breeder websites and social media pages. If you are a member and you would like to be listed, it could be the best $60 you have ever spent.

Contact us: shawna@jerseycanada.com www.jerseycanada.com/pages/ breeder-directory.html

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Jersey Canada offers a network to make your link to the Jersey world even better. This includes access to our website, facebook, twitter, eNews and blogs.

Whatever your communication style, we are here for you.

Surf. Like. Tweet.

Website: www.jerseycanada.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerseycanada Twitter: @JerseyCanada

P��� Y��� Y��� Are you looking to plan out your show season? Or are you interested in going to a local sale, dispersal or farm show?

Jersey owners and dairy enthusiasts from around North America gather for excitement, progress, knowledge, sport, and to purchase profitable animals. A list of Jersey activity is at your fingertips.

Mark your calendar. www.jerseycanada.com/pages/ upcoming-events.html 53

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Entre les éditions imprimées de l’Éleveur de Jersey canadien, nous publions de la nouvelle information sur jeseycanada.com. Nous communiquons également par courriel. Si vous ne recevez pas nos courriels et voulez toujours ‘être au courant’ inscrivez-vous à nos nouvelles électroniques en envoyant votre adresse courriel à shawna@jerseycanada.com.

L�� ���� �������� �� ���� Les 20 et 21 mars seront des journées palpitantes pour nos membres lors de l’AGA de Jersey Canada. C’est là que nous célébrerons la vache Jersey et les gens derrière la race. Il y aura des visites de troupeaux, des orateurs invités, une conférence ‘Prochaine génération,’ l’AGA, une vente d’embryons, un programme pour les dames, des divertissements et un gala. Joignez-vous à nous à Saint-Jeansur-Richelieu, Québec pour apprendre, partager, communiquer, décider de l’avenir de la race … et avoir du plaisir.

Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui! www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/ annual-general-meeting.html

U� ����� ���� ���� Un des nombreux outils que Jersey Canada offre aux éleveurs de Jersey et aux fournisseurs agricoles/laitiers, est le marketing. Que vous soyez intéressés à rejoindre les lecteurs par notre magazine imprimé de renom ou si vous voulez vous faire voir sur internet, nous pouvons vous aider à mettre en marché vos atouts avec des choix qui rencontreront tous les budgets.

Téléchargez notre Trousse média 2015. www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/ jersey-breeder-advertising-subscriptions. html

J����� P�D Si vous venez d’acheter votre 1e Jersey, le plaisir ne fait que commencer. Si vous côtoyez les Jerseys depuis un certain temps, vous connaissez probablement déjà notre Guide Jersey. Ce manuel comprend de l’information au sujet de l’enregistrement des animaux, de l’amélioration du troupeau, de la régie et décrit les deux douzaines de prix de Jersey Canada ainsi que les bourses d’études et les programmes. Encore mieux, il est GRATUIT. Consultez le guide de l’éleveur de Jerseys. www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/ owners-manual.html

R��������: P��� �� J������ Nous sommes une bonne ressource pour les gens qui sont à la recherche de Jerseys : animaux, embryons ou semence. Notre répertoire en ligne est vu plus de 250 fois par mois et comprend les coordonnées et les liens vers les sites internet des éleveurs et leurs pages de médias sociaux. Si vous êtes membres et voulez apparaître dans le répertoire, cela pourrait être le 60 $ que vous aurez le mieux investi.

Contactez-nous: shawna@jerseycanada.com www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/ breeder-directory.html

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Jersey Canada offre un réseau pour vous connecter au monde Jersey de la meilleure façon. Ceci inclut l’accès à notre site internet, Facebook, Twitter, eNews et les blogs.

Peu importe votre style de communication, nous sommes là pour vous.

Visiter. Suivre. Joindre.

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P�������� ����� ����� Voulez-vous planifier votre saison d’exposition? Ou voulez-vous participer à une vente locale, une dispersion ou une exposition agricole? Les propriétaires de Jerseys et des adeptes de production laitière de partout en Amérique du nord se rassemblent pour de l’excitation, du progrès, des connaissances, du sport et pour acheter des animaux profitables.

Une liste des activités Jerseys est à portée de main.

Notez vos agendas. www.jerseycanada.com/francais/pages/ upcoming-events.html

Artwork by Ruth Demandt, Bluegirl Design

5 principles of Step 1: Select a professional graphic designer. You should study their logo design portfolio and view their work. Look for recurring themes in logos and make sure that each logo is unique. Some graphic designers do their business on the Internet and this allows you to find many resources.

Step 2: The next step is to look at logo design prices, terms and conditions, guarantees and refund policies. In the field of graphic design, you get what you pay for, so you want to be sure that you can afford the professional graphic design logo services that you are looking for.

Step 3: After deciding on a provider, go ahead and order your service or call for a quote. A simple email with your idea(s) will suffice. The graphic designer will gather as much information as they can from you and they will need to know if you have any ideas of your own. They will also need to know what your business name is, the area your business is involved in, and if you have any key phrases or terms that you would like incorporated.

Step 4: The next step is allowing the graphic designer to do their magic. Depending on what type of package you have chosen they will come up with several designs for you to consider. You will then have a chance to make changes and provide feedback.

If you don’t like any of the designs, they will start the process over until you are satisfied. Once you decide on a design they will make any necessary revisions based on your package/needs. It is very important to ensure that you receive the graphic design logo in a variety of formats (i.e. jpg, tiff, vector) so the logo can be used on anything from stationary and social media, to a farm sign or the side of a vehicle. Make sure these formats are included in the logo package you select.

logo design

1. Simple 2. Memorable 3. Timeless 4. Versatile 5. Relevant

by Shawna Berry

The Building Blocks of a Logo Whether you are thinking of a logo for your farm sign or for various marketing initiatives, before you get started with the design/redesign you have to decide which type of logo is suitable for your farm.

Pictogram (= a symbol, icon or avatar)

Wordmark (= the name of your company)

Tagline (= a brief description of your farm/product, or a slogan) Together, these 3 entities should represent a clear, recognizable synopsis of your business. With one quick glance at your logo one should be able to see what your farm does and who you are.

There are different logo types depending on how the above three components are combined: 1. Typographic logo The logo consists only of a word/letters (= wordmark). No symbol/pictogram is used.

2. Figurative logo This is a combination of a wordmark and a symbol. The symbol is a figurative representation of something (not abstract).

3. Abstract logo The combination of a wordmark and a symbol, but this time the symbol is not a realistic but rather a visual interpretation of a subject/concept.

4. A combined logo The combination of several of the above logotypes is applied.

Simple Logos In a very practical sense, a complicated logo isn’t easy to reproduce.

What may look great on a sheet of paper may become blurry when printed on a small business card and suddenly resembles a blotch when printed on a pen. A complicated logo is also more difficult to remember. Think of the most famous logos: the Nike swoosh, CocaCola’s simple red script, or McDonald’s golden M - all of these logos are simple, easy to recognize and remember.

Appropriate Logos A logo should be appropriate for the company it’s representing, this doesn’t necessarily mean it should be obviously tied to it though. The ToysRUs logo, although doesn’t actually have any toys in it, is very appropriate for the company with its childlike script and bright colors.

Examine your logo design to see if it’s complementary and appropriate or if it conflicts with your company image/message in any way.

Memorable Logos You want your logo to be unique yet memorable. You want people to see that logo and instantly know who you are. There is no question when you see ‘the swoosh’ that it belongs to Nike or that the ‘green mermaid’ is Starbucks. By keeping your logo simple and appropriate you move much closer to achieving one that is easy to remember.

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"Strong branding connects your audience visually and emotionally with your companies culture and values. As a designer I enjoy the challenge of developing smart, strategic and memorable imagery to enhance a companies brand through graphics and illustration." ~ Ruth Demandt ~ Ruth Demandt, Graphic Designer BLUEGIRL DESIGN bluegirldesign@gmail.com 519.994.4646 www.redbubble.com/people/ bluegirldesign www.coroflot.com/bluegirldesign

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Artwork: Ruth Demandt, Bluegirl Design

5 principes du

1. Simple 2. Mémorable 3. Intemporel 4. Versatile 5. Pertinent

par Shawna Berry

Les pièces d’un logo Que vous pensiez à un logo pour l’enseigne de votre ferme ou pour toute autre initiative de marketing, avant de commencer ou de revoir le design, vous devez décider quel type de logo est approprié pour votre ferme.

Pictogramme Indice de mot (= un symbole, icone ou avatar) (= le nom de votre compagnie)

Signature (= une brève description de votre ferme/produit ou un slogan) Ensemble, ces trois entités devraient représenter un synopsis clair et reconnaissable de votre entreprise.

Avec un seul coup d’œil à votre logo, on pourrait savoir ce que fait votre ferme et qui vous êtes.

Il y a différents types de logos selon la combinaison des trois composantes ci-haut : 1. Logo typographique Ce logo ne consiste que d’un mot ou quelques lettres (= indice de mot).

Aucun symbole ni pictogramme n’est utilisé.

2. Logo figuratif C’et une combinaison d’un mot et d’un symbole. Le symbole est une représentation figurative de quelque chose (pas abstrait).

3. Logo abstrait La combinaison d’un mot et d’un symbole, mais cette fois le symbole n’est pas réaliste mais plutôt une interprétation visuelle du sujet/concept.

4. Logo combiné La combinaison de plusieurs types de logos est employée.

« Une marque forte atteint votre public visuellement et émotionnellement avec la culture et les valeurs de votre compagnie. En tant que designer, j’aime le défi de développer une image intelligente, stratégique et mémorable pour mettre en valeur la marque d’une compagnie par le graphisme ou une illustration. » ~ Ruth Demandt ~ Ruth Demandt, Graphic Designer BLUEGIRL DESIGN bluegirldesign@gmail.com 519.994.4646 www.redbubble.com/people/ bluegirldesign www.coroflot.com/bluegirldesign

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Logos simples D’un côté pratique, un logo compliqué n’est pas facile à copier. Ce qui peut très bien paraître sur une feuille de papier peut devenir flou lorsqu’imprimé sur de petites cartes d’affaires et, soudainement, ça ressemble à une tache lorsqu’imprimé sur un stylo. Il peut être difficile de se souvenir d’un logo compliqué. Pensez aux logos populaires : le crochet de Nike, l’écriture rouge simple de Coca-Cola, le M doré de McDonald – tous ces logos sont simples, facile à reconnaître et à mémoriser.

Logos appropriés Un logo devrait être approprié pour la compagnie qu’il représente, mais cela ne signifie pas nécessairement qu’il doit y être relié complètement.

Le logo de ToysRUS, même s’il ne contient pas de jouet, est très approprié pour la compagnie car il est enfantin et de couleurs voyantes.

Examinez le design de votre logo pour voir s’il est complémentaire et approprié ou s’il est en conflit avec l’image et le message de votre compagnie.

Logos mémorables Vous voulez un logo unique mais mémorable. Vous voulez que lorsque les gens voient ce logo, ils savent instantanément qui vous êtes. Il n’y a aucun doute que lorsque vous voyez ‘le crochet’ qui appartient à Nike ou la ‘sirène verte’ de Starbucks. En gardant votre logo simple et approprié, vous vous approchez d’un logo dont on se souvient facilement.

Étape 1: Choisissez un designer graphique professionnel. Cherchez les thèmes récurrents dans les logos et assurez-vous que chaque logo est unique. Certains designers graphiques font affaire sur internet et ceci vous permet de trouver plusieurs ressources. Étape 2: La prochaine étape est de vérifier le prix du design, les termes et conditions, les garanties et la politique de remboursement. Dans le monde du design graphique, vous obtenez ce pour quoi vous payez. Il faut donc vous assurer que vous pouvez vous permettre les services professionnels de design graphique de logo que vous recherchez. Étape 3: Après avoir choisi un fournisseur, commandez le service ou demandez une soumission. Un simple courriel avec vos idées suffira. Le designer graphique ramassera le plus d’informations possible sur vous et demandera si vous avez déjà des idées. Il voudra aussi savoir le nom de votre entreprise, votre champ d’expertise et si vous voulez des slogans ou des mots intégrés à votre logo. Étape 4: La prochaine étape est de permettre au designer graphique de faire son travail. Selon le type d’entente que vous avez choisi, celui-ci vous présentera plusieurs dessins. Vous aurez alors la chance d’apporter des changements et de faire vos commentaires. Si vous n’aimez aucun des designs, le processus recommencera jusqu’à ce que vous soyez satisfait. Une fois le design choisi, les révisions nécessaires seront faites selon votre entente ou vos besoins. Il est très important de vous assurer que vous recevrez votre design de logo dans plusieurs formats (i.e. jpg, tiff, vector) pour que le logo puisse être utilisé sur plusieurs supports comme la papeterie et les médias sociaux, l’enseigne de la ferme ou sur le flan d’un véhicule. Assurezvous que tous ces formats sont inclus dans votre entente initiale.

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Jersey Canada Award Recipients Candidatures pour les récompenses de Jersey Canada Master Breeder  Maître éleveur

Recognizing long-term excellence in breeding Jersey cows.

Reconnaît à long terme pour l’élevage des vaches Jerseys.

Hollylane Jerseys, Corbyville, ON

Roger Ray, Diane Jarrell-Ray & Courtney Ray

Constructive Breeder  Éleveurs émérite

Recognizing herds which excel in Jersey breeding over a shorter time frame.

Reconnait l’excellence de l’élevage Jersey sur une plus coutre période.

• Category / Catégorie 1 (5-9 registrations/year ~ enregistrements/an)

Spring Consignments from Billings Farm Ruckus to the Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale March 21, 2015

First granddaughter to sell of the great RJF Jamaica Rockstar Ex-95.

Nominated 5 times as an All American or All Canadian in milking form.

Reserve Grand of the 2013 Royal Winter Fair. Calf is Billings Barnyard Ruckus, a December 2014 calf from Rockstar’s rock solid Indiana daughter She is just fresh at 2-0, had 64 lbs on her 1st test and is waiting for the classifier.

RJF Jamaica Rockstar Ex 95-2E

Caroline Pelletier & Paulin Bard

(Missiska), Saint Armand, QC • Category / Catégorie 2 (10-24 registrations/year ~ enregistrements/an)

Tyler & Debbie Brander

(Branderlea), Rockwood, ON • Category / Catégorie 3 (25+ registrations/year ~ enregistrements/an)

Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc

(Rapid Bay), Ormstown, QC The Master and Constructive Breeder Awards are based on a points system - incorporating points for production, classification, sires, and Star Brood cows.

Les prix Maître éleveur et Éleveurs émérite sont basé sur un système de points, avec des points pour la production, la classification, les taureaux, et les vaches souches étoiles.

Billings Incentive Busted to the Iowa Spring Extravaganza March 28, 2015

An early Incentive Fall calf from the Reserve All American Billings Remake Bounty Ex-93. Best test is 7-4 305 days 20,077 @ 6.5 fat & 4.2% protein.

Bounty was also Premier Performance Cow at the 2008 All American Show.

She is fresh again at 9 years old and doing great.

Billings Remake Bounty EX-93

Jersey Young Achievers  Jeune Méritant Jersey Chris & Brianne Brown (Beslea), Yarker, ON Kevin Elshof (Therihof), Berwick, ON Jennifer Fraser (Gleneil), Dalkeith, ON Frédérick St-Laurent (St-Lo), Mont-Joli, QC Daniel Poulin (Jada), St Anne du Lac, QC Sylvain Houle (Yamach), Yamachiche, QC

This award recognizes the accomplishments of Jersey breeders under the age of 40.

Cette récompense souligne les accomplissements d'éleveurs Jerseys de moins de 40 ans.

Billings Impression Sochi to the Midwest Spring Special March 27, 2015

Milo Centurion Sadie Ex-93

Distinguished Service Award Honneur pour service distingué Gary Bowers (Lencrest), Coaticook, QC

This award recognizes an outstanding long-term contribution to the betterment of the Jersey cow in the areas of leadership, promotion, genetic improvement, and marketing.

Cet honneur reconnaît la contribution à long terme d'un individu à l'amélioration de la race Jersey, pour le leadership, la promotion, l'amélioration génétique et la commercialisation.

Presentations will be made during the Jersey Canada Annual General Meeting, March 20-21, 2015 La présentation se fera lors de l’assemblée annuelle de Jersey Canada, les 20-21 mars 2015.

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

A super fancy Spring Yearling by Impression straight back to Sofie herself who claimed 2012 Canadian Cow of the Year. Dam is a VG-86 Action, 2nd Dam is Milo Centurion Sadie Ex-93 maternal sister to the one and only Milo Vindication Season Ex-94. This yearling is cut and she is fancy with plenty of white.

Jason Johnson, Farm Manager email: bfmdairy@billingsfarm.org Rte. 12 • Woodstock, Vermont Tel: (802) 457·2355 x28 Cell: (802) 291.0544 Fax: (802) 457·8104 www.billingsfarm.org

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Family Farms in Canada

Fermes familiales au Canada

The statistical profile of farming life in Canada.

• 2.7 - the number of hours more per day that farm youth spend working, including farm, off-farm, and unpaid work, than youth in the general population.

• 57% - the proportion of all students enrolled in agricultural programs in 2008/2009 that were women.

• 20% - the greater the likelihood that a farm operator with a university degree will work off-farm compared to a farmer without a degree.

• 205,730 - the total number of farms in Canada (2011) – a 26.5% drop since 1991.

• 23% - size increase of farms from an average of 598 acres per farm in 1991 to 778 acres in 2011: while the number of corporate farms is on the rise, the proportion of these corporations owned by families is increasing.

• 5.4% - the overall increase in the number of organic farm producers in Canada between 2006-2008.

• 27.5% - the proportion of farm operators in Canada that are female (2011) – although it is reported that a great many more are key decision makers and contributors on the farm.

• 54 - is the average age of Canada’s farm operators Economic necessity is driving (12% increase since 1991) – this farm consolidation, as many small farms don’t generate has raised concerns as only one in five farming op- enough income to support the families who own them and erations reported having a bigger farms are better able written succession plan in to manage risk. When farm place (2007).

• 4.3 & 3.1 - the average size income isn’t enough to support of a census farm family in a household, off-farm income 1971 and 2006, respectively. becomes more important to the well being of families.

• 22% - the largest annual increase of farmland value Deep Roots: Families on the farm: reported (2013) ~ capital ina portrait of generations & migrant workers in Canada, 2014 vestments required for purchasing farm assets, such as land, machinery, fertilizer and farm technology along with operating expenses introduce potential financial barriers faced by the next generation of family farmers.

• Family farms have unique advantages that other businesses often seek to replicate. They typically have higher levels of commitment to their work than other farms due to the direct impact of a farm’s success on their family unit and the resulting well-being of people to which they have strong emotional connections.

• 1/3 - use hired labour to facilitate farming & food production.

• Some 20,000 migrant workers participate in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) each year. Some family farms manage labour shortages by hiring migrant farm workers from abroad and although they earn more money and experience greater job security in Canada than they might have in their home countries, rural settings pose significant language and mobility barriers and feelings of isolation and stress are magnified with the absence of their families.

Voici un aperçu du profil statistique de la vie agricole au Canada.

• 2,7 - nombre d’heures de plus par jour qu’un jeune du milieu agricole passe à travailler, incluant sur la ferme, en dehors de la ferme ou travail non rémunéré comparativement à un jeune de la population générale.

• 57 % - la proportion de tous les étudiants inscrits à un programme agricole en 2008/2009 qui étaient des femmes.

• 20 % - la probabilité qu’un agriculteur possédant un diplôme universitaire travaille en dehors de la ferme comparativement à un agriculteur sans diplôme.

• 205 730 – le nombre total des fermes au Canada (2011) – une baisse de 26,5 % depuis 1991.

• 23 % - augmentation de la grosseur des fermes d’une moyenne de 598 acres par ferme en 1991 à 778 acres en 2011: tandis que le nombre de fermes incorporées est en hausse, la proportion des ces corporations qui sont la propriété de famille est aussi en hausse.

• 5,4 % - l’augmentation générale du nombre de producteurs agricoles biologiques au Canada entre 2006 et 2008.

• 27,5 % - la proportion des agriculteurs au Canada qui sont des femmes (2011) - même si on rapporte que beaucoup d’autres sont essentielles à la prise de décisions et à la gestion quotidienne de la ferme.

• 54 - l’âge moyen des agriLa nécessité économique pousse culteurs au Canada (augmentala consolidation de la ferme car tion de 12 % depuis 1991) - ceci est inquiétant car seulement une plusieurs petites fermes ne génèrent ferme sur cinq rapporte avoir pas assez de revenus pour subvenir à la famille qui l’appartient et de établi un plan de succession plus grosses fermes sont plus aptes (2007).

• 4,3 & 3,1 - la taille moyenne à gérer ce risque. Lorsque le revenu agricole n’est pas suffisant pour d’une famille agricole selon les recensements en 1971 et 2006, supporter la maisonnée, un revenu hors ferme devient plus important respectivement. que le bien-être des familles.

• 22 % - la plus grande hausse annuelle rapportée de la valDeep Roots: Familles sur la ferme: Un eur du terrain agricole (2013) ~ portrait de générations et de travailleurs saisonniers au Canada, 2014 l’investissement en capital requis pour l’achat d’actifs agricoles comme le terrain, la machinerie, la technologie ainsi que les dépenses d’opérations sont des barrières financières potentielles rencontrées par la prochaine génération d’exploitants de fermes familiales.

• Les fermes familiales ont des avantages uniques de d’autres entreprises essaient souvent d’imiter. Elles ont typiquement un plus haut niveau de dévouement envers leur travail que les autres fermes à cause de l’impact direct du succès de la ferme sur leur unité familiale et il en résulte le bien-être des personnes qui ont un fort lien émotionnel.

• 1/3 - l’utilisation d’employés rémunérés pour faciliter l’agriculture et la production d’aliments.

• Quelques 20 000 travailleurs saisonniers participant au Programme des travailleurs agricoles saisonniers (PTAS) chaque année. Certaines fermes familiales remplissent les manques de personnel en embauchant des travailleurs saisonniers de l’étranger et, même s’ils gagnent plus d’argent et ont une meilleure sécurité d’emploi au Canada qu’ils pourraient avoir dans leur pays d’origine, l’emplacement rural pose un défi linguistique et de mobilité significatifs qui augmente les sentiments d’isolation et de stress amplifiés par l’absence de leurs familles.

Source: • The Vanier Institute of the Family – (Published April 4, 2012): http://www.vanierinstitute.ca/ • Diane J. F. Martz and Ingrid S. Brueckner (2003). The Canadian Farm Family At Work: Exploring Gender and Generation. Centre For Rural Studies and Enrichment, St. Peter’s College, Muenster, Saskatchewan.

• Deep Roots: Families on the farm: a portrait of generations and migrant workers in Canada ~ Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as part of the 2014 International Year of Family Farming; by Nathan Battams and Nora Spinks, Vanier Institute of the Family: http://digital.tudor-rose.co.uk/deep-roots/#148 • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/ca2011/ha

Source: • Institut Vanier de la Famille – (Publié le 4 avril, 2012): http://www.vanierinstitute.ca/ • Diane J. F. Martz et Ingrid S. Brueckner (2003). The Canadian Farm Family At Work: Exploring Gender and Generation. Centre For Rural Studies and Enrichment, St. Peter’s College, Muenster, Saskatchewan.

• Deep Roots: Familles sur la ferme: un portrait de générations et de travailleurs saisonniers au Canada ~ Publié par l’organisation des Nations unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture lors de l’année internationale de l’agriculture familiale en 2014; par Nathan Battams et Nora Spinks, Institut Vanier de la famille : http:// digital.tudor-rose.co.uk/deep-roots/#148 • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/fra/ra2011/sa

Just the Facts

Les faits

Records of Production  Records de production Records Received by January 26, 2015.

The top 15 records in each age class, received from CanWest DHI or Valacta are published based on a composite BCA for fat and protein, with a minimum of 445.

Cows that have exceeded the goals for 2015 are highlighted in gray (8000 kgs milk, 5.0% fat, 4.0% protein).

2013 National Production Average on10,653 records: 6,659 kg Milk; 328 kg Fat 4.95%; 252 kg Protein 3.79%; BCA: 223M, 203F, 222P

Records de production reçus avant le 1e 26 janvier 2015.

Les 15 meilleurs records, dans chaque catégorie d’âge, reçu du CanWest DHI ou Valacta sont publiés ci-aprés, basé sur une MCR composée pour le gras et la protéine.

Les vaches ayant dépassé les objectifs pour 2015 sont surlignées en grise (8000 kgs lait, 5,0% gras, 4.0% proteine).

Moyenne nationale de production 2013 sur 10 653 records: 6659 kg lait; 328 kg gras 4,95 %; 252 kg protéine 3,79 %; MCR : 223L, 203G, 222P

*Awards: S=silver/argent; G=gold/or; P=platinum/platine Name

Sire

Dam

Owner

Age Milk

1 CAVA PARAMOUNT ROSA (VG 87) -9341788-

ROCK ELLA PARAMOUNT ET

FRANKEN SATURN ROSE

Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON

11 6 9094 460 5.06 352 3.87 261 -9 256 10 267 -4

2 LAPOKITA FUSION OMEGA (VG 87) -102201556-

MOLLY BROOK FUSION ET

PAYNESIDE PIP GEM

Ferme Cotelet (2009) Inc. , Saint-Éloi , QC

10 0 8864 432 4.87 338 3.81 249 -4 234 -10 250 -10

* Rank

Fat

%

Prot

% BCAM Dev BCAF Dev BCAP Dev

Mature Cows (10+Years) S

3 RICH VALLEY GROVE MACARONI 51M (SUP-EX 91-6E) -8780151-

SHAMROCK GROVE GEMINI 50R

RICH VALLEY ONLINE MAYBELLE

Paullyn Farms , Ayton , ON

11 0 7285 429 5.89 309 4.24 209 -8 237 24 234 11

4 AVONLEA JUNO FORGET ME NOT (SUP-EX 90-6E) -8634058-

VALLEYSTREAM J I S JUNO 25R

AVONLEA REGENCY FREEDOM

Ferme Scottiere Enr. , St Paul d'Abbotsford , QC

11 5 7686 423 5.5 287 3.73 218 -16 232 5 214 -27

Mature Cow (5-9) 1 MAPLE RIDGE GOLDEN GIRL (EX 92) -9530105-

YELLOW BRIAR HEATHS GUAPO

ROCK ELLA GOLDEN GIRL

Hollylane Jerseys & Ed McMorrow , Corbyville , ON

5 8 14773 813 5.5 549 3.72 413 100 421 146 404 111

P

2 LONE PINE JACE SELMA (EX 90-2E) -7981711-

WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE

LONE PINE NERO SUNNY DAY

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

6 11 12006 711 5.92 411 3.42 327 72 365 108 296 46

P

3 BONA CHAIRMAN MONIA -ET (VG 87) -101950406-

GIPRAT BELLE'S CHAIRMAN -ET

DS FIRST MOMENT

Ferme Bona 2012 Inc , St-Bonaventure , QC

9 4 11481 586 5.1 463 4.03 316 31 308 33 336 39

P

4 VERMALAR MARTHA AVATAR (GP 81) -103769383-

SUNSET CANYON AVATAR-ET

VERMALAR MARIA SULTAN

Mathieu Larose , Vercheres , QC

5 5 10425 641 6.15 405 3.88 294 30 336 74 302 29

G

5 REXLEA BIG TIME GINGER (EX 90-4E) -7567754-

BLACKYS BIG TIME-ET

REXLEA PERIMITER GINNY

Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON

7 4 10865 616 5.67 439 4.04 295 -9 316 39 314 3

G

6 REXLEA TIME IMOGENE (GP 83) -9761323-

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

REXLEA CENTURION IMAGE

Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON

5 5 10531 549 5.21 443 4.21 296 -11 286 8 328 14

IRCHEL SULTAN SAHARA

G

7 LUCHANEL SELECT LB SABLE (VG 85) -105376177-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

Ferme Luchanel Senc. , St-Sylvére , QC

5 4 10001 545 5.45 423 4.23 283 37 285 58 316 62

G

8 RJF IATOLA BRILLIANT (VG 88) -7858507-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET RJF PREMONITION BRIDGET

Robert Jarrell , Corbyville , ON

7 0 10517 600 5.71 390 3.71 286 66 308 123 281 65

G

9 DALE RHODES CORRIE (GP 81) -9808319-

JUGIONG NARI RHODES

DALE JUDGEMENT CAROLINE

Robert J. Dale , Mission , BC

5 0 9917 498 5.02 371 3.74 309 42 285 33 304 30

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

HAUTPRE FUSION FRANCIA

Ferme Luchanel Senc. , St-Sylvére , QC

5 8 10678 560 5.24 390 3.65 299 53 292 65 289 35

REXLEA BOMBER IDEA

G 10 HAUTPRE SULTAN FRANCE -ET (VG 88) -105372923G

11 REXLEA TIME IDOLYN (EX 90) -9761324-

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON

5 4 10519 505 4.8 424 4.03 297 -10 264 -14 316 2

G

12 FAMILY HILL IATOLA FARYN (EX 90) -JEUSAF 116486817-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET FAMILY HILL SD FORTUNE

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

5 2 10014 584 5.83 366 3.65 284 28 306 49 273 22

G

13 BEWELCOME JANCINTO JILL 647 (GP 82) -9817738-

MASON LEMVIG JACINTO-ET

DAVISON PARAMOUNT JILL 243

Bewelcome Farms Ltd , Deroche , BC

5 2 11173 498 4.46 404 3.62 321 82 265 36 306 64

G

14 REXLEA SIGNATURE HALLIE (VG 87) -7567722-

FAMILY HILL AVERY SIGNATURE

REXLEA SURVILLE HELICE -ET

Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON

8 8 11475 482 4.2 444 3.87 314 10 251 -26 319 8

15 BUCKLAND CONN GINGER ALE -ET (EX 90-2E) -104890669-

GIPRAT BELLE'S CONNECTION -ET

YELLOW BRIAR DELUXE GENVIEVE

Ferme Rejebel Inc. , Price , QC

6 2 9825 539 5.49 399 4.06 272 41 278 61 291 50

Senior 4

1 HOLLYLANE IATOLA JONQUIL (VG 85) -9951191-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET BRI-LIN REN JASMINE -ET

Hollylane Jerseys & Ed McMorrow , Corbyville , ON

4 11 17158 806 4.7 664 3.87 491 178 426 151 503 210

G

2 GARIBALDI SULTAN S MARISSA (GP 81) -9866216-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

GARIBALDI FUSION'S MISTY

Garibaldi Jerseys Inc. , Maple Ridge , BC

4 11 10924 514 4.71 389 3.56 313 45 272 38 295 36

S

3 JALON LENA 26W (G 73) -10830366-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

JALON PEARLY 35P

John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON

4 7 8420 542 6.44 349 4.14 245 -13 291 45 268 7 4 7 11018 489 4.44 386 3.5 318 47 261 7 295 25

S

4 REXLEA SULTAN PAISLEY (VG 85) -9761346-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

REXLEA SIGNATURE PARIS

Oscar B. Weber , St. Clements , ON

S

5 REXLEA SHOW KALISTA (EX 90) -9761341-

RJF BIG SHOW

REXLEA COUNTRY KANDY

Ferme Guimo 9119 0264 Quebec Inc., Saint-Gervais, QC 4 9 9109 484 5.31 362 3.97 263 17 257 28 276 31

S

6 ROSELOR DELBERT FROSTY (VG 85) -9995415-

ROSELOR ABE DELBERT

ROSELOR PLATINUM FROST

Roselor Jerseys , Mission , BC

4 6 8455 486 5.75 351 4.15 247 11 261 28 270 33

S

7 JALON LILIAN 31W (G 75) -10830371-

PINE HAVEN SENIOR

JALON NANCY 4N

John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON

4 7 9311 445 4.78 346 3.72 271 13 239 -8 266 5

S

8 GROBROOK HORNET NARDA 351 (GP 80) -9868565-

UNIQUE VS HORNET -ET

GROBROOK LESTER NOMI

Grobrook Farm Ltd , Ingersoll , ON

4 10 8877 462 5.2 331 3.73 258 30 248 34 255 18

9 BRAEMERE LASER LILAC (G 78) -9963453-

WILLOA LASER

BRAEMERE IATOLA'S LYDIA

Peter, Linda, David & Andrew Jordan , Stratford , ON

4 8 8365 466 5.57 326 3.9 242 9 249 28 249 12

10 BATISCAN SULTAN GAME (GP 81) -106205763-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

BATISCAN FLOWER POWER GAELLE Ferme Lait-Tessier Inc. , Wotton , QC

4 6 8527 428 5.02 341

11 MUSQIE GOVERNORS MISSTRESS (VG 87) -9962504-

GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET

AVONLEA JED MAXIE-ET

A & J Bent Farms Ltd. , Lawrencetown , NS

4 6 8022 480 5.98 292 3.64 237 30 262 40 228 18

12 ROSELOR LEGACY VANIA (VG 85) -9995410-

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

ROSELOR JULIAN VANNA

Roselor Jerseys , Mission , BC

4 6 8112 455 5.61 321 3.96 235 -5 243 7 245 3

13 GOLDEN IATOLA SENORITA (EX 92) -10840704-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET JENARDEEN SAMBO SHELLY

Glen & Sheila Burgess , Mildmay , ON

4 6 9201 425 4.62 336 3.65 269 28 228 -2 258 20

14 ALPENROSE CONSTANTINE GEORGIA (VG 87) -105278067-

SUNSET CANYON CONSTANTINE

ALPENROSE ON TIME BRISKA

Ferme Alpenrose , Kingsey Falls , QC

4 10 7900 461 5.84 316

15 HOLLYLANE TAMIKA'S TRILLIUM (EX 92) -9951200-

GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET

MAPLEVALE FUROR TAMIKA -ET

Hollylane Jerseys & Ed McMorrow , Corbyville , ON

4 7 8385 420 5.01 329 3.92 242 -61 225 -41 251 -33

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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4

249 39 230 21 262 32

225 11 243 35 238 18

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Records of Production  Records de production * Rank

Name

Sire

Dam

Owner

Age Milk

4 4 11655 540 4.63 439 3.77 344 100 293 58 343 90

Fat

%

Prot

% BCAM Dev BCAF Dev BCAP Dev

Junior 4 1 ROBIDOUX TRACTION BIBIE (GP 81) -106020223-

BW TRACTION-ET

ROBIDOUX PARAGON BARBY -ET

G

2 REYLA IMPULS CHARDONNAY (EX 92) -105982625-

Q IMPULS

REYLA KNOCK-OUT SHERRY

G

3 ENTERPRIZE JEVON ZEPHER (GP 82) -10853732-

FOREST GLEN MECCAS JEVON-ET

ENTERPRIZE SHADRACK ZEPHER

Les Ferme A. Robidoux Inc. , St Isidore De Laprairie , QC Aubrey & Patrick MacDougall & Laura Johnston , Ormstown , QC Gordon and Angela Ferguson , Enderby , BC

G

4 CAVA PARAMOUNT BAMBAM (GP 80) -9341918-

ROCK ELLA PARAMOUNT ET

CAVA JULIAN BIA

Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON

4 3 11153 532 4.77 389 3.49 330 59 291 46 304 34

G

5 WEBERLEA SULTAN MARCH (VG 88) -10820288-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

GRAVELSTONE BELLEVUE MARGO

Oscar B. Weber , St. Clements , ON

4 5 10744 551 5.13 379 3.53 315 38 298 39 294 19

G

6 JALON LOTTIE 35W (GP 80) -10830375-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

JALON JALON SARAH 8S

John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON

4 5 10452 547 5.23 368 3.52 304 46 294 48 283 22

G

7 CLAESSIC FIELDS GENERAL CARMEN (VG 86) -10857931- CLAESSIC FIELDS J GENERAL -ET

CLAESSIC FIELDS FIELD COCO

Claessic Fields Inc. , Ingersoll , ON

4 4 11833 466 3.94 417 3.52 346 85 252 19 321 60

S

8 GILLARD TRACTION DOLA (EX 90) -106123403-

BW TRACTION-ET

NORVAL ACRES JACE DORA

Ferme Gillard S.E.N.C. , Princeville , QC

4 3 9764 502 5.14 371 3.8 289 55 274 61 290 48

S

9 SILDAJAK VELOCITY BASIL (VG 85) -8914775-

ELLIOTTS GOLDEN VELOCITY-ET

NORVAL ACRES CENT BASIL -ET

Fred Barrett , Miscouche , PE

4 2 10735 506 4.71 340 3.17 319

AHLEM JACE EPIC-ET

LONGACRES CHERIE CASS

Kambro Farms , Abbotsford , BC

4 0 9016 489 5.42 343 3.8 270 10 270 33 270 13

S 10 KAMBRO EPIC CASSI 4992 (GP 81) -10901272-

4 2 9525 530 5.56 387 4.06 284 39 291 67 305 56 4 3 11255 507 4.5 412 3.66 331 57 276 25 319 42

278

268

S 11 LONE PINE IATOLA BECKY (VG 88) -9840574-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

LONE PINE NERO BEA

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

4 4 9272 507 5.47 344 3.71 271 16 274 17 265 15

S 12 KAMBRO IATOLA SADDY 4926 (G 78) -10901206-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

LONGACRES SADDY SUZIE

Kambro Farms , Abbotsford , BC

4 3 9499 473 4.98 363 3.82 279 19 257 20 281 24

S 13 KENTONVALE BLACKSTONE MIRACLE (G 73) -10947524-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

KENTONVALE JULIAN MANDY 6N

Kentonvale Farm , Elora , ON

4 0 8442 465 5.51 351 4.16 255 38 258 56 279 56

S 14 MARSEAU LEGACY EMMA (VG 85) -105792023-

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

DAN SULTAN KANELLE

Ferme Marseau Senc , Portneuf , QC

4 4 10344 427 4.13 392 3.79 302 74 231 30 302 65

S 15 MISSISKA PICTURE GABY (EX 90) -106184517-

TOP GENE PICTURE

GFC PLAUDIT GUIDOUNE

Caroline Pelletier et Paulin Bard , Saint Armand , QC

4 1 9287 444 4.78 356 3.83 282 35 248 12 285 38

1 DARNOC BLACKSTONE DEWDEW (VG 88) -105763678-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

CESSNOCK PRIZE DEWDROP

Darnoc Holstein Inc. , Isle Verte Ouest , QC

3 11 11327 603 5.32 433 3.82 341

2 PEARLMONT LEGAL IRISA (VG 88) -106540181-

TOLLENAARS IMPULS LEGAL 233-ET

PEARLMONT ARON DIAMOND IRIS

Ferme St-Baslo & Ferme Pres Verts Inc. , St-Gabriel , QC

3 6 11594 475 4.1 461 3.98 364 101 275 29 381 115

3 ROBIDOUX DICE MOMO (VG 86) -106275283-

SUNSET CANYON DICE-ET

ROBIDOUX SENIOR MONIQUE

Les Ferme A. Robidoux Inc. , St Isidore De Laprairie , QC

3 6 8538 495 5.8 368 4.31 266 22 284 49 302 49

G

4 BRENBE JAMAICA ANNIE (EX 92) -10851367-

BRIDON JAMAICA-ET

BRENBE JURISDICTION ANNICA

Brenbe Farms , Ayr , ON

3 8 10260 473 4.61 359 3.5 322 91 273 39 297 66

S

5 CAVA BLACKSTONE BABE (VG 88) -9341927-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

CAVA EXPLOIT BAMBI

Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON

3 11 9710 463 4.77 381 3.92 295 25 259 13 305 34

S

6 CLAESSIC FIELDS SULTAN ELNA (VG 85) -11075230-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

CLAESSIC FIELDS JUAN'S ALANNA

Claessic Fields Inc. , Ingersoll , ON

3 6 8645 488 5.64 343 3.97 270 9 280 47 283 22

S

7 EARLY RISE IATOLA NEEMA (GP 84) -11054257-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

EARLY RISE KING KONG NEOLA

Early Rise Jersey Farms Inc. , Elmira , ON

3 6 9284 458 4.93 358 3.86 292 90 265 79 296 93

S

8 PHYLUM IMPULS OLIE (GP 81) -105877396-

Q IMPULS

WAY-BON CAVEMAN AUTUMN

Ferme Lacto-Phylum , St-Nicolas , QC

3 11 8788 440 5.01 362 4.12 270 -13 249 -10 294 5

S

9 PLEASANT NOOK IATOLA GUCCI (VG 88) -10878889-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

WAY-BON GOLDEN PERFECTION

Pleasant Nook Jerseys , Ayr , ON

3 10 8710 457 5.25 340 3.9 269 32 260 21 276 32

Senior 3 P

335

344

S 10 VERMALAR BELUGA MICHELINE (GP 81) -106325921-

DU FJORD BELUGA

LANDSEY FUSION MICHA

Mathieu Larose , Vercheres , QC

3 9 8192 460 5.62 324 3.96 255 -14 263 -2 266 -13

S 11 HIDDEN DREAM GATOR GAB (VG 86) -10898708-

BUDJON-VAIL SULTAN GATOR-ET

SHAMROCK KING KONG GENUS

Creek Edge Farms Inc. , Elora , ON

3 10 9366 437 4.67 348 3.72 286 46 246 28 281 46

S 12 SPRINGLEA FANTOM MYSTIC (EX 90) -11010117-

ALTAMONT MH FANTOM

EARLY RISE BIG TIME MAZEL

Springlea Jerseys , Elmira , ON

3 9 8356 449 5.37 311 3.72 260 41 257 37 255 38

S 13 LONE PINE SENIOR BOLERO (VG 85) -9840619-

PINE HAVEN SENIOR

LONE PINE EXPLOIT BO

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

3 10 8060 477 5.92 307 3.81 244 -12 266 9 246 -5

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

LONE PINE JUST WAIT BRAZIL -ET

Ancelmo Vasconsellos & Avonlea Genetics Inc., Brighton, ON 3 6 8229 412 5.01 315 3.83 262 54 241 37 265 62

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

BRIDON JADE ENTERTAIN

Bridon Farms Inc. , Paris , ON

3 6 8409 425 5.05 315 3.75 262 12 244 14 258 29

14 LONE PINE ON TIME BELIEVE (VG 89) -11071977S 15 BRIDON ON ELEGANT (GP 81) -11014307Junior 3 G

1 BONA ON TIME KISSOU (VG 86) -105887578-

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

REXLEA BIG TIME KISS

Ferme Bona 2012 Inc , St-Bonaventure , QC

3 1 8308 514 6.19 356 4.29 276 -12 315 36 312 13

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2 VERMALAR VALENTINO MICHELLE (GP 82) -106816736-

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO ET

LENCREST JEFF MIRAGE

Mathieu Larose , Vercheres , QC

3 1 9123 497 5.45 370 4.06 300 31 301 36 322 43

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3 JALON NANETTE 47X (G 79) -11048577-

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

JALON ROSA 28R

John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON

3 2 9562 498 5.21 381 3.98 308 50 296 50 323 62

4 INDIAN MAIDEN COMERICA NYLA (VG 86) -11155430-

BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET

INDIAN MAIDEN COUNTRY NYOMI

Indian Maiden Farms , Moorefield , ON

3 1 11327 472 4.17 379 3.35 372

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5 JACQUARD JUVANEL MAGALIE (VG 88) -106530588-

RAPID BAY GARCIA

NORVAL ACRES MBSB MAXINE -ET

Frederic Vezina , St. Charles De Bellechasse , QC

3 5 10081 476 4.72 383 3.8 323 80 282 50 325 82

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6 PINE HAVEN BS OPRAH (VG 86) -11237842-

BUTTERCREST SUCCESS-ET

PINE HAVEN SENIOR PIPER

Pine Haven Farm Ltd. , Oxford , NS

3 4 9377 491 5.24 361 3.85 303 44 292 40 309 52

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7 REXLEA FIDELITY IDETTE (VG 88) -11166762-

SPRUCE AVENUE FIDELITY

REXLEA BOMBER IDEA

Oscar B. Weber , St. Clements , ON

3 1 9367 493 5.26 347 3.7 305

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8 HAUTPRE RENEGADE FONDA (GP 80) -106119968-

BW RENEGADE-ET

HAUTPRE SENIOR FINELY -ET

Ferme Luchanel Senc. , St-Sylvére , QC

3 0 8083 512 6.33 332 4.11 265 19 310 83 286 32

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9 JAJA ON TIME DEBBY'S VIVIAN (GP 82) -11098835-

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

JAJA SENIOR FRAN

A & J Bent Farms Ltd. , Lawrencetown , NS

3 1 8376 494 5.9 344 4.11 273 68 298 80 297 90

G 10 SKEEVIEW PANCHO LEONA (GP 83) -9942181-

GILLARD PANCHO

MAPLE STAR LISA 2

Bob & Cathy Luyben , Thamesford , ON

3 4 9456 495 5.23 361 3.82 302 103 291 101 303 103

G 11 LONE PINE ON TIME TERRIFIC (VG 87) -11071978-

LENCREST ON TIME -ET

VALTALLINA GOLDEN TIARA-P

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

3 5 8700 504 5.79 359 4.13 276 20 295 38 299 48

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G 12 JALON NICOLETTE 55X ( ) -11048585-

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

JALON LIELLA 44 U

John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON

3 2 9155 521 5.69 331 3.62 295 37 310 63 281 20

G 13 JALON FERRARI 44X (GP 83) -11048574-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

JALON TEDDI 15T

John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON

3 4 9396 481 5.12 365 3.88 300 42 283 36 307 46

G 14 ENTERPRIZE IATOLA TASHA 550 (G 79) -11173182-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

VALTALLINA JACE TATIANA-P

Gordon and Angela Ferguson , Enderby , BC

3 3 9805 478 4.88 359 3.66 316 43 283 33 304 28

G 15 WEBERLEA TYLER MANDY (GP 83) -11188116-

LENCREST TYLER -ET

WEBERLEA LEGACY MELDA

Oscar B. Weber , St. Clements , ON

3 0 9637 436 4.52 360 3.74 320 49 267 13 316 46

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Sire

Dam

Owner

Age Milk

Fat

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Prot

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1 DESPRESVERTS BRANSON RONA (GP 83) -107287379-

GABYS TBONE BRANSON

DESPRESVERTS BLACSTONE ROSE

Ferme Pres Verts Inc. , St-Gabriel Co. Rimouski , QC

2 6 8228 471 5.72 327 3.97 293 30 312 66 306 40

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2 COTELET LEGACY TYLA (GP 82) -107029712-

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

NORVAL ACRES SULTAN TINA

Ferme Cotelet (2009) Inc. , Saint-Éloi , QC

2 10 8824 477 5.41 341 3.86 295 45 294 53 302 44

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3 SHADY GLEN STEWART BEACH (G 77) -11077867-

LENCREST STEWART

SHADY GLEN B-TICKET BIDDENS

Kevin & Steve Jones , Midland , ON

2 11 9492 452 4.76 351 3.7 318 73 279 43 311 59

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4 SPRUCE AVENUE GOVERNOR BACARDI (VG 86) -11164223- GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET

SPRUCE AVENUE CONN BACARDI -ET Spruce Avenue Farms Inc. , Paris , ON Walter & Marlies Kaehli , Grand Valley , ON

2 11 8661 454 5.24 327 3.78 293 42 284 41 292 49

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5 SWISSBELL IATOLA VANYA (GP 84) -11121206-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET SWISSBELL SULTAN VANESSA

S

6 LONE PRAIRIE IATOLA ERICA (G 79) -11353131-

2 11 7722 464 6.01 296 3.83 262 -27 290 10 264 -23

S

8 BRENBE KYROS PENNY (GP 81) -11338058-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET GREEN HECTARES CENTURION ERICA Lone Prairie Dairy , Chillwack , BC Ferme Josclaud & Sophie Champagne , St-Honore-deSELECT-SCOTT MINISTER -ET RAPID BAY SAMBO DIEDRA Shenley , QC SUNSET CANYON KYROS-ET BRENBE GOVERNOR PRELUDE Brenbe Farms , Ayr , ON

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9 EDUCATE-A-KID LEGACY HOLLY (GP 80) -11132072-

7 SELECT SSM DORIE DEE (VG 89) -106668909-

2 10 9384 443 4.72 338 3.6 315 66 275 51 299 65 2 6 7557 415 5.49 314 4.16 266

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2 7 7943 436 5.49 293 3.69 279 48 283 49 271 40

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

VALTALLINA YOGURT HELEN

Aldor Acres Dairy Centre , Langley , BC

2 11 7978 439 5.5 314 3.94 267 16 271 27 278 14

S 10 REXLEA COMERICA ISOLBE (VG 88) -11166769-

BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA -ET

REXLEA COUNTRY IVANA

Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON

2 10 9317 412 4.42 316 3.39 316 9 258 -20 282 -32

S 11 ENTERPRIZE KNIGHT TAFETTA 589 ( ) -11173221-

ENTERPRIZE LEGACY NIGHT

ENTERPRIZE SULTAN TIMMY

Gordon and Angela Ferguson , Enderby , BC

2 6 8470 398 4.7 301 3.55 296 22 258 7 279 2

S 12 PILGRIM ALLSTAR ALLEGRA (GP 80) -11115287-

SUNSET CANYON ANTHEMS ALLSTAR VALTALLINA MAGNET LYNETTE-P

Bradley and Fenna Bredenhof , Calmar , AB

2 9 8445 427 5.06 295 3.49 289 5 270 15 266 0

S 13 GLENLAMB SULTAN BELLE (GP 83) -11233318-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

GLENLAMB PERIMITER BRANDI

Mark & Julie Parnell , Wyebridge , ON

2 10 7872 433 5.5 300 3.81 264 26 269 47 265 25

S 14 LONE PINE CONNECTION BALLERINA (VG 85) -11072015-

GIPRAT BELLE'S CONNECTION -ET

LONE PINE SULTAN BUENA

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

2 10 7679 435 5.66 293 3.82 258 3 270 13 259 9

S 15 BRAEMERE LEGAL DAYNA (VG 86) -11143133-

TOLLENAARS IMPULS LEGAL 233-ET

BRAEMERE MINISTER DONNA

Peter, Linda, David & Andrew Jordan , Stratford , ON

2 11 7654 407 5.32 313 4.09 254 21 250 29 275 38

SCOTTIERE KYRA BLACKSTONE

Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON

2 1 9608 489 5.09 383 3.99 371 64 352 74 391 77

Junior 2 P

1 REXLEA MERCHANT KYMONA (VG 86) -11433435-

SUNSET CANYON MERCHANT

P

2 WEBERLEA IATOLA BESS (G 75) -11188137-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET WEBERLEA BLACKSTONE BEE

Oscar B. Weber , St. Clements , ON

2 2 10750 478 4.45 378 3.52 408 131 339 80 378 103

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3 LONE PINE TEQUILA BAILEYS (VG 87) -11072062-

TOWER VUE PRIME TEQUILA-ET

LONE PINE PERIMITER BAILEY -ET

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

2 0 9191 490 5.33 329 3.58 348 93 348 91 329 79

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4 BRINKMEISTER BOOMERANG VANESSA (G 79) -11157684- RJF BOOMERANG

BRINKMEISTER JASPER VELVET

Erna Warmelink , Stirling , ON

2 0 8852 430 4.86 308 3.48 347 25 317 16 318 -2

P

5 CAVA SULTAN WIGONE (G 76) -11393300-

SHF CENTURION SULTAN

HOMETOWN IMP WHAT A CATCH -ET Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON

2 2 8238 431 5.23 333 4.04 310 40 304 58 330 59

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6 KAMBRO GOVERNOR MIA 5391 (G 76) -11443011-

GRIFFENS GOVERNOR-ET

KAMBRO LETTERMAN MIA 4712

Kambro Farms , Abbotsford , BC

2 1 8311 459 5.52 292 3.51 318 58 328 89 295 38

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7 ENTERPRIZE ECLIPSES FLAIR 625 (G 75) -11365727-

MAACK DAIRY ECLIPES-P-ET

VALTALLINA JADE FLICKER

Gordon and Angela Ferguson , Enderby , BC

2 1 8674 422 4.87 321 3.7 329 55 299 48 321 44

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8 PRINZHAVEN LEGACY LINSEY (G 79) -11157672-

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

PRINZHAVEN IATOLA LINSET 1

Prinzhaven Farms , Bloomfield , ON

2 3 7496 449 5.99 308 4.11 280 -42 314 13 305 -15

G

9 GLADALE ERE LEGALS EVA (GP 83) -106018983-

TOLLENAARS IMPULS LEGAL 233-ET

HAUTPRE NOUVELLE ÈRE FRANCIA

Claude Gladu , Shefford , QC

2 1 8042 419 5.21 308 3.83 310 67 301 69 314 71

RAPID BAY REAGAN -ET

GOLDEN COMERICA DOMINIC

Glen & Sheila Burgess , Mildmay , ON

2 3 8011 426 5.32 328 4.09 294 49 292 50 318 72

G 10 GOLDEN REAGAN DIVA (VG 86) -11266456G 11 NICOMEN KYROS MEDUSA (GP 82) -11212790-

SUNSET CANYON KYROS-ET

NICOMEN BLAIR MAXINE

Nicomen Farm Ltd. , Deroche , BC

2 4 8195 421 5.14 328

G 12 CAVA GETAWAY BIONCE (GP 81) -11393299-

RAPID BAY GETAWAY

CAVA JULIAN BIA

Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON

2 2 8448 428 5.07 311 3.68 315 44 297 52 304 34

G 13 GLADALE ARROW EVE (GP 82) -106018982-

GABYS ARROW

HAUTPRE NOUVELLE ÈRE FRANCIA

Claude Gladu , Shefford , QC

2 3 8190 420 5.13 309 3.77 306 63 294 62 306 63

G 14 LONE PINE TEQUILA BLASTOFF (VG 86) -11072053-

TOWER VUE PRIME TEQUILA-ET

LONE PINE IATOLA BECKY

Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB

2 2 7463 439 5.88 291 3.9 278 23 305 48 285 35

G 15 PHYLUM ECLIPSE ELLA (GP 84) -106647121-

MAACK DAIRY ECLIPES-P-ET

NORTH RIVER PERIMITER LUPO

Ferme Lacto-Phylum , St-Nicolas , QC

2 4 8185 407 4.97 327

4

4

300 47 286 52 315 60

296 13 275 16 311 22

Yearling P

1 BONA LEGACY ROSITA (G 79) -107192965-

HOLLYLANE LILIBET'S LEGACY

BONA SENIOR BELLE ROSIE

Ferme Bona 2012 Inc , St-Bonaventure , QC

1 10 8623 449 5.21 316 3.66 348 60 340 61 336 37

P

2 SHADY GLEN FIRE BOMBER (G 78) -11398449-

AVONLEA CF GT BALLS OF FIRE

SHADY GLEN SIGN BEACON 29S

Kevin & Steve Jones , Midland , ON

1 10 8371 419 5.01 317 3.79 338 93 317 81 337 85

3 BOGHAVEN BLACKSTONE JANICE (GP 82) -11399831-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

G

4 MVF ECLIPSE CLARINET 1891 (GP 80) -JEUSAF 67181891- MAACK DAIRY ECLIPES-P-ET

BOGHAVEN CRACKER JAN

David & Erma Horst , Elmira , ON

1 9 8042 408 5.07 295 3.67 327 83 314 91 317 85

MVF HANK CLARINET 1262

Ferme D et M Marchand , St-Justin , QC

1 11 8257 399 4.83 305 3.69 336 100 300 65 328 94

G

5 CHARLUSON BLACKSTONE CAMILLIA (G 78) -107724151-

LENCREST BLACKSTONE -ET

CHARLUSON SHOOTER CAMILLE

Ferme Charluson Inc., Dave Labrie , St. Cyprien , QC

1 9 8467 334 3.94 310 3.66 344 75 257 30 333 66

G

6 CHARLUSON DICE BEATRICE (GP 81) -107724152-

SUNSET CANYON DICE-ET

JBER SENIOR BELLE

Ferme Charluson Inc., Dave Labrie , St. Cyprien , QC

1 10 7142 381 5.33 282 3.95 288 14 289 54 300 28

G

7 BRAEFOOT ALLSTAR DESI ( ) -11369194-

SUNSET CANYON ANTHEMS ALLSTAR BRAEFOOT EXCITATION DESTINY

W Grant Henderson , Cambridge , ON

1 11 6999 417 5.96 261 3.73 279 55 311 99 275 51

G

8 UNIQUE VALENTINO GOLDEN (G 78) -11354870-

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO ET

UNIQUE VS LEVON GOLD

Unique Stock Farm , Rochester , AB

1 11 7466 395 5.29 283 3.79 293 79 290 91 292 69

G

9 MISSISKA ARROW VENUS (VG 89) -107551657-

GABYS ARROW

PERLINE FUSION VICKY

Ferme Scottiere Enr. , St Paul d'Abbotsford , QC

1 9 6632 373 5.62 272 4.1 270 36 287 60 292 51

G 10 STRATHALLAN DICE GLOW (GP 83) -11527257-

SUNSET CANYON DICE-ET

STRATHALLAN LASER GRACIE

Harvey Allan & Family , Rockwood , ON

1 10 6926 361 5.21 281 4.06 281 47 275 69 302 56

G 11 HIDDEN DREAM HERO TISK (GP 81) -11320826-

HOMETOWN ACTION HERO

AVONLEA KAPTAIN TORY 2

Creek Edge Farms Inc. , Elora , ON

1 11 8686 359 4.13 295 3.4 340 100 264 45 304 69

G 12 GREENMOOR ECLIPSE ROWENA (G 75) -11597491-

MAACK DAIRY ECLIPES-P-ET

GREENMOOR LOUIE ROWAN

J Paul & Jane Shulman , Embro , ON

1 8 7307 342 4.68 264 3.61 308 52 274 41 293 48

S 13 GREENMOOR VALENTINO DAISY (GP 84) -11285799-

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO ET

GREENMOOR GOLDEN SONJA

J Paul & Jane Shulman , Embro , ON

1 9 7805 375 4.8 257 3.29 318 62 288 55 276 30

S 14 DALE MONEY ALPHA (G 77) -11314895-

HOMETOWN ON THE MONEY

DALE LEGACY ASPEN

Robert J. Dale , Mission , BC

1 10 8168 348 4.26 297 3.64 320 53 256 7 306 34

S 15 WEBERLEA IATOLA BALL (GP 82) -11188139-

SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET WEBERLEA SIMBA S PRIDE BELL

Oscar B. Weber , St. Clements , ON

1 11 7293 370 5.07 281 3.85 286

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Jersey West Association Manitoba Jersey Cattle Club's 87th AGM On December 4, 2014, the Manitoba Jersey Cattle Club (MJCC) held its 87th Annual General Meeting. MJCC’s breakfast and AGM has become a Thursday morning staple at the Manitoba Dairy Conference. Those in attendance started their day with a hearty breakfast and had the opportunity to catch-up with fellow Jersey enthusiasts. MJCC was particularly privileged to be in the company of both Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, Chairman David Wiens, and recent Ralph J. Barichello Award recipient, Dick Heapy.

President Steven Smith chaired the annual business meeting and used his address to challenge members to continue to breed their herds to be profitable and competitive with other dairy breeds. Jersey Canada Past President, Matthew Graye, shared with members information about the national Jersey scene, and extended an invitation to attend the upcoming National Jersey Convention in Quebec this March.

Following the election of the 2015 Board of Directors, the meeting concluded with friendly competition. The winners in the six different age categories for 2014 were owned by six different herds. As is now tradition, the two awards celebrated for Manitoba’s Top Production Herd and Top Classifying Herd for 2014 were revealed later that evening at the Manitoba Dairy Conference’s main banquet. To receive their awards in a crowd of 531, Graylane Holsteins and Jerseys claimed the prize for 'top classification', with Delichte Farms Ltd. receiving the trophy for 'top production'.

Manitoba’s Jersey community would like to thank all Jersey Canada members and sponsors who participated in the 2014 National Convention in Winnipeg. It was a privilege to host with many great memories created. Despite the cold temperatures, the warmth of Jersey friendship made for a great event.

2014 MJCC Award Winning Animals:

Top Yearling: St. Isidore Abe Cass ~ 1-11, 7941M, 333F, 272P (326-298-338) Owned by Delichte Farms Ltd. Top 2-Yr-Old: Sweetridge Jace Esquire ~ 2-2, 7763M, 384F, 278P (313-282-296) Owned by Sweetridge Farms Top 3-Yr-Old: Lomas Ace Adana ~ 3-5, 10196M, 491F, 374P (320-286-309) Owned by Van Dorp Dairy Top 4-Yr-Old: Grobrook Paramount Nokia ~ 4-1, 9726M, 449F, 349P (308-260-291) Owned by Graylane Holsteins & Jerseys Top 5-Yr-Old: Ville France Sultan Gloria ~ 5-8, 8617M, 462F, 347P (263-260-280) Owned by Branet Genetics Top Mature Cow: Clanman Impuls Betty ~ 6-0, 9618M, 437F, 259P (298-248-294) Owned by Steven and Marie Smith

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Media Release: AgCanada.com, January 14, 2015 The owners of the biggest outdoor farm show in Canada have announced plans to put the business model to work 15 minutes northwest of Saskatoon.

Farm publishing house Glacier FarmMedia, of the Woodstock, Ontario based Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show announced its chosen site and date for the inaugural edition of what it’s dubbed 'Ag in Motion: Western Canada’s Outdoor Farm Expo' (http://aginmotion.ca/). The company will host 'Ag in Motion' on a 320-acre site near Langham off Highway 16, from July 21 to 23.

“The property was actually farmed last year so you can get a really good sense of what that equipment or what that variety of crop can do because it’s there in the setting you’re most familiar with, versus being inside a building or on a concrete pad,” show director Rob O’Connor told the Manitoba Cooperator, “It won’t be hard to understand how that product will look in your field or on your farm.”

Farmers visiting the demonstration-focused event will see over 300 exhibitors showcasing their products and services in an 'interactive' format. “It’s one thing to buy new products

for your farm after reading about them; it’s another to see them in action side-byside,” the company said.

With Saskatoon’s central location, 'Ag in Motion' is situated to attract farmers from across Western Canada and the northern U.S. - ultimately in numbers similar to the ever successful Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, which drew about 42,800 people in September.

Glacier, whose farm journals include the Co-operator as well as Country Guide, Grainews, the Western Producer, Canadian Cattlemen, Alberta Farmer and le Bulletin des Agriculteurs, came to the AG trade show business in 2011 when it bought Guelph-based Canada’s Outdoor Shows Ltd. For an expanded version of this posting visit: http://www.agcanada.com/daily/outdoorfarm-show-owner-sets-sights-on-saskatchewan February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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Ontario Spring Discovery This year the Ontario Spring Discovery Jersey Show will be held a month later than its usual date on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. The Jersey Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be judged by Jamie Black of Constable, NY. Entry forms and information will be available in March on the Jersey Ontario website.

Ontario Invitational Sale The 51st Annual Ontario Invitational Sale (OIS) will be held on Saturday April 11, 2015 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.

Selections are already underway, but if you are still looking to consign please contact Jeff Stephens (905-317-8252). If you are under the age of 21 and have purchased an animal in a previous OIS you could be eligible to win up to $500 in our Youth Production Contest. The Jersey should have just finished her first lactation. Please submit her production information to Jersey Ontario no later than Monday April 6th to qualify. Watch the website and facebook page for updates as they come available Some of the last year’s consignment successes include: Charlyn Konspiracy Reason – 7th Intermediate Calf, World Dairy Expo and second at the Junior Show.

Smithden Tequila Neurotic – Junior Champion, New York State Show 2014.

JL Iatola Sophie – Scored VG-87, Honourable Mention at the Oxford Parish Show, and a nominated 2014 All Ontario Senior 2-Year-Old. Garhaven Country Detour Ex 92-2E 2014 Ontario Production Awards Production awards presented at the Jersey Ontario Annual General Meeting held on January 31, 2015 for the Jersey Cow in Ontario for top milk, fat, protein and BCA. Congratulations to Garhaven Country Detour EX 92-2E and owner Hollylane Jerseys of Corbyville, Ontario who took home the following awards: Skinner Perpetual Trophy (highest milk yield): 21,667 kgs William F. Argue Perpetual Trophy (highest fat yield): 909 kgs Mellow Perpetual Trophy (highest protein yield): 711 kgs Granclare Perpetual Trophy (highest composite Fat & Protein BCA): BCA: 605-473-523 with Fat +Protein = 996 Perth-Huron Jersey Club Award For the herd in Ontario increasing their composite BCA by the most points for the year 2013. Congratulations to Harcolm Farms of Beachville, Ontario: +30 points.

Diane Jarrell-Ray & Roger Ray of Hollylane Jerseys www.facebook.com/pages/JerseyOntario/306021019443137

All Ontario Winners

Heather Peters (left) presenting Perth Huron Jersey Club Award to Rob & Rachel McKinley of Harcolm Farms February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

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Star Brood Cows  Vaches souches étoiles Award date between 29/11/2014 and 27/01/2015

The following list recognizes outstanding brood cows, awarding stars by calculating production and conformation qualifications on progeny that are classified and have completed records. A cow is required to have three registered progeny to be named a Star Brood Cow and two of these progeny need to contribute both type and production points for the cow to qualify as a Star Brood. Additional progeny can contribute for type, production or both. Certificates for Star Brood Cows are available upon request by owners. Stars Animal Owner 13 HURONIA CENTURION VIRGINIA 24L(UZA 24L) 12 VANDENBERG AMEDEO GORGEOUS 11 BRI-LIN IMPERIAL SNOW(RLJ 02Z) 8 REXLEA JADE KARYN -ET 6 6

Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc, Ormstown, QC Brian & Linda Raymer , Bright , ON Ferme Scottiere Enr, St Paul d'Abbotsford, QC ENNISKILLEN MAMISSANCE(JWG 31G) Enniskillen Jerseys , Enniskillen , ON Enniskillen Jerseys , Enniskillen , ON ENNISKILLEN TITLE GROVE(JWG

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27W) ENNISKILLEN DJ SUZY(JWG 2F) KINGSDALE PRIZE TANYA(LGO 3G) NORVAL ACRES PLAUDIT PARIS(YKO 23K) WHITNEY OAKS RENAISSANCE TRACI

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Enniskillen Jerseys , Enniskillen , ON Terry and Tara Creighton , Bath , ON Ferme Fermar Inc, Ste-Monique de Nicolet, QC Ferme Scottiere Enr, St Paul d'Abbotsford, QC Avonlea & Cybil Fisher , Brighton , ON Enniskillen Jerseys , Enniskillen , ON Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON Ferme Georden & Ferme Fermar, La Visitation, QC Mark McPhedran , Rockwood , ON Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc. , Montmagny , QC Pleasant Nook Jerseys , Ayr , ON Pleasant Nook Jerseys , Ayr , ON Pleasant Nook Jerseys , Ayr , ON Robert Jarrell , Corbyville , ON Neil & Melanie Hunter , Bath , ON Bridon Farms Inc. , Paris , ON Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON Claessic Fields Inc. , Ingersoll , ON Prinzhaven Farms , Bloomfield , ON Milky Hills Farm Inc. , Elora , ON Glen & Sheila Burgess , Mildmay , ON Marc-Antoine Couture et Olivier Ruel, StHenri, QC Pine Haven Farm Ltd. , Oxford , NS Pine Haven Farm Ltd. , Oxford , NS Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Inc, Ormstown, QC Spruce Avenue Farms Inc. , Paris , ON Hollylane Jerseys , Corbyville , ON Springlea Jerseys & Sprucevale Jerseys, Elmira, ON Paullyn Farms , Ayton , ON Ferme Jacquard , St-Henri-de-Levis , QC

La liste suivante reconnaît les vaches souches étoiles qui se démarquent, obtenant des étoiles en calculant la production et la conformation de la progéniture classifiée et qui a des records complétés. Une vache doit avoir au moins trois rejetons enregistrés pour obtenir le titre de Vache Souche Étoile et deux de ces rejetons doivent contribuer des points tant à la conformation qu’à la production pour que la vache se qualifie comme vache Souche Étoile. Toute progéniture additionnelle peut contribuer pour la conformation, la production ou les deux. Les certificats de Vache Souche Étoile sont disponibles sur demande du propriétaire. Stars Animal Owner 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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McIntosh Jerseys , Embro , ON Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON Kee-Muse Farm Ltd. , Cannington , ON Robert Beggs , North Gower , ON Ides Fortin , St-OCtave de Metis , QC Enniskillen Jerseys , Enniskillen , ON

Nic, Jeni, Ben & Andy Sauder, Tremont , IL, USA Neil & Melanie Hunter , Bath , ON GENESIS IMPERIAL JAZZ(PVW 15K) Constantine Farms , Havelock , NB HAROLIND MILLENIUM MINNIE Ferme Luchanel Senc. , St-Sylvére , QC HAUTPRE BT FLEECY -ET HAUTPRE LASER FANCY -ET(MTM 9R) Ferme D et M Marchand , St-Justin , QC Stephane Julien , Neuville , QC JACKPOT JAMAICA GYPSY John R.B. Miller , Creemore , ON JALON PAMELA 34P(XXS 34P) Ferme Heritage Jersey Inc. , Dunham , QC JANECEK JOSETTE Ferme Heritage Jersey Inc. , Dunham , QC JANECEK VERONICA JERSEYVIEW J MARIE HOLLY(JVL 2C) Pleasant Nook Jerseys , Ayr , ON Hayfield Jerseys Inc , Clinton , ON JNJ CHAIRMAN NATALIE 2 JUST A FEW GEMGEN EMMA(FAJ 29F) Marbro Farms , Woodstock , ON Sylvain Paquet-Tradition Jersey enr, SteKINGSDALE FUROR TOYA(LGO 6M) Martine, QC Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB LONE PINE JUST WAIT BRAZIL -ET Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB LONE PINE SULTAN BUENA Pete & Michelle Stern , Drumbo , ON MAPLE RIDGE TH MAXINE(CJS 22P) Stéphanie Lambert et Jean-Francois LaMARLAU VINDICATION FARREN roche , St-Valerien-de- Milton , QC Ferme St-Baslo Inc. , Mont-Joli , QC RAPID BAY JUST WAIT TEASE -ET Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON REXLEA LEGACY HOLLYHOCK Rexlea Jerseys Inc , Schomberg , ON REXLEA MINISTER HIGHNESS Aubrey & Patrick MacDougall & Laura REYLA KNOCK-OUT SHERRY Johnston , Ormstown , QC Jada Jerseys SENC , St Anne Du Lac , QC REYLA ROCKET ELLA Robert Jarrell , Corbyville , ON RJF BELLE'S IMPACT -ET Groupe Fleur de Lys , Coaticook , QC ROCHA IATOL WILLOW-ET Lorne Ella, P&M Stern & J. Stephens , ROCK ELLA GOLDEN GIRL(MBO 7L) Milton , ON ROSALEA JUPITER'S JANEY(BFB 7K) John Nixon , Rockwood , ON Paul & Kimberly Hyatt , Milverton , ON SPRING VIEW GC STAR Ferme St-Baslo Inc. , Mont-Joli , QC ST-LO SULTAN DARLINE -ET SUGAR HILL JANGLE MARCY(JON 3H) Jonathan & Shelly Howe , Embro , ON Hummel Dairy Ltd , Coalhurst , AB UNIQUE JACK BALLOON Unique Stock Farm , Rochester , AB UNIQUE SULTAN APPLESAUCE Gordon & Angela Ferguson, Enderby, BC VALTALLINA PRINCE NERISSA(UDS

4M) WAYBON HARCOLM GOLDEN'S PRIDE Waybon Jerseys & Harcolm Farms, Woodstock, ON

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Lise C. Jovanovic , St. Victor de Beauce, QC Ferme Alaska Inc. , Adstock , QC Ferme F D Moreau Inc , St-Philippe-de-Néri , QC Bramville Jerseys , Nokomis , SK Brenbe Farms , Ayr , ON Brenbe Farms , Ayr , ON Hawlin Jerseys , Wallenstein , ON Brian & Linda Raymer , Bright , ON David Honderich , New Hamburg , ON Guillaume Menard , Verchères , QC Alain et Claudine Poirier , Le Faivre , ON Charlyn Jerseys , Warwick Twp , ON Chimewood Jerseys Ltd , Chilliwack , BC Claessic Fields Inc. , Ingersoll , ON A & J Bent Farms Ltd. , Lawrencetown, NS David & Erma Horst , Elmira , ON Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Ferme Cotelet (2009) Inc. , Saint-Éloi , QC Alain Lemieux & Amélie St-Jean, Isle-Verte, QC Rejean R Cyr , Siegas , NB Ferme Marseau Senc , Portneuf , QC Ides Fortin , St-OCtave de Metis , QC Michael & Monique Bols , Russell , ON Linda et Yves Sarrazin , St-Germain de Grantham , QC Early Rise Jersey Farms Inc, Elmira , ON Aldor Acres Dairy Centre , Langley , BC Pierre Martin & Allison Matthews , Shefford , QC Maplebrough Holsteins & Jerseys , Uxbridge , ON Enniskillen Jerseys , Enniskillen , ON Ferme Racette Inc. , Saint-Augustin-DeDesmaures , QC Frogholm Jerseys , Newington , ON Kevin & Steve Jones , Midland , ON George & Dawn Van Kampen , Amaranth, ON Dennis & Patricia Leonard, Wyebridge, ON Glenyle Farms , Princeton , ON Hollylane Jerseys , Corbyville , ON Fred & Ruth Armstrong & 563839 Ontario Inc , Auburn , ON Paullyn Farms , Ayton , ON Fred & Ruth Armstrong , Auburn , ON Kurt & Alison Schmid , Little Britain , ON Ferme Heritage Jersey Inc. , Dunham , QC Pierre Janecek , Dunham , QC Jim & Tammy Sparling , Varna , ON Lorne & Wilma Ella & Debbie & Tyler Brander , Milton , ON Ferme J.P.L. SENC , Warwick , QC

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Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd , Didsbury , AB Ferme Lexya Holstein et Jersey, Windsor, QC Pete & Michelle Stern , Drumbo , ON J Paul & Jane Shulman , Embro , ON Ferme Olac , Jonquiere , QC Ferme Luchanel Senc. , St-Sylvére , QC James E. Abrams , Gananoque , ON Matthew Alexander , Osgoode , ON Pine Haven Farm Ltd. , Oxford , NS Grant Butcher & Sons , Princeton , ON Maker Farms Inc. , Rockwood , ON Stephen & Janet Borland, Ormstown , QC Aubrey & Patrick MacDougall & Laura Johnston , Ormstown , QC Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Chris & Valerie Richardson, Caledonia, ON Ferme Lait-Tessier Inc. , Wotton , QC Robert Jarrell , Corbyville , ON Robert Jarrell , Corbyville , ON Robert Jarrell , Corbyville , ON Jeffrey H Ross , Sherbrooke , QC John Nixon , Rockwood , ON John Nixon , Rockwood , ON John Nixon , Rockwood , ON Tyler & Debbie Brander , Rockwood , ON Marcel Choiniere, Saint Alphonse-DeGranby , QC Gary & Maureen Bowers , Coaticook , QC Lise C. Jovanovic, St. Victor de Beauce, QC Sharon & Robin Flewwelling , Earlton , ON Ferme Jersbi Senc , St-Sylvestre , QC Paul & Lorraine Franken, Mike Sleegers , Clinton , ON Mike Sleegers , Belmont , ON Ferme Gregco Inc , Napierville , QC Jonathan & Shelly Howe , Embro , ON Jonathan & Shelly Howe , Embro , ON Ferme Jersbi Senc , St-Sylvestre , QC Unique Stock Farm , Rochester , AB Gordon and Angela Ferguson, Enderby, BC Gordon and Angela Ferguson, Enderby, BC Alain Lemieux & Amélie St-Jean, Isle-Verte, QC Branet Genetics, Grunthal , MB Cherrydale Jerseys , Waterloo , ON Willow Creek Jerseys , New Hamburg, ON

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“ Contributed by Brian Raymer

Cows and Italy ...what could be better!

In August of 2006, Linda and I travelled to Italy for both a holiday and to connect with Linda's family. We met aunts, uncles and cousins - some of whom we had never met. After returning home we started thinking of revisiting. Two years ago we discovered that the European Jersey Forum was going to be hosted by Jersey Italia - and the collection of air miles was on! Cows and Italy what could be better! The Forum was to be held in two parts: three days in the north near Cremona, and two days in the south in Bari. We planned to join the north portion since we could also visit Linda's family in the Venice region.

October 22, 2014 finally arrived and we found ourselves ‘en route’ to Venice, with a drive to the host hotel at Someone on Lake Garda. That evening we met people from the U.K., Jersey Island, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway and France, as well as the host Italy. After 36 hours without sleep, we prepped ourselves for Cremona Farms the following morning. Cremona hosted a show with both Holstein and Jersey cattle as well as a large machinery exhibition. Although the Jersey component was small, the quality was quite high with a daughter of Iatola being named Grand Champion. Winning the Junior Heifer class was a Topeka heifer, bred by Jersey Canada President, Mathieu Larose and owned by Paolo Borello. Three heifers from five embryos made Paolo a very happy customer. Missing the bus allowed us some time to tour Sirmione, a medieval town complete with its own castle, moat, a museum and ruins of a village built in 450 AD. The farm tours began the next morning with a visit to the Brambilla family herd, cheese factory, and farmers market. The farm has a milking herd of 240, with 700 hectares all certified organic.

The cheese was also processed on the farm. Some of the product

Brian & Linda Raymer of Bri-Lin Jerseys

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was then sold through their own farmers market with other invited vendors of vegetables, meats and wine. The lunchtime samples were quite delicious. The afternoon brought us to DeVizzi Jerseys and Holsteins. This young couple operates a rented facility milking 200 cows in the Po Valley. Here they make a raw milk cheese that is marketed locally. This followed by more cheese and wine tasting.

Day three took us to Ferrarini Farms and a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory in Reggio Emilia. Ferrarini’s is one of the largest AG industrial groups in Europe. Here they produce milk from ten dairies, Parmigianino cheese, cured hams, balsamic vinegar and wine, employing nearly 1000 people. We toured the Jersey facility where they milk 200 cows. The herd was housed on a bedded pack system. The cheese factory was extremely interesting from the special requirements to be labeled Parmigiano Reggiano, to the copper lined vats, the salting process and the aging rooms.

Again more tasting of the high quality products that they make.

We left the group after this stop as they were making their way to Bari for meetings and presentations on the coagulation of Jersey milk, as well as a genomic report from Herby Lutz of Select Sires.

We sincerely appreciated the overwhelming hospitality of Jersey Italia and the making of so many new friends. I believe the next forum will be part of the World Jersey Dairy Conference hosted by Germany and touring the Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark.

We are once again diligently collecting those air miles! •

Lunch at an organic Jersey farm.

Jersey's at Ferrarini Farms.

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Des vaches et l’Italie ...quoi de mieux!

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Gracieuseté de Brian Raymer En août 2006, Linda et moi sommes allés en Italie en vacances et pour visiter la famille de Linda. Nous avons rencontré oncles, tantes, cousins – certains que nous n’avions jamais rencontrés. À notre retour, nous pensions déjà y retourner. Il y a deux ans, nous avons découvert que le Forum Européen Jersey serait tenu par Jersey Italie – et nous nous sommes mis à collectionner les points de vol! Des vaches et l’Italie – quoi de mieux! Le Forum se tiendrait en deux volets : trois jours dans le nord près de Crémone et deux jours dans le sud à Bari. Nous avons planifié nous joindre à la portion nord car nous pourrions ainsi visiter la famille de Linda dans la région de Venise.

Le 22 octobre 2014 est finalement arrivé et nous nous sommes envolés pour Venise, vers un hôtel de Sirmione sur le Lac de Garde. Ce soir là, nous avons rencontré des gens du R.-U, de l’Île Jersey, de la Suisse, du Danemark, de la Norvège et de la France ainsi que du pays hôte, l’Italie. Après 36 heures sans dormir, nous nous sommes préparés à visiter les Fermes Crémone le lendemain matin. Crémone tenait une exposition pour les animaux Holsteins et Jerseys ainsi qu’une grande exposition de machinerie. Même si le volet Jersey était restreint, la qualité y était avec une fille de Iatola recevant le titre de Grande Championne. Une génisse Topeka, élevée par le Président de Jersey Canada, Mathieu Larose et propriété de Paolo Borella a gagné la classe de Génisse Junior.

Trois génisses provenant de cinq embryons ont rendu Paolo très content. Nous avons raté l’autobus ce qui nous a permis de visiter Sirmione, un village médiéval avec son propre château avec douves, un musée et les ruines d’un village construit en 450 AD. Les visites de fermes ont commencé le matin suivant avec le troupeau de la famille Brambilla, la fromagerie et le marché. La ferme a un troupeau laitier de 240 bêtes avec 700 hectares, cer-

tifiés biologiques. Le fromage est fabriqué à la ferme. Le produit est ensuite vendu via leur propre marché où d’autres vendeurs sont invités à vendre leurs légumes, viandes et vins. Les échantillons au lunch étaient délicieux. L’après-midi nous nous sommes rendus chez DeVizzi Jerseys & Holsteins. Ce jeune couple gère un emplacement loué, avec 200 vaches en lactation dans la Plaine du Pô. Là, ils fabriquent du fromage de lait cru qui est vendu localement. S’en sont suivis d’autres dégustations de vins et fromages.

Le troisième jour, nous nous sommes rendus aux Ferme Ferrarini et à une fromagerie de Parmigiano Reggiano dans le Reggio d’Émilie. Ferrarini est un des plus gros groupe industriel agricole d’Europe. Ici, ils transforment le lait de dix laiteries, produisent du fromage Parmigianno, des jambons, du vinaigre balsamique et du vin. Ils emploient près de 1000 personnes. Nous avons visité une ferme Jersey où 200 vaches sont en lactation. Le troupeau est logé sur un système de litière accumulée. La fromagerie était très intéressante surtout en ce qui concerne les exigences spéciales pour être reconnus Parmigiano Reggiano, jusqu’aux réservoirs enduits de cuivre, le processus de salage et les salles d’affinage.

Encore d’autres dégustations d’aliments de haute qualité qu’ils fabriquent. Nous avons quitté le groupe après cet arrêt et ils se sont ensuite dirigés vers Bari pour des réunions et des présentations sur la coagulation du lait Jersey ainsi que pour un rapport génomique présenté par Herby Lutz de Select Sires.

Nous avons sincèrement apprécié l’hospitalité inégalée de Jersey Italie et nous nous sommes faits plusieurs nouveaux amis.

Je crois que le prochain forum se tiendra en conjonction avec la Conférence mondiale laitière Jersey qui se tiendra en Allemagne et visitera les Pays-Bas, la Suisse et le Danemark. Nous avons recommencé à ramasser soigneusement tous nos points de vol! •

size matters?

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The Economic Analysis of Dairy Breeds is a study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Guelph. It measures the economic performance of seven dairy breeds in Canada.

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What can you insure?

• Dwellings • Contents • Outbuildings • Machinery • Animals • Milk Coverage • Produce • General liability • Pollution liability protection • Replacement cost coverage • Sewer backup coverage • Loss of use of farm machinery • Power interruption • Loss of income protection (business interruption) • Fire department charges • Animal collision/Livestock insurance • *Employer’s liability and voluntary compensation for farm employees • *Farm accident insurance (*not available in all provinces)

Dave Eccles, CAIB, Registered Insurance Broker Craig McDonald Reddon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 467 10th St., Hanover, ON, N4N 1R3 Phone: 519-364-3540 | 1-800-282-1915 Email: deccles@cmrinsurance.com About Dave: “I grew up on a farm near Holstein, Ontario in Grey County. During the 70’s and 80's my father ran a farming operation of approximately 500 acres, 100 head of beef cattle, 10-15 sows (farrow to finish), and we had about 60 chickens. We would buy cattle from the West as stockers and then feed and finish them.

I started in the insurance business in 1989 working as an agent for a small farm mutual in rural Ontario.

Although this was a great start, I realized there were many facets of insurance - all of which they did not offer.

By becoming a broker a few years later, I had access to many insurance companies, which in turn had a range of options for my clients. From Windsor to Ottawa, I now insure all types of agricultural operations from hobby farms to corporations - such as livestock, dairy, produce, cash crop, solar, bio-gas, contractors, and feed mills. I also insure businesses in manufacturing, real estate, and retail.

Established in 1977, Craig McDonald Reddon Insurance Brokers Ltd. has offices in Hanover, Walkerton, Mildmay and Durham. They have grown from 15 employees in 1991, to a current staff of over 45 people. Farming is certainly a unique business and lifestyle.

I seem to have a deep understanding of farm insurance needs and enjoy building cost efficient programs.”

Do you feel confident with your coverage?

Within the farming industry, it is hard to escape the news of a disastrous barn fire or devastating farm accident. To help you plan and protect, one of the advisors on your list should be an insurance professional. Shawna Berry of Jersey Canada (JC) chatted with Dave Eccles, Registered Insurance Broker of Craig McDonald Reddon, to discuss farm management and risk. We all get busy, but it seems that this is one area that can’t be neglected. Do you feel confident with your insurance coverage?

JC: What are the major insurance differences with various types of farms?

Dave: No two farms are the same. That's why it's important to have someone like myself involved to ensure proper coverage. Insurance brokers look at the entire operation and help the insured determine the value of the property and what coverage is necessary. We insure various types of farms and are not limited to farms with livestock.

JC: Most of our readers operate multi-faceted farming operations, what should they look for when choosing insurance needs?

Dave: We like to review their total operation and then build the best package around their needs.

We are always being mindful of the cost so we may offer different discounts to help, for example, a higher deductible. Our role is to inform the client of the risks that they may face. We do this by discussing what coverage is available, help them determine what they want an insurance company to cover, and what level of risk they are comfortable carrying themselves. Higher deductibles are just one affordable way the client may assume some risk, while having coverage to safeguard their assets for complete losses. Also, some companies have specialized farming programs.

JC: How do you know if you qualify for farm insurance?

Dave: It depends on the amount of acreage, the number and type of animals, your machinery and facilities.

JC: In your experience, what are the most common mistakes when buying coverage?

Dave: i) Under valuing items (i.e. buildings, machinery); ii) Not having a full understanding of what's covered and what's not; iii) Not purchasing the required coverage (i.e. business interruption); iv) Not revisiting the policy on a regular basis (i.e. “I don’t have time to meet with you – just send the policy out in the mail”); v) Not reporting changes to their broker (i.e. buy new equipment but forget to inform broker); vi) Buying insurance strictly on price without regards to coverage; vii) Using a broker that is not familiar with farm insurance.

JC: How could these mistakes be avoided?

Dave: At least once a year sit down with a knowledgeable farm insurance broker. Take the time to understand your policy, and ask questions if you don’t. Your insurance broker’s job is to help you understand what you are buying, so make sure that it is someone that you trust to help you make the

right decisions. It works in everyone’s favour if the client is open and honest.

JC: How are farms assessed to come up with their valuation and insurance needs?

Dave: We will come out to your farm and assess your assets/investments to make sure that your insurance is tailored specifically to your needs. We know that the needs of a large commercial farming operation are far different than those of a hobby farm, and that poultry farmers need different coverage than produce or hog farmers. We like to insure the ‘replacement cost’ on buildings and equipment (if applicable). We have ‘cost calculations’ to help us out with this.

JC: When should you revisit your policy? Will this cost anything to the client?

Dave: At a minimum - annually. I have some farmers that want me to touch base with them monthly due to inventory changes with livestock, commodities, machinery, etc.. Don’t forget to contact your broker if you make any changes, and it never hurts to talk to your broker before you start construction on a new building or if you have expansion plans. There can be implications to your policy, so it is a good idea to involve your broker in the planning stages.

At no point are there costs to review the policy.

JC: What does a typical deductible look like?

Dave: It varies from farm to farm and product to product. A well-established farm with little or no debt may feel comfortable with a large deductible ranging from $2,500 - $10,000. Others may have tighter cash flow and may prefer a $500 - $2,500 deductible. It also depends on the size of your operation. Discounts for higher deductibles usually range from 10% to 30%. Your broker can help you determine how much you can save with a higher deductible, and whether or not that makes sense for your situation.

JC: What do you do if you feel a farm might be under insured?

Dave: First of all I'm not the one that has to pay the premium. We document our conversations that we have with our clients and advise them of our concerns, but that's all we can do. At the end of the day, it is my job to make them aware of what’s available, and the appropriate value for their property, but it is still their decision.

JC: How do you know you are ‘paying too much’ for your insurance?

Dave: We have farms insured from as low as $900 annually, to in excess of a $100,000 annual premium. Everyone thinks they pay too much, the reason being "we are selling a promise". Insurance brokers deal with multiple insurance markets, and if you think you are paying too much, ask your broker to shop different markets. It is ultimately our job to make sure that you are comparing ‘apples to apples’. Don’t cut your coverage or reduce your value without asking your broker’s opinion, and make sure you understand the implications. Remember, when the barn is on fire, it is too late to ask if you are covered correctly. Having proper insurance might be the difference in having to sell the farm versus rebuilding to the position you were in the day prior to the loss. •

Est-ce que votre investissement est protégé?

Au sein de l’industrie agricole, il est difficile de ne pas entendre parler d’un feu d’étable désastreux ou d’un accident de ferme dévastateur. Pour vous aider à planifier et à vous protéger, un des conseillers sur votre liste devrait être un professionnel de l’assurance. Shawna Berry de Jersey Canada (JC) a discuté avec Dave Eccles, Courtier d’assurance agréé chez Craig McDonald Reddon, pour discuter de gestion de ferme et gestion du risque. Nous sommes tous occupés mais il semble que c’est un sujet que l’on ne peut pas négliger. Avez-vous confiance à votre protection d’assurance?

JC: Quelle est la différence principale d’assurance selon les différents types de fermes?

Dave: Il n’y a pas deux fermes identiques. C’est pourquoi il est important que quelqu’un comme moi puisse vous aider à obtenir la meilleure protection. Les courtiers d’assurance étudient toute l’entreprise pour aider les assurés à déterminer la valeur de leur propriété et quelles protections sont nécessaires. Nous assurons plusieurs types de fermes et ne sommes pas limités aux fermes avec des animaux.

JC: La plupart de nos lecteurs gèrent une entreprise agricole à plusieurs facettes. Qu’est-ce qu’ils devraient rechercher lorsqu’ils choisissent une protection d’assurance?

Dave: Nous aimons réviser toutes leurs opérations et bâtir le meilleur forfait selon leurs besoins. Nous sommes toujours conscients du coût et nous pouvons donc offrir plusieurs escomptes et, par exemple, offrir une franchise plus élevée. Notre rôle est d’informer les clients des risques auxquels ils peuvent avoir à faire face. Nous y parvenons en discutant des protections disponibles, en les aidant à déterminer ce qu’ils veulent que leur compagnie d’assurance couvre, le risque qu’ils sont prêts à assumer confortablement. De plus hautes franchises ne sont qu’un moyen abordable qui permet aux clients d’assumer un risque tout en ayant une protection pour protéger leurs avoirs de pertes totales. Aussi, certaines compagnies ont des programmes sur mesure pour le monde agricole.

JC: Comment savoir si vous vous qualifiez pour de l’assurance agricole?

Dave: Tout dépend du nombre d’acres, le nombre et le genre d’animaux, votre machinerie et vos installations.

JC: Selon votre expérience, quelle sont les erreurs les plus fréquentes lorsqu’on parle de protection d’assurance?

Dave: i) Sous évaluation (i.e. bâtiments, machinerie); ii) Ne pas comprendre complètement ce qui est couvert et ce qui ne l’est pas; iii) Ne pas acheter les protections requises (i.e. interruption des affaires); iv) Ne pas réviser la police régulièrement (i.e. « je n’ai pas le temps de vous rencontrer, svp envoyer la police par la poste»); v) Ne pas indiquer les changements à votre courtier (i.e. achat de nouvel équipement); vi) Acheter de l’assurance en ne se basant que sur le prix sans étudier les protections; vii) Utiliser un courtier qui n’est pas familier avec l’assurance agricole.

JC: Comment éviter ces erreurs?

Dave: Au moins une fois par année, asseyez-vous avec un courtier qui connaît bien l’assurance agricole. Prenez le temps de comprendre votre police et posez des questions si vous ne comprenez pas. C’est le travail de votre courtier d’assurance de vous aider à comprendre ce que vous achetez donc assurez-vous que c’est quelqu’un en qui vous avez confiance et qui

vous aidera à prendre les bonnes décisions. C’est avantageux pour tous si le client est ouvert et honnête.

JC: Comment sont évaluées les fermes pour obtenir une évaluation et leurs besoins d’assurance?

Dave: Nous nous déplaçons chez vous et évaluons vos actifs/investissements pour nous assurer que votre assurance est conforme à vos besoins. Nous savons que les besoins d’une grande entreprise agricole commerciale sont différents de ceux d’une ferme de loisirs, que les besoins d’une ferme avicole sont différents de ceux d’une ferme de grandes cultures ou d’une ferme porcine. Nous voulons assurer le ‘coût de remplacement’ sur les bâtiments et l’équipement (s’il y a lieu). Nous avons des grilles de calcul pour nous aider à y arriver.

JC: Quand devriez-vous réviser votre police? Est-ce que ça génère un coût pour le client?

Dave: Au minimum – une fois par année. Certains agriculteurs veulent que je les contacte chaque mois à cause du changement dans les inventaires d’animaux, d’aliments, de machinerie, etc. N’oubliez pas de contacter votre courtier si vous faites des changements.

Il est toujours utile de parler à votre courtier avant de commencer la construction d’un nouveau bâtiment ou si vous avez des plans d’expansion. Votre police pourrait être affectée et il est donc prudent d’en parler à votre courtier à l’étape de la planification. Il n’y a jamais de frais pour la révision de votre police.

JC: Quelle est la franchise typique?

Dave: Ça varie d’une ferme à l’autre, d’un produit à l’autre. Une ferme bien établie avec peu ou pas de dettes peut être confortable avec une grande franchise, s’étalant de 2500 $ à 10 000 $. D’autres où le mouvement d’argent est plus restreint, pourraient préférer une franchise de 500 $ à 2500 $. Ça dépend aussi de la taille de votre entreprise. Des escomptes pour des franchises plus élevées se situent habituellement de 10 % à 30 %. Votre courtier peut vous aider à déterminer combien vous pourriez épargner avec le changement de franchise et si c’est une bonne option dans votre cas.

JC: Que faire si vous avez l’impression que votre ferme est sous-assurée?

Dave: Premièrement, je ne suis pas celui qui doit payer la prime. Nous documentons les conversations que nous avons avec les clients et leur mentionnons nos inquiétudes – c’est tout ce que nous pouvons faire. Tout compte fait, c’est mon travail de les aviser de ce qui est disponible et ce qui est approprié pour leur propriété, mais c’est le client qui prend la décision finale.

JC: Comment savez-vous si vous ‘payez trop cher’ pour votre assurance?

Dave: Certaines fermes peuvent être assurées pour une prime annuelle de 900 $ tandis que d’autres ont des primes de plus de 100 000 $. Tout le monde pense qu’il paye trop cher car « nous vendons des promesses.»

Les courtiers d’assurance travaillent avec plusieurs marchés d’assurances et, si vous pensez payer trop cher, demandez à votre courtier de vérifier auprès d’autres marchés. C’est ultimement notre travail de confirmer que vous comparez des ‘pommes avec des pommes.’ Ne coupez pas votre protection ou ne réduisez pas les valeurs sans demander l’opinion de votre courtier pour être certain que vous comprenez toutes les ramifications. Souvenez-vous: lorsque la grange brûle, il est trop tard pour demander si vous êtes correctement couvert. Avoir une bonne assurance peut faire la différence entre avoir à vendre la ferme et pouvoir la reconstruire au stade où vous étiez le jour avant la catastrophe. •

Que pouvez-vous assurer?

• Résidences • Contenu • Bâtiments • Machinerie • Animaux • Production de lait • Aliments • Responsabilité générale • Responsabilité pollution • Coût de remplacement • Refoulement des égouts • Perte de jouissance de machinerie agricole • Interruption de courant • Perte de revenus (interruption des affaires) • Frais du service des incendies • Collision avec un animal/ protection du troupeau • *Responsabilité de l’employeur et compensation volontaire pour les employés agricoles • *Accident de ferme (*pas disponible dans toutes les provinces)

Dave Eccles, CAIB, Registered Insurance Broker Craig McDonald Reddon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 467 10th St., Hanover, ON, N4N 1R3 Tél: 519-364-3540 | 1-800-282-1915 Courriel: deccles@cmrinsurance.com À propos de Dave: « J’ai grandi sur une ferme, près de Holstein ON dans le comté de Grey. Dans les années 70 et 80, mon père avait une entreprise agricole d’environ 500 acres, 100 animaux de boucherie, 10-15 truies (naisseur-finisseur) et environ 50 poulets. Nous achetions des animaux de l’ouest et les engraissions jusqu’à la vente.

Mon début en assurance s’est fait en 1989 comme agent pour une petite mutuelle agricole dans la campagne ontarienne. Même si c’était un bon début, j’ai réalisé qu’il y avait plusieurs facettes à l’assurance – ce que la mutuelle n’offrait pas. En devenant courtier quelques années plus tard, j’avais accès à plusieurs compagnies d’assurance qui, elles, offraient une panoplie d’options pour mes clients. De Windsor à Ottawa, j’assure maintenant tous genres d’entreprises agricole, des fermes de loisirs aux compagnies – des fermes d’élevage, laitières, maraîchères, de grandes cultures, solaires, biogaz, contracteurs et meuneries. J’assure aussi des entreprises manufacturières, des immeubles et des entreprises de détail. Établi en 1977, Craig McDonald Reddon Insurance Brokers Ltd. a des bureaux à Hanover, Walkerton, Mildmay et Durham. Ils sont passés de 15 employés en 1991 à un total de plus de 45 personnes aujourd’hui. L’agriculture présente certainement des entreprises et un style de vie uniques. Il semble que je possède une grande compréhension des besoins d’assurance agricole et j’aime mettre sur pieds des programmes efficaces. »

Jersey Hillsett Farms Nuptials Joey Burnley and Tim Gough, of Hillset Farms were married in Camlachie, Ontario on September 6, 2014. Hillset's Doug and Beth Burnley, and their four children, milk approximately 40 purebred Holsteins in a tie-stall barn. Joey, who has been dairy farming since birth, has raised 1-3 Jerseys within the family's Holstein herd since 2007 (when she also became a Jersey Canada member). The Jersey herd has grown slowly due to only one heifer calf (Rhymont Legacy Violet) and eight bull calves. Rhymont has recently obtained nine Jersey embryos to add more highfunctional, type cows to the mix. "My family has been impressed with the Jerseys efficiency, production and high butterfat," comments Joey, "this breed can be a strong asset to any herd."

The Rhymont prefix name was inspired from a community in Kenya, Africa where Joey worked in 2010, and from the road where she grew up on. "My dream is to grow a small herd of beautiful and profitable Jerseys - that I can start my own farm with," says Joey, "I am also very interested in showing, so a big goal for me is to represent my cows and farm at the Royal one day." Joey was a very active 4-H member in the Forest Dairy Club (Lambton County), and showed at the Royal with her 4-H youth team.

In addition to working the farm, Joey is a substitute teacher for the Lambton Kent District School Board, and Tim works for CN Rail. Joey enjoys the dairy community and is on the Board of Directors for the Lambton County Holstein Breeders Club.

Congratulations to Joey and Tim and thank-you for sharing the beautiful photos of your special day.  Top Photo: Tim Burnley (left), Rhymont Legacy Violet, Joey Burnley (right).

Center & Bottom Photos: Joey Burnley with Rhymont Legacy Violet.

Think Jersey On Saturday January 10th, 2015, Stormont 4-H celebrated an evening of awards in Finch, Ontario. All participants who showed a Jersey in 2014 received a duffel bag screened with THINK JERSEY on the side.

Thank you to Arlene Ross (prefix: Jolene), who continues to inspire these 4-H Jersey youth ambassadors with another amazing gift. 

Back row (left to right): Theo Elshof, Cassidy Smith, Janine Spichtig, Aimee VanLoon & Jordan Elshof.

Front row (left to right): Emma Moran, Dougie Robinson, Brittany VanLoon, Jordyn Marion & Stephanie Spichtig.

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

a Celebration at Rosalea Jerseys

After a long six months in Regina pursuing a career in law enforcement, Andrew Nixon of Rosalea Jerseys recently graduated from the RCMP training depot.

Andrew appreciates his farm roots and how it has helped him grow into the man he is today. He enjoys helping on the farm when he visits home.

"We are very proud of how hard he has worked to attain his goal and look forward to seeing what the future holds for him," mentions his family who were thrilled to attend the ceremony.

Please join us in congratulating Andrew on this wonderful accomplishment!  Do you have an announcement that is MOOS worthy? email us: shawna@jerseycanada.com 71

Jersey Ketosis Test Available from DHI (Media Release: November 20, 2014 ~ Guelph, ON) CanWest DHI has announced the offering of the Ketosis milk test. Dairy producers and their advisors understand the importance of a successful transition period and early lactation, and Ketosis continues to be a common problem on many farms. Studies have shown that both subclinical and clinical Ketosis results in lower milk production, higher risk of mastitis and metabolic diseases as well as a negative impact on reproduction - all adding up to significant costs.

The new milk test from DHI provides another testing option to help monitor the level of subclinical Ketosis in the herd. “The fact that the DHI sample can now be used makes it incredibly convenient,” states Richard Cantin, Manager of Customer Service for DHI. The Ketoscreen test uses the regularly collected DHI samples and measures the concentration of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a ketone body, which when found in high levels is an indication of the risk for Ketosis. Results from the DHI milk test have been shown to correlate well with on farm BHB tests.

As the name implies, the Ketoscreen service is meant to be a herd screening tool that provides an overview and trend of the ketosis status and risk in the herd. Dr. Todd Duffield, well known Ketosis expert from the Ontario Veterinary College comments, “The priority should be on prevention through best management of the dry and early lactation period, it is important to remember that due to the DHI testing frequency, many cows will miss being BHB tested by DHI in the ideal 5 to 15 days in milk period, therefore, the DHI Ketosis test is best suited as a herd indicator to complement routine on farm cow testing.”

For more information, talk to your veterinarian, nutritionist, and local DHI representative or contact DHI at 1-800-549-4373. 

New Mobile App Available from DHI (Media Release: January 23, 2015 ~ Guelph, ON) CanWest DHI is pleased to announce the introduction of Mobile DHI, an app designed to provide easy access to herd and cow data at a producer’s fingertips.

The app is available for Android and Apple devices, and once downloaded from the App store, producers simply have to contact CanWest DHI for enrolment and details on accessing their herd data, including a personal identification number (PIN) which controls data access.

According to Richard Cantin, Manager of Customer Service for DHI, the ease and convenience of data access is a key benefit of Mobile DHI. “The adoption rate of smartphone technology is already quite high within dairy producers and is growing rapidly. In particular, younger producers are telling us they prefer retrieving information via their phone versus paper reports or even the internet. Mobile DHI is in response to those changing needs and preferences.”

The herd and cow information available through Mobile DHI is essentially the same as what is found in paper reports or electronic data files. At the herd level, producers will find their herd average milk production, components, SCC, BCA's, as well as the ability to look at previous test day averages and graphs of some of the key measures. At the cow level, much of the same production information is available for each cow as well as previous lactation totals. In addition, some cow lifetime information such as age, sire and dam is displayed, as well as basic reproduction information.

Andrew Campbell of Bellson Farms, runs a dairy operation with his family and also operates Fresh Air Media, a communications company involved in AG social media and technology. He comments, “I’ve had an early peek at the DHI app and I was impressed. It runs smoothly and the data is presented in a clean, easy to follow format. It’s a great option for farmers looking for that type of tool.”

The app can be downloaded free of charge from app stores, however a monthly fee applies for herd and cow data access. For more information, talk to your local DHI representative or contact DHI at 1-800-549-4373.

CanWest DHI is a non-profit milk recording organization, providing profitable dairy management solutions to dairy producers across Ontario and Western Canada.  72

World Dairy Expo Unveils Complete 2015 Judges List (Media Release: January 21, 2015 ~ Madison, Wis.)

World Dairy Expo’s slate of sixteen dairy cattle judges is now complete. Each of the eight shows will have a team of two experienced judges to evaluate, sort and rank each class. More than 1,200 dairy cattle exhibitors will bring more than 2,500 head of their very best cattle to Expo. These judges will select the Grand Champions of seven breeds that will vie for Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo during the closing ceremony.

World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Judges for 2015 include: International Ayrshire Show Lead Judge: Mary Creek, Hagerstown, Md. Associate: Selwyn Donald, Featherston, New Zealand International Brown Swiss Show Lead Judge: Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis. Associate: Tom Foss, Cambridge, Minn.

International Guernsey Show Lead Judge: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Kevin Jorgensen, Waupun, Wis. International Holstein Show Lead Judge: Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio Associate: Eddie Bue, Fithian, Ill. International Junior Holstein Show Lead Judge: Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis. Associate: Jamie Black, Constable, N.Y. International Jersey Show Lead Judge: Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. Associate: Wayne Stiles, Westminster, Md. International Milking Shorthorn Show Lead Judge: Allyn Paulson, Arlington, Wis. Associate: Mike Halpin, Kempton, Ill. International Red & White Show Lead Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind. Associate: Joël Lepage, Amqui, Quebec World Dairy Expo is recognized as the meeting place for the global dairy industry. More than 70,000 dairy producers and industry experts from 90 countries travel to Madison, Wis. each year to experience the renowned Trade Show, Virtual Farm Tours, Expo Seminars and exciting youth competitions. World Dairy Expo’s theme is “Dairy in our DNA” and it will be held Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2015. www.worlddairyexpo.com www.facebook.com/worlddairyexpo Twitter: @WDExpo or #WDE15

February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

Directory • Bottin British Columbia Colombie-Brittanique

Chimewood Jerseys

Gerry & Anita Norrish 47941 Kitchen Hall Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H5 Tel: (604) 795-5300 Email: browncow@nicbc.ca

FRUEH Farms Ltd

Kevin Frueh (genetic sales) 2155 Forest RD, Duncan, BC V9L 6M1 Tel: (250) 709-1849

Alberta Lone Pine Jerseys

The Haeni & Haenni Families RR #2 Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0 Tel: (403) 335-3028 Email: lonepine@cciwireless.ca www.lonepinejerseys.com www.facebook.com/LonePineJerseysLtd twitter.com/LonePineJ

Manitoba GRAYLANE Holsteins & Jerseys

Matthew & Debbie Graye & Family 32141 Suncrest Rd 23E PO Box 588, St. Pierre-Jolys, MB R0A 1V0 Tel: (204) 434-6844 Fax: (204) 434-6876 Matthew’s cell: (204) 712-5198 Glendon’s cell: (204) 712-5505 Email: debbie.graye@gmail.com (Debbie) Email: mattgraye@gmail.com (Matthew)

Ontario Ferme CAVALAIT

Alain & Claudine Poirier 2630 Concession 1, Lefaivre, ON K0B 1J0 Tel: (613) 679-2519 Email: poirier.cavalait@xplornet.com

DRENTEX Jerseys

Michael & Monique Bols and Family 780 Eadie Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5 Tel: (613) 445-2870 Email: michaelbols@xplornet.ca

ELM ARBRE Holsteins, VERLANDA Jerseys & LOW-RICH Jerseys Ronald, Lowell & Richard Skinner RR# 1, Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Tel: (519) 348-8179; (519) 348-4419

FOXLAND Jerseys

Karen Fox and Mark Stannard 523 Road 3 East, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5 Tel: (519) 738-2630 (Karen) Tel: (519) 733-6886 (Mark)

Garsholm Farms

Doug and Nancy Garrett 14578 Fifteen Mile Rd, Denfield, ON N0M 1P0 Barn: (519) 225-2160 House: (519) 225-2241

Geordawn jerseys

George & Dawn Van Kampen and Family 394276 County Rd 12, Amaranth, ON L9W 0N2 Tel: (519) 940-2202 Fax: (519) 940-2201 Email: geordawn@zing-net.ca

GRAYCLAY Jerseys

John, Rhonda, Colleen, Thomas & Ben Vander Wielen RR# 2, Elmwood, ON N0G 1S0 Tel: (519) 363-2296 Fax: (519) 363-9096 Email: grayclay5@gmail.com

Lorivale Farms

Dave & Lori Chamberlain 516 St. Mark’s Road, RR 4, Marmora, ON K0K 2M0 Tel: (613) 395-5976 Email: lorivale@xplornet.ca

Paullor Jerseys

Paul & Lorraine Franken 38040 Huron Rd, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 Tel: (519) 482-5008 Fax: (519) 482-9022 Email: lfranken1@tcc.on.ca

PaullYN Farms

Paul & Lynda Hill Trevor & Tammy Hill & Family: (519) 799-5674 Tyler & Cheryl Hill & Family: (519) 799-5292 181070 RR # 1 Ayton, ON NOG 1CO Tel: (519) 799-5553 Cell: (519) 506-9553 Email: paullynfarms@wightman.ca

Payneside Jerseys

Douglas and Jill Robinson 15487 Hwy 43, Finch, ON K0C 1K0 Tel: (613) 984-2027 Fax: (613) 984-0429 Barn: (613) 984-0278 Email: payneside@xplornet.ca

Rich valley Jerseys

Chris & Valerie Richardson 246 Abbey Road, RR 1 Caledonia, ON N3W 1R4 Tel/Fax: (905) 765-2928 Email: richvalley1975@gmail.com

SPRUCE AVENUE Farm

Dean & Lynda Sayles & Family 928 Paris Plains Church Road RR# 2, Paris, ON N3L 3E2 Tel: (519) 442-3001 Fax: (519) 442-2089 Email: sprucav@execulink.com Dean Jr. & Erin Sayles: (519) 442-4499 Email: erinanddean@hotmail.com

VeRdurelea

The Doble Family RR#3 Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0 Tel: (705) 357-2180

WAYMAR Jerseys

Wayne & Marion Clement and Family RR# 3, Paris, ON N3L 3E3 Tel: (519) 442-2977 Fax: (519) 442-4863

Québec Comestar Jersey inc.

108 boul. Arthabaska Est, Victoriaville, QC G6T 0S9 Tel: (819) 758-8688 Fax: (819) 758-6896 Email: comestar@videotron.qc.ca www.comestar.qc.ca

Ferme Prés verts

Luc Deschênes 535 rue Principale, St-Gabriel-de-Rimouski, QC G0K 1M0 Tel/Fax: (418) 798-8375 Cell: (418) 750-9088 Email: luck7_17@hotmail.com

Lencrest Jerseys Inc.

Gary & Maureen Bowers 1530 Chemin May RR 5, Coaticook, QC J1A 2S4 Tel: (819) 849-3196 Fax: (819) 849-4799 Cell: (819) 820-4029 Email: lencrest@abacom.com www.facebook.com/LencrestJerseysHolsteins

RAPID BAy Jerseys

Stephen Borland 1189 Island Rd, Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0 Tel: (450) 921-1189 Fax: (450) 829-4147 Email: rapidbay@rocler.com www.rapidbay.ca www.facebook.com/rapidbay

Robindale

Jeffrey H Ross & Lucie Caron 401 rue Saint-Lambert, Sherbrooke, QC J1C 0J7 Tel: (819) 846-3364 Email: lcaron@abacom.com

SELECT Jerseys & Holsteins

Famille Forand-Choinière (Marcel) 132 rang Choinière, St. Alphonse de Granby, QC J0E 2A0 Tel: (450) 776-7879 Cell: (450) 223-9770 Fax: (450) 776-1102 Email: choinierem@ciaq.com www.selectjersey.com Herdsman: Michael St-Pierre (450) 775-1619

New Brunswick Nouveau-Brunswick JayRon Farm Ltd.

Rhonda Hulan & Jamie MacLeod 20 MacLeod Road, Tower Hill, NB E5A 3N3 Tel: (506) 466-8419 Email: rhonda@jayron.ca

Directory Options for Jersey Canada Members Jersey Breeder Magazine Directory - $60/year or $100/2 years (as listed on this page) Jersey Canada Website On-line Directory - $60/year

www.jerseycanada.com/pages/breeder-directory.html To get listed contact Shawna: shawna@jerseycanada.com

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lassification Schedule 2015 Choraire de classification

Late February QC– L’Assomption, Montcalm, Joliette, Berthier, Maskinonge, St. Maurice, Laviolette QC – mid round: Bellechasse, Montmagny, L’Islet Manitoba: Mid Round Early March ON – Northumberland, Durham, Victoria ON – mid round: Middlesex, Essex, Kent, Elgin, Lambton QC – Champlain, Portneuf, Lac St. Jean, Lapointe, Dubuc, Charlevoix, Chicoutimi QC – mid round: Kamouraska Mid March ON – Peterborough, Lennox & Addington QC – Roberval, Vaudreuil & Soulanges PE, NB, NS, NL Late March ON – Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward, Waterloo QC – Huntingdon, Chateauguay, Beauharnois, Laprairie & Napierville, Iberville, Brome

Early April ON – mid round: Oxford QC – St. Jean, Shefford, Richmond QC – mid round: Riviere Du Loup, Temiscouata, Rimouski, Matapedia, Matane, Bonaventure Mid April ON – Wellington QC – Missisquoi, Sherbrooke, Compton, Stanstead QC– mid round: Arthabaska, Megantic, Wolfe Saskatchewan Late April ON – Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario QC – mid round: Lotbiniere, Nicolet, Yamaska Early May ON – Dundas, Stormont, Glengarry, Niagara, Wentworth, Haldimand & Norfolk ON – mid round: Perth QC – Frontenac, Beauce QC – mid round: Drummond

lan Your Year 2015 Pévénements à venir

February / février 19 AGM Jersey Québec - Rimouski, QC 2015 March / mars 4-5 East Central Farm Show - Lindsay Fairgrounds, ON 10-12 Ottawa Valley Farm Show - Ottawa, ON 10-13 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar - Red Deer, AB 20-21 Jersey Canada AGM - Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC 23 Jersey Breeder - AD Booking Deadline 27 Midwest Spring Special - Rochester, Minnesota April / avril 2-4 Spring Dairy Expo - Columbus, Ohio 7 CDN Official Genetic Evaluation Release 10-13 New York Spring Dairy Carousel - Syracuse, NY 11 Ontario Invitational Sale (OIS) - Woodstock, ON 15-17 Jersey Quebec Spring Show / Salon International

Laitier (SIL) - Victoriaville, QC 22-23 Ontario Spring Discovery Show - Ancaster, ON 30-May 2 Dairy Sense Workshop - Guelph, ON May / mai 1 Willdina Farms Dispersal - Bowmanville, ON 16 Trent Valley Dispersal - Peterborough, ON June / juin 17 Jersey Breeder - AD Booking Deadline 24-27 American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA-NAJ)

Annual Meetings - East Peoria, Illinois July / juillet 4 Central Ontario Calf Rally - Shannonville, ON 5 Eastern Ontario Calf Rally - Russell, ON 11 Arethusa Avonlea Summer Splash @ Arethusa

Farm - Litchfield, Connecticut Since 1945, the Canadian Jersey Breeder has been the official publication of Jersey Canada and the main voice for Jersey producers in Canada.

'The Breeder' is distributed to approximately 1500 subscribers and is sent to all members of Jersey Canada (included in membership).

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18 Western Ontario Calf Rally - Drumbo, ON 23-24 Ontario Summer Show - Lindsay, ON August / août 5-7 TAG Sale @ Campbell Jersey & Trailblaser Jersey, QC 6 Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Show - Navan, ON 8 Quinte Trent Parish Show - Campbellford, ON 11 CDN Official Genetic Evaluation Release 12 Jersey Breeder - AD Booking Deadline 12 Perth-Huron Jersey Club Sale - Listowel, ON 15 Bruce-Grey Parish Show - Hanover, ON 20 400 Parish Show - Barrie, ON 21 Oxford/Southwestern Parish Show - Woodstock, ON 26 Jersey Quebec Fall Sale / Vente D'automne Jersey

Quebec - St. Elzear de Beauce, QC September / septembre 2-6 Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede (IPE) -

Armstrong, BC 15-17 Canada Outdoor Farm Show, Woodstock, ON 21 Stratford Championship Jersey Show - Stratford, ON 22-24 CDN Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Forum &

AGM - Charlottetown, PEI 30 International Jersey Show, World Dairy Expo,

'Dairy in Our DNA' - Madison, Wisconsin November / novembre 7 All American Junior Jersey Show - Louisville, KY 9 All American Jersey Show - Louisville, KY 10 Jersey Breeder - AD Booking Deadline 6-15 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - Toronto, ON December / décembre 1 CDN Official Genetic Evaluation Release Depuis 1945, le magazine « Canadian Jersey Breeder/Éleveur de Jerseys canadien » est la publication officielle de Jersey Canada; il est la principale voix des producteurs Jerseys du Canada. « L’Éleveur » est distribué à environ 1500 abonnés et est envoyé gratuitement à tous les membres de Jersey Canada.

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February - March 2015 Canadian Jersey Breeder

DaviD Daughters at Lencrest Jerseys At +1804 MLPI, David brings added value with Immunity+™, HealthSmart™ and Repromax™ designations, in addition to being JHI Free (JH1F).

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SUNSET CANYON DAVID VALENTINO X IMPULS

David delivers the world’s most sought after genetics with the benefit of Immunity+, a Semex exclusive, improving herd health in just one generation!

Avec un IPVM à +1804, David procure une valeur ajoutée grâce à ses désignations Immunité+MC, SantéPlusMC et RepromaxMC, de plus il est libre de l’haplotype JHI (JH1F).

David offre la meilleure génétique qui soit au monde grâce à sa désignation Immunité+, une exclusivité Semex qui améliore la santé du troupeau en l’espace d’une génération!

Check out David’s daughters in this video!

Venez voir les filles de David dans cette vidéo!

+1804 GMACE LPI

Source: GMACE 14*DEC

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