CentralStar Big Book - 2023

Dairy Greatness from Great Lakes Farmers

Founded in 1916, the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a farmer-owned milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. MMPA’s member farms, located throughout the Great Lakes Region, lead the way in quality milk production. Nationally

January 2023

What every dairy wants

My grandma taught me a long time ago the difference between a “want” and a “need.” When I talked about a pending purchase, she’d ask, “Do you want it or need it?” She was ok with whatever the answer was but was teaching me the difference. Over the years, I’ve heard people use “want” and “need” interchangeably. It’s easy to do; I’m guilty, myself. However, consider the differences.

When it comes to your dairy herd’s health and reproduction, what do you “want”? It’s probably safe to say you want trouble-free fresh cows; a low somatic cell count (SCC); live, healthy calves; and people and tools you can rely on to lighten the load. Consider what other things you want for your dairy, and then what you need to do to make it reality.

Inside these pages, you’ll see impressive stats: 47% pregnancy rate; 7.6 pounds combined fat and protein; 43,000 SCC; and 42,198 Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). How did farms get to these levels? Chances are they set out wanting something, like low tools and actions.

Consider what you “want” for your dairy, and what you “need” to do to achieve it. Do you want to reduce the labor it takes to get cows bred, improve reproductive ® is effective in all those areas. Scan the QR code to the right to hear how Augustian Farms, LLC, Kewaunee, Wis., is using CowManager to achieve what they want. Maybe you want to reduce SCC. What do you need to do to make that happen? Routine DHI testing, including the Mastitis PCR test, gets you started in many of the things you need to do to accomplish that. Pages 16p, 18p, and others are loaded with information about needed testing and tools to reach your goal. Perhaps, you want to have the right number of heifers calving each month, without cutting yourself short. See page 15 for actions you need to take.

Along with that, learn what CentralStar’s ReproStar Award winners need to do you peruse the list of top DHI herds, consider what actions they need to consistently implement in an effort to reach and continue these levels.

scan them, or talk to your CentralStar team, to learn which tools your dairy “needs” to achieve your “wants.”

Congratulations to all the farms featured this year, and thank you for the opportunity to work with you.

Who’s Who

4 Pioneer Award

10-13ReproStar Award Winners

DHI year-end production reports 21-25Top 300 ECM Herds 27-28Low SCC Herds 31-33Top Herds by Size & ECM 35-36Top ECM Protein Breed Herds

Features

15How many heifers should you raise? 18-19Prioritize, Execute, Repeat

Resources

17Key Performance Indicators 1p-25pHerd Management Product Solutions

5pGuide to Calf Care Challenges

7p, 14p,19pResearch and Case Studies

11pGuide to Cow Health Challenges

18pWhich Mastitis PCR Test to Use

the Cover

Augustian Farms LLC, Kewaunee, Wis. L to R: CentralStar team: Gary Holterman, Josh Otte, Emmy Kickbush, Andrea Gruetzmacher, Scott Hecker, and Todd Augustian, owner.

Fine Print

Reports and Key Performance Indicators are based on the period of 10/1/21 - 9/30/22. Owner-sampler and commercial herds are not eligible for report rankings. Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) calculation = (pounds of milk x .327) + (pounds of fat x 12.95) + (pounds of protein x 7.65). Herds with cows milked more than 2X per day are labeled as 3X herds.

Minimums to appear include:

•Number of processed tests = 9 or a DCR >90

•Herd size: 25 cows

•ECM: mixed-breed and Red & White herds: 20,000, Protein breed herds: 15,000

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2022 PIONEER AWARD

“Mark epitomizes the word pioneer in our cooperative,” shared CentralStar Board of Directors President Paul Trierweiler. “He helped blaze the way for CentralStar to provide DHI Services, helping us become the fastest-growing National DHIA (NDHIA)

Integrated Services, he implemented a team structure which enabled integration of all the cooperative offers to better serve our farmers and owners.”

Mark’s roots in the industry run deep, growing up in northern Indiana working on his uncle’s dairy farm. Mark began his career early, as a relief DHI and A.I. technician, and he continued in those roles while attending Purdue University, West Lafayette,

Agricultural Short Course. Mark’s career after college included a variety of experiences.

It’s Mark’s genuine care and dedication to friends, family, team members, and the cooperative that are most valued.

In 2000, after years of planning by the Board of Directors to diversify the cooperative, NorthStar-Select Sires, Michigan DHIA, and Fox Valley DHIA merged, creating NorthStar Cooperative. Around this time, the Select Sires Federation purchased Sire Power, where Mark was the Eastern Regional Sales Manager, opening the door for him to join the cooperative and become the inaugural Director of DHI Services.

Mark led the cooperative’s DHI Services for nine years, growing it from 1,000 herds representing 135,000 cows, to 1,350 herds with more than 285,000 cows. During this time, Mark facilitated mergers with Chippewa County DHI and Elkhart County DHI,

services, Mark was responsible for leading the DHI Specialist team, which doubled in size. Additionally, he oversaw two milk-

processing labs, which expanded to include diagnostic-testing services.

As the cooperative’s offerings grew, so did the need for a leader to focus on integrating the various business areas. In January 2009, Mark was named Director of Integrated Services. In this role, Mark was charged with creating teams to better serve owners and customers. Mark’s efforts in this area were instrumental in setting up the cooperative for a more sustainable future.

Never one to rest, Mark became General Manager and Executive Vice President of the Cooperative in 2015. With the merger between East Central/Select Sires and NorthStar Cooperative CentralStar, a role he held until retirement in 2020.

A servant leader, Mark was often asked to serve in various capacities with other organizations. Mark was a member of the NDHIA Board of Directors for six years, during which he

Manager ever elected President of the 45-year-old organization. Mark’s contributions to NDHIA were recognized when he was awarded the NDHIA Outstanding Service Award in 2022.

Along with his involvement at NDHIA, Mark served as Dairy Industry Advisor for the Michigan State University Dairy Club, a member of the Dairy Data Working Group as appointed by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, and North American DHI Representative to the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) Metering Devices Sub-Committee. He also served as co-chair of the Planning Committee for the Niagara Falls ICAR meetings and was a member of the Executive Committee for the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference for seven years. Mark has been an active member of both the Michigan and national Holstein and Jersey associations, volunteering his time and talents for shows and conventions.

“Mark’s contributions to CentralStar are many,” said Paul “however, it’s his genuine care and dedication to friends, family, team members, and the cooperative that are most valued. We are blessed to have had Mark as a leader, and the Board is honored to recognize him with the 2022 Pioneer Award.”

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ReproStar Award Winners

Seven dairy farms have earned the CentralStar ReproStar Award

Nominations for the award are received from CentralStar team members, and a panel of judges review each dairy’s data,

While the data reflects each dairy’s success, it is the unique approach each one takes that proves most interesting. Even still,

Increasing the number of mature cows. Commodity prices and the cost of raising forages continues to force the cost of replacement heifers up. To counteract this, herds are milking a higher percentage of older cows. This decreases the number

of replacement heifers needed, while increasing pounds of milk

vital to lowering cull rate, thus replacement needs.

Properly-managed heifers tend to have very high fertility rates; however, frequently there are opportunities to gain by breeding in a more timely manner. Lack of labor, adequate facilities, and other variables quickly drive up the number of days on feed, which challenges is using CowManager™.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners and their teams that make it possible!

A commitment to healthy, well-grown calves; a passionate A.I. Specialist, along with excellent communication and teamwork are at the backbone of Towns Farms, Inc. reaching a 47% pregnancy rate in their heifer herd. “We strive for healthy well-grown heifers, so they are ready to breed when it is time,” shared Pat Towns, co-owner of Towns Farms, Inc. “Then we turn it over to Marley (Malkow, CentralStar A.I. Specialist) who is extremely passionate about her job and does a great job getting heifers bred.”

Towns Farms, Inc.

Janesville, Wis.

Starting with calf health, the Towns’ use an accelerated-feeding program to help ensure calves have a long, productive life. Identifying calf-health challenges early and using supportive therapy, instead of antibiotics, is the preferred approach. Heifers are raised on-site, up to six months of age, and are then moved to a heifer grower. Heifers are bred off natural heat, performed monthly, with ultrasound at 30 days carried calf.

balance receiving conventional semen. Evaluation of the dam’s combined fat and protein (CFP), along with the Parent Average Net Merit (NM$) of the heifer, are the parameters used to determine the top 25% of the heifer herd. Conventional semen is used for all repeat breeding. The bottom 20% of heifers, and any over three services are bred to beef.

“Opening up the line of communication and being able to streamline data has helped eliminate problem heifers and has created more uniformity in calving,” shared Marley. “If a heifer has been in the breeding pen for a month without any estrus activity, she is palpated to identify the best course of action. If a CL is present, Lutalyse® is administered; if large follicles

ovaries are static, they are enrolled in a 5-day CIDRsynch program.”

“Marley is very conscientious and willing to go the extra mile to make sure our heifers are ready to breed,” said Mark. “She has a good eye for healthy cattle and a great understanding of the reproductive system of cattle.”

Towns Farms, Inc., is owned and managed by Scott, Nancy, Mark and Pat Towns.

Photo: Marley Malkow, Pat and Mark Towns

Holstein herd. “This past year we changed synchronization protocols and that had a big impact,” shared owner, Mark Steffes. Meeting with their veterinarian, as well as CentralStar team members, Reproductive Consultant Scott Hecker and A.I. Specialist Kurt Barnes, the decision was made to move from Ovsynch to a Presynch-Ovsynch program.

The reproductive program starts with a 72-day voluntary waiting period (VWP). Along with the synchronization program, Kurt and A.I. Specialist Aaron McMillan provide tail-chalk and breeding services daily. Pregnancy checks are performed at 29, 60 and 175 days in milk during routine herd checks. Open cows with a CL are administered Lutalyse so they can be bred again the same week.

A couple years ago, Hillside Dairy implemented a timed-A.I. program and really started to see major improvements in the reproduction program,” recalled Scott. “But even still, we knew we could do better, so we added Presynch to the protocol. The dairy has also completed a new calf barn in the past year which is improving non-completion reproduction program, we know we will.”

“Putting up good-quality feed helps with the breeding program,” stated Mark. Along with that Hillside Dairy’s genetic selection includes fertility traits, with a primary emphasis on high CFP. The dairy uses nearly 100% conventional dairy semen, with sexed semen used only on elite cows.

“We have a strong belief in the people responsible the synchronization program, but when you are committed to the process and see the results it Hillside Dairy LLC is owned by Mark and Missy Steffes.

“The most important contributor to our program’s success is having healthy cows on a good diet,” said Katelyn Packard, co-owner of entire program. We’ve increased conception by 15% because we catch cows in heat sooner and know when the best time is to breed.”

In September 2020, Horning Farms transitioned from a mostly-timed A.I. program to one that includes CowManager and timed A.I. “All cows are enrolled in a Presynch -11 Ovsynch program and the number of cows that complete this program has been drastically reduced because of CowManager,” said Katelyn. Breeding is performed most often twice a day, however Katelyn noted, “CowManager gives us the information and flexibility to breed at different times

during bi-weekly herd checks at 31 and 85 days. Cows with a CL are enrolled in Ovsynch and those without a CL present are enrolled in GGPG. The GGPG protocol (GnRH – 7 days – GnRH – 7 days – Prostaglandin – 2 days – GnRH – 1 day – breed A.I. ) is a strategy to improve conception rates, particularly in low-progesterone or non-cycling cows. When cows reach 190-200 days in milk with four services, they are marked do not breed (DNB).

The Horning’s focus on healthy cows transcends to their genetic selections. “Considering health traits is a bigger part of our selection,” (DWP$® traits.” Additionally, they use the CowManager Health module to manage the herd’s health. “The health module has changed the way we manage the herd,” shared Katelyn.

“We used to check fresh cows weekly. It was a long process that took a couple people. With CowManager, we can be targeted in our approach of monitoring and treating animals. It saves us time and disrupts the cows less.”

Farms is a sixth-generation

Horning Farms, LLC

Mt. Calvary, Wis.

Photo: (Back Row) Mark Steffes, Aaron McMillan, Curtis Steffes. (Front Row) Kurt Barnes, Perry Balazs

Horning

family farm owned by Earl, Jeff, and Mason Horning and Katelyn Packard.

Manchester, Mich.

Photo: Earl Horning, Katelyn Packard, Jeff Horning, Mason Horning, Kristin Klager, Bryan Strahle, Matthew Ste. Marie

The adage, one thing leads to another, sums up how the Kenealy Dairy Farms herd reached 40% pregnancy rate this year. According to owner, Jeff Kenealy, “We watch our conception and pregnancy rates, but weren’t really trying to get to this level. We haven’t changed anything in the past two years, but by doing as many things right and consistent, including putting up high-quality forages, the cows proved they could do it.”

Kenealy Dairy Farms

Cadott, Wis.

The breeding program at Kenealy Dairy Farms starts with an 83-day VWP. “Four years ago we had a 70-day VWP and we weren’t getting a full 305-day lactation,” recalled Jeff. “We pushed it back to get more peak milk, and our rolling herd average (RHA) went up. Pushing it out even further is something we’ve talked about with Neil (Estes, CentralStar A.I. Specialist) and our vet, but I’m not sure, yet, about doing that.”

by ultrasound at 32, 50 and 200 days carried calf. Open cows without a mature CL are enrolled in a CIDR-synch program and cows with a CL are

“Staying on track, and on time with shots is important, but having a really good technician makes it all work,” said Jeff. “Neil’s attention to detail and love for cattle makes him really good at what he does.”

Photo: (Back Row)

Gaudencio Cuahua, Dr. John Gundlach, Jeff Kenealy, Neil Estes.

(Front Row) Trista, Timothy and Delton Kenealy

Jauquet Hillview Dairy

Genetic selection that includes health and fertility traits is one of the “things” that helps get to these levels. Working with CentralStar consultants, Jeff uses Productive Life (PL) as a primary-selection driver. “We’re using the bulls that are better for fertility and that shows in the cows and their offspring,”

So, what’s the next “thing” that may lead to another at Kenealy Dairy? “We won 50 free CowManager tags three years ago and we’ve decided to tag the rest of the herd,” said Jeff. “It’s another set of eyes that monitor the herd 24 hours a day and lets us pick up sick cows sooner.”

Kenealy Dairy Farm is owned by Jeff and Trista Kenealy. Jeff’s co-owner and father, the late John Kenealy, was an integral part of the farm’s success. They continue on in his memory.

All the little things make big things happen. That is a sentiment that the Jauquet Hillview Dairy team practices, and one that has helped them reach a 42% pregnancy rate. “There are many contributors that go into hitting high production, high conception and pregnancy,

The reproduction program at the 675-cow herd starts with a 78-day VWP after which all cows are enrolled in a Presynch-Ovsynch program. The synchronization schedule is setup uniquely for the age of animal and pen they are in, with mature cows being bred at 2 a.m. and younger cows at 3 a.m. Early morning-breeding times were established to optimize results during the summer months, and remain throughout the year.

in the Ovsynch program. “We saw a 3% increase in conception when we implemented this,” said David.

check, cows are enrolled in a resynch program, allowing any open is conducted at dry off using the Milk Pregnancy test on routine DHI samples.

Strategic use of sexed and beef semen, along with sexing at pregnancy check help the dairy manage inventory levels. “Our goal is to deliver 20 Holstein heifer calves each month,” said David. “Now we work with Laura (Styczynski, CentralStar Records Analysis Consultant) and use parent average to project the value of calves in utero. This allows us to keep the best heifers for our herd.”

“When it comes to breeding cows on timed A.I. minutes

500 - 1,500 Cows

Pregnancy Rate42%

Conception Rate52%

Herd in First Lactation33%

Sexed Semen Used86%

Jauquet Hillview Dairy is owned by David and Stacy Jauquet.

Luxemburg, Wis.

Photo: Gary Holterman, Rea Dorzak, Stacy and David Jaquet, Laura Styczynski

“It takes a team,” said co-owner, Jeremy Natzke, when asked how the dairy has achieved a 40% pregnancy rate. “From the team who cares for the calves, to the one that ensures shot compliance, as well as the veterinarian, and the breeding team, it takes all of us working together to get these girls pregnant.”

The reproduction program at Wayside Dairy has changed considerably in the past two years. Previously the entire program rested on timed A.I. with once-a-week breeding. In August, 2020, CowManager was installed, and the program changed to a combination of timed A.I. and CowManager, with daily breeding by CentralStar A.I. Specialist Garrett Carnahan. A total of three pregnancy checks are performed. The

“Because of CowManager we have more pregnant cows,” said Jeremy. “Relying on CowManager to tell us the best time to breed, instead of interpreting tail chalk, has taken the guesswork out of it. It has also improved how quickly we catch cows that need to be rebred. We are now rebreeding cows between 17-23 days, compared to previously at 32 days after pregnancy check.”

“Our reproduction results are better because of better cow health,” are really a little bit off. With alerts on our phone, we can see when a problem is just starting for a cow before she is visibly sick. Improved health and fertility go hand in hand.”

enrolled in the NxGEN® program,” shared Jeremy. Sires that excel in health traits, DWP$, and NM$ are selected for matings. Strategic-breeding plans, including genomic testing, allow Wayside Dairy to accelerate genetic progress while managing heifer inventories, all which Jeremy says plays a role in the improved health and reproduction for the herd.

and Jenna Nonemacher.

Wayside Dairy

year. Consistently near a 40% pregnancy rate for several years, the 2,000-cow dairy averaged 42% this past year. “Synchronization

Kieler. “Using 4M sexed semen on cows has made a big difference for us. It’s increased conception 10%.”

Double Ovsynch for three years. It’s the gold standard and gets the best conception rates possible,” commented Daniel.

CentralStar A.I. Specialist Brandon Klein walks pens, chalks, and breeds cows, daily. Initial pregnancy checks are conducted at 28 days carried calf, with all cows receiving GnRH one week prior. Open cows are resynched according to ovarian structure. Subsequent pregnancy checks are performed at 50 and 150 days.

Fertility and health traits are included in genetic selection with heavypriority consideration given to high DWP$ options. Enrolled in NxGEN, Kieler Farms has early access to the highest-genetic-merit sires available from Select Sires. “We genomic test all animals to identify those with the highest-genetic merit,” said Daniel. “Those animals are the ones bred with sexed semen; the rest of the herd is bred to beef.”

“Protocols are designed and followed to maximize reproduction and successful. They continually evaluate and implement new ideas and technology for continual improvement.”

Kieler

Farms, Inc. Platteville,

Greenleaf, Wis.

Photo: Gary Holterman, Garrett Carnahan, Laura Styczynski, Bob Sabo, Jenna Nonemacher, Jeremy Natzke, Fernando Maceda, Dan Natzke

Kieler Farms, Inc., is a third-generation family farm owned by Louis and Ann Kieler, Eric and Leah Kieler, Matt and Renee Clark, George and Jackie Kieler, and Daniel Kieler.

Wis.

Photo: Jose Gomez, Brandon Klein, Daniel Kieler, Dan Miesen

How many heifers should you raise?

Mark, Director of Consulting and

Growing up on a 60-cow dairy, I remember being ecstatic if we had a run of three or four heifer calves in a row. But times have changed. Historically, the main goal of reproduction was to create a replacement heifer. Today, that goal has shifted to create a fresh cow; the calf, or at least many of them, are simply the byproduct. Producers are now focused on intentionally reducing the number of heifer calves being produced and raised. So how did we get here, and more importantly, what is the right number of heifers to raise?

The backstory on what led the industry to this point is long, complex, and full of boring math. But ultimately, it boils down to three main areas.

1. in the post-rBST era. We are now making more calves from the same number of cows, in a shorter period.

2.The industry is now very good at making pregnancies; therefore, we have leveraged sexed semen by using the most elite genetics to accelerate genetic progress. It’s a great asset that resulted in more total females than needed.

3.Calf mortality rates have plummeted in the last ten years because of advances in calf rearing. Meaning, more of the heifer calves born make it to adulthood.

These are all great problems to have, but now it’s time to adjust. So, how many calves does your dairy need? The quick answer is around 85% of the lactating herd. The right answer though is, “it depends.” There are

to make accurate and precise predictions, they all need to be accounted for.

First, we must determine the number of replacements you need to join the milking string each year. This is primarily dictated by the cull rate. The cull rate is the number of cows that were sold or died in 12 months divided by the number of calvings in 12 months. The number of cows sold and died each month is the number of fresh heifers needed each month.

The number of fresh heifers needed, plus your non-completion rate, is the number of

calves you need to raise. The non-completion rate is the number of heifer calves that are born alive, but never make it to the milking string.

All these calculations require data. The accuracy and precision of your data dictates how accurate and precise the calculations we make are regarding your inventory and the breeding strategy. The more accurate your data, the tighter we can keep the margins. All this leads back to my original answer regarding how many heifers you need; "it depends."

Heifers are wildly expensive to raise, and mature cows turn pounds of milk a cow produces goes toward recuperating rearing costs, meaning none of the two-year-olds in your herd

85% of the cow population, you are at risk of driving up your cull the herd. Furthermore, you have added rearing costs in raising a bloated inventory of heifers.

You can do your own math using the heifer-inventory worksheet completion rate >15%; actual heifer inventory >110% of needed heifer inventory, or you are planning to change herd size, talk with your CentralStar team. CentralStar consultants work with hundreds of farms to help them best manage heifer inventories, while creating a strategy to maximize genetic progress and

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The data here is a snapshot of the CentralStar DHI herd. While interesting to see what is achievable, a more valuable approach is to generate KPI comparisons for your dairy using factors such as geography, herd size and breed, before drawing any conclusions.

CentralStar professionals can help make sense of the numbers and help you with your herd’s KPIs, as well as a path to achieving your goals. If you would like help, ask a CentralStar team member.

Prioritize, Execute, Repeat

The progress made during the past 10 years in reproductive performance on dairies is truly impressive. Today, it’s

pregnancy rates over 30%. While this is the outcome of multiple factors, high performing dairies simply prioritize, execute, and repeat.

reproduction as measured by a 21-day pregnancy rate has been on the rise, and you don’t need to look further than the winners of CentralStar’s ReproStar Award for proof. Congratulations to these herds! Clearly, they have dialed in many aspects of their operation,

you to consider if the next pursuit for you and your management team has anything to do with pregnancy rate at all? Rather, is it more appropriate to apply the same intensity, effort, and investment to other key areas of your operation.

Forage quality

If shipping at least 7.5 pounds of solids per cow is your goal, and it should be, you aren’t going to do it without dialing in your forages. The growing, harvesting, and storage of forages paints the backdrop for much of what will transpire as you navigate the year. If you do this right, you’ve gone a long way to making life easier for yourself, your cows, and your employees.

know its impact on the dairy is pervasive, and everything from production to attitudes improve when hard work pays off. While it’s exciting to watch pregnancy rates climb higher and higher, it’s also important to remember the law of diminishing returns starts to take a toll.

Figure 1 demonstrates how the return for pregnancy-rate improvement declines as pregnancy rates increase. Beginning with a steep ascent when pregnancy rates are low, the curve starts to flatten out as farms push past 30%.

Unlike today, pregnancy rates approaching 40% were rare 20 years rate, from a business perspective there must be a point at which additional investment of time and money makes poor economic sense. If you have achieved the kind of reproductive success I’m talking about, I congratulate you and your team. I also challenge

Our harvest capacity is huge, allowing for amazing speed when chopping, hauling, and storing forages. The proverbial doubleedged sword exists here when you consider the speed that allows us to cover hundreds of acres a day can mean small details are missed. Details like proper chop length or kernel processing (KP), which can result in a giant pile of headaches. Speed and volume should be secondary to quality. It is unfortunate, but true that

down. What does hitting a “40% pregnancy rate” in forages look like … well, processed, highly-digestible feed, happy cows, less purchased feed, and more solids shipped.

SCC

If your annual SCC average isn’t under 100,000, it should be. Like reproduction, SCC is one of those areas in which every operation wants improvement, but rarely gets there without being prioritized.

it’s not my purpose to argue those here. Rather, I wish to pose the question: If you’re knocking on the door of a high pregnancy rate, can you apply the same effort and energy to something as important as SCC? Consider if it’s more valuable to continue to improve pregnancy rate, or to reduce SCC and minimize the cases of clinical mastitis -- which by the way, has a positive impact on reproduction all on its own.

Dairy wellness

You must think ahead if you want to get ahead. Healthy, troublefree cows are their own reward from a management perspective, industry can be proud to tell. Reducing lameness or eradicating known diseases is within our grasp due to new monitoring and surveillance technology. Things that weren’t possible to do in decades past are now only needing focus and investment.

Today, it might be hard to pencil the return when considering the but forward thinkers make decisions using information that is there is no trail to follow which brings an element of risk. Consider what is the general trajectory of the industry? What are growing

Doug Moyer, Integrated Dairy Solutions

If you've prioritized reproductive improvement and found success, is capable of executing. If further improvement cost nothing, I wouldn’t argue the point, but it does have a cost. At a minimum, there is opportunity cost involved in everything we do. If you’ve achieved a high pregnancy rate, it’s time to ask, what’s next? Is the

level you are at enough, or should you look to repeat the process in another aspect of the dairy? Am I talking nonsense? I’d love to buy you a cup of coffee and debate that; I love nothing more than good coffee and good conversation.

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1*KoesterDairyInc.,Dakota,ILHO42337,6811,6074.31,1853.17.642,198

2*Nor-BertFarms,Bremen,INBS2830,6571,6925.51,1283.77.740,565

3*Horsen'sHomesteadFarms,Cecil,WIHO1,36234,5881,4574.21,1573.37.239,029

4*Lew-MaxLLC,Belding,MIHO70333,6041,4894.41,0433.16.938,250

5*Nathan&TajiaRetzlaff,Shawano,WIHO15735,5181,4023.91,1063.16.938,231

6*Top-DeckFarms,Westgate,IAHO69533,6361,4614.31,0473.16.937,928

7*ZoromskiFamilyFarmsLLC,Custer,WIHO48132,8421,4404.41,0653.26.937,535

8*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IAXX10331,3241,5424.99503.06.837,479

9*Scott&DawnSeward,PineRiver,WIHO46933,1801,4434.31,0343.16.837,447

10*ShilohDairy,Greenleaf,WIHO2,64932,3971,4454.51,0453.26.837,301

11*AbelDairyFarms,FondDuLac,WIHO1,99832,5811,4454.41,0143.16.737,124

12*LarryE.Haywood,Hastings,MIHO94334,8321,3063.71,1123.26.636,810

13*HeimansHolsteinsLLC,Auburndale,WIHO53033,1901,3634.11,0643.26.636,644

14*KellercrestInc.,MountHoreb,WIHO33532,1241,3894.31,0613.36.736,609

15*BlaserFarmsInc.,Gillett,WIHO62433,3041,3664.11,0393.16.636,528

16TomEngelken,Earlville,IAHO22433,6641,3314.01,0723.26.636,445

17BrantmeierHilroseDairy,Hilbert,WIHO10534,4011,3263.91,0433.06.536,400

18Dan&TimLiner,VanDyne,WIHO26533,4471,3133.91,0883.36.636,264

19*TomKunkel,CubaCity,WIHO25432,6741,3774.21,0103.16.536,243

20*OeschSwisslane,Alto,MIHO56932,5471,3454.11,0563.26.636,139

21*Fred&PatBeer,Milford,INHO1,04232,6141,3574.21,0243.16.536,072

22*Katie&JeffFalk,Monroe,WIHO60333,9181,3223.91,0273.06.436,068

23Bruce&BretLong,NewLondon,WIHO4433,0401,3053.91,0853.36.536,004

24*WaysideDairy,Greenleaf,WIHO2,30031,6831,3944.49893.16.535,978

25*Fischer&ClarkDairy,Hatley,WIXX1,02431,7641,3664.31,0293.26.635,948

26*MitchellRonnebaum,Earlville,IAHO19031,5751,3424.31,0443.36.535,691

27*Nathan&TajiaRetzlaff,Shawano,WIXX5232,4871,3104.01,0243.26.435,421

28*QuantumDairyLLC.,Weyauwega,WIHO3,33730,6051,3934.69623.16.535,406

29*SugarCreekDairy,Elkhorn,WIHO63132,1961,3014.01,0433.26.435,355

30*GibbsFamilyDairy,Waterville,IAHO56431,0941,3644.49803.26.435,329

31*LedgerockDairyLLC,Larsen,WIHO37031,7711,3374.29923.16.435,292

32*BillBorsdorf,Stockton,ILHO38033,4951,2613.81,0463.16.335,285

33*FirstFarms,Ionia,MIHO49832,0061,3204.19983.16.435,195

34*CrandallFarmsLLC,BattleCreek,MIHO35231,7951,3134.11,0163.26.435,173

35*WilnoreHolsteins,Milton,WIHO9632,3731,2854.01,0303.26.335,106

36McallisterFamilyDairyLLC,NewVienna,IAHO26132,3251,2804.01,0393.26.435,095

37*HO3,71333,7091,2523.71,0253.06.235,077

38Devon&DoreenZimmerman,Claypool,INHO34331,3511,3134.21,0203.36.435,058

39*StriefFarmsInc.,Farley,IAHO68931,7191,3034.11,0213.26.435,057

40*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IAXX1,48427,9501,4795.38843.26.535,055

41*BannerRidgeFarmsLLC,Platteville,WIHO56632,5981,2773.91,0253.16.335,038

42*RahmDairyLLC,Colby,WIHO86432,3511,2994.09963.16.335,020

43*MikeZagata,Sebewaing,MIHO68631,9791,3264.19633.06.334,996

44Greg&JennyConway,Lansing,IAHO17131,0671,3304.39913.26.434,964

45*Jay&AmyKrahn,Brillion,WIHO16332,0251,3154.19703.06.334,922

46*Harry&GarySanborn,Hubbardston,MIHO66332,3021,2994.09843.06.334,912

47*HO36232,1231,3004.09883.16.334,897

48*BreezyHillFarmsLLC,Weyauwega,WIHO55132,4451,2523.91,0443.26.334,810

49*GrassRidgeFarmLLC,Pittsville,WIHO58531,2631,2804.11,0343.36.334,709

50SrnkaFarmsLLC,Algoma,WIHO47332,8731,2623.89943.06.234,696

51*Nor-BertFarms,Bremen,INHO8528,2091,3664.81,0133.66.534,663

52*NobisDairyFarms,StJohns,MIHO96732,9881,2583.89873.06.234,629

53*CountryDairy,NewEra,MIHO6633,8851,1803.51,0783.26.234,608

54*WhitetailValleyDairyLLC,Waupaca,WIHO31834,1461,1863.51,0533.16.134,580

55*CarMerFarm,Galena,ILHO56532,0091,2453.91,0303.26.234,469

56*NeilChristianson,Shiocton,WIHO19730,6081,3094.39793.26.334,450

57*JordanPrairieHolsteins,Brodhead,WIHO21332,2061,2513.91,0023.16.234,397

58Jim&MattWautier,Brussels,WIHO6230,9491,2964.29753.26.234,362

59*PerkinsTwinCreekFarmInc.,Wolcottville,INHO50330,0561,3514.59153.06.234,324

60*PineBreezeDairyLLC,PineRiver,WIHO3,03030,4021,3194.39533.16.234,313

61*Seidl'sMtnViewDairy,Luxemburg,WIHO1,13332,3851,2443.89893.16.134,266

62*Rosy-LaneHolsteinsLLC,Watertown,WIHO1,73630,2871,2954.39843.26.234,202

63DarrenRusch,Pound,WIHO39030,6841,2964.29643.16.234,191

64HillebrandFarms,Cornell,WIHO6830,3081,2914.39863.36.234,172

65*EnyartFarmsLLC,Postville,IAHO28232,9431,2153.79943.06.134,111

66*Ronald&NancyFelten,St.Cloud,WIHO44630,9881,2534.01,0083.36.234,071

67RiverCrestDairyLLC,Greenwood,WIHO25029,7391,2894.31,0003.46.334,067

68KevinMartin,Warren,ILHO11330,1001,2854.39853.36.234,019

Top 300 Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) Herds

Top 300 ECM Herds

69*ToddMark,Elmwood,WIHO13631,6781,2153.81,0333.36.233,995

70*SpringBreezeDairy,Bryant,WIHO4,33531,7811,2293.91,0023.26.133,973

71*PrairieViewDairyLLC,Fairbury,ILHO22232,1321,2363.89723.06.033,949

72*PagelsPonderosa,Kewaunee,WIXX7,00028,1601,3454.89543.46.333,924

73*DairyDreams,Casco,WIXX3,91728,7631,3294.69513.36.233,891

74*FiveStarDairy,ElkMound,WIHO1,06630,0251,2984.39463.26.133,864

75*EganBros&TrevorCrain,NewLondon,WIHO97930,2221,2704.29823.26.233,841

76*Joseph&SusanRieden,MountCalvary,WIXX84831,3621,2203.91,0093.26.133,773

77*HellerFarmInc.,AlmaCenter,WIHO1,29731,4071,2133.91,0183.26.133,766

78*MarkVanderhydeSpartanFarm,Sparta,MIHO25628,4751,3744.88693.16.133,752

79DerekHammerand,Dubuque,IAHO21631,0791,2404.09813.26.133,725

80*DouglasScheider,Freeport,ILHO76730,6081,2584.19693.26.133,713

81*NicholsHillDairy,Krakow,WIHO36830,7291,2494.19783.26.133,705

82*Floyd&CalvinBrandt,Bryant,WIHO7330,5921,2664.19533.16.133,689

83GlendaleFarms,Clintonville,WIHO31930,5751,2394.19983.36.133,678

84*YonkmanDairy,McBain,MIHO1,78430,9911,2614.19413.06.033,663

85Lyle&CarlaWeaver,Goshen,INHO14329,7821,2744.39653.26.133,619

86*PaschMBM,Weidman,MIHO36332,4521,1823.61,0033.16.033,592

87Gav-N-ViewFarm,Lansing,IAHO44828,5251,3264.69273.26.233,591

88StuartFarms,Lowell,MIHO43530,1921,2494.19793.26.133,537

89*DougFairbanks,Anamosa,IAHO29429,9861,2784.39383.16.133,531

90*BadgerHolsteins,Unity,WIHO2,48630,5851,2384.09713.26.133,462

91*DeanMeyer,NewAlbin,IAHO2,42528,7891,3244.69023.16.133,460

92*BadgerHolsteins,Unity,WIHO30430,6461,2364.09713.26.033,456

93DaleBrinks,McBain,MIHO21230,8911,2143.99923.26.033,411

94*GoldStarFarmsLLC,NewHolstein,WIHO54429,9511,2574.29543.26.133,370

95*CurtKohls,Gillett,WIHO49229,6111,2674.39483.26.133,343

96*HO29529,9881,2374.19753.36.133,284

97ReubenNolt,AltaVista,IAHO5629,5731,2644.39443.26.033,261

98GoldenCornersDairy,OcontoFalls,WIHO29030,3151,2214.09793.26.033,214

99*J-Max,Fremont,MIHO1,61030,8811,2264.09433.15.933,189

100*BadgerHolsteins,Unity,WIHO33130,4401,2254.09633.26.033,185

T*TerryVanmaanen,RockValley,IAHO1,83430,2211,2434.19423.16.033,185

102Nathan&KristyMulder,Ridott,ILHO7130,2491,2184.09823.26.033,177

103*BuningDairyLLC,Falmouth,MIHO68131,8351,1713.79913.15.933,156

104BlairFarms,Winslow,ILHO19930,3231,2244.09603.26.033,110

105New-DayDairy,Athens,WIHO11431,3001,1813.89883.25.933,087

106Tim&CarlaKane,Denmark,WIHO89131,1591,1793.89963.26.033,076

107Charles&ChristopherWeber,Elmwood,WIHO17528,4261,2634.49643.46.133,026

108TurnerDairyLLC,Centuria,WIHO17629,8341,2234.19713.36.033,022

109*GreenMeadowFarmsInc.,Elsie,MIHO4,01430,0541,2234.19613.26.033,017

110*Lucky7Dairy,McBain,MIHO1,93731,8971,1683.79733.15.932,999

111Gary&HeatherKrogmann,Winthrop,IAXX8330,4111,2184.09493.15.932,977

112CharlesMaurer,Chilton,WIHO11630,2961,2024.09783.26.032,954

113*BricksteadDairyLLC,Greenleaf,WIHO96031,0791,1853.89723.15.932,944

114*VagtsDairyLLC,WestUnion,IAHO49729,6421,2384.29383.26.032,901

115*GalenSchalk,Hillman,MIHO24030,4931,1763.91,0063.36.032,896

116PeteBrickner,SturgeonBay,WIHO40232,1761,1293.51,0133.15.932,892

117*EdWalterFarmInc.,Oshkosh,WIHO32429,7621,2214.19603.26.032,888

118*Larry&JenniferMeyer,Chilton,WIHO11430,3701,2154.09423.15.932,872

119*Mark&BeckyIciek,Gladwin,MIHO86829,8751,2344.19273.15.932,841

120Troy&DonMeyer,Maynard,IAHO8629,8611,2114.19663.26.032,837

121*PickartDairyLLC,Malone,WIHO78331,0301,2033.99263.05.832,810

122*ForesightFarms,LLC,Decorah,IAHO1,03631,1491,1483.71,0103.25.932,779

123DavidDezeeuw,Falmouth,MIHO17231,3841,1643.79663.15.832,726

124Daniel,Deb&DerekBrimeyer,Sherrill,IAHO17131,5651,1493.69833.15.832,721

125*James&MarleneDecker,Bernard,IAHO56030,2891,2024.09473.15.932,715

126MarkAnderson,Waupaca,WIHO19831,1741,1663.79693.15.832,706

127*CountryAireFarms,Greenleaf,WIHO3,63929,7541,2274.19263.15.932,703

128*NewellFarms,Trufant,MIHO47431,3491,1543.79793.15.832,685

129Brent&CarriePollard,Rockford,ILHO7329,3461,2234.29463.25.932,671

130*Rusk-RoseHolsteins,Ladysmith,WIHO49932,2331,1383.59613.05.832,629

131Troy&SaraBlazek,OcontoFalls,WIHO20227,7001,2874.69023.36.032,625

132*BrightsideDairyLLC,Greenleaf,WIHO79431,8331,1303.59893.15.832,609

133*W-R-LDanielsFarm,Whittemore,MIHO69728,8451,2454.39223.25.932,608

134CraigHedrich,Brillion,WIHO37830,1441,2004.09403.15.932,588

135Jason&SaraMenne,Postville,IAHO15529,4301,2034.19653.35.932,585

136ToddAugustian,Kewaunee,WIHO1,11630,1591,1753.99753.25.932,537

137*RicklandDairyLLC,Eldorado,WIHO1,09430,2411,1913.99443.15.832,534

138El-NaFarmsLLC,Algoma,WIHO2,22231,0371,1673.89493.15.832,522

139*Ro-LindaAcres,Waterville,IAHO90128,2881,2394.49383.36.032,471

140*OeschSwisslane,Alto,MIHO1,75628,1831,2524.49203.36.032,467

141*MitchellDairy&GrainLLC,Winnebago,ILHO46430,3781,1903.99313.15.832,466

142Tom&SaraKruse,Dyersville,IAHO6428,5791,2244.39483.36.032,448

143HendelFarms,Caledonia,MNHO37128,0081,2514.59193.35.932,389

144*Lance&JonnaSchutte,Monona,IAHO10129,8591,1904.09433.25.832,388

145*UnitedPrideDairyLLC,Phillips,WIHO2,01128,8981,2034.29593.35.932,365

146Kevin&LisaCollins,Greenleaf,WIHO1,47929,3971,1974.19443.25.932,336

147*LakeBreezeDairy,Malone,WIHO3,41131,2951,1393.69543.05.732,282

148*Mike&KathleenScott,Westgate,IAHO14328,3331,2094.39603.45.932,265

149*OldGermanDairyInc.,Savanna,ILHO22131,1711,1433.79493.05.732,255

150*Craig&KatharineEdler,Browntown,ILHO82229,8071,1994.09113.15.832,243

151*HerbFarmsLLC,Shiocton,WIHO65530,1171,1663.99533.25.832,238

152GrandRiverGrainLLC,Coopersville,MIHO79929,4641,1904.09363.25.832,206

153*Jeff&MelindaWalz,WestUnion,IAHO13230,5661,1733.89123.05.732,162

154*MalyFarms,Bryant,WIHO51730,5261,1693.89163.05.732,128

155*OeschSwisslane,Alto,MIHO1,71827,8041,2444.59053.35.932,125

156*KinnardFarmsInc.,Casco,WIHO8,42131,0781,1213.69693.15.732,092

157SchuhViewDairyLLC,Kaukauna,WIHO1,37028,3041,2534.48643.15.832,091

158Bauduin'sGrandviewDairyLLC,Casco,WIHO71529,2701,2104.18953.15.832,088

159*AllenMartin,Goshen,INHO46129,7521,1673.99473.25.832,086

T*Duane&LaurieVanPolen,Marion,MIHO62230,2471,1483.89583.25.832,086

161*James&BradRitter,Byron,MIHO23229,0601,2114.29003.15.832,070

162*TubergenDairyFarmLLC,Ionia,MIHO1,53829,5581,1844.09233.15.832,059

163*Gene&ConnieDuschner,Farley,IAHO60428,2521,1964.29563.45.932,040

164UnitedVisionDairyLLC,Mishicot,WIHO1,17230,3401,1683.89133.05.732,031

165William&KathyLangreck,WestUnion,IAHO12030,5061,1203.79813.25.831,984

166*Wesselcrest,Greeley,IAHO25127,5511,2274.59263.45.931,983

167JerangleDairy,Wakarusa,INHO22628,7461,1824.19473.35.831,951

168TerryDeutmeyer,Dyersville,IAHO10729,3541,1834.09183.15.831,941

169Terry&MiltonHallada,Lena,WIHO24130,4351,1253.79683.25.731,926

170KnebelCircleKFarms,Inc.,Pocahontas,ILHO20128,5731,1904.29373.35.831,922

171BrentMueller,GardenPrairie,ILHO4128,8051,1914.19253.25.831,919

172HulsteinBrothersDairy,Hull,IAHO33329,5821,1463.99653.35.831,896

173Jack&TomJeppesen,Stanton,MIHO25229,1501,1664.09403.25.831,823

T*DickVanRijn,Deford,MIXX72627,9511,2174.49053.25.831,823

175*GranitehillDairy,Mosinee,WIHO40328,8981,1754.19313.25.831,788

176*ManyBlessingsDairyInc.,McBain,MIHO1,95730,0021,1343.89523.25.731,779

177JonasZimmerman,Wakarusa,INHO12726,6501,2704.88623.25.831,755

178*PebbleKnollsDairy,Brandon,WIHO79029,2471,1413.99693.35.831,753

179MattSchelling,OrangeCity,IAHO13228,9441,1564.09543.35.831,733

180*SecondLookHolsteinsLLC,Eden,WIHO1,28429,4251,1543.99353.25.731,719

181Bill&BobGruppen,Zeeland,MIHO18130,9401,0943.59673.15.631,682

182TracyLacrosse&DaleUecker,Forestville,WIHO8728,9731,1844.18963.15.731,661

183*VandeHeiDairyFarms,DePere,WIHO42729,1521,1844.18863.05.731,643

184*Kevin&DianeSkinner,JunctionCity,WIHO56329,4091,1503.99313.25.731,631

185*RyanLitwiller,Middleton,MIHO31431,0541,0923.59583.15.631,625

186*SchmidtknechtFarmsLLP,Mondovi,WIHO99928,5691,1854.19033.25.731,596

187*JeffBrenner,Hopkins,MIHO67028,4981,2054.28723.15.731,594

188*JeremySeiler,CarsonCity,MIHO39230,1651,1293.79273.15.631,576

189*AllenVandeHei,Seymour,WIHO1,34130,1201,1473.88963.05.631,557

190*CrossFarms,Oshkosh,WIHO1,70629,4261,1293.89563.25.731,556

191*Rem-JemDairy,LLC,Unity,WIHO55930,3071,1373.89033.05.631,542

192MartyBahl,Dubuque,IAHO18827,7971,1994.39043.35.831,532

193DavidMartin,Fenwick,MIHO6825,4291,3105.28153.25.831,515

194PetroFarms,Gobles,MIHO1,02729,9691,1123.79533.25.731,491

195DaleBogart,Kewaunee,WIHO1,90628,6521,1744.19033.25.731,480

196*VoightAcres,Shiocton,WIHO28930,2311,1223.79233.15.631,476

197Riemer-Sawall,Clintonville,WIHO20427,8021,1864.39163.35.831,457

198*Olson'sBestDairyLLC,Shiocton,WIHO31430,0941,1273.79153.05.631,435

199RonFolkema,Fremont,MIXX1,08129,1081,1584.09013.15.631,407

200BrummDairy,LLP,Stacyville,IAHO27929,0951,1293.99493.35.731,394

201RollingHillsDairyLLC,Luxemburg,WIHO1,82028,0401,1874.28943.25.731,380

202*MurphyFamilyFarm,NewLondon,WIHO20528,3681,1654.19163.25.731,370

203RonBrinks,McBain,MIHO13428,7751,1333.99453.35.731,311

204*Ron&NicoleWussow,Cecil,WIHO5129,1741,1443.99063.15.631,286

Herds

205*TonyRosbrugh,WestBranch,MIXX79529,9741,1133.79243.15.631,283

206*WirthFarms,Evart,MIHO1,52430,4241,1013.69253.05.631,283

207BurkeLarsen,Scottville,MIHO67228,1521,1894.28693.15.631,251

208Emerald-Acres,DePere,WIHO53327,4751,1944.38893.25.731,247

209*KenealyDairyFarms,Cadott,WIHO64528,2861,1744.28863.15.631,231

210*MontecassinoDairy,Milladore,WIHO31028,5091,1384.09373.35.731,228

211AndyLodahl,Theresa,WIHO29227,8971,1894.38723.15.631,191

212*PrestonFarms,Quincy,MIHO92027,5251,1804.39033.35.731,190

213Randy&ChrisHolewinski,Seymour,WIHO7629,6971,1203.89103.15.631,176

214*JameyKlaasen,Coopersville,MIHO2,08027,9591,1774.28833.25.631,140

TGoldenSunDairyLLC,Shiocton,WIHO21528,1251,1484.19253.35.731,140

216*Brad&LauraFriesen,Barron,WIHO22428,4281,1444.09173.25.631,126

217SilversheaHolsteinsLLC,Omro,WIHO18829,4611,1343.88873.05.531,105

218*Rick&ConnieSchuessler,Antigo,WIHO44828,4291,1404.09183.25.631,082

219*DallDairy,Aviston,ILHO46028,8601,1303.99163.25.631,078

220Don&JasonWill,Teutopolis,ILHO10929,2631,1153.89233.25.631,069

221BobVanDaalwyk,Hilbert,WIHO18628,9541,1393.98953.15.631,065

222Larry&LuellaZimmerman,Elkhart,INHO25729,1271,1213.89143.15.631,034

223*RobertGetzloff,Wilson,MIHO46528,7041,1574.08713.05.631,033

224*MichaelDeutmeyer,Guttenburg,IAHO14729,1801,1353.98863.05.531,018

225*PlymouthDairyFarm,Lemars,IAHO8,03228,2591,1294.09323.35.630,991

226*SugarCreekLLC,NewLondon,WIHO1,52928,6711,1514.08763.15.630,982

227*NealBurken,Galesville,WIHO47529,5081,1183.88933.05.530,959

228Charles&KappyKoch,Tremont,ILHO14926,3621,1924.59023.45.730,957

229DMSDairyLLC,Wakarusa,INHO34626,4371,1854.59083.45.730,937

230IsaacNolt,Orchard,IAHO6128,6301,1574.08613.05.530,932

231Hagedorn&SchmitzDairy,Fredericksburg,IAHO27128,3461,1264.09213.25.630,896

232DutchMeadowsLLC,Zeeland,MIHO18827,9351,1454.19063.25.630,893

233*RiverRidgeDairy,Coopersville,MIHO1,90927,7691,1654.28773.25.630,876

234RobertLee,Marion,MIHO12026,5571,1914.58843.35.730,870

235*Darryl,Donna,Shawn&LeviBanowetz,Charlotte,IAXX37526,8411,1734.49003.45.730,852

236SmithDairyFarm,Inc.,Pinckneyville,ILHO9927,4841,1524.29053.35.630,829

237Vil-EdgeFarms,FondDuLac,WIHO7928,9511,1163.99023.15.530,819

238LoehrDairyLLC,MountCalvary,WIXX4028,0461,1274.09213.35.630,811

239*David&SusanGranskog,Stephenson,MIHO23829,1491,1093.89023.15.530,794

240MartinVirgil,Boscobel,WIHO11628,9131,1083.89133.25.530,788

241*MeierMeadows,Ridott,ILHO89327,9011,1544.18773.15.630,777

242*SteveDenning,Jonesville,MIHO47429,2991,1043.89013.15.530,770

243CoonridgeHolsteins,Anamosa,IAHO16929,0001,1213.98843.05.530,763

244Dennis&LoriBergan,Elkader,IAXX23430,0521,0693.69273.15.530,762

245*Norm&DerrickHammond,Dowling,MIHO53129,4021,1063.88913.05.530,753

246*LarryE.Haywood,Hastings,MIJE43924,2801,2175.09193.85.930,730

247*KohnDairyLLC,Cecil,WIHO27328,1001,1424.18823.15.530,725

248*NeighborhoodDairy,Kaukauna,WIHO1,15427,9651,1564.18643.15.530,724

249*KrisWardin,StJohns,MIHO64129,6131,0933.79003.05.530,723

T*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IAXX2924,0411,3045.47813.25.730,723

251HardySpringLakeFarms,Stanton,MIHO20027,9121,1374.18963.25.630,706

252*Jo-EngDairyFarms,GermanValley,ILHO76029,3561,1253.88542.95.430,701

253*KeithWood,Kingston,MIHO14027,2201,1524.28993.35.630,697

254*HopelessDairyInc.,Sheldon,WIHO39528,3141,1294.08873.15.530,665

255LehmanDairy,Sherrill,IAHO13528,0601,1334.08873.25.530,634

256HeatherKrueger,Clintonville,WIHO7128,4481,1364.08653.05.530,631

257*LorenHanson,ElkMound,WIHO33527,0371,1664.38733.25.630,619

258*MSUDairyDept,Lansing,MIHO24829,3041,0783.79243.25.530,611

259LoehrDairyLLC,MountCalvary,WIHO54828,0781,1184.09033.25.530,568

260NEIowaDairyFoundation,Calmar,IAHO19327,2021,1654.38593.25.530,553

261JeffLambrecht,Kewaunee,WIHO34727,7211,1444.18723.15.530,550

262*MichaelHeckaman,Argos,INHO59229,0791,0993.88903.15.430,549

TLeo,Karen&AdamHurtgen,Elkhorn,WIHO16427,1691,1494.28873.35.630,549

264Kandy-BahrHolsteins,Waukon,IAHO6728,0061,1124.09103.25.530,520

265AuburnvaleSwiss,Fremont,WIXX19227,9701,1164.09043.25.530,514

266StephenBurkholder,Orleans,MIHO11427,6281,1504.28603.15.530,506

267BruceMartin,Whittemore,MIXX10227,3721,1454.28793.25.530,503

268EricSchoenfuss,Edgar,WIHO3928,6251,0923.89153.25.530,502

269John&RyanSparrgrove,Castalia,IAHO23327,9191,1294.08823.25.530,497

270Twinkle-HillBrownSwiss,Watertown,WIBS7426,1611,1324.39433.65.730,428

271Terry&DianeCox,Shullsburg,ILHO34028,2401,1204.08743.15.530,425

272JeffKnuver,Fremont,MIHO15528,4941,1183.98653.05.430,413

273Bob&NancyJohnson,Baldwin,WIHO33726,9041,1404.28903.35.630,369

274*StutzmanFamilyFarmsLLC,Conrath,WIHO36529,9691,0503.59113.05.430,367

275DaveKlamer,Conklin,MIHO6427,1121,1374.28833.35.530,345

276EricFrahm,Frankenmuth,MIHO10428,3641,0973.98963.25.530,336

277TomRahmlow,Mishicot,WIHO1,35727,5851,1184.18933.25.530,330

278AndyKortman,McBain,MIHO23528,3071,1083.98773.15.430,314

279C&JFarmsInc.,BearCreek,WIHO31728,7721,0963.88743.05.430,288

280KohlmanDairyLLC,Chilton,WIHO47728,4461,1113.98623.05.430,284

281Kevin&JulieFossum,Waterville,IAHO24027,6651,1124.08933.25.530,278

282NorrisDairyFarmInc.,Hesperia,MIHO67927,9481,1084.08873.25.530,273

283*DaaneDairyLLC,Brandon,WIXX80325,9891,1604.58823.45.630,268

284*LiquidCoinDairyLLC,Milladore,WIHO76228,7681,1103.98472.95.430,261

285Eric&StephaniePalmer,Waukon,IAHO19528,3591,0863.89053.25.530,260

286WalnutdaleFarms,Wayland,MIHO1,80427,8981,0883.99203.35.530,250

287*HillsideDairy,Rockvalley,IAHO3,03527,6861,0974.09033.35.530,167

288Jeff&KateHendrickson,Belleville,WIHO13528,3971,0813.88993.25.430,162

289BollingerFarmsLLC,Vestaburg,MIHO20828,0321,1013.98803.15.430,156

290MikeBosscher,McBain,MIHO16628,1121,1103.98583.15.430,131

291BillDeruiter,Marion,MIHO39328,9351,0713.78883.15.430,124

292MarvinMartin,CarsonCity,MIHO8127,6271,1114.08763.25.430,123

293River-BridgeLLC,Brillion,WIHO25727,6691,1014.08913.25.530,122

294*RyanFitense,Colby,WIHO47728,7721,0783.78803.15.430,101

295*HardscrabbleFarms,JimFalls,WIHO15327,5821,0843.99153.35.530,057

296Earl&JeffHorning,Manchester,MIHO45028,3321,0903.88723.15.430,051

297Duane&JoanLisowe,Chilton,WIHO9826,8621,1334.28613.25.530,043

298Duane,Jeanne&DaveMeier,Monticello,WIHO6726,9141,1184.28823.35.530,026

299ToddMartin,Claypool,INHO45228,8281,0543.79083.15.430,022

300LesterSauder,CharlesCity,IAHO5626,7071,1224.28833.35.530,018

Top 300 ECM Herds

3XHerdBreedSizeMilkFatF%Prot.P%CFPECMSCC

RaymondDairyInc.,NewRichmond,WIHO10627,0721,0073.78653.25.128,51043,000

*LorenHanson,ElkMound,WIHO33527,0371,1664.38733.25.630,61944,000

SilversheaHolsteinsLLC,Omro,WIHO18829,4611,1343.88873.05.531,10547,000

HendelFarms,Caledonia,MNHO40127,6261,2364.59093.35.931,99452,000

PaigeMier,Prescott,MIHO6719,8638034.06273.23.921,69156,000

JonathanBurkholder,Sheridan,MIHO5223,6149063.87203.04.524,96258,000

*GrassRidgeFarmLLC,Pittsville,WIHO68430,1441,2654.21,0123.46.233,98158,000

TomSherven,NewGlarus,WIHO7224,0729443.97193.04.625,59759,000

*HO29529,9881,2374.19753.36.133,28462,000

Jesse&RachelThoma,Manawa,WIHO9025,2811,0294.18393.35.128,01164,000

Dave&RickTacoma,Falmouth,MIHO39029,2651,0143.59363.25.329,86164,000

LeonHenneman,Ellsworth,WIHO5326,4681,0464.08903.45.329,00965,000

Dan&BeckyMeyerFamily,Kiel,WIHO17127,2771,0393.88783.25.329,09167,000

DaleBrinks,McBain,MIHO21230,8911,2143.99923.26.033,41167,000

Keith&CindyBinder,Monticello,WIHO10225,6401,0414.18283.25.128,19968,000

*NicholsHillDairy,Krakow,WIHO36830,7291,2494.19783.26.133,70568,000

MikeBosscher,McBain,MIHO22427,9911,1094.08563.15.430,06370,000

*Ronald&NancyFelten,St.Cloud,WIHO44630,9881,2534.01,0083.36.234,07172,000

TracyLacrosse&DaleUecker,Forestville,WIHO8728,9731,1844.18963.15.731,66173,000

*Horsen'sHomesteadFarms,Cecil,WIHO1,36234,5881,4574.21,1573.37.239,02973,000

IvanGingerich,Arcola,ILHO3721,6409784.57143.34.625,20374,000

Duane,Mel&ChadSee,Chilton,WIHO76327,2971,1204.18323.05.329,79574,000

*RyanLitwiller,Middleton,MIHO31431,0541,0923.59583.15.631,62574,000

NovaHolsteinsVineyardJerseys,NewRichmond,WIHO19123,0889364.17763.44.725,60775,000

*KrisWardin,StJohns,MIHO64129,6131,0933.79003.05.530,72375,000

*MikeZagata,Sebewaing,MIHO68631,9791,3264.19633.06.334,99675,000

GarySulzer,Marathon,WIJE8018,4099615.27063.84.623,86676,000

AuburnvaleSwiss,Fremont,WIXX26026,8731,0804.08803.35.429,50576,000

MartinVirgil,Boscobel,WIHO11628,9131,1083.89133.25.530,78876,000

Bauduin'sGrandviewDairyLLC,Casco,WIHO71529,2701,2104.18953.15.832,08876,000

Tom&RyanSonnenburg,Belleville,WIHO12625,5691,0033.97943.14.927,42477,000

ScottMartin,Pulaski,WIHO24727,0531,0714.08333.15.229,08877,000

Earl&JeffHorning,Manchester,MIHO45028,3321,0903.88723.15.430,05177,000

*BrightsideDairyLLC,Greenleaf,WIHO79431,8331,1303.59893.15.832,60977,000

*GoldStarFarmsLLC,NewHolstein,WIHO54429,9511,2574.29543.26.133,37077,000

DougRoth,Mt.Pleasant,IAHO20725,9891,0243.98273.25.128,08678,000

Tom&JeniMelcher,Castalia,IAXX9725,3571,0864.38353.35.328,74378,000

*NollFarms,Coleman,WIHO64229,9469543.28742.95.028,83378,000

*LedgerockDairyLLC,Larsen,WIHO37031,7711,3374.29923.16.435,29278,000

*MitchellRonnebaum,Earlville,IAHO19831,3271,3294.21,0353.36.535,37278,000

MarvinMartin,CarsonCity,MIHO8127,6271,1114.08763.25.430,12379,000

Jeff&KateHendrickson,Belleville,WIHO13528,3971,0813.88993.25.430,16279,000

*VandeHeiDairyFarms,DePere,WIHO42729,1521,1844.18863.05.731,64379,000

*EdWalterFarmInc.,Oshkosh,WIHO32429,7621,2214.19603.26.032,88879,000

MilkSourceGeneticsLLC,Kaukauna,WIHO5724,4091,0454.37783.25.027,46680,000

PrestigeGenectics,Chebanse,ILHO2725,9281,0274.08093.15.027,96780,000

*MalyFarms,Bryant,WIHO51730,5261,1693.89163.05.732,12880,000

*BlaserFarmsInc.,Gillett,WIHO62433,3041,3664.11,0393.16.636,52880,000

*MSUDairyDept,Lansing,MIHO24829,3041,0783.79243.25.530,61181,000

*CrandallFarmsLLC,BattleCreek,MIHO35231,7951,3134.11,0163.26.435,17381,000

DarrenRusch,Pound,WIHO47728,7531,2604.49243.26.032,78882,000

*James&BradRitter,Byron,MIHO23229,0601,2114.29003.15.832,07083,000

*Norm&DerrickHammond,Dowling,MIHO53129,4021,1063.88913.05.530,75384,000

*ZoromskiFamilyFarmsLLC,Custer,WIHO48132,8421,4404.41,0653.26.937,53584,000

*BricksteadDairyLLC,Greenleaf,WIHO96031,0791,1853.89723.15.932,94485,000

DerekHammerand,Dubuque,IAHO21631,0791,2404.09813.26.133,72585,000

*AbelDairyFarms,FondDuLac,WIHO1,99832,5811,4454.41,0143.16.737,12485,000

*RyanFitense,Colby,WIHO47728,7721,0783.78803.15.430,10186,000

*Fischer&ClarkDairy,Hatley,WIXX1,02431,7641,3664.31,0293.26.635,94886,000

MccaylandFarm,Tippecanoe,INHO17024,1191,0104.27643.24.926,81187,000

ChadBeck,WestBranch,MIHO93826,0981,0484.08123.15.128,31787,000

*Rusk-RoseHolsteins,Ladysmith,WIHO49932,2331,1383.59613.05.832,62987,000

Rock-N-HillHolsteins,Juda,WIHO5024,3319624.07733.24.826,32888,000

RASchanbacherInc.,Newhall,IAHO14127,4951,0363.88553.15.228,94888,000

JimJohnson&Family,PoplarGrove,ILHO18025,5839943.98173.25.027,48889,000

WolfFarmsLLC,Bonduel,WIHO26526,6971,1094.28003.05.229,21189,000

RiverCrestDairyLLC,Greenwood,WIHO25029,7391,2894.31,0003.46.334,06789,000

AGWiles,Middleton,MIHO15725,4921,0254.07903.15.027,65390,000

SCC Herds

*Mark&BeckyIciek,Gladwin,MIHO86829,8751,2344.19273.15.932,84190,000 HO4721,9529084.16332.94.223,77991,000

NienhuisDairyFarm,Zeeland,MIHO30528,3221,0073.68733.15.228,98091,000

*GildeFarmsLLC,LakeCity,MIHO25226,7001,1754.47852.95.429,95291,000

*JeremySeiler,CarsonCity,MIHO39230,1651,1293.79273.15.631,57691,000

Tom&SaraKruse,Dyersville,IAXX10824,9621,0914.48423.45.328,73292,000

Twinkle-HillBrownSwiss,Watertown,WIBS7426,1611,1324.39433.65.730,42892,000

StuartFarms,Lowell,MIHO43530,1921,2494.19793.26.133,53792,000

RothFarms,Lowell,MIHO36527,2101,0343.88523.15.228,80693,000

RollingHillsDairyLLC,Luxemburg,WIHO1,82028,0401,1874.28943.25.731,38093,000

TerryDeutmeyer,Dyersville,IAHO10729,3541,1834.09183.15.831,94193,000

*PinecreekFarms,Medford,WIHO34026,3769863.77933.04.927,46094,000

MitchellSchaefer,Chilton,WIHO26225,2531,0114.08053.25.027,50894,000

Dan&LaurieClemen,HolyCross,IAHO17727,0841,0453.98613.25.228,97694,000

VolmeringFamilyDairy,HarborBeach,MIHO19127,5171,0994.08803.25.429,96294,000

KnebelCircleKFarms,Inc.,Pocahontas,ILHO20128,5731,1904.29373.35.831,92294,000

Troy&SaraBlazek,OcontoFalls,WIHO20227,7001,2874.69023.36.032,62594,000

MitchHaven,Dakota,ILHO6724,4778683.57172.94.324,73095,000

RaterinkDairyFarm,Zeeland,MIHO10627,5681,0693.98343.05.229,23895,000

*Kevin&DianeSkinner,JunctionCity,WIHO56329,4091,1503.99313.25.731,63195,000

MarkAnderson,Waupaca,WIHO19831,1741,1663.79693.15.832,70695,000

*NeilChristianson,Shiocton,WIHO19730,6081,3094.39793.26.334,45095,000

Bob&JohnBennett,Prescott,MIXX21325,3191,0454.18133.25.128,03296,000 HO3425,7321,1564.58273.25.429,71196,000

Kandy-BahrHolsteins,Waukon,IAHO6728,0061,1124.09103.25.530,52096,000

*SpringBreezeDairy,Bryant,WIHO4,33531,7811,2293.91,0023.26.133,97396,000

*Seidl'sMtnViewDairy,Luxemburg,WIHO1,13332,3851,2443.89893.16.134,26696,000

DougLyons,Castalia,IAHO6022,6129224.17123.14.524,78197,000

LarryMier,WestBranch,MIHO6723,2619654.17433.24.725,78797,000

*LandstadDairyLLC,Bonduel,WIHO41928,4901,0323.68743.15.229,36797,000

*TonyRosbrugh,WestBranch,MIXX79529,9741,1133.79243.15.631,28397,000

*DeanMeyer,NewAlbin,IAHO2,42528,7891,3244.69023.16.133,46097,000

HillebrandFarms,Cornell,WIHO6830,3081,2914.39863.36.234,17297,000

Bo-TeFarmsInc.,WestBranch,MIXX31621,1487923.76653.14.022,25998,000

*Ba-HaDairyLLC,Glenbeulah,WIHO27227,5101,0713.98753.25.329,55998,000

*YonkmanDairy,McBain,MIHO1,78430,9911,2614.19413.06.033,66398,000

Matthew&SusanSmith,Hudson,MIHO12227,3631,1124.18703.25.430,00499,000

Eric&StephaniePalmer,Waukon,IAHO19528,3591,0863.89053.25.530,26099,000

*StutzmanFamilyFarmsLLC,Conrath,WIHO36529,9691,0503.59113.05.430,36799,000

*VoightAcres,Shiocton,WIHO28930,2311,1223.79233.15.631,47699,000

Kevin&LisaCollins,Greenleaf,WIHO1,47929,3971,1974.19443.25.932,33699,000

Lyle&CarlaWeaver,Goshen,INHO14329,7821,2744.39653.26.133,61999,000

*PrairieViewDairyLLC,Fairbury,ILHO22232,1321,2363.89723.06.033,94999,000

MarkHamlett,Aurora,IAHO8426,9261,0834.08063.05.228,996100,000

StarwardFarms,Sebewaing,MIHO10327,2371,1074.18693.25.429,890100,000

*Harry&GarySanborn,Hubbardston,MIHO66332,3021,2994.09843.06.334,912100,000

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1*Nor-BertFarms,Bremen,INBS2830,6571,6925.51,1283.77.740,565

2Bruce&BretLong,NewLondon,WIHO4433,0401,3053.91,0853.36.536,004

3*Nathan&TajiaRetzlaff,Shawano,WIXX5232,4871,3104.01,0243.26.435,421

4*CountryDairy,NewEra,MIHO6633,8851,1803.51,0783.26.234,608

5Jim&MattWautier,Brussels,WIHO6230,9491,2964.29753.26.234,362

6HillebrandFarms,Cornell,WIHO6830,3081,2914.39863.36.234,172

7*Floyd&CalvinBrandt,Bryant,WIHO7330,5921,2664.19533.16.133,689

8ReubenNolt,AltaVista,IAHO5629,5731,2644.39443.26.033,261

9Nathan&KristyMulder,Ridott,ILHO7130,2491,2184.09823.26.033,177

10Brent&CarriePollard,Rockford,ILHO7329,3461,2234.29463.25.932,671

11Tom&SaraKruse,Dyersville,IAHO6428,5791,2244.39483.36.032,448

12BrentMueller,GardenPrairie,ILHO4128,8051,1914.19253.25.831,919

13DavidMartin,Fenwick,MIHO6825,4291,3105.28153.25.831,515

14*Ron&NicoleWussow,Cecil,WIHO5129,1741,1443.99063.15.631,286

15IsaacNolt,Orchard,IAHO6128,6301,1574.08613.05.530,932

16LoehrDairyLLC,MountCalvary,WIXX4028,0461,1274.09213.35.630,811

17*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IAXX2924,0411,3045.47813.25.730,723

18HeatherKrueger,Clintonville,WIHO7128,4481,1364.08653.05.530,631

19Kandy-BahrHolsteins,Waukon,IAHO6728,0061,1124.09103.25.530,520

20EricSchoenfuss,Edgar,WIHO3928,6251,0923.89153.25.530,502

21Twinkle-HillBrownSwiss,Watertown,WIBS7426,1611,1324.39433.65.730,428

22DaveKlamer,Conklin,MIHO6427,1121,1374.28833.35.530,345

23Duane,Jeanne&DaveMeier,Monticello,WIHO6726,9141,1184.28823.35.530,026

24LesterSauder,CharlesCity,IAHO5626,7071,1224.28833.35.530,018

25MikeBosscher,McBain,MIHO5827,6321,1094.08513.15.429,907

26EricZutz,Valders,WIHO6329,1491,0553.68592.95.229,765

27*Floyd&CalvinBrandt,Bryant,WIXX3625,8171,1504.58393.25.429,753

28EricFrahm,Frankenmuth,MIXX4327,2111,0884.08833.25.429,743

29HO3425,7321,1564.58273.25.429,711

30DiedrickFamilyFarm,Chilton,WIHO5826,3851,1174.28653.35.429,710

1*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IAXX10331,3241,5424.99503.06.837,479

2BrantmeierHilroseDairy,Hilbert,WIHO10534,4011,3263.91,0433.06.536,400

3*WilnoreHolsteins,Milton,WIHO9632,3731,2854.01,0303.26.335,106

4*Nor-BertFarms,Bremen,INHO8528,2091,3664.81,0133.66.534,663

5MartinKevin,Warren,ILHO11330,1001,2854.39853.36.234,019

6*ToddMark,Elmwood,WIHO13631,6781,2153.81,0333.36.233,995

7Lyle&CarlaWeaver,Goshen,INHO14329,7821,2744.39653.26.133,619

8New-DayDairy,Athens,WIHO11431,3001,1813.89883.25.933,087

9Gary&HeatherKrogmann,Winthrop,IAXX8330,4111,2184.09493.15.932,977

10CharlesMaurer,Chilton,WIHO11630,2961,2024.09783.26.032,954

11*Larry&JenniferMeyer,Chilton,WIHO11430,3701,2154.09423.15.932,872

12Troy&DonMeyer,Maynard,IAHO8629,8611,2114.19663.26.032,837

13*Lance&JonnaSchutte,Monona,IAHO10129,8591,1904.09433.25.832,388

14*Mike&KathleenScott,Westgate,IAHO14328,3331,2094.39603.45.932,265

15*Jeff&MelindaWalz,WestUnion,IAHO13230,5661,1733.89123.05.732,162

16William&KathyLangreck,WestUnion,IAHO12030,5061,1203.79813.25.831,984

17TerryDeutmeyer,Dyersville,IAHO10729,3541,1834.09183.15.831,941

18JonasZimmerman,Wakarusa,INHO12726,6501,2704.88623.25.831,755

19MattSchelling,OrangeCity,IAHO13228,9441,1564.09543.35.831,733

20TracyLacrosse&DaleUecker,Forestville,WIHO8728,9731,1844.18963.15.731,661

21RonBrinks,McBain,MIHO13428,7751,1333.99453.35.731,311

22Randy&ChrisHolewinski,Seymour,WIHO7629,6971,1203.89103.15.631,176

23Don&JasonWill,Teutopolis,ILHO10929,2631,1153.89233.25.631,069

24*MichaelDeutmeyer,Guttenburg,IAHO14729,1801,1353.98863.05.531,018

25Charles&KappyKoch,Tremont,ILHO14926,3621,1924.59023.45.730,957

26RobertLee,Marion,MIHO12026,5571,1914.58843.35.730,870

27SmithDairyFarm,Inc.,Pinckneyville,ILHO9927,4841,1524.29053.35.630,829

28Vil-EdgeFarms,FondDuLac,WIHO7928,9511,1163.99023.15.530,819

29MartinVirgil,Boscobel,WIHO11628,9131,1083.89133.25.530,788

30*KeithWood,Kingston,MIHO14027,2201,1524.28993.35.630,697

1*Nathan&TajiaRetzlaff,Shawano,WIHO15735,5181,4023.91,1063.16.938,231

2TomEngelken,Earlville,IAHO22433,6641,3314.01,0723.26.636,445

3Dan&TimLiner,VanDyne,WIHO26533,4471,3133.91,0883.36.636,264

4*TomKunkel,CubaCity,WIHO25432,6741,3774.21,0103.16.536,243

5*MitchellRonnebaum,Earlville,IAHO19031,5751,3424.31,0443.36.535,691

6McallisterFamilyDairyLLC,NewVienna,IAHO26132,3251,2804.01,0393.26.435,095

7Greg&JennyConway,Lansing,IAHO17131,0671,3304.39913.26.434,964

8*Jay&AmyKrahn,Brillion,WIHO16332,0251,3154.19703.06.334,922

9*NeilChristianson,Shiocton,WIHO19730,6081,3094.39793.26.334,450

10*JordanPrairieHolsteins,Brodhead,WIHO21332,2061,2513.91,0023.16.234,397

11*EnyartFarmsLLC,Postville,IAHO28232,9431,2153.79943.06.134,111

12RiverCrestDairyLLC,Greenwood,WIHO25029,7391,2894.31,0003.46.334,067

13*PrairieViewDairyLLC,Fairbury,ILHO22232,1321,2363.89723.06.033,949

14*MarkVanderhydeSpartanFarm,Sparta,MIHO25628,4751,3744.88693.16.133,752

15DerekHammerand,Dubuque,IAHO21631,0791,2404.09813.26.133,725

16*DougFairbanks,Anamosa,IAHO29429,9861,2784.39383.16.133,531

17DaleBrinks,McBain,MIHO21230,8911,2143.99923.26.033,411

18*HO29529,9881,2374.19753.36.133,284

19GoldenCornersDairy,OcontoFalls,WIHO29030,3151,2214.09793.26.033,214

20BlairFarms,Winslow,ILHO19930,3231,2244.09603.26.033,110

21Charles&ChristopherWeber,Elmwood,WIHO17528,4261,2634.49643.46.133,026

22TurnerDairyLLC,Centuria,WIHO17629,8341,2234.19713.36.033,022

23*GalenSchalk,Hillman,MIHO24030,4931,1763.91,0063.36.032,896

24DavidDezeeuw,Falmouth,MIHO17231,3841,1643.79663.15.832,726

25Daniel,Deb&DerekBrimeyer,Sherrill,IAHO17131,5651,1493.69833.15.832,721

26MarkAnderson,Waupaca,WIHO19831,1741,1663.79693.15.832,706

27Troy&SaraBlazek,OcontoFalls,WIHO20227,7001,2874.69023.36.032,625

28Jason&SaraMenne,Postville,IAHO15529,4301,2034.19653.35.932,585

29*OldGermanDairyInc.,Savanna,ILHO22131,1711,1433.79493.05.732,255

30*James&BradRitter,Byron,MIHO23229,0601,2114.29003.15.832,070

1*KoesterDairyInc.,Dakota,ILHO42337,6811,6074.31,1853.17.642,198

2*ZoromskiFamilyFarmsLLC,Custer,WIHO48132,8421,4404.41,0653.26.937,535

3*Scott&DawnSeward,PineRiver,WIHO46933,1801,4434.31,0343.16.837,447

4*KellercrestInc.,MountHoreb,WIHO33532,1241,3894.31,0613.36.736,609

5*LedgerockDairyLLC,Larsen,WIHO37031,7711,3374.29923.16.435,292

6*BillBorsdorf,Stockton,ILHO38033,4951,2613.81,0463.16.335,285

7*FirstFarms,Ionia,MIHO49832,0061,3204.19983.16.435,195

8*CrandallFarmsLLC,BattleCreek,MIHO35231,7951,3134.11,0163.26.435,173

9Devon&DoreenZimmerman,Claypool,INHO34331,3511,3134.21,0203.36.435,058

10*HO36232,1231,3004.09883.16.334,897

11SrnkaFarmsLLC,Algoma,WIHO47332,8731,2623.89943.06.234,696

12*WhitetailValleyDairyLLC,Waupaca,WIHO31834,1461,1863.51,0533.16.134,580

13DarrenRusch,Pound,WIHO39030,6841,2964.29643.16.234,191

14*Ronald&NancyFelten,St.Cloud,WIHO44630,9881,2534.01,0083.36.234,071

15*NicholsHillDairy,Krakow,WIHO36830,7291,2494.19783.26.133,705

16GlendaleFarms,Clintonville,WIHO31930,5751,2394.19983.36.133,678

17*PaschMBM,Weidman,MIHO36332,4521,1823.61,0033.16.033,592

18Gav-N-ViewFarm,Lansing,IAHO44828,5251,3264.69273.26.233,591

19StuartFarms,Lowell,MIHO43530,1921,2494.19793.26.133,537

20*BadgerHolsteins,Unity,WIHO30430,6461,2364.09713.26.033,456

21*CurtKohls,Gillett,WIHO49229,6111,2674.39483.26.133,343

22*BadgerHolsteins,Unity,WIHO33130,4401,2254.09633.26.033,185

23*VagtsDairyLLC,WestUnion,IAHO49729,6421,2384.29383.26.032,901

24PeteBrickner,SturgeonBay,WIHO40232,1761,1293.51,0133.15.932,892

25*EdWalterFarmInc.,Oshkosh,WIHO32429,7621,2214.19603.26.032,888

26*NewellFarms,Trufant,MIHO47431,3491,1543.79793.15.832,685

27*Rusk-RoseHolsteins,Ladysmith,WIHO49932,2331,1383.59613.05.832,629

28CraigHedrich,Brillion,WIHO37830,1441,2004.09403.15.932,588

29*MitchellDairy&GrainLLC,Winnebago,ILHO46430,3781,1903.99313.15.832,466

30HendelFarms,Caledonia,MNHO37128,0081,2514.59193.35.932,389

1*Lew-MaxLLC,Belding,MIHO70333,6041,4894.41,0433.16.938,250

2*Top-DeckFarms,Westgate,IAHO69533,6361,4614.31,0473.16.937,928

3*LarryE.Haywood,Hastings,MIHO94334,8321,3063.71,1123.26.636,810

4*HeimansHolsteinsLLC,Auburndale,WIHO53033,1901,3634.11,0643.26.636,644

5*BlaserFarmsInc.,Gillett,WIHO62433,3041,3664.11,0393.16.636,528

6*OeschSwisslane,Alto,MIHO56932,5471,3454.11,0563.26.636,139

7*Katie&JeffFalk,Monroe,WIHO60333,9181,3223.91,0273.06.436,068

8*SugarCreekDairy,Elkhorn,WIHO63132,1961,3014.01,0433.26.435,355

9*GibbsFamilyDairy,Waterville,IAHO56431,0941,3644.49803.26.435,329

10*StriefFarmsInc.,Farley,IAHO68931,7191,3034.11,0213.26.435,057

11*BannerRidgeFarmsLLC,Platteville,WIHO56632,5981,2773.91,0253.16.335,038

13*MikeZagata,Sebewaing,MIHO68631,9791,3264.19633.06.334,996

14*Harry&GarySanborn,Hubbardston,MIHO66332,3021,2994.09843.06.334,912

15*BreezyHillFarmsLLC,Weyauwega,WIHO55132,4451,2523.91,0443.26.334,810

16*GrassRidgeFarmLLC,Pittsville,WIHO58531,2631,2804.11,0343.36.334,709

17*NobisDairyFarms,StJohns,MIHO96732,9881,2583.89873.06.234,629

18*CarMerFarm,Galena,ILHO56532,0091,2453.91,0303.26.234,469

19*PerkinsTwinCreekFarmInc.,Wolcottville,INHO50330,0561,3514.59153.06.234,324

20*EganBros&TrevorCrain,NewLondon,WIHO97930,2221,2704.29823.26.233,841

21*Joseph&SusanRieden,MountCalvary,WIXX84831,3621,2203.91,0093.26.133,773

22*DouglasScheider,Freeport,ILHO76730,6081,2584.19693.26.133,713

23*GoldStarFarmsLLC,NewHolstein,WIHO54429,9511,2574.29543.26.133,370

24*BuningDairyLLC,Falmouth,MIHO68131,8351,1713.79913.15.933,156

25Tim&CarlaKane,Denmark,WIHO89131,1591,1793.89963.26.033,076

26*BricksteadDairyLLC,Greenleaf,WIHO96031,0791,1853.89723.15.932,944

27*Mark&BeckyIciek,Gladwin,MIHO86829,8751,2344.19273.15.932,841

28*PickartDairyLLC,Malone,WIHO78331,0301,2033.99263.05.832,810

29*James&MarleneDecker,Bernard,IAHO56030,2891,2024.09473.15.932,715

30*BrightsideDairyLLC,Greenleaf,WIHO79431,8331,1303.59893.15.832,609

1*Horsen'sHomesteadFarms,Cecil,WIHO1,36234,5881,4574.21,1573.37.239,029

2*ShilohDairy,Greenleaf,WIHO2,64932,3971,4454.51,0453.26.837,301

3*AbelDairyFarms,FondDuLac,WIHO1,99832,5811,4454.41,0143.16.737,124

4*Fred&PatBeer,Milford,INHO1,04232,6141,3574.21,0243.16.536,072

5*WaysideDairy,Greenleaf,WIHO2,30031,6831,3944.49893.16.535,978

6*Fischer&ClarkDairy,Hatley,WIXX1,02431,7641,3664.31,0293.26.635,948

7*QuantumDairyLLC.,Weyauwega,WIHO3,33730,6051,3934.69623.16.535,406

8*HO3,71333,7091,2523.71,0253.06.235,077

9*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IAXX1,48427,9501,4795.38843.26.535,055

10*PineBreezeDairyLLC,PineRiver,WIHO3,03030,4021,3194.39533.16.234,313

11*Seidl'sMtnViewDairy,Luxemburg,WIHO1,13332,3851,2443.89893.16.134,266

12*Rosy-LaneHolsteinsLLC,Watertown,WIHO1,73630,2871,2954.39843.26.234,202

13*SpringBreezeDairy,Bryant,WIHO4,33531,7811,2293.91,0023.26.133,973

14*PagelsPonderosa,Kewaunee,WIXX7,00028,1601,3454.89543.46.333,924

15*DairyDreams,Casco,WIXX3,91728,7631,3294.69513.36.233,891

16*FiveStarDairy,ElkMound,WIHO1,06630,0251,2984.39463.26.133,864

17*HellerFarmInc.,AlmaCenter,WIHO1,29731,4071,2133.91,0183.26.133,766

18*YonkmanDairy,McBain,MIHO1,78430,9911,2614.19413.06.033,663

19*BadgerHolsteins,Unity,WIHO2,48630,5851,2384.09713.26.133,462

20*DeanMeyer,NewAlbin,IAHO2,42528,7891,3244.69023.16.133,460

21*J-Max,Fremont,MIHO1,61030,8811,2264.09433.15.933,189

22*TerryVanmaanen,RockValley,IAHO1,83430,2211,2434.19423.16.033,185

23*GreenMeadowFarmsInc.,Elsie,MIHO4,01430,0541,2234.19613.26.033,017

24*Lucky7Dairy,McBain,MIHO1,93731,8971,1683.79733.15.932,999

25*ForesightFarms,LLC,Decorah,IAHO1,03631,1491,1483.71,0103.25.932,779

26*CountryAireFarms,Greenleaf,WIHO3,63929,7541,2274.19263.15.932,703

27ToddAugustian,Kewaunee,WIHO1,11630,1591,1753.99753.25.932,537

28*RicklandDairyLLC,Eldorado,WIHO1,09430,2411,1913.99443.15.832,534

29El-NaFarmsLLC,Algoma,WIHO2,22231,0371,1673.89493.15.832,522

30*OeschSwisslane,Alto,MIHO1,75628,1831,2524.49203.36.032,467

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1*Nor-BertFarms,Bremen,IN2830,6571,6925.51,1283.77.740,565

2Twinkle-HillBrownSwiss,Watertown,WI7426,1611,1324.39433.65.730,428

3John&WendyKorth,Freeport,IL7925,7431,0624.19093.55.429,125

4*DougFairbanks,Anamosa,IA5124,2131,0934.57963.35.228,161

5JacobWorden,Sumner,IA5424,4249864.08383.45.027,166

6AuburnvaleSwiss,Fremont,WI6823,8059824.18143.44.926,728

7LoehrDairyLLC,MountCalvary,WI3923,8719834.18053.44.926,694

8*Larry&JenniferMeyer,Chilton,WI2523,4069854.27813.34.826,384

9HendelFarms,Caledonia,MN3022,1551,0184.67683.54.926,303

10HBJVoegeli,Monticello,WI19622,5559714.37913.54.826,001

11Duane,Jeanne&DaveMeier,Monticello,WI6821,4609674.57753.64.825,469

12*Lance&JonnaSchutte,Monona,IA2921,4129384.47373.44.624,787

13JamesHauschildt,Ellsworth,WI4021,6869144.27513.54.624,673

14Jake&ColleenThostenson,Brodhead,WI5422,2428914.07483.44.524,534

15Lee-Ann'sSwissLLC,DeWitt,IA9720,4978894.37503.74.523,953

16Duron&DarinBratland,SpringGrove,MN11422,0748373.87423.44.323,734

17*LewisCenturyStockFarmsInc.,Lagrange,IN19021,0648163.96823.24.122,672

Jersey

1*LarryE.Haywood,Hastings,MI43924,2801,2175.09193.85.930,730

2*GrassRidgeFarmLLC,Pittsville,WI9922,6021,1635.18633.85.629,054

3McallisterFamilyDairyLLC,NewVienna,,IA4621,8651,1695.38333.85.528,661

4*BohnertJerseys,EastMoline,IL63322,3021,1225.08323.75.428,187

5NEIowaDairyFoundation,Calmar,IA8520,8831,1045.37623.65.126,955

6DarrenRusch,Pound,WI8720,5561,1105.47503.65.126,834

7WalnutdaleFarms,Wayland,MI95720,6221,0655.28123.95.126,747

8*DougFairbanks,Anamosa,IA8519,8401,1005.57263.75.026,287

9*Ron&NicoleWussow,Cecil,WI8820,7851,0535.17643.75.026,278

10KatzmanDairy,Whitewater,WI2,04020,2671,0775.37123.54.926,021

11*UnitedPrideDairyLLC,Phillips,WI26819,8201,0505.37733.95.025,992

12PetroFarms,Gobles,MI3820,1299464.77543.74.724,601

13GoldenSunDairyLLC,Shiocton,WI3719,3169705.07333.84.724,485

14JeffJaskolski,Hatley,WI38719,0059555.07353.94.624,205

15SpringCreekFarmsInc.,Hixton,WI8119,5299584.97043.64.624,178

16SteinhauersJerseys,Mattoon,WI11719,3299534.97053.64.524,055

17GarySulzer,Marathon,WI8018,4099615.27063.84.623,866

18GrandCentralJerseysLLC,Bristow,IA13320,0039124.66993.54.423,699

19Tom&SaraKruse,Dyersville,IA3118,8269425.06903.74.523,634

20*JenksJerseyFarm,MarathonCity,WI91917,5379365.36773.94.423,035

21*MichaelHeckaman,Argos,IN22517,8159325.26663.74.422,990

22*GordDick,McBain,MI6816,8559535.76653.94.422,940

23LeipprandtDairyLLC,Pigeon,MI18817,4909195.36363.64.322,486

24*AndrewRupprecht,Vassar,MI4716,1898275.15913.73.920,525

25BruceEldredBlanchard,MI8116,3097834.85923.63.820,002 2639715,8617824.95873.73.819,804

27JohnL.Schwartz,Bremen,IN14715,5987574.95763.73.719,310

28PaulMeyer,ByronCenter,MI3215,3146654.35373.53.317,727

29DelbertYoder,Lagrange,IN4312,5286425.14613.73.015,937

30JesseRamer,Elkhart,IN4512,3076315.14403.62.915,562

MixedBreeds

1*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IA10331,3241,5424.99503.06.837,479

2*Fischer&ClarkDairy,Hatley,WI1,02431,7641,3664.31,0293.26.635,948

3*Nathan&TajiaRetzlaff,Shawano,WI5232,4871,3104.01,0243.26.435,421

4*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IA1,48427,9501,4795.38843.26.535,055

5*PagelsPonderosa,Kewaunee,WI7,00028,1601,3454.89543.46.333,924

6*DairyDreams,Casco,WI3,91728,7631,3294.69513.36.233,891

7*Joseph&SusanRieden,MountCalvary,WI84831,3621,2203.91,0093.26.133,773

8Gary&HeatherKrogmann,Winthrop,IA8330,4111,2184.09493.15.932,977

9*DickVanRijn,Deford,MI72627,9511,2174.49053.25.831,823

10RonFolkema,Fremont,MI1,08129,1081,1584.09013.15.631,407

11*TonyRosbrugh,WestBranch,MI79529,9741,1133.79243.15.631,283

12*Darryl,Donna,Shawn&LeviBanowetz, Charlotte,IA 37526,8411,1734.49003.45.730,852

13LoehrDairyLLC,MountCalvary,WI4028,0461,1274.09213.35.630,811

14Dennis&LoriBergan,Elkader,IA23430,0521,0693.69273.15.530,762

15*BlanchardFamilyDairy,Charlotte,IA2924,0411,3045.47813.25.730,723

16AuburnvaleSwiss,Fremont,WI19227,9701,1164.09043.25.530,514

17BruceMartin,Whittemore,MI10227,3721,1454.28793.25.530,503

18*DaaneDairyLLC,Brandon,WI80325,9891,1604.58823.45.630,268

19*Floyd&CalvinBrandt,Bryant,WI3625,8171,1504.58393.25.429,753

Top ECM Protein Breed Herds

Top ECM Protein Breed Herds

3XHerdSizeMilkFat%Prot.%CFPECM

20EricFrahm,Frankenmuth,MI4327,2111,0884.08833.25.429,743

21*UnitedPrideDairyLLC,Phillips,WI27224,2151,1634.88813.65.629,719

22Charles&KappyKoch,Tremont,IL12924,1821,1714.88553.55.629,613

23*GlenMay,Stacyville,IA19325,6761,1304.48143.25.329,257

24Tom&JeniMelcher,Castalia,IA9725,3571,0864.38353.35.328,743

25*ErdmanDairy,Chenoa,IL9024,2231,1164.68203.45.328,646

26*PeterKimball,Baldwin,WI3124,2931,0824.58643.65.328,565

27RandyD.Knapp,Epworth,IA11723,7061,1094.78383.55.328,524

28Tim&KariGaul,Guttenberg,IA8426,6401,0313.98443.25.128,519

29StanleyFerris,CementCity,MI15827,0321,0143.88503.15.128,473

30Meissner,Chili,WI29225,1371,0714.38093.25.228,278

31E-DFarms,Conklin,MI57526,2971,0123.88413.25.128,138

32FiskFarms,SandLake,MI26726,8661,0003.78253.15.028,046

33Bob&JohnBennett,Prescott,MI21325,3191,0454.18133.25.128,032

34*JohnScidmore,Chadwick,IL37225,3021,0314.18273.35.127,952

35JohnS.Calder,Carleton,MI14525,1221,0114.08193.35.027,573

36EricGaul,Farley,IA16324,9981,0204.17873.15.027,404

37*LandstadDairyLLC,Bonduel,WI8725,0909984.08143.25.027,356

38*LiquidCoinDairyLLC,Milladore,WI7624,1181,0264.37463.14.926,880

39SamSchneider,CubaCity,WI10221,6681,0614.97633.55.026,662

40Redetzke'sNoJokeDairy,Stratford,WI26620,9321,0565.07713.75.026,418

41*DougFairbanks,Anamosa,IA2822,5971,0294.67343.24.826,330

42Jim&KimWolf,Epworth,IA28925,2059323.77813.14.726,286

43DennisSpoerl,Sherrill,IA17523,7399734.17723.34.826,269

44Randy&MichelleBuehne,Highland,IL16023,1909804.27543.34.826,042

45DavidMichels,Osage,IA14023,3809654.17653.34.725,994

46Kent,Bryon&SandraFranks,StOlaf,IA2922,4671,0034.57393.34.825,989

47MarthaImhoff,Goshen,IN4722,3891,0314.66943.14.725,982

pains of pregnancy checks.

48DanMauer,Scottville,MI5023,2969604.17733.34.725,963

49ValleyGemFarmsInc.,Cumberland,WI4323,2949524.17793.34.725,905

50WesWeaver,Sheldon,WI19624,2379233.87833.24.725,868

51DeutschFarms,Sycamore,IL18822,9619694.27553.34.725,833

52*TomZenz,GrassLake,MI26523,8069494.07473.14.625,789

53TwinRiverDairyInc.,Freeport,MI45921,0789974.77593.64.825,610

54*ThuemmelDairy,PortAustin,MI3623,9168993.87883.34.625,491

55PetroFarms,Gobles,MI4023,8399033.87813.34.625,464

56Steve&RuthButzler,Cumberland,WI12122,4129434.27623.44.725,370 579423,4399143.97633.34.625,338

58Tom&KarenHamlett,Arlington,IA6423,6989063.87483.24.525,204

59*Gary&DarleneKregel,Guttenberg,IA44421,1369734.67173.44.624,997

60Dan&MelissaFagle,Fayette,IA5022,7639114.07303.24.524,825

61*PeterKimball,Baldwin,WI10219,3889735.07483.94.724,662

62HagenBrothersDairy,Waterville,IA8221,9109114.27333.34.524,569

63RichloDairyFarms,Engadine,MI29522,2238934.07403.34.524,492

64Ted&JonathanKeenan,Osseo,MI7123,6808453.67273.14.324,248

65SaxonHomesteadFarms,Cleveland,WI61220,4459394.67043.44.524,231

66JordanWolf,Spencer,WI12620,6809194.47213.54.524,179

67Cal&BarbMarshall,Lupton,MI57622,3928904.06923.14.324,141

68GaryNielsen,Coral,MI5722,2918814.06993.14.324,045

69CarriePeissig,Loyal,WI5321,5828944.16813.24.323,844

70DeanCarrillon,Carlyle,IL6420,9118984.36913.34.423,753

71TroyPauli,NewGlarus,WI12221,0588814.27023.34.323,665

72RamerViewHolsteins,Goshen,IN16020,9888454.06583.14.122,840

73JohnN.Kuperus,Dorr,MI25920,0418424.26683.34.122,568

74AlbernOlson,Stanton,MI11619,3978474.46523.44.122,299

75Bo-TeFarmsInc.,WestBranch,MI31621,1487923.76653.14.022,259

76K&SFarms,Hudson,IN16120,9727673.76723.23.921,931

77AndyLemler,Bourbon,IN9719,4317694.06493.33.921,277

78RichloDairyFarms,Engadine,MI3716,1977994.96133.83.920,333

79MikeOesch,Middlebury,IN4817,3837754.55623.23.720,020

Herd Health Profit Dollars™ is a new tool to help producers create healthy, longer-living cattle in their herds. Emphasis on components, mastitis resistance, udder depth, teat size and placement are a few traits that are included to help boost your herd’s profitability!

HERD-MANAGEMENT Solution s Solutions

CONVERT™ Gel

CONVERT™ BIG Calf Powder

CONVERT™ BIG Calf Powder can be supplemented with colostrum at birth and then mixed with either whole milk or any milk replacer up to weaning. The BIG Calf powder supplements DFM, egg-based specialized proteins and enzymes. Mixing 5g BIG Calf Powder with colostrum will provide the

AC9058 - BIG Calf Powder - 12.5lb pail $560.00

AC9059 - BIG Calf Powder - 2.2lb jar $124.00

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Contains enzymes to enhance nutrient absorption and selected organic acids to lower the pH in the small intestine, which assists in the reduction of scour-causing organisms by altering their growth environment. Feed 15cc at birth or during times of increased challenge. No antibiotics. Use when calves are lethargic, not eating and doing poorly.

AC9057 - Day One Calf Gel Single Dose 15cc $7.50

AC9006 - Day One Calf Gel Multi Dose 60cc $17.50

CONVERT™ Bolus

Same properties as CONVERT Gel, concentrated in a bolus form. Administer 1 bolus at birth or during times of increased challenge.

AC9041 - Day One Calf Bolus 40ct $190.00

AC11007 - Day One Calf Bolus 10ct $53.00

AC11009 - Calving Season Bolus 10ct $33.00

Tri-Mic WD

A probiotic source to improve digestive microflora.

bacteria necessary for proper digestion of milk and grain diets. Aids in rumen development when transitioning to a dry feed diet. Reduces the occurrence and severity of scours and helps re-establish digestive bacteria following antibiotic treatment, illness or environmental stress.

A0048 - Tri-Mic WD 500gram $22.00

A0049 - Tri-Mic WD 5kg $185.00

Tri-Start Jr.+ Paste

Helps stimulate feed intake during periods of change. Contains live, viable, naturally occurring microorganisms, a short-chain fatty acid, egg protein (IgY), vitamins and selenium. Enhances the environment of digestive microbes.

A0622 - Tri-Start Jr+ Single Dose 15cc $7.75

A0623 - Tri-Start Jr+ Multi Dose 60cc $18.00

A0651 - Tri-Start Jr+ Multi Dose 300 cc $78.00

A0551 - 300 cc Paste Tube Applicator $26.00

Tri-Start Jr. - Maroon Bolus

intestinal tract of calves. Each capsule has a guaranteed viable (live) count of 20 billion colony forming units (CFU) of naturally occurring microorganisms. Helps to stimulate feed intake

start a calf’s stalled digestive system.

A0052 - Tri-Start Jr. 36ct $48.00

Select BioCycle Showcase Formula™

Concentrated form of BioCycle supplemented with increased enzyme levels and Bacillus, which is shown to improve calf growth. Contains two separate L-form bacteria that enhance the function and population of the microflora in the lower gut. Contains both yeast culture and live cell yeast that produce a range of metabolites including B-vitamins, broad-based enzyme package, specialized proteins, microbial sugars and potassium iodide.

AC9300 - Showcase 12.5lb $171.00 - 10+ Pails $156.00

Supplements Supplements

First 21™

Unique combination of bioactive feed ingredients to bridge

as a complete milk replacer or nutritional supplement. Incorporates three natural sources of antibodies (plasma, egg yolk, and colostrum) to promote gut health and immune support.

A0080 - Complete Milk Replacer 50lb $102.50

A0083 - Supplement 20lb $215.00

Accel Whole Milk Protein Pivot

A pasteurized whole milk (PWM) balancer to be added to PWM and fed to pre-weaned calves. Protein Pivot allows for optimizing PWM by increasing the solids percent to achieve dry matter intake target goals, shifts the protein:fat ratio in favor of optimal performance to meet heifer development goals, and extends supply to meet daily calf feeding needs. Contains 28% protein; 8% fat.

A0064 - Protein Pivot 50lb $79.50

Accel Energy

An energy supplement containing 60% fat and 7% protein with added vitamins and minerals. Add to milk replacer or whole milk during cold weather stress. Provides readily utilizable energy via spray-dried animal fat to increase the calorie content in a calf’s diet.

A0035 - Accel Energy 25lb $56.00

Tri-Purify - Blue Bolus

Dietary feed supplement that provides pure, natural essential oils that have a strong antibacterial effect to improve the natural immune system. Combines live, naturally occurring microorganisms to enhance the environment of the digestive tract. Tri-Purify also contains nutraceuticals, intestinal bacteria and live cell yeast; all of which can attribute to a reduction in the severity and occurrence of scours.

A0051 - Tri-Purify 36ct $88.00

First Day Formula®

A colostrum replacer or supplement

essential vitamins and chelated trace minerals. High quality whey protein concentrate from select Grade A dairies, free of organisms causing colostrum-transmissible diseases, like Johne’s disease. First with the addition of First Defense Technology™.

A0043 - CR (replacer or supplement) 500gram $38.00

A0044 - CR (replacer or supplement) 20lb $635.00

A0045 - CR Deluxe (replacer) 500gram $45.00

A0046 - CR Deluxe (replacer) 20lb $760.00 A0047 - CS (supplement) 200gram $17.00

Prices subject to change without notice.

New Standard of Transfer of Passive Immunity

RESEARCH STUDY

New USDA Recommendation

New Standard

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Historical Standard 5101520 25 30

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transfer of passive immunity, stated as 10 grams of IgG per liter of serum, 24-36 hours post colostrum feeding. This standard has been raised.

New Standard:

A recent publication citing transfer of passive immunity data1 and subsequent morbidity and mortality, demonstrated that calves achieving higher levels of IgG transfer, demonstrated

in achieving higher levels of transfer of passive immunity. Additionally, considerable lifetime calf health and production advantages can be achieved by achieving high good to excellent levels of serum IgG (20-25 grams of IgG/Liter of calf serum, 24 hours post colostrum feeding).

Study results of 2,360 calves at 103 operations demonstrated a larger percentage of calves remain healthier when they receive excellent standard quality colostrum; increasing lifetime calf health for replacement heifers and beef x dairy calves. 60

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% of calves remaining healthy 10203040 Days of Age 50 60 ExcellentGoodFairPoor

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Brix & IgG Scale 1 2

Brix %Colostrum IgG 15.023.1 16.028.8 17.034.4 18.040.1 19.045.8 20.051.4 21.057.1 22.062.8 23.068.4

New Serum IgG Standards (g/L) as proposed by the USDA RESEARCH STUDY DETAILS Learn More: https://centralstar.info/FirstDayFormula

Replace or use for transitional milk Supplement Feed or Freeze

How to achieve “Excellent” quality: Test maternal colostrum with a Brix Refractometer to determine quality and IgG scale. If Brix percent is 18-24, add 166 grams (containing 50g of IgG) of First Day Formula CR to maternal colostrum and mix thoroughly. Retest colostrum after supplementation to ensure excellent standard is met.

Electrolytes Electrolytes

Calf Accellyte

A complete electrolyte treatment for calves experiencing scours or dehydration. Contains potassium and sodium to replenish electrolytes and restore proper fluid balance. Blended with glycine and citrate to improve electrolyte and water absorption. Added dextrose provides nutritional energy and buffers to help minimize metabolic acidosis. Easily mixes with water.

A0053 - Calf Accellyte 3.6lb $30.00

A0054 - Calf Accellyte 10lb $74.00

A0055 - Calf Accellyte 25lb $163.50

A0056 - Calf Accellyte Single Dose 90.7gram $3.00

Accel RS

A recovery solution aiding in hydration and digestive health for calves. Contains Tri-Mic WD as a source of live, viable, naturally occurring microorganisms. Accel RS works to restore, re-energize, recolonize, and rehydrate calves.

A0596 - Accel RS Single Dose 4oz $3.75

A0599 - Accel RS 6lb $64.00

A0597 - Accel RS 25lb $160.00

AccelAIRate

A nutraceutical to support the respiratory system of young cattle. Alleviates symptoms of respiratory disease and supports recovery from respiratory distress. Helps reduce irritation of the throat and suppress coughing, stimulates appetite, drives feed intake. Contains Mannon-Oligosaccharides (MOS), Beta-Glucans and Nucleotides to protect against secondary pathogens, stimulate innate immune cells, and promote fast intestinal cell recovery.

A0040 - AccelAIRate 4.4lb $72.00

A0041 - AccelAIRate 22lb $298.00

Calf Coats Coats

Woolover®

High performance blankets to help keep animals warm and dry, allowing nutrients to be used for growth. Made

calves 121lbs and up. Ultra Woolover has a waterproof Emphatex™ outer-shell with original Woolover material underneath.

UM3602 - w/o Buckle Small $42.00

UM3605 - w/o Buckle Medium $42.00

UM3603 - w/o Buckle Large $42.00

UM3683 - w/ Buckle Medium $44.00

UM3684 - w/ Buckle Large $44.00

UM3667 - Ultra w/o Buckle Small $45.00

UM3668 - Ultra w/o Buckle Medium $45.00

UM3669 - Ultra w/o Buckle Large $45.00

UM3688 - Ultra w/Buckle Small $47.00

UM3669 - Ultra w/Buckle Large $47.00

UM3686 - Ultra Lite w/ Buckle Medium $48.00

Lamb & Goat Woolover®

High performance blankets to help keep animals warm and dry, allowing nutrients to be used for growth. Made of 70% wool and 30% polyester. Smaller size designed

UM3691 - Woolover Goat $7.00

UM3607 - Woolover Lamb $7.00

AccelCoat

Provides additional protection to calves during cold weather. Made with our exclusive insulation which wicks moisture away from the calf and provides superior thermal capabilities. The outer shell is made of highstrength polyester with a urethane back, making it water resistant. Machine washable and durable against the harshest conditions. A smooth, quilted liner provides warmth and calves. Embroidered with the Select Sires Logo.

A0605 - Single Insulated Small $39.00

A0606 - Single Insulated Large $39.00

...squeeze CONVERT Day One Calf Gel or Tri-Start Jr. Plus on the back of the tongue. newborn calves, CONVERT and Tri-Start enhance nutrient absorption and reduce scour-causing organisms in the gut.

...the calf from the maternity pen, put on a Woolover calf blanket. Unique Woolover properties (70% wool, 30% polyester) wick moisture away so blanket does not need to be removed on warmer days. Woolover keeps calves warm and dry, allowing nutrients to be used for growth.

...the calf is stressed (dehorning, castrating, moving, weaning, illness, etc), give a dose of CONVERT or Tri-Start Jr.Plus, and add Accel RS to their diet. Accel RS aids in hydration and overall digestive health.

Calf Housing Calf

Calf-Tel® “O” Series (Outdoor)

A0625 - Deluxe II Left Opening 24|74

$375.00

A0626 - Deluxe II Right Opening 24|74 $375.00 16% more interior space than competitive models and oneof-a-kind customizable ventilation. All plastic extrusion base makes hutches virtually impervious to destruction. Deluxe hutch parts box includes: feed door, double inside pail holder, two black pails and fence attachment hardware. L-rod sold separately.

A0372 - XXL Left Opening 35|85 $407.00

A0373 - XXL Right Opening 35|85 $407.00

A0374 - XXL Pro 35|85 $405.00

Ideal for long-term housing and harsh conditions. XXL is 26% larger than competitive models.

Calf-Tel® Group Housing

Weaned calves placed in large groups can face growth and health setbacks. Placing 4-5 similarly sized weaned calves in group housing is the best way to ease the transition.

A0375 - MultiMax 54|98

A0625 - Deluxe II

Calf-Tel® “I” Series (Indoor)

A0372 - XXL

time. Ultra-durable with a wide range of available accessories. Effective and economical solution for raising calves indoors.

A0376 - Calf Pen Back Airmax $95.00

A0377 - Calf Pen Back Vented $90.00

A0380 - Calf Pen Front Generation 3 $195.00

A0382 - Calf Pen Side 4.5’ & 2 rods $105.00

A0383 - Calf Pen Side 6’ & 2 rods $140.00

A0384 - Calf Pen Side 7’ & 2 rods $150.00

Calf-Tel® Accessories

and years of reliable performance.

A0417 - L-Rod Pen $7.00

A0433 - L-Rod Hutch $4.50

A0393 - Bottle Holder Hutch mounted 2qt $15.00

A0394 - Bottle Holder Hutch mounted 3qt wide $22.00

A0395 - Bottle Holder Hutch mounted 3qt & 4qt $16.00

A0398 - Bottle Holder Pen mounted 2qt $8.50

A0399 - Bottle Holder Pen mounted 3qt & 4qt $9.50

A0590 - Bottle Chute Fence mounted 2qt $15.75

A0628 - Bottle Chute Pen mounted 2qt $8.50

A0400 - Bottle/Nipple Set 2qt $8.00

A0401 - Bottle/Nipple Set 3qt $10.25

A0402 - Bottle/Nipple Set 4qt $11.50

A0407 - Calf Nipple Super $3.50 A0409 - Calf Pail Black $5.25 A0410 - Calf Pail White $5.50

A0598 - Calf Pail Fence Mounted Black $10.50

A0600 - Calf Pail Fence Mounted Gray $10.50

A0437 - Pail Holder Fence Mounted Double $12.75 A0438 - Pail Holder Fence Mounted Single $8.25

Select DTX™

COW PRODUCTS

Direct-Fed Microbials

Select BioCycle™

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Proven effective in neutralizing damaging effects of mold-related challenges. Feed when ingredients are moldy, or mycotoxins are suspect; when symptoms of mycotoxicosis are present and when feed assays show the presence of multiple toxins or when one Lactobacillus. More shelf-life stable than other products. Proprietary technology allows activation once consumed. Use when symptoms are present and feed assays show problems.

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environmental challenges. Producers report increased estrus expression and improved feed intake. Contains two types of L-form Lactobacillus, two sources of yeast, four digestive enzymes, microbial sugars and specialized proteins. Recommended when performance improvements are needed in reproduction, and overall herd health. Not appropriate when mold-related challenges are the major problem.

AC9003 - BioCycle 50lb $229.00 - 10 to 35 boxes $214.00 - 36+ boxes $204.00

AC9091 - BioCycle Concentrate 50lb $428.00 - 10 to 39 bags $413.00 - 40+ bags $364.00

AC9004 - Select DTX 50lb $285.00

- 10 to 35 boxes $270.00 - 36+ boxes $260.00

AC9009 - DTX concentrate 50lb $355.00 - 10 to 39 bags $340.00 - 40+ bags $270.00

Select BioCycle Plus™

of both DTX and BioCycle in one convenient, less costly package. Producers feeding BioCycle Plus report reduced SCC, improved reproductive performance, increased digestive capacity and improved general health. More shelf-life stable than other products. Proprietary technology allows activation once consumed. Use when metabolic diseases and toxin challenges are present.

AC9005 - BioCycle Plus 50lb $378.00 - 10 to 35 boxes $363.00 - 36+ boxes $353.00

AC9027 - BioCycle Plus Concentrate 50lb $462.00 - 10 to 39 bags $457.00 - 40+ bags $408.00

AC9199 - Concentrate Non-GMO 50lb $490.00 - 10 to 39 bags $475.00 - 40+ bags $430.00

Accel MXL 600

Combats feed quality challenges and enhances liver

micronutrients designed to assist animal performance during periods of feed quality challenges. Use when toxins are present.

A0008 - Accel MXL 600 50lb $82.50

Tri-Mic 1:50

Improve feed intake and feed utilization for maximum production and reproductive performance. Uses patented methods of stabilization and packaging to ensure live, viable and fast-acting microbes for maximum performance.

A0000 - Tri-Mic 1:50 4lb $31.00 A0001 - Tri-Mic 1:50 20lb $144.00

BioFresh® Bolus

Gets fresh cows on feed faster, reducing potential metabolic disorders and DAs. Proven effective in reducing SCC by boosting immune function of cows affected by environmental challenges. Contains 8x’s dose of BioCycle with added vitamins and minerals. Ideal for fresh cows, supplies critical vitamins and minerals.

AC11011 - BioFresh Bolus 50ct $125.00 AC11012 - BioFresh Bolus 400ct $860.00

Tri-Start Bolus

An encapsulated, highly concentrated source of rumenguaranteed viable count of 100 billion CFU. Tri-Start enhances the rumen environment to improve digestive performance and repopulate rumen microflora after periods of stress. Contains lactic acid bacteria, live cell yeast and fungal extracts.

A0003 - Tri-Start Bolus 25ct

$49.50

A0004 - Tri-Start Bolus 100ct $177.00

Prices subject to change without notice.

Fresh Cow Care Cow Care

Ca3 BioFresh

Unique calcium bolus contains very high levels of fast and slow availability calcium (45.5g) and vitamin D3 (50,000 I.E.) per bolus. Calcium sources have varying release rates to supply calcium evenly to cow. Does not contain caustic calcium chloride.

AC11040 48ct $306.24

Bovikalc®

Calcium supplement provides fast, extended support for blood calcium levels in freshening dairy cows. Bolus disintegrates quickly in the rumen. Calcium chloride is available immediately and calcium sulfate provides sustained release.

BV005 - Bovikalc 48ct $334.25

Bovine Accellyte II

Contains specialized electrolytes to replace those lost during reduced feed intake, and vitamins necessary for life. Can be used as a drench, added directly into stock tanks or individual water feedings. It can also be dry-mixed into feeds for group or herd application.

A0009 - Accellyte II 10lb $49.00

A0010 - Accellyte II 25lb $80.00

UTREsept

Intrauterine flush to be used in a prophylactic program. Has a prolonged residual effect, requires no rinsing. Will not irritate the uterine lining, no milk withdrawal, nontoxic, food safe, hypoallergenic, and non-corrosive. All-natural of organic origin.

IN9092 - UTREsept 500mL $80.00

Freshen Up

CowManager®

“When we installed the system, we saw immediate value. Two years ago, we were sitting at a 33% pregnancy rate and now we are at a 40% and still climbing.

We use the fertility module, the nutrition module, and our favorite is the health module. It (health module) has helped us

As soon as those cows drop in milk a little bit, we are told the sickness is there. It might be mild but knowing lets us get them back on their feet quicker. We can spend more time with the animals that need the attention, instead of walking through the herd.

Fresh cow protocol to be administered immediately after calving to reduce the incidence of milk fever, retained placenta and ketosis. Contains a proactive combination of multiple sources of calcium, electrolytes and energy. Unlike other products, Freshen Up contains palatable ingredients so it can be used as a drench or offered free choice. Contains four different sources of calcium to give fresh cows the boost they need right away, as well as a timed-release of calcium.

A0012 - Freshen Up 10lb $57.00 A0013 - Freshen Up 35lb $185.00

Cow-Side Tests Tests

SCC Cow Quick Test Kit

An SCC test for on-farm detection of sub-clinical mastitis in cows. Results available within 5 to 7 minutes.

PC1 - SCC Cow Quick Test Kit 12ct $18.00

BHB Check Plus Blood Ketone Strips

A simple on-farm test for monitoring sub-clinical ketosis in cattle. For dry cows and cows in transition periods. Check a 2-year shelf life at room temperature.

PC2 - BHB Check Plus Blood Ketone Strip 50ct $75.00

BHB Check Plus Meter

Can read both BHB (Beta-hydroxybutyrate, most prevalent blood ketone body detected in sub-clinical and clinical ketosis) and blood glucose. Delivers results in under 10 seconds. Product contains meter only, test strips sold separately.

PC4 - BHB Check Plus Meter only $31.00

BHB Milk Ketone Test Strips

A semi-quantitative milk dipstick test for the detection of subclinical ketosis in dairy cows. Simply strip milk right onto the test strip or dunk it in a vial of fresh milk, shake off excess milk, and compare the test strip to the color chart. Results available in 1 minute. Test strips have a 2-year shelf life at room temperature.

PC3 - BHB Milk Ketone Strip 100ct $105.00

Wayside Dairy, Jeremy Natzke Greenleaf, Wis.

Installed CowManager August 2020 2022 ReproStar Award

Teat

Dips Teat

EfferCept SG®

An alternative to Iodine that is cost effective at any milk price. This tablet contains all the great properties of EfferCept and SoftGuard in one tablet. Proven effective as a pre/post dip or spray. Kills 99.99% of aureus and other mastitis-causing organisms on contact. Conditions, soothes and protects udder and teats. NPE free. Mix two tablets to one gallon of water.

S291 - Makes 10 Gallons 20ct $52.80

S289 - Makes 55 Gallons 110ct $200.00

S288 - Makes 275 Gallons 550ct $843.00

4XLA®

Designed as a pre and post dip with excellent teatconditioning power. 4XLA is the ideal dip if you want the killing power of UDDERgold 5-Star (15-20 seconds) but don’t need the barrier. Proven effective against environmental and contagious organisms, including Staph aureus. Replenishes the cow’s natural defenses for

UM3617/UM3618 - Base & Activator Set 5gal $158.14

UM3619/UM3620 - Base & Activator Set 15gal $376.78

UM3621/UM3622 - Base & Activator Set 55gal $1,141.20

UDDERgold® 5-Star

Controls a broad spectrum of bacteria including Mycoplasma species. Glycerin and emollient polymers help improve skin health.

UM3661/UM3662 - Base & Activator Set 5gal $198.90 UM3663/UM3664 - Base & Activator Set 15gal $574.60

UM3665/UM3666 - Base & Activator Set 55gal $1,688.78

AZTEC GOLD™

Increased mastitis protection. Offers long-lasting dip clings to teats longer, exposing them to the extended killing power.

UM3678/UM3679 - Base & Activator Set 55gal $1,171.82

EfferCept®

Economical pre/post dip. Maximizes killing power while eliminating corrosive effects found in iodine-based products. Pill form mixes with water to be a spray or pre-dip wash. Mix four tablets to one gallon of water.

S240 - Makes 12.5 Gallons 50ct $65.00

S242 - Makes 55 Gallons 220ct $234.00

S280 - Makes 385 Gallons 20lb $1,127.00

S290 - Makes 667 Gallons 1,000ct $1,192.10

EfferCept® Foam Additive

Creates a foaming solution when added to Effercept SG Pre/ Post teat dip. Mix ½ ounce to 1 gallon of Effercept. Can adjust mixing rate of foam for a consistency that is suitable for your farm. Can be used in a teat dip cup or automatic foamer.

S293 - Foam Additive 1gal $28.00

S294 - Foam Additive 55gal $975.00

Dip Cups Cups

Thrifty Dipper

Patented

ACTD1001

Mastitis PCR

Teat Dip Cups

UM3629

800.631.3510 • www.mycentralstar.com

Select DTX™ Impacts Reproduction and Milk Production

How It Worked:

A 4,200-cow herd was regularly supplementing DTX with very good results. Despite the overall good performance of the herd, the decision was made to remove DTX from the lactating cow diet. For a period of 180 days conception, reproduction and milk production was monitored.

The Results:

Conception and pregnancy rates (Figure 1) and milk production (Figure 2) all declined over the next 90 and 180 days after cows stopped receiving Select DTX. Supplementing DTX enhances the cow’s natural defense mechanisms for self-protection from suggests cows receiving DTX may have stronger immune systems to appropriately respond to immune challenges and to resolve inflammation, thereby being and reproductive success.

Udder Health

Milk Check Teat Wipes

One-step udder preparation wipes are durable, yet gentle. Contain lanolin and glycerin to keep skin soft, preventing teat chapping. Contains germicide to effectively kill bacteria and reduce cross-contamination.

UM3708 - Teat Wipes $25.48

Uddermint®

Approved Organic. Improves overall udder health by reducing udder edema. All-natural, antibiotic free, peppermint oil based liniment. Dairy producers report improvements in udder quality and pliability within 12 to 24 hours. For use after freshening, or apply to quarters on cows that show signs of mastitis.

UM3608 - White 500mL $31.45

UM3673 - Green 500mL *while supplies last $31.45

UM3670 - White 2.5L $141.25

UM3680 - Green 2.5L $145.77

UM3671 - Dispenser 2.5L $32.29

T-Hexx® Dry™ Naturel

Protects dry cows against mastitis at dry off and pre-calving. Antiseptic formula sanitizes, and seals teat ends with a single dip. Proven barrier against mastitis causing organisms. Bright blue color makes it easy to see.

HEXXB132 - T-Hexx 1qt $73.46

Lockout™

A non-antibiotic intramammary teat sealant for use through the dry period to aid in the prevention of infections. Visible blue, smooth paste composed of 60% bismuth sub-nitrate forms a malleable barrier in the teat canal. Creates a sterile barrier against harmful bacteria between the udder and environment. Singledose syringes with short tip designed for hygienic insertion.

UM3694 - Lockout 144ct pail $337.63

VetOne® BoviBlock™

Non-antibiotic teat sealant aids in preventing new intramammary infections. Off-white, smooth paste composed of 65% bismuth sub-nitrate to create a malleable barrier in the teat canal. Creates sterile blockage against harmful bacteria. Unique two-stage tip, allowing full or

UM3702 - BoviBlock 144ct pail $325.00

Bovikalc® Dry

An oral mineral supplement that helps maintain cow comfort by reducing milk production at dry off. Contains calcium sulfate and ammonium chloride and reduces milk production by inducing a slight and temporary metabolic acidosis.

BV057 - Bovikalc Dry 48ct box $351.85

Sanitizer

EfferSan™ Sanitizer

An EPA registered, concentrated multi-purpose disinfectant and sanitizer that offers 100 times more killing power and effectiveness, while being safer than traditional bleach. Contains hydrochlorous acid, which penetrates cell walls and deactivates organisms primary energy-producing function. Dissolves in water. Non-irritating. Use to wash down parlor and milking equipment, or as a biosecurity feature for washing in and out of the farm. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2. EfferSan kills similar viruses and therefore can be used against SARSCoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Norovirus (Feline Calicivirus as surrogate) (ATCC VR-782) on hard, non-porous surfaces. Refer to the CDC or OIE website for additional information.

S270 - EfferSan 24ct $24.58

S271 - EfferSan 100ct $77.00

S272 - EfferSan spray bottle $6.67

Animal Assistance

Vink Cowlift

Helps save cows that can’t stand. With proper use it will not cause bruising around the hipbone and is easily adjusted.

S255 - Complete Cowlift S278 - Handle replacement $24.64 S279 - Screw replacement $62.53

Vink Double Action Calf Puller

unique rump frame encircles the rear of the cow making it impossible for the frame to slip away. Constructed of stainless steel to ensure long, trouble-free service.

$1

S028 - Complete Calf Puller $345.00

S026 - Rope replacement $15.04

S029 - Mechanism replacement $190.73

S030 - Bar replacement $150.00

S031 - Yolk replacement $100.00

Cow Cuff Links

Fastens to a cows ankle with a positive lock buckle system - no velcro. Constructed of 6,000 pounds of tensile strength nylon as anti-kicking protection.

AC9026 - Cow Cuff Links Non-Adjustable $30.00 AC9047 - Cow Cuff Links Adjustable $28.00

Flagger Leg Band

Easy to apply and remove. Can be reused. Available in red, yellow, and orange.

AC2804 - Flagger Leg Band 10pk $14.90

A1/A2 (beta-casein)

Use to identify the A1 and A2 beta-casein status of individual animals, providing insight for strategic breeding to develop A2 herd status. Results in 10 days of sample receipt.

ABT36 – PCR $13.75

Bovine Leukosis (BLV)

Test individual cows with ELISA to identify infection and establish herd prevalence. Use PCR to identify most infected animals, “Super Shedders” which cause most risk to uninfected herdmates and youngstock. Results in 5-10 days of sample receipt.

ABT7 - Serum ELISA $6.50

ABT8 - Milk ELISA $6.50

ABT35 - Whole Blood PCR $12.00

Bovine Neospora

Test individuals or groups of aborting and non-aborting cattle to associate with abortions. Results in 5 days of sample receipt.

ABT24 - Serum ELISA $6.50

ABT25 - Milk ELISA $6.50

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD)

Test ear notch or serum from calves to identify persistently infected (PI) animals. Test individual or

PI suspicion. Pooling options to economically monitor infection and prevalence also available. Results in 5-10 days of sample receipt.

ABT11 - Milk ELISA $6.50

ABT12 - Serum ELISA $6.50

ABT14 - Tissue ELISA $6.50

ABT38- Individual PCR $40.00

ABT22 - Pooled Tissue or Whole Blood PCR (Min. 10) $3.70/sample

ABT44- Pooled Milk PCR (Min. 20) $2.50/sample

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND SUPPLIES

Test Options Test

Johne’s Disease

Determine individual animal infection in cattle, goats and sheep by milk, blood or fecal samples. Identify and monitor herd prevalence with pooled sample analysis. Results in 5-10 days of sample receipt.

ABT1 - Milk ELISA $6.50

ABT2 - Blood ELISA $6.50

ABT3 - Fecal PCR $40.00

ABT15 - Milk PCR $50.00

ABT43 - Pooled Fecal PCR (Min. 3) $12.00/sample

ABT15 - Bulk Tank Milk PCR $50.00/sample

Mastitis PCR

Use to identify mastitis pathogens in individual cows (high SCC, fresh cows, hospital pen, bulk tank, purchased cows) to determine management action. Test groups and bulk tank to monitor infection status. Effective on DHI or hand-stripped milk samples from treated, fresh or late lactation cows. No culturing required. Results in 2 days of sample receipt. Cost effective pooling strategies to monitor and manage herd status also available.

ABT23 - Contagious 4 Mastitis PCR $30.00

ABT32 - Complete 16 Mastitis PCR - Detects 90% of infections! $40.00 and Yeast.)

ABT37 - Single Organism PCR (M bovis or Staph aureus) $14.25 Pooling strategies available on all Mastitis PCR test types.

Pregnancy

Test milk or serum of cattle or goats as early as 28-days

DHI samples or submit samples direct. Results within 1 day of sample receipt.

ABT26 - Serum Pregnancy ELISA $4.00

ABT27 - Milk Pregnancy ELISA $4.75

Components

When not utilizing DHI test, submit individual milk samples to assist with management decisions. Results within 1 day of sample receipt.

Milk Urea Nitrogen (MUN)

$1.50

SCC/Components $1.50

MUN/SCC/Components $3.00

Prices subject to change without notice.

Testing Supplies, Kits & Shippers Kits &

Blood Sampling Supplies

Supplies can be stored for use at a later date. Includes blood tubes and needles. Red-top tubes required for serum tests: Pregnancy, Johne’s disease, Leukosis, BVD, and Neospora. Purple-top tubes required for whole blood tests: A1/A2, and BLV SS1 PCR. $5 minimum order.

ABK7 - Blood Supplies $1.25

Milk Collection Supplies

Preservative does not expire and can be stored for use at a later date. Includes vial with milk preservative. $5 minimum order.

ABK6 - Milk Supplies $1.00

Fecal Collection Supplies

Supplies can be stored for use at a later date. Includes vial and glove. $5 minimum order.

ABK8 - Fecal Supplies $1.00

Tissue Collection Supplies

Supplies can be stored for use at a later date. Includes vials. $5 minimum order.

ABK9

ABK5

ABK13

WHEN IS POOLING AN

Bovine Leukemia Virus Prevalence Reduced

RESULTS

How It Worked:

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15%

10%

Figure 1. Dairy herd Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) prevalence as measured by number of lactating cows ELISA-positive divided by total cows tested has decreased with time. 21.4% 16.9% 0%

25% 16.5% 3.8% Percent BLV positive 2017 n=1,419 2018 n=2,787 2019 n=2,928 2020 n=2,880 2021 n=2,735

This trial was conducted on an approximately 3,000head milking Holstein dairy farm located in northeast Wisconsin. Barns were either sprayed or tunnel ventilated to reduce fly density. Horizontal transfer via blood was minimized through use of pulse guns for injections, single-use palpation sleeves, paste for dehorning, and sterilization of foot-trimming equipment at the end of each day. All cows were bred

their dam’s colostrum.

5%

1.2% n = total number of cows tested in year.

The Results:

Three diagnostic tests were used: lymphocyte count (LC), ELISA for BLV antibodies, and proviral load (PVL) as determined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Test results were used to determine culling and pen assignments for cows most likely to transmit BLV or develop disease.

Data was compiled and summarized on a quarterly basis throughout the remainder of the study to monitor BLV reduction progress. Screening animals via LC appeared to be effective initially for identifying advanced lymphocytotic antibody testing with follow-up PVL testing. Combined, this method of segregating and eventually culling cattle with the highest LC at the beginning of the study and the highest PVL at the end of the study resulted in a marked reduction of measures of BLV infection.

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Reproduction Tools Tools

Barn Desk

Sturdy wall desk equipped with two pocket shelves to hold records. A sturdy chain holds desk in the writing position.

ID3224 - Barn Desk $245.65

D-Y Herd Monitor

Use for keeping accurate records of your herd’s breeding and freshening. Available in red, pink, green, blue, and yellow.

REPRO TOOLS

Heat Detection Heat Detection

Estrotect™

No more messy glue. Scratches off exposing brilliant color when cows are mounted. The precision-designed Breeding Bullseye™ takes the guess work out of your breeding program. When the Bullseye, or equivalent amount, is rubbed off it’s time to breed! Available in orange, lime green, fuchsia, and blue.

ID3229 - Estrotect 50ct $83.50

ID3232 - Estrotect rubber brush $6.75

Kamar® HeatMount™ Detectors

Advanced heat detection aid that helps identify standing heat occurring between visual observations. Apply with adhesive over sacrum of cow. Detector turns red when activated by mounting.

ID3220 - Kamar 25ct w/adhesive

ID3230 - Kamar 100ct w/adhesive $132.00

ID3223 - Kamar adhesive $5.00

Eazi-Breed™ CIDR®

$238 00

AC2802 - Herd Monitor $238.00

AC2803 - Monitor Labels 30/sheet $0.47

A.I. Training

SS100 - A.I. Training Manual $25.00

SS145 - Supplemental A.I. Training Manual Spanish $3.00

SS170 - Basic A.I. Training DVD English $20.00

SS171 - Basic A.I. Training DVD Spanish $20.00

SS180 - Basic A.I. Training Video English $20.00

SS183 - Basic A.I. Training Video Spanish $20.00

SS184 - Heat Detection & Timed A.I. Video English $15.00

SS185 - Heat Detection & Timed A.I. Video Spanish $15.00

Milk Pregnancy Test

“Milk pregnancy testing saves time and labor compared to sorting cows for the veterinarian on our farm. We use the test carried calf range, our DHI technician, Rick (Huth) took with no extra work on our part.”

Brickstead Dairy LLC, Brad Warmka Greenleaf, Wisconsin

Produces tighter estrous synchronization, which means more animals in heat in an insemination window. The insert is easily administered into the vagina, continuously releasing progesterone, allowing breeding programs to start at any stage of the estrous cycle.

AC21274 - CIDR 10ct $161.50

AC21285 - CIDR Applicator individual $18.33

Twist-Stik

Slow-dry formula marks skin, hide, and pelts. Convenient plastic dispenser with cover prevents waste and mess. Faderesistant, weather-resistant, and nontoxic.

ID61029 - Regular 12ct box $23.64

ID61030 - Fluorescent 12ct box $24.00

Paintstik™

dry and resists fading. Available in orange, green, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green, and flourescent pink.

ID61024 - Regular 12ct box $13.56

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ID61012 - Fluorescent 12ct box $13.92

Detect-Her™ Tailpaint

Rubs off with several mounts. Has BITTERGUARD® to deter licking. Water soluble for easy clean-up, will not stain hands. Available in wipe-on or aerosol in blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and red (wipe-on only).

DT202 - Wipe-on 6ct box $51.00

DT208 - Aerosol 12ct box $101.40

CowManager®

24/7 monitoring of your herd’s reproduction. Ear tag transmits data every 15-seconds. Fertility alerts accurately identify which cows are in heat, provides precise information on

Nutrition and health information also available. See www.mycentralstar.com/cowmanager to learn more.

A.I. Gun Warmer

Heated, temperature controlled carrying case keeps guns at correct temperature. Includes: 12V rechargeable battery, belt/shoulder strap, 100V AC wall adapter, 12V DC auto adapter, spare liner. Oneyear warranty.

Breeding Gloves

IN3040 - Buff Poly Sleeve 100 box $20.70

IN3049 - Red Breeder Sleeve 100 box $16.70

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IN8011 - Gun Warmer Kit $384.00

IN8012 - 14.4V Rechargeable Battery $71.50

IN8013 - 100V AC Wall Adapter $15.61

IN8014 - Auto Adapter- Gun Warmer $11.75

Breeding Sheaths

IN3004 - Individual Sheath-Split 50pk $8.87

IN3012 - Univ N/S Sheath-Blue(spiral/univ gun) 50pk $4.50

IN3016 - Univ Split Indv Sheath - Green 50pk $10.83

IN3017 - Univ N/S Indv Sheath - Blue 50pk $14.38

IN3024 - San Sheath Covers 100 roll $15.18

IN3025 - Univ N/S Sheath-Green(o-ring gun)50pk $3.67

IN3028 - HD Plastic Sheath Covers 25pk $8.65

IN3054 - Metallic Tip Sheath-ET 5pk $13.88

IN3056 - Alpha Sheath 50pk $10.27

IN3013 - Infuzee w/Connectors 25pk $8.25

IN3031 - Infuzee Pipettes 25pk $7.57

Insemination Guns

IN3005 - French Straw Gun $30.00

IN3006 - Spare Lock Ring $1.05

IN3011 - Spiral Straw Gun 1/2cc $30.00

IN3042 - Spiral Straw Gun 1/4cc $37.00

IN3053 - ET Breeding Gun $121.57

IN8010 - Deep Horn Breeding Gun $48.00

Kombicolor Insemination Guns

Use with 1/4 and 1/2cc straws.

IN3044 - Kombicolor Gun white $43.54

IN3045 - Kombicolor Gun yellow $43.54

IN3046 - Kombicolor Gun green $43.54

IN3047 - Kombicolor Gun blue $43.54

IN3048 - Kombicolor Gun red $43.54

IN3057 - KombiGun Plunger $15.93

Cito Thaw Cup

A sensitive and accurate thermostatic control ensures a constant temperature range of 95°- 98° F. Indicator light shows when the unit is ready to use, and when it is maintaining the water bath at the proper temperature. Includes AC adapter and DC adapter.

IN3058 - Dual Purpose Thaw Cup $251.92

Breeding Kit

Plastic breeding box to hold breeding supplies. Comes with thermos bottle (blue box includes Cito dual purpose thaw cup), Kombicolor gun, universal sheaths, gloves, bottle of Lubogel, tweezers, scissors, and thaw monitor.

IN3015 - Breeding Kit Plastic $116.21

IN3023 - Plastic Box Only $21.73 IN3051 - Breeding Kit Blue $313.00 IN3050 - Blue Box Only $86.29

ingExtras

Breeding Extras

IN3029 - Lubogel gallon $15.13

IN3021 - Thermos Bottle $16.25

IN3026 - Thaw Monitor $4.00

IN3032 - Tank Measure Stick $5.25

IN3041 - Digital Thermometer $21.14

IN3020 - Dial Thermometer $14.65

IN3007 - Scissors $10.96

IN3009 - Forceps stainless steel $10.33

IN3008 - Fiberglass Tweezer 1/2cc $3.10

IN3043 - Fiberglass Tweezer 1/4cc $4.40

IN3037 - CITO Straw Cutter $6.20 IN3061 - Tork Dairy Towel $1.81

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Dewormer

Ivomec® Eprinex®

A higher level parasite control that kills 39 species and stages of internal and external parasites, more than any other product. Controls adult worms and fourth stage larvae, lice, mange mites, grubs and horn flies. No milk withholding or meat withdrawal (when used according to label).

MR30252 - Eprinex 2.5L $219.84

MR30253 - Eprinex 5L $378.38

MR30254 - Eprinex 10L $702.27

MR19499 - Eprinex 20L $1,246.88

Ivomec®

Highly effective against roundworms, lungworms, grubs, lice and mange mites in cattle.

MR41350A - Ivomec 5L $286.41

CYDECTIN® Pour-On

PEST CONTROL

Fly & Insect Control & Insect Control

ULTRABoss® Pour-On Controls lice, flies, mosquitoes and ticks on cattle. Effective horn fly control up to eight weeks. No pre-slaughter withdrawal or milk withhold. 3 mL per 100 lbs. body weight.

AC2814 - ULTRABoss 1qt $40.21 AC2813 - ULTRABoss 1gal $153.32

Intersect Gold Pour-On™ Synergized pour-on controls lice and flies on lactating and nonlactating dairy and beef cattle and calves. Controls keds on sheep and lambs when applied as a pour-on. Controls flies on horses when applied as a wipe-on, pour-on or a ready-to-use spray. Apply as a pour-on, mist spray or in back rubbers.

AC2839 - Intersect Gold 2.5gal $215.00

AC2840 - Intersect Gold 1gal $100.00 AC2843 - Intersect II 2.5gal $91.75

CyLence® Pour-On Ready-to-use pour-on insecticide for the control of horn flies, face flies, biting and sucking lice on beef and dairy cattle. Use anytime of the year. No mixing and no withdrawal requirements.

AC2824 - CyLence 1pt $22.78

AC2825 - CyLence 6pt $119.82

Cattle Armor Pour-On

Ready to use pour on to kill horn flies, face flies, house flies, stable flies, keds, lice, mosquitoes and many more. Works as a pour-on, mist or diluted in a back rubbers. Use on beef cattle, lactating and non-lactating dairy cattle, calves and sheep.

UM3716 - Cattle Armor 55gal $1,081.01

Pour-on formula approved for beef and dairy cattle, including lactating cows. Use for the treatment of infections and infestation of internal and external species including brown stomach worms, lungworms, barber pole worms and nodular worms. Zero milk withhold and zero slaughter withdrawal. Contains weather-proof formula with purple dye to easily identify which animals have been treated.

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CyLence® Ultra Premise Spray

Broad spectrum control of crawling, flying and wood-infesting insects, in and around animal housing, warehouses, and processing and packing plants. Provides effective knockdown and residual control of over 60 different pests.

AC2845 - CyLence 240ML $64.79

AC2822 - CYDECTIN 5L $371.23

AC2823 - CYDECTIN 10L $632.66

AC2824 - CYDECTIN 1 Pint $22.78

Fly control is one important aspect of managing mastitis, pink eye, BLV and more. Talk with your CentralStar team about a complete pest control program.

Cyzmic® CS Insecticide Premise

Encapsulated premise insecticide for use around livestock buildings. Kills flies, ants, spiders, crickets, moths, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, beetles, bugs and more. Provides broadspectrum control, lasts up to 90 days on a surface, mixes with water.

AC2846 - Cyzmic CS Insecticide quart $88.79

ULD® BP-100 Premise

A versatile fly control that is safe for humans and livestock. Kills flies with extremely low risk of resistance. Application will leave a residue to control flies for up to seven days.

UM3703 - UDL BP-100 1gal $95.87

UM3706 - UDL BP-100 55gal $2,859.19

Prices subject to change without notice.

Evergreen® Pyrethrum Concentrate Premise Water based, broad-spectrum insecticide that can be used

a botanical insecticide. Use indoors in food and nonfood areas, and in and around livestock facilities. Rapidly degrades in sunlight with no residual activity. Offers fast, effective control of insects including ants and cockroaches.

AC2819 - Evergreen Organic 1gal $405.96

AC2838 - Evergreen 60-6 Fly Spray 1gal $314.50

Tempo® SC Ultra Premise

Premise spray provides broad-spectrum control of more than 60 pests including flies, ants, spiders, darkling beetles, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and more. Can be used as a general surface, spot, mist, or crack and crevice spray for use in and around animal facilities.

AC2820 - Tempo SC Ultra 240mL $59.75

AC2821 - Tempo SC Ultra 420gm $65.00

Dairy Fly Bomb 55Z

Kills and repels stable flies, horse flies, face flies, deer and house flies, mosquitoes and gnats. Use on beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, hogs, chickens and other livestock; in animal barns and storage facilities. Quick killing pyrethrin.

AC2829 - Dairy Fly Bomb 25oz $17.94

Neporex®

Controls stable flies and mosquitoes. Granular formulation larvicide, suitable for scattering, or dissolving for pouring and spraying. Can be used as a spot treatment where larvae are found developing. NOT allowed for application directly to livestock, feed or water for consumption, as residues may occur. Apply to calf hutches, slatted floors, cattle pens and spillage areas.

AC2837 - Neporex 11lb $79.97

QuickBayt® Fly Bait

Controls nuisance flies in as little as 60 seconds. Ready to use indoors or around livestock production facilities, poultry houses and horse stables as scatter bait or in bait stations. Contains Bitrex®, a bitter substance to help prevent accidental ingestion by children and animals.

AC2835 - Fly Bait 5lb $51.71 AC2836 - Fly Bait 35lb *limited supply $219.89

Sticky Roll®

Use in dairy barns, horse stables and animal premises of all kinds. USDA testing shows it captures 92% of available flies. No baits, toxins or pheromones are necessary.

AC2832 - Sticky Roll hardware $59.47 AC2833 - Sticky Roll 1,000ft $39.06

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RFID Tags RFID

TAGS

Visual Tags Visual Tags

Allflex

Patented laser-ink marking with matching laseretched number into tag surface guarantees

Special order with custom options available. Available in blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow.

Medium 1.75” x 1.5” numbered/blank $0.95/$0.85

Large 3” x 2.25” numbered/blank $1.53/$1.43 Maxi 4” x 3” numbered/blank $1.75/$1.65

Super Maxi 4.625” x 3” numbered/blank $1.88/$1.78

Z-Tags

The

The USDA Premise ID number is required to purchase. The tag is ISO Compliant. Extended small male allows a deeper placement in the ear. $2.63 -500+ $2.50

With their unique flip-out applicator and no-snag design, Z-tags are a premium ear tag. Available in one and two piece tags. Available in yellow, purple, black, pink, blue, red, green, orange and white.

One Piece Calf 2.5” x 3.25” numbered/blank 1.05/$0.82

One Piece Cow 3” x 4.5” numbered/blank $1.36/$1.12

Two Piece Calf 2.5” x 3.25” numbered/blank $1.05/$0.82

Two Piece Cow 3” x 4.5” numbered/blank $1.36/$1.12

Tags are laser-ink printed and available with custom letters and numbers. The USDA Premise ID number is required. EID button only available in white. Visual tags are available in: yellow, white, blue, green, orange, red, and pink. Also available with tissue sample units.

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Double matched 2 pair maxi female w/ large male $5.91

Double matched combo set $4.07 840 only double matched 2 pair maxi female w/ large male $4.15

Maxi matched pair visual set numbered $4.95

Maxi matched pair visual set blank $4.85

Large matched pair visual set numbered $4.48

Large matched pair visual set blank $4.38

Allflex All-in-One

Available in Half Duplex (HDX) and Full Duplex (FDX). Combines Allflex Maxi or Large visual tag with EID component. Tamperproof Ultra Cap™ provides ultimate security and retention. Available in yellow and white.

Maxi - blank or numbered $3.99

Large - blank or numbered $3.79

A-Tags

One-piece tag, self-piercing, pinhole tip for faster healing and reduced animal stress. Highly versatile

effective. Patented laser ink permanent marking, custom marking and numbering available by special order. Available in blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow.

A-Tag Calf 3.87” x 2.5” numbered/blank $1.12/$0.98

A-Tag Cow 4.5” x 3” numbered/blank $1.35/$1.25

Y-Tex

Two-piece tags are made of an advanced polyurethane formulation and are engineered to prevent cracking, remain flexible and provide excellent longevity. The All-American ear tag design features a Snap-Lok® collar for superior retention, a long neck for greater visibility and ultraviolet inhibitors to resist fading. Available in orange, blue, green, pink, purple, yellow, red, black, white, and gray Medium 3-Star 2.25” x 4.875” numbered/blank $1.20/$1.10

Large 4-Star 3.5” x 4.75” numbered/blank $1.30/$1.20

CowManager® Blank RFID Tag

The dummy RFID tags are a perfect way to put in CowManager® ear tags, or use with regular RFID tags. Female tags are reusable.

CowManager Dummy RFID tag female $2.00

CowManager Dummy RFID tag male $0.58

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of CentralStar’s reproductive and genetic specialists.

line by increasing the revenue from your lower genetic value females. *Calves MUST meet all Select Sires requirements

Prices subject to change without notice.

Swine Tags Swine Tags

840 number. 840 tags are not used for production swine (see Swine Premise tags). Premise number required to order (available through your local Department of Agriculture). Tags offer a tamper-proof button and visual panel stud. Available blank, with management number or with premise number or text. Available in blue, magenta, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow.

840 Swine Tag Rectangle $1.25

840 Swine Tag Button $1.25

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These tags are required as a condition of sale for all culled breeding stock. PIN tags are only to be used for culling breeding stock: gilts, sows and boars. Premise number is required to order (available through your local Department of Agriculture). The tags come printed with your premise number. Tags offer a tamper-proof button and a visual panel stud. Available in blue, magenta, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow.

Swine PIN Tag $1.25

Sheep & Goat Tags & Goat Tags

FDX Lightweight Goat and Sheep Ultra 840 EID

Packaged with small global males, FDX technology utilizes the lightweight EID tag. The USDA Premise ID number (issued by the Department of Agriculture in your state) is required to purchase. Apply with the Allflex universal total tagger or Allflex ultra retract-o-matic for EID tags. Withstands production and processing environments. Packaged in sets of 20 buttons per package.

FDX Ultra 840 EID goat and sheep $2.47

Tagging Accessories Accessories

Taggers and Accessories

EID Stick Readers

Allflex