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YELLOWSTONE TAMARA-ET ALL-AMERICAN FALL CALF 2024 • ALL-CANADIAN FALL CALF 2024

Breeding Consistency

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DAUGHTER OF 733HO00005 FOOTPRINT

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Breeding Consistency

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FEATURES

ISSUE 109 · LATE WINTER 2025 16 102ND ALL-AMERICAN HOLSTEIN CONTEST The Whole Rodeo!

48 ROYALTY RIDGE JERSEYS

94 2024 ALL-CANADIAN HOLSTEIN AND RED & WHITE CONTESTS 104 MATT TEMPLETON Renowned Dairyman, Judge & Fitter honored with Lex Bunn Award

Breeding Show Cows that Last

58 20TH ALL-AMERICAN JERSEY CONTEST Another Bonanza Year!

84 OPSAL-JH GENETICS On the Journey with Brown Swiss

SHOWS & SALES REGULARS

113 POWER OF WOMEN IN DAIRYING AWARD Fiona Hanks

114 HIGH RANKING BAA LISTS 115 2024 MASTER BREEDER AWARDS

All-American Holstein Contest ..............................16

All-Canadian Holstein and R&W Contests.........94

All-American Jersey Contest .................................58

International Dairy Week ....................................108

Advertising Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

From the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

ON THE COVER

COWSMOPOLITAN, INC.

It’s All-American & All-Canadian time! The Holsteins featured are the front cover are the five who earned dual crowns in the All-American & All-Canadian contests for 2024!

JULIE ASHTON, GENERAL MANAGER (815) 766-0045 · julie@cowsmo.com

LtoR: 5-Year-Old · Lo-Pine-Va Lady Crush (EX-94) 4-Year-Old · Jeffrey-Way Hardrock Twigs (EX-94) Junior 2-Year-Old · Garay Lambda Celina (VG-87-CAN) Summer Junior 2-Year-Old · Raypien Lambda Adou (VG-88-CAN) Milking Yearling: Miss Tatoo Fern-ET Photos © Cybil Fisher & Vicki Fletcher; Candids © Cowsmo

On the back cover, we traveled “down under” for the first show of 2025 - International Dairy Week, were Bushlea Irwins Jenny was named Reserve Senior Champion. © Cowsmo

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Cowsmopolitan is published 8 times per year. No reproduction of material is allowed in any form without the permission of Cowsmopolitan, Inc.

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“Geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends.

Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies.”

JOHN F. KENNEDY

FROM THE EDITOR

FRIENDS AND FAMILY Over the past few years, we’ve covered many topics in this editorial space. It’s usually just my thoughts and musings on things in the dairy cattle business, but sometimes ranging farther afield. It’s purposely been a non-political zone. Like the general population at large, the political views in the dairy industry spans the spectrum right to left, and that diverse opinion is a good thing.

I have my own beliefs, but above all, I think politicians come calling to agriculture shortly before elections to promise the moon. After the ballots are counted, most elected officials in Washington DC have a hard time remembering rural zip codes.

Frankly, I view politicians with a fair dose of skepticism from the outset. The new administration in town seems determined to shake things up, which is good; but I’m not sure they have a formulated plan behind that, which is bad. One thing I am sure of: don’t alienate the very best friends and neighbors the U.S. has in the very first week.

Canada has been our stalwart supporter, neighbor, and friend.

They have marched into battle and gone to war for us. They have lost their soldiers’ lives in fights that were not their own and that they did not start because they were our staunchest ally.

We share the longest peaceful undefended border in the world. Nearly $2.6 billion a day in goods and services trade cross between our two countries every day. Our economies are intertwined deeply, to the benefit of both.

So what is the point of threatening our best friends with tariffs out of the blue? We’ve been able to negotiate trade agreements with them and our neighbors to the south; the last one negotiated when this very administration was last in office.

Why insult them with the prospect of ‘making them the 51st state’? Canada is a free, proud, sovereign nation. Even if it’s a joke, it’s rude and disrespectful. Canada is pissed at us, and rightfully so.

Like all good friends and neighbors, there are things we disagree on. And as you do with a good friend in person, you step aside with them and have a quiet conversation about it.

You use diplomacy, not stand on a spotlit stage and mock them.

Here in the dairy industry, we may be closer than many to our Canadian counterparts. Our genetics is interwoven since cattle landed in the New World. Dairy cattle move north and south, and that shared genetics has made North America a powerhouse of dairy cattle breeding. How could you separate us? We show at each other’s shows; we buy at each other’s sales; use the sires from each other’s countries.

Beyond that, as people, we’re friends and more. I know of so many ‘mixed’ marriages in our business uniting a US and a Canadian citizen. We tease each other about where the Stanley Cup and the Olympic gold medals land. Tim Hortons or Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts - that’s the arguments we should be having, not making serious economic threats that are driving our strongest ally to look for other friends.

Whether you’re reading this in the US or Canada, remember the bond we have with each other as people. Don’t let the political leaders in either country drive us apart. They’ll be gone in a few years, but we will remain as partners and friends in the dairy cattle business.

With this issue, we’re delighted to feature the All-American Holstein and Jersey contests in their entirety AND we’re thrilled to have partnered with Holstein Canada to present in print a summarized version of the All-Canadian B&W and R&W contests.

In keeping with the message of the editorial, it’s fantastic to see animals with show placings from both countries, and the beautiful lineup of Holstein cows on the cover feature those that claimed the dual crowns of All-American and All-Canadian titles!

On March 1st, it will be six years since this publication relocated from Canada to the US. We’re proud and loyal to the Canadian roots of Cowsmopolitan and we’re proud of the growth and expansion we’ve had here in the US. Here’s to our friends. See you at ring side!

Kathleen O ’Keefe

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1ST JUNIOR BEST THREE • INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW

L to R: Eddie Bue, Jen Keuning, Justin Hogge, Tamara, Clint Wade, Talanie, Mandi Bue, Talullah, Matt Hawbaker, Trent Wade, David Dyment YELLOWSTONE TAMARA All-American Fall Calf All-Canadian Fall Calf Reserve Junior Champion, RAWF

YELLOWSTONE TALANIE Nominated All-American Fall Calf Junior Champion, WI Championship Show

YELLOWSTONE TALULLAH Nominated All-American Fall Calf Reserve Junior Champion, MD State Fair

MORE YELLOWSTONE ALL-AMERICAN SUCCESS! YELLOWSTONE CU HALLELUJAH• Nominated All-American Spring Calf D2 EYES OF HONOR VG-88 • Member Nominated Produce of Dam

At Yellowstone Genetics, we set our goals high, but 2024 went beyond expectations with six All-American nominations!

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DAVID DYMENT 905-308-1008

Thank you to everyone who was involved with a Yellowstone heifer - friends and colleagues who are the best in the business!

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The Whole Rodeo!

102ND ALL-AMERICAN HOLSTEIN CONTEST This year, in a break with the All-American Holstein Contest tradition, we bring you the All-American Holstein competition in its entirety - nominees and winners. As many long time enthusiasts will know, the Holstein World used to announce the All-American nominations in the January issue, and follow up with the winners revealed in the March issue. Here at Cowsmopolitan, we continued that two-issue structure, but frankly, it didn’t work as well because we are not a monthly publication. The timeline got drawn out from the nominations being announced in December at Nashville to the final winners in print in the Spring issue, which arrives in mailboxes in April.

So, we acted upon some excellent feedback from subscribers, advertisers, and exhibitors and present to you the nominees and winners of the 2024 All-American Holstein Contest! Here at Cowsmopolitan, we continue to see the popularity and enthusiasm for showing registered Holsteins, with numbers holding steady or improving at almost every Holstein show we covered this year.

As always, there are elements affecting the show business from year to year, and in 2024, we saw the number of Canadian exhibitors at World Dairy Expo down about 40% due to concerns with the H5N1 virus. This naturally had an impact on our entries to the contest, not so much in number, but as in geographical spread. We missed seeing our Canadian friends from the Eastern and Western provinces in Madison, but appreciated their efforts to get to their National Show in Toronto. We hope to once again see Canadian entries from coast-to-coast in the 2025 competition!

Entries arrived ‘postmarked’ from exhibitors 15 US states and 2 Canadian provinces. We’re in the era of numerous partnership-owned animals, which makes calculating a top province or state, but Wisconsin, New York, Quebec, Ontario, and Ohio were seen most frequently on the exhibitor list. On the breeder side, Wisconsin, Ontario, and Quebec jostled for the honor of top breeding location with 16 states and 5 provinces credited as breeders of record.

An enjoyable task each year is analyzing the sires of the 102 individual nominees. Again in 2024, the trend continues for the sire net to be cast wider and shallower with 55 different bulls represented by a nominated daughter. Out of that pool of 55, 40 bulls had just a single nomination. Gone, for now, are the days of one bull like Goldwyn, Doorman, or Starbuck

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dominating with 25-30% of the nominees. 55 is the largest number we can remember in the current era, and indicates breeders searching near and far for the bulls to make the next ‘good one’.

At the top of the list, and retaining his leading sire crown from 2023, is Farnear Delta-Lambda with 15 nominees (twelve cows; three heifers), followed by Golden-Oaks Master with nine (one cow; eight heifers). After that, it’s a close race between Walnutlawn Sidekick with five (four cows; one heifer), Duckett Crush Tatoo also with five (two cows, three heifers), Woodcrest King Doc with four nominees (three cows, one heifer), and D2 Summerfest CaughtUp with four nominated heifers (his oldest daughters were fall calves).

Two powerhouse showstrings went toe-to-toe on the exhibitor list: Elmvue Farm of Johnstown, NY had seven solely-owned nominations and one owned in partnership, while Butlerview Farm of Chebanse, IL owned six nominees outright, and two in partnership.

Familiar names on the breeder line of the entries include Ferme Jacobs of Quebec as breeder of five individual nominees; Yellowstone Genetics of Utah as the breeder of four individuals and one group; Kingsway Farms of Ontario bred three nominees and three groups; Kings-Ransom Farm of New York and Peace & Plenty Farms of Maryland both bred three individual nominees and two groups.

In early December, judges who officiated at a number of the top shows across the US met in Madison, WI to deliberate on the entries and the potential nominees. This year’s committee included: Eddie Bue, Jamie Howard, Ryan Krohlow, Callum McKinven, Mark Rueth, Jennifer Thomas, and Paul Trapp.

A larger panel of 18 judges then voted for the final award winners you will see on the following pages. The voting record of our judges is posted on the Cowsmopolitan website, and the final numeric totals determined the All-American, Reserve All-American, and Honorable Mention designations.

Once again, we take this space to express our gratitude to the exhibitors who enter this contest, and to the breeders who make it all possible. We hold the stewardship of this competition with equal parts joy and seriousness - a labor of love that we hope continues to benefit the Holstein community.

See you at ringside in 2025!

2024 OFFICIAL ALL-AMERICAN HOLSTEIN VOTE Lifetime Production Cow AA Oakfield Solom Footloose Res Erbacres Snapple Shakira HM Rach-Len Dundee Lilly Ms Beautys Black Velvet Pierstein Cicero Time Out Macland HF Yoder Rachel

Junior 2-Year-Old 13 1 0 94 1 13 0 46 0 0 11 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Aged Cow UAA Sandy-Valley Francy Res Jacobs Avalanche Bradly HM Gleann Brady Privateer Tusc-Vu Avalanche Cali Kingsway Dempsey Nora Carpsview Armani Velvet

0 8 4 4 1 0

0 119 2 26 8 20 7 19 0 3 0 0

0 6 6 4 1 0

0 119 UAA Lyn-Vale Just Believe In Me 9 27 Res Kurthhaven Lauigi Tattoo 3 21 HM Jeffrey-Way Tact 2 14 Venture Master Cactus 3 6 Delcreek Crash My Party 0 0 Ms Triple-T SWTC Propel

18 0 0 0 0 0

0 8 6 2 2 0

0 126 5 29 6 24 5 11 1 7 1 1

0 1 5 8 0 0

98 40 8 8 0 0

UAA Mell-View Fest Darla Res Redline Jagger Impact HM Cal-Denier-I DL Alexus Karolstein Coffee Master Kurthhaven Limitless Milksource Christmas

AA Genesee Altitude Leah Res Butlerview Dlam Legacy HM Kingsway Crushable Call Me Budjon-Vail Eye Candy Chalack Peace&Plenty Foot Job192 Petitclerc Chief Anton

AA Laforstar Friday Bullseye Res Ocean-View Sassin Me Back HM Unique Red-Carpet Flair Ocean-View Sweeter In-Red AOT Heartbeat 2716 Jacobs Harris Claire

4 6 7 0 0 0

0 103 5 51 10 31 2 2 0 0 0 0

AA Beslea HG Blue Sky Res Petitclerc Crushtime Atika HM Winright SK Creme Brulee Ms BHL King Wildberry Red-Violet The North-Red Ms Emoji Femfatal Exotic

16 0 0 112 0 14 1 43 0 2 12 18 1 0 2 9 0 1 1 4 0 0 1 1

AA Ocean-View Say Its So Res Maple-Home Master Naomi-TW HM Peace&Plenty Hank Jub122 Yellowstone CU Halelujah Budjon-MB Eyes Wide Open Reyncrest Han Limoncello

13 2 2 99 0 12 1 37 2 1 12 29 2 2 1 21 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Junior Best Three Females 17 0 0 119 0 16 1 49 0 1 15 18 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UAA Yellowstone Res Ocean-View Genetics HM Petitclerc Peace&Plenty Farms Genosource Kingsway

17 0 0 119 0 16 1 49 0 1 14 17 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Senior Best Three Females 15 0 0 105 0 15 0 45 0 0 11 11 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

AA Kings-Ransom Farm Res Oakfield Corners Dairy HM Kingsway Genosource Peace&Plenty Farms Patrick & Stephen Maddox

14 2 3 5 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 105 4 40 6 36 4 4 2 2 0 0

Produce of Dam 16 1 0 115 0 15 2 47 1 1 15 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Summer Yearling 17 0 0 119 0 13 2 41 0 3 13 22 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

13 4 0 0 0 0

Spring Calf 17 0 0 119 0 17 0 51 0 0 14 14 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Spring Yearling 15 2 0 111 2 14 0 56 0 1 13 16 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

AA Yellowstone Tamara Res Milibro Detective Moussabel HM Repa Drh Jemma Tatoo Yellowstone Tallulah Ms Masal Master Sangria Yellowstone Talanie

Winter Calf

Winter Yearling 14 0 0 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Senior 2-Year-Old UAA Jacobs Chief Dina Res J-Kiko Doc Finale-TW HM Bosdale Sidekick Joystick Benrise Master Bette Midler Duckett Chief June Walnutlawn Lambda Beyonce

0 105 7 31 8 29 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fall Yearling 17 0 0 0 0 0

Junior 3-Year-Old AA Kings-Ransom Doc Drizzlin Res Peace&Plenty Sik Jubie36 HM Gleann Doc Kissyface T-Triple-T Side Peace Kings-Ransom DeltaL Slammin Luck-E Devour Aboot

0 8 7 0 0 0

Milking Yearling

Senior 3-Year-Old UAA RJR Discjockey 7509 Res Eixdale Pwrup Alongside HM-T Kingsway Delta Lambda Julep HM-T Sweetview Alligator Hysteria Jacobs Alligator Lorella Wildweed Warrior Maui-Red

UAA Raypien Lambda Adou Res Quad-R Showtime Stride HM Colstein Lambda Dre Elmvue Alt Redvelvet-Red PA-Stonemill Han Jubiejam Kings-Ransom DL Clammer

17 0 0 119 UAA Miss Tatoo Fern 0 15 1 46 Res Genosource Looks Matter 0 0 14 14 HM Elmcroft Avalanche Piper 0 2 2 8 Milk&Honey Im A Sexy Baby 0 0 0 0 Genosource Lip Service 0 0 0 0 Spero Valiant Lambda Monaco

4-Year-Old UAA Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs Res Jacobs Excalibur Bahamas HM Lovhill Sidekick Kandy Cane Royalwater Parkavenue Dawn Havenvalley Light Bobbyhoe TTM Jordy Baton Rouge

Fall Calf 15 0 0 0 0 0

Summer Junior 2-Year-Old 17 0 0 0 0 0

5-Year-Old UAA Lo-Pine-VA Lady Crush Res Intense Tatoo Leela HM Midas-Touch Montery 1127 Altona Lea Unix Herminie Arolene Duhibou Apple Elm Ms Triple-T Grateful

UAA Garay Lambda Celina Res West-Adub Lambda Sadie HM BHL-I America Wave Harvue Hancock Fan Mystique Parfait Anela Sunspark Brayden Brinley

8 8 0 0 0 0

8 4 1 2 1 0

0 3 9 3 1 0

80 71 12 9 4 0

UAA Kingsway Farm 17 0 0 119 Res Genosource #1 0 16 1 49 HM Kings-Ransom Farm 0 1 16 19 Budjon, Vail, Genosource & Heartland 0 0 0 0 Genosource #2 0 0 0 0 Hogge, Dymentholm & Wadeland 0 0 0 0

Point System 1st Place Votes -- 7 Points Each 2nd Place Votes -- 3 Points Each 3rd Place Votes -- 1 Point Each

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 SPRING HEIFER CALF  All-American OCEAN-VIEW SAY ITS SO 145714475

1st spring calf at International Holstein Show; 2nd at Mid-East Fall National Show; and 3rd at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Golden-Oaks Master-ET Ocean-View Shes The One (GP-83) Jason & Jared Pareo, Adelyn Ford & Aria Pechal, Veguita, NM Ocean-View Genetics, Deerfield, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American PEACE&PLENTY HANK JUB 122-ET 145634322

MAPLE-HOME MASTER NAOMI-TW 840 3255199672

1st spring calf at Maryland State Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

2nd spring calf at International Holstein Show & WI District 10 Show; and 8th at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Siemers Lambda Haniko-ET Peace&Plenty GCP Jubie12-ET (EX-90) Clark Woodmansee III, Preston, CT Peace & Plenty Farm, Union Bridge, MD

Golden-Oaks Master-ET Maple-Home Wipeout Nya (EX-90) Logan Brass, Sheboygan, WI Sara Feldmann, Sheboygan, WI

SPRING CALF NOMINEES

BUDJON-MB EYES WIDE OPEN-ET 840 3283662608 E: Siemers Holstein Farm, Newton, WI B: Budjon Farms & Heartland Dairy, Lomira, WI 3rd spring calf at Iowa State Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

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REYNCREST HAN LIMONCELLO 840 3277785412 B & E: Reyncrest Farm, Corfu, NY 2nd spring calf at New York State Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.

YELLOWSTONE CU HALELUJAH-ET 840 3269099353 B: & E: Justin Hogge, Dymentholm & Wadeland South Dairy, Ogden, UT 1st spring calf at Mid-East Fall National Show.

 WINTER HEIFER CALF  All-American BESLEA HG BLUE SKY 14907671 CAN

1st winter calf at International Holstein Show; 2nd at Ontario Summer Show; and 6th at Ontario Spring Discovery Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Walnutlawn Skyhigh Lilyking Blue Diamond (VG-85-CAN) Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON Beslea Farms, Dan Hovden & Duane Gibbs, Yarker, ON

Reserve All-American

HM All-American WINRIGHT SK CREME BRULEE 14789653 CAN

PETITCLERC CRUSHTIME ATIKA 121565486 CAN

3rd winter calf at International Holstein Show; 4th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 25th at Quebec Spring Show & Supreme Dairy Show.

2nd winter calf at International Holstein Show; 3rd at Exposition Portneuf; and 23rd at Quebec Spring Show & Supreme Dairy Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor

Sire Col DG Crushtime-ET Dam Petitclerc Goldwyn Anouk (EX-93-2E-CAN 14*) Exhibitor & Ferme Petitclerc, St. Basile, QC Breeder

Breeder

Walnutlawn Sidekick Sun-Made Larions Crayon (VG-87-CAN 2*) Brian Enright, Frank & Diane Borba, and Brandon Almeida, Winchester, ON Enright, Borba, Almeida, and Liberty-Gen, Winchester, ON

WINTER CALF NOMINEES

MS BHL KING WILDBERRY-ET 840 3202642257 E: Jadyn & Kennedy Kimball, Windham, ME B: Jadyn & Kennedy Kimball, Lookout Holsteins, and Elitehaven Genetics, Windham, ME 1st winter calf & Junior Champion, Northeast Fall National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

MS EMOJI FEMFATAL EXOTIC-ET 840 3283449516 E: J & H Opsal and R & K Mackinson, East Liberty, OH B: S & S Nehls, Crescentmead, La Femme Fatale, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI 3rd winter calf at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

RED-VIOLET THE NORTH-RED-ET 840 3279784757 E: Hailey Abraham & Ella Spiniolas, Harvard, IL B: Jonathan Heinsohn & Timothy Ziemba, Kirkland, IL 1st winter calf & Junior Champion, Illinois Championship Show; and 1st at Midwest Spring National Show.

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 FALL HEIFER CALF  All-American YELLOWSTONE TAMARA-ET 840 3269099236

1st fall calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 2nd at International Holstein Show, Wisconsin Championship Show & Western Spring National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

D2 Summerfest CaughtUp-ET Sugar-C Warior Trish-Red-ET (VG-88) Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON Justin Hogge, Dymentholm Genetics & Wadeland South Dairy, Ogden, UT

Reserve All-American

HM All-American REPA DRH JEMMA TATOO 120266103 CAN

MILIBRO DETECTIVE MOUSSABEL 121535369 CAN

2nd fall calf at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & Quebec Spring Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show & Supreme Dairy Show.

1st fall calf at International Holstein Show & Quebec Spring Show; 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 10th at Ontario Summer Show.

Sire Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Dam Repa DRH Alligator Jewel (VG-86-CAN) Exhibitor & Melanie Parenteau & Ferme Beaudoin, Durham-Sud, QC Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Blondin Detective Milibro Control Mousse (EX-91-3E-CAN) Butlerview Farm, Clarkvalley & Mike Deaver, Chebanse, IL Ferme Milibro, Tingwick, QC

FALL CALF NOMINEES

MS MASAL MASTER SANGRIA 840 3272626894 E & B: Kale, Kley, Ryan & Logan Beer, Berne, IN 1st fall calf at Indiana State Holstein Show & Indiana State Fair; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

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YELLOWSTONE TALANIE-ET 840 3269099248 E: La Femme Fatale Syndicate & Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI B: Justin Hogge, Dymentholm Genetics & Wadeland South Dairy, Ogden, UT 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 4th at Western Spring National Show; and 7th at International Holstein Show.

YELLOWSTONE TALLULAH-ET 840 3269099246 E: Hawbaker, Hill, Hogge, Dymentholm & Wadeland South, Clear Spring, MD B: Justin Hogge, Dymentholm Genetics & Wadeland South Dairy, Ogden, UT 1st fall calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Maryland State Fair; 2nd at Eastern Fall National Show; 4th at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Western Spring National Show.

 SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER All-American LAFORSTAR FRIDAY BULLSEYE 120926203 CAN

1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Mid-East Summer National Show & Trois-Rivieres; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

MB-Luckylady Bullseye-ET Pierstein Atwood Fancy (EX-90-3E-CAN) Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins, and Agriber Societa Agricola SRL, Keswick, ON LaForce Holsteins, St. Elphege, QC

Reserve All-American

HM All-American UNIQUE RED-CARPET FLAIR 14577138 CAN

OCEAN-VIEW SASSIN ME BACK 145670063

1st summer yearling at Ontario Summer Show & Ontario Spring Discovery Show; 2nd at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

1st summer yearling at International Holstein Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 4th at Midwest Spring National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Breeder

Golden-Oaks Master-ET Redcarpet All The Way Up-ET (VG-85-CAN) Clarkvalley Holsteins, Rhonda Cochrane & Tristan Rae, Woodville, ON Unique Holsteins & Redcarpet Holsteins, Mt. Forest, ON

Golden-Oaks Master-ET Ocean-View Sheza Sassy-ET (EX-93) Ocean View Genetics & Doug Brown, Deerfield, WI Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield, WI

SUMMER YEARLING NOMINEES

AOT HEARTBEAT 2716-ET 840 3274940852 E: Justine Allyn, Canaan, CT B: AOT Genetics, Valley Falls, NY 1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at New York State Show & Connecticut State Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

JACOBS HARRIS CLAIRE-ET 121251509 CAN E: Kenlee Philips, Lingleville, TX B: Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC 2nd summer yearling at Quebec Spring Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

OCEAN-VIEW SWEETER IN-RED 145670072 E: Kailey Guilette, New Franken, WI B: Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield, WI 1st summer yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show & Midwest Spring National Show; and 2nd at WI District 7 Holstein Show.

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 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER All-American GENESEE ALTITUDE LEAH 840 3242788165

1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at International Holstein Show & Mid-East Summer National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Farnear Altitude-ET Genesee Delta-Lambda 336 (VG-86) Doeberiener, Bowen, Conroy, Clarkvalley, and Osinga, West Liberty, OH Mulligan Family Farm, Avon, NY

Reserve All-American

HM All-American KINGSWAY CRUSHABULL CALL ME 14262513 CAN

BUTLERVIEW DLAM LEGACY 840 3271807054

1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Indiana State Fair; 1st at Indiana State Show; 2nd at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show & Mid-East Summer National Show.

2nd spring yearling at International Holstein Show & Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Oh-River-Syc Crushabull-ET Duckett-I Dempsey Catch A Wave (VG-88-CAN) Triple-T Holsteins & Tim Cummings, North Lewisburg, OH Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Golden-Oaks Master Leddy-ET (EX-92) Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

SPRING YEARLING NOMINEES

BUDJON-VAIL EYE CANDY CHALACK-ET 840 3267547682 E: Calvin Bening, Lomira, WI B: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI 3rd spring yearling at Midwest Spring National Show; 6th at International Holstein Show; and 8th at Wisconsin Championship Show.

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PEACE&PLENTY FOOT JUB192-ET 145560058 E & B: Peace & Plenty Farm, Union Bridge, MD 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Eastern Fall National Show; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Maryland Spring Show; 2nd at Maryland State Fair; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

PETITCLERC CHIEF ANTON 121302970 CAN E & B: Ferme Petitclerc, St. Basile, QC 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Supreme Dairy Show & Trois Rivieres, 1st at Quebec Spring Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER Unanimous All-American MELL-VIEW SFEST DARLA 840 3247835350

1st winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Avant-Garde-I KD Summerfest-ET Mell-View TStorm Dolly (VG-87) Callie & Conway Krohlow and Paige Sweatt, Poynette, WI Mell-View Farms, Lodi, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American CAL-DENIER-I DL ALEXUS-ET 840 3240650461

REDLINE JAGGER IMPACT 840 3203840128

1st winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Quebec Spring Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 7th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Southern Spring National Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show & Midwest Fall National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Walk-Era Dundee Annelise (EX-95) Velthuis Farms Ltd., Osgoode, ON Richard Denier, Galt, CA

Breeder

Peak Jagger-ET Redline Tatoo Ideal (EX-92) Blackjack Holsteins, Prairie Haven Genetics & Grai-Rose Cattle Co., Wykoff, MN Jacob Maier, Jim Falls, WI

WINTER YEARLING NOMINEES

KAROLSTEIN COFFEE MASTER 120452636 CAN E: Colton & Kendall Thomas and Mia Berry, North Lewisburg, OH B: Ferme Kaven Grandmont, Nicolet, QC 4th winter yearling at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

KURTHHAVEN LIMITLESS 840 3252850960 E: Scott Culbertson and T & L Cattle Ltd., Pine Island, MN B: KurthHaven Farms, Stewart, MN 1st winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Midwest Fall National Show; 2nd at Minnesota State Show; and 7th at International Holstein Show.

MILKSOURCE CHRISTMAS-ET 840 3247750997 E: Tristen Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI B: Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI 1st winter yearling at WI District 7 Show; 5th at International Holstein Show and Wisconsin Championship Show; and 7th at Midwest Spring National Show.

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 FALL YEARLING HEIFER Unanimous All-American LYN-VALE JUST BELIEVE IN ME 840 3251621407

1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at Ontario Summer Show & Atlantic Spring Show; and 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Aija Believe-P-ET Ms RollNVew JumpN4Me-Red-ET (EX-90) Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON William Schultz III, Waldo, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American KURTHHAVEN LAUIGI TATTOO 840 3252850951

JEFFREY-WAY TACT 840 3248303537 1st fall yearling at Indiana State Holstein Show & Indiana State Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at Minnesota State Holstein Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show & Midwest Fall National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Dam Kurthhaven Lavish Undenied (GP-82) Exhibitor & KurthHaven Farms, Stewart, MN Breeder

Sheeknoll Doorman Impact-ET Jeffrey-Way Armani Tagsi (EX-92) Kale, Kley, Ryan & Logan Beer, Berne, IN Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville, WI

FALL YEARLING NOMINEES

DELCREEK CRASH MY PARTY 14580296 CAN E: Addison Lortie, Albion, IN B: Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester, ON 1st fall yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Western Spring National Show & Great Lakes Spring Show; 2nd at Indiana State Show & Indiana State Fair; 5th at International Holstein Show; and 8th at Midwest Spring National Show.

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MS T-TRIPLE-T SWTC PROPEL-ET 840 3208432671 E: Jason & Jared Pareo, Veguita, NM B: Triple-T, D Bertke & T Cummings, North Lewisburg, OH 3rd fall yearling at Southern Spring National Show; and 7th at International Holstein Show.

VENTURE MASTER CACTUS 145474069 E: Tiede Cattle & Nathan Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD B: Jared Ripp, Dimock, SD 1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at South Dakota State Fair; 1st at Southern Spring National Show; 3rd at Midwest Fall National Show; 4th at International Holstein Show.

 MILKING YEARLING Unanimous All-American MISS TATOO FERN-ET 840 3260842975

1st milking yearling at International Holstein Show, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & Mid-East Summer National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET (EX-97) Quality Holsteins, Beckridge Holsteins, Agriber Societa, Dupasquier & Ladina, Vaughan, ON Duckett Holsteins, Vierra Dairy, and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Rudolph, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American ELMCROFT AVALANCHE PIPER (VG-87) 14209623 CAN

GENOSOURCE LOOKS MATTER-ET (VG-89) 840 3249969041

2nd milking yearling at Ontario County Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

2nd milking yearling at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Dymentholm Mr Apples Avalanche Entourage-LC Plentiful-ET (EX-90-CAN) Pierre Boulet & Clarkvalley, Montmagny, QC Elmcroft Holsteins, Woodville, ON

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Ladyrose Caught Your Eye-ET (EX-95) Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Genosource, Blairstown, IA

MILKING YEARLING NOMINEES

GENOSOURCE LIP SERVICE-ET (VG-88) 840 3249969042 E & B: Genosource, Blairstown, IA 5th milking yearling at International Holstein Show.

MILK & HONEY IM A SEXY BABY (VG-87-CAN) 840 3245851111 E: Ferme Jacobs & Elmvue Farm, Cap Sante, QC B: Cedar Lane Farm, Oldwick, NJ 1st milking yearling, Intermediate & Grand Champion at New England Summer Show; and 11th at International

SPERO VALIANT LAMBDA MONACO (VG-88) 14368429 CAN E: Jay Ackley and Jim & Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, OH B: Spero Holstein and Valiant Dairy Genetics, Embro, ON 2nd milking yearling at Dufferin/Wellington County Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

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 SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American RAYPIEN LAMBDA ADOU (VG-88-CAN) 120983002 CAN

1st summer junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & Supreme Dairy Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Raypien Unix Adele (EX-94-CAN) B. Lehoux & Fils and Ferme Therrien & Fils, St. Elzear, QC Ferme Therrien & Fils, St. Sylvestre, QC

Reserve All-American

HM All-American COLSTEIN LAMBDA DRE (VG-87) 14294392 CAN

QUAD-R SHOWTIME STRIDE-ET (VG-86) 840 3286753871

1st summer junior 2-year-old & Grand Champion at Halifax Exhibition; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

2nd summer junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Jacobs Showtime-ET Dam Moorclose Tatoo Stryker (EX-90) Exhibitor & Derek & Ian Schwartzlow, Monticello, WI Breeder

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Colstein Gold Chip Dip (EX-90-CAN) Duckett Holsteins, Kingsway Farms & Eloc Farm, Rudolph, WI Eloc Farm, Middle Musquodoboit, NS

SUMMER JR 2-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

ELMVUE ALT REDVELVET-RED (VG-88) 840 3254639777 E & B: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY 1st summer junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at New York State Fair; and 1st at New York State Show.

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KINGS-RANSOM DL CLAMMER-ET (VG-88) 840 3240291506 E: Hannah King, Schuylerville, NY B: Kings-Ransom Farm, Schuylerville, NY 4th summer junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show; and 5th at New York State Show.

PA-STONEMILL HAN JUBIEJAM (VG-87) 145459314 E: Kathleen O’Keefe & David Dyment, Hammond, WI B: Ella Hlavaty & Madden Storey, Lititz, PA 2nd summer junior 2-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

 JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American GARAY LAMBDA CELINA (VG-87-CAN) 121141626 CAN

1st junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 1st at International Holstein Show; and 6th at Supreme Dairy Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Garay Sidekick Celia (VG-87-CAN) Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Gaspar Fillion, St. Sebastien de Frontenac, QC

Reserve All-American

HM All-American BHL-I AMERICA WAVE (VG-85-CAN) 14283902 CAN

WEST-ADUB LAMBDA SADIE 840 3243273585

1st junior 2-year-old at Expo Richmond & Kamouraska; 2nd at International Holstein Show; 3rd at Supreme Dairy Show; and 4th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

2nd junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at California State Show; 2nd at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show & Ontario Summer Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Luck-E America 684-ET Cobequid Alister Make Waves (VG-85-CAN) Crackholm Holsteins, Cleveland, QC Jadyn & Kennedy Kimball and Bay Holsteins, Windham, ME

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Winright Sidekick Salsa-ET (EX-90) Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Aidan Azevedo & Weston Silva, Turlock, CA

JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

HARVUE HANCOCK FAN (VG-88) 840 3260268088 E: Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Chris & Jen Hill, and Jamie Black, Oakfield, NY B: Matthew Hardesty, Berryville, VA 1st junior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Eastern Fall National Show; and 2nd at New York State Show.

MYSTIQUE PARFECT ANELA (VG-87) 121051167 CAN E: Ferme Blondin, JP Proulx, and Butz-Hill Holsteins, St. Placide, QC B: Ferme Mystique, Mirabel, QC 1st junior 2-year-old at Ontario Summer Show; 2nd at Quebec Spring Show; 4th at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

SUNSPARK BRAYDEN BRINLEY (VG-89) 14200277 CAN E: J. & V. Spreng, J. Ackley, D. Bertke & A. Trbovich, East Liberty, OH B: Sunspark Farms, South Bruce Peninsula, ON 1st junior 2-year-old at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.

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 SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American JACOBS CHIEF DINA (EX-92) 120600966 CAN

1st senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Stanton Chief-ET Jacobs High Octane Dia (EX-95) Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC

Reserve All-American

HM All-American BOSDALE SIDEKICK JOYSTICK (EX-91) 14146284 CAN

J-KIKO DOC FINALE-TW (EX-92) 3239203652

2nd senior 2-year-old at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

2nd senior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show; and 3rd at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Walnutlawn Sidekick Kingsway Doorman Joy (VG-88-CAN) Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Bosdale Farms, Cambridge, ON

Woodcrest King Doc J-Kiko Gold Chip Frosty (EX-90) Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Kiko Farms, Paris, OH

SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

BENRISE MASTER BETTE MIDLER (EX-92) 14213651 CAN E: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY B: Benschop Farms, Bowmanville, ON 1st senior 2-year-old at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & Northeast Spring National Show; and 7th at International Holstein Show.

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DUCKETT CHIEF JUNE (EX-92) 3235342399 E & B: Duckett Holsteins, Rudolph, WI 5th senior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show.

WALNUTLAWN LAMBDA BEYONCE-ET (VG-89) 14379170 CAN E: Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL B: Walnutlawn Farms, Tavistock, ON 1st winter 2-year-old at Ontario Spring Discovery Show; 4th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 4th senior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show.

 JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD All-American KINGS-RANSOM DOC DRIZZLIN (EX-92) 840 3217449526

1st junior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show; and 4th at New York State Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Woodcrest King Doc Kings-Ransom Cr Dazzling-ET (EX-94) Lauren King, Schuylerville, NY Kings-Ransom Farm, Schuylerville, NY

Reserve All-American

HM All-American GLEANN DOC KISSYFACE (VG-89-CAN) 13862339 CAN

PEACE&PLENTY SIK JUBIE36-ET (EX-91) 840 3221143587

1st junior 3-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Vancouver Island Show; 1st at Ontario Spring Discovery Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

2nd junior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Woodcrest King Doc Gleann U Keeper (EX-90-CAN) Ty-D Holstein & T & L Cattle Ltd., Cap Sante, QC Bruce Thomson, Antigonish, NS

Walnutlawn Sidekick Peace&Plenty Atwd Jubilant (EX-93) Showbox Sires and Peace & Plenty Farms, Rudolph, WI Peace & Plenty Farms, Union Bridge, MD

JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

KINGS-RANSOM DELTAL SLAMMIN (EX-91) 840 3240291211 E: Showbox Sires & Kings-Ransom Farm, Rudolph, WI B: Jonathan King, Schuylerville, NY 1st junior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.

LUCK-E DEVOUR ABOOT (EX-91) 840 3228494391 E: Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater, WI B: Matt Engel, Hampshire, IL 5th junior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show.

T-TRIPLE-T SIDE PEACE (EX-92) 840 3208432638 E: Colton & Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH B: Triple-T Holsteins, North Lewisburg, OH 1st junior 3-year-old at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show & Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

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 SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American RJR DISCJOCKEY 7509-ET (EX-92) 840 3227043730

1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 1st and Intermediate Champion at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

1st senior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Knonaudale Jasmine (EX-96-4E-CAN) Showbox Sires & Howard-View Holsteins, Rudolph, WI Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON

HM All-American (tie) SWEETVIEW ALLIGATOR HYSTERIA (EX-92) 120403857 CAN 3rd senior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show; 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 7th at Quebec Spring Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Stantons Alligator-ET Santschi Troy Hyper (EX-90-2E-CAN 1*) Jay Ackley and Jim & Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, OH Sweetview Holsteins, Ayers Cliff, QC

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Reserve All-American

HM All-American (tie) KINGSWAY DELTA LAMBDA JULEP (EX-92) 13694420 CAN

Claynook Discjockey-ET RJR Doorman 4815-ET (EX-90) Ferme Blondin, Butlerview Farm & Fairbanks Cattle Co., St. Placide, QC Reuter Dairy, Peosta, IA

EIXDALE PWRUP ALONGSIDE (EX-92) 13654038 CAN 2nd senior 3-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Holstein Show; and 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Brabantdale Alongside Corrcroft La Paparazzi (EX-91-4E-CAN) Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI Brian Eix, Elmira, ON

JR 3-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES JACOBS ALLIGATOR LORELLA (EX-94) 120262343 CAN E: Ferme Jacobs, T-Wave & Ferme Gillette, Cap Sante, QC B: Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC 5th senior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show.

WILDWEED WARRIOR MAUI-RED (EX-93) 840 3219089721 E: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY B: Frank Behling, Randolph, WI 1st senior 3-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Northeast Spring National & New York State Show.

 4-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American JEFFREY-WAY HARDROCK TWIGS (EX-94) 840 3207890802

1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 1st & Grand Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Cookiecutter Md Hardrock-ET Jeffrey-Way Doorman Twiggy Kevin Doeberiener, Lindsay Bowen & Pat Conroy, West Salem, OH Brooks Hendrickson, Belleville, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American LOVHILL SIDEKICK KANDYCANE (EX-94) 13534084 CAN

JACOBS EXCALIBUR BAHAMAS (EX-93-CAN) 111576115 CAN

4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Eastern Fall National Show & New York State Fair; 1st at New York State Show & Western Dairy Expo.

1st 4-year-old & Grand Champion at Quebec Spring Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Sandy-Valley Kr Excalibur Dam Jacobs Day Brad (EX-91-3E-CAN) Exhibitor & Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC Breeder

Walnutlawn Sidekick Lovhill Diamondback Krunch (GP-83-CAN) Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY Lovholm Holsteins, Balgonie, SK

4-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

HAVENVALLEY LIGHT BOBBYHOE (EX-94) 13552267 CAN E: Duckett Holsteins, Rudolph, WI B: Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstine, ON 1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Midwest Spring National Show; 1st at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

ROYALWATER PARKAVENUE DAWN (EX-93) 13762869 CAN E: Jay Ackley, Jim & Valerie Spreng and William Lund, East Liberty, OH B: Royalwater Holsteins, Pisquid East, PE 3rd 4-year-old at International Holstein Show & Royal Winter Agricultural Fair.

TTM JORDY BATON ROUGE-ET (EX-94) 840 3216999379 E: Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL B: Mercuro Farm, Rocky Ridge, MD 1st 4-year-old & Senior Champion at Illinois Championship Show; 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 8th at International Holstein Show.

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 5-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American LO-PINE-VA LADY CRUSH (EX-94) 840 3201600204

1st 5-year-old & Reserve Grand Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; 1st at International Holstein Show; and 2nd at New York State Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Maverick Crush Lo-Pine-Va Aftershck Lilac (EX-91) Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Terry Perotti, New Market, VA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American MIDAS-TOUCH MONTERY 1127-ET (EX-95-CAN) 840 3147987875

INTENSE TATOO LEELA-ET (EX-95) 111421895 CAN

3rd 5-year-old at International Holstein Show & Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Tri-County Holstein Show; 1st, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at New York State Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

View-Home Monterey-ET Regancrest Chanel-ET (EX-92 1*) Ferme Jacobs & Crackholm Holsteins, Cap Sante, QC Jennifer King, Waddington, NY

Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Gen-Com Goldwyn Hanslee (EX-90-2E-CAN 1*) Liddleholme Holsteins & Cookiecutter Holsteins, Argyle, NY Ferme Intense, Ste. Brigitte, QC

5-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

ALTONA LEA UNIX HERMINIE (EX-96-CAN) 12904005 CAN AROLENE DUHIBOU APPLE ELMAY (EX-94) 111447516 CAN MS TRIPLE-T GRATEFUL-ET (EX-95) 840 3136496618 E: Dalton Faris, Woodville, ON E: Kaden Horn, Loyal, WI E: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY B: Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock, ON B: Ferme Duhibou & Ferme Arolene, St. Lambert de Lauzon, B: Triple-T Holsteins & Barclay Phoenix, North Lewisburg, OH 1st 5-year-old & Grand Champion at Ontario Summer Show; QC 5th 5-year-old at International Holstein Show.

2nd at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 6th at International 3rd 5-year-old at New York State Show; 4th at International Holstein Show.

Holstein Show; and 9th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

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 AGED COW Unanimous All-American SANDY-VALLEY FRANCY-ET (EX-96) 840 3144376002 1st aged cow, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Progenesis Fabulous-ET Sandy-Valley Yoder Evy-ET (VG-86) Siemers Holstein Farm, Newton, WI David, Patrick, Frank Jr. & Gregory Bauer, Scandinavia, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American GLEANN BRADY PRIVATEER (EX-96) 12148969 CAN

JACOBS AVALANCHE BRADLY-ET (EX-95) 110481567 CAN

1st aged cow, Senior & Grand Champion at Mid-East Fall National Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

1st aged cow, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at Northeast Spring National Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor

Butz-Butler Atwood Brady-ET Brookvilla Promptly Duplex (EX-92-2E-CAN 2*) Rocky Top Holsteins & Brian Engelking, Speedwell, TN Jack & Bruce Thomson, Antigonish, NS

Breeder

Dymentholm Mr App Avalanche-TW Jacobs Day Brad (EX-91-3E-CAN 5*) Glamourview Farm, Eaton Holsteins & Currie Holsteins, Marietta, NY Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC

AGED COW NOMINEES

CARPSVIEW ARMANI VELVET-ET (EX-95) 73563967 E: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY B: Bethany & Seth Carpenter, Sutton, VT 6th aged cow at International Holstein Show.

KINGSWAY DEMPSEY NORA (EX-96) 12392558 CAN E: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY B: Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON 1st aged cow at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & New York State Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

TUSC-VU AVALANCHE CALI-ET (EX-95) 840 3140185727 E: Isaac Folts, North Collins, NY B: Tusc Vu Farms, Thompsontown, PA 1st aged cow at Ontario Spring Discovery Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show & Northeast Spring National Show.

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 LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW All-American OAKFIELD SOLOM FOOTLOOSE-ET (EX-97 2E) 840 3134444862

1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Grand Champion at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Walnutlawn Solomon-ET Duckett-SA Braxtn Frisco-ET (EX-94) Showbox Sires & Vierra Dairy, Rudolph, WI Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY

Reserve All-American

HM All-American RACH-LEN DUNDEE LILLY (EX-97 3E) 143696928 1st lifetime production cow & Grand Champion at New York State Show; and 2nd at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Butz-Butler Atwood Brady-ET Brookvilla Promptly Duplex (EX-92-2E-CAN 2*) Eaton Holsteins, Cates, Morrill, Zeh & Glamourview, Marietta, NY John Roberts, Remsen, NY

ERBACRES SNAPPLE SHAKIRA-ET (EX-97-4E-CAN) 840 3126918505 1st lifetime production cow at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

GS Alliance O Kaliber Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET (EX-96) Attaboy Holstein, Ferme Antelimarck 2001, Ferme Jacobs, Kilian Theraulaz, TY-D Holsteins, Fossambault Sur Le Lac, QC Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL

LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW NOMINEES

MACLAND-HF YODER RACHEL-ET (EX-96) 840 3126231394 MS BEAUTYS BLACK VELVET-ET (EX-96) 840 3127699376 E: Kyle Reid & Adam Liddle, Argyle, NY E: Duckett Holsteins, Vierra & Triple-T Holsteins, Rudolph, WI B: James McFarland, Elgin, MN B: Van Exel, Triple T, Conroy, Sharpe & Bennett, Lodi, CA 4th lifetime production cow at International Holstein Show.

1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Grand Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.

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PIERSTEIN CICERO TIME OUT-ET (EX-96) 108643279 CAN E: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY B: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC 2nd lifetime production cow at New York State Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 6th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

 SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES All-American Kings-Ransom Farm, Schuylerville, NY

1st senior best three at International Holstein Show.

KINGS-RANSOM CRSH DESIRE-ET (EX-94) S: Oh-River-Syc Cruhabull-ET D: Kings-Ransom Delta Destiny (EX-92)

KINGS-RANSOM DL CLAMMER-ET (VG-88) S: Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET D: Kings-Ransom Doc Clever-ET (EX-94)

KINGS-RANSOM DOC DRIZZLIN (EX-92) S: Woodcrest King Doc D: Kings-Ransom Cr Dazzling-ET (EX-94)

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Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY OAKFIELD DOORMAN KARMEN-ET (EX-94) S: Val-Bisson Doorman-ET D: Vale-O-Skene Gold Karmilla-ET (EX-94)

OAKFIELD GOLD LUCK-ET (EX-95) S: Braedale Goldwyn D: Cowtown Durham Luella-ET (EX-94)

OAKFIELD SOLOMON SUNSET-ET (EX-96) S: Walnutlawn Solomon-ET D: Bella-Rosa GW Sara-ET (EX-96)

1st senior best three at Eastern Fall National Show, New York State Show, New York State Fair & Northeast National Spring Show.

HM All-American Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON 2nd senior best three at International Holstein Show.

KINGSWAY DEMPSEY NORA (EX-96) KINGSWAY DELTA LAMBDA JULEP (EX-92) KINGSWAY SNAZZY JAZZY (EX-92) S: Lirr Drew Dempsey S: Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET S: Dymentholm Mr App Avalanche-TW D: Kingsway Windbrook Eleanor (EX-90-2E) D: Knonaudale Jasmine (EX-96-4E) D: Knonaudale Jasmine (EX-96-4E)

SENIOR BEST THREE NOMINEES Genosource, Blairstown, IA 3rd senior best three at International Holstein Show.

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Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD 1st senior best three at Maryland State Fair & Maryland Spring Show; and 2nd at Eastern Fall National Show.

PEACE&PLENTY DOC JURY (EX-92)

PEACE&PLENTY SDKICK JUBTOIT (EX-92)

PEACE&PLENTY SK JUBIE37-ET (EX-91)

Patrick & Stephen Maddox, Riverdale, CA 1st senior best three at Western Spring National Holstein Show.

RUANN DOC JEAN-92084-ET (EX-94)

RUANN DOORMAN JEAN-D-ETN (EX-91)

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 JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES Unanimous All-American Justin Hogge, Dymentholm Genetics & Wadeland South Dairy, Ogden, UT

YELLOWSTONE TALANIE-ET S: D2 Summerfest CaughtUp-ET D: Sugar-C Warior Trish-Red-ET (VG-88)

YELLOWSTONE TALLULAH-ET S: D2 Summerfest CaughtUp-ET D: Sugar-C Warior Trish-Red-ET (VG-88)

YELLOWSTONE TAMARA-ET S: D2 Summerfest CaughtUp-ET D: Sugar-C Warior Trish-Red-ET (VG-88)

1st junior best three at International Holstein Show.

Reserve All-American Ocean-View Genetics, Deerfield, WI 2nd junior best three at International Holstein Show.

OCEAN-VIEW HOPIN FOR HEAVEN S: Golden-Oaks Master D: Ocean-View Stileto Heels (EX-90)

OCEAN-VIEW SASSIN ME BACK S: Golden-Oaks Master-ET D: Ocean-View Sheza Sassy-ET (EX-93)

OCEAN-VIEW SAY ITS SO S: Golden-Oaks Master-ET D: Ocean-View Shes The One (GP-83)

HM All-American Ferme Petitclerc, St. Basile, QC

1st junior best three at Supreme Dairy Show, Quebec Spring Show & Trois Rivieres; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

PETITCLERC BULLSEYE ADALINE PETITCLERC CHIEF ANTON PETITCLERC CRUSHTIME ATIKA S: MB-Luckylady Bullseye-ET S: Stantons Chief-ET S: Col DG Crushtime-ET D: Petitclerc Goldwyn Anouk (EX-93-2E) D: Petitclerc Doorman Anastasia (EX-90-2E) D: Petitclerc Goldwyn Anouk (EX-93-2E)

JUNIOR BEST THREE NOMINEES Genosource, Blairstown, IA 6th junior best three at International Holstein Show.

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GENOSOURCE JAWDROPPER-ET

GENOSOURCE LETS DANCE-ET

Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON 5th junior best three at International Holstein Show.

KINGSWAY CRUSHABULL CALL ME KINGSWAY EYE CANDY DWIGHT

KINGSWAY LMDA CATCH ME INSIDE

Peace & Plenty Farms, Union Bridge, MD 1st junior best three at Eastern Fall National Show, Maryland State Fair & Maryland Spring Show (with one change); and 4th at International Holstein Show.

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 PRODUCE OF DAM Unanimous All-American Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON

PRODUCE OF KNONAUDALE JASMINE (EX-96-4E-CAN) 1st produce of dam at International Holstein Show.

KINGSWAY DELTA LAMBDA JULEP (EX-92) S: Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET

KINGSWAY SNAZZY JAZZY (EX-92) S: Dymentholm Mr App Avalanche-TW

Reserve All-American Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON PRODUCE OF LADYROSE CAUGHT YOUR EYE (EX-95) 2nd produce of dam at International Holstein Show.

GENOSOURCE LIP SERVICE-ET (VG-88) S: Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET

GENOSOURCE LOOKS MATTER-ET (VG-89) S: Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET

HM All-American

KINGS-RANSOM FARM, SCHUYLERVILLE, NY PRODUCE OF KINGS-RANSOM DELTA DESTINY (EX-92) 1st produce of dam at New York State Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.

KINGS-RANSOM CR DAZZLING-ET (EX-94) S: Oh-River-Syc Cruhabull-ET

KINGS-RANSOM CRSH DESIRE-ET (EX-94) S: Oh-River-Syc Cruhabull-ET

PRODUCE OF DAM NOMINEES Justin Hogge, Dymentholm Genetics & Wadeland South Dairy, Ogden, UT and Genosource, Blairstown, IA PRODUCE OF LADYROSE CAUGHT YOUR EYE (EX-95) 1st produce of dam at Wisconsin Championship Show.

D2 EYES OF HONOUR-ET (VG-88)

MS GS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE-ET (VG-88)

Genosource, Blairstown, IA PRODUCE OF LADYROSE CAUGHT YOUR EYE (EX-95) 5th produce of dam at International Holstein Show.

GENOSOURCE CHEAP THRILL-ET (VG-88) MS GS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE-ET (VG-88)

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ROYALTY RIDGE JERSEYS Breeding Show Cows that Last

It’s a known goal of most purebred dairy cattle breeders: to get that one elite score - EX-95 or higher - once in their lifetime.

It’s rarefied air in the registered business - the numbers vary across the breed associations, but it boils down to less than 1% of classified cows ever attain that high number.

Remarkable then, that a small Jersey herd in Tillamook, Oregon has bred 33 cows scored EX-95 or higher to date, with seven of those owned by other breeders. More amazing yet, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster have achieved that in only 20 years of breeding cattle together at Royalty Ridge Jerseys.

The 60-cow all-Jersey herd has been bred with an eye to show ring success, cows that can score high while producing plenty of high component milk, and also with longevity in mind.

Currently, the average age of the herd is six years old, with eight cows over ten years of age - the oldest being Family Hill Connect Last Moment EX-95%, clocking in at 18 years old. The classification average is 90.5% with six cows presently in the herd that are EX-95%.

While Freynie Seaholm is a Tillamook native that learned about cows on her grandparents Guernsey farm, Ryan grew up in Washington with his family’s Family Hill Jersey herd in Ferndale, Washington. The Lancasters were well-known on the show circuit in the Pacific Northwest, and Ryan shared the family’s passion.

He graduated from Ohio State with a Dairy Science degree, and spent some time on the road, including 2 1/2 years at Pleasant Nook Jerseys in Ontario, where he worked with the late legendary Jersey breeder, Bill Fletcher, who he credits as one of his mentors.

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Ryan had taken some cows with him to Ontario, and while there, bred one of the most famous Jersey cows in the breed, Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus EX-97%, out of Family Hill Brook Citrus EX-91%. Born in 1998, Circus moved back to Washington with Ryan, and as she matured, proved to be the cow that would launch the Royalty Ridge herd. Circus was twice National Grand Champion in 2003 & 2006, and was in high demand for sons and embryos. She produced over 30 head of offspring and is in the direct maternal line of influential bulls such as Colton and Casino.

Ryan and Freynie started dating while she was attending Oregon State University, where she graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business Management. They married in 2004, and farmed with Ryan’s family until 2010, when they purchased the Tillamook dairy owned by Freynie’s aunt and uncle, Wayne & Jeanette Krake. “We always wanted to move back to Tillamook,” recalls Freynie. “We had even been looking at farms in the East and Midwest, but with the creamery, Tillamook has such a strong, stable milk market, it gives you the chance to focus on your genetics and other things rather than be worrying about expansion.”

Those were the prime ‘Circus’ years, and they both credit the cow with bringing both cash flow and interested Jersey enthusiasts through the door while still in Washington. When the couple shifted location to Oregon, they started their Royalty Ridge prefix, and Circus made the move with them.

Both before and after the relocation, the Lancasters saw the benefit of having a ‘big name’ cow in the barn as it brought

We always wanted to move back to Tillamook. We had even been looking at farms in the East and Midwest, but with the creamery, Tillamook has such a strong, stable milk market, it gives you the chance to focus on your genetics and other things rather than be worrying about expansion.”

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people through the door, where they then discovered other cow families in the herd.

A good example of that phenomenon is their Flower family. In 2006, Lee Mahovlic from British Columbia came to Washington for a visit to see the cows and fell in love with a dark colored senior yearling that Ryan and Freynie were preparing for a spring show. Lee, along with her good friend from the Isle of Jersey, Derrick Frigot, bought in on the yearling, Family Hill Kaptain Farrah. Later that year, Circus was Grand at Louisville, and Farrah stood third in the Milking Yearling class at the show.

Farrah developed into an EX-92% cow and was a breeding machine. She was never flushed, but naturally produced three EX-95% daughters that carry the partnership’s prefix: FLM Action Fairy, FLM Big Show Fenway, and most famous, FLM Tradition Flower, sired by an Iatola son out of Circus, Family Hill Cir Tradition. From the moment she first calved, the partners knew they had something special in Flower, and she proved that true when she went undefeated as a Milking Yearling in 2015, winning her class at the Western National, World Dairy Expo, and the All-American Jersey Show. The group added Lee’s sister and brother-in-law, the Phillips, as partners as well at this time. The excitement continued in 2017, when Flower won the National Jersey Jug Futurity, the prestigious 3-year-old futurity class held annually at the All-American Jersey Show.

Flower is a familiar face to thousands of people in the general public as well, as her image graces the entrance to the popular Tillamook Creamery visitor center. She was the star of a 2016 Tillamook Creamery television commercial that aired during the Oscars. “All these people were out here at the farm, and this LA ad executive saw Flower, and said ‘she’s the one we want’.

I told him he had a pretty good eye, as she had just been AllAmerican!,” recounts Freynie. “So she was in the commercial, and they wanted to recreate that look when they built the new visitor center in 2018, so they did another photo shoot of her right here in the barn for that.”

There’s plenty of branches of the Flower family in the herd, but Ryan has his eye on a couple of family members that will be part of the Royalty Ridge show string in 2025. “Flower has a Casino daughter, Flowers Casino Royal Flush who is EX-93%.

She’s due in April as a 4th calf 5-year-old for this year, so we’re really excited about her. Then, her granddaughter, who’s her roommate in the box stall barn, Flowergirls Andreas Foxglove who is also max scored EX-93%, who will be our aged cow this year,” relates Ryan.

Above, the group of Friday, Havanna & Hero were nominated ABA All-American Senior Best Three for the Lancasters, while, Hero at right, was the winning junior 2-year-old at Madison and named ABA All-American. Photos © Cowsmo

That’s a lot of exposure for the small herd. The Lancasters have maintained about 50-60 milk cows and about the same number of heifers since they established the farm. They have a 50-stall freestall barn, and a box-stall barn with eight cows that stay in that area year round. They farm 50 acres and pasture the herd from March to November, and keep the cows inside during the winter. The young heifers have a freestall/lockup facility while the yearlings are in loose housing. They make their own baylage, and purchase alfalfa and oat hay.

Ryan and Freynie have four children: Logan (18) is a freshman at Oregon State University studying crop and soil science; Tatum (17) is a junior at Tillamook High School; Harper (12) is a 7th grader; and Bode (8) is in the 3rd grade. The farm is family affair with Ryan doing all of the herd management, breeding, scraping, feeding, while Freynie handles the milking and calf care. The kids at home all help with chores when they aren’t busy with school activities, and Logan is in charge of the field work. They don’t have any outside help, but Freynie’s sister and dad help on the farm if they are gone.

When they are gone, it’s usually that they are off to a show.

While they are less than two hours from the heavy-hitting Western National Show that takes place in Salem, OR each September, the reality of living on the west coast means long truck rides east each fall. They don’t trust their cows in the hands of just anybody, and rely on their good friends, Mike & Allan Berry, to truck their cattle to Madison or Louisville. “I’ve

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So no matter what we’re doing, we’ll have some projects or partnership animals at the shows until the very end!”

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known Mike since we were 16 or so, showing Holsteins together in Washington.

We’ve been friends for a long time, and actually, he bought his first Jersey from us, a Renaissance daughter of Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice EX-95%, and he’s continued to develop that family. He owns a number of other elite individuals with us now, so that partnership continues to grow,” notes Ryan.

With Mike judging the All-American Show in Louisville this past year, the Lancasters thought it would be the right thing to focus on the International Jersey Show in Madison. That effort did not disappoint, as Royalty Ridge Riversong Hero VG-88% won the junior 2-year-old class, and Royalty Ridge RF VIP Friday-ET EX-91% was 5th in the senior 3-year-old class. Those two cows, along with Royalty Ridge Riversong Havanna EX-94%, the winning aged cow at the Western National Show, were all nominated All-American individuals in the 2024 Jersey contest and as a Senior Best Three Females group.

Hero, a River Valley Victorious daughter, who was voted the 2024 ABA AllAmerican Junior 2-Year-Old, completes 11 generations of VG & EX cows, and is the latest star in a family that has been part of the herd for generations. Freynie won a calf award when she was in high school, and used it to purchase Netties Good friend and partner, Allan Berry, led Friday to a 5th Berretta Holly from her aunt and uncle’s herd. “My aunt’s entire Jersey herd came place finish in the senior 3-year-old class at Madison in from John Giacomini’s Clover Blossom herd down in California because my aunt 2024. Photo © Cowsmo used to work for him at the shows,” explains Freynie. “She went Very Good and had a Barber daughter who was EX-91%. That cow had a Golden Boy heifer, and I gave half of that heifer to my sister, Ahnie, as a present when she graduated from high school, so she’s been involved with the family since then.”

Hero and Havanna are both out of Royalty Ridge Riversong Hazel EX-94%, a Joel daughter that was 3rd as a junior 3-year-old at Louisville in 2019, who is out of Riversong Tequila Haven EX-93%. The family has been bred in line with Ryan and Freynie’s goals. “The way that family is bred from Tequila to Joel to Victorious - those have all been number one type sires in Canada.

Hazel herself is due back to sexed Sting. Hero is due back in May carrying a Video female. Hazel’s last daughter is a Video fall yearling that we’re really excited about,” says Ryan. “We also did some IVF work on Hero and we have some Vaden and Kid Rock daughters coming from her.”

They consider First Prize, Comerica, Connection, and Avery to have been past influential sires in the herd, and currently are excited about the young cows and heifers sired by Video, Victorious, Joel, Joyride and Kid Rock. Currently, they are using Sting and Mr. Brown as additional service sires.

The couple is enthused about Royalty Ridge Joyride Big Moment, a senior 2-yearold that calved in December who shows a great deal of promise, and is now owned in partnership with Mike Berry. Her dam, Royalty Ridge Firepower Missy EX-93% was 6th at Madison as a senior 2-year-old. Her grand dam is the 18-yearold matriarch at the farm, Family Hill Connect Last Moment EX-95%. “This cow family goes back to my mom’s parents, who farmed fence line to fence line with us in Washington,” notes Ryan.

With dairy farmers filling the family tree of both Ryan and Freynie, it may have seemed inevitable that they would work with cows too. They’re not sure what their kids will do, but want to keep the farm as an opportunity for the next generation.

Freynie has thought about working off the farm, but they would need to downsize the herd to do that, and being on the farm has allowed her to be home for the kids. “Bode has about ten more years until he graduates, so we’ll still be doing this for that long, I think, and then we’ll see where everybody’s at,” muses Freynie.

But wherever life takes them after that, there’ll always be the pull of the tanbark trail according to Freynie. “Especially with Ryan and Mike - I don’t think those two will ever stop showing. So no matter what we’re doing, we’ll have some projects or partnership animals at the shows until the very end!”

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The Lancaster family: Ryan & Freynie with children Logan, Tatum, Harper and Bode.

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Another Bonanza Year!

20TH ALL-AMERICAN JERSEY CONTEST This year, in a break with the All-American Jersey Contest tradition, we bring you the competition in its entirety nominees and winners all together. As mentioned in the Holstein lead, we previously printed the nominations in the Late Winter issue and the winners in the Spring issue, but that stretched the contest out by months after the initial nomination announcement in December. So, with excellent feedback from subscribers, advertisers, and exhibitors, we present to you the nominees and winners of the 2024 All-American Jersey Contest!

Jersey exhibitors once again entered in record numbers, and we’re delighted to continue to see new names on the entry forms. The strength of the Jersey competition is the number and weight of several top national shows from east to west: Louisville, Madison, Salem, West Springfield, to name a few.

There’s not a single show that dominates the vote, and we see that in the opinions expressed by our judges when the ballots are returned!

Our nominating committee met in Madison, WI in early December. They thoughtfully and professionally sorted through the large classes in selecting the animals to be nominated.

The seven judges on that committee had officiated at several of the best shows in the country: Mike Berry, Kelli Cull, Trent Kilgus, Ryan Krohlow, Callum McKinven, Terri Packard, and Paul Trapp.

Of geographical interest, exhibitors with nominees came from 18 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces with Wisconsin tallying the most nominations followed by California and Oregon. For breeders of record on the nominees, Wisconsin again leads the pack, with Oregon and Ontario making strong showing.

Animals were bred in 16 states and 3 Canadian provinces.

In the leading sire competition, we saw a tie at the top between the reigning champ, Guimo Joel and Mr Kathies Kid Rock, a bull that has been steadily climbing the charts each year, whose oldest daughters were senior 3-year-olds in 2024.

Both bulls had 16 nominations to their credit: Joel with 10 cows and 6 heifers, while Kid Rock had 6 cows and 10 heifers.

Following those were two constant contenders, River Valley Venus VIP with 13 nominations (8 cows, 5 heifers) and River Valley Victorious with 11 nominees (9 cows, 2 heifers). Overall there were 35 sires represented in the contest.

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Several elite show strings were elbowing at the top of the breeder and exhibitor lists. Misty Meadow Dairy of Tillamook, OR holds onto their leading breeder title from last year with six individuals and two groups nominated, followed closely

by Ratliff Jerseys of Garnett, KS and Schulte Bros of Watkins, IA, both with five individual nominees and a group class nomination. Vierra Dairy of Hilmar, CA also kept their exhibitor crown intact with seven nominations owned outright along with two owned in partnership. Pushing them along was Ratliff Jerseys with six solely owned nominees and two partnership animals. Misty Meadow Dairy, Budjon-Vail, Kash-In Jerseys, and River Valley Farm all jostled together with four nominees.

The larger voting panel of 20 judges returned their ballots in January, and you see their decisions for All-American, Reserve All-American, and Honorable Mention titles on the following pages. The voting record of our judges is posted on the Cowsmopolitan website.

We want to express our appreciation to our judges for taking the time to deliberate carefully over the nominees to select our winners. A judge’s obligation does not end when they exit the ring on show day, but also includes thoughtful decision making when voting for year-end titles. The Jersey contest is highly competitive, and placings can vary from show to show, so we appreciate the expertise of both our nomination committee and our larger voting panel.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to all of the exhibitors who entered the 2024 competition. Your continued and growing support of the contest keeps it vibrant, and adds value to the registered Jersey market. We are also grateful to the breeders across North America who keep the good ones coming across the colored shavings each year - we tip our hats in awe of the cattle you keep producing!

Another thank you to everyone that keeps the shows rolling and gives them coverage! We are grateful for our colleagues in the dairy media business that cover shows we can’t; we’re thankful for the professional photographers that capture the animals on show day; and to all the video people, show chairmen and volunteers, table clerks, show catalog makers, etc. - we see your hard work throughout the show season and we respect and value it! See you at ringside in 2025!

2024 OFFICIAL ALL-AMERICAN JERSEY VOTE Lifetime Production Cow UAA Ratliff Money Vixen Res SSF Andreas Camilla HM Stoney Point Colton Edele Rolling Spring Premier Lucille Cowbell Viral Ringrooma Sugar Brook Joel Jeopardy

Junior 2-Year-Old 19 0 0 12 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0

0 133 5 41 6 24 6 9 1 1 1 1

Aged Cow UAA Stoney Point Joel Bailey Res Miss Ronde Rosabella HM Pleasant Knob Barnabas Augusta Royalty Ridge Riversong Havanna Woodmohr Gentle Jane Meadowridge Bang Bang Polly

Schulte Bros Kid Rock Cobra Ratliff Victorious Virtue Roggua Kid Rock Naela Liberty Gen Victorious Venus Discoverys Bontino Jenesis Hirds Rockin Silvia

0 133 AA Marhaven Kid Rock Mayhem 3 51 Res Pleasant Ridge Kid Rock Ella 6 12 HM Milksource Leap Of Faith 6 9 Arethusa Joel Caroline 4 4 Big Time VIP Aspens Applause 0 0 Wildweed CC Lola

13 2 2 0 0 0

1 101 6 44 9 41 1 1 0 0 0 0

0 128 1 70 1 22 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 126 6 36 7 28 0 3 3 3 2 2

AA Schulte Bros Colton Fallon Res Vierra Kid Rock Georgia HM Johnson Five Kid Vanessa Beslea VIP Hokey Pokey Carters-Corner Kidrock Vrandi MM VIP Kall Me

11 7 0 98 8 10 1 87 0 1 11 14 0 1 6 9 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

AA Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gum Drop 10 Res South Mountain Viva Las Vegas 8 HM MM Joel Rebel 0 Freedom Lane VIP Gabby 0 Burntwood Joel Josie 0 Highlife Hot Tamale 0

6 9 1 1 1 0

2 1 8 4 3 0

90 84 11 7 6 0

AA Schulte Bros Res Vierra Dairy HM Budjon Farms & Peter Vail Meadowridge Jerseys Stadview Z-Class Genetics

18 1 0 129 1 17 1 59 0 1 16 19 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Senior Best Three Females 5 8 1 3 2 0

0 106 3 48 5 22 8 17 2 15 1 1

8 6 6 0 0 0

0 3 9 6 1 1

AA Pacific Edge Jerseys Res Ratliff Jerseys HM Budjon Farms & Peter Vail Misty Meadow Dairy #2 Misty Meadow Dairy #1 Royalty Ridge Jerseys

16 3 0 121 3 4 12 45 0 12 5 41 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Produce of Dam 10 10 0 0 0 0

94 91 27 6 1 1

Summer Yearling 18 0 0 10 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0

AA Schulte Bros Tequila Frozen Res Miss Vegas Joyrin Thru Vancouver HM Ratliff Comerica Dana Pacific Edge Joel Dallas Roc-N-Roll Satisfaction Budjon-Vail KR Take A Shot

Junior Best Three Females 17 3 3 16 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0

AA Meadowridge Flawless Cranberry 13 Res Perennial Getaway Frosty 3 HM Vierra Getaway To Giza 2 Stadview Gentry Veil 0 Schulte Bros Kid Rock Filly 1 Miracle Chocochip Clementine 0

AA Kash-In Joel Knockout Res Stadview Gentry Vera HM Vierra Mollys Mulatto Drentex Downtown London McGruires Getaway Stella MM Nuance Essence

15 2 0 111 0 12 1 37 2 0 12 26 1 2 2 15 0 2 3 9 0 0 0 0

Spring Calf 13 4 3 106 3 10 4 55 3 2 11 38 1 3 2 18 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0

Spring Yearling 18 0 0 126 0 17 1 52 0 0 11 11 0 0 5 5 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0

AA Ratliff Rock & Roll Rum Res Kash-In Victorious Viable HM Budjon-Vail Joel Sweet Opsal-JH Viva Las Vegas Vierra Victorious Blaze EDN-RU Getaway Dee Dancer

Winter Calf 3 8 6 0 0 0

Winter Yearling 20 0 0 140 0 11 8 41 0 9 10 37 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Senior 2-Year-Old UAA Annettes VIP Annie Res Pine Haven Victorious Taya HM Kochstar Fizz Mad Obsession Karnation Video Melisandre MM Gentry Juniper MM VIP Ruby

93 53 40 11 1 0

Fall Yearling 19 0 0 16 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0

Junior 3-Year-Old UAA Pacific Edge VIP Tessah Res Lookout Joel She’s Spicy HM Budjon-Vail Andreas Dakota LC Reckless Armadillo Budjon-Vail Victorious Blayke Milksource-FV Joel Mafia

3 3 6 5 1 0

Milking Yearling

Senior 3-Year-Old UAA GMBV Joel Dixie Res RJF Video Milady HM Whitdale Joel Vannesa Pacific Edge VIP Disaronno Royalty Ridge RF VIP Friday Kash-In Kid Rock Ariel

AA Schulte Bros Victorious Future Res Discoverys VIP Esther HM MM Kid Rock Kandi Kaymanor Victorious Bambino Bri-Lin Askn Spirit Vila Nova Joel Valli

19 0 0 133 AA 0 11 3 36 Res 0 6 12 30 HM 0 2 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4-Year-Old UAA Oeh-My Victorious Parade Res Arethusa Victorious Vedia HM Whitdale Gentry Goldust Lookout She’s Got It Her-Man Cuba Whisper Ratliff Irwin Cadillac

Fall Calf 12 2 2 12 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

Summer Junior 2-Year-Old 20 0 0 140 0 18 2 56 0 1 11 14 0 1 5 8 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0

5-Year-Old UAA Spring View Joel Kinsley Res J.P.L. Joel Adelia HM Kevetta Colton Delilah Rivendale VIP Eloise Big Guns Andreas Velvet Pacific Edge Premier Diva

AA Royalty Ridge Riversong Hero Res Arethusa Colton Cremee HM Gordons Joel Gracious Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele Eatonholme Joyride Reba Lookout Im Dazzling

16 3 0 121 3 10 4 55 0 6 13 31 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

UAA Pacific Edge Jerseys Res Budjon Farms & Peter Vail HM Kueffner / Packard / Moede Ratliff & Hoskins Royalty Ridge Jerseys Stadview

18 0 0 126 0 15 1 46 0 0 12 12 0 2 2 8 0 1 3 6 0 0 0 0

Point System 1st Place Votes -- 7 Points Each 2nd Place Votes -- 3 Points Each

For a complete list of judging ballots,

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 SPRING HEIFER CALF  All-American FREEDOM LANE KID ROCK GUM DROP-ET 840 3258615213

1st spring calf at International Jersey Show; and 2nd at Ohio State Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Mr Kathies Kid Rock Despresverts Joel Glamour-ET (EX-94%) Logan & Chloe Duckett, Rudolph, WI Josh, Eli & Noah Arp, Norwalk, OH

Reserve All-American

HM All-American SOUTH MOUNTAIN VIVA LAS VEGAS 840 3131700039

MM JOEL REBEL-ET 840 3285512966 2nd spring calf at International Jersey Show; and 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair & Wisconsin Championship Show.

1st spring calf at All-American Jersey Show; 2nd at Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET South Mountain Viral Request-ET (VG-89%) Quality Holsteins & Beckridge Holsteins, Woodbridge, ON Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR

Avonlea Chocochip-ET Perennial Velocity Veil-ET (EX-94%) Julia Briechle, Susquehanna, PA Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

SPRING CALF NOMINEES

BURNTWOOD JOEL JOSIE-ET 840 3270374549 E: Jacob, Connor, Madison & Emroy Smithgall, Perry, NY B: Edward Facer, East Longmeadow, MA 1st spring calf at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 4th at Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show.

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FREEDOM LANE VIP GABBY-ET 840 3258615211 E: Hailey Drescher and John & Grayson VanPatten, Preble, NY B: Josh, Eli & Noah Arp, Norwalk, OH 3rd spring calf at All-American Jersey Show, New York State Fair & Cortland Classic.

HIGHLIFE HOT TAMALE 840 3246587663 B: & E: Hailey Drescher, Preble, NY 1st spring calf at New York State Fair & Cortland Classic; and 4th at All-American Jersey Show.

 WINTER HEIFER CALF  All-American SCHULTE BROS TEQUILA FROZEN-ET 175074208 1st winter calf at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady (EX-91%) Regan Pries & Cale Baker, Maynard, IA Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American RATLIFF COMERICA DANA-ET 840 3284272143

MISS VEGAS JOYRIN THRU VANCOUVER 840 3271895224

2nd winter calf at All-American Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

1st winter calf at All-American Jersey Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 4th at Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Bridon Remake Comerica-ET Ratliff Lo Lalala Dancer-ET (EX-91%) Ron & Christy Ratliff and Grant Fremstad, Garnett, KS Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

River Valley Joyride-ET Big Guns Gentry Vegas-ET (EX-90%) Glamourview Farm, Walkersville, MD Madison Fisher & Petra Meier, Frostburg, MD

WINTER CALF NOMINEES

BUDJON-VAIL KR TAKE A SHOT-ET 840 3283662973 E: Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle, IL B: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI 2nd winter calf at Illinois State Fair; 4th at All-American Jersey Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.

PACIFIC EDGE JOEL DALLAS-ET 840 3282513006 E: Hill, Abbott, Umbel & Page, Thurmont, MD B: Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR 1st winter calf at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

ROC-N-ROLL SATISFACTION 840 3260840331 E: Peyton Wright, NIchole Wright & Kristy Ellsworth, Mt. Morris, NY B: Kristy Ellsworth, Mt. Morris, NY 3rd winter calf at All-American Jersey Show.

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 FALL HEIFER CALF  All-American RATLIFF ROCK & ROLL RUM 840 3270379158

1st fall calf & Reserve Junior Champion at International Jersey Show & Southern Spring National Jersey Show; 3rd at Midwest Spring Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

MM Bontino Rock & Roll-ET River Valley Excitation Radiant-ET (EX-94%) Finley & Brody Rosa, Hilmar, CA Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

Reserve All-American

HM All-American BUDJON-VAIL JOEL SWEET-ET 840 3269892089

KASH-IN VICTORIOUS VIABLE-ET 840 3275974818

1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

1st fall calf at Maryland State Fair; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Edgelea Tequila Sheraton (EX-95%) Evan Jauquet, Pulaski, WI Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI

River Valley Victorious-ET Hillacres Joel Verona (EX-93%) Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

FALL CALF NOMINEES

EDN-RU GETAWAY DEE DANCER 175072297 E: Landree & Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA B: Gregory McMurtrie, Pleasant Gap, PA 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

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OPSAL-JH VIVA LAS VEGAS-ET 840 3227135618 E: Ela May Genetics, DeForest, WI B: Joseph & Hayleigh Opsal, East Liberty, OH 1st fall calf at Midwest Spring Show; 2nd at All-American Jersey Show; 3rd at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

VIERRA VICTORIOUS BLAZE-ET 840 3269949165 E: Andrea Cicero, North Lewisburg, OH B: Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 1st fall calf at All-American Jersey Show; 4th at Western Spring National Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.

 SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER All-American SCHULTE BROS COLTON FALLON-ET 175057663 1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at International Jersey Show; vand 1st at Iowa State Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Chilli Action Colton-ET Felicidad Rockstar Fiona-ET (EX-92%) David & Jeremy Hoese and Olive McNeil, Glencoe, MN Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American JOHNSON FIVE KID VANESSA-ET 840 3269932719

VIERRA KID ROCK GEORGIA-ET 840 3269949053

1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at Midwest Spring Show; 1st at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at All-American Jersey Show & Western Spring National Show; and 35th at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Golden-Oaks Master-ET Redcarpet All The Way Up-ET (VG-85-CAN) Kayla Trustem, Trace Johnson & Byrce Cullen, Evansville, WI Trace Johnson, Poplar Grove, IL

Mr Kathies Kid Rock MM-T Pockets Andreas Glamour-ET (VG-87%) Lauren Wooldridge & Elise Carpenter, Coxs Creek, KY Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

SUMMER YEARLING NOMINEES

BESLEA VIP HOKEY POKEY 14456584 CAN E: Kennedy & Jadyn Kimball, Windham, ME B: Beslea, Kierstyn Hogan, and Diane Borba, Yarker, ON 1st summer yearling at Northeast Jersey Classic Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

CARTERS-CORNER KIDROCK VRANDI-ET 840 3263214592 E: Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI B: Andy & Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL 1st summer yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Northeastern WI High Protein Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Show; 3rd at International Jersey Show; and 11th at All-American Jersey Show.

MM VIP KALL ME-ET 840 3269043879 E: Katie Ledvina, Algoma, WI B: Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR 4th summer yearling at International Jersey Show & Wisconsin Championship Show.

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 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER All-American KASH-IN JOEL KNOCKOUT-ET 840 3269948116

1st spring yearling at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at Western Spring National Jersey Show & Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Stoney Point Comerica Kathie (EX-95%) Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen, Kash-In Jerseys and Superstition Cattle Co., Tulare, CA Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American VIERRA MOLLYS MULATTO-ET 840 3255668182

STADVIEW GENTRY VERA-ET 840 3254643830

2nd spring yearling at International Jersey Show & Iowa State Fair.

1st spring yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at All-American Jersey Show; 1st at Wisconsin Championship Show; 2nd at Midwest Spring Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Venu VIP-ET Milksource Reviresco Molly (EX-91%) Superstition Cattle Company, Hollandale, MN Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, CA

Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET Page-Crest Cheers Valley (EX-92%) Kailey Guilette, Algoma, WI Stadview, Litchfield, MN

SPRING YEARLING NOMINEES

DRENTEX DOWNTOWN LONDON 110074317 CAN E: Vosters, Legendholm, Bock & Breggeman, Kaukauna, WI B: ichael & Monique Bols, Russell, ON 1st spring yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Midwest Spring Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

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MCGUIRES GETAWAY STELLA 67428819 E: Jay Ackley and Jim & Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, OH B: Kyle McGuire, West Liberty, OH 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Ohio State Fair; 4th at International Jersey Show; and 10th at All-American Jersey Show.

MM NUANCE ESSENCE-ET 840 3263580742 E & B: Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR 2nd spring yearling at All-American Jersey Show; and 13th at International Jersey Show.

 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER All-American MEADOWRIDGE FLAWLESS CRANBERRY 174984623 1st winter yearling at International Jersey Show; 2nd at All-American Jersey Show & Minnesota State Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

MM Andreas Flawless 11995-ET Meadowridge Blackapple Sweet M., M., K., & T. Riebe and A. & A. Anderson, Cumberland, WI Michael Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American VIERRA GETAWAY TO GIZA-ET 840 3255668136

PERENNIAL GETAWAY FROSTY 14660100 CAN

1st winter yearling at All-American Jersey Show; and 8th at International Jersey Show.

1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Ontario Summer Show & Ontario Spring Discovery Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET Walk-Era Dundee Annelise (EX-95) Vierra Dairy and Will & Mark Iager, Hilmar, CA Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Rapid Bay Getaway-ET Perennial Colton Fiesta (EX-90-2E) Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON Bryan Weldrick, Woodstock, ON

WINTER YEARLING NOMINEES

MIRACLE CHOCOCHIP CLEMENTINE-ET 14574004 CAN SCHULTE BROS KID ROCK FILLY-ET 174966470 E: Generation Next, TJR Genetics, Cruz Delgado, E: Kaleb, Cole & Carter Kruse, Gene Henderson & Matt Simon & Dan Siegert, Dyersville, IA Clark Morgan, Dyersville, IA B: Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON B: Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA 2nd winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion, Iowa State 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Iowa State Fair; Fair; 3rd at Midwest Spring Show; and 4th at International 3rd at All-American Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

Jersey Show.

STADVIEW GENTRY VEIL-ET 840 3254643825 E & B: Stadview, Litchfield, MN 1st winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Minnesota State Show; 1st at Minnesota State Fair & MIdwest Spring Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 7th at All-American Jersey Show.

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 FALL YEARLING HEIFER All-American MARHAVEN KID ROCK MAYHEM 174935302 1st fall yearling at International Jersey Show & Ohio State Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Mr Kathies Kid Rock Marhaven Blackapple Madison (EX-90%) Vierra Dairy Farms and Billy & Betty Heath, Hilmar, CA Matt Boyce & Family, Alliance, OH

Reserve All-American

HM All-American MILKSOURCE LEAP OF FAITH-ET 840 3251840181

PLEASANT RIDGE KID ROCK ELLA 174862721

1st fall yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show; 3rd at International Jersey Show; and 10th at Midwest Spring Jersey Show.

1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at Indiana State Show, Indiana State Fair & Kentucky State Fair; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Mr Kathies Kid Rock Dam Million Etta Of PRF (EX-94%) Exhibitor & Ron Mosser & Family, Geneva, IN Breeder

Rapid Bay Reviresco-ET Woodmohr Forever Faithful (EX-95%) Jazmyn Heeg, Colby, WI Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, WI

FALL YEARLING NOMINEES

ARETHUSA JOEL CAROLINE-ET 840 3232222726 E: Tarik & Jasenko Gavranovic and Hannah Nelson, Nicollet, MN B: Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 1st fall yearling at Minnesota State Fair; 3rd at Wisconsin Spring Spectacular; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

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BIG TIME VIP ASPENS APPLAUSE 840 3247648422 E: Matt Linehan, Sienna & Claudia Ross and Lydia Rasmussen, River Falls, WI B: Matt Linehan, River Falls, WI 2nd fall yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show; 7th at International Jersey Show; and 15th at Midwest Spring Show.

WILDWEED CC LOLA 840 3253983172 E: Taylor Riedel, Pardeeville, WI B: Frank Behling, Fox Lake, WI 5th fall yearling at International Jersey Show.

 MILKING YEARLING All-American SCHULTE BROS KID ROCK COBRA-ET (VG-89%) 174867016

1st milking yearling at All-American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Mr Kathies Kid Rock SVHeaths Hgun Corolla-ET (EX-93%) Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American ROGGUA KID ROCK NAELA 121146392 CAN

RATLIFF VICTORIOUS VIRTUE-ET 840 3258789900

1st milking yearling at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at All-American Jersey Show.

1st milking winter yearling at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire River Valley Victorious-ET Dam Ratliff Ladd Vicki (EX-95%) Exhibitor & Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS Breeder

Mr Kathies Kid Rock Krahn Girls Premier Nutella (EX-93-4E-CAN) River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL Ferme Roggua, Stanstead, QC

MILKING YEARLING NOMINEES

DISCOVERYS BONTINO JENESIS 174887430 E: Discovery Genetics, Ellsworth, WI B: Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, WI 2nd milking yearling at Minnesota State Fair; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

HIRD’S ROCKIN SILVIA 14396641 CAN E: Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA B: Nathan Wade, Woodstock, ON 4th milking yearling at All-American Jersey Show.

LIBERTY GEN VICTORIOUS VENUS 14538009 CAN E: Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, WI B: Liberty Genetics, Winchester, ON 2nd milking yearling at International Jersey Show.

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 SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD All-American SCHULTE BROS VICTORIOUS FUTURE (VG-89%) 174836108

1st summer junior 2-year-old & Grand Champion at Iowa State Fair; and 1st at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Victorious Schulte Bros Colt First Lady-ET (EX-92%) Keightley & Core and Schulte Bros, Watkins, IA Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American MM KID ROCK KANDI-ET (VG-89%) 840 3250478354

DISCOVERYS VIP ESTHER 174857783

1st summer junior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at All-American Jersey Show.

1st summer junior 2-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Minnesota State Fair; 1st & Intermediate Champion at Wisconsin Spring Spectacular; and 2nd at All-American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.

Sire Mr Kathies Kid Rock Dam Du Sillon Premier Krunchie-ET (EX-91%) Exhibitor & Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Venus VIP-ET Discoverys Joey Ernie-ET (EX-91%) River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL Kevin Krejci & Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, WI

SUMMER JR 2-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

BRI-LIN ASKN SPIRIT-ET 14280928 CAN KAYMANOR VICTORIOUS BAMBINO (VG-88%) 14207303 E: Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber & Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, IL CAN B: Brian & Linda Raymer and Pleasant Nook Jerseys, E: Jay Ackley and Jim & Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, OH Fisherville, ON B: Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford, ON 1st summer junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate 2nd summer junior 2-year-old at Ohio State Fair; and 3rd at Champion at Ohio State Fair; 4th at International Jersey International Jersey Show.

Show; and 5th at All-American Jersey Show.

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VILA NOVA JOEL VALLI-ET (VG-89%) 840 3235741503 E: T & L Cattle Ltd and Mike Berry, Powell Butte, OR B: L & L Pires, Modesto, CA 1st summer junior 2-year-old and Reserve Intermediate Champion at Western National Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

 JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD All-American ROYALTY RIDGE RIVERSONG HERO (VG-88%) 174810247 1st junior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show & Western National Jersey Show.

Sire River Valley Victorious-ET Dam Royalty Ridge-Riversong Hazel (EX-94%) Exhibitor & Freynie Lancaster & Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, OR Breeder

Reserve All-American

HM All-American GORDONS JOEL GRACIOUS (VG-88%) 840 3214098755 1st junior 2-year-old & Grand Champion at Indiana State Fair; and 1st at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor & Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Gordons VIP Graceful (EX-94%) Phil, Abigail, Katelyn & William Gordon and Matthew Gordon, Warsaw, IN

ARETHUSA COLTON CREMEE-ET (VG-88%) 840 3220099827 1st junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 1st at Midwest Spring National Jersey Show, and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Chilli Action Colton--ET Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET (EX-95%) Addie Partners and Blair & Jaime Weeks, Phoenix, AZ Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT

JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

EATONHOLME JOYRIDE REBA (VG-89%) 840 3225277270 E: Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, CA B: Eaton Holsteins & Jerseys, Frank & Diane Borba and Frank & Carol Borba, Marietta, NY 3rd junior 2-year-old at All-American Jersey Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

FREEDOM-LANE KID ROCK GISELE-ET (VG-87%) 840 3231057993 E: R&R Dairy and Dr Britt Hines, Tillamook, OR B: FJosh, Eli & Noah Arp, Norwalk, OH 2nd junior 2-year-old at All-American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

LOOKOUT IM DAZZLING ( VG-87-CAN) 120926877 CAN E: Bristol Cattle Co. & Bridgerland Jerseys, Newton, UT B: Lookout Holsteins & Jerseys and Elitehaven, Canton de Hatley, QC 2nd junior 2-year-old at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

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 SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American ANNETTE’S VIP ANNIE-ET (VG-88%) 840 3242663939

1st senior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Venus VIP-ET Homeridge T Annette (EX-94%) Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Nickels, Freson, Sell & Stanford, Watertown, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American KOCHSTAR FIZZ MAD OBSESSION (VG-88-CAN) 840 3217753413 1st senior 2-year-old at Midwest Spring Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

J-Kay Tequila Fizz Kochstar Chrome Margondo (EX-91%) Clarkvalley, Pierre Boulet and R & K Hetts, Woodville, ON Brock Hoskins, Westby, WI

PINE HAVEN VICTORIOUS TAYA (VG-87-CAN) 14118591 CAN 1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Atlantic Dairy Championship Show; and 2nd at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Victorious-ET Pine Haven Fizz Tulip (VG-86-CAN) River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL Pine Haven Farm, Oxford, NS

SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

KARNATION VIDEO MELISANDRE 13915820 CAN E: Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA B: Derek Karn, Woodstock, ON 4th senior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show.

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MM GENTRY JUNIPER-ET (VG-88%) 840 3245152433 E: R&R Dairy, Tillamook, OR B: R&R Dairy, Tillamook, OR 3rd senior 2-year-old at All-American Jersey Show.

MM VIP RUBY-ET (EX-91%) 840 3239149491 E & B: Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR 3rd senior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show.

 JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American PACIFIC EDGE VIP TESSAH-ET (EX-91%) 840 3234167494

1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Western Fall National Show; 1st & Intermediate Champion at All-American Jersey Show; and 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Venus VIP-ET Sunset Canyon Joel Tamika 2792-ET (EX-93%) Coltan Seals & Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR

Reserve All-American

HM All-American BUDJON-VAIL ANDREAS DAKOTA-ET (EX-91%) 840 3205758243 2nd junior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 3rd at All-American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.

Sire Sunset Canyon Andreas Dam PA-A-Plus Genie Dramatic (EX-91%) Exhibitor & Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder

LOOKOUT JOEL SHE’S SPICY (EX-91%) 120470942 CAN 2nd junior 3-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Lookout Tequila Salsa (EX-92%) River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL Lookout Jerseys, Trailblazer, AL, Canton de Hatley, QC

JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

BUDJON-VAIL VICTORIOUS BLAYKE-ET (EX-91%) 840 3205758163 E: Ron & Christy Ratliff and Mason & Jaxson Gettle, Garnett, KS B: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Illinois State Fair; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 7th at All-American Jersey Show.

MILKSOURCE-FV JOEL MAFIA-ET (EX-91%) LC RECKLESS ARMADILLO (EX-91%) 840 3214953922 840 3238351673 E: Lin-Crest Farm, Pacific Edge, Erin & Sophie Leach and E: Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, WI Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR B: Milk Source Genetics & Finca Valparaiso, Kaukauna, WI B: Erin, Sophie & Taylor Leach, LInwood, KS National Jersey Jug Futurity Winner; and 5th at International 1st junior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show & Midwest Spring Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

Jersey Show.

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 SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American GMBV JOEL DIXIE-ET (EX-91%) 840 3218446394

1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 1st, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Midwest Spring Show; and 1st & Intermediate Champion at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Ratliff Colton Diza-ET (EX-92%) Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, WI Rosa Finley, Hilmar, CA

Reserve All-American

HM All-American WHITDALE JOEL VANESSA (EX-91%) 174625410

RJF VIDEO MILADY (VG-89-CAN) 40010944 CAN

1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Northeast Jersey Classic; 1st at All-American Jersey Show & Eastern New York Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

1st senior 3-year-old & Grand Champion at Ontario Summer Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Genesis Velocity’s Virtue (EX-94%) Megan Hill & Richard Seacord, Bristol, VT Nick Depew, Argyle, NY

St-Lo Video-ET RJF Irwin Miley (EX-91-4E-CAN) Jason Luttropp, Berlin, WI Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, ON

SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

KASH-IN KID ROCK ARIEL-ET (EX-91%) 840 3217562445 PACIFIC EDGE VIP DISARONNO-ET (EX-91%) 174292269 E: Kamryn, Kate, Colt Kasbergen & Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA E & B: Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR B: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA 4th senior 3-year-old at International Jersey Show.

2nd senior 3-year-old at Western Spring National Show; and 7th at International Jersey Show.

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ROYALTY RIDGE RF VIP FRIDAY-ET (EX-91%) 174388249 E & B: Ryan Lancaster & Roger Fluegal, Tillamook, OR 1st senior 3-year-old at Western National Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

 4-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American OEH-MY VICTORUS PARADE (EX-93%) 173824478 1st 4-year-old at All-American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

River Valley Victorious-ET Oeh-My Premier Penelope (EX-94%) Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, CA Chase & Willow Oehmichen, Abbotsford, WI

Reserve All-American

HM All-American WHITDALE GENTRY GOLDUST (EX-93%) 840 3214856455

ARETHUSA VICTORIOUS VEDIA (EX-93%) 840 3210945586

1st 4-year-old & Reserve Senior Champion at Eastern New York Jersey Show; 2nd at All-American Jersey Show; and 12th at International Jersey Show.

1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Western National Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET Whitdale Verb Goldilocks (EX-91%) Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, MA Grace Depew, Argyle, NY

River Valley Victorious-ET Arethusa Game Changer Vedia (EX-94%) Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT

4-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

HER-MAN CUBA WHISPER (EX-93%) 840 3145402478 E: Triple-T, Michael Heath & Kelly Barbee, North Lewisburg, OH B: Hobbs Lutz, Chester, SC 3rd 4-year-old at All-American Jersey Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.

LOOKOUT SHES GOT IT (EX-92-CAN) 120470919 CAN E: Lookout Farm, Frank & Diane Borba, and Aleksa Govedarica, Canton de Hatley, QC B: Lookout Farm and F & D Borba, Canton de Hatley, QC 3rd 4-year-old at International Jersey Show; and 5th at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

RATLIFF IRWIN CADILLAC-ET (EX-93%) 840 3212228590 E & B: Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS 1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Southern Spring National Show; 1st at Midwest Spring Show; 1st at Illinois State Fair; 4th at International Jersey Show; and 13th at All-American Jersey Show.

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 5-YEAR-OLD Unanimous All-American SPRING VIEW JOEL KINSLEY (EX-94%) 12689360 CAN

1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Midwest Spring Show; 1st, Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 1st, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at All-American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Spring View Gangster Kara (EX-90-CAN) Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Paul & Kimberly Hyatt, Milverton, ON

Reserve All-American

HM All-American KEVETTA COLTON DELILAH (EX-93%) 840 3210402487

J.P.L. JOEL ADELIA (EX-95%) 111395604 CAN

1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Western Spring National Show; 3rd at All-American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.

1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Ohio State Fair; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 4th at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Chilli Action Colton-ET Kevetta Victorious Deluxe-ET (VG-87%) Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA Kevin & Annetta Herrington, Dansville, NY

Guimo Joel-ET J.P.L. Mantra Adele (VG-87-CAN) Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA Ferme J.P.L. Senc, Warwick, QC

5-YEAR-OLD COW NOMINEES

BIG-GUNS ANDREAS VELVET-ET (EX-91%) 840 3143948273 PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA-ET (EX-94%) 173602399 E: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI E: & B Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR B: Madison Fisher, Newville, PA 1st 5-year-old & Reserve Senior Champion at Western Fall 5th 5-year-old at All-American Jersey Show.

National Show; 5th at International Jersey Show; and 6th at All-American Jersey Show.

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RIVENDALE VIP ELOISE (EX-94%) 840 3206094677 E: Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA B: Rivendale Farms, Burgettstown, PA 2nd 5-year-old at All-American Jersey Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

 AGED COW Unanimous All-American STONEY POINT JOEL BAILEY (EX-96%) 840 3143346916

1st aged cow, Senior & Grand Champion at All-American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Guimo Joel-ET Stoney Point Vendetta Bridget (VG-82%) Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA Ashley Mayer, Taneytown, MD

Reserve All-American

HM All-American PLEASANT KNOB BARNABAS AUGUSTA-ET (EX-95%) 840 3147297865

MISS RONDE ROSABELLA-ET (EX-93%) 173472783

3rd aged cow at All-American Jersey Show.

1st aged cow at Wisconsin Championship Show; 2nd at All-American Jersey Show, International Jersey Show & Wisconsin Spring Spectacular; and 3rd at Midwest Spring Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Jars Of Clay Barnabas Fortress Gators Gussy (EX-93%) Brock & Kaylee Liddle, Fort Edward, NY Andrew Rymph, Greenwich, NY

Forest Glen Avery Action-ET Ronde Ringmaster Rehema (EX-94%) Mia Smith & Kamrie Mauer, Elroy, WI Ron, Patty & Marc DeLong and Dirk & Lexie Thompson, Marrionville, MO

AGED COW NOMINEES

MEADOWRIDGE BANG BANG POLLY 173400540 E: Michael, Mark, Kaitynn & Tani Riebe and Alleah & Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, WI B: Michael Riebe, Cumberland, WI 2nd aged cow at Minnesota State Fair; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

ROYALTY RIDGE RIVERSONG HAVANNA (EX-94%) 174198707 E & B: Freynie Lancaster & Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, OR 1st aged cow at Western National Jersey Show.

WOODMOHR GENTLE JANE (EX-92%) 173358227 E & B: Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, WI 3rd aged cow at International Jersey Show.

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 LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW Unanimous All-American RATLIFF MONEY VIXEN (EX-94%) 840 3199643558 1st lifetime production cow at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Ratliff Premier Money-ET Dam Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET (EX-94%) Exhibitor & Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS Breeder

Reserve All-American

HM All-American STONEY POINT COLTON EDELE (EX-95%) 119906833

SSF ANDREAS CAMILLA (EX-94%) 840 3134567092

2nd lifetime production cow at All-American Jersey Show.

2nd lifetime production cow at International Jersey Show.

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Sire Dam Exhibitor Breeder

Chilli Action Colton-ET Stoney Point Hired Gun Elva (VG-82%) Claire, Avery, Lauren & Grace Starr, Tulare, CA John & Julie Mayer, Taneytown, MD

Sunset Canyon Andreas SSF Adam Caylee (EX-93%) Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Jennifer Gordon, Warsaw, IN

LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW NOMINEES

COWBELL VIRAL RINGROOMA-ET (EX-95%) 840 3135361089 E: Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS B: Christine Sheesly Rozler, Potsdam, NY 5th lifetime production cow at International Jersey Show.

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ROLLING SPRING PREMIER LUCILLE-ET (EX-95%) 840 3136953893 E: Evan Jauquet, Pulaski, WI B: Matthew Bean, Franklin, PA 1st lifetime production cow at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

SUGAR BROOK JOEL JEOPARDY (EX-95%) 840 3131983431 E: Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA B: Vance Spencer and Tori Carter, Troy, PA 3rd lifetime production cow at All-American Jersey Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

 SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES All-American Pacific Edge Jerseys, Tillamook, OR

PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA-ET (EX-94%) S: Hawarden Impuls Premier D: Ratliff Colton Darien-ET (EX-93%)

PACIFIC EDGE VIP DISARONNO-ET (EX-91%) PACIFIC EDGE VIP TESSAH-ET (VG-89%) S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET D: Ratliff Colton Darien-ET (EX-93%) D: Sunset Canyon Joel Tamika 2792-ET (EX-93%)

1st senior best three at International Jersey Show & Western Fall National Show; and 1st at All-American Jersey Show (with one change).

Reserve All-American Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

RATLIFF IRWIN CADILLAC-ET (EX-93%) S: All Lynns Valentino Irwin-ET D: Ratliff Indiana Cadence-ET (EX-93%)

RATLIFF MONEY VIXEN (EX-94%) S: Ratliff Premier Money-ET D: Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET (EX-94%)

RATLIFF VICTORIOUS VIRTUE-ET (EX-96) S: River Valley Victorious-ET D: Ratliff Ladd Vicki (EX-95%)

2nd senior best three at All-American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show (with one change).

HM All-American

Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI 2nd senior best three at International Jersey Show.

BUDJON-VAIL ANDREAS DAKOTA-ET BUDJON-VAIL JOEL GET HIGHER-ET BUDJON-VAIL VICTORIOUS BLAYKE (EX-91%) S: Guimo Joel-ET (EX-91%) S: Sunset Canyon Andreas D: Maker Applejack Get Over It (EX-94%) S: River Valley Victorious-ET D: PA-A-Plus Genie Dramatic (EX-91%) D: Billings Impression Of Booboo(EX-92%)

SENIOR BEST THREE NOMINEES Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR #1 4th senior best three at International Jersey Show.

MM KID ROCK KANDI-ET (VG-89%)

MM VIP FINLEY-ET (EX-91%)

MM VIP RUBY-ET (EX-91%)

Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR #2 3rd senior best three at All-American Jersey Show.

MM FERDINAND FERGIE-ET (VG-85%) MM GENTRY JUNIPER-ET (VG-88%) MM KID ROCK KANDI-ET (VG-89%)

Royalty Ridge Jerseys, Tillamook, OR 2nd senior best three at Western Fall National Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show (with one change).

ROYALTY RIDGE RF VIP FRIDAY-ET (EX-91%)

ROYALTY RIDGE RIVERSONG HAVANNA (EX-94%)

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 JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES All-American Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

1st junior best three at International Jersey Show.

SCHULTE BROS COLTON FALLON-ET S: Chilli Action Colton-ET D: Felicidad Rockstar Fiona-ET (EX-92%)

SCHULTE BROS KID ROCK FILLY-ET S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady (EX-91%)

SCHULTE BROS TEQUILA FROZEN-ET S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady (EX-91%)

Reserve All-American Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

VIERRA GETAWAY TO GIZA-ET S: Rapid Bay Getaway-ET D: Summer Breeze Tequila Gayle (EX-93%)

VIERRA KID ROCK GEORGIA-ET VIERRA VICTORIOUS BLAZE-ET S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock S: River Valley Victorious-ET D: MM-T Pockets Andreas Glamour (VG-87%) D: Stoney Point Impression Blenda (EX-96%)

1st junior best three at All-American Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show (with one change).

HM All-American

Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI 1st junior best three at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

BUDJON-VAIL JOEL SWEET-ET S: Guimo Joel-ET D: Edgelea Tequila Sheraton (EX-95%)

BUDJON-VAIL JOEL VICTORIA SECRET S: Guimo Joel-ET D: Edgelea Tequila Sheraton (EX-95%)

BUDJON-VAIL VIDEO STARR-ET S: St-Lo Video-ET D: Edgelea Tequila Sheraton (EX-95%)

JUNIOR BEST THREE NOMINEES Meadowridge Jerseys, Cumberland, WI 1st junior best three at Minnesota State Fair; and 2nd at All-American Jersey Show.

MEADOWRIDGE DRACO SUGARBERRY

MEADOWRIDGE FLAWLESS CRANBERRY

MEADOWRIDGE SUPREME IVY

Stadview, Litchfield, MN 4th junior best three at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show.

STADVIEW GENTRY VEIL-ET

STADVIEW GENTRY VELVET-ET

STADVIEW GENTRY VERA-ET

Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY 5th junior best three at International Jersey Show.

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Z-CLASS VICTORIOUS KRISPY

ZC & SS KR CLASS ACT

 PRODUCE OF DAM Unanimous All-American Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR PRODUCE OF RATLIFF COLTON DARIEN (EX-93%) 1st produce of dam at International Jersey Show & Western Fall National Show.

PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA-ET (EX-94%) S: Hawarden Impuls Premier

PACIFIC EDGE VIP DISARONNO-ET (EX-91%) S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET

Reserve All-American

Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI PRODUCE OF PA-A-PLUS GENIE DRAMATIC (EX-91%) 2nd produce of dam at International Jersey Show.

BUDJON-VAIL ANDREAS DAKOTA-ET (EX-91%) S: Sunset Canyon Andreas

BUDJON-VAIL VICTORIOUS DREAMY (VG-89%) S: River Valley Victorious-ET

HM All-American

Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard & Megan Moede, Boonsboro, MD PRODUCE OF ARETHUSA VERONICAS COMET (EX-95%) 3rd produce of dam at International Jersey Show.

ARETHUSA GENTRY CHEVELLE-ET (EX-93%) S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET

BORDERVIEW KID ROCK CHERRY (VG-88%) S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock

PRODUCE OF DAM NOMINEES Royalty Ridge Jerseys, Tillamook, OR PRODUCE OF ROYALTY RIDGE RIVERSONG HAZEL (EX-94%) 2nd produce of dam at Western National Jersey Show.

ROYALTY RIDGE RIVERSONG HAVANNA (EX-94%)

ROYALTY RIDGE RIVERSONG HERO (VG-88%)

Ron & Christy Ratliff and Brock Hoskins, Garnett, KS PRODUCE OF SVHEATHS HGUN COROLLA (EX-93%) 4th produce of dam at International Jersey Show.

SCHULTE BROS COLTON CHEVELLE-ET (VG-88%)

SCHULTE BROS KID ROCK COBRA-ET (VG-89%)

Stadview Jerseys, Litchfield, MN PRODUCE OF PAGE-CREST CHEERS VALLEY (EX-92%) 1st produce of dam at Minnesota State Show & Minnesota State Fair; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

STADVIEW FERDINAND VICIOUS (VG-87%)

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MEADOW RIDGE DRACO SUGARBERRY

MEADOW RIDGE FLAWLESS CRANBERRY

MEADOW RIDGE MAESTRO ANGEL

Jr. All-American - NAILE Res. All- American - NAILE Best B&O - NAILE Nom. ABA Jr. All-American

1st Open and Junior Show - WDE Jr. Champ - WDE Junior Show Best B&O - WDE Res. Jr. All-American - NAILE Res. All-American - NAILE Best B&O - NAILE ABA All-American

1st - WI State Fair Jr. Show 1st - MN State Fair Res. Int. Champion - MN State Fair 3rd - WDE Jr. Show 10th - WDE Open Show 4th - NAILE Open Show 5th - NAILE Jr. Show Nom. ABA Jr. All-American

MEADOW RIDGE VITALITY STRAWBERRY

MEADOW RIDGE SPOCK PETUNIA

MEADOW RIDGE BANG BANG POLLY

1st - WI State Fair Jr. Show Grand Champion - WI State Fair Jr. Show Res. Supreme Champ - WI State Fair Jr. Show 1st - MN State Fair HM Sr. Champion - MN State Fair 3rd - WDE Jr. Show 5th - WDE Open Show Nom. ABA Jr. All-American

1st - MN State Fair Senior Champion - MN State Fair Res. Grand Champion - MN State Fair

2nd - MN State Fair 2nd - WDE Jr. Show 4th - WDE Open Show Nom. ABA All- American Nom. ABA Jr All-American

Spring Calf

Aged Cow

Winter Yearling

4 Year Old Cow

Jr. Best 3 Females

Sugarberry, Ivy & Cranberry

1st - MN. State Fair Res. All American Nom. ABA. All- American

Sr. 2 Year Old Cow

Aged Cow

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor MN State Fair Tied for Premier Exhibitor of the Heifer Show - NAILE

We would like to give an enormous thank you to everyone who stood by our sides as we maneuvered through the last year.

The thoughts, prayers, cards, gifts and gestures were very appreciated, and we will forever be grateful! Lexi had her heart transplant on January 21 and is doing amazing!

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AJCA Junior All-American Senior 3-Year-Old ‘24 Reserve Junior All-American Senior 3-Year-Old ‘24 Nom. ABA Junior All-American Senior 3-Year-Old ’24 Backed by 6 Excellent dams!

Reserve Junior All-American Fall Calf ‘24 Nom. ABA All-American Fall Calf ’24 Nom. ABA Junior All-American Fall Calf ’24 Due late fall to sexed Kilgus VIP Mustang-ET Backed by 3 Excellent dams then EX-97 Veronica!

spriNg sALe coNsigNmeNts: Watch our Facebook page for daughters & granddaughters selling from these famous girls: Brenbe Fizz Lyric (E-92%) - HM ABA Junior All-American ’23 Ahlem Chekelo Blush 47526 (E-95%) - Grand Champion, CA Junior Show ’21 Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET (E-95%) - Res. Jr. Champion, WDE ’14 - daughter of E-94% Season!

Bri-Lin Valson Spritz (E-97%) - 2X WDE Grand Champion

All-American Spring Calf ’24 • Numerous All-American sisters!

Our first ever Brown Swiss, we are so excited to partner with Joey & Hayleigh Opsal on Photo Finish and can’t wait to see what her future holds!

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OPSAL-JH GENETICS On The Journey with Brown Swiss When the announcement came over the loudspeaker at World Dairy Expo that Opsal-JH Genetics had won the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of the Heifer Show at the International Brown Swiss Show, Aisle 8 in Barn 1 broke out in cheers and tears! Joey and Hayleigh Opsal had set their sights on winning that prize, but the water’s deep at Madison, and they knew everything would have to go just right.

And go right it did - by the end of the heifer show on Tuesday evening, nine heifers carrying the Opsal-JH prefix stood in the top ten, including two class winners. Joey (27) and Hayleigh (30) must certainly be amongst the youngest couples to capture a Premier banner at World Dairy Expo. This successful 2024 show season added an additional 14 All-American nominees to the couples roster. Totaling 37 in four breeds since joining forces four years ago.

For two people who had both grown up with Holstein roots, the path to breeding and exhibiting big-time Brown Swiss is speckled with good advice from mentors and a lot of hardwork, resilience and determination!

Joey grew up in Blue Mounds, WI, a half an hour west of Madison, on his family’s Opsal’s Ridge Registered Holstein farm.

His dad, Troy, was an active marketer and did his flush work at Sunshine Genetics in Whitewater, WI. At Sunshine, Dr. Chris Keim was a Brown Swiss enthusiast and breeder, and convinced Troy to put in a Swiss embryo on shares which resulted in the first Brown Swiss at the Opsal operation. A few years later, Rayme and Kristin Mackinson boarded a few Swiss cows at the farm, and Joey credits them to really introducing him to the breed.

In 2017, the Mackinsons encouraged Joey to apply for the Nelson McCammon Share-A-Heifer grant offered by the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association, which allowed him to

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purchase his first Brown Swiss, Dublin-Hills Persephone when he was 19. Joey was determined to use that grant money wisely.

“I wasn’t overly excited with anything I was finding in a few sales that spring, and then I saw Persephone as a summer yearling in the Kentucky National Sale, and I bought her over the phone. That was a little intimidating - that my first purchase I never even saw in person! When I saw her for the first time, I was very satisfied with my purchase...and the rest of her story is history,” says Joey.

And history it is - Persephone has matured into a 2E-90 powerhouse of a brood cow. She has had five daughters nominated (two All-American and two Reserve All-American) and a total of 15 All-American nominations between daughters, granddaughters and Junior Best Three groups consisting of her offspring. Two of her daughters, both sired by Foremost, were Expo class winners and All-Americans in 2024: Opsal-JH BR Photo Finish-ETV, the winning spring calf; and Opsal-JH BR Picturesque-ET, the winning winter calf.

That’s quite a track record for the first animal purchased for a foray into a new breed, but Brown Swiss have captured the hearts of Joey and Hayleigh. The goal of their breeding program is to push and elevate each new generation to be more competitive in all aspects than the one before it. Heifers that are correct and balanced and that excel in high style and femininity fit the bill for the show ring, but they also want those heifers to have the traits to develop into successful, long-lived milk cows with efficient production and exceptional udders.

Joey & Hayleigh currently reside on the family farm in Blue Mounds, WI, where they collectively milk around 50 head with Joey’s father Troy. Within the herd, they have around 20 cows, predominantly Brown Swiss and Holsteins with a few Jerseys

We always like to tell youth members that we work with that you don’t need to go out and spend a high dollar amount of money to win. Find a heifer that has the parts and the pedigree and put in the work! You’ll be amazed what can come of it!”

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and Red & Whites as well. All of the two-year-olds are classified Very Good, and all of the second lactation and older cows are Excellent, including Smith-Hollow Stanleycup Lania EX-95 (Holstein), Claytoncrest Salsa-Red EX-94 (Red & White), and Sugar & Spice Colton Vanish EX-93 (Jersey).

Lania, Salsa, and Vanish were all purchased as calves by Hayleigh before she and Joey met. Hayleigh is a native of western Michigan, and grew up showing animals from her grandparents’ registered Holstein farm in Allendale, MI. They eventually sold the 50-cow herd, but kept some dry cows and heifers, so Hayleigh could stay involved while she was in college at Michigan State University. Her introduction to the Brown Swiss breed came with the purchase of Siegerts Power Merry, who was the Reserve All-American Winter Calf in 2017 and the Reserve All-American Winter Yearling in 2018. Merry matured into an EX-91 cow for the couple.

Joey credits Hayleigh with having a knack to pick out the good ones at a young age. “She buys these calves - some of them quite cheap - and they end up being high-scoring cows that are insane matriarchs! The Jersey, Vanish, is the dam of Viva Las Vegas, who was AJCA Reserve All-American Fall Calf, and nominated ABA Fall Calf in 2024 for Ela-May Genetics in Wisconsin. We always like to tell youth members that we work with that you don’t need to go out and spend a high dollar amount of money to win. Find a heifer that has the parts and the pedigree and put in the work!

You’ll be amazed what can come of it!”

Moving back and forth between the different breeds, especially from a show preparation standpoint, can be difficult. “It can be a challenge, but also rewarding,” says Hayleigh. “We treat each animal as if they are their own individual athlete and curate a diet and program that is tailored to help them reach their potential.”

Like many couples in the business, Joey and Hayleigh met at the shows, started dating, and eventually Hayleigh moved to Wisconsin where Joey was farming with the family operation.

They combined her herd with his, and continued to invest in what they saw as high-value individuals. They purchased Shelburne Carter Dell as a 4-year-old in 2021. At that time, she was carrying a calf that would become Shelburne BR Dells Designer *NP, the All-American Winter Yearling in 2023 after winning her class at Madison and being named Reserve Junior Champion. Designer calved in and went VG-88 as a 2-year-old, and captured the Reserve Intermediate Champion title at the 2024 Midwest Quality Colors Spring Show. Continuing the family tradition, her daughter, Opsal-JH Don’t Doubt Me *NP was the 3rd place spring calf at Madison, and was named the HM All-American Spring Calf in 2024. Coming back full circle, Dell herself is still hitting the show ring and was nominated in the aged cow class in 2024.

Joey & Hayleigh with Shelburne BR Dells Designer, Junior Champion of the International Junior Brown Swiss Show & Reserve Junior Champion of the Open Show at Madison in 2023 .

They never completely left the Holstein game, and last summer, along with Rayme and Kristin Mackinson, they purchased Ms Emoji Femfatal Exotic as a young calf. A Thunder Storm out of Floydholm Mc Emoji EX-95, she went on to place 5th in a very large winter calf class at the International Holstein Show, and was nominated All-American. “She checked all of the boxes for us when we are looking to add a new female to the herd,” says Joey. “We’re pretty selective. We focus a lot on pedigree, as we want to see the evidence that they have the background to develop into an exceptional cow that will transmit. We look for those females that have the ‘wow’ factor. We love to purchase animals that we feel have potential and can be developed into the next level.”

Joey credits the Mackinsons with not only getting him more deeply involved with Swiss, but also with helping him select the initial matings while he learned the genetics and bloodlines. An early result was Opsal-J C Picture Perfect, a Cadence daughter of Persephone, who was his first All-American nominee and is now scored EX-92. From Rayme and Kristin, they acquired RK Arthurst Tanbark Feisty EX-92, who is the dam of their first AllAmerican as a couple, Opsal-J Fuel My Fire, the unanimous AllAmerican Fall Calf in 2022, now VG-88 at 2 years, and placed sixth in the senior 2-year-old class at Madison.

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We just hope to continue to grow, learn, and to do our best to achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves, God willing. We all chose a tough lifestyle; we need to do our best to stay unified, and remember at the end of the day, we all share the same passion and love for the dairy industry.”

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Another couple that has become good friends are the Scotland-based Brown Swiss breeders, Jonny Lochheaad and Jessica Miller of Kedar Brown Swiss, a relationship that started online. “A few years ago, we reached out to Jonny on Facebook - they own the Kedar Rhapsody cow that’s EX-95 and she’s one of my all-time favorite Brown Swiss cows,” related Hayleigh. “We were curious about embryos they had for sale.

That led to a longer conversation, and when, unbeknown to us, they came to Expo the next fall, we just all really hit it off in person. They made our string their home base, they helped us out, and it formed a really solid friendship. We partnered on some embryos from Rhapsody, and now, Jessica is judging the Intermediate Division of Youth Showmanship at Expo and we couldn’t be more proud!”

They also use Facebook, along with Instagram, as a marketing tool for their OpsalJH Genetics, as well as consigning to sales, and holding their own online tag sales - the next of which is scheduled for March 1st, with about a dozen head on offer.

It’s a tough decision for the couple which ones to sell and which ones to keep. “We are proud of them all!,” laughs Hayleigh. They’re really happy with their group of yearlings, but want to see their genetics go on to do big things for other people who love the breed as much as they do.

Joey & Hayleigh Opsal were married in July 2024 and shared their special day not only with friends and family, but their four-legged family as well!

Along with his cattle knowledge, Joey is also a talented photographer and graphic designer. Cowsmopolitan has used his skills many times for photo shoots and cover shots, and he does some ad design for a few clients. He went to school at Madison Area Technical College and received a two-year degree in Photography. “I’m not doing as much photography right now as I’d like to be, as I have been busy working and prioritizing our animals. But, at some point in the near future, I’m hoping to dive back into it full force. Right now, my main creative outlet is designing ads and other graphics for fellow breeders.

Hayleigh works remotely as the Marketing and Customer Relations Manager for New Generation Genetics, the Brown Swiss sire marketing company based in Wisconsin. In addition to the marketing responsibilities, she ships out much of the semen to customers from their home in WI. That job makes it handy to keep up on sires, and they are using New Generation bulls Ray, Halano, and Camilo that hail from European bloodlines. Sires that have previously made an impact on their Brown Swiss herd include Brown Heaven R Famous, Cutting-Edge T Foremost, and Brown Heaven First Choice, who has been siring a number of exciting two-year-olds that are recently fresh.

The couple got married last July, and look forward to one day starting a family. “We’re so thankful to everyone who has supported us to continue chasing our dreams and overcoming challenging hurdles,” says Hayleigh. “Jay & Kristy Ackley, Delbert & Heather Yoder, and Josh & Melissa Haag are just a few that have given us guidance, patience, knowledge, and love - having these incredible people around is what it’s all about!”

It can be a winding road for those people dedicated to the show business, and not an easy one at times, but Joey and Hayleigh have the determination and the desire to continue their success. Hayleigh acknowledges there will be better and worse days on the journey. “We just hope to continue to grow, learn, and to do our best to achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves, God willing. We all chose a tough lifestyle; we need to do our best to stay unified, and remember at the end of the day, we all share the same passion and love for the dairy industry.”

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STILL IN THE RUNNING

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HM All-Canadian & Nom. All-American Spring Yearling 2024 Junior Champion Supreme Dairy Show 2024

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Res. All-American Winter Calf 2024

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All-Canadian & All-American 2024

Erbacres Snapple Shakir a EX-97 4E 7* Unanimous All-Canadian Production Cow Res. All-American Production Cow Owned with Ty-D Holsteins, Kilian Theraulaz, Ferme Antelimarck & Attaboy Holstein

Jacobs High Octane babe EX-96 2E 3* Nom. All-Canadian Mature Cow

Jacobs Excalibur bahamas EX-93 (MS:95) Res. All-American 4-Yr-Old Nom. All-Canadian 4-Yr-Old

Midas-Touch Montery 1127 EX-95 H.M. All-American 5-Yr-Old H.M. All-Canadian 5-Yr-Old Owned with Crackholm Holsteins

Poplarvale Doc Limeade VG-89 (MS:91) Unanimous All-Canadian Jr 3-Yr-Old Owned with Elmvue Farm

Milk&Honey Im A Sexy Baby VG-87 2YR Nom. Fall Yrlg in milk All-Canadian Owned with Elmvue Farm

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Holstein Canada proudly presents the

2024 ALL-CANADIANS

The 2024 AllCanadian contest marks the fourth year that Holstein Canada has organized the contest after taking it over from the Holstein Journal, who founded and conducted the competition from 1942 through 2019.

When the same two bulls are named Premier Junior Sire and Premier Overall Sire at both World Dairy Expo and the Royal, it should be no surprise they were also the leading sires in the All-Canadian contest. Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET had 18 total nominations, including three AllCanadians and an additional five more daughters named Reserved or HM.

His seven heifer nominations led that category. Walnutlawn Sidekick had eight total nominations (3 heifer, 5 cows), and Stantons Chief followed closely with seven nominations (3 heifers, 4 cows).

Kingsway Farms was this year’s leading Breeder, having bred five individual nominees along with their Junior Breeder’s herd being nominated. Pierre Boulet bred four individual nominees, while Winright Holstein had three individual and one group nominee.

Delcreek, Karnview, Jacobs, Sweetview & Hendercorft each had three nominations.

Premier Junior Sire, Golden-Oaks Master-ET, had 10 total nominations.

Butlerview Farms exhibited 13 total All-Canadian nominations, with 11 of those in sole ownership. Clarkvalley followed with 9 total nominations (6 in partnership) and Quality Holsteins had 7 total nominations, all in partnership.

Pierre Boulet, Elmvue and Jacobs each had five nominations.

SUMMER CALF

SPRING CALF

ALL-CANADIAN RED & WHITE CONTEST Mr Blondin Warrior-Red-ET, had 16 nominations with eight of those nominations named All-Canadian, Reserve or HM. Riverdown Unstopabull and Vogue Illustrator P each had five nominated daughters Karnview Farms and Kingsway Farms tied in the breeder category, each with three individual and one group nomination.

Hodglynn and Kozak followed behind with three nominations each.

Ferme Blondin/Blondin Sires and Clarkvalley Holstein tied for Premier Exhibitor, each with four nominations.

Elmvue Farms, Pierre Boulet and Hodglynn Holsteins kept the race tight with three nominations each.

WINTER CALF

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

WCG MAJOR LISA

LOA-DE-MEDE DESTINATION LINDOR

OCONNORS IMPACT SPICE

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

BECKHOLM CHIEF RAVEN

ARMCREST SELECT BANDANA

MAPLEBROUGH IPASS P RHONWYN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

KENNEBEC LEMAGIC NETBOOK

KARNVIEW ENERGY MAGENTA

KINGSWAY LMBDA CATCH ME INSIDE

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

Willowcreek Genetics, Hagersville, ON

Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland, ON

Ferme Ss Kennebec, Saint-Théophile, QC Delcreek Loyall To You, Beckridge Holsteins, Delcreek Holsteins, Jenna Masterson, Parallel Genetics & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON Beslea Master Cameo, Kenlee Philips, Stephenville, TX Quality Beckridge Maj Harmony, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON

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Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa, ON

Jeff Stephens, Troy, ON

Karnview Farms Inc, Woodstock, ON Winright Rd Drmn Lemonade, Brian Joseph Enright, Frank A. & Diane Borba and Riverdown Holsteins, Winchester, ON Delcreek Fatally Famous, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON Velthuis Bullseye Oneida, Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON

Jacklin, Kylie & Catie Osinga, Hico, TX

Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON

Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON

Beslea Hg Blue Sky, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON Winright Sk Creme Brulee, Brian Joseph Enright, Frank A. & Diane Borba and Brandon Almeida, Winchester, ON Echo Glen Master Ivy, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON

FALL CALF

SUMMER YEARLING

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

YELLOWSTONE TAMARA-ET

LAFORSTAR FRIDAY BULLSEYE

Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN REPA DRH JEMMA TATOO

Ferme Beaudoin & Mélanie Parenteau, Durham-Sud, QC

HM ALL-CANADIAN

SPRING YEARLING

ALL-CANADIAN ULMAR SIDEKICK ENTENSITY

Beckridge Holsteins,Quality Holsteins & Agriber Societa Agricola SRL, Keswick, ON

Beckridge Holsteins,Pfister Dairy and Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

UNIQUE RED-CARPET FLAIR

KINGSWAY CRUSHABULL CALL ME

Clarkvalley Holsteins, Rhonda Cochrane & Tristan Rae, Woodville, ON

Tim Cummings & Triple-T Holsteins, North Lewisburg, OH

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

Carl Phoenix & Family and Kawartha Holsteins, Sunderland, ON

HENDERCROFT LAMBDA BANANASPLIT

PETITCLERC CHIEF ANTON

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

KAWARTHA MASTER VIOLET

Goldenflo Master Dragon, Beckridge Holsteins, Lily Beckett & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON Milibro Detective Moussabel, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Jim Butler & Mike Deaver, Woodville, ON Milksource A Tierney-Red-ET, Adam Clark, Jeff & Jim Butler and Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

WINTER YEARLING

Herbert Henderson, Ashton, ON

Kingsway Lambda Tito, Robdot Holsteins, Cobden, ON Kingsway Bullseyes Cousin, Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON Petitclerc Bullseye Adaline, Ferme J-P Petitclerc et Fils Inc, Saint-Basile, QC

WINTER YRLG IN MILK

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

MICHERET SOUTH BELIEVE

ALTONA LEA ALLIGATOR JETT

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

BETLEY LETS PARTY-RED-ET

FAIRMONT-RE-I DEBS THUNDERSTRUCK

Ferme Micheret Inc, Saint-Zéphirin, QC

Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc, Jacob & Claire Betley, Jean-Philippe Proulx, JM Valley Holstein & Stitchs Holstein, Amqui, QC

HM ALL-CANADIAN MIBELSON LAMBDA BEA

Ferme Cerpolait S.E.N.C, Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc & Ferme Mibelson Inc, Saint-Aimé, QC

NOMINATED

Delcreek Green Jello, Bruce A. Johnson & Delcreek Holsteins, Arva, ON Kawartha Reset Paisley, Carl Phoenix & Family and Kawartha Holsteins, Sunderland, ON Karolstein Coffee Master, Colton & Kendall Thomas and Mia Berry, North Lewisburg, OH

Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock, ON

Breamont Holsteins & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Tavistock, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN MAPLEBROUGH LUGNUT ROWEN

Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

NOMINATED

Milibro Lambda Roseliaza, Ferme Milibro Inc, Tingwick, QC Kingsway Master Accolade, Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON Milibro Lambda Roseliazy, Ferme Milibro Inc, Tingwick, QC

Ferme J-P Petitclerc et Fils Inc, Saint-Basile, QC Mabel Lambda Love Story, Ferme Kamlake & Les Fermes Boisvert, Warwick, QC Winright Lambda Ellen, Brian Joseph Enright & Diamond Hill Farms, Winchester, ON Karnview Chief Lovestory, Karnview Farms Inc, Woodstock, ON

FALL YRLG IN MILK

ALL-CANADIAN MISS TATOO FERN-ET

Beckridge Holsteins, Marcello Ladina, Oscar & Eric Dupasquier, Quality Holsteins and Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Keswick, ON

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN EASTSIDE HANLEY LENNON

Hodglynn Holsteins and Matthew Forestell, Kincardine, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN BLONDIN ALPHA ANGELFISH

Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

NOMINATED

Milk&Honey Im A Sexy Baby, Elmvue Farm & Ferme Jacobs Inc, Johnstown, NY Elmcroft Avalanche Piper, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON Mibelson D-Lambda Lynn, Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

SUMMER 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN RAYPIEN LAMBDA ADOU

B. Lehoux et Fils Inc & Ferme R. Therrien et Fils Inc, Saint-Elzéar, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN DESPERLE KIM LAMBDA

Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

HM ALL-CANADIAN FRAELAND BECKRIDGE BOASTFUL

Beckridge Holsteins & Fraeland Farms, Keswick, ON

NOMINATED

Colstein Lambda Dre, Eloc Farm, Kingsway Farms and Mike & Julie Duckett, Middle Musquodoboit, NS Lovhill Believe Hottie, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Westcoast Holsteins, Woodville, ON Fraeland Beckridge Lil Butter, Beckridge Holsteins & Fraeland Farms, Keswick, ON

FALL 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN BENRISE MASTER BETTE MIDLER

SPRING 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

GARAY LAMBDA CELINA

OLORTINE AVENGER DESIGN

Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

M & G Lintvedt, R Shore, B Verthein and Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Woodville, ON

Jeff Butler, Chebanse, IL

BHL-I AMERICA WAVE

HM ALL-CANADIAN

NOMINATED

Belfast Holstein, Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, QC

Intense Devour Ginger, Westcoast Holsteins, Weeksdale Holsteins and T&L Cattle Ltd., Chilliwack, BC Martin-View Doc Hot Shot, R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Cudworth, SK Mystique Parfect Anela, Butz-Hill Holstein, Ferme Blondin & Jean-Philippe Proulx, Saint-Placide, QC

JUNIOR 3-YR-OLD

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SENIOR 3-YR-OLD

JENDRO DELTA LAMBDA SANDY

PIERSTEIN CHIEF ALRIGHT

Wendon Unstop Robin, R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Cudworth, SK Nandale Chief Kamella, Delcreek Holsteins, Kingsway Farms & Raymond J. Smygwaty, Winchester, ON Cobequid C.R. Beautiful Crazy, Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

Walnutlawn Lambda Beyonce, Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Mer-James Alligator Ada, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL Rocky-Run Mv Arcadia-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL

POPLARVALE DOC LIMEADE

BOSDALE SIDEKICK JOYSTICK

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

BELFAST BELIEVE FANNY

ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

J-KIKO DOC FINALE-TW

GLEANN MASTER RESERVE

Crackholm Holsteins, Richmond, QC

Elmvue Farm & Ferme Jacobs Inc, Johnstown, NY

HM ALL-CANADIAN

R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Cudworth, SK

WEST-ADUB LAMBDA SADIE

Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

WINTER 2-YR-OLD

R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Cudworth, SK

HM ALL-CANADIAN

R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Cudworth, SK

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN GOULDHAVEN ALLIGATOR EZROYAL

JM Valley Holstein, London Dairy Farms & Pat Conroy, Amqui, QC

VALRICK APPLE CRISP CERES

HM ALL-CANADIAN

NOMINATED

Jay Ackley and Jim & Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, OH

Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

T-Triple-T Side Peace, Colton & Kendall Thomas and Elli Cummings, North Lewisburg, OH Famipage Lambda Clandestine, Crackholm Holsteins, Richmond, QC Fortale Lambda Aliyha, Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

SUNSPARK CHIEF SNUGGLES NOMINATED

Double-G Chief Gold, Hodglynn Holsteins & Little Star Holsteins, Kincardine, ON Pierstein Devour Rosha, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC Sweetview Alligator Hysteria, Jay Ackley and Jim & Val Spreng, East Liberty, OH

4-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN JEFFREY-WAY HARD ROCK TWIGS

K Doeberiener, L Bowen, P Conroy, R & F Livestock and Walker Dairy, West Salem, OH

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN ROYALWATER PARKAVENUE DAWN

Hodglynn Holsteins, Jay Ackley, Jim & Valerie Spreng and William Lund, Kincardine, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN WELCOME HANCOCK CAMILAN-ET

Brock Liddle & Liddleholme, Fort Edward, NY

NOMINATED

Jacobs Excalibur Bahamas, Ferme Jacobs Inc, Cap-Santé, QC Modo Alligator Lilo, Ferme Blondin and Ferme Marilon, Saint-Placide, QC Lovhill Sidekick Kandy Cane, Alicia & Jonathan Lamb, Lovholm Holsteins, Oakfield, NY

LONGTIME PRODUCTION

5-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN LO-PINE-VA LADY CRUSH

MATURE COW

ALL-CANADIAN KINGSWAY DEMPSEY NORA

Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

ALTONA LEA UNIX HERMINIE

HURCROFT AWE LILLYANN-RED

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

MIDAS-TOUCH MONTERY 1127-ET

VINBERT KINGBOY BIRDY

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury, ON

Crackholm Holsteins & Ferme Jacobs Inc, Richmond, QC Premium Apple Crisp Lilly, Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL Sweetview Tatoo Legend Rae, Sweetview Holstein, Ayer’s Cliff, QC Elm Bend Goose Bump, Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

BREEDER’S HERD

ALL-CANADIAN

Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY

Ferme Belgarde Inc, Ferme Silvercrest Inc & Ferme Vinbert Inc, Acton Vale, QC Jacobs High Octane Babe, Ferme Jacobs Inc, Cap-Santé, QC Underground Adeline, Eaton Holsteins & Glamourview, Marietta, NY Tusc-Vu Avalanche Cali-ET, Isaac Folts, North Collins, NY

R&W SUMMER CALF

Ferme Jacobs, Cap-Santé, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN Sweetview Holstein, Ayer’s Cliff, QC

HM ALL-CANADIAN Hendercroft Holsteins, Ashton, ON NOMINATED

ALL-CANADIAN ERBACRES SNAPPLE SHAKIRA-ET

Attaboy Holstein, Ferme Antelimarck 2001 Inc, Ferme Jacobs Inc, Kilian Theraulaz and Ty-D Holsteins, Cap-Santé, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN RACH-LEN DUNDEE LILLY

Eaton Holsteins, Glamourview Holstein, John P. Zeh & Steve Morrill, Marietta, NY

HM ALL-CANADIAN PIERSTEIN CICERO TIME OUT Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

NOMINATED

Jurica Channel Ladygaga, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Ferme Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC Altona Lea Farms, Blackstock, ON A. & R. Boulet Inc., Saint-François, QC

JR BREEDER’S HERD

ALL-CANADIAN

Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN MALIC ALTITUDE DOUA

Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins, Lévis, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN SANEXA ILLUST RED LAVENDER

Kenneth R. Empey, Jr, Dorchester, ON

Karnview Farms, Woodstock, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

KARNVIEW WARRIOR ARCHER-RED

Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay, ON NOMINATED

NOMINATED

Ferme J-P Petitclerc et Fils, St-Basile, QC Winright Holsteins, Winchester, ON Hendercroft Holsteins, Ashton, ON

Breamont Holsteins & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Tavistock, ON Winright Moovin To Texas, Brian Joseph Enright & Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester, ON

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R&W SPRING CALF

ALL-CANADIAN HARVESTACRE PAINT THE TOWN RED

R&W WINTER CALF

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

RED-VIOLET THE NORTH-RED-ET

MILKSOURCE A TIERNEY-RED-ET

Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

Hailey Abraham& Ella Spiniolas, Harvard, IL

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

KENTVILLE UNSTOPABUL AUSTRALIA

BRISMER ADVANCER JENA

Kentville Holsteins, Melancthon, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN BLONDIN CHEERFUL LUST-RED

Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

NOMINATED

R&W FALL CALF

Alex Chabot, Ferme Bri-Mer Inc, J-Star Holsteins & Rocky Chris Allen, Embrun, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN KARNVIEW WARRIOR BELL-RED Thomas Uber, Adamsville, PA

Adam Clark, Jeff & Jim Butler and Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN KINGSWAY ATTICO JUSTINA

Kingsway Farms, Millen Farms, Riverdown Holsteins & Swisskess Inc, Hastings, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN BECKHOLM WARRIOR ELDERBERRY Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland, ON

Extramile Eternal Optimist Red, Extramile Farm & Redlodge Farms Inc, Keene, ON Kingsway Warrior Lookout, Kingsway Farms & Raymond J. Smygwaty, Hastings, ON Kingsway Illustrator Abraham P, Breamont Holsteins & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Tavistock, ON

NOMINATED

Desdion Advancer Nomie, Andrew & Joel McOuat, Keaton Phoenix and Matthew McOuat, Saint-Andréd’Argenteuil, QC Allarway Realists Ramirez, Anderson Acres & Sunny Terrace Holsteins, Ridgetown, ON Butlerview Anlyst Fiona-Red, Allarway Holsteins & Kaymanor Holsteins, Brantford, ON

NOMINATED

R&W SUMMER YEARLING

R&W SPRING YEARLING

R&W WINTER YEARLING

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

MALIC ALTITUDE EVA

WINRIGHT BELIEVE TALLAHASSEE

BETLEY LETS PARTY-RED-ET

Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins, Lévis, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN JOLIBOIS FRANTASTIC WARRIOR

Ferme Rolandale Enr, St. Flavien, QC

HM ALL-CANADIAN ALLARWAY UNSTOP LAINEY

G&M Lintvedt, B Verthein, R Shore, L Griffith and Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Woodville, ON

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

Lin-Den Holsteins & Mosnang Holsteins Ltd, Cudworth, SK

Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland, ON

KARNVIEW DEVOUR JELLYBEAN

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

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Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc, Jacob & Claire Betley, Jean-Philippe Proulx, JM Valley Holstein & Stitchs Holstein, Amqui, QC

SILVERDREAM WARRIOR AMBER

Allarway Holsteins & Kaymanor Holsteins, Brantford, ON Crestomere Warrior Lovesong, Crestomere Holsteins, Ponoka, AB Waybru Ru Sunbathing Red, Holywell Holsteins & Radomere Holsteins, Grand Valley, ON

Cerpolait Warrior Doordash, Ferme Cerpolait S.E.N.C, Saint-Aimé, QC Bobmur Alpha Nyla, Bobmur Farms, Listowel, ON Smygwatys Ld Applebees, Ferme Rougette Inc., Lévis, QC

Karnview Farms Inc, Woodstock, ON Stolhaven Jrd Alaina-Red-ET, Markhill Holsteins, Ingersoll, ON Miss Hot Affection-Red-ET, M & G Lintvedt, R Shore, B Verthein and Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Woodville, ON

MOSNANG ILLUSTRATOR NARNIA

R&W MILKING YRLG

ALL-CANADIAN BLONDIN ALPHA AQUILA-RED

Ferme Blondin & Ferme Lafougere Inc, Saint-Placide, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN CHERRY-LOR ROBIN P-RED Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

HM ALL-CANADIAN TERRYLEA JORDY JUNGLE RED

Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON

NOMINATED

Westcoast Illustrator Shadow, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON Hodglynn Warrior Mariah, Anthony Peatling, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Heavenly Genetics, Woodville, ON Charwill Warrior Red Rustico, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON

R&W SR-3-YR & 4-YR-OLD

R&W SUMMER & SPRING 2-YR-OLD

R&W FALL-WINTER 2-YR & JR 3

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

INTENSE DEVOUR GINGER

KAMPS-RX APLB ARCHER-RED-ET

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

ELMVUE ALT REDVELVET-RED

ROCKY-RUN MV ARCADIA-RED-ET

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HM ALL-CANADIAN

J-FOLTS ARISTOCRAT JUMP-RED

GOLDEN-OAKS ALEXIS-RED-ET

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

R&W 5-YR, MATURE & LGT PRODUCTION

R&W JR BREEDER’S HERD

Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet, Woodville, ON Knonaudale Living It Up, Fairbanks Cattle Company, Ferme Blondin & Knonaudale Farms Inc, Napanee, ON Hodglynn Revere Pomella, Breamont Holsteins & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Tavistock, ON Sauder Holme Illustrator Molly, Henry Van Exel & Joey Airoso, Lodi, CA

Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine, ON

Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL

Hodglynn Holsteins & Raymond J. Smygwaty, Kincardine, ON Hodglynn Altitude Madison, Absolute Genetics, Ali Cook & Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine, ON Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P, Ells’ Dairy Farm Ltd, Kozak Holsteins Ltd, Orville O. Schmidt and R & F Livestock Inc, Kronau, SK

ALL-CANADIAN

Ferme Malic, Lévis, QC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN Winright Holsteins, Winchester, ON

HM ALL-CANADIAN Kingsway Farms, HASTINGS, ON NOMINATED

ALL-CANADIAN

ALL-CANADIAN

WILDWEED WARRIOR MAUI-RED

PREMIUM APPLE CRISP LILLY

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

KOZAK WARRIOR BOMBSHELL RED

HURCROFT AWE LILLYANN-RED

Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Cudworth, SK

HM ALL-CANADIAN ROKEYROAD MOOVIN ARTIST-RED

Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, IL

Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY

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Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

Parallel Genetics & Patience Holsteins Ltd, East Garafraxa, ON

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Valepierre Artisan Alice, B. Lehoux et Fils Inc, Saint-Elzéar, QC

Karnview Farms, Woodstock, ON Allarway Holsteins, Brantford, ON

Jolibois Lexing Army, Ferme Rolandale Enr, Saint-Flavien, QC Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P, Kozak Holsteins Ltd, New Sarepta, AB Harvdale Addiction Marble, Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner, ON

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Leonine © Beth Herges; Love N War, Oh Lala © Cybil Fisher; Lets Party © Vicki Fletcher; Design © Mara Budde, Wisconsin Holstein Association

Leonine

Love N War

Lets Party

Ooh Lala

UNANIMOUS R&W JR. BEST THREE WITH OOH LALA, LETS PARTY AND LOVE N WAR BETLEY UNSTOPABULL LEONINE-RED EX-92

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UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN & JR ALL-AMERICAN R&W FALL YEARLING UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN R&W WINTER YEARLING Junior Champion of the Open & Jr. Shows, Midwest National Spring R&W Show Junior Champion R&W, Quebec Spring Show 2024 Junior Champion of Jr. Show, Midwest National Spring Holstein Show Junior Champion R&W, La Supreme Quebec 2024 1st Fall Yearling, Wisconsin Championship R&W Show 1st Winter Yearling, International Red & White Show 2024 1st Fall Yearling, International R&W Open & Jr. Shows 1st Winter Yearling & Junior Champion, Royal Winter Fair R&W Show Owned by Claire and Jacob Betley Owned by Fortale Holstein Farm Inc., J & C Betley, Jean-Philippe Proulx, JM Valley Holstein & Stitchs Holstein

THREE YEARS IN A ROW! 1ST PLACE JUNIOR BEST 3 AT THE INTERNATIONAL R&W SHOW 2024 PREMIER BREEDER OF THE HEIFER SHOW, INTERNATIONAL R&W SHOW 2024 May 17, 2025

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We are excited to host the Breeders Bash this year! We are offering our best from some of the biggest cow families in the business in addition to genetics from some of the best Northeast Wisconsin has to offer. Watch the Breeders Bash at Betley Family Farms Facebook page for more updates!

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Renowned Dairyman, Judge & Fitter Honored with Lex Bunn Award MATT TEMPLETON, VIEW FORT HOLSTEINS & JERSEYS In the sports world, Vince Lombardi and John Wooden were legendary coaches who emphasized mastering the fundamentals. In the dairy industry, Arthur Klussendorf, Curtis Clark, John Dennison and Lex Bunn were some of the most respected showman and dairymen of their days for their ability, sportsmanship, and dedication to the dairy cow.

To be recognized as a winner of any of these awards is a lifelong goal for many, but few have achieved. At this year’s International Dairy Week, the Lex Bunn Award was presented to Matt Templeton of View-Fort Holsteins & Jerseys of Victoria, Australia. For those who know and have worked with Matt, this honor comes as no surprise, as he has dedicated his life to the dairy cow and continues to set an example for many in dealing with life’s challenges head on and not backing down in the face of adversity.

Matt grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Nar Nar Goon and began at a young age fitting cattle and working at the shows.

He attended IDW yearly, helping strings and met several fitters from North America during that time. Because of them, he was eager to travel abroad as well. In 2001, 18-year-old Matt won the IDW Youth Ambassador Award and booked his flight to North America with the award money. Matt was probably the first Australian to truly make a career of fitting cattle, being on the road nine months of the year for nearly 15 years.

work with and get ready puts her in my top 5.” “I also had the privilege of working with {RF} Goldwyn Hailey the year she was Supreme at World Dairy Expo, under the care of Budjon Farms.”

Attending IDW was always a priority for Matt and over the years, he’s exhibited and fitted numerous champions. “The cows from home all have a soft spot too,” Matt offered. One of his favorites was Fairvale Morty Lady 51, a 2X IDW Supreme Champion and the first Holstein to classify EX-97 in Australia.

She was owned with Lisa & Willy McCay and Lindsay & Sandra Thompson. Another favorite was Avonlea Reginald Jacobinia (EX-91-2E), Supreme Champion in 2020, and bred & owned Supreme Champion View Fort Dictator Dottie (EX-93-3E).

Matt also credits a few special people for his overseas experiences. ”Tom & Kelli Cull from Budjon Farms - I really admire just they way they have evolved their business from when I first was around over the last 25 years. Not only are they

He worked internationally for some of the best herds in the business, preparing countless Expo, Royal, and European winners. “A cow I really enjoyed getting ready and learned a lot from was Penlow Georgette Outside. She was just a cow that loved to eat. Whatever you put in front of her, she would eat. And she had a beautiful rib structure for her time,” Matt recalled. “I first met Gerald Coughlin in 2003, and he’s been so good to me and has a heart of gold. He never did anything fancy - he had a hose, buckets and hay. It was all about the cow and how she behaved. I was able to be at Trent Valley when he owned cows like Georgette Outside and Terrason Allie. He just taught me so much about the basics and keeping it simple.”

Matt continued, “Another cow was Tahora Goldwyn Toni in New Zealand. The way that cow was made and how easy she was to

Left, Matt Templeton made a career of fitting cattle and traveled internationally for 15 years. At right, Matt leads View Fort Lambda Butter to a first place win in the junior 3-year-old class, and eventually to a National Grand Champion title at IDW 2025. Photo © Cowsmo.

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still breeding tremendous cows, but creating a ‘franchise’ with their boarding program, and opportunities for other breeders and people who don’t necessarily have their own farms. That business model and structure are second-to-none. I worked for them a long time. Tommy is one of the best ‘cowman’ I’ve had the pleasure to work with and he’s taught me a lot.”

“When it came to the fitting and clipping side of things, Joel Kietzman was a massive influence. When I first went over to America, we were on the road together for six months together.

We went to every district show, small sale, it didn’t matter. ‘Kietz’ didn’t need to prove himself, every week we’d be clipping somewhere, and that definitely taught me a lot about getting hair off and working with cows. He’s become a great friend and it doesn’t matter how long we between talking. I don’t think anyone will ever surpass ‘Kietz’ in the fitting world.”

“Nathan Thomas and Pat Conroy were fitters when I first started overseas too. To be able to work with them was a great experience, and I’d call them friends today. It’s really just a great industry to be in.”

While Matt was traveling internationally, his roots would always be planted firmly in Australia. He met Nicola Paulger at the shows and they were married in November 2018. While Nicola’s family operated Adadale Jerseys and Holsteins in Queensland, she made the 2200 km move and she and Matt partnered with his parents, Bruce and Jan, on their farm in Victoria. In 2024, Matt and Nicola expanded their operation and purchased a new farm in Dixie, Victoria, where they milk 350 cows with 600 head on the farm.

“Our breeding goals are like many others around the world,” commented Matt. “It’s just a functional dairy cow. We try not to concentrate on the extremes anymore, especially now that genetics have come along way. We look for a cow that suites our system, which means they can walk, because we still have cows out on pasture for grazing, they have a nice foot angle and rump structure. I think it all goes hand-in-hand. Dad always said to concentrate on the average of the family, that’s when you can have good ones come through.”

And Matt and Nicola have certainly had many “good ones” come through. They exhibited the Holstein Grand Champion at IDW in 2020, 2022 & 2025. In addition, they had eight View-Fort bred animals place in the top 10 and they exhibited 5 milk cows in the top 3 at this year’s show. Having success at the shows isn’t possible without putting the work in at home, however.

“Feeding is a big thing when it comes to developing animals.

It’s not just one day of the year. It can start when they are born.

You just have to find the program that fits,” Matt remarked. “For us, its just consistency, doing it every day, making sure they

“

Matt worked for Tom and Kelli Cull of Budjon Farms for years, and their friendship has grown since then. Kelli judged the National Jersey Show at IDW in 2023 and they were able to spend time with Matt, Nicola and their daughters after the show. Photo provided.

don’t miss a day here or there, to try and develop the cow the best you can, and that’s the model we work with.” At the shows, they try and keep it simple. “Every cow has her own needs, and figuring out what she needs to reach full potential is just part of the game, and you need to work that out for yourself.”

The View Fort show team is certainly no stranger to the blue ribbons or purple banners, having exhibited three Grand Champions and two Reserve Champions over the last five years, but Matt and Nicola are still humbled by the success they have garnered. “Just to be able to win with our cows is very special. We’ve worked hard for it but you still have to have everything fall the right way. There’s only one judge on the day.” Two of those champions are homebred, so they are bit more special to Matt and Nicola.

This year’s Grand Champion, View Fort Lambda Butter (VG-88), was the winning junior 3-year-old and is owned in partnership with Avonlea Holsteins. She is backed by 11/12 generations of VG/EX dams. The Reserve Senior Champion, Fairvale Solomon Melody 897 (EX-92-2E), hails from the tremendous Fairvale herd that was dispersed in 2017. “These are the kind of cows that we want to breed from. We’ve gone forward the last few years, just the way they are made, they are on a level up with the previous cows that have won.”

While the show team and dairy at home have always been the focus, Matt and Nicola have had to face serious health issues in the meantime. Matt was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer just a few months after they were married, and the battle has been arduous. Friends and family have been at the forefront of the battle, either helping on the dairy, or helping with their two young daughters, Geri & Harlie. In November 2024, the Australian dairy industry rallied behind Matt and Nicola and strongly supported the Victories of View Fort Sale,

For us, its just consistency, doing it every day, making sure they don’t miss a day here or there, to try and develop the cow the best you can, and that’s the model we work with. Every cow has her own needs, and figuring out what she needs to reach full potential is just part of the game, and you need to work that out for yourself.”

- MATT TEMPLETON -

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Matt & Nicola along with their daughters, and Matt’ parents Bruce & Jan at the Victories at View Fort Sale in November 2024.

IDW Co-Founder Brian Leslie congratulations Matt Templeton on being named the 2025 Lex Bunn Award winner after he judged the National Jersey Show.

which averaged $8425 AUD on 74 lots. View Fort Lambda Dottie sold to Glomar Holsteins & Amy Stringer for $26,000, and she is a daughter of IDW Supreme Champion View Fort Dictator Dottie (EX-93 3E). Grand Champion of the 2025 Youth Show, View Fort Tatoo Pink, exhibited by Shae Tweddle, also sold through the sale, and placed 2nd in the junior 2-year-old class during the open show. View Fort Hanky Panky also sold through the sale and was named HM Junior Champion for her new owner, Darren Crawford, at IDW. She is a granddaughter of All-American T-Triple-T Dundee Paige (EX-96). View Fort Jagger Satin was sold earlier in the year to the partnership of Salmon, Patten & Moscript, and she placed 2nd to Lambda Butter and took home Reserve Intermediate Champion honors as well.

“We said we were going to sell our best during the sale, so it was really great to see our prefix represented so strongly at this year’s IDW.” View Fort also had the winning breeder’s group at the show, another testament to their tremendous outing!

Most recently, Matt had the honor of judging the National Jersey Show at IDW, in which he remarked throughout the show was one of the finest Jersey shows ever at IDW, with the top cows being able to compete anywhere in the world. “Being a judge here was a dream come true,” Matt commented. “I’ve had the privilege of judging internationally, but to be asked to judge in your home country for the National Show, and a show I’ve been coming to for nearly 30 years, is very special. To be able to place the cattle in front of my peers and people I’ve looked up to my whole life has certainly been an honor. I’ve been judging since I was 16, and to work your way up to this, it’s the pinnacle.”

Matt’s health struggles were also the driving force in getting the show team to this year’s IDW. “Showing isn’t a hobby or a holiday for Nicola and me,” remarked Matt. “It’s a part of our business. For me to have the opportunity to judge and still show our Holsteins was definitely a driver the last few months.”

Even with the selling many of At the conclusion of the Jersey their show prospects, Matt is show, IDW co-founder Brian excited about several others I don’t think it matters what you want to Leslie, took the mic and spoke of that are still on the farm today. a young boy who had attended Dictator Dottie has a VG-88 High do in life. Whether it’s judging a local show, be IDW for years and built an Octane daughter that’s breeding Champion at IDW, or whatever it is in athletics internationally known fitting well that they hope to see and judging career along with more daughters develop from. or the like, unless you have the right mindset and a tremendous herd of cattle. It Avonlea Reginald Jacobonia the ‘get up and go’ to work hard, I don’t think it’s didn’t take long for the crowd to (EX-91 94-MS), Supreme at IDW going to happen. If you’re standing still, you’re gather that Brian was speaking in 2020, has a promising VGof Matt, and soon he presented not moving forward.”

87 Delta-Lambda daughter him with the Lex Bunn Award. that they are breeding from as - MATT TEMPLETON “It’s something I would literally well. Descendants of Avonlea never think of receiving,” Matt Robthom Connie 2 (EX-93 3E), said. “Lex used to supply all the hay for IDW, and he’s made IDW Supreme Champion in 2009, and Morty Lady, are also some of the best hay I’ve ever seen, and he was quite the numerous on the farm. “At the end of the day, you still have showman with his Ayrshires from what I’ve been told, so to be to have strong cow families to have that sort of success,” Matt recognized with his award is quite an honor.” added.

“I don’t think it matters what you want to do in life. Whether Matt’s accomplishments reach beyond the show ring. He it’s judging a local show, be Champion at IDW, or whatever has garnered an impressive judging career that includes the it is in athletics or the like, unless you have the right mindset Ontario Summer Show, World Dairy Expo, and numerous Royal and the ‘get up and go’ to work hard, I don’t think it’s going Shows across Australia and New Zealand. He was also the first to happen,” Matt emphasized. Matt and Nicola are looking Australian to judge at the Wisconsin Championship Holstein towards the future, whether with another sale in a few years, or and Jersey Shows and the first to be on the All-American new business ventures with their farm. “If you’re standing still, voting panel. He has also served as the Overall Judge for the you’re not moving forward.”

Australia-Wide On Farm Competition and the All-Australian

BY JULIE ASHTON Photographic Competition.

Afterword: Sadly, Matt lost his battle with cancer on February 20, 2025.

Our condolences to his family and friends.

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the

fairvale solomon

Melody 897 ex92 2e

1st 5 year old & best Udder in class reserve senior champion idw 2025

view fort lambda

11,136 litres | 443kgf | 4.0% | 375kgp | 3.4% | 305 days bred to sexed anamoe & daughters by sidekick

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Butter vg88

1st junior 3 year old & best Udder in class

intermediate champion & grand champion idw 2025 8071 litres | 336kgf | 4.2% | 375kgp | 3.4% | 305 days due in september to sexed hoa-p & daughters by alligator and hulu Owned with Avonlea Holsteins

1st Aged Cow IDW 2025

Congratulations to the new owners of View Fort cattle that were purchased throughout the year.

(9 years old with 7 calves)

View Fort Hanky Panky | 1st & HM Junior Champion, IDW 2025 for Darren Crawford

2nd Aged Cow IDW 23 & 24

View Fort DBig Robina VG85 | 1ST JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD, IDW 2025 for A&E Pouw

13,474 l | 587kgf | 4.4% | 462kgp | 3.4% | 305 d Due September to Jinx sexed daughters by Lambda, Fondoo & Pace Pregnancies to Aneesh

View Fort Tatoo Pink VG86 | 2nd JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD & Best udder IDW 2025 Grand Champion Youth Show, IDW 2025 for B&A Tweddle VIEW FORT JAGGER SATIN VG88 | 2nd Jr3 & Reserve Intermediate Champion IDW 2025 for B Salmon, D Patten, & Callum Moscript

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In the last 5 years View Fort have won Grand champion 3x & reserve champion 2x Matt & Nicola Templeton | Bruce & Jan Templeton 769 Timboon- Terang Road, Dixie Vic Matt 0417 057 130 | Nicola 0412 693150 | Bruce 0408 051 418 Email: viewfortholsteins@outlook.com Late Winter 2025 · Page 107

ARTWORK - HAYLEY BOYD | RING PHOTOS: MELODY, BUTTER (JULIE ASHTON) CINNAMIN (FIONA HANKS)

INTERNATIONAL DAIRY WEEK January 19-23, 2025 • Tatura, Victoria, Australia

SUPREME CHAMPION & INTERBREED SENIOR CHAMPION Lightning Ridge Cmd Dback Barbara, Red & White, Instyle and Rusty Red, Simpson, VIC RESERVE INTERBREED SENIOR CHAMPION Windy View Chief Justine, Holstein, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC INTERBREED INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION View Fort Lambda Butter, Holstein, View Fort Holsteins & Avonlea Holsteins, Dixie, VIC RESERVE INTERBREED INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Munden Farms Lexus Vinca, Ayrshire, Munden Farms, Buln Buln East, VIC INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION Gorbro Lambda Violet, Holstein, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC RESERVE INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION Impression Kiss N Tell Imp ET, Jersey, Mitchell & Lyndsey Flemming, Newry, VIC

RED & WHITE

Supreme Champion Lightning Ridge Cmd Dback Barbara, Instyle and Rusty Red, Simpson, VIC.

Judge: Roger Turner, WI | 55 Head GRAND & SENIOR CHAMPION & SENIOR BEST UDDER Lightning Ridge Cmd Dback Barbara (Diamondback), 1st class 17, Instyle and Rusty Red, Simpson, VIC RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Windy View Awesome Pauline Red (Awesome), 1st class 16, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC HM SENIOR CHAMPION Intermediate Champion Arrallik Reserve Intermediate Champion Windyvale Awesome Ashlyn Red (Awesome), 1st class 18, Sun Avalanche Meg, Yarnold Family, Impression Analyst Tulip Red, Wingham, NSW. Flemming, Heath, Worner, Newry, VIC. Vale Holsteins, Numurkah, VIC INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Arrallik Avalanche Meg (Avalanche), 1st class 13, Yarnold Family, Wingham, NSW RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Impression Analyst Tulip Red (Analyst), 1st class 10, M & L Flemming, K Heath, P Worner, Newry, VIC HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION & INTERMEDIATE BEST UDDER Elm Banks Moovin Roxette Red (Moovin), 2nd class 10, Elm Intermediate Best Udder Elm Banks Junior Champion Cherrylock Latenite Banks, Koroit, VIC Moovin Roxette Red, Elm Banks, Aleece-Red-PO, Brad & Jessica Koroit, VIC. JUNIOR CHAMPION Cherrylock Latenite Aleece-Red-Po (Latenite), 1st class 3, Brad & Jessica Gavenlock, Tallygaroopna, VIC

Gavenlock, Tallygaroopna, VIC.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Lightning Ridge Tr Hulu Siren-Red (Hulu), 1st class 2, Blackwood Farm, Glengarry, VIC HM JUNIOR CHAMPION Antvale Warrior Sephora (Warrior), 1st class 1, A&C Coombes, Ellenborough, NSW JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & OVERALL PREMIER BREEDER Cherrylock Cattle Co., Tallygaroopna, VIC JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR & OVERALL PREMIER EXHIBITOR Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Lightning Ridge Cmd Dback Barbara, Instyle and Rusty Red, Simpson, VIC; Reserve Senior Champion Windy View Awesome Pauline Red, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC; Windyvale Awesome Ashlyn Red, Sun Vale Holsteins, Numurkah, VIC. Page 108 · COWSMO

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Michael Duckett, WI | 218 Head GRAND CHAMPION View Fort Lambda Butter (Delta-Lambda), 1st class 13, View Fort Holsteins & Avonlea Holsteins, Dixie, VIC SENIOR CHAMPION Windy View Chief Justine (Chief), 1st class 18, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Fairvale Solomon Melody 897 (Solomon), 1st class 17, View Fort Holsteins, Dixie, VIC HM SENIOR CHAMPION & SENIOR BEST UDDER Tomargo Recluse Door Apricot (Doorman), 1st class 16, Avonlea Holsteins & Linsand Farms, Irrewillipe, VIC INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Intermediate & Grand Champion View Fort Lambda Butter, View Fort View Fort Lambda Butter (Delta-Lambda), 1st class 13, View Fort Holsteins & Avonlea Holsteins, Dixie, VIC. Holsteins & Avonlea Holsteins, Dixie, VIC RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION View Fort Jagger Satin (Jagger), 2nd class 13, B Salmon, D Patten, C Moscript, Bungador, VIC HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION & INTERMEDIATE BEST UDDER Hill View Master Jane (Master), 1st class 14, S & R Richardson, Simpson, VIC JUNIOR CHAMPION Gorbro Lambda Violet (Delta Lambda), 1st class 3, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Brindabella Warrior Natalie (Warrior), 1st class 7, Brindabella Holsteins, Torrumbarry, VIC

Senior Champion Windy View Chief Justine, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC.

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR HM JUNIOR CHAMPION View Fort Hanky Panky (Haniko), 1st class 8, D Crawford, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC OVERALL PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Muttama, NSW Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC

Senior Best Udder Tomargo Recluse Door Apricot, Avonlea Holsteins & Linsand Farms, Irrewillipe, VIC.

Intermediate Best Udder Hill View Junior Champion Gorbro Lambda Master Jane, S & R Richardson, Violet, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, Simpson, VIC. VIC.

Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Windy View Chief Justine, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC; Reserve Senior Champion Fairvale Solomon Melody 897, View Fort Holsteins, Dixie, VIC; HM Senior Champion Tomargo Recluse Door Apricot, Avonlea Holsteins & Linsand Farms, Irrewillipe, VIC.

Reserve Junior Champion Brindabella Warrior Natalie, Brindabella Holsteins, Torrumbarry, VIC.

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion View Fort Lambda Butter, View Fort Holsteins & Avonlea Holsteins, Dixie, VIC; Reserve Intermediate Champion View Fort Jagger Satin, B Salmon, D Patten, C Moscript, Bungador, VIC; HM Intermediate Champion Hill View Master Jane, S & R Richardson, Simpson, VIC. Late Winter 2025 · Page 109

JERSEY

Judge: Matthew Templeton, VIC | 165 Head GRAND & SENIOR CHAMPION & SENIOR BEST UDDER Rivendell Victorious Vienna (Victorious), 1st class 17, Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd, Numbaa, NSW RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Bushlea Irwins Jenny (Irwin), 1st class 19, Rocky Allen, Omeara Family, Weeksdale & Borba, Cobargo, NSW HM SENIOR CHAMPION Warrain Askn Express (Askn), 2nd class 17, RK & JL Easterbrook & Jett Easterbrook, Tatura, VIC INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION & INTERMEDIATE BEST UDDER Lightning Ridge MB Victorious Tesla 1 Imp ET (Victorious), 1st class 12, Brad & Jessica Gavenlock, Tallygaroopna, VIC RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Grand & Senior Champion & Senior Best Udder Rivendell Victorious Vienna, Brunchilli Jedi Priscilla 5309 (Jedi), 1st class 14, Paulger Family, Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd, Numbaa, NSW. Kenilworth, QLD HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Miami Matt Dawn 7481 (Matt), 1st class 11, C & B Thompson & A Glennen, Irrewillipe, VIC JUNIOR CHAMPION Impression Kiss N Tell Imp ET (Ferdinand), 1st class 5, Mitchell & Lyndsey Flemming, Newry, VIC Intermediate Champion Lightning Reserve Intermediate Champion RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Signature Victorious Eileen (Victorious), 2nd class 5, Signature Ridge MB Victorious Tesla 1 Imp Brunchilli Jedi Priscilla 5309, Paulger ET, Brad & Jessica Gavenlock, Family, Kenilworth, QLD. Jerseys, Pyree, NSW

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION Fireworks Karlies Karma (Chocolatier), 1st class 3, K Coburn & J Eagles, Rochester, VIC

Tallygaroopna, VIC.

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER Impression Jerseys & Holsteins, Newry, VIC JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR Heartland Jerseys, Bamawm, VIC OVERALL PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Brookbora Jerseys, Tennyson, VIC

HM Intermediate Champion Miami Matt Dawn 7481, C & B Thompson & A Glennen, Irrewillipe, VIC.

Reserve Senior Champion Bushlea Irwins Jenny, Rocky Allen, Omeara Family, Weeksdale & Borba, Cobargo, NSW.

Junior Champion Impression Kiss N Tell Imp ET, Mitchell & Lyndsey Flemming, Newry, VIC.

Reserve Junior Champion Signature Victorious Eileen, Signature Jerseys, Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Rivendell Victorious Vienna, Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd, Numbaa, NSW; Pyree, NSW. Reserve Senior Champion Bushlea Irwins Jenny, Rocky Allen, Omeara Family, Weeksdale & Borba, Cobargo, NSW; HM Senior Champion Warrain Askn Express, RK & JL Easterbrook & Jett Easterbrook, Tatura, VIC. Page 110 · COWSMO

AYRSHIRE

Judge: Kurt Wolf, IA | 73 Head GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Munden Farms Lexus Vinca (Lexus), 1st class 8, Munden Farms, Buln Buln East, VIC SENIOR CHAMPION Parkville Bluey Bangle (Blue Balls), 1st class 10, Munden Farms, Buln Buln East, VIC RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Jaden Champs Locket (Champion), 2nd class 10, B & C Hentschke, Glencoe, SA HM SENIOR CHAMPION Magic Park Shady Maiden (Conn), 1st class 13, Munden Farms, Buln Buln East, VIC Ayrshire Grand Champion & Best Udder Munden Farms Lexus Vinca, INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Munden Farms Lexus Vinca (Lexus), 1st class 8, Munden Farms, Munden Farms, Buln Buln East, VIC. Buln Buln East, VIC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Torlea Ringer Joyce (Ringer), 1st class 7, Bridget Liebelt, Meadows, SA HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Bluegum Park Ringer Maggie 3 (Ringer), 1st class 6, Bluegum Park, Yarragon, VIC

Senior Champion Parkville Bluey Reserve Senior Champion Jaden

JUNIOR CHAMPION Bangle, Munden Farms, Buln Buln Champs Locket, B & C Hentschke, Sammac Bman Iris (Bradman), 1st class 4, Samuel Macadam, East, VIC. Glencoe, SA. Merrigum, VIC RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Liddel Reynolds Rose 4 (Reynolds), 2nd class 2, Cole Family, Wagga Wagga, NSW HM JUNIOR CHAMPION Lara Autograph Connie 11 (Autograph), 1st class 1, Ferguson Farms, Toolamba, VIC JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR & OVERALL BREEDER Reserve Intermediate Champion Junior Champion Sammac Bman Iris, Ferguson Farms, Toolamba, VIC Torlea Ringer Joyce 7, Bridget Samuel Macadam, Merrigum, VIC. OVERALL PREMIER EXHIBITOR Munden Farms, Buln Buln East, VIC

Liebelt, Meadows, SA.

GUERNSEY

Judge: Michael Gray, NSW | 37 Head SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Crookslea Rhonda (Kojak), 1st class 10, N & S Wilkie, Bacchus March, VIC RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Brookleigh Curiosity (Reggie), 2nd class 10, LF & JM Cleggett, Glencoe, SA INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Ocean Breeze JC Gemma (JC Penny), 1st class 6, Ocean Acres & D Norris, Noorat, VIC

Guernsey Grand Champion & Best Udder Crookslea Rhonda, N & S Wilkie, Bacchus March, VIC.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Donnybrook Knight Soya (Knight), 1st class 9, Joyce Family, Tongala, VIC Intermediate Champion Ocean Breeze Junior Champion Exclusive Treasures JC Gemma, Ocean Acres & D Norris, Rainbow, S Livesay, Toolamba West, Noorat, VIC. VIC.

JUNIOR CHAMPION Exclusive Treasures Rainbow (Treasure), 1st class 2, S Livesay, Toolamba West, VIC Late Winter 2025 · Page 111

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Kalaso Beesting Grace (Beesting), 1st class 3, Joyce Family, Tongala, VIC JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Joyce Family, Tongala, VIC OVERALL PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR LF & JM Cleggett, Glencoe, SA

BROWN SWISS

Judge: Brad Gavenlock, VIC | 27 Head SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION Tandara Dynamite Sarajevo 150 (Dynamite), 1st class 11, Tandara & Matt Dennis, Dingee, VIC RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Restdown Seaside Sarajevo (Seasidebloom), 2nd class 11, Brown Swiss Senior & Grand Champion Tandara Dynamite Sarajevo 150, Tandara & Matt Dennis, Dingee, VIC. McGrath Family, Orford, VIC INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Benleigh Dynamite Stacey (Dynamite), 1st class 9, Dusty Road Brown Swiss, Terang, VIC RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Tandara Dairystar Lola 99 (Dairystar), 1st class 8, Shirleen Evans, Wangaratta, VIC JUNIOR CHAMPION Dusty Road Aldo Paris 13949 (Aldo), 1st class 4, Dusty Road Intermediate Champion & Best Udder Reserve Intermediate Champion Brown Swiss, Terang, VIC Benleigh Dynamite Stacey, Dusty Tandara Dairystar Lola 99, Shirleen Road Brown Swiss, Terang, VIC. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Tandara Aldo Heidi 324 ET (Aldo), 2nd class 4, M & S Foot, Oxley Island, NSW

Evans, Wangaratta, VIC.

JUNIOR & OVERALL PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Tandara Brown Swiss, Dingee, VIC

ILLAWARRA

Judge: Simon Tognola, VIC | 40 Head

Reserve Senior Champion Restdown

Junior Champion Dusty Road Aldo

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Seaside Sarajevo, McGrath Family, Paris 13949, Dusty Road Brown Swiss, Illinga Handsomes Homerun (Empire), 1st class 13, Coburn Orford, VIC. Terang, VIC. Family, Horfield, VIC RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Hazelmont Maxima April (Maxima), 2nd class 13, Amor Portdale Tribulation Dutch (Tribulation), 1st class 7, Toby Fleming, Boorcan, VIC Illawarras, Bookaar, VIC JUNIOR CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Llandovery Josh’s Lady Jo (Josh), 1st class 8, Hayes Family, Ferrum Stormyjon Rosie (Stormy Jon), 1st class 4, Ferrum Illawarras, Terang, VIC Girgarre, VIC RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Ferrum Stormyjon Rose (Stormy Jon), 1st class 3, Ferrum Illawarras, Terang, VIC JUNIOR & OVERALL PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Hayes Family, Girgarre, VIC

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Intermediate Champion Llandovery Junior Champion Ferrum Stormyjon Josh’s Lady Jo, Hayes Family, Rosie, Ferrum Illawarras, Terang, Girgarre, VIC. VIC.

HANKS WINS POWER OF WOMEN IN DAIRYING AWARD AT IDW Fiona Hanks received a standing ovation as she was announced the 2025 Bette Hall Power of Women in Dairying Award recipient at this year’s International Dairy Week 35th Year Anniversary Dinner.

There wasn’t a more fitting setting to celebrate this honor, than being surrounded by her family, friends, work colleagues and the dairy community, which she selflessly supports and gives her all to.

Fiona has become an essential part of the dairy industry, especially within the registered sector. Her involvement in the industry began early, growing up Fiona & Craig Hanks with children Brodie, Abbie and Riley. on her family’s dairy farm ‘Wellcoora Holsteins’ in the Western District. In her younger days Fiona was very involved in local shows and calf days; her ability saw her winning with dairy cattle at an even higher level and quickly became in demand as a ‘go to person’ to prepare quality cattle.

In 1997, Alan Fisher of Ashbury Holsteins engaged Fiona’s services to take a complete string of cows to the Melbourne Royal.

This show led to success with Ashbury Silver 210 winning the 3 Year Old In Milk, a great achievement for Fiona in her early teens.

It wasn’t long after, Fiona was traveling to shows all over Australia, as far as North Queensland.

Fiona attended her first IDW with Peter & Ann Scott of Cobrico Holsteins at an early age. When Brooklane Belt Jemima was purchased as a yearling at the 1997 IDW sale, Fiona and Jemima had immediate success together. But the highlight was when Fiona prepared and led her to victory in 1999 at IDW, winning Intermediate Champion. Little lady, big cow, it sure was a great sight.

The following year Fiona was a worthy winner of the RAB Youth Ambassador Award, which included an exchange trip to Canada.

Fiona has lived and breathed her mentor Sheri Martin’s drive and passion for youth development, walking step for step in Sheri’s footsteps. Fiona headed up a committee in the Western District, launching and running four successful Youth camps each year in January until Covid hit.

Through the years Fiona worked alongside Daryl Brown and Brian Leslie at Alta Genetics, being hired not only as a sales rep but also to design their catalogs and adverts. Brian and Daryl say nothing was a problem for Fiona to do and as usual it was her pleasure as she just made things happen. Following Brian and Daryl’s departure from Alta, Fiona remained on as a breeding adviser.

One such herd was that of Mac & Deb Jones, the dispersal sale of that very herd remains the record priced commercial herd of way over 400 head, a testament to Fiona’s ability.

In later years of staging IDW, Fiona was a major part of assisting the manager at the time with Robyn Barber organizing the daily running of the event, this she did to perfection. Fiona is still an integral part of IDW today. Taking photos, compiling results, a Power of Women in Dairying committee member and so much more.

Working with three major Australian AI companies she is also sought for independent work. Fiona’s skill in graphic design with AI publications, sale catalogs and adverts, along with her photography help elevate the Australian dairy industry to the world.

Additionally, Fiona and husband Craig run their own innovative business and volunteer within their local community. Fiona is considered a ‘guardian angel’ for her good friends Matt & Nicola Templeton and their young family.

With Matt Templeton receiving the Lex Bunn in the same year as Fiona receiving the Bette Hall, it was indeed extra special for these good friends to enjoy this significant moment together. Both share a similar philosophy that ‘life is not a rehearsal’ and it is important to keep moving forward.

There are many layers to this amazing lady, passion and motivation key along with many acts of kindness, Fiona Hanks is truly one of the great people in this industry and without doubt a very well deserved winner of the Bette Hall Award. Fiona was nominated by Beck Robertson who said: “If we could all put a little bit of Fiona in our lives the world would be a better place.”

Office & Cybil: 920.465.3880

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Jenny: 614.395.9823 jennythomas614@yahoo.com

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2024 HIGH RANKING BAA LISTS

Holstein Association USA is excited to announce the top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) herds for 2024 classifications. This recognition highlights the outstanding dedication of Holstein breeders nationwide who participate in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein classification program.

“With the Classic and Standard program options herds receive a whole herd BAA, using each animal’s age and stage of lactation balancing the scale for all animals,” says Amy Fletcher, Senior Manager of Classification Operations. “Congratulations to all the Registered Holstein breeders earning a spot on the Top BAA lists, it is a great achievement.”

In 2024, 924 herds had a BAA value eligible for inclusion in these lists. The average number of cows included in the BAA calculation for the entire group was 66, and the average BAA% was 108.2.

2024 Overall Top 200 BAA Herds Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13

Herd Name State Triple-T Holsteins OH Matthew T. Mitchell TN Jeffrey Jet Butler IL Juniper Farm Inc ME Conant Acres Inc ME Milk Source LLC WI Currie Holsteins NY Springhill OH Retso Holsteins NY Daniel Olson WI Jeffrey Wallace Sharts NY Allen L. & Carolee McClure NY Eric A. Topp OH Michael & Julie Duckett WI

BAA 116.9 116.6 115.8 115.5 115.4 115.3 115.3 114.9 114.9 114.7 114.6 114.5 114.4 114.4

# Cows 15 11 27 27 90 32 42 19 45 32 11 10 14 37

15 17 20 21 23 24

Humdinger Holsteins NY N C Mtn Cattle Co LLC NC Bruce R. Gingerich IN CLF LLC NJ Richard Nisen IN Michael K & Jessica Oliver WA Adam John Liddle NY Lady Luck Holsteins OH Michael & Chris McCullough WI Douglas & Jennifer Boop PA Scarlet Summer Holsteins PA Rosedale Genetics Ltd WI

114.3 114.3 114.2 114.2 114.2 114.1 114.0 114.0 113.8 113.7 113.7 113.7

56 21 18 50 36 10 68 11 59 21 88 23

BAA 110.4 110.2 110.1 109.4 109.2

# Cows 306 369 288 324 332

Top BAA Herds by Herd Size 10 to 49 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Triple-T Holsteins 2 Matthew T. Mitchell 3 Jeffrey Jet Butler 4 Juniper Farm Inc 5 Milk Source LLC Currie Holsteins

State OH TN IL ME WI NY

BAA 116.9 116.6 115.8 115.5 115.3 115.3

# Cows 15 11 27 27 32 42

50 to 74 Cows Rank Herd Name State 1 Humdinger Holsteins NY 2 CLF LLC NJ 3 Adam John Liddle NY 4 Michael & Chris McCullough WI 5 Lloyd M & Denise M Pease PA

BAA 114.3 114.2 114.0 113.8 113.5

# Cows 56 50 68 59 54

75 to 114 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Conant Acres Inc. 2 Scarlet Summer Holsteins 3 Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson 4 Ridgedale Farm 5 Elmvue Farm

State ME PA WI NY NY

BAA 115.4 113.7 113.4 112.7 112.5

# Cows 90 88 100 109 92

115 to 259 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Gene Palmer Nehls 2 Lantland Farms Ltd. 3 Joleanna Holsteins LLC 4 Wyatt Schwoeppe 5 Olmar Farms

State WI NY NY IN MN

BAA 112.4 111.1 110.5 110.1 109.8

# Cows 126 130 133 123 128

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Over 260 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Selz Farm Inc. 2 J. Steven Arbaugh 3 Kamphuis Farms LLC 4 Eskdale Dairy 5 Trent & Kelsey Hendrickson

State WI MD WI UT WI

Top BAA Herds for Colleges & Universities Rank 1 2 3 4 5

Herd Name The College of The Ozarks Utah State University Cal Poly Corporation UVM-Cream University of Connecticut

State MO UT CA VT CT

BAA 110.1 109.6 108.3 108.1 107.7

# Cows 30 61 86 55 51

ADVERTISING RATES & DEADLINES ADVERTISING DEADLINES: SPRING 2025: MAR 10 Space Reservation // MAR 15 Camera-Ready Deadline RATES: FULL PAGE: $800 USD // $1075 CDN HALF PAGE: $500 USD // $675 CDN BUSINESS CARD: $150 USD per issue 2025 DIGITAL RATES: LARGE SQUARE BANNER: $200 / week · $300 / 2 weeks · $900 / 3 months $1500 / 6 months · $2250 / 12 months

SMALL SQUARE BANNER: $150 / week · $250 / 2 weeks · $750 / 3 months $1250 / 6 months · $1800 / 12 months

ADVERTISER’S INDEX Ack-Lee Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 AG3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Betley Family Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Blackstone Genetics . . . . . . . . . . 102-103 Bridgerland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Butlerview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Calves for a Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cybil Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Ela May Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Ella Wright Photography . . . . . . . . . . 117 Elmvue Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Ferme Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Ferme Petitclerc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Genervations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Genosource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Golden Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Hays Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Jeffrey-Way Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 KCCG Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Kings Ransom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kingsway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Lortie-Lea Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Meadowridge Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Misty Meadow Jerseys . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Oakfield Corners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Opsal-JH Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Pacific Edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Patty Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Peace & Plenty Farms. . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Pietersma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-93 Ratliff Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 River Valley Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Royalty Ridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Schulte Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Showbox Sires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Spreng, Jim & Valerie . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Trans Ova Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Triple-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Velthuis Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Vicky Fletcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Vierra Dairy Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 View Fort Holsteins & Jerseys . . . . . . 107 Woodmansee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Yellowstone Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Late Winter 2025 · Page 115

UPCOMING EVENTS SHOWS

Aug 9

Guernsey Gold Showcase, Cortland, NY Cowsmo Coverage Mar 27-28 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, Columbus, OH Cowsmo Aug 17-21 Wisconsin Summer Championship Show, Madison, Coverage WI Cowsmo Coverage Mar 28 Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show, Columbus, Aug 20-21 Supreme Dairy Shows, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC OH; Judge Paul Trapp, WI Cowsmo Coverage Aug 25-26 National Ayrshire Summer Spectacular, Syracuse, Mar 29-31 NY Spring Dairy Carousel, Hamburg, NY Cowsmo NY; Judge Allyn Paulson, WI Coverage Aug 27 Midwest Fall National Holstein Show, Minneapolis, Mar 29 Northeast Spring National Junior Holstein Show, MN Cowsmo Coverage Hamburg, NY; Judge Cassie Menendez, NY Cowsmo Coverage Sep 6-7 Northeast Summer National Holstein Show, Greenwich, NY Cowsmo Coverage Mar 31 Northeast Spring National Holstein Show, Hamburg, NY; Judge Ryan Krohlow, WI Cowsmo Coverage Sep 7 Youth Dairy Classic National Junior Holstein Show, Manchester, IA Apr 4 Atlantic Spring Show in conjunction with Holstein Canada National Convention, Truro, NS, Judge Pat Sep 10-23 The Big E, West Springfield, MA Cowsmo Lundy, NY Cowsmo Coverage Coverage Apr 8 Southern National Junior Holstein & Jersey Shows, Sep 11-12 Northeast Fall National Holstein Show, West Stillwater, OK Cowsmo Coverage Springfield, MA Cowsmo Coverage Apr 9-10 Southern National Holstein & Jersey Shows, Sep 15 Premier National Junior Shows, Harrisburg, PA Stillwater, OK, Judge Brian Behnke, WI Cowsmo Cowsmo Coverage Coverage Sep 16-17 All-American Dairy Shows, Harrisburg, PA Cowsmo Apr 17 Quebec Spring Show, Victoriaville, QC; Judge Coverage Richard Landry, QC Sep 16-17 Eastern Fall National Holstein Show, Harrisburg, PA Apr 19 Maryland Spring Holstein Show, West Friendship, Cowsmo Coverage MD Cowsmo Coverage Sep 30-Oct 3 World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Cowsmo Apr 23-24 Ontario Spring Discovery Holstein & Jersey Shows, Coverage Ancaster, ON; Holstein Judge Aaron Eaton, NY; Oct 16 Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Jersey Judge Blair Weeks, PEI Cowsmo Coverage Show, Metcalfe, ON Apr 23-25 California State Holstein & Red & White Shows, Nov 6-9 North American International Livestock Expo, Turlock, CA Cowsmo Coverage Louisville, KY Cowsmo Coverage Apr 23-25 Western Spring National Jersey Show, Turlock, CA Nov 7-16 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON Cowsmo Cowsmo Coverage Coverage Apr 24-26 Northeast Spring All-Breeds Show, West Springfield, SALES MA Cowsmo Coverage Feb 25 Fun in the Sun - Aruba Edition; Managed by: The Apr 24-26 The Western Dairy Expo, Saskatoon, SK; Judge Paul Cattle Exchange Trapp, WI Mar 1 Purple Ribbon Classic, Marshfield, WI; Managed Apr 25-27 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, Madison, WI Cowsmo by: Wood Co. Holstein Breeders Coverage Mar 1 Opsal-JH Genetics Online Tag Sale, East Liberty, Apr 26 PA Spring Holstein Show, Centre Hall, PA Cowsmo OH; Online with CattleClub.com Coverage Mar 2 Discovery Genetics Spring Online Sale 2nd Edition, Apr 27 Midwest Spring National Holstein Show, Madison, Ellsworth, WI; Online with Cowbuyer.com WI, Judge Pat Lundy, NY Cowsmo Coverage Mar 6 Clarkvalley Holsteins 2nd Edition Sale; Beaverton, May 15-16 Western National Holstein Show, Richmond, UT ON; Managed by: Encans Boulet Jun 14 Maryland Jersey Field Day, Frederick, MD Cowsmo Mar 8 Hard Core Select Sale, Muncy, PA; Managed by: Coverage Keith & Donnette Fisher and Fraley Auction Co. Jun 19-21 Minnesota State Holstein Show, Kasson, MN Mar 14 1st Impressions at the Interstate IV, Clear Spring, Cowsmo Coverage MD, Managed by: MD-Hillbrook & Interstate Heifer Jun 27 Mid-Atlantic Invitational Brown Swiss Show, Care Lebanon, PA Cowsmo Coverage Mar 15 Springtime Jubilee with Duckett & Abbott, Union Jul 26-27 Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show, Bridge, MD; Managed by Schwartzbeck, Duckett & Columbus, OH Cowsmo Coverage Abbott Aug 2 Virginia Summer Showdown, Harrisonburg, VA Mar 15 Kilgus ELITE Sale, Fairbury, IL; Managed by Cowsmo Coverage Hammertime Auctions & Kilgus Dairy

UPCOMING EVENTS Mar 15

Dare to Dream Tag & Embryo Sale, Hosted by Beslea Farm, Yarker, ON Mar 20-21 Petitclerc Online Sale 2, Online at petitclercholstein.com Mar 21 Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Sale, Frederick, MD, Managed by MD Brown Swiss Assoc.

Mar 21 High Point Farms Complete Online Dispersal, Port Perry, ON; Managed by Walker Dairy Sales Mar 21-22 Rolling Out The Red Carpet 2nd Edition, Mt. Forest, ON; Online with Uniquedesignsandmarketing.com Mar 22 Jeffrey-Way Online Sale, Belleville, WI, Online with CattleClub.com Mar 22 Springtime Showcase II, Dyesville, IA, Hosted by KCCK Genetics Mar 26 Buckeye Classic Sale, Columbus, OH Mar 29 NY Spring Select Sale, Hamburg, NY; Co-Managed

by Eaton & Thomas Marketing & Consulting Apr 2 Calves for a Cause Sale, Stratford, ON; Managed

by Darryl Markus & Jeff Stephens Apr 2 Silver Jubilee Sale, Hosted by Black Fire Cattle Care; Online with Cowbuyer.com Apr 3 Goldenflo & Leighside Tag Sale, Truro, NS Apr 4 Norse Haven Genetics Complete Dispersal, Westby, WI; Managed by Courtney Sales LLC Apr 5 60th Jersey Ontario Invitational Sale, Elora, ON, Managed by Jersey Ontario Sale Committee Apr 7 Midwest Spring Edition, Arlington, MN, Hosted by Do-N-Joy Genetics; Managed by Hammertime Apr 7-8 Kingsway Tag Sale, Hastings, ON Apr 11-12 Spring Styles at Karnview, Woodstock, ON Apr 12 Quest for Success VII, Delavan, WI, Hosted by Maple-Leigh Futures Apr 12 Pride of Posthaven Sale, Hobart, NY Apr 19 A Decade of Kampy Holsteins Tag Sale, Brandon, WI; Managed by Great Northern Cattle Marketing Apr 19 Spring Colors at Quietcove 2nd Edition, Wapakoneta, OH, Managed by Hammertime Auctions Apr 22 Northeast Spring Spectacular, West Springfield, MA, Managed by Wolf Auction Group Apr 25 Just So Farm Tag Sale, Lake Mills, WI

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May 3 May 7 May 10 May 10 May 10 May 17 May 17 May 31

Jun 6-7 Jun 12-14

Jun 24

Jun 28 Jul 2 Aug 11

The Best of Triple-T & Friends, Circleville, OH, Managed by Thomas Marketing & Consulting Bri-Lin Dispersal, Bright, ON, Managed by Encans Boulet East Coast Style Sale, Pleasant Valley PEI, Managed by Blair & Jaime Weeks Post Time at Ratliffs, Garnett, KS Liddleholme Tag Sale, Argyle, NY Breeders Bash, Pulaski, WI Trent Valley Holsteins Dispersal, Peterborough, ON, Managed by Walker Dairy Sales The Guernsey Event, Wooster, OH; Hosted by Springhill & Warwick Manor; Assisted by The Alliance The Breeders Trifecta Sale, Cobleskill, NY, Managed by: The Alliance Father's Day Weekend Tag Sale at the Interstate, Clear Spring, MD; Hosted by South Mountain Jerseys & Interstate Heifer Care Summer Spectacular at Carter's Corner, Greenville, IL, Managed by Hammertime & Online with Cowbuyer.com Triple Crowns at Keightly & Core, Salvisa, KY International Intrigue, Chebanse, IL, Managed by Butlerview Farm & Ferme Blondin Gleann Holsteins Sale, Antigonish, NS, Managed

by Encans Boulet

EVENTS & MEETINGS Apr 2-3 Apr 2-5 Jun 18-21 Jun 23-26 Jun 24-27 Jun 24-28 Jul 1-5 Jul 8-11

Canadian Dairy Xpo, Stratford, ON Holstein Canada National Convention, Halifax, NS National Milking Shorthorn Convention, Manchester, IA National Holstein Convention, St. Louis, MO National Brown Swiss Convention, Lebanon, PA AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, Lexington, KY National Ayrshire Convention, South Burlington, VT National Guernsey Convention, Bellingham, WA

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