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HOLSTEINWORLD REGULARS

Issue 101 · Winter 2023 6

SALES FEATURES

44 GET YOUR START IN CLIPPING & FITTING! Part Two - The Blades & Beyond!

46 ALL-WESTERN COMPETITION 2023 54 MARLU FARM

REGULARS SHOWS

Ayrshire Excellence at Vieux Village

SALES HOLSTEINWORLD

All American Jersey Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 National Ayrshire Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 National Holstein Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 National Jersey Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 National Red & White Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

NAILE Junior Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 North American International Livestock Exposition. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Supreme Champions. . . . . . . . . . . 11 TD Canadian 4-H Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Westerner Dairy Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Music City Celebration 7 Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SHOWS REGULARS FEATURES HOLSTEINWORLD SALES

FEATURES SHOWS

A Storied Legacy & Global Impact

11 ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR 2023 22 THE LEGACY OF LEGENDS

Advertising Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Advertiser’s Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

From the Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

On the Cover:

2023 Royal Ayrshire Grand Champion, Vieux Village G Montana, graces this issue’s front cover. Hannah Crawford captured her at the home farm of Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley in Piopolis, Quebec on this snowy December day. More fall champions share the back cover, including Erbacres Snapple Shakira, Royal Holstein Grand Champion, Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, All American Junior Jersey Show Grand Champion, Stoney Point Joel Bailey, Royal & Expo Jersey Grand Champion and Premium Apple Crisp Lily-Red, Royal & Expo Red & White Grand Champion.

Front cover photo © Hannah Crawford, Cowsmopolitan; Back cover photos © Julie Ashton, Cowsmopolitan.

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from the editor ‘And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.’ ~ RAINER MARIA RILKE

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Above the Clouds!

s I write this, the calendar is inexorably marching to the end of 2023, with a new year just around the corner. 2023 was a strange bird, full of highs and lows, personally and professionally.

I can’t say I will be sad to see it go. It was a hard year for many.

We said goodbye to so many good people in our business this year. It seemed like week after week, we heard news of another gifted cow person or another pillar of our industry passing away.

I’m thinking of those people, those names fondly this week; thankful that I had the chance to know so many of them.

But I also wonder who will step up and fill their shoes. So many people gone that were mentors, volunteers, cheerleaders, advisors on all levels - from local 4-H clubs and county fairs to national associations and national shows. We’re the poorer for it, but only until the next group of knowledgeable, open-hearted folks step up to take on those roles.

So, that’s one of my goals for 2024 - to find places and organizations to give my time and fill that need - from the local level and beyond. It’s been easy for me to step around those spots because of my job - ‘oh, I travel too much to be on that committee’ or ‘that happens at a really busy time of year for me’ - just excuses, really. As the famous quote says, “If not now then when, if not me then who?” If you have a little spare time to give, I encourage you to do the same.

We had a wonderful outing in Nashville in December to announce the Holstein & Jersey All-American nominations - and this year, we were delighted to have the Red & White Association join us as well. It’s a fantastic weekend full of celebration and good spirits, much enjoyed and much needed at the end of this year’s show season.

sound system and said, ‘Hang in there. It’s a bit rough now, but we’re gaining altitude and soon we’ll be above the clouds. That’s where we’ll have greater visibility and smoother flying.’

And it hit me - that’s the perfect analogy to navigate through the end of the year and into the next: get above the clouds. You’re still going the same direction, but do what you can to make it a smoother ride and see farther out ahead.

Easier said than done, granted. Sometimes life gives you clouds and a bumpy ride. But 2024 stretches out ahead with its challenges and its joys. What are some good things you’re looking forward to this year? Sharpen your vision on a few of those to help the dark winter days move more quickly. I’m very, very fortunate to have the opportunity to go to Australia for International Dairy Week - a first for me, and something I’m so very excited about.

Volunteering more in my circles, being grateful for new opportunities, prioritizing time spent with friends and family - those are my New Year’s resolutions. They don’t sound like anything that can change the world, but I think they may very much be life-changing for me.

Julie & I are so grateful to all of you who have been along on the ride with Cowsmo! Thank you to everyone who clicked on the website or opened the magazine in 2023. Thank you to all of you who helped sponsor show coverage, advertised a sale, or entered one of the All-American contests. We’re planning bigger and better things in the new year!

Here’s to 2024 - may it be a gentle one, a prosperous one for all of you - full of blue skies and smoother flying.

On the flight home from Nashville, the plane had just taken off and we having a bit of a bumpy ride. The pilot came over the

Kathleen

Thank you to all the volunteers that make the shows possible!

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Betley Family Farms MOVING AHEAD ON ALL FRONTS!

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f we asked you to give us herd names of operations that milk thousands of cows but also have a very successful high-type breeding program and show string, we think we could guess several of the names you might mention: Milksource, Oakfield Corners, Vierra, Westcoast, Reyncrest, Kash-In, to start with a few. After the 2023 International Red & White Show, there was a new name to add to that list: Betley Family Farms of Pulaski, WI. The Betley prefix was carried by four heifers in the top four of their class at the show, including two class winners.

Betley Lightsout-Red-ET was the 1st place winter yearling exhibited by Claire & Jacob Betley. An Unstopabull daughter out of their franchise broodcow, OCD Jo Lionking-Red-ET VG-88, Lightsout took home armloads of hardware as she was the Junior Champion of the Junior Show, Reserve Junior Champion of the Open Show, Champion Bred & Owned of both the Junior & Open Shows, and she anchored the Betley’s winning junior best three females group.

Betley Warrior Lynx-Red won the winter calf class for Kamryn, Kate & Colt

Kasbergen of Tulare, CA, and was Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show. A Warrior granddaughter of Lionlike, Lynx was purchased from the 2023 Breeders Bash, a sale that was a collaboration of seven Wisconsin breeders that was hosted by the Jauquet family of Synergy Dairy, nearby neighbors of the Betleys. Third to her in The Betley family LtoR: Jeff, Claire, Jacob & Jena. that class was Betleys Lets Party-Red-ET, an Unstopabull Those impressive results don’t distract out of Lionking and thus a full sister the family from their main focus at home: to Lightsout, purchased privately their commercial dairy, where they milk Expo week by Proulx, Ferme Fortale, 3,200 cows in a 50-stall DeLaval rotary Weeksdale, Stitchs Holsteins & JM Valley. parlor. The farm is owned and operated Lets Party would carry her momentum by Jeff and Jena Betley, along with their to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, two children, Claire and Jacob. Claire where she won her class in the Red & is a freshman at Iowa State University White show and stood third in the Black studying Animal Science and Jacob is a & White Holstein Show. junior at Pulaski High School.

Left, Claire with Betley Lightsout-Red-ET, the winning winter yearling at the International Red & White Show and Junior Champion of the Junior Show. Above, Kamryn Kasbergen with Betley Warrior Lynx-Red, 1st winter calf & Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show in Madison. Photos © Cowsmo.

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Now a third-generation operation, Betley Family Farms originated at its current location in 1943 when Jeff’s grandfather, Felix, made a go of dairy farming with 13 cows on 40 acres while also holding down a factory job. When Jeff took over in 1991, the herd numbered 220 cows and it continued to grow over the next 20 years to the present numbers. Progressive producers are always thinking ahead, and there are plans in the near future to grow the herd to 4,000 cows and to install a new 120-cow DeLaval rotary milking system.

The entirely Holstein herd averages 101lbs. milk per cow per day with a 4.2% fat and 3.3% protein.

The farm employs a well-trained and established team of 32 employees which includes both the herd and shop personnel. Jeff and Jena are still very active with daily tasks along with the kids who take more to the heifer facility and assist with daily chores. The Betleys also run 5,400 acres of corn, hay, soybeans, and wheat. Along with the home dairy, they are part owner of a heifer yard, Oshkosh Heifer Development, in Oshkosh, Nebraska, where their heifers are raised from 5 months of age until they hit 90 days before calving when they return to Wisconsin.

As Claire and Jacob became interested in showing cattle at the local county fair and Wisconsin State Fair over the past five years, Registered Holsteins became an interest. Today, about 200 head in the herd are registered, and they began classifying in 2020. Trent & Laura Styczynski were hired as herd managers, and they have helped the family increase production

and numbers in the registered show cattle side of things, with an eye to maximizing performance. They both have experience with show cattle as Trent had previously worked for Milksource, Gen-Com, and Duckett Holsteins, and Laura with Budjon Farms. The couple oversees the show string, and help teach the kids about feeding and the day-to-day work that goes into developing successful show animals.

Recently completed at the farm is a new barn to house several of their high-type and highgenomic animals, as well as a few head that they board and Betleys Lets Party-Red-ET, a full sister to Lightsout, was purchased flush for outside customers. Set privately Expo week by Proulx, Ferme Fortale, Weeksdale, Stitchs Holsteins up with an IVF space and lab & JM Valley and went on to win her class at the Royal. Photo © Cowsmo. area, it is a satellite facility for Trans Ova in northeast Wisconsin. Trent descendants have now accounted for and Laura oversee the flushing schedule 21 All-American or Junior All-American and arrange the use of recipients from the Red & White nominations, including Betley commercial herd.

2023 Unanimous All-American R&W Junior Best Three. She has daughters by Expanding the Betley show string is Unstopabull, Analyst, Altitude, Atomic, at the forefront of these plans and the Architect, Warrior, Showtime and Alpha foundation cow, as mentioned earlier, is and pregnancies by Hulu, Hastoric, OCD Jo Lionking-Red-ET VG-88. A Jordy Believe-P, Rompen and Maximum set to daughter of Rosedale Lucky-Rose-Red EXarrive in 2024. Her first three daughters 94 and a show winner herself, Lionking classified are all Very Good, two at VGhas been the key to much of the show 86 and one at VG-87. In addition to the ring success for the family in the past success Lightsout had this year, another three years. They purchased her as a fall Unstopabull daughter, Betley Unstp calf from Oakfield Corners on the 2019 Lionize captured the spotlight at Madison World Classic Sale for $10,000, and she in when 2021 when she was HM Junior has returned her purchase price many Champion, and went on to All-American times over. A granddaughter of Lavender Winter Yearling honors in 2022.

Ruby Redrose-ET EX-96 4E, Lionking

Trenton & Laura Styczynski were hired as herd managers and help with both the commercial and show groups. Photo © Cowsmo.

Evan Jauquet with Synergy Spikes Sequel-Red EX-93, Grand Champion of the International Red & White Show. Betleys purchased Sequel in partnership with Evan during the Breeders Bash Sale in early 2023.

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With their high-type matings, they are studying traits to try to fit both aspects of the farm - both show and production.

They’re using bulls with enough strength in proportion to stature, more correct pin setting, and good feet & leg composites to create a balanced cow with dairy strength that will mature through age and lactations. Not every show heifer makes a show cow, so they want to be sure all animals from the show program can still be a profitable cow in the herd.

In the commercial herd, matings focus on health traits, modern size, and production.

They are believers in DWP$ as a benchmark for identifying which genetics lines they want to build on, and which will be bred to beef. They’ve had success with the Alta Genetics breeding program, and have worked closely with the bull stud to control inventory in order to produce the exact number of females they need each month.

They are also in involved with ECO Angus, and will breed their lower end genetics to their own bulls that they collect for a few partnering dairies.

Trent and Laura work with Claire and Jacob with the show cattle, and also manage the marketing for the operation.

Many show-caliber animals are sold via word of mouth and social media, though they have more aggressively consigned to sales in the past couple of years, as well as hosting the 2023 Breeders Bash Sale.

Betleys are not afraid to add to their herd as well and look for cows that have udders with great attachments

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and walk on a correct set of feet and legs. There’s more to making a show cow than those two traits, and they will develop rib structure, stature, dairyness with management and environment, but udders and mobility are crucial to a cow’s success in any facility. Pedigrees are also a deciding factor as they value good proven bulls and powerful maternal lines in predicting a fruitful purchase.

One cow that checked all of those boxes was Synergy Spikes Sequel-Red EX-93, who was Lot 1 in the Breeders Bash Sale.

Scored EX-91 at the time and carrying the Reserve Junior All-American R&W Junior 3-Year-Old title from 2022, the Altitude daughter from six generations of VG & EX cows was the priority of the sale for the Betleys. She topped the sale at $28,000 as they bought her in partnership with one of her co-consignors and breeder, Evan Jauquet. It was another astute purchase as Sequel calved again in August and went on to be 5th place open and first-place junior owned animal in the 4-year-old class at the 2023 International Red & White Show, and was subsequently named Senior & Grand Champion and Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show. Nominated All-American R&W 4-Year-Old for 2023, Sequel was named the 2023 Junior AllAmerican R&W 4-Year-Old as well.

organizations away from the farm as well. Jeff is on the Board of Directors of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, and the family is active with Pulaski FFA, high school sports, and their church as well.

Of course, plans for the 2024 show season are well underway, and they are also gearing up for another Breeders Bash Sale in 2025.

Northeast Wisconsin may be known as the region of ‘big herds’ in the Badger state, but add Betley Family Farms to the growing list of commercial producers that see the added value in high-type registered cattle!

By Kathleen O’Keefe

They contribute their time to Fittingly, the first cow with the first IVF session in the new facility was OCD Jo Lionking-Red-ET VG-88, the cow fundamental to so much of the Betley’s show ring success.

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AIR-OSA RBULL RUBY23931-RED EX-93 Reserve Grand Champion, Western Spring R&W, CA State R&W & Western Classic ‘23 Selling her Dec ’22 Red Rompen daughter!

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Unanimous All-American Summer Jr 2-Year-Old ’21 Nom. All-American Jr 3-Year-Old ’22 6th 4-Year-Old, WDE ’23 Selling Delta-Lambda, Combination & Haniko daughters, all born 9/23

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Make plans nows to attend this special sale!

Offering some of the best from the Airoso & Van Exel herds with featured consignments from around North America!

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SUPREME CHAMPIONS November 7-11, 2023 · Toronto, ON

SUPREME CHAMPION

ERBACRES SNAPPLE SHAKIRA-ET, Holstein

Owned by: Atta Boy Holstein, Ferme Antelimarck 2001, Ferme Jacobs, Killian Theraulaz & Ty-D Holsteins, Fossambault-Sur-Le-Lac, QC

SUPREME HEIFER

LEHOUX VICTOR TOPAGE, Holstein Owned by: Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

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NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW

November 9-10, 2023 · Toronto, ON · Judge Adam Liddle, NY · Associate Aaron Eaton, NY · 438 Head GRAND CHAMPION

Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET (O Kaliber), 1st mature cow, Atta Boy Holsteins, Ferme Antelimarck 2001, Ferme Jacobs, Killian Theraulaz & Ty-D Holsteins, Cap-Santé, QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Glenirvine Unix Sally (Unix), 1st senior 3-yearold, Milk Source LLC, Laurie Fisher, Cy Letter & Robert Sabo, Kaukauna, WI

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs (Hardrock), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Kevin Doeberiener, Lindsey Bowen, William Schilling & Pat Conroy, West Salem, OH

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jacobs Destiny Balla (Destiny), 1st summer 2-year-old, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Olortine Avenger Design (Avenger), 1st winter yearling in milk, R & F Livestock & Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Arolene Dempsey Ella (Dempsey), 1st winter 2-year-old, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

Grand Champion Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET, Atta Boy Holsteins, Ferme Antelimarck 2001, Ferme Jacobs, Killian Theraulaz & Ty-D Holsteins, Cap-Santé, QC.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lehoux Victor Topage (Victor), 1st winter yearling, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Petitclerc Lambda Anny (Delta-Lambda), 1st summer yearling, Jim Butler, Cary, IL

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

K-Hurst Alleyoop Primed (Alleyoop), 1st fall calf, Kevin Doeberiener, Lindsey Bowen, Dylan Reed & Tyler Carter, West Salem, OH

CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

Pierstein Dempsey Lexi (Dempsey), 3rd 4-yearold, Pierre Boulet & Jim Butler, Cary, IL

Reserve Grand Champion Glenirvine Unix Sally, Milk Source LLC, Laurie Fisher, Cy Letter & Robert Sabo, Kaukauna, WI.

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER

Karnview Farms Inc., Woodstock, ON

Champion Bred & Owned Pierstein Dempsey Lexi, Pierre Boulet & Jim Butler, Cary, IL.

PREMIER BREEDER

Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER & OVERALL

Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

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Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET

CLASS PLACINGS

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SUMMER CALF (31) 1. Karnview Alligator Ablurr (Alligator), Ronald Grandy, Oshawa, ON 2. Riverdown Lambda Dihard (Delta-Lambda), Triple-T Holsteins & Big Guns Cattle Co, Duncansville, PA SPRING CALF (41) 1. Comestar Rhuta D-Lambda (Delta-Lambda), Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc & Crackholm Holsteins, Richmond, QC 2. (B&O) Leachfield Trstorm Jiggles (Thunder Storm), Peter Leach, Woodville, ON WINTER CALF (47) 1. Cal-Denier-I DL Alexus-ET (Delta-Lambda), Velthuis Farms Ltd., Osgoode, ON 2. (B&O) JM Valley Sugarbush Frette (Sugarbush), JM Valley Holstein, Amqui, QC

FALL CALF (46) 1. K-Hurst Alleyoop Primed (Alleyoop), Kevin Doeberiener, Dylan Reed, Lindsey Bowen & Tyler Carter, West Salem, OH 2. Loa-De-Mede Master Bell (Master), Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL SUMMER YEARLING (38) 1. Petitclerc Lambda Anny (Delta-Lambda), Jim Butler, Cary, IL 2. (B&O) Cerpolait Warrior Rays (Warrior), Ferme Cerpolait S.E.N.C., Saint-Aime, QC SPRING YEARLING (24) 1. (B&O) Kingsway Caught A Vibe (Alligator), Kingsway Farms & Velthuis Farms, Hastings, ON 2. Ms Analyst She Got It-Red (Analyst), Graisson & Mandy Schmidt & Arizona Dairy Co, Gila Bend, AZ WINTER YEARLING (18) 1. Lehoux Victor Topage (Victor), Jeff Butler, Chebanse, IL 2. (B&O) Windy-Knoll-View Pandani (Thunderstruck), James Burdette, Mercersburg, PA JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES (16) 1. Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils Inc, St Basil, QC 2. JM Valley Holstein, Amqui, QC WINTER MILKING YEARLING (13) 1. (BU) Olortine Avenger Design (Avenger), R & F Livestock & Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC 2. (B&O) Milibro T Struck Roselakel (Thunder Struck), Ferme Milibro Inc, Tingwick, QC MILKING YEARLING (25) 1. (BU) Jacobs Chief Dina (Chief), Milk Source LLC & Ransom Rail Farms Inc, Kaukauna, WI 2. Blondin Stars Alice (Stars), Hodglynn Holsteins & Little Star Holsteins, Kincardine, ON SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (22) 1. Jacobs Destiny Balla (Destiny), Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL 2. Magolait Dempsey Marolily (Dempsey), Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC SPRING 2-YEAR-OLD (17) 1. (BU) Poplarvale Doc Limeade (KIng Doc), Elmvue Farm & Ferme Jacobs, Johnstown, NY 2. Pierstein Chief Alright (Chief), R & F Livestock, Cudworth, SK

Intermediate Champion Jacobs Destiny Balla, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL.

Reserve Intermediate Champion Olortine Avenger Design, R & F Livestock & Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC.

Junior Champion Lehoux Victor Topage, Jeff Butler, Chebanse, IL.

Reserve Junior Champion K-Hurst Alleyoop Primed, Kevin Doeberiener, Dylan Reed, Lindsey Bowen & Tyler Carter, West Salem, OH.

WINTER 2-YEAR-OLD (25) 1. (BU) Aerolene Dempsey Ella (Dempsey), Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL 2. Jendro Delta Lambda Sandy (Delta-Lambda), R & F Livestock & Walker Dairy, Cudworth, SK FALL 2-YEAR-OLD (13) 1. (B&O) Jacobs Alligator Lorella (Alligator), Ferme Gillette Inc, Ferme Jacobs Inc & T-Wave Holsteins, Embrun, ON 2. (BU) Elm Bend Gapster (Master), Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (24) 1. (BU) Birkentree Sidekick Ellissia (Sidekick), Hodglynn Holsteins & Little Star Holsteins, Kincardine, ON 2. Royalwater Parkavenue Dawn (Parkavenue), Brian Carscadden, Hodglynn Holsteins & Matthew Forestell, Moffat, ON

SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (18) 1. (BU) Glenirvine Unix Sally (Unix), Milk Source LLC, Laurie Fisher, Cy Letter & Robert Sabo, Kaukauna, WI 2. Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs (Hardrock), Kevin Doeberiener, Lindsey Bowen, William Schilling & Pat Conroy, West Salem, OH 4-YEAR-OLD (22) 1. (BU) Midas-Touch Montery 1127-ET (Monterey), Crackholm Holsteins & Ferme Jacobs, Richmond, QC 2. Altona Lea Unix Hermine (Unix), Dalton J Faris, East Gwillimbury, ON 5-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. Ruti Chief Empress (Chief), R & F Livestock, Cudworth, SK 2. (BU) Lindenright Devour Movember (Devour), Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL MATURE COW (9) 1. BU) Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET (O Kaliber), Atta Boy Holstein, Ferme Antelimarck 2001, Ferme Jacobs, Killian Theraulaz & Ty-D Holsteins, CapSanté, QC 2. Kingsway Dempsey Nora (Dempsey), Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW (8) 1. Loyalyn Goldwyn June (Goldwyn), Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC 2. (B&O) Hendercroft Winbrok Gummybear (Windbrook), Herbert Henderson, Kingsway Farms, Matthew Forestell & Trentward Farms, Ashton, ON BREEDERS HERD (8) 1. Ferme Jacobs, Cap-Santé, QC 2. Hendercroft Holsteins, Ashton, ON

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Jacobs Destiny Balla, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL; Reserve Intermediate Champion Olortine Avenger Design, R & F Livestock & Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC; HM Intermediate Champion Arolene Dempsey Ella, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 13

NATIONAL RED & WHITE SHOW November 9, 2023 · Toronto, ON · Judge Jeff Stephens, ON · 155 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Premium Apple Crisp Lily (Apple-Crisp), 1st 4-year-old, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Golden-Oaks Temptres-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st senior 3-year-old, Milk Source LLC, Fischer, Steincrest & Crescentmead, Kaukauna, WI

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P (Mr Aussie), 1st mature cow, Kozak Holsteins, Sarepta, AB

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ms T-Triple-T TL Fame-Red (Unstopabull), 1st junior 3-year-old, Oakfield Corners Dairy Show Cattle, Oakfield, NY

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Darcroft JC Unstop Alabama (Unstopabull), 1st spring 2-year-old, Bill Schiling, Beaverton, ON

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red (Warrior), 1st fall 2-year-old, R & F Livestock Inc & William Schilling, Cudworth, SK

Grand Champion Premium Apple Crisp Lily, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Maifield Warrior Ena (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Jeremiah Lungwitz, Yuma, CO

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Adios-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st summer yearling, Tristen Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

WOCC Warrior Edith-Red (Warrior), 1st fall calf, Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Marion, WI

CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P (Mr Aussie), 1st mature cow, Kozak Holsteins, Sarepta, AB

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER

Karnview Farms Inc., Woodstock, ON (tie) Ferme Malic, Levis, QC (tie)

JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Reserve Grand Champion Golden-Oaks Temptres-Red-ET, Milk Source LLC, Fischer, Steincrest & Crescentmead, Kaukauna, WI.

Champion Bred & Owned Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P, Kozak Holsteins, Sarepta, AB.

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

CLASS PLACINGS

Ferme Rolandale Enr, St. Flavien, QC

PREMIER SIRE

Mr Blondin Warrior-Red-ET

Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins, Levis, QC

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Premium Apple Crisp Lily, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL; Reserve Grand Champion GoldenOaks Temptres-Red-ET, Milk Source LLC, Fischer, Steincrest & Crescentmead, Kaukauna, WI; HM Grand Champion Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P, Kozak Holsteins, Sarepta, AB. 14 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

SUMMER CALF (13) 1. J-Folts Just-N-Time (Unstopabull), Jessica Hart, Pavilion, NY 2. (B&O) Karnview Warrior Katalina-Red (Warrior), Woodstock, ON SPRING CALF (19) 1. Winright Believe Tallahassee (Believe), Lintvedt, Shore, Verthein & Griffith, Winchester, ON 2. Stolhaven Jrd Alaina-Red (Jordy), Markhill Holsteins, Ingersol, ON WINTER CALF (12) 1. Betley Lets Party-Red-ET (Unstopabull), Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc, Jean-Phillipe Proulx, JM Valley Holstein, Stitchs Holstein & Weeksdale Holsteins Inc, Saint-Christophe-d’Arthabaska, QC 2. (B&O) Brismer Warrior Jorja (Warrior), Ferme BriMer Inc, Saint-Barbe, QC FALL CALF (23) 1. WOCC Warrior Edith-Red (Warrior), Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Marion, WI 2. (B&O) Clarkvalley Warrior Lucky Rose (Warrior), Clarkvalley Holsteins & London Dairy Farms, Woodville, ON

SUMMER YEARLING (18) 1. Milksource Adios-Red-ET (Unstopabull), Tristen Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI 2. Hodglynn Revere Pomella (Revere), Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON SPRING YEARLING (10) 1. Hamming Jordy Monae (Jordy), London Dairy Farms, London, ON 2. Ms Analyst She Got It-Red (Analyst), Graisson & Mandy Schmidt and Arizona Dairy Co, Gila Bend, AZ WINTER YEARLING (7) 1. Maifield Warrior Ena (Warrior), Jerimah Lungwitz, Yuma, CO 2. (B&O) Belmoral War Lorde (Warrior), Belmoral Farms Inc, Teeswater, ON JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES (3) 1. Karnview Farms, Woodstock, ON 2. Ferme Malic, Levis, QC WINTER MILKING YEARLING (1) 1. (BU, B&O) Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P (Warrior), Ell’s Dairy Farm, Kozak Holsteins, Orville Schmidt and R & F Livestock Inc, Kronau, SK MILKING YEARLING (4) 1. (BU) Siemers Tequila 033-Red-ET (Altitude), Elmvue Farm, Johnston, NY 2. Gahm-Ozroyal Moov Alana-Red (Moovin), Elmvue Farm, Johnston, NY SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (8) 1. (BU) Blondin Believe Lychee-Red (Believe), Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL 2. Triple-T-MPH Anlt Rosay-Red (Analyst), London Dairy Farms, London, ON SPRING 2-YEAR-OLD (9) 1. (BU) Darcroft JC Unstop Alabama (Unstopabull), Bill Schilling, Beaverton, ON 2. Golden-Oaks Alexis-Red-ET (Unstopabull), Hodglynn Holsteins & Raymond Smygwaty, Kincardine, ON WINTER 2-YEAR-OLD (1) 1. (BU, B&O) Gendarra Jordy Happy (Jordy), Gendarra Farm, Bailieboro, ON FALL 2-YEAR-OLD (4) 1. (BU) Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red (Warrior), R & F Livestock Inc & William Schilling, Cudworth, SK

Intermediate Champion Ms T-Triple-T TL Fame-Red, Oakfield Corners Dairy Show Cattle, Oakfield, NY.

Reserve Intermediate Champion Darcroft JC Unstop Alabama, Bill Schilling, Beaverton, ON.

Junior Champion Maifield Warrior Ena, Jeremiah Lungwitz, Yuma, CO.

Reserve Junior Champion Milksource Adios-Red-ET, Tristen Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI.

2. (B&O) Fortale Mirand Loanna-Red (Mirand), Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc & Ferme Rayflor Inc, Christophe-D’Arthabaska, QC JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (7) 1. (BU) Ms T-Triple-T TL Fame-Red (Unstopabull), Oakfield Corners Dairy Show Cattle, Oakfield, NY 2. Lookout I Am Likeable (Jordy), Upridge Holsteins, Embro, ON SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (6) 1. (BU) Golden-Oaks Temptres-Red-ET (Unstopabull), Milk Source LLC, Fischer, Steincrest & Crescentmead, Kaukauna, WI 2. Willye Srndptous Legacy-Red (Warrior), Oakfield Corners Dairy Show Cattle, Oakfield, NY 4-YEAR-OLD (5) 1. (BU) Premium Apple Crisp Lily (Apple-Crisp), Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL 2. (B&O) Frankstyle Apple Crisp June (Apple-Crisp), Frankstyle Holsteins Inc & Pierre Boulet, SaintEdouard-De-Lotbiniere, QC

5-YEAR-OLD (4) 1. (BU) Aija Avalanche Kala (Avalanche), Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Keswick, ON 2. Arb-Flo-Spr Honeybun-Red-ET (Avalanche), Hadley Ross, Gila Bend, AZ MATURE COW (2) 1. (BU, B&O) Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P (Mr Aussie), Kozak Holsteins, Sarepta, AB 2. Jobois Fatal Addiction (Addiction), Ferme Rolandale Enr, St Flavien, QC LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW (2) 1. (BU) Sweetview Avalanche Mitsou (Avalanche), Upridge Holsteins, Embro, ON 2. Chanmar Adonis Miss Red (Adonis), Century Star Holsteins, Cobden, ON BREEDERS HERD (2) 1. Kozak Holsteins, Sarepta, AB 2. Ferme Rolandale Enr, St Flavien, QC

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NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW

November 11, 2023 · Toronto, ON · Judge Pat Conroy, IN · Associate Judge Gary Jones, Wexford, IRE · 282 Head SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Stoney Point Joel Bailey (Joel), 1st mature cow, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Oeh-My Victorus Parade (Victorious), 1st senior 3-year-old, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

DC Comerica Sasscee (Comerica), 1st 5-yearold, Kash-In Jerseys and Colt, Kate & Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE CHAMPION

Lone Pine Jordan Booster (Jordan), 1st senior 2-year-old, Pierre Boulet & Mike Berry, Montmagny, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Galaxy Joel Getcha (Joel), 1st milking senior yearling, Quality Holsteins, Frank & Diane Borba, Hollis Newson, Beckridge, Dupasquier & Agriber Societa Agricola, Vaughn, ON

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Mer-James VIP Finny-ET (VIP), 1st junior 2-yearold, Crackholm, Richmond, QC

Senior & Grand Champion Stoney Point Joel Bailey, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Miss Gayles Grace-ET (Reviresco), 1st intermediate yearling, Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pires Joel Vida-ET (Joel), 1st summer yearling, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Golden Andreas Sweet (Andreas), 1st senior calf, Golden Jerseys, Mildmay, ON

4-H CHAMPION

Golden Andreas Sweet (Andreas), 1st senior calf, Emma Lewis, Golden Jerseys, Mildmay, ON

RESERVE 4-H CHAMPION

Golden Askn Lolita-ET (Askn), 3rd Intermediate calf, Kyla Lewis, Golden Jerseys, Mildmay, ON

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Lone Pine Jordan Booster, Pierre Boulet & Mike Berry, Montmagny, QC.

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER

Jenna Elliot, Mixin Moos, Corunna, ON

PREMIER BREEDER

Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, ON

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER & OVERALL

Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Stoney Point Joel Bailey, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA; Reserve Senior Champion OehMy Victorus Parade, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA; HM Senior Champion DC Comerica Sasscee, Kash-In Jerseys and Colt, Kate & Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA. 18 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Oeh-My Victorus Parade, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA.

PREMIER SIRE

Guimo Joel-ET

CLASS PLACINGS JUNIOR CALF (16) 1. Mixin Moos VIP Rhetta (VIP), Jenna Elliott, Corunna, ON 2. Paullor Chocolate Jitterbug (Chocochip), Paul & Lorraine Franken and Mike Sleegers, Clinton, ON INTERMEDIATE CALF (31) 1. Miracle Chocochip Clementine (Chocochip), Josh Karn, Matt Forestell & Rory Timlin, Campbellfort, ON 2. Vierra Getaway Serenity ET (Getaway), Rapid Bay Jersey Inc & Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler, ON SENIOR CALF (37) 1. (B&O) Golden Andreas Sweet (Andreas), Golden Jerseys, Mildmay, ON 2. Perennial Kid Rock Fanfare-ET (Kid Rock), Bridon Farms Inc, Paris, ON SUMMER YEARLING (19) 1. Pires Joel Vida-ET (Joel), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 2. (B&O) Saybrook Kid Rock Silly (Kid Rock), Matt Hawbaker, Kelly Barber & Oakland View Farm, Clear Springs, MD

JUNIOR YEARLING (25) 1. (B&O) Leachland Mini Egg K (Ferdinand), Colin & Karen Leach, Lindsay, ON 2. Hird’s V Victoria (Victorious), Nathan Wade, Woodstock, ON INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (9) 1. (B&O) Miss Gayles Grace-ET (Reviresco), Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH 2. Maker Smokeshow Dandelion (Smokeshow), Maker Farms Inc, Rockwood, ON JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES (12) 1. Mixin Moos, Sarnia, ON 2. Golden Jerseys, Mildmay, ON MILKING INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (9) 1. Kilgus VIP Mickey (VIP), Shawn & Seth Nehls and Derrek Kamphuis, WI 2. Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie (VIP), Kash-In Jerseys and Colt, Kate & Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA MILKING SENIOR YEARLING (13) 1. (BU) Galaxy Joel Getcha (Joel), Quality Holsteins, Frank & Diane Borba, Hollis Newson, Beckridge, Dupasquier & Agriber Societa Agricola, Vaughn, ON 2. Morastar Bontino Flora (Bontino), Crackholm, Richmond, QC SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (18) 1. (BU, B&O) Bridon V Kiwi (Victorious), Bridon Farms, Paris, ON 2. Vierra Femme Fatale (Joyride), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (14) 1. Mer-James VIP Finny-ET (VIP), Crackholm, Richmond, QC 2. (BU, B&O) Bridon Frank Alison (Frank), Bridon Farms, Paris, ON SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (13) 1. (BU) Lone Pine Jordan Booster (Jordan), Pierre Boulet & Mike Berry, Montmagny, QC 2. MM Bontino Favor-ET (Bontino), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (18) 1. (BU, B&O) Lookout Apple Dazzle (Black Apple), Lookout & Elite Haven, North Hatley, QC

Reserve Intermediate Champion Galaxy Joel Getcha, Quality Holsteins, Frank & Diane Borba, Hollis Newson, Beckridge, Dupasquier & Agriber Societa Agricola, Vaughn, ON.

4-H Champion Golden Andreas Sweet, Emma Lewis, Golden Jerseys, Mildmay, ON.

Junior Champion Miss Gayles Grace-ET, Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH.

Reserve Junior Champion Pires Joel Vida-ET, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA.

2. Kevetta Nuance Vortega (Nuance) Camryn & Macie Crothers and Spring Valley, Pitcher, NY SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. (BU) Oeh-My Victorus Parade (Victorious), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 2. Intense Joel Ome-ET (Joel), C Desrosiers, J & C Sicard & P Boulet, St-Justine, QC 4-YEAR-OLD (20) 1. (BU) Rivendale VIP Eloise (VIP), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 2. J.P.L. Joel Adelia (Joel), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 5-YEAR-OLD (11) 1. (BU) DC Comerica Sasscee (Comerica), Kash-In Jerseys & Colt, Kate & Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA 2. Highview Balin Journey (Balin), Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, WI

MATURE COW (7) 1. (BU) Stoney Point Joel Bailey (Joel), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 2. River Valley Colton Juliette-ET (Colton), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA LIFETIME COMPONENT COW (10) 1. (BU, B&O) Pleasant Nook Premier Miss Me (Premier), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, ON 2. Marbro Premier Ezra (Premier), Ferme Frankstyle & Ferme Karobert, St-Edouard-De-Lotbiniere, QC BREEDERS HERD (9) 1. Pleasant Nook, Ayr, ON 2. Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, ON

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Lone Pine Jordan Booster, Pierre Boulet & Mike Berry, Montmagny, QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Galaxy Joel Getcha, Quality Holsteins, Frank & Diane Borba, Hollis Newson, Beckridge, Dupasquier & Agriber Societa Agricola, Vaughn, ON; HM Intermediate Champion Mer-James VIP Finny-ET, Crackholm, Richmond, QC. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 19

NATIONAL AYRSHIRE SHOW

November 10, 2023 · Toronto, ON · Judge François Beaudry, Granby, QC · 58 Head GRAND CHAMPION

Vieux Village G Montana (Gentleman), 1st junior 3-year-old, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Vieux Village Gentleman Joy (Gentleman), 1st 4-year-old, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

River-Valley Dean Obie (Dean), 1st 5-year-old, Four Hills Farm, Bristol, VT

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Vieux Village G Montana (Gentleman), 1st junior 3-year-old, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Bellevue Du Lac Champ Bebette (Champ), 1st spring 2-year-old, Ferme Bellevue Du Lac S.E.N.C., Lambton, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

B-Wil Kingsire Willow (Kingsire), 1st fall 2-yearold, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Intermediate & Grand Champion Vieux Village G Montana, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Stylin Reynolds Monroe (Reynolds), 1st fall calf, Linda & Leslie Bruchey, Westminister, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Chaluka Tuxedo Xera-ET (Tuxedo), 1st winter yearling, Ferme Du Bois Brûlé Inc, Rimouski, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Dale Vista Americo Sunshine (Americo), 1st summer yearling, Dale Vista Farms Senc, Brigham, QC

Reserve Grand Champion Vieux Village Gentleman Joy, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC.

HM Grand Champion River-Valley Dean Obie, Four Hills Farm, Bristol, VT.

Windarra Farms, Upper Rawdon, NS

CLASS PLACINGS

JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR

SUMMER CALF (3) 1. (B&O) Brixham Ringer Bliss (Ringer), Windarra Farms, Upper Rawdon, NS 2. Bavaroise Stanley Rae (Stanley), Amélie HardyDemers & Martin Poirier, Ste-Cécile De Lévrard, QC

SPRING CALF (9) 1. Chaluka Xèmir-ET (Tuxedo), Ferme Charest (2001) Inc & Marc Fournier, QC 2. Des Basques Autograph Christel (Autograph), André Clavet, Rimouski, QC

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER

London Dairy Farm, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Money Making Ayrshires, Howick, QC

Grand Champion Lineup LtoR: Intermediate & Grand Champion Vieux Village G Montana, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Bellevue Du Lac Champ Bebette, Ferme Bellevue Du Lac S.E.N.C., Lambton, QC; HM Intermediate Champion B-Wil Kingsire Willow, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC; Reserve Grand Champion Vieux Village Gentleman Joy, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC; HM Grand Champion River-Valley Dean Obie, Four Hills Farm, Bristol, VT. 20 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

WINTER CALF (6) 1. Money Making Hunter Magical (Hunter), London Dairy Farm, ON 2. (B&O)Brixham B.S. Verona (Sweetness), Windarra Farms, Upper Rawdon, NS FALL CALF (10) 1. (B&O) Stylin Reynolds Monroe (Reynolds), Linda & Leslie Bruchey, Westminister, MD 2. Riordon’s Amarula Rowen (Amarula), Riordon Farm Ltd, Pokeshaw, NB SUMMER YEARLING (7) 1. (B&O) Dale Vista Americo Sunshine (Americo), Dale Vista Farms Senc, Brigham, QC 2. Dale Vista Tuxedo Pacific (Tuxedo), Dave & Bonnie Bergeron & Gleneil Farms, ON SPRING YEARLING (2) 1. (B&O) True-Blessings Ks Cherry Candy (Kingsire), Jard Fishman & Fiona Malauley & Jarvis Idowu, QC 2. Glen Robert Perfect (Yukon), Glen Robert Farm Inc., Port Perry, ON WINTER YEARLING (4) 1. Chaluka Tuxedo Xera-ET (Tuxedo), Ferme Du Bois Brûlé Inc, Rimouski, QC 2. (B&O) Dream Ridge Twisted Tea (Ringer), Dreamridge & Blackaddar Ayrshire, ON JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES (4) 1. Ferme Dale Vista, Brigham, QC 2. Windarra Farm, Upper Rawdon, NS SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (1) 1. (BU, B&O) Bavaroise Predator Riley (Predator), Amélie Hardy-Demers & Martin Poirier, Ste-Cécile De Lévrard, QC SPRING 2-YEAR-OLD (2) 1. (BU, B&O) Bellevue Du Lac Champ Bebette (Champ), Ferme Bellevue Du Lac S.E.N.C., Lambton, QC

Reserve Intermediate Champion Bellevue Du Lac Champ Bebette, Ferme Bellevue Du Lac S.E.N.C., Lambton, QC.

2. Dale Vista Lucky Laurie (Lucky), Dale Vista Farms Senc, Brigham, QC FALL 2-YEAR-OLD (1) 1. (BU) B-Wil Kingsire Willow (Kingsire), Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (3) 1. (BU, B&O) Vieux Village G Montana (Gentleman), Florent, Vicky Et Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC 2. Old-N-Lazy Ks Milkshake-Et (Kingsire), Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (2) 1. (BU, B&O) Four Hills King Sarah (Kingsire), Bradley, Johnny & Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT 2. Money Making Vicking Martini (Vicking), Money Making Ayrshires, Howick, QC 4-YEAR-OLD (1) 1. (BU, B&O) Vieux Village Gentleman Joy (Gentleman), Florent, Vicky Et Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC 5-YEAR-OLD (4) 1. (BU) River-Valley Dean Obie( Dean), Four Hills Farm, Bristol, VT 2. (B&O) Dale Vista Midas Lulu (Midas), Dale Vista Farms Senc, Brigham, QC

Junior Champion Stylin Reynolds Monroe, Linda & Leslie Bruchey, Westminister, MD.

Reserve Junior Champion Chaluka Tuxedo Xera-ET, Ferme Du Bois Brûlé Inc, Rimouski, QC

MATURE COW (3) 1. (BU) Chaluka Predator Dentine (Predator), London Dairy Farm & Robert Tolhurst, OK 2. (B&O)Brixham Rs Pretty (Rockstar), Windarra Farms, Upper Rawdon, NS BREEDERS HERD (9) 1. Money Making Ayrshires, Howick, QC 2. Ferme Dale Vista, Brigham, QC PROGENY OF DAM (1) 1. Ferme Charest 2001 Inc, St-Alexandre-DeKamouraska, QC

TD CANADIAN 4-H CLASSIC November 7-8, 2023 · Toronto, ON

CONFORMATION

Judge: Phil Topp, OH 330 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Sunnylodge Diamondback Kinsely (Diamondback), 1st summer yearling, Ryan Smygwaty, Russell, ON

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Winright SL Sidekick Jade (Sidekick), 1st winter calf, Taylor Mathers, Winchester, ON

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kouwenberg Denver 3414 (Denver), 1st fall calf, Anneka Kouwenberg, Vernon Bridge, PEI

SHOWMANSHIP

Judge: Kyle Rivington, ON· Associate Curtis McNeil ON 322 Participants

CHAMPION SHOWMAN

Taylor VanderMeulen, 1st senior division, Brighton, ON

RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN

Denise Sayles, 2nd senior division, Paris, ON

HM CHAMPION SHOWMAN

Keaton Phoenix, 1st intermediate division, Uxbridge, ON

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THE LEGACY OF LEGENDS: Ayrshire Excellence at Vieux Village N

estled in the picturesque rolling hills of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Vieux Village stands as a living testament to the Foley family’s unwavering dedication to Ayrshire excellence.

Florent Foley, along with his wife Chantale, manage a herd of 100 Ayrshires, including 50 milking cows in collaboration with their daughters, Bianca and Vicky, while their son, Steve, oversees the machinery and crops. The farm consists of 400 acres of land, with 250 acres dedicated to cultivation and grazing.

Cows are milked twice a day in a tie-stall barn. Between May and November, the majority of the cattle graze in the pasture, with show cows staying inside under fans during the day, and going out to pasture at night. In the main barn, there is housing for milking cows and calves, while a second barn is dedicated to heifers and dry cows, providing them with outdoor access throughout every season.

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Kellogg and Charleston: Shaping a Legacy As you enter the farmyard, your gaze is immediately drawn to two majestic rocks. Each of these rocks carries profound significance, serving as the solemn resting site for two legendary Ayrshire sire: Blackaddar BB Kellogg and Cedarvale Charleston.

Kellogg, privately collected by his PEI-based breeder, Norman Boswall, and Bruce Mode of Ontario, became the foundation of the Vieux Village herd. His resounding influence in the breed at large has seen him sire champions around the world, and he was the Premier Sire of the World Dairy Expo Ayrshire Show an astonishing 13 times. Living to a remarkable 17 years of age, Kellogg’s impact on the breed endures.

In the late summer of 1992, a transformative opportunity presented itself to Vieux Village. Florent, a director of Ayrshire

Canada, received a proposal from Norman Boswall, the breeder and co-owner of BB Kellogg along with Bruce Mode. Boswall expressed the desire to find a home for Kellogg, not for sale but in exchange for the privilege of using the exceptional bull.

Recognizing the potential, Florent consulted with his family, and a unanimous decision was made to welcome BB Kellogg to their farm.

Over ten impactful years, BB Kellogg, having made the journey from Prince Edward Island to Quebec, left an indelible mark on Vieux Village. Three times, he ventured to Ontario for collection at Eastern Breeders, returning each time to the farm. The legacy of BB Kellogg, who passed away in 2002, continued to thrive through the bloodlines of every animal at Vieux Village, leading to a string of All Canadian victories with his daughters.

Following in Kellogg’s hoofprints, Cedarvale Charleston then imprinted the herd with his dominant bloodlines. The winter of 2002 brought Ayrshire Canada classifier Charles Fowler to Vieux Village. Having spotted a promising bull in Indiana the previous fall, Fowler suggested that Cedarvale Charleston would be the perfect complement to the herd’s BB Kellogg daughters. A conversation with the young bull’s breeder, Brian Schilling, ensued and resulted in the arrival of Cedarvale Charleston in the spring of 2003. This heralded the beginning of his 14-year presence at Vieux Village.

not only enhanced the robustness of the offspring but also added rib and power to the bloodlines.

These esteemed bulls serve as enduring icons of the Ayrshire breed, leaving a legacy that has been instrumental in securing victories for the Foley family throughout the past decade. Their powerful influence echoes through a combined registration of over 3,000 daughters in Canada.

The Foley Family: A Journey of Passion In 1981, Florent Foley acquired his first purebred Ayrshire, Ayrwick Intense Anne EX-90 11*, unknowingly setting the stage for a legacy. Anne, the Reserve Grand Champion at the 1982 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, marked the beginning of the Vieux Village prefix. Buoyed by her triumph, Florent embarked on a mission to expand the herd, initiating the practice of embryo transfer with this remarkable cow.

The strategic decision to introduce Cedarvale Charleston proved to be a game-changer. With his infusion into the breeding program, the show cows born at Vieux Village bore the distinctive mark of Charleston dams and BB Kellogg granddams. The cross

Bianca Foley celebrating after their pair of Ayrshires, Montana and Joy, were selected as Grand and Reserve Grand Champion of the National Ayrshire Show in 2023.

Photo © Cowsmo.

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Florent Foley, along with his wife Chantale, and daughters Bianca and Vicky, and son Steve, operate Vieux Village Ayrshires, which has garnered numerous awards throughout the last four decades.

Vicky & Bianca Foley with Vieux Village G Montana, 2023 Royal Grand Champion and World Dairy Expo Intermediate Champion. Photo © Hannah Crawford for Cowsmo.

The late ‘80s saw the addition of Brantholm Barb’s Melody EX2E 90 5* from Ontario and Peterbarb Dodie EX-5E 91 11* from the U.S. Alongside Anne, Melody claimed the Grand Champion title at Expo Quebec in 1989, laying the foundation for the prizewinning herd.

significant moment unfolded when Vieux Village C. Diamond EX-4E 95, a Charleston daughter, clinched the title of Grand Champion Ayrshire in her debut, marking the start of an extraordinary journey for the Foley family.

Passing the Legacy: A Family Affair Inspired by their father Florent’s unwavering commitment to breeding superior Ayrshire cows, Bianca and Vicky experienced their inaugural triumph at the 2014 World Dairy Expo. The

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Recalling this pivotal moment, Bianca shares, “It was an unparalleled experience, a dream for our family to emerge victorious at one of the most esteemed dairy shows. Since that day, we have been driven to continue that ongoing success, aspiring to carve a path that echoes in our father’s footsteps.”

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It was an unparalleled experience, a dream for our family to emerge victorious at one of the most esteemed dairy shows. Since that day, we have been driven to continue that ongoing success, aspiring to carve a path that echoes in our father’s footsteps.”

BIANCA FOLEY ON THEIR FIRST ROYAL GRAND CHAMPION

Breeding Excellence

Vieux Village C. Diamond was tapped as Grand Champion at the 2014 Royal Winter Fair, and served as the spark for the Foley’s unwavering drive for success.

For the Foley family, breeding champion cows centers around prioritizing conformation. The herd boasts 35 EX, 26 VG, and 1 GP with Vieux Village C Trixie EX-95 7E securing the highest score. Traits like a solid set of feet and legs, a robust udder, ample rib, and stature are pivotal in their pursuit of excellence.

cows originally purchased by Florent. Continuing that maternal legacy, Montana added a heifer into the fold, sired by Ruisseau Claire Tuxedo. Looking ahead, Montana’s dam is scheduled to be worked in an upcoming IVF session with the obvious mating once again to Duo Star Gentleman.

Their most recent triumph was capturing the Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Ayrshire titles at the 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with their senior 3-year-old, Vieux Village G Montana VG-89 and View Village Gentleman Joy EX-94. The two Duo Star Gentleman daughters have taken center stage in the herd, winning the admiration of breeders worldwide with their style and power. Montana was also the Intermediate Champion at the 2023 International Ayrshire Show in Madison.

The anticipation doesn’t stop there. The Foleys eagerly await the birth of calves from Joy and Montana sired by Marilie Melios, due to arrive in June 2024. Both cows will be IVF’d to Palmyra Lochinvar Reynolds in January. Gentleman Joy has produced two daughters sired by Blackaddar BB Kellogg. The oldest, Vieux Village BK Joya, will be a senior 2-year-old in 2024, and bears a great resemblance to Joy.

Montana’s dam, Vieux Village C. Monia, is a Charleston daughter.

Now 13 years old, Monia is still part of the herd and recently achieved an impressive EX-93 9E classification score. Montana’s fourth dam is Brantholm Barb’s Melody, one of the three brood

Looking ahead, the future holds great promise for Montana, Joy, and their progeny, continuing to shape a narrative of excellence at Vieux Village. So, what’s next for the Foley’s? The sisters are hoping for another Champion at World Dairy Expo - stay tuned!

By Hannah Crawford

CHAMPION HALL OF FAME: A DECADE OF TRIUMPHS

The Foley family’s showcase of victories are nothing short of extraordinary.

2014 World Dairy Expo – Grand Champion: Vieux Village C. Diamond EX-95 7E 2014 Royal Winter Fair – Grand Champion: Vieux Village C. Diamond EX-95 7E Royal Winter Fair – Reserve Champion: Vieux Village C Calie EX-95 6E 2015 Royal Winter Fair – Grand Champion: Vieux Village C Diamond EX-95 7E Royal Winter Fair – Reserve Champion: Vieux Village C Calie EX-95 6E 2018 Royal Winter Fair - Grand Champion: Vieux Village BK Jewel EX-95 5E 2019 Royal Winter Fair – Junior Champion: Vieux Village Gentleman Joy 2022 Supreme Dairy Show, QC – 1st Junior 2-year-old: Vieux Village G Montana VG-89 2022 Supreme Dairy Show, QC – Intermediate & Grand Champion: Vieux Village Gentleman Joy EX-94 2022 Eastern National Show, MA – Intermediate & Grand Champion: Vieux Village Gentleman Joy EX-94 2022 Eastern National Show, MA – Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion: Vieux Village G Montana VG-89 2022 Royal Winter Fair – Intermediate & Grand Champion: Vieux Village G Montana VG-89 2022 Royal Winter Fair – Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Vieux Village Gentleman Joy EX-94 2023 Royal Winter Fair - Intermediate & Grand Champion: Vieux Village G Montana VG-89 2023 Royal Winter Fair – Reserve Grand Champion: Vieux Village Gentleman Joy EX-94 2023 World Dairy Expo – Intermediate & HM Grand Champion: Vieux Village G Montana VG-89 2006 - 2019 – Royal Winter Fair - Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 25

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MUSIC CITY CELEBR ATION 7 SALE December 11, 2023 · Nashville, TN · Average $11,500 on 95 Lots

The Music City Celebration Sale 7 was held December 11 in Nashville, TN! It’s another hit in this very successful sale series as 95 lots averaged $11,500 and the sale grossed $1,086,950!

The sale emphasizes high-type cattle and consignments from popular show winners and the buyers came to bid – both from the floor and online via Cowbuyer.com. The Alliance of Chris & Jen Hill and Tim & Sharyn Abbott managed the sale, and a good time was had by all this weekend in Nashville!

Holstein High Sellers: Lot 2 – $46,000 – Jacobs Bruins Slap ShotET *RC – 9/23 Bruins out of 2x WDE Supreme Champion, Erbacres Snapple Shakira EX-97 3E! Potential 4th generation All-American.

Consignor: Ferme Jacobs Inc., Attaboy Holstein, Ferme Antelimarck 2001 Inc., Kilian Theraulaz and Ty-D Holsteins, QC Buyer: Jeff Butler, IL Lot 10 – $35,500 – Ms Milksource SantanaET *RC, 9/23 Architect out of Glenirvine Unix Sally EX-92, Intermediate Champion at World Dairy Expo & Reserve Grand Champion at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair!

Consignor: Milk Source, Fisher, Letter & Sabo, WI Buyer: Treven Andrews, PA Lot 9B – $31,000 – D2 Caught RedhandedET, 10/23 Blakely at +3467 GLPI A2A2 BB out of D2 Lambda Eyes On The Prize VG-88, Nominated All-American Summer Junior 2-Year-Old 2023, then 2x All-American Caught Your Eye EX-94.

Consignor: D2 Genetics, ON Buyer: Velthuis Farms, Osgoode, ON Lot 20 – $31,000 – IVF Session out of Siemers Lstr Hanan 33317-ET VG-89, a polled Luster-P at +2933 GTPI +3.94T – the #1 GTPI Polled cow in the breed!

Consignor: Siemers Holsteins Farms, Inc., WI Buyer: Jamie Wood, Hays Genetics, ON

Congrats to the Music City Celebration 7 sale crew on another successful event!

Lot 19 – $30,000 – IVF session out of TrentWay Essay-ET *RC VG-87 VEVVV GTPI +3005 – the #1 GTPI Red or Red Carrier cow of the breed! 15th generation VG or EX from the Roxys.

Brown Swiss High Sellers:

Consignor: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, WI Buyer: Jacob & Claire Betley, WI

Consignor: Kylie Quesnel Chittenden, VT Buyer: Peter Vail & Clark Woodmansee, NY

Jersey High Sellers: Lot 44 – $15,000 – First choice female by Joel or Askn from four September 2023 calves out of Pacific Edge Premier Diva EX-93, the AJCA All-American Senior 3-Year-Old in 2022.

Consignor: Pacific Edge, OR Buyer: Misty Meadows Dairy, OR Lot 49 – $14,500 – Miracle Chocochip Clementine, the winning winter calf at the 2023 Royal Winter Fair Jersey Show backed by seven VG & EX dams.

Consignor: Josh Karn, Matt Forestell & Rory Timlin, ON Buyer: GenoSource, IA Lot 43 – $11,000 – First choice female by Video from River Valley Colton Juliette EX94, the Reserve Grand Champion of the 2023 International Jersey Show.

Consignor: Vierra Dairy Farm, CA Buyer: Ela May Genetics, WI

Lot 21 – $13,500 – IVF Session out of Perry Brook Lucky India ‘V87’ – the #1 PPR cow in the Brown Swiss breed, and dam of #1 PPR bull Crazy Horse & #2 PPR bull Crazy Man.

Lot 22 – $13,500 – First choice of five females

by Collaps out of Cutting Edge T Delilah ‘2E95’, 2x Supreme Champion at WDE. Consignor: Elite Dairy II, NY Buyer: Matthew Steiner, OH Lot 24 – $13,500 – First choice of three 9/23 females by Diego & Collaps out of Jenlar Carter Waltz ‘E91’, All-American Junior 3-Year-Old in 2019.

Consignor: Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss, IA Buyer: Tristen Ostrom, WI Ayrshire High Sellers: Lot 25 – $13,000 – Budjon-Vail Autograph Kristina-ET, a 12/22 Autograph, 1st winter calf at WDE in 2023, out of Marilie Gentleman Karmina EX-94, the Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show in 2021.

Consignor: Kenzie & Damian Ullmer, WI Buyer: Kristina Syndicate, WI Lot 26 – $9,200 – Second choice female from five heifers born 9/23 by Burdette and out of Margot Precious EX-93, the Supreme Champion at All-American Dairy Show in 2023.

Consignor: Kurt Wolf & Michael Maier, IA Buyer: Peter Vail, NY Guernsey High Seller: Lot 65 – $8,000 – First choice female from Heritage Brook LB Trillium-ET EX-92, the 2023 NGS-Louisville Grand Champion.

Consignor: Jeff & Lisa Gibson and Katie Oesterritter, KY Buyer: Joe Martin, PA

Jacobs Bruin Slap Shot-ET, high seller of Music City 7.

Photo © Carl Saucier

Ms Milksource Santana-ET *RC, 2nd high seller. Photo supplied.

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ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW

November 5-6, 2023 · Louisville, KY · Judge Alta Mae Core, KY · Associate Louie Cozzitorto, CA · 379 Head SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Rivendale VIP Eloise (VIP), 1st 4-year-old, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula (Nighttrain), 1st 5-year-old, Pacific Edge, Legendairy & David Jordan, Tillamook, OR

HM SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Bri-Lin Valson Spritz (Valson), 1st lifetime cheese production, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie (VIP), 1st milking winter yearling, Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

MM VIP Ruby-ET (VIP), 1st milking yearling, Misty Meadow Dairy & JD Heimerl, Tillamook, OR

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Dements Victorious June (Victorious), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Dements Jerseys, Kilgus Dairy & Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, IL

Senior & Grand Champion Rivendale VIP Eloise, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Gold Star Ferdinand Celia-ET (Ferdinand), 1st fall calf, Aubree Hoegger & Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, IL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Gordons Joel Gracious (Joel), 1st spring yearling, Phil & Abigail, Katelyn, William & Matthew Gordon, Syracuse, NY

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET (Nuance), 1st winter yearling, Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD

BEST BRED & OWNED

Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET (Irwin), 1st futurity, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

PREMIER PERFORMANCE COW

Kilgus Victorious Maria {6} (Victorious), 1st senior 3-year-old, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber & Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, IL

Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, Premier Performance Cow Kilgus Victorious Maria {6}, Kilgus Pacific Edge, Legendairy & David Jordan, Tillamook, OR. Dairy and Carla, Kamber & Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, IL.

GJPI GRAND CHAMPION

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR HEIFER SHOW

South Mountain Premier Sprite (Premier), 2nd lifetime cheese merit cow, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR

Z-Class Genetics, Durhamville, NY

GJPI JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Jerseys, Tillamook, OR

Kaymanor Victorious Bambino (Victorious), 2nd summer yearling, Franchise, Valley Jem, Central Coast Jerseys & Enhanced Genetics, Ashville, OH

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR - OVERALL PREMIER SIRE

Chili Action Colton-ET

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CLASS PLACINGS SPRING CALF (38) 1. (B&O) Four-Hills Boomerang Marvelous (Boomerang), Megan & Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT 2. Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET (Canadian Club), Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY WINTER CALF (22) 1. Spatz Joel Special Getaway-ET (Joel), Crestbrooke & Spatz Cattle Company, Fond du Lac, WI 2. (B&O) Bolle Acres Kid Rock Maple (Kid Rock), Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie & Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos, IN FALL CALF (41) 1. Gold Star Ferdinand Celia-ET (Ferdinand), Aubree Hoegger & Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, IL 2. Arethusa Joel Caroline-ET (Joel), Tarik & Jasenko Gavranovic and Hannah Nelson, Nicollet, MN SUMMER YEARLING (33) 1. (B&O) Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET (Victory), Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, PA 2. Kaymanor Victorious Bambino (Victorious), Franchise, Valley Jem, Central Coast Jerseys & Enhanced, Ashville, OH SPRING YEARLING (29) 1. (B&O) Gordons Joel Gracious (Joel), Phil & Abigail, Katelyn, William & Matthew Gordon, Syracuse, IN 2. DKG Gentry Cream (Gentry), Blake Kenneth Griewe, Quincy, OH WINTER YEARLING (18) 1. South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET (Nuance), Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD 2. (B&O) Pride Rock Victorious Secret-ET (Victorious), Kyle, Austin & Sandy Baker, Staley, NC JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES (6) 1. Mill Valley, Quincy, OH 2. Gordon Farms, Syracuse, IN WINTER MILKING YEARLING (16) 1. (BU) Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie (VIP), Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA 2. (B&O) Pacific Edge Maid By V. I. P (VIP), Kara Hale and Joe & Sarah Rocha, Cloverdale, OR MILKING YEARLING (33) 1. (BU, B&O) MM VIP Ruby-ET (VIP), Misty Meadow Dairy & JD Heimerl, Tillamook, OR 2. MM VIP Jubilee-ET (VIP), Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

Intermediate Champion Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie, Kamryn, GJPI Champion South Mountain Premier Sprite, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR. Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA.

National Jersey Jug Futurity Winner & Bred & Owned Champion Junior Champion Gold Star Ferdinand Celia-ET, Aubree Hoegger Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS. & Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, IL.

SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (18) 1. (BU) Dements Victorious June (Victorious), Dements Jerseys, Kilgus Dairy & Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, IL 2. (B&O) Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter (Shakin), Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, PA JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (16) 1. (BU) Lookout Joel Shes Spicy (Joel), River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL 2. Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET (VIP), Coltan Seals & Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (25) 1. (BU, B&O) Windy-Knoll-View Checkers (VIP), Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, PA 2. Vierras Kidrock Sable-ET (Kid Rock), Moretti Dairy, Tillamook, OR JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (19) 1. (BU, B&O) Pacific Edge VIP Escort (VIP), R&R Dairy Tillamook, OR 2. Nor-Bert Andreas Dime (Andreas), Dalton, Dillon & Breanne Freeman, Bremen, IN

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie, Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and KashIn Jerseys, Tulare, CA; Reserve Intermediate Champion MM VIP Ruby-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy & JD Heimerl, Tillamook, OR; HM Intermediate Champion Dements Victorious June, Dements Jerseys, Kilgus Dairy & Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, IL.

SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (9) 1. (BU, B&O) Kilgus Victorious Maria {6} (Victorious), Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber & Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, IL 2. Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus (Chrome), Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, PA 4-YEAR-OLD (19) 1. (BU) Rivendale VIP Eloise (VIP), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 2. South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET (Fizz), Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR 5-YEAR-OLD (10) 1. (BU) Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula (Nighttrain), Pacific Edge, Legendairy & David Jordan, Tillamook, OR 2. DC Comerica Sasscee (Comerica), Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA AGED COW (11) 1. (BU, B&O) Bolle-Acres Reviresco Tyra {4} (Reviresco), Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie & Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos, IN 2. DKG Motion Jolly (Motion), Jim & Jody Bolen and Colton Northrup, Brodhead, WI LIFETIME CHEESE PRODUCTION COW (5) 1. (BU) Bri-Lin Valson Spritz (Valson), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA 2. South Mountain Premier Sprite (Premier), Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR BEST THREE FEMALES (3) 1. Ratliff Jerseys, Garnett, KS 2. Pacific Edge Jerseys, Tillamook, OR NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY (19) 1. (BU, B&O) Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET (Irwin) Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS 2. WF Terpster Blessing (Terpster), Reese & Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, PA 3. Red Dirt Comerica Boobers (Comerica), Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, OK 4. Pacific Edge Joel Karisma-ET (Joel), Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR 5. Spatz Applejack Demi (Applejack), Spatz Cattle Co, Kelly Barbee & Michael Heath, Harrisonburg, VA COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 29

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO November 4-6, 2023 · Louisville, KY

SUPREME CHAMPION

Rivendale VIP Eloise, Jersey, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Haynes-Farm Dazzle Banshee, Ayrshire, Sara Pulver & Lori Benson, Tunbridge, VT

SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kuhnkuh Moscato EXP, Milking Shorthorn, Jordan Kuhn, Wawaka, IN

RESERVE SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

Supreme Champion Rivendale VIP Eloise, Jersey, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA.

Reserve Supreme Champion & Ayrshire Grand Champion Haynes-Farm Dazzle Banshee, Sara Pulver & Lori Benson, Tunbridge, VT.

Ayrshire Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Moy-Ayr Berkeley Darling, Steve, Pauline, Rebecca, & Emily Schmidt, Delavan, WI.

Ayrshire Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Coppenbarger Kingsire Trinity, Dustin Coppenbarger, Perkins, OK.

LRF JD Taylor-ET, Guernsey, Garrett Lambert & Matt Hartle, Norridgewock, ME

AYRSHIRE

Judge: Matt Hawbaker, MD 159 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Haynes-Farm Dazzle Banshee (Dazzle), 1st lifetime component merit cow, Sara Pulver & Lori Benson, Tunbridge, VT

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Mowry’s Burdette Scarlet (Burdette), 1st aged cow, Kadyn Gibson & Tre Wright, Eminence, KY

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Old-N-Lazy JC Reagan Carissa (Reagan), 1st 4-year-old, Kadyn Gibson & Tre Wright, Eminence, KY

B-3-Ayr Tux Wilma (Tuxedo), 1st summer yearling, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Four-Hills Player Delight 70409 (Player), 1st winter calf, Sarah Hill, VT

Moy-Ayr Berkeley Darling (Berkely), 1st senior 3-year-old, Steve, Pauline, Rebecca, & Emily Schmidt, Delavan, WI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Coppenbarger Kingsire Trinity (Kingsire), 1st milking yearling, Dustin Coppenbarger, Perkins, OK

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Wingert’s BigTime Journey (BigTime), 1st junior 3-year-old, Eva Gilmore & Avery Wingert, Pearl City, IL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kozy Kountry Gentleman Miranda-ET (Gentleman), 1st spring calf, Peter Vail, FL

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Brian Klein, Milton, IN

HOLSTEIN

Ayrshire Junior Champion B-3-Ayr Tux Wilma, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS.

Judge: Mandi Bue, WI 144 Head

Stone, Greenfield, IN

Silver Hitch DB Cheese Cake (Diamondback), 1st 4-year-old, Morgan, Amelia, Taylor & William

Ms Winterfield Def Serenity (Defiant), 1st aged cow, Daniel Olson, Lena, WI

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ayrshire Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Haynes-Farm Dazzle Banshee, Sara Pulver & Holstein Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Silver Hitch DB Cheese Cake, Morgan, Amelia, Lori Benson, Tunbridge, VT; Reserve Grand Champion Moy-Ayr Berkeley Darling, Steve, Pauline, Taylor & William Stone, Greenfield, IN; Reserve Senior Champion Ms Winterfield Def Serenity, Daniel Rebecca & Emily Schmidt, Delavan, WI; HM Grand Champion Coppenbarger Kingsire Trinity, Dustin Olson, Lena, WI; HM Senior Champion ZBW-Ziems ListenToMe-Red, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY. Coppenbarger, Perkins, OK. 32 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

ZBW-Ziems ListenToMe-Red (Armani), 1st lifetime production cow, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Sco-Lo Devour Foxie-ET (Devour), 1st senior 3-year-old, Daniel,Nevaeh,Emmet & Tye Chupp & B Carpio, Inola, OK

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

B-J-Grove Unix Comanche (Unix), 1st senior 2-year-old, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Senior & Grand Champion Silver Hitch DB Cheese Cake, Morgan, Amelia, Taylor & William Stone, Greenfield, IN.

Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Ms Winterfield Def Serenity, Daniel Olson, Lena, WI.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Sco-Lo Devour FoxieET, Daniel,Nevaeh,Emmet & Tye Chupp & B Carpio, Inola, OK.

Junior Champion Ms T-Triplet SWTC Propel-ET, Jason Pareo, Veguita, NM.

R&W Senior & Grand Champion Luck-E Russ-PP Astro-Red, Allison, Lane & Callum Francis, Greenville, OH.

R&W Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Culler Splendid Gift-Red, Ack-Lee, Ken Janes, Jake Culler East Liberty, OH.

Express-SMD Halle-TW (Warrior), 1st junior 3-year-old, Cindy Howman & Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms T-Triplet SWTC Propel-ET (Delta-Lambda), 1st fall calf, Jason Pareo, Veguita, NM

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ka-Buck Coronas Analyst Dos (Analyst), 1st summer yearling, Jacqueline Mudd, Chebanse, IL

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Grand-Hill Luxor Rena (Luxor), 2nd summer yearling, Dylan Slack, Bethel, VT

PREMIER BREEDER

Sam McWillaims, Somerset, PA

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Chupps Farm, Inola, OK

RED & WHITE

Judge: Jason Lloyd, NY 133 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Luck-E Russ-PP Astro-Red (Russ-PP), 1st 4-yearold, Allison, Lane & Callum Francis, Greenville, OH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Old-Bankston Blaze-Red-ET (Hypnotic), 2nd 4-year-old, Lynette Gelsinger, Womelsdorf, PA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET (Devour), 1st junior 2-year-old, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Glaustar Roll A Dice-Red (Dice), 1st senior 2-yearold, Delaney, Kalli & Copper Barber, De Witt, IA

Sellcrest D Cheeto-Red (Dunkin), 1st aged cow, Trish Brown, Strum, WI

Culler Splendid Gift-Red (Splendid-P), 1st senior 3-year-old, Ack-Lee Holsteins, Ken Janes, Jake Culler, East Liberty, OH

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JUNIOR CHAMPION

Miley Warrior Graceful-Red (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Plainfield Farms, B Hart, J Ackley & J Spreng, East Liberty, OH

R&W Junior Champion Miley Warrior Graceful-Red, Plainfield Farms, B Hart, J Ackley & J Spreng, East Liberty, OH.

Holstein Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Sco-Lo Devour Foxie-ET, Daniel,Nevaeh,Emmet & Tye Chupp & B Carpio, Inola, OK; Reserve Intermediate Champion B-J- R&W Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Luck-E Russ-PP Astro-Red, Allison, Lane & Callum Grove Unix Comanche, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL; HM Intermediate Champion Express- Francis, Greenville, OH; Reserve Grand Champion Culler Splendid Gift-Red, Ack-Lee, Janes, Culler, East SMD Halle-TW, Cindy Howman & Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH. Liberty, OH; HM Grand Champion Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 33

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Miley Warrior Galore-Red (Warrior), 1st fall calf, Jesse Muse, Etoile, KY

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Siemers War Treasure-Red-ET (Warrior), 2nd fall calf, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud, IL

PREMIER BREEDER

Roger Hibschman, Syracuse, IN

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Emily Goode, Liberty, KY

BROWN SWISS

Brown Swiss Senior & Grand Champion SS Debs 929, Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA.

Brown Swiss Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Dutch Marie Dundee Allie, Hadleigh, Ezra & Kenna Jones & Kelly Jo Manion, Edmonton, KY

Brown Swiss Intermediate & HM Grand Champion RDT Daredevil Lol, Red Dirt Genetics & Katy Boeh, Perkins, OK.

Brown Swiss Junior Champion Blessing Doboy Krissy, Blessing Farm, Wawake, IN.

Judge: Tammy Voegeli, WI 138 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

SS Debs 929 (Debs Show), 1st aged cow, Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Dutch Marie Dundee Allie (Dundee), 1st component merit cow, Hadleigh, Ezra & Kenna Jones & Kelly Jo Manion, Edmonton, KY

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Random Luck B Talented (Braiden), 2nd aged cow, Matthew Thompson & Payton Van Schyndle, Darlington, WI

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

RDT Daredevil Lol (Daredevil), 1st junior 3-yearold, Red Dirt Genetics & Katy Boeh, Perkins, OK

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Knapps Rasta Comin In Hot (Rasta), 1st junior 2-year-old, David & Carrie Sears, South Deerfield, MA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Terra Rose Cliff Shasta (Cliff ), 1st senior 3-yearold, Adele Biasini, Morrisville, VT

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Blessing Doboy Krissy (Doboy), 1st fall calf, Blessing Farm, Wawake, IN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lucky Charms Fooled You (Famous), 1st spring yearling, Heidi Heller, Darlington, WI

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Just So W Tassel (Woody), 1st winter yearling, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

PREMIER PERFORMANCE COW

Dutch Marie Dundee Allie (Dundee), 1st component merit cow, Hadleigh, Ezra & Kenna Jones & Kelly Jo Manion, Edmonton, KY

PREMIER BREEDER

Top Acres, St. Paris, OH

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Random Luck Farm, Darlington, WI

GUERNSEY

Judge: Allyn Paulson, WI 144 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Springhill Mentor Joyce (Mentor), 1st aged cow, Chris Lang, Big Prairie, OH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Guernsey Intermediate & Grand Champion Heritage Brook LB Trillium-ET, B&J Potter, C&A Nicely, & E Vannoy, Eminence, KY.

Sniders HP GG Pie Ashton (American Pie), 2nd aged cow, Prairie Cream & Valley Gem Farm, Cumberland, WI

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Springhill Pie Jonquil-ETV (American Pie), 1st production cow, Springhill, OH

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Heritage Brook LB Trillium-ET (Lambeau), 1st futurity, B&J Potter, C&A Nicely, & Emmett Vannoy, Eminence, KY

Guernsey Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Springhill Mentor Joyce, Chris Lang, Big Prairie, OH.

Brown Swiss Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion SS Debs 929, Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA; Guernsey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Heritage Brook LB Trillium-ET, B&J Potter, C&A Reserve Grand Champion Dutch Marie Dundee Allie, Hadleigh, Ezra & Kenna Jones & Kelly Jo Nicely, & Emmett Vannoy, Eminence, KY; Reserve Grand Champion Springhill Mentor Joyce, Chris Lang, Manion, Edmonton, KY; RDT Daredevil Lol, Red Dirt Genetics & Katy Boeh, Perkins, OK. Big Prairie, OH; HM Grand Champion Misty Meadows Latimer Switchel, Beth Clark, PA. 34 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Misty Meadows Latimer Switchel (Latimer), 1st junior 3-year-old, Beth Clark, PA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Misty Meadows Copper Suithart (Copper), 1st senior 2-year-old, Beth Clark, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

LRF JD Taylor-ET (Jack Daniels), 1st winter calf, Garrett Lambert & Matt Hartle, Norridgewock, ME

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Prairie Moon Java Lavendar-ETV (Java), 1st fall calf, Garrett Lambert & Matt Hartle, Norridgewock, ME

Guernsey Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Misty Meadows Latimer Switchel, Beth Clark, PA.

Guernsey Junior Champion LRF JD Taylor-ET, Garrett Lambert & Matt Hartle, Norridgewock, ME.

Milking Shorthorn Intermediate & Grand Champion MikesDar Zeus Serenity EXP ET, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL.

Milking Shorthorn Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Molehill Lottery Caliente, Mike Gregory & Tyler Endres, Hebron, IL.

Milking Shorthorn Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Lazy M Presto Eska EXP, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL.

Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion Kuhnkuh Moscato EXP, Jordan Kuhn, Wawaka, IN.

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rocky Hill Reputation Juliet (Reputation), 1st summer yearling, Marah Ripley, Moravia, NY

PREMIER BREEDER

Springhill, Big Prairie, OH

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Warwick Manor, East Earl, PA

MILKING SHORTHORN

Judge: Brian Schilling, IN 144 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Molehill Lottery Caliente (Lottery), 1st aged cow, Mike Gregory & Tyler Endres, Hebron, IL

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Lazy M Presto Eska EXP (Presto), 1st 4-year-old, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Lazy M PS Ladylump EXP ET (Perfect Storm), 2nd aged cow, Mike & Sandy Ritschard, Monroe, WI

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Mikes-Dar Zeus Serenity EXP ET (Zeus), 1st senior 3-year-old, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Elite HP Fire Spark (Ricochet), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kuhnkuh Moscato EXP (Ocean), 1st summer yearling, Jordan Kuhn, Wawaka, IN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Tobin Farm Lady Gaga (Money),1st winter calf, Jill Cady & Keith McCool, Conneaut Lake, PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lands-Brooks KNH Chilli Pepper (Zeus), 1st fall yearling, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, PA

Mikes-Dar Trans Rebecca (Transformation), 1st junior 3-year-old, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL

Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Mikes-Dar Zeus Serenity EXP ET, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL; Reserve Grand Champion Molehill Lottery Caliente, Mike Gregory & Tyler Endres, Hebron, IL; HM Grand Champion Lazy M Presto Eska EXP, Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, IL. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 35

NAILE JUNIOR SHOWS November 2-3, 2023 · Louisville, KY

SUPREME CHAMPION

Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, Jersey, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Biercrest Crush Fiona, Holstein, Delaney Barber, De Witt, IA

SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kuhnkuh Moscato EXP, Milking Shorthorn, Jordan Kuhn, Wawaka, IN

Junior Show Supreme Champion & Jersey Grand Champion Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY.

Jersey Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Seacord Howacres Tesla, Grace Sauder, Tremont, IL.

Jersey Intermediate & HM Grand Champion LC Reckless Armadillo, Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS.

Jersey Reserve Intermediate Champion Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, PA.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jersey Junior Champion MM Gentry Sadie-ET, Clancey Krahn, Albany, OR.

Jersey Reserve Junior Champion Reich-Dale Victory ShabangET, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, PA.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

C4–SK Victorious Ellie Mae (Victorious), 1st spring calf, Easton Calhoun, Dobson, NC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

LC Reckless Armadillo (Reckless), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Taylor, Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS

RESERVE SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rocky Hill Reputation Juliet, Guernsey, Marah Ripley, Moravia, NY

JERSEY

Judge: Kelli Cull, WI; Associate: Sharyn Abbott, VT 261 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula (Nighttrain), 1st 5-year-old, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Seacord Howacres Tesla (Colton), 1st aged cow, Grace Sauder, Tremont, IL

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus (Chrome), 1st senior 3-year-old, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, PA

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

LC Reckless Armadillo (Reckless), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter (Shakin), 2nd summer junior 2-year-old, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, PA Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET (VIP), Coltan Seals, Tillamook, OR MM Gentry Sadie-ET (Gentry), 1st spring yearling, Clancey Krahn, Albany, OR Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET (Victory), 1st summer yearling, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Jersey Premier Performance Cow K&M Victorious Glad-ET, Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, IL.

PREMIER PERFORMANCE COW

K&M Victorious Glad-ET (Victorious), 3rd junior 3-year-old, Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, IL

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Karla Kilgus, Fairbury, IL

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY; Reserve Grand Champion Seacord Howacres Tesla, Grace Sauder, Tremont, IL; LC Reckless Armadillo, Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS. 36 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Brandon Ferry, WI 117 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Biercrest Crush Fiona (Crush), 1st 5-year-old, Delaney, Kalli & Cooper Barber, De Witt, IA

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Cornerest D Back Laudia (Diamondback), 2nd 5-year-old, Hayden Weaver, Ephrata, PA

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Sco-Lo Devour Foxie-ET (Devour), 1st senior 3-year-old, Daniel, Nevaeh, Emmet & Tye Chupp & B Carpio, Inola, OK

Holstein Senior & Grand Champion Biercrest Crush Fiona, Delaney, Kalli & Cooper Barber, De Witt, IA.

Holstein Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Cornerest D Back Laudia, Hayden Weaver, Ephrata, PA.

Holstein Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Sco-Lo Devour Foxie-ET, Chupp & Carpio, Inola, OK.

Holstein Junior Champion Ms T-Triplet SWTC Propel-ET, Jason Pareo, Veguita, NM.

R&W Senior & Grand Champion Luck-E Russ-PP Astro-Red-ET, Lane Francis, Greenville, OH.

R&W Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Siemers A Hot 36152-Red, Katelyn Klipp, Hanover, KS.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Knob-View D-Lambda Twinkie (Delta-Lambda), 1st junior 2-year-old, Carly Nowell, Woodsboro, MD

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms T-Triplet SWTC Propel-ET (Delta-Lambda), 1st fall calf, Jason Pareo, Veguita, NM

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Jeffrey-Way Tact (Impact), 2nd fall calf, Kale, Kley, Ryan & Logan Beer, Berne, IN

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

ZBW-Ziems ListenToMe-Red (Armani), 1st lifetime production cow, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

BRED & OWNED JUNIOR CHAMPION

Triple-HH Movin Around Ally (Moovin), 1st spring yearling, Summer Hammann, Barron, WI

RED & WHITE

Judge: Andy Reynolds, NY 83 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Luck-E Russ-PP Astro-Red-ET (Russ-PP), 1st 4-year-old, Lane Francis, Greenville, OH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Windy-Knoll-View Phirey-Red (Defiant), 1st 5-year-old, Josiah Olson, Lena, WI

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Siemers A Hot 36152-Red (Altitude), 1st milking yearling, Katelyn Klipp, Hanover, KS

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Siemers War Treasure-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st fall calf, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud, IL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pareo Warrior Lunatic-Red (Warrior), 1st winter calf, Jason Pareo, Veguita, NM

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Glaustar Roll A Dice-Red (Dice), 1st senior 2-yearold, Delaney, Kalli & Copper Barber, De Witt, IA

R&W Junior Champion Siemers War Treasure-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud, IL.

Holstein Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Biercrest Crush Fiona, Delaney, Kalli & Cooper Barber, De Witt, IA; Reserve Grand Champion Cornerest D Back Laudia, Hayden Weaver, Ephrata, PA; HM Grand Champion Sco-Lo Devour Foxie-ET, Chupp & Carpio, Inola, OK.

Red & White Grand Champion RtoL: Grand Champion Luck-E Russ-PP Astro-Red-ET, Lane Francis, Greenville, OH; Reserve Grand Champion Siemers A Hot 36152-Red, Katelyn Klipp, Hanover, KS; HM Grand Champion Glaustar Roll A Dice-Red, Delaney, Kalli & Copper Barber, De Witt, IA. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 37

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THE STORIED LEGACY & GLOBAL IMPACT OF

HILLTOP ACRES FARM

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ounded in 1854, Hilltop Acres Farm stands as an 8th generation family farm nestled in Northeast Iowa just outside of Calmar, Iowa - one of the oldest familyowned farms west of the Mississippi River.

Dennis and Barb Mashek, along with their sons Josh and Tanner, are the owners and operators, where they milk 450 registered Brown Swiss cows, three times a day in a double 12 parlor.

In addition to the dairy herd, the farm cultivates corn and alfalfa on 1100 acres, both owned and rented. Dennis’ parents, John and Dorothy, are the fifth generation on the family farm, and Dennis and his wife Barb represent the sixth generation. Their two sons, Josh and Tanner and daughter Kylie are the seventh generation, and the grandchildren who are already expressing interest in show calves are the eighth generation. Dennis and Barb farmed alongside Dennis’s parents, until 1989 when they joined as 50/50 partners where Dennis and Barb purchased the feed, livestock and machinery. In 1999, Dennis and Barb purchased the 480acre farm. Dennis gives John credit for converting a herd of mostly grade cattle through the association’s IE program into a registered Brown Swiss herd. This fully registered herd was the foundation for Hilltop Acres Farm current success in marketing registered genetics worldwide 40 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

through cows, heifers, bulls and embryos.

Reflecting on the evolution of the farm, Dennis recounts other pivotal moments, such as the 1997 transition from a tie-stall set up to a free-stall barn and double-6 parlor for the herd of 150-200 cows.

This herd size was perfect for Dennis to Four generations of the Mashek family, pictured during the World Brown Swiss manage while he and Conference in 2022.

Barb raised a family. The The crops are managed by Josh and boys went off to further their education Dennis, an area they both enjoy and after high school, and Josh returned to take pride in producing quality forage the farm in 2012 after completing a John and feed. The attention to detail has Deere Tech Program. He assumes the role been a contributing factor to their milk of overseeing the crops and machinery production. The rolling herd on the farm on the farm. Josh and his wife, Gina have today is 30,255M 4.7%F 1412F 3.6%P four children; Parker, Paxton, Pryce and 1086P. With Tanner’s focus on the cows, Paislyn. Tanner joined the farm full-time and Josh’s focus on the crops, the duo’s in 2014 after studying Ag Business and combined efforts contribute to the has taken a lead as the main herdsman. success of the farm.

Even with the boys back home, Dennis hasn’t stepped down, but rather works In 2014, when Tanner was returning to the alongside them, where he offers insight farm, Dennis made a strategic decision to while letting his sons take on more and gather key stakeholders like his banker, more responsibility. Barb maintains nutritionist, veterinarian, milk inspector, her key roles on the farm taking care and dairy extension specialist, and of the calves, handling book work and sought their advice for a new expansion. managing the landscaping.

The move paid off and resulted in

several successful strategies, such as the decision to be their own milk hauler. The Masheks haul their milk 90 miles, 4-5 times a week to Meister Cheese, thus eliminating the potential challenge of finding, and keeping a consistent hauler.

Dennis emphasizes their commitment to diversity, as a strategy to mitigate the challenges inherent in dairy farming.

As the story unfolds, the family’s involvement in genomics became a pivotal chapter. The introduction of genomic testing brought a new knowledge and a different vision to their breeding program. Dennis’ willingness to embrace change, and entrust decisions to the next generation, has propelled Hilltop Acres Farm to the forefront of the Brown Swiss breed indexes. In 2023, Hilltop Acres bred the top Genomic Merit Heifer at the International Brown Swiss Show - Hilltop Acres D Tiana-ETV. Sired

by HF Design ET and out of Hilltop Acres Sky Toyota-ETV, Tiana was also third place spring calf at the show, and 1st place spring calf at Iowa State Fair earlier in the year. Additionally, Hilltop Acres bulls sired more than 60 daughters exhibited in the 2023 International Brown Swiss Show. That sire list encompasses more than 10 bulls, including DareDevil, Diego, Kickstart and Martini.

More than 100 Hilltop Acres-bred bulls have entered the lineups at major AI organizations such as Select Sires, New Generation Genetics, ST Genetics, and ABS, to name a few. The farm chooses not to exclusively commit to a single bull stud as they believe in offering their genetics worldwide, and find value in having bulls available for all a full spectrum of breeders. Today, the farm has nearly 80 bulls on site, ranging in age from 2 months

Hilltop Acres D Tiana-ETV was named the Top Genomic Merit Heifer of the 2023 International Brown Swiss Show. She was leased by Brinlee Courtney. At right, Tanner & Dennis Mashek accepted the award from Brown Swiss Executive Secretary Norm Magnussen during the show. to 12 months old, raised in loose housing with headlocks and concrete walls. . The Masheks genomic test everything on the farm, and the bulls sold privately are sold with their test results, which provides added value to buyers.

Along with breeding and developing bulls, the farm also does embryo work.

They utilize Trans Ova Genetics and Driven Embryo Services, working their top heifers and cows often, and implanting embryos into their own recipients, primarily milking cows. According to Dennis, “I prefer to use cows for embryos for two reasons: calving ease and the best genetics on the farm should be standing there in the heifer pen.”

In selecting a favorite from their expansive operation, Dennis picked Hilltop Acres Jetway Dixi ‘2E-92’, as the most influential brood cow. She produced bulls that excelled in AI, notably sons, Dominate and Dalton, and great-grandson, Dynasty.

The legacy of the Dixi cow family endures to this day, with a subtle alteration from the letter ‘D’ to ‘P’ for the offspring

Hilltop Acres Jetway Dixi 2E-92 is recognized as one the Mashek’s most influential brood cows, from both her sons and daughters influences.

names, a modification prompted by the abundance of ‘D’ names within the lineage. Hilltop Acres Cad Paula ‘VG-87’ 88-MS, a Cadence daughter and current herd matriarch, produced popular AI sires such as AltaPhoenix, Pontiac, Powerball, Powerhouse, Paparazzi, Pacman, and Skyfox. Her ‘E91’ Kickstart daughter, Hilltop Acres Princess ETV, is the dam of Prince and Perfection, both top PPR ranking bulls, and they mark the family’s continuing success over 25 years.

Tanner chooses different favorites: Hilltop Acres Vigor Dolly-ET ‘E93’ 93-MS and Hilltop Acres Vigor Divinity ‘E91’ 92-MS rise to the top of his list as they are his first bred and owned cows. Their dam was Cutting Edge Premium Dally ‘E91’ 92-MS, who was purchased at the 2008 National Brown Swiss Convention in Dubuque, Iowa. Dolly and Divinity were #1 and #2 genomic heifers in the breed, and their family branched out to produce such bulls as Hilltop Acres B Daredevil, Hilltop Acres Dynamite Diego and Hilltop Acres W Durham.

Hilltop Acres Cad Paula VG-87 is a Cadence descendant of Dixi and started the “P” branch. She is also the dam of multiple top ranking PPR bulls.

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Left, Hilltop Acres Vigor Dolly-ET E93, and right, Hilltop Acres Vigor Divinity E91, are Tanner’s first bred & owned cows, and rank as his favorites. Full sisters hailing from Cutting Edge Premium Dally, they are the former #1 and #2 genomic heifers of the breed, and top sires like Daredevil, Diego and Durham all hail from their line.

On the paternal side, the Masheks credit Sun-Made Vigor as an influential sire in the development of the herd. Vigor left a number of balanced cows and helped shape their breeding approach to keep producing those kind of balanced individuals. Good feet and legs, udders that withstand the test of time, open rib and moderate frames along with high net merit make the kind of Brown Swiss that can thrive in all management settings.

Their use of Vigor occurred when the genomic era was just beginning, and his impact through genomics as well as type helped move Hilltop Acres Farm cattle to the top of the index lists.

The legacy of Hilltop Acres Farm is not just measured in milk production and AI sires, but in the lives touched around the world. From selling genetics to Mexico and the Dominican Republic to judging shows in South America and Australia to providing dairy solutions in Hawaii, the farm’s impact reaches far beyond its Iowa roots, and has played a significant role in shaping the Brown Swiss breed beyond American borders. Dennis attributes much of their success to a good work ethic and a positive attitude, echoing advice that he received along the journey.

Influential figures like Dan Gilbert, Angelo Pozzatti, and Werner Duss, alongside

supportive colleagues like Wayne Sliker, Brian Garrison and Jake Hushon, have played key roles in shaping the farm’s vision and efforts.

In addition to work on the farm, Dennis, Josh and Tanner are all involved in industry organizations such as the Brown Swiss Association, Midwest Milk Producers, Ag Spectrum, and Dairy Farmers of America.

In 2022, they were the recipients of the Brown Swiss Association Active Master Breeder Award, a testament to a family committed to agriculture, innovation, and the future of the Brown Swiss breed.

By Michelle Wolf

NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR HILLTOP ACRES IN 2023 HILLTOP ACRES S KRACKEL ETV ‘+84’ 1-09 305 3x 28,730 4.7 1360 3.2 921 || 34,052 lbs. ECM 2022 White Cloud Award Highest ECM under 2-00

HILLTOP ACRES AB TAMMY ET ‘VG86’ Sr 4-year-old Honor Roll: 3x 365d FAT & PROTEIN 4-09 3x 365 45,150 5.6 2508 3.6 1637 || 59,765 Lbs. ECM

HILLTOP ACRES DRM SADIE ‘E90’ Aged Cow Honor Roll: 3x 365d MILK 8-04 365 3x 49,380 3.9 1902 3.2 1578 || 52,489 Lbs. ECM 2,274d 249,220m 10,260f 8,360p Lifetime-to-date

HILLTOP ACRES LC DIXIPIE ‘+83’ Under 2-year-old Honor Roll: 3x 305d & 365d FAT 1-11 3x 305 29,280 4.9 1432 3.4 985 1-11 3x 365 35,660 4.9 1762 3.4 1217 43,788 lbs. ECM

SWITZER RALS CDNC CHAKRA ‘+83’ Sr 3-year-old Honor Roll: 3x 365d MILK & PROTEIN Sr 3-year-old: 3x 305d MILK 3-06 3x 365 46,780 4.7 2215 3.5 1637 3-06 3x 305 39,630 4.7 1858 3.4 1357 56,504 lbs. ECM HILLTOP ACRES PRINCESS ETV ‘E91’ Sr 2-year-old Class Leader: 3x 305d & 365d MILK & PROTEIN 2-11 3x 305 37,100 5.5 2051 3.87 1405 2-11 3x 365 44,160 5.7 2525 3.8 1696 60,113 lbs. ECM

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HILLTOP ACRES EM POLLY ETV ‘E91’ Under 2-year-old Honor Roll: 3X 305d PROTEIN 1-09 3x 305 28,780 4.7 1357 3.7 1055 || 35,054 lbs. ECM HILLTOP ACRES DB DANA ‘V88’ Sr 2-year-old Honor Roll: 3x 365d PROTEIN 2-10 3x 365 38,230 5.2 2007 3.8 1452 || 49,559 lbs. ECM HILLTOP ACRES LUCKY HEAVEN ‘+84’ Sr 4-year-old Honor Roll: 3x 365d MILK 4-07 3x 365 46,610 4.5 2083 3.3 1542 || 54,012 lbs. ECM

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GETTING YOUR START IN CLIPPING & FITTING! PART TWO - THE BLADES AND BEYOND!

Part two of a series with Kyle Stockdale of KYVision Clipping of Keene, Ontario. No one has done more to demystify the process of getting started with clipping and fitting than Kyle. His Facebook page - www.facebook.com/KyVisionblades - is a stream of valuable information about clipping equipment, fitting, show heifer care, and more. Kyle has graciously agreed do a series of articles with us about the basic equipment needed to get started fitting your own dairy cattle!

In Part One of our series - find it in the Fall 2023 issue of Cowsmo we talked about investing in and caring for your first set of clippers, whether they were brand new or inherited. In this article, I’ll touch on the next step - outfitting yourself with other tools that will help you fit your animal and more blades to do particular jobs. Here’s a list for a good start.

1. A LARGE SET OF CLIPPERS - We covered this in the last article, where I talked about getting yourself a set of large clippers. A good brand name clipper like Aesculap, andis or Heiniger will make clipping much more enjoyable for you and your animals.

(I personally recommend the Aesculap Econom II.) If you get to the point where you can invest in a second set, that will be handy, as you won’t need to be switching out blades constantly.

2. A GOOD BLOW DRYER - My personal favourite is the Rusk Speed Freak, but any hair dryer that kicks out lots of heat at high speed is good. You want something in the 2000 watt range and make sure it fits in your hand easily.

3. SMALL CORDED CLIPPERS - Good for udders, and can be used for ears or legs if need be, provided you have the proper blades. Again, a good brand will make life much easier. My favourite are the Andis Super 2 Speeds . They are small enough to use easily, but powerful enough to get the job done. I tend to steer people away from Osters as they have a tendency to burn up quickly with heavy use.

4. SMALL CORDLESS CLIPPERS - There are some options here, and they are not absolutely needed, but make clipping legs, ears and heads much easier. They leave a really nice finish on the coat of your animal. Wahl makes some really nice models: the Moser Arco is probably the most popular, but the Chromado and Bravura are good clippers as well depending on how much you will be using them. They all take Wahl 5-in-1 blades making them one of the most versatile things in your clipping bag.

5. TOPLINE BRUSH - A good quality topline brush is a must have!

Denman makes one of, if not the best, brushes in the business.

My personal favourite is the black bristle 9-row brush, but all of the Denman topline brushes are good. Don’t cheap out and get something from Walmart as I have had the heat from my blower literally melt the bristles into a solid block of plastic.

6. OIL - A good quality clipper oil is a must have. (Again, we talked about this in Part One.) No WD-40 or Kool Lube here. Branded clipper oil, Remington oil or 3-in-One oil is best and will add years to the life of your clipper.

7. BLADES - An assortment of blades will enable you to do a more refined job of clipping an animal than have just one set. In my clipping bag, I always carried several sets.

For my large clippers: Starting with an Oster 84AU bottom (comb) blade paired with an Aesculap 505 or Andis 23 top (cutter) blade (I prefer the 505). The bottom blade can be 44 « COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023

‘ground down’ to various thicknesses for different purposes. I carried one very thin set of topline blades, two thin cow blades, one thin heifer blade, one thick heifer blade, 2-3 sets of Andis 31s for barn clipping, and a set of pluckers for myself when clipping off heifers in the winter at home.

For my small corded clippers: one set of 30s, one set of ceramic 40s, 2-3 sets of Andis ceramic 50s.

For my cordless small clippers: 2-3 sets of 5-in-1 blades.

8. (OPTIONAL) - A large blower to blow dust, straw and hair off an animal before, during and after the clipping process. I have a “mini-circ” blower and it has plenty of power for what I need.

I get lots of questions about what blades/clippers to use on what parts of their animal. So hopefully this will help give you some basic guidance when you are beginning to learn to clip Now, the disclaimer here is that every heifer is different, and these are just guidelines to help you get started! Becoming skilled and proficient at clipping takes hours and hours of practice on many different animals - clip as many as you can at all times of the year and you will get better!

With all that being said, the diagram below should help you get started in your fitting journey. Starting with the tail and using your small corded clippers, we need a #50 or #40 A5 (snap on) style blade. If you’re clipping a black tail, use a #40 (50’s will cut closer and make it look grey). Sticking with our small clipper and our 40 and 50 blades, we move up to the ears. Once again, to avoid the grey look on black ears, we use 40’s on the outside. When we clip the inside of the ears, we will use 50’s to make them look as dairy and clean!

Moving to the rear legs, I like to clip up to the tendon that runs above the hock area. If I’m using my large clippers, I use a tighter ground down Oster 84 (such as a KyVision Holstein Cow blade) or the same slightly thicker ground down Oster 84 (such as a KyVision Holstein Heifer blade) that I will do the body with. Often, I clip the rear legs with my small cordless Wahl Chromado clippers and 5-in-1 blades on the middle setting. You can also use a #30 blade if you’re using a corded small clipper.

On the front legs, head and neck, I use the same blades as on their rear legs and clip following a line from where their neck meets their shoulder, down their shoulder blade to their elbow. I will also use the 5-in-1 blades here for touch ups around the feet, but you can use 30’s as well.

Moving to the main body of the heifer, we use that slightly thicker ground down Oster 84 (such as a KyVision Holstein Heifer blade) making sure to go against the hair, then sometimes back against the hair at a different angle to achieve the smoothest “finish”. We will also use this blade to blend in the belly hair and topline to the body.

Make sure to use the thinner blade (such as a KyVision Holstein Cow blade) to blend the body into the legs, shoulder and neck.

Now, if you’re new to clipping, you’re saying, “What the heck are ground down blades?”

Like everything, fitting techniques have changed over the years, and they have evolved to accentuate the dairyness and cleanliness of today’s modern dairy cattle. That means clipping tighter, or closer to the skin, than fitters did years ago. In a really dairy cow, you can see the veins popping across her body, and it’s kind of aweinspiring - like seeing a body builder in full flex! You won’t get that same clean, sleek look and finish with most blades off the shelf, even surgical blades.

Left, before & after of “ground down” blades; right before & after of sanded teeth.

we want our Holsteins to look black and white, not pink Top quality is inRemember, little things. and grey! Jersey cattle and ultra dairy black cattle are best clipped

So let’s talk about what they are. 99% of ground down blades being used on dairy cattle worldwide are Oster 84AU blades (often called 84s like in our above clipping discussion). When an 84 comes fresh out of the package, it is roughly 2.7 millimeters thick. To get them to clip closer to the skin, we grind them down either on a wheel or with a surface grinder to get them ‘thinner’ than how we buy them. You can buy ground down blades from several people and companies, including myself. Experimenting over the years, I have come up with seven standard thicknesses: Holstein Heifer and Cow blades, Jersey Heifer and Cow blades, Brown Swiss Heifer and Cow blades that are in between Jersey and Holstein, and finally a super thin blade for toplines. These different thicknesses are made to work on different ages, breeds, and styles of animals.

tighter. For Brown Swiss, it depends on body condition, but I think they can look real good clipped quite tight as well. Practice makes perfect when determining what thickness of blade should be used on what animals. The bottom line is we want these cattle to look dairy, clean and angular as possible and ground down tight blades are an essential part of getting your animal to have the look to win.

A tip to make your clipping experience even better while using the 84AU blades is to take some sandpaper or emory cloth and lightly round the sharp teeth. This will prevent the blades from “biting in” or “digging” the skin of your animal while clipping. Above are a few photos comparing a full thickness 84 beside a ground down KyVision Holstein cow blade, and a before and after of a blade with the teeth rounded to prevent “digging”.

“It’s the little things that make big things possible”

Hopefully, this helps give you a start and an idea of where to use which blades. Next time, we’ll talk about toplines, some general show heifer care, and hair prep as we move into the 2024 show season. Happy clipping!

Top quality is in little things.

Now not every animal should be clipped skin tight! White cows and heifers present better when they are clipped a little thicker.

Top quality is in little things.

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ALL-WESTERN COMPETITION 2023 Congratulations to the honorees in the 2023 All-Western Competition! Entry number saw an increase from previous years and we are excited to add several classes of competition. Many of the animals entered in this year’s contest were also exhibited outside of Western Canada, showing how strong the competition truly was.

ALL-WEST CALF

SKYCREST FUEL TANKER

E&B: Skycrest Holsteins Ltd., Athabasca, AB 1st senior calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Alberta Dairy Congress; and 2nd at Westerner Dairy Showcase.

RESERVE ALL-WEST

MOSNANG ILLUSTRATOR NARNIA

E&B: Mosnang Holsteins, Rimbey, AB 1st intermediate calf at Westerner Dairy Showcase; and 2nd at Alberta Dairy Congress.

HM ALL-WEST

BENBIE LEGEND PARADISE

E&B: Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, AB Now owned by R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

ALL-WEST YEARLING

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

ALCORN TOTAL LIMITED JAVALIN E&B: Tri Lea Farm Inc. & Total Holsteins, Grunthal, MB

MOSNANG BREAKSHOT JURY E: Mosnang Holsteins & Crestomere Holsteins, Rimbey, AB B: Mosnang Holsteins, Rimbey, AB

SR SIDEKICK EVENING TINGE

E: R&F Livestock, Cudworth, SK B: Jay Robertson, Phelpston, ON 1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at Alberta Dairy Congress & Westerner Dairy Showcase; 1st at BC Spring Show; 6th at National Holstein Show; and 14th at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-WEST

ELMBRIDGE MIRAND LUPA

E: T&L Cattle Co., Cultus Lake, BC B: Elmbridge Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC 1st junior yearling & Junior Champion at BC Spring Show; 1st at ON County Holstein Show; and 3rd at International R&W Show.

Now owned by Stephanie Aves, Belmont, WI

HM ALL-WEST

SILVERMAPLE PICASSO FRAN

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NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

DIAMONDPARK SIDERD LAWBREAKER E&B: Diamond Park Dairy, Diamond City, AB

MOSNANG BELIEVE IT OR NOT E&B: Mosnang Holsteins, Rimbey, AB

WESTCOAST TATOO IRREPLACEABLE E: Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL B: Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

ALL-WEST MILKING YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD COW

OLORTINE AVENGER DESIGN

E: R&F Livestock Inc. & Pierre Boulet, Cudworth, SK B: Corey Martin, Wallenstein, ON 1st winter milking yearling & Reserve Intermediate Champion at National Holstein Show; 1st & HM Intermediate Champion at Westerner Dairy Showcase; and 4th fall milking yearling at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-WEST

KOZAK WARRIOR BOMBSHELL-RED

E: R&F Livestock & William Schilling, Cudworth, SK B: Kozak Holsteins Ltd, New Sarepta, AB 1st fall 2-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion R&W at Westerner Dairy Showcase; 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Westerner Dairy Showcase; 1st & HM Intermediate Champion at National R&W Show; and 1st at International R&W Show.

HM ALL-WEST

PIERSTEIN CHIEF ALRIGHT

E: R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK B: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

KOZAK WARRIOR RED BLAZE P E: Kozak Holsteins Ltd., R&F Livestock Inc,.

Orville Schmidt & Gordon Ell, New Sarepta, AB B: Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, AB

LOVHILL ASHBY LIVIA E&B: Lovholm Holsteins & Crestomere Holsteins, Balgonie, SK

SKYCREST LAMBDA SNOOPY E&B: Skycrest Holsteins, Ltd., Athabasca, AB Now owned by Hodgylnn Holsteins & Little Star, Kincardine, ON

ALL-WEST 3-YEAR-OLD COW

MCGARR-FARMS UNIX ZANY

E: Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC B: McGarr Farms LLC, King Ferry, NY 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Westerner Dairy Showcase; 2nd at Midwest Spring National Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-WEST

SHOW-MAR UPGRADE LONGMIRE

E: R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK B: Wesley B. Brantner, Saegertown, PA 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & HM Grand Champion at NY State Show; 2nd at Westerner Dairy Showcase; 14th at International Holstein Show; and 16th at National Holstein Show.

HM ALL-WEST

LOVHILL DB STRAWBERRY RIPPLE E&B: Lovholm Holsteins, Balgonie, SK

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

GOULDHAVEN T STORM EVEREST E: R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK B: Gouldhaven Farms, Foresters Falls, ON

MOSNANG DROPKICK ANNETTE E&B: Mosnang Holsteins, Rimbey, AB

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ALL-WEST 4 & 5-YEAR-OLD COW

RUTI CHIEF EMPRESS

E: R&F Livestock, Cudworth, SK B: Ruti Holsteins, Seagrave, ON 1st 5-year-old at National Holstein Show & Westerner Dairy Showcase; 2nd at Alberta Dairy Congress; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-WEST

WEDGWOOD UNIX COLLETTE

E: Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC B: Stanhope, Wedgwood & Morsan, Cobble Hill, BC 1st 5-year-old & Grand Champion at BC Spring Show; 2nd at Midwest Spring National Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.

Now owned by Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

HM ALL-WEST

CORLANE UNIX SALISBURY

E: Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB B: Corlane Holsteins Ltd., Leduc County, AB

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

BUDJON-VAIL SO ADELINE E: R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK B: Budjon Farms and Peter & Lyn Vail, Lomira, WI

LAMPADA EMILIO LEAH E: Lampada & Lakefield, Brandon, MB B: Lampada & Autumn Lane, Brandon, MB

WENDON SOLOMON ALBY E&B: Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB

ALL-WEST MATURE & PRODUCTION COW

WESTCOAST DUKE WINNIE

E&B: Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC 1st mature cow & Grand Champion at Vancouver Island Show; 2nd at Westerner Dairy Showcase; and 8th at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-WEST

SERLI SAMMY BELINDAE

E: Laurie & Donna Harp, Brandon, MB B: Serli Holsteins Ltd., Tyndall, MB 1st aged cow & HM Grand Champion at Westerner Dairy Showcase; 2nd at Midwest Fall National Holstein Show; and 3rd at BC Spring Show.

HM ALL-WEST

KOZAK AUSSIE RED RIBBON P

E&B: Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, AB

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NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

CRESTOMERE SOLOMON COOKIE E&B: Crestomere Holsteins, Ponoka, AB

LAMPADA ALDEE GOLDCHIP E&B: Lampada & Aldee, Brandon, MB

SILVERMAPLE AWESOME FRANCE E: Chris Dewitt & Tazo Farms, Sicamous, BC B: Ben & Suzanne Cuthbert, Ladysmith, BC Now owned by A & R Boulet Inc. and Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

ALL-WEST BREEDER’S HERD

KOZAK AUSSIE RED RIBBON P

KOZAK WARRIOR RED BLAZE P

KOZAK WARRIOR BOMBSHELL RED

KOZAK HOLSTEINS 1st breeder’s herd at National R&W Show; and 4th at Westerner Dairy Showcase.

RESERVE BREEDER’S HERD

WENDON HIOCT PICKUP

WENDON UNIX ALSO

WENDON SOLOMON ALBY

WENDON HOLSTEINS 1st breeder’s herd at Westerner Dairy Showcase.

BC HOLSTEIN & SASKATCHEWAN HOLSTEIN COWS OF THE YEAR

SUNNYHOME SHOTTLE MARILYN EX-91-5E-CAN 12*

Breeder & Owner: Sunnyhome Farms Ltd., Salmon Arm, BC Shottle x VG-86 17* Goldwyn x VG-86 2* Blitz x VG-87 Jed x VG-87 1* Park x VG-85 2* Vangaurd x EX 3* Starbuck 4-03 2x 365d 37,342 4.3 1603 3.1 1162 LTD: 7 lac 245,226 4.5 11,019 3.2 7767 2 Superior Lactations 16 DAUS - 100% GP+, 3EX, 11 VG, 2GP Marilyn daughter: Sunnyhome Lis Maryjane EX-91-3E 1* Marilyn granddaughter: Tappenvale Doorman Missy VG-87 1*, who is the dam of Tappenvale Moment, former #1 GPA Conformation Bull

ROBELLA UNO HAIKU EX-95-5E-CAN

Breeder: Robella Holsteins & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd., Balgonie, SK Owner: Robella Holsteins, Balgonie, SK Uno x EX-94 10* Goldwyn x VG-87 16* Outside x VG-87 4* Skychief x VG-85 2* Starbuck x VG-88 18* Matt 4-00 2x 365d 43,962 4.0 1768 3.1 1349 LTD: 7 lac 252,687 3.8 9508 3.1 7771 3 Superior Lactations 1st Bred & Owned Excellent-95 for Robella Holsteins 2nd Longtime Production Cow, Westerner ‘22 VG-85 Crushtime daughter COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 49

ALL-WEST JERSEY HEIFER

MM VIP RUBY-ET

E&B: Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR 1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at BC Spring Show; and 3rd at Western Spring National Jersey Show.

RESERVE ALL-WEST JERSEY HEIFER

LAMPADA CHOCOCHIP JULIA

E&B: Jon & Christina Fornwald, Brandon, MB 1st intermediate calf & Junior Champion at Manitoba Heifer Show; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Westerner Dairy Showcase; and 2nd at Western Canadian Classic.

HM ALL-WEST JERSEY HEIFER

MOSNANG DELL ZIG ZAG

E&B: Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB

NOMINATED

SUNNY HILL TEKASHI ARRIVE-ET E: Joe Folkerts, Lousana, AB B: Wim Ruysch, Leduc County, AB

ALL-WEST JERSEY INTERMEDIATE COW

LONE PINE JORDAN BOOSTER

E&B: Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd., Didsbury, AB 1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Supreme Dairy Show; 1st, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at National Jersey Show & QC Spring Show; 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at BC Spring Show.

Now owned by Pierre Boulet & Mike Berry, Montmagny, QC

RESERVE ALL-WEST JERSEY COW

PACIFIC EDGE MARK ME PATRON

E & B: Pacific Edge Jerseys, Tillamook, OR 1st junior 3-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at BC Spring Show; 1st at Western Spring National Show & Western Fall National Show.

HM ALL-WEST JERSEY COW

UNIQUE HALIFAX WEEKEND

E & B: Unique Stock Farm, Rochester, AB

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NOMINATED

NOMINATED

NOMINATED

CLANMAN JORDAN SCOTTIE E: Fornwald, Donfield & Barkman, Brandon, MB B: Clanman Jerseys, Clanwilliam, MB

CLANMAN OLIVER RINA E&B: Clanman Jerseys Ltd., Clanwillian, MB

SUNNYFARM WEBCAM JOELLEN E&B: Sunny Dairy Farm, Grunthal, MB

ALL-WEST JERSEY SENIOR COW

BATESDALE TOPEKA JADE OF FUN

E: Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB B: Batesdale Farms, Stayner, ON 1st 5-year-old & Grand Champion at Westerner Dairy Showcase.

RESERVE ALL-WEST JERSEY SENIOR COW

ARETHUSA GAME CHANGER VEDIA

E: Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR B: Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 1st 5-year-old & HM Senior Champion at Western Fall National Jersey Show; 2nd at BC Spring Show; and 11th at International Jersey Show.

HM ALL-WEST JERSEY SENIOR COW

LONE PINE JOEL DESPACITO

E&B: Lone Pine Jerseys, Didsbury, AB

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WESTERNER DAIRY SHOWCASE

October 20-21, 2023 · Red Deer, AB · Judge Mark Nutsford, UK

HOLSTEIN

179 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

McGarr-Farms Unix Zany (Unix), 1st junior 3-year-old, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Corlane Unix Salisbury (Unix), 1st 4-year-old, Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Serli Sammy Belinda (Sammy), 1st mature cow, Laurie & Donna Harp, Brandon, MB

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

McGarr-Farms Unix Zany (Unix), 1st junior 3-year-old, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red (Warrior), 1st fall 2-year-old, R & F Livestock Inc & William Schilling, Cudworth, SK

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Holstein Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion McGarr-Farms Unix Zany, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC; Reserve Grand Champion Corlane Unix Salisbury, Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB; HM Grand Champion Serli Sammy Belinda, Laurie & Donna Harp, Brandon, MB.

Olortine Avenger Design (Avenger), 1st winter yearling in milk, Pierre Boulet and R& F Livestock Inc, Montmagny, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

SR Sidekick Evening Tinge (Sidekick), 1st summer yearling, R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Silvermaple Picasso Fran (Picasso-PP), 1st winter yearling, Benbie Holsteins, Caron, SK

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

McWilliams Shakira-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st spring calf, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

Holstein Intermediate & Grand Champion McGarr-Farms Unix Zany, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC.

Holstein Reserve Grand Champion Corlane Unix Salisbury, Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer, AB.

Holstein Bred & Owned Champion Lampada Emilio Leah, Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd and Lakefield Farm, Brandon, MB.

Holstein Junior Champion SR Sidekick Evening Tinge, R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK.

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Lampada Emilio Leah (Emilio), 2nd 4-year-old, Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd and Lakefield Farm, Brandon, MB

PREMIER BREEDER

Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK

Holstein Reserve Junior Champion Silvermaple Picasso Fran, Benbie Holsteins, Caron, SK.

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RED & WHITE INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red (Warrior), 1st fall 2-year-old, R & F Livestock Inc & William Schilling, Cudworth, SK

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P (Warrior), 2nd winter yearling in milk, Ells Dairy Farm Ltd, Kozak Holsteins Ltd, Orville Schmidt and R & F Livestock, Kronau, SK

R&W Grand Champion Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red, R & F Livestock Inc & William Schilling, Cudworth, SK.

R&W Reserve Grand Champion Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P, Ells Dairy Farm Ltd, Kozak Holsteins Ltd, Orville Schmidt and R & F Livestock, Kronau, SK.

R&W Junior Champion McWilliams Shakira-Red-ET, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC.

Jersey Grand Champion Batesdale Topeka Jade of Fun, Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jersey Intermediate Champion Clanman Jordan Scottie, Johnathan Fornwald, Jamie Donohoe & Jazmyne Barkman, Brandon, MB.

Jersey Junior Champion Sweetridge Lightning Kilkee, Harold and Miriam Sweetnam, Stanley, MB.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Lone Pine Contour Mary Jane (Contour), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Lone Pine Jerseys, Didsbury, AB

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Lovhill DB Strawberry Ripple (Diamondback), 1st senior 3-year-old, Lovholm Holsteins, Balgonie, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION

McWilliams Shakira-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st spring calf, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mosnang Illustrator Narnia (Illustrator), 1st winter calf, Mosnang Holsteins Ltd, Rimbey, AB

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kozak Willows Red Desire (Willows), Kozak Holsteins Ltd, New Sarepta, AB

JERSEY

47 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Batesdale Topeka Jade of Fun (Topeka), 1st 5-year-old, Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Lone Pine Joel Despacito (Joel), 1st mature cow, Lone Pine Jerseys, Didsbury, AB

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Unique Halifax Weekend (Halifax), 1st senior 3-year-old, Unique Stock Farm, Zimmer & Robella, Rochester, AB Clanman Jordan Scottie (Jordan), 1st junior 3-year-old, Johnathan Fornwald, Jamie Donohoe & Jazmyne Barkman, Brandon, MB Sunnyfarm Webcam Joellen (Webcam), 1st intermediate milking yearling, Sunny Dairy Farm, Grunthal, MB

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sweetridge Lightning Kilkee (Lightning), 1st senior calf, Harold and Miriam Sweetnam, Stanley, MB

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lampada Chocochip Julia (Chocochip), 1st intermediate calf, Jon & Christina Fornwald, Brandon, MB

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Bramville Cohort Views (Cohort), 1st junior yearling, Bramville Jerseys, Nokomis, SK

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Lone Pine Jerseys LTD, Didsbury, AB

R&W Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red, R & F Livestock Inc & Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Batesdale Topeka Jade of Fun, Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB; William Schilling, Cudworth, SK; Reserve Grand Champion Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P, Ells Dairy Farm Reserve Grand Champion Lone Pine Joel Despacito, Lone Pine Jerseys, Didsbury, AB; HM Grand Ltd, Kozak Holsteins Ltd, Orville Schmidt and R & F Livestock, Kronau, SK; HM Grand Champion Lovhill Champion Unique Halifax Weekend, Unique Stock Farm, Zimmer & Robella, Rochester, AB. DB Strawberry Ripple, Lovholm Holsteins, Balgonie, SK. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter 2023 » 53

MARLU FARM We’re delighted to bring you some Jersey history thanks to the research and writing talents of Caylei Arnold! Caylei is a passionate Jersey breeder from Connecticut, and is an administrator and dedicated contributor to the American Jersey Cattle History page on Facebook – give that a follow if you want to immerse yourself in historical Jersey photos, pedigrees, history, and trivia!

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arlu Farm was established in 1941 and was in operation for 29 years as a registered jersey herd until its dispersal began in 1970. The farm was owned by Mr. Maurice Pollak of West Long Branch, New Jersey. Maurice was a successful businessman; owning Maurice Pollak Investment Office as a second career to his primary business: Henry Pollak Inc of Manhattan which imported textiles from 1928 through 1958 for hat making. He became interested in the registered jerseys and founded Marlu Farm with his wife, Lucile; Marlu being a combination of he and his wife’s first names.

Mr. Pollak founded the herd with a group of the best females he could purchase based on balanced type, production and deep pedigrees. From that group, Pollak bred a herd of jerseys with the primary focus he deemed as the “winning combination”: Refined Type, Superior Udders, and High Milk Flow. He believed that the combination of all three would elevate the breed, promote it to its’ best interest and satisfy the farms’ customers. All of this was done with the philosophy; “No Herd is Greater than the Foundation upon which it is Built.” The herd was so successful over the span of 28 years that virtually every registered jersey in America likely has the influence of Marlu in its pedigree, whether they be high type, genomic, or commercial cattle. The farm would produce 93 Senior Superior/Superior Sires and 50 Hall of Fame producers.

With their primary focus being on production and the cattle in the barns at home; Marlu rarely showed but when they did, they took home top honors at the All American and their breeding was (and is) frequently found behind the nation’s top winners.

They were a herd that was bridging a gap in an era where the jersey breed was known for high components but little volume and the herds that were known for volume had functional type, but not pretty cattle by any means. Marlu produced jerseys that could do it all; put milk in the tank with high components and look good doing it.

Marlu Milady when she was crowned the new National Milk Champion in 1957. LtoR: Curtis Hobson, Dr. JW Bartlett, Maurice Pollak, Charles Bohl, and Jerry Bohn.

In 1955, The AJCA Master Breeder Award would go to Maurice Pollak and the Marlu herd for their contributions to the breed.

At the 1962 All American Jersey Show, Marlu Farm would be awarded Premier Breeder.

The herd was most notably managed by Curtis Hobson with Assistant Manager, Lowell “Pappy” Willis. They would be the cowmen etching Marlu into the history books. Despite very limited showing, Willis would be awarded the Klussendorf Award in 1980 for his contributions and care to the cattle entrusted to him. Curtis would manage Marlu for 18 years and following the dispersal he would move to Mayfield Farm until his retirement. Curtis would also become an AJCA Master Breeder Award recipient.

The most well-known family to be bred by Marlu was the MiladyZinnia family. Marlu Milady would set a national breed record for a single lactation (surpassing that record in her following lactation) while also being a fourth-generation Excellent cow.

The Milady family would eventually produce the breed’s first eighth generation Excellent and the breed’s first six generations of Medal of Merit cows, all classified Excellent. Born in March of 1948; Marlu Milady was sired by Favorite Commando, a Brampton Worlds Records son out of Brampton Lady Basilua who was a daughter of the World Record cow; Brampton Basilua.

1962 1st place Best Three Females - All three cows were classified EX and all three were either Medal of Merit or Gold Medal cows.

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Milady’s dam was Advancer Marlu Zinnia (173,594 lbs. milk lifetime), a daughter of Wonderful Advancer and Dandy Sparkling Zinnia (142,876 lbs. milk lifetime) who was a daughter of Xenia Sparkling Ivy. Marlu Milady would become the first registered Jersey to surpass 25,000lbs of milk in a year (she would have 4 records over 23,000lbs of milk) Not only was she a high type,

Winners Bred and/or Exhibited by Marlu include: Marlu Milad Fada: 1967 Reserve National Grand Champion & Jersey Jug Winner Marlu Milestone Jester Nine, Marlu Ansom Bright Blonde, Marlu Patient Glory and Marlu Fashion Empress: the 1961, 1965, 1970 and 1971 Reserve National Jersey Jug Winners respectively Marlu Royal Supreme: The 1961 National Grand Champion Bull Marlu Commando Etta: 2x Grand Champion Ohio State Fair and at the time, the highest living lifetime milk & fat producer Marlu Milestone Lady: 1962 All American 1st place 2-year-old Milestone One Carat: 1974 Reserve All American 4-year-old & Grand Champion at the Royal Marlu Fanfare Milady’s Carat: 1974 Nominated All American Aged Cow Marlu Patient Glory: Grand Champion Eastern States Exposition Marlu Milestone (1st Get of Sire): 1962 All American Jersey Show 1st Best Three Females: 1962 All American Jersey Show high producing individual; but she bred true to her offspring, producing 11 natural calves in her lifetime. Milady would produce Marlu Milady’s Fashion who was the breeds’ first cow to produce 20,000 milk and 1,000lbs fat cow in six consecutive lactations.

Her son, Marlu Milad would become the highest selling jersey bull at the time (1966), selling for more than $70,000 to ABS. That record was previously held by the great Sybil’s Gamboge who sold for $65,000 in 1919.

Marlu Milady’s most successful son was Marlu Milestone. Born in August 1954, Milestone was a son of Sparkle Supreme and would eventually be owned by Marlu and a small partnership group including Mayfield Farms. Milestone would spend his AI career at Curtiss before returning to Marlu Farm and living out his days.

He was euthanized near the age of 17 after suffering a hip injury and was buried on the farm next to his dam, Marlu Milady, and his record setting maternal-sister, Milady’s Fashion. Milestone was a breed changing bull and was named the winner of the AJCA Greatest Bull Contest in 1972. His greatest influence can be found through his son, Milestone Generator. Generator was THE breed changing bull, siring a will to milk, open ribbed daughters, and defined bone. He produced the type of cow that Marlu strived for: Milk in the tank and breed leading type. Generator

would continue his influence through breed-changing sons and daughters; he sired the dams of both Top Brass and Duncan and the dam of Sooner was also sired by a son of his.

Cows like Generators Topsy, Generators Sweet Dreams and Generators Imp would become brood cows Maurice Pollak and J Fred Davis following the sale of known by name in the the remaining Marlu cattle to JFD Farms. years that followed.

Unfortunately, despite Marlu Milady’s success and prominence in breed history, Milady and her sire would become a source of Limber Leg (LL) in Jersey Cattle. Her sire, Favorite Commando was a carrier and two of Milady’s popular sons would also be listed carriers; Marlu Milad and Marlu Milady Fashion Prince.

Limber Legs is inherited as a simple recessive which meant that the popularity of Commando and the Milady family, as well as the intense practice of line breeding in-demand cow families during this timeframe, meant that the issue was prevalent until identification was made, and careful breeding decisions soon followed. Despite this, her positive influence on the breed was immense and still talked about today.

Marlu’s herd was drastically reduced through sales in 1970, leaving 101 animals remaining on the property consisting of unbred heifers and cows aged over 10 years. Many of the aged cows were once prominent names, like Beacon BAS Patience. In 1971, the remaining animals would sell to J Fred Davis of Texas (JFD Farm) and the story of Marlu would come to an end. The farm would milk Holsteins for several years following until about 1977 when the main barn was ravaged by fire. Today, the farm property is now a community park and open space, but the name Marlu will forever be synonymous with shaping the breed and helping to build a foundation that helped jerseys transform from a wealthy man’s pretty hobby cow to the fastest growing dairy breed in the nation, as it is today.

Marlu Milestone - Breed changing bull and sire of Milestones Generator.

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