2021 HOLSTEIN CANADA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The pandemic situation of the past year and a half has given Holstein Canada the opportunity to demonstrate its ability to adapt and modernize in this fast-paced world. This year, Holstein Canada hosted a virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was an inclusive formula in many ways. The virtual nature of the event allowed members of all provinces, ages and languages to participate in the AGM and take part in discussions. This year marked Gerald Schipper’s last AGM. Mr. Schipper served as President of the Holstein Canada Board of Directors from April 2019 to July 2021 and as Director for Ontario since 2013. Holstein Canada would like to thank Mr. Schipper for his dedication and his involvement with the Association and the breed. During his two terms as President, his leadership has ensured that Holstein Canada will continue to play an important role in the future of dairy farming in Canada. Twenty resolutions (2019-2020) were presented at the AGM; the results of the votes are available on our website. Other resolutions were also dealt with i outside of the AGM. The provincial branches have done an outstanding and trustworthy job. Let’s not forget that, with the new process for submitting resolutions, some have been sent directly to Lactanet. This
process strengthens our partnership and we trust their willingness to make things happen. One of the highlights of the AGM was the shared commitment between the breeds and Lactanet to release more production data to the public in 2022. Financial Statement Presentation Despite the various challenges of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the Association remains in an excellent financial position for which the two key factors were the reduction in travels and the Covid-19 subsidies. Financial statements are available in the Annual Report. Changes at the Board Level The day after the virtual AGM, the Board of Directors elected Élyse Gendron (VAL BISSON) of Saint- Polycarpe, QC as President for 2021-2022. The President will be teamed with an Executive consisting of 1st Vice President Ben Cuthbert (SILVERMAPPLE) of Ladysmith, BC and 2nd Vice President Doug Peart (PEARTOME) of Hagersville, ON. The Board also welcomes Brian Slaughter, Director for Ontario. Brian will bring a wealth of knowledge to the Board through his involvement at the provincial level and in various areas of the industry.
NEW ENGLAND SUPER SWISS NATIONAL SALE July 2, 2021 · Northampton, MA · Average $5,580 on 50 Lots
The New England SUPER SWISS National Sale averaged $5,580 when the final tally was made on 50 lots selling in this successful event. Buyers from 19 states, from Maine to California and Alaska to Florida made the offering truly national in scope as well as in quality. Topping the sale was Lot 37, Top Acres Cade Wizene ETV, a potential milking yearling due in September that was carrying a Daredevil embryo from Top Acres Supreme Wizard ET (3E-95). She was consigned by Top Acres, OH and purchased by Alan McCauley, OH for $15,500. Selling for $14,500 was Lot 14, Empire Winrite Lotus, consigned by Jason DeMay, NY, and purchased by Dylan Fry, NJ. The fancy spring calf is from an EX-91 Seaman and then 9 more VG/EX dams. Lot 3, Edge View N Dreamer ETV, sold for $13,000. She is a Norwin daughter of twotime World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Cutting Edge T Delilah (2E-95). She was consigned by Kenny Joe Manion & Ken Main, NY, and purchased by Cripple Creek Farm, NY.
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High seller was Top Acres Cade Wizene ETV. LtoR: Brian Garrison, Lee Barber, Alan McCauley, Brooke Clark with Wizene, Norm Magnussen, In the box Wayne Sliker. Photo supplied.
2nd High Seller was Empire Winrite Lotus LtoR: Brian Garrison, Gordon DeMay, Hayden Pike with Lotus, Lee Barber, Norm Magnussen, In the box Wayne Sliker. Photo supplied.
Lot 1 … $12,250 … Iroquois Acres C Tearin, Nom. All-American Fall Calf ‘19, fresh in May, potential 7th generation EX. Consignor: Aaron Ouellette, VT Buyer: Brian Pacheco, CA
Lot 43 … $10,250 … Blessing Garbro W Payge ETV, Woody Winter Calf x 3E-93 Pilot x 6 more EX dams. Consignor: Blessing & Garrison, IN Buyer: Ryland, Braydon & Camdyn Nierman, IN
Lot 16 … $10,750 … 1st C. Rasta x All-American Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV (EX-91) x 2X All-American Top Acres Garbo S Wish ET (EX-93). Consignor: Brianna Meyer, WI Buyer: Olson, Beckard, Read & Lickfelt, MN
Lot 36 … $10,000 … Edge View D Waverly ETV, Daredevil Fall Calf x Top Acres Peppy Wizella (EX-94) x 3E-95 Wizard. Consignor: Kenny Joe Manion & Ken Main, NY Buyer: Donald Graft, IN
