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Here We Are Again...

hile there are many enduring events in our business that I treasure, the repetitive feast or famine cycle of US milk prices is one we could all do without. Only a year ago, we were walking in clover with the milk price and the industry was ringing with the positive attitude that comes with a good milk check. It seems the ‘up’ days never last as long as the ‘down’ days, and boy, that gets old.

Let me state right now that I don’t have the answer to creating a sustainable, profitable milk price for dairy producers across this country. I wish I did. I know it’s a complex problem created over decades of ‘cheap food’ policy, regional pricing battles, labor shortages, processor price collusion, etc. I don’t have a lot of faith in the upcoming 2024 Farm Bill to solve it.

When I started my dairy media career with the Holstein World in 2007, times were golden. The milk price was good, pedigreed cattle were selling really well, and the World employed a full staff for the print magazine and the burgeoning online segment of the business. Then came 2009, when the milk price hit a 30-year low. It was a bloodbath - so many good dairy producers went out of business in that 2009-2010 cycle.

The World went from very fat monthly issues to very lean ones, and I’ll never forget what Joel Hastings (publisher of the World and my boss) said: ‘We all live off of that milk check.’ Even though many of the World’s customers then (and ours today) derive a good deal of their income from genetic sales, most still make their primary living from milking cows, so those of us in allied industry feel the economic ups and downs of that right along with you.

It’s so frustrating. I truly feel that our advertising clients, subscribers, and online audience are the best in the world at what they do - producing a high-quality, highlybeneficial product for a global market that wants more protein. Why is it so hard for so many dairy producers to make a good living doing that?

This whole rumination got me remembering a TV ad done about ten years ago featuring a family dairy farm in Wisconsin - a wonderful operation with registered Holsteins. It was very well done, and was intended to build a connection between the consumer and the producer.

Towards the end of the spot, the farmer said ‘I won’t die a rich man, but I’ll die a happy man.’ That sentiment rang true with the tone of the ad, which was about the rewarding lifestyle of a family farm, in spite of the heavy labor and long days.

But that’s always stuck with me. Why shouldn’t we expect to die rich? Or at least well-off? We’re the BEST in the world at what we do! In every other industry, that expertise is rewarded and rewarded well.

We think nothing of it when jet plane manufacturers or high-end clothing designers or condominium developers benefit financially from creating the

finest possible product. Someone starts a trucking business and becomes a mulitmillionaire…great! Why does it feel like we, as dairy producers, are always standing with our hats in hand, hoping the sun shines on us for a little while.

Maybe when we have our voice heard by policymakers and media, it needs to be less about getting just enough to live a meager but happy lifestyle, and more about being compensated fairly and/or amply for the life-enriching, safe, nutritious product we bring to market every single day of the year.

That’s the end of my rant - I, once again, hope we can stand together as an industry and find some way to stabilize prices. Our friends in Canada seem to be less buffeted by price cycles, though I know there are pros and cons to the quota system. As I write this, milk price futures are moving up, so our urgent voice will again grow quieter, but my heart hurts for those that had to disperse their herds this summer.

In spite of it all, I’m still a true blue optimist.

Though this Summer issue is thinner than in the past, we’re looking toward brighter days as we head down the road to the fall show season. We have some exciting developments on the horizon here at Cowsmo, and we look forward to sharing some of our future plans very soon! We’re grateful for all of you - our advertisers, our subscribers, our online audience - and we’ll see you at ringside!.

Kathleen

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Whether you're in the stands, in the barns, or following from home, you can count on Cowsmopolitan to bring you complete coverage of the prestigious fall shows from across North America!

From spring calves to Grand Champions, we'll deliver the results, photos, and emotions right from ringside!

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ALLYAMERICANS & RESERVE ALLYAMERICANS from KYYBluegrass Genetics!

Kristen

Reserve All-American Milking Yearling 2007 Owned by Mark Butz & Regancrest

Marla

All-American 5-Year-Old 2009 All-American Senior 3-Year-Old 2007 Owned by Richard Green

Wisp

All-American Junior 3-Year-Old 2009 All-American Junior 2-Year-Old 2008 Owned with Brothers Three

Trillium

All-American Junior 2-Year-Old 2022 Owned with Paul Nicley

Scarlet

Reserve All-American 4-Year-Old 2021 All-American Senior 3-Year-Old 2020 Owned with Elmore & Stump

Georgina

All-American Senior 3-Year-Old 2009 All-American Senior 2-Year-Old 2008 Intermediate Champion, WDE 2008

Abigail

All-American Junior 3-Year-Old 2021 Reserve Intermediate Champion WDE 2021 Owned by Hard Core & Ray Graves

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HEIZ ACRES SEAMAN MAINE

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BYDYF POLARIS ABBIE

All-American Summer Yearling 2009 Owned by Sarbacker & Evangelo

Reserve All-American Senior 2-Year-Old 2020 Owned with Stump

All-American R&W Fall Yearling 2019 Reserve All-American R&W Fall Calf 2018 Owned with Jimerson & Stump

Reserve All-American Winter Yearling 2020 Owned with Stump

Reserve All-American Fall Yearling 2020 Reserve All-American Fall Calf 2019 Owned with Hill & Whitman

Reserve All-American Senior 3-Year-Old 2018 Owned with Elmore & Stump

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KY-Bluegrass Genetics

FROM BLACK & WHITE TO EVERY COLOR!

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olstein roots run deep for Jeff & Lisa Gibson, owners of KY-Bluegrass Genetics in Eminence, Kentucky. Both are natives of Kentucky and both grew up on Holstein operations in the state, but if you take a walk through the KY-Blue barn today, you’ll see plenty of color in the herd - something from every breed, in fact!

Both Jeff and Lisa were active as junior members in the Kentucky Holstein Cattle Club and the Holstein Association. Both were National Distinguished Junior Member finalist winners, and Lisa, then Lisa Hasfurder, was a member of the 1981 Dairy Bowl Champion team. They were also enthusiastic participants in the show ring. Jeff grew up on his family’s Briar Hill Farm, known for exhibiting big, deepbodied Holsteins with lots of width and strength, while Lisa came from more of a commercial operation. “Out of 50 cows, we probably had five Very Goods. I always joke that I could never beat Jeff in the show ring, so I had to marry him!”, laughs Lisa.

After high school, Jeff continued on at the Briar Hill home farm. Lisa, five years younger, went on to the University of Kentucky where she obtained a degree 10 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

in agriculture production. They married in October 1996, and wanted to establish a herd together. They found a run-down farm two miles from where they lived - a real fixer upper. “We started with nothing,” remembers Lisa. “Visitors to our place in those early years were underwhelmed, but we kept putting our sweat equity and extra dollars back into it.”

Their opportunity to start getting ahead came in 1998 when Kentucky hosted the National Holstein Convention. They sold a Belllwood daughter that was the Convention Sale topper at $40,000. She had already sold a $20,000 bull calf to Japan, so with those proceeds, they built a tie-stall barn, a heifer shed and a tractor.

Today, the KY-Bluegrass operation consists of 76 acres and a herd of about 70 total head of cows and heifers housed in an L-shaped barn with 10 box stalls and 30 large free-stalls. Cow comfort is a top priority, and rubber mats are installed throughout the barn. Jeff & Lisa do 99% of ‘everything, everywhere’. The facility is built so that one person alone can move cows, which was useful during the

15 years Lisa worked for Monsanto and Elanco, as well as being a partner on the farm.

The Gibsons have always enjoyed the marketing and merchandising segment of the business, and held several editions of the ‘Run for the Roses’ sale series in 1996, 1997, 1998 1999, 2000, and 2012. “We had some good help at the time, so we could get away to travel and select cattle for the sales. We always tried to pick animals that we would like to buy ourselves, so I think that gave our sale lineups consistency,” says Lisa. “From those sales, we were able to get into prominent families like the Ashlyns and the Adeens, which turned out really well for us. We bred some highscoring cattle and All-Americans from those sale purchases.” For many years, they were also very active in the Kentucky National Sale series that is held each year in April. Their most recent sale ring undertaking was co-chairing the recent 2023 National Holstein Convention Sale held in Lexington, KY, which grossed over $1 million and averaged $10,627.

They’ve also sold animals privately out of the barn, though it can be a hard decision

to sell those animals from the top of the herd. One of their all-time favorites, KYBlue Ruben Marla-Red EX-94, sold to Richard Green in September 2007. She would be the All-American R&W Senior 3-Year-Old that year and in 2009 was the Grand Champion of the International Red & White Show. “Marla really put our prefix out there. It was tough selling her, but we still had her mother and her sisters, so it made the most sense at the time and Richard was the perfect buyer for her,” remembers Lisa.

Along with daughter, Katie, showing cows became a whole family affair. Katie had a prominent career as a junior showman with 30 Junior All-American nominations - 29 of those being cows. She had Grand Champion of the WDE Junior Show and Grand National Junior Show in Louisville twice - in 2008 and 2010 - with Logsdons Durham Cher EX-95. It’s because of Katie that the first ‘color’ came to the farm as she wanted a Jersey calf. That Jersey trail led them to Gillers Georgina EX-93%, bred by fellow Kentuckian Mike Rider.

Georgina was the All-American Senior 2-Year-Old in 2008, and the All-American Senior 3-Year-Old in 2009, the same year she was Intermediate Champion at the International Jersey Show in Madison.

Their show circuit usually follows the route of the Kentucky National event in April of each year, Kentucky State breed shows, Kentucky State Fair (where they have had Grand Champion in every breed except Red & White), World Dairy Expo, and wraps up at the breed shows at NAILE in Louisville each November.

They’ve always shown cattle from their own herd, but over the past few years have developed a significant boarding

business that has attracted clients and partners representing all the dairy breeds.

“It’s really opened more doors for us,” notes Lisa. “We board very few Holsteins.

We’ve learned so much and met so many people from the other breeds - it’s really been fun.” Since 2009, they have bred, developed or sold an All-American or Reserve All-American in every breed.

Several of their partners are people who used to farm themselves, then went on to other careers, but still love for seeing their good cows in the show ring. “Paul Nicley milked Guernseys in the 1990s before he started building houses, and now has a few select cows including Heritage Brook LB Trillium VG-89, All-American Junior 2-Year-Old 2022, who is owned with Jeff and Lisa. We’re fortunate to have had some good friends as partners and clients,” says Lisa. “We’re a competitive bunch all the way around. The partners are always trying to beat each other, good naturedly - no matter where in the class they are standing.’

It’s also been a challenge for the Gibsons to learn the cow families, pedigrees and sires from all the breeds. “It’s a lot of work to do the research on the bloodlines,” admits Lisa. “We all discuss matings and other matters in the partnerships, but they mostly leave the final decisions to us, and we strive to breed an All-American with every mating. They also like us to do the legwork to find their next high-level purchase, which we enjoy. Even if we can’t get to all the sales ourselves, we have people we trust to eyeball individuals and give us good advice on the ‘right’ ones.”

In spite of their roots, black & white Holsteins make up a very small part of their herd today. “Honestly, we’ve been

KY-Blue Ruben Marla-Red (EX-94) was sold to Richard Green and went on to be Grand Champion at Expo in 2009. She helped put the KY-Blue prefix on the map.

LtoR: Jeff & Lisa Gibson with son-in-law Ryan Vannoy, and their daughter Katie Gibson Vannoy.

very disappointed in the selection of bulls offered in the Holstein breed the last number of years. It seems like they’ve taken away all of the power, width, and strength that used to be a hallmark of the breed - especially in the front end,” states Lisa. They’ve always had some Red & Whites, and those make up most of the Holstein population on the farm right now, though Jeff and Lisa are finding it harder to find outcross, high-type red & white sires to use going forward.

When asked what breed she’s come to appreciate that may have surprised her, Lisa is quick to tag the Ayrshires in the herd. “They’re low maintenance, no nonsense cattle. They’re not bullies, but they also won’t be bullied. They just go about their business.” She admires the hardiness of the Milking Shorthorns and notes that their calves are up and looking to eat within ten minutes of being born.

She’s less admiring of the Brown Swiss temperament on the whole. “They don’t play well with everybody, and they can be bullies,” she notes. But, Jeff and Lisa value

Mowry’s Burdette Scarlet (EX-92) was All-American in 2020 and Reserve All-American 4-YearOld in 2021 and is looking at comeback campaign this fall.

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good cows of any color, and right now their herd is full of them with every cow of every breed being scored Very Good or Excellent.

The 2023 fall show season is right around the corner and Jeff and Lisa are excited to get some of their ‘big hitters’ back on the tanbark trail. The aforementioned Guernsey, Heritage Brook LB Trillium is due September 1st, as is one of their top Ayrshires, Mowry’s Burdette Scarlet EX92, was All-American in 2020 and most recently was seen as the Reserve AllAmerican 4-Year-Old in 2021.

Heritage Brook LB Trillium (VG-89) was All-American Junior 2-Year-Old in 2022 and is due this fall.

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As for the extended future, Jeff who is 65 and Lisa who is 60, aren’t looking for their retirement recliners anytime soon. “I don’t know what we’d do if we retired! We love looking after cows, and we love doing our best for our partners and clients. Our problem in this region is finding a milk truck to haul our milk. Hopefully that situation improves. We’d love to find a young person or couple to eventually take over, but we’re not in a rush for that,” says Lisa.

Their daughter Katie, now a teacher, brings their 2-year-old grandson Emmett to the farm regularly, so it probably won’t be long before the next generation makes the rounds in a Little Britches class.

Jeff and Lisa feel as long as they have some boarding cattle that need to go to the shows, they’ll continue to chase that dream.

“It’s expensive to show and it’s expensive to have those cows cared for, so we really strive to have good results for our clients.

When you see somebody win their first class at a big show, and you took care of their cow for them, that’s pretty sweet -

Jeff with grandson Emmett tending to the showstring.

almost as good as owning them yourself!

Our goal is always the ‘American Flag’ medals - blue, red or white! We’re always trying to get those boarded cattle into the top three consistently at national shows.”

By Kathleen O’Keefe

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA NATIONAL CONVENTION SUMMARY The Holstein Association USA Board of Directors met June 23-24 in Lexington, Kentucky, in conjunction with the 2023 National Holstein Convention. President Jonathan Lamb chaired the meeting as board members heard reports from Holstein Association USA staff and committees.

Retiring board members were recognized for their contributions to Holstein Association USA and their service on the board during a dinner on June 23 and during the Awards Banquet on June 25. The outgoing board members included Peter Dueppengiesser of Fund du Lac, Wisconsin, At-Large Director; Steve Keene of Canton, Maine, Region 1 Director; and Benjamin Newberry of Lizella, Georgia, Region 4 Director.

Delegates elected new directors to the Holstein Association USA board of directors during the 137th Annual Meeting on June 27, 2023. A group of nine candidates ran for the board of directors this year. Having a competitive slate of candidates helps keep the board of directors and the entire Association strong.

Board candidates introduced themselves and answered questions from delegates on Monday, June 26 as part of the 137th Annual Meeting at the National Holstein Convention. Elections took place the next morning on Tuesday, June 27.

Eight Junior Holstein members ages 9 to 16 were selected as Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) finalists. The applicants were judged on their YDJM books, which highlight their accomplishments and leadership with the Junior Holstein Association and beyond.

Spencer Hackett of Rice, Minnesota was re-elected for his second threeyear term on the board of directors. Elizabeth Bullard of Turner, Maine was elected as the Region 1 Director; Scott Yocum of Salvisa, Kentucky was elected as the Region 4 Director, and Andy Lenkaitis of St. Charles, Illinois was elected as an At-Large Director.

2023 YDJM Finalists: Sarah Craun, Mount Crawford, Virginia Cathryn Gunst, Pine River, Wisconsin Christopher Gunst, Pine River, Wisconsin Kiara Konyn, Escondido, California Mykel Mull, Chowchilla, California Jesslyn Risser, Lebanon, Pennsylvania Dylan Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Alexis Schultz, Marion, New York

During the Junior activities, six outstanding young adults were named Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) finalists by Holstein Association USA. The highest honor given to a Junior Holstein Member, the award has been recognizing young adults for their dedicated work with Registered Holsteins and involvement in the dairy industry since 1922.

“The commitment these young adults have to the future of the dairy industry is inspiring,” says Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA Event and Program Lead. “It’s been a joy to watch these Junior Holstein members develop a passion for the Registered Holstein cow throughout the years.”

2023 DJM Finalists: Quinn Dum, Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania Madeline Hensel, Pittsville, Wisconsin Kylie Konyn, Escondido, California Ainsley Noble, Lancaster, Wisconsin Jacob Schaefer, Little Falls, Minnesota Lauren Siemers, Kiel, Wisconsin

AWARDS

Elite Breeder of the Year Bomaz Farms, Hammond, Wisconsin Distinguished Young Breeder Award Ty & Heather Etgen, Harrod, Ohio Distinguished Leadership Award John Marshman, Oxford, New York The National Holstein Convention Sale 2023 was held at Fasig Tipton Sales Arena in Lexington, KY! The same circular ring that saw Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Seattle Slew sell was the focus of the night as the sale started with 20 elite genomic lots that sold in absentia, and then moved into 50 high-type live lots. At the end of the evening, 95 lots grossed $1,009,650 and averaged $10,627!

The sale topper was Lot 43 at $75,000 - Trent-Way Figaro Percel-ET *RC, a 12/22 Figaro at +3109 GTPI out of Morninview S Paisle-Red-ET GP84 +2872 GTPI. She was consigned by Trent & Kelsey Hendrickson and John Schneller, WI, and purchased by Oakfield Corners Dairy, NY. High selling type lot was Lot 5 - $49,000 - Miss Goldwyn Fanta-ET, a 9/22 Goldwyn out of the World Champion and WDE Supreme Champion, Oakfield Solom Footloose EX-96! She was consigned by Black, Hetke & Cashell, NY and purchased by Glamourview, MD. Second high selling Type lot was Duckett Lambda Deanna, a 9/22 Delta-Lambda out S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784-ET EX-95, the Reserve All-American 5-Year-Old in 2022. She was consigned by Duckett, Abbott, AOT and Kings-Ransom, WI, and purchased by Matthew Steiner, OH.

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NATIONAL JERSEY LEADERSHIP NAMED AT ANNUAL MEETINGS Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 23 and 24, 2023 in LaCrosse, WI. Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, NY, was elected to his second oneyear term as President of AJCA on June 24. He is a fourth-generation breeder and owner of Registered Jerseys at Dutch Hollow Farms LLC. He owns and operates the farm with his parents and two brothers.

They milk 900 Registered Jerseys and have the herd enrolled in REAP, are contract advertisers in the Jersey Journal and have contributed to Equity for nearly 50 years. In 2012, the family was honored with the AJCA Master Breeder award. In addition, he has served as General Chair of The All American Jersey Shows & Sales in 2018, and chair of The All American Sale Committee in 2016. He served two terms as AJCA Director from the Second District from 2014-2020.

Additional AJCA directors elected: Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, NY - 2nd three-year term Ted DeMent, Kenney, IL - 1st three-year term John Maxwell, Donahue, IA- 2nd three-year term Cornell Kasbergen, Tulare, CA - 1st three-year-term Chairs of standing committees for 2023-24 are Bradley Taylor, Booneville, MS, Finance; Joel Albright, Willard, OH, Breed Improvement; Garry Hansen, Mulino, OR, Development; Donna Phillips, Newton, WI, Information Technology and Identification.

John Kokoski, Hadley, MA, was re-elected as president by the Board of Directors for National All-Jersey Inc., on June 23, 2023. Kokoski has been a member of the NAJ Board since 2007. He and his family own and operate Mapleline Farm LLC. The enterprise includes a 135-cow Registered Jersey herd enrolled on REAP and a dairy plant that processes and distributes a full line of Jersey milk products to grocery retailers, restaurants and university food service. Kokoski is a past director of the Massachusetts Cooperative Milk Producers Federation and has served more than 25 years on the New England Dairy Promotion Board.

James S. Huffard III, Crockett, VA, was re-elected as Vice President of National All-Jersey Inc., and will continue to serve as Finance Chair. He owns and operates Huffard Dairy Farms, an all-Jersey herd enrolled on REAP, with his family.

The Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association for 2023-24. Pictured, front row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary & CEO; President Alan Chittenden, Vice President Joel Albright; second row: Rebecca Ferry, Donna Phillips, Jason Johnson, Bradley Taylor, and Ted DeMent; and back row: Tyler Boyd, Ralph Frerichs, John Maxwell, Garry Hansen, and Joe Vanderfeltz. Not pictured: Cornell Kasbergen.

Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, NE, was re-elected for his third four-year term as Director from District One to the NAJ board. Cast owns and operates JJC Jerseys with his wife and six children. The herd was been enrolled on REAP since 2013.

Appointed to the NAJ Board of Directors as an at-large director by AJCA President Chittenden was Tom Seals, Beaver, OR He succeeded retiring director Walter Owens, Frederic, WI.

AWARDS Young Jersey Breeder Award Jed and Laura Barens, Mount Upton, NY Dustin and Carrie Gingerich, Shippensburg, PA David King, Fremont, OH Michelle Moore, Frederic, WI Distinguished Service Award James “Jimmy” Huffard III, Crockett, VA & Walter Owens, Frederic, WI Master Breeder Award Flip and Sue Ferry of Johnstown, NY Meritorious Service Award Larry & Cari Wolfe, Reynoldsburg, OH

NATIONAL HEIFER SALE The National Heifer Sale was a highlight of the 2023 Annual AJCA-NAJ Meetings.

The top three sellers of the National Heifer Sale were: - AJ CHIEF 5545 - $27,000 - purchased by Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, OH; consigned by Albright Jerseys LLC., Willard, OH - FOUR J BLIZZARD 29159 - $12,500 - purchased by Select Sires and Jerseyland, Plain City, OH; consigned by Four J Jerseys, Tipton, CA

The Board of Directors of National All-Jersey Inc., for 2023-24. Pictured, front row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary & CEO; President John Kokoski, and Vice President James S. Huffard III; second row: John Marcoot, Corey Lutz, Bradley Taylor, and Jason Cast; back row: Sam Bok, Alan Chittenden, Garry Hansen, and Roger Herrera. Not pictured: Tom Seals.

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- JX AHLEM GEPPETTO HAVS 65626 {6}-ET - $10,000 - purchased by Edwin A. Maxwell, Donahue, IA; consigned by Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, CA

NEW ENGLAND GUERNSEY BREEDERS HOST SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL CONVENTION & ANNUAL MEETING Columbus, Ohio - Guernsey breeders from New Hampshire and Vermont came together to host a successful National Guernsey Convention from July 6 – 9, headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Convention attendees were treated to visits to Huckins Farm, Mac’s Maple Farm and Mill Bridge Farm of New Hampshire; as well as Middletown Farm, Howacres Farm and Rock Bottom Farm / Strafford Organic Creamery of Vermont. Besides the tours, Guernsey fans enjoyed youth contests, committee meetings, two awards banquets, a successful cattle sale and a well‐attended Annual Meeting.

AWARDS: Master Breeder Award: Carrie Chickering‐Sears, South Deerfield, MA Distinguished Service Award: Diane Burgess, Bradford, VT Outstanding Young Farmer: Marshall & Kayla Overholt, Big Prairie, OH Outstanding Young Farmer Runner‐Up: Elizabeth & Julien Couillard, Chateaugay, NY

PRODUCTION AWARDS: High herd lactation average for Milk, Fat and Protein: Gurn Z Meadow Farm, Columbus, WI 21 records ‐ 27,482M 4.9% 1,342F 3.37% 924P Commercial Herd Award: Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI 177 records ‐ 21,096M 4.67% 975F 3.45% 724P | 24,743 ECM Leibers Trophy, Valley Set Award & Arnold Knight Award for Living Lifetime production: Knapps Hillpoint Pie Teacup‐ET 4,071D 341,954M 16,051F 11,337P Lifetime Owned by Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA New England Trophy (Highest 305‐day milk record for the year), Tarbell Trophy (Highest 305‐day fat record), and California Protein Award (Highest 305‐day protein record): Knapps Hillpoint Pie Teacup‐ET 12‐10 305D 2X 34,980M 6.1% 2,151F 3.6% 1,243P Owned by Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA Nyala‐Bedford Trophy (Highest 305 day first lactation ECM record): Gurn Z Meadow Legend Skye 2‐02 305D 3X 33,600M 5.9% 1,999F 3.3% 1,092P 44,737ECM Owned by Julie Orchard, Columbus, WI

Jim Trotter Triple Crown Award: Gladheart Beau Desi‐ET, owned by Edward Crossland, Cumberland, MD The first annual Golden Guernsey Dairy Products Contest was held at the National Convention, with many entries and positive reviews. For complete contest results, contact the American Guernsey Association.

Best in Show Product: Grison Dairy – Ozark Mutshi (hard cheese) Best in Show Packaging: Eby Manor Farm The American Guernsey Youth Association hosted another well‐ attended round of contests. Youth contest highlights are as follows: Outstanding Guernsey Youth: Raegan Kime, Waucoma, IA Runner‐Up Outstanding Guernsey Youth: Jocelynn McMurray, Eighty, Four, PA National Guernsey Queen: Mary Beth Collette, Chuckey, TN National Guernsey Princess: Elizabeth Nichols, Churubusco, NY Miss Congeniality recipient: Emily Myers, Hope Valley, RI National Guernsey Youth Scholarship: Haley Beukema, New Richmond, WI Max Dawdy Scholarship: Emily Church, Cresco, IA Seth & Genevieve Schnebly Memorial Scholarship: Madeline Headings, Plain City, OH Turley Scholarship: Madeline Headings, Plain City, OH & Braden Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL National Convention Sale The Vermont Guernsey Breeders’ Association hosted the 2023 National Convention Sale on July 8, 2023. The successful averages included: 44 heifers and cows averaging $4,130, with 113 embryos, in 28 lots, averaging $607 per egg. Buyers hailed from 20 states and Canada.

Top Seller: Knapps Drone Talk About Me (9/21) ‐ $15,000 Consignor: Knapps, Epworth, IA Buyer: Theo Goldenberg & Mackenzie Knapp, Epworth, IA 2nd High: Choice of Beau or Reputation 9/23 Calves from Malt ‐ $11,600 Consignor: Valley Gem, Cumberland, WI Buyer: Elmhurst, Waynesville, OH 3rd High: Knapps Drone Tangy (9/22) ‐ $11,200 Consignor: Knapps Epworth, IA Buyer: John & Bonnie Ayars, Mechanicsburg, OH The American Guernsey Association is based in Columbus, OH and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Guernsey dairy cows and products.

Max Dawdy young sire awards were presented to Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI; Trent & Leann Jensen, Amery, WI; Kaleb & Shelbi Fisher, Scottsville, KY; Neil & Janice Jensen, Comstock, WI; Lauren Mohr, Carlock, IL and Dan & Sherry Ealy, Sharpsville, PA Double Gold Star Breeder awards were presented to Gurn Z Meadow Farm, Columbus, WI; Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI; Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI and Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Gold Star Breeder awards were presented to Randy Knapp, Epworth, IA; Springhill, Big Prairie, OH and Kevin & Dina Stoltzfus, East Earl, PA. Lee Yost National Total Performance Winner: Kadence Fames Lovely EX‐94, owned by Kadence Farm, New Glarus, WI

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WISCONSIN DAIRY SHOWCASE 2023 April 27 - 28, 2023 · Madison, WI

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Molly Sloan, WI 204 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Jacobs High Octane Dia (High Octane), 1st 5-year-old, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Ryan-Vu Unix Shasti (Unix), 1st 4-year-old, Maple-Leigh Futures and Chad & Amy Ryan, Delavan, WI

HM SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Wedgwood Unix Collette (Unix), 2nd 5-yearold, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Valrick Sidekick Petunia-ET (Sidekick), 1st junior 3-year-old, Ross Risner, Lomira, WI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Jacobs High Octane Dia, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL; Reserve Grand Champion Ryan-Vu Unix Shasti, Maple-Leigh Futures & Chad & Amy Ryan, Delavan, WI; HM Grand Champion Wedgwood Unix Collette, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL.

Budjon-Vail Dlam Andover-ET (Delta-Lambda), 1st junior 2-year-old, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Golden-Oaks Temptress-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st senior 3-year-old, Milk Source, L Fisher, Steincrest & Crescentmead, Kaukauna, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ocean-View Say It Aint So (Denver), 1st spring yearling, Kenlee Philips & Makayla Osinga, Stephenville, TX

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

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

Senior & Grand Champion Jacobs High Octane Dia, Jim Butler, Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Ryan-Vu Unix Shasti, MapleChebanse, IL. Leigh Futures and Chad & Amy Ryan, Delavan, WI.

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Windbrook Lyzard-ET (Windbrook), 2nd spring yearling, Avery Best, Lodi, WI

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Ryan-Vu Unix Shasti (Unix), 1st 4-year-old, Maple-Leigh Futures and Chad & Amy Ryan, Delavan, WI

PREMIER BREEDER - HEIFER & OVERALL

Kamps-Rx, Darlington, WI

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER & OVERALL

Butlerview, Chebanse, IL

Intermediate Champion Valrick Sidekick Petunia-ET, Ross Risner, Reserve Intermediate Champion Budjon-Vail Dlam Andover-ET, Lomira, WI. Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL.

Junior Champion Ocean-View Say It Aint So, Kenlee Philips & Makayla Osinga, Stephenville, TX.

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Valrick Sidekick Petunia-ET, Ross Risner, Lomira, WI; Reserve Intermediate Champion Budjon-Vail Dlam Andover-ET, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL; HM Intermediate Champion Golden-Oaks Temptress-Red-ET, Milk Source, L Fisher, Steincrest & Crescentmead, Kaukauna, WI. 16 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

RED & WHITE

Judge: Ryan Weigel, WI 135 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Ms Ransom-Rail Beth-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st 5-year-old, Milk Source, Ransom Rail & Laurie Fischer, Kaukauna, WI

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Star-Ky-Blue Adelaid-Red-ET (Jacot), 2nd 5-year-old, Golden Oaks Farms, Wauconda, IL

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Bo Allura-Red-ET (Boris), 1st production cow, Lauren & Brayden Breunig, Sauk City, WI

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ronleen Jordy Evangelina-Red (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Cale Baker & Regan Pries, IA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Golden-Oaks Temptress-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Jim Butler, Cary, IL

Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Ms Ransom-Rail Beth-Red-ET, Milk Source, Ransom Rail & Laurie Fischer, Kaukauna, WI; Reserve Grand Champion Star-Ky-Blue Adelaid-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farms, Wauconda, IL; HM Grand Champion Ronleen Jordy Evangelina-Red, Cale Baker & Regan Pries, IA.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Le-O-La Alt Destiny-Red-ET (Altitude), 1st senior 2-year-old, Hadley Ross, Mesa, AZ

JUNIOR CHAMPION

WOCC Warrior Edith-Red (Warrior),1st fall calf, Harbaugh & Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

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

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Rlight Antsy-Red (Redlight), 2nd summer yearling, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI

Senior & Grand Champion Ms Ransom-Rail Beth-Red-ET, Milk Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Star-Ky-Blue Adelaid-RedSource, Ransom Rail & Laurie Fischer, Kaukauna, WI. ET, Golden Oaks Farms, Wauconda, IL.

PREMIER BREEDER - HEIFER SHOW

Hilrose Holsteins, Hilbert, WI

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER SHOW

Harbaugh & Loehr, Marion, WI

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Kamps-RX, Darlington, WI

JERSEY

Judge: Ryan Weigel, WI 120 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Highview Balin Journey (Balin), 1st 5-year-old, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI

Intermediate Champion Ronleen Jordy Evangelina-Red, Cale Junior Champion WOCC Warrior Edith-Red, Harbaugh & Ryan, Baker & Regan Pries, IA. Fond du Lac, WI.

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RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Elegance Joel Peanut-ET (Joel), 1st 4-year-old, Jim Butler, Cary, IL

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Empire Apple J Lo (Applejack), 2nd 4-year-old, NexGen Dairy, Eden Valley, MN

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Schulte Bros Colton Fabulous-ET (Colton), 1st junior 3-year-old, Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Sheratons Joel Skipabeat-ET (Joel), 1st junior 2-year-old, Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

GMBV Joel Dixie-ET (Joel), 1st senior 2-yearold, Danny Upchurch, Mike Gregory & Michelle Upchurch, Lake Geneva, WI

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Highview Balin Journey, Milk Source LLC, Kaukauna, WI; Reserve Grand Champion Schulte Bros Colton Fabulous-ET, Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI; HM Grand Champion Sheratons Joel Skipabeat-ET, Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Metalica Adorable-ET (Metallica), 1st spring yearling, John Vosters & Jim Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Freedom-Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET (Kid Rock), 2nd spring yearling, Krahn, Sloan, Bollenbacher & Stanford, Watertown, WI

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

BGKK Ferdinand Vintage (Ferdinand), 1st winter yearling, Paulson, Sloan & Stanford, Watertown, WI

Senior & Grand Champion Highview Balin Journey, Milk Source Reserve Senior Champion Elegance Joel Peanut-ET, Jim Butler, LLC, Kaukauna, WI. Cary, IL.

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR HEIFER SHOW

Stadview, Litchfield, MN

PREMIER BREEDER

Lost Elm Jerseys, Berlin, WI

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Johnson 5 Dairy, Poplar Grove, IL

AYRSHIRE

Judge: Phil Topp, OH 66 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Family Af-Ayr Bravo Dare (Bravo), 1st 5-year-old, Sarah Borchardt, Caledonia, IL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Toppglen Wishful Thinking-ET (Prime), 1st production cow, Tanner, Brennan, Marissa & Logan Topp, West Salem, OH

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

B-Will Kingsire Willow (Kingsire), 1st senior 2-year-old, Sarah Hagenow, Poynette, WI

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Schulte Bros Colton Junior Champion Milksource Metalica Adorable-ET, John Vosters Fabulous-ET, Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI. & Jim Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Rustic-Creek-KG Ringer Julip-ET (Ringer), 1st fall calf, Rustic Creek Genetics, Kewaunee, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Myline Enterprises, Durand, IL

Old-N-Lazy KS Metalica (Kingsire),1st spring yearling, Abbie Gahring, Homestead, IA

Ayrshire Intermediate & Grand Champion B-Will Kingsire Ayrshire Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Family Af-Ayr Bravo Willow, Sarah Hagenow, Poynette, WI. Dare, Sarah Borchardt, Caledonia, IL. 18 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Toppglen Barclay Sweet Tea (Barclay), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Andrew Hetke & KnH Endres, Reedsburg, WI

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Ayrshire Junior Champion Old-N-Lazy KS Metalica, Abbie Gahring, Homestead, IA.

BROWN SWISS

Judge: Phil Topp, OH 103 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Cutting Edge H Snap-ETV (Thunder), 1st aged cow, Caleb Heck, Freeport, IL

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Gibraltar Liberate Taylor (Liberate), 1st 5-yearold, Melinda Waddell, Joseph Rule & Jessica Whitaker, Dodgeville, WI

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Jaden Famous Celebrity (Famous), 1st senior 2-year-old, Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, WI

Brown Swiss Senior & Grand Champion Cutting Edge H Snap- Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Gibraltar Liberate Taylor, ETV, Caleb Heck, Freeport, IL. Melinda Waddell, Joseph Rule & Jessica Whitaker, Dodgeville, WI.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Twincounty Famous Diamond (Famous), 1st junior 3-year-old, Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Acclaimed Secret Dreams-ETV (Secret Weapon), 1st junior 2-year-old, Hayleigh Geurink & Kelvin Webster, Blue Mounds, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Opsal-J Fuel My Fire-ET (Famous), 1st fall yearling, Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Jaden Famous Celebrity, Junior Champion Opsal-J Fuel My Fire-ET, Joseph Opsal, Blue Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, WI. Mounds, WI.

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR HEIFER SHOW

Stef-N Famous Kelsi-ETV (Famous), 2nd fall yearling, Niki & Kelsi Steffenhagen, Darlington, WI Opsal-J Pop A Bottle (Famous), 1st winter yearling, Joseph Opsal & Peter Vail, Blue Mounds, WI

Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI

PREMIER BREEDER

Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Black Ridge Genetics, Blue Mounds, WI

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GUERNSEY

Judge: Madison Fisher, MD 60 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Springhill Kojack Uno-ETV (Kojack), 1st aged cow, Smith-Crest, Robthom & Melander, Watertown, WI

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Gold Rush Legit Jordan (Legit), 1st 4-year-old, Gold Rush, New Glarus, WI

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Lang Haven Herald Kaylah (Herald), 1st senior 2-year-old, Kirstie Langrehr, West Salem, WI

Guernsey Senior & Grand Champion Springhill Kojack Uno-ETV, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Lang Haven Herald Smith-Crest, Robthom & Melander, Watertown, WI. Kaylah, Kirstie Langrehr, West Salem, WI.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Knapps Blackjack Rocker (Blackjack), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Laylaa Schuler, Platteville, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Coulee Crest Theo Lilybell (Theo), 1st fall yearling, Levi Kindschi & Coulee Crest, Loganville, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Hartdale Colonel Cider (Colonel), 1st fall calf, Kayleigh Haag, Dane, WI

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Valley Gem Farm, Cumberland, WI

Milking Shorthorn Senior & Grand Champion Molehill Lottery Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Heavenly Zora-ET, Dillon Freeman, Bremen, IN. Caliente, Mike Gregory & Tyler Endres, Hebron, IL.

MILKING SHORTHORN

Judge: Madison Fisher, MD 67 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

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

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Heavenly Zora-ET (Patriot), 1st 5-year-old, Dillon Freeman, Bremen, IN

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Intermediate Champion Henkeseen Petr Shots EXP ET, Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion Maunesha Creek Excite Me Henkeseen Milking Shorthorns/Caden Frette (leasee), Luana, IA. EXP, Mena Schmitt/Justin Brandel (leasee), Lake Mills, WI.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Rovin Blaine Alise Amora (Blaine), 1st fall yearling, Scott Wolf, Megan Douglas & Brad Kotz, Bankston, IA

Henkeseen Petr Shots EXP ET (Petrone), 1st senior 2-year-old, Henkeseen Milking Shorthorns/Caden Frette (leasee), Luana, IA Circle B Mohawk Lyric (Mohawk), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Matthew Borchardt, South Beloit, IL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Maunesha Creek Excite Me EXP (Lars), 1st fall calf, Mena Schmitt/Justin Brandel (leasee), Lake Mills, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR HEIFER SHOW

Henkeseen Milking Shorthorns, Luana, IA

Guernsey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Springhill Kojack Uno-ETV, Smith-Crest, Robthom & Melander, Watertown, WI; Reserve Grand Champion Lang Haven Herald Kaylah, Kirstie Langrehr, West Salem, WI; HM Grand Champion Knapps Blackjack Rocker, Laylaa Schuler, Platteville, WI. 20 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Wyatt Navis & Ella Falk, Waupun, WI

Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Molehill Lottery Caliente, Mike Gregory & Tyler Endres, Hebron, IL; Reserve Grand Champion Heavenly Zora-ET, Dillon Freeman, Bremen, IN; HM Grand Champion Cold Springs Lottery Peri, Mike Gregory & Kingsdale Farm, Hebron, IL.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS AYRSHIRE Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Toppglen Wishful Thinking-ET (Prime), 1st production cow, Tanner, Brennan, Marissa & Logan Topp, West Salem, OH Intermediate & Grand Champion: B-Will Kingsire Willow (Kingsire), 1st senior 2-year-old, Sarah Hagenow, Poynette, WI Reserve Intermediate Champion: SL-Acres Free Beer Beyonce (Free Beer), 1st junior 3-year-old, Starlight Acres, Scott, Schaefer & Jackson, Little Falls, MN Junior Champion: Marilie Reality Morgane-ET (Reality), 1st summer yearling, Dylan & Cameron Ryan & Brady McConnell, Fond du Lac, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Grand-View Champ Dyna (Champion), 2nd fall calf, Harbaugh & Busch, Marion, WI BROWN SWISS Senior Champion: Open-Road Astar Whoopie-Pie (Allstar), 7th 4-year-old, Amy Hughes, Killbuck, OH Intermediate & Grand Champion: Spots Pride Play It Again (Famous), 2nd junior 2-year-old, Tristan Hans Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI Reserve Intermediate & Grand Champion: Cass-Creek Furious Loretta (Fast & Furious), 3rd junior 2-year-old, Makayla Weyer, Baldwin, WI Junior Champion: Red Brae Richard Fabulous (Richard), 3rd fall yearling, Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Jenlar Diego Waterloo-ETV (Diego), 1st fall calf, Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI GUERNSEY Senior & Grand Champion: Campbells Answer Quilla (Answer), 2nd aged cow, Hayley Beukema, New Richmond, WI Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Knapps Blackjack Rocker (Blackjack), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Laylaa Schuler, Platteville, WI Reserve Intermediate Champion: Cha-Lo Phantastic Telilah (Phantastic), 1st junior 3-year-old, Chalee Line, Fennimore, WI Junior Champion: Hartdale Colonel Cider (Colonel), 1st fall calf, Kayleigh Haag, Dane, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Prairie Gem Drone Aria (Drone), 3rd fall yearling, Prairie Cream & Valley Gem/Jazlynn Olson (leasee), Cumberland, WI

Brown Swiss Intermediate & Grand Champion Spots Pride Play It Again, Tristan Hans Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI.

Guernsey Senior & Grand Champion Campbells Answer Quilla, Hayley Beukema, New Richmond, WI.

HOLSTEIN Senior & Grand Champion: Budjon-Vail Drm Sunshine-ET (Doorman), 2nd aged cow, Chandler & Calvin Bening, Lomira, WI Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: Gamblin Armani Glade (Armani), 1st production cow, Cale Baker, Knute Hovden & Paradise Rueth, Oxford, WI Intermediate Champion: Ms Lockets Crshbull Love-ET (Crushabull), 3rd senior 3-year-old, Audrey Gartman, Sheboygan, WI Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ms Ar-Line Unix Mabel (Unix), 4th senior 3-year-old, Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford, WI Junior Champion: Hodglynn Unix Racy (Unix), 1st fall yearling, Carter Kruse, Dyersville, IA Reserve Junior Champion: Milksource Adios-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st summer yearling, Tristen Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI JERSEY Senior & Grand Champion: Random Luck Chrome App (Chrome), 3rd 4-year-old, Matthew & Allison Thompson, Darlington, WI Reserve Senior Champion: Brenhaven VIP Mallorey-ET (VIP), 2nd 5-year-old, Trace & Ty Johnson, Poplar Grove, IL Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Brenbe Fizz Lyric (Fizz), 1st senior 3-year-old, Ava Hebgen, DeForest, WI Reserve Intermediate Champion: Random Luck Victory Atlast (Victorious), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Matthew Thompson, Darlington, WI Junior Champion: Triple H Gentry Oakley (Gentry), 3rd winter yearling, Brooke, Summer, Brody & Shyanne Hammann, Barron, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Discoverys Applejack Emelia (Applejack), 3rd summer yearling, Rachel, Kayla & Hannah Visser, Hutchinson, MN MILKING SHORTHORN Senior & Grand Champion: Heavenly Zora-ET (Patriot), 1st 5-year-old, Dillon Freeman, Bremen, IN Reserve Senior Champion: Brand-New Fallin In Love-ET (Zeus), 1st 4-year-old, Ashley & Colton Brandel, Lake Mills, WI Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Henkeseen Petr Shots EXP ET (Petrone), 1st senior 2-year-old, Henkeseen Milking Shorthorns/Caden Frette (leasee), Luana, IA Junior Champion: Maunesha Creek Excite Me EXP (Lars), 1st fall calf, Mena Schmitt/Justin Brandel (leasee), Lake Mills, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Old-N-Slow Lapdance-ET (Justice), 1st spring yearling, Dana Johnson, Tomah, WI RED & WHITE Senior & Grand Champion: Milksource Bo Allura-Red-ET (Boris), 1st production cow, Lauren & Brayden Breunig, Sauk City, WI Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: Luck-E Jordy Kayla-Red-ET (Jordy), 3rd 5-year-old cow, L,H & B Smith and M & E Gunst, Hartford, WI Intermediate Champion: Kress-Hill Shallow-Red (Altitude), 1st junior 3-year-old, Owen & Kendyll Kress, Newton, WI Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ms Mauk-E-Way Remington-Red (Moovin), 1st junior 2-year-old, Natalie, Braxton & Jayden Mauk, Plymouth, WI Junior Champion: Milksource Adios-Red-ET (Unstopabull),1st summer yearling, Tristan Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Betley Lightsout-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st winter yearling, Jacob & Claire Betley, Pulaski, WI

Holstein Senior & Grand Champion Budjon-Vail Drm SunshineET, Chandler & Calvin Bening, Lomira, WI.

Jersey Senior & Grand Champion Random Luck Chrome App, Matthew & Allison Thompson, Darlington, WI.

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MARYLAND SPRING HOLSTEIN SHOW April 8, 2023 · West Friendship, MD · Judge: Matt Mitchell, TN · 132 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty Link Rocky (Link Up), 1st aged cow, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty Doc Jubie17-ET (King Doc), 1st 4-year-old, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty Doc Jubie19-ET (King Doc), 2nd 4-year-old, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty Sidekick Twark (Sidekick), 1st senior 3-year-old, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

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

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Peace&Plenty Link Rocky, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD; Reserve Grand Champion Peace&Plenty Doc Jubie17-ET, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD; HM Grand Champion Peace&Plenty Sidekick Twark, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty Skick Bledsoe (Sidekick), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty Tatoo Julien-ET (Tatoo), 1st spring yearling, Peace&Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Peace&Plenty CRoyal Rubaroni (Crown Royal), 1st fall calf, Peace&Plenty Farm LLC, Union Bridge, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Senior & Grand Champion Peace&Plenty Link Rocky, Peace & Intermediate &HM Grand Champion Peace&Plenty Sidekick Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD. Twark, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD.

Ran-Can Master Casino-ET (Master), 2nd spring yearling, Crosby Nell, Gettysburg, PA

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Peace&Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD

Junior Champion Peace&Plenty Tatoo Julien-ET, Peace&Plenty Junior Show Senior & Grand Champion Ms Avalanche Avon-RedFarms LLC, Union Bridge, MD. ET, Jaycey Miller, Westminster, MD.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Senior & Grand Champion: Ms Avalanche Avon-Red-ET (Avalanche), 1st 5-year-old, Jaycey Miller, Westminster, MD Reserve Senior Champion: Pheasant Echos Turnt Peachy-Red (Turnt), 4th 4-year-old, Jaycey Miller, Westminster, MD Intermediate & Reserve Champion: Knob View D Lambda Kansa (DeltaLambda), 1st junior 2-year-old, Carly Nowell, Woodsboro, MD Reserve Intermediate Champion: Pheasant Echos Tatoo Quita (Tatoo), 3rd senior 3-year-old, Blaine Edwards, Union Bridge, MD Junior Champion: Windsor Manor Rory-Red (Analyst), 1st summer yearling, Kelsey Zepp, New Windsor, MD Reserve Junior Champion: Pheasant Echos Boom Pow (Boom), 1st fall yearling, Jaycey Miller, Westminster, MD Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Peace&Plenty Sidekick Twark, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD; Reserve Intermediate Champion Knob View D Lambda Kansa, Carly Nowell, Woodsboro, MD; HM Intermediate Champion Peace&Plenty Skick Bledsoe, Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD. 22 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

MID-ATLANTIC BROWN SWISS INVITATIONAL June 24, 2023 · West Friendship, MD · Judge Jenny Thomas, OH · 133 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

A Joy T Snowfall (Thunder), 1st 5-year-old, Peter Vail, FL

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Buschs Famous Jenna (Famous), 1st 4-year-old, Peter Vail, FL

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Mase’s Manor Grandslam Love (Grandslam), 1st aged cow, Makenna Mase, PA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Hills Valley Carter Flirty-ET (Carter), 1st senior 3-year-old, Peter Vail, FL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Heiz-Acres Dbl Dare Punkin (Double Dare), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Billie Jo Rhodes, VA

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion A Joy T Snowfall, Peter Vail, FL; Reserve Grand Champion Hills Valley Carter Flirty-ET, Peter Vail, FL; HM Grand Champion Buschs Famous Jenna, Peter Vail, FL.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Kruses Carter Jive-ETV (Carter), 1st senior 2-year-old, Peter Vail, FL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kruses ACC C Just Dance-ETV (Carter), 1st fall yearling, Glamourview - Iager & Walton, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Northkill Creek Ghost Town (Richard), 1st winter yearling, Hannah Balthaser, PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rad-ical R WhishUpon A Star (Rampage), 1st summer yearling, Lindsey Rucks, FL

Senior & Grand Champion A Joy T Snowfall, Peter Vail, FL.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Hills Valley Carter Flirty-ET, Peter Vail, FL.

PREMIER BREEDER

A Joy Swiss, PA

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Peter Vail, FL

Junior Show Grand Champion Mase’s Manor Grandslam Love, Junior Champion Kruses ACC C Just Dance-ETV, Glamourview Makenna Mase, PA. Iager & Walton, MD.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Senior & Grand Champion: Mase’s Manor Grandslam Love (Grandslam), 1st aged cow, Makenna Mase, PA Reserve Senior Champion: IE JoBo D Snowy (Dynamite), 1st 4-year-old, Emma Brown, PA Intermediate & Reserve Champion: Thunder Ridge Dyn Princess (Dynamite), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Ben Zeller, PA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Kourlyn Mi TE Star (Dynamite), 3rd senior 2-year-old, Katelyn Bell, MD Junior Champion: Northkill Creek Ghost Town (Richard), 1st winter yearling, Hanna Balthaser, PA Reserve Junior Champion: Blessing Garbo F Whitney (Garbo), 1st fall calf, Katelyn Taylor, PA Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Hills Valley Carter Flirty-ET, Peter Vail, FL; Reserve Intermediate Champion Heiz-Acres Dbl Dare Punkin, Billie Jo Rhodes, VA; HM Intermediate Champion Kruses Carter Jive-ETV, Peter Vail, FL. COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023 » 23

PENNSYLVANIA SPRING HOLSTEIN SHOW April 29, 2023 · Centre Hall, PA · Judge Pat Lundy, NY

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Ms Campbell-Run GChip Della (GoldChip), 1st 4-year-old, Sarah Campbell & Evan Creek, PA

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Crystal-Star Aval Cathy-ET (Avalanche), 2nd 4-year-old, Tyler Soden, PA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

McWilliams Capital Z Susan (Capital Z), 1st aged cow, Sam McWilliams, PA

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Ms Campbell-Run DM Dior (Doorman), 1st senior 3-year-old, Sarah Campbell & Evan Creek, PA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Lakevue Solomon Marvelous (Solomon), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Lydia Couch, PA

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Ms Campbell-Run DM Dior, Sarah Campbell & Evan Creek, PA; Reserve Grand Champion Ms Campbell-Run GChip Della, Sarah Campbell & Evan Creek, PA; HM Grand Champion Crystal-Star Aval Cathy-ET, Tyler Soden, PA.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

MS Libation-Red (Warrior), 1st junior 2-year-old, Hayden Weaver, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Welk-Crest Warrior Kimmy (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Allyson & Kyle Welk, PA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Campbell-Run-IHC Dnv Reggie (Denver), 2nd winter yearling, Randall and Patricia & Daniel Kitchen, PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cherry-Lor W Ravish-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Phillip McCormick, PA

Intermediate & Grand Champion Ms Campbell-Run DM Dior, Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Ms Campbell-Run GChip Della, Sarah Campbell & Evan Creek, PA. Sarah Campbell & Evan Creek, PA.

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Walk-Le Farm LLC, PA

PREMIER BREEDER - HEIFER SHOW

Cherry-Lor Holsteins, PA

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER SHOW

Sam McWilliams, PA

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Senior & Grand Champion: Crystal-Star Aval Cathy-ET (Avalanche), 2nd 4-year-old, Tyler Soden, PA Reserve Senior Champion: Josan Diamond Julia (Diamondback), 4th 4-year-old, Emory Bewley, PA Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Lakevue Solomon Marvelous (Solomon), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Lydia Couch, PA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ms Libation-Red (Warrior), 1st junior 2-year-old, Hayden Weaver, PA Junior Champion: Welk-Crest Warrior Kimmy (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Allyson & Kyle Welk, PA Reserve Junior Champion: Cherry-Lor W Ravish-RedET (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Phillip McCormick, PA

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Junior Show Grand Champion Crystal-Star Aval Cathy-ET, Tyler Junior Champion Welk-Crest Warrior Kimmy, Allyson & Kyle Soden, PA. Welk, PA.

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CALIFORNIA STATE HOLSTEIN SHOW April 15, 2023 · Turlock, CA · Judge Tyler Reynolds, NY

HOLSTEIN

180 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Cleland RB Admiringly-Red-ET (Redburst), 1st production cow, Frank & Carol Borba and Frank & Diane Borba, Escalon, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931-Red (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Air-Osa Holsteins, Tipton, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Belmoral Control Jezebel (Control), 1st aged cow, Frank & Diane Borba, Modesto, CA

Senior & Grand Champion Cleland RB Admiringly-Red-ET, Frank Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931& Carol Borba and Frank & Diane Borba, Escalon, CA. Red, Air-Osa Holsteins, Tipton, CA.

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ms GW Atwood Desire (Atwood), 1st senior 3-year-old, Tony Garcia & Ross Lee, Modesto, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Blexys Denver Bedazzled-ET (Denver), 1st fall senior 2-year-old, Exel & Air-Osa, Lodi, CA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Air-Osa Hancock 28770 (Hancock), 2nd fall senior 2-year-old, Air-Osa Holsteins, Tipton, CA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Flower-Brook Del Rio-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st fall yearling, Exels Holsteins, Lodi, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Libertys Master Lucious (Master), 1st summer yearling, Exel & Air-Osa, Tipton, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Air-Osa Applely31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Ms GW Atwood Desire, Red & White Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Ruann War Tony Garcia & Ross Lee, Modesto, CA. Apple-1017-Red-ET, Stephen & Patrick Maddox, Riverdale, CA.

RED & WHITE

61 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Cleland RB Admiringly-Red-ET (Redburst), 1st production cow, Frank & Carol Borba and Frank & Diane Borba, Escalon, CA

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931-Red (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Air-Osa Holsteins, Tipton, CA

Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931-Red (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Air-Osa Holsteins, Tipton, CA Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ruann War Apple-1017-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st fall senior 2-year-old, Stephen & Patrick Maddox, Riverdale, CA

Junior Champion Flower-Brook Del Rio-Red-ET, Exels Holsteins, Lodi, CA.

Grand Champion lineup LtoR: Senior & Grand Champion Cleland RB Admiringly-Red-ET, Frank & Carol Borba and Frank & Diane Borba, Escalon, CA; Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931-Red, Air-Osa Holsteins, Tipton, CA; HM Senior Champion Belmoral Control Jezebel, Frank & Diane Borba, Modesto, CA; Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Ms GW Atwood Desire, Tony Garcia & Ross Lee, Modesto, CA; Reserve Intermediate Champion Blexys Denver Bedazzled-ET, Exel & Air-Osa, Lodi, CA. 28 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ruann Moo Shar-11679-Red-ET (Moovin), 1st winter senior 2-year-old, Stephen & Patrick Maddox, Riverdale, CA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Flower-Brook Del Rio-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st fall yearling, Exels Holsteins, Lodi, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Air-Osa Applely31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA

HOLSTEIN JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

RED & WHITE JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Senior & Grand Champion: T&R Azevedo Unix 12521 (Unix), 2nd 4-year-old, Aidan Azevedo, Hilmar, CA Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: Cookiecutter Handtop-ET (Unstopabull), 6th 4-year-old, Madilyn Parson, Hilmar, CA Intermediate Champion: Ilander Drmn Leanne 7044-ET (Doorman), 4th senior 3-year-old, Kasbergen & Fernandes Kids, Tulare, CA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Royal-Cut Avlh Josie-Red-ET (Avalanche), 2nd junior 2-year-old, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA Junior Champion: Air-Osa Applely31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA Reserve Junior Champion: J-Folts Unix Carly-ET (Unix), 1st fall calf, Isaac Folts & Janalee Coleman, Hilmar, CA

Senior & Grand Champion: Flower-Brook Corena-Red (Avalanche), 1st aged cow, Hayden, Hunter & Hettie McIsaac, Tomales, CA Reserve Senior Champion: Jo-Costa Jordy 68335-Red (Jordy), 3rd 5-year-old, Carter Muir, Hanford, CA Intermediate Champion: Royal-Cut Avlh Josie-RedET (Avalanche), 2nd junior 2-year-old, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA Reserve Intermediate Champion: McWilliams Un Real-Red (Unstopabull), 1st senior 3-year-old, Hayden, Hunter & Hettie McIsaac, Tomales, CA Junior Champion: Air-Osa Applely31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA Reserve Junior Champion: Royal-Cut Arst MonroeRed (Aristocrat), 2nd fall calf, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA

Holstein Junior Show Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion T&R Azevedo Unix 12521, Aidan R&W Junior Show Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Flower-Brook Corena-Red, Hayden, Azevedo, Hilmar, CA; Reserve Grand Champion Cookiecutter Handtop-ET, Madilyn Parson, Hilmar, Hunter & Hettie McIsaac, Tomales, CA; Royal-Cut Avlh Josie-Red-ET, Logan & Lauren Silveira, CA; HM Grand Champion Flower-Brook Corena-Red, Hayden, Hunter & Hettie McIsaac, Tomales, CA. Chowchilla, CA; HM Grand Champion Jo-Costa Jordy 68335-Red, Carter Muir, Hanford, CA.

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WESTERN SPRING NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW May 17-19, 2023 · Richmond, UT

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Robert Teixeira, CA 200 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Leakbros Drive Sunday (Drive), 1st 5-year-old, Whey-Mat Holsteins, Cornish, UT

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Cache-Valley Def Haizly-Red (Defiant), 1st 4-year-old, Xander Harris, Richmond, UT

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Belmoral Control Jezebel (Control) 1st aged cow, Frank & Diane Borba, Modesto, CA

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ms GW Atwood Desire (Atwood), 1st senior 3-year-old, Tony Garcia & Ross Lee, Modesto, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ruann Doorman Jean-D-ETN (Doorman), 1st senior 2-year-old, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA

Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Leakbros Drive Sunday, Whey-Mat Holsteins, Cornish, UT; Reserve Senior Champion CacheValley Def Haizly-Red, Xander Harris, Richmond, UT; HM Senior Champion Belmoral Control Jezebel, Frank & Diane Borba, Modesto, CA.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ms Blexys Dvr Barn Party-ET (Denver), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Pappys Farms, Farr West, UT

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Trip-Red-TW-ET (Jordy), 1st summer yearling, Exels Holsteins, Lodi, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Utag Delux Candy Kiss (Delux), 1st spring yearling, T&L Cattle Co, Cultus Lake, BC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Silver-Elite Wr Ruby-Red-ET (Warrior), 2nd summer yearling, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA

Senior & Grand Champion Leakbros Drive Sunday, Whey-Mat Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Ms GW Atwood Desire, Holsteins, Cornish, UT. Tony Garcia & Ross Lee, Modesto, CA.

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Leakbros Drive Sunday (Drive), 1st 5-year-old, Whey-Mat Holsteins, Cornish, UT

BRED & OWNED JUNIOR CHAMPION

Silver-Elite Wr Ruby-Red-ET (Warrior), 2nd summer yearling, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Pappys Farm, Farr West, UT

Junior Show Intermediate & Grand Champion Whey-Mat DB Junior Show Junior Champion Air-Osa Applely 31861-Red-ET, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA. Paige-ET, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, WA.

HOLSTEIN JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Judge: Kelly Reynolds, NY · 81 Head

Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Cache-Valley Def Haizly-Red (Defiant), 1st 4-year-old, Xander Harris, Richmond, UT Reserve Senior Champion: Claquato Awesome Reisling (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, WA Intermediate & Grand Champion: Whey-Mat DB Paige-ET (Diamondback), 1st senior 3-year-old, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, WA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Royal-Cut Avlh Josie-Red-ET (Avalanche), 1st junior 2-year-old, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA Junior Champion: Air-Osa Applely 31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA Reserve Junior Champion: DJKK Dream Molly (Dream), 1st spring yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Ms GW Atwood Desire, Tony Garcia & Ross Lee, Modesto, CA; Reserve Intermediate Champion Ruann Doorman Jean-D-ETN, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA; HM Intermediate Champion Ms Blexys Dvr Barn Party-ET, Pappys Farms, Farr West, UT. 32 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

RED & WHITE

Judge: Robert Teixeira, CA 51 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Cache-Valley Def Haizly-Red (Defiant), 1st 4-year-old, Xander Harris, Richmond, UT

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Air-Osa Rbull Ruby23931-Red (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Airosa Dairy Farms, Tipton, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ziems-Drsn Alt Adore-Red-ET (Altitude), 2nd 4-year-old, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ruann War Apple-1010-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st senior 2-year-old, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ms Raps Jordy Ridley-Red-ET (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Braden Anderson & Delon Mortimer, Newton, UT

Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Cache-Valley Def Haizly-Red, Xander Harris, Richmond, UT; Reserve Grand Champion Air-Osa Rbull Ruby23931-Red, Airosa Dairy Farms, Tipton, CA; HM Grand Champion Ruann War Apple-1010-Red-ET, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ruann Moo Shar-11679-Red-ET (Moovin), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Trip-Red-TW-ET (Jordy), 1st summer yearling, Exels Holsteins, Lodi, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Silver-Elite Wr Ruby-Red-ET (Warrior), 2nd summer yearling, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Flower-Brook Del Rio-Red (Warrior), 1st fall yearling, Exels Holsteins, Lodi, CA

Senior & Grand Champion Cache-Valley Def Haizly-Red, Xander Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Air-Osa Rbull Ruby23931Harris, Richmond, UT. Red, Airosa Dairy Farms, Tipton, CA.

RED & WHITE JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Senior & Grand Champion: Cache-Valley Def Haizly-Red (Defiant), 1st 4-year-old, Xander Harris, Richmond, UT Reserve Senior Champion: Jo-Costa Jordy 68335-Red (Jordy), 3rd 5-year-old, Quinn Dum, PA Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: RoyalCut Avlh Josie-Red-ET (Avalanche), 1st junior 2-year-old, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA Junior Champion: Silver-Elite Wr Ruby-Red-ET (Warrior), 2nd summer yearling, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA Reserve Junior Champion: Air-Osa Applely 31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Ruann War Apple-1010- Junior Champion Milksource Trip-Red-TW-ET, Exels Holsteins, Red-ET, Ruann Genetics, Riverdale, CA. Lodi, CA.

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WESTERN SPRING NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW April 14, 2023 · Turlock, CA · Judge Lynn Lee, TN · 111 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

DC Comerica Sasscee (Comerica), 1st 5-yearold, Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Stoney Point Colton Edele (Colton), 1st aged cow, Avery, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Kevetta Colton Delilah (Colton), 1st 4-year-old, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Arethusa Gentry Verbena (Gentry), 1st senior 3-year-old, Brent Rocha & Mike Podschadly, Tillamook, OR

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Arethusa Victorious Vedia (Victorious), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion DC Comerica Sasscee, Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA; Reserve Grand Champion Arethusa Gentry Verbena, Brent Rocha & Mike Podschadly, Tillamook, OR; HM Grand Champion Stoney Point Colton Edele, Avery, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA.

Pacific Edge Joel Euphoria (Joel), 1st senior 2-year-old, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kash-In Vaden Crunch-ET (Vaden), 1st winter yearling, Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

MM Frank Ruthie-ET (Frank), 1st fall yearling, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

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

PREMIER BREEDER

Senior & Grand Champion DC Comerica Sasscee, Kash-In Jerseys, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Arethusa Gentry Tulare, CA. Verbena, Brent Rocha & Mike Podschadly, Tillamook, OR.

Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT

Junior Show Grand Champion Stoney Point Colton Edele, Avery, Junior Champion Kash-In Vaden Crunch-ET, Kash-In Jerseys, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA. Tulare, CA.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Senior & Grand Champion: Stoney Point Colton Edele (Colton), 1st aged cow, Avery, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: SVHeaths VIP Rio (VIP), 2nd 5-year-old, Mason Pires, Modesto, CA Intermediate Champion: SSF VIP Peanut (VIP), 4th senior 2-year-old, Kestin & Kinley Martin, Hilmar, CA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Kash-In Kid Rock Ariel-ET (Kid Rock), 7th senior 2-year-old, Kate Kasbergen, Tulare, CA Junior Champion: MM Frank Ruthie-ET (Frank), 1st fall yearling, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA Reserve Junior Champion: Pires Victorious Jody (Victorious), 1st winter calf, Mason Pires, Modesto, CA Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Arethusa Gentry Verbena, Brent Rocha & Mike Podschadly, OR; Reserve Intermediate Champion Arethusa Victorious Vedia, Misty Meadow Dairy, OR; HM Intermediate Champion Pacific Edge Joel Euphoria, Pacific Edge, OR. 36 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

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Hokie Heifer Show Team

here’s no set amount of time that a good idea must incubate before being put into motion, but ten years might be on the long side. For Dr. Katharine Knowlton, long-time Dairy Science professor at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA, an idea to benefit undergrad students in the Dairy Science department first germinated several years ago.

“I wanted to develop an dairy herd project where students made the decisions - truly student-run - and eventually, that idea firmed up to be a student show string where the heifers were at Virginia Tech and raised by student,” Dr. Knowlton states. She anticipates raising 15-20 heifers each year, born in the ‘full-age’ show months of March, June, September, and December.

From that group, they will have some surplus heifers to sell each year, and

some to make up the Virginia Tech show string. These calves and heifers will be shown under the Virginia Tech banner at spring and summer shows throughout the region, and the best going on to compete at Harrisburg, Madison and Louisville.

In the world of academia, bringing an idea to reality usually takes many meetings, some revisions, and agreement from people up the ladder. Dr. David Gerrard is the person ‘up the ladder’ from Dr. Knowlton, and he quickly saw the positive features of her plan. As the Department head of Animal and Poultry Sciences for 14 years at Virginia Tech, he enjoys the brainstorming process with faculty members. “We’re always looking for those ‘big ideas’. We’ve done a good job here at Virginia Tech with our grad students and securing federal money for research projects, but we needed

to engage our undergraduate students more. It seemed like there had been a decline in opportunities for that group of students,” states Dr. Gerrard. “Katharine is a passionate individual and she is a fantastic advocate for the dairy science students. We have done something similar on the beef side of things with our Livestock Merchandising class, and Katharine already had a foundation to jump start a program with dairy heifers.”

Dr. Knowlton grew up showing Jerseys through the 4-H program in her native Connecticut, and still loves to attend or judge any type of dairy cattle show.

She’s been the coach for the VT Dairy Judging team for 30 years - a team which has been National Champion four times in her tenure. With those deep roots in the show ring, and with the hundreds of students that have passed through her classroom and her judging teams, Dr.

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Katharine is a passionate individual and she is a fantastic advocate for the dairy science students. We have done something similar on the beef side of things with our Livestock Merchandising class, and Katharine already had a foundation to jump start a program with dairy heifers.”

DR. DAVID GERRARD

They say ‘it takes a village’ and no less is true for the Virignia Tech “Little All-American” show held annually.

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Whether it’s working together to fit cattle for the “Little All-American” or gathering to discuss the new dairy marketing and showing program, the students of Viriginia Tech are committed to their future in the dairy industry.

Knowlton was uniquely positioned to drum up support for this new venture.

“We hoped we could count on friends, family and alumni to help get it off the ground, and boy, did they come though in a big way,” praises Dr. Knowlton. “The Nathan Hammock family who own and operate Hammock Dairy in Chatham, Virginia stepped up and donated the use of their heifers as recipients to carry embryos, and the calves will be born into their beautiful calf barn. They have one of the healthiest and best managed herds in Virginia, and it is a tremendous advantage to have their help!”

When Dr. Knowlton put out the call to students who wanted to be involved, she was impressed with the initial response.

“We had a dozen kids who showed up at the initial planning session. Each student took charge of an element and they came back in two weeks to the general interest meeting with fleshed out plans presented to the 40 or so students attending. The students are now making operating budgets for each segment of the project, which will get off the ground with some up front investment from the College of Agriculture, and also with

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donated embryos and IVF sessions. The animals will be housed in a building close to campus - a walkable distance for the student participants.

on staff - which is a big advantage for our department. This project a fantastic addition to the undergraduate program already in place,” he states.

She will oversee the venture, but it will be student-run and led by barn managers who are students in a paid work-study position. She anticipates 30-40 kids will be involved each year.

“I think that there will be two groups; some who will want to show, and some who don’t. Each of those groups will be equally important,” she notes. “We’re not collecting animals here. We’re going to have to do some marketing, so whether you’re out traveling with the show string or whether you’re hands on with the cattle at the university barn, it will be a great path to experiential learning for all levels from freshmen to seniors.”

The initial leap forward occurred in June, when the first eight embryos were implanted. These were Jersey and Holstein embryos, though the long-term goal is for all dairy breeds to be represented in the project. These embryos will result in March 2024 heifers, which will be the first animals exhibited in the VT show string next year.

Dr. Gerrard saw the immediate value in that structure. “A certain percentage of our animal science or dairy science students don’t come from production operations - some come from the suburbs - so we needed a program where they could get their hands right on the cattle from the start. We have a large, dairy-centered faculty - 14 people

Along with Hammock Dairy, her highest praise is for those inaugural embryos donors: Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Aaron Ray Tompkins, Billie Jo Swope Rhodes, and Christine Sheesley-Rozler, as well as for the people at Trans Ova who are helping us with the embryo work.

Dr. Knowlton isn’t shy about her goals for the group. “We acquired embryos with strong, high-type pedigrees, and we aim to compete at the highest national level. Kids who are passionate about showing can come to Virginia Tech and be involved from day one running this stand-alone enterprise!”

By Kathleen O’Keefe

We acquired embryos with strong, high-type pedigrees, and we aim to compete at the highest national level. Kids who are passionate about showing can come to Virginia Tech and be involved from day one running this stand-alone enterprise!”

DR. KATHARINE KNOWLTON

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ONTARIO SPRING DISCOVERY April 19-20, 2023 · Jerseyville, ON

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Mike Deaver, AZ 181 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Fraeland Doorman Bourbon (Doorman), 1st 4-year-old, Fraeland Farms, Fergus, ON

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Raypien Unix Adele (Unix), 1st senior 3-yearold, Agriber Societa, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, ON

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Huffmandale Unix Maplesugar (Unix), 1st 5-year-old, Hodglynn Holsteins, Little Star Holsteins & Matthew Forestell, Kincardine, ON

RED & WHITE GRAND CHAMPION

Chubanna Lucky Duck (Jordy), 2nd 4-year-old, Agriber Societa & Quality Holsteins, ON

RESERVE R&W GRAND CHAMPION

Patience ACrisp Dare Me (Apple-Crisp), 3rd 4-year-old, Patience Holsteins, Mildmay, ON

HM R&W GRAND CHAMPION

Huffmandale Unix Maplesugar (Unix), 1st Lindenright Mirand Discharge P (Mirand), 4th senior 3-year-old, Diamond Hills Farms & Val-OSkene Holsteins, Cornwall, PE

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Fraeland Doorman Bourbon, Fraeland Farms, Fergus, ON; Reserve Grand Champion Raypien Unix Adele, Agriber Societa, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, ON; HM Grand Champion Huffmandale Unix Maplesugar, Hodglynn Holsteins, Little Star Holsteins & Matthew Forestell, Kincardine, ON.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Raypien Unix Adele (Unix), 1st senior 3-yearold, Agriber Societa, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, ON

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Marfloacres Alligator Lena (Alligator), 1st winter 2-year-old, Fairbanks Cattle Company & Hodglynn Holsteins, Fergus, ON

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Altona Lea Doc Helena (King Doc), 1st spring 2-year-old, Frank & Diane Borba and Weeksdale, Holsteins, Modesto, CA

Senior & Grand Champion Fraeland Doorman Bourbon, Fraeland Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Raypien Unix Adele, Farms, Fergus, ON. Agriber Societa, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, ON.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pleasantview Master Danelle (Master), 1st fall yearling, Adam Clark, Clarkvalley, and Colin & Karen Leach, Beaverton, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mapel Wood Denver Titleist (Denver), 1st winter yearling, Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville, ON

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Duckett Backflip Emmy (Backflip), 1st summer yearling, Winright Holsteins & Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester, ON

RED & WHITE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Red & White Grand Champion Chubanna Lucky Duck, Agriber Junior Champion Pleasantview Master Danelle, Adam Clark, Societa & Quality Holsteins, ON. Clarkvalley, and Colin & Karen Leach, Beaverton, ON.

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Sugar-C LN Elude-Red (Latenite-Red-P), 2nd winter yearling, Beckridge Holsteins & Patience Holsteins, Keswick, ON

Karnview Farms, Woodstock, ON

RESERVE R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION

Fraeland Farms, Fergus, ON

Belmoral War Lorde (Warrior), 6th winter yearling, Belmoral Farms, Teeswater, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

HM R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION

Heavenly-I Warrior Red Satin (Warrior), 4th summer yearling, Gerardo & Jose Gonzalez, Heavenly Genetics, MB LuckyLady Farm and Select Farm & Export Services, Aylmer, ON

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Red & White Junior Champion Sugar-C LN Elude-Red, 2nd winter yearling, Beckridge Holsteins & Patience Holsteins, Keswick, ON.

JERSEY

Judge: Terri Packard, MD 107 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Intense Joel Delphie-ET (Joel), 1st 5-year-old, Weeksdale Holsteins, Pleasant Valley, PE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Maplebrough Joel Sue (Joel), 2nd 5-year-old, Clarkvalley, Barclay Phoenix & Mapleborough, ON

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

RJF Video Milady (Video), 1st senior 2-year-old, Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Starrcrest Weapon of Choice (Choice), 1st senior 3-year-old, Quality Farms & Westcoast Holsteins, ON

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Alexvale Andreas Gogoluv (Andreas), 2nd senior 3-year-old, James Alexander, Grace Beckett, & Beckridge Holsteins, ON

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Charlyn Certified VIP Velvet (VIP), 1st fall yearling, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Intense Joel Delphie-ET, Weeksdale Holsteins, Pleasant Valley, PE; Reserve Grand Champion Maplebrough Joel Sue, Clarkvalley, Barclay Phoenix & Mapleborough, ON; HM Grand Champion RJF Video Milady, Rachel Tamlin, Woodville, ON.,

Leachland Mini Egg K (Ferdinand), 1st spring yearling, Colin & Karen Leach, Lindsay, ON

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Morningmist VIP Vivianne (VIP), 1st winter yearling, James & Cathy Mason, Woodstock, ON

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER

Charlyn Jerseys, Warwick Township, ON

JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Clarkvalley Holsteins, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, ON

Grand Champion Intense Joel Delphie-ET, Weeksdale Holsteins, Reserve Grand Champion Maplebrough Joel Sue, Clarkvalley, Pleasant Valley, PE. Barclay Phoenix & Mapleborough, ON.

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion RJF Video Milady, Rachel Junior Champion Charlyn Certified VIP Velvet, Clarkvalley Tamlin, Woodville, ON. Holsteins, Woodville, ON.

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QUEBEC SPRING SHOW April 12-13, 2023 · Victoriaville, QC

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Mike Duckett, WI 219 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Jacobs Lambda Briar (Delta-Lambda), 1st winter 2-year-old, Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Havenvalley Light Bobbyhoe (Lighthouse), 1st senior 3-year-old, Ferme Blondin & Blondin Sires, Saint-Placide, QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Pierstein Dempsey Lexi (Dempsey), 1st 4-yearold, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Intermediate & Grand Champion Jacobs Lambda Briar, Ferme Reserve Intermediate & Grand Champion Havenvalley Light Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC. Bobbyhoe, Ferme Blondin & Blondin Sires, Saint-Placide, QC.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jacobs Lambda Briar (Delta-Lambda), 1st winter 2-year-old, Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Havenvalley Light Bobbyhoe (Lighthouse), 1st senior 3-year-old, Ferme Blondin & Blondin Sires, Saint-Placide, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Clayhaven Crushabull Lysanna (Crushabull), 1st fall 2-year-old, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lehoux Victor Topage (Victor), 1st winter yearling, Brian Enright & Clarkvalley Holsteins, Winchester, ON

HM Grand Champion Pierstein Dempsey Lexi, Pierre Boulet, Junior Champion Lehoux Victor Topage, Brian Enright & Montmagny, QC. Clarkvalley Holsteins, Winchester, ON.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

JM Valley Lambda Celine (Delta-Lambda), 1st summer yearling, Ferme Blondin, Jean-Philippe Proulx & JM Valley Holsteins, Amqui, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Loa-De-Mede Lambda Dixie (Delta-Lambda), 1st spring yearling, Brian Enright and Eddie & Mandy Bue, Winchester, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

RED & WHITE

Judge: Mike Duckett, WI 30 Head

Red & White Grand Champion K-Hurst Jordy Denali-Red, Red & White Junior Champion Beckridge Warrior-Red Bermuda, Blondin Sires, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Fairbanks Cattle Co, Ferme Beckridge Holsteins & Pegg Investments LTD, Keswick, ON. Blondin & Pierre Boulet, Saint-Placide, QC.

GRAND CHAMPION

K-Hurst Jordy Denali-Red (Jordy), 1st 4-year-old, Blondin Sires, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Fairbanks Cattle Co, Ferme Blondin & Pierre Boulet, SaintPlacide, QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Budjon-Vail UB Skittles-Red (Unstopabull), senior 3-year-old, Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Valepierre Artisan Alice (Artisan), 1st winter 2-year-old, B. Lehoux & Fils Inc, Saint-Elzear, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Beckridge Warrior-Red Bermuda (Warrior), 1st fall yearling, Beckridge Holsteins & Pegg Investments LTD, Keswick, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Malic Ponde Delicious (Altitude), 1st fall calf, Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins, Levis, QC

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Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion K-Hurst Jordy Denali-Red, Blondin Sires, Clarkvalley Holsteins, Fairbanks Cattle Co, Ferme Blondin & Pierre Boulet, Saint-Placide, QC; Reserve Grand Champion Budjon-Vail UB Skittles-Red, Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC; HM Grand Champion Valepierre Artisan Alice, B. Lehoux & Fils Inc, Saint-Elzear, QC.

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sugar-C LN Elude-Red (Latenite), 1st winter yearling, Beckridge Holsteins & Patience Holsteins, Keswick, ON

PREMIER BREEDER

Ferme Malic, Levis , QC

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins, Levis, QC

JERSEY

Judge: Richard Landry, QC 30 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Enniskillen Joel Marygold (Joel), 1st mature cow, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc., Montmagny, QC

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

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

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc., Montmagny, QC; Reserve Grand Champion Lone Pine Touchdown Booster, Pierre Boulet & Mike Berry, Montmagny, QC; HM Grand Champion Homeridge Malibu Viv Two, Ferme Day Break Senc, St-Felix-de-Kingsey, QC.

Homeridge Malibu Viv Two (Malibu), 1st junior 2-year-old, Ferme Day Break Senc, St-Felix-deKingsey, QC

Leachland Joel Montana K (Joel), 1st junior yearling, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, Vaughan, ON

Homeridge Webcam Buttons (Webcam), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Ferme Day Break Senc, StFelix-de-Kingsey, QC

Riview Gentry Stelly (Gentry), 1st summer yearling, Carp, ON

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION HM GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR CHAMPION

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & HEIFER

Ferme Roggua Enr., Stanstead, QC

Cerpolait Video I'm So Famous (Video), 1st senior yearling, Breamont Holsteins & Kevin Williams, Tavistock, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Ferme Day Break Senc, St-Felix-de-Kingsey, QC

Grand Champion Enniskillen Joel Marygold, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc., Montmagny, QC.

MAXVILLE HOLSTEIN SHOW

June 24, 2023 · Maxville, ON · Judge Ysabel Jacobs, QC · 55 Head JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cal-Denier-I DL Alexus-ET (Delta-Lambda), 1st winter calf, Velthuis Farms Ltd., Osgoode, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Winright Kingdoc Cinch (King Doc), 1st fall calf, Brandon Almeida, Brian Joseph Enright, Frank & Diane Borba, Mary Inn Holstein, Hilmar, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Weeksdale Legend Recharge (Legend), 2nd fall calf, Brian Joseph Enright, Jaquemet Holsteins, Velthuis Farms Ltd., Winchester, ON

RED & WHITE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rosenhill Brayden Cali Red (Brayden), 3rd summer yearling, Rosenhill Holsteins, St. Albert, ON

Junior Champion Cal-Denier-I DL Alexus-ET, Velthuis Farms Ltd., Reserve Junior Champion Winright Kingdoc Cinch, Brandon Osgoode, ON. Almeida, Brian Joseph Enright, Frank & Diane Borba, Mary Inn Holstein, Hilmar, CA.

RED & WHITE RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Riverdown Altitude Dream Date (Altitude), 3rd winter calf, Rosenhill Holsteins, Winchester, ON

4-H JUNIOR CHAMPION

Smygwatys Master Britt (Master), 2nd summer yearling, Michel Beaulieu, St Anna De Prescott, ON

4-H RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Winright SL Sidekick Jade (Sidekick), 2nd winter calf, Brian Joseph Enright, Ferme Petitclerc & Fils Inc, Sunnylodge Farms Inc, Winchester, ON

PREMIER BREEDER

Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester, ON

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Red & White Junior Champion Rosenhill Brayden Cali Red, 4-H Junior Champion Smygwatys Master Britt, Michel Beaulieu, Rosenhill Holsteins, St. Albert, ON. Ste. Anna De Prescott, ON.

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ALBERTA DAIRY CONGRESS

June 7-9, 2023 · Rimbey, AB · Judge Richard Landry, QC

HOLSTEIN

142 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Elmcroft Tatoo Jasper (Tatoo), 1st senior 3-yearold, R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

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

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Comballes Unix Twynkie (Unix), 2nd 4-yearold, Heavenly Genetics, Howe Holsteins Inc, John Weaver, R & F Livestock Inc, Valiant Dairy Genetics, Aylmer, ON

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Elmcroft Tatoo Jasper (Tatoo), 1st senior 3-yearold, R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Cobequid Tattoo Riddles (Tatoo), 1st summer 2-year-old, R & F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Elmcroft Tatoo Jasper, R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK; Reserve Grand Champion Corlane Unix Salsbury, Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB; HM Grand Champion Comballes Unix Twynkie, Heavenly Genetics, Howe Holsteins Inc, John Weaver, R & F Livestock Inc, Valiant Dairy Genetics, Aylmer, ON.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Londan Dairy Bojangles (Goldlaser), 2nd senior 3-year-old, R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION

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

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Skycrest Fuel Tanker (Fuel), 1st fall calf, Skycrest Holsteins Ltd., Athabasca, AB

PREMIER BREEDER

Crestomere Holsteins, Ponoka, AB

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Intermediate & Grand Champion Elmcroft Tatoo Jasper, R&F Reserve Grand Champion Corlane Unix Salsbury, Wendon Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK. Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB.

R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

RED & WHITE

54 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Kenbert Devour Fuscia (Devour), 1st 5-year-old, Kenbert Acres, Mazylake Holsteins, Roneamar Farms Ltd., Drake, SK

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P (Aussie), 1st mature cow, Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, AB

Junior Champion Sr Sidekick Evening Tinge, R & F Livestock Inc., Red & White Grand Champion Kenbert Devour Fuscia, Kenbert Cudworth, SK. Acres, Mazylake Holsteins, Roneamar Farms Ltd., Drake, SK.

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Jolibois Fiji Avalanche (Avalanche), 1st 4-yearold, Crestomere Holsteins, Lovholm Holsteins, Ponoka, AB

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Maple Grove Mirandor P-Red (Mirand), 1st winter 2-year-old, R&F Livestock Inc., Cudworth, SK

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

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

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lucky B Baileys On The Rocks (Believe), 1st spring yearling, Lucky Hill Dairy Ltd., Lacombe, AB

Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Kenbert Devour Fuscia, Kenbert Acres, Mazylake Holsteins, Roneamar Farms Ltd., Drake, SK; Reserve Grand Champion Kozak Aussie Red Ribbon P, Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, AB; HM Grand Champion Jolibois Fiji Avalanche, Crestomere Holsteins, Lovholm Holsteins, Ponoka, AB. 44 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lovhill Warrior Peach Fluff (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Lovholm Holsteins, Balgonie, SK

JERSEY

33 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Bramville Joel Lucky Charms (Joel), 1st 4-yearold, Bramville Jerseys, Nokomis, SK

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Kozak Tequila Melyza ET (Tequila), 1st senior 2-year-old, Kozak Jerseys, New Sarepta, AB

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Awesome Tequila Nutmeg (Tequila), 1st junior 3-year-old, Fred & Chance Hofstra, AB

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Liberty Gen VIP Victory (VIP), 1st senior yearling, Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mosnang Dell Never Give Up (Dell), 2nd senior yearling, Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Bramville Jerseys, Nokomis, SK

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Bramville Joel Lucky Charms, Bramville Jerseys, Nokomis, SK; Reserve Grand Champion Kozak Tequila Melyza ET, Kozak Jerseys, New Sarepta, AB.

MARYLAND JERSEY FIELD DAY June 17, 2023 · Frederick, MD · Judge Michael Bosley, PA

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Spring View Joel Kingsley (Joel), 1st 4-year-old, Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Hillacres Rocket Vacation (Rocket), 1st aged cow, Tom Arrowsmith, PA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Perennial Velocity Veil-ET (Velocity), 1st junior 3-year-old, Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Hillacres Oliver Starstruck (Oliver), 1st senior 2-year-old, Nicole Arrowsmith, PA

Senior & Grand Champion Spring View Joel Kingsley, Ernest Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Perennial Velocity VeilKueffner & Terri Packard, MD. ET, Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Locust-Ayr Kidrock Hershey (Kid Rock), 1st fall calf, Riley Haines, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Big Guns Kid Rock Valley-ET (Kid Rock), 1st spring yearling, Glamourview – Iager & Walton, PA

Junior Show Grand Champion Hillacres Oliver Starstruck, Nicole Arrowsmith, PA.

Senior Champion: Bar-Non Leverage Fa La La (Leverage), 2nd aged cow, Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, PA Reserve Senior Champion: Knob-View Casino Shine (Casino), 2nd 4-year-old, Carly Nowell, MD Intermediate & Grand Champion: Hillacres Oliver Starstruck (Oliver), 1st senior 2-year-old, Nicole Arrowsmith, PA Reserve Intermediate & Grand Champion: Burlin Ripple N Fizz (Fizz), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Tristan Kiser, MD Junior Champion: Locust-Ayr Kidrock Hershey (Kid Rock), 1st fall calf, Riley Haines, PA Reserve Junior Champion: Te-Faw Kid Rock One Lucky Lady (Kid Rock), 1st summer yearling, Noah Utterback, PA

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COLD SPRINGS FARM Where Cows Keep Coming Back T

hrough all the ups and downs of the dairy business through the decades, some families sell their herd, but just can’t stay away from having cows in the barn.

That certainly describes the Bartlett family of Cold Springs Farm in Farmington, New Hampshire and their successful Milking Shorthorn herd!

The herd was originally located in Salisbury Massachusetts and that’s where Bill Bartlett, his siblings, nieces and nephews exhibited their cattle as 4-H projects in the area in the late 1960s and 1970s. Bill went off to school at Vermont Technical College, and returned to take charge of the farm in the fall of 1980, at which time he changed the farm name to Cold Springs Farm.

Still a show ring enthusiast, Bill started exhibiting at regional and national shows over the next decade and achieved some notable results, including winning Reserve Grand Champion at the PA AllAmerican Show in 1985 with Elmknoll Settler Ann B, and Grand Champion at

the Eastern States Exposition with Cold Springs RB Irma, while also winning the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor banners at the show. Irma also claimed Reserve AllAmerican honors in 1991.

Bill sold the herd in 2002, but after a couple of years away, the Cold Springs herd was re-established when Bill bought Tex-Stars Arthurs Peri at the National Milking Shorthorn Convention in 2005.

‘Peri’ went on to win Grand Champion at the Winter National Shorthorn Show later that fall. In what was a very auspicious year, Bill met Cheryl Kostka and her daughter, Courtney, who fell in love with the cows as well.

Since then, the cattle numbers at Cold Spring have kept increasing. “We have purchased cows from the Innisfail herd which accounts for many offspring today, along with about 15 offspring from the Peri family,” says Cheryl.

After years of having their cows milked elsewhere, Bill and Cheryl purchased a 100-acre farm in Farmington, New Hampshire in 2019, where they built a new barn designed to fit their DeLaval robot. The new barn maximizes cow comfort with a compost bedded pack, and rotational pasture grazing through the spring and fall.

Cold Spring Farm has earned numerous Premier Breeder and Exhibitor banners through the years and was most recently brought home these honors at the 2023 Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show.

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Cheryl, Bill & Courtney of Cold Springs Farm.

Currently, Cold Springs has about 120 animals total. The majority of them are Milking Shorthorns, with two Ayrshires, and three Red and White Holsteins thrown in for variety. Their most recent classification totaled 20 EX cows, most with multiple E’s and about 30 Very Good cows.

In 2017, Cold Springs was awarded the Progressive Breeder Award and top Herd Increase at the National Milking Shorthorn Convention. More recognition from fellow Milking Shorthorn breeders came in 2019 at the National Convention, where two of the heifers they consigned topped the sale. The high seller was Cold Springs Lottery Peri who was purchased

by Kingsdale and Mike Gregory. She went on to win HM All-American Fall Calf honors in 2019, and was the Reserve All-American Senior 2-Year-Old in 2021. Most recently,

Cold Spring built a new pack barn with a robotic milking system in 2019 that features compost bedding and access to rotational grazing through the spring and fall.

she won the 4-Year-Old class at the 2023 Midwest Spring Milking Shorthorn Show and was HM Grand Champion. The second highest seller that day was Top Shelf CS Just Lovable EXP-ET, who was purchased

by Blackhawk Syndicate.

In New England, they have been awarded New Hampshire’s Farm of Distinction which honors farms that make the effort to keep a neat and attractive appearance, and emphasize keeping a clean and healthy herd. Over the years, they have received many Milk Quality awards for low somatic cell count through Dairy-One and Dairy Farmers of America.

Cold Springs Farm is focused on improving their herd with every mating by closely examining their udder, feet, and legs. “We’ve added several cows to our herd with deep and extensive pedigrees, including offspring from Grand

Champions at World Dairy Expo such as Eichlers MD Blanche, Innisfail BDC Stella 905, Trilow Zeus Lala, Gold Mine Poppy, and we currently own Heavenly Betty,” says Cheryl. The Bartletts have been flushing several animals with desirable pedigrees.

While also investing in outside bloodlines, Cold Springs has also continued to develop their own cow families - a prominent one being Cold Springs Logic Peri EX-93 92MS. In her lifetime, ‘Peri’ has made over 120,000 lbs of milk and has averaged 4.2 lbs fat. ‘Peri’ has around 15 offspring total, including Cold Springs Premium Peri VG-87 89-MS, who earlier this year was named Intermediate Champion and HM Grand Champion at the 2023 All-Breeds Spring Show in Springfield, MA. Another significant cow family at Cold Springs is Cold Springs RU Perfect, who

Cold Spring Lottery Peri topped the 2019 National Convention Sale and has earned numerous accolades since then for her new owners, Kingsdale and Mike Gregory, IL.

is also being flushed and has offspring that have made it to the show ring. Not only have the Bartletts been successful exhibiting cattle, but by developing deep pedigrees from influential cows, they have placed several bulls in stud. Some of these include: Innisfail Mega LotteryET, Cold Springs Power Play, Cold Springs RU Parker, Cold Springs PPlay Penalty, and Cold Springs Lotto Payout.

The future of Cold Springs looks bright as Courtney and her fiancé, Chad, have hopes of taking the farm over. They want to continue raising and selling top quality heifers in sales, as well as showing locally and nationally. You’ll have the chance to eyeball the Cold Springs herd yourself, as the family will be one of the tour hosts for 2024 Milking Shorthorn National Convention to be held in New Hampshire!

By Sophie Leach

Another Peri descendant, Cold Springs Premium Pearl was the winning Senior 2-year-old, Intermediate & HM Grand Champion of the 2023 Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show.

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NORTHEAST ALL-BREEDS SPRING SHOW April 19-22, 2023 · West Springfield, MA

SUPREME CHAMPION

SSF VIP Janie, Jersey, RCD Jerseys, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard, Rodney Hetts, Boonsboro, MD

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Miss Pretty Playful-Red-ET, Holstein, Peter Vail, Maple Downs Farms II, Middleburgh, NY

SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, Jersey, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, David & Charity Packard, Boonsboro, MD

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Lands-Brook KNH Chilli Pepper, Milking Shorthorn, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

JERSEY

Judge: Kevin Doeberiener, OH 156 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

SSF VIP Janie (VIP), 1st 4-year-old, RCD Jerseys, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard, Rodney Hetts, Boonsboro, MD

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Supreme Champion SSF VIP Janie, Jersey, RCD Jerseys, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard, Rodney Hetts, Boonsboro, MD.

River Valley Excitation Rwanda (Excitation), 1st aged cow, Parkview Jerseys LLC, Lowville, NY

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Genesis Velocity Virtue (Velocity), 2nd 4-yearold, Richard Seacord, Greenwich, NY

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Arethusa Gentry Chevelle-ET (Gentry),1st senior 3-year-old, RCD Jerseys, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Whitdale Joel Vanessa (Joel), 1st senior 2-yearold, Richard Seacord, Greenwich, NY

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Arethusa Gentry Reserve Intermediate Champion Whitdale Joel Vanessa, Richard Chevelle-ET, RCD Jerseys, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Seacord, Greenwich, NY. Boonsboro, MD.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

David & Charity Packard, Boonsboro, MD

South Mountain Classic Rock-ET (Kid Rock), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

JUNIOR CHAMPION

South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET (Nuance), 1st winter yearling, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard,

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

South Mountain Dixies Disco-ET (Joyride),1st summer yearling, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Topline Americas Sweetheart (Chocolatier), 2nd summer yearling, Emily Fisher, Pittsfield, NH

PREMIER BREEDER - HEIFER SHOW

Tierney Farm, Malone, NY

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER SHOW

Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

PREMIER BREEDER

New Generation Farm, Argyle, NY

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion SSF VIP Janie, RCD Jerseys, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard, Rodney Hetts, Boonsboro, MD; Reserve Grand Champion Arethusa Gentry Chevelle-ET, RCD Jerseys, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD; HM Grand Champion River Valley Excitation Rwanda, Parkview Jerseys LLC, Lowville, NY. 48 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

Junior Champion South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, David & Charity Packard, Boonsboro, MD.

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Kevin Doeberiener, OH 133 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Miss Pretty Playful-Red-ET (Avalanche), 1st 5-year-old, Peter Vail, Maple Downs Farms II, Middleburgh, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Pineland Beemer Patience-ET (Beemer), 2nd 5-year-old, Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME

HM SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Schilldale Ammo Brave-Red (Ammo), 1st 4-year-old, David Schillawski, Ancramdale, NY

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Woodmansees Tstorm Treva-ET (Storm), 1st senior 3-year-old, Clark Woodmansee, Preston, CT

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Maple-Downs-HH SK Rayn (Sidekick), 1st junior 3-year-old, Morey P Miller, Paul Saunders, North Granby, CT

Holstein Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Miss Pretty Playful-Red-ET, Peter Vail & Maple Downs Farms II, Middleburgh, NY; Reserve Grand Champion Pineland Beemer Patience-ET, Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME; HM Grand Champion Schilldale Ammo Brave-Red, David Schillawski, Ancramble, NY.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Pineland Sidekick Beauty (Sidekick), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Allyndale Total Chaos (Cunning), 1st summer yearling, Justine Allyn, Canaan, CT

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Dialed-In Milio Pria (Milio), 1st winter yearling, Jenna & Andrew Lenhardt, Thurmont, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Juniper Tattoo Petra (Tatoo), 1st spring yearling, Juniper Farm Inc & Allyndale Holstein, Gray, ME

Senior & Grand Champion Miss Pretty Playful-Red-ET, Peter Vail Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Pineland Beemer Patience& Maple Downs Farms II, Middleburgh, NY. ET, Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME.

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME

RED & WHITE

Judge: David Hanson, MN 50 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Spungold-HC Jordy Rose-Red (Jordy), 1st 4-year-old, Dale & Deanna Bendig, Gettysburg, PA

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Schilldale Ammo Brave-Red (Ammo), 1st 4-year-old, David Shillawski, Ancramdale, NY

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

On-The-Line Awesome Sauce-Red (Awesome),1st senior 3-year-old, Ryan Nadeau, Craftsbury Commons, VT

Intermediate Champion Woodmansees Tstorm Treva-ET, Clark Junior Champion Allyndale Total Chaos, Justine Allyn, Canaan, CT. Woodmansee, Preston, CT.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Milk&Honey Analyst Mica-Red (Analyst), 1st senior 2-year-old, Preston Peabody, Buskirk, NY

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Boardwalk WR Sparkle-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Maple Down Farms II & Peter Vail, Middleburgh, NY

Senior & Grand Champion Spungold-HC Jordy Rose-Red, Dale & Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Schilldale Ammo Brave-Red, Deanna Bendig, Gettysburg, PA. David Shillawski, Ancramdale, NY.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lookout Relentlessly Awesome-Red (Awesome), 1st fall yearling, Jaydn Kimball, Windham, ME

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

David Shillawski, Ancramdale, NY

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion On-The-Line Awesome Sauce-Red, Ryan Nadeau, Craftsbury Commons, VT. COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023 » 49

AYRSHIRE

Judge: David Hanson, MN 92 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Shaker Hollow Dbl Barl Elysia (Barrel), 1st aged cow, Bridey Nolan, Keenan Thygesen, Eagle Bridge, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Palmyra Reagan BR Blush (Reagan), 1st 4-yearold, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Chaluka Burdette Xana-ET (Burdette), 1st senior 3-year-old, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Blackstone R Vengeance-ET (Reagan), 1st senior 2-year-old, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Vale High Predator Rosette (Predator), 1st fall calf, Peyton Wright, Owen & Lillian Roberts, DeKalb Junction, NY

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Chaluka Burdette Xana-ET, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL; Reserve Grand Champion Shaker Hollow Dbl Barl Elysia, Bridey Nolan, Keenan Thygesen, Eagle Bridge, NY; HM Grand Champion Palmyra Reagan BR Blush, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Brushy Brook PBR Shorty (Reagan), 2nd fall calf, Kylie Jordan, Hope Valley, RI

PREMIER BREEDER

Shaker Hollow, Eagle Bridge, NY

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

BROWN SWISS

Judge: Tammy Voegeli, WI 79 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Intermediate & Grand Champion Chaluka Burdette Xana-ET, Reserve Intermediate Champion Blackstone R Vengeance-ET, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL. Peter Vail, Englewood, FL.

Cutting Edge Thunder Faye (Thunder), 1st production cow, Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Ritchi View Nuck Hum Dinger (Knucklehead), 1st 4-year-old, Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion and Allan Brisson, Copake, NY

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Cutting Edge D Surprise (Dynamite), 1st senior 3-year-old, Tyler Di Cintio, Verbank, NY

Senior & Grand Champion Cutting Edge Thunder Faye, Ken Main Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Cutting Edge D Surprise, & Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY. Tyler Di Cintio, Verbank, NY.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Edge View F Sophia-ETV (Famous), 1st senior 2-year-old, Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY

JUNIOR CHAMPION

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

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

A Joy D Chiquita (Drake), 1st fall calf, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

PREMIER BREEDER

Ken Main & Peter Vail, Copake, NY

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY

Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Cutting Edge Thunder Faye, Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY; Reserve Senior Champion Ritchi View Nuck Hum Dinger, Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion and Allan Brisson, Copake, NY; HM Senior Champion KulpGen Braiden Teagen-ET, Drake Dumont, Karlee Wescott, Wilton, ME. 50 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

GUERNSEY

Judge: David Hanson, MN 56 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Knapps Digligle Quality Queenie (Top Gun), 1st 4-year-old, Lauren Nelson, Richard Giddings, Brandon, VT

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Retso AP Kiya-ETV (American Pie), 2nd 4-yearold, Sylvia Johnson, Keenan Thygesen, Haley Beukema, Tunbridge, VT

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Millborne Alex Bianca (Alex), 1st junior 3-yearold, Morey Miller, Granby, CT

Senior & Grand Champion Knapps Digligle Quality Queenie, Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Millborne Alex Bianca, Lauren Nelson, Richard Giddings, Brandon, VT. Morey Miller, Granby, CT.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Heritage Brook AP Tinsel-ETV (American Pie),1st senior 2-year-old, Zachary Johnson, Hannah Hurst, Tunbridge, VT

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Millborne HP Drone Finley (Drone), 1st summer yearling, Morey Miller, M Hellenbrand, Peter Vail, Granby, CT

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Millborne HP Lambeau Teralee (Lambeau), 1st spring yearling, Morey Miller, Hillpoint Partners, Granby, CT

Junior Champion Millborne HP Drone Finley, Morey Miller & Senior & Grand Champion Elite HP Fancy Fire-ET, Peter Vail, Mike Hellenbrand, Peter Vail, Granby, CT. Englewood, FL.

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Morey Miller, Granby, CT

MILKING SHORTHORN

Judge: Tammy Voegeli, WI 64 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Elite HP Fancy Fire-ET (Mudslinger), 1st 5-yearold, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

GMC-W-C Princeton Skyway (Princeton), 1st aged cow, Doug Wherry, Greg & Marcia Clark, Cornish Flat, NH

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Cold Springs Premium Junior Champion Lands-Brook KNH Chilli Pepper, Peter Vail, Pearl, Cold Springs Milking Shorthorns, Farmington, NH. Englewood, FL.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cold Springs Premium Pearl (Premium), 1st senior 2-year-old, Cold Springs Milking Shorthorns, Farmington, NH

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

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Henkeseen Jr Cy Striking-ET (Cyclone), 1st spring yearling, Ridale Genetics, Ryan & Marjorie Rida, Worthington, MA

GMC Zues Lemon-EXP (Zues), 1st junior 3-yearold, Zackary Clark, Cornish Flat, NH

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Cold Spring Milking Shorthorns, Farmington, NH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Knapps Digligle Quality Queenie, Lauren Nelson, Richard Giddings, Brandon, VT; Reserve Grand Champion Retso AP Kiya-ETV, Sylvia Johnson, Keenan Thygesen, Haley Beukema, Tunbridge, VT; HM Grand Champion Millborne Alex Bianca, Morey Miller, Granby, CT.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Elite HP Fancy Fire-ET, Peter Vail, Englewood, FL; Reserve Grand Champion GMC-W-C Princeton Skyway, Doug Wherry, Greg & Marcia Clark, Cornish Flat, NH; HM Grand Champion Cold Springs Premium Pearl, Cold Springs Milking Shorthorns, Farmington, NH. COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023 » 51

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION: Ms Mapleside Denver Camille, Holstein, Dylan Slack, Bethel, VT RES. SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION: Vale High Predator Rosette, Ayrshire, Peyton Wright, Owen & Lillian Roberts, DeKalb Junction, NY SUPREME CHAMPION: JX Whitdale Velocity Gale {6}, Jersey, Grace Depew, Argyle, NY RES. SUPREME CHAMPION: Heiview Reagan Eve, Ayrshire, Matthew Shults, Kelly Edsall, John Tryon, Sharon Springs, NY AYRSHIRE Senior & Grand Champion: Heiview Reagan Eve (Reagan), 2nd 4-year-old, Matthew Shults, Kelly Edsall, John Tryon, Sharon Springs, NY Res. Senior & Grand Champion: Sweet-Pepper Gentleman Hettie (Gentleman), 2nd aged cow, Kylie Jordan, Brushy Brook Farm, Hope Valley, RI Intermediate Champion: Englan R Daiquiri (Reagan), 3rd senior 2-year-old, Peyton Wright, Dekalb Junction, NY Junior Champion: Vale High Predator Rosette (Predator), 1st fall calf, Peyton Wright, Owen & Lillian Roberts, DeKalb Junction, NY Res. Junior Champion: Brushy Brook PBR Shorty (Reagan), 2nd fall calf, Kylie Jordan, Hope Valley, RI BROWN SWISS Senior Champion: Cutting Edge G Swift (Grandslam), 3rd 4-year-old, Grace Balogh, Ashford, CT Intermediate & Grand Champion: Cedar Way Win For Michelle (Formula), 4th senior 2-year-old, Adele Biasini, Morrisville, VT Res. Intermediate & Grand Champion: RNR F&F Prima-ET (Fast&Furious), 4th senior 3-year-old, Emily Fisher, Pittsfield, NH Junior Champion: RNR Power Pony (Powerball), 2nd winter yearling, Emily Fisher, Pittsfield, NH Res. Junior Champion: Edge View R Sunshine-ETV (Rasta), 1st spring yearling, Summer Kiernan, Copake, NY GUERNSEY Senior & Grand Champion: Retso AP Kiya-ETV (American Pie), 2nd 4-year-old, Sylvia Johnson, Keenan Thygesen, Haley Beukema, Tunbridge, VT Intermediate & Res. Grand Champion: Heritage Brook AP Tinsel-ETV (American Pie), 1st senior 2-year-old, Zachary Johnson, Hannah Hurst, Tunbridge, VT Res. Intermediate Champion: Howacres R Cara with a K (Reputation), 1st junior 2-year-old, Sylvia Johnson, Tunbridge, VT Junior Champion: Mill Bridge JCPenney Sassafras (JC Penney), 2nd winter yearling, Sara Forman, Meriden, NH Res. Junior Champion: Poppydale Tampa Murphy (Tampa), 2nd summer yearling, Brayden Bango (Leasee), Marybeth Trombly, Chateaugay, NY

Supreme Champion JX Whitdale Velocity Gale {6}, Jersey, Grace Depew, Argyle, NY.

Reserve Supreme Champion Heiview Reagan Eve, Matthew Shults, Kelly Edsall, John Tryon, Sharon Springs, NY.

HOLSTEIN Senior & Grand Champion: Amerada Bryant S-Greta (Bryant), 2nd aged cow, Curtis Koebke, New Haven, VT Res. Senior Champion: Headwater Tatoo Lizbeth (Tatoo), 3rd 4-year-old, Ella Sherman, Turin, NY Intermediate & Res. Grand Champion: Knob-View D-Lambda Kansas (Lambda), 2nd junior 2-year-old, Carly Nowell, Woodsboro, MD Res. Intermediate Champion: Brigeen Sidekick Reta-ET (Sidekick), 4th junior 3-year-old, Sydney Bullard & Reeve Twitchell, Turner, ME Junior Champion: Ms Mapleside Denver Camille (Denver), 1st fall yearling, Dylan Slack, Bethel, VT Res. Junior Champion: Martin-Place War Tribe (Warrior), 2nd summer yearling, Jaydn & Kennedy Kimball, Windham, ME JERSEY Senior Champion: Tierneys Gentry Paprika (Gentry), 4th 4-year-old, Patrick Bosley, Tierney Farm, Malone, NY Res. Senior Champion: Strout GP Starlet (Prix), 3rd 5-year-old, James Dale & James D Strout, Cornville, ME Intermediate & Grand Champion: JX Whitdale Velocity Gale {6} (Velocity), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Grace Depew, Argyle, NY Res. Intermediate & Res. Grand Champion: Fairholm Krock Venegeance-ET (Kid Rock), 4th senior 2-year-old, Derek Abott, Hoosick Falls, NY Junior Champion: Hi-Poits-LLF Cheers Lovely Lies (Cheers), 2nd fall yearling, Katelyn Poitras, Lillys Lane Farm, Brimfield, MA Res. Junior Champion: Jewel Bikapp of Cobyrock (Apple), 3rd fall yearling, Mason Rowe, Gray, ME

Supreme Junior Champion Ms Mapleside Denver Camille, Holstein, Dylan Slack, Bethel, VT.

MILKING SHORTHORN Senior & Res. Grand Champion: Glen-Mar Soldier Must Have-EXP (Soldier), 1st 4-year-old, Abigail Bennett, Woodstock, CT Res. Senior Champion: Clayhill Frm Fantasy Lolli-EXP (Fantasy), 3rd 5-year-old, Carson Bisbee, Chesterfield, MA Intermediate & Grand Champion: GMC Zues Lemon-EXP (Zues), 1st junior 3-year-old, Zackary Clark, Cornish Flat, NH Res. Intermediate Champion: Bagley Bog Raphs Glory (Raphael), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Jason Bagley, Farmington, ME Junior Champion: Garys Triple Crown Firestar (Crown), 3rd fall yearling, Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT Res. Junior Champion: Hafta-Have Cyride Avril-ET (Cyride), 1st winter yearling, Brailey Livingston (Leasee), Bryan Chochoine, New Haven, VT RED & WHITE Grand & Intermediate Champion: Milk&Honey Analyst Mica-Red (Analyst), 1st senior 2-year-old, Preston Peabody, Buskirk, NY Res. Intermediate & Grand Champion: Carpsview Altitude Echo-Red (Altitude), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Declan Newcomb, Granby, CT Junior Champion: Lookout Relentlessly Awesome-Red (Awesome), 1st fall yearling, Jaydn Kimball, Windham, ME Res. Junior Champion: Bittersweet Mystery-Red (Jordy), 1st winter yearling, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, MA

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Reserve Supreme Junior Champion Vale High Predator Rosette, Ayrshire, Peyton Wright, Owen & Lillian Roberts, DeKalb Junction, NY.

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MINNESOTA STATE SHOW June 29 - July 1, 2023 · Hutchinson, MN

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Chad Ryan, WI 192 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Luck-E McGucci Arabel-ET (McGucci), 1st aged cow, Sophia Schiffler, Albany, MN

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Don-Mair Chief Deseray (Chief ), 1st 5-year-old, Stu-Felt Holsteins, Norwood, MN

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley (Airlift), 1st lifetime production cow, Benjamin Donnay, Glencoe, MN

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Crescentmead Jaurora-Red-ET (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Brooklyn, Bryce & Blakely Kohls, Arlington, MN

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Elm-Lane Spitfire Lotus (AltaSpitfire), 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Intrigue Holsteins & Blackjack Holsteins, Cosmos, MN

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Intermediate & Grand Champion Crescentmead Jaurora-Red-ET, Brooklyn, Bryce & Blakely Kohls, Arlington, MN.

Scenic-Edge Jadene-Red (Warrior), 1st junior 2-year-old, Luke Alsleben & Tony Kohls, Glencoe, MN

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Blackjack SK Electric (Sidekick), 1st spring yearling, Blackjack Holsteins, T Dickerhoof and G & M Schmidt, Wykoff, MN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kurthhaven Lauigi Tattoo (Tatoo), 1st fall calf, Kurthhaven Farms, Stewart, MN

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rockledge Saline Coal (Coal), 1st summer yearling, Blackjack Holsteins and T & L Cattle Ltd., Wykoff, MN

Holstein & Junior Holstein Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Holstein Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Don-Mair Chief Luck-E McGucci Arabel-ET, Sophia Schiffler, Albany, MN. Deseray, Stu-Felt Holsteins, Norwood, MN.

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley (Airlift), 1st lifetime production cow, Benjamin Donnay, Glencoe, MN

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Sunkist Holsteins, Glencoe, MN

Bred & Owned Champion Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley, Benjamin Reserve Intermediate Champion Elm-Lane Spitfire Lotus, Intrigue Holsteins & Blackjack Holsteins, Cosmos, MN. Donnay, Glencoe, MN.

Junior Champion Ms Blackjack SK Electric, Blackjack, T Dickerhoof and G & M Schmidt, Wykoff, MN. 54 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

RED & WHITE

Judge: Roger Turner, WI 88 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Ziems-DRSN A Amazing-Red-ET (Altitude), 1st 4-year-old, Stu-Felt Holsteins, Norwood, MN

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kara-Kesh-RK Ustbl Sage-Red (Unstopabull), 2nd 4-year-old, Ryan Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

SL-Acres D-Back Feliz-Red (Diamondback), 1st 5-year-old, Schaefer, Rohner-Swart & Donnay, Glencoe, MN

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Crescentmead Jaurora-Red-ET (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Brooklyn, Bryce & Blakely Kohls, Arlington, MN

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Mat-Ar-Dor Jordy Layla-Red (Jordy), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Jacob & Aiden Timmer, Ellsworth, MN

Red & White Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion Ziems-DRSN A Amazing-Red-ET, Stu-Felt Holsteins, Norwood, MN; Reserve Senior Champion Kara-Kesh-RK Ustbl Sage-Red, Ryan Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN; HM Senior Champion SL-Acres D-Back Feliz-Red, Schaefer, Rohner-Swart & Donnay, Glencoe, MN.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Scenic-Edge Jadene-Red (Warrior), 1st junior 2-year-old, Luke Alsleben & Tony Kohls, Glencoe, MN

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Milksource Jolie-Red-ET (Altitude), 1st winter calf, Ashley & Andrew Gruenes, Richmond, MN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Fairmont War Bell-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Blackjack and T&L Cattle Ltd, Wykoff, MN

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

St Jor Unstop Reba-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 2nd summer yearling, Brea, Ava & Bryson Kieffer, Utica, MN

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Mat-Ar-Dor Holsteins, Ellsworth, MN

JUNIOR HOLSTEIN

Judge: Kaleb Kruse, IA 149 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Luck-E McGucci Arabel-ET (McGucci), 1st aged cow, Sophia Schiffler, Albany, MN

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Nic-K Defiant Phoenix (Defiant), 1st 5-year-old, J & B Krogman, K Mauer & B Brasch, Brownton, MN

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Crescentmead Jaurora-Red-ET (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Brooklyn, Bryce & Blakely Kohls, Arlington, MN

Red & White Junior Champion Ms Milksource Jolie-Red-ET, Junior Holstein Junior Champion KCCK Luxr Chardonnay-Red-ET, Brea, Ava & Bryson Kieffer, Utica, MN. Ashley & Andrew Gruenes, Richmond, MN.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kara-Kesh-RK Jacot Selene (Jacot), 1st junior 3-year-old, Curtis, Evelyn & Agnes Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN

JUNIOR CHAMPION

KCCK Luxr Chardonnay-Red-ET (Luxor), 1st winter calf, Brea, Ava & Bryson Kieffer, Utica, MN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Milksource Jolie-Red-ET (Altitude), 2nd winter calf, Ashley & Andrew Gruenes, Richmond, MN

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

SL-Acres D-Back Feliz-Red (Diamondback), 2nd 5-yearold, Schaeffer, Rohner-Swart & Donnay, Lafayette, MN

Junior Holstein Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Kara-Kesh-RK Jacot Selene, Curtis, Evelyn & Agnes Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN.

RED & WHITE JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Kara-Kesh-RK Ustbl Sage-Red (Unstopabull), 2nd 4-year-old, Ryan Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN Reserve Senior Champion: SL-Acres D-Back Feliz-Red (Diamondback), 1st 5-year-old, Schaefer, Rohner-Swart & Donnay, Glencoe, MN Intermediate & Grand Champion: Crescentmead Jaurora-Red-ET (Jordy), 1st senior 3-year-old, Brooklyn, Bryce & Blakely Kohls, Arlington, MN Reserve Intermediate Champion: Mat-Ar-Dor Jordy Layla-Red (Jordy), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Jacob & Aiden Timmer, Ellsworth, MN Junior Champion: Ms Milksource Jolie-Red-ET (Altitude), 1st winter calf, Ashley & Andrew Gruenes, Richmond, MN Reserve Junior Champion: St Jor Unstop Reba-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 2nd summer yearling, Brea, Ava & Bryson Kieffer, Utica, MN

Red & White Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Crescentmead Jaurora-Red-ET, Brooklyn, Bryce & Blakely Kohls, Arlington, MN; Reserve Intermediate Champion Mat-Ar-Dor Jordy Layla-Red, Jacob & Aiden Timmer, Ellsworth, MN. COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023 » 55

SOUTHERN NATIONAL SHOWS April 7 - 8, 2023 · Stillwater, OK

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Mark Rueth, WI 144 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Co-Vale Goldchip Poker 5340 (Gold Chip), 1st aged cow, Makayla Osinga, TX

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Rokeyroad Awesome Cyclone (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Dwight Rokey, KS

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Tex-Stein Jacoby Bryanna (Jacoby), 1st 4-yearold, Grayson Steinberger, TX

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Tex-Stein Hardrock Haile (Hardrock), 1st senior 3-year-old, Grayson Steinberger, TX

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Rokeyroad Moovin Artist-Red (Moovin), 1st senior 2-year-old, T&L Cattle Co, BC

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Co-Vale Goldchip Poker 5340, Makayla Osinga, TX; Reserve Grand Champion Rokeyroad Awesome Cyclone, Dwight Rokey, KS; HM Grand Champion Tex-Stein Hardrock Haile, Grayson Steinberger, TX.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Tex-Stein Hancock Glee (Hancock), 1st junior 2-year-old, Grayson Steinberger, TX

JUNIOR CHAMPION

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

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Overside Warrior Pippa (Warrior), 1st spring yearling, Kaleb Osinga, TX

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rob-Sara Uground Jag Cassie (Jagger), 1st fall calf, Makayla & Kaleb Osinga, TX

Senior & Grand Champion Co-Vale Goldchip Poker 5340, Makayla Reserve Senior & Grand Champion and Bred & Owned Champion Osinga, TX. Rokeyroad Awesome Cyclone, Dwight Rokey, KS.

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Rokeyroad Awesome Cyclone (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Dwight Rokey, KS

BRED & OWNED JUNIOR CHAMPION

Overside Warrior Pippa (Warrior), 1st spring yearling, Kaleb Osinga, TX

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Tex-Stein Holsteins, TX

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR HEIFER SHOW

Overside Holsteins, TX

Junior Champion Siemers A Hot 36152-Red-ET, Katelyn Klipp, Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Tex-Stein Hardrock Haile, Grayson Steinberger, TX. KS.

HOLSTEIN JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Judge: Mandi Bue, WI · 118 Head

Junior Show Senior & Grand Champion Limonchello Awesome Lola, Kasey & Kyle Clanton, IL.

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Junior Show Intermediate & Reserve Champion Rockeyroad Moovin Artist-Red, Jenna Rokey, KS.

Senior & Grand Champion: Limonchello Awesome Lola (Awesome), 1st 4-year-old, Kasey & Kyle Clanton, IL Reserve Senior Champion: Mile View Goldchip Ruby-ET (Gold Chip), 1st 5-year-old, Makayla & Kaleb Osinga, TX Intermediate & Reserve Champion: Rockeyroad Moovin Artist-Red (Moovin), 1st senior 2-year-old, Jenna Rokey, KS Reserve Intermediate Champion: B-J-Grove Unix Comanche (Unix), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Kasey Clanton, IL Junior Champion: Siemers A Hot 36152-Red-ET (Altitude),1st fall yearling, Katelyn Klipp, KS Reserve Junior Champion: Ocean View Say It Aint So (Denver), 1st spring yearling, Kenlee Philips & Makayla Osinga, TX

JERSEY

Judge: Mike Berry, OR 114 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Ratliff Money Vixen (Money), 1st 4-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Page-Crest Satin Juju (Hired Gun), 1st aged cow, Erin & Sophie Leach and Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

LyleStanley Teacup Francine 1975-P (Topkick), 1st lifetime production cow, Red Dirt Genetics, OK

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Ratliff Irwin Cadillac (Irwin), 1st senior 3-yearold, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Red Dirt Andreas Hallie (Andreas), 1st senior 2-year-old, Red Dirt Genetics, OK

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Ratliff Money Vixen, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS; Reserve Grand Champion Ratliff Irwin Cadillac, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS; HM Grand Champion Page-Crest Satin Juju, Erin & Sophie Leach and Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ratliff Lolalala Dancer-ET (Lolalala), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Ron & Christy Ratliff, OK

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Stookeyholm Gentry Treasurer (Gentry), 1st fall yearling, Mallorie Stookey, IN

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ratliff Vibe Daisy (Vibe), 1st winter yearling, Ratliff, Friedrich & Leach, KS

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

RBR-FRM Money Fallon (Money), 2nd fall yearling, Addison & Jacob Raber, IL

Senior & Grand Champion Ratliff Money Vixen, Ron & Christy Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Ratliff Irwin Cadillac, Ratliff, KS. Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS.

PREMIER BREEDER - HEIFER SHOW

Red Dirt Genetics, OK

PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HEIFER SHOW

Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Goff Jerseys, NM

Reserve Intermediate Champion Red Dirt Andreas Hallie, Red Junior Champion Stookeyholm Gentry Treasurer, Mallorie Dirt Genetics, OK. Stookey, IN.

JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Judge: Mandi Bue, WI · 71 Head

Junior Jersey Senior & Grand Champion Bolle-Acres LJ Jenni, Junior Jersey Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Page-Crest Jaclyn Osinga, TX. Satin Juju, Erin & Sophie Leach and Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS.

Senior & Grand Champion: Bolle-Acres LJ Jenni (Gentry), 1st aged Cow, Jaclyn Osinga, TX Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: Page-Crest Satin Juju (Hired Gun), 2nd aged cow, Erin & Sophie Leach and Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS Intermediate Champion: Country Path Kidrock Sweetart (Kid Rock), 1st senior 2-year-old, Jessica Nolt, TX Reserve Intermediate Champion: Vierra Colette (Mr Swagger), 1st junior 2-year-old, Aubree Hoegger, TX Junior Champion: Hoegger FF K-Rock Diamond-ET (Kid Rock), 1st spring yearling, Aubree Hoegger, TX Reserve Junior Champion: Ratliff Vibe Daisy, (Vibe), 1st winter yearling, Sophie Leach, KS

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The One & Only Carvella A TALE OF SURPASSING EXPECTATIONS IN A REMARKABLE JOURNEY FROM AN AVER AGE HEIFER TO AN EX-95 COW

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ometimes you have a heifer born and you just know they’re going to be a special one. Other times… they take you by surprise and, if you’re lucky, even exceed your expectations. When Todd Bricker kept Bricker-Farms Gibbs Carvella back from getting on the pot load with the rest of the herd during the Bricker Farms sellout in April 2016, he had no idea what the split-second decision would mean for his family in the coming years.

“She was just an average heifer – not huge – but super correct with a good set of feet and legs. Not one we would be wanting to show that year as a summer yearling,” Todd’s wife, Lynsey, remembers.

It wasn’t until she calved in and put an udder on that the couple realized Carvella was, in fact, ‘average’ no more.

Over the next few years, the Brickers hauled Carvella to numerous local shows in the Salem, Ohio area. Year after year, show after show, she was recognized as a stand out competitor. Judge Phil Topp said “you can drive a lot of miles to find a cow as balanced as this one” as he tapped Carvella Reserve Supreme Champion at the county fair as a two-year-old.

Todd and Lynsey knew Carvella needed to see steeper competition. They, along with many other fans, believed she could handle it. The time had come in the Fall of 2019 – Carvella was fresh right and ready to rock at the Mid-Atlantic National Ayrshire Show in Harrisburg, PA… or so they thought.

Carvella ended up catching an illness and, unfortunately, never made it to the ring. “I prayed she could make the trip home, where we then dried her off,” Lynsey explains.

All the stars finally aligned in 2021, when Carvella earned her first AllAmerican nomination

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The team behind Carvella’s recent success at the Ohio State Fair!

as an aged cow, and she’s been shining bright since. Just a few of her show ring accolades include the 2021 Reserve Grand Champion and 2022 Grand Champion at New York Spring Show, 2021 Reserve Grand Champion and 2022 Grand Champion at Ohio State Fair, and, in 2023, Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the International Ayrshire Show in 2022. Carvella finished off last year’s run with another All-American title in the Component Merit division.

“She’s such a fun cow to work with. She has her people she likes and people she hates. She gets herself ready and doesn’t really like being a show cow,” Lynsey admits half-jokingly.

Carvella is the type any dairyman or woman can appreciate – she’s accomplished in the show ring, exhibits impressive longevity, excels in milk production (she finished her last lactation just shy of 33,000 pounds!), and is all around just a really sound, functional cow.

Just when the Brickers thought she had done it all, Carvella had another surprise in mind, becoming the first Ayrshire to score EX-95 (with an EX-96 mammary),

“

Just when we think she’s done all we could ever ask of her, she says watch this! None of this would be possible without the people that care for her day in and day out from bagging her, filling her, clear down to clipping. It takes a team and we have a damn good one! LadyLuck Holsteins is the cow palace and we’re so thankful for her day to day care. She lives like the queen she is.”

since the breeds recent switch to the Holstein Classification system.

“Just when we think she’s done all we could ever ask of her, she says watch this! None of this would be possible without the people that care for her day in and day out from bagging her, filling her, clear down to clipping. It takes a team and we have a damn good one!

LadyLuck Holsteins is the cow palace and we’re so thankful for her day to day care.

She lives like the queen she is,” Lynsey wrote in her post-classification Facebook announcement.

Carvella has already worked up quite the resume, but her impact on the Ayrshire breed is clearly just ramping up. Though many of her natural calves have been bulls, her current daughters on the ground look promising. Bricker-Farms King Cinderella, a Kingsire daughter

LYNSEY BRICKER

from Carvella, sold at the 2023 Shades of Excellence for $7,800 to Josh & Samantha Fairbanks and Adam Ludwig, IA and just topped the winter yearling class at the 2023 Midwest National Ayrshire Show.

At the 2023 National Ayrshire Convention, Todd and Lynsey sold a Carvella granddaughter sired by Champion who went for $4,750 to Zach Damrow & Abby Porte, ID as well as the rights to a Carvella IVF session, which was the first opportunity of its kind to sell at public auction for any Ayrshire breeder, that brought $4,700 and was purchased

by Peter Vail, NY. Carvella embryos by Kingsire, Reynolds, and Prime have also been sold. The Brickers will continue flushing Carvella with plans of making more daughters available in the future.

For as much success as she’s experienced in recent years, Carvella’s best days may

just be ahead. Fresh again in March 2023 at eight-years-old with her sixth calf, Carvella was just named Grand Champion at the Ohio State Fair Ayrshire Junior Show and Reserve Grand Champion in the open show. She’s gearing up to make another appearance on the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo in early October along with her Reynolds march calf.

Carvella’s story is sweet, but it is far from complete. For now, Todd and Lynsey, along with their four girls – Carli, Allison, Lacey and Kinslee – are still relishing in the fact that their homebred girl is the Ayrshire breed’s first to wear an EX-95 score. “Honestly, it hasn’t set in all the way yet that we have bred and owned the breeds most recent EX-95 point cow,” the couple humbly points out.

By Kenzie Ullmer

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SPRING & SUMMER SALE SUMMARY The SPRING SENSATION SALE 2023, held the evening of March 9th, was the latest in a longrunning sale series hosted by Oakfield Corners Dairy and Lamb Farms in Oakfield, NY. The live cattle were there to see at the farm, but the auction was a hybrid live/online event held in the Parlor Visitor Center. The Alliance assisted with sale management with Tim Abbott and Chris Hill as pedigree man and auctioneer, while cowbuyer.com handling the live feed and online bidding.

Type High Seller: Lot 3 - $43,500 - Miss Lambda Fancy-ET, a stylish 9/22 Lambda daughter of the reigning World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion, Oakfield Solom Footloose EX-96.

Consignor: Duckett, Vierra, and Abbott, WI Buyer: Jim Butler, IL Genomic High Seller: Lot 1A - $42,000 - IVF Session out of OCD Jalapeno Soy 69442-ET, a 4/22 Jalapeno at GTPI +3160 +1237NM$ out of a GP-83 Conway dam, then 12 generations of VG & EX dams.

Consignor: Oakfield Corners Dairy, NY Buyer: Select Sires, OH The HARD CORE SELECTION VI SALE boasted a stellar lineup showcasing Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Jerseys and Milking Shorthorns. 94 live lots went through the sale arena in Muncy, PA on March 11. Individual breed averages are: - Ayrshire (4): $2,225 - Brown Swiss (3): $2,667 - Guernsey (5): $4,620 - Jersey (20): $2,055 - Milking Shorthorn (56): $2,285 High Seller: Lot 60 - $6,100 - Molehill Lars Marln Monroe EXP, a 9/21 Lars due mid-September to Mikes-Dar Loth Transformation. She’s already nominated All-American and backed by Blue Spruce dams scoring EX-91, EX-93 2E and VG-87.

Consignor: Gregory, Upchurch & Ferry, IL Buyer: Brook Clark, NH The DARE TO DREAM TAG & EMBRYO SALE raises money for the Dare to Dream scholarships, and is the brainchild and heart project of Chris & Brianne Brown of Beslea Farms in Yarker, Ontario. Born in the midst of the COVID pandemic, this was the third year for the sale and it was another big success with 29 animals sold grossing $120,500 for a $4,155 average.

High Seller: Lot 21 - $15,000 - Beslea VIP Giraffe, a 9/22 VIP out of an EX-2E Comerica. Giraffe’s maternal sister was National Junior Champion in Louisville in 2017, and there are numerous other show winners in the family.

Consignor: Beslea Farm, ON Buyer: Quality Holsteins & Beslea Farm, ON The FINEST AT FOLTS was a first edition undertaking for the Folts family in North Collins, NY running March 17-19th. The bid-off was a combination live and online event with cowbuyer.com handling the online bids. Once 60 « COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023

Budjon Futures Sale High Seller, Oakfield Tatoo Fancylike-ET.

High seller, Calves for a Cause, Garay Awesome Bahama.

all the bids were tabulated, 23 head sold for an average of $6,300.

EX-93 3E, then five more VG & EX dams Consignor: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, WI Buyer: Arizona Dairy Company, AZ

High Seller: Lot 13 - $25,300 - Co-Vista Doorman Layla, a 3/22 Doorman with big-time show appeal in the Spring Yearling class, out of an EX-90 Diamondback, then Donnanview Damion Lyza EX-94 2E who was nominated All-American and All-Canadian Senior 3-Year-Old in 2011.

Consignor: Isaac Folts & Derek George, NY Buyer: Robert Goodwill, ON An annual tradition in New England in March is the MASSACHUSETTS BLUE RIBBON CALF SALE, an all-breeds event held at the Eastern States Exposition grounds. This year’s sale was held on March 18th and featured a full catalog of mainly show age calves from all the dairy breeds from which 78 lots averaged $2,315.

High Seller: Lot 1 - $7,350 - Siemers W Talladega-Red-ET, a 9/22 Warrior out of StransJen-D Tequila-Red EX-96, many time AllAmerican R&W and 2-time International Red & White Show Grand Champion.

Consignor: Duncan & Courtney Bailey and Jason Zimmerman, NY Buyer: Ryan Skoda & Allison Dunning, NY The 2023 BUDJON FUTURES SALE was, as always, a class event with the sale ring being set up in the barn and with plenty of hospitality.

80 head of Holsteins, Jerseys, Red & Whites and Ayrshires grossed over $568,000 and averaged $7,104.

High Seller: Lot 1 - $35,000 - Oakfield Tatoo Fancylike-ET, a 3/22 Tatoo daughter of the 2022 WDE Supreme Champion, Oakfield Solom Footloose EX-96 Consignor: Heartland Dairy, WI Buyer: Arjun Singh and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, New Zealand Lot 21 – $21,000 – Milksource Storm Siren-ET VG-88, a senior 3-year-old Thunder Storm that was the Reserve All-American Fall Yearling in 2021. She is also a maternal sister to Erbacres Snapple Shakira EX-97 2E, the WDE Supreme Champion in 2021.

Consignor: Demmer, Nickels, Buske, Dougherty & Rauen, IA Buyer: Le-O-La Holsteins, IA Lot 4 – $20,000 – Peace&Plenty Tat Jubie41-ET, a 12/21 Tatoo out of Peace&Plenty Atwd Jubilant

2x Canadian Master Breeders, Kawartha Holsteins, made 40 head available from the heart of their herd on April 1 during the CENTURY OF HOLSTEINS CELEBRATION SALE with online bidding through walkerdairysales. com. The 55 live lots sold, gaining new homes in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Live lots averaged $3,946 while the six embryo lots averaged $1,416.

High Seller: Lot 1 - $25,000 - Kawartha Sidekick Fanta, a Summer Jr. 2 prospect carrying an Unstopabull full sister to Maple! Fanta is from an EX-92 Elude then EX-90 Atwood followed by 3 more VG/EX dams.

Consignor: Kawartha Holsteins, ON Buyer: London Dairy and Hodglynn, ON On Sunday, April 2, Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer offered a small, yet impressive group of jerseys in their first ever DISCOVERY GENETICS SPRING ONLINE SALE via cowbuyer.com. 11 live lots sold and averaged $4,290.

High Seller: Lot 2 - $8,000 - Discoverys Kidrock Eira-ET, a fall calf from the 2016 Jersey Jug Winner, Discoverys Tequila Escape-ET EX-95 followed by three more EX dams.

Consignor: Discovery Genetics, WI Buyer: Marcus De Jong, WI It would be an understatement to say that the 2023 CALVES FOR A CAUSE SALE outperformed itself. The sale grossed an impressive $285,000 on 44 lots, which is an increase of 58% compared to 2022. The average also increased quite a bit - 62% - at $6,006. In total, the sale managed to raise a $65,000 donation to the Children’s Health Foundation plus an additional $6,500 for Stratford General Hospital.

High Seller: Lot 29 - $32,000 - Garay Awesome Bahama, a red 12/20 December calf from the Talent Barbara EX-95 family with many material and full sisters who are All-American and AllCanadian nominees!

Consignor: D.A.D Livestock, ON Buyer: Quality, Dupasquier and Beckridge, ON

OKLAHOMA’S STATE HOLSTEIN SALE took place on Thursday, April 6 in the afternoon on-grounds at the Southern National Show in Stillwater, OK. The group of 52 lots averaged $3,554 after the last gavel drop.

High Seller: Lot 10 - $13,500 - Krullcrest Redsmith-Red-ET, a 6/2 summer yearling for 2023 out of Duckett G Chip Tokyo-ET EX-93 followed by Durham Treasure EX-96!

Consignor: Johnathan Heinsohn, IL Buyer: John Williamson, TX The KINGSWAY TAG SALE was held April 7-8, selling 63 lots for an astounding average of $9,736.

High Seller: Lot 1 - $65,000 - Miss Tang Alligator A Trick, a full sister December calf to Kingsway Alligator A Twix, Junior Champion at Canadian National Show 2021, Junior and Supreme Champion World Dairy Expo 2022, Junior Champion Royal Winter Fair 2022.

Consignor: Kingsway Farms, ON Buyer: Velthuis, Quality, Beckridge Hovden, ON KENTUCKY NATIONAL BROWN SWISS SALE manager, Joe Sparrow, said it best – Kentucky is known for bourbon, horses and now you can add Brown Swiss to the list! The tremendous lineup of a whopping 65 live Brown Swiss lots averaged $3,642, which just might be one of the highest averages ever in the Kentucky National Brown Swiss Sale series. 17 head sold for over $5,000 with cattle selling to 13 states from California to Vermont to South Carolina!

High Seller: Lot 13 - $23,500 - Edge View R Sally ETV, a 3/10 spring yearling for this year from none other than Cutting Edge B Sonny!

Consignor: Elite Dairy II, NY Buyer: Summer Kiernan, NY The BEST OF LUCK-E SALE sold 173 lots in Hampshire, IL on Saturday, April 15, 2023 averaging $4,805 – and 30 of those lots were March calves!

High Seller: Lot 1 - $45,000 - ZBW-JLP Mrand Joyous-Red, a Summer Jr. 2 prospect who is potential 12th generation EX, the highest Type Homozygous Polled cow in the breed and sold with a contract for her son to go to AI! Consignor: Luck-E Holsteins, IL Buyer: Joyous Syndicate, PA

The sixth edition was no exception! On Monday, April 17, 127 lots of all breeds were auctioned off for a final sale average of $7,525.

High Seller: Lot 1 - $65,000 - Retso Sidekick Charlene-ET, the VG-88 Unanimous AllAmerican Jr. 2-year-old in 2022. She’s fresh again in March and ready to run for her new owners this summer and fall!

Consignor: Tyler Carter, IL Buyer: Carter, Richter, Harve & Debatin, IL Lot R4 – $41,000 – Milksource Rlight Antsy-Red, a 6.22 Redlight out of Milksource Attica-Red EX-92, the All-American R&W Summer Junior 2-Year-Old in 2020, back to Apple-Red Consignor: Milksource, WI Buyer: Richard Breunig, Cupid Cattle Co. and Rob Krohlow, WI Lot R1 – $40,000 – Red 3/23 Awesome daughter of Blondin Unstopabu Maple-Red EX-94, AllAmerican Senior 3-Year-Old 2022 and Grand Champion at the 2022 Royal Winter Fair Consignor: Doeberiener, Bowen, Schilling & Abbott, OH Buyer: Jason Lamoreaux, MI The final edition of THE BEST OF TRIPLE-T AND HEATH SALE series took place on April 22 in Circleville, OH. It was a great one for Nathan & Jenny Thomas and Michael Heath as 144 lots averaged an impressive $6,642!

High Seller: Lot 24J - $35,000 - Big Guns Kid Rock Villa-ET, a 3/22 Kid Rock out of Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla EX-95 that was 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at the 2023 New York Spring Jersey Show.

Consignor: Madison Fisher, MD Buyer: Glamourview Farm, MD Lot 8H – $32,000 – Peace&Plenty Tato Julien-ET, a 3/22 Tatoo out of Peace&Plenty OKB Jubie 7 EX-93 2E that was Junior Champion at the 2023 Maryland Spring Show. Six more VG & EX dams behind Jubie 7.

Consignor: Peace & Plenty Farms, MD Buyer: Glamourview Farm, MD Lot 1J – $31,000 – Rapid Bay Gorgeous GlistenET VG-86%, a senior 3-year-old Vaden out of a VG-89-CAN Socrates, then Vandenberg Amedeo Gorgeous EX-97-3E-CAN, twice Supreme Champion at the Royal Winter Fair.

Consignor: Jamie Black and J & C Burdette, NY Buyer: Woodmohr Jerseys, WI

Lot 1AG – $31,000 – FB Jalapeno 822207-ET, a 7/22 Jalapeno at +178 GJPI, GJUI +14.6 & +878CM$ out of a Thrasher dam at +170 GJPI. Consignor: Faria Brothers Dairy, TX Buyer: Matt Steiner, OH The Elsass family put together an outstanding offering of cattle for the SPRING COLORS AT QUIETCOVE SALE on Monday, April 24. After the 77 head of Holsteins, Brown Swiss, Jerseys and Red & Whites passed through the sale arena under auctioneer Ryan Krohlow, the final average was $5,661.

High Seller: Lot 8 - $35,000 - KCJF\Lucky Lady Dare to Dream-ET, a fall calf sired by Victorious from the 2x National Champion, Hirds Colton Dream EX-97.

Consignor: Keightley Core and Frank & Diane Borba, KY Buyer: Vierra Dairy, Michael Hurst and Vrent Van Vooren, CA SPRING STYLES AT KARNVIEW was a small, online sale via Unique’s online platform. When the last lot closed, 32 total head were hammered off to new homes averaging $7,544.

High Seller: Lot 1 - $50,200 - Hodglynn Altitude Mallory, a fall calf for 2023 and maternal sister to the one and only MAPLE! Consigned By: London Dairy & Forestell, ON Buyer: Kamphuis Farms, WI LIDDLERIDGE AT LIDDLEHOLME TAG SALE was held via Cowbuyer on Saturday, April 29. The final average for 43 lots, including a sprinkling of guest consignments, was $6,405 with a gross of $275,449.

High Seller: Lot 10 - $57,000 - Cookiecutter DBX Hopebox-ET, a 1/5/23 winter calf from numerous VG or EX dams back to the great Snow-N-Denises Dellia EX-95. And she’s the #1 Dropbox female in the Holstein breed!

Consignor: Cookiecutter Holsteins LLC, NY Buyer: Dane Thompson, WI The 1ST IMPRESSIONS AT THE INTERSTATE sale series is renowned for its elite lineup of All-Americans, class winners and herd-building foundational offerings. On Friday, May 12, 2023 the best of all breeds sold in the sale’s third

You can always count on Ryan-Vu Holsteins and Bella-View Holsteins to assemble a breathtaking lineup for their QUEST FOR SUCCESS series.

Quest for Success 2nd High Seller, Milksource Rlight Antsy-Red.

High selling lots from each breed at the Best of Triple-T and Heath COWSMOPOLITAN Summer 2023 » 61

edition at the farm, grossing over $641,300 and averaging $5,900.

High Seller: Lot A - $40,000 - 1st choice Alligator September daughter from S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784 EX-95 – the 2022 Reserve All-American 4-year-old who sold for $1.925M in Duckett Holsteins’ Summer Selections Sale II. The FRANCHISE KIND ENHANCED BY BOS DAIRY SALE took place in Ashville, OH on Saturday, June 3rd and averaged $5,369 on 85 lots! Managed by Dusty & Nicole Schirm, who the event at their farm, the sale featured high-type consignments with plenty of show ring success, many consigned by Bos Dairy of Lovington, NM. High seller: Lot 1 - $90,000 - Stadview Gentry Velocity - a highly regarded VG-89 Gentry daughter that will show as a senior 3-year-old in 2023. Nominated ABA All-American Senior 2-year-old in 2022, Velocity was fresh in March and is backed by six Excellent dams.

Consignor: Bos Dairy, NM Buyer: Borderview Genetics, VT Lot 14 - $27,000 - Schulte Bros Colton Fancy Lady, a junior 3-year-old for 2023, she was nominated ABA All-American Junior 2-yearold in 2022. Out of 10 Excellent dams, Fancy Lady and her full sisters took the show ring by storm last year, garnered several All-American nominations last year Consignor: Bos Dairy, NM Buyer: The Jordan Group, Enhanced Genetics, Bos Dairy & Franchise, OH

The weather wasn't the only thing bringing the heat on Saturday, July 1 in Chatham, NY at the Columbia County Fairgrounds! The SUMMER SHOWCASE ELITE DAIRY II SALE was a wrap for Ken Main and Kenny Jo Manion after the last lot paraded the runway style sale arena, making the official average $4,555 on 111 lots. It was another successful sale managed by Modern Associates with Chris Hill auctioneering.

Animals sold 21 states spanning the U.S. as well as Canada and Colombia S.A. High Seller: Lot 18 - $23,000 - Edge View F Faraway, a summer yearling daughter of the 2x WDE Grand Champion, Cutting Edge Thunder Faye EX-95. Already following in her momma's footsteps, Faraway recently won her class and was selected as HM Junior Champion at the 2023 Northeast Spring National show.

Consignor: Elite Dairy II, NY Buyer: Kelly Jo Manion, KY The best of Kueffner Holsteins and South Mountain Jerseys along with a few select consignments were offered at the SOUTH MOUNTAIN SPOTLIGHT 2023 on Saturday, July 1 in Boonsboro, MD. Hosted and managed

by Ernie Kueffner & Terri Packard, the sale averaged $9,107 on 84 full lots - $9,163 on the 56 Jersey lots and $8,994 for the 28 Holstein lots.

The sale grossed $814,835 with $44,835 of that total being semen and embryo lots.

High selling Holstein and Jersey from the South Mountain Spotlight Sale.

High Seller: Lot 56 - $115,000 - S-S-I Doc Have Not 8783-ET, the EX-92 dam of Havenofear and Have Too and full sister to Have Not 8784-ET EX95.

Consignors: Ernest Kueffner & Rodney Hetts, MD Buyer: La Casa de Leche, NY Lot 13 - $60,000 - South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, the All-American Jersey Winter calf in 2022 and already off to a great start in 2023 as she was recently named Junior Champion at the 2023 Northeast All-Breeds Jersey Show.

Consignors: Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, David & Charity Packard, MD Buyer: Glamourview Farms, MD Lot 28 – $41,500 – Drentex Velocity Glitterbug, a recently fresh, 2nd calf senior 2-year-old who placed 1st in the milking yearling class and was Best Udder at the Jersey Event in 2022.

Consignor: Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD Buyer: La Casa de Leche, Groveland, NY

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Upcoming events SHOWS Aug 4-5

Virginia Summer Showdown, Harrisonburg, VA Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 12

Guernsey Gold Showcase, Cortland, NY, Judge Brian Schnebly, MD Cowsmo Coverage

Sept 16-20 All American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, PA Cowsmo Coverage

Mar 2

Amplify Sale, Hilmar, CA, Hosted by Vierra Dairy, Managed by Triple-T

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Legacy of Liberty Hill Sale, Rochester, VT, Managed by The Alliance of Hill & Abbott

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KCCK Genetics Springtime Showcase, Manchester, IA

Jun 7

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Built to Last at Brigeen, Turner, ME, Managed by Borderview, Crackholm and Brigeen

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Eastern Ontario Invitational Show, Spencerville, ON, Judge Kevin McLean, ON

Aug 19-20 The Jersey Event, Lebanon, PA, Callum McKinven, QC Cowsmo Coverage Aug 24-25 Wisconsin Championship Show, Madison, WI Cowsmo Coverage Aug 23-24 Supreme Dairy Show, St. Hyacinthe, QC Cowsmo Coverage Aug 25-26 Western Canadian Classic Junior Dairy Show, Saskatoon, SK

World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Cowsmo Coverage Eastern ON / Western QC Championship Show, Metcalf, ON Judge Stephanie Murphy, ON

Oct 14-15

Western Dairy Showcase, Turlock, CA Cowsmo Coverage

Oct 18

Autumn Opportunity Holstein Show, Orangeville, ON, Judge Mike Duckett, ON

Oct 19-21

Westerner Dairy Showcase, Red Deer, AB, Judge Mark Nutsford, UK

EVENTS & MEETINGS

Nov 3-12

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 8

Genetic Evaluation Release

Oct 1-6

World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI

Jan 13-18

International Dairy Week, Tatura, VIC, Australia Cowsmo Coverage

Nov 3-12

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

Dec 5

Genetic Evaluation Release

Dec 10

All-American Celebration in Nashville, Hosted by Cowsmopolitan

Midwest Fall National Holstein Show, St. Paul, MN, Keith Topp, OH Cowsmo Coverage

SALES Aug 1

Bright Futures 8 Sale, Managed by The Alliance of Hill & Abbott

Feb 27-28

Sept 3

50th Western National Jersey, Salem, OR, Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 11

East Coast Style Sale, Pleasant Valley, PEI, Managed by Blair & Jamie Weeks

Holstein Ontario Convention & Annual Meeting, London, ON

Apr 3-4

Canadian Dairy Expo (CDX), Stratford, ON

Sept 9-10

NY State Holstein Show, Greenwich, NY Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 18

The Jersey Event Live Sale, Lebanon, PA, Managed by The Jersey Event

Apr 24-27

Holstein Canada National Convention, Hamilton, ON

Sept 10

Youth Dairy Classic, Manchester, IA Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 31

Vente Classique, Victoriaville, QC, Managed

by Maxime Pratte-Hardy

Sept 15

Northeast Fall National Holstein Show, West Springfield, MA, Judge Pierre Bouet, QC Cowsmo Coverage

Dec 11

Music City Celebration, Nashville, TN, Managed by The Alliance of Hill & Abbott

Aug 30

Advertiser’s Index All-American Dairy Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Airosa Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ALH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cybil Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Do-N-Joy Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ella Wright Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Exel Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 FDB Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Genervations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Golden Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Golden Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hays Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 KY-Blue Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MB Lucky Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Patty Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pietersma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

Ruann Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Select Sires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Terra Linda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Braxton Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Trans Ova. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vicky Fletcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Vierra / Double-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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