SUMMER 2020/21
NEWSLETTER ‘A tough year, but what a great way to finish!’
TTER
2020 was a year that none of us have ever experienced before. The onset of Covid 19, coupled with its significant travel and contact restrictions, meant that the dairy industry, like so many others in Australia, became socially isolated. It was therefore with great enthusiasm, that once restrictions had lifted, Leading Edge Genetics was able to host its 11th On-Farm Presentation luncheon at the Warragul Country Club, on Friday 11th of December.
A crowd of over 120 was in attendance when the winners of five classes were announced by our judge for 2020, Mr Peter Dickson from Bacchus Marsh. Taking out the mantle of Overall Champion was the Mature Cow Class winner, in cow 6240 owned by Wilara Holsteins of Newry. Sired by Buddha, was this outstanding 5th lactation cow, whose tremendous udder and width were some of the standout features for our judge Peter Dickson. Entry numbers were again excellent, with 413 entries across 57 different breeders. he highest
s number 1 Other1.highlights were the Thompson family from Fish Creek, who were first time winners in our competition, taking out the Two Year Old Class with er number
a Samite daughter 190. The Templeton family from Tarwin also won for the first time, in the competitive Three Year Old Class with an outstanding Doorman daughter. Foote Dairies Pepper cow 4280 became the first cow to win back-to-back, taking out the newly created 4-5 Year Old Class. The Group he importance Class was won by the Williams family at Catani, with a mature age group of Guthrie daughters.
ence per ge size of is little doubt that 2020 has proved to be one of the most daunting and challenging years the modern world has ever faced. The impact of There whenCovid-19 A.I is on the economy has been unprecedented. Whilst the farming sector has not been affected as significantly as others, it too has faced its own set coming even
of unique challenges.
On behalf of the Leading Edge Genetics team, we hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and we wish you a safe, happy and healthy New Year.
2014. nd Regards,
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Brad Aitken, Manager/Owner Leading Edge Genetics
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The 2020 LEG Overall Champion 6240 (Buddha) owned by Wilara Holsteins, Newry
Peter Dickson (Judge), Trevor Henry (Wilara Holsteins), Brad Aitken (LEG)
The 11th Leading Edge Genetics On-Farm Competition full results are inside.