Canadian Guernsey 2021 Annual Report by Holstein_Canada

CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ANNUAL REPORT Friday March 18th 2022 | President Jim Eby

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES 3

Canadian Guernsey Association

Canadian Guernsey Association Past Presidents

Annual General Meeting Agenda

Annual General Meeting Minutes 2021

Presidents Address 2022

Administrative Report 2021

Canadian Guernsey Association Balance Sheet

Canadian Guernsey Association Income Statement

Financial Review

Breed Improvement Committee report 2021

Breed Improvement Statistics

Registration Activity Statistics

Feildman’s Report 2022

Fee Schedule 2021

Superior Production Records 2021

Canadian Class Leaders 2021

Annual Awards 2021

Gold Star Breeder Award 2020

Master Breeder Award 2019

COVER PHOTO Katie Descharnais – Colin Comfort

Thank you to our 2022 Annual Meeting Sponsor

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2021 CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REPRESENTATIVE TO BOARD

Morris Bartlett Jim Eby Ken Forster Rob Forster Scott Gordon Christian Kaiser Paul Macleod Alan Spence John Tamis

Fieldman Signing authority

Caledonia, ON Waterloo, ON Lynden, ON Lynden, ON Rockwood, ON Noyan, QC Embro, ON Vankleek Hill, ON Surrey, BC

EXECUTIVE Past President President 1st Vice-President

Morris Bartlett Jim Eby Paul Mcleod

Russell Gammon John Gordon Scott Gordon Jessie Weir

BREED IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Scott Gordon Ken Forster Rob Forster Alan Spence Christian Kaiser Russell Gammon

Chairman

BY-LAW OFFICERS "The Board of Directors may appoint from their number or from the other members of the Association, special committees, but must in all cases, name one of their number as a member who shall be the presiding officer. The action of any special committee is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors."

CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS 1906-08 Walter McMonagle, Sussex NB 1909 -16 DB McKay, Scotsburn NS 1917 -19 TD Bates, Brookfield NS 1920 - 21 H Dickson Central Onslow NS 1922 - 23 J.F Roper, Charlottetown PEI 1924 Alexander McKay, Scotsburn NS 1925 - 26 F G McCollough, Truro NS 1927 F W Swindells, Princeport NS 1928 - 29 VB Leonard, Clarence NS 1930 - 31 F W Swindells, Princeport NS 1932 L W Roper, Charlottetown PEI 1933 Chas. Hawthorne, Chilliwack BC 1934 LR Rose, Oakfield NS 1935 A M Shaver, Ancaster ON 1936 W L Cook, Yarmouth NS 1937 Hugh Hill, Goderich ON 1938 Cyril Roberts, Sardis BC 1939 George Telfer, Paris ON 1940 A F Saunders, Peticodiac NB 1941 S Riddick, Walkerville ON 1942 Geoffrey McDonell, Sardis BC 1943 V B Leonard, Clarence NS 1944 W S Brooks, Paris ON 1945 R H Irwin, Mission City BC 1946-47 George H King, Oakville ON 1948 W T Richardson, Sardis BC 1949 H Laird, Kensington PEI 1950 D G McAllister, Richmond Hill ON 1951 Howard Roper, Old Baros NS 1952 Murray Davie, Delta BC 1953 R H Brown, Cornwall ON 1954 F W Saunders, Aylesford NS 1955 David Hunter, Cloverdale BC 1956 Arthur Benge, lvferlin ON 1957 Roland Parker, Newport NS 1958 Jack Fraser, Concord ON 1959 Carl Ellis, Hespeler ON 1960 C F W Bums, King ON 1961 J L Chisolm, Mlilton ON 1962 N Dunlavey, W Shelford PQ 1963 J E Hurry, Winsloe PEI 1964 D MacKenzie, Kitchener ON 1965 F W Bishop, Bridgetown NS 1966 Art V Rampton, Dauphin MB 1967 Harold Clapp, Guelph ON 1968 James M Brown, Almonte PQ 1969 Peter Kristoff, Surrey BC 1970 M G Schwartz, King ON 1971 EA Eagles, Sussex NB 1972 Malcolm MacGregor, Crysler ON 1973 WT Oster, Cayuga ON 1974 R G Barrett, Bridgetown NS 1975 Sherman Young, Abercorn PQ 1976 Stanley Marshall, Innerkip ON 1977 George W’hite, Aldergrove BC 1978 John Kudelka, Newmarket ON 1979 Robie J Maxner, Windsor NS 1980 Lloyd Balsdon, Queensville ON 1981 W M Cameron, Crossfield AB 1982 Ivor Williams, Kars ON 1983 John Wigham, Chilliwack BC 1984 Allan Royce, Listowel ON 1985 Ben Sutcliffe, Cobourg ON 1986 Michael Sandeson, Truro NS 1987 Stanley Marshall, Innerkip ON 1988 Peter White, Matsqui BC 1989 Paul Stuart, Princeton ON 1990 Sarah Mitham, Norton NB

1991 Ken D Forster, Lynden ON 1992 Larry Lybbert, Glenwood AB 1993 George E Lee, Ailsa Craig ON 1994 Don Livingston, Surrey BC 1995 Jim Eby, Waterloo ON 1996 Gerald Kellington, Newmarket ON 1997-98 Harry Emmott, Paris ON 1999- 2000 Larry Lybbert, Glenwood AB 2001-2002 Alan Black, Moorefield ON 2003-2004 Brian Livingston, Surrey BC 2005-06 Ken McNabb, New Hamburg ON 2007-08 Bill Henhoeffer, Kitchener ON 2009-2010 Leith West, Dundas NB 2011-2012 Jim Eby, Waterloo ON 2013-2014 Scott Gordon, Rockwood ON 2015-2016 Ken D Forster, Lynden ON 2017-2018 Alan Spence, Vanklock Hill ON 2019-2020 Morris Bartlett, Caledonia, ON 2021 Jim Eby, Waterloo, ON HONOURARY MEMBERS Ron Barrett, Bridgetown, NS Lloyd Balsdon, Queensville ON Reg Black, Moorefield, ON Lloyd Comfort, St Anns ON Ernie Eagles, Sussex NB Margaret Fleming, Hagersville ON Mason Fletcher, llderton ON John Kudelka, Newmarket ON Peter Kristoff, Surrey BC George E Lee, Ailsa Craig ON Stan Marshall, Innerkip ON Allan Martin, Listowel ON Ken Mulkins, Port Dover, ON Fred Philps, Mt Lehman, BC Allan Royce, Listowel ON Elwood Stuart, Princeton ON Bruce Telfer, Paris ON George White, Aldergrove BC Peter White, Armstrong, BC John Wigham, Chilliwack BC Ivor Williams, Kars ON Howard Brooks, Paris ON Wannamaker Bros, Nauwigewauk NB SECRETARIES 1904-25 Howard Corning 1925-26 Frances (Corning) Calder 1927-31 E G McCullough 1932-44 Roy Grant 1945-53 Dr AR Campbell 1954-68 Bruce Hodgins 1968-83 Don Mackenzie 1983-84 Jack Peaker 1985-1986 Rosemary Peer 1986 Doris Howie 1987-89 Elizabeth Barnes 1990-2005 Vivianne Macdonald 2005-2007 Nellie Endeman,Jill Medland 2007-2010 Nellie Endeman, Doris Curan 2010-2021 Jessie Weir HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Howard Corning W S Brooks Jack Fraser Murray Davie Mrs Jessie Donelda Dunlap

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

117th ANNUAL MEETING

CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION Friday, March 18, 2022 10:30 A.M. | Virtually through TEAMS

10:30 a.m.

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda

Minutes of Previous Annual Meeting

President’s Address

Administration Report

Financial Report

Breed Improvement Committee Report

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Fieldsman Report

Awards

Elections

New/Other Business

Adjournment

Proposed By-law Amendments

MINUTES Annual General Meeting Canadian Guernsey Association | Friday, March 19, 2021, virtually through MS Teams Participants: Jim Eby, Jocelyn Forster, Christian Kaiser, Ken Forster, Scott Gordon, Morris Bartlett, Colin Comfort, Paul MacLeod, David & Jocelyn Zwygart, Bruce Fuller, Robin Alden, Natasha McKillop, Ken & Marie McNabb, Thierry Laberge, Sara Tiersma, Ben & Sheri Eby, Janine Eygenraam, Russell Gammon and Jessie Weir

1.0 Call to Order President Morris Bartlett called the meeting to order at 10:51 a.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2.0 Approval of Agenda The agenda was reviewed. Colin Comfort motioned, and Christian Kaiser seconded to accept the agenda. All in favour. Motion carried. 3.0 Review of previous Annual General Meeting Minutes The minutes of the previous annual general meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, were reviewed. Jim Eby motioned, and Paul MacLeod seconded to accept the minutes. All in favour. Motion carried. 4.0 Business Arising from the Minutes • None 5.0 President’s Address • Morris Bartlett presented the President’s Address as printed in the annual report. Jocelyn Forster motioned, and Jim Eby seconded to accept the President’s report as read. All in favour. Motion carried. 6.0 Administration/Financial Report • Jessie Weir presented the administration report as printed in the annual report and gave a detailed report of the finances. Scott Gordon motioned, and Paul MacLeod seconded to accept the administration/financial report. All in favour. Motion carried. 7.0 Breed Improvement Committee Report • Scott Gordon presented the Breed Improvement Committee report as printed in the annual report. • Jeff Stephens is the contact for Masterpiece and if interested in placing an order please contact him. Christian Kaiser motioned, and Ken Forster seconded to accept the Breed Improvement Committee report. All in favour. Motion carried. 8.0 FIELDMAN REPORT • Russell Gammon presented the report as printed in the annual report. • Congratulations to the Kaiser family with their promotion of Guernsey milk products and the Forster family with their contact with Udder Way Artisan Cheese Company. • Appreciation was given to Courtney Walker, World Guernsey for her promotion of the world’s finest milk through Instagram. • Russell gave an update on the Legendairy herd sale at Christmas time. • Christian Kaiser mentioned the opportunity to have a sale together with American Guernsey Association in the spring or at the time of their convention in July. The Canadian animals could be housed in Canada and if the buyer is Canadian, it would save the export fees and details. Robin Alden, American Guernsey Association indicated they would be more than happy to work with Canada on a sale at the time of the 6

national convention and purity would need to be 87.5% or higher. A sale catalogue will soon be available for the spring sale and it will be posted on their website or Facebook. There are a number of sales in the US this spring. Paul MacLeod motioned, and Jocelyn Forster seconded to accept the Breed Improvement report and the Fieldman report. All in favour. Motion carried. 9.0 AWARDS • Morris Bartlett gave an overview of the production award winners and congratulated the winners. With the annual meeting being virtual the certificates will be mailed to the recipients. 10.0 ELECTIONS Two-year term completed for Scott Gordon, Jim Eby, Paul MacLeod, and Rob Forster •

Morris Bartlett opened the floor for director elections for a two-year term.

NOMINATED Jim Eby Scott Gordon Paul MacLeod Rob Forster

NOMINATED BY AGREED Scott Gordon Yes Ken Forster Yes Marie McNabb Yes Paul MacLeod Yes

Scott Gordon motioned, and Christian Kaiser seconded to close nominations. All in favour. Motion carried. Jim Eby, Scott Gordon, Paul MacLeod, and Rob Forster join the following directors with one year remaining on their term – Ken Forster, Alan Spence, Morris Bartlett, John Tamis and Christian Kaiser 11.0 NEW/OTHER BUSINESS • It was mentioned there was a motion from the board meeting to increase the membership fee from $85.00 to $100.00. • The deadline for the Guernsey Journal advertising is April 1st and members were encouraged to submit their entries. • The deadline for the Breeder’s Cup Contest will be May 15th. The submissions will be a 10-15 second video clip of the animal walking. • Thierry Laberge, Semex thanked the group for being included and thanked Christian Kaiser for his efforts to inform Thierry on everything Guernsey. Thierry is looking forward to purchasing future Semex Guernsey bulls. He is interested in knowing the type of bulls the breed would be interested in using and wants to buy the right bulls. He is looking for guidance and support from the members. Members are encouraged to contact Thierry with comments and suggestions. • Robin Alden thanked the association for the invitation. The American Guernsey association was almost shut down in 2020 but they did have one show and an All-American contest. The virtual national awards and show are available for viewing on their website and Facebook. They ended the year in the black with not having as many events. They are looking forward to meeting in person again this year. Their annual meeting will be virtual. If interested in attending please contact Robin. A two-day annual meeting in July as well as the sale will be virtual. She mentioned registrations have hit a plateau, but transfers are up. There is a decreased numbers of Guernsey animals in the US. There is a list of embryos available for sale on the private treaty site. The upcoming sales on the site will list embryos for sale as well. Sale of Guernsey milk products is high with new Guernsey producers every year. They will continue to use the Guernsey logo to promote. • Janine Eygenraam, our registrar at Holstein Canada indicated she was happy to be at the meeting and she looks forward to receiving the updates. The imports from the US having been taking up some time and happy to see the Guernsey breed growing in Canada. It was special to be able to approve a couple 7

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of Guernsey bulls for AI and some new family bloodlines. Guernsey registrations and transfers are going well and are returned to the owner within a couple of days. Any questions or comments can be directed to Janine. Jim thanked Janine for all her work with the Guernsey breed. There was a question on whether Guernsey photos can be added to the registration paper. A photo of one side of the animal would be best as there is only so much room. Jim Eby mentioned they will be adding A2 labeling to their milk bottles and currently waiting for approval. The cows at the farms of Christian Kaiser and Jim Eby have all been tested for A2. Morris Bartlett thanked everyone for joining the virtual Annual General Meeting and reminded the board members of the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

12.0 ADJOURNMENT: Scott Gordon motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:01 p.m.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Welcome Guernsey breeders and friends to the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Guernsey Association for 2021! This will be our second virtual AGM and our first AGM facilitated by Holstein Canada. In January 2022 we entered into a contract with Holstein Canada to assume the administrative duties for the Canadian and Ontario Guernsey Associations. In December of 2021 our contract with EastGen as our administrator ended as they no longer had the staff availability to continue the work on behalf of Guernsey. We deeply value the relationship that we had with EastGen and in particular with Jessie Weir. I would like to thank Holstein Canada for their willingness to take on this new role. We will be working directly with Linda Markle and Nicky Barnard and we look forward to developing our relationship with them. EastGen has agreed to continue to invest our savings with Burgundy, which is a great benefit to Guernsey. 2021 had its share of frustrations with the COVID-19 pandemic and all the ramifications it caused, but it was a very positive year for the guernsey breed. The dispersal of the Maplehust herd caught the attention of the guernsey world and created an opportunity for others to acquire high quality guernsey cattle. We have the establishment of a new guernsey herd in Ontario as well as other farmers adding guernsey cattle to their herds. We are currently living in a seller’s world as the demand for guernseys is greater than the supply. Our challenge is to grow our heifer population and to continue to develop guernsey cattle that will appeal to all dairy farmers. Respectfully submitted, Jim Eby, Eby Manor Ltd.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT 2021

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butterfat and 275 kgs protein by 2026. Increase the number of Guernsey animals available for sale through expanded use of embryo transfer, IVF, sexed semen, and cattle sales. Continue to support and encourage production of Guernsey dairy products by assisting producers to access high quality genetics. Continue to market the quality of the Guernsey cow, especially her milk. Increase the number of animals in the breed genomic tested and classified. Reduce and eventually eliminate monetary dependency on investment income.

Later in the year, EastGen made some organizational changes due to a retirement of a staff member. The re-organization involved me taking on new responsibilities as the Executive Assistant to Brian O’Connor and the EastGen Board of Directors. The change meant EastGen would not be able to provide services to the Association in the future. I have truly enjoyed the last 11 years working with the breed.

The pandemic and government restrictions continued in 2021, cancelling initiatives, events and shows which would normally promote the Guernsey breed. Your Guernsey Board of Directors remained positive and focused on items which were possible to complete.

The Guernsey breed is in great hands with the administration and office now at Holstein Canada. A special thank you to Linda Markle, Nicky Barnard, Colleen Sykes, Janine Eygenraam, Pat Hill, and Jim Eby for all their help with the transition of the Guernsey office to its new home in Brantford. In closing, thank you to the Board of Directors, Russell Gammon, and the wonderful members of this Association for this tremendous opportunity. I wish the Guernsey family, very best wishes for an amazing future.

A few of the ventures; were putting goals in place for the breed, revamping the constitution to provide clear direction for the future of the breed and finding a new home for the administration of the office. As a reminder of the goals set, they are listed below. I Respectfully submitted, encourage each and every one of the members to Jessie Weir review and work toward these goals for the betterment of the breed. Goals for the Guernsey Breed: • Increase the number of members to 75 over the next three years. • Increase the number of registrations to 500 per year over the next three years. • Increase national average production to 375 kgs

Thank you Jessie 10

CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION: BALANCE SHEET January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

ASSETS

2021 Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Investments

6,062.56 521.20 1,166.02 $ 213,114.18 Total Assets $ 220,863.96

2020 $

2,282.54 408.20 1,166.02 $ 184,201.09 $ 188,057.85

LIABILITIES & EQUITY LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Young Sire Syndicate HST Payable

EQUITY

$ Total Liabilities $

359.47 8,940.19 (1,793.85) 7,505.81

$ $

88.57 7,896.17 (1,575.49) 6,409.25

$ 181,648.60 Retained Earnings Opening Balance 31,709.55 Profit (Loss) for Current Year Total Equity $ 213,358.15

$ 179,272.46 2,376.14 $ 181,648.60

$ 220,863.96

$ 188,057.85

Total Liabilities & Equity

CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION INCOME STATEMENT

CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION: INCOME STATEMENT January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 2021

2020

Registrar Income Income from Ontario Association National Show Newsletter/Journal Income AGM - Auction, Dinner Classification Animal Sale Commissions Other Income Investment & Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

$ 15,671.00 20,000.00 1,210.00 500.00 432.00 187.00 28,913.09 $ 66,913.09

$ 14,113.00 20,000.00 1,450.00 580.00 250.00 1,312.02 3,834.13 $ 41,539.15

EXPENSE AGM Board Meeting Administration Fees Memberships Registrar National Show Journal/Newsletter Fieldman Office Expenses Phone/Fax Advertising Postage/Courier Bank Charges Misc Web Hosting/Internet TOTAL EXPENSES

22,391.04 4,327.00 910.72 5,143.00 782.04 963.53 410.21 96.00 85.00 95.00 $ 35,203.54

NET INCOME

$ 31,709.55

REVENUE

353.60 295.90 21,528.96 535.39 5,838.00 1,319.72 6,454.60 750.02 947.72 708.71 106.00 229.39 95.00 $ 39,163.01 2,376.14

FINANCIAL REVIEW

TO: THE MEMBERS OF THE CANADIAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION We have reviewed the balance sheet and financial statements of the Canadian Guernsey Association as of December 31, 2021. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Canadian Guernsey Association. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our review. In our opinion these financial statements fairly represent the financial position of the Association as of December 31, 2021 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit organizations.

Rob Forster

Marie McNabb

BREED IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 2021

Other than it’s over, I don’t have much good to say about 2021. For the first time since I have been a member of the committee, regrettably we did not have a meeting since my last report. We had planned to meet with a Holstein Canada classifier on farm but due to COVID-19 restrictions that did not materialize. The committee has been monitoring the classification reports and hopefully a meeting will be set up shortly. The average Guernsey 2-year-old classified 80.53 points last round and a couple of the most common defects identified by classifiers were advanced tailhead, weak crops and toes out front. Members have of course been involved in regular board meeting and some committee members have been involved in updating our constitution. Guernseys are still in high demand so I hope everyone is considering all their options when producing the next generation. Now is a great time to genomic test your top females and flush them or breed them with sexed semen. Studs have a renewed interest in the Guernsey breed and are providing more high-quality bulls with at least 3 studs providing sexed semen. To my knowledge, Masterpiece

genetics are not yet available in Canada. My local distributor says the import charges would make the price of the semen too high based on projected sales. Semex, GGS (ordered through Select), ABS and ST all have semen readily available. Semex would like our input into the bulls they purchase so if you know of a bull or cow family you would like to see a bull from please contact a committee member for further discussion. Also, I thought I’d remind you about the CDN website. It provides a wealth of information to help you with mating and management decisions. You can look up female and mate indexes or pedigrees as well as use the inbreeding calculator. You can even make your own customized LPI formula. Hopefully 2022 will bring us all closer together and we can enjoy some time together at farm tours, meetings and shows. Respectfully Submitted Scott Gordon

NATIONAL HERD AVERAGE

BREED IMPROVEMENT STATISTICS #

Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Milk kg 7,285 7,276 7,273 7,389 7,086 6,730 6,759 6,952 6,831 7,062

324 278 295 317 351 384 370 375 374 371

Fat kg

Protein %

337 344 340 351 331 313 315 322 313 322

4.65% 4.74% 5.00% 4.77% 4.69% 4.67% 4.69% 4.64% 4.60% 4.57%

kg 254 255 251 254 241 228 231 239 234 241

% 3.50% 3.51% 3.00% 3.46% 3.42% 3.40% 3.43% 3.45% 3.44% 3.42%

BCA BCA Milk

Year 2020 2019

Fat

Protein

223 219

206 206

218 216

2018

220

206

213

2017

222

210

214

2016

214

199

205

2015 2014

203 205

189 191

194 197

2013

211

195

204

2012

207

190

200

2011

216

196

207

CLASSIFICATION Breed

Visit Year

Excellent

Very Good

Good Plus

Good

Fair

Total

2021

# 26

% 12.0%

# 52

% 24.1%

# 99

% 45.8%

# 37

% 17.1%

# 2

% 0.9%

2020

12.0%

33.9%

39.9%

14.2%

0.0%

183

2019

9.7%

27.8%

111

46.8%

15.6%

0.0%

237

2018

11.8%

36.5%

40.4%

11.2%

0.0%

178

2017

13.8%

34.1%

35.9%

14.4%

1.8%

167

2016

12.2%

34.2%

41.8%

11.7%

0.0%

196

2015

11.0%

32.2%

39.6%

16.7%

0.4%

227

2014

7.2%

35.7%

38.0%

17.2%

1.8%

221

2013

5.0%

35.0%

104

43.3%

15.0%

1.7%

240

2012

5.1%

29.7%

46.9%

18.3%

0.0%

175

2011

4.8%

22.5%

128

47.2%

22.9%

2.6%

271

216

REGISTRATION ACTIVITY STATISTICS

PROVINCE

TOTAL CANADA NEWFOUNDLAND P.E ISLAND NOVA-SCOTIA NEW-BRUNSWICK QUÉBEC ONTARIO ALBERTA BRITISH-COLUMBIA

Guernsey Statistics

TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTIVE MEMBERS

57 1 4 5 9 30 1 7

# ANIMAL REGISTERED PUREBRED

#ANIMAL TRANSFERRED

PERCENTAGE

MALE

FEMALE

4 6

1 9 41 39 108

4 29 10

209

MALE

FEMALE

PUREBRED

PERCENTAGE

124

1 9 91 6 17

1 4

Registrations Non-Pure

Pure

Transfers

Annual

Life

2009

250

114

2010

241

2011

217

2012

203

2013

181

2014

215

2015

272

2016

186

2017

159

2018

200

2019

267

202

2020

213

2021

220

129

FIELDMAN’S REPORT 2022

CHANGING TIMES, RISING TIDES AND FORWARD MOTION One aspect of life that we can be 100% sure of is that” The only constant is change”! We are thrilled that fieldwork and extension efforts across Canada are supported and expanded by three talented Holstein Canada employees serving in different regions of Canada. Through our agreement with Holstein Canada Natasha McKillop has been enthusiastically assisting with Guernsey related-work in the Atlantic provinces. During the latter part of 2021 the highly capable and admired Morgan Sangster moved from her role in Western Field Services with Holstein Canada to a new employment opportunity within the dairy industry in BC. We thank Morgan for her interest and action in Western Canada in recent years. In Western Canada our agreement with Holstein gives CGS access to the services of Toby Kleinsasser in British Columbia and Alberta and Darren Isaac in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Both of these young men are full of energy and passion for the dairy industry. Our working relationship with Holstein in this regard is so valuable!! We continue to receive a modest, but steady, stream of requests re availability and information on Guernseys

in Western Canada in particular. Exciting days are ahead! Paying tribute To Jessie Weir and all that she contributed to the Guernsey Association over more than a decade is an essential part of this report. Jessie is the very soul of efficiency and works so hard to ensure all details are looked after and done correctly. She is also a total delight to work with based on her welcoming and genuinely interested approach to life, her patience, her wisdom and experience and her wonderful sense of humour. She truly cared about her role with CGS and about the members. I am so thankful for the years that we worked together as respective parts of your staff team! Jessie, thank you, it was a 100% joy to serve with you! You are a spectacular gift to the agricultural industry! We’ve already had a great working relationship established with Janine Eygenraam at Holstein in her herd book/registry services role. Janine is so capable and knowledgeable in her role. She assists our work greatly! Now, we’ll be taking things to a whole new level with the CGA Board agreement with Holstein Canada re administrative services! In early days we’ve greatly enjoyed communication with both Linda Markle and Nicky Barnard. They are efficient and bring energy and enthusiasm to their roles just as Jessie always has! Cooperation with the industry with great partners is so beneficial to everyone! 17

FIELDMAN’S REPORT 2022 Demand for Guernsey milk translates into direct demand for Guernsey cattle! It is exciting to see the steady, consistent, growing demand for all manner of Guernsey genetics-we’ve recently been responding to queries about Guernsey milk cows for herds who already milk some golden cows, herds who want their first Guernsey heifers or cows, pursuit of a Guernsey or two for family cows, embryos-and in specific embryos made with sexed semen. The highly, highly successful Maplehurst sale and associated private sale of cattle from that storied herd proved that there is mega demand for Guernseys in Canada AND that our American Guernsey counterparts are keen on high end Guernsey genetics from Canada! It was amazing to see how many people expressed interest in the breed before the Maplehurst sale!

goals! Goals stimulate everyone to focus! They will be our guiding light as we work to grow the breed! What a great reality to enjoy! We need more Guernseys! Lots more! May the interest in Guernseys and our ability to collectively fill it, grow! Take home message: Please make “More Good Guernseys!” Respectfully submitted, Russell Gammon

This demand springs from demand for Guernsey milk as the number of companies working with Guernsey milk grows. And demand for the products they create grows! We welcome a new on-farm processing company in Promise Valley Farm and Creamery on Vancouver Island in British Columbia! Their milk processing plant gained necessary approvals in very recent months and now an on-farm store has been launched! Demand has been super! Their being 100% Guernsey herd is growing! The great challenge and opportunity ahead of us is embodied in the new Goals for the Breed and Association approved by the Board in the latter half of 2021! Kudos on setting challenging but realistic

FEE SCHEDULE MARCH 19, 2021 Membership: Annual

Fee $100.00

Registration: 0 to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 12 months 12 to 24 months 24 months and over

$15.00 $18.00 $40.00 $50.00 $60.00

Females 50% Purity or Less

$11.00

Additional fee for non-members (No Extra Fee for Animals 50% Purity or Less)

$25.00

Registration of Imported Animal

$26.00

Transfer: Transfer of Ownership Bulk Transfer (15+ animals) Transfer within Family Whole Herd Transfer within Family

$25.00 $10.00 $10.00 $250.00

Embryo Registry Work: Recovery Freezing Transfer (export only)

$10.00 $5.00 $50.00

Other Fees: Duplicate Certificate Registration of Lease Registration of Prefix Transfer of Prefix Registration of Tattoo Letters Transfer of Tattoo Letters Extended Pedigree – 3 gen Extended Pedigree – 4 gen

$17.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 $20.00 $25.00 19

SUPERIOR PRODUCTION RECORDS

Based on 2021 Production Records | January ~ December 2021 Records

BUTTERFAT +475 KG LINDRIAN POLLA LEVI ET (EX-90) 3 Yr 10950 498 4.5% 352 3.2% BCA 360M 323F 326P JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

LAND OF LIVING A DEWDROP ET 3 Yr 8508 480 5.6% 298 3.5% BCA 265M 295F 261P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

EBY MANOR ERNIE JANA (VG-87) 3 Yr 10022 500 5.0% 326 3.2% BCA 310M 303F 283P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

EBY MANOR JAGUAR INSPIRE (VG-85) 3 Yr 9340 557 6.0% 333 3.6% BCA 273M 326F 273P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

BEAVERWOOD ERNIE’S ELYSE 3 Yr 9182 500 5.5% 331 3.6% BCA 263M 286F 267P BEAVERWOOD FARMS INC., DUNDAS, NB

EBY MANOR JAGUAR FAITH (EX-90) 3 Yr 11998 556 4.6% 398 3.3% BCA 375M 341F 349P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

LINDRIAN POLLIE LEVI ET (VG-87) 4 Yr 11070 553 5.0% 399 3.6% BCA 312M 307F 317P JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

EBY MANOR LOGO SYLVIA (GP-82) 4 Yr 13020 578 4.4% 419 3.2% BCA 383M 336F 346P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

OAK KNOB COTTER ZAP (VG-86) 4 Yr 10583 498 4.7% 338 3.2% BCA 286M 268F 256P FERME IMPERIALE SENC., NOYAN, QC

EBY MANOR CASPIAN FAIRE (VG-85) 4 Yr 10665 541 5.1% 373 3.5% BCA 318M 316F 311P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

LINDRIAN PILOT DALIE (EX-90) 4 Yr 9063 516 5.7% 333 3.7% BCA 241M 273F 249P JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

EBY MANOR SHERBERT INDIA (GP-80) 5 Yr 7914 479 6.0% 320 4.0% BCA 207M 252F 235P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

BEAVERWOOD SHERMAN’S CLARA 5 Yr 9581 518 5.4% 344 3.6% BCA 249M 273F 251P BEAVERWOOD FARMS INC., DUNDAS, NB

MAPLEHURST MENTOR FELICIA (EX-91) 6 Yr 7203 571 7.9% 268 3.7% BCA 186M 301F 194P

EBY MANOR D L INDY (EX-92) 7 Yr 10688 617 5.8% 369 3.5% BCA 310M 361F 300P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON 20

SUPERIOR PRODUCTION RECORDS

Based on 2021 Production Records | January ~ December 2021 Records

PROTEIN +370 KG EBY MANOR JAGUAR FAITH (EX-90) 3 Yr 11998 556 4.6% 398 3.3% BCA 375M 341F 349P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

LINDRIAN POLLIE LEVI ET (VG-87) 4 Yr 11070 553 5.0% 399 3.6% BCA 312M 307F 317P JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

EBY MANOR LOGO SYLVIA (GP-82) 4 Yr 13020 578 4.4% 419 3.2% BCA 383M 336F 346P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

EBY MANOR CASPIAN FAIRE (VG-85) 4 Yr 10665 541 5.1% 373 3.5% BCA 318M 316F 311P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

ROZELYN DANIEL TWIST (GP-80) 5 Yr 10492 466 4.4% 377 3.6% BCA 275M 244F 277P GORDON AND ANGELA FERGUSON, ENDERBY, BC

GREENBROOK CANDY BLUE SPRUCE (VG-85) 6 Yr 10763 458 4.3% 377 3.5% BCA 293M 252F 288P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

2021 CANADIAN CLASS LEADERS

Based on Breed Class Average | January ~ December 2021 Records

2021 HONOUR ROLL–ADDITIONS BUTTERFAT Yearlings ~ 9 EBY MANOR ERNIE LEMONAID 8910 416 4.7% 290 3.2% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Sr. 2 Yr Old ~ 2 DON HAVEN KAKADU VELMA 9704 466 4.8% 331 3.4% SCOTT GORDON, ROCKWOOD, ON

Sr. 2 Yr Old ~ 3 EBY MANOR JULIUS IRIS 8431 465 5.5% 318 3.8% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Jr. 3 Yr Old ~ 8 EBY MANOR JAGUAR INSPIRE 9340 557 6.0% 333 3.6% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Sr. 3 Yr Old ~ 4 BEAVERWOOD ERNIE’S ELYSE 9182 500 5.5% 331 3.6% BEAVERWOOD FARMS INC., DUNDAS, NB 4 Yr Old ~ 4 EBY MANOR LOGO SYLVIA 13020 578 4.4% 419 3.2% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON Mature Cow ~ 2 EBY MANOR D L INDY 10688 617 5.8% 369 3.5% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Sr. 3 Yr Old ~ 2 EBY MANOR JAGUAR FAITH 11998 556 4.6% 398 3.3% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON Mature Cow ~ 4 MAPLEHURST MENTOR FELICIA 7203 571 7.9% 268 3.7% KEN D FORSTER, LYNDEN, ON Aged Cow ~ 4 EBY LAWN NEON FLIPPER 10303 451 4.4% 332 3.2% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Aged Cow ~ 8 MATT-AMIA TROMBONE BONNIE-SUE 9890 423 4.3% 334 3.4% CARDINAL CREEK HOLSTEINS, PORT ELGIN, ON

2021 CANADIAN CLASS LEADERS

Based on Breed Class Average | January ~ December 2021 Records

2021 HONOUR ROLL–ADDITIONS PROTEIN Yearlings ~4 LINDRIAN PROSPER LADYSMAN 8644 397 4.6% 311 3.6% JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

Sr. 3 Yr Old ~2 EBY MANOR JAGUAR FAITH 11998 556 4.6% 398 3.3% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

4 Yr Old ~9 LINDRIAN POLLIE LEVI ET 11070 553 5.0% 399 3.6% JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

4 Yr Old ~4 EBY MANOR LOGO SYLVIA 13020 578 4.4% 419 3.2% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Mature Cow ~10 GREENBROOK CANDY BLUE SPRUCE 10763 458 4.3% 377 3.5% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Aged Cow ~6 EBY LAWN NEON FLIPPER 10303 451 4.4% 332 3.2% EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Aged Cow ~4 MATT-AMIA TROMBONE BONNIE-SUE 9890 423 4.3% 334 3.4% CARDINAL CREEK HOLSTEINS, PORT ELGIN, ON

2021 CANADIAN CLASS LEADERS

Based on Breed Class Average | January ~ December 2021 Records

BUTTERFAT Yearlings

EBY MANOR ERNIE LEMONAID (VG-86) 8910 416 290 BCA: 314M 293F 287P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

2 Yr Old

EBY MANOR ERNIE RAELYNN (VG-85) 9330 422 313 BCA: 334M 299F 316P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

3 Yr Old

EBY MANOR JAGUAR FAITH (EX-90) 11998 556 398 BCA: 375M 341F 349P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

4 Yr Old

EBY MANOR LOGO SYLVIA (GP-82) 13020 578 419 BCA: 383M 336F 346P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

5 Yr Old

BEAVERWOOD SHERMAN’S CLARA 9581 518 344 BCA: 249M 273F 251P BEAVERWOOD FARMS INC., DUNDAS, NB

Mature Cow

EBY MANOR D L INDY (EX-92) 10688 617 369 BCA: 310M 361F 300P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Aged Cow

MATT-AMIA TROMBONE BONNIE-SUE (EX-90) 9890 423 334 BCA: 298M 275F 283P CARDINAL CREEK HOLSTEINS, PORT ELGIN, ON

2021 CANADIAN CLASS LEADERS

Based on Breed Class Average | January ~ December 2021 Records

PROTEIN Yearlings

LINDRIAN PROSPER LADYSMAN (G-77) 8644 397 311 BCA: 305M 284F 308P JOHN & LINDA TAMIS, SURREY, BC

2 Yr Old

EBY MANOR ERNIE RAELYNN (VG-85) 9330 422 313 BCA: 334M 299F 316P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

3 Yr Old

EBY MANOR JAGUAR FAITH (EX-90) 11998 556 398 BCA: 375M 341F 349P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

4 Yr Old

EBY MANOR LOGO SYLVIA (GP-82) 13020 578 419 BCA: 383M 336F 346P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

5 Yr Old

MAPLEHURST LEGEND CUTIE (EX-90) 9431 439 354 BCA: 276M 255F 290P JOCELYN FORSTER, LYNDEN, ON

Mature Cow

EBY MANOR D L INDY (EX-92) 10688 617 369 BCA: 310M 361F 300P EBY MANOR LTD, WATERLOO, ON

Aged Cow

MATT-AMIA TROMBONE BONNIE-SUE (EX-90) 9890 423 334 BCA: 298M 275F 283P CARDINAL CREEK HOLSTEINS, PORT ELGIN, ON

2021 C A NA D I A N G U E R N S E Y A S S O C I AT I O N

Annual Award

MARSHDENE FARMS AWARD To the Highest Lifetime Butterfat Producer completing a record in 2021

EBY MANOR D L INDY (EX) 3736 kg in 5 lactations Eby Manor Ltd, Waterloo, ON

CALLUMLEA FARM AWARD To the Highest Lifetime Protein Producer completing a record in 2021

EBY LAWN NEON FLIPPER (VG) 2663 kg in 8 lactations Eby Manor Ltd., Waterloo, ON

GARTMORE FARMS AWARD For the Highest Increase in Fat + Protein BCA over the previous year (2019 – 2020)

SCOTT GORDON, ON

2019 BCA 442 – 2020

BCA 480 – Increase 38

LINDRIAN FARMS AWARD For the Highest Butterfat Herd Average (kg) 2020

EBY MANOR LTD, ON

58 records 8148 398 282

BCA 250M 245F 243P

CHINOOK CREST DAIRY AWARD For the Highest Protein Herd Average (kg) 2020

LINDRIAN FARMS, BC

15 records 7970 369 285

BCA 261M 241F 263P

LINDLEY FARM AWARD For the Highest Fat + Protein Breed Class Average 2020

LINDRIAN FARMS, BC

BCA 241F 263P = Fat + Protein BCA Total 504

2020

Gold Star Breeder AWA R D

EBY MANOR LTD Waterloo, ON

Congratulations on your achievement! To achieve this honour, a home-bred herd will have at least 15 completed records, with classification score average at least 82.5% and BCA 10 points above the National Herd Average for Butterfat and Protein.

2019

Master Breeder AWA R D

KEN D. FORSTER MAPLEHURST FARM Lynden, ON This award is presented to the Breeder that has won the Gold Star Breeder Award five out of eight consecutive years.