APRIL 2023 | VOLUME 102, NUMBER 4
2022 National Bell Ringers 2023 National Director Candidates Fort Worth Stock Show / Texas State Show
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NSIDE Bulletin
April 2023 | Volume 102, Number 4
s e r v i n g b r o w n s w i s s b r e e d e r s a n d e n t h u s i a s t s w o r l d w i d e | t h e o f f i c i a l p u b l i c at i o n o f t h e b r o w n s w i s s c at t l e b r e e d e r s ’ a s s o c i at i o n
NATIONAL OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT ‘24 Tom Portner
Port-Haven Dairy, 29042 240th Street, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 p: 507 227.8056 | e: porthavendairy@juno.com
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2023 National Director Candidates
Fort Worth Stock Show / Texas State Show
VICE PRESIDENT ‘24 Brian Lammers
La Rainbow Farm, 19050 Fledderjohn Rd., New Knoxiville, OH 45871 p:
517.285.2464 | e: blammers@nktelco.net
EXEC. SECRETARY Norman C. Magnussen
National Brown Swiss Assoc., 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511-5456 p: 608.365.4474 | f: 608.365.5577
e: nmagnussen@brownswissusa.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DISTRICT I – ‘23 Richard Hill
Hill’s Valley Farm, 11144 Mosher Hollow Rd, Cattaraugus, NY 14719
2022 National Bell Ringer
4-5 . . . . Calves 6-7 . . . . Yearlings 8 . . . . Y earling In Milk &
Summer Jr 2 Year Old
9 . . . . . . . Junior 2 and Senior 2 Year Old
10 . . . . . Junior 3 and Senior 3 Year Old
12 . . . . . Aged Cow &
Component Cow
18 . . . . . Visiting the Past 19 . . . . . Brown Swiss Association National Convention Schedule
20 . . . . . Youth Spotlight 21 . . . . . Inwood-Hill Milking Herd & Springing Heifer Dispersal
11 . . . . . 4 & 5 Year Old
p: 716.257.3660 | e: rhill@wnyweb.net
DISTRICT II – ‘25 Bruce Heilinger Heilinger Swiss, 225 Heffelfinger Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046 p: 717.507.7602 | e: heilingerswiss@yahoo.com
DISTRICT III – ‘24 Brian Lammers La Rainbow Farm, 19050 Fledderjohn Rd., New Knoxiville, OH 45871 p: 517.285.2464 | e: blammers@nktelco.net
DISTRICT IV – ‘24 Jason Albert Harvest Breeze Farm, 1590 Hookdale Av., Keyesport, IL 62253 p: 618.267.3300 | e: harvestbreeze5@yahoo.com
DISTRICT V – ‘23 Laurie Winkelman Twinkle-Hill Farm, 3129 W Ryegrass Dr, Appleton, WI 54913 Ph: 920.209.0250 | e: lawinkelman@gmail.com DISTRICT VI – ‘24 Dayne Voelker Voelkers Swiss, 8229 N. Hwy 61, Perryville, MO 63775 p: 573.513.1410 | e: voelker579@gmail.com
DISTRICT VII – ‘23 Roger Read Reads Brown Swiss, 50775 130th St, Lyle, MN 55953
p: 507.438.4416 | e: readsbrownswiss@gmail.com
DISTRICT VIII – ‘25 Marc Wailes Double W Farm Dairy, 416 South Campbell Avenue, Holyoke, CO 80734
p: 970.520.5406 | e: mjwailes@pctelcom.coop
DEPARTMENTS 3 y The Office Connection y Classification Schedule
22 y P rotein Plus Cows Class Leader & Honor Roll...
23 y New Members & Prefixes
Published by
DISTRICT IX – ‘25 Brian Pacheco Pacheco Dairy, 19950 W. Belmont Ave, Kerman CA 93630
24 y How They’re Doin’
26 y What’s Going On y B ulletin Subscription Rates y Advertising Rates & Deadlines y Ad Index
ON THE COVER
Avery Kaufman showing at the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Invitational Show. Her parents are Justin & Ashley Kaufman, Berlin, PA. Photo compliments of Cowsmopolitan publication.
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BSCBA OFFICE STAFF
800 Pleasant St, Beloit, WI 53511-5456 p: 608.365.4474 | f: 608.365.5577 Norman Magnussen Executive Secretary, ext. 24 | e: nmagnussen@brownswissusa.com Robin Smithling Classification/Show Coordinator, ext. 16 e: rsmithling@brownswissusa.com
Rebekah Bovee
Creative Projects Specialist, ext. 13 | e: rbovee@brownswissusa.com
Allicia Horn
Office Manager, ext. 22 | e: ahorn@brownswissusa.com
Rachel Kundert
Registration Specialist, ext. 19 | e: registrations@brownswissusa.com
Dr. Roger Neitzel
Historian/Consultant | e: rogerrn@aol.com
Kaylen Miller
Youth Courdinator p: 608.214.5564 | e: kaylenrmiller@gmail.com *For general inquiries, dial 0 or email: info@brownswissusa.com.
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the office
Connection By Norman Magnussen
We don’t mean to boast, but components matter
The most recent newsletter (3/23) from The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has a summary of national standardized lactation averages for cows with records used in national genetic evaluations. Lactation yields are often standardized to provide a reasonably equitable comparison of dairy animals having different lactation characteristics (e.g., calving age, days milked, milking frequency, etc.). This annual report provides averages of standardized yield coming from herds enrolled in Dairy Herd BREED Brown Swiss Jersey Milking Shorthorn Ayrshire Guernsey
ECM 26,409 25,631 24,261 22,017 20,886
RANK 1 2 3 4 5
MILK 23,558 20,775 22,675 20,308 17,828
RANK 1 3 2 4 5
% 4.15 4.85 3.85 3.99 4.58
FAT 976 1001 875 807 813
Improvement (DHI). The averages are summarized for cows and heifers that calved during 2021 for each state and the nation by breed. This looks a lot like last year but even better! Are you profit motivated? For those looking to add another breed, Brown Swiss makes a perfect fit. If you are considering dairy crossbreeding, look no further than the breed that will work in any dairy setup.
RANK 2 1 3 5 4
% 3.37 3.71 3.18 3.18 3.33
PROTEIN 793 768 721 644 592
RANK 1 2 3 4 5
HERDS 1083 2374 295 493 296
RANK RECORDS 2 13,430 1 349,020 5 2690 3 3700 4 3588
RANK 2 1 5 3 4
Brown Swiss Top Milk Lost Elm Prelude Pixy ET / 7-06 365 2x 65,430 5.4% 3,557 3.1% 2,031p / 82,995 ECM Brown Swiss 2nd Milk 1st ECM- Cutting Edge Stratus Sue / 9-06 365d 2X 60,550 6.8 4,097 3.6 2,208 / 89,747 ECM Holstein Top Milk Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 / 5-11 365d 3x 78,170 3.9 3,094 3.0 2,393 / 83,935 ECM
Brown Swiss Top Lifetime Glad Ray EJ Paris / 5,315d 459,091m 19,751f 15,508p / 524,534 ECM
Norman C. Magnussen, Executive Secretary Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the USA
Holstein Top Lifetime Chrome-View Charles 3044 / 478,200m 14,447f 12,576p / 439,666 ECM
2023 TYPE CLASSIFICATION TOURS Tour Dates
Area
App Due
July WI
1-May
Aug OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM
1-Jun
Sept IN, MI, OH, WV
1-Jul
* = additional mini-tours
7-month rotation
BSCBA Mission Statement To promote and expand the Brown Swiss breed with programs that assist the membership and industry to compete favorably in the market place now and in the future.
“The extra value of Registered cattle can only be realized when they are, in fact, Registered.” We will help you with that process.
DAIRY AGENDA TODAY OFFICE STAFF David Jons - Manager David.jons@att.net or 913-634-3526 Chad Griffith - Ohio xavier12146@yahoo.com 513-543-2315 www. brownswissusa.com
Melissa Hart – Editor farm.writer@hotmail.com or 517-398-1957
SALES STAFF
Mary Thomson - Missouri maryagenda@icloud.com 417-880-5732 Brown Swiss Bulletin | April 2023 3
What a tremendous year for the Brown Swiss Youth! With 189 entries submitted for the 2022 Bell Ringer Contest, 19 different states were represented. 53 of those entries became winners, of which, 11 of them were Bred & Owned by the Junior!
State
Entries Awards
State
Entries Awards
CT
2
0
OH
19
4
GA
2
1
OK
9
1
IA
5
5
PA
22
4
IN
10
5
TN
1
0
KY
8
3
TX
1
0
MA
1
0
VA
4
0
MD
9
1
VT
6
2
MN
13
6
WI
39
13
MO
10
1
NC
1
0
NY
27
7
Spring Calf
The Junior members take this very seriously, proof being… 26 of the National Bell Ringer award winners were also Nominated in the 2022 All-American Contest. The Bell Ringers total take was 6 All-Americans, 8 Reserve All-Americans, and 2 Honorable Mention All-Americans. The youth are no longer just competing, they are the competition! National and Reserve National Bell Ringer awards were added to Official Pedigrees for the first time starting with the 2022 Contest. Congratulations to everyone on your success. Thank you to the parents, family members, the many advisors, support groups and sponsors for all they gave to the youth to further the interest in purebred dairy cattle. You are appreciated!
Reserve Bell Ringer
2022 National Bell Ringer Totals
Breeze Ridge FP SindyLou 68220924 Born 3/1/22
Pit-Crew Phantom Nikita 68220170 3/1/2022 Sire: Pit-Crew Rich Phantom ET Dam: Pit-Crew Formula Nicky Leasee: Allison Foss, Cambridge, MN
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Brown Heaven C First Place ET Dam: Breeze Ridge Rebel Sami Owner: Zoe Lasley, Woodsboro, MD
Silver Royal J Favorite 840003252791953 3/6/2022
4 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin
Sire: Triangle Acres Carter Juke Dam: Kulp-Gen Carrier Fauna Twin Owner: Elijah Staudinger, Reedsville, WI www. brownswissusa.com
Reserve Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Winter Calf
J-G Springs DD Courage ETV 68220149 12/2/2021
Reserve Bell Ringer
Sire: Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: Fairdale Total Cali ET Owner: Emily Goode, Liberty, KY
Hills Valley PBall Whopper 68218101 12/1/2021
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Sire: R N R Carter Powerball Dam: Hills Valley Braiden Waffle Leasee: Blake Hill, Cattaraugus, NY
Pit-Crew Devils Rhythm 68220166 12/3/2021 Sire: Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: Pit-Crew Formula Rosebud ET Leasee: Allison Foss, Cambridge, MN
R Hart R N R Powerball Lotto 68218167 12/1/2021
Fall Calf
Reserve Bell Ringer
Sire: R N R Carter Powerball Dam: R Hart Wizdom 166 ETV Owner: Kinley Topp, Botkins, OH
Random Luck Seaman Toppit 68218569 9/4/2021
Jenlar Rasta Wissota ETV 68217122 9/6/2021 Sire: Jo-Dee Royal Hill Rasta ET Dam: Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Owner: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Cutting Edge Seaman Dam: Random Luck Chacal Treesa Owner: Kassidy, Ashlynn, Delaney & Ryleigh Oliger, Hagerstown, IN
Red Brae Richard Fabulous 68218507 9/12/2021
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Sire: Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: Red Brae Norwin Fabiola Owner: Elise & Brady Bleck, Glenbeulah, WI Brown Swiss Bulletin | April 2023 5
Reserve Bell Ringer
Summer Yearling
Pit-Crew Phantom Kristine 68216551 6/2/2021
Random Luck Total Perfection 68215623 6/6/2021 Sire: Sunnyisle Total ET Dam: Rosey D Famous Pie Owner: Jacob Harbaugh & Matthew Thompson, Darlington, WI
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Pit-Crew Rich Phantom ET Dam: Pit-Crew Daredevil Kona Leasee: Abby Foss, Cambridge, MN
Hi-View Rampag Pixiestix 68215928 6/1/2021
Spring Yearling
Reserve Bell Ringer
Sire: Kar-Linn Reeses Rampage Dam: Grunders ACP Pixie Owner: Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI
Top Acres Lega Wizee 68214619 3/3/2021
Spots Pride Play It Again 840003201438812 3/21/2021 Sire: Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam: Spots Pride Penny Owner: Tristen Hans Ostrom, DePere, WI
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Blessing Mort Laura Legacy Dam: Top Acres Biver Whiz ET Owner: Bailey Groves, Billings, MO
Brook Hollow Total Please Me 68215134 3/17/2021
6 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin
Sire: Sunnyisle Total ET Dam: Brook Hollow Miss Pout Leasee: Carissa Pittman, Wooster, OH www. brownswissusa.com
Reserve Bell Ringer
Winter Yearling
Jenlar Carter Wildfire ETV 68211930 1/20/2021
Vir Kar J Tequila Topeka 68213536 1/9/2021 Sire: Cozy Nook Carter Tequila ET Dam: Vir Kar J Total Timeless Owner: Preston Welling, Paynesville, MN
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Voelkers TD Carter Dam: Top Acres Garbro S Wish ET Owner: Brianna, Austin & Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
Shadow Valley Foremost Tally 68212740 12/30/2020
Fall Yearling
Reserve Bell Ringer
Sire: Cutting Edge T Foremost Dam: Shadow Valley Bos Tilly Owner: Amelia Somers, Walton, NY
Wright-Way Famous Tik Tok ET 66866817 9/11/2020
Pit-Crew Diego Kashmere ET 68211937 9/12/2020 Sire: Hilltop Acres Dynamte Diego ET Dam: Pit-Crew Tanbark Koko Leasee: Abby Foss, Cambridge, MN
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam: Wright-Way Tonic Owner: Landree & Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA
Clover Lane Karly OCS 68213497 9/10/2020
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Sire: Kar-Linn Reeses Rampage Dam: Clover Lane Thunder Hazzel Leasee: Lauren Kishman, Monona, IA Brown Swiss Bulletin | April 2023 7
Reserve Bell Ringer
Yearling In Milk
Fosters Patrick Casey 68211270 9/18/2020
Shiloh F Martini Honey ‘VG85’ 68210235 9/3/2020 01-09 202d 2x 8,289 3.6 299 3.1 254 RIP Sire: Hilltop Acres Biver Martini Dam: Shiloh Tonka Heather ET Owner: Adele Biasini, Morrisville, VT
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Blessing Carter Patrick Dam: Fosters Walton Carlie Owner: Madison & Lauren Hibschman, Syracuse, IN
Curvecrest K Bouquet ‘+83’ 68208944 9/5/2020
Summer Jr 2 Year Old
Reserve Bell Ringer
02-00 72d 2x 3,380 4.7 160 3.9 131 RIP Sire: Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam: Curvecrest Cadence Bling Owner: William Erf, Oakdale, MN
Top Acres Famous Winner ETV 84000315815463 6/1/2020
Summerwynd Flash JE Taime ‘VG87’ 68208594 6/9/2020 Sire: Lentreeroche Biver Flash Dam: Summerwynd Jane Doe Owner: Tyler Schroepfer, Birnamwood, WI
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam: Top Acres Supreme Wizard ET Owner: Sierra Tinsley, Waynesboro, GA
Giesy Haven Shotgun Ember ‘VG87’ 68209934 6/24/2020
8 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin
Sire: La Rainbow Sweet Shotgun ETV Dam: Giesy Haven Rich Emerald Owner: Ashton Giesy, Trumansburg, NY www. brownswissusa.com
Reserve Bell Ringer
Junior 2 Year Old
Cutting Edge RL B Fergie ETV ‘VG85’ 68207337 3/15/2020
Fairholm Norwin Kenzee ‘VG88’ 68207823 3/3/2020 02-00 305d 3x 22,731 4.6 1,052 3.3 762 Sire: Norwin Dam: Sun-Made Richard Kesha ET Leasee: Madalynn Arnold, Anamosa, IA
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
01-11 305d 2x 25,290 3.8 959 3.3 840 Sire: JoBo Wonder Bosephus ET Dam: Round Hill Legacy Flyhi ET Owner: Kylie & Micah Sparrow, Stamping Ground, KY
AM Acres Monlight Amber OCS ‘VG87’ 840003214709255 3/5/2020
Senior 2 Year Old
Reserve Bell Ringer
01-11 157d 2x 9,580 3.7 358 3.1 300 RIP Sire: La Rainbow B Moonlight ET Dam: AM Acres Cadence Alexis Leasee: Carmen Parish, Fennimore, WI
Hilltop Acres DD Jade ‘VG89’ 840003210631643 10/20/2019
Terra Rose Cliff Shasta ‘VG88’ 840003208028735 12/4/2019 02-01 280d 2x 15,246 4.0 686 3.0 449 RIP Sire: Kulp-Terra Daryou Cliff ET Dam: Terra Rose Sup Sasha ET Owner: Adele Biasini, Morrisville, VT
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Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
02-01 305d 3x 22,931 4.0 923 3.2 723 Sire: Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: Hilltop Acres DD Jaffa Owner: Ryland, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN
Red Brae Thunder Shine ET ‘+83’ 68206508 9/1/2019
02-03 365d 2x 17,340 5.0 868 3.6 629 Sire: Cutting Edge Thunder Dam: Red Brae LA Jongleur Showy Owner: Elise Bleck, Glenbeulah, WI Brown Swiss Bulletin | April 2023 9
Reserve Bell Ringer
Junior 3 Year Old
R N R Durham Ally ‘E90’ 68200390 3/4/2019
Kruses LJ Fab Skylar ET ‘E90’ 68200222 3/6/2019 02-11 305d 2x 24,930 4.0 1,002 3.3 820 Sire: Brown Heaven J Fabulous ET Dam: Kruses LJ Vic Startstruck ET Owner: Carter & Cole Kruse, Dyersville, IA
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
02-02 360d 2x 25,651 5.3 1,355 3.5 897 Sire: Hilltop Acres W Durham ET Dam: R N R Advisor Karen Owner: Kaylee Cherry, Wooster, OH
Cutting Edge W Famous ETV ‘E91’ 68198905 3/1/2019
Senior 3 Year Old
Reserve Bell Ringer
03-00 305d 3x 21,760 5.2 1,129 3.3 718 Sire: Cutting Edge Woody ETV Dam: CIE Double W EM Favor Owner: Emmett Smithling, Stanley, NY
Twinkle-Hill All Spiri 1363 ‘E91’ 840003201335099 12/18/2018
Empire Famous Lucy ‘E91’ 68197465 9/4/2018 03-05 305d 2x 26,600 3.4 916 3.0 796 Sire: Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam: Towpath E CP Lucy Owner: Ryland, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN
10 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
02-00 315d 2x 21,580 4.8 1,030 3.8 815 Sire: Twinkle-Hill Cadnc Allstar Dam: Twinkle-Hill V Spliced 1131 Owner: Carter & Cole Kruse, Dyersville, IA
Topp-View Jongleur Angel ‘E91’ 68207845 12/28/2018 02-08 305d 2x 20,290 3.1 628 3.1 627 Sire: Jolahofs Polo Jongleur ET Dam: R Hart Formula Amaze Owner: Madelyn Topp, Wapakoneta, OH www. brownswissusa.com
Reserve Bell Ringer
4 Year Old
Laurel-Brook Winning Quest ‘VG88’ 68192672 9/3/2017
Johann Carter Dartmouth ‘E93’ 68197718 4/8/2018 03-00 365d 32,110 4.2 1,362 3.8 1,236 Sire: Voelkers TD Carter Dam: Johann Georgiann Owner: Ryland, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
02-03 305d 2x 17,930 3.9 701 3.2 567 Sire: Brown Heaven WinningFormula ET Dam: Laurel-Brook Rich Quinlin Owner: Hannah King, Belleville, PA
Nutmeg Acres Cad Felicity 68194684 5/29/2018
5 Year Old
Reserve Bell Ringer
Sire: Shiloh Brookings Cadence ET Dam: Nutmeg Acres Tan Finale Owner: Katelyn Marshall, Clinton Corners, NY
Shadow Valley Bos Tilly ‘2E93’ 68186200 3/2/2017
Northkill Creek Groovy ‘2E93’ 68184058 3/16/2017 05-02 247d 2x 24,894 3.8 936 3.2 802 RIP Sire: Harts Thunder Dam: Northkill Creek Gold Owner: Mark & Hannah Balthaser, Bernville, PA
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Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
Sire: JoBo Wonder Bosephus ET Dam: Cutting Edge HP B Trina ET Owner: Amelia Somers, Walton, NY
Jenlar Seaman Tinsel ‘2E93’ 68181614 12/4/2016
03-04 365d 3x 31,350 3.9 1,236 3.3 1,043 Sire: Cutting Edge Seaman Dam: Jenlar Legacy Taffy Owner: Brianna, Austin & Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI Brown Swiss Bulletin | April 2023 11
Reserve Bell Ringer
Aged Cow
Snow Valley Susie ‘2E91’ 68175101 3/10/2016
Random Luck B Talented ‘3E91’ 68176207 10/1/2014 06-05 354d 2x 19,880 4.8 955 3.5 691 Sire: Blessing Tex Braiden ET Dam: Random Luck Prem Talent ET Owner: Matthew Thompson & Payton VanSyndle, Darlington, WI
Hon Men Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer
06-00 305d 2x 21,070 3.6 754 3.1 657 Sire: Hilltop Acres Desi Price Dam: Snow Valley Discover DE Legacy Owner: Brayden Bango, Dekalb Junction, NY
KE Starburst E Strudel ‘2E91’ 68176898 4/30/2016
Bell Ringer
Component Cow
Reserve Bell Ringer
Sire: Cher-Mi Nelgor Eeyore Dam: CIE KE Sadie Pepper Starburst Owner: Kiele Eberling, Postville, IA
Champion View WF Hop ‘2E94’ 68175132 3/27/2016
Random Luck B Tea Rose ‘4E95’ 68133880 7/7/2011
Hon Men Bell Ringer
09-05 365d 2x 27,450 4.6 1,258 3.3 897 Sire: Mort Legacy Bonanza Dam: Random Luck Twinkle OCS ET Owner: Allison & Matthew Thompson, Darlington, WI
12 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin
Reserve Bell Ringer
04-03 305d 3x 34,200 4.8 1,643 3.2 1,106 Sire: Brown Heaven WinningFormula ET Dam: Champion View B Hershey Owner: Ellie Widerman, Gettysburg, PA
Fairdale Total Cali ‘4E94’ 68137722 12/3/2011 Double W Thunder Tory ‘4E93’ 68146549 9/27/2012 08-07 305d 2x 25,690 4.8 1,234 3.6 936 Sire: Harts Thunder Dam: CIE Double W Tressel Tonka Owner: Tatum & Gunner Copeland, Collinsville, OK
08-06 365d 2x 38,392 4.0 1,530 3.1 1,186 Sire: Sunnyisle Total ET Dam: Shen-Val Vance Carol ET Owner: Emily Goode, Liberty, KY
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Your opportunities to Dance with a W a l t z
The 2nd Highest Genomic Type Cow in the breed 1.4 Type & 1.71 UDC
Jenlar Carter
Waltz ETV EX91 92MS @3-7
Intermediate Champion International 2019 3-4 365d 38,302 4.2% 1607 3.4 1290
To the Midwest Review Royale
To the 1st Impressions at the Interstate Sale
n Waltz x First Choice Summer Jr 2 with tremendous udder promise
due in June with an Ultrasounded Rampage Hfr
n Waltz x First Choice Spring Yearling
n A super stylish Waltz x Rasta Fall calf that is tied for the highest
genomic type hfr at 1.4PTAT
n 5 Waltz X Reverse-sorted Collaps embryos
Also Selling is our first live offering from our ‘T’ family . Jenlar R Phantom T Luminous Twin. She’s a Richard Phantom Winter Yearling x VG 88 Biver X VG 86 C Pepper X 4E94 Agenda w/338K LT ECM, then Jenlar Dynasty Treat 5E91, Highest Living ECM Cow @423K ECM
Waltz had multiple All-American nominated daughters in 2022. Here’s your chance to dance.
Larry & Jennifer Meyer • Brianna, Austin & Abby | W2711 Killsnake Rd., Chilton, WI 53014 USA Larry mobile: 920.841.0444 | email: jenlar.meyer@gmail.com Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss www. brownswissusa.com
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hilltop acres
S Kadence ET VG89 90MS Silver x E91 91MS Hilltop Acres Daredevil Kassidy ET (full sister to Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET) +1.2 Genomic PTAT +1.89 Genomic UDC 1-10 365D 32,290 4.1 1321 3.5 1123 RIP 3-05 288D 35,186 4.7 1665 3.4 1197 Sells due in July to Biniam and should be ready to compete as a 4 year old!
hilltop acres
Sara Damrow
Sara Damrow
DB Tabby ETV VG87 88MS
1-10 365D 29,810 4.8 1418 3.5 1032 RIP 3-05 190D 21,504 4.9 1060 3.6 783 Selling is Tabby’s 12/21 Pactole that’s confirmed pregnant to Hilltop Acres Nashville ET and ready to join your IVF Program! Hilltop Acres Pac Taelyn ETV #12 genomic heifer December 2022 Proofs (highest genomic tested daughter of Doboy Tabby) +927M +38F +0.00%F +41P +0.04P +5.1PL +3.3DPR +0.50 PTAT +0.17UDC
hilltop acres
Bose Dixiland ET 3E93 93MS
4-5 365D 47,040 4.8 2235 3.6 1694 Dixiland Lifetime Milk: 269,450M 14076F 9887P Dixiland’s Huge bred heifer sells as Brian Garrison’s pick of the heifer pen! +1.0 Genomic PTAT +1.39UDC Maternal sister to Daredevil!
14 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin www.hilltopacresfarmcalmaria.com
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Photos by Lea Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography
Five consignments all sell on the Midwest Revue Royale in May
hilltop acres
Pap Kate ETV
Paparazzi x VG87 86MS Silver Keegan x E91 91MS Daredevil Kassidy +1.2 Genomic PTAT +1.32 Genomic UDC RIP 1-10 80D 6,075 4.3 258 3.5 214 Sells as a Sr. 2 year old ready to join your show string!
hilltop acres
DB Whisper ETV VG87 88MS The high selling cow on live auction in 2022 @ $45,000 on the Breeder’s Touch Whisper’s January 2022 daughter by First Choice sells! From the World of Whizzbang!
HILLTOP ACRES FARM Embryos, breeding bulls, show cows, and genomic gems for sale at all time Dennis, Barb, Josh, and Tanner Mashek
D e n n i s 5 63 - 4 1 9 - 2 1 37 | Ta n n e r 5 63 - 4 1 9 - 0 4 02 | J os h 5 63 - 379 -75 5 0 1 70 1 2 53rd Ave . C al m a r, I A 52 1 32 RHA: 29,191 4.6 1336 3.5 1016
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2023 National Director Candidates DISTRICT I Richard Hill FARM NAME: Hills Valley Farm, LLC, Cattaraugus, NY
Wife: Donna; Son: Derek and wife, Michelle, are both high school math teachers and have four children; Son: Darin and wife, Katie (Voelker), are members of our LLC and have four children who are 4th-generation farmers! EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of Alfred State College with a degree in animal science and agricultural teaching certification through Buffalo State College FAMILY MEMBERS:
Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: 280 total head of Brown Swiss with an RHA of 24,000 milk and 1000 fat. Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: We have had numerous animals receive All American recognition including four nominees bred and/or owned by Hills Valley in 2022. We exhibited the supreme champion at the 2022 New York State Fair and grandson, Blake, showed the 2022 National Bell Ringer Winter Calf that also was Reserve All American.
DISTRICT V Laurie Winkelman FARM NAME: Twinkle-Hill Farm, Watertown, WI FAMILY MEMBERS: John & Dee Winkelman (parents,
farm owners), Jeannie Bishop (sister) PREVIOUS & CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: Dairy Nutritionist,
Technical Services; Vita Plus (2011-present). Former Brown Swiss Association Classifier (~2007-2011). Former Dairy Program Specialist, The Ohio State University (20062007) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 2003 B.S. Dairy Science & Agricultural Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 2006 M.S. Animal Science, The Ohio State University. 2011 Ph.D. Animal Science, Cornell University Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: The herd consists of about 85 milking cows, with Brown Swiss making about 2/3 of the milking herd and Holsteins making up the rest of the herd. We milk 2x/day in a step-up flat-barn parlor, and cows are housed in a sand-bedded freestall barn. We held a successful herd reduction sale in 2022, selling more than 100 head and averaged just over $2500/head. Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: n 2021 National Total Performance Award, IE Twinkle-Hill Bush Jengas 2E91 n 2013 National Brown Swiss Association Outstanding Young Breeder Award (with my sister, Jeannie) n 2011 J. P. Eves Trophy Award Winner – Twinkle-Hill Dyn America ET 2E90 SBC n 2011 – 2015, 2021 Ira Inman PTPR Trophy Award Winner, National Brown Swiss Association n National Brown Swiss Association Genetic Honor Herd, numerous times (beginning in 2003) n Developed 2 Superior Brood Cows • Front Line PomPoms Olivia 2E92 • Twinkle-Hill Dyn America ET 2E90 n 24 All-American nominees bred or owned (3 AA, 2 RAA, 4 HMAA)
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Brown Swiss Activities & Honors: Within the Brown Swiss Association, I’ve been a member of the Type and Genetics Committees. I served as a Classifier part-time between 2007-2011. Most recently, I have served as the District V Director since 2020. Other Dairy-Related Activities & Honors: I have enjoyed judging shows locally and across the country. Way back in the day, I won the National 4-H (2000) and Collegiate (2002) Dairy Judging Contests at World Dairy Expo, becoming just the 4th person to win both in the history of the contests, and the first woman to do so. Many of my weekends are spent at the farm, helping with chores or milking cows; which allows me to spend time with my family, including my niece and nephew, Gracie and Garrett. I really like the challenge of showing cows and making cows look their best, and I enjoy sharing that activity with Jeannie and her kids. Activities/Interests Outside of the Farm: In my spare time, I am an avid fitness enthusiast, having run more than 40 marathons, including 10 straight Boston Marathons. I enjoy CrossFit, as well as the sport of fitness racing, having qualified for the 2023 Hyrox World Championships in Manchester, England.
DISTRICT VII Matt Hendel FARM NAME: Hendel Farms, Caledonia, MN FAMILY MEMBERS: Wife – Pam, daughters, Hannah (27), Lauren (25), Sydney (19) PREVIOUS & CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE: MN DHIA, 21st Century. Genetics- A.I. Technician, American Guernsey & Jersey Associations – Sales Manager/Classifier; returned home to farm fulltime in 1991. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S. in Animal Science – University of Minnesota
Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: n 30 Registered Brown Swiss cows – RHA 22,500 4.5% 1060 lbs. fat, 3.5% 795 lbs. protein n 380 Registered Holsteins – RHA 28,000 lbs. milk, 4.5% 1258 lbs. fat, 3.3% 916 lbs. protein n 950 crop acres My brother and I formed our partnership in 1991, taking over from our father and uncle. We are the 4th generation on the farm. The farm was established in 1869. Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: Hendel Farms has been on continuous DHIA testing for over 75 years. We have been recognized for Quality Awards from our milk cooperative for many years. In 2022, Hendel Farms was recognized by the MN Dept. of Ag for having the lowest average SCC count of 43,000 for the State of Minnesota. We have placed 8 Brown Swiss bulls in A.I. the past two years. In addition, we have exported embryos to Japan, Italy, France, and Switzerland. Our Brown Swiss herd has been in existence for 101 years in 2023. The females all trace back to our first female purchased in 1922. Brown Swiss Activities & Honors: Genetic Honor Herd, Matt is a member of the Genetics Committee Other Dairy-Related Activities & Honors: MN Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame, 2014, former member of the Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding’s Producer Advisory Committee, member of Holstein Association’s Genetic Advancement Committee for 4 years. Activities/Interests Outside of the Farm: Caledonia Area School Board, Hunting and Fishing
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– CANDIDATE RESPONSES – 1 In your opinion what are the top 3 priorities facing the Brown Swiss Breed going forward in terms of growth for the breed and how do they influence your vision for the future of the breed and the Brown Swiss Association? Hill: Top 3 priorities- Growth of the breed is extremely important if we are going to remain fiscally independent as a breed. We need to find better ways to tell our story in an effective and efficient manner. Secondly, we need to emphasize total solids of Brown Swiss milk to appeal to the commercial dairyman. Lastly, we need to promote our advantages over other breeds such as feet and legs, longevity, less frequency of metabolic disorders. Winkelman: 1) Staff efficiency. I believe we need to continue to pare down our total number of office-based employees and increase cross-functionality and output of current employees. 2) Maintaining relevance as a high-producing dairy breed and not just a hobby breed to show. 3) Follow-up with new owners and breeders. Sending mail and emails to them does not spur engagement or the feeling of being involved. When new owners show up on a transaction at the office (e.g., through herd reductions or dispersal sales), there is an opportunity to reach out to them one-on-one in a phone call and sign them up for breed programs. Hendel: A) Getting the word out on how Brown Swiss are extremely profitable for many different environments around the world and sustaining the USA’s position as a top source of genetics in the world for Brown Swiss.
per pound of component produced) to solidify and publicize this advantage. I believe perceived calf intelligence is a large reason dairy owners shy away from Brown Swiss. Overall, continuing to share the story of Brown Swiss on social media seems logical. Beyond promoting production cows and announcing deadlines for programs, the Association social media pages should share the stories about breeders, bulls, successful Brown Swiss farms, etc., that are often highlighted in the Brown Swiss Bulletin. The information in the Brown Swiss Bulletin only reaches people that are interested in Brown Swiss! Hendel: To increase demand for the commercial market, we need to focus on the strengths of the breed: high levels of pounds of fat & protein, heat tolerance, A2A2, BB Kappa Casein, and salvage value. The association is on a good track in promoting the use of genomics to increase reproductive efficiency. The top bull lists include many sires that are bringing our breed in the right direction in daughter pregnancy rate. 4 What are your ideas to encourage commercial dairymen to purchase registered Brown Swiss? Hill: We need to find avenues to effectively reach commercial dairymen and share the news of our progress in fertility and educate them on how to manage newborn calves.
B) Capitalizing on the use of genomics to create faster genetic progress for production, health, and type traits.
Winkelman: Our conversations and promotions need to continue to focus on component production efficiency, foot health and mobility, and strength and health attributes. The Association needs to engage with our larger Brown Swiss farms to maintain enrollment in programs and services.
C) Explore and obtain more information on using Brown Swiss genetics for cross breeding in large commercial herds. More demand for Brown Swiss genetics will create more opportunities for breeders.
Hendel: Promote the strengths of the breed that enhance the producer’s bottom line. Strong conformation is critical to the success of the breed also. Brown Swiss can be very competitive in markets that are becoming more popular, such as cheese making.
2A s a board member, you will be required to make decisions (sometimes tough decisions) on behalf of other Brown Swiss breeders. What experiences, skills and strengths do you possess that will enable you to make decisions for the betterment of the breed? What will be your means of communication to the membership?
5 What abilities and attributes will you bring to the board? What are some of the most interesting experiences you have learned?
Hill: As a successful family farmer whose livelihood has depended almost exclusively on milking Brown Swiss cows, I have had to make many difficult decisions both at home and as a board member. As a board member, I feel a responsibility to do what is best for the breed rather than an individual farm such as my own. I communicate through email, texts, Facebook, as well as telephone. Winkelman: Having open, honest and candid conversations is important to make change and cut through the b.s. that can occupy our discussions. I am not afraid to share my thoughts and opinions and bring up difficult questions or discussions. I currently email our state membership on a somewhat regular basis with breed updates and requests for improvements and ideas. Hendel: I have been on the producer advisory committee for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding and have advocated for changes that are important for on-farm use of genetic evaluations. I’ve also served on the genetic committee of the Brown Swiss and Holstein Associations. My goals are focused on the betterment of the breed. We all need each other to make our breed successful! I have served on our local school board and have learned the importance of listening to concerns, ideas, and suggestions. I also understand following a budget and balancing the needs of people within the system. My means of communicating with the membership would be by being available inperson at state meetings, sales and other dairy gatherings, phone calls and e-mails. 3 Maintaining a strong commercial market for Brown Swiss cattle is important to enhancing breed growth and breeder networking. How can the Association continue to make Brown Swiss cattle more commercially viable? Name the #1 factor why the Brown Swiss breed is not selected by more dairymen? How do you feel we, as an association, can change that? Hill: Components are extremely important to commercial dairymen. Also, mobility and longevity are attributes that commercial dairies appreciate. I believe that starting calves may be the number one reason commercial dairymen hesitate to own Brown Swiss. Many of our breeders have learned to manage this situation, and we need to share our story. Winkelman: I think Brown Swiss have advantages in component production efficiency, but we need real data showing production efficiency (dry matter intake www. brownswissusa.com
Hill: I serve as vice president of the board of Upstate Niagara Cooperative which is a very successful dairy coop in western New York. Also, as a longtime basketball official, I have extensive experience with conflict resolution! Winkelman: In the past three years, I have brought more visible promotion efforts to the breed with the initial development of class and production leader announcements and the development of promotion videos for the All American and Bell Ringer competitions, which have been shared on the Association’s Facebook page. Hendel: I have a strong interest in marketing dairy genetics. Marketing is a large part of the income at Hendel Farms. We export embryos to many different countries and have had a chance to travel to some of these countries and see how our genetics benefit their herds. The United States has been fortunate to have many of the best geneticists in the world steering our genetic progress. I have had the opportunity to meet many of these researchers and appreciate how they have increased the efficiency of U.S. dairy genetics. I hope to use things that I’ve learned to help make the Brown Swiss breed even more competitive in the world market. 6 How do we push crossbreeding using Brown Swiss effectively while also creating revenue for the Association? Hill: Crossbreeding with Brown Swiss seems like a very logical direction for commercial Holstein dairymen. Dr. Dechow at Penn State has done research which verifies the effects of hybrid vigor. Increased mobility and strength are certainly advantageous also. Winkelman: Crossbred animals are a large potential revenue stream for the association. Other breeds have capitalized on inclusion of crossbred animals in their genetics (e.g., Jersey). We may need to be creative and flexible on getting crossbred herds and cows involved in breed programs (e.g., discounted sign-ups, assistance with paperwork, etc.). Hendel: It is easy to push crossbreeding as the Brown Swiss breed has a large volume of pounds of fat and protein along with many traits, such as strength, size and salvage value, which make them a good choice. Crossbreeding enhances the breed through increased semen sales. If the demand for semen grows, this creates more opportunity for breeders. Some may decide they like working with the breed and decide to go exclusively with Brown Swiss. This gives the association the opportunity for growth in membership, registrations, and transfers. Brown Swiss Bulletin | April 2023 17
Visiting the Past . . . Production Recognitions May 10, 1911 – Registry of Production (ROP)
An Association program for recognition of an individual cow’s production was first adopted on May 10, 1911, with the Registry of Production (ROP) program. For animals to be recognized, minimum requirements for milk were set ranging from 6,000 pounds milk for 2-year-olds to 9,000 pounds for 6-year-olds and mature cows. Frank Freemeyer was appointed secretary of production. Cows were enrolled individually and records hand calculated at the National Office. Records were limited to 365 days. Some 74 cows were enrolled in 1912. This led to the recognition of Breed Champions for Milk and Fat beginning in 1912. Most cows on ROP in these early years were milked 3 or 4 times a day.
1920 – Honor Rolls Established (Fat)
The first Brown Swiss Honor Rolls were founded in 1920 and based only on fat records. The milk Honor Roll was not established until 1966. The initial honor rolls were based on ROP 305-day fat records milked 3x or 4x in 4 different classes, 2, 3, & 4 year olds, and mature cows. In 1922, a ROP 365-day 3x or 4x Honor Roll was established and a separate 5 year old class added to both Honor Rolls. In 1924, the 3 and 4 year old classes were split into Junior and Senior 3 and 4 year old classes. The goal of every dairyman was to have a Class Leader.
1922 – Farmers (2x) 305 Day Honor Rolls Established (Fat)
In 1922, a Farmers (2x) 305-day Fat Honor Roll was established, which included 4 age groups. Called a Farmers Class, because with fieldwork farmers only had time to milk twice a day. Honor Roll records were published beganning in 1925. In 1932, a 365-day Farmers Class Honor Roll was added. In 1942, both the Farmers 305 and 365-day Honor Roll classes were expanded to Junior and Senior classes for 2, 3, and 4 year olds, plus a 5 year old and Mature class. The 3x and 4x Honor Roll becomes a 3x Honor Roll only. With the publication of the Brown Swiss Bulletin in July 1922, the top cows (usually top 5) in the various Honor Rolls classes were published each month.
1926 – The Fifty-Pound Group
Publication in the Bulletin of cows with over 50 pounds of butterfat monthly on ROP test was started. The March 1926 Bulletin listed 8 cows that qualified. The top 5 cows ranging from 73 to 60 pounds were all owned by J.F. Zoller, Walhalla Farm, Hammond, NY. The other 3 cows were owned by: Samuel Insull, Hawthorn Farm, Lake County, IL; E.A. and E.P. Galloway, Fond du Lac, WI; & John Ingold, Monroe, WI.
March 1926 First Fifty-Pound Group
1940 – Volume 1 Production Book
In 1940, Volume 1 of the Production Book was published containing all the records accepted since the ROP program was established in 1911 and the Herd Test (HIR) in 1932. HIR was ROP records with all cows in a herd enrolled instead of individual cows.
1947 – Ira Inman ROP Trophy Established
Ira Inman ROP Trophy begins honoring the owner of the cow with the highest 365-day 3x M.E. ROP record for the year. The award was presented each year at the National Annual Meeting through 1966. A silver punch bowl, engraved with all the winners names, is on display in the entryway of the National Office. The Ira Inman Herd Test Trophy was also estsblished in 1947. It continued until 1972 when the PTPR Awards were established. The award was a 14-inch silver bowl.
1958 – DHIR Records
Acceptance of electronically processed DHIA records as DHIR.
1964 – “How They’re Doin” Established
To give special recognition to breeders on official DHIR or HIR test, the “How They’re Doin” listing for 2x 305-day records in the Bulletin was first published. Requirements for pounds of Fat varied by age groups. In March 1978, requirements for 3x records were established, approximately 15% above the 2x levels. In 1982, protein levels were added so cows could qualify on Fat or Protein. In 1992, the Fat requirements were dropped and cows qualified only on Protein pounds.
1966 – Honor Rolls Reorganized
All official records, DHIR, HIR, and ROP are combined into one Honor Roll. ROP testing was discontinued. H.R. Searles Trophy for Fat and J.P. Eves Trophy for Milk replaced the Ira Inman ROP Trophy (Based on 305 day 2x M.E.).
1971 Production and Type Performance Registry (PTPR) Established
The PTPR program combines production test and type classification into one program. In 1973, the Ira Inman Award is restructured and awarded to the winning herd in each of 3 herd size divisions.
1980 Protein Award Established
Protein award presented to the owner of the cow with the highest 305-day 2x M.E. protein record. (NOTE: To be continued next month)
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California Dreamin'
2023 Brown Swiss Association National Convention
Schedule
June 14th-16th, 2023
J.P. O’Neill Park– California State University at Fresno– 2611 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Wednesday, June 14th
Tours: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks:
8:00 AM- National Board Meeting
We will travel to the land of the giants. As we make our way to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, we will pass many of the over 350 crops grown in Fresno County. Once we arrive at General Grant Grove, you will see the giant Sequoia trees, one of the largest living things on earth. The General Grant tree is the second largest tree in the world, following General Sherman, and was proclaimed the Nation’s Christmas tree in 1926. The Grant Tree Trail is paved and accessible to most. General Grant Grove is the beginning of several short trails you can enjoy during your time there.
Jordan Agricultural Research Center- Wonderful Room
4:00 PM- Registration Opens
J.P. O'Neill Park
5:00 PM- Welcome Reception
J.P O'Neill Park
Thursday, June 15th 7:00 AM- Breakfast On your own
*Please note that the Hilton Garden Inn - Clovis - has limited breakfast items included in the Room Rate*
7:30 AM- Registration
Outside Satellite Student Union
8:00 AM- Buses Depart for Tours
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks- Lunch provided OR Bar 20 Dairy Farms and Producers Dairy- Lunch provided
8:00 AM- Vans load for Junior Trip Fresno Chaffee Zoo
4:00 PM- Buses and vans return from tours Satellite Student Union
6:00 PM- Junior Awards Banquet and Fun Auction Satellite Student Union
Friday, June 16th 7:00 AM- Breakfast On your own
*Please note that the Hilton Garden Inn - Clovis - has limited breakfast items included in the Room Rate*
9:00 AM- Annual Meeting Satellite Student Union
12:00 PM- National Awards Luncheon Animal Science Pavilion
2:00 PM- Brown Swiss National Convention Sale Animal Science Pavilion
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Farm Tour: This tour will include stops at Bar 20 Dairy Farms and Producers Dairy. Bar 20 Dairy Farms, owned by thirdgeneration dairy farmer Steve Shehadey and seven family members, is a 7,000-cow dairy. They were named as the 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by Dairy Herd Management magazine and International Dairy Food Association. The second stop is Producers Dairy, established in 1932, a milk processing facility also owned by the Shehadey family. From the dairy to the processing facilities to retail stores, the Shehadey family provides California residents with nutritious dairy products under the Producers label.
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Spring Shows & Sales Spring shows and sales have been in full swing these past couple of months for our members. The Brown Swiss breed has been represented well across the country in various shows and sales, giving us high hopes for the summer and fall show seasons! Breed picnics are also coming up and I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Photo Contest Additionally, this month, we are running a Brown Swiss Youth Photo Contest. Entries can be submitted April 17-23. Voting will be held on Facebook April 24-29 and winners will be announced on April 30. Pictures must be taken by a Youth Member and include a Brown Swiss. For complete contest rules check out our Facebook Page. We are excited to see what our Youth submit!
2023 National Brown Swiss Convention
Photo by Amy Hughes
The 2023 National Brown Swiss Convention is fast approaching and it is crucial you start planning your trip to Fresno, California! If you applied for a contest last month, awards will be presented at the convention. I highly encourage youth members to attend as there will be many activities and great opportunities to connect with other Brown Swiss enthusiasts. The Convention will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Clovis in Fresno, California, June 14-16. There are additional hotels in close proximity including the Holiday Inn Express and the Best Western Clovis Cole. There are multiple airports to fly into, however, SFO and LAX are within driving distance and may be more economical. For a complete schedule and to access the registration form, visit www.jcast.fresnostate.edu/ifa/announcements-events/nationalbrown-swiss.html.
Junior Awards During the Junior Awards Banquet, we will be showing a slideshow featuring pictures of our Youth from throughout the year. We would like to include as many members as possible, so please send in any photos from the last year that include our Youth members and their Brown Swiss.
To stay up-to-date on all youth activities, follow us on Facebook (@National Youth Brown Swiss Association) and Instagram (@brownswissyouth). If you have any questions, contact us.
Contact Information: Kaylen Miller Youth Advisor Kaylenrmiller@gmail.com – 608-214-5564
Allicia Horn Office Manager ahorn@brownswissusa.com – 608-365-4474, Ext.22
Erin Armitage National Ambassador armitage1003@gmail.com
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FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW / TEXAS STATE SHOW 25 Head
Grand & Sr Champion - Double W Dd Redhill – 4yr - Addison Goldenberg, McGregor, TX Res Senior Champ - Oak View Carter Tia - 2nd 4yr- Emma Allen, Leesburg, TX
Senior Champion & Grand - Double W DD Redhill, Addison Goldenberg, McGregor, TX. Intermediate Champion - Double W Star Seguin, Theo Goldenberg, McGregor, TX
Int Champ - Double W Star Seguin – Sr3 - Theo Goldenberg, McGregor, TX Res Int Champ - Hemmingsen Bosephus Mabel – 2nd Sr3 Emma Allen, Leesburg, TX Junior Champ - Round Hill Hpp Cart Gigi Etv – Jr 2yr -Addison Goldenberg, McGregor, TX Reserve Junior Champion - Random Luck Win At Payne – Sum Yr - Kylie Osinga, Hico, TX Premier Exhibitor - Emma Allen, Leesburg, TX Premier Breeder - Oak View Farms, Cumby, TX
Junior Champion - Round Hill HPP Cart Gigi ETV, Addison Goldenberg, McGregor, TX. Reserve Junior Champion - Random Luck Win at Payne, Kylie Osinga, Hico, TX
SALES Inwood-Hill Milking Herd & Springing Heifer Dispersal Fond du Lac, WI | February 21, 2023 The winter storm held off until the following day allowing for a very nice crowd at the Inwood-Hill Milking Herd & Springing Heifer Dispersal at Great Northern on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Consisting of both Holsteins and Brown Swiss, this homebred herd from Argyle, WI, had a rolling herd average of 22,198 3.9% 867 3.1% 689. After 30+ years of breeding and developing their Inwood-Hill herd, Gary and Amy Dammen decided to retire from the milking side of the business.
1045 3.5 840 at 4-07 and springing to sexed Dependable. Browns Divas Divine ET is backed by 2 EX, then 3 more VG dams. Among the Holstein group, a sweet-uddered Red & White claimed high selling honors at $3,800. This Apple-Crisp was recently fresh, milking 100 lbs. a day and backed by a GP-83 30,583 Colt-P dam. A favorite among the springing heifers was a King Doc from a VG-87 Damion with 24,560M. She sold for $2,900. At day’s end, the entire herd averaged $2,100 with the 15 Brown Swiss bringing an outstanding average of $3,050. The sale was managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. Fond du Lac, WI.
The Brown Swiss in the herd were from the foundation cow families at the David Brown and Family herd in Monroe, WI. The high-type, deep-pedigreed group commanded a great deal of attention from potential buyers, and the high sellers in the sale were from the Brown Swiss line-up. A beautiful-uddered Foremost 2-year-old sold for $7,400 to Peter Vail, Engelwood, FL. This fresh young cow had a welded-on udder with veins galore and was backed by 3 VG dams. Also selling to Peter Vail for $6,300 was the Finnigan daughter who had recently scored EX-90 as a 3-year-old. Due late May to sexed Famous, her dam completes 3 generations at EX-92. Selling for $3,900 was the VG-87 Braiden with 24,134 4.3 www. brownswissusa.com
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS | JANUARY 16, 2023 judge: Ronnie Rider, KY
PROTEIN PLUS COWS CLASS LEADER & HONOR ROLL...
BROWN SWISS COWS WITH 1125 POUNDS PROTEIN UP TO 365 DAYS
Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA
Nor-Bert Silver Jem 840003139118932 ‘V87 ‘ E E V V V 2023 2nd in a Row! Jr 3 Yr Old 305d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2023 Jr 3 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 3/04 305d 3x 38790 6.3 2457f 3.7 1445p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 840003132392006 Nor-Bert Biver July Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne – Bremen, IN
Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc – La Grange, IN
Switzer Tals Cdnc Chakra 840003146576035 ‘+83 ‘ + V + + + Sr 3 Yr Old 305d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2023 3/06 305d 3x 39630 4.7 1858f 3.4 1357p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 840003133889591 Switzer Tals K Channa Twin Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA
Hills Valley Tstruk Valerie 68195643 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 3/06 305d 3x 33900 5.5 1860f 3.7 1263p Sire: 68178966 Fairdale HV Thunder Struck Dam: 68171927 BlessingMortOsborn Pvail ETV Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne – Bremen, IN
L Century Tequila Vanilla 840003136991118 ‘V87 ‘ V E E V V 2nd in a Row! 5/06 365d 3x 43360 3.5 1530f 3.1 1346p Sire: 68156279 Cozy Nook Carter Tequila ET*TM Dam: 68150729 L Century Ral Barber Verity Owner: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc – La Grange, IN
Nor-Bert Kade Jayla P 840003205770656 ‘+83 ‘ V V + + + 2/00 324d 3x 30870 5.5 1684f 4.0 1246p Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P Dam: 840003132392006 Nor-Bert Biver July Owner: Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN
Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI
Hilltop Acres Drm Sadie 68154393 ‘E90’ E E E V V Aged Cow Milk Honor Roll 2023 5th in a Row! 8/04 365d 3x 49380 3.9 1902f 3.2 1578p Sire: 68135214 Hilltop Acres W Durham ET *TM Dam: 68135608 Hilltop Acres G Superstar Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA
Shiloh Silver Kaelie 840003201521762 ‘V86 ‘ E V G V V 3/01 365d 3x 36670 4.4 1613f 3.7 1343p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 840003140371797 Shiloh Biver Kadee ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis & Tanner – Calmar, IA CIE Hilltop Acres CD Precious 68196533 ‘+84 ‘ V V + + + 3/02 365d 3x 37060 4.4 1640f 3.5 1315p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68174931 IE Hilltop Acres Tempo Penny Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA IE Hilltop Acres Jub Erica 68178937 ‘V85 ‘ V V V + V 5/05 351d 3x 34300 4.9 1688f 3.6 1238p Sire: 68157233 Hilltop Acres C Jubilation *TM Dam: 68166331 ID Hilltop Acres Elly Twin Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Carl Disney 68194038 ‘V85 ‘ + V + V V 3/09 305d 3x 35320 4.4 1540f 3.4 1218p Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET Dam: 68180637 Hilltop Acres Dario Dollop ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres DD Darling 68190149 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V 4/02 311d 3x 32390 5.4 1749f 3.6 1162p Sire: 68122123 Fjel-Mar Joel Doubl Dare ET*TM Dam: 68158978 Hilltop Acres PP Demi Owner: Mashek, Joshua – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Pearl ET 68196545 ‘+81 ‘ V + F G + 3/04 305d 3x 33300 3.8 1264f 3.4 1135p Sire: 840003138129980 Cozy Nook Anibal Tenascious ET Dam: 68163008 Hilltop Acres Scubd Parmesa ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA
Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN Nor-Bert Carter Lexus ETV 840003147223656 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! Jr 4 Yr Old 305d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2023 Jr 4 Yr Old 305d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2023 Jr 4 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2023 4/02 305d 3x 39690 7.0 2779f 3.7 1478p Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 68129402 Jonlee Secret Langwathby Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne – Bremen, IN
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Nor-Bert Kade Jayla P 840003205770656 ‘+83 ‘ V V + + + Jr 2 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2023 2/00 305d 3x 29860 5.4 1622f 4.0 1205p Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P Dam: 840003132392006 Nor-Bert Biver July Owner: Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN
Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Hilltop Acres S Delicious ET 68195295 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V Jr 3 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023 3/03 365d 2x 41150 3.5 1428f 3.6 1461p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 68169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY R Hart Silver 188 68203765 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V Sr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023 2/08 365d 2x 34940 4.5 1577f 3.9 1361p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 68175778 R Hart Biver Amanda ETV Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC & R-Hart – Owenton, KY Groves View Dyn Tippy 68196979 ‘V88 ‘ V V E V E 3/03 352d 2x 38060 3.8 1465f 3.3 1267p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 68131210 Groves-Sun Supreme Tulip ET Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Fairdale Carter Cameo ETV 68202805 ‘V89 ‘ V V V V E Class Leader Jr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Milk Honor Roll 2023 Class Leader Jr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023 2/05 305d 2x 36970 4.0 1488f 3.4 1248p Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 68189288 Fairdale Renegade B Cali ET Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Echo Hill F Wizdom Hadley 68190526 ‘E90 ‘ V E V E E 4/03 301d 2x 34800 4.0 1392f 3.5 1221p Sire: 68172482 Top Acres Wizdom Dam: 68141250 Echo Hill Surge Hilda Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC & Willy Campbell – Owenton, KY
Double W Richard Baltimore 68190503 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 4/05 305d 2x 37290 3.3 1230f 3.1 1173p Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: 68150197 Double W Wunder Boston Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY
We Sell Devil 8N68 68197211 ‘V85 ‘ + V + + V 3/02 365d 3x 35200 4.8 1700f 3.7 1312p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: 68181772 We Sell Cadence 7101 Twin Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI We Sell Lucky 7R85 68191930 ‘+82 ‘ + + + G + 4/01 362d 3x 33820 3.9 1331f 3.4 1158p Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM Dam: 68157294 We Sell Jackson 3N59 Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI
Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO
Double W Jaguar Sasha 68180757 ‘2E90’ V E E E E 5/05 365d 3x 37090 3.7 1370f 3.5 1297p Sire: 68141349 Hilltop Acres BK Jaguar ET *TM Dam: 68159882 Double W Tip Surrie Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Disco Covina 68195561 ‘V85 ‘ V + V + V 3/05 365d 3x 34800 3.5 1231f 3.4 1175p Sire: 840003132647452 Hilltop Acres SSB Disco ET Dam: 68179103 Double W Wunder Cheyanne Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Chacal Mae 68177021 ‘G79 ‘ G F G V + 5/09 365d 3x 35290 3.9 1383f 3.3 1165p Sire: 68134823 SDF Yaal River Chacal ET *TM Dam: 68157771 Double W Jackson Michelle Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Cadence Geneva 68183037 ‘E90 ‘ V E E E E 4/11 305d 3x 33480 4.0 1344f 3.4 1139p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68131055 Double W Motown Georgia Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Do Remember Wunder Joy 68190477 ‘V85 ‘ V + V + V 4/03 340d 3x 32790 4.0 1313f 3.4 1125p Sire: 68123590 Harts Wunder ET *TM Dam: 68175233 Do Remember Chacal Jolly Owner: Cobb, Ben & Tena & Gregg Wailes – Holyoke, CO
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FEBRUARY 2023 Switzer Tal Farm LLC – Prairie Du Sac, WI
Switzer Tals Thndr Donia ET 840003133889573 ‘V87 ‘ V V V + V 2nd in a Row! 5/11 365d 2x 41440 4.9 2047f 3.1 1295p Sire: 68113037 Harts Thunder *TM Dam: 68156266 Switzer Tals Cdnce Donay ET Owner: Switzer Tal Farm LLC – Prairie Du Sac, WI
Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN
CIE Port-Haven Bivers 1948 68184963 ‘V88 ‘ E E V V V 4/07 365d 2x 33700 4.8 1612f 3.8 1290p Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM Dam: 840003000210235 IE Port-Haven Eddies 1565 Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN Port-Haven Dundees Tiffany 68178674 ‘V85 ‘ V V V + V 3rd in a Row! 5/07 305d 2x 32800 3.6 1197f 3.5 1161p Sire: 68163022 Hilltop Acres H Dundee ET *TM Dam: 68147315 Pit-Crew Brookings Twister Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN
Red Brae – Muscoda, WI Red Brae Cadence Likenes ET 68187925 ‘E90’ E E E E V 2nd in a Row! 4/09 365d 2x 32320 4.4 1408f 3.8 1220p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68126763 Red Brae Solution Licons Owner: Armbruster Bros. Farms, Inc. – Muscoda, WI Red Brae Dante Londyn 68176655 ‘2E90’ V E E E E 6/00 365d 2x 31850 5.2 1669f 3.6 1151p Sire: 68147161 Red Brae Temptation Dante Dam: 68143129 Red Brae Brookings Lorrah Owner: Armbruster Bros. Farms, Inc. – Muscoda, WI Red Brae Biver Lorelai 68184734 ‘2E90’ E E E E E 5/00 365d 2x 31340 4.9 1525f 3.6 1139p Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM Dam: 68143129 Red Brae Brookings Lorrah Owner: Armbruster Bros. Farms, Inc. – Muscoda, WI
Spring Grove Dairy – Brodhead, WI
IE Port-Haven Bivers 1893 J 68180379 ‘V88 ‘ E V V V V 5/02 365d 2x 29000 5.4 1556f 3.9 1133p Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM Dam: 840003000252409 IDR Port-Haven Spec 889 OCS Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN
Zim Blue Bay Dynamite Riley 840003151744648 ‘G76 ‘ + V G G F 3/02 365d 3x 33900 4.4 1485f 3.5 1195p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 840003140215362 Zim Blue Bay CP Roma ET Owner: Zimmerman, Paul – Brodhead, WI
Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY
Ploeckelman, James – Athens, WI
La Rainbow Sweet Silken ET 840003012749400 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 4/04 365d 2x 38490 3.6 1370f 3.3 1254p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: 840003012749362 La Rainbow Sweet Silk ETV Owner: Hills Valley Farm & Lynn E. Telaak – Cattaraugus, NY
Jebstarr Richard Dora 840003136915085 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 5/04 365d 2x 35870 4.4 1562f 3.3 1171p Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: 68145375 Jebstarr Brookings Dior Owner: Ploeckelman, James – Athens, WI
Hills Valley Bosephus Yogi 68182959 ‘2E92’ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 4/11 365d 2x 31700 4.6 1448f 3.7 1178p Sire: 68129318 JoBo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM Dam: 68144451 Hills Valley DD Rowdy Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY
Kamper, Travis – Riverdale, CA
Hills Valley Norwin Lacy 68189693 ‘+83 ‘ V V V + + 2nd in a Row! 4/06 305d 2x 32810 4.7 1537f 3.5 1136p Sire: 120081082091 Norwin Dam: 68130708 Hills Valley Ted Landry Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY
Meier Meadows – Ridott, IL Pit-Crew Richard Pip Twin 68189648 ‘+84 ‘ + V + + + 4/04 365d 3x 38330 4.0 1541f 3.2 1236p Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: 68123277 Pit-Crew Wonder Piper ET Owner: Busker, Magen – Ridott, IL
T-G Driver Sierra ET 58899638 ‘3E91’ E E V E E 7/05 365d 2x 33590 4.0 1342f 3.4 1154p Sire: 00196826 Hilltop Acres Driver ET(D)*TM Dam: 953512 Cal-Ticino Pronto Sasha Owner: Kamper, Travis – Riverdale, CA
Bless-Caff Brown Swiss – Decatur, IN Caffee Hill Tequila Finley 68188137 ‘V86 ‘ V E V V V 4/01 365d 2x 33070 4.2 1401f 3.4 1139p Sire: 68156279 Cozy Nook Carter Tequila ET*TM Dam: 68131975 Alpine Hills Denver Faithful Owner: Caffee, Lonnie – Decatur, IN
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R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH R N R Cadence Jamica 68201850 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E Class Leader Sr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Milk Honor Roll 2023 Class Leader Sr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023 2/11 305d 2x 37840 4.2 1573f 3.3 1235p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68181874 R N R Biver Jam Twin Owner: Michalovich, Ronald M. & E. Renee – Lakeville, OH
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HOW THEY’RE DOIN’ Under Two Years Old - 800 Protein Or More
Hilltop Acres LC Gavina 840003219824482 ‘+82’ + + + + + 1/10 305d 3x 27500 4.5 1234f 3.3 920p Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET | Dam: 68146642 Hilltop Acres V Gypsie | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Cutting Edge RL B Fergie ETV 68207337 ‘V85’ + V + + V 1/11 305d 2x 25290 3.8 959f 3.3 840p Sire: 68129318 JoBo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM | Dam: 936474 Round Hill Legacy Flyhi ET | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Port-Haven Dynamites Triscuit 68206405 ‘V85’ V V V V + 1/10 305d 2x 23310 3.9 904f 3.5 823p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 68184777 Port-Haven Get Lucky Tolly | Herd: Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN Hilltop Acres GL Shiloh 840003219824436 ‘V86’ V V + + V 1/08 305d 3x 25710 4.3 1097f 3.2 810p Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM | Dam: 68150308 Hilltop Acres Gwn Sweety ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA
Two Year Olds - 825 Protein Or More
Fairdale Carter Cameo ETV 68202805 ‘V89’ V V V V E 2/05 305d 2x 36970 4.0 1488f 3.4 1248p Class Leader Jr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Milk Honor Roll 2023 / Class Leader Jr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023 Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM | Dam: 68189288 Fairdale Renegade B Cali ET | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY R N R Cadence Jamica
68201850 ‘E91’ E E E E E 2/11 305d 2x 37840 4.2 1573f 3.3 1235p Class Leader Sr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Milk Honor Roll 2023 / Class Leader Sr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023 Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68181874 R N R Biver Jam Twin | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH Nor-Bert Kade Jayla P
840003205770656 ‘+83’ V V + + + 2/00 305d 3x 29860 5.4 1622f 4.0 1205p Jr 2 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2023 Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P | Dam: 840003132392006 Nor-Bert Biver July | Herd: Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN
68203176 ‘V87’ V V V V V 2/08 305d 2x 27640 5.1 1399f 3.7 1015p R N R Dynamite Beauty Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 68179454 R N R Thunder Boston | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH Port-Haven Lucky Carls Langara 68199008 ‘V86’ V V V V V 2/11 305d 2x 27820 3.5 986f 3.6 997p Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET | Dam: 840003000210245 Port-Haven Alibabas Lantana | Herd: Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN We Sell Brkg 9450 68201371 ‘+83’ + V + + + 2/11 305d 3x 27330 4.7 1274f 3.6 994p Sire: 198772 R N R Payoff Brookings ET *TM | Dam: 68168820 We Sell Durham 5315 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Hilltop Acres Cliff Kattie 840003207743778 ‘V88’ V V V V E 2/10 305d 3x 28200 4.2 1183f 3.4 966p Sire: 840003143858205 Kulp-Terra Daryou Cliff ET | Dam: 68146666 Hilltop Acres DV Kiwi Twin | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Dynamite Clanny 68201942 ‘NC’ 2/11 305d 3x 26370 4.5 1195f 3.7 965p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 68179278 Double W Kannon Crest | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO VB HP Beacon Zelma 68199415 ‘V86’ + V V V V 2/11 305d 3x 25590 4.3 1095f 3.6 928p Sire: 840003137827162 R Hart Atlantas Beacon ETV | Dam: 68184214 Cadence Zandra | Herd: Wapsi-Ana Swiss – Anamosa, IA Meado-Brook Snapback Shy P 840003149335742 ‘V85’ V + V + V 2/05 305d 3x 26980 4.2 1128f 3.4 907p Sire: 840003137439060 Meado-Brook H Snapback ET P | Dam: 840003137438775 Meado-Brook Dreamin Soul ET | Herd: Meadow Brook Farms – Manitowoc, WI R N R Norwin Cardi Twin 68207086 ‘V85’ V V V + V Sire: 120081082091 Norwin | Dam: 68163821 R N R Paystreak Cameo | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH
2/03 305d 2x 26370 4.6 1221f 3.4 886p
Hills Valley AB Frozen 68204537 ‘+82’ + V + G + 2/01 305d 2x 23140 4.8 1112f 3.8 880p Sire: 840003143858239 Kulp-Gen Hampton Allbright | Dam: 840003132145757 Hills Valley D Furious Twin | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY Double W Tarzan Arbon 68199996 ‘V86’ V V V V V 2/11 305d 3x 25680 3.4 874f 3.3 858p Sire: 68162626 Wil-Rene Jackson Tarzan ET | Dam: 68185120 Double W Finn Augusta | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Meado-Brook Snapback Stella 840003210814930 ‘V85’ V + V V V 2/04 298d 3x 24090 4.8 1159f 3.6 856p Sire: 840003137439060 Meado-Brook H Snapback ET P | Dam: 840003137439083 Meado-Brook Sega Genesis | Herd: Meadow Brook Farms – Manitowoc, WI Hills Valley Toby Mercy 68204531 ‘+84’ + + + + V 2/02 305d 2x 24880 3.7 926f 3.4 852p Sire: 840003138129971 Cozy Nook Daredevil Toby ET | Dam: 68181024 Hills Valley Lucky Merlot | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY We Sell Majeste 0329 68208779 ‘+81’ + + G G + Sire: 8843844646 Majeste | Dam: 68191943 We Sell Dare 8326 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI
2/00 305d 3x 23790 4.7 1124f 3.5 838p
CIE Alfa Creek Buttercup 68206665 ‘V85’ V V + V + 2/00 305d 3x 24050 5.1 1230f 3.4 825p Sire: 840003143858239 Kulp-Gen Hampton Allbright | Dam: 68183356 IE Alfa Creek Carter Wendy | Herd: Alfa-Creek – Andover, OH
Nor-Bert Silver Jem
Three Year Olds - 970 Protein Or More
840003139118932 ‘V87’ E E V V V 3/04 305d 3x 38790 6.3 2457f 3.7 1445p Jr 3 Yr Old 305d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2023 / Jr 3 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2023 Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET | Dam: 840003132392006 Nor-Bert Biver July | Herd: Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN Switzer Tals Cdnc Chakra
840003146576035 ‘+83’ + V + + + 3/06 305d 3x 39630 4.7 1858f 3.4 1357p Sr 3 Yr Old 305d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2023 Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 840003133889591 Switzer Tals K Channa Twin | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA
Hills Valley Tstruk Valerie 68195643 ‘V88’ V E V V V 3/06 305d 3x 33900 5.5 1860f 3.7 1263p Sire: 68178966 Fairdale Hv Thunder Struck | Dam: 68171927 BlessingMortOsborn Pvail ETV | Herd: Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN Hilltop Acres Carl Disney 68194038 ‘V85’ + V + V V 3/09 305d 3x 35320 4.4 1540f 3.4 1218p Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET | Dam: 68180637 Hilltop Acres Dario Dollop ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Pearl ET 68196545 ‘+81’ V + F G + 3/04 305d 3x 33300 3.8 1264f 3.4 1135p Sire: 840003138129980 Cozy Nook Anibal Tenascious ET | Dam: 68163008 Hilltop Acres Scubd Parmesa ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA
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FEBRUARY 2023 Power Line DD Nachos 68198640 ‘E90’ E E V V E 3/10 305d 2x 33580 3.2 1066f 3.3 1116p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET | Dam: 68176621 Power Line Bonanza Nacho ET | Herd: Last Chance Swiss – Harvard, IL Cozy Nook Carl Tannebaum 68197852 ‘V87’ V V V V V 3/04 305d 2x 31410 4.1 1289f 3.5 1093p Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET | Dam: 68164384 Cozy Nook Payssli Tillie | Herd: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI Triangle Acres Dynmt Trudy 840003145618216 ‘E91’ E E V E E 3/11 305d 2x 29550 4.8 1418f 3.7 1085p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 840003135193060 Cozy Nook KNN Truffle | Herd: Triangle Acres – Freeport, IL Hilltop Acres Dario Denise 68195805 ‘+82’ + + G + + 3/05 305d 3x 30200 4.4 1326f 3.5 1057p Sire: 68156800 Switzertals Pysli Dario ET *TM | Dam: 68154394 Hilltop Acres Desi Dotty | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Switzer Tals Mstng Teddi 840003149576048 ‘V86’ V V + V V 3/03 305d 3x 32780 3.9 1287f 3.2 1050p Sire: 840003138790795 Hilltop Acres NW Mustang ET | Dam: 68166508 Switzer Tals Peg Tenille | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W FF Summer 68196636 ‘+80’ G G + + + 3/02 305d 3x 33870 3.8 1286f 3.1 1039p Sire: 109109714 Brown Heaven R Fast&Furious ET | Dam: 68175377 CIE Double W Cadence Sallie | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Triangle Acres Cdnc Pear ET 68194762 ‘+83’ + V + + + 3/06 305d 2x 30090 3.8 1143f 3.4 1030p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68114376 Sun-Made KB Vigor Peach ET | Herd: Triangle Acres – Freeport, IL
Four Year Olds - 1000 Protein Or More
Nor-Bert Carter Lexus ETV 840003147223656 ‘E91’ E E E E E 4/02 305d 3x 39690 7.0 2779f 3.7 1478p Jr 4 Yr Old 305d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2023 / Jr 4 Yr Old 305d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2023 / Jr 4 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2023 Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM | Dam: 68129402 Jonlee Secret Langwathby | Herd: Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN Echo Hill F Wizdom Hadley 68190526 ‘E90’ V E V E E 4/03 301d 2x 34800 4.0 1392f 3.5 1221p Sire: 68172482 Top Acres Wizdom | Dam: 68141250 Echo Hill Surge Hilda | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Double W Richard Baltimore 68190503 ‘E91’ E E E E E 4/05 305d 2x 37290 3.3 1230f 3.1 1173p Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET | Dam: 68150197 Double W Wunder Boston | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Double W Cadence Geneva 68183037 ‘E90’ V E E E E 4/11 305d 3x 33480 4.0 1344f 3.4 1139p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68131055 Double W Motown Georgia | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Hills Valley Norwin Lacy 68189693 ‘+83’ V V V + + 4/06 305d 2x 32810 4.7 1537f 3.5 1136p Sire: 120081082091 Norwin | Dam: 68130708 Hills Valley Ted Landry | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY Fairdale Renegade T Jemma ETV 68189287 ‘V88’ V E E V V 4/05 305d 2x 30150 4.7 1402f 3.6 1089p Sire: 68121893 Cutting Edge Thunder *TM | Dam: 68105115 Kruses Victor Judy | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY IE Four Seasons Toro Ryder 68190717 ‘E90’ V E V E E 4/08 305d 2x 27980 5.7 1594f 3.7 1035p Sire: 840003004509747 Holyland Cartel Toro 747 ET | Dam: 68172703 IDR Four Seasons Drive Rattle | Herd: Four Seasons Farm – Butler, PA VB RF PZ Hampton Lilyann ET 840003145476230 ‘+84’ + V + + + 4/01 305d 3x 29640 4.2 1233f 3.5 1033p Sire: 74300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET | Dam: 68149315 Northill Kannon Lily | Herd: Riedland Farm – Monroe, WI Hilltop Acres D Jam ETV 68190228 ‘+83’ V V G + V 4/06 304d 3x 30810 4.2 1293f 3.3 1025p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET | Dam: 68117200 Hilltop Acres TD Jess ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA T-G August Samantha 840003139322321 ‘E90’ E E E E V 4/05 305d 2x 29240 3.8 1108f 3.5 1014p Sire: 199293 Oak View Zeus August *TM | Dam: 58899741 T-G Biver Sarah ET | Herd: Kamper, Travis – Riverdale, CA We Sell Biver 7N59 68188579 ‘V86’ V V V V V 4/05 305d 3x 27100 5.3 1445f 3.7 1005p Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM | Dam: 68164740 We Sell Bose 4042 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI R N R Bush Dillon OCS 68191269 ‘V86’ V E + V V 4/03 305d 2x 27560 4.3 1193f 3.6 1003p Sire: 68129315 JoBo Vigor Bush ET *TM | Dam: 68155017 R N R Moondog Heart Of Dixie | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH L Century Hickory Annalee 840003136991201 ‘+84’ V V V + + 4/04 301d 3x 31440 4.2 1313f 3.2 1000p Sire: 74300946 Jo-Lane Cadence Hickory ET *TM | Dam: 68161924 L Century Don Annabelle | Herd: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc – La Grange, IN
Five Year Olds And Over - 1025 Protein Or More
Port-Haven Dundees Tiffany 68178674 ‘V85’ V V V + V 5/07 305d 2x 32800 3.6 1197f 3.5 1161p Sire: 68163022 Hilltop Acres H Dundee ET *TM | Dam: 68147315 Pit-Crew Brookings Twister | Herd: Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN CIE Hilltop Acres Cad Bugle 68180048 ‘V85’ E E + V + 5/05 305d 3x 30070 4.8 1440f 3.7 1103p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68167407 IE Determan Dally Budger | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Cartel Lina 68182128 ‘E90’ E E E V V 5/03 289d 3x 30920 4.0 1247f 3.5 1093p Sire: 70827888 Victory Acres Genom Cartel *TM | Dam: 68164486 Double W Talent Leoda | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO IE Double W Whiskey Joslin 68159887 ‘+84’ V V G + + 7/09 305d 3x 33490 3.7 1247f 3.2 1081p Sire: 68133750 Manis Glenn Whiskey ET *TM | Dam: 369027295 ID Double W 3520 Twin | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Kannon April Twin 68180796 ‘V87’ V V V V V 5/06 292d 3x 30100 4.3 1306f 3.5 1059p Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM | Dam: 68150182 Double W Trooper Alli | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Advisor Susan 68182087 ‘V86’ V V + V V 5/04 305d 3x 27360 4.5 1221f 3.8 1053p Sire: 68150445 Blessing Brookings Advisor *TM | Dam: 68164484 Double W Snick Swazzi | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO CIE Double W Wunder Honesty 68179306 ‘E90’ E E V V E 5/08 305d 3x 32820 4.0 1301f 3.2 1051p Sire: 68123590 Harts Wunder ET *TM | Dam: 68162513 IE Double W Sky Hurray | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Chacal Korrie 68170680 ‘V87’ V V V V V 6/08 284d 3x 31950 4.4 1398f 3.3 1040p Sire: 68134823 SDF Yaal River Chacal ET *TM | Dam: 68152601 CIE Double W Thunder Kord | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Jaguar Dinn 68175386 ‘V88’ V E E V V 6/02 305d 3x 33020 4.4 1455f 3.1 1036p Sire: 68141349 Hilltop Acres BK Jaguar ET *TM | Dam: 68155876 Double W Thunder Dusty | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO
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~APRIL 19-22 - APRIL 20 BS SHOW ~ Northeast All Breeds Spring Dairy Show West Springfield, MA
~ APRIL 4 ~ Official CDCB Genetic Evaluations
~ APRIL 17 ~ Quest for Success Sale, Kaukauna, WI
~ JUNE 1 ~ Youth Lease Deadline
~ APRIL 22 ~ Mid-Atlantic Calf Sale, Frederick, MD
~ APRIL 7 ~ Kentucky National Show & Sale, Louisville, KY ~ APRIL 13 ~ Love Haven & Autumn Creek Farms Dispersal, Scottdale, PA
~ MAY 20-21 ~ Midwest Quality Colors Spring Show, Monroe, WI
~ JUNE 3 ~ WI BS Canton 1 Show, Jefferson, WI
~ APRIL 26-29 ~ Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
~ JUNE 14-16 ~ California National BS Convention, Frenso, CA
~ APRIL 30 ~ Active National Membership Deadline for Voting Privilege
~ JUNE 24 ~ Mid-Atlantic BS Invitational Show, Frederick, MD
~ MAY 6 ~ Midwest Revue Royale Sale, Wooster, OH
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I am proud of my herd . . . . Space Available. 26 April 2023 | Brown Swiss Bulletin
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