Brown Swiss Bulletin

DECEMBER 2024 | VOLUME 103, NUMBER 10

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NATIONAL OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT ‘26 Brian Pacheco

Pacheco Dairy, 19950 W. Belmont Ave, Kerman CA 93630 p: 559.647.6850 | e: bpacheco@kermantel.net

VICE PRESIDENT ‘26 Dayne Voelker Voelkers Swiss, 8229 N. Hwy 61, Perryville, MO 63775 p:

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Visiting the Past

12 Youth Spotlight 14 2025 BSA Program

4 President’s Message 6 Southwest National Show 7 Southeast National Show 8 Southeast National

Information

16 Obituary 17 2025 Young Breeder

Junior Show

Award

9 Excellent Cows

573.513.1410 | e: voelker579@gmail.com

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 – ‘26 Richard Hill

Hill’s Valley Farm, 11144 Mosher Hollow Rd, Cattaraugus, NY 14719 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 – ‘27 Sherry Smith Kiss Swiss, 12203 Midland Oil Rd, Glenford, OH 43739 p: 330.465.2376 | e: sgbs82@att.net

DISTRICT IV – ‘27 Brent Moyer Pinnacle Swiss, 2647 E. Caro Rd., Caro, MI 48723

p: 989.553.4333 | e: Bren_Haven@yahoo.com

DISTRICT V – ‘26 Laurie Winkelman Twinkle-Hill Farm, 3129 W Ryegrass Dr, Appleton, WI 54913 Ph: 920.209.0250 | e: lawinkelman@gmail.com DISTRICT VI – ‘27 Dayne Voelker Voelkers Swiss, 8229 N. Hwy 61, Perryville, MO 63775 p: 573.513.1410 | e: voelker579@gmail.com

DISTRICT VII – ‘26 Matt Hendel 14306 Gap Rd., Caledonia, MN 55921

p: 507.458.7680 | e: HendelFarms@gmail.com

DISTRICT VIII – ‘25 Marc Wailes Double W Farm Dairy, 416 South Campbell Avenue, Holyoke, CO 80734

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BSCBA OFFICE STAFF

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Connection

By Norman Magnussen

While genomic testing is a great way to verify parentage of calves, it is not the end all for some situations. There are countries that require DNA testing on bulls to qualify for export shipment of frozen semen. In most cases, dams of AI bulls must be DNA tested as well to qualify for export. There are also a few counties that require the donor dams of embryos to be DNA tested be able to register the resulting offspring in those countries’ herd books. If you are looking to export embryos, be sure to have the potential buyer research import requirements for health testing. The potential buyer should also find out what is needed to register the offspring. The Brown Swiss Association requires that all donor dams must be parent verified by genomic or DNA testing to register the resulting offspring. All bulls must be genomic tested in order to register offspring.

From UC Davis info:

possible parents. The markers reported include the 12 ISAG-recommended markers for cattle. Genotypes follow the international nomenclature standard for cattle.

A DNA profile of cattle-specific microsatellite markers is obtained from the offspring, potential dam, and potential sire(s), and parentage analysis is performed using this data. In this process, a computer program compares the DNA profile of the offspring to the profiles of the presumed parents. Candidate sires and dams may either qualify or be excluded as parents based on whether they share microsatellite marker alleles with the offspring. A parentage analyst then reviews the results and sends the final report. If a listed parent or parents are excluded, additional analysis is performed, including retesting of samples and the possible use of additional DNA markers to confirm the exclusion.

This DNA-based parentage test uses microsatellite marker analysis to compare the DNA profile of an offspring to the profiles of

Norman C. Magnussen, Executive Secretary Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the USA

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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.

— NOTICE — BSCBA Director Candidates

Letters of intent for Directors of District 2, 8, or 9 are due to the Executive Secretary by January 31, 2025. Letters are to be sent by mail to: Brown Swiss Association, 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511 or by email to: nmagnussen@brownswissusa.com.

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President’s Message

Hopefully, as you read this month’s Bulletin, the holidays are fast approaching and not behind us! In either case, let’s get caught up on the activities of the Brown Swiss Association.

Our November meeting was basically routine, with the exception that our newest board member, Dr. Kyle Thompson, attended his first monthly zoom meeting. Although Covid disrupted a lot in our daily lives, it did transform our monthly meetings. The face to face zoom interaction is a vast improvement from the conference calls of the past, where we were constantly interrupting one another because we didn’t know who was going to speak next. This month we have the best kind of meeting – in person!

As we prepare to convene in Beloit, our topics will be finances, classifications results, 2025 goals, 2025 national shows, committee reports, upcoming conventions, and the fate of the Brown Swiss Bulletin. Some committees have met, and others will be meeting after the first of the year. Where possible, I have added new people to our committees.

If you still have an interest to get involved, please reach out to me.

I am pleased to report that board member Laurie Winkelman has successfully filled every month of our calendar, and it is currently at the printer. The October/November issue of The Bulletin had five advertisers: Wayne & Connie Sliker (who have had the back cover for years), The Brown Swiss Historical Society, two board members and our publisher Dairy Agenda Today (which really doesn’t count, but they needed to fill the space!). If you want The Bulletin to continue, we need more advertisers. Please consider taking out an ad.

On a personal note, my herd has just gone through the bird flu. As a friend mentioned to me, imagine your worst-case scenario regarding the health of your herd and multiply it by ten! It is a grueling process to say the least, with a high intensity of three weeks. We have had multiple visits from state authorities and are required to report daily to our county health department regarding the physical well-being of our employees. As of today, over 400 herds have been infected in California. To my knowledge, only four herds have been released after being quarantined. We must have three consecutive weeks of negative bulk-tank samples to get out of quarantine and to resume normal activities. Our Brown Swiss animals are responding similarly to their Holstein herd mates. I hope none of you get to experience what we have lived through this past month.

In the spirit of the holiday season, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your President and appreciate all that our staff does to support our membership. I am also thankful for you, the members and the hard work you do each and every day to keep our organization strong. I would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sincerely, Brian Pacheco

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Southwest National Stillwater, OK October 19-20, 2024 Judge: Darin Hill, NY 130 Head Shown

Spring Calf (17) 1st: Cali 100 Acclaim Angie, Louis & Garen Oliveira 2nd: Cali 100 Famous Mercy, Louis Oliveira 3rd: Acclaimed Rasta Pure Silk, Joe Gibbs Winter Calf (13) 1st: Pocket Aces Nicely Done ETV, Joe Gibbs 2nd & 1st Jr: TCC Perfect Meoldy, Brooke Bauer 3rd: Robland Perfect Mischief, Eli Landgraf Fall Calf (18) 1st & 1st Jr: Groves View Truth or Dare ETV, Hannah Scott 2nd: Chapmans Rampage Dallas 521, Navaeh, Emmet & Tye Chupp 3rd & 2nd Jr: TCC Powerhouse Fendi, Ella Bauer Summer Yearling (10) 1st & 1st Jr: Siegerts Daredevil Tupac, Grace Guy 2nd & 2nd Jr: New Dawn Pandemic Gypsy, Wesley Meyers 3rd: Cali 100 Goodluck Sylvia, Louis & Garen Oliveira Spring Yearling (9) 1st & 1st Jr: TCC Sizzling JJ, Brooke Bauer 2nd & 2nd Jr: Groves View DB WalkThisWay, Bailey Groves 3rd: Cali 100 Goodluck Athena, Louis & Garen Oliveira Winter Yearling (5) 1st & 1st Jr: Robland ACC Norwin Bali ETV, Theo Goldenberg 2nd & 2nd Jr: Acclaimed She Is Sassy ETV, James DeFreece 3rd & 3rd Jr: NB Rampage Jamaica, Brantley Conner Fall Yearling (2) 1st: Edge View C Breeze ETV, Grace Guy 2nd & 1st Jr: Grimm Tornado Gumball, Garrett Grimm Junior Champion Junior Show TCC Sizzling JJ, 1st Spring Yearling, Brooke Bauer Reserve Junior Champion Junior Show Robland ACC Norwin Bali ETV, 1st Winter Yearling, Theo Goldenberg Junior Champion TCC Sizzling JJ, 1st Spring Yearling, Brooke Bauer Reserve Junior Champion Edge View C Breeze ETV, 1st Fall Yearling, Grace Guy Yearling In Milk (4) 1st: Chapman Rampage Phoenix 501, Brett Chapman 2nd: Just So F Wildcard ET, Emma Bieker 3rd & 1st Jr: Groves View OMal Texas ETV, Bailey Groves Summer Junior 2 Year Old (1) 1st & 1st Jr: Just So R Flair, Theo Goldenberg Junior 2 Year Old (6) 1st: Robland Bays Irish Cream Twin, Rob Landgraf 2nd: Random Luck J Tiffany, Matthew Thompson 3rd: Groves View Winrite True, Grant Groves Senior 2 Year Old (5) 1st: Cali 100 Goodluck Moana, Louis Oliveira 2nd & 1st Jr: Blessing Osborn R Breia ETV, Jaiden Stull & Bailey Groves 3rd & 2nd Jr: Groves View Diego Twitter ETV, Bailey Groves Junior 3 Year Old (6) 1st: Cedar Way Standout Marlie, Gene Hall 2nd: Random Luck R Rose, Allison Thompson 3rd & 1st Jr: Top Acres Lega Wizee, Bailey Groves Senior 3 Year Old (8) 1st: Edge View SW Fenix, Devin & Kayla Mayer 2nd: Cali 100 Glenwood Angel, Louis & Garen Oliveira 3rd & 1st Jr: ST Mill Daredevil Tyne, Raygan Dougherty & Nolan Miller Production Awards 4 Year Old RDT Daredevil Lola 03-08 305d 29,145M 991F 980P ECM: 29,861 Red Dirt Genetics & Katy Boehm

5 Year Old & Type & Production Winner Robland Norwin Barbados ET 04-08 305d 29,780M 1,366F 1,010P ECM: 35,154 Rob Landgraf

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Intermediate Champion Junior Show Just So R Flair, 1st Summer Jr 2 Year Old, Theo Goldenberg Reserve Intermediate Champion Junior Show Blessing Osborn R Breia ETV, 2nd Senior 2 Year Old, J Stull & B Groves Intermediate Champion Edge View SW Fenix, 1st Senior 3 Year Old, Devin & Kayla Mayer Reserve Intermediate Champion Just So R Flair, 1st Summer Jr 2 Year Old, Theo Goldenberg 4 Year Old (6) 1st: RDT Daredevil Lola, Red Dirt Genetics & Katy Boehm 2nd & 1st Jr: Groves View DBoy Temptation, Bailey Groves 3rd: IE Glenmar-Dale D Tiger Lily, KnH Endres 5 Year Old (3) 1st & 1st Jr: Random Luck Victory Rose, Allison & Matthew Thompson 2nd: Robland Norwin Barbados ET, Rob Landgraf 3rd: Diehls Lance Happy, Haley Galbraith Aged Cow (6) 1st: Random Luck Sea The Truth, Richard Thompson 2nd & 1st Jr: Wittspride Hossana Hallow, J DeFreece and T & A Goldenberg 3rd & 2nd Jr: Cutting Edge CP Molly ETV, Tatum, Gunner & Canee Copeland Component Merit Cow (2) 1st & 1st Jr: Double W Thunder Tory, Tatum, Gunner & Canee Copeland 2nd: Random Luck Oh-Mhy Tipsy ET, Richard Thompson Senior & Grand Champion Junior Show Random Luck Victory Rose, 1st 5 Year Old, Allison & Matthew Thompson Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show Wittspride Hossana Hallow, 2nd Aged Cow, J DeFreece and T & A Goldenberg Senior & Grand Champion RDT Daredevil Lola, 1st 4 Year Old, Red Dirt Genetics & Katy Boehm Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Random Luck Victory Rose, 1st 5 Year Old, Allison & Matthew Thompson Junior Best Three Females (6) 1st: ToPaz Cattle 2nd: Louis & Garen Oliveira, CA Best Three Females (3) 1st: Matthew Thompson, WI 2nd: Louis & Garen Oliveira, CA Produce of Dam (2) 1st: Bailey Groves, MO 2nd: Louis & Garen Oliveira, CA Total Performance Winner Double W Thunder Tory, Tatum, Gunner & Canee Copeland Southwest National Type & Production Winner Robland Norwin Barbados ET, Rob Landgraf Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Random Luck Dairy

Aged Cow Wittspride Hossana Hallow 05-00 305d 22,820M 1,046F 891P ECM: 27,824 J DeFreece and T & A Goldenberg

Component Cow & Total Performance Double W Thunder Tory 09-11 305d 22,060M 1,126F 869P ECM: 28,443 Tatum, Gunner & Canee Copeland

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Louisville, KY November 9-10, 2024 Judge: Jason Lloyd, NY 137 Head Shown

Spring Calf (25) 1st: Double W Cowboy Ora Twin, Ridgeline Genetics 2nd: Harvest Brz Biver Lulu, Ellie Albert 3rd: GoldenOak Start A Riott, Ashley Brown Winter Calf (21) 1st: Knapp Norwin Rockstar, Jesse & Kiley Muse 2nd: 8th Day Karamels FL Kilani, Aaron Olson 3rd: Edge View K Daffodil ETV, Peter Vail Fall Calf (22) 1st: EIEIO Dynamite Daisy ETV, Susan Thomas 2nd: All-Glo FirstChoice Paloma ETV, Justin & Ashley Kaufman 3rd: Northkill Creek Groove ET, Hannah Balthaser Summer Yearling (13) 1st: Inwood-Hill Famous Leah, Richard Thompson 2nd: Mile High Phantom Snow Globe, Peter Vail 3rd: Brown Velvet Pwrball Vierra, Audrey Lahmers Spring Yearling (12) 1st: Harvest Brz Els Windstorm, Ellie Albert 2nd: Brown Velvet Pball Vermont, Audrey Lahmers 3rd: Hilltop Acres D Tiana ETV, Tanner Mashek Winter Yearling (14) 1st: Knapp Famous Chevelle ET, Magen Busker 2nd: Hills Valley Bush Rhea, Kiley Little 3rd: Dochaven Famous Wynonna, Alexis Sherry Fall Yearling (6) 1st: Edge View F Flair ETV, Austin Knapp 2nd: Brittcos Time Machine, Brittany Heizer 3rd: DSKM First Choice Vocal, Sara Fluty Junior Champion EIEIO Dynamite Daisy ETV, 1st Fall Calf, Susan Thomas Reserve Junior Champion Knapp Norwin Rockstar, 1st Winter Calf, Jesse & Kiley Muse Yearling In Milk (3) 1st: Brown Velvet Pwrb Flannel Twin, Ava Lahmers 2nd: Jaden Juke Box Hero, Hayden Hauschildt 3rd: Kiss Powerball Treasure, Sherry Smith Summer Junior 2 Year Old (7) 1st: 8th Day Rhymes FM Reason, Aaron Olson 2nd: Smith Lane Famous Bevvy, Billy Smith 3rd: All-Glo Rampage Plum ET, Justin & Ashley Kaufman Junior 2 Year Old (9) 1st: Fox Trail Pactole Lucina, Joe Sparrow 2nd: Jenlar Rampage Fine Line ETV, Ridgeline Genetics 3rd: Parkview Moonlight Bambi, Peter Vail Senior 2 Year Old (11) 1st: Jenlar Rasta Welcome ETV, Lana Beckard 2nd: Jenlar Famous Whiffle ETV, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman 3rd: Twinkle-Hill SS Starlove 1562, B Jones & C and A Mikkelson Junior 3 Year Old (3) 1st: Edge View F Fashion ETV, Austin Knapp 2nd: Cedar Way Standout Marlie, Gene Hall 3rd: Moorclose Weapon Jinx, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Senior 3 Year Old (8) 1st: Riddle Me This GA Lavender, Jesse & Kiley Muse & Knapp Genetics 2nd: Pearl Dell Drake Whitney, Elizabeth Schieferstine 3rd: Spots Pride Present, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Production Awards Senior 2 Year Old Twinkle-Hill SS Starlove 1562 2-00 305d 21,960M 892F 723P ECM: 24,263 B Jones & C and A Mikkelson

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Senior 3 Year Old Twinkle-Hill CD Optima 1489 02-05 305d 27,380M 1,201F 945P ECM: 31,735 Grace & Elliott Cull

Intermediate Champion Riddle Me This GA Lavender, 1st Senior 3 Yr Old, J & K Muse & Knapp Genetics Reserve Intermediate Champion Pearl Dell Drake Whitney, 2nd Senior 3 Yr Old, Elizabeth Schieferstine 4 Year Old (9) 1st: Terra Rose Cliff Shasta, Adele Biasini 2nd: TwinGate Sammi, Cayden Bursiek 3rd: Locin Stretch Tilly, Elaina Lahmers 5 Year Old (4) 1st: Kruses GK Thunder Jaclyn, Fairdale Farms 2nd: Double W Lam Mina OCS, Austin Knapp 3rd: Shelburne LC Starlite, Emily Button Aged Cow (2) 1st: Jo-Dee Kingpin RamRod, Travis Richardson 2nd: Dublin-Hills Solaine, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Component Merit Cow (2) 1st: Dutch Marie Dundee Allie, H, E & K Jones and K Manion 2nd: Shiloh Biver Kina ET, Joe Sparrow

Senior & Grand Champion Terra Rose Cliff Shasta, 1st 4 Yr Old, Adele Biasini Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion TwinGate Sammi, 2nd 4 Year Old, Cayden Bursiek Junior Best Three Females (2) 1st: Kourtney Bell, MD 2nd: Sara Fluty, IL Best Three Females (1) 1st: Lauren Burkhart, IL Produce of Dam (1) 1st: Jesse & Kiley Muse, KY Total Performance Winner Dutch Marie Dundee Allie, H, E & K Jones and K Manion Southeast National Type & Production Winner Dutch Marie Dundee Allie, H, E & K Jones and K Manion

Premier Breeder Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss Premier Exhibitor Long Lane Farm

5 Year Old Kruses GK Thunder Jaclyn 4-00 305d 22,660M 1,047F 721P ECM: 26,484 Fairdale Farms

Component Cow, Total Performance & Type & Production Dutch Marie Dundee Allie 05-11 305d 40,519M 1,609F 1,398P ECM: 44,781 H, E & K Jones and K Manion

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Southeast National Junior Show Louisville, KY November 7, 2024 Judge: Tyler Reynolds, NY 104 Head Shown

Spring Calf (12) 1st: GS Tank Show Spunk, Levi Pickett 2nd: Locin Binium Lucy, Mackenzie Topp Winter Calf (11) 1st: SSG Rasta Money Makin Mae, Sumer Shackleford 2nd: Northkill Creek Fired Up, Hannah Balthaser Fall Calf (20) 1st: Horseshoe Hill Collaps Tiki, Carter Kruse 2nd: Northkill Creek Groove ET Summer Yearling (8) 1st: Inwood-Hill Famous Leah, Matthew Thompson 2nd: Brown Velvet Pwrball Vierra, Audrey Lahmers Spring Yearling (8) 1st: Harvest Brz Els Windstorm, Ellie Albert 2nd: Brown Velvet Pball Vermont, Audrey Lahmers Winter Yearling (9) 1st: Dochaven Famous Wynonna, Alexis Sherry 2nd: Kourlyn Shooting Star ET, Kourtney Bell Fall Yearling (4) 1st: Jenlar Rasta Wow ETV, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman 2nd: Silver Leaf Bosephus Vegas, Mashall, Taylor, Amelia & Morgan Stone

Junior Show Intermediate Champion Pearl Dell Drake Whitney, 1st Senior 3 Year Old, Elizabeth Schieferstine Junior Show Reserve Intermediate Champion Smith Lane Famous Bevvy, 1st Summer Jr 2 Year Old, Mackenzie Topp 4 Year Old (6) 1st: Locin Stretch Tilly, Elaina Lahmers 2nd: Hilltop Acres DD Jade, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman 5 Year Old (1) 1st: Empire Famous Lucy, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Aged Cow (1) 1st: Dublin-Hills Solaine, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Junior Show Senior Champion Locin Stretch Tilly, 1st 4 Year Old, Elaina Lahmers Junior Show Reserve Senior Champion Hilltop Acres DD Jade, 2nd 4 Year Old, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman

Junior Show Grand Champion Locin Stretch Tilly, 1st 4 Year Old, Elaina Lahmers Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion Hilltop Acres DD Jade, 2nd 4 Year Old, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman

Junior Show Junior Champion Inwood-Hill Famous Leah, 1st Summer Yearling, Matthew Thompson Junior Show Reserve Junior Champion Brown Velvet Pwrball Vierra, 2nd Summer Yearling, Audrey Lahmers Yearling In Milk (2) 1st: Brown Velvet Pxrb Flannel Twin, Ava Lahmers 2nd: Alpine Peach Milk Shake, Caleb Lipps Summer Junior 2 Year Old (5) 1st: Smith Lane Famous Bevvy, Mackenzie Topp 2nd: WF Richard Laura, William Sadler Junior 2 Year Old (3) 1st: Alpine Hills Kickstart June, Caleb Lipps 2nd: Heilinger Starr Calzone OCS, Madeline & McKinley Branch Senior 2 Year Old (5) 1st: Jenlar Famous Whiffle ETV, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman 2nd: Edge View S Measure, Lane Domeyer Junior 3 Year Old (1) 1st: Moorclose Weapon Jinx, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Senior 3 Year Old (8) 1st: Pearl Dell Drake Whitney, Elizabeth Schieferstine 2nd: Brook Hollow Whiskey Prada ET, Morgan, Amelia, Taylor & Marshall Stone

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All-Glo Carter Popsicle 3146450495 94 3E Blessing Farm & Brian Garrison Shelburne Dynamite Dippy 3146193612 94 2E Blessing Farm & Brian Garrison Cu�ing Edge Bg Ds Sharice 68203899 93 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Cu�ing Edge D Tyra Et 68193273 93 2E Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Dskm Braiden Renae 68159878 93 Ryland & Brayton Nierman Empire Famous Lucy 68197465 93 2E Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Hilltop Acres Dd Jade 3210631643 93 Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Johann Jongleur Amaze 68182450 93 3E Madelyn Topp Cher-Mi Richard Vonn 3209882663 92 Donald Graft & Family Dublin-Hills Solaine 68174814 92 2E Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Hilltop Acres S Kadence Et 68196546 92 Ma� Steiner Jo-Dee Glamorous Nancy Et 68175450 92 3E Donald Graft Johann Brownsville 68217349 92 2E Madelyn, Mackenzie & Grant Topp On-A-Whim Cadence Pauline Et 68173393 92 3E Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Alfa Creek Lc Julia 68206663 91 Robin Boggs Arethusa Dynamite Darla Etv 68212227 91 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Blessing Cadence Vianna 68203914 91 Blessing Farms Blessing Garbro Win Rosa Et 68173057 91 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Double W Dynamite Reding 68191308 91 Ryland, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Giesy Manor Tequila Dropshot 68199922 91 Brian Nierman & Family Kar-Linn Wizdom Riley Et 68202089 91 2E Jeff Brown & Kar-Linn Swiss L Century Bush Petra 68166977 91 Lewis Century Stock Farms Locin Stretch Tilly 68210427 91 Elaina, Ava & Audrey Lahmers Mil Neu Frankenpop Trixie 68190781 91 2E Lonnie Cafee Niermans Waylon Lilly 68213527 91 Lillian & Landon Nierman Nise-N-Fancy Dynmte Phlower 68203386 91 Oliver, Owen & Addison Nisen R N R Cadence Jayla 3227796077 91 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros R N R Carter Brige�e 68205306 91 Ronald & Renee Michalovich R N R Famous Erica 3227796078 91 Ronald & Renee Michalovich R N R Huge Cinnamon 3227796055 91 Kevin Michalovich R N R Nello Eva 3227796045 91 Ronald & Renee Michalovich Spots Pride Present 3201438801 91 Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Top Acres Cadence Wizara Etv 68199823 91 Logan Welch Topp-View Jongleur Angel 68207845 91 Mackenzie & Grant Topp Twin Gate Sammi 68208586 91 Earl Bursiek Family Vb Hp Thunder Mocha Et 68202548 91 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros

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Blessing Dynamite Andrea 68203922 90 Blessing Farms Blessing Gamechanger Nicola 68203917 90 2E Blessing Farms Blessing Garbro F Patrice Etv 68212949 90 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Brook Hollow Hula Ho�ie Et 68210013 90 Logan Wells, George Bush Brook Hollow Whiskey Prada Et 68213485 90 William, Taylor, Amelia & Morga Stone Cie Twin Gate Dory 68181756 90 Earl Bursiek Family Cu�ing Edge Sw Passion 68212985 90 Kelsie Bri�on & Lauren L'Amoreaux Double W Mick Honda 68199478 90 Jakob Robinson-Moyer Edge View D Davina Etv 68212318 90 Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros Edge View N Freedom Etv 68211671 90 Antonio Moreno Forest Lawn Skyhigh Je�a 68213880 90 Blessing Farm & Brian Garrison Giesy Haven Shotgun Ember 68209934 90 Ryland, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Giesy Manor Tenacious Moonbeam 68211316 90 Liliana Williams Hilltop Acres Lib Diane 68189583 90 Eli & Isaac Horswill Kulp-Terra Famous Clara Etv 3151194978 90 Ryland, Brayton & Camdyn Nierman L Century Goldwyn Bronze 68166978 90 Lewis Century Stock Farms L Century Kade Laney 3218471527 90 Lewis Century Stock Farms Miami Hills Swde Drifty Etv 68197819 90 Miami Hills Swiss Miley Win Formula Paisley 68186621 90 Jason Miley Moorclose Weapon Jinx 68213629 90 Brayton & Camdyn Nierman Nise-N-Fancy Dynamite Peony 68212277 90 Oliver, Owen & Addison Nisen Onword Kade Vogue 68207789 90 Henry Willrath Pinnacle Richard Giovanni 3147218808 90 Brent Moyer R N R Angelo America 68207569 90 Ronald & Renee Michalovich R N R Dynamite Jara Et 68203168 90 Ronald & Renee Michalovich R N R Jongleur Bedford 68207571 90 Ronald & Renee Michalovich R N R Lebron Ariel 68191267 90 Ronald & Renee Michalovich R N R Rasta Poptart Twin 3227796067 90 Ronald & Renee Michalovich Rockstar Allstar Superstar 3151504355 90 Reece Anderson St Sega 95224 Etv 3213126851 90 ST Genetics Steins-Happy Buckeye Beatdown 68202924 90 Amelia, Abigail & Levi Baumer Sunquest Dynamite Tammy 3208795460 90 Dale Welch Twin Gate 206 68205663 90 Earl Bursiek Family

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Allandra Farm, Inc. owner/operators: Michael and Allan Brisson.

ALLANDRA FARM, INC.

By Bev Berens

Nestled between rivers, mountains and lakeshore, Lake Champlain Valley is rich in scenic charm and history. It is also home to Allan and Michael Brisson, where their farm is located only eight miles from Lake Champlain near Ferrisburgh, Vermont.

Cutting Edge CP Margo ET as a 4-year-old.

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Allan grew up farming, then purchased a 350-acre farmstead in 1975 and went into milking cows on his own. The original 40 cows were a combination of Holsteins and Brown Swiss, and has multiplied into 1,000 cows at two locations, one with 750 grade Holsteins, the other location milking 250 registered Brown Swiss. The original farmland has swelled to 2,500 acres.

On which Brisson raises all the grain and forage needed by the herds. www. brownswissusa.com

The Brown Swiss herd is on DHIA test, has a herd average of 21,000# milk and 950# fat. Both herds are milked in parlors and the Holsteins are metered and monitored using the Dairy Comp platform.

If dairy cows are the heart of the Allandra farm, it is the Brown Swiss that are soul to the business.

There is no hesitation when saying her name; Cutting Edge CP Margo ET. “She’s one of a handful of Brown Swiss known by her first name,” Allan says.

Margo is ten years old and due this spring. She is classified 4E95, one of only about a dozen Brown Swiss that have attained 95 classification points. She has six All-American nominations, was All-American in 2020, and Reserve All-American twice. Her daughter Allandra Rich Marcy is following in her mother’s footsteps with two Reserve AllAmerican titles to her name.

Allan bought his first Brown Swiss in 1967, growing his holding to about thirty head until 1999. “I had trouble getting them bred, like a lot of people do, and got out of the breed for about four years.” Ken Main of Elite Dairy in New York was the catalyst that drew him back, mentoring him into a herd that grew quickly. “The key he taught me is that Swiss typically ovulate later than Holsteins,” Allan said. “We see them in heat and breed twelve hours later as our rule of thumb, but I began breeding the Swiss two consecutive days and it turned everything around for me; I’d encourage anyone struggling with conception to give it a try before giving up.”

Main was more than a mentor to Allan. “We became best friends.

It was such an honor to walk around with him at places like World Dairy Expo and everyone knew him, and he knew everyone.” Main passed away in 2023, leaving a legacy of wisdom, elite Brown Swiss bloodlines, and a community of people touched by his friendship and influence.

Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS) is a common problem in the Brown Swiss Breed, and Brisson didn’t escape its impacts, loosing

multiple cows before correcting the core cause. Not looking for a bandage to mask the symptoms he dug deep into nutrition, rations, and feeds. “Every farm, their resources, and feed materials are different, but I strongly recommend that people closely monitor fecal starch levels and adjust feeding programs through feeds and not products that only mask symptoms,” he said.

Many eyes are watching the conservation practices of farmers in Lake Champlain Valley. Only eight miles from the lake itself, Allan has taken a proactive approach to conservation and keeping manure runoff out of surface water. “It doesn’t cost, it pays,” he says.

The deep green coloration of his forages prove that conservation practices can strengthen a farm’s ecosystem and improve soil health and fertility through mechanical means. Two-and-a half miles of drag line can reach eighty-five percent of the farm’s fields where liquid manure is injected evenly into the sod. Yes, there is some soil disturbance, he says, but injection is followed by a roller operation, smoothing the disturbance and resealing the surface. “We can apply about 500-750 tons per hour at two miles per hour. We are getting amazing results with 94% nitrogen retention with injection compared to only 40% retention by surface spreading.”

“We are utilizing 50% more of the nitrogen we already produce on the farm and decreasing the runoff by 80-90%. It is a win for the farm, the water, and the environment,” says Allan.

Allan has been a member of the BSA program for many years and has benefitted from the scheduled classifications and free registrations up to six months of age that come with the membership.

Pactole, O’Malley, Daredevil, and Get Lucky are the current sires of choice for calving two-year olds. Mature service sires include Prince, Top Notch, Design, Magnum, and Nashville.

His farm has an open-door policy for visitors who want to talk cows.

“I love to talk about cows, especially Brown Swiss cows. If you are in the area, you’re welcome to stop and visit!”

Three of Brisson’s favorite cows surprised him by perfectly lining up for a photo! From left to right are Chilipepper EX95, Richard EX91 and Foremost EX92 daughters. www. brownswissusa.com

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animal to the Association along with name, age, parentage, and show record. After the judges have time to decide, there will be a winning animal for each age group of cows that were submitted.

These applications are due December 15th.

Next, there is the Youth Scholarship/Grant Award. This is a Scholarship or Grant in the value of $1000 that can be used in two different ways. The first is to pay towards a degree in agriculture or any dairy-related field. The second is to buy a registered Brown Swiss animal for those not attending college.

The next award is for Youth Production. Each youth must submit a DHI testing sheet for the month of the cow’s completion of the 305-day record. For each district, the herd with the highest deviation average will be the winner. The cow with the highest deviation overall is named the National Youth Production Award winner. Similar to the Production Award, there is a Youth Cheese Yield Award. This award goes to the cow with the highest cheese yield over a 30-day period. There are district and national winners.

All Good Things Must Come to an End. Unfortunately, show season is drawing to an end for most of us. This means that aside from Christmas, my favorite time of the year is ending. Isabella and I just finished our last show of the fall season, which makes me a little sad. We rounded out the season with a spectacular trip to Louisville at the North American International Livestock Exposition. The show was great, with highquality animals and high-quality juniors on their halters. We had the opportunity to go through the barns, interact with our juniors, and continued our TikToks, which everyone enjoyed participating in. I also had the pleasure of interacting with the juniors while handing out their numbers and show shirts, which was fun for me.

This show is one of my favorite shows to go to as there is so much to see and do, including a massive “country store” to go shopping in! But there is also such a great group of juniors and exhibitors at the show. While I will miss the fall show season and getting to see all of my new friends, I am already counting down the days until spring shows start.

Hannah Loftin 2024-2025 Youth Ambassador

BS Youth Had A Good Show Season And Year I hope all of you wonderful Brown Swiss youth had a good show season and year! I thought I would take some time this month to talk about all of the youth programs that the Association offers.

First off, there is the Junior Bell Ringer contest, which is open to any Junior-owned or leased animal. Similar to the Junior AllAmerican contest, youth submit a professional photograph of their

This next award is my personal favorite (I am a little biased) ...the National Youth Ambassador. For this position, there is an application submission and an interview for the finalists. As the Ambassador, you get the chance to travel to shows, meet and connect with youth, and attend the National Convention.

The next two awards are very similar to each other, so I will explain them together. These are the Junior Youth Achievement Award and the Youth Achievement Award. The Junior Youth Achievement Award was created specifically for those ages 8-15, whereas the Youth Achievement Award is open to all ages 15 and up. Each award recognizes youth members for their outstanding achievements in the Brown Swiss breed.

The final junior contest is the Youth Video. For this contest, youth members have to submit a fun and creative video about the Brown Swiss breed and the dairy industry in general. There are multiple divisions and there will be one winner for each.

All of these award applications are due March 31st. I highly encourage all youth to apply for the great opportunities! There is no limit to how many you can apply for each year so why not apply for them all!

I hope everyone has a wonderful end to their year!

Isabella Wilbur 2024-2025 Brown Swiss Youth Alternate Ambassador

Contact Information: Kaylen Miller Youth Advisor 608-214-5564 kaylenrmiller@gmail.com

Hannah Loftin Youth Ambassador

Isabella Wilbur Youth Alternate Ambassador

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$150 $21.00/cow $19.50/cow $18.50/cow $17.50/cow

If you want to sign up in 2024 for the 2025 BSA Program, make sure to get your applications in the mail by December 31st.

*We strongly encourage all BSA members to become State Members*

***BSCBA NEEDS TO BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR HERDCODE AND DRPC PROCESSING CENTER***

Full payment by January 31 receives 3% discount Full payment after January 31-Standard Rates Semi-Annual payments January 31 & July 31-Standard Rates Monthly Credit Card Installments-Standard Rates

Payment Options

Herd Fee Herd of 1-50 cows Herd of 51-100 cows Herd of 101-200 cows Herd of 201+ cows

Fees

To be included in BSA, a breeder must enroll his entire registered Brown Swiss milking herd on official DHIR test. (Renewed at the beginning of each calendar year) For dairies with mixed herds, registered Brown Swiss, RF, ID, IDR, and IE cattle may be enrolled in this program. A yearly fee is paid at the beginning of each testing year. There are no additional charges for cows added to the herd and no refunds for cows leaving the herd during the year. Fees will not be refunded to herds discontinuing BSA during the year.

The Program

*To ensure BSCBA receives your complete records, you must sign up for the 365-day option with your test center.

The Brown Swiss Association will receive DHIR 305-day and 365-day production records from the DRPC monthly. (Herd must be on BSA for records to be listed DHIR on pedigrees.)

Get your herd classified (fresh females only) once per year 2nd herd classification - $10.00/cow (Herds with 200+ to score $5.00/cow) or a herd min $125.

Free registrations & Pedigrees for all natural-born females registered under 6 months, including RF, ID, IDR. (Includes calves born in current calendar year) (Males not included) $20 registrations for females over 6 months. ID animals are $10.

ET registration fee - $15 each.

Herds eligible for Genetic Herd awards and Ira Inman herd division trophy.

IE and Official registration cows are eligible for: How They're Doin’, Class Leaders, Protein Plus recognition in the Brown Swiss Bulletin and Honor Roll status Individual Convention Awards: J.P. Eves Milk, H.R. Searles Fat, and National Protein Awards.

Certified, Elite, and Superior Brood Cow status RF, ID, IDR cows are eligible for herd recognition, but are not eligible for individual cow awards.

One year 1st Class Brown Swiss Bulletin Subscription (new or renewed) One-year National Membership (If new, must complete membership application.)

One year Performance Summary Subscription (new or renewed) Option for emailed copy of Performance Summary Pedigrees at $4/registered animal.

BSA Benefits

A Total Service Program of BSCBA

2025 BSA Program Information

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~ OBITUARIES ~ ( William “Bill” Bruce Allan May 20, 1946 – November 7, 2024

William Bruce Allan of Dike, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and his beloved rescue dog Laydeigh.

Bill is survived by his daughters: Susan Allan Croft and husband Thomas of Springtown, Sharon Allan Mayo of Ft Worth, and his son Travis Allan of Denton. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Cody and wife Haley, Carson Croft, Cooper Croft, Austin Allan, Kaci Allan, and Jordan Mayo; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Florence Allan of Burbank California; his son Trevor Allan of Sulphur Springs; his sister Betty Stone of Boonesville, Arkansas; niece Jenni Stone Murillo; and his old roping horse Zip. Bill was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1946. He spent his early years in Canada, but moved to California during his teen years where he graduated from Burbank High School and Cal Poly Technic State University. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1967 following a motorcycle accident.

Among his first of many careers, he was a dairy farmer and Ag teacher in Newport, Vermont. After moving to Texas in 1974, he continued in the dairy business and began a career in Farm and Ranch Real Estate. If you met Bill once, you had a friend. He was a member of both the National and Texas Brown Swiss Associations.

His Sunset Canyon Dairy milking herd was dispersed May 25, 1985.

He was a regular attendee of the Heart of America Show and Sale. In 2011 the Heart of America Expo Committee presented Bill with The Waldo Enns Memorial Trophy, created to recognize those who exemplified the ability, character, friendliness, stewardship and sportsmanship practiced by Waldo Enns. He more than qualified. He sold the dairy in the mid 90’s and entered the realm of law enforcement as a member of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s posse, later entering the police academy and becoming a sheriff’s deputy. He later took on the role of Hopkins County Constable and enjoyed eight years of service, making many friends (and a few enemies) along the way.

His final career choice landed him as the court Bailiff for Hopkins County. He retired (officially) in 2020, but still enjoyed filling in at the court when needed.

Never one to meet a stranger, Bill enjoyed his church families at St James Catholic Church for many years and in recent years at Sulphur Spring First Baptist. He spent time singing and playing the guitar in each choir and kept his fellow Sunday School members laughing and smiling with his quick wit and silly jokes.

Bill loved to travel and see new things. He especially enjoyed his annual beach trips with his children and grandchildren. He had traveled to every state in America, with the exception of Alaska. Road trips with the grandkids were another of his favorite ways to see the sights, and he spent many hours allowing them to choose the routes and the sights to see. He will be remembered as a loving and proud 16 December 2024 | Brown Swiss Bulletin

father, grandfather, and a friend to everyone he met. He lived his motto of “be kind to people and they’ll be kind to you.”

To leave a tribute, go to www.westoaksfuneralhome.com/obituary/ WilliamBill-Allan.

( Larry E Paaske

January 16, 1944 - July 18, 2024 Larry E Paaske, a dedicated dairyman who owned Tierra Verde Dairy, has passed away on July 18, 2024 in Rowlett, Texas. He was born on January 16, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa.

Larry was always hard at work so he went early to bed and rose early in the morning, eager for his day! He raised and milked registered Brown Swiss cattle. He was a member of the Texas State Brown Swiss Association and National Brown Swiss Association.

Larry was also an avid gardener. His garden was filled with breathtaking flowers and vegetables that showcased his exceptional care and love for nature.

Larry graduated from North Scott High School, Eldridge, Iowa and served in the U.S. Army. He had a deep-rooted passion for sports and even won awards in track during his high school years. His achievements were recognized with an induction into the Hall of Fame at North Scott School.

Among Larry’s proudest accomplishments was growing up on Green Knoll Farms with his four brothers - Herb, Frank, Ronnie, and Dennis - where they tended to registered Brown Swiss cattle. Later in life, he relocated to Texas after marriage to continue his dairy legacy at Tierra Verde Dairy.

Larry Paaske was Brown Swiss thru and thru. In the Green Knoll years Larry and his brothers exhibited at the Iowa State Fair, National Dairy Cattle Congress, Waterloo, IA, and World Dairy Expo among others. Their displays were always top quality both cattle and presentation. Herd favorites were Welcome In Charming Sybil, Walhalla Holly Cinnamon, Snowdale’s Design Anna, Streiff’s Elaim Ferna, Paaske Star Jewel. Larry branched off moving to Texas. His Tierra Verde herd had several big-timers he owned or had partnerships with including Betta Vue Mat Nadine, J K Beautiful Emperinnie, Pilot Knob Patty, Ideal Acres Stretchy Pepper, Head’s Crest T Providence the dam of Johann Pete Rose. The herd was dispersed in May of 1985.

He is survived by his brother Frank (Cathy), Davenport, IA and brother Dennis, NM, daughters Sheri Massey (Jonah), Michele Baptiste (Rene Leal), along with 4 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren.

Larry is preceded in death by his Parents; Alvin and Eleanor (Musal) Paaske, Brothers and their wives; Herb and Joyce, Ronnie and Sally, his first wife Susan, Sister - in - law; Corinne Paaske, spouse Sally Paaske. www. brownswissusa.com

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From the BSCBA Office Staff Norm Magnussen Rachel Kundert Rebekah Bovée

A llicia Horn Robin Smithling

2025 YOUNG BREEDER AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 31

The Young Breeder Award recognizes an eligible individual under 40 or member and spouse who have shown an expertise in dairy farming and Brown Swiss cattle breeding. To enter the Contest, Eligible Applicants must complete an official entry form and have their nominator send a statement explaining why the applicant deserves the award to the national office by March 31, 2025.

More information and the entry form can be found at: www.brownswissusa.com/shows-sales-awards-production/national-awards

BROWN SWISS CATTLE ASSOCIATION 800 Pleasant Street Beloit, WI 53511 | 608.365.4474 / info@brownswissusa.com

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PROTEIN PLUS COWS CLASS LEADER & HONOR ROLL...

BROWN SWISS COWS WITH 1125 POUNDS PROTEIN UP TO 365 DAYS Hilltop Acres S Faith 840003223296846 ‘V85 ‘ V V G + V 3/00 365d 3x 37010 4.9 1809f 3.8 1391p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 68195840 Hilltop Acres D Felicia ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Double W Cadence Ingle 68196296 ‘+84 ‘ + + V + + 5/01 365d 3x 35840 4.7 1686f 3.5 1272p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68164471 Double W Faust Impatien Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

IE Hilltop Acres P Iris 840003223296853 ‘+83 ‘ + V G + + 3/00 365d 3x 35750 4.8 1721f 3.9 1389p Sire: 68182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 68170051 ID Hilltop Acres Doug Inez Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

IE Hilltop Acres Hp Fuzzy 68189584 ‘+84 ‘ V E V V + 3rd in a Row! 5/11 305d 3x 35520 4.3 1522f 3.6 1266p Sire: 74300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET Dam: 68166325 ID Hilltop Acres Fudge Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres CD Bailey 68194395 ‘E90’ E E V V E 2nd in a Row! 5/00 365d 3x 34760 4.8 1680f 3.8 1328p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68180048 CIE Hilltop Acres Cad Bugle Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres M Twinkie ETV 840003210631734 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 3rd in a Row! 4/01 305d 3x 36020 4.3 1540f 3.5 1264p Sire: 8843844646 Majeste Dam: 68174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres D Delana 840003223296792 ‘V89 ‘ E E V V V 3/00 339d 3x 35850 4.9 1748f 3.7 1322p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV Dam: 68196536 Hilltop Acres CD Davika Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Double W Finn Ione 68195970 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 3rd in a Row! 5/05 310d 3x 34070 5.1 1738f 3.7 1254p Sire: 68161848 Double W Finnigan Dam: 68167826 Double W Uno Imogene Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres J Pontiac ETV 840003239490073 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2/01 365d 3x 36000 4.3 1557f 3.7 1316p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres D Lexi 840003215414536 ‘V85 ‘ V V G V V 3/04 365d 3x 35370 4.3 1518f 3.5 1239p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET Dam: 68187189 Hilltop Acres Lucky Laney Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres L Digiorno ET 68183536 ‘G79 ‘ E E G F G 3rd in a Row! 6/06 365d 3x 39260 4.6 1801f 3.3 1313p Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM Dam: 68125189 Hilltop Acres Gln Dignity ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Double W Finn Ione 68195970 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 3rd in a Row! 5/05 305d 3x 33690 5.1 1719f 3.7 1239p Sire: 68161848 Double W Finnigan Dam: 68167826 Double W Uno Imogene Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres SC Fajita 840003232308570 ‘+84 ‘ + + + V V Under 2 Yr Old 365d 3x Class Leader Milk Honor Roll 2024 Under 2 Yr Old 365d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2024 Under 2 Yr Old 365d 3x Class Leader Protein Honor Roll 2024 1/10 365d 3x 40500 5.1 2075f 3.5 1410p Sire: 840003207411899 Kulp-Terra Silver Coin Dam: 68178271 Hilltop Acres NW Fruity Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Spring Acres Torch Ronin 68154100 ‘2E90’ E E E V E 6th in a Row! 10/03 365d 3x 34790 5.3 1834f 3.8 1307p Sire: 198625 Cozy Nook Beamer Torch *TM Dam: 68132027 Spring Acres Pioneer Rhonda Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres DB Kristina 840003210631756 ‘V86 ‘ V E + + V 2nd in a Row! 4/02 305d 3x 34710 4.9 1706f 3.5 1220p Sire: 840003133889643 Switzer Tals Drdvl Doboy ET Dam: 68178944 Hilltop Acres Tequila Kahlua Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres KN Delisa 840003223296823 ‘+84 ‘ V + + + + 2/09 365d 3x 36200 4.1 1486f 3.6 1306p Sire: 68174507 Hilltop Acres Biv Knockout Dam: 68180637 Hilltop Acres Dario Dollop ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres D Delana 840003223296792 ‘V89 ‘ E E V V V 3/00 305d 3x 33100 4.8 1574f 3.7 1215p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV Dam: 68196536 Hilltop Acres CD Davika Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres K Tammie ET 840003223296840 ‘E90 ‘ V E V V E 2/10 346d 3x 37270 5.0 1858f 3.7 1396p Sire: 12299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET Dam: 68198404 Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Shiloh Silver Kaelie 840003201521762 ‘V87 ‘ E E G V V 2nd in a Row! 4/10 305d 3x 35240 4.4 1563f 3.7 1299p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 840003140371797 Shiloh Biver Kadee ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis & Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres AB Tammy ET 68188188 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 3rd in a Row! 6/02 305d 3x 32690 4.8 1575f 3.7 1195p Sire: 48990054091 Mir Absolute Dam: 68172195 Hilltop Acres Scubed Tessa Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres CD Krispy 68194776 ‘V85 ‘ + E V + V 3rd in a Row! 5/00 365d 3x 43370 4.7 2055f 3.8 1635p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68180047 Hilltop Acres NW Kit Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres EM Dallas ETV 840003223296857 ‘+83 ‘ + V G + V Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2024 Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2024 3/00 365d 3x 46030 5.7 2639f 3.3 1533p Sire: 120132233809 Elmers Lennox Elmstar Dam: 68169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres CD Jodi 68192079 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 3rd in a Row! 5/04 365d 3x 43360 4.6 2011f 3.4 1480p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68177669 Hilltop Acres Biv Jodi Owner: Mashek, Dennis & Angelo Pozzatti – Calmar, IA Ingleside Dvpt Freya 68198723 ‘V86 ‘ E V V + V 2nd in a Row! 4/10 365d 3x 41740 4.3 1795f 3.4 1437p Sire: 68146682 Hilltop Acres CT Davenport ET Dam: 68147420 Ingleside Thunder Fran Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres GL Jello 840003223296855 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 3/00 364d 3x 39000 4.4 1710f 3.6 1422p Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM Dam: 68190228 Hilltop Acres D Jam ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Kstart Keely 840003207743786 ‘G79 ‘ + + + G G 4/02 365d 3x 39600 4.5 1776f 3.6 1419p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam: 68185329 Hilltop Acres Dario Kristi Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

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OCTOBER 2024 Hilltop Acres T Demi ETV 840003223296786 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E E 3/01 305d 3x 32800 4.5 1485f 3.6 1192p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 68169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres S Krackel ETV 840003215414575 ‘+84 ‘ + V + V + 3/09 305d 3x 33890 4.8 1621f 3.4 1168p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 68162988 Hilltop Acres NG Katie ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Trout Hilltop P Jenna 840003223296789 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 2nd in a Row! 3/02 305d 3x 32920 4.8 1591f 3.5 1160p Sire: 68182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 68194034 Trout Run Hilltop Jenna ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres GL Darby 840003223296790 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 3/03 305d 3x 32420 4.2 1361f 3.5 1149p Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM Dam: 68170802 Hilltop Acres Biv Daiton Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA IE Hilltop Acres S Zipper 840003239490044 ‘V86 ‘ + V V V V 2/01 365d 3x 33560 4.5 1512f 3.4 1143p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET Dam: 840003206592608 IDR Hilltop Acres KN Ziptie Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres M Tess 840003215414571 ‘+84 ‘ + V + + + 3/06 349d 3x 32750 3.5 1141f 3.5 1136p Sire: 8843844646 Majeste Dam: 68189590 Hilltop Acres Cad Twix ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI Cozy Nook Thunder Analise 68164393 ‘2E90’ E E V V E 3rd in a Row! 8/10 365d 2x 42390 4.3 1811f 3.4 1442p Sire: 68113037 Harts Thunder *TM Dam: 68147033 Cozy Nook Vitalis Annabelle Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI Cozy Nook Sinai Tapioca 68209640 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 2nd in a Row! 3/09 331d 2x 32500 4.0 1296f 3.5 1144p Sire: 840003137438950 Meado-Brook Sages Sinai ET Dam: 68174884 Cozy Nook Maestro Tiramisu Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Maiers Acres – Thorp, WI Maiers Acres Dolly Lavendar 68184559 ‘+84 ‘ V V + V + 6/05 365d 2x 35940 4.6 1662f 3.6 1277p Sire: 68158962 Hilltop Acres JK Dominic ET Dam: 71767664 Canoe Ridge Payssli Leigh Owner: Maier, Brandon & Merideth – Thorp, WI

Loehr Dairy LLC – Mt. Calvary, WI Holyland Too Many 3717 840003201857960 ‘G79 ‘ + + + + G 4/02 365d 3x 37370 3.6 1340f 3.3 1227p Sire: 8843844646 Majeste Dam: 840003145748982 Holyland Times Up 3210 ET Owner: Loehr, Joe & Mark – Mt. Calvary, WI

Wind Mill Farm – Pine Grove, PA Wind Mill Austin Peggy 1701 68181729 ‘V85 ‘ V V V + + 7/01 365d 2x 42410 4.1 1741f 2.9 1224p Sire: 68106834 Cutting Edge W Austin ET *TM Dam: 68147059 Wind Mill A Pepper Poppy Owner: Daubert, Andrew W. – Pine Grove, PA

Red Brae – Muscoda, WI Red Brae SPA Goliath Lucya 68179702 ‘2E90’ V E E E E 2nd in a Row! 7/02 365d 2x 32390 5.6 1798f 3.8 1224p Sire: 68122621 Old Mill Tray Goliath ET *TM Dam: 68147189 Red Brae SPA Skypilot Lucky Owner: Bleck, Elise – Glenbeulah, WI

Sunset Ridge – Monticello, WI

NEW MEMBERS Kentucky Jesse & Kiley Muse, Etoile, KY Oklahoma Brett Chapman, Perkins, OK Pennsylvania Adam Fraley & Bryan Champluvier, Muncy, PA Texas Madison Snider, Cooper, TX

JUNIOR MEMBERS Mississippi Sawyer Treadaway, Blue Springs, MS Oklahoma Cooper Marlin, Adair, OK Lizzie Marlin, Adair, OK Texas Tatum Philips, Stephenville, TX Wisconsin William Dittrich, Alma, WI

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Illinois Bode Hoffman, Buckingham, IL

Sunset Ridge Gmchnger Sconnie 68203129 ‘V86 ‘ V E V V + 4/04 322d 2x 33250 4.3 1418f 3.6 1195p Sire: 68174506 Hilltop Acres B Gamechanger Dam: 68182905 Sunset Ridge Richard Scarlet Owner: Meier, Duane A. & Jeanne M. – Monticello, WI

Mississippi Swayze Hall, Blue Springs, MS Silas Treadaway, Blue Springs, MS

Spring Grove Dairy – Brodhead, WI

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Zim Blue Bay Hilton 26203 840003209226064 ‘+82 ‘ + + + + + 3/11 305d 3x 32720 4.2 1380f 3.6 1175p Sire: 74300971 Jo-Lane Dario Hilton ET *TM Dam: 840003140215303 Zim Blue Bay Richard Pearl Owner: Zimmerman, Paul – Brodhead, WI

Kentucky WindyHollow Jesse & Kiley Muse, Etoile, KY

Genesis – Orangeville, IL Genesis All-In V Diane 840003149289999 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V V 5/01 335d 3x 34190 3.6 1234f 3.4 1174p Sire: 840003132541841 R Hart Atlantas All-In ETV *TM Dam: 840003134762327 CIE Genesis Dun V Dawn OCS Owner: Wolfe, Stuart A. – Orangeville, IL

R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH

Switzer Tal Farm LLC – Prairie Du Sac, WI

R N R Allstar Connie 68201838 ‘+84 ‘ V V V V + 4/06 365d 2x 39070 3.7 1449f 3.3 1308p Sire: 72973226 Twinkle-Hill Cadnc Allstar *TM Dam: 68174650 R N R Braiden Carissa ET Owner: Michalovich, Kevin – Lakeville, OH

Switzer Tals Slvr Deanna 840003149576061 ‘V86 ‘ E V E V + 4/05 337d 2x 32390 4.4 1423f 3.5 1147p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 840003133889563 Switzer Tals Bvr Deedra ET Owner: Switzer Tal Farm LLC – Prairie Du Sac, WI

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HOW THEY’RE DOIN’ Under Two Years Old - 800 Protein Or More Hilltop Acres OM Noelle ETV

840003232308621 ‘V86’ V + V + V Under 2 Yr Old 305d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2024 Sire: 4427424483 O Malley | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

1/11 305d 3x 26770 5.1 1371f 4.0 1080p

Hilltop Acres J Naomi ET 840003232308560 ‘+83’ + + + G + 1/11 305d 3x 27620 4.7 1291f 3.9 1067p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Pac Taelyn ETV 840003232308622 ‘+84’ + V + + V Sire: 5356268551 Pactole | Dam: 68198404 Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

1/09 305d 3x 29780 4.3 1270f 3.5 1029p

Hilltop Acres OM Tina ETV

1/11 305d 3x 27770 5.7 1588f 3.7 1017p

840003232308599 ‘V85’ V V + V V Under 2 Yr Old 305d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2024 Sire: 4427424483 O Malley | Dam: 840003215414491 Hilltop Acres M Teresa | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘+84’ G V + + V 1/10 305d 3x 28560 4.0 1139f 3.5 990p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres OM Nadia ETV 840003232308625 ‘+83’ + + + + + Sire: 4427424483 O Malley | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

1/09 305d 3x 24650 5.2 1272f 3.8 941p

Trout Hilltop J Jade ETV 840003232308606 ‘V86’ V V + V V 1/11 305d 3x 24630 4.7 1159f 3.7 916p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 68158211 Trout Run Driver Jan ET P | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Holyland Jnmr Trip 4512 840003239750670 ‘V85’ V + + + V 1/10 305d 3x 25260 4.8 1218f 3.5 874p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003211715153 Holyland Trip 3858 | Herd: Loehr Dairy LLC – Mt. Calvary, WI 840003240345576 ‘V86’ V V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 23410 4.1 968f 3.5 823p Pine-Tree 7767 Falco 9375 Twin Sire: 120067151698 Falco | Dam: 840003145982713 Pine-Tree 861 Dario 7767 ET | Herd: Pine Tree Dairy – Marshallville, OH HF Jordy Crystal ET 840003254238528 ‘+83’ + + + + + 1/08 305d 3x 23810 4.8 1138f 3.4 816p Sire: 840003215414562 Trout Hilltop Jordy ETV P | Dam: 840003140967866 HF LC Chasing Dreams ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA IE Jobo D Candy Cane ETV 840003249818899 ‘NC’ 1/11 305d 3x 26740 4.3 1144f 3.1 816p Sire: 68194906 Hilltop Acres Dynamte Diego ET | Dam: 68177072 IDR Jobo Cadence 6844 | Herd: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC – Gettysburg, PA

Two Year Olds - 825 Protein Or More Hilltop Acres T Dixistar 840003231310816 ‘V85’ V V V V V 2/10 305d 3x 33870 4.0 1346f 3.3 1123p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 68198405 Hilltop Acres C Dixigirl ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres OM Kimmie ETV 840003206592626 ‘V86’ V V V V V Sire: 4427424483 O Malley | Dam: 68196548 Hilltop Acres S Keegan ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

2/10 305d 3x 29830 5.0 1499f 3.7 1117p

CRG Phantom Alexis ET 68210991 ‘V87’ V V V V V 2/11 305d 2x 28840 4.0 1156f 3.6 1051p Sire: 68182661 V B Biver Phantom ET | Dam: 68197041 Golden Elm Cad Aladdin ET | Herd: Riverstone – Reese, MI Hilltop Acres J Presley ETV 840003239490065 ‘+84’ V + + V + 2/03 305d 3x 27590 4.6 1276f 3.8 1050p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Pap Kasey ETV 840003231310835 ‘+82’ V + + + + 2/10 305d 3x 28740 6.9 1981f 3.6 1035p Sire: 840003206592653 Hilltop Acres Paparazzi ETV | Dam: 68196548 Hilltop Acres S Keegan ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Pap Kitty ETV 840003231310833 ‘V85’ V V + V + 2/11 305d 3x 27790 4.5 1264f 3.7 1018p Sire: 840003206592653 Hilltop Acres Paparazzi ETV | Dam: 68196548 Hilltop Acres S Keegan ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Genesis Sonic X Willow 840003227560744 ‘V87’ V V V V V 2/11 305d 3x 28670 4.1 1178f 3.5 1010p Sire: 840003149335274 Meado-Brook Segas Sonic ET | Dam: 840003141503480 CIE Genesis Cad X Wilma | Herd: Genesis – Orangeville, IL Hilltop Acres S Devi 840003239490005 ‘V86’ V V V V V 2/01 305d 3x 26830 4.8 1280f 3.7 995p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET | Dam: 840003210631732 Hilltop Acres Deanna ETV NP | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Disc Brooke 840003232308549 ‘+83’ + + + + + 2/00 305d 3x 26360 4.3 1134f 3.7 987p Sire: 840003210631726 Hilltop Acres H Discovery | Dam: 68175902 Hilltop Acres K Brianna | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres J Nikky ET 840003232308574 ‘V85’ + V V + V 2/01 305d 3x 27150 4.4 1184f 3.6 967p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Jon Dinah ETV 840003232308544 ‘V85’ V V + V + 2/01 305d 3x 25230 4.9 1224f 3.6 906p Sire: 120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 68154378 Hilltop Acres Bose Dixiland ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Sky Georgia 840003234302408 ‘+82’ + G + + + 2/05 305d 3x 27630 4.6 1284f 3.3 902p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET | Dam: 840003207743808 Hilltop Acres T Galena | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Alfa Creek Ty Billie 68219765 ‘V86’ V V + V V 2/03 305d 3x 25970 4.3 1113f 3.4 892p Sire: 68181835 Gera-Lee Kannon Ty Twin | Dam: 68160275 Alfa Creek Jeremy Selene | Herd: Alfa-Creek – Andover, OH Centurys Skyhigh Hoancy 68220992 ‘+80’ + G G + + 2/00 305d 3x 24430 4.3 1043f 3.4 827p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET | Dam: 68205371 Centurys Bosephus Oancy | Herd: Retzlaff Century Farms – Shawano, WI

Three Year Olds - 970 Protein Or More Hilltop Acres D Delana 840003223296792 ‘V89’ E E V V V 3/00 305d 3x 33100 4.8 1574f 3.7 1215p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV | Dam: 68196536 Hilltop Acres CD Davika | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Demi ETV 840003223296786 ‘E90’ E E V E E 3/01 305d 3x 32800 4.5 1485f 3.6 1192p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 68169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

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OCTOBER 2024 Zim Blue Bay Hilton 26203 840003209226064 ‘+82’ + + + + + 3/11 305d 3x 32720 4.2 1380f 3.6 1175p Sire: 74300971 Jo-Lane Dario Hilton ET *TM | Dam: 840003140215303 Zim Blue Bay Richard Pearl | Herd: Spring Grove Dairy – Brodhead, WI Hilltop Acres S Krackel ETV 840003215414575 ‘+84’ + V + V + 3/09 305d 3x 33890 4.8 1621f 3.4 1168p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET | Dam: 68162988 Hilltop Acres NG Katie ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Trout Hilltop P Jenna 840003223296789 ‘V87’ V V V V V 3/02 305d 3x 32920 4.8 1591f 3.5 1160p Sire: 68182661 V B Biver Phantom ET | Dam: 68194034 Trout Run Hilltop Jenna ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres GL Darby 840003223296790 ‘V85’ V V + V + 3/03 305d 3x 32420 4.2 1361f 3.5 1149p Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM | Dam: 68170802 Hilltop Acres Biv Daiton | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres CD Star 840003210631677 ‘V88’ V V V V E 3/11 305d 3x 29610 4.9 1452f 3.7 1083p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68174939 Hilltop Acres Duke Steph | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres M Sprees 840003215414542 ‘V86’ V V V + V 3/06 305d 3x 28800 4.9 1407f 3.8 1080p Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini | Dam: 68193091 Hilltop Acres D Sparkle | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Genesis V Sonic Bessie 840003216946766 ‘+83’ + V G + + 3/02 305d 3x 30530 4.5 1370f 3.5 1074p Sire: 840003149335274 Meado-Brook Segas Sonic ET | Dam: 840003149289984 Genesis Tenascious V Beth | Herd: Genesis – Orangeville, IL Hilltop Acres DStar Jada 840003215414543 ‘V87’ E E V V V 3/06 305d 3x 29490 4.3 1278f 3.6 1058p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV | Dam: 68192079 Hilltop Acres CD Jodi | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Allandra Carter Glossy ETV 68226199 ‘V88’ E V V V V 3/11 305d 2x 32360 4.3 1376f 3.3 1054p Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM | Dam: 68157209 Top Acres HP Glossy ETV | Herd: Brisson, Allan H. – Vergennes, VT Hilltop Acres T Delila ETV 840003223296778 ‘+84’ G + V + V 3/01 305d 3x 30500 4.3 1300f 3.5 1053p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 68169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Lauren 840003223296806 ‘+84’ + V + V + 3/01 305d 3x 30480 3.9 1196f 3.4 1035p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 68155483 Spring Acres Dutch Lorey | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA L Century Lost Art Eva 840003218471491 ‘NC’ 3/04 305d 3x 34040 3.3 1135f 3.0 1022p Sire: 68170102 BMG Breeders Lost Art ET | Dam: 68184655 Olsons Biver Eve Evanka | Herd: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc – La Grange, IN Hilltop Acres KD Hershey 840003215414560 ‘+81’ + V + G + 3/06 305d 3x 26710 4.3 1152f 3.7 998p Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P | Dam: 68191429 Hilltop Acres Lucky Heaven | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Toby Sahana 68210215 ‘E90’ V E E E V 3/03 305d 2x 29590 4.2 1232f 3.3 978p Sire: 840003138129971 Cozy Nook Daredevil Toby ET | Dam: 68178222 SDF Agenda Skittles ET | Herd: Sears, Carrie – South Deerfield, MA

Four Year Olds - 1000 Protein Or More Shiloh Silver Kaelie 840003201521762 ‘V87’ E E G V V 4/10 305d 3x 35240 4.4 1563f 3.7 1299p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET | Dam: 840003140371797 Shiloh Biver Kadee ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres M Twinkie ETV 840003210631734 ‘V88’ V E V V V Sire: 8843844646 Majeste | Dam: 68174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

4/01 305d 3x 36020 4.3 1540f 3.5 1264p

Hilltop Acres DB Kristina 840003210631756 ‘V86’ V E + + V 4/02 305d 3x 34710 4.9 1706f 3.5 1220p Sire: 840003133889643 Switzer Tals Drdvl Doboy ET | Dam: 68178944 Hilltop Acres Tequila Kahlua | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Alfredo 68197348 ‘+84’ V V + + + 4/11 305d 3x 29840 4.6 1387f 3.6 1075p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET | Dam: 68144494 Determan Jad Ashley | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Arthurst Liberate Fine 68201122 ‘V88’ V V V V E 4/05 305d 3x 31190 4.8 1498f 3.3 1027p Sire: 840003014530348 BMG Biver Liberate *TM | Dam: 68145142 Arthurst Thunder Fresca | Herd: ON-WI Farms – Shawano, WI Red Brae SPA Dairystr Nella 68205948 ‘V87’ V E + V V 4/01 305d 2x 27960 3.7 1021f 3.6 1018p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV | Dam: 68190155 Red Brae SPA Bosephus Nelda | Herd: Red Brae – Muscoda, WI 840003149576074 ‘V87’ V E V V V 4/03 305d 2x 29530 4.2 1251f 3.4 1016p Switzer Tals LD Cella Sire: 840003133889646 Switzer Tals Lucky Draw ET | Dam: 840003133889617 Switzer Tals Dbl Dr Cerella | Herd: Switzer Tal Farm LLC – Prairie Du Sac, WI

Five Year Olds And Over - 1025 Protein Or More IE Hilltop Acres Hp Fuzzy 68189584 ‘+84’ V E V V + 5/11 305d 3x 35520 4.3 1522f 3.6 1266p Sire: 74300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET | Dam: 68166325 ID Hilltop Acres Fudge | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Finn Ione 68195970 ‘V87’ V V V V V Sire: 68161848 Double W Finnigan | Dam: 68167826 Double W Uno Imogene | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

5/05 305d 3x 33690 5.1 1719f 3.7 1239p

Hilltop Acres AB Tammy ET 68188188 ‘V86’ V V + V V Sire: 48990054091 Mir Absolute | Dam: 68172195 Hilltop Acres Scubed Tessa | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

6/02 305d 3x 32690 4.8 1575f 3.7 1195p

Hilltop Acres Jub Honey 68180041 ‘V86’ E E V + + 7/01 305d 3x 31510 5.2 1654f 3.4 1082p Sire: 68157233 Hilltop Acres C Jubilation *TM | Dam: 68162998 Hilltop Acres Drm Hershey | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Cad Amanda 68183085 ‘V87’ V V V V V 6/10 305d 3x 30610 4.4 1348f 3.4 1056p Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68104465 Hilltop Acres Z Abby | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres NW Dizy 68184232 ‘V86’ V E V V + Sire: 120081082091 Norwin | Dam: 68135204 Hilltop Acres BK Dora ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

6/05 305d 3x 29020 4.2 1230f 3.5 1028p

Sunset Ridge Hampton Harley 68196427 ‘+82’ V V + + + 5/05 305d 2x 29110 4.3 1238f 3.5 1026p Sire: 74300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET | Dam: 68151321 Sunset Ridge Vigor Gizmo | Herd: Sunset Ridge – Monticello, WI

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n 5th Sr 3-Yr-Old International Brown Swiss Show

Brown Swiss Show

n All American Yearling in Milk 2021

n 3-03 198D 19980M 4.3 852F 3.6 712P

n Nominated All American Sr. 2 Yr Old 2022

n Maiden due back in 2025 to Timeout

— Owned with Pinnacle Swiss

shiloh

Durango Tori 2E 93

n 1st Component Merit Cow Kentucky State Fair n 3rd Component Merit Cow International

Brown Swiss Show

n Total Performance Cow International Brown

Swiss Show n 7-01 305D 43811M 3.4 1485P 3.2 1415P n Tori - due back in 2025 to Tank

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Richard Baltimore 2E92

shiloh

F Martini Talo V 88

n 1st Aged Cow Kentucky State Fair

n 1st JR 3-Yr-Old Kentucky State Fair

n 4-05 305D 37287M 3.3 1230F 3.2 1173P

n 2-01 305D 26389M 4.0 1035F 3.2 836P

n 3rd Aged Cow International Brown Swiss Show n HM All American Yearling in Milk 2019 n Nominated All American Sr. 3 Yr Old 2021

n 4th JR 3-Yr-Old International Brown Swiss Show n She is a Martini X Tori

Mark your calendars for April 4, 2025 for the Kentucky National Brown Swiss Sale

n Talo is due back in 2025 to Timeout

~ LELY ROBOTIC SYSTEM COMING IN 2025 ~

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R i c ha rd & Re ne l le Sp arrow : 5 02 . 370.6730

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Joe, Angie, Archie & Wyl ie S parrow: 270.670.4175

Be n, C al li e , Hal lie , L il ly & A nnie Sp ar row : 502 .750.1 1 24

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