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By Norman Magnussen

Where do you begin?

It goes without saying, you start with the Brown Swiss cow.

Because of this adaptable bovine, we have a shared passion.

That passion was shown by all those that supported the World Brown Swiss Conference 2022. The list is long, widespread, and appreciated. If I would try to recognize any individuals, organizations, businesses, associations, guests, or Brown Swiss friends, I run the risk of missing someone. May I just say to all that had a part in this fantastic event… “THANK-YOU on behalf of “The Big Brown Cow”!”

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2022 World Brown Swiss Conference Originally planned for 2020, the World Brown Swiss Conference was delayed by COVID. However, planning continued and 2022 saw the conference finally take place during World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, October 1–5.

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he conference started October 1st with farm tours. The first stop was Cozy Nook Farm of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Cozy Nook Farm is operated by Tom and Joan Oberhaus and son Charlie, along with Amie Simac and Dan and Britney Gerrits. Today, they are milking 75 Brown Swiss and Guernseys. The herds most influential cow was Cozy Nook Pronto Twylight EX92, 4E, with a lifetime production of 324,000M, 11,958P. She continues her legacy with 14 sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons in the top 150 in the US, along with daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters on the home farm.

Cozy Nook has more to offer than just their genetics, they also produce 20 acres of pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, and squash for their fall market, making them a place to share their dairy story with many others.

The second stop of the day was Triangle Acres Farm of Freeport, Illinois. The farm has been family owned for over 75 years.

Currently, the farm is owned and operated by John and Wendy Korth along with their children Ben and Becky, and lifelong employee Tim Ritschard. Today the Korth family is milking 87 head of Registered Brown Swiss with an occasional Holstein or

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Ayrshire. The family’s herd stems from the Collection Polly family. Polly was a cow who left an impact on the family. Two of the sons from the Polly family who have had an impact worldwide are Triangle Acres Payoff and Triangle Acres Polo. The Polly family legacy is still growing on the family dairy today. Triangle Acres is continuing to grow their genetics and upcoming generations of farmers on the farm.

The last stop of the first day of the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference was Voegeli Farms, Inc., of Monticello, Wisconsin. Voegeli Farms Inc., is currently owned and operated by Bryan, Jimmy, and Christopher Voegeli, along with their families. Currently, the family is

milking 120 cows in a just completed, 2 Lely robot system. The milk from the farm is used to make Chalet Cheese and Yodelay Yogurt.

The family has had over 250 All-American nominations over the years. Voegeli Farms is also home to the Madora cow family, with 16 straight generations consecutively scored Excellent. Jimmy, one of the owners, is part of “The Jimmy’s”, a band that travels and is able to bring people together no matter the setting. To close out the day of tours, attendees were able to view another group of excellent cows at Voegeli Farms and have a meal. The Jimmys” were able to bring the entire group together at the end of the evening for a good Wisconsin Welcome. w

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ctober 2nd was the final farm tour of the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference at Hilltop Acres Farm of Calmar, Iowa. Hilltop Acres is a seventh-generation farm and is owned by Dennis and Barb Mashek, their sons Joshua and Tanner and their families.

Currently, they are milking 450 cows, and have a total of about 900 head on the farm. The family farm gained its popularity worldwide with Hilltop Acres Blend Jillette and Hilltop Acres Jetway Dixie. Both cows went on to have well-known bulls in the 80’s. The Jetway Dixie family produced Dominate, Dynasty, and Driver and the Jillette family produced Jolt. Today, the Jetway Dixie family still has a large role on the farm, as they are among the most popular cows today. Cadence Paula traces back to Jetway Dixie. The Masheks had Cadence Paula, Kickstart Princess and Majesty Teresa out on display. All three of these cows have extremely deep pedigrees that are very impressive to anyone in the industry. The entire group of two-year olds were in lock-ups with tags of their sires. Udders were clipped which made for a very impressive line-up. Hilltop Acres is keeping the family roots strong in the dairy industry and on the family farm, with many more years to come. During the visit to Hilltop Acres, attendees were able to see excellent cows and visit over a meal before heading back to Wisconsin.

To round out the second night of the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, the attendees stopped in for the reception at Monona Terrace. Everyone enjoyed Wisconsin Cheeses and a variety of other options. During the reception, Brown Swiss Association Executive Secretary Norm Magnussen once again welcomed everyone to the conference. He pointed out that the young cows and all the heifers that attendees saw on the 2022 tours were not even born when the original Conference dates for 2020 were planned.

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Meeting Sessions

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he 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference continued the third day with its conference meeting sessions. Starting with Martin Rust, Vice Director of Braunvieh Schweiz, the Brown Swiss Association of Switzerland, he encouraged more Brown Swiss breeders to genomic test. Genomics is no longer only for elite animals. Currently breeders do genomic test, but more with bulls than with dams and young heifer calves. Genomic testing is more prominent among the Holstein breed, but is gradually beginning to gain popularity within the Brown Swiss breed. Advantages of using Genomic testing include improving pedigree accuracy, increasing genetic breeding values, managing risk of hereditary defects, and helping make breeding choices of when to use sexed semen or beef semen.

The next speaker was dairy geneticist David Erf of the United States, David and his family are Brown Swiss breeders. He is a member of the Zoetis Dairy Technical Services team. He went more in-depth about the benefits of genomic testing. Once again, genomic testing can improve genetic progress, improve a herd faster with better breeding decisions, and all of the information can be used throughout the life of the animal. He also talked about the topic of DWP$ - Dairy Wellness Profitability Index. All of the animals that are genomic tested in the top 25% are more profitable and have fewer health problems compared to the animals in the lower 76100%. The animals in lower percentages have been seen to leave the herd earlier than the ones in the top 25%.

Following was David Kendall of the United States, Director of Genetic Advancement with ST Genetics. His topic of discussion was increasing the speed and improvements of the Brown Swiss breed. Kendall encouraged Brown Swiss breeders to become more involved with IVF breeding. He mentioned concern that over the years the Brown Swiss calving interval has increased. Although some may not agree with him, he believes inbreeding is not a problem in the Brown Swiss breed. Comparing Holsteins to Brown Swiss, Brown Swiss have little to no inbreeding to date. Once again,

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he encourages breeders to start genomic testing young heifers and bulls to find that ‘diamond in the rough’ and expand use of sexed semen within the breed. “There is a need for speed”.

Dr. Reiner Emmerling of Germany, Senior Geneticist at the Institute of Animal Breeding, Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture spoke about the improvement of genetic evaluation systems. The systems he talked about today were the single-step evaluation and two-step evaluation. In Single-Step evaluation, phenotypes, genotypes, and pedigrees are processed simultaneously. Increasing the number of genotyped females will help give more of a bigger picture of all genetics and genetic possibilities. If they had more females genotyped along with males, the information that can come out of it would help with more understanding of both sires and dams. He also touched on the ideas of intergenomics and how that can be helpful within genotyping.

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Speaking with the next panel was Franz Seefried of Switzerland, Senior Geneticist at Qualitas AG. Qualitas AG is the national evaluation center of IT and Quantitative Animal Genetics for Swiss livestock. His focuses were on SWISScow genomic improvements. Along with in-depth qualities and the Forward and Reverse Approach. Forward Approach is when looking Forward at phenotype, whole-sequencing, and then finding the cause. Reverse

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Approach is looking at population-wide validation, candidate variant identification, whole-genomic sequencing along with SNP data. Both approaches are needed.

Next was Urs Schuler of Switzerland who is also a geneticist with Qualitas AG and is in charge of R&D activities on animal healthrelated topics and operations of genetic evaluations. He highlighted how they have been trying to reduce ketosis and find resistance.

They are doing so by looking at DIM, year, dates, and zone, they are trying to find hotspots. He also spoke about reducing the mortality rate of calves which is different at different stages of life and may be controlled by different genes.

specific information. “Agriculture is the largest contributor to the Wisconsin economy. Agriculture and the Dairy industry are our (Wisconsin’s) strengths. 90% of Wisconsin milk is made into cheese, and 90% of that cheese is exported out of the state,” said Secretary Romanski. One of the grants provided by DATCP is the Dairy Processor Grant which has been available since 2014. This program is continuing to grow and makes sure Wisconsin Cheesemakers stay at the top of their game and keep Wisconsin America’s Dairyland.

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Rounding out the morning session was João Durr CEO of CDCB, Vice-President of ICAR. Originally from Brazil, Joao has served many different positions, one of them being Executive Director of the InterBull Centre in Sweden. Durr highlighted Disease Resistance Evaluations for Brown Swiss. This is research that he and colleagues have been putting together for a few years now. The different diseases they have been looking into are milk fever, displaced abomasum, ketosis, mastitis, metritis, and retained placenta. These health traits have a 1.9% weight on NM$. Durr emphasized the need for gathering phenotypic data as well as genotypic information.

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At the noon luncheon, Aurore Cannesson Grave, BGS France and Assistant of the European Brown Swiss Federation secretary, gave a presentation on the development of the “More Than Milk” logo and promotion being used by the European Brown Swiss associations.

The main logo is individualized for each country with their national flag.

“As a result of a common desire to become stronger together, for the benefit of the breed and its breeders throughout Europe, this logo is standing for a unique message of the breed. Because from north to south and from east to west, we all breed Brown Swiss with the same passion and same economic and environmental goals.” n

Randy Romanski - USA

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) secretary Randy Romanski. Secretary Romanski highlighted the different grants that DATCP provides to Wisconsin dairy farmers and producers. He also shared some Wisconsin-

BROWN SWISS: A UNIQUE BRAND NAME FOR THE BREED Brown Swiss, Braunvieh, Bruna, Brune … many different names for a unique breed with unique assets. As a signal of UNITY and COMMITMENT, the common brand name BROWN SWISS will now be used by all European Federation country members to promote the breed in their communication activities.”

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MORE THAN MILK …

Brown Swiss is a breed that evokes strong identification and passion because of its great charisma and beautiful exterior. Easy handling, fitness, and adaptability of the cow to varying situations facilitate farmers’ daily life. High milk quality and the longevity of the cow support farmers in achieving their long-term economic and environmental goals. “Brown Swiss is the cow for forward-thinking farmers who seek long-term profitability.

“Brown Swiss: Your smart choice for high quality farming!””

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The afternoon sessions of the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference began with Franciska von Fedak of Colombia. A Brown Swiss breeder in both Colombia and Venezuela, she spoke on the topic of Brown Swiss and crossbreeding in Colombia and Latin America.

Since the climate in Latin America is very different from North America, not all animals can live in that climate. They have tried different breeds, but the one that thrives the best is the Brown Swiss. She also touched on how they are sustainably dairy farming in Latin America using Silvo-Pastoral System to reclaim the land.

Next up, Enrico Santus, Director of ANARB in Italy, is also the President of Synergy, a newborn service association providing technical support to 15 populations of cattle and even horses and buffalos in Italy. He talked about the topic of dairy cows’ resistance to heat. This went hand-in-hand with Franciska von Fedak’s speech.

He showed graphs and how Brown Swiss compared to the Holstein cow in withstanding different climates. There are visible and hidden effects of heat stress especially when it lasts over several

days: production decrease, less milk quality, less cheese yield, and reproductive issues. Younger cows suffer more heat stress than older cows. Brown Swiss resist heat better and have less value loss from heat stress vs. Holsteins in the same environment.

Then Kevin Ziemba of the United States spoke. He is the Eastern Region Manager and part of the Genetic Development Team for ST Genetics. Ziemba talked about the strategies to expand the benefits of Brown Swiss genetics through crossbreeding. He spoke about crossing Brown Swiss with Holstein, Angus, and Jersey. He gave examples of how crossbreeding has been done and what has come out of crossbreeding Holsteins and Angus. He also gave an example of crossbreeding Brown Swiss and Holstein which increased mobility and hoof health, optimized productive life, and decreased dry matter intake. The most important aspect of any Crossbreeding Program is to maximize the traits of emphasis within breed. Choose to cross with genetic progress in mind. This adds a huge dynamic to crossbreeding.

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The breeder panel was started by Clément Sevin of France. He currently owns an 80-head Brown Swiss herd and has a strong passion for genealogy and animal genetics. On his home farm, they do some crossbreeding along with pure breeding. One-third of his BS herd was obtained through crossbreeding. He also shared how crossbreeding has affected his family and what the benefits he has experienced have been.

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on his family farm Hilltop Acres Farm. Hilltop Acres has 450 head on 1,000 acres of land. He talked to the attendees about how his family farm works from the genetic standpoint. He highlighted how they breed, manage the farm, and why they chose the Brown Swiss breed. All their milk is made into cheese.

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also bottles and sells their own milk and cheese. He put emphasis on their breeding goal, which is longevity, yield, type, functionality, and marketability. Ninety percent of their milk goes to a cheese co-op.

Joe Loehr of the United States co-owns Loehr Dairy LLC. The farm is 4th generation family owned by Joe and his brother Mark. He and his family are milking 500 head, which is made up of Holsteins and Brown Swiss. He spoke on Brown Swiss’ profitability in a commercial dairy compared to Holsteins, purebred Brown Swiss and crossbred Brown Swiss/Holsteins. All of their milk is made into cheese.

Josef Müller of Germany milks 100 head of Brown Swiss on his family farm. He has also built his business on renewable energies and real estate. He presented how he is financially paying off the farm and how he started out buying it from his family. All of their milk is made into cheese.

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uesday morning representatives of the attending associations met to plan for the next World Brown Swiss Conference.

Mauricio Reyes from Colombia was voted as President and Tom Portner, Vice President of the World Brown Swiss Association.

Colombia will host the next World Conference, in Bogota, Colombia, in 2025. It will be the first to be held in Latin America.

Tuesday afternoon, October 4th, saw the start of the International Brown Swiss Show as Official Judge Gerrit DeBruin from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt from Ellsworth,

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To close out the weekend of farm trips and conference meetings, Dr. Jack Britt of the United States was the keynote speaker at the gala. He has recruited and led an international team that is not focused on farming in today’s world, but rather 50 years in the future. Dr. Britt spoke on the ideas of change in population, new ways of income, new ideas and ways of farming, and different research projects. He continues to focus on the fact that the population is increasing over time and how it will affect farming.

He also went back to highlight the topic of epigenetics and how heat stress had affected the calf and cow before and after birth.

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Federation Meeting & International Heifer Show

Wisconsin, placed the heifers. Earning Junior Champion honors was the winning Summer Yearling Heifer, Random Luck Total Perfection, owned by Jacob Harbaugh and Matthew Thompson, Marion, Wisconsin. Earning Reserve Junior Champion honors was the winning Spring Yearling Heifer Pit-Crew Daredevil Kyla ET, owned by Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, Minnesota. w

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International Cow Show & World Premier Sale

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ednesday, October 5th, cows and group classes were in the ring. After Judges DeBruin and Hauschildt evaluated a show consisting of 390 head, earning Grand Champion honors was the winning Aged Cow Cutting Edge Thunder Faye, owned by Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, New York.

Earning Reserve Grand Champion honors was the winning Senior

Three-Year-Old Cow Robland Norwin Bermuda ET, owned by Tony Kohls and Goldfawn Farm, McGregor, Texas. (See show report pg. 12).

Also held October 5th was the World Premier Brown Swiss Sale. A sale average of $8,278 was produced on 28 live lots and choices, with a top seller of $28,500. (See sale report pg. 22). w

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total of 295 people from 16 countries took part in the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference, 204 of which were international participants. A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Volunteers, Committees, Staff, Farm Hosts, Speakers, and Attendees for making this World Conference possible and a truly memorable event. w

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International BROWN SWISS SHOW MADISON, WI OCTOBER 3-4, 2022 judge : Gerrit DeBruin, WI | associate : Hayden Hauschildt, WI

390 HEAD

Grand Champions L-R: Exec. Sec. Norm Magnussen. WI Brown Swiss Queen Quince Johnson. German Princess Regina Dilger. Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt, Res. Grand Champion Bermuda, Tony Kohls. Grand Champion Faye, Carly Coon. Judge Gerrit DeBruin. Youth Ambassador Erin Armitage. Mitch Kappelman, Rep Select Sires. Udder Comfort Representatives.

Junior Champions L-R: Exec. Sec. Norm Magnussen. Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt, Ambassador Erin Armitage, Kayla, Tom Foss, Perfection, Jacob Harbaugh, Matthew Thompson, WI Queen Quince Johnson. Logan Harbaugh. National Youth Advisor Kaylen Miller. Judge Gerrit De Bruin

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Intermediate Champions L-R: IL Princess Emma Carlile. WI Queen Quince Johnson.

Exec. Sec. Norm Magnussen. Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt, Josh Fairbanks, Kenzee HM Int Champion, Tyler Endres, Hum Dinger, Res Int Champion, Tony Kohls, Bermuda Int Champion. Judge Gerrit De Bruin, Semex Rep. Ambassador Erin Armitage.

German Princess Regina Dilger.

Grand Champions L-R: German Princess Regina Dilger. WI Brown Swiss Queen Quince Johnson. Dave Badula presenting Jim Armbruster Award, Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt. Tea Rose, Matthew Thompson, Groovy, Hannah Balthaser, Judge Gerrit De Bruin. Mitch Kappelman, Rep. Select Sires. Youth Ambassador Erin Armitage. Udder Comfort Representatives.

Intermediate Champions L-R: IL Princess Emma Carlile. Exec. Sec. Norm Magnussen.

Ambassador Erin Armitage, Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt. Ryland Nierman, Lucy, Adele Biasini, Shasta, Carter Kruse, Skylar, Judge Gerrit De Bruin, WI Brown Swiss Queen Quince Johnson. German Princess Regina Dilger. Dave Badula presenting Jim Armbruster Award.

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Junior Champions L-R: Exec. Sec. Norm Magnussen. Associate Judge Hayden Hauschildt. Ambassador Erin Armitage. Play It Again, Tristen Ostrom. Perfection, Jacob Harbaugh, Matthew Thompson, WI Queen Quince Johnson. Logan Harbaugh, Judge Gerrit De Bruin.

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Grand Champion Cutting Edge Thunder Faye (Thunder), Ken Main & Kenny Jo Manion, Copake, NY

Reserve Intermediate Champion Ritchi View Nuck Hum Dinger (Knucklehead), Mountain View Meadows Brown Swiss, Winlock, WA

Reserve Grand Champion Robland Norwin Bermuda ET (Norwin), Tony Kohls & Goldfawn Farm, Mcgregor, TX

Hon Mention Intermediate Champion Fairholm Norwin Kenzee (Norwin), Josh & Samantha Fairbanks, Anamosa, IA

Hon Mention Grand Champion Northkill Creek Groovy (Thunder), Hannah & Mark Balthaser, Bernville, PA

Junior Champion Random Luck Total Perfection (Total), Jacob Harbaugh & Matthew Thompson, Marion, WI

Reserve Intermediate Champion Terra Rose Cliff Shasta (Cliff), Adele Biasini, Morrisville, VT

Senior Champion Cutting Edge Thunder Faye (Thunder), Ken Main & Kenny Jo Manion, Copake, NY

Reserve Junior Champion Pit-Crew Daredevil Kyla ET (Daredevil), Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN

Hon Mention Intermediate Champion Empire Famous Lucy (Famous), Brayton, Ryland & Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN

Reserve Senior Champion Northkill Creek Groovy (Thunder), Hannah & Mark Balthaser, Bernville, PA

Hon Mention Junior Champion Spots Pride Play It Again (Famous), Tristen Hans Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI

Junior Champion Random Luck Total Perfection (Total), Jacob Harbaugh & Matthew Thompson, Marion, W

Hon Mention Senior Champion Random Luck B Tea Rose (Bonanza), Matthew & Allison Thompson, Darlington, WI

– JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS –

Reserve Junior Champion Spots Pride Play It Again (Famous), Tristen Hans Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI

Intermediate Champion Robland Norwin Bermuda ET (Norwin), Tony Kohls & Goldfawn Farm, Mcgregor, TX

Grand Champion & Senior Champion Northkill Creek Groovy (Thunder), Hannah & Mark Balthaser, Bernville, PA Reserve Grand Champion & Senior Champion Random Luck B Tea Rose (Bonanza), Matthew & Allison Thompson, Darlington, WI

Spring Calf (39) 1. Pit-Crew Rasta Tricky (Rasta), L: Beau Trapp O: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 2. Breeze Ridge FP Sindylou (First Place), Zoe Lasley, Woodsboro, MD 3. B lack Ridge R Look My Way (Rampage), Hayleigh Geurink and Kevin Webster, Blue Mounds, WI 4. ( 1st Jr) Pit-Crew Phantom Nikita (Phantom), L: Allison Foss O: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 5. (2nd Jr) Silver Royal J Favorite (Juke), Eli Staudinger, Reedsville, WI 6. Birdsallway Famous Nell ET (Famous), Cole & Carter Kruse, Dyersville, IA Winter Calf (40) 1. Brown Heaven Ant Sister Dally (Antonov), Brown Heaven, Vercheres, QC 2. (1st Jr) Hills Valley Pball Whopper (Powerball), Blake Hill, Cattaraugus, NY 3. Opsal-J Pop A Bottle (Famous), Peter Vail & Joseph Opsal, Englewood, FL 4. Edge View R Windsor ETV (Rasta), Leslie Bruchey, Westminster, MD 5. Twinkle-Hill T Amberlei ETV (Toby), Jeannie M. Winkelman, Watertown, WI 6. Meadow Hill Famous Bourbon (Famous), Gary Lee Mase, Carlton, PA Fall Calf (44) 1. Opsal-J Fuel My Fire ET (Famous), Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI 2. Stef-N- Famous Kelsi ETV (Famous), Niki & Kelsi Steffenhagen, Kenosha, WI 3. Xtreme Norwin Teardrop ETV (Norwin), Beth Nelson & Aaron Johnson, Ettrick, WI 4. (1st Jr), Jenlar Rasta Wissota ETV (Rasta), Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI 5. ( 2nd Jr), Random Luck Seaman Toppit (Seaman), Kassidy, Ashlynn, Delaney, & Ryleigh Oliger, Hagerstown, IN 6. (3rd Jr), Red Brae Richard Fabulous (Richard), Elise & Brady Bleck, Muscoda, WI Summer Yearling (33) 1. (1st Jr) Random Luck Total Perfection (Total), Jacob Harbaugh and Matthew Thompson, Marion, WI

Hon Mention Grand Champion & Hon Mention Senior Champion Johann Carter Dartmouth (Carter), Brayton, Ryland & Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN Intermediate Champion Kruses LJ Fab Skylar ET (Fabulous), Cole & Carter Kruse, Dyersville, IA

Hon Mention Junior Champion Pit-Crew Diego Kashmere ET (Diego), Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN

2. ( 2nd Jr), Pit-Crew Phantom Kristine (Phantom), L: Abby Foss O: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 3. Knapp Woody Pamela (Woody), Peter Vail, Englewood, FL 4. Mil Neu Can Due Goliath (Can-Due), Grayson & Lane Gahring, Homestead, IA 5. (3rd Jr) Hi-View Rampag Pixiestix (Rampage), Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fon Du Lac, WI 6. Brook Hollow Total Hottie ET (Total), Delbert & Heather Yoder, West Salem, OH Spring Yearling (31) 1. P it-Crew Daredevil Kyla ET (Daredevil), L: Allison Foss O: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 2. (1st Jr) Spots Pride Play It Again (Famous), Tristen Hans Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI 3. Acclaimed Rasta Incense ETV (Rasta), Daniel, Nevaeh, Emmet & Tye Chupp, Inola, OK 4. B lessing Garbo Famous Fire (Famous), Blessing Garrison and L & D Fraley, Fort Wayne, IN 5. Prairie Haven Marigold (Weapon), Nathan Johnson, Parker, SD 6. Brook Hollow Total Please Me (Total), Delbert & Heather Yoder, West Salem, OH Winter Yearling (28) 1. B lessing Garbo F Patrice ETV (Famous), Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros.

Fort Wayne, IN 2. (1st Jr) Vir Kar J Tequila Topeka (Tequila), Preston Welling, Paynesville, MN 3. R Hart All-Star 249 Ritzy (Allstar), Wyatt Schirm & Kinley Topp, Ashville, OH 4. RMD-Dotterer W Taylor ET (Winrite), Main, Manion and D & B Thompson, Copake, NY 5. Opsal-J Dynamite Paparazzi (Dynamite), Peter Vail, Englewood, FL 6. (2nd Jr) Jenlar Carter Wildfire ETV (Carter), Brianna, Austin, & Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI Fall Yearling (18) 1. ( 1st Jr) Pit Crew Diego Kashmere ET (Diego), L: Abby Foss O: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 2. ( 2nd Jr) Wright-Way Famous Tik Tok ET (Famous), Landree & Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA (Cont.)

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International BROWN SWISS SHOW 3. VB HJ CV Can-Due Barbie (Can-Due), Christopher Voegeli & Hilary Voegeli, Monticello, WI 4. Kruses Carter Jive ETV (Carter), Peter Vail, Englewood, FL 5. Rager Bros Dynamite Nugget (Dynamite), Kinley Topp, Botkins, OH 6. Brook Hollow Norwin Mischief (Norwin), Delbert & Heather Yoder, West Salem, OH Junior Best Three (12) 1. Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 2. Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI 3. Emily & Amy Yeiser, Arnold, MD 4. Delbert & Heather Yoder, West Salem, OH 5. Armbruster Bros Farms Inc., Muscoda, WI 6. Blessing Farms and Garrison Bros., Fort Wayne, IN Milking Yearling (4) 1. Edge View D Waverly ETV (Daredevil), Don Graft & Family, Oxford, WI 2. R itchie View Dare Bel Jingles (Daredevil), Mountain View Meadows Brown Swiss, 1.

Winlock, WA 3. Daveco Richard Florence (Richard), Jillian & Taylor Bonow, Lewiston, MN 4. Top Acres Carter Worthy ETV (Carter), Elizabeth Byers-Doten, West Lafayette, IN Summer Junior 2 Year Old (13) 1. 8th Day Ryanns GW Ryhme (Glenwood), Aaron Olson, Racine, MN 2. V B Bank It Zest (Bank It), Voegeli Farm Inc, Monticello, WI 3. H ills Valley LT Wdy Darling (Woody), Hills Valley Farm and Lynn Telaak, Cattaraugus, NY 4. D J Norwin Cheyenne (Norwin), Cal-Ticino Brown Swiss and S & B Maddox, Riverdale, CA 5. Hilltop Acres R Willa ETV (Rasta), Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY 6. Fosters Patrick Bambi (Patrick), Randy Knapp, Epworth, IA Junior 2 Year Old (22) 1. Fairholm Norwin Kenzee (Norwin), Josh & Samantha Fairbanks, Anamosa, IA 2. Brown Heaven Genox Jeaverissa (Genox-Boy), Brown Heaven, Vercheres, QC 3. Twinkle-Hill Dyn Dippy 1458 (Dynamite), Ron & Nicole Wussow, Cecil, WI 4. Hills Valley Carter Viola (Carter), Ken Main & Kenny Jo Manion, Copake, NY 5. A Joy CP Snow White (Pepper), Michala Kuhlman, Little Meadows, PA 6. Meadow Hill Betty Jo (Famous), Theo Goldenberg, McGregor, TX Senior 2 Year Old (20) 1. Cutting Edge N Shrill ETV (Norwin), Ken Main, Copake, NY 2. Twin Hollow Daredevil Blue (Daredevil), Ken Main, Copake, NY 3. Hills Valley Carter Flirty ET (Carter), Peter Vail, Englewood, FL 4. (1st Jr) Terra Rose Cliff Shasta (Cliff) Adele Biasini, Morrisville, VT 5. ( 2nd Jr) Hiltop Acres DD Jade (Daredevil), Brayton, Ryland, & Camdyn Nierman, 1.

Brownstown, IN 6. (3rd Jr) Meier Meadows Norw Felicity (Norwin), Magen Busker, Ridott, IL Junior 3 Year Old (20) 1. Hilltop Acres Dynmt Daphne ET (Dynamite), Fairdale Farm LLC, Worthville, KY 2. RNR Durham Ally (Durham), Kaylee Cherry, Wooster, OH 3. (1st Jr) Kruses LJ Fab Skylar ET (Fabulous), Cole & Carter Kruse, Dyersville, IA 4. Random Luck Victory Rose (Victor-Twin), Allison Thompson, Darlington, WI 5. Arthurst Kade Panda P (Kade), Bridget R Acheterberg, Fennimore, WI 6. Brown Heaven Sal Fallen ET (Salomon), Brown Heaven, Vercheres, QC

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Senior 3 Year Old (17) 1. R obland Norwin Bermuda ET (Norwin), Tony Kohls and Goldfawn Farm, Mcgregor, TX 2. R itchi View Nuck Hum Dinger (Knucklehead), Mountain View Meadows Brown Swiss, Winlock, WA 3. Buschs Famous Jenna (Famous), Peter Vail, Englewood, FL 4. B rown Heaven Carter Falby ET (Carter), Milk Source and Brown Heaven, Kaukauna, WI 5. Voelkers Bush Aggie ETV (Bush), Grant Voelker, Perryville, MO 6. Seths Carter Petra ET (Carter), Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI 4 Year Old (26) 1. ( 1st Jr) Johann Carter Dartmoouth (Carter), Brayton, Ryland, & Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN 2. Cutting Edge F Faroh ETV (Foremost), Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY 3. D ouble Star DD Clare (Daredevil), Double W Farm, Knapp Genetics and John Billings, Epworth, IA 4. Brown Heaven Biver Frenchkiss (Biver), Brown Heaven, Verccheres, QC 5. WF Biver Northernlights ET (Biver), Woodwind Farm, Independence, WI 6. Siegerts Damian Pinapple (Damian), Leslie & Linda Bruchey, Westminster, MD 5 Year Old (21) 1. (1st Jr) Northkill Creek Groovy (Thunder), Hannah & Mark Balthaser, Bernville, PA 2. Pit-Crew WF Twilite ET (Winning Formula), Beth Nelson & Aaron Johnson, Ettrick, WI 3. Iroquois Acres Total Candy (Total), Matthew Pacheco, Kerman, CA 4. Brown Heaven Carter Tutti (Carter), Brian Pacheco, Kerman, CA 5. Arethusa Northern Lights (Kingpin), Peter Vail, Englewood, FL 6. Jo-Dee Kingpin Ramrod (Kingpin), Glenn & Jean Laird, Ferndale, WA Aged Cow (10) 1. Cutting Edge Thunder Faye (Thunder), Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY 2. Iroquois Acres Jong Cali (Jongleur), Brian Pacheco, Kerman, CA 3. SS Debs 929 (Show), Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA 4. Triangle Acres Pandora ET (Richard), Rebecca Korth, Freeport, IL 5. ( 1st Jr) Random Luck B Talented (Braiden), Matthew Thompson and Payton Van Schnydle, Darlington, WI 6. Random Luck Oh-Mhy Tipsy ET (Bonanza), Richard J Thompson, Darlington, WI Component Merit (8) 1. ( 1st Jr) Random Luck B Tea Rose (Bonanza), Matthew & Allison Thompson, Darlington, WI 2. (2nd Jr) Fairdale Total Cali ET (Total), Emily Goode, Liberty, KY 3. Cutting Edge Stratus Sue (Stratus), Ronald R Kelm, Markesan, WI 4. Cutting Edge CP Margo ET (Pepper), Allan Brisson, Copake, NY 5. Bless-Calf Cadenc Snowflake (Cadence), Brent Caffe, Decatur, IN 6. Peach Kist Total Tango ET (Total), Lindsey Rucks, Okeechobee, FL Best Three Females (8) 1. Brown Heaven, Vercheres, QC 2. Ken Main and Peter Vail, Copake, NY 3. Iroqouis Acres, Bridport, VT 4. Random Luck-Richard Thompson, Darlington, WI 5. Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN 6. Andrew & Abbie Evans, Little Meadows, PA

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Produce of Dam (3) 1. Ken Main and Emmett Smithling, Copake, NY 2. Armbruster Bros Farms Inc, Muscoda, WI 3. Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Genomic Merit of the Heifer Show Perry Brook Pact Lulu ETV (Pactole), Kylie Chittenden, Whiting, VT Premier Breeder of the Heifer Show Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Premier Exhibitor of the Heifer Show Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN

Total Performance Winner Cutting Edge Stratus Sue (Stratus), Ronald R Kelm, Markesan, WI International Type & Performance Award Cutting Edge Stratus Sue (Stratus), Ronald R Kelm, Markesan, WI Premier Breeder Ken Main & Kenny Jo Manion, Copake, NY Premier Exhibitor Ken Main & Kenny Jo Manion, Copake, NY Premier Sire of Cow Show Voelkers TD Carter

Premier Sire of the Heifer Show Brown Heaven R Famous ET

INTERNATIONAL

PRODUCTION AWARDS

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD Arthurst Kade Panda NP 2-03 305d 25,320M 1,034F 829P ECM:28,012 Bridget R Achterberg

5 YEAR OLD Beu Dell Thunder Jemma 4-04 305d 29,650M 1,246F 1,014P ECM: 33,588 Fairdale Farm LLC

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD Twinkle-Hill All Spiri 1363 3-00 219d 21,483M 954F 739P ECM:25,033 Cole & Carter Kruse

AGED COW SS Debs 929 5-11 305d 27,750M 1,240F 938P ECM: 32,308 Landen Knapp

4 YEAR OLD Brown Heaven Biver Frenchkiss 3-06 247d 29,405M 1,426F 1,135P ECM: 36,765 Brown Heaven

COMPONENT COW Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 9-06 305d 49,8763M 3,174F 1,780P ECM: 71,029 Ronald Kelm

TYPE & PRODUCTION AWARD Cutting Edge Stratus Sue ECM: 71,029 Ronald Kelm TOTAL PERFORMANCE COW Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 386,0586 ECM Lifetime 363 Points Ronald Kelm

– JUNIOR – SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD Twinkle-Hill All Spiri 1363 3-00 219d 21,483M 954F 739P ECM:25,033 Cole & Carter Kruse

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New York Spring Show

HAMBURG, NY | APRIL 3, 2022 judge: Matt Mitchell, TN.

59 Head

Int Champion: Seths Carter Petra ET (Carter), 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI Res. Int. Champion: Voelkers Bush Aggie ETV (Bush), 2nd Senior 3-Year-Old, Dayne Voelker, Perryville, MO Hon Men Int Champion: Jaden Flash Capture (Flash), 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, WI Junior Champion: Kruses Krunch Apricot (Krunch), 1st Fall Yearling, Rick Kruse, Earlville, IA Res Jr Champion: Jenlar MKE Wins in Six ETV (Rasta), 1st Winter Yrlg, Josh & Casey Hushon, North Prairie, WI Hon Men Jr Champion: Opsal-J Fuel My Fire (Famous), 1st Fall Calf, Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI

Ohio State Fair

L-R: Judge, Matt Mitchell, TN. Candy, Dasher, Shasta, Erin Armitage Brown Swiss Ambassador.

COLUMBUS, OH | AUGUST 4-5 2022 judge: Tom Foss, MN

42 Head

Grand Champion: Iroquois Acres Total Candy (Total), Brian Pacheco, CA 1st 5 Yr old.

Res Grand Champion: Hell Hollow Tequila Dasher (Tequila) Patrick Miller, NY. 1st Aged Cow Hon Men Champion: Terra Rose Cliff Shasta (Cliff), Adele Biasini, VT. 1St Sr 2 Yr old Intermediate Champion: Terra Rose Cliff Shasta (Cliff) Adele Biasini, VT (1st Sr 2-Year-Old) Res Int. Champion: Brown Heaven Calvin Fanta (Calvin) Charron & Rousseau, QU (1st Sr 3-Year-Old) HM Int. Champion: Brown Heaven F&F Sea Dally (Fast & Furious). Charron & Rousseau, QU (1st Jr 3-Year-Old) Junior Champion: Shadow Valley Foremost Tally (Foremost) Amelia Somers (1st Winter Yearling)

L-R: Queen - Cheyenne Anders, Tom Foss, Lucas Ayers, Eric Topp, James Cole, Princess/Owner, Kaylee Cherry.

Res Junior Champion: Riddle Me This GA Lavendar (Gamechanger) Robert Nagel (2nd Winter Yearling)

Grand Champion: RNR Durhan Ally (Durham), Kaylee Cherry, Wooster, OH

HM Junior Champion: Coredale Braiden Pecan ETV (Braiden) Amanda Stewart (1st Spring Yearling)

Res. Grand Champion: Johann Jongleur Amaze (Jongleur), Madelyn Topp, Wapakoneta, OH

Junior Best 3 Females: Richard Hill

Hon. Mention: Alpine Hills Tebow Heaven, Ayars Family Farm, Mechanicsburg, OH

Midwest Quality Color Spring Brown Swiss Show MONROE, WI | MAY 21-22, 2022 judge: Eric Topp, OH

136 Head

Senior Champion: Johann Jongleur Amaze (Jongleur), Madelyn Topp, Wapakoneta, OH Reserve Senior Champion: Alpine Hills Tebow Heaven, Ayars Family Farm, Mechanicsburg, OH Honorable Mention: Stein-Way Dynamite 1019, Damon Bertke, Maria Stein, OH Intermediate Champion: RNR Durhan Ally (Durham), Kaylee Cherry, Wooster, OH Reserve Int. Champion: Locin Stretch Tilly (Stretch), Elaina Lahmers, Marysville, OH Honorable Mention: Brook Hollow Handiwork ET (Woody), Lauren Lamoreaux, Louisville, OH All American Swiss Futurity: La Rainbow Sweet Cheerio, Brian Lammers, New Knoxville, OH Junior Champion: Knapp DD Challenge ETV (Daredevil), Daleyn Gehrig, Jerusalem, OH Reserve Junior Champion: R Hart Powerball Lotto, On Topp Genetics/Kinley Topp, Botkins, OH

L-R: Exec Sec. Norm Magnussen, Kathi Brown Meier, Tyler Endres, Dayne Volker, Eric Topp Judge, Queen.

Hon. Mention: Brook Hollow Total Please Me (Total), Carissa Pittman, West Salem, OH Dam and Daughter: Brian Lammers and Family

Grand Champion: Kruses Carter Karmel (Carter), 1st 5-Year-Old, Cooper Denman, Bridgeport, TX

Best Three Females: Madelyn Topp

Res Grand Champion: Seths Carter Petra ET (Carter), 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI

Dairy Herd: Madelyn Topp

Hon. Men. Gr Champ: Voelkers Bush Aggie ETV (Bush), 2nd Senior 3-Year-Old, Dayne Voelker, Perryville, MO 16

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Produce of Dam: Brian Lammers Premier Breeder and Exhibitor: Topp-View

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Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA | AUGUST 11, 2022 judge: David Wallace, IL

Vermont State Show

ADDISON, VT | AUGUST 13, 2022 judge: Shayne Brus, QU

77 Head

L-R: Valerie resting after a winning day Grand Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion: Cher-Mi Cliff Valerie, Addison Fair & Field Days, (Jr 3) Cher-Mi Farm, Orwell, VT Res. Grand Champ: Perry Brook Tequila Denali, (Sr 3) Alissa Hill, Underhill, VT L-R: Megan Manweiler Iowa Brown Swiss Princess, Sophie Leach, Cole Kruse, Reagan Kime Iowa Dairy Princess.

Grand Champion: IE Double W Wizdom Kat (Wizdom) Knapp Genetics, Epworth, IA (1st Sr 3) Reserve Grand: Kruses LJ Fab Skyler (Fabulous), KCCK Genetics, Dyersville, IA (1st Jr 3)

Junior Champion: Silver Top Phanton Tropic, (Sum Yrlg) Shelby Biasini, Morrisville, VT Res Junior Champion: Allandra Rampage Marlena, (Win Yrlg) Brailey Livingston, VT Jr Best 3: Iroquois Acres, Bridport, VT Sr Best 3: Cher-Mi Farm, Orwell, VT

Senior Champion: SS Debs 929 (Show), Knapp Genetics, Epworth, IA (1st Aged)

Dam & Daughter: Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT

Reserve Sr. Champion: Lee-Anns MB Zero (Marlboro), Lee-Anns Swiss, LLC, De Witt, IA (1st 4)

Produce of Dam: Silver Top Swiss, Morrisville, VT

Int. Champion: IE Double W Wizdom Kat (Wizdom) Knapp Genetics, Epworth, IA (1st Sr3)

Premier Exhibitor: Silver Top Swiss, Morrisville, VT

Reserve Intermediate: Kruses LJ Fab Skyler (Fabulous) KCCK Genetics, Dyersville, IA (1st Jr 3) Honorable Mention: Fosters Patrick Bambi (Patrick) Knapp Genetics, Epworth, IA (1st Jr 2) Junior Champion: Mil Neu Can Due Goliath (Can-Due) Ice Cream Acres, Homestead, IA (1st Sum Yrlg)

Premier Breeder: Cher-Mi Farm, Orwell, VT

Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS, IN | AUGUST 14, 2022 judge: Brian Schilling, IN

108 Head

Res. Jr Champ: Zumbach Bosephus Danella (Bosephus) Zumbach Swiss N Acres, Springville, IA (1st Spring Yrlg) Premier Exhibitor: Lee-Anns Swiss LLC Reserve Exhibitor: Knapps Genetics Premier Breeder: Lee-Anns Swiss LLC Reserve Breeder: Eberling Family

L-R: Brent Caffee, Brayton Nierman, Terri DeWitt sponsor, Brian, Camdyn & Ryland Nierman, IN. Grand Champion Female: Johann Carter Dartmouth, Brayton Nierman, Brownstown, IN Junior Champion line-up Iowa State Fair

Res Grand Champion: Bless-Caff Cadenc Snowflake, Caffee Family Farms, Decatur, IN

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Hon Men & Int Champion: Hilltop Acres DD Jade, Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN

Grand Champion: Empire Famous Lucy, Brian Nierman, Brownstown, IN

Res. Intermediate: Empire Famous Lucy, Brayton Nierman, Brownstown, Indiana

Reserve Grand Champion: Johann Carter Dartmouth, Brayton Nierman, Brownstown, IN

Junior Champion: Blessing CNJ Famous Neva ETV, Caylee James, Lagrange County, Indiana

Hon Men. Grand Champion: Beu Dell Thunder Jemma, Fairdale Farm, Owenton, KY

Res. Junior Champion: R Hart Lightning Strike, Kinley Topp, Botkins, OH Junior Best 3 Females: Blessing Farms, IN Senior Best 3 Females: Blessing Farma, IN

KY Grand Champion: Beu Dell Thunder Jemma, Fairdale Farm, Owenton, KY Intermediate Champion: Empire Famous Lucy, Brayton Nierman, Brownstown, IN

Premier Breeder: Blessing Farms, Rex Mort, Bob Osborn, Garrison Bros. IN

Res Int Champion: Cutting Edge RL B Fergie ETV, Fairdale Farm, Owenton, KY

Premier Exhibitor: Caffee Family Farms, Decatur, Indiana

Hon. Men. Int Champion: Hilltop Acres DD Jade, Camdyn Nierman, Brownstown, IN

Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, IL | AUGUST 18, 2022 judge: Kevin Michalovich, OH

KY Int. Champion: Cutting Edge RL B Fergie ETV, Fairdale Farm, Owenton, KY KY Res. Int Champion: Groves View Dyn Tippy, Fairdale Farms, Owenton, KY Junior Champion: Edge View D Wrigley ETV, Colt Buckley, Lawrenceburg, KY Reserve Junior Champion: Edge View D Delaney ETV, Luke Sparrow, Lawrenceburg, KY Hon. Men. Jr Champ: Buckmeadow Rampage Wonder, Luke Buckley, Lawrenceburg, KY Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Fairdale Farm, Owenton, KY Junior Best Three Females: Fairdale Farm, Owenton, KY

Minnesota State Fair

L-R: Judge: Kevin Michalovich, Lauren Burkhart, Michelle Fluty, Samantha Fairbanks, Knox Fairbanks, Darren Ropp Grand & Int Champion: Fairholm Norwin Kenzee, 1st Junior 2-Year-Old, Josh & Samantha Fairbanks, IA

ST. PAUL, MN | AUGUST 31, 2022 judge: Joe Sparrow, KY

77 Head

Reserve Grand Champion & Land of Lincoln Champ: DSKM Pre Zeus Vintage, 1st Aged Cow, Steven Fluty, IL HM Grand Champion & Res Land of Lincoln: DSKM Richard Voodoo, 2nd Aged Cow, Steven Fluty Res Int. Champion: Acclaimed C Sweet ETV, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Hannah Albert, IL HM Int. Champion: Shanks Being Mischevious, 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Philip Shanks, IL Junior Champion: Harvest Brz Carter Winky Dink, 1st Spring Yearling, Ellie Albert, IL Res. Junior Champion: Nolandale Davinci Jaclyn, 2nd Spring Yearling, Nolandale Farm, IL HM Junior Champion: Acclaimed C Luxious ETV, 1st Winter Calf, Hannah Albert, IL Senior Best Three Females: DSKM Farm Dam & Daughter: Jacob Roedl Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: DSKM Farm / Steve Fluty

Kentucky State Fair

LOUISVILLE, KY | AUGUST 20, 2022. judge: Darin Hill, NY

L-R: Ambassador Garrett Waldenberger, Allison Foss, Paul Trapp, Nate Goldenberg, Tony, Katherine, Brooklyn, Brice, Blakely Kohls, Joe Sparrow, KY Judge.

Grand & Int Champion: Robland Norwin Bermuda ET, (SR 3) Tony Kohls and Goldfawn Farm, Arlington, MN Res Grand & Res. Int Champ: Pit-Crew Rich Peaches (TW), (2nd SR 3) Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Senior & HM Grand Champ: Pit-Crew Daredevil Noelle, (4 YR) Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Reserve Senior Champion: Miss Annalies T Addison, (Aged) Cozy Valley Farm, Spring Grove, MN Junior Champion: Pit Crew Daredevil Khloe, (Win Calf) Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Reserve Jr Champion: Pit-Crew Diego Kashmere ET, (Fall Yrlg) Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Hon Men Jr Champion: Pit-Crew Phantom Kristine, (Sum Yrlg) Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Jr Best 3 Females: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN

L-R: Kylie Paige Sparrow, Joe Sparrow, Camdyn, Brian, Ryland & Brayton Nierman, KY, Billy Ray Smith, Darin Hill, NY Judge.

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Best 3 Females: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Produce of Dam: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN

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Maryland State Fair

New York State Fair

TIMONIUM, MD | SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 judge: Mike Iager, MD

SYRACUSE, NY | SEPTEMBER. 3, 2022 judge: Allyn Paulson, IL

40 Head

80 Head

L-R: Judge: Mike Iager, Emily Heffner, Cooper Kerrick, Amy & Emily Yeiser, Frederick Dairy Princess, Cindy Warner, Pres. MD BS.

Grand Champion: Jenlar Carter Whiplash ETV, Supreme Champion NY State Fair, (Sr 3yr) Hills Valley, Cattaraugus, NY

Grand Champion: Spots Pride Famous Play (Famous), 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Emily & Amy Yeiser, Arnold, MD

Res. Grand Champ: Hills Valley Carter Viola, (Jr 2yr) Hills Valley, Cattaraugus, NY

Res. Grand Champ: Cutting Edge C Shannon (Cadence), 2nd Senior 3, Cooper & Avery Kerrick and Brayden & Kassidy Hearn, Greenwood, DE

Junior Champion: Blessing Gabro F Patricia, (Win Calf) Brooke Foote, Dolgeville, NY

HM Grand Champ: Burlin Denvers Gambler (Denver), 1st Junior 2-Year-Old, Erin Mongold, New Windsor, MD

Res Junior Champion: A Joy Sea Salt, (Fall Calf) Abbie Evans, Little Meadows, PA

Junior Champion: Kruses ACC C Just Dance ETV (Carter), 1st Fall Calf, Glamourview, Walkersville, MD

HM Grand Champion: Shadow Valley Bos Tilly, (5yr) Amelia Somers, Walton, NY

Hon Men Jr Champion: Shadow Valley DD Twizzler, (Spr Calf) Amelia Somers, Walton, NY Junior Best 3: Hills Valley, Cattaraugus, NY

Res. Jr Champion: Shadow Valley Foremost Tally (Foremost), Winter Yrlg, Amelia Somers, Clear Spring, MD

Best Three Females: Hills Valley, Cattaraugus, NY

HM Junior Champion: Spots Pride Present (Dynamite), 2nd Winter Calf, Emily & Amy Yeiser, Arnold, MD

Dam/Daughter: Hills Valley, Cattaraugus, NY

Junior Best Three: Katelyn Bell, Frederick, MD

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Hills Valley/Rich Hill

Exhibitor’s Herd of Five Females: Richard Hill Produce of Dam: Kortney Smithling, Stanley, NY

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Visiting the Past . . .

Historical Society Publishes New Book

The Brown Swiss Historical Society recently published the book, “Lee’s Hill and the Hull Influence”, written by Markus Mueller, the first of a series of planned books by Markus to record the development of the Brown Swiss breed in America.

Markus has focused as much on the breeders and their families as on the animals themselves in the development of the breed.

The first book deals primarily with the contributions to this cause by the Lee’s Hill herd.

Lee’s Hill and the Hull Influence Following is a sneak preview of the 75year history of Lee’s Hill, the owners, and the influence of their long-time herd manager, Vernon Hull. The Lee’s Hill herd initially began in 1890 and was known as Kinnelon for the first 34 years.

Kinnelon Farms Francis Sherwood Kinney (1839-1908) was a self-made man.

By the time he was 40 years old, he was a wealthy American industrialist, who made his fortune in the cigarette business. His and his brother’s company later merged with another company to become the “American Tobacco Company.” He then became involved in New York real estate which proved to be very lucrative and added great wealth.

By the late 18th century, the Pequannock River area, near Butler, New Jersey, was part of the largest iron-producing region in the world. As the industry moved westward, the area suffered a major economic depression and residents put their land up for sale. In 1885, Francis Kinney decided to invest in the area. In March, he purchased over 1,000 acres and another 1,100 acres later that year, renaming the acquired property Kinnelon Farm. More adjacent properties were purchased, totaling 5,464 acres by 1903.

Over the years, the Kinneys spent more and more time at Kinnelon until it eventually became their primary residence. The farm would become known for its prize-winning cattle, horses, and English sheep dogs.

Before the fall of 1890, Mr. Kinney had tried Jersey cattle, but “found them entirely unsuited to the rigorous climate and poor pastures” of the area. “After careful investigation, he concluded 20

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that Brown Swiss, on their reputation, would give better satisfaction under these conditions than any other of the dairy breeds. Following a thorough investigation, he found that the best animals for this new venture were at the herd of William R. Fish and his son Walter, 150 miles to the east in Mystic, Connecticut. In early October 1890, he paid a visit to the, in Brown Swiss circles, well-known herd.” Mr. Kinney selected 6 cows and one bull to bring home. “Those were the very first Brown Swiss that came to New Jersey”.

Warren H. Kinney Warren H. Kinney (1888-1975) was only 10 years old when his mother died, and upon the death of his father (Francis), he was only 20 years old. Francis’s estate was willed to Warren and his brother, Morris, receiving $750,000 each and the remainder of the estate worth about $12-15 million was equally divided between sister Beatrice, Warren, and Morris.

Warren H. Kinney (May 25, 1888 February 18, 1975)

By the 1920’s, the influence of the booming metropolitan New York City could no longer be ignored and with the help of Warren Kinney the Pequannock area was declared a legal borough. In early 1924, the Kinney brothers decided to dissolve their partnership and that Warren would purchase the herd. During the ensuing months, a suitable location was found for the herd near Morristown, New Jersey.

Lee’s Hill Farm The August 1924 Brown Swiss Bulletin carried a nice article on Kinnelon farms, announcing the herd had been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kinney and would be moving in August to Lee’s Hill farm; Harry Kroemmelbein would remain the herdsman.

NOTE: This was a brief review of the first 46 pages of the 275page book. To learn of the success of the Lee’s Hill herd and the Influence of Vernon Hull up to their dispersal in 1975, order your book today. To order your book, see page 26 of the September 2022 Bulletin for the book Ad. For an order form, go to the Association’s website: www.brownswissusa. com, Home page, News. A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! To become a member, make checks payable to the Brown Swiss Historical Society and mail to: Roger R. Neitzel, 758 Morning Glory, Beloit, WI 53511. One Year: Individual: $10; Family, Farm or Business: $20; Lifetime Member: $100. Include Name, Address, Phone and Email. www. brownswissusa.com

What’s Next?

As the fall show season comes to an end, many of us are focusing on what comes next. High school seniors are planning for college or careers, college juniors are finding summer internships, and the show community is applying for national contests!

Good luck to everyone entering in the National Junior Bell Ringer Contest and the All-American Brown Swiss Contest. I look forward to keeping in touch with all of the breeders I met this show season and seeing what comes next for all of you!

After seeing so many youths being successful at this year’s national shows, I highly encourage all of you to apply for the National Junior Bell Ringer Contest. Entries are due December 1st. To apply, submit a 5x7 professional photo and a list of the top (1st or 2nd) 3 show placings from this year. Classes include Spring Heifer Calf, Winter Heifer Calf, Fall Heifer Calf, Summer Yearling Heifer, Spring Yearling Heifer, Winter Yearling Heifer, Fall Yearling Heifer, Yearling in Milk, Junior Two-Year-Old, Senior Two-Year-Old, Junior Three-Year-Old, Senior Three-Year-Old, Four-Year-Old, Five-Year-Old, Aged Cow, and Component Merit Cow. For more information and rules for entry, visit www. brownswissusa.com/youth/juniorcontests.

Grand Champion of International Show

It was great to meet Brown Swiss breeders from across the United States, and even around the world during this past show season. I had the pleasure of working with the Brown Swiss Queen of Germany, Regina Dilger, and the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Queen, Quincee Johnson, at World Dairy Expo as we handed out awards during the International Brown Swiss show.

Traveling to the national shows and meeting so many junior members has been the highlight of serving as your National Brown Swiss Ambassador. If you are interested in getting these same experiences, the application can be found in the same spot as the Junior Bell Ringer Contest. While applying, check out the other national contests, including Youth Video, Youth Achievement, Junior Youth Achievement, Cheese Yield, and Youth Production. There is also a Youth Scholarship/Grant worth $1000 from the Brown Swiss Association that is available.

All of these applications are due March 31st.

It is important to thank all of the people that got us through show season. First and foremost, thank your family and friends who put in countless hours to make showing a possibility for you.

Thank the show committees, judges, and breed representatives that put together outstanding shows. And of course, thank the cows for allowing us to pamper and parade them around.

Ambassador Erin Armitage with Braunvieh Queen Regina Dilger from Germany.

4-H Days

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 through these platforms or email armitage1003@gmail.com (Erin Armitage, 2022 National Brown Swiss Ambassador) or kaylenrmiller@gmail. com (Kaylen Miller, Youth Advisor).

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

Allicia Horn Office Manager ahorn@brownswissusa.com – 608-365-4474, Ext.22

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World Premier Sale 2022 - Madison, WI

October 5, 2022 | 28 head Averaged $8,278.57 | Managed by Brown Swiss Enterprises Inc., Beloit, WI After a two-year Covid-induced absence the World Premier Sale was center stage and proved to be a fitting climax to a fantastic World Brown Swiss Conference. Quality is expected and quality was delivered. The blending of deep pedigrees, eye appeal, and top genomics pushed demand to new heights in this prestigious event. The 28 live lots and choices had an average of $8,278.57.

The 28 embryos had an average of $1,741 per embryo.

Marshallville, OH, was the successful bidder on this Tank daughter. This pretty heifer made a check-the-box offering. Cheerful has 9 generations of Ex and VG dams and she came with accessories like +146 PPR /+ 523 CM$ /+ 1.0 PTAT /+ 1.25 UDC /+ 0.4 DPR /+ 3.1 PL /A2/A2 and B/B.

The first offering of the afternoon was the choice of an eight-embryo guaranteed IVF session. The donors were the #1 PPR heifer, Perry Brook Pac Lulu ETV +221 PPR, or her dam, Perry Brook Lucky India ‘V87/88ms’ +194 PPR, or Perry Brook Stand Myra Gret ‘V87/90ms’ +134 PPR. ST Genetics, TX, chose Lulu at $15,000 to work with. Lulu was the winner of the Spring Calf class at the recent Northeast National Show. She won the Genomic Merit award with her 12th-place finish at the International Show in a class of 39 calves. This offering was a first in so many ways. The IVF session was the consignment of Kylie Chittenden, Whiting, VT.

Brian & Maria Lammers, - Cheerful - Ellie Albert on halter, Adam Fraley, auctioneer, Norm Magnussen, pedigrees

Tenley & Kylie Chittenden, consigners, receiving the Genetic Merit Award for Lulu from Norm Magnussen.

The high seller of the afternoon was Lot 13, Hilltop Acres J Promise ETV 11/21 at $28,500 consigned by Dennis Mashek, Hilltop Acres, Calmar, IA. Promise is the #16 PPR heifer at +183 and is plus on PTAT, UDC, DPR, PL, & LIV and is A2/A2 and B/B. She is sired by Jonmar and her dam is Hilltop Acres Cad Paula ‘V87/88ms’ “CERT” with 32,990m and 7 sons in A.I at this time. ST Genetics, Navasota, TX, made the purchase.

Tony Moreno, David Kendall, Juan Moreno, ST Genetics, Norm Magnussen, - Promise - Tanner Mashek, Ellie Albert on the halter, Dennis Mashek, Adam Fraley, Jake Hushon.

Lot 10, La Rainbow Sweet Cheerful ETV 12/21 was next in line at $20,500.

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At $20,000, Kulp-Terra Pactole Cash ET 1/22, Lot 12 was next on the top seller list. David & Anne Kulp & Dan Chard, Manheim, PA, consigned this completepackage heifer. She is the #5 PPR heifer at +196 PPR. Her stat line looks like this: +606 CM$ / +2.2 DPR / + 4.2 PL / +1.2 LIV / +0.1 PTAT / +0.16 UDC / A2/A2 and B/B. Her ‘2E93/94ms’ dam, Kulp-Terra Casandra ET, has 27,873m.

Cash is a potential 5th generation EX! Buyer ST Genetics, Navasota, TX.

Tony Moreno, David Kendall, ST Genetics, Norm Magnussen, BSE, Juan Moreno, ST Genetics, - Cash – Quince Johnson on halter, Dave & Anne Kulp, Adam Fraley

The pair of daughters from Cutting Edge T Delilah ‘2E95/95ms’, the two-time World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion, were sold with the choice and privilege of taking one or both. Edge View N Denver was the selection of Tailormade Farm, MB, CAN, at $18,600. She is a 3/22 Norwin daughter. Her 3/22 Brown www. brownswissusa.com

Heaven R Famous ET sister is headed to Tumbleweed Farm, Lowell, MI. for $14,200. The pair were evidence of Delilah’s bourgeoning brood-cow benefits.

ETV ‘E91/92ms’. An All American with 38,300m as a 3 yr old, she has 5 Excellent dams and a growing group of winning daughters. Hackamatack Farm, Pavillion, NY, bought the package at $3000 per embryo. Larry, Jennifer Meyer and Family, Chilton, WI, were the consignors.

Additional Sale Prices Jenlar Norwin Wiki ETV 6/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8000 consignor: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI buyer: Philip Shanks, Harvard, IL n Blessing Garbro F Pruty 9/21 (Famous) . . . . . . . . . $7700 consignor: Blessing Farm & Garrison Bros., Ft Wayne, IN buyer: Bryce Weaver, Goshen, IN n A Joy W Chichi 5/21 (Winrite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7200 consignor: Abbie Evans, A Joy Swiss, Little Meadows, PA buyer: Kaden Petroshus, Gobles, MI n Round Hill Carter Wasabi 9/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6700 consignor: Cynthia Warner, Frederick, MD buyer: Hill Hollow Farm, Red Hook, NY n

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Rasta x La Rainbow Bfly Sunkist . . . . . . . . . . . . $6700 consignor: Richard Sparrow, Owenton, KY buyer: Philip Shanks, Harvard, IL n Top Acres DD Wizett ETV 6/21 (Daredevil) . . . . . . . $6600 consignor: Wayne E. Sliker, St Paris, OH buyer: Philip Shanks, Harvard, IL n

Norm Magnussen, - Dale - Quince Johnson, Adam Fraley

Long time breeders Hendel Farms, Caledonia, MN, crossed the 5-figure benchmark at $13,000 with consignment HF Pactole Azalea 3/22. Currently, she ranks #21 at +180 PPR with positive numbers, +559CM$ / +0.4 DPR /+1.3 PL / +0.5 PTAT / +0.12 UDC / A2/A2 and B/B. Her fresh Biver 2 yr old dam is ‘V85’ from an ‘E93/93ms’ Cadence. The next 3 dams are Ex, high-component cows. ST Genetics, TX, was the buyer.

Lot 8E $15,000 was 5 #1 IVF Fe Embryos by Collaps from Jenlar Carter Waltz

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The makings of a very special event First and foremost, the sale doesn’t happen without the support of the consignors.

The herdspersons presented the cattle in top style: Jason Robinson, Erica Davis, Doug Seidel, Curtis, Heidi, Delaney, Kalli, Cooper & Robert Barber & Eric Paschal. Professionally presenting the cattle were Ellie Albert, Madelyn Topp, Quince Johnson. The sale force was on the money: Lee Barber, Dennis Mashek, Brian Garrison, Jake Hushon, Joe Sparrow, Adam Fraley, Wayne Sliker, Allicia Horn, Jill Armbruster, Robin Smithling, Managed by Brown Swiss Enterprises Inc., Beloit, WI.

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Minnesota State Sale 2022 - St. Charles, MN September 17, 2022 | Sale sponsored by Minnesota Brown Swiss Association.

33 head over 2 weeks old average $2,040 | 13 cows average $2288 | 7 Bred heifers average $2021 | 15 Open heifers average $1563

Mark Fjelstad, Adlyn Schell - buyer, Linda Beranek, Norm Magnussen

Marvin Schraut, buyer, Don Baulke, Mark Fjelstad, Allison & Tyler Ratka, sellers, Norm Magnussen

The top seller was Pit-Crew Watchout Paisley V86/87ms $3800 for consignor Megan, Tyler & Allison Ratka, Cold Spring, MN. Due in January to HF Design she is going to Mervin Schraut, Pierz, MN. She made 21,562m 2/03. Her dam, Pippa, is E92/93ms with 26,520m. Grandam Piper is ‘4E93/92ms’ Nom All American Jr 3 Yr Old 2013.

Adlyn Schell, Lewiston, MN, bought fancy milking yearling Roeen Jimbo Bonnie for $2800 consigned by Ella Reichenbacher, Hokah, MN. The high-selling bred heifer was Lot 13, Lee-Anns Famous Bailey 3/20, for $2500. Due in Dec. to Jonmar, Bailey is from the Pot Luck SB Butterfly ‘3E94/95ms’ family. Consigned by Scenic Ridge Swiss & Stacy Young, Elgin, IA. Purchased by Ashley & Beth Holst, Kellogg, MN. Top selling open heifer for $2300 was Lot 8, WF Rampage Nichelle 3/22.

Junior member, Ty Van Holland, Garretson, SD, made the buy. Her 3rd dam is Valligrove Jetway Nora ‘2E93/92ms’ WDE Grand Champion. Consigned by Woodwind Farm, Independence, WI.

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Lot 17 . $2550 - Eachibon Betty D Bettina 4/18

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Lot 22 . $2550 – Port-Haven Martinis 2374 6/20

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Lot 4 . . $2200 – Curvecrest Rmpage Blissful 9/21

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Lot 5 . . $2200 – Pit-Crew Wizdom Rose 6/20

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Lot 6 . . $2200 – Clover Glen Manchester Taffy 2/19

Minnesota Brown Swiss Association Lori Read, President; Linda Antonsen, Treasurer; Mark & Diane Fjelstad and Matt Klug, Sale Co Chairs; Pedigrees, Norman C. Magnussen; Auctioneer, Neal Laneville.

It is the time of the year to renew your Brown Swiss Advantage (BSA) herds.

Watch for emails or mailings in December with information pertaining to BSA and other valuable association programs.

BSA Enrollment Due by January 31.

Annual Membership Renewals Due by January 31.

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BROWN SWISS COWS WITH 1125 POUNDS PROTEIN UP TO 365 DAYS Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Bose Dixiland ET 68154378 ‘3E93’ E E E E E 5th in a Row! 8/01 365d 3x 44160 5.4 2391F 3.6 1585P Sire: 68129318 Jobo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM Dam: 68125189 Hilltop Acres Gln Dignity ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA CIE Reads Kannon Arial 68164796 ‘V86 ‘ V V V + V 3rd in a Row! 7/04 365d 3x 44180 4.2 1845F 3.4 1516P Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM Dam: 379325829 IE Reads Dynamic Aislyn Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Felicia ET 68195840 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V Sr 2 Yr Old Milk Honor Roll 2022 2/10 365d 3x 40530 4.6 1852F 3.4 1390P Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: 120129766365 Langenhards Biver Frosty ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Spring Acres Jackson Petta 74623516 ‘2E91’ E E V E E 4th in a Row! 6/05 365d 3x 39900 4.4 1772F 3.3 1307P Sire: 68137885 Hilltop Acres Ali Jackson ET Dam: 68149884 Spring Acres Brook Penny Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA IE Hilltop Acres Hp Fuzzy 68189584 ‘+83 ‘ V V + V G 3/09 315d 3x 37410 3.9 1455F 3.4 1270P Sire: 74300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET Dam: 68166325 ID Hilltop Acres Fudge Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres PT Maggie 68192084 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 3/04 365d 3x 35000 4.3 1515F 3.5 1236P Sire: 840003132541828 R Hart Biver Patton ET Dam: 68117197 Hilltop Acres Vig Matika ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Wisk Shania 68178274 ‘V85 ‘ E V V + + 3rd in a Row! 5/02 365d 3x 30880 5.2 1604F 3.8 1183P Sire: 68133750 Manis Glenn Whiskey ET *TM Dam: 68144480 Determan Vigor Surpreme Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Double W FF Kristal 68195974 ‘E90 ‘ V E E V E 3/04 305d 3x 34960 4.4 1555F 3.4 1176P Sire: 109109714 Brown Heaven R Fast&Furious ET Dam: 68173504 Double W Uno Krishna Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Licorice 840003210631692 ‘+84 ‘ + + G + V 1/10 365d 3x 36280 4.1 1470F 3.2 1159P Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: 68174837 Wapsi-Ana TBs Leap Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Raisen Twin 68167456 ‘+83 ‘ E + V + + 3rd in a Row! 6/07 305d 3x 36340 4.8 1758F 3.2 1159P Sire: 198772 R N R Payoff Brookings ET *TM Dam: 68108810 Hilltop Acres V Dixiland ET Owner: Mashek, Joshua – Calmar, IA 26

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Double W Stryker Nana 68181098 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 5/01 305d 3x 33540 5.1 1699F 3.4 1130P Sire: 68161559 Maverick Mr Nemo Stryker Dam: 68164301 Double W Class Nalla Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

R N R August Sunset 68172165 ‘E90 ‘ E E E E V 2nd in a Row! 6/02 365d 2x 37830 4.9 1869F 3.6 1367P Sire: 199293 Oak View Zeus August *TM Dam: 68155019 R N R Carl Skylar Owner: Michalovich, Ronald M. & – Lakeville, OH

Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN

Willow Wells Twilight Saga 68159192 ‘2E93’ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 7/09 305d 2x 39200 4.2 1632F 3.2 1241P Sire: 68129646 Cozy Nook Twilight Twin Dam: 954233 Willow Wells Parker Safari Owner: Rockstar Genetics – Lakeville, OH

Nor-Bert Carter Jury 840003147223507 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V Sr 3 Yr Old Milk Honor Roll 2022 Sr 3 Yr Old Fat Honor Roll 2022 3/07 365d 3x 44010 5.6 2450F 3.5 1522P Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 71221161 Nor-Bert Dominator Joanna Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & – Bremen, IN

Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Niermans RH Pepper Nippy 68158760 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 7/10 365d 2x 37310 4.5 1673F 4.0 1479P Sire: 68123869 R Hart Cayenne Pepper *TM Dam: 68100470 Niermans Dynasty Nicole Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Rosey D CP Piper ETV 68176969 ‘2E91’ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 6/02 365d 2x 41670 4.3 1788F 3.2 1318P Sire: 68120371 Voelkers Wndt Chilli Pepper*TM Dam: 68130716 Random Luck S Peekaboo ET Owner: Sparrow, Kirby – Owenton, KY Fairdale Lucky Joy 68189890 ‘+84 ‘ V V + + + 3/10 365d 2x 37830 4.0 1516F 3.3 1248P Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM Dam: 68161430 Fairdale Bush Jean Owner: Sparrow, Ben – Owenton, KY Fairdale Carter Ruth ET 68180471 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 4/11 365d 2x 39660 4.0 1593F 3.1 1241P Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 68128300 Volks Pollyden Rita Owner: Sparrow, Richard, Ben, Joe & – Owenton, KY Buckeye Vigor Bali 68180391 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V E 2nd in a Row! 5/00 365d 2x 34960 4.4 1532F 3.5 1213P Sire: 195618 Sun-Made Vigor ET *TM Dam: 68123447 Buckeye Agenda Bella Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY

Kulp, Anne B. & David J. – Manheim, PA Kulp-Gen Anibal Dazzle ET 68179679 ‘E90 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 5/01 365d 2x 39420 4.6 1831F 3.7 1467P Sire: 120083025164 Scharz BS Vigor Anibal ET Dam: 68130344 Kulp-Gen Ps Delicate ET Owner: Kulp, David John – Manheim, PA

R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH R N R Allstar Foliage Twin 68179481 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 4/11 365d 2x 42130 4.7 1991F 3.5 1459P Sire: 72973226 Twinkle-Hill Cadnc Allstar *TM Dam: 68134969 R N R Zues Jacuzzi Summer Owner: Michalovich, Kevin – Lakeville, OH

Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN CIE Port-Haven Carter Prudence 68177770 ‘V88 ‘ E E E E G 2nd in a Row! 5/01 365d 2x 40140 3.9 1579F 3.5 1401P Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 840003012665299 IE Port-Haven Twilights 1649P Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN Port-Haven Bivers Parsley 68192319 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V + 3/03 365d 2x 32780 4.2 1384F 3.6 1189P Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM Dam: 840003012665340 Port-Haven Kalebs Patrice Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN

Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI We Sell Bose 4702 68164711 ‘V85 ‘ V V V V + 7/01 365d 3x 38300 4.2 1615F 3.6 1365P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68125083 We Sell Seller 0676 Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

Meadow Brook Farms – Manitowoc, WI Meado-Brook Bosephus Britta 840003137438961 ‘V88 ‘ E V + V E 4/01 365d 3x 37100 4.4 1614F 3.6 1326P Sire: 68129318 Jobo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM Dam: 68168129 MS Meado-Brook T Bueller ET Owner: Meadow Brook Farms – Manitowoc, WI Meado-Brook Sues Sushi 840003137438992 ‘V87 ‘ V V + E V 3/11 365d 3x 34820 4.7 1644F 3.6 1248P Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM Dam: 68170942 Meado-Brook Dreamin Sue ET Owner: Meadow Brook Farms – Manitowoc, WI

Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Willy Melbourne 68190810 ‘NC ‘ 3/11 352d 3x 40360 3.7 1475F 3.1 1268P Sire: 68161261 Double W Carter Willy Dam: 68173511 Double W Uno Minnossa Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Cadence Gustine 68194590 ‘+84 ‘ + V V + V 3/05 353d 3x 33680 4.7 1575F 3.6 1226P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68157433 Double W Platinum Gretchen Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

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SEPTEMBER 2022 Double W Cadence Dotti 68187831 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 4/03 365d 3x 37180 3.9 1443F 3.2 1202P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68157442 Double W Bush Deva Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Cadence Corona 68195532 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 3/04 365d 3x 33590 4.1 1393F 3.4 1128P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68174642 SDF Premium Cara ET Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Cadence Paisley 68196022 ‘V86 ‘ V V V + V 3/02 365d 3x 34820 4.0 1398F 3.4 1177P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 68173501 CIE Double W Thunder Port Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Perry Brook – Whiting, VT

Double W Dynamite Karney 68195973 ‘V88 ‘ E V V V E 3/02 365d 3x 33950 4.3 1444F 3.5 1176P Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 68164694 Double W Chacal Karroo Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO SDF Supreme Classic ET 68174793 ‘E90 ‘ E E E V V 5/05 365d 3x 31240 4.1 1275F 3.7 1164P Sire: 197920 Old Mill WDE Supreme ET *TM Dam: 905908 Mile Away Zoldo Casey Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Perry Brook Victor Whistle 68209129 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 6/00 365d 3x 30330 4.6 1383F 4.0 1223P Sire: 68113756 Victory Acres Vigr Poker ET*TM Dam: 68209128 Perry Brook Joel Whistle Owner: Chittenden, Kylie (Quesnel) – Whiting, VT

Wind Mill Farm – Pine Grove, PA Dublin-Hills Salem ET 68165428 ‘V85 ‘ + V V V V 2nd in a Row! 6/08 365d 2x 34830 4.0 1388F 3.5 1210P Sire: 68122621 Old Mill Tray Goliath ET *TM Dam: 911116 Dublin-Hills Sasha Owner: Daubert, Andrew & Aleena – Pine Grove, PA

Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY IE Hills Valley Protege Tiny 68181250 ‘V88 ‘ E E V V V 4/08 323d 2x 33830 4.3 1444F 3.6 1209P Sire: 68159838 Pit-Crew Pepper Protege *TM Dam: 68143631 IDR Hills Valley DD Teeny Owner: Bond, Jillian – South Dayton, NY

Double W Bosephus Trina 68178432 ‘+84 ‘ V V F V V 5/05 365d 3x 32550 4.5 1464F 3.5 1142P Sire: 68129318 Jobo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM Dam: 68155847 CIE Double W Forest Tide Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

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Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC – Gettysburg, PA

Champion View R Bling 8177 68183959 ‘2E90’ E E E E V 4/07 365d 3x 39140 5.0 1969F 3.1 1208P Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: 68156958 Champion View S Blessing ET Owner: Widerman, Jared T. & Ellie G. – Gettysburg, PA Champion View B Kira 68156963 ‘3E91’ E E V E E 2nd in a Row! 8/00 305d 3x 33930 5.3 1805F 3.4 1168P Sire: 68129315 Jobo Vigor Bush ET *TM Dam: 68139610 Champion View Kya 5614 Owner: Widerman, Joy N. – Gettysburg, PA

Red Brae – Muscoda, WI

Red Brae Spa Game Milania 68195910 ‘V88 ‘ V V V E V 3/02 365d 2x 30030 4.8 1444F 3.9 1159P Sire: 68174506 Hilltop Acres B Gamechanger Dam: 68176674 Red Brae SPA Carter Millie Owner: Armbruster, Steven – Muscoda, WI Red Brae Spa Cayenne Neola 68182204 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E E 4/08 365d 2x 32190 4.2 1354F 3.6 1159P Sire: 68123869 R Hart Cayenne Pepper *TM Dam: 68151264 Red Brae SPA CD Neona Owner: Storms, Calli & Wyatt – Muscoda, WI

Blessing Farms – Ft Wayne, IN

Top Acres W Shasta 68188612 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 4/01 365d 2x 34330 4.1 1395F 3.3 1135P Sire: 68172482 Top Acres Wizdom Dam: 68167897 Shen-Val Supreme Satin ET Owner: Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros – Fort Wayne, IN

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JUNIOR MEMBERS Delaware Cooper Kerrick, Greenwood, DE Florida Cayce Sullivan, Branford, FL Illinois Wyatt Zehr, Pontiac, IL Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, IL Riley Walden, Mode, IL Lauren Burkhart, Stanford, IL Iowa Mason Kruse, Dyersville, IA Maryland Kayla Brody, Myersville, MD Missouri Libby Shaver, Grovespring, MO New York Garrett Hill, Cattaraugus, NY Trinity Scott, Castile, NY Gunner Nickerson, Arcade, NY Chase Burkhart, Mount Vision, NY Ava Chester, Lisbon, NY Evelyn Stroud, Caneadea, NY Lilah Stroud, Caneadea, NY George Palmer, Hubbardsville, NY Dora Palmer, Hubbardsville, NY

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HOW THEY’RE DOIN’ Under Two Years Old - 800 Protein or More

We Sell Dare 9N69 68206344 ‘+83’ + + + + + 1/11 305d 3x 27400 4.1 1127F 3.6 973P Sire: 68122123 Fjel-Mar Joel Doubl Dare ET*TM | Dam: 68180144 We Sell Cadence 6916 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Hilltop Acres KN Dorito 840003210631690 ‘V85’ V V V V + 1/11 305d 3x 29580 4.1 1205F 3.2 957P Sire: 68174507 Hilltop Acres Biv Knockout | Dam: 68178281 Hilltop Acres An Delaney ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA We Sell Lucky 9n72 Twin 68206346 ‘G78’ G G + G G 1/11 305d 3x 28300 3.7 1039F 3.2 902P Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM | Dam: 68135685 We Sell Eddie 1891 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI We Sell Dare 9N67 68206342 ‘+84’ V + + + + 1/11 305d 3x 25280 4.1 1030F 3.5 887P Sire: 68122123 Fjel-Mar Joel Doubl Dare ET*TM | Dam: 68181484 We Sell Brook 6R69 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Hilltop Acres KT Dessy 840003210631691 ‘+81’ V + G + + 1/11 305d 3x 24720 4.9 1203F 3.5 858P Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET | Dam: 68174935 Hilltop Acres An Dandelion | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Twizzler ET 840003210631699 ‘+82’ + + G + + 1/10 305d 3x 25140 4.5 1128F 3.3 837P Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET | Dam: 68189590 Hilltop Acres Cad Twix ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

Two Year Olds - 825 Protein or More

Hilltop Acres D Alfredo 68197348 ‘+82’ + + G + + 2/11 305d 3x 28400 4.6 1304F 3.4 970P Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET | Dam: 68144494 Determan Jad Ashley | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA CIE Double W Jp Roda P 68196654 ‘V86’ V V + + V 2/11 305d 3x 28350 5.4 1540F 3.4 964P Sire: 68175171 Trout Run Wunder Jackpot P | Dam: 68181178 IE Double W Finn Regan | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Lam Vonnie 68196737 ‘V87’ V V + V V 2/10 305d 3x 28070 4.1 1138F 3.4 952P Sire: 840003129317136 Twinkle-Hill Sblamborghini *TM | Dam: 68155857 Double W Bush Veva | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Trout Run Hilltop Julie ET NP 68196552 ‘+83’ + V + G + 2/10 305d 3x 25820 5.4 1397F 3.6 926P Sire: 68164593 Kulp-Terra Prde Car ET P *TM | Dam: 68158211 Trout Run Driver Jan ET P | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA CIE Double W Fast Soni 68199498 ‘V85’ V + + + V 2/09 305d 3x 28660 3.6 1019F 3.2 915P Sire: 109109714 Brown Heaven R Fast&Furious ET | Dam: 68175521 IE Double W Megatron Sonar | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Buttons Cadence Melon 68199924 ‘+83’ + + G + + 2/08 305d 2x 27220 3.7 1005F 3.4 914P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68186159 Buttons Carter Mango | Herd: Vine Valley Farm – Rushville, NY Rockstar Beacon Strawberry 840003201503191 ‘V86’ V + + V V 2/08 305d 2x 26070 3.8 994F 3.5 913P Sire: 840003137827162 R Hart Atlantas Beacon ETV | Dam: 68165207 Willow Wells Twilight Siri | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH IE Double W Crawford London 68196631 ‘V85’ + V + V V 2/11 305d 3x 27450 4.0 1087F 3.3 901P Sire: 840003132350233 St Dixon Crawford ET | Dam: 68182408 IDR Double W Cartel Lodi | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA V B Lucky Carl Julie 68197014 ‘V86’ V V + + V 2/11 305d 3x 27670 4.0 1120F 3.2 896P Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET | Dam: 68158354 V B Bronx Julietta | Herd: Wapsi-Ana Swiss – Anamosa, IA IE Hilltop Acres Dstar Kendra 840003210631704 ‘+84’ V V + + + 2/01 305d 3x 28070 4.0 1131F 3.2 895P Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET | Dam: 68167432 ID Hilltop Acres Poke Kacey | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA CIE Port-Haven Hamptons 2276 68201867 ‘+81’ V + G V G 2/01 305d 2x 26220 3.5 930F 3.4 895P Sire: 74300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET | Dam: 840003007556183 IE Port-Haven Kaysons 1213 OCS | Herd: Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN Hilltop Acres K Buttercup 840003210631735 ‘+83’ + + + G V 2/01 305d 3x 27180 4.8 1313F 3.3 895P Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET | Dam: 68180044 Hilltop Acres Dun Bluebell | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Lone Acres Dg Car Patti 68201186 ‘NC’ 2/07 305d 2x 24910 4.5 1111F 3.6 892P Sire: 68164593 Kulp-Terra Prde Car ET P *TM | Dam: 68158596 Cozynook-RKR Cadence Pepita | Herd: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI We Sell Lucky 9n73 Twin 68206347 ‘+80’ G G G + + 2/00 305d 3x 27030 3.9 1044F 3.3 879P Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM | Dam: 68135685 We Sell Eddie 1891 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Switzer Tals LD Nishi Twin 840003149576058 ‘+83’ V + + + + 2/08 305d 3x 28310 4.2 1200F 3.1 874P Sire: 840003133889646 Switzer Tals Lucky Draw ET | Dam: 68134049 Switzer Tals Bereta Nimia | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Perry Brook Dixon Mighty 68209140 ‘V85’ + V + V V 2/10 305d 3x 23680 4.1 967F 3.6 863P Sire: 68156269 Switzer Tals Cdnc Dixon ET *TM | Dam: 68209139 Perry Brook Cadence My T | Herd: Perry Brook – Whiting, VT We Sell Kade 9043 68202975 ‘+84’ + + + + V 2/00 305d 3x 24760 4.0 1001F 3.4 851P Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P | Dam: 68188579 We Sell Biver 7N59 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Double W Finn Sabre 68196732 ‘V85’ V + + + V 2/11 272d 3x 24200 4.2 1011F 3.5 839P Sire: 68161848 Double W Finnigan | Dam: 68180757 Double W Jaguar Sasha | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Sunburst Bush Franky 68196415 ‘V85’ V + G V V 2/10 305d 2x 24810 3.5 870F 3.4 834P Sire: 68129315 Jobo Vigor Bush ET *TM | Dam: 68163928 Sunburst Cartel Franc | Herd: Sunburst Swiss – Deforest, WI

Three Year Olds - 970 Protein or More

Double W FF Kristal 68195974 ‘E90’ V E E V E 3/04 305d 3x 34960 4.4 1555F 3.4 1176P Sire: 109109714 Brown Heaven R Fast&Furious ET | Dam: 68173504 Double W Uno Krishna | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres CD Bailey 68194395 ‘E90’ E E V V E 3/02 305d 3x 30900 4.6 1434F 3.5 1096P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68180048 CIE Hilltop Acres Cad Bugle | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Fast Ana 68194596 ‘V85’ V + + + V 3/06 305d 3x 31580 4.0 1256F 3.4 1058P Sire: 109109714 Brown Heaven R Fast&Furious ET | Dam: 68167618 Double W Rebel Angayla | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Dynamite Violia 68196614 ‘+84’ + V V + V 3/00 305d 3x 30060 4.3 1281F 3.5 1045P Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 68178451 Double W August Vanna | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Cad Twix ET 68189590 ‘+84’ + V V + + 3/10 305d 3x 33030 4.3 1406F 3.2 1041P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres B Rasberry 68194390 ‘+84’ + + V V + 3/04 305d 3x 30580 5.3 1608F 3.4 1026P Sire: 840003133184777 Shiloh Anibal Bowie | Dam: 68167456 Hilltop Acres Raisen Twin | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA 28

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SEPTEMBER 2022 Double W Dynamite Karney 68195973 ‘V88’ E V V V E 3/02 305d 3x 29710 4.2 1254F 3.4 1017P Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 68164694 Double W Chacal Karroo | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Disco Covina 68195561 ‘V85’ V + V + V 3/05 305d 3x 30340 3.4 1045F 3.3 1008P Sire: 840003132647452 Hilltop Acres SSB Disco ET | Dam: 68179103 Double W Wunder Cheyanne | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Lam Tint 68196344 ‘+83’ V + G + + 3/03 297d 3x 32710 3.5 1154F 3.1 1007P Sire: 840003129317136 Twinkle-Hill Sblamborghini *TM | Dam: 68181201 Double W Kannon Tine | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Kulp-Terra Seaman Carla ETV 840003143858260 ‘V85’ V + + V V 3/09 305d 3x 27460 4.8 1313F 3.6 1000P Sire: 68137657 Cutting Edge Seaman *TM | Dam: 68143522 Voelkers Brook Cara | Herd: Meier Meadows – Ridott, IL Double W Bosephus Juls 68192502 ‘+83’ V + + + + 3/11 305d 3x 31560 3.4 1070F 3.1 973P Sire: 68129318 Jobo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM | Dam: 68177020 Double W Chacal Jill | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Four Year Olds - 1000 Protein or More

Double W Cadence Bristol 68190796 ‘V86’ V V V V V 4/01 305d 3x 35200 3.6 1278F 3.2 1109P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68138217 Double W Brock Beth | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Shiloh Tonka Heather ET 840003140372639 ‘E90’ E E V E E 4/00 305d 2x 31000 4.3 1338F 3.6 1106P Sire: 68139913 Cozy Nook Driver Tonka *TM | Dam: 840003131563876 Shiloh Ssbloom Cammie | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Hilltop Acres CT Sammy 68188197 ‘G78’ E + G + F 4/00 305d 3x 33540 4.3 1431F 3.3 1094P Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM | Dam: 68159095 JMD Thunder Sharon | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA We Sell Biver 7928 68188571 ‘V87’ V E V V V 4/01 305d 3x 28600 4.9 1390F 3.8 1092P Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM | Dam: 68161603 We Sell Carter 4449 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Double W Kannon Siren 68183023 ‘NC’ 4/09 305d 3x 30950 4.6 1418F 3.5 1086P Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM | Dam: 68173960 Double W Grandslam Suni | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Perry Brook Cadence Memories 68209736 ‘V85’ V V V V + 4/03 305d 3x 32520 3.9 1274F 3.3 1079P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 68171551 Perry Brook Pre Mere | Herd: Perry Brook – Whiting, VT Cutting Edge C Francie ETV 68190277 ‘E90’ E E V V E 4/01 305d 2x 30790 5.1 1576F 3.4 1059P Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 936474 Round Hill Legacy Flyhi ET | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY Double W Lam Jasmine 68190965 ‘+84’ + V + + V 4/00 288d 3x 30380 3.6 1102F 3.4 1046P Sire: 840003129317136 Twinkle-Hill Sblamborghini *TM | Dam: 68175246 Double W Class Jinx | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Port-Haven Chisels 1991 68186882 ‘V85’ E + V V + 4/02 305d 2x 26250 4.9 1291F 3.9 1031P Sire: 68162843 Kulp-Terra AJ Chisel ET *TM | Dam: 840003010503797 CIE Port-Haven Fredriks 1477 | Herd: Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN IE Double W Hay Avis 68189418 ‘+82’ + + + + + 4/03 305d 3x 29630 4.1 1225F 3.5 1025P Sire: 68149323 Northill Trace Haywire | Dam: 68164467 ID Double W 8520 | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Port-Haven Durhams Dee Dee 68180832 ‘+84’ V V V V + 4/11 305d 2x 28800 5.9 1689F 3.6 1024P Sire: 68135214 Hilltop Acres W Durham ET *TM | Dam: 840003000210319 CIE Port-Haven Vigors Dellaray | Herd: Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN RNR Fairdell Roscoe Copper 68183855 ‘+84’ E V V V + 4/06 305d 2x 32360 4.9 1572F 3.2 1024P Sire: 68162176 Cortland Jackson Roscoe ET *TM | Dam: 68144981 RNR Fairdell Durango Cora | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH Hilltop Acres Liberate Berry 68185335 ‘+82’ E V E + F 4/05 305d 3x 30570 4.5 1378F 3.3 1010P Sire: 840003014530348 BMG Biver Liberate *TM | Dam: 68168148 Double W Kannon Biscuit | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

Five Year Olds and Over - 1025 Protein or More

Willow Wells Twilight Saga 68159192 ‘2E93’ E E E E E 7/09 305d 2x 39200 4.2 1632F 3.2 1241P Sire: 68129646 Cozy Nook Twilight Twin | Dam: 954233 Willow Wells Parker Safari | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH Champion View B Kira 68156963 ‘3E91’ E E V E E 8/00 305d 3x 33930 5.3 1805F 3.4 1168P Sire: 68129315 Jobo Vigor Bush ET *TM | Dam: 68139610 Champion View Kya 5614 | Herd: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC – Gettysburg, PA Hilltop Acres Raisen Twin 68167456 ‘+83’ E + V + + 6/07 305d 3x 36340 4.8 1758F 3.2 1159P Sire: 198772 R N R Payoff Brookings ET *TM | Dam: 68108810 Hilltop Acres V Dixiland ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Double W Stryker Nana 68181098 ‘V86’ V V V V V 5/01 305d 3x 33540 5.1 1699F 3.4 1130P Sire: 68161559 Maverick Mr Nemo Stryker | Dam: 68164301 Double W Class Nalla | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Lucky Dream ET 68178935 ‘+81’ + V + + G 5/01 305d 3x 37640 4.3 1602F 3.0 1113P Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM | Dam: 68135204 Hilltop Acres BK Dora ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA We Sell Cartel 6023 68180147 ‘+84’ V V + V + 5/00 305d 3x 33260 3.8 1256F 3.3 1099P Sire: 70827888 Victory Acres Genom Cartel *TM | Dam: 68135706 We Sell Eddie 1767 | Herd: Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI Wapsi-Ana Fact Sept 68181115 ‘V87’ V E V + V 5/01 303d 3x 33160 5.1 1696F 3.3 1079P Sire: 120112742062 Kiba Anibal Fact ET | Dam: 68165446 Wapsi-Ana August August | Herd: Wapsi-Ana Swiss – Anamosa, IA R N R WF Tiaras Tinsel 68177285 ‘V87’ V V V V V 5/10 305d 2x 31670 4.0 1265F 3.4 1074P Sire: 107362998 Brown Heaven Winningformula ET | Dam: 68136670 R N R Brookings Tiara | Herd: R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH SDF Agenda Skittles ET 68178222 ‘V86’ V V V + V 5/03 305d 3x 35310 3.8 1333F 3.0 1072P Sire: 194882 Blessing Bnk Agenda ET *TM (D) | Dam: 936116 Old Mill Pt Shazam ET | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Wunder Ricket 68150201 ‘V88’ E E V V V 8/09 305d 3x 30820 4.2 1281F 3.4 1049P Sire: 68123590 Harts Wunder ET *TM | Dam: 68126291 Double W Motown Riki | Herd: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Meado-Brook Dreamin Sage ET 68167022 ‘+84’ V V V E G 6/07 290d 3x 31030 3.7 1163F 3.4 1042P Sire: 196826 Hilltop Acres Driver ET(D)*TM | Dam: 57397407 Old Time Sweet Dream | Herd: Meadow Brook Farms – Manitowoc, WI CIE Double W Kannon Atone 68178454 ‘+83’ V V + + + 5/07 305d 3x 29120 4.7 1374F 3.5 1032P Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM | Dam: 68157930 IE Double W Uno Almond | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA Sandy Acres Em Idaho 68169745 ‘V86’ V V V + V 6/04 305d 3x 29840 4.1 1209F 3.4 1025P Sire: 199362 Olson Mel Scip Emergency *TM | Dam: 68154056 Sandy Acres Lee Iris | Herd: Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

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