Brown Swiss - March/April 2026 Edition (First Class Mailing)

MARCH/APRIL 2026 | VOLUME 105, NUMBER 2

National Convention Tour Stops All-American Results National Bell Ringer Results www. brownswissusa.com

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NSIDE Bulletin

March/April 2026 | Volume 105, Number 2

s e r v i n g b r o w n s w i s s b r e e d e r s a n d e n t h u s i a s t s w o r l d w i d e | t h e o f f i c i a l p u b l i c at i o n o f t h e b r o w n s w i s s c at t l e b r e e d e r s ’ a s s o c i at i o n

NATIONAL OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT ‘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

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Breeding Cows that Speak for Themselves

A Family Building Families

p: 573.513.1410 | e: voelker579@gmail.com EXEC. SECRETARY Allicia Horn

National Brown Swiss Assoc., 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511-5456

p: 608.365.4474 | f: 608.365.5577 e: ahorn@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

6 President’s Message 8 Youth Spotlight 10 All-American Results 30 National Bell Ringer Results

40 Board of Directors

DISTRICT II – ‘28 Bruce Heilinger Heilinger Swiss, 225 Heffelfinger Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046

Candidates

DISTRICT III – ‘27 Sherry Smith Kiss Swiss, 12203 Midland Oil Rd, Glenford, OH 43739

44 New Hire: Kashanna Monroe

52 Active National Members

p: 717.507.7602 | e: heilingerswiss@yahoo.com 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: bmoyer@greenpointdairyllc.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

DEPARTMENTS 5 y The Office Connection

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61 y Visiting the Past

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y Protein Plus Cows Class

Leader & Honor Roll

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y O bituaries

66 y New Members & Prefixes

y Classification Schedule

y B ulletin Subscription Rates y Advertising Rates & Deadlines

56 y H ow They’re Doin’

y Ad Index

60 y What’s Going On

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ON THE COVER

Congratulations to the 2026 Unanimous All-American Winners!

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

p: 507.458.7680 | e: HendelFarms@gmail.com DISTRICT VIII – ‘28 Jones Smith Raising 5 Farm, 401619 W 3900 Rd, Collinsville, OK 74021

p: 918.520.1822 | e: raising5farm@gmail.com DISTRICT IX – ‘28 Dr. Kyle Thompson Wild Acres Ranch, 33410 Road 800, Raymond, CA 93653

p: 559.213.8661 | e: KyleT@cos.edu

BSCBA OFFICE STAFF

800 Pleasant St, Beloit, WI 53511-5456 p: 608.365.4474 | f: 608.365.5577 Allicia Horn Executive Secretary, ext. 240 | e: ahorn@brownswissusa.com Rachel Kundert Registration Specialist, ext. 190 | e: registrations@brownswissusa.com Kashanna Monroe Office Assistant, ext. 130 | e: office@brownswissusa.com Dr. Roger Neitzel Historian/Consultant | e: rogerrn@aol.com Kaylen Miller Youth Courdinator

p: 608.214.5564 | e: kaylenrmiller@gmail.com *For general inquiries, dial 0 or email: info@brownswissusa.com.

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Connection

By Allicia Horn

Some exciting news to start this year is our new employee, Kashanna Monroe. She has been a wonderful addition to our staff, and we look forward to the year to come in serving the association’s membership. She brings office experience that will be an asset to the association.

In this issue, we are featuring our All-American and Bell Ringer winners. It was a great year for quality cattle and showing to bring forward these distinguished animals. I know I look forward to seeing what this year will bring in the showring. A correction from the January/February issue on the number of All-American nominations awarded to Fairdale Farms. Fairdale Farms had 4 ½ nominations.

Another feature of this issue is our National Convention, hosted by the Iowa Brown Swiss Association. From what I have discussed and seen from this host state, we should have an eventful convention, and I encourage you all to attend.

Iowa features several farm tours, as well as the National Sale and National Heifer Show. In the coming months, you will receive packets from the national office with information and registration for the convention. There will be several exciting activities for the youth as well.

This defect reduces fertility and requires management through genomic testing. This mutation leads to high rates of embryonic death, acting as a “lethal haplotype” when inherited from both parents. More information on this genetic condition will be provided as we get closer to publishing.

Additionally, I would encourage everyone to make sure they are checking DHIA records and the identification of animals they are testing. Some of the most common issues are the identification number, breed, birthdate, sire, and dam listed with DHIA. If these issues are not corrected, it will lead to issues when genomic testing animals and the data flow that impacts our genetic evaluations. Please be sure to check all of your records to ensure you do not experience issues. The office is always available to help with issues and questions.

Collaborating on data flow is a vital aspect of ensuring the success of our genetic evaluations, and I encourage everyone to work towards this goal. We all use the data; why not ensure it is accurate?

Until next time,

A coming change to look for is the addition of another genetic condition that the association will be publishing on pedigrees. BH6 is a recessive lethal haplotype in Brown Swiss cattle, mapped to chromosome 2, that causes embryonic mortality, resulting in homozygous deficiency.

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.

DAIRY AGENDA TODAY OFFICE STAFF

Allicia Horn

Executive Secretary

“The extra value of Registered cattle can only be realized when they are, in fact, Registered.”

We will help you with that process.

SALES STAFF

David Jons - Manager david.jons@att.net | 913-634-3526

Chad Griffith - Ohio xavier12146@yahoo.com | 513-543-2315

Melissa Hart – Editor farm.writer@hotmail.com | 517-398-1957

Mary Thomson - Missouri maryagenda@icloud.com | 417-880-5732

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE What a difference a few weeks can make. We have gone from one of the harshest winters in a decade to one of the warmest springs on record. Of course, severity is relative depending on where you live.

As farmers, we tend to fixate on the weather. It is something everyone can relate to, and it is often the easiest conversation to start. But for those of us in agriculture, the weather is more than small talk. It has a direct impact on our livelihood, and it is entirely out of our control. We work in the elements every day, regardless of the conditions, because that is what it takes to care for our crops and tend to our herds.

As conditions change, we must adapt. As an organization, the Brown Swiss Association USA must do the same.

One of those adjustments is the consolidation of our Bulletin publications. This change is intended to improve the long-term financial sustainability of our magazine. As a result, I will summarize two recent Board meetings instead of just one.

Financially, we closed the year with most budget categories in line with expectations. However, a few one-time, non-budgeted expenses occurred in the final month, which may result in a slight deficit. We will have a clearer picture once our auditor completes the year-end review. Even with this possibility, the Board remains confident that recent structural changes within the office will support a stable budget moving forward. That said, much like on our farms, if costs continue to rise, additional adjustments may be necessary.

In other business, the Board clarified and strengthened show rule language related to ultrasound and milk sampling at our national shows for the 2026 season. We also discussed a DHIR-related matter and provided direction moving forward. In addition, we received updates on the upcoming elections, the All-American Contest, and potential options for the World Premier Sale.

On a separate note, I was encouraged by the size and content of our first consolidated issue of the Bulletin. I hope that momentum continues. I know I may sound repetitive, but the Bulletin truly depends on member support, particularly through advertising, to ensure its continued success. The Board has invested significant time and resources into maintaining this publication, but ultimately, its future depends on the membership.

That is all for now. Until our next edition, please continue promoting the Brown Swiss breed.

Sincerely, Brian Pacheco

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get involved even if they don’t own a farm.

There are specific rules for the Youth Lease Program. Some revisions have been made to the program. The lessee must be between 8 and 21 years old as of January 1 of the project year, which follows the calendar year. Leased animals qualify for the National Bell Ringer Program, junior contests, and junior show awards. However, they are not eligible for open show awards. Open show recognitions are awarded to the recorded owner of the leased animal.

Spring 2026 is going to be an exciting show season! Several qualifying shows are coming up across the country where youth can compete, learn, and meet new people who share their interests.

The first show is the New York Spring Dairy Carousel, happening March 25–30, 2026, in Hamburg, New York. Right after that, from March 31 to April 3, 2026, the Ohio Spring Dairy Expo will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. Later in April, the Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show will take place April 22–25, 2026, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. At the same time, April 24–26, 2026, the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Spring Show will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. These events give Brown Swiss youth a chance to show their cattle, compete for awards, and gain valuable experience in the show ring.

A youth may lease only one animal per class per year. If someone needs an alternate leadsperson, the form must be turned in to the National office representative by 5:00 p.m. the day before the show. The alternate leadsperson must be a National Brown Swiss Junior Member between the ages of 8 and 21 (not having turned 22 by January 1 of the current year). To be a Junior Member, you must own a Brown Swiss. Leased animals cannot use an alternate leadsperson form, and a separate form must be completed for each animal.

Juniors are also encouraged to get their show heifers ready for the convention. There will be a heifer show to highlight the hard work and dedication of national junior members. Overall, these events and programs hosted by the National Brown Swiss Youth Association give young people the opportunity to grow as leaders, learn more about the dairy industry, and showcase the beautiful Brown Swiss cattle.

- Makenna Mase 2025-2026 Youth Alternate Ambassador

One special opportunity for young people involved in the Brown Swiss breed is the National Brown Swiss Association Youth Lease Program.

The program encourages responsibility, character, and knowledge about working with dairy cattle. It also increases participation in junior contests and shows across the country. The program is especially helpful because it allows both farm youth and non-farm youth to work with registered Brown Swiss cattle, giving more students the chance to Contact Information: Kaylen Miller Youth Advisor 608-214-5564 kaylenrmiller@gmail.com

Makenna Mase Youth Ambassador masekenna@hotmail.com

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2025 All-American Contest State/Country Wisconsin Kentucky Minnesota California Canada Florida Iowa Pennsylvania Connecticut Illinois Indiana Maryland New York North Carolina Ohio Vermont

# Animals 21 6 6 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

The 2025 All-American Contest brought out the best of the best. There were 147 head and 22 groups entered. From that, the nominations were the next step: 97 individuals and 19 groups were selected to move on to vie for All-American honors. Congratulations to those whose animals will have All-American, Reserve All-American, Honorable Mention, or Nominated All-American added to their pedigrees. As impressive as these accomplishments are, you have to be equally impressed with the records made by these high-type cows. The 9 cows from the 5-Year-Old, Aged Cow, and Component Merit Cow classes are all Ex92 or higher. They average 29,531m 4.4% 1,312f 3.5% 1,026p, which equates to 34,495 lbs. of Energy Corrected Milk!

RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Spring Calf ALL-AMERICAN Locust Ayr Design Waffles 840003310510023 3/3/2025 Sire Design Dam Brothers Three Dlx Wiley ETV Breeder: Brett & Andrea Haines, Taneytown, MD Owner: Riley Haines, Taneytown, MD HONORABLE MENTION

Blessing Garbro F Glenda ETV 68239095 3/19/2025 Sire Foremost Dam Cutting Edge C Gattinara ETV Breeder: Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros, Fort Wayne, IN Owner: Stookey Holsteins & Goff Dairy, Milford, IN

Mile High Winrite Charming 840003288241732 3/1/2025 Sire Winrite Dam A Joy D Chiquita Breeder/Owner: Peter Vail, Englewood, FL

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ALL-AMERICAN Winter Calf ALL-AMERICAN WF Northern Raytilda ET 840003281489449 12/27/2024 Sire Ray Dam WF Biver Northernlights ET Breeder: Woodwind Farm LLC, Independence, WI Owner: James C. Paulson, Caledonia, MN HONORABLE MENTION

Red Brae Cliff Jaycee 68237673 12/2/2024 Sire Cliff Dam Red Brae Deegan Julia C Breeder/Owner: Calli Storms, Muscoda, WI

Brittcos Master Design 68236984 1/31/2025 Sire Design Dam Brittcos Time Machine Breeder/Owner: Derek & Brittany Heizer, Snow Camp, NC

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ALL-AMERICAN Fall Calf ALL-AMERICAN Jenlar Acclaimed Waikiki ETV 840003252198708 9/11/2024 Sire Scuba Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Breeder: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI Owner: Brianna & Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI HONORABLE MENTION

Blessing Garbro Pistachio ETV 68235574 10/4/2024 Sire Ray Dam All-Glo Carter Popsicle Breeder: M&J Duckett, T&S Abbott, B Garrison & Blessing Farm, Rudolph, WI Owner: Peter Vail & Logan & Chloe Duckett, Rudolph, WI

K and K Ray Fancy ETV 840003266356822 9/2/2024 Sire Ray Dam Cutting Edge W Futurity ETV Breeder/Owner: Grace, Kenzie & Harper Koopmann Epworth, IA

RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Summer Yearling ALL-AMERICAN Hobby Stock Famous Brailey 68237505 7/2/2024 Sire Famous Dam Hobby Stock Woody Briea Breeder: Kendra & Garrett Waldenberger, Spring Grove, MN Owner: Garrett Waldenberger, Spring Grove, MN HONORABLE MENTION

Opsal-JH In Your Dreams ETV 840003227135702 6/3/2024 Sire Famous Dam Acclaimed Secret Dreams ETV Breeder/Owner: Opsal-JH Genetics, Blue Mounds, WI

Browns Dixies Deja Vu Twin 68235585 6/5/2024 Sire Likable Dam Browns Daijas Dixie Breeder: David & Donna Brown, Monroe, WI Owner: William, Kennedy & Paige Zimmerman, Brodhead, WI RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Spring Yearling ALL-AMERICAN CIE Northkill Creek Belle 68236381 3/1/2024 Sire DoBoy Dam IE Northkill Creek 712 Breeder: Randy Balthaser, Bernville, PA Owner: Jacob Betley, Pulaski, WI HONORABLE MENTION

Kruses Foremost Jittybug ETV 68232258 3/1/2024 Sire Foremost Dam Kruses Biver Jittybug ET Breeder/Owner: Rick Kruse, Dyersville, IA

Opsal-JH BR Photo Finish ETV 840003227135681 3/8/2024 Sire Foremost Dam Dublin-Hills Persephone Breeder: Joey & Hayleigh Opsal & Kelvin Webster, Blue Mounds, WI Owner: Opsal-JH & Ela May Genetics, Blue Mounds, WI

RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Winter Yearling ALL-AMERICAN Opsal-JH BR Picturesque ET 68232433 12/12/2023 Sire Foremost Dam Dublin-Hills Persephone Breeder: Joey & Hayleigh Opsal & Kelvin Webster, Blue Mounds, WI Owner: Joseph & Hayleigh Opsal & Matt & Molly Sloan, Blue Mounds, WI HONORABLE MENTION

Ar-Line D Luscious Lady ETV 68233880 12/19/2023 Sire Diego Dam Ar-Line Denver Foxy Lady ET Breeder/Owner: Ranae Herman, Bangor, WI

Edge View Time For Sugar 840003277630745 12/7/2023 Sire Time Out Dam Voelkers Durango Sasha Breeder: Kenny Joe Manion & Ken Main, Copake, NY Owner: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Fall Yearling ALL-AMERICAN Hilltop Acres TO Kinsley 840003269678259 9/1/2023 Sire Time Out Dam Hilltop Acres EM Kaijsa ETV Breeder: Dennis Mashek, Calmar, IA Owner: Jesse & Kiley Muse, Etoile, KY HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Diego Wedding ETV 68229650 9/6/2023 Sire Diego Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Breeder: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI Owner: Tristen Ostrom, De Pere, WI

All-Glo FirstChoice Paloma ETV 840003256982738 9/4/2023 Sire First Choice Dam All-Glo Carter Popsicle Breeder/Owner: Justin & Ashley Kaufman, Berlin, PA

RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Milking Yearling ALL-AMERICAN

Edge View C Frankie ETV 68228930 9/8/2023 Sire Collaps Dam Cutting Edge F Faroh ETV Breeder: Kenny Joe Manion & Ken Main, Copake, NY Owner: Kelly Jo Manion, Copake, NY HONORABLE MENTION

Buckmeadow To Walkoff ET 68231369 9/10/2023 Sire Time Out Dam Edge View D Wrigley ETV Breeder: C & L Buckley & M, J, S, L & M Saltzman, Lawrenceburg, KY Owner: Brothers Three & Shawn & Seth Nehls, Watertown, WI

Edge View C Florence ETV 68228926 9/6/2023 Sire Collaps Dam Cutting Edge F Faroh ETV Breeder: Kenny Joe Manion & Ken Main, Copake, NY Owner: Archie, Wylie & Hallie Sparrow, Worthville, KY RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN

Summer Junior 2 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN KCCK Cliff Spring ‘V88’ 840003203481758 6/1/2023 Sire Cliff Dam Twinkle-Hill All Spiri 1363 Breeder: Cole & Carter Kruse, Dyersville, IA Owner: Aubree, Aiden & Alaina Topp, Botkins, OH HONORABLE MENTION

Just So K Fairlady ETV ‘V89’ 68228220 6/16/2023 Sire Kickstart Dam Cutting Edge WF Fargo Breeder/Owner: Just So Farm, Lake Mills, WI

Knapp Kickstart Dance ETV ‘V87’ 840003236546451 6/3/2023 Sire Kickstart Dam Cutting Edge D Dharma ETV Breeder: Knapp Genetics, Epworth, IA Owner: Jacob Betley, Pulaski, WI

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ALL-AMERICAN Junior 2 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN Pit-Crew Formula Kash ‘V87’ 68228517 4/6/2023 Sire WinningFormula Dam Pit-Crew Diego Kashmere ET Breeder/Owner: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN

HONORABLE MENTION

Harvst Brz Els Windstorm ‘V86’ 840003270455108 3/15/2023 Sire Elisium Dam Harvst Brz Carter Winkydink Breeder: Ellie Albert, Vandalia, IL Owner: Tristen Ostrom, De Pere, WI

R N R Daredevil Jannie ‘V88’ 840003260171796 3/15/2023 Sire Daredevil Dam R N R Powerball Janice Breeder: Ronald & E. Renee Michalovich, Lakeville, OH Owner: Chad & Dayne Voelker & Fairdale Farm LLC, Owenton, KY RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Senior 2 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN Jenlar Rasta Westlynn ETV ‘V89’ 68224544 9/25/2022 Sire Rasta Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Breeder: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI Owner: Siemers Holstein Farm, Inc., Newton, WI HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Diego Waterloo ETV ‘E91’ 68223500 9/6/2022 1-07 365d 3X 22350 3.9% 865 3.6% 804 Sire Diego Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Breeder/Owner: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI

Pit-Crew O Malley Patty ‘V89’ 68225109 9/2/2022 Sire O Malley Dam Pit-Crew Rich Prankster ET Breeder: Pit-Crew Genetics, Cambridge, MN Owner: Kirby Sparrow, Owenton, KY

RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Junior 3 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN Fairdale Kickstart Figgy ‘V89’ 68220661 3/3/2022 2-05 365d 2X 28990 3.5% 1021 3.5% 1014 Sire Kickstart Dam Cutting Edge RL B Fergie ETV Breeder/Owner: Micah & Kylie Sparrow, Stamping Ground, KY HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar FC Whipsaw ETV 68220725 3/14/2022 2-00 349d 2X 21330 4.0% 858 3.6% 778 Sire First Choice Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Breeder: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI Owner: Iroquois Acres, Bridport, VT

Robland Bays Irish Cream Twin ‘E90’ 68221574 3/3/2022 3-00 80d 2X 7704 4.2% 320 2.9% 225 Sire Juke Dam Robland Anibal Bailee ET

Breeder: Robert Landgraf, Jackson, MO Owner: Tony Kohls & Goldfawn Farm, Arlington, MN RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN Senior 3 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN Jenlar Rasta Welcome ETV ‘E91’ 68217120 9/1/2021 3-00 305d 2X 19910 4.1% 823 3.4% 671 Sire Rasta Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Breeder: Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI Owner: L&S Olson, R&L Read, R&L Beckard & Trudy Wright, Hutchinson, MN HONORABLE MENTION

Hilltop Acres H Damara ETV ‘E91’ 840003232308591 12/1/2021 2-01 352d 3X 26750 4.1% 1105 3.6% 964 Sire Huge Dam Hilltop Acres Bose Dixiland ET Breeder: Dennis Mashek, Calmar, IA Owner: Peter Vail, Engelwood, FL

Knapp Martini Allison ‘E91’ 68219520 9/15/2021 Sire Martini Dam Vics Bush Arica Breeder: Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA Owner: Addison & Payden Houchens, Glasgow, KY

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ALL-AMERICAN 4 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN Round Hill Dyna Wheaties ETV ‘V89 CAN’ 840003142483716 9/4/2021 Sire Dynamite Dam Top Acres Garbro Wanda ET Breeder: Cynthia Warner, Frederick, MD Owner: Ferme Blondin & Jeff Stephens, Quebec, CAN HONORABLE MENTION

V B Phantom Sinister ‘2E93’ 68211582 10/9/2020 3-03 305d 3X 23118 4.4% 1012 3.6% 835 Sire Phantom Dam V B Dynamite Suprise Breeder/Owner: Voegeli Farm, Inc, Monticello, WI

Edge View W Rexi ‘2E92’ 68211670 9/5/2020 4-09 133d 2X 14809 2.9% 426 3.1% 459 Sire Woody Dam Cutting Edge A Ruby Breeder: Kenny Joe Manion & Ken Main, Copake, NY Owner: Donna, Kyle & Michael Barton, Cecil, WI RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN 5 Year Old ALL-AMERICAN Twincounty Famous Diamond ‘2E93’ 840003204926005 6/18/2020 3-10 357d 2X 29660 3.8% 1135 3.4% 995 Sire Famous Dam Hell Hollow Bosephus Denali Breeder/Owner: Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA HONORABLE MENTION

Jaden Flash Capture ‘2E92’ 68205756 9/1/2019 4-00 305d 2X 20600 5.1% 1060 3.8% 790 Sire Flash Dam Jaden Le Cordon Bleu Breeder/Owner: Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, WI

Colebrook Creek DT Alina ‘E92’ 840003125721710 3/7/2020 4-08 320d 2X 27340 4.1% 1131 3.4% 929 Sire Dynamite Dam Colebrook Creek WF Allis Breeder/Owner: Abigail Wilber, New Hartford, CT

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ALL-AMERICAN Aged Cow ALL-AMERICAN Jer-Lene Toot My Horn ‘E93 CAN’ CAN120066978 6/19/2019 4-02 322d 2X 25849 4.3% 1111 3.8% 977 Sire Apex Dam Brown Heaven Carter Tutti Breeder/Owner: Brian Pacheco, Kerman, CA HONORABLE MENTION

Robland Norwin Bermuda ET ‘2E94’ 68201865 9/29/2018 Sire Norwin Dam Robland Brookings Brownie 26 Breeder: Robert Landgraf, Jackson, MO Owner: Tony Kohls & Goldfawn Farm, Arlington, MN

Rosey D Famous Pie ‘2E92’ 68206286 5/8/2019 5-01 364d 2X 25480 4.0% 1017 3.2% 813 Sire Famous Dam Rosey D V Peppermint ET Breeder: Meghan Wolf (Douglas), Darlington, WI Owner: Richard Thompson, Darlington, WI RESERVE

ALL-AMERICAN

Component Merit Cow ALL-AMERICAN Cutting Edge H Snap ETV OCS ‘3E94’ 68181049 9/3/2016 6-05 365d 2X 39950 5.5% 2209 3.2% 1280 Sire Thunder Dam SDF ZZ Snafu ET OCS Breeder: Ken Main & Peter Vail, Copake, NY Owner: Caleb Heck, Freeport, IL HONORABLE MENTION

Iroquois Acres Jong Cali ‘E97 CAN’ 68171026 6/3/2015 7-10 365d 2X 34760 3.7% 1272 3.3% 1151 Sire Jongleur Dam Iroquois Acres Terror Carly Breeder: Iroquois Acres, Bridport, VT Owner: Brian Pacheco, Kerman, CA

Brown Heaven Biver Frenchkiss ‘E96 CAN’ CAN110603270 6/1/2018 6-03 365d 2X 32613 4.8% 1563 3.9% 1279 Sire Biver Dam Brown Heaven Manchest Freckle Breeder/Owner: Brown Heaven, Vercheres, CAN

ALL-AMERICAN

Junior Best Three Females ALL-AMERICAN Exhibitor: Brianna & Abby Meyer, WI Jenlar Acclaimed Waikiki ETV 840003252198708 9/11/2024

Jenlar Rasta Wembley ETV 840003252198714 9/26/2024

RESERVE

Exhibitor: Pit-Crew Genetics, MN

Pit-Crew Doboy Kylynn 68237303 12/1/2024

HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Diego Wedding ETV 68229650 9/6/2023

Pit-Crew Daredevil Shasta 68235952 6/24/2024

Pit-Crew Formula Tasha 68237748 12/5/2024

Meadow Hill T Out Gamer 68233700 12/1/2023

Meadow Hill T Out Bell 68233701 1/9/2024

Exhibitor: Gary Mase, PA

Meadow Hill Bobby Sue 68237208 6/4/2024

ALL-AMERICAN

Best Three Females ALL-AMERICAN Exhibitor: Brianna Meyer, WI Jenlar Rasta Westlynn ETV 68224544 9/25/2022

Jenlar Diego Waterloo ETV 68223500 9/6/2022

RESERVE

Exhibitor: Just So Farm, WI

Just So K Fairlady ETV 68228220 6/16/2023

HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Rasta Welcome ETV 68217120 9/1/2021

Just So D Wildfire 68229672 7/23/2022

Just So K Wafer 68225770 3/7/2023

Exhibitor: Brown Heaven, Vercheres, Canada

Brown Heaven F & F Sea Dally CAN111575450 3/3/2019

Brown Heaven Biver Frenchkiss CAN110603270 6/1/2018

Brown Heaven Carter Falby ET CAN111575448 1/13/2019

ALL-AMERICAN Produce of Dam ALL-AMERICAN

Dam Iroquois Acres Jong Cali 68171026

Jer-Lene I’m A Cali Girl CAN120926875 4/22/2022

RESERVE

Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV 68175432

Jenlar Diego Waterloo ETV 68223500 9/6/2022

HONORABLE MENTION

Exhibitor: Brian Pacheco, CA

Iroquois Acres Total Candy 840003012738372 7/17/2017

Exhibitor: Brianna Meyer, WI

Jenlar Rasta Westlynn ETV 68224544 9/25/2022

Exhibitor: Just So Farm, WI

Dam Just So P Wildflower ET 68187157

Just So D Wildfire 68229672 7/23/2022

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A family building families Kruses drawn to dependability of Brown Swiss

By Danielle Nauman HOLY CROSS, Iowa — Everything is about family at the home of Kruses LJ Swiss and Kruse Genetics, whether it is the two-legged or the four-legged kind.

The dreams of two generations of the Kruse family call the farm home. Loras and Julie have been breeding their Kruses LJ Swiss herd since 1990, while their son Adam and his wife Alison, along with their children Stella and Stetson, have more recently begun breeding their herd under the banner of Kruse Genetics. Loras and Julie’s other adult children — Debbie, Kristi and Nathan, along with their spouses and families — all continue to be involved, helping out with cropping or other projects and jobs needed on the farm.

The Kruses will welcome visitors to their farm as part of the 2026 National Brown Swiss Convention tours in July.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW HETKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Adam Kruse presents Kruses LJ Stallone Susan EX91 in the championship parade Aug. 8, 2025 at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. The winning senior three-year-old, Susan was named the Intermediate and Grand Champion of the Brown Swiss show, before being named the Reserve Supreme Champion.

“Hosting this tour is truly a privilege,” Adam said “We’re proud to open our farm to others and share what we do every day. It’s a chance for Brown Swiss breeders to connect and learn from each other, and celebrate the hard work and dedication that goes into dairy farming.”

The Kruses milk 60XX cows. The herd is primarily Brown Swiss, with a smattering of Jerseys and Holsteins included. The cows are fed a non-TMR diet, based on baleage, corn silage, dry, and grain.

Loras and Julie purchased the farm in 1990. At the time, it was functioning as a beef and hog farm. The young couple renovated the existing barn to tie-stalls and made the first addition to the barn. Another addition was done in 2003, adding 16 additional stalls to make the facility what it is today, with 58 tie-stalls and two box-stalls. Heifers are housed on bedded packs and spend time on pasture once they are confirmed pregnant.

The Brown Swiss cow has won the hearts of the Kruses for being exactly the cow she is: easy to work with, long-lived, and dependable.

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adds to their durability and their longevity in the herd.

Overall, they are just a dependable, functional cow that fits well with our goals as dairy producers.”

Dairy Expo, while garnering Reserve All-American Junior Two-Year-Old honors in 2021 and was named the Honorable Mention All-American Junior Three-Year-Old in 2022.

The Kruses strive to breed the kind of cows that fit those goals and ideals, emphasizing on selecting for the type traits that will create cows that mature gracefully with sound feet and legs and great udders With those building blocks of a strong cow in place, the Kruses aim to complete the picture of balance by developing cows that breed back consistently while carrying high component tests.

A grandson of Sylvia also had a great impact on the Kruses’ herd as a sire. Kruses LJ Wonderment Stuart sired 11 Excellent daughters in the herd.

“We select sires based on milk and positive components,” Adam said.

“Our other priorities are udder composites, daughter pregnancy rate, and fertility traits.”

The Kruse family — Loras (left), Julie, Alison, Stella (front) & Adam holding Stetson — stand on their family’s farm March 19 near Holy Cross, Iowa. The Kruses will be welcoming Brown Swiss National Convention attendees to their farm when the convention comes to Iowa in July.

The Kruses’ approach to breeding has been ontarget, with cattle they have bred garnering awards and recognition at the Iowa State Fair, World Dairy Expo, and in the All-American contest.

To propel the family farm forward into the future, the Kruses have been working to transition the operation to the next generation.

“We want to continue to breed eye-appealing cows that excel both in the showring and in the bulk tank,” Loras said.

“But more importantly, we want to continue transitioning the operation to Adam and Alison and their kids; watching them continue to grow Kruse Genetics, while staying involved as long as we can.”

The desire to continue the farm is mutual, and a responsibility Adam and Alison take seriously.

“Adam and I are committed to staying relevant by embracing the latest technologies and genetics in the industry, Alison Kruse parades Kruses LJ Famous Nan for championship growing alongside those contention Aug. 8, 2025 at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. Nan was selected as the show’s Reserve Senior Champion, after winning the advancements,” Alison said. five-year-old class.

“Those tools will allow us to continue as the third Their flagship cow family is generation, strengthening the Kruse legacy that Adam’s that of Kruses Ensign Sylvia 3E-92. Sylvia made her mark on grandpa Larry began in 1969.” the herd as a prolific brood cow, producing 243 embryos in her lifetime. More than half of the Kruses’ Swiss herd traces While the Kruses are proud of the four-legged families they back to her, on the maternal side. are building, their pride is even greater in the two-legged While the sires selected to mate their herd are an important piece of the puzzle, the Kruses value the importance of the cow and the family behind her.

“Sylvia has stood the test of time for us; her progeny are still excelling today,” Loras said. “She produced eye-appealing heifers that grew into cows who knew how to milk and look good doing it.”

Sylvia’s granddaughter, Kruses LJ Fab Skylar EX91 was a two-time Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show at World www. brownswissusa.com

family being raised on the farm.

“Raising our family on the farm has been one of the greatest highlights of our dairy farming career,” Loras said. “Being able to work together, day in and day out, while teaching the next generation the value of hard work and dedication has meant everything to us.”

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BREEDING COWS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Fairbanks Family to Welcome National Convention-Goers

By Danielle Nauman ANAMOSA, Iowa - Doug Fairbanks likes to let his cows speak for themselves. He is looking forward to the opportunity for them to do just that when he welcomes National Brown Swiss Convention attendees to his farm in July.

“I’m looking forward to being able to share what we’ve got with other breeders,” Fairbanks said. “I want people to come, see the cows and make their own opinions about what we’re doing. Sure, I’m proud of the cows, but I’d rather just have the cows speak for themselves.”

Fairbanks and his daughter, Abby Rickels, operate Wapsi-Ana Farm near Anamosa, where they milk 400 cows, about 100 of which are Brown Swiss. Doug’s nephew, Josh Fairbanks, works on the farm with the cows, fieldwork, and repairs.

Doug’s wife, Jody, teaches school and helps with calf chores and bookwork, while Abby’s husband, Dylan, works off the farm as an engineer. The farm employs several full-time and part-time employees.

The herd is milked in a double-12 parlor and housed in a sandbedded freestall barn built in 2013. The bulk-tank average on the entire herd typically ranges from 85-90 pounds of milk per day, with a 4.4% butterfat and 3.4% protein, on three-time daily milking. The Brown Swiss hold a lactation average of over 25,000 pounds milk.

The farm now consists of 600 acres, which is used to grow forages and feed for the herd, including 400 acres of corn and 150 acres of high-oleic beans that are roasted for protein.

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the farm. In 1999, they purchased the farm Doug grew up on, which had previously always been rented, first by his father and then by Doug. Since making the initial purchase of the farm, the Fairbanks have slowly purchased land connecting or adjacent to their farm as it has become available.

“When I finished college, I bought my dad’s cattle, feed, and machinery and started farming,” Fairbanks said. “We’ve worked hard and come a long ways. We’ve been diligent and kept grinding — that’s our strong suit.”

Looking towards the future, Fairbanks has no interest in expanding the herd, but instead looks to find growth in improving on the things they are currently doing, while considering potential paths for transitioning the farm to the next generation.

“That’s my passion — improving the herd, breeding the best animals we can,” Fairbanks said. “I admire and respect the showring, but I don’t have a passion for it. I prefer to invest in cow families that have been successful, where the advertising has been done. I like to stay home, farm and breed cows I like.”

Fairbanks’ affinity for the Brown Swiss breed was born when he was awarded a Brown Swiss calf as part of the ShareA-Heifer program, which he purchased back as a springing heifer.

“My dad just had Holsteins, and I really liked when someone came to the farm and saw the one brown heifer, that she was mine,” Fairbanks said. “She had a few heifer calves for me, and the older I got, the more I grew to really like working with www. brownswissusa.com

the breed. The Swiss just have a special place in my heart.”

The herd that Fairbanks has built today is a unique blend of all facets of the breed.

“We’ve got some cows that high-indexing, among the top of the breed and we’ve got some cows that go back to some class winners at Madison,” Fairbanks said. “We’ve got a lot of diversity for both type and production. Almost every cow has a pedigree behind her.”

Families that Fairbanks counts among his favorites descend from cows like Timberline Jetway Toni 3E-94 and Cutting Edge T Delilah EX-95; along with a full sister to Jenlar Carter Waltz EX-91 and several animals from both the Red-Brae and Voegeli Brothers herds. The Fairbanks also have members of the family that produced Hilltop Acres B Daredevil. Hilltop Acres H Damara was purchased by the Fairbanks family as a heifer. Damara was sold to Peter Vail prior to her winning the senior three-year-old class at World Dairy Expo in 2025.

Daughters of Damara and her maternal sister, Hilltop Acres Salsa Destiny, remain at the farm.

The Fairbanks family — Luke Fairbanks (left), Pierce Fairbanks, Abby Rickels, Dylan Rickels, Jody Fairbanks, Doug Fairbanks and Kaylee Fairbanks

“I’m really excited, as a breeder, by the Swiss breed right now,” Fairbanks said. “They have all the pieces to make a complete package.”

Fairbanks has developed a breeding philosophy that creates the complete cow.

“We use bulls that put milk in the tank, but I keep a close eye on type,” Fairbanks said. “I still milk all my cows at least once a day, either me or Abby is milking the morning shift every day, and we’re seeing the whole herd every day. I think that’s really important because we obviously want to milk a certain kind of cow.”

Hilltop Acres H Damara-ETV stands atop the senior three-year-old class in the International Brown Swiss Show, Oct. 1, 2025 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The Fairbanks family had purchased Damara as a heifer, developing her before selling her to Peter Vail.

Fairbanks utilizes genomic traits to help determine bulls he is interested in using, but maintains that regardless of what the genomics say, the bull’s family has to pass muster, too.

“We’re pretty balanced in our decisions,” Fairbanks said. “We mix and match type along with production. They’ve got to milk, but I refuse to sacrifice type, either.”

Fairbanks and Rickels have an active flush program within their herd and market around a dozen head each year, and they have put bulls into AI. There is no denying that first Share-A-Heifer ignited Fairbanks’ passion for Brown Swiss 45 years ago, but it has been the people that surround the breed that have kept him captivated.

“I like the breed, but in the registered business, especially, it’s more the connections that you make,” Fairbanks said. “I’ve made some life-long friends across the entire country because of the Brown Swiss cow. The people become like family, and essentially we’re all working towards the same goal — to breed a better Brown Swiss cow.” www. brownswissusa.com

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2025 NATIONAL BELL RINGER CONTEST The 2025 National Bell Ringer program had outstanding involvement from all over the United States and Canada. 141 youth entered the contest with 193 animals from 17 states. There were 22 head entered that took advantage of the Youth Lease program. National BELL RINGER awards will be recognized at the National Brown Swiss Convention, July 6-10, Central City, IA. Go to the Brown Swiss website to gain more info on the many great Youth Programs available. www.brownswissusa.com

SPRING CALF

State/Country Canada Connecticut Iowa Indiana Kentucky Maryland Maine Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Vermont Wisconsin West Virginia Total Entries

# Entered

# Awards

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BELL RINGER Locust Ayr Design Waffles 840003310510023 3/3/2025 Sire HF Design ET Dam Brothers Three Dlx Wiley ETV Leased By: Brenna Chamelin, MD

HONORABLE MENTION

Mtelgin Design Trophy ET CAN15345535 3/7/2025 Sire HF Design ET Dam Groves View Carter Tabby Owner: Dylan & Cameron Ryan, WI

Brown Heaven Top Notch Fly CAN121975063 3/24/2025 Sire Hilltop Acres Top Notch ET Dam Brown Heaven Biniam Funiest Leased By: Alyson Rousseau, Canada

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RESERVE

BELL RINGER Hazelbrush Coach Carter 840003251821611 12/2/2024 Sire Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam Acclaimed Candy ETV Owner: Dakota & Kinzey Sawyer, IA

HONORABLE MENTION

Red Brae Cliff Jaycee 68237673 12/2/2024 Sire Kulp-Terra Daryou Cliff ET Dam Red Brae Deegan Julia C Leased By: Ainsley Loehr, WI

FALL CALF

Northkill Creek Glacier 68236391 12/2/2024 Sire Hilltop Acres P Prince OCS Dam Northkill Creek Ghostbuster Owner: Hannah Balthaser, PA

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Birdsallway Time Out Nita ET 68237345 9/7/2024 Sire Jennings Gap Time Out Dam Birdsallway Famous Nalla Owner: Paige Kinnard & Tristen Ostrom & Walker Malcore, WI

HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Acclaimed Waikiki ETV 840003252198708 9/11/2024 Sire Acclaimed D Scuba ETV Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Owner: Brianna & Abby Meyer, WI

Buckmeadow W Delphi ET 68236866 9/2/2024 Sire Top Acres Cade Winrite ETV Dam Edge View D Delaney ETV Owner: Raevynn Jackson, WI

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RESERVE

BELL RINGER Hills Valley Timeout Ricotta 68234718 6/6/2024 Sire Jennings Gap Time Out Dam Hills Valley Woody Rizzo Exhibitor: Camryn & Maci Crothers, NY

HONORABLE MENTION

Hobby Stock Famous Brailey 68237505 7/2/2024 Sire Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam Hobby Stock Woody Briea Owner: Garrett Waldenberger, MN

SPRING YEARLING

Pit-Crew Daredevil Shasta 68235952 6/24/2024 Sire Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam Pit-Crew Formula Tawny Leased By: Allison Foss, MN

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Opsal-JH BR Photo Finish ETV 840003227135681 3/8/2024 Sire Cutting Edge T Foremost Dam Dublin-Hills Persephone Leased By: Ava Hebgen, WI

HONORABLE MENTION

CIE Northkill Creek Belle 68236381 3/1/2024 Sire Switzer Tals Drdvl Doboy ET Dam IE Northkill Creek 712 Owner: Jacob Betley, WI

Cutting Edge T Thyme 68231959 3/2/2024 Sire Jennings Gap Time Out Dam Cutting Edge W Tinsley ETV Owner: Kaelyn Tompkins, CT

WINTER YEARLING

RESERVE

BELL RINGER 8th Day Karamels FL Kilani 68232341 1/18/2024 Sire Rinderweidhofs Vict Filomen P Dam 8th Day Killians Karamel Owner: Jacob Betley, WI

HONORABLE MENTION

Ar-Line D Luscious Lady ETV 68233880 12/19/2023 Sire Hilltop Acres Dynamte Diego ET Dam Ar-Line Denver Foxy Lady ET Leased By: Dana Johnson, WI

FALL YEARLING

Top Acres Winsome ETV 68231745 12/5/2023 Sire Collaps Dam Top Acres Supreme Wizard ET Owner: Wesley Winch, WI

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Hilltop Acres TO Kinsley 840003269678259 9/1/2023 Sire Jennings Gap Time Out Dam Hilltop Acres EM Kaijsa ETV Exhibitor: Micah & Kylie Sparrow, KY

HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Diego Wedding ETV 68229650 9/6/2023 Sire Hilltop Acres Dynamte Diego ET Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Owner: Tristen Ostrom, WI

V B Famous Wrenley 68229930 10/30/2023 Sire Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam V B HP Toby Wren Leased By: Jacob Stuessel, WI

MILKING YEARLING

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Pit-Crew Collaps Nevada Twin 68230983 9/2/2023 Sire Collaps Dam Pit-Crew Daredevil Noelle Leased By: Allison Foss, MN

HONORABLE MENTION

Edge View C Florence ETV ‘V89’ 68228926 9/6/2023 Sire Collaps Dam Cutting Edge F Faroh ETV Owner: Archie, Wylie & Hallie Sparrow, KY

SUMMER JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD

Acacia PB Cinnamon ‘V86’ 840003208511633 9/4/2023 Sire R N R Carter Powerball Dam Acacia Man Cocoa Owner: Jacob Howman, OH

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Knapp Kickstart Dance ETV ‘V87’ 840003236546451 6/3/2023 Sire Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam Cutting Edge D Dharma ETV Owner: Jacob Betley, WI

HONORABLE MENTION

KCCK Cliff Spring ‘V88’ 840003203481758 6/1/2023 Sire Kulp-Terra Daryou Cliff ET Dam Twinkle-Hill All Spiri 1363 Owner: Aubree, Aiden & Alaina Topp, OH

Jenlar HV Rampage Winstorm ‘V87’ 68229238 6/18/2023 Sire Kar-Linn Reeses Rampage Dam Jenlar FC Windmill ETV Owner: Brody Jackson & Blake & Garrett Hill, NY

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD

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BELL RINGER Pit-Crew Formula Kash ‘V87’ 68228517 4/6/2023 Sire Brown Heaven Winningformula ET Dam Pit-Crew Diego Kashmere ET Leased By: Allison Foss, MN

HONORABLE MENTION

Harvst Brz Els Windstorm ‘V86’ 840003270455108 3/15/2023 Sire Giacomini Elisium-ET Dam Harvst Brz Carter Winkydink Owner: Tristen Ostrom, WI

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD

Brothers Three Cade Windsor ‘V86’ 68228671 5/11/2023 Sire Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam Topp B-3 Woodford Owner: Kiara Konyn, WI

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Topp-View Glwwd Apple Pie ‘V88’ 68228034 12/12/2022 1-11 305d 3X 22770 3.8% 866 3.1% 715 Sire Kalingen Calvin Glenwood ET Dam Topp-View Kingsley Adele Owner: Mackenzie & Grant Topp, OH HONORABLE MENTION

Jenlar Diego Waterloo ETV ‘E91’ 68223500 9/6/2022 1-07 365d 3X 22350 3.9% 865 3.6% 804 Sire Hilltop Acres Dynamte Diego ET Dam Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV Owner: Brianna & Abby Meyer, WI

Kiss Powerball Treasure ‘V89’ 68227982 9/1/2022 2-00 298d 3X 14520 4.0% 578 3.3% 479 Sire R N R Carter Powerball Dam Kiss Famous Taz Owner: Mackenzie Topp & Hatti Hagan, OH

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD

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BELL RINGER Random Luck J Tiffany ‘E91’ 68220833 4/15/2022 2-04 308d 3X 16580 4.1% 680 3.4% 571 Sire Triangle Acres Carter Juke Dam Random Luck Cad Trixie Owner: Matthew Thompson & Theo Goldenberg, WI HONORABLE MENTION

Fairdale Kickstart Figgy ‘V89’ 68220661 3/3/2022 2-05 365d 3X 28990 3.5% 1021 3.5% 1014 Sire Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam Cutting Edge RL B Fergie ETV Owner: Micah & Kylie Paige Sparrow, KY

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD

La Rainbow Sweet Sangria ETV ‘V88’ 840003221039146 6/5/2022 1-11 365d 3X 28280 4.7% 1336 4.0% 1130 Sire Ca Mascari Luth Bloom Lover Dam La Rainbow Sweet N Spicy ET Owner: Brody Jackson & Blake & Garrett Hill, NY

RESERVE

BELL RINGER KADR Kingsley Daisy ‘V88’ 68220151 12/18/2021 Sire Gubelman Kingsley ET Dam KADR Dixie Dory Owner: Delaney & Ryleigh Oliger, IN

HONORABLE MENTION

Knapp Martini Allison ‘E91’ 68219520 9/15/2021 Sire Hilltop Acres Biver Martini Dam Vics Bush Arica Exhibitor: Addison & Payden Houchens, KY

Twinkle-Hill SS Starlove 1562 ‘V88’ 840003239007207 9/1/2021 2-00 331d 3X 23590 4.1% 959 3.3% 777 Sire Pine-Tree Svr Sandstorm ETV Dam Twinkle-Hill Starlust 1342 Owner: Cade & Alice Mikkelson & Baeyla Jones, WI

4 YEAR OLD

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Thunder Ridge Dyn Princess ‘E90’ 68212350 2/2/2021 Sire La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam Thunder Ridge Bose Perfect Owner: Ben Zeller, PA

HONORABLE MENTION

Random Luck Acc Playdoh ETV ‘E91’ 68211947 12/18/2020 3-03 365d 3X 22670 3.7% 838 3.2% 725 Sire Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam Random Luck S Peekaboo ET Owner: Beau & Briggs Hoesly & Tavin, Hagen & Cade Mikkelson, WI

5 YEAR OLD

WF Dynamite Tanna ‘E90’ 68215345 3/15/2021 2-00 227d 3X 10550 3.7% 388 3.4% 362 Sire La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam WF Furious Tanna ET Owner: Kalley & Brielle Christen, MN

RESERVE

BELL RINGER Colebrook Creek DT Alina ‘E92’ 840003125721710 3/7/2020 4-08 320d 3X 27340 4.1% 1131 3.4% 929 Sire La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam Colebrook Creek WF Allis Owner: Abigail Wilber, CT HONORABLE MENTION

Twincounty Famous Diamond ‘2E93’ 840003204926005 6/18/2020 3-10 357d 3X 29660 3.8% 1135 3.4% 995 Sire Brown Heaven R Famous ET Dam Hell Hollow Bosephus Denali Owner: Dakota Fraley, PA

Hilltop Acres DD Jade ‘E93’ 840003210631643 10/20/2019 2-01 112d 3X 9400 4.3% 400 2.9% 271 Sire Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam Hilltop Acres DD Jaffa Owner: Brayton & Camdyn Nierman, IN

AGED COW

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BELL RINGER Random Luck Victory Rose ‘2E93’ 68206280 6/5/2019 5-02 365d 3X 28040 3.8% 1077 3.4% 945 Sire SCF Jet Victor Twin *TM Dam Random Luck B Tea Rose Owner: Matthew Thompson, WI HONORABLE MENTION

Brandenburg Richard Valerie ‘E92’ 68199903 6/18/2018 Sire Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam Brandenburg Tanbark Vegas OCS Owner: Emerson Brandenburg, WI

COMPONENT MERIT

Hill-Over Hrts Thndr Daisy ‘V89’ 68201197 12/2/2018 3-06 302d 3X 21750 3.4% 745 3.2% 688 Sire Harts Thunder *TM Dam GMC Golden Diamond Owner: L,E,A,E,R & L Coon, NY

RESERVE

BELL RINGER R-Generation Braiden Pelah ‘2E92’ 68184771 9/10/2016 7-05 365d 3X 24064 3.8% 905 3.2% 769 Sire Blessing Tex Braiden ET *TM Dam R-Generation Agenda Patches Owner: Olivia Kennedy, PA

Red Brae Spa Cayenne Neola ‘3E93’ 68182204 12/2/2016 5-10 365d 3X 31629 4.2% 1344 3.6% 1153 Sire R Hart Cayenne Pepper *TM Dam Red Brae Spa CD Neona Owner: Calli & Wyatt Storms, WI

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Board of Directors CANDIDATE RESPONSES PRESIDENT DAYNE VOELKER Farm Name: Voelker Kiley Farms LLC, Perryville, MO Family Members: Spouse Kayla and son Charles, who just turned a year old in February.

Previous & Current Work Experience (if not a full-time breeder): Actively involved in breeding decisions in my cattle and show my cattle several times per year at regional and national shows. I work at Mayo Clinic Rochester as an Allergist/ Immunologist.

Educational Background: BA/MD at University of MissouriKansas City; Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester; Allergy/Immunology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis

Milk 600 head and crop 2500 acres.

Last classification average 87 points Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: Bred the 2023 & 2025 Grand and 2023 Reserve Grand Champions at the International Brown Swiss Show. Iroquois Acres Jong Cali Excellent 97 (Canada) All American Senior Best Three 2023, 1st International Brown Swiss Show.

Owned the 2025 Intermediate Champion International Brown Swiss Show, 2025 All American Junior 3-year-old Jenlar FC Whipsaw

DISTRICT V MITCH KAPPELMAN Farm Name: Meadow Brook Farms, Manitowoc, WI Family Members: McKenzie (wife) and Jovie (daughter, 18 months)

Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: I am a previous recipient of young master breeder award. Have bred numerous All-American nominations.

Previous & Current Work Experience (if not a full-time breeder): Accelerated Genetics as Herd and Sire Analyst (May 2013May 2015) Select Sires Inc. as Sire Analyst (April 2017-Current) Meadow Brook Dairy Farms LLC (May 2015-Current)

Brown Swiss Activities & Honors: Current District 6 board of director.

Educational Background: 2013 Bachelor’s of Science from UWMadison, majoring in Dairy Science

Activities/Interests Outside of the Farm: Spending time with my wife, Kayla, and son, Charles. We love to ski and spend time outdoors.

Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: Currently milking 40 registered Brown Swiss cows and 400 registered Holstein cows. Our Brown Swiss RHA is 24,805 milk, 4.02%f, 997 lbs. fat, 3.29%p, 816 lbs. protein, and 54 SCC. The average classification score of our herd is 85.3.

Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: Currently own 17 cows and 20 heifers. Our cows and heifers currently live in Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, and Illinois.

DISTRICT 1 STEPHANIE POPE Farm Name: Iroquois Acres, Bridport, VT Family Members: Husband Seth Pope, children Rowdy 12 and Remy 10 Previous & Current Work Experience (if not a full-time breeder): Farm with my family and my husband, Seth, parents Steven & Sherry Ouellette, and niece Ashlynn Fleming.

Educational Background: Associate’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill in Agricultural Business; Bachelors Cornell University, Animal Science Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: 40 March/April 2026 | Brown Swiss Bulletin

Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: 15 Homebred Bulls in A.I. 2013 J.P. Eves Trophy Winner 2016 High Selling Live Lot at World Premier Sale Brown Swiss Activities & Honors: 2024 National Brown Swiss Convention Farm Tour Stop 2020 National Brown Swiss Young Breeder Award Other Dairy-Related Activities & Honors: 2024 World Dairy Expo Grand Champion Forage Producer 2022 National Holstein Association Distinguished Younger Breeder Award Activities/Interests Outside of the Farm: Going for walks with my wife, daughter, and dog. Attending Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and Bucks games. Cruising around on my Harley-Davidson motorcycle. www. brownswissusa.com

RICHARD THOMPSON Farm Name: Random Luck, Darlington, WI Family Members: Daughter, Allison, 23, Son, Matthew, 21 Educational Background: UWPlatteville BS AgBusiness/Animal Science Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: 130 Head- Brown Swiss, Jersey, and Holstein Outstanding Herd/Show Recognition Received: Premier Breeder WDE, Southeast & Southwest National shows over 100 AA nominations bred or developed.

Other Dairy-Related Activities & Honors: Past President of the WI State Brown Swiss Association Past officer for PDCA, Area Holstein & Jersey organizations.

WI State Fair Hall of Fame Inductee Activities/Interests Outside of the Farm: Diehard Chicago & WI Badger Fan. Also love to play golf a couple of times a year.

DISTRICT VII DAVID ERF Farm Name: Curvecrest Farm – Oakdale, MN Family Members: My wife, Kathy, along with our children, Kristin, Mikayla, Kelsey, and William, are involved Previous & Current Work Experience (if not a full-time breeder): I am employed at Zoetis, where I travel the country supporting our genetic portfolio.

Before that, I was a sire analyst for Accelerated Genetics Educational Background: I graduated from Ohio State and then obtained a Master’s Degree in Dairy Genetics from the University of Minnesota Farm Operation Background & Current Operation Details: We maintain a herd of 15 Brown Swiss cows in a large Holstein herd. Cows have records up to 38,000 milk and are classified on every tour. The current average score is 87 points. We raise all the heifers at our farm (currently 22 on the farm). Some IVF is done for a few special ones.

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had many State and National Bellringer awards. Last fall, our son had Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show and Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the Southwest National Brown Swiss Activities & Honors: I have been and continue to be a long-time member of the Association’s genetic committee. I am also a past president of the MN Brown Swiss Association, and with my family, continue to be actively involved in that group.

Other Dairy-Related Activities & Honors: I have served on the genetic committees, not only for Brown Swiss, but also for the Guernsey and Holstein breeds in the past.

I have helped for many years as a co-coordinator of the National 4-H Dairy Contest in Madison.

Activities/Interests Outside of the Farm: I am actively involved in the men’s group at our church. I serve as Vice President of the group and am active in all the group’s activities and fundraisers for charity.

CANDIDATE RESPONSES 1. How do we break the stereotype about Brown Swiss calves being difficult to raise and that Brown Swiss cows are difficult to breed? What are your suggestions for addressing this issue?

VOELKER: First, I want to congratulate all the breeders across the country who have started to diligently fight back on this stereotype. Being a breeder for the last 15 years and being involved in multiple breeds, this generalization of difficulty in raising calves and poor reproductive traits has significantly reduced over the last few years. The biggest thing is awareness, and with more multiple breed operations, the former stereotype is significantly improving. For the reproductive traits, this has been a focus of the AI stud companies as well as the Brown Swiss Association. With the updated PPR formula and focusing on other reproductive traits outside of DPR, this will further push this initiative of better reproductive traits in Brown Swiss. Being on the front line and discussing these improvements with other dairy breeds is important.

POPE: This is a loaded question! First, the calf issue. When people tell me that Swiss calves aren’t very smart, I usually chuckle! I will say that the issue of Brown Swiss calves being difficult to start has gotten a lot better than when we first started in the breed in the early 90’s. The first thing I tell people is they have to get to them soon after birth, and if at all possible, do not let them suckle off from Mama. I feel the earlier you get a nipple in the baby’s mouth, the better! Patience is key!!

The breeding issue is one of the biggest issues we face in the Brown Swiss breed. In today’s dairy economy, we have to fill stalls with profitable cows and profitable cows breed.

We have struggled with this on our own dairy. Since fertility is highly hereditary, we looked at cow families first, and we made decisions on which cows to keep and which to part with.

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unconventionally. We breed Brown Swiss on their first clean heat after 50 days in milk. We also breed cows 2x once on the day they are in heat and then the next day.

a year, or something of that nature. Partner with breeders across the world to consign embryos to sales. The sky’s the limit, we just need to be creative!

But we need to be aware of the bulls we are choosing. Look for positive DPR and CCR. And don’t always wait to have show age calves! Breed them when they are in heat!!

KAPPELMAN: There are three things that I think we can do: digital showcasing, strategic partnerships, and embryo accessibility. First, invest in a high-quality, multilingual digital “Genetic Catalog” featuring video content of US cows in commercial settings. Virtual farm tours can bridge the gap without the need for international travel. Second, collaborate with international breed associations to co-host webinars to focus on US genetics. Third, streamline the logistics for embryo exports.

Making US genetics available in “ready-to-implant” packages for international farmers can increase our global footprint more effectively than live animal exports.

KAPPELMAN: We need to share success stories and benchmarking data from modern Brown Swiss herds.

Comparative trials that look at average daily gain, survival rates, etc., can help to debunk the “slow to start” myth. We can also develop “best practice” protocols specifically for Brown Swiss calves. Often, they have different nutritional needs or temperaments that require specific management practices.

I believe that we need to continue to focus on genetic selection when it pertains to cow fertility. Prioritizing traits like DPR, HCR, and CCR in our selection programs will help us buck that stereotype. By showing consistent genetic progress in these areas, we can prove that the breed is evolving to higher standards.

THOMPSON: Brown Swiss Cattle do carry some strong stereotypes. The calves fed colostrum shortly after birth have no differences in my mixed herd. Keeping Brown Swiss on bottles and offering fresh water, I’ve found the best success with.

As for cows breeding, I feel genomics can help rectify this issue.

Along with semen quality standards. More emphasis needs to be put on the positives, such as stress/heat resistance, robot-friendly, and a great source for cross-breeding.

ERF: These are areas that our breed has worked on through the Genetics Committee to try to improve. Reproduction has been a long-term focus of this group and needs to continue, as there is no quick fix here. The same thing could be said for calf rearing – we know some do extremely well here – getting their stories out will help others and shed that label as being difficult. Overall, we need to show that the past does not mean the future will be that way – we can and have made progress.

2. The world population of Brown Swiss is over 4 million. What can we do to look more outside our borders to promote US genetics? What can the association do to promote US Brown Swiss genetics outside our borders, beyond traveling to these countries?

VOELKER: I think further collaborations with other national Brown Swiss Associations can promote US genetics. I think sharing multi-national genetic information can also help promote US genetics because we would actually be able to compare more apples to apples then. I think the US brown Swiss Association could host forums at well-attended US multi-national events such as World Dairy Expo. These forums could be 20-30 minutes and titled, “The significance of US genetics outside our borders.”

Also, our Association can do more social media posts specifically talking about US genetics and post on international pages.

POPE: We have so many great cows here in the United States, and I feel that we need to share our genetics with the world. The easy answer is social media. It is free and can be a great and powerful tool. I don’t know how far the Brown Swiss Bulletin reaches, but publications such as Cowsmopolitan are sent all over the world. Find an international publication to partner with once 42 March/April 2026 | Brown Swiss Bulletin

THOMPSON: I think the bulletin is a great way to promote US genetics. Finding an affordable way to keep this publication can be a huge positive. The reality is that maybe a more active or updated website would be more effective in today’s world.

ERF: To me, this is such an opportunity area for our Association.

The market for our genetics will remain strong as long as we continue to focus some improvement in our weaker areas and maintain our strengths. I often consult with herds of various breeds on breeding a better cow, and often caution them that we need a good all-around cow that lasts and gives high volumes. If we can help drive the breed in the direction that gives us a more profitable, high-type, good reproducing cow, those markets will come find those genetics. Our association is the rudder of the breed; we need it to help direct us in the best path forward.

3. What other new ways can the association drive revenue to grow the viability of the Brown Swiss Association?

VOELKER: Discussion with breeders and key leaders in the dairy industry could help our association find avenues to drive further revenue and viability of our Association. Increasing our communication and collaboration with key stakeholders can further achieve these goals.

POPE: This is a tough question to answer since I am not familiar with all of the revenue streams that the association has. The first thing I would say would be, instead of 6-month registrations being free for the programs, I would decrease it to 3 months.

However, if elected, I would look for ideas with the rest of the board to try to generate more revenue.

KAPPELMAN: Partner with nutrition and health companies for breed-specific research projects that benefit both the association’s treasury and the breeders’ knowledge base. Explore niche marketing for high-solids milk products (cheese/yogurt), potentially through a certification program that processors can use for a fee.

THOMPSON: I’m unfamiliar with the financials of the BSA. I’m not sure of the correct answer. I think, like any business, expanding on areas that are profitable and addressing areas that are not cost-effective. Outsourcing or combining resources could be an answer. As an association, we must communicate with other breed associations and network with different business practices that work. Reaching out to other species with breed associations could lead to some new ideas. www. brownswissusa.com

ERF: Partnering with other companies that offer products or services that the association can endorse or refer to breeders that get the association a commission or fee for that opportunity. I have seen this approach work in our industry, and it is a win-win for the organizations that have done this well. The key here is finding the right partner. Also, we have many new dairies and breeders getting into Brown Swiss. Having a way to maintain contact and communication on what the association can do to add value to their operation is a way to at least maintain or potentially grow our revenues.

4. What role do you see Registered cattle, in particular Brown Swiss, playing in the future of the dairy industry?

VOELKER: I see registered Brown Swiss Cattle playing an important role in both the commercial setting by providing high resale value and increased components, and the show industry with Brown Swiss show animals being in new herds and in herds that previously didn’t have Brown Swiss secondary to high marketing potential.

POPE: In today’s dairy economy, it may be hard to see the value of registered animals with the price of beef calves and the prices of commercial cows. But good individuals with good pedigrees always sell well. But in the downturn of the commercial cow prices, pedigreed animals, I feel, still hold a premium. It isn’t just being registered in my mind; it’s the pedigree and the generations behind said registered animal. I always say it costs no more to have a good cow than a bad cow.

In our own dairy, we purchased some deep cows with pedigrees and have been doing IVF. We implant embryos throughout the year for pedigreed animals for the future. Whether it be a sale out of the hutch or just milking a deep-pedigreed animal, we feel it adds value to our herd. We can’t get much bigger where we are, so we are reinventing our dairy a bit to have more registered animals.

On our dairy and for most family farms, the next generation is the future. On our dairy, the registered animals are what bring excitement to the kids. Ashlynn started showing and going to sales with her papa, and now she is the start of the 4th generation at Iroquois Acres. And to see the boys’ excitement when a special calf is born or when they do well at a show is priceless. If you ever come here, Rowdy will be your tour guide, and he will rattle off every pedigree of every animal here. That is our why, and for us, that is enough.

KAPPELMAN: As the industry moves toward sustainability, the Brown Swiss breed’s natural longevity is a massive asset.

Fewer replacements needed means a smaller carbon footprint per pound of milk. Brown Swiss are uniquely positioned for the growing A2/A2 and high-component markets, ensuring their relevance in a diversifying dairy landscape. Registered cattle provide a verified “Paper Trail of Quality.” In an era of precision farming, knowing the exact genetic makeup and lineage of an animal is crucial for maximizing ROI. THOMPSON: The role of registered cattle has lessened with software and services available through milk testing. The value of high-type and high genetic cattle has increased. Leading for

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something that purebred breeders can still aspire to.

ERF: The role of the breed associations is constantly changing.

The future of the industry is collecting and utilizing data. Our association is the collector and keeper of the phenotypic type information – that is very much needed for our breed’s future. In addition, the registered population has and will continue to drive the progress of each breed, including Brown Swiss. It is the duty of the association to make sure that the breed moves in a direction that keeps our cow relevant to the dairy industry.

5. What impact do you see genomic testing playing in the development of the Brown Swiss breed? What can be done to promote more genomic testing?

VOELKER: Increased genomic testing can increase the reliability and interpretability of genomic results. Partnering with AI companies and establishing multinational genomic testing consortia to share and improve genomic testing data can also promote more genomic testing.

POPE: Genomics is a tool, and just like any tool, it works how it is used. I will say that genomic testing provides data, and the more data we can gather, the more informed decisions we can make. I do think that more animals should be tested to gather more information to make the data we have more reliable.

We have partnered with New Generation Genetics to get our Swiss tested. It has worked great! It is exciting to get the results!

We are getting back results for multiple generations, and it is so exciting and fulfilling to see the progress we are making within our own little herd.

So, my advice would be to find a partner, or maybe the association can facilitate a partnership between breeders and a lab to get more people to genomic test their herd. Sometimes that is all it takes for people to start.

KAPPELMAN: Genomics is the ultimate “time machine,” allowing us to identify elite females and sires years earlier. For a breed with a smaller population like ours, this can accelerate genetic gain exponentially. A few ideas to promote more genomic testing include tiered pricing and incentive programs. Work with labs to provide volume discounts for whole-herd testing. Offer “Genomic Credits” for registrations or association fees when a breeder tests a certain percentage of their annual calf crop.

THOMPSON: Genomics is key in keeping pace with other breeds. I feel all ET cattle should be genotyped. This would ensure parent verification and give more information to potential buyers, while adding to our genomic base and increasing reliability.

ERF: As many who know me will attest, this is a passion area for me. Genomic testing is learning from the past to predict the future – If we can identify potential outstanding animals at a young age, we can increase progress towards a better cow for the future.

The more animals we test, the more accurate the predictions become. To increase testing, the association could look at a closer partnership with a testing company that could actually help initiate some unique research into new areas.

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Hilltop Acres T Karina ETV 840003223296785 ‘E93 ‘ E E E E E 3rd in a Row! Jr 4 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2025 Jr 4 Yr Old 365d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2025 4/02 365d 3x 51110 4.5 2282f 3.5 1769p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068183095 Hilltop Acres Ddevilkassidy ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Paloma 840003239490080 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E V 2nd in a Row! Sr 3 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2025 Sr 3 Yr Old 365d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2025 3/06 365d 3x 46880 4.8 2255f 3.5 1663p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres K Tammie ET 840003223296840 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 3/11 365d 3x 43200 4.9 2104f 3.7 1596p Sire: 000000012299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET Dam: 000000068198404 Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres M Twinkie ETV 840003210631734 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 4th in a Row! 5/02 360d 3x 43660 4.5 1961f 3.5 1546p Sire: 000008843844646 Majeste Dam: 000000068174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres SC Guppy 000000068198391 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2nd in a Row! 5 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2025 5/09 365d 3x 47590 4.0 1895f 3.2 1543p Sire: 840003138790770 Hilltop Acres D Scooby Dam: 000000068174940 Hilltop Acres Bose Gracie Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Dianna 840003210631681 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 2nd in a Row! 5/00 365d 3x 40020 4.8 1939f 3.8 1509p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET Dam: 000000068135610 Hilltop Acres BK Donna Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres KN Dede 000000068198397 ‘V87 ‘ V V G + E 3rd in a Row! 5/08 365d 3x 42330 4.8 2032f 3.5 1473p Sire: 000000068174507 Hilltop Acres Biv Knockout Dam: 000000068170798 Hilltop Acres PP Debbie Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

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Hilltop Acres Pac Taelyn ETV 840003232308622 ‘E90 ‘ V E E E V 2nd in a Row! 2/11 344d 3x 39170 4.5 1746f 3.5 1368p Sire: 000005356268551 Pactole Dam: 000000068198404 Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Dstar Magic 840003210631656 ‘+84 ‘ V V + + + 3rd in a Row! 4/11 365d 3x 33790 4.5 1536f 3.6 1222p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV Dam: 000000068172211 Hilltop Acres Brady Mia Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

CIE Double W Kannon Atone 000000068178454 ‘+83 ‘ V V + + + 3rd in a Row! 8/08 365d 3x 36650 4.6 1671f 3.6 1325p Sire: 000000068123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM Dam: 000000068157930 IE Double W Uno Almond Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Jon Tequila ETV 840003232308558 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E V 2nd in a Row! 3/03 305d 3x 32190 5.2 1658f 3.8 1215p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar Dam: 840003215414491 Hilltop Acres M Teresa Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres K Dylan 840003234302422 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 3/10 305d 3x 37470 5.1 1913f 3.4 1289p Sire: 000000012299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET Dam: 000000068168150 Hilltop Acres Rich Davina ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘V88 ‘ V V V V E 2nd in a Row! 3/01 310d 3x 34510 4.6 1601f 3.5 1210p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres OM Kimmie ETV 840003206592626 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 2nd in a Row! 3/11 365d 3x 35890 4.5 1631f 3.6 1285p Sire: 000004427424483 O Malley Dam: 000000068196548 Hilltop Acres S Keegan ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres T Dixistar 840003231310816 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 3rd in a Row! 3/11 305d 3x 36360 4.0 1448f 3.3 1197p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068198405 Hilltop Acres C Dixigirl ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

HF Jordy Crystal ET 840003254238528 ‘+83 ‘ + + + + + 2/08 365d 3x 35260 4.0 1400f 3.6 1262p Sire: 840003215414562 Trout Hilltop Jordy ETV P Dam: 840003140967866 HF LC Chasing Dreams ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘V88 ‘ V V V V E 2nd in a Row! 3/01 305d 3x 34140 4.6 1581f 3.5 1195p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres T Bacardi 840003223296772 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 4/04 308d 3x 36010 4.9 1763f 3.5 1258p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068194395 Hilltop Acres CD Bailey Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Bacardi 840003223296772 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 4/04 305d 3x 35740 4.9 1749f 3.5 1247p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068194395 Hilltop Acres CD Bailey Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Lauren 840003223296806 ‘+84 ‘ + + V V + 2nd in a Row! 4/01 365d 3x 36210 4.1 1475f 3.4 1244p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068155483 Spring Acres Dutch Lorey Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres T Demi ETV 840003223296786 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E E 2nd in a Row! 4/02 359d 3x 34610 4.7 1628f 3.4 1166p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Tinder ET 840003256390084 ‘V85 ‘ + V V + V 2/03 331d 3x 31390 4.6 1435f 3.7 1154p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET Dam: 840003206592628 Hilltop Acres Sky Toyota ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA IE Hilltop Acres KT Luna 840003215414489 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 5/00 305d 3x 33030 4.4 1439f 3.4 1138p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam: 000000068165450 IDR Wapsi-Ana August Lois Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

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DECEMBER 2025 Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY

CIE Hills Valley Winmore Iam 000000068201810 ‘V85 ‘ E V G V V 5/04 365d 2x 43810 4.5 1950f 3.5 1547p Sire: 000000068154881 Top Acres Winmore ET Dam: 000000068182966 IE Hills Valley Stryker Ivory Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley Carter Patches 000000068203507 ‘V87 ‘ V E V V V 2nd In a Row! 5 Yr Old 305d 2x Class Leader Milk Honor Roll 2025 5 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2025 5/03 305d 2x 45190 3.9 1778f 3.4 1521p Sire: 000000068119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 000000068187056 Hills Valley Lebron Pewter Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley Dairystar Riki 000000068214064 ‘E90 ‘ V E V V E 3/06 365d 2x 43690 3.7 1614f 3.3 1443p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV Dam: 000000068190074 Hills Valley Wizdom Reba Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley Toby Mercy 000000068204531 ‘E90 ‘ V E V E E 2nd in a Row! 4/11 341d 2x 39970 4.6 1840f 3.5 1416p Sire: 840003138129971 Cozy Nook Daredevil Toby ET Dam: 000000068181024 Hills Valley Lucky Merlot Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley Depend Percy 000000068216419 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 3/04 365d 2x 35770 5.0 1783f 3.9 1410p Sire: 000000068199836 Cutting Edge Mr Dependable Dam: 000000068202448 Hills Valley Cartr Pristine Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley Toby Mercy 000000068204531 ‘E90 ‘ V E V E E 2nd in a Row! 4/11 305d 2x 36130 4.6 1663f 3.5 1267p Sire: 840003138129971 Cozy Nook Daredevil Toby ET Dam: 000000068181024 Hills Valley Lucky Merlot Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC-- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley R Lindburgh Twin 840003132145768 ‘V85 ‘ V V V V V 9/00 305d 2x 33120 3.7 1209f 3.6 1192p Sire: 000000068155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: 840003012708668 Hills Valley D Luxemburg Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY

Holyland Transabre 4430 ET 840003239750588 ‘+83 ‘ V V V + + 3/01 365d 3x 34370 4.9 1682f 3.6 1248p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin Dam: 840003201858032 Holyland Transcend 3789 ET Owner: Loehr, Joe & Mark -- Mt. Calvary, WI

Fairdale Farm LLC -- Owenton, KY

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Sam Standout Kisha 819 000000068218689 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 3/06 365d 2x 32840 4.4 1445f 3.7 1224p Sire: 840003137438886 Meado-Brook Sages Standout Dam: 000000068200786 Sam Cadence Kishi Owner: Askew, Stephen K. Or Margaret -- Lonsdale, MN

Xtreme Phantom Tea 840003237493077 ‘V89 ‘ V E V V E 2nd in a Row! 3/05 365d 3x 38090 3.7 1395f 3.7 1414p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 840003132527693 Groves-Sun Jonglr Teacup ET Owner: Sparrow, Micah & Kylie Paige -- Stamping Ground, KY

Sam Phantom Valeria 836 000000068218681 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 3/03 343d 2x 30760 3.9 1199f 3.7 1134p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068191679 SM Bush Valentine Owner: Askew, Stephen K. Or Margaret -- Lonsdale, MN

Groves View Dyn Tippy 000000068196979 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 6/01 365d 3x 38520 3.4 1327f 3.3 1286p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 000000068131210 Groves-Sun Supreme Tulip ET Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC -- Owenton, KY

IE JoBo Diego Cocoa ET 840003238776170 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 3/03 365d 3x 37460 3.4 1291f 3.3 1220p Sire: 000000068194906 Hilltop Acres Dynamte Diego ET Dam: 000000068177072 IDR JoBo Cadence 6844 Owner: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC -- Gettysburg, PA

Double W Kade Maiden NP 000000068210321 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 4/03 305d 3x 32530 3.9 1265f 3.6 1173p Sire: 000000068186608 Double W Kade P Dam: 000000068178427 CIE Double W Jaguar Mona Owner: Pinnacle Swiss & Fairdale Farm -- Owenton, KY

Brush Creek Swiss Farms -- Siler City, NC

WF Cayenne Nicole ET 000000068194103 ‘2E92’ E E E E E 3rd in a Row! 6/09 305d 3x 34160 4.2 1427f 3.3 1137p Sire: 000000068123869 R Hart Cayenne Pepper *TM Dam: 000000068108871 Jo-Dee Denmark Nookie ET Owner: Sparrow, Kirby -- Owenton, KY

Pine Tree Dairy -- Marshallville, OH

Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC -- Gettysburg, PA

Brush Creek Mombo Robyn 000000068197934 ‘+82 ‘ + V + + + 2nd in a Row! 5/11 349d 2x 33570 4.8 1608f 3.6 1214p Sire: 840003136634542 Amber Rae Cartel Mombo Dam: 000000068145950 Brush Creek Brookings Reno Owner: Jordan, Norman A. -- Siler City, NC

Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Skyhigh T-Limit 000000068211296 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 3/11 365dd 2x 34280 4.2 1441f 3.5 1212p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET Dam: 000000068198963 Cozy Nook Hank Teegan 2.0 Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI

Fox Trail Can-Due Pavarti 000000068212201 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 4/01 365d 3x 36890 3.8 1395f 3.7 1365p Sire: 840003143858253 Kulp-Terra Hilton Can-Due ET Dam: 000000068188827 Fox Trail Advisor Pat Owner: Steiner, Matt -- Marshallville, OH

Cozy Nook Herren Cleopatra 000000068216922 ‘+83 ‘ + + + + + 3/02 365d 2x 29570 4.9 1454f 3.8 1136p Sire: 840003150687206 Pine-Tree Hilton Herren ETV Dam: 000000068184289 Cozy Nook Daredevil Cleo Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI

Last Chance Swiss -- Harvard, IL

Sunburst Swiss -- Deforest, WI

Last Chance Carter Verona 840003143236811 ‘3E93’ E E E E E 4th in a Row! 7/05 359d 2x 41040 3.4 1403f 3.3 1344p Sire: 000000068119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 000000068170933 Just So LC A Valuable Owner: Ainger, Ava & Jakob & Kyle -- Harvard, IL

Sunburst Cadence Bow 000000068181061 ‘3E90’ E V E V E 4/10 347d 2x 34670 4.0 1392f 3.4 1184p Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 000000068163742 Sunburst Cartel Bee *TM Owner: Lee, Amanda -- Deforest, WI

Red Brae -- Muscoda, WI

Genesis Skyhigh Tanya 840003231739060 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 3/01 365d 3x 35880 3.7 1332f 3.3 1183p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET Dam: 840003149920762 CIE Genesis Toby Trixie Owner: Wolfe, Stuart A. -- Orangeville, IL

Loehr Dairy LLC -- Mt. Calvary, WI

Holyland Hilton Key 3371 ET 840003145749143 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 6/09 365d 3x 37910 4.7 1781f 3.8 1424p Sire: 000000074300971 Jo-Lane Dario Hilton ET *TM Dam: 840003129172720 Holyland Keeper 2838 Owner: Loehr, Joe & Mark -- Mt. Calvary, WI

Askew, Stephen K. Or Margaret -- Lonsdale, MN

Red Brae SPA Phan Nutty ET 000000068216143 ‘E90 ‘ E E V V E 3/08 365d 2x 31030 5.0 1540f 4.0 1254p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068151264 Red Brae SPA CD Neona Owner: Armbruster, Steven -- Muscoda, WI

Genesis -- Orangeville, IL

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Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc -- La Grange, IN L Century Lamborghin Delray 840003207491072 ‘+84 ‘ + V + + + 4/06 365d 3x 35480 4.6 1626f 3.3 1180p Sire: 840003129317136 Twinkle-Hill Sblamborghini *TM Dam: 840003136991232 L Century Levi Dakota Owner: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc -- La Grange, IN

V B HP Dynamite Winter 000000068194872 ‘+84 ‘ + V + + V 6/04 365d 3x 31530 4.3 1358f 3.6 1146p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 000000068177719 V B HP Bush Winters Owner: Voegeli Farm, Inc. -- Monticello, WI

Rockstar Simone ETS 000000068220608 ‘V86 ‘ V V V + V 3/02 365d 2x 36400 4.5 1622f 3.1 1138p Sire: 000000068155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET Dam: 000000068159192 Willow Wells Twilight Saga Owner: Anderson, Asher -- Lakeville, OH

Voegeli Farm, Inc -- Monticello, WI

Sunset Ridge -- Monticello, WI

Lee-Anns Swiss L.L.C. -- De Witt, IA

V B Phantom Wave 000000068210520 ‘V86 ‘ V E V + V 4/05 365d 3x 34720 4.1 1416f 3.4 1178p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068184201 V B HP R Wowzer Owner: Voegeli Farm, Inc. -- Monticello, WI

Sunset Ridge Cadence Joy 000000068199178 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 6/01 365d 2x 32880 4.6 1519f 3.6 1170p Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 000000068180544 Sunset Ridge Anibal Journey Owner: Meier, Duane A. -- Monticello, WI

R N R Swiss -- Lakeville, OH

Lee-Anns Finnigan Liesel 000000068190888 ‘2E91’ E E E E E 7/03 365d 2x 32600 4.6 1489f 3.5 1128p Sire: 000000068161848 Double W Finnigan Dam: 000000068157499 Lee-Anns Brookings Lunar Owner: Lee-Anns Swiss L.L.C. -- De Witt, IA

JANUARY 2026 Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Princess ETV 840003207743807 ‘2E93’ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 5 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2026 5 Yr Old 365d 3x Class Leader Protein Honor Roll 2026 5/06 365d 3x 51210 4.9 2495f 3.8 1961p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam: 000000068171342 Hilltop Acres Cad Paula Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Karina ETV 840003223296785 ‘E93 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 4/02 365d 3x 51110 4.5 2282f 3.5 1769p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068183095 Hilltop Acres Ddevilkassidy ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Paloma 840003239490080 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E V 2nd in a Row! 3/06 365d 3x 46880 4.8 2255f 3.5 1663p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Silver Mae 840003207743777 ‘+84 ‘ V V V + + 3rd in a Row! 5/07 365d 3x 45190 4.7 2110f 3.6 1611p Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET Dam: 000000068138413 Hilltop Acres BK Maui ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres K Tammie ET 840003223296840 ‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row! 3/11 365d 3x 43200 4.9 2104f 3.7 1596p Sire: 000000012299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET Dam: 000000068198404 Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres SC Fajita 840003232308570 ‘V85 ‘ V V V + V 2nd in a Row! Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2026 3/01 365d 3x 45510 5.3 2431f 3.5 1587p Sire: 840003207411899 Kulp-Terra Silver Coin Dam: 000000068178271 Hilltop Acres NW Fruity Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

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Hilltop Acres M Twinkie ETV 840003210631734 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 4th in a Row! 5/02 360d 3x 43660 4.5 1961f 3.5 1546p Sire: 000008843844646 Majeste Dam: 000000068174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres D Lexi 840003215414536 ‘V85 ‘ V V G V V 2nd in a Row! 4/06 365d 3x 41990 4.4 1859f 3.3 1402p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET Dam: 000000068187189 Hilltop Acres Lucky Laney Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres SC Guppy 000000068198391 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2nd in a Row! 5/09 365d 3x 47590 4.0 1895f 3.2 1543p Sire: 840003138790770 Hilltop Acres D Scooby Dam: 000000068174940 Hilltop Acres Bose Gracie Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Pac Taelyn ETV 840003232308622 ‘E90 ‘ V E E E V 2nd in a Row! 2/11 344d 3x 39170 4.5 1746f 3.5 1368p Sire: 000005356268551 Pactole Dam: 000000068198404 Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Trout Hilltop P Jenna 840003223296789 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 3rd in a Row! 4/03 365d 3x 41860 4.7 1978f 3.6 1517p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068194034 Trout Run Hilltop Jenna ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Pap Dayton ETV 840003231310848 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 2nd in a Row! 3/11 364d 3x 37450 4.8 1792f 3.6 1332p Sire: 840003206592653 Hilltop Acres Paparazzi ETV Dam: 000000068195804 Hilltop Acres LC Dessa Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres D Dianna 840003210631681 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 2nd in a Row! 5/00 365d 3x 40020 4.8 1939f 3.8 1509p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET Dam: 000000068135610 Hilltop Acres BK Donna Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Double W Stryker Nana 000000068181098 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 3rd in a Row! 8/03 365d 3x 38680 4.4 1695f 3.4 1327p Sire: 000000068161559 Maverick Mr Nemo Stryker Dam: 000000068164301 Double W Class Nalla Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres M Jitter 840003210631737 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V V 2nd in a Row! 5/03 365d 3x 41840 5.0 2093f 3.6 1491p Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini Dam: 000000068162994 Hilltop Acres Dom Jetta Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

CIE Double W Kannon Atone 000000068178454 ‘+83 ‘ V V + + + 2nd in a Row! 8/08 365d 3x 36650 4.6 1671f 3.6 1325p Sire: 000000068123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM Dam: 000000068157930 IE Double W Uno Almond Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres KN Dede 000000068198397 ‘V87 ‘ V V G + E 3rd in a Row! 5/08 365d 3x 42330 4.8 2032f 3.5 1473p Sire: 000000068174507 Hilltop Acres Biv Knockout Dam: 000000068170798 Hilltop Acres PP Debbie Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres M Deidra 840003207743755 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 3rd in a Row! 5/09 305d 3x 34880 5.6 1943f 3.7 1295p Sire: 840003138790795 Hilltop Acres NW Mustang ET Dam: 000000068154377 Hilltop Acres Bose Dixipie ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

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Hilltop Acres K Dylan 840003234302422 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 3/10 305d 3x 37470 5.1 1913f 3.4 1289p Sire: 000000012299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET Dam: 000000068168150 Hilltop Acres Rich Davina ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres OM Kimmie ETV 840003206592626 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 2nd in a Row! 3/11 365d 3x 35890 4.5 1631f 3.6 1285p Sire: 000004427424483 O Malley Dam: 000000068196548 Hilltop Acres S Keegan ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA HF Jordy Crystal ET 840003254238528 ‘+83 ‘ + + + + + 2/08 365d 3x 35260 4.0 1400f 3.6 1262p Sire: 840003215414562 Trout Hilltop Jordy ETV P Dam: 840003140967866 HF LC Chasing Dreams ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Bacardi 840003223296772 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 4/04 308d 3x 36010 4.9 1763f 3.5 1258p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068194395 Hilltop Acres CD Bailey Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Bacardi 840003223296772 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V 4/04 305d 3x 35740 4.9 1749f 3.5 1247p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068194395 Hilltop Acres CD Bailey Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Lauren 840003223296806 ‘+84 ‘ + + V V + 2nd in a Row! 4/01 365d 3x 36210 4.1 1475f 3.4 1244p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068155483 Spring Acres Dutch Lorey Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Dstar Magic 840003210631656 ‘+84 ‘ V V + + + 3rd in a Row! 4/11 365d 3x 33790 4.5 1536f 3.6 1222p Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV Dam: 000000068172211 Hilltop Acres Brady Mia Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA IE Hilltop Acres Jesse Rolo 000000068197347 ‘+82 ‘ V V G G + 2nd in a Row! 6/02 305d 3x 35300 4.0 1413f 3.4 1217p Sire: 840003132647435 Hilltop Acres BV Jesse ET Dam: 000000068166326 ID Hilltop Acres Robin Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Jon Tequila ETV 840003232308558 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E V 2nd in a Row! 3/03 305d 3x 32190 5.2 1658f 3.8 1215p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar Dam: 840003215414491 Hilltop Acres M Teresa Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

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Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘V88 ‘ V V V V E 2nd in a Row! 3/01 310d 3x 34510 4.6 1601f 3.5 1210p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Dixistar 840003231310816 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 2nd in a Row! 3/11 305d 3x 36360 4.0 1448f 3.3 1197p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068198405 Hilltop Acres C Dixigirl ET Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘V88 ‘ V V V V E 2nd in a Row! 3/01 305d 3x 34140 4.6 1581f 3.5 1195p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Double W Cadence Ingle 000000068196296 ‘+84 ‘ + + V + + 2nd in a Row! 6/07 305d 3x 33330 4.0 1343f 3.5 1167p Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 000000068164471 Double W Faust Impatien Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Demi ETV 840003223296786 ‘E90 ‘ E E V E E 2nd in a Row! 4/02 359d 3x 34610 4.7 1628f 3.4 1166p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek Dam: 000000068169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres J Presley ETV 840003239490065 ‘+84 ‘ V + V + + 2nd in a Row! 3/06 326d 3x 30990 5.1 1581f 3.7 1157p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Tinder ET 840003256390084 ‘V85 ‘ + V V + V 2/03 331d 3x 31390 4.6 1435f 3.7 1154p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET Dam: 840003206592628 Hilltop Acres Sky Toyota ETV Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA Double W Can Decide Donya 000000068222942 ‘+84 ‘ + V + V + 2/08 365d 3x 31230 5.4 1679f 3.7 1150p Sire: 840003207411940 Kulp-Gen Can Decide ET Dam: 000000068199500 Double W Dynamite Dermay Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Double W Trickshot Gustine 000000068223897 ‘+84 ‘ + + V + V 2/06 365d 3x 32360 4.6 1480f 3.6 1149p Sire: 840003210631742 Hilltop Acres Trickshot ETV Dam: 000000068208845 Double W Toby Glenna Owner: Mashek, Tanner -- Calmar, IA

IE Hilltop Acres KT Luna 840003215414489 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 5/00 305d 3x 33030 4.4 1439f 3.4 1138p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET Dam: 000000068165450 IDR Wapsi-Ana August Lois Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Kari 840003215414580 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 4/10 326d 3x 32520 4.7 1539f 3.5 1130p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET Dam: 000000068191422 Hilltop Acres PT Kimi Owner: Mashek, Dennis -- Calmar, IA

Powerline Swiss -- Markesan, WI

Cutting Edge C Rochelle ET 000000068193247 ‘3E92’ E E E E E 6/06 304d 2x 36750 5.0 1839f 3.7 1364p Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 000000068142755 Bittersweet Victor Roxanne ET Owner: Kelm, Ronald R. -- Markesan, WI

Last Chance Swiss -- Harvard, IL

Last Chance Carter Verona 840003143236811 ‘3E93’ E E E E E 4th in a Row! 7/05 359d 2x 41040 3.4 1403f 3.3 1344p Sire: 000000068119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM Dam: 000000068170933 Just So LC A Valuable Owner: Ainger, Ava & Jakob & Kyle -- Harvard, IL

Genesis -- Orangeville, IL

Genesis All-In V Diane 840003149289999 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V V 2nd in a Row! 6/02 365d 3x 35710 4.2 1510f 3.6 1278p Sire: 840003132541841 R Hart Atlantas All-In ETV *TM Dam: 840003134762327 CIE Genesis Dun V Dawn OCS Owner: Wolfe, Stuart A. -- Orangeville, IL

Red Brae -- Muscoda, WI

Red Brae SPA Phan Nutty ET 000000068216143 ‘E90 ‘ E E V V E 3/08 365d 2x 31030 5.0 1540f 4.0 1254p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068151264 Red Brae SPA CD Neona Owner: Armbruster, Steven -- Muscoda, WI

Askew, Stephen K. Or Margaret -- Lonsdale, MN Sam Standout Kisha 819 000000068218689 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 3/06 365d 2x 32840 4.4 1445f 3.7 1224p Sire: 840003137438886 Meado-Brook Sages Standout Dam: 000000068200786 Sam Cadence Kishi Owner: Askew, Stephen K. Or Margaret -- Lonsdale, MN Sam Phantom Valeria 836 000000068218681 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 3/03 343d 2x 30760 3.9 1199f 3.7 1134p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068191679 SM Bush Valentine Owner: Askew, Stephen K. Or Margaret -- Lonsdale, MN

Auburnvale Dairy -- Fremont, WI

IE Auburnvale Hampton 1121 000000068212698 ‘V87 ‘ E E V V V 2nd in a Row! 6/02 365d 2x 34040 4.4 1513f 3.6 1221p Sire: 000000074300972 Jo-Lane Dario Hampton ET Dam: 000000068212697 ID Auburnvale CD 534 Owner: Nett, Joshua & Theresa -- Fremont, WI

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Vine Valley Farm -- Rushville, NY

Buttons Getlucky Macaroni 000000068214948 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + + 3/08 365d 3x 37100 4.0 1472f 3.3 1213p Sire: 000000068170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM Dam: 000000068201014 Buttons Cadence Maroon Owner: Button, Leon N. -- Rushville, NY

Switzer Tal Farm LLC -- Prairie Du Sac, WI

Switzer Tals Tonka Donata 840003149576012 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 6/09 365d 2x 33720 5.5 1861f 3.5 1196p Sire: 000000068139913 Cozy Nook Driver Tonka *TM Dam: 840003133889573 Switzer Tals Thndr Donia ET Owner: Switzer Tal Farm LLC -- Prairie Du Sac, WI

Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Skyhigh T-Limit 000000068211296 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 3/11 365d 2x 34280 4.2 1441f 3.5 1212p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET Dam: 000000068198963 Cozy Nook Hank Teegan 2.0 Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI Cozy Nook Herren Cleopatra 000000068216922 ‘+83 ‘ + + + + + 3/02 365d 2x 29570 4.9 1454f 3.8 1136p Sire: 840003150687206 Pine-Tree Hilton Herren ETV Dam: 000000068184289 Cozy Nook Daredevil Cleo Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI Cozy Nook Chance Moscato 000000068209663 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V 2nd in a Row! 4/04 305d 2x 33020 4.2 1403f 3.4 1126p Sire: 840003142563183 North Star Lucky Chance ET Dam: 000000068197846 Cozy Nook Carl Mimosa Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI

Blessing Farms -- Ft Wayne, IN

Palmer, Faith -- Waukon, IA

Prairie Star Jay Astra Twin 000000068230003 ‘E90 ‘ E E V V E 6/09 365d 3x 33880 4.3 1440f 3.5 1186p Sire: 000000068158173 Trout Run Dr Jay ET P *TM (D) Dam: 000000068141928 Siegerts Success Autumn Owner: Palmer, John & Meghan -- Waukon, IA

Voegeli Farm, Inc. -- Monticello, WI

V B Phantom Wave 000000068210520 ‘V86 ‘ V E V + V 4/05 365d 3x 34720 4.1 1416f 3.4 1178p Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET Dam: 000000068184201 V B HP R Wowzer Owner: Voegeli Farm, Inc. -- Monticello, WI

Blessing Garbro B Pandora ETV 000000068204920 ‘E90 ‘ E E E V V 5/01 305d 2x 36690 4.1 1492f 3.2 1165p Sire: 000000000198435 Blessing Tex Braiden ET *TM Dam: 000000000961422 Sun-Made GB Plt Pretzel ET Owner: Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros -- Fort Wayne, IN L Century Dynamite Brave 840003136991212 ‘3E92’ E E E E E 6/09 365d 2x 31210 4.9 1518f 3.7 1165p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 000000068145001 L Century Pepper Becca Owner: Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros -- Fort Wayne, IN Arethusa Dynamite Darla ETV 000000068212227 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E 4/03 365d 2x 25830 5.3 1362f 4.5 1163p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 000000068193258 Cutting Edge S Diva ETV Owner: Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros -- Fort Wayne, IN

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IE Jobo Spark Zelda 840003249819016 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V 2/09 365d 3x 34540 4.0 1373f 3.4 1174p Sire: 840003200520226 La Rainbow Sweet Spark ETV P Dam: 840003215136453 IDR JNM DD Ziggy Owner: Brown, Emma -- Gettysburg, PA JNM D Mercedes Benz 840003204541534 ‘V86 ‘ V V V + V 5/08 365d 3x 31370 4.4 1381f 3.6 1134p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 000000068190047 JNM WF Mercedes 8354 Owner: Myers, Hannah (Riser) -- Gettysburg, PA

Knapp Genetics -- Epworth, IA

Double W DD Glencoe 000000068190946 ‘3E93’ E E E E E 7/01 365d 2x 37590 3.9 1474f 3.1 1167p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET Dam: 000000068171945 Double W Cadence Gem Owner: Knapp Genetics -- Epworth, IA

Daubert, Andrew & Aleena -- Pine Grove, PA

V B HP Dynamite Winter 000000068194872 ‘+84 ‘ + V + + V 6/04 365d 3x 31530 4.3 1358f 3.6 1146p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETB Dam: 000000068177719 V B HP Bush Winters Owner: Voegeli Farm, Inc. -- Monticello, WI

Blessing Dynamite Fran 000000068206211 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 4/09 365d 2x 31940 5.0 1593f 3.8 1198p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV Dam: 000000068189268 Blessing Biver Francie ETV Owner: Blessing Farms -- Ft Wayne, IN R N R Cadence Jayla 840003227796077 ‘E91’ E E V E E 3/09 365d 2x 31240 5.6 1742f 3.8 1184p Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM Dam: 000000068172478 R N R Biver Juliet Owner: Blessing Farms & Garrison Bros -- Fort Wayne, IN

Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC -- Gettysburg, PA

Wind Mill Wnmr Treasure 19 ET 000000068193423 ‘2E91’ E E E E E 7/03 365d 2x 32760 5.6 1829f 3.5 1138p Sire: 000000068154881 Top Acres Winmore ET Dam: 000000068111927 Wind Mill Vigor Tula ET Owner: Daubert, Andrew W. -- Pine Grove, PA

2026 TYPE CLASSIFICATION TOURS Tour Dates

Area

App Due

JUL

OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM

1-May

AUG

IN, MI, OH, WV

1-Jun

SEPT

NY, ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI

1-Jul

OCT

CA, IL, IA, MN, ND, SD, NE, KS

1-Aug

NOV*

PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA

1-Sep

DEC*

KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, AR, MO, OK, TX

1-Oct

*= additional mini-tours

7-month rotation

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2026 National Brown Swiss Convention “A Century of Influence” July 6-10th, 2026

Linn County Fair Grounds --201 Central City Rd. Central City, Iowa 52214

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Adult Full Registration (Includes all adult events and tour adventure) Junior Full Registration (includes all meals, tour adventure additional charge) Individual Tickets Tuesday, July 7

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Wednesday, July 8th Tour Adventure - Adult Farm Tours at Kruse’s LJ Swiss/Kruse Genetics & Wapsi-Ana Farms Tour & Lunch at the Field of Dreams Tour Adventure ** Junior** (Not included in full Jr. Registration) Fun Action & Jr. Awards Dinner

Thursday, July 9th Annual Meeting Luncheon National Sale Dinner

Friday, July 10th

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Iowa Brown Swiss National Youth Heifer Show **Showman App will release entry information when the app goes live on or around May 1st. To compete in the National Heifer Show, exhibitors must pay the full Junior Registration Fee. REGISTRATIONS CLOSE JUNE 15, 2026 Online Registration and payments can be completed at www.iowabrownswiss.com Mail Registration & payment to:Elaine Frank 3370 235th St, DeWitt, IA 52742 Checks Payable to: Iowa National Brown Swiss Convention Hotel Reservations: Holiday Day Inn Express & Suites -5993 Carlson Way Marion, Iowa 52302. Reservations Call: 888-465-4329. Book by: June 06, 2026 Be sure to ask for Cattle Breeders Convention Group Rate if booking over the phone. Double or King Room/ $139 + tax CheckIn:3:00p.m. Check-Out:11:00 am ***Hotel will be serving free breakfast with stay*** Camping: RV hookups available at the Linn County Fairgrounds $25 per night. Camping fees will be placed in a deposit box on the fairgrounds and the checks can be made payable to Linn County Fair Grounds.

Ship Fun Auction Items to: Kent Appler, 4367 Eagle Rd Clermont, Iowa 52135 Ship National Contest Items to: Lee Barber, 2831 234th St. DeWitt, IA 52742 Note: National Sale purchases can be entered in the National Heifer Show immediately following the sale.

Contact: Any Issues with Registration please contact Alison Kruse at 563-451-9810 QR Code for the Hotel-→ →

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2026 National Brown Swiss Convention Schedule “A Century of Influence” July 6-10th, 2026

Linn County Fair Grounds --201 Central City Rd. Central City, Iowa 52214

MONDAY, JULY 6 • National Office, office staff, and directors arriving • Cattle may begin arriving TUESDAY, JULY 7 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting – Holiday Inn Express, Marion, IA 3:00 pm Registration begins – Holiday Inn Express & Lynn Dunn Building Time TBD National Junior Award interviews -Lynn Dunn Building 6:00 pm Cattle in by 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Iowa Brown Swiss Association 100-Year Celebration and Welcome • Pinicon Ridge Park – Wapsi Bluff Shelter • 4729 Horseshoe Fall Rd, Central City, IA 52214 • 6:00 PM Social Hour • 7:00 PM Dinner, Ice Cream & Program WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 7:30 am Registration for late arrivals. Holiday Inn Express, Marion, IA 8:00 am Buses Depart Holiday Inn Express 9:15 am Arrive at Kruse’s LJ Swiss/Kruse Genetics 11:30 am Arrive at Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IA 2:00 pm Arrive at Wapsi-Ana Farms-Doug Fairbanks Family 3:00 pm Youth Bovine Olympics/Games 5:30 pm Social Hour -Lynn Dunn Building-Linn County Fairgrounds 6:00 pm Youth Awards Banquet Youth Awards/Ambassador & Achievement Winners announced.

Followed by Fun Auction THURSDAY, JULY 9 8:00 am Adult Awards – Lynn Dunn Building (Linn County Fairgrounds) 10:00 am Trans Ova IVF Demonstration/ Wet Lab –Linn County Fairgrounds 11:30 am Annual Meeting Luncheon 12:30 pm Speaker: Andy Peterson / Justin Roberts 1:00 pm Annual Meeting 4:30 pm Sale Dinner – Linn County Fairgrounds 5:30 pm National Sale – Ice Cream & Water FRIDAY, JULY 10 9:00 am National Youth Heifer Show- Linn County Fairgrounds 4-H Food Stand: breakfast & lunch available for purchase www. brownswissusa.com

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2026 National Brown Swiss Convention Schedule **Juniors** “A Century of Influence” July 6-10th, 2026

Linn County Fair Grounds --201 Central City Rd. Central City, Iowa 52214

MONDAY, JULY 6 • Cattle may begin arriving TUESDAY, JULY 7 3:00 pm Registration begins – Holiday Inn Express & Lynn Dunn Building Time TBD National Junior Award interviews -Lynn Dunn Building 6:00 pm Cattle in by 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Iowa Brown Swiss Association 100-Year Celebration and Welcome • Pinicon Ridge Park – Wapsi Bluff Shelter • 4729 Horseshoe Fall Rd, Central City, IA 52214 • 6:00 PM Social Hour • 7:00 PM Dinner, Ice Cream & Program WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 7:30 am Registration for late arrivals. Holiday Inn Express, Marion, IA 8:00 am Tour Adventure, only if Juniors Signed Up-Buses Depart Holiday Inn Express 9:15 am Arrive at Kruse’s LJ Swiss/Kruse Genetics 11:30 am Arrive at Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IA 2:00 pm Arrive at Wapsi-Ana Farms-Doug Fairbanks Family 3:00 pm Youth Bovine Olympics/Games 5:30 pm Social Hour -Lynn Dunn Building-Linn County Fairgrounds 6:00 pm Youth Awards Banquet Youth Awards/Ambassador & Achievement Winners announced.

Followed by Fun Auction THURSDAY, JULY 9 10:00 am Trans Ova IVF Demonstration/ Wet Lab –Linn County Fairgrounds 11:30 am Lunch 12:30 pm Youth Speaker-Eric Hodges 4:30 pm Sale Dinner – Linn County Fairgrounds 5:30 pm National Sale – Ice Cream & Water **Yard Games will be hosted on the fairgrounds throughout the days on Wednesday and Thursday*** FRIDAY, JULY 10 9:00 am National Youth Heifer Show- Linn County Fairgrounds 4-H Food Stand: breakfast & lunch available for purchase Other Activities: •

Watercraft Concession o 4861 Horseshoe Falls Road Central City within Pinicon Ridge Park.

▪ Canoes and Kayaks- $12/hour or $25/day ▪ Paddleboat or Paddleboard- $12/hour ▪ Life Jackets-$1/hour

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National Brown Swiss Convention Tour The Field of Dreams The Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, is a cherished landmark that offers visitors a unique blend of nostalgia, baseball history, and the magic of the classic 1989 film. It gained fame as the filming location for the beloved movie “Field of Dreams,” which was released in 1989. The film tells the story of Ray Kinsella, a farmer who builds a baseball field in his cornfield, attracting the ghosts of baseball legends. This narrative resonates deeply with themes of redemption, nostalgia, and the enduring love of baseball, making the site a pilgrimage for fans and movie enthusiasts alike. Visitors to the Field of Dreams site can walk onto the iconic baseball diamond, which is beautifully maintained and open for play. The serene setting, surrounded by lush farmland and rolling hills, creates a contemplative atmosphere where guests can reflect on personal dreams and memories associated with baseball. Where cinematic history and the spirit of baseball meet in the heart of Iowa. Visitors can walk the iconic diamond nestled in the cornfields and play catch with legendary Ghost Players. From youth tournaments to seasonal events, every experience is steeped in nostalgia.

National Brown Swiss Convention attendees will be enjoying a meal at the Field of Dreams and will have time to explore the movie site, as well as visit the museum and shopping center.

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

Hilltop Acres Sasha Twin 840003264521211 ‘V86’ V + + V V 1/10 305d 3x 26110 4.2 1107f 3.7 969p Sire: 840003207411899 Kulp-Terra Silver Coin | Dam: 840003210631743 Hilltop Acres GC Shay | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Cranberry 840003264521251 ‘V86’ V V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 25160 4.6 1156f 3.7 935p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 840003239490095 Hilltop Acres SC Cherry | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003264521238 ‘V85’ V V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 24380 5.1 1254f 3.7 903p Hilltop Acres D Jenna Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 840003234302415 Hilltop Acres SS Jessica | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Sage Twin 840003264521212 ‘V85’ + V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 26390 4.5 1187f 3.4 897p Sire: 840003207411899 Kulp-Terra Silver Coin | Dam: 840003210631743 Hilltop Acres GC Shay | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003239750924 ‘+84’ + + + + V 1/11 305d 3x 23510 5.1 1202f 3.6 846p Holyland K 4766 Sire: 000005356268551 Pactole | Dam: 840003129172720 Holyland Keeper 2838 | Herd: Loehr Dairy LLC -- Mt. Calvary, WI CIE L Century Design Taya 840003263211168 ‘+82’ + + + + + 1/11 305d 3x 24040 3.5 844f 3.3 803p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 840003136991207 IE L Century Dynamite TNT | Herd: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc -- La Grange, IN

Two Year Olds - 825 Protein Or More

Hilltop Acres J Molly 840003254238544 ‘+83’ + V + + + 2/10 305d 3x 29770 4.6 1355f 3.7 1110p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 000000068191428 Hilltop Acres HP Molly | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA IE JoBo Spark Zelda 840003249819016 ‘V87’ V V V V V 2/09 305d 3x 30170 3.9 1172f 3.3 1007p Sire: 840003200520226 La Rainbow Sweet Spark ETV P | Dam: 840003215136453 IDR JNM DD Ziggy | Herd: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC -- Gettysburg, PA Hilltop Acres J Jude 840003254238530 ‘V88’ V E V V V 2/10 294d 3x 28580 4.8 1378f 3.5 994p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 000000068172587 Hilltop Acres Durham Jola | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres TM Wendy ETV 840003264521374 ‘V88’ V V V V E 2/00 305d 3x 27260 4.6 1250f 3.4 928p Sire: 000000068210495 Jennings Gap Time Out | Dam: 840003210631760 Hilltop Acres DB Whisper ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hills Valley Tricky Olaf Twin 000000068223200 ‘V85’ V V V + + 2/07 289d 2x 26100 4.7 1221f 3.5 926p Sire: 840003210631742 Hilltop Acres Trickshot ETV | Dam: 000000068202448 Hills Valley Cartr Pristine | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, Ny Hylight M Marvel 840003266227134 ‘V87’ V V V V V 2/02 305d 3x 27300 4.2 1138f 3.3 910p Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini | Dam: 840003216832710 Hylight Trek Medusa | Herd: Hylight Farms -- Adams, NY Holyland E 4685 840003239750843 ‘V85’ + V V + V 2/03 305d 2x 24040 5.6 1346f 3.7 900p Sire: 000005356268551 Pactole | Dam: 840003145749271 Holyland Mombo Ella 3499 | Herd: Loehr Dairy LLC -- Mt. Calvary, WI Alfa Creek Winrite Venus 000000068221337 ‘V85’ V V + + + 2/07 305d 3x 27760 4.6 1289f 3.1 870p Sire: 000000068201687 Top Acres Cade Winrite ETV | Dam: 000000068200270 Alfa Creek Ten Vanity | Herd: Alfa-Creek -- Andover, OH Meado-Brook Skyhigh Serena 840003239005724 ‘+82’ + V V + + 2/00 305d 3x 27300 3.7 1002f 3.2 864p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET | Dam: 840003137438992 Meado-Brook Sues Sushi | Herd: Meadow Brook Farms -- Manitowoc, WI Hills Valley ST Riviera 000000068223193 ‘V85’ V V + + + 2/07 305d 2x 22860 4.5 1023f 3.8 864p Sire: 000000068183259 Cutting Edge Stretch ETV | Dam: 000000068208520 Hills Valley Drake Rio | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Heilinger Design Luxury 000000068225185 ‘V89’ E E V V E 2/02 305d 2x 22840 4.3 972f 3.7 854p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 000000068197809 Heilinger Rasta Lucy | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY L Century Gamechngr Kristy 840003243313156 ‘+84’ + + + + V 2/10 305d 3x 26510 4.0 1064f 3.2 852p Sire: 000000068174506 Hilltop Acres B Gamechanger | Dam: 840003218471473 L Century Wunder Camilla | Herd: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc -- La Grange, IN

Three Year Olds - 970 Protein Or More

Hilltop Acres K Dylan 840003234302422 ‘V87’ E V V V V 3/10 305d 3x 37470 5.1 1913f 3.4 1289p Sire: 000000012299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET | Dam: 000000068168150 Hilltop Acres Rich Davina ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Jon Tequila ETV 840003232308558 ‘E90’ E E V E V 3/03 305d 3x 32190 5.2 1658f 3.8 1215p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003215414491 Hilltop Acres M Teresa | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Dixistar 840003231310816 ‘V86’ V V V V V 3/11 305d 3x 36360 4.0 1448f 3.3 1197p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 000000068198405 Hilltop Acres C Dixigirl ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA

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Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘V88’ V V V V E 3/01 305d 3x 34140 4.6 1581f 3.5 1195p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003239490065 ‘+84’ V + V + + 3/06 305d 3x 29860 5.1 1525f 3.7 1115p Hilltop Acres J Presley ETV Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Disc Brooke 840003232308549 ‘V85’ V V + + + 3/03 305D 3x 30170 4.7 1411f 3.6 1095p Sire: 840003210631726 Hilltop Acres H Discovery | Dam: 000000068175902 Hilltop Acres K Brianna | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hills Valley Pball Jettie 000000068218107 ‘V85’ + V V + V 3/00 305d 2x 31220 3.8 1177f 3.4 1070p Sire: 840003129111837 R N R Carter Powerball | Dam: 000000068185464 Hills Valley Liberat Jammer | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY 000000068218228 ‘E90’ E E + V E 3/04 305d 2x 26900 4.6 1235f 3.9 1051p Blessing Phantom Ember Sire: 000000068182661 V B Biver Phantom ET | Dam: 000000068171750 Blessing Advisor Ellen | Herd: Blessing Farms -- Ft Wayne, IN IE Auburnvale OM Disco 000000068222070 ‘V86’ V E V V V 3/01 305d 2x 27550 4.7 1283f 3.7 1011p Sire: 000004427424483 O Malley | Dam: 000000068219188 ID Auburnvale Defend 1303 | Herd: Auburnvale Dairy -- Fremont, WI 000000068218089 ‘E90’ E E E V E 3/03 305d 3x 30540 3.6 1106f 3.3 1010p Fairdale Sultan Alma Sire: 840003200520219 La Rainbow Sweet Sultan | Dam: 840003139672458 Pine Tree Rich Alli 7462 ET | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC -- Owenton, KY Pine Tree 7088 Jonmar 785 ETV 840003147136035 ‘+84’ + V G + V 3/00 305d 3x 28770 3.9 1136f 3.4 989p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003132116940 Pine Tree Driver Allie ETV | Herd: Pine Tree Dairy -- Marshallville, OH Perry Brook Jonmar Dalett 000000068229311 ‘+84’ V + G V V 3/00 305d 3x 26230 5.0 1302f 3.8 987p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 000000068209189 Perry Brook Hilton Dimitry | Herd: Perry Brook -- Whiting, VT Perry Brook Elmstar Khaki 000000068218038 ‘V86’ V V V V V 3/04 305d 3x 25360 4.8 1224f 3.8 972p Sire: 000120132233809 Elmers Lennox Elmstar | Dam: 000000068202791 Perry Brook Tequila Kila | Herd: Perry Brook -- Whiting, VT

Four Year Olds - 1000 Protein Or More

Hills Valley Toby Mercy 000000068204531 ‘E90’ V E V E E 4/11 305d 2x 36130 4.6 1663f 3.5 1267p Sire: 840003138129971 Cozy Nook Daredevil Toby ET | Dam: 000000068181024 Hills Valley Lucky Merlot | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hilltop Acres T Bacardi 840003223296772 ‘V87’ E V V V V 4/04 305d 3x 35740 4.9 1749f 3.5 1247p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 000000068194395 Hilltop Acres CD Bailey | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Double W Kade Maiden NP 000000068210321 ‘E92’ E E E E E 4/03 305d 3x 32530 3.9 1265f 3.6 1173p Sire: 000000068186608 Double W Kade P | Dam: 000000068178427 CIE Double W Jaguar Mona | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC -- Owenton, KY V B Skyhigh Swissie 000000068211646 ‘V85’ V V + V + 4/01 305d 3x 32980 4.3 1430f 3.4 1121p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET | Dam: 000000068195662 V B Davenport Sheba | Herd: Wapsi-Ana Swiss -- Anamosa, IA Hilltop Acres M Cheeto 840003219824463 ‘V86’ V V E V V 4/06 305d 3x 35500 3.9 1380f 3.1 1115p Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini | Dam: 000000068172665 Hilltop Acres Dlphi Cheeto | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003207491074 ‘V86’ V V V + V 4/09 305d 3x 34120 3.1 1071f 3.3 1109p L Century Majeste Buena Sire: 000008843844646 Majeste | Dam: 840003136991223 L Century Bodacious Baixo | Herd: Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc -- La Grange, IN Perry Brook Fact Digger 000000068209164 ‘V85’ V V V + V 4/05 305d 3x 30430 4.4 1341f 3.6 1103p Sire: 000120112742062 Kiba Anibal Fact ET | Dam: 000000068209162 Perry Brook Dynamite Dan | Herd: Perry Brook -- Whiting, VT Cozy Nook Trek Angie 000000068209651 ‘V85’ V + + + V 4/09 305d 2x 31760 3.9 1249f 3.4 1080p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 000000068174879 Cozy Nook Maestro Adorable | Herd: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI Hilltop Acres D Kari 840003215414580 ‘V86’ V V V V V 4/10 305d 3x 30950 4.7 1457f 3.5 1072p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET | Dam: 000000068191422 Hilltop Acres PT Kimi | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres M Sprees 840003215414542 ‘V86’ E V + + V 4/09 305d 3x 29640 4.7 1399f 3.6 1072p Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini | Dam: 000000068193091 Hilltop Acres D Sparkle | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Shiloh Trek Kahlua 000000068212593 ‘V88’ V V V V V 4/00 305d 3x 30000 3.4 1029f 3.4 1020p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 840003136011649 Shiloh Biver Kina ET | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC -- Owenton, KY Wind Mill Carri Asbury 2119 000000068212579 ‘V88’ V V + V E 4/01 305d 2x 27980 4.6 1279f 3.6 1003p Sire: 000000068161727 Kulp-Terra Cartl Carrier ET | Dam: 000000068163185 Wind Mill MVP Ashcombe | Herd: Riverstone -- Reese, MI

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Hills Valley Carter Patches

Five Year Olds And Over - 1025 Protein Or More

000000068203507 ‘V87’ V E V V V 5/03 305d 2x 45190 3.9 1778f 3.4 1521p 5 Yr Old 305d 2x Class Leader Milk Honor Roll 2025 5 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2025 Sire: 000000068119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM | Dam: 000000068187056 Hills Valley Lebron Pewter | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY Hills Valley R Lindburgh Twin 840003132145768 ‘V85’ V V V V V 9/00 305d 2x 33120 3.7 1209f 3.6 1192p Sire: 000000068155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET | Dam: 840003012708668 Hills Valley D Luxemburg | Herd: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaraugus, NY IE Hilltop Acres KT Luna 840003215414489 ‘V86’ V V + V V 5/00 305d 3x 33030 4.4 1439f 3.4 1138p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET | Dam: 000000068165450 IDR Wapsi-Ana August Lois | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 000000068194103 ‘2E92’ E E E E E 6/09 305d 3x 34160 4.2 1427f 3.3 1137p WF Cayenne Nicole ET Sire: 000000068123869 R Hart Cayenne Pepper *TM | Dam: 000000068108871 Jo-Dee Denmark Nookie ET | Herd: Fairdale Farm LLC -- Owenton, KY Perry Brook Dynamite Arrow 000000068209121 ‘V86’ V V V + V 6/07 305d 3x 28860 4.2 1201f 3.8 1087p Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV | Dam: 000000068171546 Perry Brook Eddie Bow | Herd: Perry Brook -- Whiting, VT 000000068205948 ‘V88’ V E V V V 5/04 305d 2x 28610 4.3 1235f 3.8 1082p Red Brae SPA Dairystr Nella Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV | Dam: 000000068190155 Red Brae SPA Bosephus Nelda | Herd: Red Brae -- Muscoda, WI Brush Creek Mombo Faith 000000068200764 ‘V87’ V E V V V 5/08 305d 2x 29230 4.4 1300f 3.6 1061p Sire: 840003136634542 Amber Rae Cartel Mombo | Dam: 000000068189613 Brush Creek Advisor Fire | Herd: Brush Creek Swiss Farms -- Siler City, NC Sunset Ridge Kcksrt Ramsie 000000068203127 ‘V87’ V E V V V 5/07 305d 2x 31250 4.6 1453f 3.3 1040p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET | Dam: 000000068130474 Sunset Ridge Total Rolaine | Herd: Sunset Ridge -- Monticello, WI

JANUARY 2026 Under Two Years Old - 800 Protein Or More

Hilltop Acres Sasha Twin 840003264521211 ‘V86’ V + + V V 1/10 305d 3x 26110 4.2 1107f 3.7 969p Sire: 840003207411899 Kulp-Terra Silver Coin | Dam: 840003210631743 Hilltop Acres GC Shay | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003264521251 ‘V86’ V V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 25160 4.6 1156f 3.7 935p Hilltop Acres D Cranberry Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 840003239490095 Hilltop Acres SC Cherry | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Jenna 840003264521238 ‘V85’ V V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 24380 5.1 1254f 3.7 903p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 840003234302415 Hilltop Acres SS Jessica | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Sage Twin 840003264521212 ‘V85’ + V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 26390 4.5 1187f 3.4 897p Sire: 840003207411899 Kulp-Terra Silver Coin | Dam: 840003210631743 Hilltop Acres GC Shay | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Genesis Pactole X Paige OCS 840003269108800 ‘V86’ V V + V V 1/10 305d 3x 24510 4.4 1076f 3.5 869p Sire: 000005356268551 Pactole | Dam: 840003212158262 Genesis Standout X Winnie | Herd: Genesis -- Orangeville, IL

Two Year Olds - 825 Protein Or More

Hilltop Acres J Molly 840003254238544 ‘+83’ + V + + + 2/10 305d 3x 29770 4.6 1355f 3.7 1110p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 000000068191428 Hilltop Acres HP Molly | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Dan-Ashley Omalley Blondie ET 840003247489695 ‘+84’ + + + + + 2/11 305d 3x 30520 4.4 1344f 3.5 1059p Sire: 000004427424483 O Malley | Dam: 840003217537351 Dan-Ashley Standout Celia | Herd: B. Danyow Dairy -- Charlotte, VT Hilltop Acres J Jude 840003254238530 ‘V88’ V E V V V 2/10 294d 3x 28580 4.8 1378f 3.5 994p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 000000068172587 Hilltop Acres Durham Jola | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres J Danica ETV 840003254238529 ‘V85’ V V + + V 2/11 305d 3x 29160 4.2 1217f 3.4 987p Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 000000068180042 Hilltop Acres Lucky Dollar ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Prudence 840003264521373 ‘V87’ V V V V V 2/01 305d 3x 28680 4.4 1253f 3.4 976p Sire: 840003218804016 HF Design ET | Dam: 000000074623516 Spring Acres Jackson Petta | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres TM Wendy ETV 840003264521374 ‘V88’ V V V V E 2/00 305d 3x 27260 4.6 1250f 3.4 928p Sire: 000000068210495 Jennings Gap Time Out | Dam: 840003210631760 Hilltop Acres DB Whisper ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Meado-Brook Skyhigh Serena 840003239005724 ‘+82’ + V V + + 2/00 305d 3x 27300 3.7 1002f 3.2 864p Sire: 840003200520213 La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh ET | Dam: 840003137438992 Meado-Brook Sues Sushi | Herd: Meadow Brook Farms -- Manitowoc, WI

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IE Auburnvale OM Jilette 000000068223165 ‘V86’ + V V V V 2/05 305d 2x 23640 4.4 1032f 3.6 858p Sire: 000004427424483 O Malley | Dam: 000000068212680 ID Auburnvale 1000 | Herd: Auburnvale Dairy -- Fremont, WI 000000068227187 ‘V86’ + V V V V 2/05 305d 3x 24820 4.4 1094f 3.4 833p Dublin-Hills Smitty ET Sire: 000000068121893 Cutting Edge Thunder *TM | Dam: 000000000911116 Dublin-Hills Sasha | Herd: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC -- Gettysburg, PA Prairie Star Omal Sierra Twin 840003258837521 ‘+84’ + V + V V 2/00 305d 3x 24110 4.5 1083f 3.4 828p Sire: 000004427424483 O Malley | Dam: 000000068199451 Prairie Star Advisor Hosana | Herd: Palmer, Faith -- Waukon, IA

Three Year Olds - 970 Protein Or More

Hilltop Acres K Dylan 840003234302422 ‘V87’ E V V V V 3/10 305d 3x 37470 5.1 1913f 3.4 1289p Sire: 000000012299671 Gubelman Kingsley ET | Dam: 000000068168150 Hilltop Acres Rich Davina ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003232308558 ‘E90’ E E V E V 3/03 305d 3x 32190 5.2 1658f 3.8 1215p Hilltop Acres Jon Tequila ETV Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003215414491 Hilltop Acres M Teresa | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres T Dixistar 840003231310816 ‘V86’ V V V V V 3/11 305d 3x 36360 4.0 1448f 3.3 1197p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 000000068198405 Hilltop Acres C Dixigirl ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Sega Natasha 840003232308615 ‘V88’ V V V V E 3/01 305d 3x 34140 4.6 1581f 3.5 1195p Sire: 840003149335615 Meado-Brook Sega Sabre Twin | Dam: 840003215414550 Hilltop Acres S Nutella | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 840003239490065 ‘+84’ V + V + + 3/06 305d 3x 29860 5.1 1525f 3.7 1115p Hilltop Acres J Presley ETV Sire: 000120145720068 Portmann BS Bays Jonmar | Dam: 840003207743807 Hilltop Acres Princess ETV | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres Disc Brooke 840003232308549 ‘V85’ V V + + + 3/03 305d 3x 30170 4.7 1411f 3.6 1095p Sire: 840003210631726 Hilltop Acres H Discovery | Dam: 000000068175902 Hilltop Acres K Brianna | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Edge View F Showcase ETV 000000068215387 ‘V88’ V E V V V 3/10 305d 2x 30310 3.3 1002f 3.4 1024p Sire: 000000068171744 Cutting Edge T Foremost | Dam: 000000068137003 Fulp Agenda Snickers ET | Herd: Ayars Family Farm -- Mechanicsburg, OH Cozy Nook Trickshot Thyme 000000068216942 ‘V85’ V + + + V 3/05 305d 2x 26820 4.4 1169f 3.7 1000p Sire: 840003210631742 Hilltop Acres Trickshot ETV | Dam: 000000068175725 Cozy Nook Maestro Trillum | Herd: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI Sunset Ridge Juke Darry 000000068226457 ‘V86’ V V + V V 3/03 305d 2x 27300 4.5 1215f 3.6 984p Sire: 840003139214232 Triangle Acres Carter Juke | Dam: 000000068199177 Sunset Ridge Hampton Darci | Herd: Sunset Ridge -- Monticello, WI Winsomes DD Wish 000000068217228 ‘E91’ E E V E E 3/06 305d 2x 30960 3.8 1191f 3.2 983p Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET | Dam: 000000068204585 Cutting Edge D Winsome ETV | Herd: Mile High -- Englewood, FL

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Hilltop Acres T Bacardi 840003223296772 ‘V87’ E V V V V 4/04 305d 3x 35740 4.9 1749f 3.5 1247p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 000000068194395 Hilltop Acres CD Bailey | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Cozy Nook Chance Moscato 000000068209663 ‘V88’ V E V V V 4/04 305d 2x 33020 4.2 1403f 3.4 1126p Sire: 840003142563183 North Star Lucky Chance ET | Dam: 000000068197846 Cozy Nook Carl Mimosa | Herd: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, Wi 840003219824463 ‘V86’ V V E V V 4/06 305d 3x 35500 3.9 1380f 3.1 1115p Hilltop Acres M Cheeto Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini | Dam: 000000068172665 Hilltop Acres Dlphi Cheeto | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Cozy Nook Trek Angie 000000068209651 ‘V85’ V + + + V 4/09 305d 2x 31760 3.9 1249f 3.4 1080p Sire: 840003145184063 Cozy Nook Carl Trek | Dam: 000000068174879 Cozy Nook Maestro Adorable | Herd: Cozy Nook Farm LLC -- Waukesha, WI Hilltop Acres M Sprees 840003215414542 ‘V86’ E V + + V 4/09 305d 3x 29640 4.7 1399f 3.6 1072p Sire: 840003138790809 Hilltop Acres Biver Martini | Dam: 000000068193091 Hilltop Acres D Sparkle | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Hilltop Acres D Kari 840003215414580 ‘V86’ V V V V V 4/10 305d 3x 30950 4.7 1457f 3.5 1072p Sire: 840003138790772 Hilltop Acres D Defender ET | Dam: 000000068191422 Hilltop Acres PT Kimi | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Jenlar Rasta Wichita ETV 000000068212461 ‘E92’ E E E E E 4/01 305d 2x 29640 3.5 1030f 3.4 1008p Sire: 840003135087427 Jo-Dee Royal Hill Rasta ET | Dam: 000000068175432 Jenlar Carter Waltz ETV | Herd: Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss -- Chilton, WI

Five Year Olds - 970 Protein Or More

Cutting Edge C Rochelle ET 000000068193247 ‘3E92’ E E E E E 6/06 304d 2x 36750 5.0 1839f 3.7 1364p Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 000000068142755 Bittersweet Victor Roxanne ET | Herd: Powerline Swiss -- Markesan, WI Hilltop Acres M Deidra 840003207743755 ‘V87’ E V V V V 5/09 305d 3x 34880 5.6 1943f 3.7 1295p Sire: 840003138790795 Hilltop Acres NW Mustang ET | Dam: 000000068154377 Hilltop Acres Bose Dixipie ET | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA

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IE Hilltop Acres Jesse Rolo 000000068197347 ‘+82’ V V G G + 6/02 305d 3x 35300 4.0 1413f 3.4 1217p Sire: 840003132647435 Hilltop Acres BV Jesse ET | Dam: 000000068166326 ID Hilltop Acres Robin | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 000000068196296 ‘+84’ + + V + + 6/07 305d 3x 33330 4.0 1343f 3.5 1167p Double W Cadence Ingle Sire: 000000071130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM | Dam: 000000068164471 Double W Faust Impatien | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA Blessing Garbro B Pandora ETV 000000068204920 ‘E90’ E E E V V 5/01 305d 2x 36690 4.1 1492f 3.2 1165p Sire: 000000000198435 Blessing Tex Braiden ET *TM | Dam: 000000000961422 Sun-Made GB PLT Pretzel ET | Herd: Blessing Farms -- FT Wayne, IN IE Hilltop Acres KT Luna 840003215414489 ‘V86’ V V + V V 5/00 305d 3x 33030 4.4 1439f 3.4 1138p Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET | Dam: 000000068165450 IDR Wapsi-Ana August Lois | Herd: Hilltop Acres -- Calmar, IA 000000068205948 ‘V88’ V E V V V 5/04 305d 2x 28610 4.3 1235f 3.8 1082p Red Brae SPA Dairystr Nella Sire: 840003138790784 Hilltop Acres Dairystar ETV | Dam: 000000068190155 Red Brae SPA Bosephus Nelda | Herd: Red Brae -- Muscoda, WI R N R Carter Brookpark ET 000000068196240 ‘3E92’ E E E E E 6/07 305d 3x 32200 5.1 1654f 3.3 1047p Sire: 000000068119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM | Dam: 000000068151007 R N R Temtation Berea ET | Herd: Wapsi-Ana Swiss -- Anamosa, IA

What’s Going On For a complete listing of upcoming events, see the calendar at www. brownswissusa.com ~ APRIL 22-25 ~ Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show, W. Springfield, MA ~ APRIL 24-26 ~ Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Spring Show, Madison, WI ~ APRIL 30 ~ Active National Membership deadline for Voting Privilege ~ MAY 2 ~ Midwest Revue Sale, Wooster,OH ~ MAY 6-9 ~ Midwest Quality Colors Spring Show, Monroe, WI ~ MAY 27-30 ~ Sooner State Dairy Show, Stillwater, OK ~ JUNE 1 ~ Youth Lease Deadline ~ JUNE 15 ~ Triangle Acres Dispersal Sale, John, Wendy & Becky Korth, Freeport, IL ~ JULY 7-10 ~ National Brown Swiss Convention, Central City, IA ~ JULY 9 ~ National Convention Sale, Central City, IA ~ JULY 18 ~ Mid-Atlantic BS Invitational Show, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Chambersburg, PA ~ JULY 30 ~ Ohio State Fair Junior Show

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Visiting the Past ...

CONSIGNMENT SALES: Your December Bulletin reported on two of the longest Consignment Sales in Brown Swiss history. The 89th Eastern Breeders Sale was held at Muncy, PA on October 18 and managed by Modern Associates while the 47'h Heart of America Sale was held in Stillwater, OK on Octobr 23 managed by the HOA Committee. And also on October 1, the World Premier Brown Swiss Sale was held in Madison, WI at WDE and managed by Brown Swiss Enterprises.

You might ask, when was the very first Consignment sale held and where.

FIRST BROWN SWISS CONSIGNMENT SALE

The first Brown Swiss Consignment Sale was held over a hundred years ago on June 26, 1917, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Shown here is the cover of the catalog with the picture being "A Scene in Switzerland". The sale was managed by William S. Dunn, of New York.

The catalog introductory states that since Henry Clarke imported the first Swiss in 1869, and followed by other importations, these herds shipped surplus stock by private sale all over the country and exports to Canada, South America and South Africa. The public has been demanding a consignment sale such as this. A total of 38 animals were consigned to this first sale.

The number 1 animal in the catalog was the heifer, Phylis Blenkin 7712, consigned by Theodore N. Vail, Lyndonville, VT. Sire of the heifer was Tom Phylis 1769, Grand Champion at the New York State Fair in 1911. The yoke worn by Tom Phylis is on display at the Brown Swiss Historical Society in Beloit. (See Sept. 2025 VTP story, Page 21). Tom appeared in several of the pedigrees as grandsire or great grandsire. There were 13 cows, 23 heifers and 2 bulls in the sale.

Other consigners included: C. D. Marshall, PA (6 animals); Walhalla Farms, NY (6); T. Coleman du Pont, DE (4); Hull Brothers, OH (8); Norman E. Borden, MA (4); J. M. Millard, PA (6); and Blair Hileman, PA (3).

IOLA 3923 Photographed when dry

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The high selling animal was No. 3, Iola 3923, consigned by Walhalla Farms, who sold for $665. She was also sired by Tom Phylis. Her official five­ year-old record was 16,844 lbs. milk.

TOM PHYLIS 1769

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Virgil Ackerman 1940-2026 Virgil Ackerman, 85, of Atwater, died Tuesday, January 13, at CentraCare-Rice Hospital in Willmar.

His funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 17, at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home.

Virgil Ackerman was born on July 31, 1940, to Harold and Violet (Lindblad) Ackerman in Kandiyohi County. He was baptized and confirmed at Tripolis Lutheran Church in Kandiyohi.

Raised on a dairy farm, Virgil learned the importance of hard work at a young age. He attended country school through the eighth grade and later graduated from Atwater High School in 1959. Following high school, Virgil enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country for four years.

On December 28, 1963, Virgil was united in marriage to Karen Christiensen in Sleepy Eye. Together, they were blessed with five children: Jody, Jill, Jennifer, Jessica, and Jonathon.

The couple made their home on a farm near Atwater, where they raised their family.

Virgil milked cows his entire life and took great pride in es-

Jason Todd Nierman 1973-2026 It is with great sadness we share that Jason Todd Nierman tragically lost his life on January 4, 2026. His heroic actions on that day were a testament to who he was and how he lived his life.

Jason was born on December 19, 1973, to Roger and JoElla (Rochner) Nierman in Seymour, Indiana. He graduated from Brownstown Central High School in 1992 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Purdue University.

While at Purdue he was a member of Beta Sigma Psi where he formed lifelong friendships and found his partner in life, Lindsey.

Jason and Lindsey were married on September 29, 2001.

Jason began his career as an economist in Dairy Programs for the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C., and then continued his career in Louisville, KY, becoming Market Administrator. He was a dedicated and respected leader for 28 years.

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tablishing Vir Kar J Swiss Farm. With the exception of family members, no one else ever milked his cows, a point of great pride for him. His children were often by his side, helping on the farm, where Virgil ensured they learned the value of dedication and hard work.

A lifelong farmer, Virgil enjoyed showing cattle at county fairs and supporting youth through 4-H and FFA programs.

Vir Kar J Swiss Farm was the Meeker County Farm Family in 2013 and the PDCA Distinguished Breeder award in 2004. He served on the Meeker County DHIA Board, was a member of the Minnesota Brown Swiss Association, where he also served as president, and the National Brown Swiss Association. Virgil also had a fondness for Minneapolis-Moline tractors and, above all, cherished supporting his grandchildren in all they did. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos.

Virgil is survived by his wife of 62 years, Karen; his children: Jody (Allen) Krueger, Jill (Darrin Herd) Ackerman, Jennifer (Matthew) Welling, Jessica (Dale) Vatthauer, and Jonathon (Rachael) Ackerman; and his grandchildren: Caitlyn (Jake) Chronister, Carlie Krueger, Chayce (Hannah) Krueger, Gracie (Nic) Jackson, Gentrie, Gradie, and Grissum Vatthauer, Paige and Preston Welling, and Violet, Leo, and Ollie Ackerman.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Debbie Christiensen; brother-in-law, Larry Johnson; and many other relatives.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Violet Ackerman; his brother, John Ackerman; and his sister, Harriet Johnson.

of the word and took great pride in the life he created. His family was his greatest priority, and he would do anything for them – being a constant, present father who delighted in spoiling his children in every possible way. His love language was giftgiving, a reflection of his generous heart and desire to bring joy to those he loved. He enjoyed tending to his garden, took pride in helping when needed on the family farm, and was a loyal friend.

Often bordering on obsession, Jason was a lifelong Purdue fan.

He also loved a good song, finding meaning in music that often mirrored the kindness he brought into the world.

Jason leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and were not ready to say goodbye: the love of his life, Lindsey (Westerfeld), daughters Lillian and Ella, and son Landon. His father, Roger Nierman, brother Brian (Amy) Nierman, and sister Jill (Don) Calhoun. Nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Jason include Shelby (Austin) Stamm, Ryland (Sidney), Brayton, and Camdyn Nierman, Chase Calhoun, Zachary and Caroline Oswald, Isaac, Claire, and Elaine Prickel, Jericho and Anneliese Jones, Hazel and Nash Medley. Jason was united in heaven with his mother JoElla, grandparents William and Lillian Rochner and Henry and Laura Nierman, and mother-in-law Jane Hinsky. www. brownswissusa.com

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NEW Members & Prefixes Missouri Eleanor Calkins, Leslie, MO

NEW JUNIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Wisconsin Charlie McNeely, Brooklyn, WI Maysen McNeely, Brooklyn, WI

North Dakota Barbara De Beer, Golden Valley, ND

New York Cecilia Kerrick, Savannah, NY Bridgette Palmer, Hubbardsville, NY

NEW JUNIOR MEMBERS

Ohio Avery Peterson, Bloomville, OH

Connecticut Mackenzie Ennis, Brooklyn, CT Iowa Cooper Barber, DeWitt, IA Delaney Barber, DeWitt, IA Kalli Barber, DeWitt, IA Maryland Grace Green, Thurmont, MD Luke Green, Thurmont, MD Abel Mason, Chestertown, MD

New York Isaac Haar, West Edmeston, NY Summer Kiernan, Copake, NY Cassandra & Sophia Wilbur, Fabius, NY

Wisconsin Johnna Blum, Monticello, WI

Ohio Preston Sheets, Farmdale, OH

NEW MEMBERS

Wisconsin Robert Cramer, Juda, WI Kurt & Susan Ferfeki, Cecil, WI Mariah Kendall, Darlington, WI

Indiana Loggan-Acres, Manilla, IN Minnesota William Erf, Oakdale, MN

PREFIXES Iowa Lamars View, Schlesser, Lauren, Independence, IA Idaho L-Five, Lopes, Brianna, Caden, Laynee & Ivee, Shoshone, ID New York EmbelAcres, Muck, Bella, Wilson, NY Houghtaling, Houghtaling, Tanner, Callicoon, NY Pennsylvania MI-Dream, Teaman, Andrew, Quarryville, PA Wisconsin Full-View, Speckman, Tressa & Eloise, Juda, WI

Contact the BSCBA office for information on memberships, prefixes and more at 608.365.4474 or ahorn@brownswissusa.com

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