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HAPPINESS ON THE HORIZON

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ONTARIO SUMMER SHOW

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Ontario Holstein Branch Office 285 Fountain Street South, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 1J2 Phone: (519) 653-6180 Fax: (519) 653-2129 Email: branch@ontario.holstein.ca www.ontario.holstein.ca

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EDITOR, Andrea Crummer-Emond acrummer@ontario.holstein.ca

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GENERAL MANAGER, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca

JUNIOR SHOW PHOTO GALLERY

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SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca

INTER-COUNTY JUDGING

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS, Julie Anderson, Celeste Cook, Andrea Crummer-Emond, Jason French, Kris MacLeod, Adrian Vander Wielen,

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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MEET THE BOARD

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SALE HIGHLIGHTS

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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

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SUPERIOR PRODUCTION

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BEST OF THE BREED

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HOLSTEIN YOUTH FEATURE

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HOLSTEIN HAPPENINGS

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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IN BLACK & WHITE WITH...

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS, Andrea Crummer-Emond, Vicki Fletcher, Susan Farrish, Jason French, Heather Hughes, Jennifer Kyle, Nina Linton, Kris MacLeod, Tara McKinven, Jon Karn, Patty Jones, Patti Sharpe, Adrian Vander Wielen ONTARIO HOLSTEIN FIELD STAFF WESTERN ONTARIO REP, Angela Howard almbrown@execulink.com Cell: (519) 535-7769 WEST-CENTRAL ONTARIO REP, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca Cell: (519) 831-4359 EAST-CENTRAL ONTARIO REP, Adrian Vander Wielen adrianvw@cogeco.ca Cell: (705) 927-3701 EASTERN ONTARIO REP, Kris MacLeod krismacleod@bellnet.ca Cell: (613) 795-1396 2011/2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT, Brian Slaughter VICE PRESIDENT, Ron Greaves NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Ron Sleeth ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Dennis Kuepfer • Gary Cain Elvin Petherick • Ian Fraser Hank Hazeleger •Sandy O’Hara Reproduction, in whole or in part, of the editorial or advertising content is forbidden without the written consent of the Ontario Holstein Branch.

PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41994024 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES VIA DATA FILE TO: ACRUMMER@ONTARIO.HOLSTEIN.CA ON THE COVER: Stephen Gray of Haldimand County shows his junior calf, DeBoer Denzel Yikes, at the West-Central Junior Show. PHOTO BY: Andrea Crummer-Emond

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LONG LIVE THE JUNIOR SHOW! Growing up in Perth County, the fall was always a much-anticipated time of year. It meant the kick-off to a new school year, but more importantly, the start of the Milverton Fall Fair!

I remember the weeks we spent in September working diligently on the crafts and projects we would later take to the fair for judging. I also remember the thrill of walking through the exhibit hall on fair day and seeing a blue or red ribbon dangling from some of those very projects! It comes close, I imagine, to the sense of pride many young 4-Hers must experience when they do well at a show with their calf.

Back in August, I was fortunate enough to attend the West-Central Junior Show in Elora.

Now don’t get me wrong, nothing beats the excitement of attending one of our major Holstein shows in Ontario each year. The cattle look incredible and the showmanship never disappoints. But there’s something to be said about attending a Junior show as well. Where else can you witness a cute-as-a-button competitor giving his mom a thumbs-up after setting up his calf correctly in the show ring, or a shy ten-year-old in pony-tails holding back a grin as her calf continues to move higher in the class? The camaraderie between the kids was remarkable too. They were, of course, overjoyed when they won a class, but just as pleased when a sibling, friend, or fellow 4-H club member placed high as well.

I want to congratulate all of the kids who worked so hard on their 4-H projects this year and thank all of you parents for encouraging your children along the way. May you all enjoy some much-deserved time off this fall before it comes time to select next year’s project!

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ENCOURAGING OUR YOUTH

There is nothing more encouraging than seeing a group of keen young people excited about the Holstein industry. Show season is upon us and it is always interesting to watch these young people develop into great show people, fitters and ambassadors for our business. I have been at some county shows lately and talked to a few returning exhibitors who, in addition to bringing along their son or daughter’s 4-H calf, were influenced to bring a few animals of their own to the show. They wanted to gain the experience of looking after a couple more and have a sense of pride bringing out some of their best from the barn. What it also does is demonstrate the importance of comparing their cows or heifers to others at the show and seeing where they can improve the herd. Congratulations to those parents who have taken this initiative.

When I talk to new members of Holstein Canada, I tell them that they should get their children involved in doing the registrations. It gives the kids a sense of responsibility, increases their knowledge of the cows in the herd as well as the bulls being used and allows them to be more part of the farm. It also helps that most kids today have greater computer knowledge than their parents!

Whether at home or at a show, allow your children to get involved and take a chance. See how they deal with situations and be there for them when they need advice or a helping hand. They always say that youth are our future, but in order for them to decide if the dairy industry is in their future plans, we must provide as many opportunities as possible for them to get involved.

Sincerely, Jason French, General Manager branch@ontario.holstein.ca

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ADRIAN VANDER WIELEN (pictured above with Elvin Petherick and Jason French) was recently recognized for 25 years of service with the Ontario Holstein Branch. Many will know Adrian as the East-Central Field Representative and as a familiar face at county shows and competitions.

What you may not know, however, is that he has been married to his wife, Megan, for almost 30 years, that he enjoys competitive curling, and that he has donated blood 97 times to date (and counting). Professionally, his roots have always been in agriculture. Reflecting on his 25-year tenure with the Branch, he considers it an honour to be part of a great Holstein fraternity and to have played a small, yet active, role in the ongoing development of the Holstein cow.

Growing up near Maxville, Adrian was active on his parents’ Holstein farm, as well as neighbouring dairy, hog and poultry farms. During university, he spent his summers working for EBI, and a year with Western Breeder Services upon graduation. Later, his aptitude with numbers served him well as a researcher and lecturer at Ridgetown College, where he spent three years.

GLEN MCNEIL has been involved in the Holstein business for 34 years and was recently named Vice President of Holstein Canada. In the past, he has acted as President of the Ontario Holstein Branch and President of the Huron County Holstein Club. Glen is an Official Judge with Holstein Canada and has been a Western Director of Holstein Canada since 2004. His involvement, he says, stems from the desire to give himself to an industry that has provided so many great opportunities and experiences for his family.

With his wife, Vanda, and son, Curtis, Glen operates Heather Holme Holsteins. The farm was named by a Scottish immigrant family who came to Canada after being deeded land by the Crown near Goderich. To honour their Scottish heritage, they inscribed “Heather Holme” on the bridge leading up the laneway to the farm. When Glen’s parents, Cliff and Evelyn McNeil, purchased the farm in 1933, and later became members of Holstein Canada in 1959, they chose to preserve the Heather Holme name. When Glen and Vanda took over in 1977, they too carried on the prefix.

The McNeils farm 150 acres north of Goderich, a town that was deeply shaken Adrian’s first day on the job as an East-Central Ontario Field Rep was by a violent tornado in August. In an email sent by Glen and Vanda just days September 1st, 1986. What initially drew him to the position was the high after the storm, they expressed their gratitude for the support they have received. level of respect he and others had for the reps that preceded him.

“As dawn breaks on Day 3 of the Goderich Tornado, the shock has now “It was clear that these men had been very influential in generating become reality! A sincere thank you to everyone for your phone calls and enthusiasm, participation and progress in the breed.” emails of concern. We are very thankful here at our farm as we have no damage and only experienced some strong wind, rain and small hail at 4:00 During his time with the Branch, Adrian has seen some definite changes. In on Sunday afternoon; however, we were oblivious to what was happening in 1986, he represented 1,447 members in 13 clubs. Today, he is responsible for our ‘Prettiest Town in Canada.’” They conclude by saying, “With time, the 959 members in 15 clubs in East-Central and Northern Ontario. Though there town of Goderich and our community will heal and recover.” are fewer members, the average herd size is larger today. This translates to more miles between farms and less manpower at the farm level per cow. Cows Glen is very proud of their entirely homebred herd of 40 milking cows. The spend more time in the barns these days too, he says, so correct conformation herd, housed in a tie-stall barn, was the first CHAH Leucosis-free herd in is more important than ever. Adrian also notes that the opportunities for Canada and is currently classified 13 EX, 27 VG, 3 GP. Ninety-three per cent youth are greater now, thanks in part to the Dairy Youth Trust Fund. There of the herd is rated VG or better and averages a BCA of 250 280 260. He is are more options for registering cows and communicating with breeders, and, also extremely proud of his wife Vanda and their children, Curtis and Katie, he says, the cost of registration is lower than when he started 25 years ago. who contributed greatly to the farm growing up. While Katie is now married and works as an Assistant Athletic Director at Appleby College in Oakville, Adrian resides in Lindsay with his “very understanding” wife, Megan, and their Ontario, Curtis continues to be heavily involved on the farm and hopes to children, Tina (22), Hannah (20), Ben (17) and Darian (15). He’s proud of their one day take over the herd. He also prepares cattle for dairy shows worldwide. accomplishments, noting that while Ben and Darian are still completing high school, Hannah is enrolled in Nursing at Laurentian and Tina is completing In addition to focusing on producing high quality milk, the McNeils put a her fourth year of the University of Ottawa’s Theatre Arts program. great deal of effort into merchandising elite Holstein genetics worldwide.

One of their goals each year on the farm is to produce and market 100 Adrian enjoys the wide range of responsibilities he carries out as a Field Rep embryos. They achieve this by “Breeding the kind dairymen like to milk each year. He takes pleasure in working with breeders who are passionate worldwide.” Judging by the fact that Heather Holme Holsteins received its about what they do and says that watching new members use breed third Master Breeder shield last year – the other two were awarded in 1980 improvement tools to takwe their herd to new levels is extremely rewarding. to Cliff and Evelyn and in 1996 under Glen’s stewardship – they have been Though he works with cows day in and day out, they’re not the only reason successful at doing just that! he gets out of bed every day.

Outside of the Holstein world, Glen enjoys socializing with friends and “It’s the people I work with and work for that has kept me motivated and family and such sports as standard bred horse racing, fastball, curling, and made this my career.” more recently, golf.

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DON’T WAIT FOR THE PEOPLE TO COME TO SEE YOUR COW, TAKE THE COW TO THE PEOPLE! Your local county show is not only a great socializing and networking event, but it is also a great marketing opportunity for your herd. Whether you take a string of 20 or just one animal, your farm name gets put on the map and just maybe, the next time someone is looking for a show or sale animal, they will turn up at YOUR barn door.

2011 was another successful year for the county shows across Ontario. Some were up in numbers, some were a bit down, but all in all, the shows were well attended by exhibitors and spectators alike. A lot of work goes into a Holstein show before, during and even after the event itself.

Congratulations to all of the breeders and exhibitors of the many outstanding cattle shown at the 26 county shows across Ontario this year!

Brant-Wentworth Holstein Show

Dufferin-Wellington Holstein Show

Bruce-Grey Holstein Show

Durham Holstein Show

Thursday, September 1, 2011 Judge: Kevin Harvey - 121 Head Junior Champion: Smithden Goldwyn Breezy Mapelwood, O’Connors, Barclay Phoenix, Aaron Eaton, Eric Solomen & Jeremy Vis Reserve Junior Champion: Sandy-Valley Atwood Blacky Jeff Stephens & David Dyment Grand Champion: Bridgeview Gibson Dottie Bridgeview Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Butz-Butler Durham Ilese Mapelwood Holsteins Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Bridgeview Farms

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Judge: Brent Carmichael - 109 Head Junior Champion: Belmoral Goldwyn Tori Belmoral Farms Ltd. Reserve Junior Champion: London-DF Canuck Dakota Emma-Sue Johnson Grand Champion: Starbrite Goldwyn Lucky Starbrite Holsteins and Hodglynn Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Hicklee Goldwyn Giggle Cameron Hickling Premier Breeder: Ed Meulendyk Premier Exhibitor: Sunspark Farms Inc.

2011 Brant-Wentworth 4-H Group Class Winner

Friday, September 2, 2011 Judge: Pete Coleman - 108 Head Junior Champion: Salem Montana Berkeley Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin, John Buckley Reserve Junior Champion: Holywell Atwood Polly Pegg Investments & Sahara Holsteins Grand Champion: Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice Craigcrest Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Doral Goldwyn Genius Kentville, Jamie Farrell & Wendon Holsteins Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Craigcrest Holsteins Runners-Up: Glenvue (Breeder); Allan Miller (Exhibitor)

Thursday, September 8, 2011 Judge: John Buckley - 87 Head Junior Champion: Willdina Nora Willdina Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Fricosons Alberts Arrival Fricosons Holsteins Grand Champion: Benrise Goldwyn Jojo Benschop Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Brosi Ultra Wildman Willdina Holsteins Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Frank Barkey & Family Runners-Up: Welovale (Breeder); Willdina (Exhibitor)

2011 Grey-Bruce Grand Champion

2011 Elgin Show Grand Champs

Elgin Holstein Show

Halton-Peel Holstein Show

Frontenac Holstein Show

Hastings (Quinte) Holstein Show

Glengarry Holstein Show

Lambton Holstein Show

Friday, August 12, 2011 Judge: Jeff Sayles - 79 Head Junior Champion: Maplekeys Duplex Dixie Maplekeys Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Maplekeys Du The Glow Maplekeys Farms Grand Champion: Maplekeys Goldwyn Cinnamon Maplekeys Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Eastside Gold Offering Maplekeys Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Maplekeys Farms Runner-Up: Schipper (Breeder); Skipwell (Exhibitor)

Friday, September 16, 2011 Judge: John Werry - 103 Head Junior Champion: Marbri Laurin Lane Kyle Clement Reserve Junior Champion: Windcroft Attic Selena Brian & Cheryl Dickson Grand Champion: Windcroft Terrason Iva Mark Moreland Reserve Grand Champion: Rustowil Goldwyn Lara Mark Moreland Premier Breeder: Brian & Cheryl Dickson Premier Exhibitor: Mark Moreland

Saturday, August 6, 2011 Judge: Herb Henderson - 67 Head Junior Champion: Cherry Crest Laurin Caprice Cherry Crest Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Gleneil Sanchez Firecracker Gleneil Farms Grand Champion: Gleneil Mr. Burns Flounder Gleneil Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Lochdale Samuelo Taylor Lochdale Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Gleneil Farms Runner-Up: Cherry Crest Holsteins

Friday, September 16, 2011 Judge: Terry Beckett - 84 Head Junior Champion: Altona Lea Sanchez Java Frank Barkey & Family Reserve Junior Champion: Holywell Atwood Polly Pegg Investments & Sahara Holsteins Grand Champion: Quality Goldwyn Flinso Quality Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Quality M A Finie Quality Holsteins Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Les & Darlene Sharpe Runner-Up: Quality Holsteins

Friday, September 2, 2011 Judge: Barclay Phoenix - 98 Head Junior Champion: Kingsway Goldwyn Artichoke Kingsway Farms, Jason Mell & Emma McMillan Reserve Junior Champion: Crovalley Goldwyn Amazing Crovalley Holsteins Grand Champion: Kingsway Dundee Alabama Webb View Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Crovalley Gold Ambassador Crovalley Holsteins Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Crovalley Holsteins Runners-Up: Kingsway (Breeder); Donnanview (Exhibitor)

Thursday, August 4, 2011 Judge: George Thompson - 59 Head Junior Champion: Willowlane Duplex Hayley Brian Slaughter Reserve Junior Champion: Starlyte Sidney Baby Starlyte Farms Grand Champion: Bertsdale Jordan Chantel Charlyn Farms & Bertsdale Reserve Grand Champion: Stewardson SS Kailey Stewardson Dairy Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Brian Slaughter Runners-Up: Hillsett (Breeder); Errolea (Exhibitor)

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2011 Glengarry Grand Champions

2011 Middlesex Grand Champions

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Thursday, August 18, 2011 Judge: David Crack Jr.- 122 Head Junior Champion: Harmony View Soju Winright Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Signature Gold Keyna Signature & Glennholme Holsteins & Todd Edwards Grand Champion: Grasshill Sovereign Queen Todd Edwards Reserve Grand Champion: Brady View Dundee Razzle Signature & Glennholme Holsteins & Todd Edwards Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Maple-Ain Holsteins

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Judge: Brent Carmichael - 109 Head Junior Champion: Haws Duplex Janet’s Destiny Haws Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Luxury Attic Jamie Ingrid DeVries Grand Champion: Feederlane Tractor Tootsieroll Feederlane Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Feederlane Pagewire Elegant Feederlane Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Spierdyke Farms Runners-Up Breeder & Exhibitor: (Tie) Haws Farms and Albert Fleederus

Lennox & Addington Holstein Show

Northumberland Holstein Show

Saturday, September 3, 2011 Judge: Dominique Pelletier - 108 Head Junior Champion: Symcroft Goldwyn Brandy Symcroft Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Symcroft Goldwyn Bunny Glen M. Syme Grand Champion: Zieview Goldwyn Cuba Zieview Farms Ltd. Reserve Grand Champion: Bradyview S Storm Sputnick Paul J. Brady Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Glen M Syme Runner-Up: Zieview Farms Ltd.

Saturday, July 30, 2011 Judge: John Werry - 45 Head Junior Champion: Frankhaven Adolf Frolic Brownlands Farms & Jill Brown Reserve Junior Champion: Pynacker Magical Talent Pynacker Holsteins Grand Champion: Proulade Fany Goldwyn Brownlands Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Wikkerink Talent Sharon Brownlands Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Brownlands Farms Runner-Up: Pynacker Holsteins

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Judge: Mike West - 89 Head Junior Champion: Heather Holme Goldwyn Mist Glen & Curtis McNeil Reserve Junior Champion: DZ Finch Picolo Aleta David Z Finch Grand Champion: Cavanaleck FC Brandy Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Reserve Grand Champion: Cavanaleck Gibson Bramble Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Runner-Up: Hillmark Holsteins

Saturday, August 5, 2011 Judge: John Buckley - 113 Head Junior Champion: Kingsway Goldwyn Artichoke Kingsway & Jason Mell, Emma McMillan Reserve Junior Champion: Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang Kingsway & Jason Mell, Matt Forestell Grand Champion: Shadow-W Astro Bianca Combhaven, Trentward, J & J Phoenix, D & J Hoese Reserve Grand Champion: Kingsway Dundee Alabama Webb View Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Webb View Farms Runners-Up: Kingsway (Breeder); Clair Petherick (Exhibitor)

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2011 Niagara Grand & Reserve

2011 Northumberland Grand Champ

2011 Peterborough Ex Grand Champ

Ontario Holstein Show

Peterborough Holstein Show

Oxford Holstein Show

Prescott Holstein Show

Monday, September 5, 2011 Judge: Scott Brethet - 139 Head Junior Champion: Delcreek Naughty By Night Aleah, Millen, Matt & Tyler Yates Reserve Junior Champion: Lookout Goldwyn Casea Barclay Phoenix, Birkentree & B. Weeks Grand Champion: Red Oak Goldwyn California Mike & Jessica Phoenix, A. Eaton, Brad Cates & Tyler Reynolds Reserve Grand Champion: Frahil Goldwyn Dixie Barclay Phoniex, Trentvalley, Jason Mell & Dusty Bros.

Premier Breeder: Phoenix Bros Premier Exhibitor: Beckholm Holsteins

Thursday, August 25, 2011 Judge: Donald Dubois - 155 Head Junior Champion: Kingsway Atwood Lipgloss Kingway & Marty Hazeleger Reserve Junior Champion: Donelea Alex Ballerina Marthaven, Donelea & Hans Ochs Grand Champion: Salem Astronomical Justine Martincroft Holstein & Piggot Farm Reserve Grand Champion: Goudyview Goldwyn Judith Marthaven Holsteins & Walnutlawn Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Walnutlawn Farms Ltd. Runner-Up: David G. Innes

Perth-Waterloo Holstein Show

Friday, September 16, 2011 Judge: Pete Coleman- 135 Head Junior Champion: Kingsway Braxton Ashley Claremount Holsteins and Hillpond Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Trent Canal Dundee Lucky Claremount Holsteins and Hillpond Holsteins Grand Champion: Eby016 PSS Trinity Pleasant Nook Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Ebyholme Goldwyn Marcia Ebyholme Farms Ltd Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Bosdale-Farms Runner-Up: Ebyholme Farms Ltd.

Saturday, August 13, 2011 Judge: Carl Phoenix - 127 Head Junior Champion: Benrise Goldwyn Barbie Vale-O-Skene & Gary Troup Reserve Junior Champion: Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang Kingsway, Jason Mell, Ethan McMillan Grand Champion: Tomalynn Allen Min Tomalyn Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Kingsway Dundee Alabama Webb View Farms Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Ronbeth Holsteins Runner-Up: Crovalley Holsteins

Thursday, August 18, 2011 Judge: Carl Phoenix - 122 Head Junior Champion: Bonnie Brae Jasper Cora Bruce & Susan Mode Reserve Junior Champion: Winwright Jasper Tropicana Bruce & Susan Mode Grand Champion: Gleneil Jasper Fajita Gleniel Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Lochdale SS Sangria Lochdale Farms Premier Breeder: Neil &Bryan Anderson Premier Exhibitor: Bruce & Susan Mode

Prince Edward Holstein Show

Friday, September 9, 2011 Judge: Don Aylsworth - 58 Head Junior Champion: Midas-Touch Schez Jenna J. Walter Miller Reserve Junior Champion: Trekili W A Latina Sanchez Waltz Acre Farms & Trekili Holsteins Grand Champion: Ourown Titanic Nolita J. Walter Miller Reserve Grand Champion: Ourown Goldwyn Rhinestone J. Walter Miller Premier Breeder: Waltz Acre Farms Premier Exhibitor: Kuipercrest Holsteins

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2011 Prescott Grand Champ

2011 Prince Edward Jr Champs

2011 Renfrew Grand Champ

Ontario Red & White Show

Simcoe Holstein Show

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Judge: Gerald Coughlin - 134 Head Junior Champion: Helmcrest Glacier Melanie Red Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms Reserve Junior Champion: MVF PSC Redgirl Whiskey River Holsteins & John Dortmans Jr. Grand Champion: Patience SL Contender Charmer Petience Holsteins Ltd & Larry Bennett Reserve Grand Champion: Helmcrest Camden Red Rose Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms Premier Breeder: Valleyriver Farms Premier Exhibitor: Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Judge: Terry Beckett - 111 Head Junior Champion: Elizadon Samuelo Tease Donald A Nelson, Emily Nelson Reserve Junior Champion: Salem Montana Berkeley Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin & John Buckley Grand Champion: Flowerview Rubens Julia Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Reserve Grand Champion: Harvdale Dundee Karma Harvdale Holsteins Premier Breeder: Harvdale Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms

Renfrew Holstein Show

Stormont Holstein Show

Thursday, August 25, 2011 Judge: Gerry Huybregts - 83 Head Junior Champion: Liberty Damion Lazygirl Barrvalley Holsteins, Rob Heffernan & Barclaey Phoenix Reserve Junior Champion: Barrvalley Tailor Debbie Barrvalley Holsteins Grand Champion: Gouldhaven Redlou Judy Gouldhaven Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Barrvalley Jasper Mable Baarvalley Holsteins Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Greenlark Farms Runner-Up: Gouldhaven Farms

Saturday, September 3, 2011 Judge: Stephane Villeneuve - 75 Head Junior Champion: Cherry Crest Blondin Evita Wenallt Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Wenallt Pronto Florence Wenallt Holsteins Grand Champion: Limbra Power Mine Red Huybregts Farms Ltd. Reserve Grand Champion: Knonaudale Golda Knonaudale Farms Inc. Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Huybregts Farms Ltd. Runners-Up: Knonaudale (Breeder); Wenallt (Exhibitor)

Thank-you!

We would like to extend a big thank you to all of the show committees, volunteers and sponsors of the Holstein shows across the province. Without your support and dedication, these annual events would not be possible!

2011 Simcoe Grand Champion

2011 Dufferin-Wellington Grand Champs

2011 Ontario Red & White Show Line-up

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A LONG, PAINSTAKING SUMMER YIELDS GREAT RESULTS AT BAARCREEK FARMS

In 1985 we bought the farm where my husband, Dick, grew up from his parents, Hessel & Wilma Baarda. They had purchased the farm in 1954 soon after they emigrated from Holland. The years since 1985 saw many changes including new silos, new equipment, a new drive shed, a new milk house, manure storage pit, buying the farm next door, and some minor changes as well.

The biggest change, however, came just last year when we tore down the old dairy barn that housed 40 cows and had a bigger barn built to house 70 cows. During the summer we milked in a make-shift milking station in our heifer barn and housed the cows in the drive shed that we had converted with a temporary feed bunk and hay feeder.

It was a long, painstaking summer as we had to walk the cows from the drive shed to the heifer barn, milking in two full shifts and one half shift. We had a very intriguing electric fence system in place to make holding paddocks for cows that were done milking and those yet to be milked. Not to mention the heifers that had given up their home to the milking station and spend the entire summer on pasture, sharing the water facilities with the cows. They, too, had to

be brought in daily to drink.

It started out with a few days of rain, so we were walking the cows back and forth through grass that quickly became mud. It went on from there, through mud, and then hard, packed clay when it got dry. During all this, we also put up a high moisture corn silo and a new haylage silo and dug another pond as well.

On Oct 1, 2010, on the 25th anniversary of our buying the farm from Dad and Mom, the cows had moved into their new home. Although it was hard work, it was also evident to see the Lord’s blessings along the way. While it was hard on the cows and we did lose some during those four months, we are thankful that none of us were injured in any way. We (Dick, myself, our son Terry and his wife, Tracy, partners at Baarcreek Farm) were all helping out, including our granddaughter, Rachelle, who turned a year old in the middle of all this. Her role was strictly supervisory however. It gave us a sense of being a team and we are thankful that a way was provided to give a future in farming to the next generation.

- Bonnie Baarda, Smithville, ON

EX AS A 3-YR-OLD, MY OH MY! Dennis and Wayne Wagler of Claynook Holsteins in New Hamburg, were recently met with some great news when they discovered one of their own, Claynook Loni Elayo, had classified EX-90 two days short of her fourth birthday on September 10. Elayo is one of only 23 cows on record to go Excellent as a 3-Year-Old and because of that, her notoriety is on the rise. “We’ve received lots of requests for photos and plan to have her pictured in a few weeks,” says Dennis. Watch for her soon!

GLENGARRY 4-HERS HELP CELEBRATE THE 200TH WILLIAMSTOWN FAIR

- Merina Johnston, Glengarry Members of the Glengarry 4-H Association recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Williamstown Fair, held August 5 to 7, by sporting specially designed shirts for their respective Achievement Days.

Just under 70 horse and dairy club members expressed their support for this historic event.

“Parents commented on what a great idea it was and how sharp the kids looked,” said South Glengarry Junior 4-H Dairy Club leader, Laura 4-Hers sport their commemorative T-shirts to celebrate the kick-off of the Bi-Centennial MacMillan. “It confirmed that all our hard work was definitely worth it.”

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A HELPING PAW...

This year’s Perth County Twilight Social, hosted

by Rick and Ingrid Portena of Pendora Dairy, was a great success with over 300 people in attendance. Cheese-tasting, butter-making and water balloons were all part of the mix, as was a photo contest, which saw some great submissions.

Matt Coulthard won in the “Off, off and Away” category, while Alicia Horne submitted the winning photo (pictured here) for “Down on the Farm,” taken by her sister, Mary Ellen.

The photo is of her Yellow Lab, Maggie, “training” a calf. As it turns Maggie is a great helper to Alicia who farms with her parents Don & Lois Horne of Glenarly Holsteins, Stratford.

On the day the photo was taken, Alicia’s sister, Mary Ellen was helping to picture calves for registration wile Alicia helped her father fix the silo.

This particular camera-shy calf got away from Mary Ellen before she could picture her. Maggie saved the day, however, and brought the little escape-artist back to Mary Ellen, who had her camera ready!

To this day, if Alicia puts a halter on any animal, big or small, Maggie takes a hold of the rope. Her specialty? Taking sick cows out for fresh grass.

Just give Maggie the halter and away she goes!

- Alicia Horne, Stratford, ON

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THE ROAD FROM THE ONTARIO HOLSTEIN BRANCH OFFICE IN CAMBRIDGE TO BESLEA FARMS LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE OF SHELBURNE IS A LONG ONE. At times it’s bumpy and unwieldy, with lots of twists and turns, but dotted with breathtaking views of lush fields and roaming farm animals along the way that make the trip entirely worthwhile. In that sense, it’s not unlike the road Chris and Brianne Brown of Beslea Farms Ltd. have travelled since they married and began farming full-time eight years ago. Their journey over the years hasn’t always been easy, but as they have grown accustomed to telling people, where there is a will, there is a way.

Growing up miles apart on their respective dairy farms in Walkerton and Shelburne, Chris and Brianne had a lot in common. They both helped with daily farm chores, participated in 4-H and enjoyed living the country life.

When they met at a 4-H Leadership camp during their final year of high school, it’s no wonder they became close. In fact, it’s almost like it was meant to be.

“I was supposed to go to Florida for March break, but my mom made me go to 4-H camp instead!” Brianne laughs.

Fearing the annual camp would be cancelled due to low registration, Brianne’s mom, Joanne, persuaded her daughter to attend.

Looking back, Brianne says it was one of the best decisions she could have made, though, she jokes, she would never admit that to her mom now.

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After forming a joint venture with Brianne’s father, Dave, and uncle, Brian Besley, of Beslea Farms Ltd., the couple moved their newly acquired herd to Shelburne. Looking back, it’s not surprising they refer to 2003 as “a big year.”

Today, the Browns milk 70 Holsteins and 20 Jerseys in a tie-stall barn located a stone’s throw away from their home on 30th Sideroad outside of Shelburne. A coverall added in 2008 houses heifers and dry cows and is located behind the family’s red brick home built by Brianne’s great, great, great grandfather, Henry Besley. It’s the very home she vowed she would one day own.

“I said right from the time growing up, ‘this will one day be my home,’” she remarks, pointing to the long wooden table in the family’s bright dining room.

Chris and Brianne became friends from the start, and were thrilled to find out that they would be attending the University of Guelph together in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program later that year.

Lucky for Brianne, her sister, Alison, was always more intrigued by the business side of agriculture and while her brother, Brock, enjoyed farming, he decided to pursue a career as a pilot.

The two dated throughout university, and in 2003, graduated and got married.

Shortly thereafter, they set out to realize their lifelong dream of farming and bought cows and quota from Chris’s parents who owned 60 head of purebred Holsteins and Guernseys at their farm in Walkerton.

The farm itself consists of 330 acres of land (180 owned, 150 rented) on which corn silage, barley and hay is grown. Chris and Brianne take care of their own haylage and corn silage, but hire out the corn planting, combining and baling. Their cows are thriving and they say they’re pleased with the results.

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Cows are fed a TMR ration using a mobile TMR mixer the couple purchased recently to make feeding cattle housed at different locations more efficient. Those producing over 36 kgs (approx) with high fat contents are top-dressed with extra barley and protein supplement.

Their 90-head herd averages 36 kg of milk per day with a BCA of 223-228-230. A current herd classification of 7 EX, 42 VG, 52 GP and 6 G is a testament to Chris and Brianne’s hard work over the years, as is the fact that in their last classification, they achieved their first family of EX/VG cows spanning four generations.

Hard work aside, they’re quick to acknowledge that putting together a team of highly qualified individuals has had a huge impact on their success.

“In creating a team, we didn’t go with the cheapest,” says Chris. “We went with the best. Believe it or not, it saves you money in the long run.”

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that challenges them, and one that they can challenge in turn, keeps everyone sharp.

Over the years, several changes have taken place on the farm, starting first and foremost with the Brown’s family. It wasn’t long before Chris and Brianne started looking at tractor shopping in a whole new light.

“We brought one tractor with us to the farm,” says Chris, “and were shopping for a second. When we were at the dealership, Brianne’s first question was, ‘can we get a buddy seat installed?’”

In 2004, their first child, Carter, (now 7) was born, followed a few years later by Payton (5), Cohen (3) and Griffin (18 months). The two oldest are very active on the farm and enjoy going to the barn and helping dip cows before and after milking. Harvest time is one of their favourite times of year as it means long days out on the tractor with mom and dad.

Fortunately for Chris and Brianne, they receive tremendous support from their families and say they couldn’t do what they do without them.

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Beslea Farms’ breeding program has produced a number of stand-out cows over the years. Beslea Leader Lynette EX 3E 1*, was the very first excellent cow bred at Beslea and close to half of the current herd traces back to her. Her great grand daughter, Beslea Goldwyn Lacy VG 87 3YR, was bred

by Chris and Brianne and is still active in the herd today. Beslea Patrol Sinthia VG 87, a two star brood cow, is also considered to have greatly influenced the herd and has seen several family members sell to Ferme Blondin. Her granddaughter, Beslea Champion Cinder VG 87, is another cow Chris and Brianne are proud to have bred and enjoy working with today.

In addition to the many homegrown successes bred at Beslea Farms, Chris and Brianne try to buy one high-end pedigreed cow to add to their herd each year.

“There’s a lot we like that we can’t afford,” Chris admits. “But we’ve had good luck with what we’ve been able to purchase to date.”

“We strive to get better by setting goals for ourselves every year; it allows us to become more efficient and increases genetics in the herd.” - Chris Brown Brianne’s sister, Alison, along with Chris’s parents, Fred and Carolyn, and sister, Lindsay, regularly help out on the farm with milking, haying and other chores. Brianne’s mom, Joanne, and babysitter, Jaime, help care for the couple’s four children, which allows Brianne more time to work alongside Chris.

Though Chris and Brianne work side-by-side on the farm, they each have their own areas of expertise.

“Brianne looks after the showing and marketing; she’s good at it,” explains Chris.

“I do the breeding and feeding.”

“The physical breeding, yes,” Brianne says, with a laugh. “The breeding decisions we make together!”

The Brown’s breeding philosophy is to breed for type and feed for production. Chris says he’s not afraid to use old genetics and regularly uses sires like Goldwyn, Outside and Sanchez. Other bulls include Braxton, Fever, Roy, Bolton, and Alta Zap, Rush and Minister. Test sires are used solely for cleanup, along with the Brown’s own bull for www.ontario.holstein.ca

Beslea Leader Lynette EX-3E-1**

In 2005, they bought Wedgewood Aerocerf Patricia at the Royal Winter Fair’s Sale of Stars. She was short bred at the time, and without knowing whether they’d end up with a heifer calf or not, it was a risky buy at best.

Lucky for the Browns, it worked out in their favour when she gave birth to Wedgewood Roy Patsy, who went on to classify EX as a five-year-old earlier this year. Patsy has two Alta Minister sons which are used for breeding – one on their own farm and one at a commercial herd. Patsy’s daughter, Patatina, will classify as a two-year-old later this year.

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Chris’s parents, Fred and Carolyn and sister, Lindsay

2008 brought with it more changes for the Browns. That year, Chris and Brianne became 50/50 owners of Beslea Farms with Brian. In 2009, they bought his share of cows and quota and became full owners (Brian now raises ewes and cash crops 1000 acres of land nearby).

Since that time, the progressive couple has made a number of modifications to their operation which have resulted in greater milk value, higher-quality crops and lower somatic cell counts.

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SALEM HERD DISPERSAL WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011 AT SALEM HOLSTEINS

TOP SELLERS DREAMCREST GOLDWYN FRANGELICO.....................$27,000 Buyer: Sebastian Dion, QC

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE SALE SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011 AT FERME BLONDIN

TOP SELLERS ROCKYMOUNTAIN TALENT LICORICE.......................$420,000 Buyer: Jeff Butler, Frank Borba & Juan Fernandes MD-HILLBROOK SUNBURST-RED...................................$200,000 Buyer: Gene Iager, MD LEADERWIN DOMAIN MIST-ET......................................$159,000 Buyer: Elite Dairy Genomics, LLC, IL

DURCHCAN DVNE JSPR DAFFODIL.................................$18,000 Buyer: Pierre Boulet, QC

129 LOTS AVERAGE............................................................$26,113

HUFFMANDALE GOLDWYN GABRIELLE.....................$17,600 Buyer: Brad Huber, ON

ONTARIO RED RALLY SALE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, CARSON FARMS & AUCTION

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INFLUENCE OF ALLIE SALE SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011 AT KINGSWAY FARMS

TEM-NORTH SEPT STORM ROSEY RED........................... $4,400 Buyer: Larry Bennett & Woodfield Holsteins

TOP SELLERS KINGSWAY ATWOOD DELICATE......................................$68,000 Buyer: Gene Iager, MA

FRADON REDLINER MARGIE.............................................. $3,800 Buyer: Fradon Holsteins Ltd.

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN ABRAKAZOO............................$37,000 Buyer: Kingsway Holsteins, Jason Millan, Dave Renaud & Mike Barnum

PATIENCE CONTENDER APRIL........................................... $3,300 Buyer: Patience Holsteins

BLONDIN GOLDWYN KIMY................................................$32,000 Buyer: Cornerstead Genetics (Wayne Lewis)

WENDON RAMPAGE DEBBYLYN....................................... $3,300 Buyer: Mike McGrisken

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Ontario Summer Show

THE 15TH ANNUAL ONTARIO SUMMER SHOW FEATURED RECORD TEMPERATURES, YET CATTLE PRESENTATION AND CARE AT THE SHOW WAS PHENOMENAL.

Judge Dan Doner and his associate, John Devries, both indicated what a great honour it was to be asked to evaluate and place such an outstanding group of high quality animals. For the second consecutive year, Adam Hodgins and his partners captured Grand Champion honours, this year with the first place four-year-old, Weeksdale Goldwyn Dakota.

She placed ahead of the Reserve Champion five-year-old, Extondale Goldwyn Elaine, while Honourable Mention was earned by a third Goldwyn daughter Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice who was earlier awarded Senior two-year-old and Intermediate Champion. Reserve and honourable mention Intermediate champions were presented to Cavanaleck BG Scarlett and Quality M A Finie respectively.

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winners included Junior Showman, Rebecca Stockdale, and Intermediate Showman, Jesse Dafoe. Champion calf honours went to Gary Troup on Benrise Goldwyn Barbie, followed by Jill Brown with Frankhaven Adolph Frolic and Honourable Mention to Rachel Roefs on Ranhaven Jazzmin. Earning the Champion clipper award was Rory Timlin followed

by Rachel Jebson, Quintin Baird and Evan Stanley.

The Ontario Summer show has become recognized as one of the premier shows in Canada due in part to the efforts of a hard working show committee and the great support of area sponsors. Other highlights of the week included a National Judges School with participation from across Canada and a few select international judges. The Salem herd was dispersed and the Influence of Allie sale took place, making the 2011 Summer show week a historical district event.

Junior Champion rosettes were presented to Rustowill B Apple Superb, the first place Summer Yearling with Reserve and Honourable Mention awards going to the top two Junior Yearlings, Leachland Gold Medal and Benrise Goldwyn Barbie. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Awards for both Junior and Senior divisions were won by Crovalley Holsteins, who won three individual classes, and placed second in three more.

One of the key factors contributing to the success of the show was the energy and enthusiasm provided by the East-Central district 4-H members as they competed in showmanship and clipping competitions. Winning Championship Showmanship honours were Amy Clark, Ava Donor (Reserve) and Ashley O’Hara (Honourable Mention). Other class

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THE MAXVILLE HOLSTEIN SHOW WAS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAXVILLE FAIR ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH.

The rainy weather that came the week of the show proved to benefit exhibitors and spectators alike and drew a large crowd who enjoyed the 146 head that paraded for Judge Toshihiko “Tommy” Araki. Mr. Araki, who hails from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, very capably placed the competitive classes of heifers and finally chose senior calf Frankhaven Adolf Frolic as the Junior Champion of the show. She is owned by Brownlands Farm and 4-H member, Jill Brown of Enterprise, Ont. Reserve Junior Champion went to the first place Summer Yearling, Smithden Goldwyn Breezy for partners Barclay Phoenix, Mapelwood Wood Farms, O’Connor Land & Cattle Co., Aaron Eaton, Eric Salonen & Jeremy Vis, while Honourable Mention went to Philmardo Why Not Get Lucky, an Intermediate calf for Philmardo Farms and Barclay Phoenix.

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Courtney Henderson and Alex Chabot respectively.

Returning to the milking classes in the afternoon, great classes of Holsteins were presented to Mr. Araki. In the final Championship Class, RockyMountain Gold Winter, the winner of the Senior Three-Year-Old Class, was selected as Grand Champion of the show for Ferme Blondin, Vanhaven and Butz-Hill. Reserve Champion was also taken by Ferme Blondin on Senior Two-Year-Old, Dubeau Jasper December. Honourable Mention and the Gaylea Production Award winner for the show was Brady View Dundee Razzle for Signature, Glennholme and Todd Edwards.

Concluding the show, the Premier Breeder banner was presented to Cherry Crest Holsteins with Ferme Blondin taking home the Premier Exhibitor banner. Winning the Breeders Herd Class was Montdale Holsteins. Premier Sire of the show was captured by Braedale Goldwyn.

With the top two placing 4-H projects shown in each class returning to the ring to compete for 4-H Champion calf, Jill Brown pulled out first with Frankhaven Adolf Frolic. Capturing Reserve Champion was Kenny McRae with Bonnie Brae Prospect Jade, followed by Bonnie Brae Jasper Cora for Jamie Fanning as Honourable Mention. Junior Herd Class Winner was Velthuis Farms, with Cherry Crest Holsteins winning the banners for Junior Premier Breeder and Exhibitor.

Over the lunch break, the Showmanship Competition was held. Judge Kyle Rivington of Carp, Ont. worked through a Senior and Junior class of showpersons. In the final, Bethany MacDonald of Dalkeith came out with top honours, while Reserve and Honourable Mention were won by www.ontario.holstein.ca

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YOU-DALE DELORES EX 93 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

BEAUGAIN SHOTTLE SHANON EX 92 KIDD CREST FARMS, NEW LISKEARD

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HEATHERBRAE TIMBER GEM EX 92 BREEZE HILL HOLSTEINS, WINCHESTER

MUSSELLVIEW SPIRTE SPRITE EX 92 MUSSELLVIEW HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE

BLACKRAPIDS GOLDWYN SEQUEL EX 91 BLACKRAPIDS FARM, NEPEAN

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MCLEAN’S MORTY STELLA EX 91 MCLEAN’S DAIRY, KENABEEK

MOUNT ELM COUSTEAU FAIRY EX 91 NEIL & BRYAN ANDERSON, VANKLEEK HILL

MUSSELLVIEW LOLY SIMMS EX 91 MUSSELLVIEW HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE

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CARLETON SIERRA EX 90 GLENN DEAN, ARNPRIOR

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DELCREEK FUBU EX 90 PETER RYLAARSDAM, WINCHESTER

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DEVON J L BLOSSOM EX 90 ELM LANE FARMS, VANKLEEK HILL

DLASEPT MODEST SHEIMYLIC EX 90 JACQUES C. LAFLECHE, ST. ALBERT

DOWNIEBROOK ALA JASPER EX 90 DOWNIEBROOK ASHLEY IGNITER EX 90 DOWNIEBROOK FARMS LTD, ST. PAULS

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FILIALE CHAMPION TARINA EX 90 BROWNDALE FARM, PARIS FERME FILIALE ST. LUDGER INC, PQ

GILLETTE BUCKEYE JUSTINE EX 90 GILLETTE DUPLEX CADENCE EX 90 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

GLEN DRUMMOND REMARK EX 90 DR. JOHN MCOUAT, PQ, MARBRI FARMS, RUSSELL

GLENEIL TALENT BO DUSTY EX 90 GLENEIL FARMS, DALKEITH

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GLENSPRINGS STORMATIC BOOTS EX 90 GLENSPRINGS FARMS LTD, MARTINTOWN

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GREENVIEW LEE JJ EX 90 GREENVIEW FARMS, FONTHILL

HAYWAY OUTSIDE REBECCA 385 EX 90 HAY-WAY FARMS, PEMBROKE

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HENDERCROFT ASTRONOMICAL JAMIE EX 90 HERBERT HENDERSON, ASHTON

HI-CALIBRE CHAMPION ANDREA EX 90 MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE

HILL VIEW PRIMETIME GRETA EX 90

IRVINELEA A KISS EX 90 IRVINELEA FARM, DALKEITH

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JUBILEE SCORPIO SASSIE EX 90 CECIL SIEBENGA, ATWOOD

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KENILYN STORMATIC TRINNY EX 90 KENILYN FARMS LTD, STRATFORD

KEVCREST GOLDWYN BLUEBERRY EX 90 KEVIN G. BEUERMANN, MITCHELL

LARCHWAY IDENTITY LUCKY EX 90 LARCHWAY FARM INC, NAVAN

LIMBRA LEE CABOTINE EX 90 FERME GASCON, SARSFIELD

LOGGANLANE JASPER LOVELY EX 90 J.E. & NANCY LOGGAN, TAVISTOCK

LUXURY SS LYDIA EX 90 INGRID DEVRIES, WELLANDPORT

MAPEL WOOD GOLDWYN DAWN EX 90 MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE

MAPLE BAIN SADIE EX 90 MAPLE BAIN HOLSTEINS, BAINSVILLE

MAPLE-AIN SEPTEMBER ERUA EX 90 MAPLE-AIN HOLSTEINS, SMITHS FALLS

MAPLEVUE TALENT JOYOUS EX 90 MAPLEVUE FARMS, LISTOWEL

MARBLEROCK ANEX EX 90 ROCK LANDRY, ST. ALBERT

MARELVUE CARISMA PATCHES EX 90 ELI M. MARTIN, GOWANSTOWN

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SHYLANE BLITZ PALISADE EX 90 SHYLANE MANAGER HARLEY EX 90 JOHN MCCALLUM, STRATFORD

SHYLANE GOLDWYN GABRIELLE EX 90 J.E. & NANCY LOGGAN, TAVISTOCK

SILVER CREEK SS TULSA EX 90 AEM HOLSTEINS, OSGOODE

SPIERDYKE JASPER AL BERTA EX 90 SPIERDYKE FARMS, WAINFLEET

SQUIBBHAVEN ZORA GOLDWYN EX 90 DAVE SQUIBB, STAFFA

STARBROOK ALLEN MELISSA EX 90 BROOKTURN HOLSTEINS, ST. ANNS

SYMCROFT SPIRTE CAROL EX 90 GLEN M. SYME, ALMONTE

TEM-NORTH CHEYENE CAROLINE EX 90 TEM-NORTH TALENT LIZ EX 90 TEM-NORTH FARMS, NEW LISKEARD

TEMPLEVIEW PRIME PIPPIN EX 90 TEMPLEVIEW HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE

TERRYLEA STORMATIC SHELBY EX 90 TERRYLEA HOLSTEINS, ST. PAULS

ULMAR LYSTER SANDY EX 90 HANS U. PFISTER, MITCHELL

VELLHAVEN ALI TALENT GINGER EX 90 HAWS FARMS, GRASSIE

VELLHAVEN ALI TALENT VIOLET EX 90 VELLHAVEN FARMS INC, SMITHVILLE

VERDA THELMA GOLD EX 90 DAVID WIDEMAN, ATWOOD MALIBU HOLSTEINS, ATWOOD

VRIESDALE MODEST LOUVSTAR EX 90 SNOWDAME FARM, MERRICKVILLE

MCEWEN FARMS, NEPEAN

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MELLSUNSET ALLEN MAGGY EX 90 BERGKAMP HOLSTEINS, CUMBERLAND

NANDALE IGNITER PAULA EX 90 NANDALE FARM, PAKENHAM

NIXHOLM SPIRTE HARRIET EX 90 STEFAN KUNZ, ST. EUGENE

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PROSPERE ALLEN KASMIRA EX 90 PROSPERE FREELANCE VOIELACTEE EX 90 FERME PROSPERE INC, ORLEANS

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RICELAND PETE LANE EX 90 MICHAEL JOHN RICE, DOUGLAS

ROBMARANN LINJET CATHY EX 90 BRENDEN ALDERS, WAINFLEET

ROCKYRAPIDS AMY TALENT EX 90 ROCKYRAPIDS HOLSTEINS, ALMONTE

ROSENHILL GLACIER MINETTE EX 90 BOBMUR FARMS, LISTOWEL

SEELBY LINJET JAG EX 90 SEELBY HOLSTEINS LTD, SEELEYS BAY

HILL VIEW SPIRTE MOXIE EX 90

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C V F BLADE RAYA VG 87 CLEARVIEW FARM, CLARENCE CREEK

DELCREEK YELLOW MELLO VG 87 PETER RYLAARSDAM, WINCHESTER

FREUREHAVEN SHOTTLE LAUTELLA VG 87 ROCKYMOUNTAIN SHOTTLE SHERRY VG 87 FREUREHAVEN FARMS LTD, WELLANDPORT

GILLETTE ROUMARE WINTER STAR VG 87 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

GLENNHOLME JASPER RAVEN VG 87 GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS, CARP

HUIZTEIN SUMMUM KATIE VG 87 HUIZTEIN FARMS INC, WAINFLEET

RAYVONHILL GOLDWYN SARA VG 87 YVON RAVARY, VANKLEEK HILL

SUNNYLODGE MB LYNN VG 87 LUCIE & JEAN-MARIE SEGUIN, ST. PASCAL BAYLON

AFFINITY JFF DEBNAIR LUCKY RED VG 86 BERWEN HOLSTEINS, CUMBERLAND

BOBMUR SHAQ NETTIE VG 86 BOBMUR FARMS, LISTOWEL

BONNIE BRAE STORMATIC MEGAN VG 86 BRUCE & SUSAN MODE, VANKLEEK HILL

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BREEZE HILL STARFIRE SENECA VG 86 BREEZE HILL TRIUMP BIANCA VG 86 BREEZE HILL HOLSTEINS, WINCHESTER

CAISTORVIEW SIMONE 828 VG 86 WILLIAM G. ELISEN, LISTOWEL

CARLDOT GOLDWYN ILA VG 86 CARLDOT FARMS, STRATFORD

CHANMAR JASPER BARBRA VG 86 CHANMAR HOLSTEINS, BAINSVILLE

CHERRY CREST FINAL CUT ROZ VG 86 CHERRY CREST HOLSTEINS, MARTINTOWN SERENITYHILL HOLSTEINS, RUSSELL

CLAREMOUNT FIONA JASPER VG 86 CLAREMOUNT HOLSTEINS, STRATFORD

COXLYN WILDMAN WARREN VG 86 RENALD & GUY GRAVEL, EARLTON

DELCREEK HUSH HUSH VG 86 PETER RYLAARSDAM, WINCHESTER

DERIC FINAL CUT LEVRETTE 859 VG 86 FERME LAVIGNE INC, STE. ANNE DE PRESCOTT

ELMODALE SALTO CAROL VG 86 ELMODALE FARM, MAXVILLE

EUROFLAIR BAXTER GIDGET VG 86 WAYNE F. KOGGEL, DALKEITH

FRADOL TOUCHDOWN BONITA RED VG 86 LENSLAKE FARM, GOWANSTOWN

GILLETTE GOLDWYN SIZZLE VG 86 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN MARC CHARLAND & CLAUDE-ANN MOORE, EMBRUN

GILLETTE S PLANET 2ND SNOOZE VG 86 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN T-WAVE HOLSTEINS, JAPAN

GLENEIL ATLAS JACUZZI VG 86 GLENEIL FARMS, DALKEITH

GLENVUE GOLD LADYBUG VG 86 J.E. & NANCY LOGGAN, TAVISTOCK

GREAVESTON LADY GOLDWYN VG 86 GREAVESTON HOLSTEINS, NORTH AUGUSTA

HAWS MAGDALENA MANASSA VG 86 HAWS FARMS, GRASSIE

HILL VIEW TALENT NORA VG 86 DWYRE FARMS LTD, ELGIN

MAPEL WOOD MR BURNS DIVINESS VG 86 MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE

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STOLHAVEN LARAMIE ALEXIE VG 86 G. ALPHEUS STOLTZFUS, GAP

SUMMITHOLM BAXTER KATE VG 86 JOE LOEWITH & SONS LTD, LYNDEN

VICTORIA BAXTER CYNTHIA VG 86 GUNTENSPERGER DAIRY, SEAFORTH

WEEBERLAC JASPER VIPER VG 86 TIM & DIANE GRONIGER, CARLSBAD SPRINGS

YOU-DALE READING VG 86 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

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KINGSWAY DUNDEE ALABAMA EX 92 KINGSWAY FARMS, HASTINGS,

JASON DAVID MELL, MERRILL, WI TRENT VALLEY HOLSTEINS, PETERBOROUGH

ANBROS NAPOLEON BRENDA EX 91 ANDRES BROS, TIVERTON

BELMORAL GOLDWYN MANDA EX 91 BELMORAL FARMS LTD, TEESWATER

ELANDEE BOOKMAN PATSY EX 91 ELANDEE HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

FARHOPE NOBLE MONSOON EX 91 JIM S. FARRELL, RIPLEY

FLORBIL GOLDWYN PEONY EX 91 FLORBIL FARMS LTD, MILDMAY

HAELZLE GOLDWYN CLEO EX 91 SUNSPARK FARMS INC, HEPWORTH

HICKLEE BLITZ SNOWFLAKE EX 91 CAMERON HICKLING, HANOVER

JUNEAU CAMA BOLTON EX 91 PATIENCE HOLSTEINS LTD, MILDMAY

LANYDONE ALLEN ELASTIC EX 91 LANYDONE FARMS LTD, CHEPSTOW

LAWNDELL LHEROS SANDWICH EX 91 BRUCE DEATHE, BOLTON

PATIENCE ROY TWISTER EX 91 PATIENCE HOLSTEINS LTD, MILDMAY

SALEM STORMATIC CHRISCO EX 91 JOHN W. BUCKLEY, LINDSAY

ALBADON MILKSTAR VESSY EX 90 ALBADON TITANIC JAN EX 90

MAPLE-AIN HOLSTEINS, SMITHS FALLS

ALBADON FARMS LTD, TEESWATER

BENSCHOP FARMS, BOWMANVILLE

GLAUDALE FARMS, BERWICK DR. JOHN MCOUAT, ST. ANDRE D’ ARGENTEUIL MARBRI FARMS, RUSSELL

MARTROCK GOLDWYN PARTY TIME VG 86 KEVIN SQUIBB, ST. PAULS

NATION VALE LEWIS ANGIE VG 86 NATION VALLEY FARMS, CHESTERVILLE

PROSPERE SHOTTLE AZURE VG 86 FERME PROSPERE INC, ORLEANS

RAYD’ OEX ALOU HONOLULU VG 86 FERME RAYNAUD LTEE, VANKLEEK HILL

RIVERDOWN JASPER JOLLY VG 86 RIVERDOWN HOLSTEINS, METCALFE

SANDY CREST RIVER ROAD VG 86 SANDY CREST HOLSTEINS, ARNPRIOR

SELWOOD GOLDWYN HARRIET VG 86 ROBERT E. TOLHURST, VANKLEEK HILL

SHURRHOLME GOLDWYN ALICE 200 VG 86 MAPLE KNOLL FARMS, CAYUGA

SHYLANE NORMAN BAMBI VG 86 JOHN MCCALLUM, STRATFORD

SMYGWATYS LORNIE GOLDWYN VG 86 RAYMOND J. SMYGWATY, RUSSELL

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DIEMERTDALE ALLEN SPEARMINT EX 90 DIEMERTDALE ACRES LTD, AYTON

DUTCHDALE GIBSON TRISHA EX 90 PERRY J. VAN OSCH, LUCKNOW

ERROLEA GIBSON BOBBIE EX 90 ERROLEA HOLSTEINS, CAMLACHIE

GAMBLES FBI ALISON EX 90 GAMBLANE FARMS LTD, CHATSWORTH

HEATHER HOLME GIBSON SARA EX 90 HEATHER HOLME STORM SYNDY EX 90 GLEN & CURTIS MCNEIL, GODERICH

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CHRISLAND RED DIVA EX 90

ANBROS REX ANNIE EX 90 ANDRES BROS, TIVERTON

AVENHAM-I MODEST REGINA ROLLIE EX 90 CRESCENT LANE FARMS LTD, GODERICH

BABYDOLL JORDAN LIANA EX 90 HODGLYNN HOLSTEINS, KINCARDINE

BEAUCOISE MORRIS ANNA EX 90 JOHN W. BUCKLEY, LINDSAY ROBERT C. & CANDACE K. MORRELL, PA PHOENIX BROS, GREENBANK PAT CONROY, IN

HOWES TARA LEE EX 90 JOHN W. BUCKLEY, LINDSAY

JAMESLAND IGNITER VIOLET EX 90 DIEMERTDALE ACRES LTD, AYTON

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN AGUSTA EX 90 KINGSWAY FARMS, HASTINGS

LANYDONE GOLDWYN STELLA EX 90 LANYDONE LHEROS PRINCESS EX 90 LANYDONE FARMS LTD, CHEPSTOW

MAPLECREST LHEROS CAROLYN EX 90 KEN & ADAM BRUSSO, AYTON

MARFLOACRES DJ LAURA EX 90 MARFLOACRES MAXUM CECIELA EX 90 FLOYD L. MARTIN, MT. FOREST

MILLBROOKE GOLDWYN OLINDA EX 90 ED MEULENDYK, BADJEROS

MILNEDALE TALENT BELLA EX 90 RODNEY SHANTZ, GORRIE

PATIENCE RUBENS IDEAL EX 90 PATIENCE HOLSTEINS LTD, MILDMAY

SPRINGHOPE OUTSIDE RACHEL EX 90 RICHARD CARBERRY, CALEDON

STARBRITE GOLDWYN BRIDGET EX 90 STARBRITE HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

STEWARDSON J J KRISTA EX 90 STEWARDSON DAIRY, THEDFORD

TEM-NORTH SEPT STORM ROSEY RED EX 90 LARRY BENNETT, CALEDON

TRINAL GIBSON REXLYNN EX 90 TRINAL JOYBOY TAMMYR EX 90 TRINAL HOLSTEINS, TEESWATER

VERACITY GIBSON JADDER EX 90 LEROY N.R. COOK, STRATFORD

VERNLA GIBSON EMILY EX 90 VERNON MARTIN, MT. FOREST

VIGH CANNON CHARITY EX 90 SUNSPARK FARMS INC, HEPWORTH

WILLVERN GIBSON LYRIC EX 90 WILLVERN GOLDWYN PRYSTAL EX 90 WILLVERN FARM, CLINTON

WRIDALE ROY LUCIE EX 90 HAROLD & LOIS WRIGHT, HANOVER

ZETTLERDALE BRASS MAYBELL EX 90 ZETTLERDALE FARMS, CHEPSTOW

BENCREST STORMATIC DEE PAT EX 90 FRED & MARIAN HOPKINS, ELMWOOD

BRIDGEVIEW INFERNO SPRING EX 90 UNIQUE HOLSTEINS, MT. FOREST

BRUSHDALE SAM VERONICA EX 90 W.S. BRUSH, FOREST MIKE & BECKY BARNES, PLYMPTON,WYOMING

BYLSMA JASPER AMELIA EX 90 BYLSMA FARMS LTD, BLYTH

CHAKELBURG ASTRO POPTART EX 90 CHAKELBURG HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

CHALAMAR BLITZ SALIN EX 90 DIANE & DEAN MCKEE, KINCARDINE

CHERRY-KNOLL BERN EX 90 CHERRY-KNOLL FARMS, SARNIA

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DREAMCREST GOLDWYN FRANGELICO VG 87 JOHN W. BUCKLEY, LINDSAY BARCLAY PHOENIX, GREENBANK SEBASTIEN DION, PINTENDRE, PQ

HYLAND DAWN VG 87 HYLAND HOLSTEINS, KIPPEN

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN AVALANCHE VG 87 KINGSWAY FARMS, HASTINGS, JASON DAVID MELL, MERRILL, WI

MILLBROOKE DENISON CROSBY VG 87 ED MEULENDYK, BADJEROS

QUALITY JASPER FELCINE VG 87 PATIENCE HOLSTEINS LTD, MILDMAY

BURGHAVEN MR SAM EULIA VG 86 JOHN VERBURG, LONDESBORO

CHAKELBURG PIRATE GUMDROP VG 86 CHAKELBURG PIRATE TREASURE VG 86 CHAKELBURG HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

CLELOR GOLDWYN MINDA VG 86 BYLCROFT HOLSTEINS, BLYTH

DUTCHDALE TOSTITOS EMILY VG 86 PERRY J. VAN OSCH, LUCKNOW

HEATHER HOLME DUNDEE DECCA VG 86 GLEN & CURTIS MCNEIL, GODERICH

KINGSWAY JASPER ACHEW VG 86 KINGSWAY JASPER ANOOP VG 86 KINGSWAY M GOLDWYN P K VG 86 KINGSWAY FARMS, HASTINGS

PLOEGSWAY JASPER BECCA VG 86 JOHN W. BUCKLEY, LINDSAY

RONBETH JASPER DENICE VG 86 VERNON MARTIN, MT. FOREST

SCHOTHORST MASTER 1028 VG 86 SCHOTHORST FARMS LTD, MILDMAY

SKYLINE LARAMIE MORGAN VG 86 RICHARD CARBERRY, CALEDON

STANHOPE BELLA SUPREME VG 86 JOHN W. BUCKLEY, LINDSAY, JASON DAVID MELL, MERRILL, WI, PHOENIX BROS, GREENBANK, ICON HOLSTEINS LTD, BELMONT

WILLVERN PROMOTION DARIEN VG 86 WILLVERN FARM, CLINTON

AUG EXs CLAIRCREST ASTRO ADORABLE EX 93 CLAIR E. PETHERICK, CAMPBELLFORD

GLANDINE VIRILITY HORTON EX 93 GENDARRA FARM, BAILIEBORO, WILLIAM REESOR, LITTLE BRITAIN

DAPPLEVIEW DUNDEE JOELA EX 92 JIM PHOENIX, UXBRIDGE, JOEL PHOENIX, CANNINGTON

GRILLSDALE KRISTA TALENT EX 92 GRILLSDALE LOOKOUT MORTY EX 92 CLIFFORD GRILLS, CAMPBELLFORD

QUALITY GOLDWYN FRANI EX 92 QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN

SAVAGEDALE ALLEN ROXIE EX 92 SPRUCETONE HOLSTEINS, BRADFORD

SUNNY MAPLE LEGACY EMERALD EX 92 SUNNY MAPLE HOLSTEINS, BEETON

ALFINCH GOLDWYN TICK TOCK EX 91 ALLAN LLOYD FINCH, BELMONT

BECKHOLM GOLDWYN MISTY EX 91 BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

CAVANALECK METRO STRAWBERRY EX 91 CAVANALECK FARMS LTD, BELMONT

COXLYN GOLDWYN CRITERION EX 91 COXLYN FARMS LTD, UXBRIDGE

CROVALLEY DUNDEE DOLLY EX 91 CROVALLEY LHEROS ALLEGRA EX 91 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

FRADON SAMUELO MINT EX 91 DALTON J. FARIS, EAST GWILLIMBURY

FRAHIL GOLDWYN DIXIE EX 91 BARCLAY PHOENIX, GREENBANK, ICON HOLSTEINS LTD, BELMONT, ANGELA RULE, MERRILL, WI

HAZELHOLME OUTSIDE STELLA EX 91 KENTVILLE HOLSTEINS, SHELBURNE, HAZELHOLME HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

HOLTBYHOLME MISS SUMMER EX 91 HOLTBYHOLME HOLSTEINS, PORT PERRY

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MTELGIN TOYSTORY ELLA EX 91 ROGER SPENCE, ELMVALE

NEWCORNER GOLDWYN PAULETTE EX 91 KINGSWAY FARMS, HASTINGS

ODYSSEY GOLDEN MATRIX EX 91 ODYSSEY HOLSTEINS, SEAGRAVE

PARISY LHEROS PATSY EX 91 MARTHAVEN HOLSTEINS, WOODSTOCK, WALNUTLAWN FARMS LIMITED, TAVISTOCK

QUALITY GOLDFINZ EX 91 QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN

RAIVUE FINAL CUT ALICIA EX 91 RAIVUE FARMS LTD, SUNDERLAND

ALEAH ALLEN THEA EX 90 ALEAH FARMS LTD, BEAVERTON

AYLVIEW GOLDWYN JEE JUBE EX 90 SCHIPPER FARMS LTD, AYLMER

BARDALE LHEROS BABES EX 90 WILLIAM A. BARNUM, CAMPBELLFORD

BARDALE OUTSIDE JELLO EX 90 WILLIAM A. BARNUM, CAMPBELLFORD

BARGEOLANE NEWTON ADORATION EX 90 BARGEOLANE FARMS, WARSAW

BECKHOLM BROKER DELIGHT EX 90 BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

BELLSON GIVENCHY VERA EX 90 BELLSON FARMS, STRATHROY

BEYOND BELIEF INSTINCT MARJO EX 90 BEYOND BELIEF FARMS INC, WOODSTOCK

BONNIESPRING GERDA EX 90 BONNIESPRING S I ELLEN EX 90 MCNINCH HOLSTEINS, MILLBROOK

BRADWOOD GOLDWYN DANCER EX 90 ROBERT WOOD, CANNINGTON

CALDERAY INQUIRER MINT EX 90 CALDERAY HOLSTEINS, WALLENSTEIN

CAMERONLANE STORMATIC DORIS EX 90 CAMERONLANE HOLSTEINS, CANNINGTON

CENTERFLOS SPIRTE POLLY EX 90 CENTERFLOS HOLSTEINS, ELMVALE

COMBINATION ROY JOYCE EX 90 SKIPWELL FARMS INC, AYLMER

COMBVIEW IGNITE GOLDIE EX 90 COMBVIEW FARMS LTD, CASTLETON

COXLYN JOURNALIST RUBY EX 90 COXLYN FARMS LTD, UXBRIDGE

CROVALLEY BLITZ AMELIA EX 90 CROVALLEY GIBSON MERCEDES EX 90 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

DANDYLAND GIBSON LARINDA EX 90 DANDYLAND LHEROS ALLURE EX 90 DANDYLAND STORM RILEY EX 90 DANDYLAND FARM, SCHOMBERG

DAPPLEDALE DUNDEE CHER EX 90 DAPPLEDALE DUNDEE MARG EX 90 PHOENIX BROS, GREENBANK

DAPPLEDALE R M BEAUTY EX 90 CARL PHOENIX & FAMILY, SUNDERLAND

ECHO GLEN DUNDEE MAGGIE EX 90 ECHO GLEN FARM, DORCHESTER

ECLIPSE IGNITER POST IT EX 90 ECLIPSE HOLSTEINS, ALLISTON

ELMCROFT FABULOUS BONNIE EX 90 ELMCROFT HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

EMBRDALE OPPORTUNITY LYSTER EX 90 EMBRDALE RAG ASPEN EX 90 EMBRDALE FARM, INDIAN RIVER

FARISVIEW GOLDWYN FRAN EX 90 DALTON J. FARIS, EAST GWILLIMBURY

FIELDHOLME LEE LUCKY 7 EX 90 FIELDHOLME HOLSTEINS, BRADFORD

FRADON LYSTER ANNIE EX 90 BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

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GRAHAMFARM ELISSA REMEDY EX 90 GRAHAM FARMS, PICTON

GRILLSDALE LACEY DUSK EX 90 CLIFFORD GRILLS, CAMPBELLFORD

HAANVIEW SEPT STORM MARLOWE EX 90 JOHN & BONNIE JEAN DEN HAAN, LORETTO

HARVDALE REDMAN CHRISTA EX 90 HARVDALE HOLSTEINS, STAYNER

HEATHERICK GOLDWYN DAWN EX 90 FREDERICK TOPP & SON, DUNNVILLE

HEERINGA-I ACRES BOUNTY RED EX 90 BELRIDGE-VIEW HOLSTEINS, KESWICK

HIGH POINT ROX PEYTON EX 90 HIGH POINT FARMS, PORT PERRY

HIGHVIEW INSTINCT LIAM EX 90 HIGHVIEW HOLSTEINS, PORT PERRY

HIGHVIEW MERCHANT JAFFA EX 90 HIGHVIEW HOLSTEINS, PORT PERRY

HILLSETT SUPREME JUDY EX 90 HILLSETT FARMS, CAMLACHIE

HOLTBYHOLME MISS DIXIE EX 90 HOLTBYHOLME HOLSTEINS, PORT PERRY

JEFFRED STONEHAM CANTRA EX 90 J. FRANCIS CROWLEY, NORWOOD

KAYDEE JILL ALLEN EX 90 CEDARCREST HOLSTEINS, LINWOOD

KEDEB TALENT SHERILYN EX 90 KEDEB ACRES, PETERBOROUGH

KENTVILLE PRIMETIME RASPBERRY EX 90 KENTVILLE HOLSTEINS, SHELBURNE

LANGELANDS TERRASON MINX EX 90 HOLYWELL HOLSTEINS, ROCKWOOD, LANGELANDS FARMS, UTOPIA

LEBOLD GOLDWYN GENA EX 90 LEBOLD FARMS INC, WELLESLEY

LEHOUX SHOTTLE MONIA EX 90 BROWNLANDS FARM, ENTERPRISE

LESPERRON DUNDEE LIBERTY EX 90 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

LILAC ROW LOREL KARA EX 90 SILVERRIDGE FARMS LTD, SPRINGFIELD

LOCKMAR ASTRONOMICAL MANDELLE EX 90 LOCKMAR GOLDWYN ALLIE EX 90 LOCKMAR HOLSTEINS, SUTTON WEST

LOYALEA LINJET GRACE EX 90 LOYALEA HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

MARKWILL TALENT MAPLE EX 90 THOMAS H. TOMLINSON, SCHOMBERG

MEDWAY ALLSTAR MAIZIE EX 90 MEDWAY FARMS LTD, ILDERTON

MERLHOLME GOLDWYN MARY JANE EX 90 WILLIAM J. MERRILL, CAMPBELLFORD

MONOAK JORDAN RUBY EX 90 MONOAK FARMS, BELMONT

NEWLANDS JASPER JOANNE EX 90 NEWLANDS FARM LTD, DORCHESTER

NEWMORNING JORDAN VALERIE 5 EX 90 NEW MORNING HOLSTEINS, BRIGHT

NITHSIDE DELTA PREMIER EX 90 NITHSIDE FARMS LTD, WELLESLEY

ODYSSEY MARVELLOUS 179 EX 90 ODYSSEY HOLSTEINS, SEAGRAVE

PARBRO OUTBACK LEE EX 90 PARBRO FARMS, UXBRIDGE

PEGGHAVEN BROKER ANNIE EX 90 JOHN & DIANNE PEGG, SHARON

PRETTY-VIEW TALENT HATS EX 90 PRETTY-VIEW TERRASON DAKER EX 90 PRETTYVIEW FARMS LIMITED, WYEBRIDGE

PYNACKER CLOSELY MODEST EX 90 PYNACKER HOLSTEINS, BATH QUALITY BLITZFRAN EX 90 QUALITY FAB BABY EX 90

QUALITY GOLDFINE EX 90 QUALITY OUTSIDE FLANCO EX 90

QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN

RAIVUE ALLEN PERFECTION EX 90 RAIVUE CHAMPION PETUNIA EX 90 RAIVUE FARMS LTD, SUNDERLAND

RJF CALEB SIBBIE EX 90 ROBERT JARRELL, CORBYVILLE

RUSTOWIL ROY LASAGNE EX 90 MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE

RYSONACRES MR SAM SHANIA EX 90 TERRY HENDERSON, MILLBROOK

SAGERHOLM BRODEUR LIZZY EX 90 PAUL D. SAGER, CAMPBELLFORD, SAGERHOLM HOLSTEINS, CAMPBELLFORD

SPENCROFT CHAMPION KENYA EX 90 ROGER SPENCE, ELMVALE

STANTONS MORE SHEENA EX 90 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

STIRLANE TAD MARYEDNA EX 90 PETER S. & BRUCE A. STEWART, BRIGHTON

SUNNYFIELD KEELY EX 90 SUNNYFIELD HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

TRENT VALLEY BERNICE EX 90 TRENT VALLEY HOLSTEINS, PETERBOROUGH

TRIELM TALENT REDD EX 90 TRIELM FARM, BRADFORD

VALCROFT GOLDWYN BAMBI EX 90 VALCROFT FARMS INC, SUNDERLAND

VELAN MERLIN MONALISA EX 90 VELAN FARMS, CAVAN

WALNUTLAWN DUNDEE HAPPY EX 90 WALNUTLAWN FARMS LIMITED, TAVISTOCK

WRICO SCARECROW ELKA EX 90 WRICO HOLSTEINS, MIDHURST

SUNNY MAPLE FINAL RUSH VG 87 SUNNY MAPLE HOLSTEINS, BEETON

WEBB VIEW LEE JASPER VG 87 WEBB VIEW FARMS, ROSENEATH

WEBINE DENISON RUBY VG 87 CLARKVALLEY HOLSTEINS, WOODVILLE, STEVENLEA HOLSTEINS, UXBRIDGE, MATTHEW & TYLER YATES, BEAVERTON

BENSONCREST GOLDWYN GUMMIE VG 86 BENSONCREST FARMS, CAMPBELLFORD

BRANKE OUTSIDE MIELA VG 86 BRANKE HOLSTEINS, SHELBURNE

BROWNLANDS GOLDWYN LUCKY VG 86 BROWNLANDS FARM, ENTERPRISE

CADILAC SAM SHEENA VG 86 CADILAC HOLSTEINS, BARRIE

CLERINDA MYRE GOLDWYN JANI VG 86 ROSELANDVALE FARMS, HAMPTON

CROVALLEY JASPER MADONNA VG 86 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

DAPPLEDALE GOLDWYN RACHAEL VG 86 PHOENIX BROS, GREENBANK

DAPPLEDALE JASPER FAY VG 86 CARL PHOENIX & FAMILY, SUNDERLAND

ELMCROFT DAMION CHARITY VG 86 ELMCROFT HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

GRAHAMFARM OUTSIDE BESS VG 86 GRAHAM FARMS, PICTON

HARVDALE JASPER CANDICE VG 86 ROGER SPENCE, ELMVALE

HILLMARK DENISON HAVANNA VG 86 GERALD W. HILL, ILDERTON

HULSDALE B GOLDWYN MAKENZIE VG 86 HULSDALE FARMS, STOUFFVILLE, BRAD HULSHOF, STOUFFVILLE

KINGSMILL ANNAPOLIS-ET VG 86 BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

AUG VGs CROVALLEY GOLD AMBASSADOR VG 88 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

ROCKYMOUNTAIN GOLDWYN TRISHA VG 88 BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

BONNIESPRING TIMING KARISSA VG 87 MCNINCH HOLSTEINS, MILLBROOK

BUTTERMOOR SAPHIRE JUANITA VG 87 SILVERRIDGE FARMS LTD, SPRINGFIELD, BUTTERMOOR FARM, BELMONT

CONDON JASPER PRETTY VG 87 CONDON HOLSTEINS, ELMVALE

CRASDALE GOLDWYN LOVEABLE VG 87 STEPHANIE WARNER, HASTINGS

CROVALLEY JASPER JUBE JUBE VG 87 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

DANDYLAND ROY LEULA VG 87 DANDYLAND FARM, SCHOMBERG

EASTSIDE GOLD OFFERING VG 87 MAPLEKEYS FARMS, AYLMER

FARISVIEW GOLDWYN PENNIE VG 87 DALTON J. FARIS, EAST GWILLIMBURY

GRASSHILL SOVEREIGN QUEEN VG 87 TODD EDWARDS, MORRISBURG

MORSAN PAGEWIRE D BRENDA VG 87 ALEAH FARMS LTD, BEAVERTON, BRIAN ARMSTRONG, MILLBROOK

MURANDA BAXTER LILY-ET VG 87 SHAWN KOOPMANS, PICTON

QUALITY CUT FAAN VG 87 QUALITY JASPER FUNCO VG 87 QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN

ROBROOK GOLDWYN CAMERON VG 87 JASON DAVID MELL, WI, TRENT VALLEY HOLSTEINS, PETERBOROUGH

RONBETH FORTUNE LUCY VG 87 RONBETH HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

RUSTOWIL GOLDWYN LARA VG 87 MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE

KINGSWAY JAPSER ASHANTI VG 86 ELMCROFT HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

LAIDLAWN JASPER GIZMO VG 86 W. PAUL LAIDLAW, NORVAL

MAPLEKEYS ATLAS TEXAS VG 86 MAPLEKEYS FARMS, AYLMER

MAWACRES MACHT RIVIERA VG 86 MAWACRES INC, PETROLIA

MILVALEA LADY SNOWDEN VG 86 MILVALEA HOLSTEINS, BALTIMORE

PONDVUE SIDNEY JEAN VG 86 ALLAN MILLER, GRAND VALLEY

QUALITY DUNDEE FAITH VG 86 DALTON J. FARIS, EAST GWILLIMBURY

ROCKYMOUNTAIN GOLDEN WINNE VG 86 JOEL PHOENIX, CANNINGTON, BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

RONBETH GOLDWYN NOLA VG 86 RONBETH HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

SILVERRIDGE LYMAN RONNIE VG 86 SILVERRIDGE FARMS LTD, SPRINGFIELD

SKIPWELL JASPER CARROL LYNN VG 86 SKIPWELL FARMS INC, AYLMER

SMITHDEN DOLMAN DAPHNE VG 86 SMITHDEN HOLSTEINS INC, WOODSTOCK

SMITHDEN GOLDWYN ALLIE VG 86 FERME BLONDIN, PQ, VANHAVEN HOLSTEINS, UXBRIDGE

SULLY PLANET 935-ET VG 86 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

SUNNY MAPLE GOLDWYN TRIDENT VG 86 SUNNY MAPLE JASPER BAY VG 86 SUNNY MAPLE HOLSTEINS, BEETON

VALLEYCREST L P TALENT LULU VG 86 VALLEYCREST R J DONNA VG 86 VALLEYCREST FARMS, MILTON

VERDA BAXTER TRIXIE VG 86 BATESDALE FARMS, STAYNER

WABASH-WAY GOLDW EMILSE-ET VG 86

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Prince Edward

Class: 2YR & 3YR IN MILK

AUG VGs cont’d WABASH-WAY PLANET ELICIA-ET VG 86 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

WALNUTLAWN PURE GOLD WINDY VG 86 WALNUTLAWN FARMS LIMITED, TAVISTOCK

WALTZ ACRE SHIKIRA GOLDWYN VG 86 DUSTY BROS, SEAGRAVE, BARCLAY PHOENIX, GREENBANK, ORVILLE O. SCHMIDT, ROLLY VIEW, HAROLD & LOIS WRIGHT, HANOVER, TODD WRIGHT, HANOVER

WARDWAY TOSTITOS KIRSTY VG 86 BRUCE WARD, WOODSTOCK

WILLSEY GOLDENBOY PATTY VG 86 WILLSEY FARMS LTD, BELMONT,

Simcoe

Class: INDIVIDUAL

1. OUROWN GOLDWYN RHINESTONE Owned by Walter & Valerie Miller 2. WALTZ ACRE BAYLOR TALENT Owned by Waltz Acre Farms 3. GRAHAM FARM FINAL FAIR Owned by Graham Farms

1. SPENCROFT MERCHANT LATIFAH Owned by Spencroft Holsteins 2. HARVDALE LYSTER KATE Owned by Harvdale Holsteins 3. HONEYPOD LAKESIDE JAGGER Owned by Honeypod Holsteins

Class: 3+ Calves

Class: PROGENY OF DAM

1. GRAHAM FARM VEGAS ALLEN Owned by Graham Farms 2. KOOPYCREST JASPER VELDA Owned by Shawn Koopmans 3. OUROWN SPIRTE ORCHID Owned by Walter & Valerie Miller

Niagara

Class: 3+ Calves

1. GREENVIEW TITANIC SLY Owned by Greenview Farms 2. VELLHAVEN ALI BLITZ SONYA Owned by Vellhaven Farms 3. SILVERHOLME GOLWDWYN F BEV Owned by Silverholme Holsteins

1. HARVDALE OUTSIDE KATE Owned by Harvdale Holsteins 2. ECLIPSE IGNITER GIRL Owned by Eclipse Holsteins 3. CENTREFLOS IGNITER MONALISA Owned by Centreflos Holsteins

Wellington

Class: 3+ Calves

1. FIELDHOUSE STORMATIC SAKURA Owned by Rick Fieldhouse 2. WALKERBRAE ALLEN BLACKBERRY Owned by Walkerbrae Farms 3. HAVENVALLEY TITANIC PETITE Owned by James Brubacher

WOOLLEY FARMS INC, SPRINGFIELD

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ANIMAL NAME CLASS AGE M F P

YEARLINGS

DEV Comp

SCHILLVIEW MR BURNS 3754-ET

METROPOLIS HOLSTEINS, CODRINGTON BRABANTDALE SHOTTLE SPOTTY

GP-84

01-11

337

358

364

1059

(+123)

(+149)

(+147)

(+419)

VG-85

01-11

374

419

379

1172

(+103)

(+129)

(+107)

(+339)

FARALARY MAUDE BUCKEYE 1245

G-77

01-10

306

368

285

959

(+98)

(+150)

(+80)

(+328)

SMITS ALADDIN MICHOU

GP-82

01-11

325

322

321

968

(+111)

(+104)

(+111)

(+326)

STANTONS BAXTER EVE

VG-85

01-10

357

371

359

1087

(+99)

(+114)

(+108)

(+321)

GILLETTE BWM LEADER 2ND DRIFT VG-85

FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN, GENERVATIONS INC, CAMPBELLVILLE GILLETTE GOLDWYN MISSING YOU VG-86

FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN MARYCLERC B GOLDWYN SILVY VG-87

02-02

364

428

357

1149

(+132)

(+188)

(+134)

(+454)

02-08

342

401

355

1098

(+111)

(+163)

(+133)

(+407)

02-01

319

426

334

1079

(+88)

(+188)

(+112)

(+388)

WILLSONA LYNON STAR

GLENN & LORRIE WILLSON, OSHAWA MAPLELAWN TALENT SUSAN

MAPLELAWN HOLSTEINS, SMITHVILLE

VG-85

02-04

303

311

281

895

(+132)

(+141)

(+108)

(+381)

VG-85

02-01

334

362

338

1034

(+121)

(+127)

(+132)

(+380)

506

436

1343

(+128)

(+212)

(+162)

(+502)

256

381

1012

(+204)

(+86)

(+207)

(+497)

530

353

1236

(+111)

(+267)

(+114)

(+492)

409

318

1033

(+103)

(+194)

(+120)

(+417)

354

393

1131

(+139)

(+84)

(+145)

(+368)

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN

FARALARY HILL FARMS, EMBRO

ROBERT SMITS, NAVAN

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

2 YEAR OLDS

T-WAVE HOLSTEINS, JAPAN, FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

3 YEAR OLDS

BRABANTDALE GOLDWYN SPOONFUL VG-87 03-01 401

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD., NAVAN WILLSONA ELAYO CASIE RED VG-85 03-02 375

GLENN & LORRIE WILLSON, OSHAWA WIAMY KYANA BOLTON VG-88 03-03 353

MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE, GENERVATIONS INC, CAMPBELLVILLE, O’CONNOR LAND & CATTLE CO, AJAX BOBASYL TOYSTORY LATE GP-83 03-05 306

BOBASYL FARM, WINCHESTER GLENNHOLME MODEST JEANNIE VG-87 03-05 384

GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS, CARP

4 YEAR OLDS

LILLIESDALE FBI CHARMED

LEO BAUMANN, LYN, ROBERT D. MALLETTE, LYN COMESTAR GOLDWYN LILAC

EX-92

04-05

429

678

411

1518

(+146)

(+390)

(+131)

(+667)

VG-89

04-06

404

496

429

1329

(+164)

(+242)

(+190)

(+596)

BRABANTDALE GOLDWYN SPACIOUS

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN ALKA NELSON RAIN

MAITLAND VALLEY HOLSTEINS, SEAFORTH BRABANTDALE GOLDWYN SPANDEX

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN

EX-90

04-08

367

570

392

1329

(+93)

(+274)

(+118)

(+485)

GP-83

04-06

326

462

303

1091

(+81)

(+219)

(+62)

(+362)

VG-86

04-07

383

431

368

1182

(+110)

(+137)

(+94)

(+341)

VG-89

05-07

353

459

370

1182

(+97)

(+204)

(+119)

(+420)

EX-90

05-10

317

409

343

1069

(+78)

(+170)

(+97)

(+345)

GP-81

05-02

287

294

296

877

(+66)

(+67)

(+79)

(+212)

EX-93

05-04

270

386

251

907

(+39)

(+149)

(+22)

(+210)

VG-88

05-05

267

329

280

876

(+57)

(+88)

(+65)

(+210)

SHOREMAR M S TWILITE EX-91 07-00 391

DAVID G. INNES, WOODSTOCK, MCINTOSH EMBRYO TRANSFERS LTD, EMBRO, HAZELCREST HOLSTEINS, EMBRO TERRDALE OUTSIDE SOPHIA VG-86 10-05 319

ALLAN & LORNE VIS, MURILLO STELBRO LHEROS JOAN EX-93-4E 07-08 276

DARCROFT FARMS LTD, WOODSTOCK OUROWN MORTY MARBLE VG-85 07-01 354

J. WALTER MILLER, HILLIER GARLYNN MEMORIAL FLORENCE EX-90 06-01 330

GREIDEN FARMS LTD, ST. MARYS

452

371

1214

(+105)

(+151)

(+94)

(+350)

391

293

1003

(+92)

(+142)

(+70)

(+304)

382

295

953

(+57)

(+149)

(+74)

(+280)

394

319

1067

(+85)

(+130)

(+50)

(+265)

376

333

1039

(+65)

(+113)

(+86)

(+264)

O’CONNOR LAND & CATTLE CO, AJAX , GENERVATIONS INC, CAMPBELLVILLE, MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE

5 YEAR OLDS

STANBRO MEGAN

JEFF STANTON, ILDERTON, JIM STANTON, ILDERTON SILVERRIDGE STORMATIC SANDI

SILVERRIDGE FARMS LTD, SPRINGFIELD AUTUMNGLOW GAR JEAN

MARDINE PELDERS, EMBRO HOLZER PSS EMA

BUSHY VIEW, LAKESIDE DENLEE CHAMPION URSEL

DEN-LEE FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

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Best of the Breed

THE ONTARIO HOLSTEIN BRANCH WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE ALL 2 YEAR OLDS CLASSIFYING VG-88 OR HIGHER, all Excellent cows classifying EX-94 or higher and all animals that have achieved 125,000 kilograms of milk that are bred and/or owned by Ontario Holstein breeders. Congratulations to all the breeders and owners of these great Ontario cows!

EX 94 & Higher • SALEM GOLDWYN THERESA Bred by John Buckley and Howes Holsteins, Owned by Futurecrest Holstein, Aylmer

2 Year Olds VG 88 Points or Higher • CROVALLEY GOLD AMBASSADOR VG 88 Bred and owned by Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings • KINGSWAY GOLDWYN ABRAKAZOO VG 88 Bred by Kingsway Holsteins, Hastings Owned by Kingsway Holsteins and Jason Mell, WI • ROCKYMOUNTAIN GOLDWYN TRISHA VG 88 Bred by Rockymountain Holsteins, AB, Owned by Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland • SQUIBBLAND PAULA EISENHOWER VG 88 Bred and owned by Kevin Squibb, St. Pauls

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk • ROSENHILL RUDOLPH VIRGINIE VG 85 Bred and owned by Rosenhill Holsteins, St. Albert

149,712 kgs

• GREIDEN WINDSOR MIEKE GP 81 Bred and owned by Greiden Farms Ltd., St. Marys

146,187 kgs

• ROBIN NEST SPACEY KRISTA QE GP 80 141,924 kgs Bred and owned by Robin Nest Holsteins, Wallenstein • SQUIBBLAND RITA CHARLES VG 88 139,184 kgs Bred and owned by K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls • STARDALE B J RUBY EX 90 6E Bred and Stardale Acres Inc., Listowel

136,110 kgs

• ELITE EMORA EMPEROR GP 81 Bred and Owned by Thomas Meyerhans, Casselman

129,723 kgs

• BECKVALE JOLIE CARL GP 80 Bred by Ivan Becker, Stratford, Owned by Beckvale Holsteins, Stratford

129,116 kgs

• MILSTEIN JUDGE VASHTI VG 85 Bred and owned by Milstein Farms, Wainfleet

127,886 kgs

• BOSDALE CHARLES STAR LEANN EX 92 Bred and owned by Bosdale Farms, Cambridge

125,030 kgs

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AN INVITATION TO ALL DAIRY PRODUCERS

The Board of Directors at Holstein Canada has organized a series of meetings to present a business plan, receive feedback, and answer questions on the proposed amalgamation with Canadian Dairy Network.

Plan to attend in order to have a voice in the future of your dairy Association.

As a member, you should take a vested interest in your association to ensure the proposed merger will continue to serve your needs in a sustainable manner. Many decisions need to be made, some of which include legal entities, financial management, board structure as well as consideration for “you” the members who support the organization. Let your voice be heard!

If you have any questions contact the Ontario Branch: 519-653-6180 • cell 519-831-4359 • e-mail branch@ontario.holstein.ca

Participation for Profit

BY KRIS MACLEOD

Holstein Canada’s 2011 Enrolment Program S-S Holsteins

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ST. BERNARDIN, ON

MANY PEOPLE MAY HAVE SEEN THE MEMBERSHIP NAME, ONTARIO INC. 1024248 IN SOME OF THE HIGH PRODUCTION RECORDS LISTS AND WONDERED WHO IT IS. THE FARM IS OPERATED BY ANDY SENN, ALONG WITH HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW, FRANK SUTER. TOGETHER THEY MAKE UP S-S HOLSTEINS. In 1989 they emigrated from Switzerland and purchased an 80-cow operation in Prescott County. Since then, they have been continually expanding their herd. In addition to 400 milking cows, 320 heifers are currently raised at another site by Frank. In total, they farm over 2,200 acres.

Andy Senn and his family have won numerous Superior Production awards In 2007 Andy entered the new herd enrolment program with encouragement from his AI since they started official recording milk and classifying their herd a few supplier, ABS. At the time there were many young sire daughters in the herd so they were years ago. (Photo Submitted) interested in obtaining classification data. Today, over 90 per cent of the herd now has papers and their purity is increasing with each generation. The incentives provided by ABS were, of course, what prompted them to start classifying their cows, but Andy says that even without such incentives, he would continue to classify. He considers it an extremely useful tool to monitor the herd trends in feet, legs and udders and a good way of validating the success of his breeding program. In fact, he has also begun to do mid-round visits, which better fit the schedule of his 3X large milking herd.

Frank Suter, a partner in S-S Holsteins, sees the benefit in Holstein Canada’s New Herd Enrolment Program. (Photo Submitted)

For more information, contact the Ontario Holstein Branch: Email: branch@ontario.holstein.ca Ph.: 519-653-6180

Herdsman Tony Boos encouraged Andy to go on official milk recording because he felt that a lot of the cows would make exceptional records. He was right. The rolling herd average on 304 head is 12,631 kgs of Milk, 502 kgs of Fat and 406 kgs of Protein (282-301-285). Andy has won numerous Superior Production awards in the past few years, including the Gay Lea Combined Component Award for highest fat and protein in 2010 for three-year-old S-SHolstein Jet Stream 1192. She produced 18,713 kgs of Milk 1,075 kgs of Fat and 592 kgs of Protein (391-607-387). S-S-HOLSTEIN BOLTON 1309 also has an impressive track record, having produced 18,292 kgs of milk (427-396-391) in her first lactation. Another cow that combines both type and production is S-S-HOLSTEIN TOUCHDOWN 978. She has gone Very Good and recently finished with a 5-9 record of 19,808 kgs (394-474-265). Because she is only 50 per cent pure, she doesn’t qualify for awards, but she has a pair of daughters who are following nicely in her footsteps.

Andy plans to continue to classify and milk record the herd and looks forward to improving the type and winning more production awards in the future.

PROGRAM DETAILS (VALID UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2011): • Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the potential benefits of classification and how the information can be used on your farm.

• Free herd visit fee (value $75) for first classification. Take advantage of this no obligation opportunity to see how this service can help you.

• You don’t need a registered herd to have your cows classified. If you decide to register your classified animals at a later date, their score will be applied.

• If you haven’t registered animals in more than 3 years we can help you with that: • Registration fee discounted by 50% for all animals (excluding base) registered within 6 months of commitment to program.

• No charge to transfer ownership of animals resident in herd prior to commitment to program.

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2011 REGULATIONS & ELIGIBILITY This competition is effective for the 2011 Show Season and is open for residents of Ontario exclusively.

• Animal must be shown minimal at one (1) Ontario Branch recognized show to be eligible.

• Be a Registered Holstein • Be owned by or in partnership with the exhibitor who is an Ontario Resident • Have won 1st or 2nd prize at an Ontario Holstein Branch county or regional show • Have won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize at Ontario Spring Discovery, Ontario Summer Show, Eastern Ontario Championship or Autumn Opportunity Shows • Have been in the Top eight (8) Ontario owned placings at the 2011 Royal Winter Fair • Only one entry for Junior Breeder’s Herd per exhibitor • Only one entry for Breeder’s Herd per exhibitor • Senior animals must qualify in milking class • Cows shown in production classes will enter in the Mature Cow class *Placings at Shows outside of Ontario should be included but are not considered as Qualifying Shows.

4-H Classes

• You must be a member of a 4-H Dairy Calf Club.

• You must have shown your project at your club achievement day • 4-H Members must lead their own calf in at least two (2) Ontario Holstein Branch recognized shows but the animal need only qualify in one (1) show to be eligible • Entry form must show calf ’s actual placing in the class as well as 4-H placing in the class • Have been 1st or 2nd 4-H Calf (in its class) at an Ontario Holstein Branch county or regional show.

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4-H Holstein Calf at Ontario Summer Show, Eastern Ontario Championship or Autumn Opportunity Shows or an Official 4-H Show with 75 or more 4-H members participating in the show. The date and location of these 4-H shows need to be at the Ontario Holstein Branch office prior to the show date and a complete marked catalogue must be forwarded to the Ontario Holstein Branch office no later than 15 days after the shows.

• Have been in the Top eight (8) Ontario owned 4-H placings in the Holstein 2011 RAWF Show OR 2011 Canadian 4-H Classic.

• All-Ontario 4-H Awards Require Separate Entry Form and Photo.

This entry form to only list those shows where the 4-H member lead his/her own calf.

• 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member - The calf is solely or jointly owned by a 4-H member who used the calf as their 4-H project for 2011. The calf must be transferred into the 4-H members name before June 1, 2011.

NOMINATION & SELECTION

A nomination committee of 3 judges will make selections from each of the classes in late November 2011. A panel of 7 judges (with an 8th judge’s places used in the event of a tie) will choose the winning entries from the nominations. The results will be published in the Winter 2012 issue of The Link Magazine.

Presentation of awards will be made at the Ontario Holstein Branch Annual meeting- February 2012. Results will be considered unofficial and cannot be published by any other company until after presentations are made.

For Additional Entry Forms or Further Information contact: Ontario Holstein Branch 519-653-6180 www.ontario.holstein.ca/Awards.html

CLASSES

1. Female, Junior Calf ............................................ born on or after Mar. 1, ‘11 2. Female, Intermediate Calf ............................. born Dec. 1, ‘10-Feb. 28, ‘11 3. Female, Senior Calf . .......................................born Sept. 1, ‘10-Nov. 30, ‘10 4. Female, Summer Yearling ..............................born June 1, ‘10-Aug. 31, ‘10 5. Female, Junior Yearling......................................born Mar. 1, ‘10-May 31,’10 6. Female, Intermediate Yearling ................................Dec. 1, ‘09-Feb. 28, ‘10 7. Female, SeniorYearling, non-milking............born Sept. 1, ‘09-Nov. 30, ‘09 8. Junior Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 animals . .................. bred by exhibitor 9. Female, Milking Yearling,......................................born prior to Feb. 28, ‘10 10. Female, Junior 2-year-old ................................ born Mar. 1, ‘09-Aug. 31,’09 11. Female, Senior 2-year-old................................born Sept. 1, ‘08-Feb. 28, ‘09 12. Female, Junior 3-year-old ........................... born March 1, ‘08-Aug. 31, ‘08 13. Female, Senior 3-year-old...............................born Sept. 1, ‘07- Feb. 28, ‘08 14. Female, 4-year-old...........................................born Sept. 1, ‘06-Aug. 31, ‘07 15. Female, 5-year-old...........................................born Sept. 1, ‘05-Aug. 31, ‘06 16. Female, Mature Cow...............................................born prior to Sept. 1, ‘05 17. Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 animals................................. bred by exhibitor 18. Junior 4-H Calf . ............................................................born after Mar. 1, ’11 19. Intermediate 4-H Calf . ................................born Dec. 1, ‘10 - Feb. 28, ‘11 20. Senior 4-H Calf ............................................ born Sept. 1, ‘10 - Nov. 30, ‘10 21. Summer Yrlg. 4-H Calf ................................born June 1, ’10 - Aug. 31, ‘10 22. Junior Yrlg. 4-H Calf ...................................... born Mar. 1, ‘10 - May 31,’10 23. 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member...........Open to ALL 4-H Age Animals

ENTRIES

Owners are required to submit an official entry form for each animal they wish to enter. Your entry form must be accompanied by a 5x7 photograph or digital photograph taken in the current show season and must show the stage of lactation she was in when she competed. Colour photos are preferred however black and white ones will be accepted.

Note: Each entry for each class require a photo (if entering in open class and 4-H class two (2) photos are required)

BREEDER’S HERD PICTURES

By popular demand, exhibitors can submit three (3) individual pictures of the members of your Breeder’s Herd and Junior Breeder’s Herd. However group pictures will still be accepted. Photos must be taken in the 2011 show season, showing the stage of lactation.

A Senior Yearling can be nominated in both the milking & non-milking class but, her show winnings are only applicable to the chosen stage. (ie) A yearling could qualify pre-freshening and then qualify after freshening and be eligible for both classes. BUT you must have a picture freshened and non-milking. It is imperative to denote stage of heifer at time of showing as Milking or Non-Milking when listing show results.

Cows that have shown in a production class (re: 50,000 kg) will be placed in the class according to their age.

ENTRY DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18th, 2011

Entry Form • All-Ontario Holstein Competition Send To:

Ontario Holsteins 285 Fountain St. S, Cambridge, ON N3H 1J2 Tel: 519-653-6180 Fax: 519-653-2129

Deadline For Entries:

November 18, 2011

EMAIL to branch@ontario.holstein.ca or FAX 519-653-2129 Name of Animal:..............................................................................................................................................................

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Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy):.......................................................................Registration#:............................................

Name of Exhibitor(s)/Owner:....................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................................................................

Address:.........................................................................................................Postal Code:...............................................

Telephone No.:............................................ Fax:.........................................Email:..........................................................

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Address:.........................................................................................................Postal Code:...............................................

Telephone No.:............................................ Fax:.........................................Email:..........................................................

4-H Achievement Day:................................................................................4-H Club:....................................................

Complete 2011 Show Record (Please Print) All placings must be listed. (For 4-H Nominations ONLY LIST Placings at Official Holstein Shows where 4-H Member LEAD his/her own animal. Only 4-H shows with over 75 head are eligible.

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BORN AND RAISED ON A 4TH GENERATION FAMILY DAIRY FARM, 20-YEAR-OLD CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG OF CAYUGA, ONTARIO IS MAKING HER MARK IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY AS A JUNIOR MEMBER.

Christine became a Junior Member in April of this year under the prefix Royal Lynn Holsteins. When picking a prefix Christine wanted to choose something that would incorporate her middle name and be remembered by others in the industry.

Her enthusiasm and positive attitude towards the future of the dairy industry is seen through her participation in 4-H where she has completed 20 projects and has been on Haldimand County’s 4-H Royal Team for six consecutive years. Impressively, she has made the conformation cut every year. Last year she participated in 4-H’s Go for the Gold competition which resulted in a fourth place finish at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Christine has also competed in the Field Crops team at the Royal six times where she has place 1st place for 1st and 2nd cut hay.

After much success with her 4-H project, Kouwenberg Cherry Loaf, at the Classic 4-H Junior Show in 2010, Christine became interested in joining Holstein Canada as a Junior Member. Being a Junior Member would allow her to begin to establish herself in the dairy industry as an individual and would also open other possibilities as the sole owner of a 4-H project.

Kouwenberg Cherry Loaf placed 3rd in the Summer Yearling Class at the Classic 4-H Junior Show and was named All-Ontario Honourable Mention 4-H Summer Yearling. In addition to her success with

Christine Armstrong works full-time as a Herdsman at Ardross Farms Cherry Loaf, Christine was Grand Showman and Champion Calf at Lincoln County Fair and Simcoe County Fair and Reserve Grand Champion at Rockton World’s Fair.

After speaking with Jamie Farrell at the Ontario Spring show earlier this year about purchasing a 4-H heifer, he sparked Christine’s interest in Lilac Lodge Goldwyn Lani. Accompanied by uncles Dale and David Lang, Christine travelled to the home of Rob Hefferman where Lani was currently co-owned and housed. Lani is a Goldwyn September Calf out of Bridgecross Shottle Lark who goes three generations back to Ravenswell Lydia. She is backed by nine generations of Very Good or Excellent Holsteins and was recently second September calf at the Brant-Wentworth County Show.

That same day, Rob Hefferman took them to Kingsway Holsteins where Kingsway Sanchez Almanac, a December Calf, caught Christine’s eye. Almanac is a Sanchez out of Kingsway Goldwyn Abrakazoo, a Very Good 88 point two-year-old who is currently making herself known in the show ring. Almanac goes back three generations to Kingsway Terrason Allie and is backed by eight generations of Very Good or Excellent cows. She placed fourth 4-H calf at the summer show this year, second at Brant-Wentworth County show and Junior Champion at Lincoln County show.

Christine leads her 4-H calf, Kingsway Sanchez Almanac at the Paris Fair in September

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In the end, Christine chose the Kingsway calf as her 4-H project, but currently owns both Lilac Lodge Goldwyn Lani and Kingsway Sanchez Almanac under her Royal Lynn prefix. When purchasing animals, she looks for deep-pedigreed cow families with a balance of type and production.

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THIS YEAR THERE WERE FOUR JUNIOR DAIRY SHOWS HELD ACROSS THE PROVINCE. These shows are an excellent opportunity for the junior 4-Hers to compete at a regional level, but they also provide an opportunity for hands-on learning as well as meeting other keen dairy youth in their region.

The Eastern Ontario Junior Show was held July 2-3, 2011 in conjunction with the EBI 4-H Showcase. Judge Jason Smith of Lansdowne had his work cut out for him as he placed 50 keen 4-Hers in both showmanship and conformation. Taking top honours for the day in showmanship was Jenna Hedden of Renfrew County with reserve going to Kaitlin Cavangh of Carleton. Champion Calf went to Nathan Vandekamp of Renfrew County on Liberty Damion Lazygirl and reserve went to Shannan MacPherson of Glengarry County on Gleneil Grand Prix Vogue. At the Western Ontario Junior Show held on July 11 & 12, 2011 at the Outdoor Farm Show facilities in Woodstock, 69 keen juniors showcased their talents to judge Norm McNaughton of London. Madison Dyment of Oxford County was named Champion Show person with reserve going to Laura DeKlein of Middlesex County. Champion Calf honours went to Trent Jones of Oxford

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6. Makenna Carmichael relaxes by her pack. 7. Ron Greaves (l) and Judge Jason Smith (far right) present banners to Shannan MacPherson, who took Reserve Champion Calf with Gleneil Grand Prix Vogue and Nathan Vandekemp, who won Grand Champion with Liberty Damion Lazygirl.

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Holstein Youth County on Tarten Inn Butterknife and reserve went to Cassie Hawthorne of Perth County on Briar-Berry Cntnd-Tabby-Red. The East-Central Junior Show was held July 5 & 6, 2011 at the Orono Fairgrounds. Bobby Jarrell of Corbyville, had the tough task of placing the 42 participants. Champion showperson honours went to Brett Stockdate of Peterborough County. Elaine Jeffs of Northumberland County was reserve. Champion Calf was presented to Brett Stockdale on Embrdale Alanna Tahoe with reserve going to Katie Ritchie of Simcoe County on Honeypod Dundee Tamber. The West-Central Junior Show was the final show of the year and was held August 15 & 16, 2011 at the Grand River Raceway in Elora. Judge Jeff West of Tottenham had the challenging task of placing the 106 competitors. Champion Showperson for the day was Michael Brain of Wellington County, with reserve going to Brent Sayles of Perth County. Champion Calf honours went to Hanna Dellaire of Wellington on Huronia Reagan Naomi and reserve went to Adriana Barnia-Plazzotta of Waterloo County on Willow-Creek JW Grand Prix Verity. We would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, 4-H leaders and parents who make these shows possible!

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6. 2011 Participants of the Western Junior Show. 7. Troy Killough of Elgin County leads his calf into the ring. 8. Champion calves: (l to r) Madison Dyment Hon. Men, Judge Norm McNaughton, Cassie Hawthorne (Reserve) and Trent Jones (Champion Calf). (Photos by Jason French)

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7. Bethany Woodhouse, Katelyn De Boer and Nienke Holtland wait for placings in the Junior Calf Class. 8. Grand Champion Hanna Dellaire (r) and Reserve Adriana Barnia-Plazotta with Judge West and sponsors John Innes and Shelley Sutton (Dumfries Mutual). (Photos by Andrea Crummer-Emond) www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Outside the show ring, Christine along with her parents Dan and Karen Armstrong and her brother, Carl, cash crop 2,800 acres of winter wheat, soybeans and barley. Growing up, Christine spent a lot of time at her uncles Dale and David Lang of Ardross Holsteins where she learned the basics of dairy farming and fostered her love for the Holstein breed.

“We strive to get better by setting goals for ourselves every year,” says Chris. “It allows us to become more efficient and increases genetics in the herd.”

In 2003, Ardross Holsteins started to invest in deep pedigree cattle.

Glen Drummond Molly and Glen Drummond Katrina, both excellent cows sired by Rudolph from the Splendor family, were one of the first purchased animals who made a name for themselves on the family farm. Today, Lexis CQ Dundee Dazzle, a 2007 All-Ontario Honourable mention four-year-old Dundee from the Ravenswell Lydia family, and Gen-I-Beq Talent Splach, a 2009 All-Ontario fiveyear-old Red and White Holstein from the Splendor family, call Ardross Holsteins home.

When the Browns first started farming in 2003, the herd’s somatic cell count was 433,000. Today, that number is under 120,000. By adopting an aggressive management style, they’ve also increased their milk value from $5,030 to $6,906 per cow at 305 days.

This year, they hope to decrease the age at first calving from 26 months to 24. A new heifer cover-all and new calf hutches installed last year will allow heifers to be weaned earlier and grow bigger in order to calf at a younger age.

Both Chris and Brianne are big believers in continuing education and participate in industry events and workshops whenever possible.

In May, they hosted a group of 45 young dairy enthusiasts to their farm as part of the “Dairy Sense” conference organized by the Ardross Holsteins is a Master Breeder Herd that currently milks Ontario Holstein Branch and 4-H Ontario. For many, their visit to 90 cows and runs 2000 acres of cash crop. Christine considers Beslea Farms was the highlight of the two-day workshop. it a privilege to have worked with All-Canadian and All-Ontario Nominated Cows and Heifers.

The Brown’s advice to young farmers is candid and they speak from experience: write down your goals and review them often; create a Christine currently works full time at Ardross Holsteins where she top-notch management team; never stop learning; do the research, involved with the daily chores, paper work, calf registration and but manage your farm and your cows in a way that works for you. herd health. She also takes an active part in the breeding decisions, paperwork needed for embryo transfers and getting animals ready It’s the kind of advice they wish they’d be given when they first for the show ring. Her favourite part of her job is showing cattle for started out in farming. local fairs and witnessing the transformation of a cow or heifer from “Far too often, farmers are too proud to tell you they’ve made a the barn to the moment the cattle enter the show ring. mistake,” says Chris.

Though Christine has worked hard to get where she is, Christine has a list of individuals she credits with her success. Her family and friends have always been a great support for her and her late Grandpa Kenneth Lang was always there to remind her never to give up on her dreams.

“In the end it will all work out,” he used to tell her.

“It’s kind of like pregnancy,” a six-month-along Brianne adds, with a laugh. “There are just some things you wish people would tell you!”

All jokes aside, their advice resonates with young farmers ready to make a go of it on their own. Chris and Brianne have been through a lot, both personally and financially, and have the sleepless nights to prove it. But despite the “for sale” sign at the end of their laneway, this couple is nowhere near to throwing in the towel.

Christine also acknowledges Bert Stewart, whom she says has been In fact, they’re ready for a new adventure; one that will allow them instrumental in her success in the show ring, and Jason French, whose to expand their operation and create an easier transition for the encouragement of young farmers never goes unnoticed. future. Though they had originally considered building a new barn on their existing property, their accountant prompted them to look for In the future, Christine plans to move forward with her work at something that already existed. As it turns out, they found it.

Ardross Holsteins and continue to purchase deep-pedigreed animals with the hopes of expanding Royal Lynn Holsteins and owning her “We just fell in love with the place,” Chris says of their future home, own farm someday. To that end, she notes that more financial support keeping the details under wraps. “It’s the kind of place you can see for those interested in taking over the family farm or purchasing a your kids growing up.” farm would be beneficial.

The Browns have accomplished a great deal in just eight years’ time.

Christine’s ultimate dream would be to one day lead and own a cow With a herd of good-looking cows they enjoy working with every day that everyone knows by name in the winner’s circle on the coloured and four (soon to be five) keen farm kids to share it all with, life is good. They can hardly wait to see what the next chapter brings. shavings at Madison and at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Judging by her work ethic and accomplishments to date, she’s not Wherever they find themselves in the future, one thing is for certain: one to give up easily.

Chris and Brianne will still be milking cows and living the country way of life they’ve always loved.

“When you have your heart set on a dream, go for it.” she says. “It is [always] better to try than to wonder ‘what if ?’”

Note: Since this interview took place, the Browns have relocated to Fenway Farms in Napanee.

Any youth aged 12-21 interested in applying for a Junior Membership According to Brianne, the 500-acre farm, established by Jim and Shirley Fenwick, will more are encouraged to contact your local Ontario Field Representative or than double their land base and set them up nicely for the future. They‘ve also welcomed a new addition to the family - a baby boy named Chase - born September 17th! contact the Holstein Branch office.

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OUTSTANDING CATTLE, HARDWORKING VOLUNTEERS AND BRIGHT PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS ONTARIO MADE FOR A SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR THE 2011 INTER-COUNTY JUDGING COMPETITION, WHICH TOOK PLACE AT THE METCALFE FAIRGROUNDS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD. IN TOTAL, 85 EAGER PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN THE COMPETITION, JUDGING NINE CLASSES OF EXCEPTIONAL CATTLE FROM AREA FARMS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

After a full day of dairy judging, participants convened in the main building where they enjoyed a wonderful chicken dinner served by committee and fair board volunteers, and waited to find out which four participants had won the ultimate prize of a 10-day all-expensespaid trip to Madison, Wisconsin to attend the World Dairy Expo.

Among the day’s top winners were Natalie Holtby of Durham West, Scott Groniger of Carleton, Mark Hazeleger of Oxford and Rachel Jebson, also of Durham West. Holtby, Groniger and Jebson, along with teammate Katrina Carruthers of South Simcoe (who is rounding out the team in Mark’s absence), will represent Ontario at World Dairy Expo where they will compete in the 90th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. Accompanied by Bert Stewart and Murray Reissner, the team will travel to Madison for 10 days in October.

Justin Crowley, who has participated in the trip in the past, was High Individual winner in the senior category. Crowley also walked away with awards in High Reasons, High Holsteins and High Jerseys. High Individual Runner-up was Natalie Holtby.

SENIOR DIVISION RESULTS High Team and Coach

Carleton - Scott and Olivia Groniger (Diane Groniger) Runner-up – Oxford – Michael Lupton and Gary Hazeleger (Dean Karn)

High Individual Winner - Justin Crowley High Placing Winner – Jill Brown High Reasons – Winner – Justin Crowley High Holsteins Winner –Justin Crowley High Jersey Winner – Justin Crowley

Runner-up – Natalie Holtby Runner-up – Scott Groniger Runner-up – Rachel Jebson Runner-up – Scott Groniger Runner-up – Tyler Yates

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The winning senior team was made up of Scott Groniger and Olivia Groniger, a brother-sister duo from Carleton, coached by Diane Groniger. Michael Lupton and Gary Hazeleger, coached by Dean Karn, were runners-up.

In the Junior division, Josh Karn had a successful day, winning High Individual and High Jerseys. Karn was also runner-up in High Holsteins, High Placings, High Reasons and High Team, along with teammate Alex Vondervoort and coach Dean Karn. High Individual runner-up was Brent Sikma (Durham East), who along with his brother, Connor Sikma and coach Glenn Barkey, also won High Team.

This year’s event was a resounding success and we would like to express our thanks to the fantastic group of volunteers and committee members who went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly! We also wish to thank the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund and the event’s premiere sponsor, John Deere, as well as the numerous sponsors and supporters who continue to make this event possible each year.

High Other Breeds Winner – Mark Hazeleger Runner-up – Gary Hazeleger High Quiz Winner – Natalie Holtby Runner-up – Ashley O’Hara Rookie Award Winner – Joel Stillman JUNIOR DIVISION RESULTS High Team and Coach Durham East – Brent and Connor Sikma (Glenn Barkey)

Runner-up – Oxford – Josh Karn and Alex Vondervoort (Dean Karn)

High Individual Winner – Josh Karn

High Placings Winner – Chad Henderson High Reasons Winner – Ava Doner High Quiz Winner – Emily Linton High Holsteins Winner – Chad Henderson High Jerseys Winner – Josh Karn Rookie Award Winner - Chad Henderson

Runner-up – Josh Karn Runner-up – Josh Karn Runner-up – Deanna Ringelberg Runner-up – Josh Karn Runner-up - Chad Henderson

Runner-up – Brent Sikma

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Director Elections (Ontario Branch) Article 2.3 – Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall consist of two (2) Members resident in each of the electoral districts of Western Ontario; West-Central Ontario; East-Central and Northern Ontario; and Eastern Ontario, the immediate Past President (if not otherwise currently a Director), and a Director selected by the National Directors of the Association resident in Ontario.

Nomination papers for the four electoral districts of Western; WestCentral; East-Central and Northern Ontario; and Eastern Ontario Holstein must be filed with the Branch office prior to Dec. 31, 2011.

Alternating length of Terms for Ontario Branch Directors The process of staggering terms began with the 2010 elections for Western and West Central Ontario, two Directors were elected with one serving a one-year term and the other a two-year term. In 2011, the process occurred in Eastern and East-Central Ontario to finish the process of alternating the terms for Directors.

The Director with the one-year term will come up for re-election one year prior to the other Director in their district. In 2012, the Eastern; East-Central and Northern Ontario one-year Director will be up for election as well as one Director from Western and one from WestCentral Ontario. Starting in 2013, there will be elections each year for one Director per district in Southern Ontario.

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OCTOBER 2011

October 4

Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show, 10 am,

Norfolk County Fair, Simcoe

November 18

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November 18

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January 17

November 22

November 23

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November 23

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November 24

February 11

November 24

November 24

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February 28-29

October 4-8

October 12

World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI CDN Open Industry Session Delta Hotel, Guelph

October 14

Eastern ON/Western PQ Championship Show, Kemptville, 9 am; Judge: Donald Dubois

Autumn Opportunity Holstein Show, 10 am, Orangeville; Judge: Gerald Coughlin

October 19

October 20

October 22

October 28

October 28

October 31

Prescott County Club Banquet

Bruce County Annual Meeting Wellington County Annual Meeting Glen Lichty, Alma

Frontenac County Annual Meeting, Sundbury Stormont County Club Banquet Perth County Annual / Barn Meeting

December 1

Brant-Wentworth Annual meeting, Vellenga’s, 10:30 am

December 2

Western ON Council Meeting, OMAFRA, Woodstock

December 3

December 7

December 8

December 8

December 8

Junior & Intermediate Classes for RAWF Holstein Show, 2:00 pm Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

December 9

December 14

Sale of Stars Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Royal Winter Fair Holstein Show

Prescott County Annual Meeting,

Vankleek Hill

JANUARY 2012

January 4

Dufferin County Barn/Annual Meeting, Kentville Holsteins, Kevin McGriskin Peterborough County Car Tour/ Annual Meeting

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Lambton County Annual Meeting, Wyoming Presbyterian Church, 12 noon

January 5

January 5

January 6

January 10

Perth County Club Banquet, Mitchell

Huron County Annual Meeting

December 1

November 18

Lennox & Addington Banquet, South Fred Hall

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Lanark County Club Banquet, Perth

NOVEMBER 2011

November 5-7

TD Canadian 4-H Classic

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Richoh Coliseum

November 10

Red & White Holstein Show, 8:00 am

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Prince Edward County Banquet, The Waring House

November 24 Holstein Canada Member Input Session, EBI,

Grey County Annual / Barn Meeting, Kemptville (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)

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December 1 Dufferin County Holstein Club Banquet,

Dundas/Stormont AGM, MacIntosh Inn Monticello Hall

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Niagara County Club Banquet, Wainfleet

Frontenac County Club Banquet, Elginburg

October 15

Victoria County Annual/Barn Meeting Glengarry County Annual Meeting, Alexandria Pizzeria Ontario County Club Annual Meeting CanWest DHI AGM, Royal York, Toronto

DFO AGM Royal York, Toronto Eastern ON Council Meeting, EBI, Kemptville East-Central ON Council Meeting, St. Thomas Church, Millbrook West-Central ON Council Meeting, EastGen, Guelph Western ON Council Meeting, OMAFRA, Woodstock Oxford County Holstein 100th Anniversary Celebration Evening Ontario Holstein Club Executive Workshops Ontario Holstein Branch 30th AGM Fun Auction and Farm Tours Holiday Inn, Cambridge

March 1

Genetic Marketing Workshop Holiday Inn, Cambridge

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March 15

March 16

March 24

March 28-29

April 17-22

Lambton County Annual Banquet, Forest Legion East-Central District Car Tour Western District Car Tour Eastern Ontario District Tour Ontario Spring Discovery Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds HAC National Convention, Brandon, MB

May 3-5

Dairy Sen$e School, University of Guelph

November 1-10

World Holstein Conference, Montreal and Toronto

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AS TOLD TO ANDREA CRUMMER - EMOND

Farm: Willdina Holsteins Herd Size: 56 Milking Operation Type: Tie-stall Location: Bowmanville, ON (Durham County) 1. Why did you choose Holsteins?

My dad started in 1957 with a herd of grade Guernseys and Holsteins.

The Holsteins outmilked the others, so that’s what we chose when we started getting serious about registering cows in 1974. We’ve been Holsteins ever since, though we did purchase a Jersey in 1999 and now have 10 of them in the barn.

entire lives. It takes a special talent and 365-day-a-year care to keep them at that level. Not everyone can do that; you have to know what your limits are. It would be great to be able to raise them to the point where someone could see their potential and take them to the next level. That’s one of the reasons we sold Liza. It’s everyone’s dream to breed a cow like her, and as someone once told me, “if you can do it once, you can do it again.” I think he’s probably right.

2. What are your breeding goals?

We look for balanced breeding and place equal emphasis on components and type. I like a tall cow with quality udders. She should be marketable and generate interest. In other words, people have to be interested in her embryos.

9. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out that you wish you had been told?

Get into a top cow family – one that’s up and coming – when you’re young. Set goals and stay focused and you will be successful.

3. What genetic tools are most important in your breeding program?

We place high value on milk recording, classification and bull proofs.

We go on a lot of bull daughter tours to see which bulls do well, or don’t do well, on certain cows. Showing our animals allows us to evaluate where our breeding program is at and pinpoint the areas we need to improve upon.

4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: The ideal cow is a cow that’s VG as a 2-YR old and EX with multiple E’s by the time she’s 10 years old. These are the types of cows people see in your barn and want to somehow be a part of, whether through ownership or the purchase of embryos. A cow that passes on good genetics through her daughters is always desirable.

10. What is it about the Holstein cow that keeps you getting up in the morning?

One of the highlights for me is when a calf is being born and being able to ask myself, “did I make the right cross?” I can usually tell pretty quickly if I have. Being able to take that calf as far as I can take it is extremely rewarding.

11. What are your thoughts on sexed semen? Do you use it?

We’ve used it on a few Jerseys with mixed results. The most important thing is to use the bulls you want to use, for the proper matings. To date, sexed semen on these bulls hasn’t always been available. It’s a tool that’s out there, though we haven’t used it to a great extent.

12. How many cows do you flush each year? Do you sell most of them? Where do you sell them to?

We flush 8 to 10 each year, but exclusively to fill an embryo order 5. What bulls are you currently using?

At the moment, we’re using Windbrook, Sid, Fever, Sanchez and a or bull contract. Embryos sitting in the tank are no good to anyone.

Those we have sold have gone to various countries, including the UK, little bit of Goldwyn where we can.

Germany and Australia. We’ve found that embryos from the Lila Z and Barbie families are in high demand.

6. What are you most proud of in your herd/operation?

Receiving our Master Breeder shield in 2003 was a huge achievement for us. We’ve had three Jerseys nominated All-Canadian in the last 13. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best? What trait two years, and two Holsteins as well. We were part owners of Calbrett do you value most?

Goldwyn Liza, who went on to become the top selling Canadian cow We value a balanced package – type, production, components.

Genomics is a bonus and a tool that we really only use on elite families. in 2008. That was a major highlight for us.

7. If you could improve one thing in your herd/operation, what would it be?

I’d have to say, it would probably be to spend more time on our breeding program and the marketing of our own genetics. At the present time, I’m away from home a lot as a Board Member of both Semex and EastGen, but in the near future, I hope to have more time focusing on the operation at home and enjoying the little things more.

14. Which bull do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the years?

Butlerview Mattador turned our herd around and put us in the right direction in the late 70s. Storm and Goldwyn have also had a major impact.

15. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? On our farm, it’s a total team effort. Everyone is involved, works together, and cares deeply about the cows. There is an all-around 8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why?

Cows like Licorice, Frosty and Celebrity are all awesome cows. I’d focus on the same goals, which is important. And at the end of the like to raise them as heifers, but not necessarily house them their day, we all realize that the little things do, in fact, matter.

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