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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 LINK EDITOR, Andrea Emond thelink@ontario.holstein.ca DESIGN, Andrea Emond AD DESIGN Jessica Willison, Laura Nanne, Leanna Lowry GENERAL MANAGER, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Celeste Cook, Adrian Vander Wielen, Angela Howard, Jason French, Melanie Chisholm CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Adrian Vander Wielen, Andrew Hunt, Angela Howard, Barn Girls Photography, Beth Yuill, Celeste Cook, Graham Johnston, Jason French, Jennifer Kyle, Kris MacLeod, Leanna Lowry, Marcel Emond, Nina Linton

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PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41994024 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES VIA DATA FILE TO: THELINK@ONTARIO.HOLSTEIN.CA ON THE COVER: 11-year-old Olivia Ezechiels flashes Judge Stephanie Murphy a smile. Olivia participated for the first time in the East-Central Junior Show in Orono this summer. “She loves the dairy club and can’t wait for next year to join again,” says her mom, Kim. This year’s show took place on July 7-8 and saw 43 participants. (Photo by Nina Linton)

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BRING ON THE FALL! Another season of county shows has come and gone and oh what a year it has been!

The number of head shown was up in many counties, the crowds were great and the quality of cows was incredible! Hopefully you were able to make it out to your local county show to experience the excitement for yourself. You’ll find the highlights in this issue, starting on page 18.

Just as a string of show cattle takes several years to develop, so too, does a successful dairy operation. The Wagler family of Green Acre Farms in New Hamburg is living proof of that. Since 1951 they’ve diversified, upgraded and tweaked their family farm to maximize profits and ensure continuity into the third generation and beyond. Read all about their story on page 14.

Speaking of things that just keep getting better with time, we’re running our 3rd Annual Heart of the Herd competition in this issue! Check out the finalists throughout the issue (watch for the logo) and be sure to vote for your favourite cow before November 21st.

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we’re in for another “teeth-chatteringly cold” winter, so I for one will be making the most of the fall season while it lasts. That will include visiting with family and friends, enjoying the gorgeous fall colours and of course, taking in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Perhaps I’ll see you there!

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WE ALL TALK ABOUT COWS When I meet with dairy farmers across our province, we can all talk about cows. It is a great way to start a conversation without always talking about the weather! “How is your herd doing?” will be a common question from me as it leaves an open answer for them to discuss milk production levels, herd health, cropping or other aspects of their herd. It just shows me that everyone has a common vision of using their own management skills to get the best out of their animals.

We know that having a problem-free cow with above average production is a good one to have. That same cow will often have conformation traits that display ability for longevity and health, an attitude that is feed-hungry but gentle to handle, and an overwhelming desire to milk. A Holstein Canada/Ontario member recently posted that they were grateful for all the things in their life and “of course the cows that help make it happen.” Cows are important. They are the source of income for your family, and that income can rise if you treat them with great admiration and appreciate their place in your business.

Be proud of your cows! By knowing more about them using breed improvement tools, you will be able to show progress, meet benchmarks and receive recognition.

We are all in some part of the dairy industry because we love seeing calves become heifers and later cows. Continue to talk about your favourite cows and which ones you see a future in and that will leave a positive impression of our industry for the generations to come.

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Cutie Pie! Five-month-old Charlotte Doan took in the Paris Holstein Show in style, while cheering on Judge Barkey, better known to her as Uncle Glenn. She is pictured here with her mom, Kathryn Doan (nee Barkey).

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Durham County recently celebrated their 75th Holstein Show. Showpeople and show supporters, young and old, came together to mark this momentous occasion. (Photo submitted)

Honouring a Legend A statue to honour the great bull, Johanna Rag Apple Pabst, was recently unveiled at the former site of Mount Victoria Farms.

Canadian sculptor Joe Fafard, who also created the bronze statues in front of Holstein Canada, was commissioned to create this life-size monument of T.B. Macaulay`s famous foundation sire. “Old Joe” stands in the pasture where he would have grazed in the 1920s and ‘30s and overlooks the site of the old barns at Mount Victoria Farms in Hudson, QC. As the statue notes, “Every living Holstein is a descendant of this great bull.” (Photo by Kris MacLeod)

Remembering Elly Alice Bumstead submitted this photo of Loyalyn Illusion Elly, who celebrated her 18th birthday at Loyalyn Holsteins this past summer. In her lifetime, she gave 126,000 kg of milk over 13 lactactions and had 14 calves, one of which is owned by Alice and Rob’s daughter, Cynthia, pictured here with Elly. “She didn’t give a lot of milk anymore at the end, but she was a good cow,” says Alice. Sadly, Elly died in June and was buried at the farm. She has left a legacy of 26 progeny, 13 of which are still at Loyalyn. (Photo submitted)

Keeping Watch Three-year-old Nadine Egger keeps a watchful eye on Eggerfarm Artic Pansy as she takes care of her newborn calf. Nadine’s mom, Paula Egger, who posted this photo to Twitter, regularly tweets about the day-to-day happenings at Egger Dairy Farms Ltd. and aims to educate the public about life on a dairy farm. Her insightful tweets include hashtags such as #FarmersCare, #HappyCows and #Agfact. Paula milks 100 cows with her husband, Werner, and in-laws in Rostock, ON. Check her out on Twitter @Dairyfarmher.

Marking 200 years of family farming at Wilhome Farms The Willliams family recently celebrated 200 years of farming as a family at the same location by hosting this year’s Prince Edward County twilight meeting. On stage are the sixth generation (Bob and Helen Williams, middle), the seventh generation (Don and Anne Williams at left) and the eighth generation (Lindsay, Brittany and Justin Williams at right).

In the background is a recently added barn quilt. The yellow represents family; the blue, rain; the red, buildings; the green, crops; and the blue stars around the edge, the eight generations that have farmed the land. (Photo by Adrian Vander Wielen)

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A STRONG AND UNITED HOLSTEIN CLUB IS A SOURCE OF PRIDE AND TRADITION FOR MANY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS. At the Ontario Holstein Branch, we work closely with County Holstein Clubs from across the province and get to witness first-hand the dedication and enthusiasm of club executives and members alike. We are pleased to showcase the history and achievements of county clubs across Ontario.

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1. What is the club’s background and history?

The club was formed in 1941. The first President was George A. Peever and the Secretary was Ellsworth Francis.

2. How many members do you have and who are some of the key members involved?

We currently have 67 members. Brandy Matheson has been our Secretary/Treasurer for seven years. Our Past President is Ron MacLeod, our current President is Rob Fletcher. Our 1st Vice President is John Hedden and our 2nd Vice President is Stefen Robinson. Our club meets four times a year, including at our annual meeting.

3. What annual activities does your club organize?

Our year starts with our annual meeting in January. Through the winter we have a barn meeting, and run our Breeders Cup (barn show). We also have a Young Breeders meeting to try to engage some of the counties younger members. We send a group of heifers to the Eastern Ontario Spring Classic sale in April. We then have a family night in the summer, followed by our county Holstein show in August. Probably our best attended event is our annual awards banquet, held in November.

4. What has the club accomplished in recent years?

A couple of things our club has added to our calendar in recent years are the Breeders Cup Competition and a Junior Herdsman Competition.

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A wide variety of events and meetings that engage people with different interests within the industry typically works best.

6. How do you involve youth in your club?

We hold a young breeders barn meeting that is by invitation. We target the younger generation in county herds and try to have an interesting speaker to draw them out to this meeting.

We also have held a Junior Herdsman Competition. This is a competition for the youth of the county ages 13 and up. The first part is held on farm with a quiz, clipping and judging components. There is also the showmanship component that is held at the County Holstein show. There are significant prizes for the completion, in hopes of encouraging the county’s youth to try to improve in all of these areas.

7. What is one area you would like to improve?

An area that we could improve in is our communication with our membership. We have an email list, and use the milk transporters to distribute flyers. We also post flyers in local ag businesses, but more communication is always better.

8. Where do you see the club in a few years down the road?

Hopefully five years down the road the club will still be thriving and doing innovative things to keep members engaged and to gain new members.

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IF THERE’S ONE THING THE WAGLER FAMILY OF GREEN ACRE FARMS KNOWS WELL, IT’S THAT IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD, YOU’VE GOT TO APPRECIATE WHERE YOU STARTED OUT.

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Common sense, some may say, but this family farm is living proof that paying attention to the little things over the years, and heeding advice from the experts along the way without changing everything all at once, is the best way to make dreams a reality. Throw in a family that loves to work together and a lot of sweat and tears, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for success. Gary and Tim Wagler grew up just outside of New Hamburg on their family farm, Lloydholm.

The 100-acre farm was started in 1951 by their parents, Lloyd and Ruby Wagler, and was a mixed operation made up of 30 purebred Holsteins as well as chickens and pigs. Gary joined the partnership in 1972 and his younger brother Tim joined in 1981. That same year, they renovated the original bank barn, upped their herd numbers to 45, and incorporated the business, changing the farm’s name to Green Acre Farms. The Lloydholm prefix remained until 2005 when it, too, was changed to G A F. Aside from having a nice ring to it, the name itself doesn’t hold a particular meaning. It was one all family members could agree upon and it was available through Holstein Canada at the time, Gary says.

Even when it was just Gary and Tim working alongside their dad, they understood that diversification was key. In addition to shipping milk, they rented pig barns and fattened pigs in the 1980’s. In 1991, they got into broiler chickens. In the early 2000’s, they expanded an already existing pullet operation at the farm Gary purchased after he was married to 70,000 units and increased capacity in the broiler barn to 20,000 chickens. Though cows remained their main priority, the other endeavours helped pay the bills and provide a decent living for the partners.

In 2005, after working at off-farm jobs for several years, Gary’s sons, Dave and Andrew, joined the partnership and the family faced a major decision. “We had two options,” says Tim. “We could either split up into two farms, or create one big operation.”

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Driving up the laneway to Tim’s property, where the original bank barn once stood, it’s easy to see which path they chose. The Wagler’s new free-stall barn, which was built in the spring of 2006 and took six months to complete, is nothing short of spectacular. At 52,000 square feet with room for all dry cows and young stock totaling 315 head, the new barn is a pleasure to work in, the family says. Its exact design was recently replicated on a dairy farm in Eastern Ontario.

They spent a year planning it and toured several operations during that time before coming up with a blueprint in conjunction with their builder. Knowing that with two additional partners joining the operation, a major expansion was in the cards, a free-stall setup seemed the only way to go. “We knew we didn’t want to milk 150 cows in a tie-stall!” says Tim. Though they didn’t realize it at the time, Dave and Andrew’s experience gained while working off the farm had a direct impact on the success of the new barn they would help their dad and uncle build. With the original goal of becoming a vet, Dave spent a year in high school completing a co-op at the Tavistock Vet Clinic. Part of his responsibilities included traveling to area farms to learn how to diagnose cows, which gave him the opportunity to see a lot of different set-ups and talk to many farmers about what they liked and disliked about their facilities. A later job at Select Sires throughout university provided Dave with skills in heat detection and better breeding practices.

Andrew, the younger of the two brothers, sold milking and stabling equipment for Advanced Dairy Systems, a job he, too, started as a high school co-op and worked at for four years after graduating from the University of Guelph before coming home to farm full-time.

“Working off the farm, I learned a lot about the costs so I saved us some money along the way,” he says. “And I could trouble-shoot, so that helped as well.”

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“It was a huge asset for us in terms of options and availability of what was out there,” says Tim, looking back on the building process.

The actual barn itself consists of three main parts, the first of which houses 150 milking cows. The 400’x100’ barn features high ceilings, a wide walkway, and generous straw-bedded pens separating cows by lactation. A separate pen is designed to house fresh cows.

Cow comfort remains their highest priority and important features like large fans and climate-controlled sprinklers, which turn on automatically as soon as the temperature inside the barn reaches 18 degrees Celsius, are what the Waglers call a “no-brainer” decision that has helped keep their milk production and breeding numbers consistent throughout the year. Though I visited the farm on an unusually hot August morning – one of the few we had in our region this year – the well-ventilated barn remained surprisingly cool.

through the use of technology. With that in mind, they participated in a CowSignals workshop earlier this year made available through their local feed supplier, Plattsville Grist Mill and delivered by trainer TJ McDougall. The program, originally developed in the Netherlands, helped them identify what they were doing well, but also pointed out where they needed to get better. “It’s a pretty cool way to look at cows and see how they interact in their environment,” Dave says.

“The cows can tell you a lot if you just know what to look for.”

Some of the areas for improvement for the Waglers included providing cows with more bedding and more feed push-ups, and removing the brisket boards in the free-stall to allow for more space. Using time-lapse cameras, they monitored the cows the week before and the week after making the adjustments. The changes, says Dave, were amazing: cows were standing far less in the stalls, they laid down much sooner, and on the nights that fresh straw was put down, they laid down right away. The overall objective for the Waglers is to see lameness decrease and milk increase.

Though they won’t do another formal audit until next year, Registration is easier than people think and they’re already noticing an increase in milk and believe that the money is easily made back at any point lameness will also improve. The farm’s vet, nutritionist and hoof trimmer were all part of the exercise, as were the throughout a cow’s life. farm’s four partners, as each of them has a different area of expertise and brings a unique strength to the operation.

The main barn also features rubber on the floor, brushes to keep the cows clean and mattresses to ensure cows are comfortable and “I turn the lights on every morning!” says Gary, with a chuckle. encouraged to lie down. A short distance through a connecting link Along with Andrew, he takes care of most of the milking and begins leads to the milking parlour, with room for 24 cows at a time. his day at 4:30 am. He also performs visual checks, does some tractor The Waglers milk twice a day with a rolling BCA of 254-285-251 work and manages the broiler and pullet barns located at his nearby on 173 cows that average 11,200 kgs of milk on 305 day records. farm, which are on nine-week and 19-week cycles, respectively.

They were fortunate enough to be able to purchase 100 kgs of quota prior to the expansion and continue to buy as much as possible each Tim is responsible for crop inputs (the Waglers currently farm 1,000 month. “At the end of the day, we make our money off of the milk,” acres of owned and rented land), spraying, feeding and financials, says Tim. “On any given day, at least 10 of our 50 two-year-olds are though he, too, can help out wherever needed. His son, Brendan milking 40 liters or more,” Dave adds.

(20), helps with the milking and fieldwork during his weekends and summers off from Ridgetown’s Agriculture Program.

Like most dairy producers, it’s these numbers the Waglers pay close attention to. They’re always seeking to improve, whether that means Dave is the cow guy and enjoys looking after the cows and calves, breeding better cows that will last longer, or becoming more efficient administering vaccinations, making breeding decisions, monitoring

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fresh cows and driving tractor. In addition to milking, Andrew handles the remaining cropping and fieldwork. “I pretty much do what I’m told!” he jokes. But as Gary explains, all four partners operate as equals, with each having input on all major decisions affecting the farm. It’s part of the reason the farm has been so successful over the years. In the early 1980’s, after completing their first barn renovation, they had the most improved BCA score for Waterloo County. Twice they’ve been named the county’s Top Managed Herd. Dave believes if they can reduce their cull numbers and increase longevity, they can get there again.

Though it’s hard to keep track of every single animal when you’re milking as many cows as the Waglers do - they rely on NLID numbers these days, instead of names – they still have their favourites within the herd.

tours and open houses, and a favourite stop among visitors young and old is always the maternity pens. Right now, five 13’x37’ pens house cows about to calf, or those that are injured or in heat, but the family plans to build an addition which will eventually yield them a total of eight larger pens. It’s in these very pens I remember seeing my first calf being born during the Ontario Holstein barn tours back in February of 2012. The Waglers are proud of their operation and truly enjoy educating the public on what it’s like to live on a farm.

They don’t attempt to hide the hard work and long hours they put in to be successful, but they do their best to keep their work-life balance in check too. Because they’ve specialized their roles so well, two of the four partners are able to keep the farm running smoothly on weekends, a nice perk which allows each partner two weekends off a month. Both Dave and Andrew have young families at home,

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that calved in at just under 22 months. In her first lactation, she gave 12,360 kgs of milk with an impressive BCA of 323-296-300, the second highest in the barn. Her dam and granddam (an 86-point Fortune and an 82-point Blitz) both milked a lot, too, and trace back to Lloydholm Lheros Wonder, an 88-point cow from the original tiestall barn. For Dave, who looks after the sire selection and breeding on the farm, it comes down to patience. “We don’t flush or buy highindex pedigrees,” he says. “Good breeding is important and lots of cows calving equals lots of milk.”

With a pregnancy rate of 28 per cent on the milking herd and an average first calving age of 23 months on 1.3 services, the breeding program at Green Acre Farms is what Dave describes as “aggressive.” Right now they’re using a mix of genomic and proven bulls, which in the past has included Fever, Dempsey, Lauthority and Windbrook to give them the high type, good udders and solid components they desire.

They also rely on activity monitors, as well as pre-synch and ov-synch programs. At present, they’re above breed average on feet, legs and dairy strength and going forward, they’d like to improve udders.

Registering and classifying their cows are tools they’ll continue to rely on, whether they’re working with a herd of 30 cows or the 150 they milk today. “Registration is easier than people think and the money is easily made back at any point throughout a cow’s life,” says Dave. The Wagler’s current classification is 10VG, 120GP and 45G. “Just because we’re commercial doesn’t mean it’s not important,” says Dave. He adds that not only is classification useful from a herd improvement perspective, he believes it is important to give back to the bull proofs they so strongly rely upon. “We’re not a Master Breeder herd, but we still try to improve what we have.”

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and they realize that although farming is a lifestyle, family time and summer vacations, Blue Jays games, golf and hockey are all important pieces of the puzzle too. Gary and Tim and their families value the down time as well.

They enjoy several off-farm pursuits as well. Dave and Andrew were involved in 4-H growing up and Dave was a Director of the Waterloo County Holstein Club for eight years, serving as their President in 2011. He learned a lot during that time and would encourage anyone who’s interested to get involved in his or her local club. In a few years when his kids are older, he hopes to become involved in the milk committee as he enjoys connecting with others who share his passion for dairy farming.

Dave would recommend anyone hoping to return to their home farm spend some time off the farm first. “If people’s dairy farms can wait for them – travel! Once you’re at home full-time, it’s hard to get away.” Dave speaks from experience, having spent three months working on a 500 head dairy farm in New Zealand after school and a month after that touring the country. He credits his time away for helping him make the decision to come home and work with purebred Holsteins on a full-time basis.

Before I head out, Dave has one last thing to show me. He heads to a pen in the main barn about a third of the way down and points out the Lavanguard calf I saw being born (my first ever) when I toured the farm back in 2012. She’s all grown up now and due to give birth to a set of Shottle twins in February. Then, if all goes according to plan, she’ll join her herd mates and continue to produce the same high-quality milk the farm has been making since the 1950’s. For the Waglers, it’s the type of success story that never gets old, and one that future generations at Green Acre Farms will enjoy for years to come. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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CLAREMOUNT DISPERSAL AUGUST 1, 2014, AT THE FARM, STRATFORD

TOP SELLERS CLAREMOUNT DELIGHT GOLDWYN............................$16,000 Buyer: Wayne Lewis, Denfield KINGSWAY GOLDEN GOOSE................................................ $8,750 Buyer: T & L Cattle Ltd., BC KINGSWAY FEVER ABIDE........................................................ $8,100 Buyer: Ken & Vicki Stark, Listowel

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WOODFIELD DISPERSAL AUGUST 8, 2014, AT THE FARM, CALEDON

TOP SELLERS WOODFIELD SUNGOD PAM...................................................$7,300 Buyer: Ron Roskopf, WI VALLEYRIVER SHOWLINE ROSE........................................$7,000 Buyer: Siemers Holsteins, WI WOODFIELD CONTENDER PRINCESS.............................$6,200 Buyer: Ron Roskopf, WI

348 LOT AVERAGE........................................................$2,141

BRUCE COUNTY HOLSTEIN CLUB SALE AUGUST 13, 2014, CARSON’S SALE ARENA, LISTOWEL

TOP SELLERS DORAL LAVANGUARD VALENTINE................................. $3,700 Buyer: Blanhaven Farms Ltd., Durham CHRISTHILL WINDBROOK JOSIE........................................$3,600 Buyer: Vanderkuylen Holsteins Ltd., Atwood BLACKAVON EXCITE SAMANTHA.....................................$3,400 Buyer: Ed Koster, Drayton

15 LOT AVERAGE......................................................... $2,756

GREY COUNTY HOLSTEIN CLUB SALE AUGUST 13, 2014, CARSON’S SALE ARENA, LISTOWEL

TOP SELLERS MILLBROOKE FEVER JOLIE..................................................$3,600 Buyer: Michael E. Bechtel, Cambridge ELM DRIVE ABBEKERK INGRID........................................ $3,100 Buyer: Mornholme Holsteins, Listowel

23 LOT AVERAGE...........................................................$2,238

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MARVELRIDGE DISPERSAL AUGUST 27, 2014, AT THE FARM, RUSSELL

TOP SELLERS MARVELRIDGE D A LANSING..............................................$4,500 Buyer: Michael Galipeau, QC MARVELRIDGE M A ALMA.....................................................$4,000 Buyer: Simon Jeaurond, Dalkeith MARVELRIDGE M A TEALA..................................................... $3,800 Buyer: Thom Mueller, Osgoode

196 LOT AVERAGE................................................$2,041

FARHOPE DISPERSAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2014, CARSON’S AUCTION SERVICES, LISTOWEL

TOP SELLERS FARHOPE SEAVER S RAMILLA.............................................$6,400 Buyer: Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater FARHOPE CHAMPION LADYBELL...................................... $5,100 Buyer: Gerald Roefs, Lakeside SPRINGHOPE LINK RICKI....................................................... $5,100 Buyer: Steve Martin, Wallenstein

138 LOT AVERAGE..........................................................$2,367

KEARNSVALE DISPERSAL OCTOBER 7, 2014, CHERRY CREST HOLSTEINS, MARTINTOWN

TOP SELLERS KEARNSVALE WINDBROOK PARADISE.........................$6,000 Buyer: Doug Morrison, QC KEARNSVALE SHOTTLE PEGGYANN.............................. $5,100 Buyer: Marc Raynaud, Vankleek Hill KEARNSVALE DENISON PITAGEM....................................$4,800 Buyer: Geoffrey McNaughton, Bainsville KEARNSVALE SHOTTLE PEGGYLYN...............................$4,800 Buyer:Campbell McQuat, QC

42 LOT AVERAGE............................................................$3,585

UPCOMING SALES November 12, 2014 Canadian Logic Breeders Sale - 10:30 am, Brubacher Sales Arena, Guelph November 13, 2014 Sale of Stars - 5 pm, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Direct Energy Center, Exhibition Place, Toronto March 31, 2015 “12 o’clock at Knonaudale” - 12 noon, Knonaudale Farms, Crysler, ON May 1, 2015 Willdina Holsteins Dispersal - 10:30 am, at the farm, Bowmanville, ON May 16, 2015 Trent Valley Holsteins Dispersal - 11 am, at the farm, Peterborough, ON August 26, 2015 Donnanview Farms Dispersal at the farm, Stirling, ON

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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.

2014 was another successful year for the county shows across Ontario. Some were up in numbers, some were down, but all in all, the shows were well attended and the cattle looked spectacular! A lot of work goes into a Holstein show and we wish to thank all those who worked hard to make this year’s season a resounding success!

Congratulations to the breeders and exhibitors of the outstanding cattle shown at the 29 county shows across Ontario this year!

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Brant-Wentworth Holstein Show August 28, 2014

Dufferin-Wellington Holstein Show August 29, 2014

Judge: Glenn Barkey - 84 Head Junior Champion: Ms Duckett Dyment Coral

Royal Lynn Holsteins & Gracehaven Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Gen-Com Goldchip Hanissa

Evercharm & Brookturn Grand Champion: KHW Regiment Apple C-Red

David Dyment, Unique Holsteins & Mike Deaver Reserve Grand Champion: Bridgeview Gibson Devona

Bridgeview Farms Premier Breeder & Bridgeview Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Terry Beckett - 103 Head Junior Champion: Mount Elm Loves to Dance

Cormdale Genetics & JEM Cattle Co. Reserve Junior Champion: Holzer Minnow Shadow

Walkerbrae Farms Grand Champion: Hazbro Sanchez All Spark

Walkerbrae Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Kentville Fremont Rockstar

Kentville Holsteins Premier Breeder : Kentville Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Walkerbrae Farms

Bruce-Grey Holstein Show August 26, 2014

Durham Holstein Show September 4, 2014

Judge: John Crowley - 95 Head Junior Champion: Jacobs Charlie Drayo

Marbrae Holsteins, Monsang Holsteins Ltd. &

Jamie Farrell Reserve Junior Champion: Hicklee Brokaw Gypsy

Cameron Hickling Grand Champion: Hicklee Dundee Glow

Cameron Hickling Reserve Grand Champion: Cranholme Goldwyn Tanner

John G. Cation Premier Breeder & Ed Meulendyk Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Thierry Jaton – 93 Head Junior Champion: Willdina Windbrook Grace

Willdina Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Willdina Aftershock Amber

Willdina Holsteins Grand Champion: Metdale Denison Kyla

Almet Farms Ltd. Reserve Grand Champion: Willdina Redman Claire

Willdina Holsteins Premier Breeder & Frank Barkey & Family Premier Exhibitor:

Carleton-Russell Holstein Show October 2, 2014

Elgin Holstein Show August 8, 2014

Judge: Pete Coleman - 81 Head Junior Champion: Glennholme Dazzler Flash

Glennholme Holsteins & Campview Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Delcreek Little Minion

Delcreek Holsteins Grand Champion: Lindenright Atwood Bounce

Velthuis Farms & Brian Enright Reserve Grand Champion: Hendercroft Atwood Simba

Herb Henderson Premier Breeder & Herb Henderson Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Alan Hawthorne - 75 Head Junior Champion: Maplekeys Windbrook OMG

Maplekeys Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Maplekeys Sid Olive

Maplekeys Farms Grand Champion: Eastside Gold Offering

Maplekeys Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Maplekeys Sid Odessy

Maplekeys Farms Premier Breeder & Skipwell Farms Inc. Premier Exhibitor:

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Judge: Neil Kittle - 79 Head Junior Champion: Calbrett McCutchen Lila

Lilyking Farm Reserve Junior Champion: Windcroft Brokaw Silhouette

Brian & Cheryl Dickson Grand Champion: Crater Sue Damion

Crater Farm Reserve Grand Champion: Sunrest Goldwyn Daggar

Sunrest Farm Premier Breeder & Brian & Cheryl Dickson Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Glen Burgess - 65 Head Junior Champion: Quality Goldwyn Terry

Quality Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Chrisland Fever Lime

Peter Christie Grand Champion: Bosdale Gold Luster

Quality Holsteins & Agriber Societa Agricola SRL Reserve Grand Champion: Quality Gold Danzi

Quality Holsteins Premier Breeder & Quality Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Glengarry Holstein Show August 9, 2014

Hastings (Quinte) Holstein Show August 29, 2014

Judge: John Werry – 60 Head Junior Champion: Devans Remark Dempsey

Robert D. MacDonald and Bethany MacDonald Reserve Junior Champion: Vale-O-Skene Windbrook Bianca

Robert D. MacDonald and Bethany MacDonald Grand Champion: Lochdale S S Sangria

David J. MacMillan Reserve Grand Champion: Helmcrest Reality Rejeana Red

Cherry Crest Holsteins Premier Breeder & David J. MacMillan Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: John Buckley - 80 Head Junior Champion: Gendarra Goldn Revolver

Gendarra Farm Reserve Junior Champion: Claircrest Sid Dare Devil

Clair E. Petherick Grand Champion: Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang

Kingsway Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Jeffshaven Goldwyn Bambi

Jeffshaven Farms Premier Breeder & Webb View Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show October 7, 2014

Lambton Holstein Show August 20, 2014

Judge: Ron Canning – 68 Head Junior Champion: Keylas Sid Berla

Doug Winger Reserve Junior Champion: Royal Lynn Sid Zinnia

Royal Lynn Holsteins Grand Champion: Ardross Atwood Velvet

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Judge: John Werry - 58 Head Junior Champion: Sco-Lo-Coons Atti Banshe

Little Star Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Ka-Buck W-Brook Charlee

Brian Slaughter Grand Champion: Nordale Goldwyn Ricky

Little Star Holsteins, Hodglynn Holsteins & Colin Pool Reserve Grand Champion: Crestomere Sanchez Vital

Charlyn Farms Premier Breeder & Brian Slaughter Premier Exhibitor:

Reserve Grand Champion: Milksource Goldwyn Jenay

Royal Lynn Holsteins & Gracehaven Holsteins Premier Breeder & Peartome Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

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Lanark County Holstein Show September 5, 2014

Middlesex Holstein Show August 6, 2014

Judge: Gerald Coughlin - 82 Head Junior Champion: Zieview Sid Classy

Twin Peak Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Twinpeak Windbrook Bianka

Twin Peak Farms Grand Champion: Symcroft Goldwyn Humdilly

Symcroft Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Penlow Geri Damion

Penlow Farms Premier Breeder: Glen Syme Premier Exhibitor: Twin Peak Farms

Judge: Adam Zehr – 97 Head Junior Champion: Morsan Atwood Caramel

Dortholme Holsteins & Certified Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Clarkvalley Sanchez Miata

Dortholme Holsteins, Certified Holsteins & Clarkvalley Grand Champion: Heather Holme Golden Autumn

Glen & Curtis McNeil Reserve Grand Champion: Cavanaleck Dundee Olivia

Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Premier Breeder & Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Premier Exhibitor:

Lennox and Addington Holstein Show August 2, 2014

Niagara Holstein Show August 13, 2014

Judge: Herb Henderson – 76 Head Junior Champion: Brownlands Sid Lynn

Brownlands Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Beslea Sterling Merci

Beslea Farms Ltd. Grand Champion: Cherry Crest Goldwyn Aspire

Trekili, Regwall, Bonnechere, Rusendale &

International Genetics Reserve Grand Champion: Brownlands Atticus Blaze

Brownlands Farms Premier Breeder & Brownlands Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Glen Burgess – 103 Head Junior Champion: Ms Duckett Dyment Coral-ET

Gracehaven Holsteins &Royal Lynn Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Freurehaven Steady Rainbow

Freurehaven Farms Grand Champion: Milksource Goldwyn Jenay

Gracehaven Holsteins &Royal Lynn Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Phoenix Lauthority Jazz

Gracehaven, Vale-O-Skene, Gary Troup & Emilane Premier Breeder & Feederlane Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Lindsay Exhibition September 20, 2014

Northumberland Holstein Show August 8, 2014

Judge: Terry Beckett – 82 Head Junior Champion: Morsan Atwood Caramel

Clarkvalley, Certified & John Dortmans Jr. Reserve Junior Champion: Hi-Maintenance Gold Chip Liv

Kenroe Farms & John & Bonnie Ayars Grand Champion: Tomalynn Goldwyn Superstar

Tomalynn Farms Reserve Grand Champion: River Dale Mr Sam Ella

Kingsway Farms, Millen Farms & Hazbro Holsteins Premier Breeder: Gendarra Farm Premier Exhibitor: Kawartha Holsteins

Judge: Frank Donkers – 87 Head Junior Champion: Claircrest Stanley Marvelous

Claircrest Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Kingsway Goldwyn Lipsmack

Kingsway Farms Grand Champion: Nipponia R D Lizabeth

Trentward Farms, Kingsway Farms, Ronald C. Werry Reserve Grand Champion: Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang

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Peterborough Holstein Show August 9, 2014

Judge: Jeff West – 93 Head Junior Champion: Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey

Beaverbrock Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Elmcroft Dempsey Avery

Elmcroft Holsteins Grand Champion: Nipponia R D Lizabeth

Kingsway Farms, Trentward Farms & Ronald C. Werry Reserve Grand Champion: Beckholm Goldwyn Pricilla

Beckholm Holsteins Premier Breeder & Beckholm Holsteins & Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Lorne Briscoe – 103 Head Junior Champion: GGI Atwood Bambi

Crovalley Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Crovalley Atwood Patricia

Crovalley Holsteins Grand Champion: Knonaudale Jasmine

Kingsway Farms, Trentward Farms & Knonaudale Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Gendarra Goldwyn Sadie

Gendarra Farm Premier Breeder & Ronbeth Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Oxford Holstein Show August 21, 2014

Prescott Holstein Show August 15, 2014

Judge: Bruce Mode – 154 Head Junior Champion: Almac Astro B Attitude

Almac Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Duckett Harvue Flower

Breamont Holsteins & Frankhaven Holsteins Grand Champion: Huffmandale Goldwyn Gabrielle

Martincroft & Fountlane Farm Reserve Grand Champion: Nathport Goldwyn Layla

Breamont Hosteins & Frankhaven Holsteins Premier Breeder: Walnutlawn Farms Premier Exhibitor: Breamont Holsteins & Frankhaven Holsteins

Judge: Jamie Black – 98 Head Junior Champion: Yorellea Windbrook Manhatten

Yorellea Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Bonnie Brae Ape Mystery

Bruce and Susan Mode Grand Champion: Redstone Goldwyn Olenya

Bruce and Susan Mode Reserve Grand Champion: Cherry Crest Sid Coco

Bruce and Susan Mode & Redstone Holsteins Premier Breeder & Bruce and Susan Mode Premier Exhibitor:

Perth-Waterloo Holstein Show September 12, 2014

Prince Edward Holstein Show September 5, 2014

Judge: Jeff Stephens – 130 Head Junior Champion: Legacy Windbrook Roslyn

Stephen Dolson & Dr. Karen Galbraith Reserve Junior Champion: Bosdale Lauthority Speck

Bosdale Farms Inc. Grand Champion: Bosdale Lauthority S Portrait

Bosdale Farms Inc. Reserve Grand Champion: Eby016 PSS Trinity

Pleasant Nook Farm Premier Breeder & Bosdale Farms Inc. Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Carl Phoenix – 48 Head Junior Champion: Trekili WA Lola Braxton

Trekili Holsteins & Waltz Acre Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Waltz Acre Atwood Alice

Waltz Acre Farms Grand Champion: Kingsway Shottle Confusion

Waltz Acre Farms & Larry McComb Reserve Grand Champion: Waltz Acre Blink Goldwyn

Waltz Acre Farms Premier Breeder & Waltz Acre Farms Premier Exhibitor:

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Renfrew Holstein Show August 22, 2014 Judge: Charles Menard – 74 Head Junior Champion: Greenlark Foxy Dianna

Greenlark Farms & Hedway Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Greenlark Lexi Sid

Greenlark Farms Grand Champion: Greenlark Goldwyn Luxury

Greenlark Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Acresglenn Alexander Andie

Glenn Acres Farm Premier Breeder & Greenlark Farms Premier Exhibitor:

*Show shots from Brant-Wentworth, Elgin, Grey-Bruce, Middlesex, Niagara and Ontario County Shows courtesy Barn Girls Photography.

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Congratulations to all participants and winners!

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Simcoe Holstein Show August 20, 2014 Judge: Jeff Sayles – 105 Head Junior Champion: AHD Brokaw Joy

Langelands Farms, Century Star Holsteins & Matt Lange Reserve Junior Champion: Harvdale Mayhem Sassy

Harvdale Holsteins Grand Champion: Trent Canal Jasper Bea

Dalton J. Faris Reserve Grand Champion: Robins Florian Alex

Century Star Holsteins Premier Breeder & Harvdale Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Stormont Holstein Show August 30, 2014 Judge: Bruce Mode – 85 Head Junior Champion: Wenallt Braxton Kittyrose

Wenallt Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Redlodge Saloon Avenue

Redlodge Farms Inc. & Fabienne Kagi Grand Champion: Knonaudale Jasmine

Knonaudale Farms Inc. Reserve Grand Champion: Limbra Goldwyn A Page

Huybregts Farms Ltd. Premier Breeder & Huybregts Farm Ltd. Premier Exhibitor:

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Montdale Holsteins & Mountain Echo Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Marbri Applejack Lisa

Brian Joseph Enright Grand Champion: Lindenright Atwood Bounce

Brian Joseph Enright Reserve Grand Champion: Budjon-Jk Wbrk Enthem

Brian Joseph Enright & Jaquemet Holsteins Premier Breeder & Maple-Ain Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

York Region Heifer Show October 2, 2014 Judge: Dave McMorrow – 36 Head Junior Champion: Beckridge Goldwyn Fantasia

Beckridge Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Onthehill Dundee Peplieke

Murray Reesor Premier Breeder & Beckridge Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

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OntarioSummerShow The 18th annual Ontario Summer Show was judged by Gerald Coughlin Jr. of Peterborough, ON in the coverall show ring at Lindsay Central Exhibition grounds on a beautiful summer’s day. Two hundred head were shown, which was up 22 from last year. Gerald and his Associate Judge and Ring man, Tom Hawman, both commented what an honour and privilege it was for them to judge the well-presented and highquality cattle on display.

This year’s Grand Champion went to the Mature cow, Roggua Dundee Evelyne, owned by Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ghyslain Demers. Reserve Grand and High BCA cow of the show was won by the winning five-year-old, Cobequid Goldwyn Leno, owned by Ferme Yvon Sicard, Butz-Hill Holsteins, Pierre Boulet & Ghyslain Demers, while the Honourable Mention cow and Intermediate Champion went to recently fresh Junior two-year-old, Signature R Katness, owned by Todd Edwards, Signature and Glennholme Holsteins. The Reserve Intermediate Champion was won by the second place Junior twoyear-old for Rob Heffernan, Crackholm and Lookout Holsteins with Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis, and Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion went to the Senior two-year-old owned by Kingsway Farms, Kingsway Goldwyn Dallas. The Junior Champion rosette was presented to the winning Winter Yearling, Devans Remark Dempsey, owned by Bethany and Robert D. MacDonald. The Reserve rosette was earned by the winning Intermediate Heifer Calf, MS Duckett Dyment Coral, owned by Gracehaven & Royal Lynn Holsteins and the Honourable

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Mention heifer was the winning Summer Yearling, Trent Valley H P, owned by Gerald D Halbach and Lookout Holsteins. Premier Breeder was won by Kingsway Farms and Premier Exhibitor by Crovalley, who also won both banners in the Junior Show.

One of the constant strengths of the success of the Ontario Summer Show is the energy and enthusiasm provided by the East-Central District 4-H members, as they compete in showmanship and clipping competitions.

Winning Championship Showmanship honours this year was the top Junior Showperson, Cally Finley. Reserve went to the Intermediate Showmanship class winner, Elizabeth Teel and Honourable Mention to the top Novice Showperson, Katelyn Redner. The other class winner was Meghan Taylor. MS Duckett Dyment Coral, shown by Ashley Young, was selected as Champion 4-H heifer, followed by second-place Junior Yearling, Sco-Lo-Coons Atti Banshee shown by Chris Steven in Reserve, and Honourable Mention was earned by Matt Forestell on Kingsway Golden Elsie. Earning the Champion clipper award was Cameron Stockdale, followed by Ryan Crowley, Dan Werry and Evan Stanley.

The Ontario Summer show continues to be recognized as one of the premier shows in Canada. This is a result, in large part, due to the efforts of a hard working show committee and the great support of area sponsors. Other highlights of the week included a Holstein Canada Board meeting and visits with area members. The 2015 show is scheduled for July 24th; we look forward to your participation!

Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award “Family farms serve a larger purpose than agricultural production...they are the core foundation of community life.” - Glen Elder Jr., University of North Carolina AWARD INFORMATION

The purpose of this award is to recognize the efforts and highlight the work and accomplishments of Ontario women who have devoted their lives in an effort to serve, promote and enhance the dairy industry. Through their dedication they have helped to inspire others with their passion. Contributions may be through their own family farms, within the 4-H program, local breed association, provincial committees or boards, national boards or through formal work, which all working together helps to promote and preserve the dairy farm and industry in Ontario.

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Open to women involved in all dairy breeds • Nomination package will be available on the Ontario Holstein Branch website, www.ontario.holstein.ca • Nominations should be sent to Heather Parkin (heatherp@gbtel.ca) • Selection committee members will choose the award with recipients joining committee for future years • Award will be announced and presented at the Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting in February 2015 • Deadline for nominations is December 1, 2014

For further information, contact Heather Parkin (heatherp@gbtel.ca) or (519) 376-5996

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Reserve Grand Champion

ROGGUA DUNDEE EVELYNE

COBEQUID GOLDWYN LENO

Sponsored by Grand Valley Fortifiers Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ghyslain Demers

Intermediate Champion

Sponsored by Agribrands Purina Canada Inc.

SIGNATURE R KATNESS

Glennholme, Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards

Sponsored by Shur-Gain

Butz-Hill Holsteins, Ferme Yvon Sicard, Ghyslain Demers, Pierre Boulet

KINGSWAY FARMS

Premier Exhibitor

Sponsored by Quality Seeds Ltd.

CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS

Premier Junior Breeder

Reserve Intermediate Champion

Sponsored by the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Sponsored by Superior Polled Genetics Inc.

Premier Junior Exhibitor

DORTHOLME GOLDWYN ALEXIS

CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS

Crackholm Holsteins, Lookout Holsteins, Rob Heffernan

CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS Sponsored by the Bank of Montreal

Junior Champion

Reserve Junior Champion Sponsored by CIBC

Sponsored by English Trailer Sales

DEVANS REMARK DEMPSEY

MS DUCKETT DYMENT CORAL-ET

COBEQUID GOLDWYN LENO

Sponsored by Select Sires Genervations Bethany MacDonald & Robert D. MacDonald

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Junior Heifer

Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada

CLAIRCREST FEVER TIKI Gene Iager & Joel Phoenix

Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada

MS DUCKETT DYMENT CORAL-ET

Sponsored by Syngenta Seeds (Ken Heffernan)

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DEVANS REMARK DEMPSEY

Gerald D. Halbach & Lookout Holsteins

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Intermediate Heifer

WinterYearling

Sponsored Sunderland Co-Operative

Bethany MacDonald & Robert D. MacDonald

SeniorYearling

Sponsored by Scotiabank

Sponsored by Dairy Source – Troy Woods

JACOBS CHARLIE DRAYO

GGI ATWOOD BAMBI

Jamie Farrell, Marbrae Holsteins & Mosnang Holsteins Ltd.

Crovalley Holsteins

Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn Holsteins

Senior Heifer

Sponsored by Starfra Feeds – Frank and Paul McMahon

HI-MAINTENANCE GOLD CHIP LIV

John & Bonnie Ayars & Kenroe Farms

Champion 4-H Calf Sponsored by National Bank

MS DUCKETT DYMENT CORAL-ET

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SCO-LO-COONS ATTI BANSHE Chris Steven

Special Thanks to these additional sponsors:

Callaghan Farm Supply, Cowsmo.com, Pickseed Inc., Pioneer, Foundation Genetics, GayLea Foods Inc., Ontario County Holstein Club, City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, Lindsay Central Ex, Mark McCabe Tractor Sales, Moynes Ford, Buyholsteins.com, Ontario Holstein Branch

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Junior 2 Year Old Cow & Best Bred & Owned Sponsored by ProRich Seeds Inc. & EastGen

SIGNATURE R KATNESS Glennholme, Aaron Eaton, Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards

Senior 2 Year Old & Best Bred & Owned

Sponsored by Sunderland Feed Supply & EastGen

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN DALLAS Kingsway Farms & Trentward Farms

Senior 3 Year Old Sponsored by Udder Comfort

CROVALLEY KNOWLEDGE AKIKA Arethusa Farm

4 Year Old & Best Bred & Owned Sponsored by Hamilton Township Mutual Insurance Company & EastGen

Mature Cow & BestUdder Sponsored by Nutri-Sci 2000 Inc. & Hub Int’l

ROGGUA DUNDEE EVELYNE Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ghyslain Demers,

Breeder' s Herd

Sponsored by Maizex Seeds – Wade & Ryan Finlay

KINGSWAY FARMS

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ ARANGATANG Kingsway Farms

Dairy Herd

Sponsored by BDO Dunwoody LLP

KINGSWAY FARMS

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COBEQUID GOLDWYN LENO Butz-Hill Holsteins, Ferme Yvon Sicard, Ghyslain Demers, Pierre Boulet

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Showmanship Winners

Sponsored by Jones Feed Mill Ltd., Jackson Water Conditioning Woodville, Holstein Canada and Mark McCabe Tractors

Junior Parade of Champions Jackpot

Cally Finley Reserve: Elizabeth Teel

HI-MAINTENANCE GOLD CHIP LIV

Sponsored by Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group

Champion 4-H Clipper

Intermediate Parade of Champions Jackpot

$750

Champion Clipper:

Signature, Glennholme, Todd Edwards & Aaron Eaton

Cameron Stockdale

ROSWITHA WATCH OUT SINDY

4-H Showmanship Jackpots

Grand Parade of Champions Jackpot

Taylor Vandermeulen, John Whitbread, Maggie Linton, Courtney Jackson

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ ARANGATANG

Sponsored by Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group

$1,000 Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ghyslain Demers

Intermediate Champion Cash Award

Junior Champion Cash Award

Sponsored by Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group

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Bethany & Robert D. MacDonald

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Judge: Kyle Rivington (l) and Holstein Canada President Mario Perrault (r)

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John & Bonnie Ayars & Kenroe Farms

Sponsored by DeLaval

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The 2014 Ontario Dairy Judging Team, coached by Bert Stewart (l) and Murray Reissner (r) placed third in the 4-H Judging Competition in Madison. The team consisted of Courtney Ray, Jennifer Charlton, Ava Doner and Chantal Stoop. (Photo by Agri-Graphics Ltd.)

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In July, the Inter-County 4-H Dairy Judging Competition took place in Ancaster and the top four senior judges were selected to make up the Ontario 4-H Dairy Judging Team. This year’s team members Jennifer Charlton, Courtney Ray, Chantal Stoop and Ava Doner, led by coaches Bert Stewart and Murray Reissner, recently traveled to Madison, WI, to take part in the 4-H Judging Competition. Because this is a national competition, the Ontario team placings are not announced at the banquet; however the organizing committee does give a set of scores and placings to the team. After a long day of judging, the all-female team was thrilled to find out they had placed third overall! This is the highest that any team from Ontario has placed in 25 years of competing at Madison and the team and their coaches could not have been happier with the result. The team finished a remarkable second in placings and eighth in reasons, with three of the four judges placing in the top twenty-five individually. Chantal Stoop finished highest in eighth place and tied for second in reasons. Congratulations to the Ontario team on their great success!

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Senior categories into three rings with three different judges on the Thursday evening. They now invite International young people to take part in this showmanship show. Steve Fraser from Fergus placed the sixty Senior competitors and selected Jennifer Charlton of Brantford as Reserve Senior Showperson. Emily Franken of Teeswater was fifth, Courtney Ray of Corbyville was eighth and Ava Doner finished ninth in the class.

The Junior Holstein Show was held earlier in the week with Ontario bred animals faring well. The first place Spring Yearling was Maple Wood Windhammer Elegance, bred by Mapelwood Farms, Jerseyville.

The first Senior 2-Year-Old was Dymentholm Lexis Lively-ET, bred by David Dyment from Dundas and Lexis Holsteins of PEI L. Lively was selected as Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion. The second place Senior Yearling was Craigcrest Rejoices Reconfirm-ET, bred by Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur.

The Red and White Show was judged by Callum McKinven of Quebec, along with his associate David Crack, Jr. They placed Earincliffe Redliner Sarah first in the Senior Calf class, as well as honouring her as Reserve Junior Champion. She is bred by Scott Brethet of Tottenham and was sold to US exhibitors in Maryland prior to the class. Other Ontario bred animals placing at the top of the class were Legend-Maker Defi GoldyRed-ET (4th Spring Calf), Sunnylodge Reali Laurel-Red-ET (4th Spring Yearling) and Valleyriver Jup Rudy-Red (3rd Five-Year-Old). www.ontario.holstein.ca

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by Scott Brethet of Tottenham) placed first in the Senior Calf class and was the show’s Reserve Junior Champion, 2. Claircrest Fever Tiki (bred by Clair E. Petherick of Campbellford) won the Spring Heifer Calf class for owners Joel Phoenix, Uxbridge and Glamorview, MD. 3. Charwill Attic Marcy (bred by Charwill Farms of Wallenstein) was first place Senior Three-Year-Old and Intermediate Champion for Gen-Com. 4. Newly-appointed EX-96 point Loyalyn Goldwyn June (bred by Rob and Alice Bumstead of Owen Sound) placed second in the Six-Year-Old and Older class, behind the eventual Grand Champion, RF Goldwyn Hailey. (Photos by www.thebullvine.com)

The crowd became even larger at World Dairy Expo on Friday and Saturday as the International Holstein show got underway. Ontario genetics were a large part of the top placings at the show for their Ontario or North American owners. The show couldn’t have started off any better as Claircrest Fever Tiki won the Spring Heifer Calf class for owners Joel Phoenix, Uxbridge and Glamorview, MD. Tiki is bred

by Clair E. Petherick of Campbellford and placed first at the Maxville Holstein Show and Ontario Summer Show this year. David Dyment of Dundas was co-breeder of the first and third places finishers in the Winter Heifer Calf class with MS Duckett Dymnt Carissa-ET placing first for her American owners and MS Duckett Dyment Cora-ET placing third for owners Royal Lynn Holsteins, Cayuga and Gracehaven Holsteins, Grimsby. Other Ontario-bred heifers that placed in the top five in their classes were Winright Chip Of Excellence (4th Winter Calf), Delcreek Roll The Dice-ET (5th Spring Yearling), Devans Remark Dempsey (3rd Winter Yearling) for owners Robert D. MacDonald and Bethany MacDonald of Dalkeith.

In the Junior Two-Year-old class, second place went to Maplekeys Sid Odyssey, who is bred by the Vis family of Aylmer. The first bred and owned in the Junior Two-Year-old class was Bosdale Lauthority S Portrait for the Bos family of Cambridge after her eighth place finish.

Crovalley Sid A La Creme placed 5th in the Senior Two-Year-Old class and is bred by Crovalley Holsteins of Hastings.

Charwill Attic Marcy made a big impact on the show with her first place Senior Three-Year-Old and Intermediate Champion finishes for GenCom. Marcy is bred by Charwill Farms of Wallenstein. Placing third in that class was Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia, owned by Eric and Oscar Dupasquier of Guelph and Glamourview, MD and bred by the Walker family of Aylmer.

The third place cow in the Four-Year-Old class was MS Atwood Madison, owned by Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr; J&P Black, NY; Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood; and Marty Unholzer, Woodslee. Making her return to the coloured shavings was Robrook Goldwyn Cameron bred

by Robin Parish, Woodville, who placed third in a competitive Five-YearOld Class. The newly-appointed EX-96 point cow, Loyalyn Goldwyn June placed second in the Six-Year-Old and Older class, behind the eventual Grand Champion, RF Goldwyn Hailey. June was bred by Rob and Alice Bumstead of Owen Sound.

Congratulations to all the Canadian-bred animals that walked the red coloured shavings this year in Madison! It is always impressive to see the impact of Canadian Holstein genetics at this show! www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Holstein Canada’s New Herd Enrollment Program Libertydeboer, BRUSSELS, ON

BY ANGELA HOWARD

A DREAM TO FARM AS A COUPLE IN CANADA CAME TO FRUITION FOR THE DEBOER FAMILY OF BRUSSELS, ONE YEAR TO THE DAY AFTER THEY SOLD THEIR HOLSTEIN HERD IN HOLLAND, AS THEY STARTED MILKING ON THEIR NEW DAIRY FARM IN CANADA.

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May 1, 2013 was a difficult day for use in tandem with their own selection of bulls to Klaas and Annie DeBoer, with steadily improve the next generation of animals. the sale of their 90 acre farm and At this time they are using bulls such as Dempsey, 65 cow registered Holstein herd Facebook and Niagara in their balanced approach in Holland. That day, however, to breeding. Production is what pays the bills, but quickly turned to joy a year later the DeBoers are keenly aware that conformation in Canada, when the couple will aid in longevity and the ability to produce began milking their new herd large amounts. under the prefix Libertydeboer.

Family is at The couple had visited Canada the forefront at on several occasions, but it was Libertydeboer. Klaas the first trip to our country for and Annie have two Annie in 1996, that instilled a children, a daughter, desire to move here one day.

Zwaantje (15) and a “It felt like I was home,” she son Sjoerd-Jan (13).

Above: Klaas and Annie DeBoer moved to Canada from Holland last says of her first moment setting summer. They now milk 50 registered cows in a free-stall parlour Both teens love the foot on Canadian soil. “Leaving set-up and use Classification and Registration to better manage their farm and have their made me feel so sad, like I herd. At right: Their children, Sjoerd-Jan (l) and Zwaantje (r) both own special interests. love the farm and have recently completed their first year in 4-H. was home sick”. It didn’t take Zwaantje feeds calves much persuasion to convince and helps milk and has an interest in breeding decisions, having Klaas that a move would be a good idea for the family and in 2012 the purchased her own embryos to implant.

Sjoerd-Jan feeds cows and helps concentrated search for a farm began. milk, but also has a small sheep flock and raises some chickens. Both A vacation to the Huron county area ended in a meeting with a former have completed their first year in 4-H are both planning to show calves elementary school friend of Annie’s, Ger Miedema. He made an offer next year. to the couple that if they decided to make the move, he would give them employment on his dairy farm, while they looked for a farm in Canada. The couple maintains that it is important to grow slowly and build a June of 2013 would see the couple move their family to a rented home in sound herd with strong conformation and good components. They the Seaforth area from the Ringenberg family and that is where it all began. are content with a mid-sized herd, stating that 80 cows would be a The quest for a farm they could call their own took them across Ontario, good number to work with. In the future, the DeBoers hope to build with the couple initially focusing in on Oxford county where they had a new free-stall barn to continuously improve on cow comfort and several friends already farming. In the end, it was Huron County’s wide- management, and the dream of someday showing some of their animals open spaces and wonderful neighbours that kept them where they were. is not far from their minds. In the end they would like to have a legacy They continued to work, not only for Miedema, but other dairy farmers in to leave for their children if they so desire to continue farming and enjoy the area until they were able to purchase a farm from Marcel and Ingrid the life of farming that they love. Congratulations and welcome to this Backx. They now milk 50 cows in a renovated free-stall parlour set up and enthusiastic and dedicated family! grow all the crops needed on their 198 acres of land.

The DeBoers purchased the registered herd and are very pleased to be using all the services that our dairy industry offers. “Without the information that we receive from DHI, Classification and Registration, then a cow would just be a cow,” say Klaas about the invaluable information he receives from the above programs. “In order to build on the herd, you must first know about the animals themselves,” he remarks as reference to the importance of registration.

Management is of the utmost importance to the DeBoers and they use DHI and Classification results to individually manage the cows in their herd and to selectively mate them using AI Services. They have installed Scout to better manage the herd and assist them with ease in registrations and are also taking advantage of herd mating programs to

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EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF ANIMAL REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION!

• Available to all herds who have not classified in two or more years.

• Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the benefits of classification and how the information can be used on farm.

• No charge herd visit fee (regular or mid round) for first classification.

• For qualifying herds with no registration activity for 3 or more years the program will also offer: – Registration fee discounted by 50% for all animals (excluding base) registered within 6 months of commitment to the program.

– No charge to transfer ownership of animals resident in the herd prior.

– To qualify for the registration savings herds must agree to participate in at least one classification visit.

• Ontario Holstein Field staff are available to help you with the registration process.

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Lanark County Holst EASTERN ONTARIO’S LANARK COUNTY HOLDS MANY PLEASANT SURPRISES. THIS POSTCARD-PRETTY REGION, TUCKED AWAY IN THE ROLLING HILLS OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY, HAS SEVERAL CLAIMS TO FAME AND THAT’S EVEN BEFORE WE LOOK TO THE HOLSTEIN SIDE OF THINGS.

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Lanark-born James Naismith, whose parents immigrated from Scotland, invented the game of basketball in the late 1800s. Many will remember the CBC’s “A Part of our Heritage” commercial, showing the early days of the game where balls were thrown into peach baskets and retrieved with broomsticks before the bottoms were cut out. Naismith was born and raised just outside Almonte, a small town located 50 km southwest of Ottawa, and developed the popular game during the winter of 1891, while teaching Phys. Ed in Springfield, Massachusetts. A museum in Almonte pays tribute to his contributions, and each August, a three-on-three basketball tournament draws over 100 teams and closes down the town’s main street.

In addition to claiming the inventor of one of today’s most popular sports, Lanark County is also officially known as the Maple Syrup capital of Ontario. Each spring when the “liquid gold” begins to flow, hundreds of visitors flock to the region to get a taste of unique offerings including maple covered peanuts, maple brownies and maple sweet potato fries, among other quintessential favourites. In 2011, National Geographic named Lanark County’s maple syrup the best food experience in Ontario.

twelve years after the club was established, it was decided that an annual county show should be held, alternating locations between the Almonte and Perth Fairgrounds each year. Still to this day, the show alternates between the two locations, in order to keep traveling time fair for everyone. This year’s show was held in Almonte and between the food, cake, memorabilia and stories shared among attendees, it was a resounding success.

“Our county show is awesome!” says club Secretary, Leanna Lowry, who helped organize the 75th anniversary festivities last month.

“Everyone wants to do well, but we are always happy for whoever wins. We are competitive by nature, but we share in everyone’s triumphs and successes.”

Chalk it up to the county’s size, or the notion that things are just a little different in the valley, but if there’s one thing to be learned from a look back over 75 years of Holstein history in Lanark, it’s that at the end of the day, the connections made between the people who share a love of good cows is what matters most.

“It’s the smallest bloody county, but the people here are great!” says Ken Kilgour, who worked for Eastern Breeders in the area for 31 Sweet maple treats and the invention of basketball aside, Lanark years. Traveling from farm to farm, breeding cows in Lanark County County has another reason to be proud. On September 5th, members and beyond was what Ken was paid to do; seeing a lot of great cows of the county’s tight-knit agricultural community came together to along the way was just an added perk. mark 75 years of Holstein Shows. Though small in numbers (just Many of the herds he visited had regularly attended the county over 40 members are shipping milk these days), Lanark County show, but never imagined their cows could compete against the Holstein breeders are a dedicated bunch and the camaraderie that meticulously clipped and fitted animals they saw in the show ring. exists between them is second to none.

A few had grades and others were completely new to classification.

The Lanark County Holstein Club was founded in 1927. Records Ken says he got a real kick out of helping them select some of their show that the club’s first President was John R. Reid and the Secretary better animals and getting them ready for the show. was Herbert Cuthbertson. In the first year, the club counted 20 “He was kind of a pusher,” chuckles Bert Lowry, who founded members, but by 1946 the membership had grown to 100. In 1939, Penlow Holsteins along with his late wife, Dorothy, back in 1951.

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BY ANDREA EMOND

Photos left to right: 1. Members enjoy a meal together at the 1959 Lanark County Holstein banquet, 2. A ring shot from this year’s 75th anniversary show, 3. Over the years, Ken Kilgour has helped many herds enter the show ring for the first time, 4. The Grand and Reserve Champions of the 1986 Lanark Holstein Show, 5. Pictured here in this 1949 Holstein Journal ad, Macbarr Triumph Alert was Grand Champion at Lanark the same year, 6. Victor Kellough (2nd from left) accepts an award for a cow with longtime production from Cy Sherwood (President of the Canadian Holstein Association), while Rutherford McIlquham (Director to the Ontario Board, at left) and George Robertson (Lanark Holstein Club President, at right) look on. (Photos submitted)

“But he was a born showman and he sure didn’t do our show any harm.”

never been a problem.”

Elmer Boal of Boalcrest also credits Ken Kilgour for giving his family their start in the show ring. “He got us to show, fed the cows, clipped them and looked after them. At the time, we didn’t know anything!”

Paul Brady of Brady View agrees. “Being from such a small county,” he says, “if you’re short of help, [whether at home or at the show] there’s always a neighbour willing to pitch in.” He also notes that what makes Lanark unique is that the majority of the animals shown each year are homebred. “Very seldom does someone go out to buy a winner,” he says. “Some pretty good cows have come out of our county.”

If Ken was helping a new showman get his cow ready for the ring, or showing the animal himself, he wanted to be sure it was done right. He was a firm believer in the idea that “you can’t go to war with a slingshot.” He taught rookies how to clip and fit their animals and how to fill their cow’s udders before the show. In return, he got to show some incredible animals. In 1986 he led the Grand, Reserve and Honourable Mention cows in their respective classes at Lanark. Some hassled him and said it was easy to find the good ones when he was traveling across the county day-in and day-out seeing some of the best cows. “And they were probably right,” Ken admits. “I had my hands on some pretty good ones over the years.”

Bert Lowry remembers that year too, as it was the very first year Ken convinced them to take a cow out to the show. The cow was Penlow Pet Ivanhoe and she did exceptionally well, winning her class and being named Reserve Grand of the show, with Ken at the halter. At 87 years old, Bert admits his memory is not what it used to be, but he comes to life when he recalls that moment in time. “Ken handed me the halter,” he says in a quiet, careful voice, obviously still touched by the small gesture after all these years.

Penlow Farms, now run by Allan, Donna and son Brad Lowry have been taking animals out to the show ever since. They’ve had their share of winners (their famous Georgette cow started off her show career as Reserve Junior Champion at Lanark in 2002) but the Lowry’s say they’ve had the most fun over the years counting themselves among such a great group of people. “Lanark County Holstein Breeders are a homey group,” says Bert. “Rivalry has

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One such cow that many across the province will recognize due to her resounding 2012 Heart of the Herd success is Symcroft Milan Nicatine EX-91-8E 7*. Backed by five generations of VG dams, Nicatine has had 10 natural calves in her lifetime, five of which are EX and two of which are VG. As voting for the Branch’s inaugural Heart of the Herd contest opened, Lanark County breeders rallied around Nicatine, helping to secure her win. She is owned by Glen and Ellen Syme of Symcroft Farms in Almonte, ON, a name which is synonymous with Lanark County’s rich Holstein history. The Syme’s have had several show victories over the years and most recently claimed Grand Champion honours this year with 4-yearold Symcroft Goldwyn Humdilly. Despite their showring success, a Heart of the Herd victory and being named Master Breeders in 2007, the Syme family remains very grounded. “They truly help personify Lanark’s wonderful supporting nature,” says neighbour Leanna Lowry. “You couldn’t ask for more humble people.”

Boalcrest Sterling Silver EX-2E-CAN is another example of an exceptional cow hailing from Lanark County. Though she was born on Sugar Bush Road in Pakenham, and did reasonably well at the Lanark show (she placed fourth as a 2-year-old), she later went on to win coveted titles on the global stage. Elmer and Diana Boal sold her to Jocelyn Cote, PQ, as a fresh 3-year-old in 1992 and the Dupasquier family of Guelph purchased her less than a month

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Photos left to right: 1. Penlow Georgette Outside EX-96-2E-CAN 7* was bred by the Lowry family of Almonte and is now owned by Bradner Farms, BC, 2.

Boalcrest Mollie VG-86 was first 2-year-old at Lanark in 1986 and was the show’s Grand Champion the following three years, 3. Mississippi Rag Apple Fury VG-85 owned by the Snedden family was Nominated All-Canadian Sr. Calf in 1976, 4. Garden Lea Duchess Mandi EX-90 3* owned by the Kilgour family was Grand Champion at the Ottawa Winter Fair in 1969, 5. Symcroft Milan Nicatine EX-91-8E 7*, owned by the Syme family, was the Link’s first ever ‘Heart of the Herd’ winner in 2012. (Photos submitted)

later. She won her 4-year-old class at World Dairy Expo in Madison and went on to claim the Supreme Champion title there as a Mature Cow, as well as the Reserve Grand title at the Royal Winter Fair that same year.

The Boal’s had other cows do well for them too. They first exhibited at the show in 1986 and what a year it was! Their cow, Boalcrest Mollie, won her 2-year-old class that year and went on to become the show’s Grand Champion in 1987, 1988 and 1989. “After a start like that, you kind of get bitten by the bug!” Elmer says. He has a lot of memories of the show over the years, including the time an Angus bull got loose and the year they got almost six inches of rain the day before the show in Almonte and the outdoor ring had to be moved because the ground was so wet. “You sort of remember those years!” he laughs.

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The Thom family haven’t missed a show in over 30 years. Bert is proud of that fact, and amazed that a county so small gets such a strong turnout each year. Lynn Boyd, Eastern Ontario Field Rep for the Ontario Holstein Branch, always said that Lanark had the highest ratio of cows to breeders, Bert recounts proudly. He recalls that one year, there were nine or 10 animals in the Mature cow class, the same number as were shown in Kemptville!

Sandy Snedden grew up showing cows under his family’s Mississippi prefix. He remembers that before a rule limiting the number of cows one could take came into play, his family would take upwards to 25 head to the Lanark show. “People would ask, ‘Did you leave any at home?!’” he chuckles. “It wasn’t like we were winning every year; we just liked participating. And you were going anyways so you tended to fill the truck.”

It’s virtually impossible to reminisce about the cows that have put Lanark County on the map without making mention of perhaps the most famous of them all, Penlow Georgette Outside EX-96-2E 7*. Georgette began her show days as an intermediate yearling in Lanark in 2002. Her list of accolades includes first-place honours at Autumn Opportunity and the Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship show in 2003, Honourable Mention Grand at the Royal in 2004, Grand at Spring Discovery in 2005 and Grand at Autumn Opportunity in 2006 and Ontario Summer Show in 2007.

Bred by Allan and Donna Lowry in 2001, Georgette is a twin daughter of Penlow Georgie Dragoon EX-3E- 8* (her twin sister, Penlow Georgina Outside went EX-90-2E for the Lowry’s and a large part of their herd traces back to the two sisters). In 2006, Georgette sold for $510,000 at the Hanoverhill Legacy Sale in Port Perry. She is currently owned by Bradner Farms in Abbotsford, BC.

The Snedden family is one of those names that dates back to the very first show held in 1939. Sandy’s father, Alex Snedden, owned cows under the Mississippi prefix, which was started in 1912 and was named after the river on which the farm was situated. Sandy and his late brother, Earle, split the herd a few years after their dad died in 1978, but continued the tradition of showing for many years thereafter. “I remember it like it was yesterday,” he says, “washing and clipping those cows after chores with the lights on in the barn.”

Though some may poke fun at this county’s inclusive spirit, it is perhaps the very reason why Lanark still manages to average around 100 head each year and why many of the same exhibitors who have been there from the start are still there today. The way Bert Thom sees it, the reason for the high turnout is simple: “There hasn’t been a dominant herd in a lot of years. If the same family wins every class, every year, it’s not very much fun for the rest.” “And once you do a little better,” he adds, “it whets your appetite for more!”

For the Holstein Breeders of Lanark County, it’s the same story.

Being part of the county show is in their blood. It’s what they look forward to at the end of the summer each year. This year especially, as breeders young and old came together to mark 75 years of Lanark show history, the feeling of pride was stronger than ever.

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Though he doesn’t own cows anymore – Sandy sold his milking herd in 2003, three days before BSE and two days before his 65th birthday – he still enjoys attending the county show each year. At 76 years old, farming is something that has stuck with him. “I like working in the field and like looking at good cows. It’s in my blood and I can’t get it out,” he says. “I don’t want to get it out.”

“I may be biased,” says first-generation breeder, Deb Knapton of Knapview Farms in Almonte, “but I think we have one of the best county shows around!” www.ontario.holstein.ca

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2014 Ontario Scholarship Winners Sponsored by the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S ONTARIO DAIRY YOUTH TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! FOUR STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL AND THREE PURSUING DIPLOMAS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL WILL EACH RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP WORTH $1,000.

Degree Winners

Dennis Catt ST. THOMAS

Brandon Dietrich DESBORO

LYLE MARTIN HIGH ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Diploma Winners

Dennis is currently in his second year of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph. He has been actively involved on his family’s farm in St. Thomas and has also spent time working on neighbouring farms in the area. In the future, Dennis dreams of becoming a Holstein Canada Classifier, before returning to his family’s dairy farm.

Brandon is completing his degree in Animal Science at the University of Guelph. He grew up on a dairy farm in Desboro, ON, and has been involved in the operation as long as he can remember. Today, he is able to complete all the day-to-day chores needed to successfully run Donrich Farm. In the future, he looks forward to returning to his family’s dairy farm.

Morgan Baker SCHOMBERG

Sabrina Van Schyndel CARLETON PLACE

Deric Hartemink BELMONT

Sarah Mason WOODSTOCK

Morgan is completing her fourth year at the University of Guelph and hopes to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in the Science of Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science.

In addition to helping on her home farm, Morgan has worked on a 40-cow tie-stall dairy operation for the past three summers.

Going forward, Morgan plans to give back to youth, work with animals and educate the public on agriculture.

As a student at the University of Guelph majoring in Animal Biology, Sabrina is gaining knowledge she can apply when she returns home to work with her own animals in Lanark County. She currently works for Semex as a herdsperson in the Kemptville bull barns, where she works with approximately 420 animals. After Guelph, Sabrina hopes to apply to vet school.

Dennis Catt, St. Thomas The Lyle Martin High Achievement Scholarship Award is awarded to the scholarship applicant who displays the most impressive application based on community, post-secondary and agriculture involvement along with success with 4-H program. The award of $750 per year is sponsored by CanWest DHI and EastGen. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Dennis Catt of St. Thomas, ON. The scholarship is established in the name of Lyle Martin, a well-respected dairy farmer from the Brussels area. He was a former board member for CanWest DHI and EastGen. He was always on a committee and often was the leader or Chair. The award exemplifies many things Lyle found important in life including further education in agriculture, community involvement, supporting youth and advancements in the dairy industry.

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Claire is enrolled in the Practical Nursing program at Conestoga College. She has been working on her family’s dairy farm since the age of 10, feeding, bedding and training calves, and later taking on some of the milking duties. Claire enjoys traveling and hopes to visit each continent at least once in her lifetime. In the future, she hopes to be accepted into the RPN to RN bridge program.

Deric is enrolled in the general Agriculture diploma program at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus. He has always enjoyed growing up on his family farm in Belmont, ON, and is confident his experience at Ridgetown will give him better insight into the farming industry. In the future, he dreams assuming control of his family farm and expanding it going forward.

Sarah is entering her second year of postsecondary studies at University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. At home on her family’s 55 head purebred Jersey operation, Sarah helps with general labour in the barn and fieldwork. She also has a passion for niche markets in the agricultural industry and looks forward to starting a bee colony to produce honey next year. www.ontario.holstein.ca

2014 Inter-County 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Competition An enthusiastic group of 81 4-H’ers from across the province came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the InterCounty 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Competition recently. The annual competition, organized by the Ontario Holstein Branch, was held on July 31st at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.

Participants began the day writing a quiz based on material from the “You be the Judge” manual, which all young judges use to hone their skills.

After completing the 50-point quiz, the 4-Her’s evaluated three classes of Holsteins, three classes of Jerseys and one class each of Brown Swiss, Guernsey and Ayrshire cattle.

After lunch, participants reconvened to give their reasons for evaluation by the official judges of the day: Lowell Lindsay, Ken Empey, Courtney O’Neill, Jennifer Peart, Chris Kyle, Dan Aitken, Heather Peart, Kyle MacLeod, Mike West, Terry Beckett and Steve Fraser. Senior members gave reasons on six of the classes they judged in the morning while juniors gave reasons on three. The official judges gave their official placings and cuts to finish off the afternoon.

Participants, volunteers and sponsors alike all enjoyed a delicious roast beef dinner, while awaiting the results from the day. Jason French of the Ontario Holstein Branch opened the banquet by thanking the sponsors and volunteers. Jan Kennema of John Deere, the event’s premier sponsor, and Debra Brown from 4-H Ontario, brought greetings from their respective organizations and congratulated all members on their participation.

Jeanette Vander Linden of Holstein Canada spoke to participants and highlighted some of the many career choices available to them as they go on to develop their public speaking and confidence in the dairy industry.

Between the junior and senior awards, a series of presentations took place.

New this year, a jackpot draw for $100 was made available by the family of the late Joe Snyder, former Field Rep for West-Central Ontario and the General Manager of the Ontario Holstein Branch from 1980 – 1993. Joe’s wife, Bea Snyder, and daughter, Jenny Gleeson, were happy to present the jackpot to lucky winner, Alex Dolson. Alex is a 4-H member in Wellington County and will be entering his post-secondary studies in the fall.

To commemorate 25 years of the competition, Jason French invited all past participants dating back to 1990 to come up to be recognized. Jason mentioned that some of the competition’s past winners have gone on to become lawyers, competitive athletes and many work in the dairy industry today.

One past participant, Christina Crowley of Holstein Canada, recounted the once-in-a-lifetime experience she had as a member of the Ontario Judging Team in 2007. She expressed her gratitude to the people who mentored her along the way and in particular, to Bert Stewart, who has coached all 25 Ontario teams since the competition began. Christina spoke of Bert’s deep cow knowledge and his tenacity when it comes to making sure the Ontario Judging Team is always well-prepared. She invited Bert to join her at the front for a ribbon presentation, which was met by a standing ovation.

To cap off the evening, this year’s Ontario Judging team was revealed. The all-female team of Jennifer Charlton of Brant, Chantal Stoop of Niagara, Ava Doner of Durham East and Courtney Ray of Hastings represented Ontario at the World Dairy Expo, where they competed in the 93rd National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest and placed third overall.

Without the dedication and support of the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund and John Deere as well as the many sponsors, committee members and volunteers, the Inter-County Cattle Judging Competition would not be possible.

Award

Senior Winner

Senior Runner-up

Junior Winner

Junior Runner-up

High Team & Coach

Brant (Terry Green) Colin Allardyce Jennifer Charlton

Niagara (Brenda Roszell) Chantal Stoop Craig LeRoy

Oxford (Dean Karn) Grace MacLeod Madison Dyment

Carleton (Karen Velthuis) Jeremy Taylor Kirkland Reaney

High Individual

Jennifer Charlton

Courtney Ray

Madison Dyment

Kirkland Reaney

High Placing

Jennifer Charlton

Rodney Spek

Madison Dyment

Jeff Vandendool

High Reasons

Jennifer Charlton

Courtney Ray

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Grace MacLeod

High Holsteins

Chantal Stoop

Jennifer Charlton

Madison Dyment

Jeff Vandendool

High Jerseys

Jenna Elliot

Jennifer Charlton

Madison Dyment

Kassidy Gilroy

Dakota Doyle

Jennifer Charlton

Charlene Elliot

Kirkland Reaney

High Quiz

Ava Doner

Derek Van de Walle

Charlene Elliot

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High Senior Rookie, Craig LeRoy, with past Judging Team member, Olivia Groniger.

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High Junior Rookie, Emma Roszell, with past Judging Team member, Christina Crowley.

Thank you to our sponsors: John Deere 4-H Ontario Genervations Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds Ontario Holstein Branch Grand Valley Fortifiers ABS Canada Inc. Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund T.D. Canada Trust C.I.B.C. PMT Inc. Scotiabank Jersey Ontario Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance

This year’s Ontario Dairy Judging Team is made up of Chantal Stoop (2nd left), Ava Doner, Jennifer Charlton and Courtney Ray. The team is joined here by sponsor, Jenn Christie (3rd from right) and Bert Stewart (left). Coaches Bert Stewart and Murray Reissner accompanied the team to Madison in October.

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Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund Celebrating our 20th Year!

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Established in 1994, the Trust Fund has provided the education and personal development of many young people in the dairy industry over the last 20 years. This would not have been possible without the financial support of so many of you. For this, we are truly grateful and thank you for your generosity.

When you make a gift to the Trust Fund, you are investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. There are many ways in which you can give and you may wish to consider one of these means:

“Supporting and Educating Ontario’s Dairy Youth for 20 years!”

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• A ONE-TIME DONATION • IN MEMORIAM • OUTRIGHT GIFTS • A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL • LIFE INSURANCE • SECURITIES TRUSTEES: John Buckley, Brian Coleman, Ken Empey, Lowell Lindsay, Phyllis MacMaster, Allan Miller, Heather Parkin, Bert Stewart Please consider the Trust Fund as your charity of choice.

Invest in our Youth!

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Holstein Youth Four Junior Dairy Shows were held across the province again this year. These shows are a perfect opportunity for young 4-Hers to compete at a regional level and gain first-hand show experience while having a great time. Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, 4-H leaders and parents who support our junior shows each year!

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Eastern Ontario 1. Judge Bobby Jarrell takes a good look at Breeze Hill Braxton Doreen shown by Kristian McDonald of Carleton, 2. Hailee Banks of Leeds sets

up Granvale Let it Snow Lego, 3. Junior calves on display, 4. Judge Jarrell gives Vanessa Birt of Leeds some tips, 5. The Senior Showmanship class, topped by Megan Morrison of Leeds and Kyla Baranowski of Prescott in second, 6. Judge Jarrell (far left) and Ian Fraser (far right) present Showmanship banners to the top two Senior Showpeople, Megan Morrison and Kyla Baranowski, 7. Courtney Orsor of Frontenac, Katelyn Reddner of Northumberland and Kinly Rice of Renfrew in the Junior Showmanship class, 8. Grand Champion Calf, Ronbeth Chelios Saide (shown by Katelyn Reddner of Northumberland) and Reserve Grand, Riview Verbatim Sophie (shown by Katie Babcook of Frontenac).

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1. (l to r) Breha Gassmann, Brooke Benschop and Kate VanCamp (all of Durham East) take time to relax with their calves, 2. Sophy Wood (l) of Peterborough shows off her ribbon to Kelsie Armstrong, 3. Evan Barkey of Durham East enjoys a nap with his calf in the barns, 4. It’s all in a day’s work for Grant Barkey (l) and Benjamin Sargent, 5. Connor Parish of Kawartha Lakes washes his Junior calf, Ryla Equation Tristen, 6. Sarah Prins of Hastings is all smiles as she exits the ring with Prinsview Casanova 926, 7. Judge Stephanie Murphy, along with Ryan Parish of TD Canada Trust (r), presents banners to Champion Showperson, Benjamin Sargent, and Reserve Showperson, Carissa Chrysler of Northumberland, 8. Maddie Wood of Peterborough concentrates as she sets up her calf. (Photos by Nina Linton)

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Megan Morrison of Carleton

Kyla Baranowski of Prescott

Ronbeth Chelios Sadie for Katelyn Redner of Northumberland

Riview Verbatim Sophie for Katie Babcook of Frontenac

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Benjamin Sargent of Durham East

Carissa Chrysler of Northumberland

Enniskillen Sultan Suzy for Benjamin Sargent of Durham East

Tomalynn Mascalese Primrose for Grace Hawman of Kawartha Lakes

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Kurtis Frischknecht of Huron

Kyla Lewis of Middlesex

Glengrove Law Ivy for Owen Hartman of Perth

Roesbett Windbrook Ritzy for Abby McCall-Perkins of Oxford

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Tyler Canning of Wellington

Micaela Hill of Grey

Silverholme Jett Air F Brenda for Alanah DeBoer of Niagara North

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prizes to good use, 3. A little help from your siblings never hurts on show day, 4. Judge Kyle Rivington evaluates a strong class of Senior Showpeople, 5. Recognizing this year’s hardworking fitters, (l to r): Rodney Spek, Jeff Stark, Cody McGonigle, Josh Karn and Trent Jones, 6. The line-up in the Intermediate Calf Class, 7. Amy Loggan and Emily Danen, both of Perth, share a laugh before their Senior Showmanship class, 8. Judge Rivington and longtime Junior Show supporter, Bruce Witmer (left) with Grand Champion Calf, Glengrove Law Ivy (shown by Owen Hartman of Perth) and Reserve Champion Calf, Roesbett Windbrook Ritz y (shown by Abby McCall-Perkins of Oxford). (Photos by Andrea Emond)

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West-Central 1. A strong group of Senior Showpeople, 2. Judge Stephanie Murphy gives Brant’s Brooke Cain some pointers, 3. Charlotte Todd of Wellington was this year’s top Junior Showperson, 4. Participants line up in the Junior Calf Class, 5. Showbox winner, Austin Needham, with show sponsors Bruce Dickieson of Dumfries Mutual (l) and Bruce Witmer (r), 6. Cailyn Charlton of Brant competes in the Pee Wee Showmanship class with Elm Bend Dibbles, 7. Tyler Canning of Wellington was this year’s Champion Showperson with Micaela Hill of Grey as Reserve, 8. Ben Linde of Niagara North shows off Gracehaven VH Shock Me Anna. (Photos by Barn Girls Photography)

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Team Canada shines at 2014 European Young Breeders School Brantford, ON - Six youth from across Canada, including two from Ontario, recently traveled to Herves, Belgium to take part in the European Young Breeders School. Ryan Crowley of Hastings and Kenny McCrae of Vankleek Hill, along with teammates Jaclyn Hunter of Alberta; Sébastian Dalpée of Québec; Emmanuel Brisson of Québec; and Erica Jackson of Nova Scotia recently returned home to their respective provinces with a wealth of knowlege gained from the five-day competition and lots of stories to share.

This year marks the first time since 2009 that Canada has sent six ambassadors to compete at the competition to represent Canada.

The prestigious event brings together the brightest youth between 13 and 25 years of age from 15 different countries to learn the practical side of the Holstein breed relating to preparing, showing, fitting, judging and marketing of Holsteins.

The first three days of the competition were spent preparing and testing the knowledge of the competitors with regards to washing, bedding, feeding, clipping and judging animals. During the final two days of the competition, participants competed against one another in showmanship. Calves were randomnly assigned to each participant upon arrival, which meant that each Team Canada members had only a short time to train and prepare their animal for the show ring.

Team Canada’s Emmanuel Brisson of Quebec was named Champion Showman of 120 competitors, and Kenny McCrae of Vankleek Hill was awarded Best Clipper. Brisson was also named Top Overall Individual, following with Kenny McRae placing third and Ryan Crowley of Hastings finishing fifth overall. Congratulations to Team Canada and our Ontario representatives! You made us proud!

The six team members representing Canada gathered in Montreal, QC, before flying to Belgium. Once they arrived, they had time to get to know one another and tour the countryside before the competition began. The teammates were boarded in pairs with local farmers/host families in order to really get to know the country and its inhabitants during their short stay abroad.

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Ambition and Work Ethic Key at Chantlane JAMIE CHANT HAS BIG DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE AT CHANTLANE FARMS. HIS STRONG WORK ETHIC AND AMBITIOUS PLANS TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO BOTH THE FACILITY AND THE BREEDING PROGRAM ON HIS FAMILY’S FARM PUT HIM ON THE PATH FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN DAIRY FARMING.

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Nestled in the village of Elgin in the heart of Leeds County, 22-yearold Jamie Chant works full-time on the home farm along with his parents, Robert and Sheila, and sister Katie. Jamie has been key to the success of Chantlane Farms since he started working full-time on the farm at the age of 16. While in high school, he would get up at 5:00 am in order to help with chores before heading off to school and then return home to help with evening chores after putting in a full day at school. After graduating from high school, Jamie returned to the home farm to pursue a career in dairy farming.

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“Feeding took approximately four hours a day and now with the new Rovibec system that will be significantly reduced. It’s hard to find good hired help and adding the automatic feeding system will eliminate the need for an added employee on the farm,” Jamie explains.

Master Breeder herd, Chantlane Farms is a 3rd generation dairy and cash crop operation where they milk 85 cows in a tie-stall barn and work 1,100 acres of corn, soybeans, grain and alfalfa. On the farm, Jamie takes on the herdsman role and focuses his efforts on milking and feeding the cows. On the cash crop side of the operation, Jamie does the majority of the planting in the spring and helps his father with haying during the summer. Last spring, he began managing the breeding program and has focused his efforts on improving type and production within the herd.

“I prefer to pick a few proven bulls and use them throughout the herd for more consistent breeding,” Jamie says. Currently, he is breeding his cows to Lauthority, Fever, sexed Sid, Shadow and Goldwyn.

At the moment Chantlane Farms has a herd classification of 4 EX, 26 VG, with the remaining being scored GP. Jamie’s favourite cow in the barn is Rob Chant Allen Mandy, who was their first homebred Excellent cow. Jamie enjoys purchasing a few milk cows in order to improve the type within the herd. Most recently, he purchased six animals from the Cityview Dispersal in March.

Since Jamie has shown interest in continuing the family farm, there have been many changes at the farm in a goal to improve cow comfort and to decrease manpower. The biggest change was converting the milking cows from a free-stall to a tie-stall barn in order to focus on type and cow comfort. “In the tie-stall barn, we feel we get to know our cows better and improve longevity within the herd,” Jamie says.

In 2012, 55 tie-stalls were added to the existing barn along with tunnel ventilation to improve the air quality. In recent years, a 20’ x 90’ Harvestore haylage unit was built in order to make higher quality feed and a 20’ x 80’ ValMetal ring-dry loader was added for corn silage.

The most recent improvement at Chantlane is a Rovibec automatic feeding system that recently was installed into the tie-stall barn. The new robot will automatically make and feed TMR to the dairy cows 4x times a day. Jamie is excited for the Rovibec to be up and running as it will significantly reduce labour in the barn, provide a more consistent feed ration and ideally, increase milk production.

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Jamie Chant of Leeds County has been key to the success of his family’s 85-head dairy operation. In his role as herdsman, he milks and feeds cows, plants and harvests hay, and focuses on improving type and production within the herd. (PHOTO BY CELESTE COOK)

Jamie is in his final year of 4-H as a member of the Lombardy 4-H club. This year his 4-H project is a Junior Yearling, Sunrest Fever I Spy. So far, he placed third in the Junior Yearling class at Eastgen Showcase. He has also been privileged to represent his county the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic at the Royal Winter Fair in 2012. As a 4-H member, Jamie is grateful to the 4-H program for teaching him about all aspects of showmanship and for helping him to improve his skills every year as a member of Leeds County 4-H. He is also grateful to his dad for everything he has learned.

“My dad, Robert, has always been a strong mentor to me. He has always been supportive of my decisions and taught me a lot about the agriculture industry,” Jamie says.

Jamie has ambitious goals for the future, which include expanding land mass and continuing to purchase quota in order to keep moving forward.

He would also like to continue to update the current dairy barn in order to make chores easier. In the future, he would like to build a heifer barn.

Jamie’s strong work ethic and ambitious goals to improve his family’s operation put Chantlane Farms on track for a successful future in the agriculture industry. The next generation is in good hands with people like Jamie pursuing their dreams in dairy.

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Memories of Madison Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund Winner, Melanie Chisholm, recounts a “once-in-a-lifetime� trip

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Opportunity of a lifetime! This is the phrase I have heard several times to describe the Ontario Dairy Youth Award trip to Madison. After winning the award this year, that is exactly how I would describe it too! I must admit I was a little nervous leaving my home farm in Lombardy (Leeds County). The thought of spending a whole week travelling with a group of men, most of whom I had never met before, was a little intimidating.

However, I knew we would all have two things in common: our love of cows and our passion for farming. As the van filled up, it became clear to me that I had a great group to travel with.

In addition to Kris MacLeod, who was our chaperone for the week, our group was made up of Philip Prinzen of Bloomfield, Graham Johnston of New Dundee and Dave Standeaven of St. Marys.

Our first day started with a stop at Green Meadow Farms in Elsie, Michigan. Unfortunately our tour guide forgot about us so we did not get a guided tour, but we were still able to walk around and see the facilities and watch them milk through viewing rooms that are open to the public. This stop was a real eye opener; they milk 4,000 head of Registered Holsteins!

They were just starting corn silage when we were there, and that alone was amazing to watch. They had two self-propelled harvesters working in the same field with several tractor trailers travelling back and forth from field to bunk.

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Our second day started with a stop at Luck-E Holsteins. What a herd of cows! As Joe Engel toured us through the cows and listed off generations upon generations of Excellents, my love for this herd grew and grew. They were a very uniform group of cows with tremendous udders! Later in the week, they had a very successful day at World Dairy Expo with Luck-E Advent Kandie-Red winning Reserve Grand Champion, Best Udder and Champion Bred & Owned. We left Luck-E and headed to the National Dairy Shrine Museum. This stop was rushed due to delays with Chicago traffic in the morning, but it is a worthwhile stop for anyone interested in the history of Dairy.

It was neat to look back at the former Champions from WDE and see how the breeds have advanced. Budjon Farm was our next stop. The entrance alone to their barn was breathtaking!

They house several top-pedigreed show and genomic animals for themselves and other clients. They have also recently completed an addition which includes a new entrance way, bar, trophy room, flushing room, and box stalls. It was an absolute delight to tour this world-class facility.

Our third day began with a tour of Milk Source. We toured their genetic barn first then we were taken on a guided tour of the commercial dairy. They milk 6,800 cows at the facility we saw, with many other dairy facilities in operation under the Milk Source name. As we listened to our guide talk, it was clear they www.ontario.holstein.ca

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We left Milk Source and headed to Ragnar Holsteins. This stop felt like home for all of us! The farm was set along a hilly road and the grounds were meticulously kept. Mark & Angie Ulness were farming very similar to all of us and were so welcoming. They toured us through their cows and even barbecued lunch for us.

We could have stayed and visited with them all day, but Kris was excellent at keeping us on schedule. Todd & Bill Borgwardt was our third stop of the day. They have a strong love for quality cattle, which was evident when Todd showed us a special pen made for the higher scoring cows as part of their new addition. We finished our day at Ever-Green View. It was easy to see that Tom and Gin Kestell look forward to hosting our group each year. Tom showed us through the cows pointing out several world record production winners and bull dams. Listening to Tom talk about all of his

cattle on display. Kris said there was no extra room in the van, though, so we didn’t bring one home! As we drove though the countryside, it was refreshing to see so many active dairy farms.

The dairy industry is certainly thriving in the USA! World Dairy Expo is where we spent our next two-and-a-half days. I had been there when I was younger but have a whole new appreciation for it now. What an amazing experience to be able to attend Expo, where dairy is the centre of the universe for an entire week! The new barns were phenomenal and filled with great cattle from all the dairy breeds. You could easily spend a whole day walking through the barns and not see all the cattle. Then there is the Trade Show building, jam-packed with everything you would ever need or want in the dairy industry.

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experiences in the dairy marketing industry was an education in itself. Anyone who can sell over 4,000 embryos a year is obviously doing something right!

Thursday morning we started our day at Rosy Lane Holsteins. They milk 900 cows in a cross-ventilated barn. Lloyd and Daphne were a wealth of information! They had every statistic you could imagine on their operation and they were willing to share them all. We then headed to Krull Farms, the original owner and breeder of Krull Broker Elegance. They had a solid group of cattle, many tracing back to the Elegance family. They also won Grand Champion of the Red and White Junior show while we were at Expo. Oceanview Holsteins was our last stop before heading to Expo. They were hosting a Tag Sale, which saw everything in their herd priced. What a nice way to finish farm visits. Oceanview had a great group of www.ontario.holstein.ca

cows parade around on the red coloured shavings. It is a show that definitely lives up to all the hype! To be able to watch the reactions on the leadsperson’s face when they were slapped in the champion class was simply amazing!

As we headed home, I’m sure we all left with new ideas. Some may have come from farm visits, some from the Expo itself, and even some from our very own group members. Winning this award was more than I ever imagined it would be. I have endless stories and memories from the week, most of which I’m sure my husband is tired of listening to! The group of guys that I started the week barely knowing, quickly turned into a great group of friends. I strongly encourage everyone eligible for the Ontario Dairy Youth Award to apply. It truly is an experience of a lifetime! the

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A NEW EXCELLENT COW OR A VERY GOOD TWO-YEAR-OLD IS A BREEDING ACCOMPLISHMENT. These cows are the highlight of any herd visit and a source of pride for their breeders and owners. From June through to the end of August 2014, there were 408 1st time Excellent and 760 Very Good 1st Lactaction cows classified in Ontario. These numbers are a true testament to the commitment our breeders have to breeding structurally sound cows that will stand the test of time. Congratulations to the owners and breeders of Ontario’s new 1st time Excellent and Very Good 1st Lactation cows!

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ENORDALE GOLDWYN RICKY E X 93 Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Todd Galton, NY CHARACTER HOWIE BOSSY E X 92 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Jayne & Ralph Dietrich, Mildmay DIEMERTDALE GAVOR BRIDE E X 92 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton FLORBIL TALENT SASSIE EX 92 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay LOYALYN GOLDWYN MAPLE E X 92 Rob & Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound QUALITY FRISKI EX 92 QUALITY GOLDWYN FISIN EX 92 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan SHOWLINE PPD GOLDWYN DESIGN EX 92 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater SUNSPARK CONTENDER DEEJAY E X 92 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula ATOZ ROY JASPER EX 91 Chakelburg Holsteins, Mildmay BECKHOLM GOLDWYN PRICILLA E X 91 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland CHARACTER MR BURNS HARRIET E X 91 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Jayne & Ralph Dietrich, Mildmay ELANDEE GOLDWYN SELENA E X 91 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay GREENLARK GOLDWYN LUXURY E X 91 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke KINGSMILL ASHLYNS ASHTON-ET E X 91 Woodbridge Holsteins, Neustadt MOUNT KOLB SANCHEZ SCARLETT EX 91 Mount Kolb Farm, Caledon PENCROFT JASPER NISHA-ET EX 91 Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Ponderosa Holsteins, PQ QUALITY BOLTON FISCON EX 91 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan RAIVUE DOLMAN JENA EX 91 Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland SOUTHBRAE CONTENDER ROOKIE EX 91 Dusty Bros, Seagrave TRINAL MR SAM RITA EX 91 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater TRINAL SHOWTIME MARSHA EX 91 Kentville Holsteins, Melancthon VALVIEW BUCKEYE WILLOW E X 91 Valview Farm Ltd, Port Perry WINDY BRAE Z CHERYL EX 91 Werner Renggli, Seagrave ALBADON SHOTTLE CAMILLA EX 90 Albadon Farms Ltd, Teeswater ALNOR DUNDEE CHENILE E X 90 John P. Mcdonald, Melancthon ANBROS MIAMI SHANNON E X 90 Andres Bros, Tiverton ATOZ CONTENDER VIDALIA EX 90 A To Z Farms (2006) Ltd, Mildmay ATOZ PYTHON DORA EX 90 Millbrook Farms, Paisley AUTUMN BAXTER SALLY EX 90 Chakelburg Holsteins, Mildmay BELMORAL DAMION ADELIA EX 90 BELMORAL DUNDEE MANDELYN EX 90

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BELMORAL SHOTTLE NICCI EX 90 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

HULSDALE TOYSTORY BLUSH EX 90 Hulsdale Farms, Stouffville

BRISTAL DENISON WILMA EX 90 BRISTAL TATOO POPPY EX 90 Brian A. Betts, Flesherton

HYLAND-I MM DUPLEX HOPE EX 90 Hyland Holsteins, Kippen

BURGHAVEN RE DESIGN LUANA EX 90 John Verburg, Londesboro CEDARPATCH BAROQUE LAKITA E X 90 CEDARPATCH GLEN GINZETTA EX 90 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay CHAKELBURG GOLDWYN JAYDEN E X 90 Chakelburg Holsteins, Mildmay CHRISLAND GOLDWYN LILAC E X 90 W. Peter Christie, Caledon CHRISTHILL BOLTON HANNIE EX 90 CHRISTHILL SEPT STORM LILLY E X 90 Christhill Farms, Tara CITYVIEW TALENT RED POPPI EX 90 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas Cattwood Holsteins, St. Thomas

IKENDALE WINDOVER TAMMY EX 90 Ikendale Farms Ltd, Walkerton JADENRICH REDBULL RC PEAR EX 90 Jadenrich Holsteins, Gorrie JBOB RITTMAN LILY EX 90 Granbrook Holsteins, Oshawa KEFAY BUTLER IS JOLLY EX 90 Keith J. Ashton, Port Perry KENNYDALE LIBERATOR QUAINT E X 90 Kennydale Holsteins, Pembroke KENTVILLE MARINO PEPPER E X 90 Kentville Holsteins, Melancthon LEPDALE DESIGN DORIENE E X 90 Lepdale Farms, Uxbridge

CLELOR ALTAJAYZ MOO EX 90 Maple Lawn Farm, Allenford

LOA-DE-MEDE CARISMA JAYLYN EX 90 LOA-DE-MEDE TALENT MOLLY EX 90 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa

CONIMAR JOHN ALYSHA EX 90 Richard Connell & Kathleen Irwin, Schomberg

LOYALYN TALENT GOLDIE E X 90 Rob & Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound

COXLYN F C FABULOUS EX 90 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland

MARKLEA BOLIVIA LIME EX 90 John W. Risebrough, Mt. Albert

CROWNING TOUCH JOSEPHINA EX 90 Crowning Touch Farms, Kincardine DANDYLAND LEGENDS LOLLY DEW EX 90 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg DAROJOHN CAMEO SAMA EX 90 David R. Johnson, Annan DIEMERTDALE ANAKIN LILA EX 90 DIEMERTDALE GOLDWYN DELIGHT EX 90 DIEMERTDALE INCOME GLOW E X 90 DIEMERTDALE LINJET PORTULACA E X 90 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton DONNAVILLE SOVEREIGN BUM EX 90 Donnaville Holsteins, Lyn DONRICH FAVOR LINDSAY E X 90 Donald William Dietrich, Desboro ELANDEE SANCHEZ JENGA E X 90 ELANDEE TALENT NATASHA E X 90 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay ELMCROFT CARISMA CHARLEY E X 90 ELMCROFT JASPER KEIRA EX 90 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland ERBCREST BAXTER SACHA EX 90 Character Holsteins, Mildmay FLORBIL GOLDWYN PENDA E X 90 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay FOUNTLANE MARCEDES CHRISTIE E X 90 Fountlane Farm, Ethel GORE RIDGE OUTSIDE LYDA EX 90 Gore Ridge Farm, Brampton GREENLARK FOXY DANIKA EX 90 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke HIGHVIEW DOLMAN KIPPER EX 90 HIGHVIEW GOLDWYN JANET E X 90 HIGHVIEW TALENT TULSA E X 90 Highview Holsteins, Port Perry HOLLCANA TALENT CANDY E X 90 Hollcana Farm Ltd, Owen Sound HOLTBYHOLME MANDY MALLORY EX 90 HOLTBYHOLME SANCHEZ LAUREN EX 90 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

MARTROCK BAXTER PEBBLES E X 90 Richard W. Martin, Teeswater MDG FINAL CUT FARAH EX 90 Denis A. Grubb, Mildmay MEADOWBLOOM OUTSIDE EVA EX 90 Paul Leis, Elmwood MONOAK PRECIOUS PERSEPHONE EX 90 Monoak Farms, Belmont NARWOOD MAGOT HONEYBELL E X 90 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas NARWOOD SHOTTLE HONEY BABE EX 90 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas PHILLHAVEN DUNDEE DOT EX 90 Phillhaven Holsteins, Sunderland PREHLEA CROSSY EX 90 Deaksview Holsteins, Grand Valley QUALITY BOLTON FANE EX 90 Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick QUALITY FC PIN EX 90 Allan Miller, East Garafraxa RAIVUE JASPER FAITH EX 90 Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland REGWALL LAURIN GOLDIE EX 90 Thomsvue Farms, Granton REIDHAVEN NATILDA GOLDWYN EX 90 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

STARBRITE GOLDWYN JAMEE EX 90 STARBRITE LYSTER DELPHINE E X 90 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay SUNHOLM ERIC JEMIMA EX 90 Sunholm Farms, Ethel SUNSPARK STORMATIC MIST E X 90 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula TILLCROFT GOLDWYN JANE E X 90 Tillsvue Farm, Uxbridge TOVINLER TACK L GRANOLA E X 90 Tovinler Farm, Meaford TRINAL DENISON LONNIE EX 90 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater VALCROFT DENISON EDITH EX 90 VALCROFT SOVEREIGN BRIE EX 90 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland VALLEYCREST MR SAM LULU E X 90 VALLEYCREST PARK LULU EX 90 VALLEYCREST V C S DONNA E X 90 Markvale Holsteins, Beachville WELOVALE SPIRTE JAZZY E X 90 Welovale Farms, Port Hope WERRCROFT SPIRTE ASHLYN EX 90 Werrcroft Farms Ltd, Oshawa WILLSEY RD GLORY EX 90 Fountlane Farm, Ethel Tarten Inn Holsteins, Woodstock WOODBRIDGE STORMATIC ROSALYN EX 90 Woodbridge Holsteins, Neustadt

JUNE VGs ALEAH DAMION LANGLEY VG 87 Aleah Farms ltd, Beaverton BELMORAL BRAXTON JERRI VG 87 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater CALIENTE TEEOFF LINKS VG 87 Ronald Grandy, Oshawa CEDARPATCH LAUTHORITY GISELLA VG 87 CEDARPATCH SID BRAVO V G 87 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay FARROW GRIDIRON BRYN VG 87 Far-Row Holsteins, Woodville Michael & Jessica Phoenix, Greenbank HODGLYNN SID TRINITY VG 87 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater HOLTBYHOLME MISS SYRACUSE VG 87 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry LORNEVA BRAXTON DOLLY V G 87 Werry Bros, Oshawa Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville MORCREST GOLDWYN DIAMOND VG 87 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland

RESONS GOLDWYN SAMBUKA EX 90 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

MOUNT ELM DESTRY SNAKEBITE VG 87 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill High Point Farms, Port Perry

ROBDOT SPIRTE TEGAN EX 90 Robdot Holsteins, Cobden

PATIENCE IVY SANCHEZ AMBER V G 87 Harold & Lois Wright, Hanover

SHOWLINE ROYCE BONNIE E X 90 Larry Bennett, Caledon SIKMADALE STORM DONNA EX 90 Sikmadale Holsteins, Orono

QUALITY SID FANTA VG 87 RICHARDO SID DESTINY VG 87 VALLEYVILLE SANCHEZ VERNIE VG 87 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

SKYLINE SOVEREIGN DAISY E X 90 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

AHD LAUTHORITY ZEST VG 86 Arrowhead Dairy, Teeswater

SLOPEYSIDE GOLDWYN EYE EX 90 Allan Detzler, Teeswater

ALDARBREN SEAVER MIRANDA VG 86 Alfred Moyer, Mt. Forest

SPRINGERHILL BUCKEYE YVONNE EX 90 Roy Schrijver Farms Ltd, Eden

ALEAH DEMOLITON LACEY V G 86 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton

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APPLEVUE GOLDWYN AVALINE VG 86 Applevue Farm, Brampton

ROOSBURG BRAXTON JAEL V G 86 Nicolaas & John Verburg, Athens

ELOCROFT DEXMATIC POLITE E X 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

BELRIDGE-VIEW DESTRY ROXANNE VG 86 Alidale Farms, Sunderland

SALEM QUICK MARLENE VG 86 SKYLINE SID COURTNEY VG 86 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

FRIESIANA BUCKEYE SHILO EX 90 Friesiana Holsteins Ltd, Tillsonburg

BENRISE WINDBROOK DORAE VG 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville BRILEA ANGELICA VG 86 Brilea Holsteins, Cobden CAVANALECK BG BRUIN VG 86 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont CEDARPATCH SEAVER LATEEFAH VG 86 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay CHAKELBURG SID BREEZY VG 86 Chakelburg Holsteins, Mildmay CHARACTER LAUTHORITY BARB VG 86 Character Holsteins, Mildmay CHRISLAND WINDBROOK DARCY VG 86 W. Peter Christie, Caledon CHRISTHILL SEAVER BESSIE VG 86 Christhill Farms, Tara DANDYLAND LEGENDS LIBERTY VG 86 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg DIEMERTDALE BOLTFRAN PENNY VG 86 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton ELANDEE DUPLEX JAYLO VG 86 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay ELMCROFT ATTIC LILLY VG 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave ELMCROFT BALTIMOR ANNETTE VG 86 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland FLORBIL WINDBROOK PURCELL VG 86 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay GOLDSTAR PHEONIX MISSY VG 86 Jim Phoenix, Uxbridge Kenroe Farms, Sunderland Goldstar Genetics, Holstein GREENLARK ROSES DELTA VG 86 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke HAYWAY DEMPSEY KAREN 677 VG 86 Hay-Way Farms, Pembroke HODGLYNN SID TAYLOR VG 86 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine HOLTBYHOLME MISS CF SUMMER VG 86 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry LOA-DE-MEDE BRAXTON RHONDA VG 86 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa LOCKMAR SID SARA LYNN VG 86 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West LOYALYN LATHORITY BROWNIE VG 86 Rob & Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound MAPEL WOOD SECURE LINDSAY VG 86 D. Brian Bradley, East Garafraxa MARTROCK BRAXTON LOLA VG 86 Richard W. Martin, Teeswater MEADOWBLOOM WINDBROOK TULIP VG 86 Paul Leis, Elmwood MONTEITH WINDBROOK MARLIE VG 86 Jeffrey Nurse, Georgetown MS GOLD CHIP BABES-ET VG 86 Rob Heffernan, Hastings Barclay Phoenix, Uxbridge Blair Weeks, PE Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville OCONNORS WINDBROOK DEVON VG 86 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax ODYSSEY SILVER MANDOLIN VG 86 Odyssey Holsteins, Seagrave PARKIN PICOLO KRYSTAL VG 86 Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Little Star Holsteins, Watford PONDVUE LAUTHORITY JOANNA VG 86 Allan Miller, East Garafraxa QUALITY SNOWMAN FASHION VG 86 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan RANSOM-RAIL FACEBK PARIS-ET VG 86 Ernest W Kueffner, CT Quality Holsteins, Vaughan R-E-W Farm, CT ROBDOT WINDBROOK TANGO VG 86 Robdot Holsteins, Cobden

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SEJOUR DETOX SAMANTA VG 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave Skyline Holsteins, Caledon STARBRITE SID LARISSA VG 86 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine STONEDEN CAMDEN RAMBLE VG 86 STONEDEN ROSELYN VG 86 Stoneden Holsteins, Gananoque SUNSPARK DUPLEX BRONTEE VG 86 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula VALCROFT WINDBROOK REBA VG 86 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland WERRCROFT ATTIC TRUDY VG 86 Werrcroft Farms Ltd, Oshawa WINDY BRAE DAMION RACHEL V G 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

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FRISKLANE JASPERS BEANS E X 90 Frisklane Holsteins, Selby GERBERNOOK EXCITER CATHERINE EX 90 Gerbernook Holsteins, Brunner GORDONDELL FAY SPIRTE EX 90 Gerald Gordon, Inverary HAVENVALLEY GIBSON ZWEETY EX 90 HAVENVALLEY HOWIE DELAY E X 90 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein HOLYWELL GIBSON NONA EX 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise JANARIC CARISMA DENA EX 90 JANARIC OUTSIDE ZARAH E X 90 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel JANARIC LEADER JUDY EX 90 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel Douglas Diefenbacher, Gowanstown JERVAL MOSCOW SUSAN E X 90 Mountain Valley Farms, Neebing

CALBRETT SHOTTLE TEEKAH E X 92 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock

JOALFARMS GOLDWYN PLUTO EX 90 JOALFARMS LHEROS PATIENCE E X 90 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

CRATER SUE DAMION EX 92 Crater Farm, Hartington

KINGSMILL GOLDWYN AUSSIE-ET EX 90 Bruce Witmer, Woodstock

KARNVILLA DUPLEX RIANA E X 92 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

LORNEVA JASPER PATSY EX 90 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard

CITYVIEW C P R PURPLE EX 91 David G. Innes, Woodstock

MAPLETON MR SAM VAL EX 90 Mapleton Holsteins, Drayton

COWS-TO-U ROY IVY EX 91 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock FRADON TALENT WISKER EX 91 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

MARBRI BAXTER BRIT EX 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Dr. John Mcouat, PQ Marbri Farms Inc, Russell

GORDONDELL CORY OUTSIDE E X 91 Gerald Gordon, Inverary

MARBRO GOLDWYN JOLEN EX 90 Marbro Farms, Woodstock

HOLZER SOVEREIGN KATEY EX 91 Bushy View, Lakeside

MARK-A-VALLEY TALENT HARMONY EX 90 Mark-A-Valley Farm, Arthur

JANHOLM MR SAM ELLA EX 91 Janholm Farms, Brunner

MARLA NORWAY CRYSTAL EX 90 Maple Creek Farm, Alma

MORSAN ATLAS DE QUITA EX 91 Kidd Crest Farms, New Liskeard

MARTINGALE LESSENTIL OKOE EX 90 Martingale Farms, Selby

SMITHDEN GOLDWYN ASHLEY E X 91 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro

METDALE REDESIGN STARLET E X 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

TRI-KOEBEL DUR EXPLOSION-ET EX 91 Hillhaven Holsteins, Elora

MONTEREL BECKER ROSS EX 90 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside

ARNHOME SUSIE IGNITER EX 90 Arnhome Farms, Bright

MURINDA SAMUELO WYNEFRED EX 90 Murray W. Snyder, Yarker

ARNVERDALE PAGEWIRE CHAROLETTE EX 90 Arnold Vervoort, Fergus Tristar Cattle Co, Uxbridge

NEW GALMA DAMION IVY EX 90 New Galma Dairy, Mt. Elgin

AVELINE TALENT GEMMA EX 90 Aveline Holsteins 2005 Ltd, Drayton BENRISE BAXTER SHAMROCK E X 90 BENRISE STORMATIC TWILIGHT E X 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville BERTSDALE GOLDWYN FARAH E X 90 Michael Heath, Westminister, Md Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr Charlyn Jerseys, Warwick Township BREAMONT ELEGANT LINE E X 90 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock BRENLAND GOLDWYN KATIE E X 90 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank BROWNLANDS GOLDWYN DOTTY EX 90 BROWNLANDS TERRASON LILLIAN EX 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

NYOLAYNE TERRASON ALGO EX 90 Gerald & Marguerite Nyman, Bloomfield OXFORDSHIRE LUCKY ELLA EX 90 Oxfordshire Farms Ltd, Embro RICKEEN LEE JANICE EX 90 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein RIPPLEBROOK ANIKA JADON EX 90 Ripplebrook Farm, Napanee RJF REDESIGN NAOMI EX 90 Robert Jarrell, Corbyville ROADWAY MAPLES BLITZ BEYONCE EX 90 Roadway Maples Ltd, Drayton ROSENHORST BAXTER BABE E X 90 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay SELBYVALE JASPER LADINA E X 90 Orserdale Farms, Sydenham

CARLDOT GOLDWYN LILY EX 90 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock

SELBYVALE SPIRTE KOALA EX 90 William Harold Robinson, Selby

CREEKBEND TAMMY EX 90 Abner B Martin, Wallenstein

SPRINGHOPE GOLDWYN HANNA EX 90 Delhome Holsteins, Milverton

DARCROFT VIBE GROOVY EX 90 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

SPRUCEAFTON IGLOO BRINA EX 90 James Nafziger, Milverton

DEL-HOLLOW SS JODIE-RED-ET E X 90 Dana Erway, Coudersport, Pa Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

STONYWAY DUPLEX ROXJEM EX 90 Kidd Crest Farms, New Liskeard

DONELEA GOLDWYN REBECCA E X 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville ELKANCREST SEPTEMBER HADASSA EX 90 Kosterview Holsteins, Harriston

SUNREST ROSS IVORY EX 90 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville VALE-O-SKENE SPIRTE OCEAN E X 90 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

WALNUTLAWN DUNDEE BALLY E X 90 WALNUTLAWN LINJET TANGERINE EX 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock WALNUTLAWN GIBSON TIARA E X 90 Junel Holsteins, Millbank Brenland Holsteins, Millbank WILJAVEN FROSTY JENGA E X 90 Willy Koot, Thamesford WILMARLEA SALTO NATASHA EX 90 Ilmarlea Farm, Embro

JULY VGs VALMAR COLTON WENDY VG 87 Jeff Stephens, Troy Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville SUNNY MAPLE LAUTHORITY BADRI VG 87 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton RUSTOWIL BRAXTON JULEENA VG 87 Mark Moreland, Joyceville RICHLAND CHACAL ZO VG 87 Richland Holsteins, Stirling PHOENIX LAUTHORITY JAZZ VG 87 Emilane Holsteins, Oakwood Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Gary Troup, Little Britain Gracehaven Holsteins, Grimsby MISTY SPRINGS EVOLVE SUEANNE VG 87 Misty Spring Holsteins, Little Britain INFINITY WINDBROOK BELMONT VG 87 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford HANALEE G BUSTY BABE VG 87 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Martin Hazeleger, Embro GERLEID WINDBROOK VICKI VG 87 Hoftyzer Farms Ltd, Frankford GENERVATIONS LOLAS SNOWPEA VG 87 Genervations Inc, Campbellville Islehaven Farms, Wolfe Island ELLIOTTDALE LAUTHORITY KATLIN VG 87 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale DONNANVIEW WBROOK ALLIE VG 87 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling CROVALLEY SID ACHIEVER VG 87 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings WINDCROFT DRAKE MAGIC VG 86 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville Cory Dickson, Joyceville Sean Dickson, Joyceville WELANE SID CIDER VG 86 Lewis Weber, Elmira WEBB VIEW BUTTERBALL DEMPSEY VG 86 Webb View Farms, Roseneath WAYBRU DEMPSEY HARP VG 86 Wayne Brubacher, Elmira WALKHAVERN DEMPSEY ZELLA VG 86 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner VINTAGE WINDBROOK MARCY VG 86 David & Ingrid Larmer, Blackstock VALEVUE ROYAL FEVER VG 86 Chris & Louise Birch, Elmvale Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale SUNREST GEMINI DOUBLE TAKE VG 86 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville SUNNY MAPLE ATWOOD HEIDI VG 86 Peter Meulendyk Jr, Brampton Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton STMALO DEMPSEY SANIA VG 86 Robert Ray & Sons, Roslin SKIPWELL HVESDA RIVIVE RED VG 86 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer SILLSWAY BRAXTON JOLIE VG 86 Sillsway Farms, Roslin SHOCKWAVE ATWOOD SHINE VG 86 Dennis P. Mcfadden, Hastings Michael Barnum, Campbellford SELBYVALE ABSOLUTE IOLANA VG 86 William Harold Robinson, Selby SCHAILYN TAILOR BARBIE VG 86 Schailyn Holsteins, Woodville RONBETH BRAXTON PEONY VG 86 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings RICHDALE SUPERNOVA BESS VG 86 Richdale Holsteins, Elmira

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RADOMERE CAMDEN CYNDY VG 86 Raymond Klein Gebbinck, Elmvale

CARLDOT GI LUCKY VG 86 Jason Martin, Elmira

TRUSTMORE SANCHEZ CRISTIN EX 90 Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River

OUROWN BRAXTONS VICTORY VG 86 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville

CARLDOT GI LUCKY VG 86 Andrew Den Haan, Fergus

NEWCORNER WINNERS PETUNIA VG 86 Newcorner Holsteins, Millbrook

CADDEDALE DENZEL BUTTERCUP VG 86 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro

TORPEDO SPIRTE KERI EX 90 TORPEDO GIBSON DARCY EX 90 TORPEDO ALEXANDER DANICA EX 90 Fairview Acres, Moorefield

MS CHASSITYS COVERLUCK-ET V G 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton

BROWNLANDS SID MALLORY V G 86 BROWNLANDS FEVER LARISSA VG 86 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

MOUNT ELM BANK AVISTA VG 86 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Gary Troup, Little Britain MORSAN MEGS DEMPSEY VG 86 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville MISTYGLEN INFERNO FEVER M VG 86 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont MILLBROOKE SID CARISSA M VG 86 Jeff Stephens, Troy MERLHOLME WINDBROOK MODEL VG 86 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford LOVSHIN FEVER BEAUTY VG 86 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg KUIPERSCREST ARTIE MISSY VG 86 Robert Jarrell, Corbyville KINGSWAY WINDBROOK CIALIS VG 86 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon Larry D. Mccomb, Belleville KINGSWAY SID ABA ABA DOO VG 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings KENCHAR SWEET AS CAN BE VG 86 Scott Tamlin, Woodville KAWARTHA BRETT DELICIOUS VG 86 KAWARTHA BRAXTON DONNA VG 86 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay JOYROD DEMPSEY BRENDA VG 86 Rodney Shantz, Gorrie JEFFSHAVEN GOLDCARD BAM BAM VG 86 Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford JEFFRED TALENT CHEVY VG 86 Fred Jeffs, Stirling

BENRISE SHAMROCK BLISS V G 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Dr. John Mcouat, PQ Marbri Farms Inc, Russell ARWAY ATTIC LINDSEY VG 86 R.E. Robertson & Sons, Elmvale ARCADIA WINDBROOK BONNIE VG 86 Arcadia Farms, Codrington

AUG EXs THERINDALE ICEBURG EX 92 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford R-E-W DAZ BEHAPPY-ET EX 92 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge JANARIC GOLDWYN DOLLY EX 92 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock Frankhaven Holsteins, Ingersoll TRINAL SANCHEZ RAIN EX 91 Indian Maiden Farms, Moorefield SPERO MEMBER FRANTISCO EX 91 Spero Holsteins Limited, Embro ROSENHORST BAXTER SHILLING EX 91 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay RONBETH FLORIAN DAFFODIL EX 91 Showstyle Genetics, Mildmay Calaway Holsteins, Woodstock RONBETH FLORIAN DAFFODIL EX 91 J-Star Holsteins, Woodstock

HYSPRUCE WINDBROOK KETCHUP VG 86 Hyspruce Holsteins Inc, Woodville

ROESBETT DAMION RIESEN EX 91 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside Craig Ranter, Woodstock

HONEYFIELD DEMPSEY MELANIE VG 86 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

MAPLEJOG CHLOE REBEL EX 91 Maplejog Holsteins, Embro

HILLMARK SID DIANA VG 86 Gerald W. Hill, Ilderton

LEEHOLM RUBY WYCLIFF EX 91 Leeholm Holsteins, Otterville

HILLHAVEN FEVER EXPLOSIVE VG 86 Hillhaven Holsteins, Elora

JOALFARMS WONDERFUL EX 91 JOALFARMS SANCHEZ PLAYOFF EX 91 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

HARVDALE DUNDEE DESTINY VG 86 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner HANALEE SID AVON VG 86 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro GRILLSDALE WINDBROOK SUNSHIN VG 86 GRILLSDALE SEXY SID VG 86 Clifford Grills, Campbellford

HOLZER MELVINA DUNDEE EX 91 Bushy View, Lakeside GLENIRVINE DENZEL HEAD DRESS EX 91 Glenirvine Farms, Fergus FRIESO SHOTTLE APPLE BLOSSOM EX 91 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph

GRE385 GOLDWYN MATILDA VG 86 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

DARCROFT DUNDEE INKSOU EX 91 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

FAYBIL WINDBROOK LOVE VG 86 W. Frank Mckelvie, Campbellford

BOSDALE LOU LAURIE EX 91 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

ELLIOTTDALE STETSON JEWEL VG 86 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale

WINDYMAR NEWPORT HATTIE EX 90 Windymar Holsteins, Drayton

ELIZADON SANCHEZ REMIX VG 86 Elizadon Holsteins, Phelpston

WINDY PINE GOLDWYN HANNA EX 90 Douglas M. Weber, Drayton

EDENHILL STEADY DOLLY VG 86 Edenhill Farms, Minesing

WINDKNOLL RE DESIGN BRENNAN EX 90 Windknoll Holsteins, Elora

DONNANVIEW DEMPSEY ARNELL VG 86 DONNANDALE SUDAN DELISH VG 86 DONNANDALE DEMPSEY DOODLE VG 86 Donnandale Farms, Stirling

WINDEGO GOLDWYN LILLY EX 90 Renald & Simon Gravel, Earlton

DAIRYDALE CLARK CLARA VG 86 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro COMBHAVEN DEMPSEY ELICIA VG 86 Combhaven Farms, Castleton CLAIRCREST SID LEVI VG 86 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford CITYVIEW DEMPSEY ADELE VG 86 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer CITYVIEW BRAXTON ALLY VG 86 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont CENTERFLOS SPIRTE SHERRY VG 86 Centerflos Holsteins, Elmvale

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CAVANALECK WINDBROOK MAURA VG 86 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

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TOLAMIKA GOLDWYN MADELEINE EX 90 Howard W. Doner, Courtice Marthaven Holsteins, Woodstock Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville THUNDEROAK CHAMP BRENDA 3 EX 90 Thunder Oak Farm, Thunder Bay SUTLAND OUTSIDE SNOWBALL EX 90 Glenn F. Sutton, Puslinch STIRTOGA MORTY DAY LIGHT E X 90 Stirtoga Farm Ltd, Drayton STELBRO RUSTLER GLORY EX 90 C.W. Vondervoort, Woodstock Belterre Holsteins, Woodstock

KARNVILLA JASPER RHYME EX 90 KARNVILLA DUNDEE RIPPLY EX 90 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock KARLINROCK DENISON MARCIE EX 90 Marlin R. Martin, Palmerston JOYVIN REDBULL TORY EX 90 Joyvin Holsteins, Drayton JOYDHOLM SALTO ANNA EX 90 Lloyd Diefenbacher, Moorefield JOALFARMS BAXTER RIANNA E X 90 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo HOLZER DIRECT BOOM EX 90 HOLZER CHAMPAGNE JESSIE EX 90 Bushy View, Lakeside GREENLEA ADV MAE-RED-ET EX 90 Wrighthaven Farms Ltd., Kenilworth GRECOLA MATSON BETHEL EX 90 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph

SPRUCECHO TALENT GLADDEN EX 90 SPRUCECHO TALENT AYDA EX 90 SPRUCECHO LAURIN LAYLA EX 90 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield

GLENVUE ASTRO EVELYN EX 90 Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood

SMITHDEN BURNS ALTA EX 90 Calmac Holsteins, Embro

GLENIRVINE GOLDWYN GENEVIEVE EX 90 Glenirvine Farms, Fergus

SILVEROAK SHOTTLE LEXY EX 90 Silveroak Farm Ltd, North Lancaster

FRAELAND SS ELLIE EX 90 FRAELAND LAURIN RUBY EX 90 Fraeland Farms, Fergus

SAUDER HOLME GLACIER MISTY RED EX 90 Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein ROSENHORST CHAMPION BLOOM EX 90 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay ROGA LANDSCAPE MOLLY EX 90 London Dairy Farms, London ROADWAY MAPLES LINDA EX 90 ROADWAY MAPLES JEWEL EX 90 Roadway Maples Ltd, Drayton PONDHAVEN MR SAM DEWDROP EX 90 Pondhaven Holsteins, Elmira PAULROE GOLDWYN TAMALI E X 90 Paul M. Martin, Arthur PARSONS BUCKEYE PASTEL EX 90 Junel Holsteins, Millbank PARAJAY MR BURNS PARODY EX 90 PARAJAY BOLTON MICAELA EX 90 Jackson Valley Farms, Thornloe PARADIGM GOLDWYN VICTORIA EX 90 Paradigm Holsteins, Woodstock OOSTVIEW DENZEL SAPHIRE EX 90 Oostview Farm Ltd, Lakeside MS CHARTROISE LA BIEKE-ET EX 90 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River MS CHARTROISE LA BIEKE-ET EX 90 Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode MODVIEW JACKSON PISTOL EX 90 Modview Holsteins Ltd, Orton MCINTOSH MAX SANCHEZ EX 90 MCINTOSH JUNIPER GW EX 90 McIntosh Holsteins, Embro MAYDALE DENZEL SONDRA E X 90 Maynard Bauman, Wallenstein MARTINDEL SAMUELO SHERRI EX 90 Dennis E. Martin, Palmerston MAPLEKAY MIAMI JUSTINE E X 90 Maplekay Farms Limited, Woodstock LORNEVA STORMATIC MARIE EX 90 LORNEVA SOVERIGN DIANE EX 90 LORNEVA REDMAN JASMINE EX 90 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard

GLENROE BUZZER SUNFIRE 314 EX 90 Legendairy Holsteins, Salford

FRADON SS MALLY EX 90 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock FRADON REDLINER MELODIE E X 90 River Dale Holsteins, St. Jacobs EARLEN STANDARD CHARCOAL EX 90 EARLEN SANCHEZ SNOWBIRD EX 90 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma EARLEN GOLDWYN CHAM EX 90 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph DONED BONAIR SUNSHINE EX 90 Glen G Martin, Drayton DENLEE MR SAM BRANDY EX 90 DENLEE BAXTER UNITY EX 90 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg DENHOLME GOLDWYN HELEN EX 90 Dennis Martin, St. Jacobs DARWELL REDESIGN SARAH EX 90 Les & Darlene Sharpe, Orton CRAIGCREST RUBIES FC SAHARA EX 90 CRAIGCREST RUBIE S SILHOUETTE EX 90 CRAIGCREST REDESIGN REBECCA EX 90 CRAIGCREST LAURIN ONYX EX 90 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur COWTOWN ADVENT TEQUILLA EX 90 Murray B. Martin, St. Jacobs COOPON JAYZ LOVER EX 90 Milky Wave Inc, Elmira CLAYNOOK TABITHA BONAIR E X 90 CLAYNOOK OLLIE BAXTER EX 90 CLAYNOOK KIKI MRBURNS EX 90 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg CHRISHAR SANCHEZ ELIN EX 90 Chrishar Farms, Murillo CAUSEWAY SAMUELO NORA EX 90 Thomas Roth, Bright CARLDOT GOLDWYN ELECTRA EX 90 Andita Holsteins Inc, Belwood CALDERAY SANCHEZ SALEDA EX 90 CALDERAY SAM NICOLE EX 90 CALDERAY BLITZ WILMA EX 90 Calderay Holsteins, Wallenstein BRUVIEW SHOTTLE CAMEO EX 90 Bruview Holsteins, Elmira

WIKKERINK FORTUNE SHANNON EX 90 Wikkerink Farms Ltd, Norwich

LONDON MTELGIN AOH DELICATE EX 90 Allan H. Dolson, Caledon Leslie Dolson, Guelph

WESTSIDE SIVE LAURA EX 90 Jamaine Holsteins, Wallenstein

LLOYALHOLME DUSK SUNLIGHT E X 90 Lloyalholme Holsteins, Wallenstein

WESTSIDE LINDY LOIS EX 90 WESTSIDE DUNDEE PARIS EX 90 Westside Farm, New Hamburg

LENVU ROSS BETSY EX 90 Hartlene Holsteins, Wallenstein

BOSDALE TALENT BETSIE EX 90 BOSDALE SANCHEZ SHERRY EX 90 BOSDALE GIBSON FALOU B EX 90 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

KRUL DENISON ALYSON EX 90 Krul Holsteins Ltd, Arthur

BOSDALE DENISON JONI EX 90 Orvie B. Martin, St. Clements

KINGSMILL SHOTTLE DORA-ET EX 90 Mark-A-Valley Farm, Arthur

BELLWIN MOTIF SPRITES EX 90 Bellwin Farms Inc, Elora

KINGSMILL ASHLYNS AISHA-ET EX 90 Steven Witmer, Woodstock

ALTOFARM REDESIGN MIDO EX 90 Alto Farm, Tillsonburg

WEBERLANE MR SAM TINKLE EX 90 Weberlane Holsteins, Mount Forest WALNUTLAWN DAMION LOLLY EX 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock VALLEYRIVER STIRLING FAN EX 90 Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood Valleyriver Farms Ltd, Bognor

BRENLAND GOLDWYN NUTMEG EX 90 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank

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AUG VGs BOSDALE G W LUSTER VG 87 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge John Hunyady, Kitchener BOSDALE GOLD LUSTER VG 87 BOSDALE SEAVER TOOTSIE VG 87 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge GENERVATIONS SNOWMAN LOLITA VG 87 Fraeland Farms, Fergus HOLZER ATWOOD MEL O DEE VG 87 Bushy View, Lakeside KARNVILLA ATWOOD ROSE VG 87 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock KEYLAS SID ROXANNA VG 87 Douglas Winger, Cayuga Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr PERRINRIDGE SID LUCY VG 87 Perrinridge Farms Ltd, Ayr SIGNATURE R KATNESS VG 87 Marthaven Holsteins, Woodstock Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare VANDERHAVEN JASPER ROBIN VG 87 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock Frankhaven Holsteins, Ingersoll

ANDITA WINDBROOK SINCLAIR VG 86 Fraeland Farms, Fergus

HOLZER SHOCKING SENORITA VG 86 Bushy View, Lakeside

PLEASANT NOOK CL CHANEL VG 86 Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr

BOSDALE CHARLIE SHANE VG 86 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

JASPERS DAZZLER JENNY VG 86 Jaspers Dairy Farm, Slate River

PLEASANTVIEW MASTER TRISHA VG 86 Pleasantview Holsteins, Wallenstein

BREAMONT WINDBROOK GLAMOUR VG 86 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock

KAMDALE FLORIAN PAIGE VG 86 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo Kamdale Land & Cattle Company, Thunder Bay

ROADWAY MAPLES DEMPSEY CANARY VG 86 ROADWAY MAPLES SANCHEZ LEANNE VG 86 Roadway Maples Ltd, Drayton

KARNVILLA BARBWIRE JUJUBE VG 86 K ARNVILLA DEMPSEY BETTER VG 86 KARNVILLA LAUTHORITY RHIZOME VG 86 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

SAUDER HOLME LAUTHORITY RHODY VG 86 Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein

BRIDGEWOOD E B LEILA SID VG 86 Bridgewood Farms Inc, Woodstock CRAIGCREST LAUTHORITY ROSANNA VG 86 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur DANENSVIEW IOTA NATALIE VG 86 Danensview Farms Inc, Tavistock DARCROFT S C KANDLE VG 86 DARCROFT WINDBROOK LONDON VG 86 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock DOLAFTON RR MANDY VG 86 Leslie Dolson, Guelph FRAELAND FEVER GISELLE VG 86 Fraeland Farms, Fergus HANALEE ACCESS BUNNY VG 86 Mark Markus, Beachville HOLZER C MINNIE SID VG 86 HOLZER MAGICAL ATWOOD VG 86

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LEXIS GEMINI DIVINE VG 86 C.W. Vondervoort, Woodstock LORNEVA ATWOOD ANNETTE VG 86 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard MAPLEJOG CAMILLA SANCHEZ VG 86 Maplejog Holsteins, Embro MCINTOSH JONTUE BRAXTON VG 86 McIntosh Holsteins, Embro MORSAN GUTHRIE POTION VG 86 Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph

SMITHDEN BOLTON BLOSSOM VG 86 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock SPRUCECHO FEVER GLADETTE VG 86 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield SUNNYCREEK SID CADBURY VG 86 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo TORPEDO BRAXTON STELLA VG 86 Fairview Acres, Moorefield TRUSTMORE BRAXTON CRISSY VG 86 Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River VALLEYCREST LAUTHORITY TILLY VG 86 Markvale Holsteins, Beachville Valleycrest Farms, Milton WALKERBRAE BRAXTON MELODIE VG 86 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk

Best of the Breed

• EMBRDALE JUNE RUBENS EX-90-4E 2* . . . . . . . 153,994 kgs Owned by Embrdale Farm, Asphodel-Norwood

• ALEXERIN AEROLINE 683 EX-90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151,965 kgs Owned by Alexerin Farms, Manotick

EX-94 & Higher

• GREIDEN CELSIUS CHRIS VG-85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151,858 kgs

• EBY016 PSS TRINITY EX-95-2E

Bred by Rob and Julie Eby, Ayr; Owned by Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr

• NIPPONIA R D LIZABETH EX-95-2E

Bred by Nipponia Holsteins, Puslinch; Owned by Kingsway Farms, Hastings; Trentward Farms, Hastings; Ronald C. Werry, Oshawa

• MS APPLES APPLAUSE-ET EX-94

Owned by Ben Vogel, Orono; Sunspark Farms Inc., South Bruce Peninsula

• DYMENTHOLM SVETLANA EX-94-3E 2*

Bred by David R. Dyment, Dundas; Justin Hogge, Utah; Owned by Andrew Den Haan, Fergus; Claremount Holsteins, Stratford; JR Holsteins, Dorchester

• HIGH POINT ROXIE FLASH EX-94-4E • GERANN ROY GRENDEL EX-96-2E

• CROVALLEY SID A LA CREME VG-88 Bred by Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Breeder’s Cup Recap 1ST PLACE

Owned by Ferme Mirella Inc., St. Bernadin

• FRIESIANA T STANLEY KARORA VG-85. . . . . . . 137,126 kgs Owned by Drianneh Green Dairy Ltd., Mt. Elgin

• OPSTERLAWN LEADER PAULA VG-88. . . . . . . . . 130,544 kgs Owned by Opsterlawn Holstein, Alma

• SWISS LINE AEROLINE CHANEL GP-81. . . . . . . . 130,267 kgs Owned by Walter Egger, Milton

• ALEXERIN INCOME 772 GP-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,775 kgs Owned by Alexerin Farms, Manotick

• HESSHOLM AERO EARLY MATINEE EX-91-6E. . 128,336 kgs • GLENWIN OUTSIDE DESI VG-85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,003 kgs

Bred by Gerann Holsteins, Cardinal; Owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

1st Lactations VG-88 Points & Higher

Owned by Greiden Farms Ltd., St. Marys

• MIRELLA OUTSIDE MODEM VG-87 . . . . . . . . . . . 141,990 kgs

Owned by Hessholm Holsteins, Kemptville

Bred and owned by High Point Farms, Port Perry

THUNDER BAY

KILLCROFT WINDBROOK LILEHAMMER VG 86 Killcroft Holsteins, Tavistock

Owned by Patti Alsop, Singhampton

• LOYALYN ILLUSION ELLY VG-87 . . . . . . . . 126,902 kgs Owned by Rob and Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound

• MILFORD FIELDER JANE VG-87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,182 kgs Owned by Milford Holsteins, Winchester

• SUNOPE RUDOLPH SASHA VG-85. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,795 kgs Owned by Greenholm Farms Ltd., Embro

For the first time, Thunder Bay held a Breeder’s Cup Competition this year. The event was judged by Herb Henderson and held in lieu of a Spring Show in the region. A total of 60 animals were shown and the day proved to be very successful. Congratulations to all exhibitors who took part!

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

1st Lactation

ROSENHORST C L MOONSHINE

OLIVERCREST SPRING FEVER

CHRISHAR BRAXTON ELLA

3+ Lactations

ROSENHORST STUD YOYO

VEUMOUNT CARISMA DINA

JASPERS SHOTTLE JULIANNA

60,000 Kg +

ROSENHORST JOURNALIST PATTY

THUNDEROAK MLEADER BRENDA 2

ROSENHORST CHAMPION BELLE

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PRODUCTION = PROFIT. JUST AS WITH THE TYPE CLASSIFICATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THE COWS THAT “GET THE JOB DONE.” Congratulations to all of the breeders and owners of the top five superior

production records in each age division for June through the end of September 2014!

ANIMAL NAME

CLASS

AGE

M

F

P

BCA Comp

M

F

P

DEV Comp

GILLETTE WINDBROOK JILL

VG-85

01-11

373

443

358

1174

(+135)

(+194)

(+127)

(+456)

MS AUBREYS AUBWYN-ET

VG-88

01-11

347

398

365

1110

(+114)

(+141)

(+131)

(+386)

STANTONS LILA S

VG-85

01-08

409

375

412

1196

(+130)

(+77)

(+135)

(+342)

STANTONS WINDBROOK PETUNIA

GP-84

01-11

367

437

377

1181

(+88)

(+139)

(+100)

(+327)

DES VENTS GOLDBUSTER VARIETE

G-79

01-11

348

368

335

1051

(+108)

(+108)

(+105)

(+321)

GILLETTE BEACON 2ND SERVICE

VG-88

02-04

449

398

434

1281

(+211)

(+149)

(+203)

(+563)

SILDAJAK BOLTON STARTOUT

GP-82

02-02

351

415

350

1116

(+135)

(+190)

(+123)

(+448)

GILLETTE IOTA JANESSA

VG-85

02-03

343

416

363

1122

(+104)

(+165)

(+130)

(+399)

LARCREST CHIPPER-ET

VG-86

02-04

332

425

356

1113

(+93)

(+174)

(+123)

(+390)

MARLBORO DOTSON 3332

GP-80

02-08

422

375

349

1146

(+167)

(+104)

(+99)

(+370)

GENERVATIONS MANOMAN EVE

VG-87

03-05

428

474

413

1315

(+149)

(+175)

(+136)

(+460)

PLOVER HAVEN CLOVER SILVER

GP-83

03-00

355

440

334

1129

(+108)

(+185)

(+90)

(+383)

JOALFARMS GOLDWYN BACKFLIP

VG-87

03-07

296

415

274

985

(+91)

(+197)

(+70)

(+358)

MCINTOSH JUNIPER GW

EX-90

03-07

327

503

388

1218

(+50)

(+176)

(+121)

(+347)

GILLETTE M O M NEVER SLEEP

VG-85

03-01

332

346

345

1023

(+95)

(+98)

(+116)

(+309)

ALEXERIN OMAN 993

VG-86

04-04

374

436

381

1191

(+98)

(+148)

(+115)

(+361)

GOLDENDALE HIMETRO HAILEY

EX-90

04-04

324

415

323

1062

(+94)

(+177)

(+89)

(+360)

ELIZADON SAMUELO ALICIA

GP-83

04-00

293

349

297

939

(+99)

(+143)

(+106)

(+348)

CHRISHAR LOU AVALON

GP-81

04-08

337

354

321

1012

(+107)

(+129)

(+98)

(+334)

BERTENSVILLE BUCKEYE JUMPER

EX-90

04-01

360

417

356

1133

(+94)

(+119)

(+93)

(+306)

EX-90

05-03

335

334

341

1010

(+117)

(+105)

(+122)

(+344)

EX-91-2E

05-06

277

389

276

942

(+60)

(+147)

(+62)

(+269)

WENALLT GOLDWYN ANNAWYN

VG-88

05-00

331

323

320

974

(+94)

(+78)

(+77)

(+249)

GLENWIN ALADDIN PATTYCAKE

GP-80

05-02

340

340

321

1001

(+84)

(+82)

(+71)

(+237)

PONDBANK SEPTEMBER S DUSTY

VG-85

05-04

278

335

260

873

(+61)

(+111)

(+41)

(+213)

SILVERRIDGE SEPTEMBER RAE

GP-80

06-01

361

669

351

1381

(+90)

(+375)

(+79)

(+544)

HOLZER OUTSIDE MECCA

EX-90

09-07

319

522

281

1122

(+102)

(+280)

(+67)

(+449)

EX-90-4E

08-04

317

380

310

1007

(+77)

(+117)

(+74)

(+268)

WILNORE OUTSIDE CAMILLA

EX-90

06-08

305

304

293

902

(+96)

(+91)

(+78)

(+265)

MCINTOSH JETTA

VG-88

06-07

349

425

345

1119

(+72)

(+98)

(+78)

(+248)

YEARLINGS FERME GILLETTE INC,EMBRUN

BRYAN & CHERYL DICKSON,JOYCEVILLE, GLEN M. SYME,ALMONTE, GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS,CARP STANTON BROS LIMITED,ILDERTON BART CREST HOLSTEINS,ID, STANTON BROS LIMITED,ILDERTON FERME AUX G.R.E.S. DES VENTS,STE. ANNE DE PRESCOTT

2 YEAR OLDS FERME GILLETTE INC,EMBRUN SILDAJAK HOLSTEIN,EMBRUN FERME GILLETTE INC,EMBRUN FERME GILLETTE INC,EMBRUN SCHOUTEN CORNER VIEW FARMS LTD,RICHMOND

3 YEAR OLDS STANTON BROS LIMITED,ILDERTON PLOVER HAVEN HOLSTEINS,ILDERTON ALLAN & LORNE VIS,MURILLO

MCINTOSH HOLSTEINS,EMBRO DONNANDALE FARMS,STIRLING

4 YEAR OLDS ALEXERIN FARMS,MANOTICK

GOLDENDALE FARM,LANSDOWNE VANLEA HOLSTEINS LTD,BLACKSTOCK CHRISHAR FARMS,MURILLO

CORNERVIEW FARMS INC,MITCHELL

5 YEAR OLDS SCHAICREST GOLDWYN BONNIE

ROBERT VAN SCHAIK,WOODVILLE

HOLZER GIGI CHAMPAGNE BUSHY VIEW,LAKESIDE

WENALLT HOLSTEINS,CRYSLER PATTI ALSOP,SINGHAMPTON

MORNINGSKY HOLSTEINS,MILBANK

MATURE COWS SILVERRIDGE FARMS LTD,SPRINGFIELD BUSHY VIEW,LAKESIDE

TRENT CANAL CHAMP PATRICIA

EBYVILLE FARMS LTD,ALLENFORD MODVIEW HOLSTEINS LTD,ORTON MCINTOSH HOLSTEINS,EMBRO

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Top Ontario Herds by LPI for August 2014 The results are in from the Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) on the top LPI herds in Ontario! CDN has calculated the top herds in Ontario by LPI based on the August 2014 proof release and grouped them according to size. Note that below, %G is the per cent of the herd that have been genomically tested. In the event of a tie, the herd with the largest number of cows broke the tie.

Top 20

Herd Size: 20-50 Cows in Ontario by LPI

Herd Prefix

No. of Cows

LPI

Top 20

%G

Herd Prefix

Herd Size: 51-100 Cows in Ontario by LPI No. of Cows

LPI

%G

CHIPPS

34

2229

0

BRABANTDALE

99

2596

21

BOLDI

48

2204

21

HYDEN

58

2389

50

LEM-LAR

40

2192

8

MAPELWOOD

89

2340

40

FREUREHAVEN

25

2185

36

CHANMAR

51

2283

16

JOLYVALE

43

2178

7

BELLWIN

66

2283

5

REDLODGE

49

2169

16

ERBCREST.

57

2266

74

WONBROOK

30

2168

0

O’CONNOR LAND & CATTLE CO.

83

2256

30

GLAUDALE

47

2153

17

BRAEDALE

70

2252

17

KEVCREST

48

2142

8

PROSPERE

73

2250

11

RONWARD

33

2141

0

TOPFARM

56

2250

5

MARTROCK

36

2137

0

CITILIMITS

84

2238

38

SUNNYBROOKE

38

2136

0

SAZIEMAZ

55

2229

9

RUTI

30

2125

27

APPLEVUE

68

2212

0

MINDY

29

2125

0

HAZELDOM & HANALEE

93

2203

30

MAYERDELL

30

2124

0

GLENGARRY STOCK FARMS

63

2202

17

MAPLEMAR

32

2123

3

GORELAND

94

2196

0

SLOPEYSIDE

26

2116

0

NITH CREST

96

2187

10

TRIMAC

36

2115

0

WALLACEVIEW

99

2168

17

GREAVESTON

97

2167

0

CASTLE HILL

67

2164

0

BEAROSE

38

2112

0

EARINCLIFFE

36

2108

25

Top 20

Herd Size: 101-150 Cows in Ontario by LPI

Top 20

Herd Size: 151+ Cows in Ontario by LPI

Herd Prefix

No. of Cows

LPI

%G

Herd Prefix

No. of Cows

LPI

%G

VELTHUIS

149

2356

33

STANTON BROS

725

2369

39

GUNTENSPERGER

114

2242

0

CLAYNOOK

157

2364

49

MAYBLOSSOM

128

2198

3

MILKY WAVE

198

2247

60

MIRELLA

108

2157

2

HEIDI

261

2216

78

SILVERRIDGE

104

2129

19

ALBADON

167

2211

38

LAVIGNE

114

2127

1

GILLETTE

481

2174

21

MARBANK

103

2110

0

ECKERLEA ACRES

186

2144

0

MOUNTAIN VALLEY

141

2103

0

DONKELMAN

190

2124

1

QUIET OAK

126

2094

0

HYLAND

196

2100

12

JPC

149

2089

0

GREIDEN

525

2097

3

ARDROSS

127

2087

17

SUMMITHOLM

354

2096

2

VRIESDALE

118

2077

15

ELMWOLD

165

2089

0

GERANIK

124

2075

0

DONNANDALE

267

2086

12

GREEN ACRE

148

2074

9

ONTARIO INC 1024248

429

2075

0

MARVELLANE

123

2070

0

ARMSTRONG MANOR

269

2067

55

HOLMDALE

122

2067

21

AGRIGUAY

173

2064

10

MARTINDEL

142

2063

3

GERANN

172

2050

14

OOSTVIEW

122

2059

0

RIDEAUSIDE

243

2048

1

BRABANTIA

109

2050

0

CORNITA

165

2042

0

HEEG DALE SONS

116

2049

0

HAMMONDOWNS

184

2025

0

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2014 Dairy Farm Sustainability Award Winners Recognized Dairy Farmers of Canada recently congratulated Korb and Kelly Whale, and Korb’s parents, Bruce and Deborah Whale of Clovermead Farms Inc. in Alma, ON, and presented them with the 2014 Dairy Farm Sustainability Award. The Whales milk 150 registered Holsteins and farm 475 acres of land, while taking into consideration their environmental responsibility, social equity and financial viability when it comes to making decisions on the farm.

In addition to installing an anaerobic digester in 2012, the Whales maintain 10 per cent of their land base as wildlife habitat and forest and have planted roughly 50,000 trees in the last 40 years. They also reuse water used to pre-cool milk as drinking water for the cows and use natural ventilation, as well as energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling in the barn.

The Whale family has certainly done their part to respect the environment and their community, all while producing milk in a sustainable and profitable manner. We congratulate them on this well-deserved honour!

Kemptville Roundtable Ontario Holstein Branch General Manager, Jason French, recently took part in a roundtable forum at Holstein Canada to brainstorm ideas on what the future will hold for students who attend Kemptville College.

Participants were invited by the Honourable Lyle VanClief to take part in the discussion and share their thoughts on the college’s future.

VanClief was hired by the Liberal Government to host such forums with key industry personel. Taking part (from left to right) are Doug Moses, Jason French, Gerald Schipper, the Honourable Lyle VanClief and Ann Louise Carson.

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Lowell Lindsay Honoured at World Dairy Expo Congratulations to Lowell Lindsay, who was selected as this year’s World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year. Lindsay, who spent his 53-year career working as an AI technician for Central Ontario Cattle Breeders Asssociation and later a Sire Analyst for Semex Alliance, is famous for his selection of some of the greatest sires in Canadian history. He is described as a “perfectionist with a keen eye” and has sold millioins of doses of semen around the world. Lindsay is also a global ambassador for Canadian dairy cattle genetics. He has travelled all over the world promoting elite Canadian genetics and since 1960, has judged over 215 shows globally, including every major Holstein Show in North America. With his years of experience, Lindsay has acted as a mentor to many youth within the industry and is a founding member of the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic and the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund. He was presented with the award at the ‘Dinner with the Stars’ Banquet at World Dairy Expo on October 3. (Photo submitted)

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Hundreds of hungry visitors came out to get a taste of what farm life is all about during two ‘Breakfast on the farm’ events sponsored by Food & Farm Care Ontario this summer. The first was hosted by the Wert family, who milk 120 registered Holsteins at Stanlee Farms in Avonmore, ON. Over 2,000 people came to view their free-stall facility with robot feeders in Stormont County and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. A second Breakfast on the Farm event was held October 4 at an apple orchard in Newcastle, ON. Earlier in the summer, Kevin and Melissa Forbes of Forbesview Farm hosted close to 500 people for Breakfast at their farm, in conjunction with the Lambton Federation of Agriculture, Egg Farmers of Ontario and Sarnia-Lambton Business Development Corporation. In July, a similar event in Niagara (‘Dinner at the Dairy’) saw close to 700 guests enjoy a meal courtesy of the Dairy Producers of Niagara and tour Jan and Jeanette VanWely’s dairy operation in Caistor Centre. Events such as these are designed to give urban residents a chance to see what life is like on a farm and it is wonderful to see dairy farmers from across the province opening their doors to the public. (Photo courtesy of Food & Farm Care)

Holstein Canada Board Members On Location Holstein Canada’s Board of Directors had the opportunity to visit seven farms in Central Ontario during their Summer Board Meeting. They are pictured here with Dave McMorrow of Kawartha Holsteins, who was more than pleased to show the members around his farm in Lindsay, ON. (Photo courtesy of Holstein Canada) Farm Name and Operators Eilevale Farm (The Sleeth Family, Frontenac) Huffmandale Holsteins Ltd. (Edward Huffman/Edwin Huffman, Hastings) Davdonest Farms (The Reid Family, Renfrew) Stanlee Farms Inc. (Jim/Nancy Wert, Stormont) Don-Mair Farm (Dale and Marie Smith, Wentworth)

Five Ontario Dairy Farms were recently recognized as 2014 BMO Ontario Farm Family Honourees at this year’s International Plowing Match in Ivy, Ontario.

Honourees were hosted at a recognition program on September 20, and enjoyed a day long itinerary of Plowing Match events, including lunch and a family photo session.

BMO created the awards in order to recognize the contributions these families make to enhancing the quality of life in their agricultural communities. Originally, 26 farms from across the province were shortlisted for the award, and from there, a final 10 were chosen (five of which were registered Holstein operations). www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Gerald Nyman was recently recognized for his contributions as the Secretary of the Prince Edward Holstein Club. Gerald has served as the club’s secretary for 10 years and in this time, has helped to organize and coordinate countless events. He was presented with a certificate of recognition from Ontario Holstein Board Member, Tara Bullock, at Prince Edward County’s Twilight Meeting on July 31, 2014. Congratulations, Gerald, and thanks for all you do!

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Congratulations to John Deere Gator Winner, Wilson Bowes!

Throughout the summer, you may have entered the John Deere Gator™ HPX contest at your local twilight meeting.

The ballot was drawn at John Deere’s headquarters in Grimsby and announced last month at the Outdoor Farm Show.

Congratulations to the lucky winner, Wilson Bowes of Perth, ON!

Wilson Bowes of Tayview Farms receives the keys to his new Gator from Green Tractors Kingston rep, Doug Clow.

Special thanks to John Deere for their support of our Branch Initiatives throughout the year!

Check off some names on your gift-giving list this year with a Gift Certificate for an ad in The Link.

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2014 REGULATIONS & ELIGIBILITY This competition is effective for the 2014 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, Maxville Holstein Show, Ontario Summer Show, Eastern Ontario Championship or Autumn Opportunity Shows • Have been in the Top eight (8) Ontario owned placings at the 2014 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 *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, Maxville Holstein 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 2014 RAWF Show OR 2014 TD Canadian 4-H Dairy 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 2014. The calf must be transferred into the 4-H members name before June 1, 2014.

NOMINATION & SELECTION

A nomination committee of 3 judges will make selections from each of the classes in early December 2014. A panel of 12 judges (with an 13th 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 2015 issue of The L ink M agazine.

Presentation of awards will be made at the Ontario Holstein Branch Annual meeting: February 2015. 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

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1. Female, Junior Calf............................................born on or after Mar. 1, ’14 2. Female, Intermediate Calf ......................... born Dec. 1, ’13 - Feb. 28, ’14 3. Female, Senior Calf.....................................born Sept. 1, ’13 - Nov. 30, ’13 4. Female, Summer Yearling .......................... born June 1, ’13 - Aug. 31, ’13 5. Female, Junior Yearling................................born Mar. 1, ’13 - May 31, ’13 6. Female, Intermediate Yearling ............................Dec. 1, ’12 - Feb. 28, ’13 7. Female, Senior Yearling, non-milking.....born Sept. 1, ’12 - Nov. 30, ’12 8. Junior Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 animals ...................bred by exhibitor 9. Female, Milking Yearling,........................born Sept. 1 ’12, to Feb. 28, ’13 10. Female, Junior 2-year-old ...........................born Mar. 1, ’12 - Aug. 31, ’12 11. Female, Senior 2-year-old...........................born Sept. 1, ’11 - Feb. 29, ’12 12. Female, Junior 3-year-old ........................born March 1, ’11 - Aug. 31, ’11 13. Female, Senior 3-year-old...........................born Sept. 1, ’10 - Feb. 28, ’11 14. Female, 4-year-old....................................... born Sept. 1, ’09 - Aug. 31, ’10 15. Female, 5-year-old.......................................born Sept. 1, ’08 - Aug. 31, ’09 16. Female, Mature Cow.............................................born prior to Sept. 1, ’08 17. Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 animals................................bred by exhibitor 18. Junior 4-H Calf..................................................born on or after Mar. 1, ’14 19. Intermediate 4-H Calf ................................ born Dec. 1, ’13 - Feb. 28, ’14 20. Senior 4-H Calf............................................born Sept. 1, ’13 - Nov. 30, ’13 21. Summer Yrlg. 4-H Calf ............................... born June 1, ’13 - Aug. 31, ’13 22. Junior Yrlg. 4-H Calf.....................................born Mar. 1, ’13 - May 31, ’13 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.

Note: Each entry for each class require a photo.

BREEDER’S HERD PICTURES 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 2014 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 24th, 2014

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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 24, 2014

EMAIL to branch@ontario.holstein.ca or FAX 519-653-2129 Name of Animal: CLASS: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy): Name of Exhibitor(s)/Owner:

Registration#:

Address: Telephone No.: 4-H Member: Address: Telephone No.: 4-H Achievement Day:

Postal Code: Email:

Fax:

Postal Code: Email:

Fax: 4-H Club:

Complete 2014 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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Pictures must be received no later than November 26, 2014 to be considered for a nomination.

Full colour, high resolution, digital images are preferred.

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Holstein Happenings

NOVEMBER 2014

November 1

Perth County Banquet, Mitchell Golf Club, 7 pm

November 8 - 10

TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, Toronto

November 13 - 14

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Holstein Show

November 18

Huron County AGM/Barn Meeting

November 19

Dufferin County AGM

November 20

Peterborough County AGM/Car Tour

November 21

Renfrew County Awards Night,

Cobden Ag Hall

November 21

Leeds-Grenville Awards Night

November 21

Bruce County AGM/Barn Meeting

November 22

L & A Banquet, Selby

November 26

Wellington County AGM

November 27

Stormont County Awards Night,

Sand Road Sugarcamp

November 27

Perth County AGM/Barn Meeting

November 27

Brant-Wentworth County AGM

November 28

Glengarry County Awards Night, Alexandria

November 28

Prescott County Christmas Party DECEMBER 2014

December 2

Waterloo County AGM/Barn Meeting, 11 am, Den-Lee and Trinity Farm

December 3

Niagara County AGM,

Fork’s Road United Church, 11 am

December 3

Simcoe County Barn Meeting,

Sunny Maple, followed by AGM

December 4

Northumberland County Barn Meeting

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December 4 Frontenac County AGM, Battersea December 5 Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein AGM December 5 Lanark County AGM, Presbyterian Church December 6 Oxford County Tour December 8 Stormont & Dundas Counties Joint AGM December 9 Carleton-Russell County AGM December 10 Prescott County AGM, Cassburn United Church December 11 Essex/Kent AGM/Barn Meeting December 11 Leeds-Grenville County AGM, Forfar December 12 Renfrew County AGM, Shell Station Restaurant

JANUARY 2015

January 5

Lambton County AGM

January 9

Elgin County AGM

January 9

Ontario County AGM

January 13 - 15

CanWest DHI AGM/

Dairy Farmers of Ontario AGM

January 13

Glengarry County AGM

January 14

Middlesex County AGM,

Wayne and Andrew Campbell

January 14

Prince Edward County Holstein Club,

DHI and EastGen AGM

January 15

Hastings County Breeders Cup

January 15

Oxford County AGM

January 22

Hastings County AGM &

Breeders cup Results & Awards

January 28

Western ON District Council Meeting

January 26 Eastern ON District Council Meeting January 27 East-Central ON District Council Meeting, Millbrook January 29 West-Central ON District Council Meeting

FEBRUARY 2015

February 4 - 5

Canadian Dairy Xpo, Stratford

February 10

Eastern Ontario Club Governance

Workshop, Kemptville

February 11

East-Central Ontario Club Governance

Workshop, Bowmanville

February 17

West-Central Ontario Club Governance

Workshop, Guelph

February 18

Western Ontario Club Governance

Workshop, Woodstock

February 24 - 25

Ontario Holstein Branch AGM,

Best Western Plus, Orillia MARCH 2015

March 4 - 6

London Farm Show

March 18

West-Central District Tour,

Dufferin County

March 21

Eastern District Tour,

Lanark County

March 27

Western District Tour, Essex-Kent APRIL 2015

April 8 - 11

Holstein Canada National Convention,

New Brunswick

April 22 - 23

Ontario Spring Discovery Show,

Ancaster Fairgrounds

April 30 - May 2

Dairy Sen$e

Don’t miss the 2014 TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic!

2014 Classic Schedule November 9, 2014, Showmanship Heats, 6:00 pm November 10, 2014, Showmanship Finals and Conformation Classes, 8:00 am

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Don Donnan Farm: Donnanview Herd Size: 80 Milking Cows Operation Type: Tie-Stall Location: Stirling, Ontario Don and Beverly Donnan, along with their children Brent, Kate and Greg. PHOTO SUBMITTED

1. What is your family’s history with Holsteins?

My father purchased our farm in the mid 1950’s and started into purebred Holsteins in the early 1970’s. The herd management and breeding was given to me in 1982.

Gillette Blitz 2nd Wind. With five Class Extra sons who have earned millions, she is in a league all her own. In the Eye Candy category, my pick would be Harvue Roy Frosty. When I think of extreme conformation, she is the cow that comes to mind.

9. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out that you wish 2. What are your breeding goals?

It has always been to breed hard-working, easy-care cows, but we you had been told?

Set reasonable goals and don’t let anybody or anything get in your have always had a passion to breed a great one. road. Don’t live to farm; farm to live.

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

AI is by far the most valued. Embryo Transfer has played a big role as well. Milk recording has turned into more of a management tool.

Classification helps you know where you sit as far as progress goes.

Genomic testing lets us know how high the bar really is.

10. How do you use genomic information in your herd and what are your thoughts on the future of genomics?

We use some genomic young sires. Because genomics will become more accurate as time goes on, the changes in breeding and genetics will be forced to evolve too.

4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: The ideal cow for us is the one you forget is in the barn because she 11. How many cows do you flush each year? How do you market your embryos has a flat lactation curve, works hard, gets pregnant easily and is that are for sale?

We flush four to six cows per year, plus two or three virgin heifers. never sick.

We have had reasonable results marketing embryos, 90 per cent of which are exported through an agent.

5. What cow in your barn is currently the “Heart of the Herd”?

There are two; the first one is Belfast M Goldwyn Shelly EX-92 15*.

12. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best?

The fact that Braedale Goldwyn has just over 45,000 daughters, and What trait do you value most?

Shelly is one of only two daughters with 15 or more stars to her name, It seems that the best constant markets now are a typey 4-H calf in the makes her special to us and speaks for itself. The second, Dedett spring or a good-uddered first or second calver in the fall. Past that, Cousteau Candy EX-95-4E 6*, has made an outstanding contribution you need high numbers or extreme conformation. to our herd as well.

13. Which bulls do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the years 6. What are you most proud of in your herd/operation? and today?

We are proud of the number of old cows we have that are healthy and There have been several, including Chief, Mark, Blackstar, Starbuck, productive. It has always been our goal to sell more cows for dairy Outside, Goldwyn, Fever and Windbrook. purposes than we cull.

14. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? Thirty years ago I told a city girl she would never have to work in the barn. She believed it and married me. Today she milks cows, raises calves, does the books and cooks, all while keeping everyone 8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why?

I have to name two cows in two different categories: Earning Power smiling. Without her we would have to change our prefix from and Eye Candy. In terms of Earning Power, I’d have to go with Donnanview to Disasterview.

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

We’ve needed to update our heifer facility for a long time.

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