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2013 National Holstein Convention Section

Welcome from the Chair • Convention Agenda •Farm Tour Info

Registered Holsteins Bring More Profit Average Premium Selling Price for Registered Holstein Cows Selling price based on a survey of auction markets conducted in 2012. Premium for registered Holsteins versus similar quality grade animals.

Herd Management Information to Improve Profitability TRAIT

CLASSIFYING HERDS

NON-CLASSIFYING HERDS

# of herds

7,152

2,148

Milk (kg) - 305 day

9,512

8,632

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Fat (kg) - 305 day

362

327

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Protein (kg) - 305 day

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Increased Accuracy to Accelerate Genetic Progress

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SEE YOU AT THE FALLS! Historically, conVENTions have been a venue for members to VENT their opinions. Holstein Canada now has an enthusiastic new CEO and a bright new image for the future. So, instead of VENTing, please enjoy the new format, new events, and have FUN in Niagara!

Speaking of history, we invite you to come and see the Bicentennial sites from the War of 1812-13. You will also have the opportunity to watch history unfold as the “Legends of 4-H” Showmanship competition takes place on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 pm at Ancaster Fairgrounds to celebrate the Centennial anniversary of 4-H in Canada.

You do not have to be like Nik Wallenda to discover the breathtaking view of the Falls, nor hear the roar of the water. Experience the sights and the sounds from the comfort and safety of your luxurious hotel window. For those of you not into artistic natural beauty, you can merely observe the law of physics as water flows downhill.

Thanks so much to the hardworking volunteers and generous sponsors for allowing “Plunge into Niagara 2013” to be a success. Looking forward to seeing everyone April 10-13, 2013!

Sincerely,

Doug Peart National Convention Chairman 2013

National Convention Sponsor s & Adver tiser s ABS .............................................................. 44 AGROPUR .................................................. 41 BATTLEFIELD CAT ................................... 46 COWSMOPOLITAN.................................... 48 DAIRY FARMERS OF ONTARIO ............. 48 DUNNVILLE VET CLINIC ........................ 48 EASTGEN .................................................... 37 EGGER LTD ................................................ 48 FARM CREDIT CANADA ......................... 36 GENERVATIONS ........................................ 45 HOLSTEIN CANADA ................................ 35 HOLSTEIN JOURNAL. .............................. 45 JOHN DEERE ............................................. 42 MASTERFEEDS. ........................................ 46 MINOR BROS ............................................. 46 NATIONAL BANK ..................................... 45 PFIZER. ....................................................... 48 PURINA ....................................................... 46 SCOTIABANK ............................................ 48

SELECT SIRES .......................................... 48 SEMEX ........................................................40 SHURGAIN ................................................ 43

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ABBYLANE ............................................... 56 DEVANS ..................................................... 56 FEEDERLANE/MOTTLE .......................... 58 FREUREHAVEN.......................................... 54 GRACEHAVEN .......................................... 52 GREENVIEW ............................................. 55 HEATHERICK ............................................ 55 HUIZTEIN .................................................. 59 LUXURY .................................................... 57 MAPEL WOOD .......................................... 53 NIAGARA CLASSIC TEAM ..................... 60 PARKLEA ................................................... 54 SPIERDYKE ............................................... 58 VELLHAVEN ............................................. 50 WHITNELL ................................................ 57

National Convention Committee 2013, front (l to r): Jason French, Brad Eggink, Mary-Ann Peart, Doug Peart, Ken Huizinga, Dana Huizinga. Back (l to r): James Cranston, Angela Moyer, Sharon Haws, Yolanda Yungblut, Jennifer Peart, Lora Bender.

A French version of the National Convention Agenda is available online at www.ontario.holstein.ca Convention Cover: Willdina Baxter Linda VG-88 welcomes visitors to the Falls! Linda is owned

by Gracehaven Holsteins of Grimsby and Vellhaven Holsteins of Smithville. (PHOTO BY JENNIFER KYLE)

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Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario - April 10th - 13th, 2013 Here is your opportunity to “Plunge into Niagara” and visit one of the natural wonders of the world – the breathtaking Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario!

Please note that the early bird registration deadline for pricing discounts expires on March 1st, 2013.

The 2013 organizing committee invites you to bring the whole family to this great event where everyone in attendance shares a passion for the Holstein cow.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE REGISTRATION: March CONVENTION REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2013

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Wednesday April 10th: 8:00am - 9:30am & 7:00pm 8:30pm Thursday April 11th: 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:30pm - 8:30pm 7:30am - 10:00am & 4:00pm - 6:45pm Friday April 12th:

11:00am – 3:00pm Taste of Ontario National Convention Sale At Cranston Farms – c/o Doug, Joan & James Cranston 37 Carluke Rd. E Ancaster, Ont L9G 3L1 Ph# 905-648-0176

4:30pm – 6:00pm Open 4-H Showmanship Competition Ancaster Fairgrounds Please be sure to cheer on our 4-H aged competitors during this special National Convention 4-H showmanship competition.

6:00pm – 7:00pm Legends of 4-H Showmanship Competition Ancaster Fairgrounds Be prepared to be amazed at the talented alumni of Canadian Dairy Showmanship. These All-Star contestants will be competing for the ultimate 1st prize – a free Fallsview room at the luxurious convention hotel in Niagara Falls. This star-studded showmanship competition will be a great way to kick-off the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Canada.

7:00pm – 9:30pm Ontario Spring Discovery Jersey Show Ancaster Fairgrounds

9:00am – 4:00pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2013

Ontario Spring Discovery Holstein Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds -

9:00am – 4:00pm Niagara Region Sightseeing Tour MacKenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum: The restored home of rebel publisher William Lyon Mackenzie reveals 500 years of printing technology, amid the authentic ambiance of a period print shop.

Laura Secord House: Travel back in time to Laura Secord’s lovingly restored homestead and be enchanted by stories of her adventures and surroundings as interpreted by authentically costumed guides.

Sir Adam Beck Generating Station: This wonderful example of a natural, non-polluting and reliable power source has worked in harmony with the beauty of Niagara for over 4 decades.

Lunch at Whirlpool Restaurant: Enjoy the panoramic view of the treelined Niagara Parkway.

Reif Estate Winery: 125 acre family-owned vineyard located along the Niagara River with 12 generations of the Reif family being involved with winemaking.

7:00pm – 10pm EastGen Casino & Games Night – Fallsview Room 3rd floor of hotel Take the plunge and try your luck at EastGen’s Casino & Games Night while admiring the stunning nighttime view of Niagara Falls.

The competition is just for fun but the grand prizes of the evening will definitely be worth playing for!

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2013 SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2013

9:00am – 12:00pm

6:00pm – 12:00am

130th Annual General Meeting of Members Great Room ABC on the 3rd floor of hotel

Master Breeder Gala Fallsview Room and Great Room ABC on 3rd floor of hotel

7:00am - 5:00 pm Farm Tours

Tour A (Bus leaves hotel at 7:00am.): Vellhaven Farms Inc., Mapel Wood Farms, Cranholme Holsteins, Parklea Farms, Summitholm Farms, Ardross Holsteins Tour B (Bus leaves hotel at 8:00am): Luxury Holsteins, Freurehaven Farms, Devans Holsteins, Heatherick Farms, Abbylayne Farms Ltd., Greenview Farms Inc., Tour C (Bus leaves hotel at 8:30am): Spierdyke Farms, Whitnell Holsteins, Rosetone Holsteins, Huiztein Farms, Feederlane/Mottle Farms,

9:30am - 4:30pm Niagara on the Lake Tour Bus leaves the hotel at 9:30am Rossi Glass: Known for unique designs of mouth-blown, handmade glass.

Butterfly Conservatory: Featuring over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies among lush greenery.

Niagara on the Lake: A beautiful town dotted with vineyards, restaurants and shopping opportunities.

6:30pm – 10:00pm Taste of Niagara Dining Experience Pick from two options:

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Syndicate Restaurant & Brewery Bus departs at 6:30pm

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Skylon Tower Restaurant Bus departs at 7:15pm

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à l’hôtel Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, du 10 au 13 avril 2013 Voici votre occasion de « plonger dans le Niagara » et de visiter l’une des merveilles naturelles du monde – les chutes du Niagara en Ontario, d’époustouflantes chutes en forme de Fer à cheval!

Veuillez noter que la date limite de la préinscription vous permettant de profiter de réductions de tarifs est le 1er mars 2013.

Le comité organisateur 2013 vous invite à amener chaque membre de votre famille à ce grand événement où toutes les personnes présentes partagent une passion pour la vache Holstein.

DATE LIMITE DE LA PRÉINSCRIPTION: 1er Inscription au congrès Mercredi 10 avril 2013

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Mercredi 10 avril : 8 h – 9 h 30 et 17 h - 20 h 30 Jeudi 11 avril : 7 h 30 – 9 h et 15 h 30 – 20 h 30 Vendredi 12 avril : 7 h 30 – 10 h et 16 h –18 h 45

11 h – 15 h Vente du congrès national « Goût de l’Ontario » Chez Cranston Farms – a/s de Doug, Joan et James Cranston 37 Carluke Rd. E Ancaster, Ont L9G 3L1 Tél. : 905 648-0176

16 h 30 – 18 h Compétition ouverte de présentation 4H Terrain d’exposition d’Ancaster Assurez-vous d’encourager nos compétiteurs 4-H durant cette compétition spéciale de présentation 4-H dans le cadre du congrès national.

18 h – 19 h Compétition Légendes de présentation 4-H Terrain d’exposition d’Ancaster Attendez-vous à être éblouis par les talentueux compétiteurs en présentation laitière canadienne. Ces concurrents All-Star se disputeront le prix ultime – une chambre Fallsview gratuite au luxueux hôtel du congrès à Niagara Falls. Cette compétition mettant en lice des étoiles en matière de présentation sera une excellente façon de souligner le 100e anniversaire des 4-H au Canada.

19 h – 21 h 30 Exposition Jersey « Ontario Spring Discovery » Terrain d’exposition d’Ancaster

Jeudi 11 avril 2013

9 h – 16 h Exposition Holstein « Ontario Spring Discovery » Terrain d’exposition d’Ancaster

9 h – 16 h Visite touristique de la région de Niagara MacKenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum (imprimerie et musée de journaux) : La maison restaurée de l’éditeur William Lyon Mackenzie fait découvrir 500 ans de techniques d’impression, dans l’ambiance authentique d’une imprimerie de l’époque.

Maison de Laura Secord : Reculez dans le temps dans sa jolie propriété restaurée et laissez-vous charmer par la description de ses aventures et de son environnement interprétés par des guides arborant des costumes authentiques.

Centrale électrique Sir Adam Beck : Cette centrale est un merveilleux exemple de la source d’énergie non polluante et fiable qui travaille en harmonie avec la beauté du Niagara depuis plus de quatre décennies.

Dîner au Whirlpool Restaurant : Appréciez des mets délicieux tout en admirant la merveille naturelle qu’est Niagara Falls.

Vignoble Reif : Vignoble familial de 125 acres situé au bord de la rivière Niagara où 12 générations de la famille Reif se sont succédées dans la fabrication de vin.

19 h – 22 h Soirée casino et jeux d’EastGen – Salle Fallsview, 3e étage de l’hôtel Plongez et tentez votre chance à la Soirée casino et jeux d’EastGen tout en admirant la spectaculaire vue nocturne de Niagara Falls.

La compétition n’est pas sérieuse, mais les grands prix de la soirée vaudront assurément la peine de miser!

Vendredi 12 avril 2013 Samedi 13 avril 2013

9 h –12 h

18 h – 24 h

130 assemblée générale annuelle des membres Salle Great Room ABC, 3e étage de l’hôtel

Réception Gala des Maîtres-éleveurs Salle Fallsview, 3e étage de l’hôtel

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7 h – 17 h Visites de fermes

Visite A (L’autobus part de l’hôtel à 7 h): Vellhaven Farms Inc., Mapel Wood Farms, Cranholme Holsteins, Parklea Farms, Summitholm Farms, Ardross Holsteins Visite B (L’autobus part de l’hôtel à 8 h): Luxury Holsteins, Freurehaven Farms, Devans Holsteins, Heatherick Farms, Abbylayne Farms Ltd., Greenview Farms Inc., Visite C (L’autobus part de l’hôtel à 8 h 30): Spierdyke Farms, Whitnell Holsteins, Rosetone Holsteins, Huiztein Farms, Feederlane/Mottle Farms,

9 h 30 – 16 h 30

18 h 30 – 22 h

Visite de Niagara-on-the-lake L’autobus part de l’hôtel à 9 h 30 Rossi Glass: Rossi Glass est reconnu pour la conception et la fabrication de pièces artistiques et uniques de verre soufflé à la main.

Expérience culinaire « Goût du Niagara » Deux options au choix :

Conservatoire de papillons: Cette exposition magique présente plus de 2 000 papillons tropicaux colorés flottant librement parmi des fleurs luxuriantes et exotiques, et de la verdure.

Niagara-on-the-Lake: La Vieille ville est destinée à la marche, et la campagne qui s’étend jusqu’à l’Escarpement est ponctuée de vignobles, de restaurants et de magasins.

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Le Syndicate Restaurant & Brewery L'autobus part à 18 h 30

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Le restaurant Skylon Tower L'autobus part à 19 h 15

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DUNNVILLE VETERINARY CLINIC 110 Ramsey Drive - Dunnville, Ont. N1A 1K8

DR. BOB PERRY DR. JOHN LAS DR. KADRI UUKKIVI and Associates

905-774-7642 1-800-263-6496 FAX 905-774-3958 Website: www.dunnvillevetclinic.com Email: info@dunnvillevetclinic.com

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FARM TOUR A

Saturday, April 13th, 2013 • Bus leaves hotel at 7:00am Dave & Marlene Vellenga and Family The Vellenga family milks 40 cows in a tie-stall barn. The herd is 90% VG or EX with a classification of 5 ME, 2 EX, 29 VG, 7 GP. Focusing on type and production, Vellhaven’s current herd average is 11,000 kg with a BCA of 245-256-254. They currently work with prominent cow families such as the Lila Z’s, Raven’s and have over 90 head from their own Ali Sheik Select EX-8* family.

VELLHAVEN FARMS INC.

Len and Tracy Vis and Family Two-time Master Breeder herd, the Vis family milks 75 cows in a tie-stall barn. Production is a priority at Mapel Wood with a 10,900 kg of milk, 4.0 fat, and 3.3 protein while not compromising on type.

Their herd classification stands at 5ME, 11 EX and 55 VG cows. Mapel Wood is on an extensive flush program and is the home of Mapel Wood Lee Diamonds (VG-87 20*). Mapel Wood is also home to many great representatives from well-known cow families including Comestar Goldwyn Lilac, Gen-I-Beq Shottle Bombi, Wiamy Bolton Kyana, Regancrest PR Barbie, Longhaven Gold Rochelle, Idee Lustre and Comestar Lautama Goldwyn to name a few.

MAPEL WOOD FARMS

Doug, Joan & James Cranston Located in rural Ancaster, Doug, Joan and James Cranston own and operate Cranston Farms and Cranholme Holsteins, a third generation family farm. This Master Breeder herd consists of 80 cows, milked twice a day, producing 35kg/day with 4% fat and 3.3% protein for a current herd average BCA of 226-226-221. The cows are housed on a composting bedding pack in a CoverAll built in 2007. Type is of great importance when making mating decisions and this is reflected with a herd classification of 6 ME, 4 E, 39 VG and 28 GP. The herd is home to members of many prominent cow families including the Alicia’s, Splendors, BStar Ravens, Whittier Farms Lead Mae, Penngate Skychief Finesse and our homebred Tereza’s. Cranston Farms is very excited to be hosting the Taste of Ontario Convention Sale.

CRANHOLME

Allan Parke with herdsman Tom Mantle Two-time Master Breeder herd, the Parke family farms 275 acres while milking 50 cows in a tie-stall barn with a RHA of 10,650 kg and BCA of 234-224-232. Conformation is a main focus at Parklea with a classification of 6 ME, 32 VG and 19 GP. The milking line-up includes daughters from Gibson, Terrason and Goldwyn while sires in use are Sanchez, Final Cut and Lauthority. Parklea Farms exhibited the Grand Champion at the 2012 Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show and they also won the Breeders Herd class as well.

PARKLEA FARMS

Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd. Carl, Dave & Ben Loewith A Master Breeder Herd milking 350 cows three-times daily, Summitholm’s production is at an amazing 12,300 kg’s with a low somatic cell count of 130,000. Conformation is not compromised with a classification of 3 ME, 6 EX, 65 VG, 203 GP. Highly recognized for receiving the DHI Top Management Herd in Western Canada for the past four consecutive years, Summitholm exudes the Canadian way of making quality milk. The family crops 850 acres of land and in their spare time, all three partners sit on the Progressive Dairy Operators with Ben Loewith as Chair.

SUMMITHOLM FARMS

David & Dale Lang with herdsperson Christine Armstrong Earning their Master Breeder shield in 2000, this 90-cow herd includes 7 MEX, 4 EX, 48 VG, 57 GP, and 5 G. The herd is milked in a tie-stall barn and they added an addition in 2005. Ardross has bred and owned animals that have been nominated All-Ontario, All-Canadian, and All-American. At the 2011 Royal Winter Fair, they co-owned the Jr. Champion female. The Lang brothers cash crop 3,000 acres of land consisting of wheat, soybeans, corn, and hay. They currently have 3 VG 2yr old daughters from Misty Springs Shottle Silk EX by Planet, Alexander, and Atwood. Ardross is extremely proud of their first homebred Class Extra bull – Ardross Sterling *RC, a Mr. Burns son of Shottle Silk.

ARDROSS HOLSTEINS

FARM TOUR B

Saturday, April 13th, 2013 • Bus leaves hotel at 8:00am

Ingrid & Dick & Kristen DeVries

LUXURY HOLSTEINS

50 head of cattle are milked in a tie-stall barn with a rolling herd average of 200–197–200. Type is a main focus at Luxury rounding out their classification at 7ME, 2 EX, 27 VG, 22 GP. Ingrid and her family are very active in the County. A highlight for the DeVries family came in 2010 when Luxury Attic Jamie was named Reserve Junior Champion at the Niagara County Holstein Show.

FREUREHAVEN FARMS

The men at Freurehaven keep busy cropping 375 acres of land, raising broiler chickens, along with managing a top notch Master Breeder herd in Wellandport. Freurehaven is milking 20 cows with a classification of 1 EX and 15 VG. Genomics has been a huge success for Freurehaven with families such as Laurie Sheik, Glen Drummond Splendor, and the Markwell Bstar Ravens included in their herd.

Come and see two new VG 2yr-olds by the hot new Genervations Sire, Freurehaven Niagara EX-91.

Gerald, Bob, Ralph and Chris Freure

Dave and Pat Evans

DEVANS HOLSTEINS

Devans Holsteins is the home of 6 All-Ontario nominations with cows such as Devans Outside Adrian (All-Ontario 3-Year-Old 2007) and Devans Stormatic Lola (Honourable Mention All-Ontario Five-Year-Old 2009) originating right from this new 46 cow tie-stall barn. Incorporated under the same roof of the main barn is the heifer barn. Classification currently sits at 3ME, 2EX, 21 VG with the remaining animals classified at GP. Total production stands at 10,400 kg.

Fred, Andrew and Alison Topp

HEATHERICK FARMS

A prominent herd in Haldimand County, the Topps milk 40 cows in a tie-stall barn, crop 350 acres, and raise broiler chickens. The current herd classification is 3 ME, 1 EX, 29 VG and the remainder GP. Production is at a BCA of 221-218-219 with sires such as Fever, Stanley Cup and Windbrook in use.

One of the herd favorites is an 85-point 2-year-old old by BWM Leader with a Projected Comp of 271 BCA.

Albert, Hannie, & Brad Fledderus

ABBYLAYNE FARMS LTD.

Operated on 450 acres where they grow most of their own feed, the Fledderus family milk 70 cows in a tie-stall barn. Breeding is a balance of production and type with a BCA of 233-239-231 and production at 10,400 kg. Herd classification is 4 EX, 38 VG, 32 GP. The herd currently has 30 Goldwyn daughters in milk and close to 40 Shottle daughters in the heifer barn. Herd favorites include Willowholme Outside Novena (EX-2E) and Abbylayne Goldwyn Tia (VG-86-3yr).

Ron, Kim, & son Steve and Terry & Bev Yungblut

GREENVIEW FARMS INC.

Together, the Yungblut family manages 750 acres of hay, soybeans, corn, wheat and grapes. Greenview Farms is home to 100 head with 35 milking in a tie-stall facility. Production averages 10,390 kg with a BCA of 232-232-228 with a classification of 3 EX, 22 VG, 20 GP. Herd favourite is Greenview Outside Joking (VG-87-3yr) who is currently on the flush program with a production of 11,900 kg and a BCA of 264-353-265.

FARM TOUR C

Saturday, April 13th, 2013 • Bus leaves hotel at 8:30am

Adrian and Frank Stoop and Families Spierdyke Farms runs on 565 acres of owned and rented land milking 45 cows in a tie-stall operation on a TMR feeding program. Balanced breeding gives Spierdyke a herd production of 210-178-205 with a classification of 1 ME, 2 EX, 19 VG with the remainder classified GP. Show cows are a highlight in the Spierdyke herd, specifically Spierdyke Madame Wyn who was 3rd at World Dairy Expo in 2010 and Reserve All-American 4-Year-Old.

SPIERDYKE FARMS

Howard and Ineke Augustine A Master Breeder herd, Whitnell is situated on beautiful Lake Erie. Milking 35 cows in a straw-pack barn, the herd has a rolling herd average of 228-234-234. Classification stands at 1 ME, 2 EX, 20 VG, with the rest classified GP. Sires in use today in the herd include Lauthority, Alchemy, Steady and Sudan. They are the proud breeders of Whitnell Inquirer Lola EX-95 (Reserve All-Canadian 5-Year-Old 2007) and are currently working with great cow families such as Lavender Ruby Redrose, Red Roxy’s, Ashlyn’s and still have many granddaughters from Lola herself.

WHITNELL HOLSTEINS

Lloyd, Bev, & Greg Roseboom Rosetone Holsteins is situated on 250 acres, land that is both owned and operated by the Roseboom family. Milking 45 cows in a tie-stall operation, they currently have a production of 8,500 kg with a total of 5 EX and 21 VG cows. Be sure to stop and view the offspring from their herd favourite, Rosetone Lindy Rosina EX-92-5E-8*, who was a four-time Grand Champion cow at the Niagara Holstein show.

At the 2012 Niagara County Show, Rosetone Holsteins captured the Grand Champion, Breeders Herd & Junior Breeders Herd awards.

ROSETONE HOLSTEINS

Ken & Dana Huizinga & Family Milking 100 cows in a tie-stall barn, production is at a 9,500 kg average with a 4.0 fat, 3.3 protein and a BCA of 210-219-214. Classification on the herd is 2 ME, 2 EX, 45 VG, 60 GP, 10 G while focusing on two main cow families that complete 10 generations of VG or EX cows. The Huizingas are currently finishing a large barn addition of 40 tie-stalls, bringing total milking stalls to 140, and this will join to their heifer barn built in 2001. A prominent cow family being developed within their herd is the Regancrest PR Barbie family.

HUIZTEIN FARMS

Don & Linda Green, Ken Green, Brent & Brenda Roszell & family The Green family milk 70 cows in a new pack barn built in 2010, which includes a double-eight Parabone parlour. The current herd classification is 1 ME, 2 EX, 42 VG, 31 GP and 2 G; the herd BCA is 220-210-215. In 2011, Feederlane/Mottle took home both Grand and Reserve Champion cow at the Niagara County Holstein Show. Also standing in the barn is an Ardross Sterling daughter who is a grand-daughter of Feederlane Senat Nanette (Red), the 3rd 5-Year-Old Red and White at World Dairy Expo in 2002.

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