The Link Magazine Summer 2015

• R oosburg FARMs: Rebuilding Dreams

SUMMER 2015

• Glengarry Show Celebrates 75 Years •M eet Your 2015 Ontario Dairy Youth Winners • 2015 Breeders’ Cup Recap

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Also SELLING is her Fancy Sept ‘14 R&W Malone daughter Owned by Todd Wright

STELBRO REBECCA BERNIE VG-88

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She’s your highest classified cow in the barn. Or, maybe she’s your highest producing cow.

Is she your best brood cow?

Perhaps she is just that cow that you don’t pay attention to because she quietly goes about her business problem-free lactation after lactation. She is that one cow that really is the Heart of the Herd!

Have you got a cow in the barn that really stands at the forefront of your herd’s success?

Enter her in The Link’s 4th Annual Heart of the Herd Competition!

Want to enter?

Place an ad of any size into the Fall 2015 issue of The Link. Your ad is your entry! In the ad, include a photo of the cow (professional or a snapshot), her information and a short blurb on why she is the “Heart of the Herd.” ANY cow is eligible as long as she is currently in the herd.

Who decides?

The “Heart of the Herd” competiton is a “People’s Choice” contest!

We will ask the readers of the Link to vote for their favourite and the cow with the highest number of votes by November 21, 2015 will be named the 2015 Heart of the Herd!

What’s the prize?

The winner will receive a FULL PAGE COLOUR AD in the Winter 2016 issue of The Link!

Entries close September 15, 2015 Details:

Heart of the Herd Winner 2014 McIntosh Jewel Lee EX-CAN 28*

• Only one entry per ad. Advertisers are more than welcome to promote additional cows in their ads, but only one cow can be entered in the contest.

• Ads will be stamped with the contest logo to identify cows that are entered in the competition. Additionally, a published listing of the contenders will be included in the magazine along with the voting instructions.

To book your ad and make your enty, contact: Julie McIntosh, Editor, Ontario Holstein Branch 519-475-6378 x30 • thelink@ontario.holstein.ca www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Glengarry County: 75 Years of Shows Roosburg Farms: Rebuilding Dreams

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Breeders Cup Results 2015 Holstein Canada Convention Show Reports Dairy Youth Winners Dairy Sen$e 2015 Scholarship Winners Most Improved Herds 2014 Jason French Thank You

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Breeder Feature: The Verburg Family

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Pursuit of Excellence Superior Production Best of the Breed Branch News Holstein Happenings Index of Advertisers Black and White

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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 INTERIM Link Editor, Julie McIntosh thelink@ontario.holstein.ca DESIGN, Debra Buchanan AD DESIGN Debra Buchanan, Jessica Willison, Laura Donkers, Leanna Lowry, SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Celeste Cook, Jason French, Megan Hutchison, Emily Neeb CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Barn Girls Photography, Chloé Dumontier, Angela Howard, Kris MacLeod, Jason French, Julie McIntosh, Mary Poirier, Adrian Vander Wielen, Jenn Kyle, 4-H Ontario, Lauren Eby, Sheldon Creek Dairy, John Verburg WESTERN ONTARIO REP, Angela Howard almbrown@execulink.com Cell: (519) 535-7769 EAST-CENTRAL ONTARIO REP, Adrian Vander Wielen adrianvw@cogeco.ca Cell: (705) 927-3701 EASTERN ONTARIO REP, Kris MacLeod krismacleod613@gmail.com Cell: (613) 795-1396 2015/2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President, Ian Fraser Past President, Gary Cain Vice President, Hank Hazeleger National Director, Gerald Schipper ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Brad Lowry, Sandy O’Hara, Tara Bullock, Dave Johnston, Wilf Strenzke

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ON THE COVER: Celebrating Glengarry County’s Scottish heritage, the Quigley Highlanders Pipe Band posed with Devans Remark Dempsey VG-87-2YR owned by Robert D. and Bethany MacDonald of Kirklea Holsteins.

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summer Lovin’!

Summer is here, (or at least the calendar tells us it is) and for many of us the change of season brings a change of pace. For some it is a time to maybe get away from the farm for a few days to visit the cottage or go camping. For others like myself, it is show season and we spend time training cows and calves to lead and working with 4-H members. Or summer brings on hay season where people try and make the best quality feed for the next year. Summer seems to create so many different memories for different people.

In this issue, we meet a variety of breeders who have memories and goals that have been created throughout their career. They all strive to breed balanced cows and make important changes of their farms. Some of them have been forced like Roosburg Holsteins after their fire or the Dairy Youth Winners whose changes have improved efficiencies and cow comfort.

I wish you all a fabulous summer and hope that you can enjoy some family time while the kids are home from school.

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Julie McIntosh, Interim Link Editor thelink@ontario.holstein.ca

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“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the future” — Socretes Progress is impossible without change. Fortunately for us, the farming community is changing for the better. Many look at the future and have the hope of the family farm staying alive, some say they are going to be a thing of the past. But as we have seen from history, as the next generation starts to become more and more involved in the day to day work, they bring with them new ideas, breathing new life into the family farm.

As I raise my two young children, I wonder what changes they will bring to the farm and how those ideas will keep the family farm going for another generation. One thing I know for sure is that they will become part of the great farming community.

Recently with mixed emotions, we announced that our General Manager, Jason French would be leaving the Ontario Holstein Branch as he embarks on the next path in his career after eight years. On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Jason for his guidance and leadership. We wish him the best of luck in his new adventure.

As the Ontario Holstein Branch heads into this time of change, I know we will build on the solid foundation of our past as we head to our future.

Sincerely, Ian Fraser President, Ontario Holstein Branch

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Day on the Farm

Educating the public about where their milk comes from and how dairy farmers raise and treat their cows are key to keeping our industry alive. These photos are from Sheldon Creek Dairy, owned by the den Haan family of Haanview Holsteins who hosted a Day on the Farm event on June 21 where they had over 1,000 people visit.

As part of Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s 50th Anniversary, 14 farms hosted Open Farm Days on the weekend of June 27th and 28th where thousands of people toured dairy farms as well.

Photos: Sheldon Creek Dairy

Waterloo 4-H 100th Anniversary Waterloo 4-H recently hosted the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Ontario’s 1st 4-H Club at Steckle Heritage Farm in Kitchener. Just under 500 people attended the event.

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Lowell Lindsay Named 2015 National Dairy Shrine Pioneer

University of Guelph Students earn top honours at the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge OAC fourth-year students Laura Donkers, Myranda Morrison, Courtney O’Neill and Kevin Reijnen competed against teams from eight other schools and came up with the best plan to improve farm efficiency.

During the annual event, teams visit and evaluate a dairy farm business and prepare a presentation of recommended management enhancements, including suggestions for nutrition, reproduction, milking procedures, animal health, housing and financial management.

This year, 32 teams competed in four farm groups. The other first-place winners were California Polytechnic State University, Washington State University and University of Tennessee. It is the fifth win for Guelph in 10 years.

Retired U of G professors John Walton and Ken Leslie, along with alumnus Mark Carson, teach the course and coach the team.

Each year the National Dairy Shrine honors three or four ‘pioneers’ of the dairy industry.

An anonymous selection committee selects these pioneers based on their professional affiliations and activities, civic and community involvement and outstanding contribution to the dairy industry.

“It is a great pleasure and honour to support the nomination of Lowell for the National Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award on behalf of Semex,” says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. “When I think of Lowell’s career, it is a reflection of this man’s love and passion for our industry, including his career, cows and also his various and significant accomplishments. And, while his career has been highlighted by the sires acquired, the daughters of these bulls will continue to influence our industry well into the future, as will the thousands of keen breeders, showmen, fitters and dairy youth worldwide that have been fortunate enough to learn from one of our industry’s true artists.”

Where do you read The Link: There’s always a fight over who gets to read The Link first... mom, dad (Shelley and Greg Kuepfer) or Addison! It looks like Addison won!

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A drive down some streets in Brooklyn reveals the names of popular bulls bred by Roy Ormiston of Roybrook Holsteins. Roy still lives in the original farmhouse which is close to these streets. Houses are now built where his farm once was. Photo: Adrian Vander Wielen

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The annual Black and White show has been a focal point of the summer calendar for breeders in the Glengarry area for 75 years.

It has provided breeders an opportunity to don their whites, bring out their best animals to compare with neighbours, and get together with friends and colleagues from this great business.

the famous herd before it was sold by T. B. Macauley’s estate. Some of these young bulls bought as calves, were thrown into the backseat of the family automobile for the trip home to Glengarry. This would never happen in present time, but at the time, a bull from Mount Victoria was a huge family farm investment.

The show got its beginning in 1940 with the help of John Dalrymple and Bob Holtby and was held at the St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society Fair in Williamstown. Bob Holtby was the Holstein fieldman who helped originate many of the earliest Holstein shows in Ontario.

A show history notes there were 88 entries of purebreds shown by 13 exhibitors with a total of $296 paid in prize money.

Howes also remembers the time when it was common for people in the county who had nice bulls to show them at the fair. Bulls that were shown usually sold fast and at a premium prices.

“The Naylors had this great big bull that they showed,” recalls Howes.

“They used to give him a ‘twenty-sixer’ of rye before the show. It was kind of like a tranquilizer. It seemed to keep the bulls quiet and easy It was a custom at the time that the county show would alternate enough to handle. But looking back, it was pretty dangerous,” adds from one year to the next between the two agricultural societies in Howes.

Glengarry: St. Lawrence Valley in Williamstown and the Kenyon Society in Maxville. It wasn’t until 1949, when the Kenyon Agricultural Warren MacIntosh, of Glengarry Stock Farms, another long-time Society decided to sponsor a spring fair and show instead of their breeder also recalls the bull-showing days. usual fall fair, that the County Holstein Show was permanently held “Many breeders, including my father, used to walk their bulls to the in Williamstown and has continued until this day. fair,” laughs MacIntosh. “It was quite an event seeing people walking In the early days it was Holtby’s idea that equal prize money would be as far as five to ten kilometres with their bulls.” paid to all entries in each class to help exhibitors get their expenses Part the draw of the show is the community atmosphere. “We’ve paid. This would also attract smaller breeders and it is this culture that constantly had a really good show. We’ve been fortunate,” says has been carried through over the years.

MacIntosh. “I’ve never seen a county that got along so well and who As time went on, the breeders of the county continued to exhibit are truly pleased for the people that win. There is never any animosity about who wins. Glengarry breeders are really a big family. I am really high-quality cattle including bulls. proud, it’s a special county that way.”

Murray Howes, a local Holstein breeder who began showing in 1955 at the Glengarry show has fond memories from his time showing. In addition to the exceptional camaraderie, Glengarry is home to “At the time, everybody had a good cow and wanted to show her. some exceptional cows.

It’s always been kind of like a family gathering, you got to know Merkley Starbuck Whitney’s career began at a Glengarry Black and everybody in the county and we all helped everybody out.”

White show. The EX-CAN, EX-96-USA cow was shown by Cherry Howes remembers many showmen used to show at the Prescott County Crest in Williamstown as a 2 year old. “She had a very illustrious career show on the Friday, pack up and move that night to Williamstown to after that,” explains MacIntosh. “She went on to be Grand Champion show in the Glengarry show on the Saturday. “It was fun to do both and Supreme Champion at World Dairy Expo in Madison in 1992 and but it was always a challenge. We would be up all night,” says Howes. 1993 and Grand Champion at the Royal in 1992 and 1994.”

“We took it pretty seriously.”

Another cow worth mentioning is Boreraig Linjet Barb EX-93-2E, During the 1960s, popular show cow Kengor Ideal Aggie owned by owned by Donald McCrimmon and Signature Holsteins. She was Charles Naylor, won Grand Champion four times. Lloyd McRae was Grand Champion at the county show three times as well as Reserve also on a winning streak during this time. Howes refers to McRae as Grand twice in the early 2000s. Barb went on to do well at regional shows and the Royal, and was also nominated All Ontario and one of the best farm breeders in their Holstein history.

All Canadian over the years. “She was a famous cow,” adds MacIntosh.

It should be noted that many of the early show winners in the 1940s and 1950s had the influence of Mount Victoria Holsteins’ blood in On Saturday August 8th, the Glengarry Holstein Club invites their pedigrees. Many Glengarry breeders prospered living within members of the Holstein community to come out and celebrate the close proximity to Hudson, Quebec by purchasing herd sires from 75th show with them at the Williamstown Fair.

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1. Gleneil Linjet Ginger, Grand Champion 2001-2002.

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Glengarry Grand Champion Females Year Cow Owner

1940 Alta Vista Black Beauty 1941 Eva Boutsje 1942 Posch Prospector Daisy 1943 Betty Alcarta Sensation 1944 Dutchland Johanna DeKrol 1945 Dutchland Johanna DeKrol 1946 Alta Vista Beth Successor 1947 Orchard Gore Snow Queen 1948 Gerben Bessie Bonheur 1949 Johanna Aggie Rubena 1950 Roseneath Supreme Ruth 1951 Orchard Gore Rag Apple Pheobe 1952 Orchard Grove Supreme Pabst 1953 Maxview R.A Mistress Molly 1954 Hartog PathFinder Hiemke 1955 Maxview Betty RA Mistress 1956 Pieterje Dixie 1957 Orchard Gore RA Blossom 1958 Maxvegan Rewayne Hilda 1959 Finney Creek Blossom Echo 1960 Salley Echo Dewdrop 1961 Kengor Ideal Aggie 1962 Kengor Ideal Aggie 1963 Kengor Ideal Aggie 1964 Kengor Ideal Aggie

Alfred E. Garrett, Lancaster W.M Morrow & Sons, Maxville L.B Murray, Martintown Joe Vaillancourt, Glen Roy W.T. Arkinstall & Son, Dunvegan W.T. Arkinstall & Son, Dunvegan Alfred E. Garrett & Son, Lancaster Allan MacLeod, Dalkeith Lorne McDonald & Sons, Dalkeith Lorne McDonald & Sons, Dalkeith John McArthur, Lancaster Allan MacLeod, Dalkeith Est. of John McArthur, Lancaster C.G McKillican, Maxville Curtis St. John & Sons, Lancaster C.G McKillican, Maxville George MacRae, Lancaster Allan MacLeod, Dalkeith Murdoch Arkinstall, Dunvegan M.G McCuaig & Son, Lancaster Charles Naylor, Lancaster Charles Naylor, Lancaster Charles Naylor, Lancaster Charles Naylor, Lancaster Charles Naylor, Lancaster

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1965 Wenron Marion Alert Girl 1966 Kim Rag Apple Laddie 1967 Wenron Marion Alert Girl 1968 Wenron Marion Alert Girl 1969 FinneyCreek Susie Rockman Girl 1970 Rideauview Cindy Rockman Joy 1971 View Haven Kitty P 1942 View Haven Kitty P 1973 Alcliff Rockman Sue 1974 Glenmaple President Starlet 1975 Glenmaple President Starlet 1976 Maxview Citation Patsy 1977 Maxview Man-O-War Ivy 1978 Cheeseboro Gayleen 1979 Maxview Citation Patsy 1980 Glensprings Peace 1981 Don Hope Cyril Joy 1982 Fairhaven Leader Aggie 1983 Gillvreen Senator Tabatha 1984 Gillvreen Alert Abbie 1985 Campbelldale Sheik Jenny ET 1986 Glensprings Dilly 1987 Lochill Marleen 1988 Hawlea Lancer Mame 1989 Hawlea Lancer Mame 1990 Bricon Mattador Pansy

Lloyd McRae & Son, Brainsville Charles Naylor, Lancaster Lloyd McRae & Son, Brainsville Lloyd McRae & Son, Brainsville Clark McCuaig, Lancaster Charles Naylor, Lancaster Gerard Smits, Lancaster Gerard Smits, Lancaster Gerard Smits, Lancaster Clark McCuaig, Lancaster Clark McCuaig, Lancaster William Vanloon, Maxville William Vanloon, Maxville Donald W. Thomson & Sons, Martintown William Lanloon, Maxville Donald W. Thomson & Sons, Martintown Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith Clifford Wightman, Lancaster Campbell McGillivray, Dalkeith Campbell McGillivray, Dalkeith Glensprings Farms Ltd, Martintown Glensprings Farms Ltd, Martintown Carmin Howes, Dalkeith Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith

Lar-Ken Jethro Topeka, Grand Champion 1993-1996 and 1998.

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1991 Cairnslane Mystique Mandy 1992 MacGirls Keltie Jethro 1993 Lar-Ken Jethro Topeka 1994 Lar-Ken Jethro Topeka 1995 Lar-Ken Jethro Topeka 1996 Lar-Ken Jethro Topeka 1997 Glensprings Allspice 1998 Lar-Ken Jethro Topeka 1999 Lilac Brae Noella Jet 2000 Bernadale Dutchess 2001 Gleneil Linjet Ginger 2002 Gleneil Linjet Ginger 2003 Boreraig Linjet Barb 2004 Blackavon Outside Sharon 2005 Boreraig Linjet Barb 2006 Milnedale Lucius Belle 2007 Boreraig Jolt Fair

2008 Boreraig Linjet Barb 2009 Lochdale Jasper Promise 2010 Starcroft Canadian Idol 2011 Gleneil Mr.Burns Flounder 2012 Lochdale SS Sangria 2013 Lochdale Sanchez Tia 2014 Lochdale SS Sangria

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Black and White Show Celebrating 75 Years

August 8th, 11 am Williamstown Fair Judge: Jamie Black, NY

Join us as we celebrate 75 years!

Special Class: Past Presidents Showmanship

Congratulations to our two Century Breeders awarded at the National Holstein Convention

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Congratulations to our 2015 Breeders’ Cup Winners

1st Lactation: Glengarry Numero Uno Anatomy – Glengarry Stock Farms Inc. 2nd and 3rd Lactation: Silver Oak Sahara Red Delicious (GRAND CHAMPION)– Silveroak Farm Ltd. 4+ Lactation: Dameya Tait Jazlyn Red – Dameya Holsteins

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Willipet Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal Alberta Sells Due in November to “Facebook”

11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2015 At the Farm, 44 Crowe River Road, (Petherick’s Corners), Campbellford, ON

90 Head Sell • 80% 1st and 2nd Calf Heifers • 24 fresh May, June & July • 18 due August, September & October Herd Classification: 1 EX • 27 VG • 44 GP • 12 NC Photo © Patty Jones

Daughter’s of “Fever”, “Dolman”, “Toystory”, “Windbrook”, “Ashlar”, “Butze”, “FBI” & “Lauthority” Service sires include “Jett Air”, “Chelios”, “Facebook”, “Smokin” & “Sochi”

2-3 365 25,417 4.0 1016 3.0 756 (241-258-221) lbs 4-0 365 32,946 3.8 1263 3.0 977 (270-278-246) lbs

Her dam is a VG-87 “Lheros”. Also selling are Alberta’s GP daughter bred to “Sochi”; and a June ‘13 “Jaccuzi” due in October to “Smokin”.

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For many years, farming life for the Verburg family was just as it ought to be. Their registered Holstein operation in Athens, ON, was running smoothly, with the fifth generation starting to come on board. They were producing high quality milk in their two-row tiestall barn and developing deep cow families carrying their Roosburg prefix. Life was good. Then, in an instant, all that changed. At 12:45 am on January 27, 2013, the Verburgs received the devastating news that their tie-stall barn was on fire. Despite their best efforts, over 130 cows and calves were lost. For the Verburgs, it would change the way the family milked cows forever.

Ian and wife Abbey running the farm, along with parents John and Debbie. John’s father Nick started the farm in the 1960s working with his father-in-law. John joined in 1981. Cole and Ian returned home to the farm after attending Kemptville College in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Cole also works on contract basis for GEA Farm Technologies and assists with robot milking startups in Eastern Ontario and Quebec.

There is no shortage of kids running around, with Cole and Anjela’s four; Ayva (9), Elias (7), Anneke (5) and Ellienne (2), and Ian and Abbey’s two children, Nehemiah (2) and Rhema (1). John and Debbie’s “It was definitely a tough and difficult day for us,” says Cole Verburg. three daughters, Rebecca and husband Mark, Dani and husband Geert “It was hard to see the cows and know you couldn’t get them out. I and Bethany and husband Dustin are often found at the farm too, sometimes look back and think of the potential of the cows we had. along with their kids.

We were going to show a bunch for excellent. The blessing is no one Farming with family members can be a rewarding experience as was injured in the fire.” long as lines of communication are kept open, says Cole, and regular Today, two-and-a-half years later, the Verburgs have rebuilt the barn meetings are held to plan and discuss farm business. “We have a and are on the path to rebuilding their herd. Operating the farm is coffee maker in the barn. We regularly try to have coffee together truly a full family affair with Cole and wife Anjela, and Cole’s brother once a day to discuss breeding decisions and business.” For larger decisions, the family will have a more official meeting.

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After recovering from the initial shock of the fire, the Verburgs toured many barns to see what they liked and what they wanted to build. “We received a lot of advice from people, but the best advice was to ‘close your eyes and picture yourself doing chores in a new barn,’” says Cole. It was important for them to picture what kind of a barn it was and how they would do their chores, he adds. After doing just that, they eventually made the decision to build a five row, freestall guided traffic barn with a GEA double box milking robot. The barn was modelled after the Kiestra family’s, near St. Marys, ON. A Bedding Master was also installed to provide the bedding from composted manure and bedding.

“A new barn and milking system is nice, but the operation didn’t come cheaply”, says Cole. “Fire insurance is good, but it never covers everything. In his family’s case, insurance only covered about half of the costs of the new facility.

After the fire, the community rallied around the Verburgs to show their support. Representatives from the farming community, members of the Tri-County show committee Cole is involved with, and residents of the town of Athens organized a benefit dinner and dance. Over 700 people attended and collectively raised an astounding $50,000 for the Verburgs.

by several top breeders in the area. “We were trying not to cry,” says Cole, referring to the embryos coming from Sunnylodge, Gillette, Stoneden, Maple-Ain, Velthuis, Hillview, Mark Moreland and Riverdown. “We are really looking forward to these embryos becoming a foundation herd of great cows.”

Losing all of the milking herd and young calves in the fire meant that they would have to rebuild the herd, as well as the barn. When it came to buying replacement cows to fill the new barn, finances were a bit of a challenge. They were given $2,500 per cow lost by their insurance company. In some cases, they bought a few lesser value cows and spent a little bit more money to get a better cow. They purchased some cows from deep pedigreed families that caught their interest to begin the foundation of the new herd immediately. While the new barn was being built, heifers were calved out and milked by Cole’s sister and brother-in-law Dani and Geert. When construction was complete, those heifers came home as well as an additional 70 the Verburgs purchased from John and Dawn Wynand.

Cole feels there is nothing worse than buying an ugly cow. The Verburgs love a good cow with a great udder, who is tall and framey, with good depth of rib. John has always liked good cows and cow families, too. “I remember when we got our first excellent,” says Cole. “Dad was so excited!” The passion for breeding good cows At the benefit, the family was called to the stage and presented continued when, at age 12, Cole started choosing a lot of the bulls with an envelope. As they opened it, they realized it was a group and started breeding at age 16. Ian became interested in bull selection of registration papers for a package of embryos that were donated about three to four years ago and now Ian and Cole make joint decisions while keeping their dad in the loop.

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crops leftover to sell. They feed the cows TMR consisting of haylage, cornsilage, high moisture corn, soybean supplement and mineral.

favourites, rhyming off several generations of their pedigrees with ease. “We wanted to change the mentality of not being able to have show-quality cows in a free-stall,” says Cole. “We didn’t want to breed for smaller cows. We just love good cows.”

Since moving into the new barn on March 18, 2014, the Verburgs have seen a few challenges. A huge hurdle was making enough milk, which they initially thought was caused by the stress of so many new cows coming together in a new environment, but that wasn’t the case. Upon further investigation, they figured out the corn was full of mycotoxins. They solved that problem by feeding less corn and more energy to the cows. The herd is now averaging 34.5 litres per cow per day with three milkings per day. As cows and heifers are calving out for the first time since the change, they are starting to see many now hitting 50 litres by 30 days fresh. Currently they have three cows over 60 litres.

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The Verburg’s breeding philosophy is to breed a well-balanced cow.

They put high emphasis on conformation and feed for milk, but feel genomics have a place, too. “Genomics are a more reliable set of information than parent averages, but a genomic bull is still a test bull,” says Cole.

The Verburgs have started rebuilding cow families, and consider themselves fortunate to still have several young cows in the herd carrying the Roosburg prefix. One such cow is Roosburg Magnetism Opposite GP-84-2YR. Her dam is a VG-88 Modest followed by a 2-E Champion and two more generations of Very Good after that.

They have flushed her and look forward to the results.

Another promising cow is Roosburg Seaver Jenyka, who recently classified VG-86-3YR. She completes eight generations of Very Good or Excellent and is the start of a line the Verburgs will be working with now. They have a Doorman daughter from her and she is pregnant to Bradnick.

The robot has eased the amount of time and labour spent on milking.

Cole says they now use that time to better manage the herd and keep the bedding in the stalls clean and dry to reduce cases of mastitis.

One of the Verburg’s goals is to have an open door policy to the community, whether it is the dairy community looking at the barn or robot, or urban people seeing a dairy farm for the first time. “Our open door policy is key to educating the public about dairy farming and where milk comes from,” says Cole. In May, the family hosted a Doors Open event where over 250 people visited with nine signing their name in the guest book from Toronto. A baby calf was born that day with many people seeing it happen. “We never say no to a tour,” says Cole.

Also, Crestlea Sanchez Emma, who was purchased as a 2-yearold at the time of moving into the new barn went VG-85-2YR. She completes 12 generations of Very Good or Excellent and the On June 27th, Roosburg Farms hosted one of the Dairy Farmers of Verburgs have high hopes she will become a brood cow for them. Ontario “Open Farm Days” as the organization celebrates 50 years.

Her dam is Crestlea Golden Karen EX-90-2E. They had over 800 people in attendance, with many of whom seeing The Roosburg herd is a very young herd and the herd classification a dairy farm for the first time.

is 25 Very Good and 37 Good Plus. When they moved into the new As a thank you to the community for being so generous at the time barn, 80 per cent of the herd were two-year-olds. They now have six of the fire and for the benefit event, they used some of the benefit cows that are three plus lactations. money and built a large room for community use above the office From the embryos they received at the community benefit, they have and milk house that provides a view of the whole barn. It is fully some heifers on the ground from the Durham Atlee, Spottie, Broker enclosed and kept extremely clean so smells do not deter use. It is Elegance and Delores families. They are excited to see what the used by local 4-H, the Holstein club, Cubs, and church groups to name a few. future holds for these young animals.

The sires they currently use are ones that fit their breeding philosophy The Verburgs work hard on the farm but family time is extremely and include Dempsey, Solomon, Kian, Commander, Doorman and important to them. Once a month the whole family gets together and often plays volleyball, swims in the family pool, watches a hockey McCutchen. game, have a barbecue or go sledding.

The Verburgs plan to take some heifers to the Tri-County Show this year. “We are working our way back into showing,” says Cole, who As devastating as the fire was, there are two things that kept the sits on the Tri-County show committee. “We love it and supporting Verburgs focused and continue to guide the direction of their lives today: faith and family. “Cows are cows and a barn is a barn,” says the show is important.”

Cole. “We are here to honour God and be a witness to others while The family currently milk about 95 cows and grow all of their own we are here on earth. Without our family and faith, we would not feed on 570 acres including corn, soybeans and hay, often having some have gotten through.”

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This year, 37 counties held Breeders’ Cup competitions. Breeders’ Cup competitions allow breeders to showcase some of their top animals without leaving the barn. Congratulations to all of this year’s participants and winners listed below!

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BrantWentworth

Class 1st Lactation

Valmar Norman Elvira

Mapel Wood Junction Dawn

Cranholme Denzel Jill

Elandee Baltimore Ninja

Slopeyside Windbrook Dynamo

Chakelburg Goldchip Twopair

Doral Denzel Galen

Chakelburg Shottle Tazaziki

Cedarpatch Shuttle Cherise

Hicklee Dundee Glow

Christhill Sept Storm Lilly

Haelzle CBA Dazzle

Breeze Hill Braxton Aloevera

Hendercroft Goldwyn Vent

Cavanhill Lauthority Justright

Velthuis SG C Atwood Beth

Breeze Hill Seaver Salvation

Delcreek Goldwyn Kelsey

Riverdown Goldwyn Addison

Hendercroft Jasper Mentos

C V F Director Red Blueberry

Kentville Attic Razzle

Rodah Axeltor Delly

Waterdale Haven Manifold

Rodah Picolo Renee

Pondvue Goldwyn Glad

Rodah Talent Inessa

Harmony View Bailey

Verspeek Sanchez Destany

Harmony View Azusa

Aija Goldwyn Greta

Guyview Lauthority Lady

Guyview Bolton Bella

Harmony View Oreo

Fredwill Buster 10

Weenarda Baxter Amelia

Sikmadale Lauthority Bally

Benrise Dude Grazia

Maifield Fever Keely

Willdina Taya

Metdale Damion Kristen

Welovale Jasper Glitter

Maplekeys Fever Mariah

Forest Lee Peachy Hannah

Futurecrest Windhammer Tamara

Maplekeys Goldroy Majesty

Silverridge Bolton Rosalyn

Narwood Gibson Oriole

Futurecrest Aftershock Linda

Maplekeys Goldwyn Cinnamon

Liddlerrock Goldwyn Ring

Hy-Mark Auburn Nadia

Loralans Bolton Apple

Lilac Row Landini Zest

Loralans Denison Selina

Lilac Row Leader Xena

RCAT Duplex Jessica

Orserdale Sid Beretta

Alcrest Stinger Stanley Cup

Groenway Windbrook Cookoo

Sunrest Goldwyn Quantum

Sunny Plains Jasper Mayan

Morningsight Salto Dotcom

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Glengarry Numero Uno Anatomy

Glensprings Windbrook Evil

Lochdale Zelgadis Twinkle

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Silver Oak Sahara Red Delicious

Glengarry Florian Adeline

Lochdale Aftershock Caley

4+ Lactation

Dameya Tait Jazlyn Red

Denburn Timing Helga

Dameya Redman Joanne Red

Valleyriver Acme Kenzie Red

Windsong Redliner Raindrop

DeLBON Goldwyn Sapphire

Millbroke Florian Ariel

Loyalyn Bailey Dandy

Willet Picolo Jeannie 2

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Dufferin

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Dundas

1st Lactation 2+ Lactation 50,000KG +

Durham

1st Lactation 2+ Lactations

Elgin

1st Lactation 2nd Lactation 3+ Lactations

Essex-Kent

1st Lactation 3+ Lactation

Frontenac

1st Lactation 3rd Lactation

Glengarry

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2nd Place Valmar Hero Venus

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Bruce

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Elm Bend Holsteins

Cranholme Holsteins

Don-Mair Income Shirley Dale Smith

Elandee Holsteins Doral Holsteins

Hicklee Holsteins

Breeze Hill Holsteins Velthuis Farms Ltd

Riverdown Holsteins Kentville Holsteins A & E Dairy Ltd

Harmony View Farms

Brian Joseph Enright & Jaquemet Farms Harmony View Farms Sikmadale Farms

Willdina Holsteins

Maplekeys Holsteins Maplekeys Holsteins Futurecrest Holsteins Hy-Mark Holsteins Loralans Holsteins Orserdale Farms Sunrest Farm

Glengarry Stock Farms Inc Silveroak Farm Ltd Dameya Holsteins Valleyriver Farms Ed Meulendyk

Slopeyside Holsteins

Chakelburg Holsteins Christhill Holsteins

Herbert Henderson

Breeze Hill Holsteins Herbert Henderson A & E Dairy Ltd Allan Miller

Verspeek Farms Guyview Farms Fredwill Farms

Benschop Farms Almet Farms Ltd

Forest Lee Holsteins

Silverridge Holsteins

Maplekeys Holsteins Loralans Holsteins

Lilac Row Holsteins Albert Moreland

Sunny Plains Farms

Glensprings Farms Ltd

Glengarry Stock Farms Inc Bernard St. Denis Kurt Danard

Rob & Alice Bumstead

Chakelburg Holsteins

Cedarpatch Holsteins Haelzle Holsteins

Cavanhill Farms Ltd Peter Rylaarsdam Clearview Farm

Waterdale Farms Ltd A & E Dairy Ltd

Harmony View Farms Guyview Farms

Weenarda Farms Almet Farms Ltd

Welovale Farms

Futurecrest Holsteins Narwood Holsteins

Liddlerock Holsteins Lilac Row Holsteins RCAT Holsteins

Orserdale Farms

Henry Posthumus & Janine Handforth Lochdale Holsteins Lochdale Holsteins Dameya Holsteins

Maple Line Farm Ltd

Brock Gillies & Bill Gibson

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Class 60,000KG

Donnek Kell Windbrook

Raeland Windbrook Cassie

Raeland Dempsey Santana

Keylas Spirte Popshop

Dougford Lheros Jeanette

Bachlee Talent Lady Luck

Applevue Lauthority Augusta

Mount Kolb Fever Leyl

Applevue Atwood Payton

Chrisland Goldwyn Mahalia

Mount Kolb Baxter Denali

Mount Kolb Outbound Osten

Richland Chacal Zo

Charcon Pronto Amber

Lazierlane Coach Ester

Donnanview GG Candy Apple

Lazierlane Accapulco Hilda

Oscroft Paramount Beyla

Ringgenberg Stanley Cup Sandy

Heather Holme Sid Vala

Dutchdale WB Kelly

Dutchdale Denison Nana

Dutchdale Goldwyn Marybeth

Alka Goldwyn Enid

Errolea PTS Allison

Errolea RR Toni

Stewardson Windbrook Licorice

Willowlane Baxter Marsden

Perchlane Livewire 629

Hillsett Pirate Meghan

Tri-Yuill Final Cut Madeleine

Zieview Sid SnuggleBug

Elm Creft Braxton Cory

Penlow Cassia Jack

Ennview Samuelo Perdita

Symcroft Goldwyn Corker

Elm Creft Goldwyn Goldie

Zieview Blitz Boomer

Penlow Geometry Goldwyn

Hill View Winners Emma

Rideauside Kingly 2307

Gerann Fever Gitta

Benoaks Sid Tanya

Selbyvale Artie Kierra

Poplar Dell Braxton Bumper

Brownlands Sid Simmer

Lockridge Ross Rae

Brownlands Goldwyn Mystify

Selbyvale Sovereign Davonna

Elliottdale Windbrook Lee

Medway Brook Laura

Caddedale Destry Omega

Marvale Goldwyn Evanka

Hillmark Denison Havanna

Dortholme Jasper Abbey

Luxury Stanley Cup Bella

Freurehaven Epic Laurelle

Spierdyke Brookwin

Freurehaven Ross Lilly

Greenview Shottle Prize

Vellhaven M Dempsey Calypso

Whitnell PS Vleck

Greenview FBI Syrup

Greenview PS Danica

Verlin Stanleycup Sadie JS

Blueberry Stanleycup Dare

Cedarville Applejack Starba

Blueberry Talent Pinky

Franco Sequoia Patoffe

Cascades Benedict Dore

Bardale Dempsey Brody

Jeffshaven Fever Lipgloss

Erincrest B Autumn Harvest

Lovshin Denison Kensington

Milvalea Final Cut Fiona

Oconcrest Braxton Brooklyn

Elmcroft Baxter Pal

Beckholm Damion Elleanor

Phoenix Masters Jewell

Progeny of Dam

Aleah Lee Kitten

Beaverbrock Calvin Krispy

Beckholm Leader Dee Dee

1st Lactation

Danensview Ledger Sarah

Markvale Windbrook Rocket

Roesbett Winding Road

Doanlea Amazing Flana

Darcroft Goldwyn Jewel

McIntosh R Damion

Hazelcrest Titanic Portia

Wikkerink Goldwyn Shania

Wilmarlea Salto Natasha

1st Lactation 2nd Lactation 1st Lactation Mature Cows

Huron

1st Lactation 3+ Lactations

Lambton

1st Lactation 3+ Lactations

Lanark

1st Lactation 3+ Lactations 50,000KG +

LeedsGrenville

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Lennox & Addington

1st Lactation 2+ Lactations

Middlesex

1st Lactation 3+ Lactations

Niagara

1st Lactation 2nd Lactation 3+ Lactations

NippissingSudbury

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Northumberland

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Ontario

Oxford

3rd Place Bluhaze Marissa

3+ Lactations

Hastings

2nd Place Keylas Dundee Sutei

1st Lactation

Halton-Peel

1st Place Bluhaze Francine

Mature Cows

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Wade Anderson Gordon Moore Doug Winger

Applevue Farm Peter Christie

Richland Holsteins

Donnanview Farms Ltd Ringgenberg Farm

Dutchdale Holsteins Errolea Farms

Willowlane Farms Tri-Yuill Holsteins Penlow Farms

Elm Creft Farms

Dwyre Farms Ltd.

Gerann Holsteinsv Selbyvale Farms Lockridge Farms

Elliottdale Holsteins Marvale Holsteins Ingrid Devries

Freurehaven Farms Ltd Whitnell Holsteins Verlin Holsteins

Blueberry Holsteins William A Barnum Lovshin Farms Ltd

Elmcroft Holsteins Aleah Farms Ltd

Danensview Farms Inc. Doanlea Farms

Hazelcrest Holsteins

Doug Winger Rae Stadder

Ralph Rutherford

Mount Kolb Farms Mount Kolb Farms Charles Doombas

Lazierlane Holsteins

Heather Holme Holsteins Dutchdale Holsteins Errolea Farms

Perchlane Holsteins Zieview Farms

Ennview Farms Zieview Farms

Wade Anderson Rae Stadder

Jeff & John Bacher Applevue Farm

Mount Kolb Farm

Lazierlane Holsteins Oscroft Farms

Dutchdale Holsteins Alka Holsteins

Stewardson Dairy Hillsett Farms

Elm Creft Farms Symcroft Farms Penlow Farms

Rideau Side Farms Inc. Russell Bennett

Poplar Dell Farms Brownlands Farm Medway Farms

Hillmark Holsteins

Freurehaven Farms Ltd Greenview Farms Greenview Farms

Blueberry Holsteins

Ferme Francorive Ltee Jeffshaven Farms

Milvalea Holsteins

Beckholm Holsteins Beaverbrock Farms Markvale Holsteins Darcroft Holsteins

Wikkerink Farms Ltd

Brownlands Farm Selbyvale Farms

Caddedale Farms

Dortholme Holsteins Spierdyke Farms

Vellhaven Farms Inc Greenview Farms Ferme Roberge

Ferme Cascades (Seguin) Inc

Erincrest Holsteins & Millen Farms Paul E O’Connor

Barclay & Keaton Phoenix Beckholm Holsteins Gerald Roefs

McIntosh Holsteins Wilmarlea Farm

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Class 1st Lactation

Legacy Saputo Reba

Shylane Shottle Posh

Kaymanor Atlas Atlanta

Maplevue Goldwyn Leggy

60,000KG

Ebybrook Tidy Janet Roy

Kaymanor Dundee Zeta

Noordcreek Politician Alicia

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Crovalley Fever Aurora

Gendarra Lheros Suzzanna

Ronbeth Fever Dalia

Ronbeth Steady Sierra

Cedarvilla Windhammer Holiday

Bargeolane G Seagull Jonas

Gendarra Talent Tori

Crovalley Sanchez Loisiana

Bargeolane G Stallion Bogo

Bonnie Brae Brokaw Meaka

Mirella Windbrook Dimple

Yorella Sennet Lynley

Yorellea Steady Lava

Normlyne Disco Vino

Rayd’oex Jasper Goldrose

Bonnie Brae Stormatic Brook

Overdale Mr. Sam Desire

Redstone Goldwyn Rulina

Progeny of Dam

Bonnie Brae Jasper Coreena/ Corrie

Rayd’oex Jordan Zelcoupe/ Fayards Susan Zoom

Nomlyne Atlas Lany/ Normlyne Astro Lasy

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Donsher Logan Samuelo

Overdale Farms Derby

Donsher Annie Spirte

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Trekili WA LaSenza Braxton

Kuipersview Royally Rebecca

Koopycrest Dempsey Susie

Grahamfarm Merchant Valor

Kuipersview Samuelo Eleanor

Ourown Roy Sarah

Donden Hunter Lauthority

Acresglenn Goldchip Static

Ourquest Windbrook Darby

Greenlark Sovereign Shadow

Gouldhaven Absolute Polly

Hayway Lauthority Lava

Spenccroft Sid Lamiyah

Farisview Fever Lila

Trielm Fever Bambi

Walkhavern Zoro Zephyr

Rockymountain Bolton Dolorita

Robins Aftershock Pattern

Murrayholm Sid Tana

Pomyhill Stanley Cup Astrale

Krolane Mr. Burns Kimothy

Grady Acres Goldwyn Vanessa

Knonaudale India

Memor Firelight Neveal

Cloutierdale Kama Windbrook

Lorneva Dempsey Dawn

Willgrove Maryn

Lorneva Hi Metro Pandabear

Cloutierdale Karina Angelo

Tem-North Leduc Petty

Vale-O-Skene Dundee Rorie

Leachland Alexander Martina

Ballybeeny Shocked Prize

Kenchar Allan Justine

Tomalynn Leduc Delta

Ballybeeny Golden Prize

Bruview Windbrook Deer

Welane Atwood Lobster

Perrinridge Dempsey Lily

Brenland Goldwyn Nutmeg

Perrinridge Alfredo Fancy

Sauderholme Absolute Meko

Fraeland Epic Rain

Webhaven Fever Caramel

Webhaven Fever Tammy

Karlinrock FBI Nokias

Rickeen Knowledge Sylvia

Fraeland Denison Bara

Beckridge Picolo Lewy

Quality Atwood Forenda

Lockmar Sid Jemini

Sylvan Spring Ross Filcon

Lockmar Sanchez Mandalay

Dandyland Sanchez Glitter

Mature Cows 1st Lactation 2nd Lactation 3+ Lactations

Prince Edward

Mature Cows Renfrew

1st Lactation 2nd Lactation

Simcoe

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Stormont

1st Lactation 3+ Lactations

TEmiskaming CocHrane

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Victoria

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Waterloo

1st Lactation 3+ Lactations

Wellington

1st Lactation 2+ Lactations 60,000KG

York

3rd Place

Terrylea Windbrook Winsome

2nd Lactation

Prescott

2nd Place

Ulmar Lauthority Escape

3+ Lactations

Peterborough

1st Place

1st Lactation Mature Cows

Ulmar Holsteins

Shylane Holsteins

Ebybrook Holsteins Crovalley Holsteins Ronbeth Holsteins Gendarra Farm

Bruce & Susan Mode Yorellea Farms

Bruce & Susan Mode

Bruce & Susan Mode Wylie Bros.

Waltz Acre Farms & Trekili Holsteins Graham Farms Donden Farms

Greenlark Farms Roger Spence

Walkhavern Farms Ltd & C Clark Murrayholm Farms Grady Acres

Cloutierdale Farms Ltd Bruce Loach & Family

Vale-O-Skene Holsteins Scott Tamlin Bruview Holsteins

Brenland Holsteins Fraeland Farms Marlin Martin

Terrylea Holsteins

Kaymanor Holsteins Kaymanor Holsteins Gendarra Farm

Cedarvilla Holsteins

Crovalley Holsteins Ferme Mirella

Ferme Normlyne

Overdale Farms Ltd

Ferme Raynaud

Overdale Farms

Kuipersview Farm Kuipersview Farm

Glenn Acres Farms Gouldhaven Farms Dalton J Faris Scott Brethet

Pomyhill Holstein

Knonaudale Farms Inc Bruce Loach & Family

Cloutierdale Farms Ltd

Colin & Karen Leach Tomalynn Farms Welane Holsteins

Perrinridge Holsteins Ron Weber

Rick & Doreen Shantz

Legacy Holsteins

Maplevue Farms

Noordcreek Holsteins Ronbeth Holsteins Bargeolane Farm Bargeolane Farm Yorellea Farms

Ferme Raynaud

Stefan & Linda Kunz

Ferme Normlyne Wylie Bros.

Shawn Koopmans Nurseland Farm Ourquest Farms

Hay-Way Farms Trielm Farm

Robins Holsteins Limited Joseph J. Krol Memor Farm

Willgrove Farms Inc Tem-North Farms

Ballybeeny Holsteins Ballybeeny Holsteins Perrinridge Holsteins

Sauderholme Holsteins Ron Weber

Fraeland Farms

Spruce Echo Stormatic Grace Gary & Debbie Oxby Beckridge Holsteins

Quality Holsteins and Sylvan Springs

Quality Holsteins

Lockmar Holsteins

Lockmar Holsteins Dandyland Farms

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1 Prince Edward County first lactation winner Trekili WA Lasenza Braxton. 2 Essex-Kent Breeders’ Cup participants. 3 (Left to right) Dave Johnston judging the Waterloo Breeders’ Cup, Graham Johnston, Waterloo director and Wayne Wagler at Claynook. 4 Blueberry Talent Pinky won the mature cow class in Nippissing-Sudbury. 5 (Left to right) Judge Adam Hunt, club president Jeff Abrams and breeder Henry Posthumus of Frontenac County.

6 (Left to right) Brad Eggink, judge Frank Donkers, John DeBoer and Fred DeBoer visit at Silverholme. 7 The Elgin County awards presentation. 8 Dale Smith congratulates CJ Vanderlip on winning in Brant-Wentworth.

9 Doug Burnley (left) and Brian Slaughter (right) celebrated their birthday in Lambton. 10 Marvale Goldwyn Evanka, winner of Middlesex three-plus lactations. 11 Rickeen Masterpiece Nan VG-87-2YR on display in Wellington.

12 The Middlesex County award winners. 13 The cows at Up-Ridge Holsteins in Oxford. 14 All smiles at the Lambton social.

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Ontario Master Breeders Twelve Ontario Master Breeders were honoured at the gala banquet held earlier this spring in New Brunswick. Congratulations to Albadon (Teeswater), Deric (Ste. Anne de Prescott), Glenwin (Singhampton), Gouldhaven (Foresters Falls), Heiwa (St. Albert), Lilbri (Almonte), Narwood (St. Thomas), Riskinbrook (Norwood), Signature (Morrisburg), Silverridge (Springfield), Walnutlawn (Tavistock) and Whitnell (Wainfleet).

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National Young Adult Convention Youth from across the country participated in the National Young Adult Convention in conjunction with Holstein Canada’s National Convention. The following youth from Ontario participated: James Cranston, Brad Hulshof, Devin O’Hara, Erin Pettey, Chris Reesor, Stefan Robinson and Stephanie Warner-Murphy.

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Three Century of Holstein award presentations were made to three Ontario families, recognized for 100 years of continuous membership with Holstein Canada. All of the awards were accepted from outgoing President Mario Perrault.

1. Although not able to make the convention, Robert Bauman of Floraholme Farms Ltd. was presented his award at a later date by Mary Poirier of the Ontario Holstein Branch.

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Eastern Ontario Spring Select Sale

April 4, 2015, Hugh Fawcett Sales Arena, Winchester

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Willdina Holsteins Dispersal May 1, 2015, At the Farm, Bowmanville

Top Sellers

Gen-I-Beq Brawler Lizzie....................................... $20,000 Buyer: Ferme Arthur Lacroix Ltee, QC Snowbiz McCutchen Chloe...................................$13,800 Buyer: Ferme Lafougere, QC Blondin Vanhaven Havegold..............................$13,500 Buyer: ExtraMile Farm, Keene, ON

Quality McCutchen Gayle....................................$10,200 Buyers: Melistar Holsteins, Vars, ON and Exemdale Holsteins, Navan, ON Stonden Camden Ramble.........................................$7,000 Buyer: Matt Calver Harmony View Butterbean................................... $6,300 Buyer: Brian Dickson

115 Live Lot Average........................................... $5,402 6 Embryo Lot Average..........................................$975

73 Lot Average......................................................... $3,329

Trent Valley Goldchip Arba 6...........................$41,500 Buyers: Lilyking Farms & Jessica Brown, Kingston, ON, Trekili Holsteins, Napanee, ON, & Bonnechere Holsteins, Renfrew, ON McIntosh Xmas T.........................................................$35,000 Buyers: Budjon Farms, WI and Peter Vail NY Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba........................$31,000 Buyer: Tim Abbott, VT

Taste of Ontario Spring Sale 2015 April 22, 2015, Cranston Farms, Ancaster

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Devans Fever Rosey...................................................$27,000 Buyer: Sweet Peas Holsteins, PA Bridgeview Lauthority Danica......................... $17,500 Buyer: Pierre Boulet, QC Legend-Maker Armani Emily-Anne.................$16,000 Buyer: Gracehaven Holsteins, Grimsby, ON and Royal Lynn Holsteins, Cayuga, ON

Trent Valley Holsteins Dispersal May 16, 2015, At The Farm, Peterborough

Top Sellers

99 Live Lot Average............................................. $7,175 5 Embryo Lot Average..........................................$875

85 Lot Average..........................................................$5,194

Bardale Farms Complete Dispersal

Haldrey Farms Dispersal

Top Sellers

April 24, 2015, Walker Dairy Sales Arena, Aylmer

Top Sellers

Haldrey Audacity Revue.........................................$6,600 Buyer: Alidale Farms, Sunderland, ON Haldrey G Art Nouveau.......................................... $4,600 Buyer: Karnvilla Holsteins, Woodstock, ON Haldrey Picolo Roselle.......................................... $4,300 Buyer: Paul Frey, Listowel, ON

56 Lot Average......................................................... $2,540

June 10, 2015, Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel

Bardale Dempsey Brody......................................... $11,000 Buyer: Pierre Boulet, QC Bernadale Lanefarm BG Absence..................... $8,500 Buyer: Wenalt Holsteins, Crysler, ON Bardale Shottle Applepie.......................................$6,700 Buyer: Murray W. Brubacher, Elmira, ON 70 Lot Average:......................................................... $3,797 ,

Grillsdale Holsteins Complete Dispersal

June 24, 2015, Carson’s Sales Arena Listowel

Upcoming Sales

August 1 Sale of the Milking Cows and Bred Heifers for Willipet Holsteins of Bill & Chris Petherick, 11 a.m. at the farm, Campbellford, ON Waterloo County Club Sale, 11 a.m. at Ontario August 25 Livestock Exchange, Waterloo, Ont. Followed by Olex Dairy Sales Consignment Sale August 26 Donnanview Farms Dispersal, 10 a.m. at the farm, Stirling

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Grillsdale Windbrook Sunshine........................ $9,700 Buyer: Doug Jeffs, Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford, ON Grillsdale Sexy Sid.....................................................$8,300 Buyer: Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON Grillsdale Perfect Sean.........................................$6,700 Buyer: Christina Webb & Ian Pettey, Roseneath, ON 84 Lot Average:.........................................................$2,997

November 12 Sale of Stars, 5 p.m. at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

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Grand and Reserve Champions at Maxville Holstein Show. (Photo: ChloĂŠ Dumontier)

Maxville Holstein Show

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Grand and Reserve Champions at Ontario Spring Discovery Show. (Photo: Barngirls Photography)

On Saturday June 27, judge Pat Conroy of Angola, Indiana sorted through the 129 head presented to him, including 96 heifers. Prior to

By Brad Eggink the conformation classes, two showmanship classes took place with The 2015 Ontario Spring Discovery had a well-attended show when 26 competitors. Judge Lorne Briscoe of Renfrew, ON chose Brett it came to the number of cattle exhibited in the Jersey and Holstein Stockdale to win the Junior class and Tamara Hamilton to win the shows as well as the number of spectators in the crowd. Jamie Black Senior class. of Constable, NY judged both breeds and had to sort through the Judge Conroy evaluated the heifer show with Ontario-bred and/or 129 Holsteins that came from across the province to the Ancaster owned animals dominating. The first place Junior calf was Riverdown Fairgrounds. The Junior Champion honour went to the first place Atwood Jiggalea for Riverdown Holsteins of Metcalfe. The first place Junior Yearling, Far-Row S Victorias Secret for breeders Far-Row Intermediate calf was Bonnie Brae Ape Africa for Bruce and Susan Holsteins of Woodville and partner Rob Heffernan of Hastings. The Mode of Vankleek Hill who went on to be Reserve Champion Calf and Reserve Champion went to the first place Intermediate Yearling, MS Champion 4-H Calf. Velthuis Farms owned the first place Senior calf Duckett Dyment Coral-ET for owners Gracehaven and Royal Lynn Cerpolait Doorman Roselyne. Barrvalley Holsteins of Douglas won Holsteins of Grimsby and Cayuga respectively, while Honourable the first place Summer Yearling class with Barrvalley Reginald Misty Mention went to the winning Senior Calf Echo Glen GD Macy for and the first place Junior Yearling class with Barrvalley Brady Twinkie. new owners Jeff Stephens of Troy and Pierre Boulet of Quebec.

The winning Senior Yearling was Yorellea Windbrook Manhatten for The Intermediate Champion was won by the winning Junior 3 Year Yorellea Farms of St. Eugene. Junior Champion of the day was the Old Bosdale Gold Luster for owners Agriber Societa Agricola SRL winning Intermediate Yearling, Belfast Doorman Lovestruck for owners of Italy, Beckridge Holsteins of Keswick, Oscar Dupasquier, of Vogue, Cormdale, and Silvercap of Ontario and Blackrock of Wisconsin.

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Guelph and Quality Holsteins of Vaughan. Quality Holsteins also owned the Reserve Intermediate Champion Idee Sid Lusita who won the Senior 3 Year Old class ahead of Cavanaleck Dempsey Bozica who was Honourable Mention for new owners Pierre Boulet and Sicy Holsteins of Quebec.

Junior Breeders Herd was won by Bruce and Susan Mode who also won Junior Premier Exhibitor. Junior Premier Breeder was won by Andrew McOuat.

The cow classes kicked off the afternoon with Ferme Blondin winning the Junior 2-Year Old class with Blondin Goldwyn Sensation, the Junior 3-Year-Old class with Outaouais Sid Hailey and 4-Year-Old class with Mystique Goldwyn Boreale. The Senior 2-Year Old class winner was Mabel Fever Divinare for Ferme Blondin, Yvon Sicard and R. Villeneuve of Quebec. Glengarry Atwood Anne won the 5-Year-Old class for Brian Joseph Enright.

At the end of the day, the Grand Champion parade featured the Senior Cow class winners along with the Intermediate Champions and it was the Intermediate Champion Bosdale Gold Luster that took the crown. Winning Reserve Grand was the first place 4 Year Old, Marfloacres Damion Lulu for Quality Holsteins of Vaughan and the Honourable Mention went to the second place 4 Year Old, Howard-View Razzmataz for Donald I. Doan of Norwich and Grand Champion honours went to Ontario-bred Intermediate Champion and first place Senior 3-Year Old, Cavanaleck Dempsey Kloepfer Holdings Ltd of Ingersoll.

Bozica, owned by Yvon Sicard and Pierre Boulet of Quebec. Following The Premier Breeder was claimed by Crovalley Holsteins of Hastings closely behind, Cobequid Goldwyn Leno, the first place Mature Cow with Quality Holsteins in second. Quality Holsteins was the winner won Reserve Grand Champion for Yvon Sicard, Pierre Boulet and of the Premier Exhibitor banner with Crovalley Holsteins in second. Ghyslain Demers of Quebec and Butz-Hill Holsteins of Iowa.

The show committee would like to thank all the exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers of the Ancaster Fairgrounds for all their support To finish out the day, two strong Breeder’s Herds were presented to judge Conroy with Ferme Blondin of Quebec winning and Signature towards the event.

Holsteins of Morrisburg placing second. The Premier Breeder and Exhibitor banners were both presented to Ferme Blondin after a strong showing throughout the day.

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to the 2015 winners of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award! Established in 1980, the competition recognizes young people aged 25-35 who are actively involved in the operation of a dairy farm, who have demonstrated leadership and taken an active role in their communities. These talented winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this fall. The Ontario Dairy Youth Award is funded through the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, the Ontario Holstein Branch and Gaylea Foods as a supporting sponsor.

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Ted Clarke

Adam Petherick

Blayjoy Holstein Ltd.

Almerson Farms Ltd.

Ted milks 50-55 cows in Grey County, in partnership with his brother Allan and parents Blain and Joyce. The 450 acre tie-stall operation in Dundalk ON is home to a total of 135 head who are milked in a double 4 Herringbone Ted Clarke and family.

Parlour. The farm has a current classification of 5 ME, 3 EX, 42 VG and 15 GP Holsteins. Blayjoy has bred two All Canadian/All American nominations, Blayjoy Jasper Mallory and Blayjoy Pundit Patrice. The heifers and dry cows are housed in a newer pack barn. Feed is grown entirely on 370 acres of owned land, with excess feed sold to market.

Adam and his wife, Amy, in partnership with his parents, Evan and Marilyn, milk 54 cows in a head to head bank barn in Campbellford Ontario.

The 350 acre, 2-time Master Breeder operation in Adam, Amy, Evan and Marilyn Petherick Northumberland County is home to 41 Holsteins and 12 Jerseys, with a current classification of 8 EX, 34 VG, and 18 GP, with a current herd BCA of 253-263-257.

The herd averages eight generations of VG or EX dams, with some animals as high as twelve generations. This success may be due to the breeding philosophy that Adam’s great grandfather used: “breed for type, feed for production”. Their breeding process requires bulls to have high-type numbers and at least average milk production, with close attention paid to health traits such as SCC and fertility.

Ted took over the breeding program in the fall of 2000, and breeds for type and longevity and feeds for milk. The farm uses half proven and half genomic bulls to accomplish this. Genomic bulls must be higher than DGV, be plus 15 for type and have plus deviations for fat and protein. He has also begun adding pedigreed cows from local Master Breeder herds to increase the quality of genetics in the herd, which has improved their herd classification average to 85.5 points.

In addition to this, Ted has also built an addition on the barn bank with 23 tie-stalls for a total of 50 stalls on farm, changed stalls in the bank barn to wider single head rail stalls, increased quota holdings from 23 to 73 kilograms, built a new heifer barn, added a low line to the parlour, added a bigger bulk tank, built a second tower silo sized 20 x 80, bought two neighbouring farms, dropped age at first calving to 24-25 months and started using a modified live vaccine program.

Ted has many goals for the future generations of the farm, and within the next five years there are plans to build new facilities for dry cows and springing heifers.

Many changes have occurred in recent years. A 50 X 120 foot tarp barn built in 2013 to house calves from age four days to one year old, an open front heifer barn built in 2005 which houses animals aged one year to three weeks prior to calving, along with numerous upgrades to the number and dimensions of the stalls to improve animal comfort and capacity. Since returning from university, with the support of his parents, Adam has initiated and overseen many changes to the farm, such as the dairy barn renovation completed in 2009, increasing the farm’s quota holdings by 50%, adopting herd management software on the farm, switching the herd to a TMR based ration, and investing in more labour saving automation like an automatic calf feeder. Though a lot of changes have taken place on the farm, Adam is always looking to the future and sees the possibility of a new robotic milking barn in the next ten years. This would help maximize labor efficiency, facilitate higher production goals and help to achieve the balanced breeding program of type on production and increased longevity.

Ted is a busy father of four children, aged 8, 7, 3, and 1 and enjoys judging 4-H competitions, volunteering with the Grey Milk Producer Committee and currently is the president of the Grey County Holstein Club. He is a strong believer of being willing to learn in the dairy industry, because “there are always areas in which you can improve.”

Adam enjoys volunteering his time with the Northumberland County Dairy Producer Committee, Campbellford Agricultural Society, is a member of the Purina Leader’s Council, and participates in programs and initiatives that not only benefit his farm, but the dairy community at large.

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Markhill Holsteins

Glenn Acres Farm

Gary and his wife Hilary moved to their current operation three years ago, and milk 60 Holsteins in a 2-row tunnel ventilated free-stall barn in Oxford County. The 60 head herd are milked in a Double 8 Swing-Over Parlour, with all labour done in the morning and 6 evening by the couple. Custom cropping takes care of the field 5 Cory, Jeannie, Jordan, Allen and Stefen Robinson. work. To help maximize growth and provide extra cash flow, Gary Gary, Hilary and Peyton Markus. works full-time off-farm as a Glenn Acres Farm is a 460 acre family run operation, with almost 2 Genetic Consultant for Alta Genetics in southwestern Ontario. entirely all the work done by the family. Stefen milks 65 cows in a tiestall facility with his parents and two brothers in Renfew County. The Gary’s breeding philosophy is to breed a consistent, functional, 150 head in the herd are 100 per cent Holstein and consist of 2 ME, productive two-year-old with the ability to live a long, trouble-free life, 1 EX, 25 VG, 32 GP, 2 G, and 4 not classified. They are milked in the while excelling in conformation. He believes the easiest way to achieve 73 stall tie-stall barn in Beachburg Ont. built in 1967 with two major this is by using a small amount of top sires. Markhill Holsteins uses 100 additions built in 1997 and 2007. Calves are raised in large individual per cent genomics to focus on the most rapid genetic gain on the traits pens, and moved into group free-stall pens at around three months they select for, and it sure pays off. Their Management Score is 35th old. The calves stay in these groups until close to one year when they out of 230 producers in Oxford County, and their current classification are moved outside into open front barns until calving. They feed a is 5 ME, 2 EX, 19 VG, 16 GP, 2 G and 5 not classified with a herd TMR ration in the dairy barn consisting of silage, high moisture corn, composite BCA of 261.7. Markhill Holsteins has been rewarded with 15 mineral premix and they top dress a protein pellet twice a day. All Superior Production Awards, and has had the privilege of breeding an heifers receive free choice mineral.

All-Ontario Milking Yearling in 2010 (Markridge Goldwyn Emilyne, EX-92-2E), breeding a 2013 member of the Royal Walk of Fame Since becoming involved in the farm, Stefen has invested his time in (Markhill Fever Tessie, VG-89-3YR), and has bred 4 Excellents and 15 deep pedigreed heifers from both high type and high index families in recent years hoping to accelerate improving the herd. Stefen uses a Very Good two-year-olds in six breeding years. balanced approach to the breeding program with a high emphasis on The road to their success has been hard, but very rewarding. Seven and type. He also uses a combination of genomic and proven sires and uses a half years ago, Gary and brother, Darryl purchased 30 kilograms of sexed semen on his top heifers. In addition to this, he has increased quota off the monthly exchange. They spent an average of $1500 on 25 quota holdings by 25 per cent, began feeding a customized protein cows from 15 different farms and sales, as the starting base of the herd. pellet and premix mineral along with BMR corn, which has increased They rented a 40 cow tie-stall barn for 5 years and bought all their feed the annual milk kilograms by over 900 per cow, and annual milk value which allowed them both to work full-time off-farm and the dairy to has increased by almost $1,200 per cow. He has also placed a strong cash-flow itself. They continued buying quota monthly to slowly grow emphasis on herd health by implementing better vaccination protocols. their holdings until they filled the rented facility. They moved to their current facility in 2012. In summer 2014, the brothers as intended, The farm recently expanded the barn to 73 tie-stalls and a new bulk were able to sever their partnership and each operate their own farm tank has been installed. The Robinsons have plans to build a new with their families. Combined, the brothers have 120 kilograms of heifer barn for calves and heifers up to 12 months in the next few years. There are plans in the next 5-10 years to continue increasing quota and run over 450 acres of land. quota holdings and acreage.

Gary and Hilary’s ultimate goal is to make the farm more profitable by Stefen is a third year leader of the Beachburg Dairy Calf Club, vice increasing and filling quota holdings and begin succession planning president of the Renfrew County Holstein Club, director on the for their children so they will have the opportunity to farm. In the Renfew County Milk Producer Committee, a member of Junior past, Gary has had numerous showmanship and calf winnings and Farmers, and was a member of 4-H for 12 years. He represented is currently a 4-H Leader for the Ingersoll Kiwanis Dairy Club and a Renfew County at Championship Shows for many of those years. director for the Oxford Holstein Club. Gary is also an aspiring judge Stefen keeps busy with his plans for the farm, increasing efficiency, with Holstein Canada. health, and production. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Dairy Sen$e hosts largest group to date and promotes management skills to young dairy farmers

The annual Dairy Sen$e workshop, held April 30 to May 2 welcomed 45 young people, the largest group of youth yet to the University of Guelph, who were ready to learn more about the business side of dairy farming.

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“Dairy Sen$e is an incredibly informative and unique conference,” says Lindsay Bebbington, Coordinator, Sen$e Programs, 4-H Ontario. “In three short days the delegates are able to interact with 20-plus professionals in the dairy industry and they are provided with information that they can take home and apply to their own farms.

It is amazing to see the difference in their plans for their farms from when they arrive and then again when they leave.”

The first day started off with Jason French from the Ontario Holstein Branch and Marianne Fallis from 4-H Ontario bringing greetings from their organizations as they worked together to co-manage the event. Heather Hargrave from Farm and Food Care Ontario was the first speaker of the day as she gave examples of “How to Make Your Point!” when delivering speeches. She allowed everyone to make some notes of what they would say in an elevator speech and then gave the opportunity for all delegates to stand up, introduce themselves and give one interesting fact about them.

The first producer speaker of the workshop was Ben Loewith from Summitholm Farm and he addressed the group on his top management tips for high production.

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After supper that evening, David Rose lead the introduction into the Case Studies part of the workshop where financial information from the AgriTel benchmarking program was explained. There are four farms (owners unknown) with extensive information that needed to be analysed by the groups of four and one farm was to have recommendations regarding improvement to the operation.

The groups worked hard that evening to prepare themselves for the presentation that would occur on the Saturday morning.

The second day always is the most enjoyable for the delegates as they were able to visit two well-managed farms and see how they organize all the activities on their operation. The first farm was the home of Mark and Josh Ireland at Albadon Farms at Teeswater. The Irelands have seen great success in receiving the Top Management Award from DHI for Ontario and Western Canada and this year winning Holstein Canada’s top award, the Master Breeder shield.

The delegates were glued to every word that Josh said about their farm as they toured the large facility where they currently milk 170 cows. Speakers held positions at three different locations around the farm with Mark Carson from EastGen speaking on Reproductive Performance, Vic Daniel on the Value of Hoof Trimming and Josh Ireland giving details on their own Protocols for Calves and Heifers.

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Holstein Youth The group thanked the Ireland’s for their hospitality and a picture of The judges for the Case Study portion of the workshop were Dairy the group was taken under the farm name that is erected on the end Sen$e committee members David Rose, Dr. Nancy Charlton and Mark of the new free stall barn.

Carson. They had a tough decision based on the quality of the 11 groups that presented. During the morning session, Dr. John Fast spoke on After lunch the bus travelled to the farm of Ralph and Jayne Dietrich Succession Planning and referred to content in his book ‘The Family at Mildmay where they introduced their son Greg and son-in-law Business Doctor’ that is well-known. There were plenty of questions Andrew Bennett who are the main managers of the farm. With after his talk as many young people want to know the best way to make Ralph being away weekly with his role of Chairman of the Dairy things work when they come home to work with their family.

Farmers of Ontario (DFO) board, the farm is well maintained by the rest of the family. The family gave the group great insight in how they After a presentation about the case study farms, one team of four was see succession planning working as they have had to recently develop selected to take part in a bus trip to Madison, Wisconsin for World a plan since Greg and Andrew have come home from their time Dairy Expo. This year, Carson Wagner of Waterloo, Craig LeRoy of working for genetic and feed organizations. The delegates were once Prescott, Janelle Los of Perth and Chantal Stoop of Niagara were again split into three groups to listen to speakers that included Laura declared winners. Their winning case study presentation included a Donkers from Holstein Canada speaking on Value of Conformation brief analysis of three existing farms and one in-depth analysis of an Assessment, Steve Reynolds from John Deere with Brynn Bross and existing farm using the information provided. They calculated costs Bill Woodley from ShurGain speaking on Timing of Forage Harvest of building a new facility on this farm and the potential paybacks and Ralph Dietrich speaking on ProAction. from the investment. Through application of their gained knowledge during the conference, they were able to make solid recommendations The group travelled back to the University of Guelph and after and confidently answer questions from the audience and judges. dinner they had DFO board member Ian Harrop give an up-date on the organization and what they are currently working on as a board. The Dairy Sen$e committee would like to acknowledge the following The group then spent the rest of the evening in the computer lab sponsors for their support of the program and helping to make it a where the case study groups finished their Power Point presentations success; EastGen, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, John Deere, Holstein that they would deliver the next morning based on the findings that Canada, Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds, AllTech, CIBC, Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, Norwell Dairy Systems Ltd and DeLaval Canada. they discovered researching the data they were given.

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3. Ralph Dietrich speaks to the group about ProAction. 4. Mark Carson of EastGen presents on Reproductive Management. 5. David Rose of CIBC speaks on Interpreting Financial Statements. 6. Jason French checks in with a group working on their case study.

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Attention to detail and composure in the ring

BY CELESTE COOK

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From left to right: Cameron receives a 4-H award in 2011. Embrdale Farms. Cameron with Vanderway Snowin L Red at The Classic. First Senior Showman at Eastgen East with Dan Werry in second.

Cameron Stockdale’s competitive nature and passion for the dairy industry have led him to achieve the success that many youth only dream of. His hard work and determination to be successful in the show ring paid off when he was named Reserve Grand Champion Showman at the Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic in 2014. He also placed 4th in the Junior Yearling class with Vanderway Snowin L Red. As well, he was Reserve Grand Champion Showman and Overall Champion at EastGen Challenge East and Grand Champion Showman at his achievement day.

To achieve success in the show ring, Cameron works with his 4-H project two to three times a week for at least one hour, training her to dance in the show ring. Cameron says “Don’t give up. It doesn’t matter where you stand in the line at a show, always keep trying. It takes a lot of practice.”

At an early age, Cameron knew he wanted to pursue a career in the dairy industry. “It’s a lifestyle that allows you to be your own boss, set your own hours and work with what I love – cows,” says Cameron. “I look forward to the future of dairy farming because I think there will be many changes in the next fifteen years and it will be interesting to see the outcome.”

Farms in Norwood, ON. Embrdale Farms has been in the family since 1943 and Cameron will be the 4th generation to operate the farm that milks 65 cows three times a day in a tie-stall operation. On the farm, Cameron helps with cropping, morning milkings and works with the showstring.

Cameron spends approximately 60 per cent of the time on the road, working and fitting at shows and sales across Ontario and Quebec. He credits Barclay Phoenix for introducing him to the show industry and getting him started. Cameron attended the Holstein Convention that was hosted in Belleville a few years ago, which is where Barclay asked him “when are you going to start working for me,” and Cameron hasn’t looked back. Cameron has learned a lot about caring for show animals and cow management by working for some of the best cow people in the industry. They have provided him with different insights that he can apply on the home farm.

By gaining hands-on industry experience, Cameron has set himself up to be very successful in the dairy industry. He completed a co-op placement in high school working for Rob Heffernan and continued to work there for two years. Cameron thanks Heffernan for teaching him the skills to become a good fitter and how to prepare heifers for the show ring. He also often helps the Troup family of Vale-O-Skene Holsteins at shows. Recently, he was a member of the sale crew for both the Willdina and Trent Valley Herd Dispersals.

Cameron has been a 4-H member since the age of 10 and has been continually selected to be a part of his county’s 4-H Dairy Classic team since he was eligible to attend. He has taken advantage of the opportunities 4-H offers and attended Youth Adventure Camp, Provincial Leadership Camp and Future Leaders in Action. Cameron credits these camps for The Vandermeulens of Avonlea Genetics sparked Cameron’s interest in the networking opportunities that allowed him to meet people with the Jersey breed and along with Emily Henderson, they have started to purchase Jerseys under the prefix of Emerhill Jerseys. similar interests and connect with others across the province.

He has already had a great start to this year’s show season. At the Cameron is very goal oriented when he looks toward the future. In Ontario Spring Show, Embrdale Exquisite Lauthority placed 2nd in his 4-H career, Cameron would like to achieve the highest ranking a competitive Senior Calf class and Kingsway McCutchen Aratatat at the Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic and be named Grand Champion placed 5th in the Junior Yearling class. Aratatat was purchased at the Showman. Long term, he wants to work towards taking over the family Kingsway Kind Tag Sale this past March by Embrdale Farms and will farm with his brother Brett and obtain a Master Breeder Shield. With be Cameron’s 4-H project this year, as a member of Kawartha Lakes his fiancé Emily, he would like to continue expanding their Jersey herd 4-H Club. In the Jersey show, Cameron and fiancé Emily Henderson and become more involved in the breed. exhibited the Junior Champion jersey, Lorivale Tequila Hopalong, now For any youth interested in becoming more involved in the dairy industry owned by Jeff Stephens.

Cameron advises, “Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to ask Cameron is the son of Dave and Cathy Stockdale who operate Embrdale questions. Always say hi to people even if you don’t know them.”

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Scholarship Winners Announced

The Ontario Dairy Joint Breeds Committee is excited to announce the recipients of their fourth annual Future Leaders Scholarship. These are given to young people in the agricultural industry for their involvement, accomplishments and leadership achievements. The winners have begun to take on positions of leadership within various organizations and demonstrated an outstanding commitment and shown potential for future achievement. These future leaders have focused their post-secondary education in the agricultural field as well as actively participate in community activities where they have taken on a leadership role. Derek Van De Walle & Ava Doner are the winners of the $1000 scholarships.

Derek Van De Walle is from St. Mary’s and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at University of Guelph, majoring in Animal Science. He has been an active member in the Kirkton Dairy 4-H Club since the age of 10, and has continued to lead in both community activities and university sports teams. Derek is the 2018 Graduating Class representative for the Student Federation of the Ontario Agriculture College (OAC) for 2014-15 and 2015-16. Derek has also become an avid breeder since taking on the Vandeholm prefix. He has won 1st place in the 2014 Perth Breeder’s Cup. Derek owns a dozen purebred Holsteins, housed at Avonbank Holsteins where he has worked for 5 years. Derek plans on going to the Ontario Veterinary College to become a bovine veterinarian after completing University.

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Ava Doner has demonstrated that she is very passionate and committed to the dairy industry and it’s community through her participation in various 4-H activities. She has been a leader in both her school and community, and has dedicated countless hours to her role as Courtice Secondary School’s President to help make the school a better place. Ava plans on combining her two passions, the Dairy industry and teaching, after she finishes her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Guelph. She is aspiring to be a communications representative for an agriculture company and plans on visiting schools teaching the importance of agriculture. Her academics, humanitarianism and commitment to extra-curriculars have definitely contributed to Ava becoming the well-rounded individual she is today.

CALLING ALL 4-H’ers!

Come and participate in the 26th Annual InterCounty 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Competition!

If you want to win a 10-day, all-expenses paid trip to the World Dairy Expo in Madison in October, then why not plan to participate in this year’s competition. The top 4 senior competitors are eligible for this award!

Open to 4-H’ers 12 to 21 years of age as of January 1, 2015.

July 30, 2015 Metcalfe Fairgrounds For more details, visit www.ontario.holstein.ca/youth

In memory of Joe Snyder, there will be a draw for all participants for a $100 prize.

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Holstein Canada’s New Herd Enrollment Program Mulbrook Holsteins, Moorefield, ON

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Despite tragedy, Mulbrook Holsteins continues their family tradition of dairy farming since 1961 by expanding and planning for the future of their farm Dairy farming isn’t new for the Mulder family of Moorefield, Ontario, as their roots in agriculture start long before they were in Canada. The family originates from Holland, where Harry Mulder’s parents immigrated from and bought the farm in 1961 to expand their dairy business. Harry and his wife Margaret bought the operation in 1990 from his parents, and raised their two sons and four daughters on the 700 acre, 100 cow farm, with another 400 acres rented. The Mulder farm is truly a family operation, with all the fieldwork and day-to-day work done by the family, primarily Harry Sr. and his sons Harry Jr. and Dave. Before their daughters went to school, they all helped in the barn as well. Margaret still hand feeds the calves until seven to nine months old when they are moved into the heifer barn. The family works closely with ABS Genetics and the farm’s herd heath expert Kelly Barratt, a veterinarian from Heartland Animal Hospital Vet in Listowel who visits the farm every two weeks. Not only do they have a passion for their cows, but they also do field work and custom work like bailing and wrapping hay, planting and spraying.

Up until November 30, 2002 Harry Sr. found pride in registering his purebred herd, until a devastating fire burned the Mulder’s milking barn to the ground. The family was able to save all the milking cows and heifers thanks to the heroic actions of Harry’s son, Dave, who opened the doors for the cows to escape, however 40 calves were lost in total. The Mulders moved their milking cows to local farms and continued milking for nine months until their new barn was completed in August 2003. Because of this tragedy and the BSE outbreak, Harry Sr. discontinued registering and classifying his herd.

That is, until two years ago. Harry Jr. and his brother Dave will soon begin the succession process of the farm and started reregistering their herd. Harry Jr. lists benefits like “improving genetics, age verification, and traceability for the herd” as the main

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draws for the registration and classification program. Although they do not classify their cows currently, Harry Jr.’s goal is to see all their cows classified and registered in the near future to provide streamlined back-up records of herd data.

There are big changes in the future for Mulbrook Holsteins, and expansion is underway. At the time of this interview the Mulders were in the process of building a new house, a new 12 x 100 manure storage tank, and have plans for a heifer barn with a solar roof. Harry Sr. sees this heifer barn as an investment for the future, as they will be able to house their own heifers and expand their numbers right on their own farm. They want to build cow families that are strong in their feet and legs, who produce milk and calve easily and have good longevity. His sons plan to buy more quota and improve milk production and genetics with the heifer barn investment and by classifying and registering their herd with Holstein Canada. The Mulders hope to continue the family tradition of dairy farming with the next generation.

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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Top Ontario Herds for Classification Improvement from 2010 to 2014 The Link is bringing you another set of statistics from Holstein Canada for Ontario Holstein herds. Holstein Canada calculates the top herds in Ontario for classification improvement from 2010 to 2014. The herds are grouped based on the number of registrations in 2014 and had at least 5 first lactation animals classified. FS= Final Score

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Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

Classification Herd Size 10-14 Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

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77.00

16

80.88

3.88

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75.11

9

78.78

3.67

SUNNY HILLCREST

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77.17

5

80.40

3.23

YATTONMAR

ALPAT

13

79.77

13

83.00

3.23

TEEFEE

ALFINCH

17

80.06

11

83.18

3.12

WILLOWBROOK

10

77.00

13

80.62

3.62

PAUL-LOR

10

81.60

8

84.13

2.53

WALMSDALE

9

76.00

18

79.56

3.56

TWINSPRUCE

7

75.71

11

78.09

2.38

BRIHILL

17

79.00

8

82.50

3.50

ROEWOOD

9

80.44

10

82.50

2.06

HAVALON

6

76.17

6

79.17

3.00

DOWNIECREST

5

77.40

16

79.38

1.97

DREAMFIELD

21

78.62

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81.50

2.88

VANHIEVAN

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77.40

9

79.33

1.93

ALADA

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76.44

9

79.22

2.78

SHADYWILLO

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79.56

16

81.38

1.82

APOLA

13

78.15

13

80.85

2.69

SUTLAND

13

79.69

8

81.50

1.81

COUNTRYSIDE

10

79.20

14

81.86

2.66

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Classification Herd Size 15-19 Registrations Per Year

Classification Herd Size 20-24 Registrations Per Year

Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

WOODBRIDGE

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79.00

9

84.00

5.00

CREEK EDGE

17

78.53

5

82.40

3.87

SHADY MAPLE

13

78.08

17

81.65

3.57

WISHINGWELL

10

76.80

16

80.63

3.83

Herd Prefix

BRANDSHAVEN

9

80.56

5

84.00

3.44

PLEASANTVIEW

8

79.50

13

83.31

3.81

FREELEA

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78.63

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81.88

3.25

TEKOPPELE

14

74.86

25

78.64

3.78

NICOUD

14

76.93

10

79.90

2.97

CEDARVILLA

11

79.64

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83.27

3.64

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79.00

14

81.93

2.93

BARDEE

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77.20

18

80.78

3.58

RCAT SHANLAKE

20

78.80

10

81.70

2.90

AVONWOOD

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76.27

29

79.72

3.45

WAYBRU

10

80.80

14

83.64

2.84

MILBRAE

5

77.40

10

80.40

3.00

BRADCO

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79.00

28

81.82

2.82

NEWCORNER

12

79.33

15

82.33

3.00

FISHERVALE

13

80.77

12

83.58

2.81

MAURANNA

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78.94

10

81.60

2.66

Top 10

Top 10

Classification Herd Size 25-29 Registrations Per Year

Classification Herd Size 30-39 Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

MELNA

5

77.80

15

82.33

4.53

BENOAKS

13

79.69

6

83.33

3.64

SILVERBOW

12

78.00

19

81.05

3.05

CLAREMOUNT

12

82.33

11

85.09

2.76

WEBERRYL

19

78.21

24

81.25

3.04

JOLANDA

13

77.38

7

80.00

2.62

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77.83

17

80.76

2.93

FIREPOWER

19

78.68

13

81.15

2.47

GREENSTOR

26

78.46

25

80.92

2.46

WILL-O-LANE

21

79.86

22

82.27

2.42

HOPEWELL

27

78.67

17

81.00

2.33

RUSTOWIL

22

82.23

13

84.62

2.39

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LOVEVILLE

8

78.13

15

80.40

2.28

AVONSLOPE

12

78.42

13

80.77

2.35

EDWEB

18

78.67

13

80.92

2.26

MAIZE

26

77.77

31

80.03

2.26

WANDLYNN

10

79.30

14

81.43

2.13

THOMSVUE

30

80.93

19

83.16

2.22

JOYDHOLM

17

79.41

25

81.52

2.11

CALLUMLEA

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78.27

20

80.40

2.13

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2010

AvgFS. 2010

TRI-YUILL

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78.90

FALLOWCREST

22

77.77

Herd Prefix

Top 10

Classification Herd Size 40-59 Registrations Per Year Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

FS Improv.

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82.11

3.21

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80.89

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Classification Herd Size 60+ Registrations Per Year Class.

2010

AvgFS. 2010

Class.

2014

AvgFS. 2014

GIERCREST

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78.33

47

80.68

2.35

HAMLANE

40

76.88

51

79.22

2.34

Herd Prefix

FS Improv.

VIBOLEIGH

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78.36

27

81.30

2.93

ASCHOUTEN

142

75.27

165

77.50

2.22

BREAMONT

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80.22

25

83.12

2.90

DIEMERTDALE

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79.20

137

81.28

2.09

NORWEST

28

76.93

59

79.51

2.58

BREEZY

67

79.31

59

81.37

2.06

MAPLEJOG

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79.88

28

82.39

2.52

KELLYS

46

78.46

39

80.49

2.03

SPRUCECOVE

11

76.55

40

79.00

2.45

MARTINDEL

64

80.70

65

82.65

1.94

SOUTHEAST

29

77.69

41

80.12

2.43

FARFIELD

29

77.72

33

79.64

1.91

MARKLANE

20

77.90

46

80.20

2.30

GILLETTE

197

79.94

142

81.80

1.86

ULMAR

24

81.54

23

83.70

2.15

HAYWAY

39

78.36

62

80.21

1.85

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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 March 2015 through to the end of May 2015, there were 526 1st time Excellent cows and 269 Very Good two-year-olds 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 cows and Very Good two-year-olds!

MARCH EXs

Breeze Hill Aftershock Lass Ex 93 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Blondin Vanhaven Havegold Ex 92 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Brownlands Goldwyn Mystify Ex 92 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise Errolea Duplex Emerald Ex 92 Errolea Holsteins, Camlachie Gen-I-Beq Brawler Lizzie Ex 92 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Harvdale Attic Christian Ex 92 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner Kingsmill Ashlyns Anais-Et Ex 92 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Kingsway Goldwyn Glamorous Ex 92 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Lazierlane Accapulco Hilda Ex 92 Lazierlane Holsteins, Corbyville Lovshin Denison Kensington Ex 92 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg Salem Montana Berkeley Ex 92 Scott Brethet, Tottenham John W. Buckley, Lindsay Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph Sicy Allo Goldwyn Ex 92 Echo Glen Farm, Dorchester Andrew Den Haan, Fergus

Ms Rock-Home Alexd April-Et Ex 91 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Nuview Carisma China Ex 91 Nuview Farms Ltd, Thorndale Nyolayne Goldwyn Tessa Ex 91 Gerald & Marguerite Nyman, Bloomfield Ploegsway Sanchez Ralley Ex 91 John Vanderploeg, Keene Prinsville Denison Bev Ex 91 Prinsville Dairy Farms Inc, Bloomfield Quality Durham Fico A Ex 91 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Richland Mr Burms Busty Ex 91 Richland Holsteins, Stirling Ronbeth Jasper Deb Ex 91 Kedeb Acres, Selwyn Ryla Bonair Grace Ex 91 Ryla Holsteins, Lindsay Schailyn Stallion Beth Ex 91 Schailyn Holsteins, Woodville Selbyvale Sovereign Davonna Ex 91 Selbyvale Holsteins, Selby Sunrest Lheros Jet Ex 91 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville Trentward Sanchez Ann Ex 91 Trentward Farms, Hastings

Brownlands Goldwyn Liz Ex 90 Brownlands Japer Nickel Ex 90 Brownlands Shottle Nolita Ex 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise Brushdale Barcrest Valerie Ex 90 W.S. Brush, Forest Mike & Becky Barnes, Town of Plympton-Wyoming Caddedale Velvet Molly Ex 90 Caddedale Holsteins, Dorchester Cavanaleck Gibson Bam Bam Ex 90 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont Celtic Samuelo Sensation Ex 90 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy Charwill Steady Dana Ex 90 Charwill Farms, Wallenstein Claircrest Florian Peppercorn Ex 90 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford

Jaylin Holme Denzel Wilma Ex 90 Jason Martin, Elmira

Cozy Haven Sparrow Prize Ex 90 Cozy Haven Holsteins, Elmira

Jeffred Spirte Heaven Ex 90 Fred Jeffs, Stirling Kedeb Goldwyn Karlene Ex 90 Kedeb Acres, Selwyn

Waybru Duplex Sunfire Ex 91 Wayne Brubacher, Elmira

Donnanview Tee Off Kass Ex 90 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling

Brownlands Goldwyn Marie Ex 91 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

Adieu Allen Francine Brenda Ex 90 Adieu Farms Inc, Waterloo

Dortholme Damion Suzette Ex 90 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy

Cavanaleck Atwood Barcel Ex 91 Cavanaleck Duplex Gali Ex 91 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

Alcoma Goldwyn Maggie Ex 90 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner

Dzfinch Alexander Trish Ex 90 David Z. Finch, Belmont

Alcoma Sydney Carmel Ex 90 Hutchinson Farms, New Lowell

Elliottdale Outside Livia Ex 90 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale

Altona Lea Duplex Brenna Ex 90 Altona Lea Promotion Rose Ex 90 Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock

Englidale Talent Tai Ex 90 Englidale Farms, Lindsay

Everlane Colby Judy Ex 91 Paul M. & Shirley Martin, Elmira Farisview Allen Melody Ex 91 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Grillsdale Perfect Sean Ex 91 Clifford Grills, Campbellford

Bensoncrest Attic Dynamite Ex 90 Bensoncrest Farms, Campbellford Berkelview Angel AnEx 90 Berkelview Farms, Odessa Bertsdale Norman Kay Ex 90 Charlyn Jerseys, Warwick Township Birkentree Goldwyn Repeat Ex 90 Millen Farms, Omemee

Errolea Dairy Man Emily Ex 90 Errolea Holsteins, Camlachie Euroco Ron Fauve Ex 90 Sleegerdale Farms Ltd, Belmont Farisview Sanchez Hazel Ex 90 Farisview Spirte Frizzle Ex 90 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Forbesvue Nato 1356 Royal Ex 90 Forbesvue Farms Inc, Sarnia Freelea Axiom Ultima Ex 90 Freelea Farms Incorporated, London Gas023 Blossom Igniter Doris Ex 90 Philip & Miriam Gascho, Aylmer Gendarra Circuit Twinkle Ex 90 Gendarra Farm, Bailieboro

Hillmark Radiant Kansas Ex 91 Gerald W. Hill, Ilderton

Bonniespring Duplex Martha Ex 90 Bonniespring Spirte Kelsie Ex 90 McNinch Holsteins, Millbrook

Hurstelm Final Cut Helga Ex 91 Elmhurst Bros, Hastings

Boomer Creek Goldenboy Rose Ex 90 Boomer Creek Farms Ltd, Linwood

Grahamfarm Gibson Brody Ex 90 Graham Farms, Picton

Lockridge Ross Rae Ex 91 Lockridge Farm, Newburgh

Braydale Katy Perry Ex 90 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler

Graingview Denzel Rose Ex 90 Michael J. Grainger, Sydenham

Marvale Slugger Koko Ex 91 Marvale Farms Ltd, Mossley

Brihill Outside Zella Ex 90 Brian Giffen, Stayner

Greenlea Ad Marle-Red-Et Ex 90 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner

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Hiddenspring Damion Scarlette Ex 90 Hiddenspring Damion Soleil Ex 90 Hiddenspring Holsteins, Elmira

Cornita Florian Lizzie Ex 90 Cornita Farms Ltd, Parkhill

Bensoncrest Sanchez Gringo Ex 91 Bensoncrest Farms, Campbellford

Benrise Sanchez JeanEx 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

Helmcrest Reality Rejeana Red Ex 90 Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown

Honeyfield Goldwyn Marlene Ex 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

Donnandale Chelios Twitch Ex 90 Donnandale Farms, Stirling

Donnanview A Sholley Ann Ex 91 Donnanview Champ Candy Crisp Ex 91 Donnanview Gg Candy Apple Ex 91 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling

Haws Outside Olive Ex 90 Bruce A. Johnson, London

Comrie Sept Storm Barb Ex 90 Comrie Farms Ltd, London

Velan Design Hanna Ex 91 Velan Farms, Cavan

Crovalley Spirte Rosaline Ex 91 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Harvdale Duplex Blaze Ex 90 Harvdale Finest Rachel Ex 90 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner

Hollcana Goldwyn Chilli Ex 90 Hollcana Farm Ltd, Owen Sound

Webb View Lime Green Ferrari Ex 92 Webb View Farms, Roseneath

Benrise Goldwyn Barbie Ex 90 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Gary Troup, Little Britain Denis O’Neill, Northern Ireland

Harvdale Attic Beauty Ex 90 Sleegerdale Farms Ltd, Belmont

Combview Dart Dash Ex 90 Combview Farms Ltd, Castleton

Twilite Alexander Rosey Ex 91 Laurie Stanton, Ilderton

Coxlyn Atwood Abigail Ex 91 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

Harthaven Miss Chelios Ex 90 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville

Hillmark Dolman Ladybug Ex 90 Hillmark Tee Off Miranda Ex 90 Gerald W. Hill, Ilderton

Crater Calypso Blitz Ex 90 Crater Misty Lodge Linjet Ex 90 Crater Skys The Limit Goldwyn Ex 90 Crater Farm, Hartington

Co-Vale Dundee Joy-Et Ex 91 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville

Groenway Dundee Peyton Ex 90 Groenway Farms Inc, Harrowsmith

Clarkvalley Just Got Lucky Ex 90 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville

Walkhavern Sanchez Alexis Ex 92 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner

Claircrest Duplex Lady Ex 91 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford

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Metdale Spirte Floral Ex 91 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

Goreland Leo Kingly Ex 90 Goreland Farms, Carrying Place

Kellwood Angelina Ex 90 Kellwood Holsteins, Gilford Kenchar Cop Laurel Ex 90 Kenchar Talent Fashion Ex 90 Scott Tamlin, Woodville Kingsway Debonair Cash Ex 90 Kingsway E Goldwyn Danielle Ex 90 Kingsway Goldwyn Stellar Ex 90 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Klayland Clover Renee Ex 90 Klayland Farms Holstein, Shedden Koopycrest Terminator Layla Ex 90 Shawn Koopmans, Picton Kuipersview Samuelo Eleanor Ex 90 Kuipersview Farm, Wellington Lovshin Billy Bob Sally Ex 90 Lovshin Jasper Ribeye Ex 90 Lovshin Sanchez Denise Ex 90 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg Mapel Wood Million Baby Ex 90 Greaveston Genetics Inc, Oakville Marvale Goldwyn Elsa Ex 90 Marvale Goldwyn Elsie Ex 90 Marvale Farms Ltd, Mossley Medway Shottle Louann Ex 90 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton Metdale Goldwyn Kaley Ex 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville Millbrooke Shottle Kimora Ex 90 Terry Henderson, Millbrook Millen Bolivia Victori Ex 90 Millen Farms, Omemee Monoak Contender Countess Ex 90 Monoak Samuelo Acola Ex 90 Monoak Farms, Belmont Mountain Ridge Damion Nelly Ex 90 Trentward Farms, Hastings Narwood Denzel Yasmin Ex 90 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas

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Nethercan Spirte Lorna Ex 90 Kamink Farms Limited, Consecon

Sunrest Goldwyn Jamboree Ex 90 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville

Benrise Fever Awestruck Vg 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

Misty Springs Epic Sarah Vg 86 Misty Spring Holsteins, Little Britain

Newlands Spirte Elva Ex 90 Newlands Farm Ltd, Dorchester

Sunspark Goldwyn Donica Ex 90 Emilane Holsteins, Oakwood Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

Brabantdale Meridian Spoofla Vg 86 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan

Morsan Atwood Ps Brenda Vg 86 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville

Brownlands Seaver Maya Vg 86 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

Morsan Meridian Assett Vg 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

Brownsonlea Howie Cookie Vg 86 Brownsonlea Farm, Marmora

Mrfinch Sailing Geneva Vg 86 Matthew R. Finch, Belmont

Caddedale Shadow Brandi Vg 86 Caddedale Holsteins, Dorchester

Ms Chassity O-Cosmo-Et Vg 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton

Calbrett Epic Sabrina Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham

Ploegsway Damion Nuttyii Vg 86 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton John Vanderploeg, Keene

Oconcrest Braxton Brooklyn Ex 90 Paul E. O’Connor, Hastings Oscroft Paramount Beyla Ex 90 Oscroft Paramount Jaden Ex 90 Oscroft Farms, Shannonville Pinecrest Final Cut Jenna Ex 90 Pinecrest Holsteins, Seeleys Bay Primeridge Jasper Spunk Ex 90 Homeland Holsteins, Loretto Primeridge Holsteins, Markdale Quality Ross Freedom Ex 90 William A. Barnum, Campbellford Rainbowsend Buckeye Ex 90 Brian Atkinson & Family, Warkworth Raivue Samuelo Fancy Ex 90 Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland Rcat Goldwyn Gayle Ex 90 Ridgetown College of Agricultural Tech, Ridgetown Ripplebrook Quebelle Laddie Ex 90 Ripplebrook Farm, Napanee Rosanet Lheros Flush Ex 90 Terry W.A. Linton, Roseneath Royalcroft Dundee Picolo Ex 90 Kuiperscrest Holsteins, Bloomfield Royalty Bookman Oatmeal Ex 90 Orserdale Farms, Sydenham Catalyst Holsteins, Sydenham Logan Taylor, Sydenham

Tomalynn Sanchez Mizz Ex 90 Tomalynn Farms, Omemee Twinholm Jasper Midnight Ex 90 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Walnut Acres Rr Sunbeam Ex 90 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Gary Troup, Little Britain Whiskey River Holsteins, Flamborough Wayholme Redesign Diane Ex 90 Cleon Bauman, Elmira Waynan Goldwyn Tracy Ex 90 Waynan Dairy Farms, Stayner Webdale Pure Gold Beatrice Ex 90 Webdale Farms, West Montrose White Cross Kampman Evalyn Ex 90 White Cross Farms, Arva Wilacres Drake Hillary Ex 90 Wilacres Farms, Madoc Will-O-Lane Denzel Heather Ex 90 Loucks Bros, Campbellford Willdina Tweek Ex 90 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Willet Picolo Jeannie 2 Ex 90 Bill Gibson, Stayner Brock Gillies, Bognor Willipet Lobby Lily Ex 90 Willipet Farms, Campbellford

Rustowil Goldwyn Lara Ex 90 Mark Moreland, Joyceville

Willowlane Goldlaser Kahula Ex 90 Brian Slaughter, Warwick Twp

Sagerbrae Bonair Celine Ex 90 Sagerbrae Dolman Jackie Ex 90 Paul D. Sager, Campbellford

Willsona Outbound Celena Ex 90 Cedarvilla Holsteins, Lakefield

SauderHolme Absolute Meko Ex 90 Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein Schaicrest Goldwyn Tequila Ex 90 Robert Van Schaik, Woodville Schailyn Samuelo Penelope Ex 90 Schailyn Holsteins, Woodville Sedgrose Spirte Crusty Ex 90 Sedgrose Farms, Norwood Selbyvale Starbuck Kambria Ex 90 Selbyvale Holsteins, Selby Shadypoplar Ross Clara Ex 90 Shadypoplar Holsteins, Elmira Shadywillo Buckeye Stella Ex 90 Leonard & Laura Martin, Elmira Sildajak Clover Spoty Ex 90 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph Silverridge Bolton Gypsy Ex 90 Silverridge Shaquille Rosena Ex 90 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Skipwell Bolton Julie Ex 90 Skipwell Goldwyn Sandie Ex 90 Skipwell Outside Mandy Ex 90 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer Sleegerdale Liqueur Joeanne Ex 90 Sleegerdale Farms Ltd, Belmont Smithden Denzel Dextra Ex 90 Dylan J Stewardson, Thedford Spencroft Baxter Krisalyn Ex 90 Batesdale Farms, Stayner Stantons Freddie Egyptian Ex 90 Stantons Lucky Cameo Ex 90 Stantons Shottle Scent Ex 90 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton Stelbro Ashleigh Sahara Ex 90 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Stewardson Redman Bryanne Ex 90 Stewardson Zeist Janell Ex 90 Stewardson Dairy, Thedford Stonybrook Denzel Abbie Ex 90 Stonybrook Farms Ltd, Cobourg Sunny Maple Baxter Poppi Ex 90 Sunny Maple Damion Bikini Ex 90 Sunny Maple Jasper Trula Ex 90 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton

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Cavanaleck Dempsey Pizzazz Vg 86 Cavanaleck Windbrook Saloso Vg 86 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont Charcon Pronto Amber Vg 86 Charles Doornbos, Foxboro Charwill Windbrook Samantha Vg 86 Charwill Farms, Wallenstein Clarkvalley Miss Braxton Vg 86 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville Co-Vale Atwood Jane-Et Vg 86 Zesklein Farms, Mossley Combhaven Dempsey Eldora Vg 86 Combhaven Sid Bubbly Vg 86 Combhaven Farms, Castleton Crater Pina Fever Vg 86 Crater Farm, Hartington Donnanview Artes Daisy Vg 86 Donnanview Goldwyn Eye Candy Vg 86 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling Dreamcrest Sanchez Euphoria Vg 86 Pegg Investments Ltd, Keswick Ian Vandenberg, Port Perry

Windcroft Goldwyn Roxetta Ex 90 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville

Earincliffe Million Diamonds Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Roger Spence, Elmvale

MARCH VGs

Elliottdale Windbrook Lee Vg 86 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale

Bardale Dempsey Brody Vg 87 William A. Barnum, Campbellford Brownlands Sid Monica Vg 87 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise Errolea Pts Allison Vg 87 Errolea Holsteins, Camlachie Farisview Fever Lila Vg 87 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Jeffshaven Fever Lipgloss Vg 87 Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford Knonaudale Mudpie Vg 87 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler Lookout-Pesce Sevilla-Et Vg 87 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Ploegsway Braxton Lust Vg 87 John Vanderploeg, Keene Sauder Holme Ladd Rain Red P Vg 87 Charwill Farms, Wallenstein Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein Selbyvale Artie Kiarra Vg 87 Selbyvale Holsteins, Selby Sillsway Lauthority Dancer Vg 87 Sillsway Farms, Roslin Sunny Maple Sid Killy Vg 87 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton Trekili Wa Lasenza Braxton Vg 87 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon Trekili Holsteins, Napanee Vale-O-Skene Dundee Rorie Vg 87 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Walkhavern Dempsey Zella Vg 86 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner Almerson Sanchez Aphrodite Vg 86 Almerson Windhammer Panorama Vg 86 Almerson Farms Ltd, Campbellford Arcadia S C Oc Vg 86 Arcadia Farms, Codrington Armdale Mix Master Vg 86 Armdale Holsteins, Millbrook Bardale Braxton Jackpot Vg 86 Bardale Dempsey Nestle Vg 86 William A. Barnum, Campbellford

Erincrest B Autumn Harvest Vg 86 Millen Farms, Omemee Erincrest Holsteins, Hastings Errolea Rr Toni Vg 86 Errolea Holsteins, Camlachie

Ploegsway Steady Walnut Vg 86 John Vanderploeg, Keene Ronbeth Braxton Nakisha Vg 86 Ronbeth Sid Saskia Vg 86 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings Rustowil Rdbs Shauna-Red-Et Vg 86 Rustowil Rdburst Shoo-Red-Et Vg 86 Mark Moreland, Joyceville Skipwell Reginald Dollie Vg 86 Skipwell Reginald Haiti Vg 86 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer Stantons Mogul Maxine Vg 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton Sunny Maple G W Atwood Tango Vg 86 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton Sunnylodge Admiral Satin Vg 86 Sunnylodge Farms Inc, Chesterville Tomalynn Windbrook Suzy Vg 86 Tomalynn Farms, Omemee Trent Valley La Deal Vg 86 Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough Trustmore Almond Cup Vg 86 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River Vale-O-Skene Sid Thistle Vg 86 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Villagecrest Sailing Unique Vg 86 Seavalley Holsteins, Campbellford Waltz Acre Tk Shea Braxton Vg 86 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon Trekili Holsteins, Napanee

Farhope Sid Kizil Vg 86 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater

Webb View Alaska Sid Vg 86 Jason David Mell, WI Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough

Farisview Wind Martelle Vg 86 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

Webb View Arizona Sid Vg 86 Webb View Farms, Roseneath

Futurecrest Windy Tornado Vg 86 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer

Will-O-Lane Fever Rae Vg 86 Will-O-Lane Goldwyn Stephanie Vg 86 Loucks Bros, Campbellford

Garhaven Dempsey Tae Bo Vg 86 Garhaven Tolly Chap Vg 86 Gary B. & Dorothy J. Hunt, Tweed

Windcroft Goldchip Indigo Vg 86 Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville

Ggi Atwood Bambi Vg 86 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

APRIL EXs

Gillette Walkhavern Asleep Vg 86 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner

Blondin Vanhaven Havegold Ex 93 Gen-I-Beq Brawler Lizzie Ex 93 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville

Grillsdale Silvia Aftershock Vg 86 Clifford Grills, Campbellford Harvdale Aftershock Belinda Vg 86 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner Janaric Diamond Deni Vg 86 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel Jr Windbrook Devon Vg 86 Jr Holsteins, Dorchester Andrew Den Haan, Fergus Kingsway Atwood Demetra Vg 86 Kingsway Dempsey Ruthann Vg 86 Kingsway E Lauthor Stockyard Vg 86 Kingsway Goldwyn Gogie Vg 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Knonaudale Moppy Vg 86 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler Mapel Wood Rr Radiance Vg 86 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville Maplekeys Fever Mariah Vg 86 Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer Medway Brook Laura Vg 86 Medway Stanley Sheba Vg 86 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton

Markridge Fever Speckles Ex 93 Markhill Holsteins, Ingersoll Bosdale Sanchez G Portrait Ex 92 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge Darcroft Goldwyn Jewel 478 Ex 92 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock Ebyholme Sam Missy Ex 92 Dale Martin, Elmira Fieldhouse Duplex Divalou Ex 92 Fieldhouse Farms, Ariss Karlinrock F B I Nokias Ex 92 Marlin R. Martin, Palmerston Killcroft Fortune Lottery Ex 92 Killcroft Holsteins, Tavistock Mcintosh R Damion Ex 92 McIntosh Holsteins, Embro Nithside Fredella Knowledge Ex 92 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley Stonehenge Jojo Power Ex 92 Stonehenge Holsteins, Hickson Torpedo Redesign Starblaze Ex 92 Fairview Acres, Moorefield

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Valleycrest Arron Lulu Ex 92 Markvale Holsteins, Beachville

Condon Spirte Emeline Ex 90 Condon Holsteins, Thamesford

Larenwood Latus Crazy 471 Ex 90 Larenwood Farms, Drumbo

Vt-Pond-View Balt Lindy Ex 90 River Dale Holsteins, St. Jacobs

Bosdale S K Lana Ex 91 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Country Joy Goldwyn Blossom Ex 90 Country Joy Holsteins, Elmira

Leachland Ambition Natasha Ex 90 Colin & Karen Leach, Lindsay

Brenland Goldwyn Nutmeg Ex 91 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank

Dairydale Bwm Leader Xena Ex 90 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro

Brentridge Christmas Cookie Ex 91 Brentridge Holsteins Ltd, Ingersoll

Darcroft D A Jamber 453 Ex 90 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Lemlar Goldwyn Jessie Ex 90 Lemlar Goldwyn Spice Ex 90 Lemlar Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Walnutlawn Goldwyn Jerica Ex 90 Walnutlawn Pure Gold Darla Ex 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

Fradon Goldwyn Angel Ex 91 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock

Denlee Laurin Reba Ex 90 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg Valleylane Farms, Tavistock

Fradon Mac Judy Ex 91 Dana Erway, PA Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock Gerdoth Ambition Black Magic Ex 91 Gerdoth Holsteins, Cavan

Dualane Tostitos Juliana Ex 90 Kloepfer Holdings Ltd, Ingersoll

Havenvalley Butterfly Phoenix Ex 91 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

Duckett-B Mac Silk-Et Ex 90 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank

Holywell Goldwyn Darcie Ex 91 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

Earlen Denison Charity Ex 90 Earlen Jasper Freeze Ex 90 Earlen Jasper Honour Ex 90 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma

Ladies-First Sup Bryana-Et Ex 91 Andrew Den Haan, Fergus Lewisdale Shottle Erin Ex 91 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Mayblossom Shottle Devary 812 Ex 91 Mayblossom Farms, Embro Poly-Kow Shottle Arabel-Et Ex 91 Windknoll Holsteins, Elora Lewis Weber, Elmira Poscholm Sidney Ex 91 Catt Holsteins Inc, Earlton Rickeen Duplex Natasha Ex 91 Rickeen Knowledge Sylvia Ex 91 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein Rosymill Artie Poinsetta Ex 91 Elo & Barbara Bowman, Listowel Sprucecho Damion Elspeth Ex 91 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield Walnutlawn Sanchez Jenn Ex 91 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock Westside Instamatic London Ex 91 Westside Modest Janet Ex 91 Westside Modest Pandora Ex 91 Westside Farm, New Hamburg Alfadair Leader Mai Ex 90 Yolande Gauthier & Fils, Earlton Applevue Atwood Selma Ex 90 Fairview Acres, Moorefield Avelee Goldwyn Raspberry Ex 90 Avelee Holsteins, Waterloo Aveline Denzel Lulu Ex 90 Aveline Florian Amazed Ex 90 Aveline Sue Ex 90 Aveline Holsteins 2005 Ltd, Drayton Birdview Dynasty Dominique Ex 90 Ronald Bird, Staffa Dr. George Wood, Caledon Birdolm Holsteins, Rockwood Bosdale Alexander Portea Ex 90 Bosdale Goldwyn Shain Ex 90 Bosdale Laurin Portrait Ex 90 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge Burglee Bolivia Shannon Ex 90 Burglee Denison Max Ex 90 Randy & Lynette Martin, Harriston Canadairy Gonzo Ex 90 Canadairy Farm, Salford Candyview Talent Prunella Ex 90 Candyview Farm, Thunder Bay Causeway Cut Sue Dandy Ex 90 Thomas Roth, Bright Chrishar Lheros Ashanti Ex 90 Chrishar Farms, Murillo Clayhaven Zudoo Maranda Ex 90 Melvin G. Martin, Wallenstein Claynook Macaroon Howie Ex 90 Claynook Tomeeko Explode Ex 90 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg Cloutier Dale Elletta Tom Ex 90 Cloutier Dale Elmyrah Bonair Ex 90 Cloutier Dale Farms Ltd, Earlton College 4033 Ex 90 Ontario Agricultural College, Ariss

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Elamary Miles Emma Ex 90 Elam & Mary Martin, Mount Forest Elarda Cadet 2615 Ex 90 Elarda Farms Ltd, Embro Eldonna Jack M Pirate Ex 90 Eldonna Farm, Plattsville Elkancrest Burns Missy Ex 90 Creekside Holsteins, Moorefield Fieldhouse Duplex Dimple Ex 90 Fieldhouse Farms, Ariss Fradon Demello Jinx Ex 90 Fradon Dusk Jeeta Ex 90 Fradon Jasper Jessa Ex 90 Dana Erway, PA Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock Fradon Goldwyn Penelope Ex 90 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock Ganigan Merryl Bonair Ex 90 Renald & Simon Gravel, Earlton Gerberacres Red Clover Kelly Ex 90 Joe D. Gerber, Millbank Gerdoth Favor Veronika Ex 90 Gerdoth Talent Margo Ex 90 Gerdoth Talent Vision Ex 90 Gerdoth Holsteins, Cavan

Lolynd Emerald Easter Ex 90 Lolynd Sam Superstar Ex 90 Lolynd Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

Willdina Dusk Hope Ex 90 Willdina Klassic Ex 90 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville

Maplekay Miami Clare Ex 90 Maplekay Farms Limited, Woodstock

Willsey Sterling Kitty Red Ex 90 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside Willsey Farms Ltd, Belmont

Mapleton Sanchez Doreen Ex 90 Mapleton Holsteins, Drayton Mark-A-Valley Cutfield Belindi Ex 90 Mark-A-Valley Farm, Arthur Marla Denison Daisy Ex 90 Maple Creek Farm, Alma Mayerdell Dickey Ritz Ex 90 Maynard Martin, Elora Merlholme Goldwyn Morgan Ex 90 Kosterview Holsteins, Harriston Mintoglen Baltimore Michief Ex 90 Mintoglen Farms Ltd, Palmerston Morningsky Artie Henrietta Ex 90 Morningsky Holsteins, Milbank Mountainoak Borsari Ashton Ex 90 Quiet Oak Farm, New Hamburg Nithside Fritzi Sanchez Ex 90 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley Opsterlawn Samuelo Simona Ex 90 Opsterlawn Holstein, Alma Parajay Bonair Dale Ex 90 Jackson Valley Farms, Thornloe Poplarvale Duplex Ebony Ex 90 Poplarvale Holsteins, Millbank Quality Design Flia Ex 90 Valley Centre Farms, Slate River Quality Ross Fronti Ex 90 George C. & Barbara J. Elg, Listowel Rickeen Knowledge Balloon Ex 90 Rickeen Re Design Joyce Ex 90 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein Rickhaven Itak Battle Ex 90 Rickhaven Holsteins, Drayton

Gety Lyndon Rosalie Ex 90 Renald & Simon Gravel, Earlton

Ringhill Sanchez Harpsi Cord Ex 90 Ringia Farms Ltd, Lakeside

Glenarly Sept Storm Rozlyn Ex 90 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock

Rotholme Titanic Brie Ex 90 Rotholme Holsteins, Baden

Glenirvine Hooper Romer Ex 90 Glenirvine Farms, Fergus

Shylane Lauthority Hallie Ex 90 Orchard-Grove Holsteins, St. Clements

Greiden Redesign Irene Ex 90 Greiden Farms Ltd, St. Marys

Skyline Touchdown Pearl Ex 90 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside

Havenvalley Carisma Petrina Ex 90 Cedarbrook Holsteins, Elmira

Smithden Goldwyn Amber Ex 90 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock

Havenvalley Denzel Raindrip Ex 90 Havenvalley Refinish Mr Burns Ex 90 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

Spero Accapulco Sunny Ex 90 Spero Holsteins Limited, Embro

Hazelcrest Bolton Lulu Alecia Ex 90 Hazelcrest Duplex Pepper Ex 90 Hazelcrest Holsteins, Embro Highview Magot Jemma Ex 90 Elholme Holsteins, Wallenstein Hillhaven Jasper Mayse Ex 90 Hillhaven Holsteins, Elora Jaline Goldwyn Geno Ex 90 J Line Holsteins, Linwood Janal Calmac Duplex Canada Ex 90 Calmac Holsteins, Embro Jaylin Holme Redman Rosella Ex 90 Leslie Dolson, Guelph Jerval Mleader Janet Ex 90 Mountain Valley Farms, Neebing Karnvilla Sanchez Loren Ex 90 Karnvilla Shottle Ritzy Ex 90 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock Keviotacres Talent Tonie Ex 90 Kevin Elliott, Kenilworth Keylas Dundee Savanna Ex 90 Abner F. Martin, Wallenstein Krul Talent Pixety Ex 90 Krul Holsteins Ltd, Arthur

Weberlane Primetime Lady Ex 90 Weberlane Holsteins, Mount Forest

Springhope Gibson Raya Ex 90 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma Spruce Lawn Fortune Andrea Ex 90 Cleon Gingrich, Drayton Sprucecho Mr Sams Lilipad Ex 90 Sprucecho Timber Geena Ex 90 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield

APRIL VGs Breeze Hill Braxton Aloevera vg 87 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Browndale Sid Jennelle vg 87 Browndale Farm, Paris Elandee Baltimor Ninja vg 87 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay Gillette Mogul Snoar vg 87 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Knonaudale Amsterdam vg 87 Knonaudale Muddy vg 87 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler Lochdale Zelgadis Stormy vg 87 David J. MacMillan, Alexandria Mapel Wood Windhammer Imagine vg 87 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Raeland Dempsey Santana vg 87 Rae Stadder, Selkirk Signature Sids Model vg 87 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Trinal Gold Dandy vg 87 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater Vanhaven Dempsey R Allure vg 87 Eric Van Den Broek, Mountain Ahd Epic Zink vg 86 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater Aija Dude Sammy vg 86 Aija Lauthority Carla vg 86 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester Ardross Windbrook Kristy vg 86 Ardross Holsteins, Caledonia Arrowhead Brad Zag-Et vg 86 Arrowhead Dairy, Teeswater Beaver Ray Lauthority Miriane vg 86 Beaver Ray Windbrook Mira1 vg 86 Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott Belmoral Atwood Passion vg 86 Belmoral Bolton Addict vg 86 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater Boldi V S G Supersonic Alyssa vg 86 Boldi Inc, Vars Brabantdale Bolton Spicy vg 86 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan Breeze Hill Atwood Tradgedy vg 86 Breeze Hill Goldsun Danica vg 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Browndale Aaron Bebe vg 86 Browndale Capricorn Phylis vg 86 Browndale Farm, Paris Don-Mair Dempsey Nickle vg 86 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

Stonehenge Jojo Alberta Ex 90 Gillian Lightfoot, Hickson

Duckett Federal Taz-Et vg 86 Royal Lynn Holsteins, Cayuga

Sugarflow Muffin Magot Ex 90 Ervin M. Weber, St. Clements

Duffeynial Windbrook Bearnaise vg 86 Duffey & Freres, L’Orignal

Sunlane Boliver Goldie Ex 90 Morley Trask, Alma

Eastwest Lj Destry Mckeena vg 86 Chanmar Holsteins, Bainsville Steve Glaude, Bainsville

Sunny Lane Buckeye Electra Ex 90 Sunny Lane Tee Off Exotic Ex 90 Wardway Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Elandee Dempsey Jingle vg 86 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay

Sunny Valley Champion Rosie Ex 90 Sunny Valley Holsteins, Dunsford

Gerann Fever Gitta vg 86 Gerann Holsteins, Cardinal

Thrulane Shottle Sir Mabel Ex 90 Whispering Pines Holsteins, St. Clements

Gillette Uno Caress vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Alain & Louise Leduc, Embrun

Torpedo Damion Dottie Ex 90 Fairview Acres, Moorefield Treestone Mr Sam Belle Ex 90 Trick or Treet Holsteins, Woodstock

Gillette Mogul Jen vg 86 Gillette Windhammer Cadence vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

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Glengarry Numero Uno Anatomy vg 86 Glengarry Stock Farms Inc, Apple Hill Glennholme Denzel Bazooka vg 86 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp Glensprings Windbrook Evil vg 86 Glensprings Farms Ltd, Martintown Harmony View Ashley vg 86 Harmony View Farms, Winchester Harthaven Connie Sennet vg 86 Harthaven Farms Inc, Morrisburg Hendercroft Atwood Simba vg 86 Hendercroft Goldwyn Vent vg 86 Hendercroft Jasper Charlotte vg 86 Herbert Henderson, Ashton Hicklee Sid Satin vg 86 Hicklee Sid Sophie vg 86 Cameron Hickling, Hanover

Verspeek Destry Christina vg 86 Verspeek Lineman Ashley vg 86 Verspeek Sid Abbigail vg 86 Verspeek Farms Ltd, Winchester Vriesdale Lauthority Aurora vg 86 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain Watdale Steady Maureen vg 86 Dale Watke, Hanover Wenallt Lauthority Jet vg 86 Wenallt Holsteins, Crysler Windsong Redliner Raindrop vg 86 Windsong Farm, Kemble Zettlerdale Sanchez Mindy vg 86 Zettlerdale Farms, Chepstow

MAY EXs

James-Dean Windbrook Runner vg 86 James-Dean Holsteins, South Mountain

Merry Meadows Duplex Caramel Ex 93 Drennan Farms Ltd, Dungannon Hyden Holsteins, Milverton

Joyrod Guthrie Kaitlin vg 86 Rodney Shantz, Gorrie

Claremount Jello Mr Sam Ex 92 Ivdale Holsteins, Shakespeare

Keylas Sid Berla vg 86 Douglas Winger, Cayuga

Devans Denzel Molly Ex 92 Devans Holsteins, Smithville

Knonaudale Mudpie vg 86 Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler

Donelea Zerox Rava Ex 92 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville

Lochdale Windbrook Camela vg 86 Lochdale Zelgadis vg 86 David J. MacMillan, Alexandria

Glengarry Atwood Anne Ex 92 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

Mapel Wood Lauthority Breeze vg 86 Mapel Wood Sid Breathtaken vg 86 Mapel Wood Sid Eternity vg 86 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville

Holzer Dunner Mist Ex 92 Bushy View, Lakeside Kostaholme Bolton Elise Ex 92 Kostaholme Holsteins, Drayton

Willdina Klassic Ex 91 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Abbylayne Shottle Shannon Ex 90 Abbylayne Shottle Sheila Ex 90 Albert Fledderus, Lowbanks

Havenvalley Denzel Elude Ex 90 Sonyalea Homestead, Alma

Almirdale Register Myranda Ex 90 Alvin & Miriam M. Wideman, Listowel

Hazyacre Affirmed Lentil Ex 90 Hazyacre Carisma Ego Ex 90 Hazy Acre Farms, Hagersville

Beaver Ray Shottle Muppet Ex 90 Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott Beckelea Tracy Alou Ex 90 Beckelea Farms, Brinston Bertensville Shottle Amanda Ex 90 Cornerview Farms Inc, Mitchell Bobmur Ashock Peaches Ex 90 Bobmur Farms, Listowel Bonvale Shottle Heidi Ex 90 Bonvale Farms, St. Andrews West Brabantdale Gldwn Spookerism Ex 90 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan Brookturn Fauna Kassie Ex 90 Brookturn Pagewire Nev Ex 90 Brookturn Holsteins, St. Anns Burmania Bolton Jan Ex 90 Burmania Farms, Chesterville Butz-Butler Atwood Brace-Et Ex 90 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Candu Final Cut Fantasy Ex 90 Fred & Deborah Dings, Chesterville Carldot Shottle Icecap Ex 90 Carldot Farms, Stratford

Mariejadine Rvera Sunny vg 86 Ferme Marie Jadine, Finch Millbrooke Windbrook Kalika vg 86 Ed Meulendyk, Badjeros

Carldot Baxter Ceremony Ex 91 Carldot Farms, Stratford

Morgrove Alexander Dream vg 86 Morgrove Holsteins Ltd, Brantford

Cleroli Lm Evolve Dolby Ex 91 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Mount Elm Sanchez Crossword vg 86 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Crebroek Reality Truth Red Ex 91 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester Eric Van Den Broek, Mountain

Ms Chassity Arm Comical-Et vg 86 Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown

Cronus Duplex Lindsay Ex 91 Larry E. Allen, Mountain

Delhome Riverside 893 Ex 90 Delhome Holsteins, Milverton

Murrayholm Fever Dolly vg 86 Murrayholm Farms Inc, Martintown

Denburn Burnside Junny Ex 91 Bernard St. Denis, Alexandria

Devans Shottle Twinkle Ex 90 Devans Holsteins, Smithville

Oconnors Wh Gold Digger vg 86 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope Legend-Maker Holsteins, Mt. Hope

Downiebrook Claire Samuelo Ex 91 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls

Don-Mair Atwood Levy Ex 90 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

Erbcrest Baxter Cindy Ex 91 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

Dougford F C Nellie Ex 90 Ralph Rutherford, Selkirk

Freurehaven C S Lautella Ex 91 Freurehaven Farms Ltd, Wellandport

Downiebrook Rosa Igniter Ex 90 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls

Hazelholme Gold Starlite Ex 91 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare

Duffeynial Spearmint Vesina Ex 90 Duffey & Freres, L’Orignal

Huiztein Shottle Alison Ex 91 Huiztein Farms Inc, Wainfleet

Ebybrook M Lizzard Planet Ex 90 Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel

Redlodge Camden Java vg 86 Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch

Lochdale Shottle Fantasy Ex 91 Lochdale Holsteins, Alexandria

Erbcrest Explode Lollipop Ex 90 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

Slopeyside Windbrook Dynamo vg 86 Allan Detzler, Teeswater

Mapel Wood Super Diamonds Ex 91 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville

Feederlane Fbi Eleanor Ex 90 Feederlane Farms, Wainfleet

Smygwatys Sid Dazzle vg 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Theiler Farm, Winchester

Montdale Linjet Dreamy Ex 91 Montdale Holsteins, Oxford Station Mountain Echo Holsteins, Mountain

Foundation Ur Mom Lupin Ex 90 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

Quinndale Fever Ringleader vg 86 Quinndale Holsteins, Greely Raeland Dempsey Wonderfull vg 86 Raeland Fever Shirah vg 86 Raeland Windbrook Avis vg 86 Rae Stadder, Selkirk

Speek-Nj Uno Dolce Rae-Et vg 86 Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown Stmalo Stanleycup Sachette vg 86 Ferme St Malo Inc, St. Pascal Stoneden Snow Red Dream vg 86 Stoneden Holsteins, Gananoque Terrdale Attie vg 86 Terrdale Holsteins, Brinston Venture Colt Paris vg 86 Browndale Farm, Paris Venture Goldwyn Pretoria P vg 86 Arcadia Farms, Codrington Tim & Diane Groniger, Carlsbad Springs Metropolis Holsteins, Codrington Venture Lauthority Lexi vg 86 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater Venture Lexor Pride P vg 86 Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown

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Mtelgin Baxter Cinnamon Ex 91 Carldot Farms, Stratford

Carterlane Buckeye Brittny Ex 90 Carterlane Dairy Farm, Newton Cityview Bolton Tilly Ex 90 Mornholme Holsteins, Listowel Classy Redlou 244 Ex 90 Randall Spoelstra, Binbrook Coachside Modest Camay Ex 90 David G. Fawcett, Winchester

Foundation Ur Mom Lupin Ex 90 Foundation Holsteins, Rockwood

Our-Favorite-I L Dixie Rae Ex 91 Duffey & Freres, L’Orignal

Gillette Planet 2Nd Delia Ex 90 Gillette Sanchez Courage Ex 90 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Prospere Aftershock Sublime Ex 91 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans

Glenbert Limelight Ida Ex 90 Moy Hall Farms, St. Marys

Redlodge Mr B Addie Ex 91 Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch

Gleneil Samuelo Bo Dill Pickle Ex 90 Gleneil Farms, Dalkeith

Ricrodreg Ashlar Amaze 617 Ex 91 Dwight Gilmer & Sons Ltd, South Mountain

Glensprings Chelios Ruthie Ex 90 Glensprings Farms Ltd, Martintown

Sandy-Valley Supr Brayva-Et Ex 91 Drewholme Holsteins, Gowanstown

Greenstor Goldwyn Mystic Ex 90 Greenstor Farm Inc, Moose Creek

Smilebrook Letanja Talent Ex 91 Smilebrook Farms Inc, Mitchell

Guayclair Thouny Mb Azalee Ex 90 Thouny Holsteins, PQ Dameya Holsteins, Glen Robertson

Speek-Nj-I San Francisco Ex 91 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester Tem-North Duplex Judith Ex 91 Tem-North Farms, New Liskeard Vanderway Lyndon Diva Ex 91 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard

Harthaven J V Blondie Shottle Ex 90 Harthaven Farms Inc, Morrisburg

Aija Shottle Sandrina Ex 90 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester

Maplevue Goldwyn Leggy Ex 92 Stolhaven Sovrgn Diamond-Et Ex 92 Maplevue Farms, Listowel

Overdale Fever Clover vg 86 Overdale Farms Ltd, L’Orignal

Harmony View Randi Ex 90 Harmony View Saphire Ex 90 Harmony View Farms, Winchester

Hamildale Tribute 719 Ex 90 Robert Hamilton, Russell Hanalee Sterling Rain Ex 90 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Martin Hazeleger, Embro

Hesshill Shottle Friday Ex 90 Payneside Farms Inc, Finch Hobby Hollow Dragon Fancy Ex 90 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans Holzer Astro Misty Atlantic Ex 90 Holzer Dottie Shaq Ex 90 Holzer Shot Dix Ex 90 Bushy View, Lakeside Hotrod Aftershock Fashion Ex 90 Mawacres Inc, Petrolia Huiztein Sanchez Sam Ex 90 Huiztein Farms Inc, Wainfleet Ivdale Sept Storm Sami Ex 90 Ivdale Holsteins, Shakespeare Jubilee Absolute Marny Ex 90 Jubilee Farm, Atwood Kearnsvale Elite Pansy Ex 90 Mountain Ridge Farm, Mountain Kenilyn Talent Kiana Ex 90 Kenilyn Farms Ltd, Stratford Kevcrest Million Silken Ex 90 Kevcrest Toystory Squish Ex 90 Kevin G. Beuermann, Mitchell Legacy Dolman Remember Ex 90 Stephen Dolson & Dr. Karen Galbraith, Atwood Lenross Denzel Calm Ex 90 Lenross Gibson Jozie Ex 90 Leonard R. Elliott, Binbrook Limbra Garret Kizzy Ex 90 Limbra Partisan Discovery Red Ex 90 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler Lincrest Florian Faith Ex 90 Lincrest Reganomics Ruth Ex 90 Lincrest Samuelo Santa Ex 90 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester Lochdale Aftershock Caley Ex 90 Lochdale Aftershock Caramel Ex 90 Lochdale Holsteins, Alexandria Lolan Sanchez Bailey Ex 90 Lolan Holsteins, Brinston London-Df Florian Please Ex 90 Sarmar Holsteins, Atwood Lorneva Carisma Sassy Ex 90 Lorneva Laramie Patricia Ex 90 Lorneva Magnum Suzy Ex 90 Lorneva Redesign Alicia Ex 90 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard Luxury Denzel Farah Ex 90 Luxury Outside Ella Ex 90 Ingrid Devries, Wellandport Mapel Wood Alexander Linda Ex 90 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax Mapel Wood Dundee Electricty Ex 90 Mapel Wood Dundee Emma Ex 90 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Mapel Wood Dundee Emily Ex 90 Philmar Holsteins, Branchton Maplelawn Re Design Suzanna Ex 90 Rose Ridge Farms, Welland Maplevue Never Demolish Ex 90 Maplevue Picolo Delight Ex 90 Maplevue Farms, Listowel Marelvue Pure Gold Laury Ex 90 Eli M. Martin, Gowanstown Mariejadine Chilios Winda Ex 90 Ferme Marie Jadine, Finch Marion Jeeves Estelle Ex 90 Marion Holstein, Marionville Marobing Goldwyn Renee Ex 90 Marobing Farms Ltd, St. Anns Mer-Wol Million Shea-Et Ex 90 Arnold & Ingrid Jansema, Dunnville

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Mottle Denzel Monica Ex 90 Kenneth Green, Wainfleet

Whittier-Farms-I D Jitterbug Ex 90 Bobmur Farms, Listowel

Crater Moon Shine Sid Vg 86 Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode

Morsan Mogul Spooky Vg 86 Vogue Cattle Co., Brighton

Mount Elm Damion Plaza Ex 90 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill

Wiljaven Magot Vanna Ex 90 Willy Koot, Thamesford

Devans Shottle Venesa Vg 86 Devans Holsteins, Smithville

Mount Elm Lauthority Angolia Vg 86 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill

Newmorning Sandbnk Valerie 801 Ex 90 Newmorning Stallion Tara 797 Ex 90 New Morning Holsteins, Monkton

Windy Pine Talent Hillary Ex 90 Douglas M. Weber, Drayton

Don-Mair Cicero Presence Vg 86 Don-Mair Rmt Vanessa Vg 86 Don-Mair Zelgadis Spottie Vg 86 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

Murrayholm Sc Lays Vg 86 Murrayholm Farms Inc, Martintown

Norhurst Modest Sue Ex 90 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard

Yorellea Champion Coconut Ex 90 Yorellea Sonar Ithaca Ex 90 Yorellea Farms, St. Eugene

Orvancy Samuelo Rossan Ex 90 Orvancy Holsteins, Alma

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Parkin Aftershock Paula Ex 90 Mornholme Holsteins, Listowel

Bay Breeze Absolute Mischief Vg 87 Aaron Lee Farms, Maryhill

Parsons Fullflow Madisson Ex 90 Parview Farms Inc, Cache Bay

Brookhill Amazing Reaction Vg 87 Montdale Holsteins, Oxford Station Mountain Echo Holsteins, Mountain Starrise Holsteins, Napanee

Freurehaven Windbrook Lena Vg 86 Freurehaven Farms Ltd, Wellandport Ginary Wildthing Smurfette Vg 86 Ginary Farms, Moose Creek

Prospere Meridian Darlene Vg 86 Prospere Stcup Joy Vg 86 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans

Carldot Lauthority Ivy Vg 87 Carldot Farms, Stratford

Glengarry Sc Paramount Vg 86 Glengarry Stock Farms Inc, Apple Hill

Quality Fever Frilco Vg 86 Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell

Rayon D’or Goldwyn Jem Ex 90 Ferme Raynaud Ltee, Vankleek Hill

Devans Remark Dempsey Vg 87 Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith Bethany MacDonald, Dalkeith

Greenview Stanleycup Joker Vg 86 Greenview Farms, Fonthill

Redlodge Alexander Cherie Ex 90 Redlodge Denzel Pepper Ex 90 Redlodge Gold August Ex 90 Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch

Eastwest Lj Destry Mckeena Vg 87 Chanmar Holsteins, Bainsville Steve Glaude, Bainsville

Quality Mogul Fixi Vg 86 Carldot Farms, Stratford Wilhelmshaven Holsteins, Stratford Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville Sjendi Farms, Grimsby

Peartome Peppermint Ex 90 Peartome Holsteins, Hagersville Raeland Titan Luise Ex 90 Rae Stadder, Selkirk

Redstone Ashlar Stella Ex 90 Redstone Holsteins, St. Eugene Robern Blitz Celia Ex 90 Robern Farms, Atwood

Farnear-Tbr-Bh Vis Vase-Et Vg 87 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan

Rockymountain Manoman Dyna Ex 90 Carldot Farms, Stratford David F. Standeaven, St. Marys Moy Hall Farms, St. Marys John Free, London

Gillette Mascalese Celeste Vg 87 Gillette Stcup Just Won Vg 87 Gillette Topside Carry All Vg 87 Gillette Topside Chocorocks Vg 87 Gillette Windhammer Cadence Vg 87 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Roesacres Outside Kassidy Ex 90 Roesacres Holsteins, Milverton

Glenirvine Dell Madison Vg 87 Arnold & Ingrid Jansema, Dunnville

Rosetone Allen Roxlynn Ex 90 Lloyd F. Roseboom, Port Colborne

Holzer Alexander Ashtray Vg 87 Holzer Atwood Milkshake Vg 87 Holzer Magical Atwood Vg 87 Bushy View, Lakeside

Rosetone September Roselana Ex 90 Whitnell Holsteins, Wainfleet Saziemaz Atlas Joyeuse Ex 90 Saziemaz Shottle Kalettia Ex 90 Philippe & Laurence Gutknecht, Newington Sharmaple Attic Clair Ex 90 Ernie G. Martin, Alma Signature Amber D Ex 90 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Smirlholm Mischief Selena Ex 90 Smirlholm Farms, Morewood Squibbland Rita Dusk Ex 90 K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls Summitholm Shottle Thierry Ex 90 Summitholm Shottle Tobi Ex 90 Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden Tedliz Bonair Getty Ex 90 Tedliz Holsteins, Poole Tem-North Charles Jo Jo Ex 90 Tem-North Farms, New Liskeard Topwood Outside Olivia Ex 90 Topwood Holsteins, Milverton Ttown Tobey Margo Ex 90 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope Ulmar Bolton Erika Ex 90 Hans U. Pfister, Mitchell Vandergoot Soccer Arena Ex 90 Vandergoot Holsteins, Atwood Vellhaven Ali Pronto Sincere Ex 90 Vellhaven Ali Shottle Awesome Ex 90 Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville Veracity Goldwyn Gittle Ex 90 Leroy N.R. Cook, Stratford Vioris Gw Sally Ex 90 D.A. McDiarmid, Osgoode Vriesdale Jayz Juliet Ex 90 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain Walnutlawn Accapulco Annie Ex 90 Andy MacLean, Staffa Waybru Absolute Bliss Ex 90 Mornholme Holsteins, Listowel Whitnell Ps Danica Ex 90 Whitnell Shottle Dakini Ex 90 Whitnell Holsteins, Wainfleet

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Interflame Brady Riot Vg 87 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester Vicky Fletcher, Pembroke Lorneva Dempsey Carole Vg 87 Lorneva Tencious Doris Vg 87 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard Luxury Stanleycup Bella Vg 87 Ingrid Devries, Wellandport

Dpr Windhammer Chrystaline Vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Erbcrest Dempsey Leah Vg 86 Erbcrest Stanleycup Norene Vg 86 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

Hanalee Shadow Marciano Vg 86 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Harmony View Azusa Vg 86 Harmony View Bailey Vg 86 Harmony View Farms, Winchester

Nixholm Attitude Virginia Et Vg 86 Redstone Holsteins, St. Eugene Oconnors Brewmaster Latte Vg 86 Cormdale Genetics Inc, Bethany Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle, Italy Overdale Windbrook Scarlet Vg 86 Overdale Farms Ltd, L’Orignal

Raeland Windbrook Cassie Vg 86 Rae Stadder, Selkirk

Heatherick Stanley Cup Lady Vg 86 Frederick Topp & Son, Dunnville Holywell Atwood Cheese Vg 86 Devans Holsteins, Smithville

Ricky Windbrook At The Top Vg 86 Pierre Seguin & Fils, St. Albert Rose Ridge Stanleycup Peggy Vg 86 Rose Ridge Farms, Welland Summitholm Lauthority Iris Vg 86 Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

Holzer Atlas Crystal Vg 86 Holzer Attwood Gin Vg 86 Bushy View, Lakeside

Tem-North Seaver Gwenyth Vg 86 Tem-North Farms, New Liskeard

Hyden Zelgadis Leela Vg 86 Hyden Holsteins, Milverton

Tjr Mccutchen Dice-Et Vg 86 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan

Joyvin Lauthority Sammy Vg 86 Joyvin Holsteins, Drayton

Tramilda-I L Dempsey Vg 86 Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel

Kenilyn Reginald Flora Vg 86 Kenilyn Farms Ltd, Stratford

Ulmar Lauthority Escape Vg 86 Hans U. Pfister, Mitchell

Kirklea Stanleycup Splenda Vg 86 Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith

Up-Ridge Fever Klassic Vg 86 Up-Ridge Sid Cadbury Vg 86 Up-Ridge Sid Whynot Vg 86 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

Krolane Mr Burns Kimothy Vg 86 Joseph J. Krol, Berwick Legacy Saputo Reba Vg 86 Stephen Dolson & Dr. Karen Galbraith, Atwood Limbra Lauthority Wisdom Vg 86 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler

Vinksland Lavanguard Oli Vg 86 Vinksland Shezray Nela Vg 86 Vinksland Farms, St. Pauls

Malibu Windham Tammy Vg 86 Maplevue Farms, Listowel

Whitnell Anna Nicole Vg 86 Whitnell Lola Sid Vg 86 Whitnell Holsteins, Wainfleet

Mapel Wood Brewmaster Tabby Vg 86 Mapel Wood Goldwyn Destination Vg 86 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville

Wilsim Larson Marcy Vg 86 Burmania Farms, Chesterville Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe

Mapel Wood Ladd Raeann Vg 87 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville

Mapel Wood Ladd Leah P Vg 86 Vogue Cattle Co., Brighton

Windy Pine Windbrook Opal Vg 86 Douglas M. Weber, Drayton

Prospere Windbrook Daylight Vg 87 Prospere Windbrook Faby Vg 87 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans

Marobing Hero Ariel Vg 86 Marobing Windbrook Jasmine Vg 86 Marobing Farms Ltd, St. Anns

Mapel Wood Brewmaster Lana Vg 87 Cormdale Genetics Inc, Bethany Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle, Italy

Signature Golds Reward Vg 87 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Trustmore Lexor Aliza Vg 87 Ernie G. Martin, Alma Berwen Acme Lilith Vg 86 Berwen Redliner Estrella Red Vg 86 Berwen Holsteins, Cumberland Bobmur Tjw Colt P Nia Vg 86 Bobmur Farms, Listowel Todd J. Whittier, West Sutton Cassie Hawthorne, Listowel Brookturn Braxton Lucy Vg 86 Brookturn Holsteins, St. Anns Calbrett Brewmaster Sassy Vg 86 Cedarwal Farms Ltd, BC Vector Genetics, Rockwood Calbrett Windhammer Lovebug Vg 86 Paul & Kim Krueger, Wrightstown Silvercap Holsteins, Puslinch Vogue Cattle Co., Brighton Carldot Fever Kitkat Vg 86 Carldot Farms, Stratford Cnossome Sanchez Licorice Vg 86 Cnossome Holsteins, Brunner Countryside Goldwyn Kery Vg 86 Countryside Holsteins, Milverton

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ANIMAL NAME

CLASS

AGE

M

F

P

BCA Comp

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P

DEV Comp

TRUSTMORE EPIC SUPERSONIC

GP-83

01-11

314

355

322

991

(+125)

(+158)

(+132)

(+415)

RINGIA MORPHEOUS LILY

GP-82

01-11

406

387

378

1171

(+139)

(+117)

(+119)

(+375)

SCALDIA MR BURNS WELLINGTON

GP-82

01-11

314

413

299

1026

(+86)

(+172)

(+72)

(+330)

GILLETTE G EPIC DISCRETION

GP-82

01-11

354

369

352

1075

(+110)

(+109)

(+110)

(+329)

FUTURECREST BAXTER 6943

G-73

01-10

298

349

309

956

(+87)

(+129)

(+97)

(+313)

OUROWN SNOWMAN VANILLA

VG-85

02-00

350

494

359

1203

(+101)

(+223)

(+108)

(+432)

LUDWIGS-DG EMERYS EVE-ET

VG-86

02-02

408

441

403

1252

(+126)

(+135)

(+125)

(+386)

RUSLAND MAGNETISM HARLIE

GP-80

02-03

358

377

343

1078

(+124)

(+123)

(+116)

(+363)

IKENDALE MANIFOLD LAURIN

GP-81

02-10

382

392

370

1144

(+114)

(+122)

(+115)

(+351)

MARYCLERC WINDBROOK BEAUTE

VG-87

02-00

347

363

360

1070

(+101)

(+101)

(+115)

(+317)

WILLOCRIK SHOTTLE VICKI

VG-85

03-11

372

363

332

1067

(+127)

(+114)

(+94)

(+335)

AVONBANK LYNDON ENID

GP-81

03-04

345

410

325

1080

(+91)

(+148)

(+87)

(+326)

GILLETTE GARRETT SLEEPOVER

VG-87

03-08

338

366

361

1065

(+94)

(+106)

(+119)

(+319)

SKIPPER LARAMIE CORRIE

G-78

03-05

362

343

341

1046

(+120)

(+90)

(+105)

(+315)

GILLETTE JORDAN TABITHA

VG-85

03-01

332

375

351

1058

(+86)

(+113)

(+106)

(+305)

RICRODREG DREAMBOAT DORA 770

VG-85

03-01

357

351

388

1096

(+95)

(+92)

(+118)

(+305)

ALEAH OH BABY GOLDWYN

VG-87

04-08

300

444

307

1051

(+110)

(+235)

(+120)

(+465)

MELISTAR SHOTTLE PAULINE

EX-91

04-01

337

323

333

993

(+118)

(+105)

(+112)

(+335)

GORROX SLEUTH SAL

G-77

04-05

319

340

320

979

(+99)

(+115)

(+97)

(+311)

OUROWN MRBURNS SHERYL

VG-85

04-09

354

374

324

1052

(+105)

(+103)

(+73)

(+281)

GENERVATIONS M LEADER ETTA

GP-82

04-01

339

343

354

1036

(+80)

(+94)

(+97)

(+271)

JOALFARMS BAXTER RIANNA

EX-90

05-01

293

370

286

949

(+90)

(+152)

(+86)

(+328)

ZIEVIEW BLITZ BOOMER

VG-88

05-06

359

418

325

1102

(+110)

(+139)

(+77)

(+326)

MARTINDEL JASPER MOREY

EX-91-2E

05-11

332

326

314

972

(+100)

(+84)

(+81)

(+265)

DUDOC SJ MRBURNS EYELID

VG-86

05-10

328

350

342

1020

(+81)

(+85)

(+92)

(+258)

KRUL BUCKEYE POLLETSA

VG-88

05-02

341

391

324

1056

(+77)

(+105)

(+68)

(+250)

VG-88

06-07

343

386

338

1067

(+102)

(+144)

(+99)

(+345)

EX-94-2E

07-03

340

352

313

1005

(+123)

(+106)

(+92)

(+321)

IMAGINE FRANCOISE GOLDROY

VG-88

06-04

277

338

289

904

(+71)

(+118)

(+80)

(+269)

HEERDINK LYLE SHARMEENY

VG-85

07-08

326

365

313

1004

(+84)

(+98)

(+71)

(+253)

ALMERSON SPIRTE BLESSING

EX-91-3E

07-02

312

349

293

954

(+81)

(+102)

(+59)

(+242)

YEARLINGS TWINCREST HOLSTEINS LTD, CAISTOR CENTRE RINGIA FARMS LTD, LAKESIDE SCALDIA FARMS INC, ELORA

FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN FUTURECREST HOLSTEINS, AYLMER

2 YEAR OLDS NURSELAND FARM, HILLIER STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON RUSLAND FARMS INCORPORATED, CUMBERLAND IKENDALE FARMS LTD, WALKERTON FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

3 YEAR OLDS LESTER & MARY METZGER, WALLENSTEIN AVONBANK HOLSTEINS, ST. MARYS FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN SCHIPPER FARMS LTD, AYLMER FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

DWIGHT GILMER & SONS LTD SOUTH, MOUNTAIN

4 YEAR OLDS ALEAH FARMS LTD & MATTHEW & TYLER YATES , BEAVERTON CHRISTOPHER RYAN & MELISTAR HOLSTEIN, FOURNIER & VARS GORDONS ROXBURGH FARMS INC, THEDFORD NURSELAND FARM, HILLIER

O’CONNOR LAND & CATTLE CO, AJAX

5 YEAR OLDS ALLAN & LORNE VIS, MURILLO ZIEVIEW FARMS INC, PAKENHAM VIEW HILL HOLSTEINS, WOODSTOCK FERME DU DOC, FERME JEAUSTEIN & SALONEN STE. CROIX, PQ; DALKEITH & BADEN KRUL HOLSTEINS LTD, ARTHUR

MATURE COWS CHRISHAR MARCUS DRESDEN

CHRISHAR FARMS, MURILLO

CROVALLEY BLITZ AMELIA

CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS FERME DES 4 GUINDON INC, HAMMOND HEERDINK HOLSTEINS, ST. MARYS ALMERSON FARMS LTD, CAMPBELLFORD

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Best of the Breed VG-88 2 Year & Higher

Over 125,000 Kilograms of Milk • DUFFEYNIAL PETUNIA VG-85 . . . . . . . . . . 160,641 kgs Bred and Owned by Duffey & Freres, L’Orignal

• SQUIBBLAND DOROTHY LEE VG-85. . . . . 147,433 kgs Bred and Owned by K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls

• Donnanview Windhammer Tania VG-88

• ALEXERIN INCOME 772 GP-80. . . . . . . . . . 142,392 kgs

• WALNUTLAWN MCCUTCHEN SUMMER VG-88

• BRAYDALE OUTSIDE BERTHA EX-92-6E. 140,764 kgs

EX-94 & Higher

• SUMMITHOLM INQUIRER ROSY EX-90. . . 139,484 kgs

• Spruce-Haven Atw BJ11839 EX-94

• SUMMITHOLM TRENT KATE VG-85 . . . . . 131,656 kgs

• Doanlea Amazing Flana EX-94

• KENTVILLE NOMICAL BEA EX-92-7E. . . . 130,849 kgs

• Patience Dundee Precious EX-94-2E

• WATAVUE JACLYN OUTSIDE GP-83. . . . . . 129,532 kgs

Bred and Owned by Donnanview Farms Ltd., Stirling

Bred and Owned by Walnutlawn Farms Ltd., Tavistock

Owned by Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough Bred and Owned by Donald I. Doan, Norwich

Bred by Patience Holsteins Ltd. Mildmay, Owned by Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock and Frankhaven Holsteins, Ingersoll

• Kenchar Allen Justine EX-94-4E Bred and Owned by Scott Tamlin, Woodville

• Harvue Roy Frosty 2-ETN EX-95-2E Owned by Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare

• Royalty Talent Ann EX-94-4E Owned by Frisklane Holsteins, Selby

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Bred and Owned by Alexerin Farms, Manotick Bred by Braydale Holsteins, Moose Creek

Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd., Lynden Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd., Lynden Bred and Owned by Kentville Holsteins, Melancthon Bred and Owned by Watavue Holsteins, Tavistock

• ELDONNA LARISSA M LHEROS VG-87 . . . 129,478 kgs Bred and Owned by Eldonna Farm, Plattsville

• RIGIDALE CHAMP MELODY VG-85. . . . . . 128,616 kgs Bred by Toni Wicki, Vankleek Hill, Owned by Shawn Koopmans, Picton

• WENALLT GIBSON XBERRY VG-89 . . . . . . 126,228 kgs Bred and Owned by Wenallt Holsteins, Crysler

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Congratulations to Ian and Jen Fraser on the birth of their son Reid. He arrived on April 10th weighing 7 lbs. 10oz. Ian is the current president of the Ontario Holstein Branch board of directors.

Two of three Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinics were held in May and June. East-Central’s was hosted at the Napanee Fairgrounds and Western/West-Central was hosted at Bobmur Farms. A huge THANK YOU to all those involved in putting these on. Over 150 attended the events. The Eastern Ontario Clinic will be held on July 15 at the Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds.

Save the Date The 2016 Ontario Holstein Branch Annual General Meeting will be held in Cornwall at the Best Western on February 23-24, 2016. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on the farm tours and the AGM.

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Jason French Sincere appreciation for your leadership, dedication and valued contributions to the Ontario Holstein Branch Team.

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Holstein Happenings

York County Twilight Meeting, Quality Holsteins, Paul & Ari Ekstein, 8400 Huntington Rd., Vaughan

Stormont County Twilight Meeting, Finchside Holsteins, Marcel and Linda Leduc and family, 49 Main St., Finch

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Middlesex County Holstein Show, Ilderton, 7 pm; Judge: Terry Beckett

Ontario County Holstein Show, Port Perry; Judge: Garry Vanderpost

Northumberland County Holstein

Durham County Holstein Show Show, Campbellford, Judge: John Werry Orono, Judge: Garry Vanderpost

Elgin County Holstein Show, Aylmer, September 11

Prince Edward County Holstein 7 pm; Judge: Adam Zehr July 17 Show, Judge: Elvin Petherick Peterborough County Holstein Club August 8 Twilight Meeting, Mannholme Farms, Peterborough Exhibition Holstein

Regional 4-H Show, Owen Sound 1425 Selwayn Rd., Bridgenorth, 6 pm Show, 6 pm; Judge: Terry Beckett September 15-17

Glengarry County Holstein Show,

Outdoor Farm Show, Woodstock Haldimand-Norfolk Twilight 10:30 am, Williamstown; Judge: Jamie Black September 18 Meeting, Mark & Mandy Banks, 473 August 12

Perth-Waterloo Holstein Show, Hald Dunn Townline

Niagara Holstein Show, Wainfleet; Stratford; Judge: Herb Henderson July 22 Judge: Alan Hawthorne Bruce County Twilight Meeting,

Frontenac County Holstein Show, August 13 Maple Lawn Farm, Rod and Randy Kingston, 7 pm; Judge: Don Donnan

L ambton County Golf Day Weber, 497 Con. 12 E, Allenford August 14

Halton-Peel Holstein Show, Dundas Family Fun Night BBQ,

Prescott County Holstein Show, Brampton Thurler Farms, 11313 Snowbird Rd., Vankleek Hill, 9:30 am; September 22-24 South Mountain Judge: Charles Menard

CDN Annual Meeting, PEI July 23-24

Ontario Summer Show, Lindsay, Judge: Carl Phoenix

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Prince Edward County Twilight Meeting & Education Day, County Farm Centre, 38 Cold Storage Rd., Picton July 28

Lambton County Holstein Show, Forest; Judge: Nathan Thompson

August 20

4 -H Ontario Gala, Cornwall Lindsay Central Exhibition Holstein Show, 6 pm; Judge: Don Donnan

Leeds/Grenville/Dundas Tri County Holstein Show, 10:30 am, Spencerville September 29 to October 3

World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Fairgrounds; Judge: Carl Phoenix August 20-21

West-Central ON Jr Show, Elora Essex-Kent Twilight Meeting, Robert Raceway; Judge: Curtis McNeil & Ann Skidmore & family Riggfoot August 25 Holsteins, 9067 Middle Line, Blenheim Waterloo Club Sale, OLEX July 30

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Carleton-Russell Holstein Show, Metcalfe, 11 am; Judge: Glenn Barkey

Inter-County Judging Competition, Metcalfe Fairgrounds Ontario Red and White Show, Carson’s, Listowel Lanark County Twilight Meeting, Dennis Conboy and Sarah Logan, 1018 Tatlock Rd., Almonte Prescott County Twilight Meeting, Ferme Lavinge Inc., Alain Lavinges, 270 Con. 9, Ste. Anne de Prescott

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Holstein Show, Napanee; Judge: Bobby Jarrell

Milking Cow and Bred Heifer Sale for Bill & Chris Petherick, Campbellford *at the farm

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Britespan 4-H Dairy Invitational Show, Lucknow, 1 pm

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Hastings County Twilight Meeting, Roslin Ridge Farms, Carl, Shelley, Bryan and David Coates, 375 Boundary Rd., Roslin

Simcoe County Holstein Show, Barrie York County Region Heifer Show, Fairgrounds, 6 pm; Judge: Frank Donkers Markham Fairgrounds; Judge: Andrew Den Haan

Donnanview Dispersal, at the farm, October 6 Stirling

Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show, August 27 Simcoe, 12 noon; Judge: Glenn Barkey Oxford County Holstein Show, October 7 Woodstock, 6 pm; Judge: Mike West

Perth County Select Sale, Carson’s, August 28 Listowel

Renfrew County Holstein Show, October 15 Cobden, 6:30 pm; Judge: John Werry

Eastern ON Western PQ July 31 SEPTEMBER 2015 Championship Show, Metcalfe, 9 am; Durham County Twilight Meeting, Judge: Bloyce Thompson September 1 Almet Farms Ltd. – home of Maifield October 17 Bruce-Grey Holstein Show, Holsteins, 2604 Concession Rd. 7, Tyrone

Niagara Holstein Club Banquet Walkerton; Judge: Carl Phoenix October 21 September 3 AUGUST 2015

Autumn Opportunity, Orangeville:

Brant-Wentworth Holstein Show, August 1 Judge: Pat Conroy Paris Fair, 6:30 pm; Judge: Mike West

Lennox & Addington County

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Dufferin County Holstein Banquet, Monticello United Church Perth County Banquet, Mitchell

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Glen,Vanda & CurtisMcNeil Farm: Heather Holme Holsteins Herd Size: Milking 50 cows with 125 head in total Operation Type: Tie stall with TMR Location: Goderich, Ontario

She was Junior Champion at the Middlesex County Show as a Senior Heifer and a Senior Yearling and Honorable Mention as a Senior 3-year-old.

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

We are proud that we are a 3-time Master Breeder herd, classified 94% VG or EX, entirely homebred, Leucosis and Johnes negative herd.

Our current 305 day milk value is $9,200.

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

WE NEED A NEW LARGER BARN! We have a lot of cattle in a small area and the last two winters have been less than desirable to put it politely. Construction is planned to start next spring on a new barn.

8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why?

We would have Bosdale Gold Luster VG-89-2-YR in our barn. She is an exceptional individual with a tremendous cow family behind her. In the future she will achieve great accomplishments both in the show ring and through her offspring.

9. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out?

Be honest, work hard and ask questions. You cannot make money using bulls that are minus for fat and protein as we are paid on components. Breeding a herd of high component cows is very profitable.

Curtis, Vanda & Glen McNeil 1. What is your family’s history with Holsteins?

Heather Holme Holsteins was established by Cliff and Evelyn McNeil in 1933. They became members of Holstein Canada in 1950 earning their first Master Breeder Shield in 1980. The farm was purchased by Glen, Vanda, Katie and Curtis who received Master Breeder Shields in 1996 & 2010. Recently the farm became incorporated with Glen, Vanda and Curtis being partners in the business.

2. What are your breeding goals?

Our philosophy is to “Breed the kind of cow dairymen like to milk world wide”. To do that, our goal is to “breed a cow that is more superior in Conformation, Production and Components than the previous generation.” Cows need to be highly profitable and trouble free with the correct conformation to enable her to express her genetic potential.

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

Genomics are a great tool if used correctly and for how they were intended to be used. The accuracy of genomics are still a prediction and they do not have the reliability of a daughter proven sire.

11. How many cows do you flush each year? How do you market your embryos that are for sale?

We generally flush two to three cows per month. We market them through Facebook, Twitter, our website, hard copy and brochures.

By far the best marketing is having visitors come to visit our farm.

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

Everyone wants consistent reliable genetics. Our philosophy is “Breeding the kind dairymen like to milk world wide.” Dairymen want genetics that are high in conformation and are profitable.

13. Which bulls do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the years and today?

In the past, Comestar Leader and Silky Gibson did tremendous herd 3. What genetic tools are most important in your breeding program? improvement for us. Recently Braedale Goldwyn, (the greatest sire the The most important tool is reliable breed improving sires with the breed has ever seen) has had a great impact on our herd and the entire ability to transmit consistently. We use classification, DHI and aAa Holstein breed. Currently, we are very impressed with our milking when making sire matings.

Pine-Tree Sid daughters and our Doorman heifers.

4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: 14. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel The ideal cow for our operation is a medium sized, balanced dairy contribute the most to the success of your operation? cow with an exceptional mammary system, correct feet and legs and We aim to continually improve our operation in any way we can. sufficient dairy strength to achieve high production.

Our family all has the same passion for working with good cows and producing high quality milk. A combination of cow comfort, 5. What cow in your barn is currently the “Heart of the Herd”?

The Heart of the Herd is Heather Holme Goldwyn Mist, VG-89 high quality forages, attention to everyday detail and routine lead 3-YR. She is an outstanding black and silky Goldwyn with a production to good cows and high quality milk. Everything begins with proper of 18,426 719 3.9 fat 572 3.1 protein as a three-year-old, with a BCA of calf raising from the first high quality colostrum the calf receives to 338-347-322. Her Dam is Heather Holme Dundee Malibu EX-94-3E. weaning. This is one of the most important aspects of any farm and Mist was flushed once to Doorman resulting in 27 fertilized embryos. will determine the future potential of an animal.

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