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OXFORD TURNS 100!

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2011 ALL-ONTARIO RESULTS

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ROYAL WINTER FAIR WRAP-UP

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FALL SHOW REPORTS

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2012 ONTARIO BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING INFO 36

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EDITOR, Andrea Emond acrummer@ontario.holstein.ca

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

NEW HERD ENROLMENT

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SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

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PASSION AND POISE - A WINNING COMBINATION

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS, Meagan Gillmore, Celeste Cook, Collin Walker, Brenda Bennett, Jason French

Alex & Cynthia Buist and family

Breeder Profile: Tom & Tracy Benschop

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DISTRICT TOUR MAPS

Youth Feature: Jill Brown

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official publication of The Ontario Holstein Branch

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS,

Ella Wright/Cowsmopolitan, Patty Jones, Jennifer Kyle, Ian Karges, Tara McKinven, Holstein World, Kelly French

ONTARIO HOLSTEIN FIELD STAFF WEST-CENTRAL ONTARIO REP, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca Cell: (519) 831-4359

EDITOR’S NOTE

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GM’S MESSAGE

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MEET THE BOARD & STAFF

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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

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BEST OF THE BREED

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SUPERIOR PRODUCTION

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SALE HIGHLIGHTS

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HOLSTEIN YOUTH FEATURES

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HOLSTEIN HAPPENINGS

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ADVERTISING INFORMATION

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PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41994024

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Highest Classification and Production

Elgin Craig: Craigcrest Holsteins

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 krismacleod@bellnet.ca Cell: (613) 795-1396 2011/2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT, Brian Slaughter VICE PRESIDENT, Ron Greaves NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Ron Sleeth ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Dennis Kuepfer • Gary Cain Elvin Petherick • Ian Fraser Hank Hazeleger • Sandy O’Hara

RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES VIA DATA FILE TO: ACRUMMER@ONTARIO.HOLSTEIN.CA ON THE COVER: Members of the Oxford County Holstein Club pose in front of Springbank Snow Countess. The club is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in February. PHOTO BY: Jennifer Kyle

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A Year to Remember!

Congratulations to Kristen on a fantastic 2011 Show Season with Jamie! *2nd Sr. Calf & Reserve Jr. Champion at Niagara * 1st 4-H & Grand Champion 4-H Calf at Niagara * Grand Showperson at Niagara Achievement Day * Grand Showperson at Lincoln Intercounty 4-H Show * Reserve Grand Sr. Showperson at Rockton World’s Fair

Luxury Attic Jamie

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Her dam: Luxury Talent Jinx EX-91 CAN Her Sire: Allyndale-I Attic Jinx also has 2 other VG daughters in the herd!

L UXURY HOLSTEINS Dick & Ingrid Devries & Family

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RR 1 Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0 (905) 899-1030 • ingriddev@yahoo.ca www.luxuryholsteins.blogspot.com

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2011: A YEAR OF FIRSTS Happy 2012! It’s hard to believe that almost a full year has flown by since I came on board as the Magazine and Youth Coordinator at Ontario Holstein.

What an exciting time it has been!!

Looking back, there were indeed challenges. But more importantly, there were opportunities to meet new people and learn new things every day. I’ve learned, for example, never to buy ice cream without seeing the little blue cow signifying the use of Canadian milk. I’ve learned that the best time to catch a dairy farmer is at lunchtime or prior to evening chores. I’ve learned what a freemartin calf is, how to read a BCA, what a SCC is and how to detect the proximity of a good-looking, well-prepared show heifer…just follow your nose to the smell of hair spray!

Thank you to everyone who has influenced me during this time. Whether it was letting me tag along with you on a farm tour, allowing me to interview you or take your picture for the magazine, explaining the ins-and-outs of dairy farming, or simply saying hello at a show, I cannot tell you how thankful I am for the support. Thank you also to Mary, Jason, Jenn, Adrian, Angela and Kris, as well as the Ontario Holstein Board of Directors for making me feel like part of the team from the very start, and to my own family for accepting my work schedule and sudden interest in all things black and white. And last but not least, thank you to you, the readers! It’s been a learning process for me and I’ve very much appreciated your comments and encouragement throughout it all.

All the best to you and your families in the year ahead!

Me with my nephews, Griffin (20 months) and Logan (5)

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I recently attended the herd dispersal for Huntshaven Holsteins and what a great dispersal it was! Many breeders from across the province competed for members from the deep pedigreed families. For years, owner Ed Hunt has worked hard to carefully select bulls and mate them to the herd that he developed. The pedigrees consisted of a high selection of bulls, as well as higher classified cows. This doesn’t just happen overnight and it is important to continue to look at developing your herd over time.

I had a discussion with a member recently who wondered how they could get their herd to improve faster. I’ve always believed that the good herds have gotten to where they are because they had heifer calves out of the top 50 per cent of their cows and not the bottom 50 per cent. In some instances you need to be patient with what you get, but you can change your focus by adding embryo transfer or sexed semen. Buying a cow that meets your criteria for classification, production and health traits and adding their genetics to your herd by embryo transfer could get you to your goal quicker.

With careful selection, you can find your kind of cow and flush her to the best bulls in the breed that will bring more of your kind of animal into the herd. It has been seen quite often that one cow can make a major difference on how the herd develops over time. And by doing this, you will set yourself up for awards, a higher quality herd that the next generation is proud take over if they so wish, tremendous dispersal results if they don’t, and most importantly, efficient cows that make you profit.

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Angela Howard started as a Western Field Rep for The Ontario Holstein Branch in 1993. Her love of dairy, however, began much earlier as a young girl growing up on her family’s Brownlands dairy farm in Napanee. Angela was very involved in the breeding and showing of animals on the farm and when she graduated from the University of Guelph in 1992, she knew the only thing that would make her happy was a job in the industry in which she was raised, working with the animals she loved. After a brief tenure in the lab at Eastern Breeders, she found that very job at Ontario Holstein.

Eighteen years on, she couldn’t be happier.

As the first female Field Rep for Holstein Ontario, Angela wasn’t sure how the members would receive her. She acknowledges the encouragement she received from the late Bill Dobbin, who was the Branch’s General Manager at the time, and is grateful for the support he provided to her as a young woman starting out in the industry.

Without hesitation, Angela says the best part of her job is working with all of the great people in the dairy industry. She loves the fact that she can help young breeders who are just starting out, as well as the more seasoned veterans, achieve their goals.

“It is wonderful to be so close to some of the greatest people of the industry and to some of the greatest cows of the breed,” she says.

Despite the success she’s achieved in her job, Angela’s greatest achievement is her family. She is married to Jamie Howard who works as a Western Ontario Regional Manager for EastGen. Jamie is originally from Kentucky, where he co-owned Howard-View Holsteins with his brother. He has since moved his elite cows to Oxford County where they are housed at Doanlea Holsteins. The couple’s three girls, Madison (13), Morgan (3) and McKenzie (1), keep life interesting and both Jamie and Angela find it very gratifying to be able to raise their family in the same environment in which they were raised, with similar values and opportunities.

Outside of the Holstein World, Angela coaches baseball and volunteers as a 4-H Leader in Oxford County. She hopes to continue with the Branch for years to come.

“You know you’ve chosen the perfect career when you can say you feel fortunate to get paid for something you would want to be doing anyway.”

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National Director John Buckley , Salem Holsteins JOHN BUCKLEY, ALONG WITH HIS WIFE, KAREN, SONS, CHRIS, SCOTT AND BRENT, AND LONGTIME HERDSMAN MARK BERRY, OWNED AND OPERATED SALEM HOLSTEINS LOCATED IN VICTORIA COUNTY. JOHN IS HOLSTEIN CANADA’S EASTERN ONTARIO NATIONAL DIRECTOR AND HAS HELD THE POSITION SINCE 2007.

Up until this past summer, John milked 45 purebred Holsteins in a tie-stall barn. He grew hay, corn and grain on 350 acres to feed his herd of 110. His high-typed show herd, consisting of numerous All Canadian and All Ontario Holsteins, was dispersed in July of 2011, with the home farm being sold to David McMorrow of Kawartha Holsteins. Though he no longer milks on daily basis, John and Karen still have a hand in the business. They continue to own and operate Salem West, a quarantine facility used to test and export animals to Russia. From 2004 and 2007, Salem West was used to house cull cows for Gencor, and for the past four years, it has been used as a “home base” for many of North America’s top rodeo bulls as they travel to rodeos throughout Ontario and Quebec.

Though John, himself, is revered by many across the province for his breeding insight and cattle expertise, he says it was the great mentors he had over the years that made him want to get involved and give something back to the dairy industry. He has served as an Official Judge for Holstein Canada for over 30 years and in that time has judged most county shows in Ontario at least once, as well as national shows in Japan and Switzerland, in addition to other international assignments. One of John’s fondest accomplishments in the show ring is breeding the 2009 All Canadian Breeders herd, which was anchored by Intermediate RAWF Champion, Salem Goldwyn Teresa EX 94. He has been a volunteer on the Lindsay Exhibition Holstein Show and Heavy Horse competition for over 35 years, serving as President in 1984 and again in 2007-08 and dedicating numerous hours of time as the exhibition was moved to its current location.

John is the current chairman of the Ontario Summer Show, which has successfully attracted some of the highest quality Holsteins and Jerseys to the district for the past 15 years.

Since dispersing his herd, John hopes to do some travelling with his wife. He’d also like to play the grandpa role more and looks forward to spending more time with his grandchildren Jacob (8), Mason (3), and Sadie (2 months). Though he’s excited about the prospect of having more free time, he doesn’t see himself getting out of cows entirely.

Not yet anyways. He still plans to keep some show heifers around, and who knows, maybe even find an All Canadian in the future. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Celebrating 100 years of Holstein Club History

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When Doug Blair addresses the crowd at the Oxford Holstein Breeders’ Club’s centennial celebration, he hopes to renew listeners’ vision of the club’s history. “We think of pioneer breeders often as being very traditional in how they think, and so forth. That’s the way we tend to look back on people,” the partner of RockyMountain Holsteins in Cochrane, AB, and member of the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame explains.

Yet his research revealed more. “What I was impressed with,” the former CEO of Alta Genetics Inc. says, “was how progressive in their thinking these early pioneers were.”

The centennial celebration will be held on Feb. 11, 2012 at the Woodstock Auditorium. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow. Blair’s historical presentation will be one of the evening’s highlights.

Blair will attend as a friend – he knows several people in Oxford County – and as a historian. He looks forward to sharing, and adding to, his knowledge. An old stock wagon will be on display, along with some of Ross Butler’s paintings. Together, the memorabilia tell the story of a quest for excellence, and, in some cases, perfection.

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BY MEAGAN GILLMORE back to this strain. In 1896, Norwich’s James and Alex Rettie purchased Aaltje Posch 4th and 13 other cattle. These brothers later won 13 CNE championships between 1898 and 1922.

Innovations continued. Oxford farmers used bull indexes in the 1930s, decades before the practice was common. In 1946, the Club’s growing interest in Artificial Insemination resulted in the establishment of the first Artificial Insemination unit in Oxford. This led to consistent strengthening of the breed’s genetics, allowing Canada to become one of the largest exporters of cattle in the world. Oxford County Holsteins can be found in several countries around the globe.

The land helped too. As early as 1921, Oxford County was described as “The Holland of America.” This came, not because of the people – Blair doesn’t see a Dutch name on the 1921 membership list – but because the land was similar to Holland’s.

One of Canada’s first Holstein Breeders’ clubs, the club began on Feb. 29, 1912 in Tillsonburg. It started with 48 members.

Its goals were simple: promoting the “best interests of the Holstein breed” and bringing breeders together to increase efficiency.

It produced more than just superior cattle. In the case of Ross Butler, it cultivated art. “He was an ideas person,” his son, David, remembers. “He was always dreaming of something better: a better life, a better farm animal, whatever, and that always was expressed, seemingly, in some kind of creative outlet, which usually was his art.” Mainly a self-taught artist, Butler took some correspondence art courses in the 1920s.

While his son counts a seascape entitled “Lake Erie” among his favourites, most of his father’s nearly 200 pieces feature farm animals.

But it does more than simply promote the Holstein breed. In many respects, Canadian Holsteins wouldn’t exist today without Oxford County breeders. In 1883, Cassel’s Herman Bollert first brought registered Holstein Friesians to Oxford County when he imported Aaltje Posch 4th and the bull Colanthus Abbekerk from Holland. Almost all Canadian Holsteins trace

In the 1930s, Ross Butler worked to paint breed standards of all domestic farm animals in Canada. This gave Canadian farmers their own standards. But the onset of World War Two resulted in the loss of this contract with the Government. He became a dairy farmer, primarily selling Jersey cattle. (In the 1950s, he would open an independent artificial insemination facility.)

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After the War, he sculpted animals for the Royal Winter Fair and Canadian National Exhibition. After an accident in the 1960s left him unable to farm, he returned his attention to art full-time. His son hopes the paintings will inspire viewers to look beyond the mundane details of dairy farming to “see the concept of the ideal as a cultural artifact.”

For many, none more closely expressed the ideal than Thomas Roy Dent’s Springbank Snow Countess. Dent, who convinced his father to switch from Jerseys to Holsteins, was the first winner of the Master Breed Shield in Ontario in 1934. (In total, Oxford County members have won the award over 50 times, the most recent being Roger Wikkerink of Wikkerink Farms in 2010.) In 1933, Springbank Snow Countess, registration number 81871, became the World Champion Lifetime butterfat producer over all breeds with a total of 9,062 lbs. fat and 207,000 lbs. of milk in 10 lactations. This record stood until 1954.

She died on August 9, 1936, a month after her final calf died at birth. Unlike most cattle, she was buried at Springbank Farm. On August 3, 1937, a life-size statue was unveiled in Woodstock. Cast in bell iron and designed by Butler, it was the first life-size replica of a record-breaking cow in Canada. The Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada covered the $4000 cost. Some residents complained in the newspaper that, given the depression, the money could have fed hungry children.

Thomas Dent IV, Dent’s grandson, admits, “The monument is more perfect [looking] than she was.”

He never knew the Countess. He lived next to the statue and climbed on it as a child. She wasn’t his grandfather’s best cow, just his most famous. He remembers his father describing her as a pampered animal, one who ate alone under a tree, who returned leisurely to the barns. www.ontario.holstein.ca

At times, it may seem farming is becoming just a memory.

Dent, who himself worked in the hotel industry, says farming has become more scientific. He’s selling the family home, now that both his parents have passed.

Despite the changes in families and farms, the celebration will commemorate how the club fulfilled its mandate to provide support and inspiration to farmers.

“I plan on being there, if I’m alive and well,” says Dick Marriage. At 98, the club’s oldest member still finds the group interesting. “I still attend meetings and go out when they have any ‘do’s’,” he says, “but I’m not involved, of course, in any committees these days.” Nevertheless, he attends the Oxford County Holstein Show every year - “just as a spectator” – and even presents an annual award.

Marriage milked cows for over 70 years, and admits that despite the ingenuity of today’s technology, which allows cows to be milked robotically, he always enjoyed doing it by hand. That simple action embodies what Doug Blair most hopes the crowd will appreciate when they gather to celebrate 100 years of Oxford Holstein history in February: “No endeavour worth doing is ever easy,” he explains. “Sometimes it takes patience, an open mind and a willingness to adopt new ideas.”

Meagan Gillmore is a freelance journalist who lives in Hamilton.

Photos: Left page top left: Russell Dickout is pictured showing his cow, Eldershade Netherland Commander at the Tavistock Fair in 1951. Dickout was president of the Oxford County Holstein Club from 1962-1963. Middle: Springbank Snow Countess at her original location outside of Woodstock. Right: Oxford shows off the J.W. Innes Memorial Trophy after winning County Herd at The London Fair’s Western Ontario Championship Show in 1985. Above right: Ross Butler’s “All Canadian Holsteins 1975.” Middle: A City View Farm advertisement which appeared in the December 14, 1928 edition of Farmer’s Advocate. The map charts the circuit travelled by the Innes brothers that year.

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THE ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE BEST HOLSTEINS FROM THE PROVINCE THAT HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN SHOW RINGS ACROSS ONTARIO IN 2011.

There’s no doubt about it, the show ring remains one of the best places to promote your herd and the cattle that you have bred or purchased.

The level of quality at our county shows continues to rise, as does the number of new exhibitors interested in showing their animals.

We also take pride in the young people that have taken considerable time and effort to show their 4-H calves across the province each year.

Their enthusiasm is contagious and we want to encourage them to be part of the Holstein industry in the future.

Judging the competition this year were Lorne Briscoe, Brent Carmichael, Pete Coleman, Brian Carscadden, Scott Brethet, Norm McNaughton, Don Aylsworth and John Werry. Any judge with a personal interest in any of the entries was asked not to vote on the class in question.

Congratulations to all of the winners and a special thank you to the exhibitors who entered their animals. Thanks also to our generous sponsors who supported this competition, as well as to our judges who took time out of their busy lives to judge the competition. With over 214 high calibre animals entered, their job was by no means an easy one.

2011 All-Ontario Holstein Competition Judges (l to r): Brian Carscadden, Scott Brethet, Norm McNaughton, Don Aylsworth, Lorne Briscoe, John Werry, Brent Carmichael, Pete Coleman

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ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Junior Calf

DONELEA ALEX

Ballerina

All-Ontario Intermediate Calf

DELCREEK

Owners: Howard W. Doner, Hans Ochs, David J. Martin

Naughty By Night

Owners: Aleah Farms, Millen Farms, Matt & Tyler Yates

Reserve All-Ontario CROVALLEY ALEX

Medallion

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

Armadillo

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Jason David Mell

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention DONNANDALE DENZEL

Cocopuff

Owners: Donnandale Farms & Kingsway Farms

BENRISE SPIRTE DIAMOND Owners: Benschop Farms

SUNNYLODGE REALITY MEAGAN

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Alpaca

Owners: Ronald Werry, Derek Lee & Eric Salonen

FRANKHAVEN GOLDENGUY LISA Owners: Ed & Bonnie Franken

SHARP ACRES ST JACKIE

Owners: Sunnylodge Farms

Owners: Elmcroft, Prospect, Sharp Acres, Dawen

Larry Bennett, Gord Sharpe, Pat Conroy, Hank VanExel, Triple-T

Owners: Brian Joseph Enright

MISS BEAUTYS BOMBSHELL

WINRIGHT JASPER BABY DOLL

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All-Ontario Senior Calf

R-E-W

Happy Go Lucky

All-Ontario Summer Yearling

VALLEYVILLE SANCHEZ

Owners: Velthuis Farms Ltd., Sjendi Farms & Ardross Holsteins

Sassy

Owners: John Buckley, Robert Crowe, Orville Schmidt, Blair Weeks, Brent Buckley

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario CLARKRIDGE PICOLO

Pam

HODGLYNN DUNDEE

Owners: Clarkridge & Clarkview Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention BRACKLEYFARM CHELIOS

Cheerio

Owners: Robrook Farms & Clarkvalley Holsteins

RUSTOWIL B APPLE

Superb

Owners: Cormdale Genetics & Oscar Dupasquier, Todd Whittier & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle Co.

FRANKHAVEN ADOLF FROLIC

KINGSWAY ATWOOD DELICATE

BELFAST BOLT CASSY

PIERSTEIN GOLDWYN GABIELLE

Owners: Brownlands Holsteins & Jill Brown Owners: Belfast Holsteins & Mary Inn Holsteins

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ MAGICIAN

Owners: Clarkvalley & Clarkview Holsteins

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Schimmer

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Pat Conroy, Morrell Farms & Tom Gretz

Owner: Kingsway Farms

Owners: David Dyment & Sebastien Dion

CLARKVALLEY LANDSCAPE GINGER

Owners: Clarkvalley Holsteins, Clarkview Holsteins, Cormdale Genetics & T & L Cattle Co.

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Junior Yearling

VT-POND-VIEW GWYN

Libby

Owners: Velthuis Farms Ltd., Sjendi Farms & Ardross Holsteins

All-Ontario Intermediate Yearling

Abba Dabba

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Jason David Mell

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Arrangatang

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Jason David Mell

Honourable Mention

Reserve All-Ontario CROVALLEY GOLDWYN

Amazing

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Gold Medal

LEACHLAND

Owners: Colin & Karen Leach, Aleah, Joel Phoenix, Budjon, Tyler Yates

BENRISE GOLDWYN BARBIE

Owners: Vale-O-Skene Holsteins & Gary Troup

LOOKOUT GOLDWYN CASEA

Owners: Hazbro Holsteins, Kingsway Farms, T & L Cattle Ltd.

VERNLA JASPER CANDICE Owners: Walkerbrae Farms

MCINTOSH

Juniper GW

Owners: McIntosh Holsteins

CO-VALE DUNDEE KIRA

Owners: Colin & Karen Leach

LINDENRIGHT GOLDWYN MYSTIFY Owners: Coxlynn Farms, T&L Cattle Ltd.

WILLDINA TEAGAN

Owners: Silvercap Holsteins & Patience Holsteins Ltd.

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ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior Yearling

CROVALLEY GOLD

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

All-Ontario Junior Breeders Herd

Crovalley Holsteins

Rhapsody

Reserve All-Ontario Reserve All-Ontario

Kingsway Farms

Alanis Owners: Crovalley Holsteins CROVALLEY GOLDWYN

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention ROBROOK GOLDWYN

Best

Owners: Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Robrook Farms Ltd. & Wm Metcalfe

PENCROFT JASPER NISHA

Owners: Patience Holsteins, Leanne Russwurm, Wes Arberry & Certified Holsteins

FRANKHAVEN DUNNER PARIS

Owners: Frankhaven Holsteins, Lester & Shirley Gingrich

TRENT CANAL DUNDEE LUCKY

Owners: Claremont Holsteins & Hillpond Holsteins

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Frankhaven Holsteins

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Milking Yearling All-Ontario Junior 2 Year Old

CRATER

Indiana GOLDWYN

EASTSIDE GOLD

Owners: Tom & Karen Babcock

Offering

Owners: Maplekeys Farms

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY GOLDWYN Owners: Kingsway Farms

Dandy

Reserve All-Ontario

Trisha

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLDWYN Owners: Beckholm Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention VALLEYVILLE RAE

Lynn

Owners: Quality Holsteins, Ponderosa, Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle Co.

NORDALE GOLDWYN

Ricky

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Kevin Doerberiener & Little Star Holsteins

ARROWHEAD SANCHEZ ZAIRE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLDEN WINNIE

GLENALCOMB FLORIAN BABE

HOWARD-VIEW WG GOLD CASEY

Owners: Arrowhead Dairy

Owners: Beckholm Holsteins

Owners: Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms & Larry McComb

Owners: Howard-View Holsteins & White Gold Dairy

Owners: High Point Farms

Owners: Cormdale Genetics Inc, T & L Cattle Co., Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle Co.

JACOBS LAURIN JUSTINE

TOLAMIKA GOLDWYN MADELEINE

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ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior 2 Year Old All-Ontario Junior 3 Year Old

CRAIGCREST RUBIES GOLD Owners: Craigcrest Holsteins

Rejoice

GERANN ROY

Grendel

Owners: Quality Holsteins

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario CHERRY CREST FINAL CUT

Roz

Owners: Cherry Crest Holsteins & Serentiyhill Holsteins

Rebok

Owners: Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Ryla Holsteins, Phoenixholm Holsteins, Dappledale Holsteins & Eaton Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention QUALITY GOLD

Danzi

Owners: Quality Holsteins

CROVALLEY GOLD AMBASSADOR

PHILMARDO Watch Out I’m Here

Owners: Rob Heffernan, Philmardo Inc., Futurecrest Holsteins, Pat Conroy & Esteban Posada

HELMCREST CAMDEN RED ROSE

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

Owners: Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy

Owners: Todd Edwards, Barclay Phoenix & John Buckley

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins & Losilee

GRASSHILL SOVEREIGN QUEEN

MILLBROOKE DENISON CROSBY Owners: Ed Meulendyk

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DAPPLEDALE JASPER

ALTONA LEA GOLDWYN AINSLEY ANNALEA GOLDWYN ALINDA

Owners: Cherry Crest Holsteins & Kingsway Farms

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior 3 Year Old

LYLEHAVEN DURHAM

Lekysya

Owners: Mary Inn Holsteins & Belfast Holsteins

All-Ontario 4 Year Old

CALBRETT GOLDWYN

Layla

Owners: Cormdale Genetics Inc., Genervations Inc., Paul & Kim Krueger, Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Reserve All-Ontario EBY016 PSS

Trinity

Reserve All-Ontario WEEKSDALE GOLDWYN

Dakota

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Pat Conroy, David Clayton, Gregg Hardy, Cooper Galton

Owners: Pleasant Nook Farm

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Scarlett

CAVANALECK BG

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Pat Conroy, Air America, Moo York

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD WINTER

GILLETTE BOLTON

2nd Sleep

Owners: Ferme Gillette Inc.

BRADY VIEW DUNDEE RAZZLE

Owners: Vanhaven Holsteins, Ferme Blondin, Butz-Hill Holstein

Owners: Glennholme Holsteins, Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards

Owners: Quality Holsteins

Owners: Mike & Jessica Phoenix, A. Eaton, Brad Cates & Tyler Reynolds

Owners: Quality Holsteins

Owners: Quality Holsteins, Alberto Medina, The Ahedo Family, La Travesia Farm

QUALITY M A FINIE

QUALITY GOLDWYN FLINSO

RED OAK GOLDWYN CALIFORNIA QUALITY GOLDWYN FLANSCO

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All-Ontario 5 Year Old

MORSAN GOLDWYN

Lilac

All-Ontario Mature Cow

MS EXELS DUNDEE

Owners: Donnanview Farms Ltd. & Ferme Gillette Inc.

Beauty

Owners: Gord Sharp, Larry Bennett, Triple-T, Pat Conroy, Hank Van Exel

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario GORDEL GOLDWYN

Peg

Owners: Mike & Jessica Phoenix, Lightning Ridge Holsteins, Dot Com Holsteins

RICHARDO DUNDEE

Dawnette

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Richard Kuntz, Todd & Cooper Galton

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention QUALITY TER

Folice

Owners: Quality Holsteins

SHADOW-W ASTRO BIANCA

Owners: Trentward Farms, Combhaven Farms, J & J Phoenix, Hoese Holsteins

CITYVIEW METRO LUCY

Owners: David G. Innes & David J. Martin

SALEM ASTRONOMICAL

GEN-I-BEQ CHAMPION BALLY

Owners: Cormdale Genetics Inc., George Sikma, T & L Cattle Ltd., Genervations Inc., Joel Lepage

DANDYLAND GIBSON RAZZLE Owners: Quality Holsteins

HENDERCROFT LHEROS GUMBALL Owners: Herb Henderson

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Justine

Owners: Piggott Farm, David J. Martin

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Breeders Herd

Quality Holsteins Reserve All-Ontario

All-Ontario 4-H Junior Calf

DONELEA ALEX

Ballerina

Exhibitor: Kelly Martin, Oxford

Reserve All-Ontario

Frank Barkey & Family Honourable Mention

Herb Henderson DAVID G. INNES RONBETH HOLSTEINS CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS

CROVALLEY ALEX

Medallion

Exhibitor: Vanessa Crowley, Peterborough

Honourable Mention RIVERDOWN SANCHEZ

Milky Way

Exhibitor: Justin Velthuis, Carleton

BENRISE SPIRTE DIAMOND

Exhibitor: Brooke Benschop, Durham East

CRAIGCREST RUBIES REFLECTION Exhibitor: Blaire French, Wellington

JEFFSHAVEN GOLDWYN BAMBI

Exhibitor: Elaine Jeffs, Northumberland

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All-Ontario 4-H Intermediate Calf All-Ontario 4-H Senior Calf

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Armadillo

Exhibitor: Matthew Forestell, Northumberland

CLARKRIDGE PICOLO

Pam

Exhibitor: Amy Clark, Kawartha Lakes

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario FRANKHAVEN GOLDENGUY

Lisa

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN

Exhibitor: Christopher Franken, Huron

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Almanac

Exhibitor: Christine Armstrong, Haldimand

BROWNLANDS JASPER MEMORY

FRANKHAVEN ADOLF

Frolic

Exhibitor: Jill Brown, Lennox & Addington

HOLYWELL ATWOOD POLLY

Exhibitor: Scott Brown, Lennox & Addington

Exhibitor: Ashley O’Hara, South Simcoe

Exhibitor: Jessie Dafoe, Peterborough

Exhibitor: Ryan Crowley, Peterborough

Exhibitor: Dakota Doyle, Durham West

Exhibitor: Colin Meulendyk, Grey

CROVALLEY BRIGADE SAVANNAH SHARP ACRES ST JACKIE

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Artichoke

Exhibitor: Emma McMillan, Northumberland

CROVALLEY KNOWLEDGE AKIKA MILLBROOKE ATTIC DIEGO

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario 4-H Summer Yearling All-Ontario 4-H Junior Yearling

CLARKVALLEY LANDSCAPE Exhibitor: Joanna Clark, Kawartha Lakes

Ginger

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Arrangatang

Exhibitor: Ethan McMillan, Northumberland

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY ATWOOD

Lipgloss

Reserve All-Ontario VERNLA JASPER

Exhibitor: Marty Hazeleger, Oxford

Candice

Exhibitor: James Walker Jr., Wellington

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention LANGNIC SPIRTE

Saige

Exhibitor: Spencer Nelson, North Simcoe

ELANDEE DUPLEX TANNER

BENRISE GOLDWYN

Barbie

Exhibitor: Gary Troup, Kawartha Lakes

FRADON STERLING JODIE

Exhibitor: Daniel Martin, Bruce

Exhibitor: Mark Hazeleger, Oxford

Exhibitor: Eric Donnan, Hastings

Exhibitor: Matthew VanCamp, Durham East

Exhibitor: Katie Deslippe, Perth

Exhibitor: Kyle Slaughter, Lambton

GLENNHOLME AMAZING CORA SPEEDSIDE ROY NICKI

ALTONA LEA SANCHEZ JAVA

WILLOWLANE JASPER ALLURE

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Judging Scores

All-Ontario 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ ALMANAC

Owner & Exhibitor: Christine Armstrong, Haldimand

ELANDEE DUPLEX TANNER

Owner & Exhibitor: Daniel Martin, Bruce

SPEEDSIDE ROY NICKI

Owner & Exhibitor: Katie Deslippe, Perth CASH AWARDS SPONSORED BY WEST-CENTRAL & EAST-CENTRAL HOLSTEIN COUNCILS

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Polly

Owner & Exhibitor: Ashley O’Hara, South Simcoe

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD

HOLYWELL ATWOOD

Crater Indiana Goldwyn...............................42 Kingsway Goldwyn Dandy...........................31 Valleyville Rae Lynn....................................27 Arrowhead Sanchez Zaire..............................5 Glenalcomb Florian Babe...............................0 Jacobs Laurin Justine....................................0 Eastside Gold Offering.................................43 Rocky Mountain Goldwyn Trisha.................. 41 Nordale Goldwyn Ricky............................... 18 Rocky Mountain Golden Winnie.....................3 Howard-View WG Gold Casey.........................0 Tolamika Goldwyn Madeleine........................0 Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice.....................49 Cherry Crest Final Cut Roz...........................25 Quality Gold Danzi...................................... 17 Crovalley Gold Ambassador...........................8 Grasshill Sovereign Queen.............................6 Millbrooke Denison Crosby............................0

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD

4 YEAR OLD 5 YEAR OLD MATURE COW JUNIOR 4-H CALF BREEDERS HERD

INTERMEDIATE 4-H CALF

SENIOR 4-H CALF

SR. YEARLING (NON-MILKING) JUNIOR BREEDERS HERD

Honourable Mention

4-H SUMMER YEARLING

Frolic

Owner & Exhibitor: Jill Brown, Lennox & Addington

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD

FRANKHAVEN ADOLF

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING

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JUNIOR YEARLING

SUMMER YEARLING

Owner & Exhibitor: Gary Troup, Kawartha Lakes

4-H JUNIOR YEARLING

Barbie

Donelea Alex Ballerina................................49 Crovalley Alex Medallion.............................35 Donnandale Denzel Cocopuff.........................9 Benrise Spirte Diamond.................................6 Sunnylodge Reality Meagan..........................6 Miss Beautys Bombshell................................0 Delcreek Naughty by Night..........................49 Kingsway Sanchez Armadillo.......................35 Kingsway Sanchez Alpaca............................21 Frankhaven Goldenguy Lisa..........................0 Sharp Acres St Jackie.....................................0 Winright Jasper Baby Doll.............................0 R-E-W Happy Go Lucky.................................49 Clarkridge Picolo Pam.................................31 Brackleyfarm Chelios Cheerio...................... 19 Frankhaven Adolf Frolic.................................6 Belfast Bolt Cassy..........................................0 Kingsway Sanchez Magician..........................0 Valleyville Sanchez Sassy.............................45 Hodglynn Dundee Schimmer....................... 19 Rustowil B Apple Superb.............................. 18 Kingsway Atwood Delicate........................... 12 Pierstein Goldwyn Gabielle............................6 Clarkvalley Landscape Ginger........................5 VT-Pond View Gwyn Libby............................49 Kingsway Sanchez Arrangatang...................28 Leachland Gold Medal................................. 10 Benrise Goldwyn Barbie................................6 Lookout Goldwyn Casea.................................6 Vernla Jasper Candice....................................6 Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba..................49 Crovalley Goldwyn Amazing........................35 McIntosh Juniper GW.....................................9 Co-Vale Dundee Kira......................................6 Lindenright Goldwyn Mystify.........................3 Willdina Teagan............................................3 Crovalley Gold Rhapsody.............................47 Crovalley Goldwyn Alanis............................29 Robrook Goldwyn Best.................................26 Pencroft Jasper Nisha....................................3 Frankhaven Dunner Paris..............................0 Trent Canal Dundee Lucky.............................0 Crovalley.....................................................49 Kingsway....................................................35 Frankhaven.................................................21

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BENRISE GOLDWYN

SENIOR CALF

INTERMEDIATE CALF

JUNIOR CALF

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD

Gerann Roy Grendel....................................49 Dappledale Jasper Rebok............................23 Philmardo Watch Out I’m Here.................... 16 Helmcrest Camden Red Rose..........................8 Altona Lea Goldwyn Ainsley...........................6 Annalea Goldwyn Alinda...............................3 Lylehaven Durham Lekysya......................... 41 EBY016 PSS Trinity.......................................35 Cavanaleck BG Scarlett................................ 17 Rocky Mountain Gold Winter....................... 12 Quality M A Finie...........................................0 Quality Goldwyn Flinso..................................0 Calbrett Goldwyn Layla...............................45 Weeksdale Goldwyn Dakota........................37 Gillette Bolton 2nd Sleep...............................9 Brady View Dundee Razzle............................6 Red Oak Goldwyn California..........................3 Quality Goldwyn Flansco...............................3 Morsan Goldwyn Lilac.................................49 Gordel Goldwyn Peg....................................33 Quality Ter Folice........................................ 15 Shadow-W Astro Bianca.................................8 Cityview Metro Lucy.......................................0 Ms Exels Dundee Beauty..............................49 Richardo Dundee Dawnette.........................27 Salem Astronomical Justine.........................26 Gen-I-Beq Champion Bally.............................3 Dandyland Gibson Razzle..............................0 Hendercroft Lheros Gumball..........................0 Quality........................................................49 Frank Barkey & Family................................35 Herb Henderson.......................................... 15 David G. Innes...............................................3 Ronbeth........................................................3 Crovalley.......................................................0 Donelea Alex Ballerina................................49 Crovalley Alex Medallion.............................35 Riverdown Sanchez Milky Way..................... 15 Benrise Spirte Diamond.................................6 Craigcrest Rubies Reflection...........................0 Jeffshaven Goldwyn Bambi...........................0 Kingsway Sanchez Armadillo.......................49 Frankhaven Goldenguy Lisa........................35 Kingsway Sanchez Almanac.........................21 Brownlands Jasper Memory...........................0 Crovalley Brigade Savannah..........................0 Sharp Acres St Jackie.....................................0 Clarkridge Picolo Pam.................................49 Kingsway Goldwyn Artichoke.......................31 Frankhaven Adolf Frolic............................... 17 Holywell Atwood Polly...................................8 Crovalley Knowledge Akika...........................0 Millbrooke Attic Diego...................................0 Clarkvalley Landscape Ginger......................47 Kingsway Atwood Lipgloss...........................25 Langnic Spirte Saige....................................21 Elandee Duplex Tanner..................................9 Glennholme Amazing Cora............................0 Speedside Roy Nicki......................................0 Kingsway Sanchez Arrangatang...................47 Vernla Jasper Candice..................................33 Benrise Goldwyn Barbie..............................22 Fradon Sterling Jodie....................................3 Altona Lea Sanchez Java...............................0 Willowlane Jasper Allure...............................0 Benrise Goldwyn Barbie..............................36 Frankhaven Adolf Frolic...............................20 Holywell Atwood Polly................................. 19 Kingsway Sanchez Almanac......................... 17 Elandee Duplex Tanner..................................8 Speedside Roy Nicki......................................5

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FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, AN ONTARIO JUDGE HAS OFFICIATED THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR HOLSTEIN SHOW AND THIS YEAR, BRIAN CARSCADDEN FROM GUELPH, ON TOOK ON THE RESPONSIBILITY ALONGSIDE HIS ASSOCIATE, DAVID CRACK JR. FROM RICHMOND, QC. THE SHOW ENCOMPASSED 337 HEAD FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA TO ONCE AGAIN HAVE A MAGICAL DAY IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF THE RICOH COLISEUM. The show started out with a bang in the first class of Junior Calves as the top four placings were from Ontario exhibitors.

Placing at the top of the class was Donelea Alex Ballerina for breeder Howard W. Doner and partners Hans Ochs and David J. Martin. The second place calf was another black calf in Crovalley Alex Medallion for Crovalley Holsteins.

Delcreek Holsteins of Winchester, ON bred two exceptional heifers that have done very well at many shows, including this year’s Royal. Delcreek Naughty by Night was the 4th place Intermediate calf for Aleah Farms Ltd, Millen Farms and Matthew & Tyler Yates. The other Delcreek calf was Delcreek Fatal Attraction who won the Senior Calf class for her US owners and continued on to be the Honourable Mention Junior Champion.

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The partnership of Ardross Holsteins, Sjendi Holsteins and Velthuis Holsteins had great success with two newly purchased heifers that both came out for the Junior Champion Honour. R-E-W Happy Go Lucky was the 2nd place Senior Calf and VT-Pond-View Gwyn Libby not only won the Junior Yearling class, but was also named Junior Champion of the show with Marianne Janssen at the halter.

Kingsway Holsteins tied for the Premier Breeder of the junior animals and had great success with Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba being 2nd in the Intermediate Yearling Class, 3rd with Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang in the Junior Yearling class and five other Kingsway animals placing in the top 10. Their Junior Herd placed 2nd.

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Crovalley claimed the first place ribbon for the Junior Herd and was runner up for both the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of the junior animals. Crovalley Goldwyn Amazing was 3rd Intermediate Yearling and their homebred Goldwyns Rhapsody and Alanis were 4th and 5th place Senior Yearlings.

The first three cow classes featured Ontario bred animals starting with the exciting Milking Yearling class with Crater Indiana Goldwyn bred by Tom & Karen Babcock of Enterprise, ON and now owned by Gen-Com. Gen-Com also owned the first prize Junior 2 Year Old, Robrook Goldwyn Cameron that is bred by Robin Parish of Woodville, ON. Dominating the Senior 2 Year Old Class was Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice for Elgin & Joan Craig, Arthur, ON as she has now won three times in a row at the Royal.

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WITH THE NEW REVISIONS TO THE SCOTIABANK RING OF EXCELLENCE SHOWRING, SO CAME AN INCREASE TO THE RED AND WHITE HOLSTEIN SHOW AS 89 HEAD PARADED IN FRONT OF JUDGE DAN DONER OF COURTICE, ON. Sunnylodge Farms of Chesterville bred the first place Junior Calf, Sunnylodge Reality Megan that was exhibited

by Milksource Genetics, WI as well as the sixth place calf Sunnylodge Reality Tara exhibited by Scott Brethet and Cherry Crest Holsteins.

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Cormdale Genetics, Oscar Dupasquier and Todd Whittier had great success at the show with the 2nd place Intermediate Calf, Blondin Destry Sally, as well as Rustowil B Apple Superb, who won the Summer Yearling class and then claimed the Reserve Junior Champion title. Superb is also owned with AL-BE-RO Land and Cattle Company.

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The Junior Yearling Class produced the Junior Champion heifer with MS Glad Ray More Fun-Red for Richard Green and Cooper Galton, USA, as the second place yearling went to Fradon Sterling Jodie for Chad McIntosh, Embro, ON. Earlier in the week, Jodie was the Reserve Champion at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic.

Grand Slam Holsteins of Woodstock, ON had the second place Milking Yearling in Joren Contender Monopoly – Red as the first two placings were sired by Patience Showline Contender.

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The Junior 3 Year Old class had all Ontario bred animals and topping the class was Helmcrest Camden Red Rose for Scott Brethet and Mt. Elgin Farms with the second place going to the Dudoc Mr. Burns daughter Ardross Miss Daisy for Ardross Holsteins.

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NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW Photos: 1. Dan Doner and Vanessa Crowley lead the top two in the Junior Calf class. 2. Ontario-bred Delcreek Fatal Attraction wins the Senior Calf Class. 3. Justin Crowley with Best Bred & Owned Senior Yearling, Goldwyn Rhapsody. 4. Junior Yearling winner and Junior Champion VTPond-View Gwyn Libby. 5. 1st Milking Yearling & Frontenac County Bred, Crater Indiana Goldwyn. 6. 1st Robrook Goldwyn Cameron, 3rd Offering owned by Maplekeys, 4th Trisha owned by Beckholm. 7. Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice leads the Senior 2 Year Old Class. 8. Bennett, Sharp & Partners win with Ms Exels Dundee Beauty. All Photos by Holstein World. www.ontario.holstein.ca

RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN SHOW Photos: 1. Sunnylodge Reality Megan wins for Milksource Genetics in the Junior Calf Class. 2. Bred by Mark Moreland, Rustowil B Apple Superb is on top of the strong Summer Yearling class. 3. Junior Yearling, Fradon Sterling Jodie places 2nd for owner Chad McIntosh, Embro. 4. Frank Meissner sets up 2nd Milking Yearling, Joren Contender Monopoly.

5. Senior 2 Year Old, Delcreek Walk To Remember is 2nd behind Milksource entry. 6. Helmcrest Camden Red Rose wins over Ardross Miss Daisy in Junior 3 Year olds. All Photos by Holstein World.

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WATERLOO COUNTY CLUB SALE

SALE OF STARS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 AT OLEX

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AT THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR

TOP SELLERS

TOP SELLERS

EVENTIDE HOLSTEINS........................................................... $3,500 Buyer: Eventide Holsteins, Elmira DENHOLME HOLSTEINS........................................................ $2,650 Buyer: Rudolf Schipper, Aylmer FRADON HOLSTEINS............................................................... $2,225 Buyer: Carson Farms, Listowel

MS PRIDE GOLD INVITE.....................................................$170,000 Buyer: La Ponderosa, Spain, Ferme Blondin, QC & Crasdale Farms, PE AMMON PEACHY SHANA...................................................$167,000 Buyer: Benner Holsteins, MB & Pennview Holsteins, MB MS CHASSITY SNOW CARRIE..............................................$90,000 Buyer: Snowbiz Genetics

PERTH COUNTY CLUB SALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 AT CARSON FARM & AUCTION

89 LOT AVERAGE................................................. $26,979.78

TOP SELLERS LEGACY MORE COMPASSION.............................................. $3,200 Buyer: Darryl Moyer, Mt. Forest SHYLANE CHAMPION JUNO................................................. $3,100 Buyer: Lorna Wilson, Moorefield ROSSANNE CARISMA MAGIC................................................ $3,000 Buyer: Glen Sim, Embro 44 LOT AVERAGE........................................................$2,015

HUNTS HAVEN DISPERSAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AT CARSON FARM & AUCTION

TOP SELLERS HUNTSHAVEN JORDAN NATALIE R & W......................$11,000 Buyer: James Fenwick (Fenhaven), Yarker HUNTSHAVEN BLITZ NOODLE........................................... $8,500 Buyer: Glen Sim, Embro

NIAGARA COUNTY CLUB SALE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011 AT OLEX

HUNTSHAVEN SHOTTLE DENISE...................................... $8,500 Buyer: James Fenwick (Fenhaven), Yarker

TOP SELLERS GREENVIEW CRANDALL JUNGLE..................................... $2,350 Buyer: Wicketthorn Farms, London WHITNELL BAXTER DELIGHT..........$2,150 Buyer: Far East Holsteins MAROBING GOLDWYN CLARISSA...$2,100 Buyer: Dick Baarda, Smithville 27 LOT AVERAGE............................$1,262

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BY JASON FRENCH

AN ENJOYABLE PART ABOUT THE SHOW BUSINESS IS SEEING ANIMALS RETURN TO THE RING AFTER ANOTHER CALVING AND CERTAINLY SEEING HEIFERS CALVE OUT WITH SUPERB MAMMARY SYSTEMS. THIS PAST YEAR’S WORLD DAIRY EXPO, HELD OCTOBER 4 - 8, IN MADISON, WI, WAS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THESE ANIMALS AT THEIR VERY BEST. In 2010, Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice and RockyMountain Goldwyn Trisha were declared Junior and Reserve Junior Champions at World Dairy Expo for owners Elgin and Joan Craig of Arthur and Terry Beckett of Sunderland, respectively.

They both received many offers to sell their prize-winning heifers but they decided to calve them out and they are sure glad they kept them! With Elgin and Terry at the halters of their respective heifers, they returned to the

Craigcrest’s Elgin Craig enjoying Rubies Gold Rejoice’s first-place finish in the Senior 2yr Old class. (Photo by HWP 2011)

coloured shavings of World Dairy Expo and collected another first prize ribbon.

Trisha started with winning the Junior 2 Year Old class and Rejoice winning the Senior 2 Year Old class and later was declared Reserve Intermediate Champion.

In the Red and White show, Greenlane Destry Laurel, bred by Sunnylodge Farms of Chesterville and Greenlane Farms of Russell, won the Fall calf class and also the Junior Champion honours for her new owners,

David Dyment leads Ontario-bred Greenlane Destry Laurel to victory. (Photo by HWP 2011)

Westcoast Holsteins, B.C..

Winning animals in the Holstein show or the Red and White show that included Ontario prefixes were Donelea, Delcreek, Kingsway, Crovalley, Brainwave, Rustowil and Woodfield.

Ontario exhibitors receive grant money from the Ontario Holstein Branch and Holstein Canada for their efforts.

Congratulations to all Ontario exhibitors in Madison as you represented your country and your province extremely well!

RockyMountain Goldwyn Trisha towers over the rest of the Junior 2yr Old class. (Photo by HWP 2011)

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GERALD COUGHLIN CAME OFF HIS OFFICIAL DUTY OF JUDGING THE HOLSTEIN SHOW AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO AND WENT ON TO JUDGE THE 233 HEAD OF HIGH CALIBRE CATTLE AT THE AUTUMN OPPORTUNITY AT THE ORANGEVILLE FAIRGROUNDS ON OCTOBER 19, 2011.

The first champions crowned during the day were the hardworking and dedicated 4-H members with Champion 4-H Calf. The judge selected Ashley O’Hara from South Simcoe 4-H with Holywell Atwood Polly from the Senior Calf Class and then followed with Gary Troup’s Junior Yearling, Benrise Goldwyn Barbie. Another Benrise bred animal, the Junior Calf Benrise Spirte Diamond for Brooke Benshop claimed Honourable Mention 4-H. For the Junior Champion class, Judge Coughlin tapped Lookout Goldwyn Casea, 1st Junior Yearling for his champion in front of a great crowd surrounding the show ring. She is owned by Barclay Phoenix, Birktree Holsteins and Blair Weeks. For Reserve, the 1st Senior Yearling, Robrook Goldwyn Best for Robrook, Barclay Phoenix and Vale-O-Skene was chosen followed by Delcreek Naughty by Night. She is the impressive Intermediate Calf that is owned

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consistent day with their string and that claimed them the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor award followed by Kingsway for Breeder and Vale-OSkene for Exhibitor.

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2011 WAS A YEAR TO REMEMBER FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL EASTERN ONTARIO/WESTERN QUEBEC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, AS KEMPTVILLE HAD THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE IN CANADA ON OCTOBER 14. JUDGE DONALD DUBOIS JUDGED 116 HEAD IN THE JUNIOR SHOW AND A TOTAL OF 190 HEAD OVER THE COURSE OF THE DAY. Winning the Summer Calf Class was Quinndale went to Mount Elm Samuelo Kolombia (Mount with Morsan Goldwyn Lilac (Ferme Gillette) Denny Pippa (Quinndale Holsteins). In a class Elm Holsteins), the 2nd place Sr. Yearling. taking Honourable Mention. Gillette Bolton 2nd of 21 entries in the Junior Calf Class, Lesbertrand Sleep (Ferme Gillette Inc.) was Reserve Grand Sanchez Alma (Georges Bertrand) placed first. Judge Bruce Mode of VanKleek Hill worked Champion, as well as the Beauty and Utility and Serenityhill Niagra Roz (Cherry Crest, Serenityhill through a Senior and Junior class of showpersons Gay Lea Production winner.

Holsteins) placed first in the Intermediate Calf during the lunch break. Top honours went to Class and took Honorable Mention - Intermediate Emma Farlinger, Arianne France, Jenna Hedden Herb Henderson won the Breeders Herd class Junior Champion. Brownlands Farm’s Jill Brown in the Junior Division, with Jesse Bradley as top and took home Premier Breeder and Exhibitor took the Intermediate Junior Champion and Senior Showperson followed by Reserve Jill Brown. Banners. Cherry Crest was Runner-Up as Premier Breeder with Montdale/Mountain Echo as Reserve Junior Champion with her Senior Calf, Honourable mention was Jennifer Clement.

Frankhaven Adolf Frolic. Reserve Intermediate The first class of the afternoon saw exhibitors Runner-Up for Premier Exhibitor. Premier Sire Jr. Champion was Belfast Bolt Cassy (Mary Inn braving torrential rains to bring in their Milking of the Show was Braedale Goldwyn.

Holsteins, Belfast Holstein Enr).

Senior Yearlings with Vioris Alex Pendora (Ferme From the 14 entries in the Summer Yearling Class, Rubis Enr) taking first place. Signature Holsteins Mary Inn Elle Sanchez (Mary Inn Holsteins, Jean- of Morrisburg won the Junior 2 Class and Mature Daniel Corbeil placed first. Junior Yearling went Cow Class. Intermediate Champion was the to Cherry Crest Goldwyn Vanilla (Cherry Crest) winner of the Sr. 2 class, Cherry Crest Final Cut contributing to the banner for Jr. Premier Breeder. Roz, with Reserve going to Annalea Goldwyn Glennholme (Brian and Jill Rivington) took Jr. Alinda and Honourable Mention being won by Premier Exhibitor Banner as well as first place Hendercroft Goldwyn Sabrina.

Intermediate Yearling with Glennholme Duplex Mya. For the second year in a row, Winright Jasper Tropicana (Bruce and Susan Mode) won both her class and Junior Champion. Honourable Mention

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GENETIC MARKETING WORKSHOP Thursday, March 1, 2012 • 10 am - 3 pm Holiday Inn, Cambridge

Theme “Preparing for Open Genomic Testing of Bulls in 2013”

Speakers Mark Butz, Butz-Hill Exports, IA...Sale of Embryos to International Markets Callum McKinven, Lookout Holsteins, QC...Care of Top Genetic and Show Animals and Preparing for visitors Don Johnston, Cherry Crest Holsteins, ON...After-sale Marketing and Selecting Sale Consignments Brian Carscadden, Semex Alliance, ON...AI Industry’s Perspective on Sales of Genomic Bulls

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*13. HOLIDAY INN, 200 Holiday Inn Dr., Cambridge

1. NITHSIDE FARMS LTD. 3011 BERLETT’S RD., WELLESLEY

5. PLEASANT NOOK FARM 1259 NORTHUMBERLAND ST., AYR

2. CLAYNOOK FARMS LTD.

6. EBYHOLME FARMS LTD. 3099 ALPS RD., AYR

10. ONTOWA FARMS INC. 2600 NORTHFIELD DR. E., ELMIRA

3. GREEN ACRE FARMS LTD. 4152 HURON RD., NEW HAMBURG

7. FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD. 1498 CHEESE FACTORY RD., BRANCHTON

11. BRUVIEW HOLSTEINS 1379 TILMAN RD., ELMIRA

4. DEN-LEE FARMS LTD. & TRINITY HOLSTEINS

8. BOSDALE FARMS INC. 3321 OLD BEVERLY RD., CAMBRIDGE

12. WELANE HOLSTEINS 2801 ARTHUR ST. N., ELMIRA

Brian & Cindy, Tyler, Ben and Jordan Jantzi Milking 60 in a tie-stall 10EX, 30VG, 19GP MB Herd, CHAH Leucosis-free Herd

3885 WILMOT EASTHOPE RD., NEW HAMBURG

Dennis & Betty Ann Wagler, Wayne & Mary and Marcus Wagler Milking 185 in a tie-stall 16EX, 95VG, 50GP, 3G Master Breeder Herd

Gary, Tim, David and Andrew Wagler Milking 150 in a free-stall 15VG, 85GP, 65G New free-stall in ‘06

4769 BRIDGE ST., NEW HAMBURG

Dennis & Sandy Kuepfer, Greg & Shelley Kuepfer

Milking 50 in a tie-stall 10EX, 38VG, 13GP New waterbeds recently added throughout

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Rob & Julie Eby Milking 30 in a tie-stall 10EX, 24GP Home to Eby016 PSS Trinity Res. All Cdn Sr 2YR

Brian Eby, Donald Eby, Clarence Eby Milking 45 in a tie-stall 10ME, 8EX, 31VG, 8GP 3x MB Herd, CHAH Leucsosis-free Herd

Frank, Don, Luke and Jimmy Donkers Milking 65 in a tie-stall 29EX, 51VG, 12GP Hosting the Tag Sale during the convention

Ed and John Bos and Family Milking 150 in a tie-stall 50EX, 105VG, 35GP 2x Master Breeder Herd

9. BECHVALE HOLSTEINS 390 PINEBUSH RD., CAMBRIDGE

Mike, Sarah and Levi Bechtel Milking 40 in a tie-stall 12VG, 14GP, 1G, 17NC Come see us in Bruce Witmer’s old barn

Ralph & Judy Martin, Phil Martin, Ryan & Lori Milking 95 in a free-stall 1EX, 35VG, 54GP New free-stall barn built in Fall ‘10

Murray & Charlene Brubacher Milking 50 in a tie-stall 5EX, 30VG, 22GP New barn built in ‘05

Lewis & Nancy Weber Milking 40 in a tie-stall 5EX, 25VG, 10GP New heifer barn built in ‘08 www.ontario.holstein.ca

Waterloo Master Breeders:

1949........................... Seiling................................ Albert Seiling 1957...........................Ebydale................................Edwin S. Eby 1961............................Airvue................................... Fred Snyder 1963.......................Meadow Lee............................ Robert Perrin 1963......................... Friedview..............................Ephraim Fried 1963........................ Beckhaven.............................. Floyd Becker 1964......................Summitt View........................Irvin Brubacher 1966.........................Wintermar......................... Abner B. Martin 1968.......................Maplewanna..........................Ward A. Shantz 1968.........................Rose Vega........................ John H. Gillespie 1972.........................Ebyholme............................... Clarence Eby 1977.........................Roycedale.................................. Ray Royce 1979........................ Beckhaven.................................Don Becker 1982........................Floraholme................ Floraholme Farms Ltd 1986.........................Rose Vega................... Rose Vega Farm Ltd 1987.........................Ebyholme................... Ebyhome Farms Ltd. 1988......................... Florahills................ Clarence Diefenbacher 1993...........................Bosdale...........................Mr & Mrs B Bos 1993.......................Meadow Lee........... Meadow Lee Farms Ltd 1993.......................... Nithside....................................Irvin Jantzi 1998........................ River Dale.................. River Dale Holsteins 1999........................... Fradon..................... Fradon Holsteins Ltd 2001...........................Bosdale........................ Bosdale Farms Inc 2002......................... Claynook....................Claynook Farms Ltd

National Presidents:

A.C. Hallman..................................................... 1890-91 & 1907 Fred M. Snyder.....................................................................1955 Abner B. Martin.................................................................... 1971 Clarence Diefenbacher..........................................................1998

National Directors:

Fred M. Snyder............................................................1943-1957 Abner B. Martin...........................................................1957-1973 Clarence Eby................................................................1973-1987 John H. Gillespie..........................................................1987-1990 Clarence Diefenbacher.................................................1990-1999

Provincial Directors:

John H. Gillespie..........................................................1981-1985 Clarence Diefenbacher.................................................1986-1990 Dennis Kuepfer........................................................2009-Present

Provincial Presidents:

John Gillespie........................................................................ 1983 Clarence Diefenbacher..........................................................1989

Provincial Holstein Planning Committee 2012:

Jason French, Dennis Kuepfer, Terry Lebold, Helen Martin, Rod Martin, Ryan Martin, Wilf Strenzke and Stephanie Szusz.

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Open House Farm Visits *10:00 am - 3:00 pm* Thursday, Mar. 15, 2012

HOLSTEIN BREEDERS FROM DURHAM COUNTY WELCOME YOU! 1. WELOVALE FARMS 3045 KELLOGG RD., PORT HOPE

David, Mary Lou, Jannelle & Natalie Kellogg Milking 35 in a tie-stall 2ME, 1EX, 17VG, 7GP New stalls and pasture mats installed in ‘09

2. FRICOSONS HOLSTEINS 72 METCALF ST., NEWCASTLE

Howard, Connor, Brent & Kailynn Sikma Milking 50 in a tie-stall 10ME, 5EX, 32VG, 13GP Master Breeder Herd; Allie & Valerie Families

John & Alice DeVries Milking 56 in a tie-stall 18EX, 46VG, 6GP MB Herd, 6 All Canadian Nom. in last 4 years

6. ALMET FARMS LTD. (Metdale & Honeyfield Holsteins) 1261 HOLT RD., BOWMANVILLE Ron & Brenda Metcalf and Family Dan Aitken & Nancy Metcalf and Rylan Milking 50 in a tie-stall 11EX, 32VG, rest GP

3. SIKMADALE FARMS 306 TAMBLYN RD., ORONO

7. ENNISKILLEN JERSEYS 8800 OLD SCUGOG RD., ENNISKILLEN

4. BENRISE FARMS 4666 MEARNS AVE., BOWMANVILLE

8. BIRCHWIND HOLSTEINS 4220 TOWNLINE RD. N., BLACKSTOCK

George Sikma & Steven Sikma Milking 45 in a tie-stall 2ME, 2EX, 25VG, 13GP Solar-panelled heifer barn

Tom & Tracy Benschop and Family Milking 100 in a free-stall 11EX, 60VG, 40GP, 4G Highlights include Gillette Emerson Bella

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Tim & Sharyn Sargent and Family, Frank Stenger and Herdsman Bryan Rozema Milking 55 Jerseys in a tie-stall 27EX, 23VG, 4GP

9. ALTONA LEA FARMS 4405 TOWNLINE RD. N., BLACKSTOCK Donna Barkey, Glenn & Karen Barkey, Frazer & Carolyn Puterbough and Families Milking 50 in a tie-stall 17EX, 30VG, 5GP

10. RIDGE-FIELD HOLSTEINS 13841 OLD SCUGOG RD., BLACKSTOCK Bob & Kathy Hoogeveen and Family Milking 40 in a tie-stall 5EX, 24VG, 14GP

11. SHARP ACRES 2173 CONCESSION RD. 9, BLACKSTOCK Gord Sharp Tag Sale taking place March 15th & 16th

Ron & Debbie Vice and Family, Herdsmen Sean Vice and Adam Taylor

Milking 45 in a tie-stall • Organic Milk Producers www.ontario.holstein.ca

Jazzy’s 2nd Dam

IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY! Welovale Spirte Jazzy GP-83 2YR Dam: Welovale S S Jasmine VG-87 Bred to Windbrook 2nd Winter Yearling at Durham and Lindsay Ex 2010

Welovale Jewel James EX-92 5E Lifetime Production: 65,990kgs Fresh in Sept 2011 at 12 yrs & looks amazing!

3rd Mature Cow Durham 2005

HERD CLASSIFICATION: 2ME ~ 2EX ~ 19VG ~ 10GP

WELOVALE FARMS David, Mary Lou, Janelle & Natalie Kellogg

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Our All Ontario Nominees!

Nominated All-Ontario 4-H Junior Yearling Congratulations Matthew Van Camp.

Nominated All-Ontario Junior 3 Year Old

Altona Lea Goldwyn Ainsley VG 88

12th Jr. 3yr old Royal 2 Steady & a Braxton @ Altona Lea Good Luck with Ainsley to Lolisee & Hodglynn.

Altona Lea Goldwyn Blossom VG 89 Dam: Altona Lea Allen Bridget EX 2 Duplex Calves & Windbrook Pregnancies Good Luck to David Lawrence (UK) with his 4 full sisters to Blossom

Altona Lea Sanchez Java

Reserve All Ontario Breeder’s Herd ~ 5th Place Breeder’s Herd at Royal

Dam: Altona Lea Dundee Jodi EX 7th Gen.

Thank you to Jason & Gary Pegg for all your work with Java this year.

Altona Lea Goldwyn Galaxy VG 88 Dam: Altona Lea Dundee Gypsy VG 87 Next: 6 Dams EX

Watch for our Durham County Tag Sale consignment from Generations of Excellent during the March 2012 East Central Car Tour

Altona Lea Farms “Where Families Have a Meaning…”

Glenn & Karen Barkey Cameron, Grant, Ian, Reid

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Donna Barkey & Family

Frazer & Carolyn Puterbough Cooper, Callum

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East-Central Tag Sale March 15 th & 16 th, 2012

Photos: Lizzie©Patty Jones; Joleen©Vicki Fletcher

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Willdina Holsteins Herd Classification : 22 EX · 41 VG · 6 GP

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1st Senior Calf & Junior Champion Ontario Jersey Summer Show 2011 4 th Senior Calf 2011 2 nd 4H calf on open show 2011 4-H Results, exhibited by Ava Doner, Congratulations !

1st Jersey Calf & H.M. Champion Calf TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic 2011 Champion 4-H Calf Ontario Jersey Summer Show 2011 Dams : EX 4E · VG · VG-88 · VG-86

John & Alice DeVries

3295 Lambs Road, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K5 Phone : 905 623-1364 · Fax : 905 623-1697 alice.devries123@gmail.com the

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Charlie, Joanne, Michael & Matthew Lupton Milking 90 in a tie-stall 5EX•48VG•54GP New open-front heifer barn built in 2009

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Paul, Ellen, Jared and Kyle MacLeod Milking 65 in a tie-stall 7EX, 43VG, 35GP Master Breeder Herd

7. GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE 445172 GUNNS HLL RD., WOODSTOCK

9. KARNVILLA HOLSTEINS 564836 KARN RD., WOODSTOCK

11. DOANLEA HOLSTEINS 285231 PLEASANT VALLEY RD., NORWICH

8. CITYVIEW HOLSTEINS 565038 KARN RD., WOODSTOCK

10. DUALANE FARMS 404507 UNION RD., INGERSOLL

12. WIKKERINK FARMS LTD. 813275 BASE LINE RD., NORWICH

The cheeses at Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese are truly unique - you can taste the Swiss influence from techniques and recipes owner Shep Ysselstein learned while making cheese in the Swiss Alps.

David & Kate Innes and Family Milking 75 in a tie-stall 11EX, 50VG Members of the Shoremar Alicia family

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Doug & Helen, Dean & Karen Karn and Families Milking 90 in a tie-stall 28EX, 72VG, 23GP MB Herd, Home of Skychief Roxe Family

Bill & Linda Kloepfer, Darrell, Dwayne, Daniel & Dale

Milking 150 in a free-stall 3ME, 1EX, 47VG, 103GP, 23G

Donald & Catherine, John & Krista, Fraser & Alisha Doan and Families Milking 100 in a tie-stall 21EX, 71VG, 34GP

Roger & Julie Wikkerink and Family Milking 60 in a free-stall 10EX, 30VG, 35GP, 3G 2x MB Herd; New A4 robot installed May ‘11

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4. BARBROOK FARMS 1790 COUNTY RD 10, VANKLEEK HILL

6. REDSTONE HOLSTEINS 1975 CONCESSION 6, ST. EUGENE

2. FERME RAYNAUD 351 CONCESSION 6, ST. BERNARDIN

5. BONNIE BRAE FARMS 124 COUNTY RD. 10, VANKLEEK HILL

7. FERME LAVIGNE INC. 225 CONCESSION 9, ST.ANNE DE PRESCOTT

Hervé, Robert & André Castonguay Milking 180 in a tie-stall 5VG, 80GP, 100G Currently transitioning to a free-stall facility

Marc & Stephanie Raynaud and Family Milking 80 in a tie-stall 1ME, 2EX, 31VG, 54GP, 3G Waterbeds installed in 2011

3. OVERDALE FARMS LTD. 2706 DUNNING RD., L’ORIGNAL

Gerry & Linda Overvest Milking 85 in a tie-stall 3ME, 36VG, 50GP Rail carrier for milking

The Bartons - Allen, Don, Jeff and Families Milking 100 in a tie-stall 5EX, 35VG, 57GP Farm has been in the family for 5 generations

Bruce, Susan and Kelsey Mode Milking 45 in a tie-stall 4EX, 33VG, 17GP, 4NC Home to the Jr. Champ of the EOWQ Show ‘10 and ‘11

Stefan & Linda Kunz and Family Milking 110 in a free-stall 4EX, 28VG, 54GP, 19G 4-row freestall barn with a double-10 swing parlour

Alain & Jean-Pierre Lavigne Milking 105 in a tie-stall 1EX, 29VG, 36GP, 9G

Highest BCA herd in Ontario; 3rd highest in Can ‘09

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On a MEMORABLE YEAR

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FOR THIS HALDIMAND COUNTY FAMILY, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HOLSTEIN CANADA PROGRAMS HAS IMPROVED THE PROFITABILITY AND EFFICIENCY ON THEIR FARM.

Alex and Cynthia Buist of Canfield began registering and classifying their herd because they wanted to do a better job with their cows. By knowing their genetics, they can make better decisions on how to mate them. “Now when I look at a bull proof sheet, I know what bulls I need to use to improve my herd and I have become more selective on what bulls I use,” says Alex.

Alex has seen many sides of the Holstein business. His father emigrated from Holland to Brazil and was successful in the show ring with his herd in South America in the 1950’s. He later decided to come to Canada to start a new life for his family but continue to dairy farm. Alex worked with his father’s herd of purebred cattle and milk recorded with his brother, Fritz.

At 20 years old, Alex bought his own dairy farm of grade Holsteins on the next concession. As the operations developed, Alex and Fritz decided to incorporate the two herds and work together, deciding to no longer carry on the breed improvement programs. In 2005, both families were growing and it was agreed that they would split their dairy operation and Alex and Cynthia would build a new free-stall barn on his farm in order to start their own herd (the brothers continue to work with each other when it comes to cropping).

Alex and Cynthia’s family is active on the farm with Ashley (15), Jonathan

The Buist family, front (l to r): Julieanne, Cynthia, Jonathan Back: Calvin, Ashley and Alex. (Photo Submitted)

(12) and Julieanne (10) taking turns with different chore duties. Son Calvin (18) is currently in Aviation School in Alberta, but has been instrumental in the success of the farm.

After the Buists accepted an invitation to host the Haldimand-Norfolk County Holstein Club Annual Meeting, they decided it was time to start registering their cattle again, as did Fritz. They saw that the value of their herd would increase with registered cattle and that it made sense to register when they were already using NLID tags for identification anyway. Now the CYNLEX herd has begun to classify and they get quite excited when the classifier comes to evaluate their animals. They use the classification information for their mating report, but they also find that they learn something new about how to properly evaluate their animals when the classifier visits. They were thrilled when they had Cynlex Dolman 81 classify VG-85 as a second calver as they didn’t think that they had ‘those kinds of cows’ in their barn. This motivation has set goals for them to work hard to breed stronger cows that will meet their environment’s needs. Alex and Cynthia enjoy touring other operations to see where they can take ideas to become better dairy farmers and better breeders of Holstein cattle.

The Buist’s pride in their operation shows in the details. Pictured above is their barn entrance. (Photo by Jason French)

The new free-stall barn Alex and Cynthia built in 2005. (Photo by Jason French)

PROGRAM DETAILS (VALID UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012): • Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the potential benefits of classification and how the information can be used on your farm.

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

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

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

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

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TOM BENSCHOP IS A QUIET GUY. HE’S POLITE, LAID-BACK AND SOFT-SPOKEN. HE HAS A WARM SMILE AND GENTLE MANNER THAT INVITES EASY CONVERSATION. BUT IT’S WHEN YOU GET HIM TALKING ABOUT HIS COWS AND THE 480-ACRE FARM HE RUNS WITH HIS WIFE, TRACY, AND HERDSMAN, ABE LEAHY, THAT HIS EYES LIGHT UP AND HE REALLY COMES ALIVE.

Tom milks 100 cows under the Benrise prefix in a free-stall/ flush barn located just outside of Bowmanville, Ontario.

These days, he has reason to be excited. He’s busy, his operation is thriving, and his cows have come up big in the show ring throughout the year. With three recently showing at The Royal, he also has a lot to be proud of. Not that Tom’s one to boast about his success. In fact, rather than show off the fruits of his labour, he usually relies on the help of others to lead his cows at some of the year’s bigger shows.

“I just get too nervous!” he says with a smile, as he follows Benrise Royce Gretchen (owned by Jeff Stephens of Troy, Ontario) being led around the Ring of Excellence in the Red & White show’s Junior 2-YR class. She would later go on to place sixth.

Though he enjoys coming to shows and watching his cows in the ring, he seems most comfortable at home, working on the farm on which he was raised and caring for his herd of 10 EX, 68 VG, 38 GP and 2 G cattle. Working with cows is in his blood; in fact, it’s all he can recall doing.

“I’ve milked pretty much every day since I can remember,” says Tom. “My mom often tells the story of when I was really young and used to stand on a pail to milk. I’ve always enjoyed it from a young age.”

Tom’s Dad, John, and his uncle, Len, started the operation in the 1960s. They farmed in partnership under the Benschop Bros prefix, milking grade cows and breeding to beef bulls.

Growing up, Tom helped out in the barn after school and on weekends, but at just 15 years of age, he was forced to take on a much larger role. That was the year his dad passed away unexpectedly and Tom, who was in grade 10 at the time, stepped in to work with his Uncle.

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“You do what you have to do,” says Tom, looking back on one of the most difficult times of his life.

Unfortunately for Tom, he would face more hardship in the years ahead. In 1991, while earning a diploma in Agriculture at the University in Guelph, he received news that his uncle Len had perished in a farming accident. The blow was hard to take, but once again, Tom stepped up to the plate, coming home from university on Thursdays and working until Sunday evening before returning for classes on Monday. Tom’s mom, Shirley, his sister, Donna, and the remaining farm employees filled in with chores and kept the farm going while Tom was away at school. This continued for just over six months until Tom completed his schooling and came home to farm full-time.

As if all that wasn’t enough, in March of 1993, a fire destroyed the family’s dairy barn. Fortunately, only one cow was lost in the fire, but the combined loss of Tom’s father, uncle, and the dairy barn they had built together, it was almost too much for the family to take.

So much devastation in those five years forced the Benschops to think long and hard about the future direction of their operation. After some serious soul-searching, they made a life-changing decision. They decided to rebuild the barn and concentrate on breeding better quality Holsteins.

“I learned a lot from my dad, including good business sense and a strong work ethic,” Tom says. “But one thing I knew I wanted to do differently was buy better cattle.”

One of the first pedigree cows Tom bought to fulfill this goal was a Shen-Val NV LM Formation daughter named JJB Tweedle Dum. After doing some in-depth research, the Benschops purchased her as a junior heifer from Marbri Farms in Russell, Ontario. Tweedle Dum was backed by www.ontario.holstein.ca

The Benschop Family from left to right: Justyn, Tracy, Tom and Brooke.

Breeders Herd at Durham, one of many successes for the Benschops in 2011!

three generations of Excellent cows from the Dunwood family. She scored GP-83 as a two-year-old and VG-87 as four-year-old, with a 94 point udder and three stars to her name. It turned out to be a wise decision, and today, a large percentage of the Benschop herd traces back to the 12-yearold brood cow. Nine of her daughters have scored Very Good or better, one is Excellent and yet another, Benrise September Tristin, is classified EX-91-2E.

of his labour. And, he says, getting that heifer calf that you think will be a “special one” makes it all worthwhile.

With a new barn in place and some nice-looking cows to fill it with, more good things were in store for Tom. In 1994, while on a white-water rafting trip in Ottawa, he met Tracy.

According to Tracy, it wasn’t their first encounter.

“We had met two years earlier at a judging competition in Peterborough,” she says with a laugh. “I like to tease him that I must not have caught his eye then!”

Tracy, a self-described “country girl,” grew up in Nestleton on a mixed farm. The couple married in 1998 and have two children together, Brooke (11) and Justyn (9), who enjoy helping out on the farm in their free time. In addition to feeding calves and assisting with milking cows on the farm, Brooke and Justyn raise chickens and are proud to be the exclusive supplier of eggs to a vendor at their local farmers market.

As it turns out, the Benschops have had a few special ones of late. Benrise Goldwyn Jojo, a Very Good 87 point twoyear-old was 1st Senior 2-year-old at Durham County, as well as the show’s Grand Champion. Jojo was also part of the winning Breeder’s Herd at that show, along with her dam, Benrise Spirte Joan EX-90 (who was 3rd place 5-yearold) and another herd favourite, Benrise Dundee Blayne EX-90 (who was 1st place 5-year-old). Benrise Spirte Dana VG-87-2YR was their first All-Canadian Nominee as a Junior Yearling in 2009 and is a full sister to Benrise Spirte Diamond, the calf that Brooke led to first-place finishes at Durham County and Autumn Opportunity, and a third-place finish at the Lindsay Exhibition. Diamond also finished an impressive 5th place in her class at this year’s Royal Winter Fair and was nominated All Ontario Junior 4-H calf this year for Brooke.

Three other cows, Marbri Baxter Brandy, Marbri Baxter Breeze and Beaucoise Lou Lise, owned in partnership with good friends Brian Buma of Marbri Farms and Dr. John McOuat of Springlawn, are holding their own as well.

They’ve generated a lot of AI interest of late and have been producing some high genomic offspring. Brandy, Breeze and their dam, Bounce, each have sons in AI and more being A lot of helping hands go into making the operation run contracted. smoothly, with Tom and Abe doing most of the day-today milking, feeding, cleaning, bedding and repairs. Tom’s Tom’s breeding philosophy is straight-forward enough. He mother and sister still help out too, with Shirley taking care uses proven bulls with good cow families and breeds cows of the bookkeeping and Donna balancing the feed rations that will make good four to five-year-olds. His breeding and pitching in on weekends as needed. According to Tom, follows a balanced approach, though he leans a little more Tracy “fills in wherever anyone of us leaves off.” This toward producing high-type animals that will shine in the includes milking, feeding and cleaning, plus looking after show ring. One such example is Benrise Goldwyn Barbie, everything in the house. She also works part-time at the a junior yearling calf out of Benrise Lyndon Babe GPhospital.

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Mention Junior at the Ontario Summer Show, Reserve Grand 4-H Calf at Autumn Opportunity and 14th in the Junior Yearling class at The Royal. Barbie was also nominated All Ontario Junior Yearling, All Ontario 4-H Calf, All Ontario 4-H Calf owned by a 4-H member and Honourable Mention All Ontario Junior Yearling.

Tom has had a lot of great influences over the years. In addition to his father, he names his lifelong neighbour, Don Welsh, as one of his greatest inspirations. In fact, in 2000, Tracy and Tom purchased Don’s farm, recognizing what a great operation it was.

“I always admired Don’s great herd of cows,” says Tom. “Since we purchased his farm, he has always been there to offer a helping hand and words of encouragement.”

Though the Benschops have made a lot of upgrades in recent years, including expanding their heifer barn in 2007 and increasing their land base with the purchase of the neighbouring farm, they’re far from being done yet.

“We’re always thinking ahead,” Tom says, stealing a quick glance at Tracy as she smiles and shakes her head.

Implementing some manure-handling upgrades and installing rubber flooring are next on the list. In the long term, the Benschops plan to continue increasing their quota base and continue breeding trouble-free, profitable cows that will set the farm up as a lucrative business for the next generation.

Tom has overcome some tough times in his life and it makes sense that his family is what’s most important to him. They’re the reason, he says, he gets up every morning at the crack of dawn.

“I’m hoping they’ll want to take over someday,” he says, signalling with his thumb to Brooke and Justyn.

He’s seen a lot in his 35 years and received a lot of advice and encouragement and for that, Tom is thankful. His own advice to others is simple, yet genuine and heartfelt.

“Some people have lots of money, but they’re not happy,” he says.

“Do what you enjoy doing. Use the bulls that will make the kind of cows that YOU want.”

Photos: 1. Benrise Spirte Diamond was Nominated All Ontario and All Canadian Jr. Calf in 2011. 2. Benrise Goldwyn Jojo, a Very Good 87 point two-year-old was 1st Senior 2-year-old at Durham County, and went onto win Grand Champion of the show. 3. Benrise September Tristin (EX-91-2E) is a herd favourite. Her dam, JJ Tweedledum, was one of the first pedigreed cows Tom purchased and she has played a big part in the herd’s development to date. 4. Marbri Baxter Breeze is a Very Good 87 point 3-year-old owned in partnership with Marbri Farms and Dr. John McOuat. She has been generating a lot of AI interest lately.

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Hospitality Key to Unforgettable Trip

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BY COLLIN WALKER

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO GO ON A TRIP THAT WAS ALL INCLUSIVE AND DID NOT EVEN COST YOU A CENT, EVEN PRIOR TO THE TRIP? WELL THAT PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP THE HOSPITALITY OF THE ONTARIO DAIRY YOUTH TRUST FUND AND THE ONTARIO HOLSTEIN BRANCH. THIS WAS A TRIP THAT I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE ANYONE WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR, AND TO KEEP APPLYING FOR UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE TRIP. There was four of us from each of the four districts who where selected for the 2011 trip.

Wray Brubacher of Brookhaven Holsteins in Drayton, Chancy Burgess of Chakelburg Holsteins in Mildmay, Brad Lowry of Penlow Farms in Almonte and myself, Collin Walker, of Walkhavern Farms in Stayner. We were hosted

by Kris MacLeod, Holstein Representative for Eastern Ontario, who did an excellent job of entertaining us (or should I say chaperoning).

At 6’6” 290lbs, 6’6” 220lbs, 6’2” 240lbs, 5’11” 330lbs, and 5’11” 210lbs, we were welcomed everywhere we went. At restaurants, people would move their chairs for us - or suck them in - and after we were seated, they would ask us where the game was and whether our team had won. It was almost as if we were in school again playing football and we received the respect of being on a winning team.

as we got closer to our first farm on the tour, all displays great pedigreed cattle. Siemers Holsteins was forgotten. is another large operation (2700 cows) that has focused on the genetics side. They took time away The farm tours were what made this trip to from their show string in Madison to show us Madison so valuable. Farm sizes and philosophies some great pedigreed cows and their pens of high were really different from farm to farm, which genomic testing heifers. Evergreen View probably allowed us to stretch our perspectives of the is the largest embryo marketer we met with targets dairy industry. If you did not want to climb silos of 3000 embryos sold per year. The barn is home anymore, you could just make a pile of silage to numerous members of Snowmans family and on the ground thirty feet high and 120 feet in there were also many high genomic list animals diameter but you would have to milk 3000 cows to there. To sum up what can be learned from owner, use the feed. Aside from the way feed was stored, Tom Kestell, in a few sentences is impossible! all of the farms that we visited did an excellent job Rosy Lane Holsteins has every detail on the farm of managing their operations. managed to the upmost detail with farm highlights of an air-conditioned barn, high genomic animals It is intriguing to see how genomics is playing a and the openness to discuss any detail of the part in the herds that we visited. Four out of the operation. seven herds that we had visited had embraced genomics in a major way. These four herds Our farm tours ended with the last stop being admitted that they might not agree with it, but the the International Show at the World Dairy Expo. rewards of genomics working would be far greater It was great to see headliners such as Missy, than the risks. On the other side of the equation Camomile, Licorice, Rejoice and Trisha. Canadian were the herds with strong cow families, who cows certainly made their presence known and it demand consistency from their breedings, and makes you wonder with cows this great, how much therefore relying on proven sire selection. better can they get? The consistency these cows showed was unreal and they are truly the type of The farms that we visited were very welcoming functional cows our breeders deserve. and gracious to us. They were extremely open to our questions and gave us a lot of insight into their I have to add that while we were at Madison, we operations. The one-on-one discussions were very were treated to an evening at the Prime Quarter rewarding and stretched our perceptions of what Restaurant with the Ontario 4-H Dairy Judging can work on our own operations.

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This team of guys was great. I really enjoyed the company of being with farmers the same age as me with the same interests. Our herds are similar in size and our desire to breed good cows are common. Starting on the long trip to Madison (a ten hour trip which took us three days to make) there was no shortage of complaints about sore bodies. Each of us was thankful to have a week off to recover from one of the busiest and most strenuous times of the year on the farm: corn silage time. Our conversations quickly turned into a competition to see who climbed up the silo the most – we’re still not sure who won – but as soon We would like to extend our appreciation to all the herds we visited, including Star Summitt Holsteins with their deep home bred herd of 70 cows of 39 EX, 32 VG & 9 GP with numerous and multigenerational longtime production award animals. Budjon Holsteins is home to many of the stars of the show ring but with almost 40 head gone from the barn to the show in Madison, there were still many impressive animals there. It’s not often you get lost at a farm but the MilkSource office looks like something from Wall Street! We toured the genetics part of the operation with unbelievable cow care and housing located beside their 8000 cow dairy. Ragnar Holsteins 2011 Ontario Dairy Youth Award Winners at WDE: (l to r) Collin Walker, resembles a Canadian herd with a Wisconsin address as their tie-stall barn Chancy Burgess, Wray Brubacher, Brad Lowry with Kris MacLeod .

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I have to add that the trip did cost something. The help needed to run the farms back home was costly but worth it, and the presents for our children and loved ones back home was also necessary but it was all worth the cost. At Madison we met several alumni of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award and they are all people who have paved their own way in the Holstein industry.

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Passion & Poise: a Winning Combination

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YOUNG AND ENTHUSIASTIC, JILL BROWN FROM LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY HAS MADE HERSELF KNOWN IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY THROUGH HER PASSION FOR THE HOLSTEIN BREED AND POISE IN THE SHOW RING. HER INVOLVEMENT AND DEDICATION TO 4-H HAS LED TO MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT MANY SIMPLY DREAM OF. Growing up in Enterprise, Ontario, Jill, her older sister, Alana, and younger brother, Scott, were always heavily involved in the day-to-day operation of the family’s Brownlands dairy farm. Today, not much has changed. Though Alana lives and works in Toronto, Jill and Scott continue to farm alongside their parents, Alan and Jane Brown, and milk sixty pure-bred Holsteins with a herd classification of 9 Excellent, 45 Very Good and 16 Good Plus.

On the family’s 400 acre farm, Jill takes on a variety of tasks, such as running the feeding system and looking after the heifers in the new barn. She also assists with calf registration, milking and tractor work and enjoys everyday chores such as clipping, washing and painting on the farm to keep the farm and cows in top form.

The family’s emphasis on cow comfort is clearly seen with tunnel ventilation and year-round cow comfort mats.

They have also recently built a calf barn to house calves from birth to the age of one year. From the calf barn, the heifers live in an open-front heifer shed. In the near future, the family hopes to build a coverall barn for the favoured heifers and dry cows.

Jill has been actively involved in 4-H for 9 years and in that time, has completed twenty-three 4-H club projects focused on dairy and judging.

She has a strong passion for judging and in 2010 qualified to be one of four members of the Ontario Judging Team, which represents Ontario at the National 4-H dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at the World Dairy Expo.

“The judging trip to Madison was a great learning experience especially under the guidance of well-known dairy enthusiast Bert Stewart,” says Jill, whose team placed ninth overall.

in cattle. This past year, her 4-H project was Frankhaven Adolf Frolic. Jill purchased Frolic in partnership with her family farm, Brownlands Holsteins, in February from Harry Franken of Frankhaven Holsteins and Doug McKay of Kaymanor Holsteins. Frolic is out of a Very Good Astronomical that is backed by six generations of Very Good or Excellent dams. As Jill’s 4-H project, Frolic was shown the utmost care in the lead-up to show season, being rinsed daily, fed an individual ration separate from the other animals and housed in the calf barn during the day and pastured at night.

Lucky for Jill, her hard work paid off. At the Maxville Spring Show, Frolic was Junior Champion and 4-H Grand Champion Calf, at the EBI Showcase, she took Reserve Champion Calf and Jill won reserve Showman, top quiz and top overall competitor. At the Ontario Summer Show, Frolic captured the 1st Senior Calf and Reserve 4-H Champion Calf titles. She was the 1st Senior Calf and Junior Champion at the Lennox and Addingtion County Show and at the Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Championship Show, 1st Senior Calf, Junior Intermediate Champion and Reserve Junior Champion. To cap off a spectacular show season, Jill was the Grand Showperson at her Achievement Day and Frolic was Grand Champion Calf. Most recently at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, Frolic placed seventh in the Senior Calf Class. In addition to the many show titles Frolic captured in 2011, she was All-Ontario Reserve 4-H Owned Calf, All-Ontario Honourable Mention 4-H Senior Calf and Nominated All-Ontario Senior Calf.

Jill Brown, with a successful 2011 show season behind her, poses infront of the Princess Gates with her Senior Calf, Frankhaven Adolf Frolic.

When purchasing a heifer or a cow, Jill looks for animals that are deep-open ribbed with a correct set of feet and legs. When looking for a show animal, size also plays an important role, says a well-informed Jill, who believes it is important to breed for high-type with a balance of milk components.

Growing up on her family’s farm, Jill’s success in the show ring comes to her honestly. Brownlands Holsteins has also enjoyed a fair share of success in the In 2011, Jill was 4th Overall Individual at the Inter-County Judging show ring over the years. The family has shown at the Lennox-Addington Competition in Metcalfe and won the High Senior Placings. She has also Holstein Show for many years and has exhibited many Grand Champion competed at the Canadian Intercollegiate Judging Competition held at the cattle in that time. They have also received Premier Exhibitor and Premier University of Guelph and where she captured third overall individual in Breeder several times over. Jill and her siblings have each been successful in spring of 2011. their own rites with their 4-H projects as well. In 2006, Alana had a whirlwind of a year with Brownlands Spirte Bliss, whose long list of show winnings is Closely tied with her passion for judging, is Jill’s ability to see the potential topped by an Honourable Mention All Ontario Jr. Yearling and Honourable CONTINUED ON PAGE 72

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“As Classy as Ever”

2011 CANADIAN 4-H CL ASSIC JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW - 32 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG!

THERE IS A REASON THE CLASSIC IS KNOWN AS THE “OLYMPICS” OF 4-H DAIRY SHOWS. THE TOP-QUALITY DISPLAYS AND EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-GROOMED ANIMALS NEVER FAIL TO IMPRESS; IN FACT, THEY GET BETTER EACH YEAR. THIS YEAR, 355 OF CANADA’S TOP DAIRY YOUTH FROM 51 TEAMS ACROSS 7 CANADIAN PROVINCES TOOK PART IN THE 32ND ANNUAL TD CANADIAN 4-H DAIRY CLASSIC AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR FROM NOVEMBER 5-7, 2011.

4-H members age 12-21 demonstrated the 4-H motto of “Learn to Do by Doing” as they worked together to keep their packs looking immaculate and interact with the public. Many new friendships were made as the participants competed as individuals and as teams at the “Olympics” of 4-H Dairy Shows.

was awarded the prestigious “Bill Edelstein Bowl” for the Premier County as they accumulated the most overall points in showmanship, conformation and best exhibit.

Showmanship Judge, Carl Phoenix of Greenbank, ON along with his Associate Judge, Mike West of Orangeville, ON certainly had their work cut out for them as they sorted through three tremendously strong groups of showmanship.

A new feature started last year was the “Breeder of Distinction.” Paul Ekstein of Quality Holsteins from Vaughan, ON was named this year’s Breeder of Distinction and was on hand to meet and greet the participants during the show. Paul also generously donated two female embryos from the famous Frantisco family for a draw. Emma Farlinger of Dundas County was the lucky winner of this great genetic prize!

Champion Showperson and Holstein Canada’s President’s Cup Award was won by Rachel Jebson, the 1st Place Senior from Durham West County with Reserve going to the 2nd Place Senior, Emily Den Haan from South Simcoe County. Honourable Mention went to the 1st Place Junior Peter Leach from Kawartha Lakes County.

The Classic is not just another 4-H show, but an elite opportunity for the nation’s dairy youth to showcase their talent and unite with other keen 4-H’ers at a world-class event. We thank sponsors TD Canada Trust, Kubota Canada, Semex Alliance and Holstein Canada who were on hand throughout the day. Without their commitment to the agricultural youth, shows such as the Classic simply would not happen.

Conformation Judge Robert Fitzsimmons, VT, USA, had a big job to do as the quality ran deep through all conformation classes. Judge Fitzsimmons awarded Grand Champion calf to the 1st Place Holstein Junior Yearling Heifer, Vernla Jasper Candice, shown by James Walker from Wellington County. Reserve Grand Champion honours went to the 2nd Junior Yearling, Fradon Sterling Jodie, shown by Mark Hazeleger from Oxford County. Honourable Mention went to Ava Doner of Durham East on her 1st Prize Jersey Calf Willdina Amadeo Joleen.

Meanwhile, back in the barn, the competition was full-steam ahead as the county and provincial teams competed for the best exhibit award. The team from Perth finished on top, followed very closely by Middlesex, Lanark and a four-way tie for fourth place between with Brant, Carleton, Prescott and Waterloo.

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Ross Wallace, Kubota, Assoc. Judge Mike West, Kristen DeVries, Res. Showperson Emily DenHaan, Champion Showperson Rachel Jebson, Craig Bremner, TD Canada Trust, Judge Carl Phoenix, Paul MacLeod, Holstein Canada President, Kirsten Harbin

Conformation Champions: Alain Lajeunesse, Holstein Canada, Ross Wallace, Kubota, Kristen DeVries, Reserve Mark Hazeleger, Champion James Walker, Kirsten Harbin, Craig Bremner, TD Canada Trust, Paul Larmer, Semex Canada.

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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 are a point of pride for their breeders and owners. From December through to the end of February, there were 430 1st time Excellent cows and 776 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!

DECEMBER EXs

BOSDALE KITE LANA EX 92 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE

DENLEE GOLDWYN UCINDY EX 92 DEN-LEE FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

LOVSHIN GOLDWYN GUMDROP EX 92 LOVSHIN FARMS LTD, COBOURG

SPENCROFT LHEROS LIVIA EX 92 ROGER SPENCE, ELMVALE

WALTZ ACRE BAYLOR TALENT EX 92 WALTZ ACRE FARMS, CONSECON

ALTONA LEA GOLDWYN JENNA EX 91 FRANK BARKEY & FAMILY, BLACKSTOCK

BARGEOLANE TALENT ANKA EX 91 BARGEOLANE FARMS, WARSAW

BOSDALE GOLDWYN LIBERTY EX 91 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE, JOHN HUNYADY, KITCHENER

BOSDALE S STORM LIBERTY EX 91 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE JOHN HUNYADY, KITCHENER

BRODMAPLE LINJET LUCKY EX 91 BRODMAPLE FARMS, CAMBRIDGE

C-VALLEY OUTSIDE JUMPER EX 91 DREWHOLME HOLSTEINS, GOWANSTOWN

CARLOW GOLDWYN 228 EX 91 CARLOW FARMS, INDIAN RIVER

CAVANALECK DUCHESS JARDINE EX 91 CAVANALECK FARMS LTD, BELMONT

CLAIRCREST MR SAM TAHITI EX 91 CLAIR E. PETHERICK, CAMPBELLFORD

CLAYNOOK TARA FINAL CUT EX 91 CLAYNOOK FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

CRATER SAVANNA GOLDWYN EX 91 CRATER FARM, HARTINGTON

CROVALLEY DAMION MERMAID EX 91 CROVALLEY F B I DEMI EX 91 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

DONNANVIEW ROY DAHLIA EX 91 DONNANVIEW FARMS LTD, STIRLING

EBYHOLME GOLDWYN BRIDGET EX 91 JANARIC HOLSTEINS, LISTOWEL

EBYHOLME STORMATIC MELINDA EX 91 EBYHOLME FARMS LTD, AYR

ELOCROFT SPIRTE JUANITA EX 91 WILLOW HILL FARMS, NEWCASTLE

FRADON SS JORDEE EX 91 DANA E. ERWAY, PA, FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD, BRANCHTON

GLENALCOMB SAM BEAU EX 91 LARRY D. MCCOMB, BELLEVILLE

GROENWAY BLITZ LUV EX 91 GROENWAY FARMS, HARROWSMITH

HIDDENBROOK TALENT NIKKI EX 91 HIDDENBROOK HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

HONEYPOD STORMATIC VONA EX 91 HONEYPOD HOLSTEINS, ELMVALE

LANGNIC DUNDEE RORI EX 91 R.E. ROBERTSON & SONS, ELMVALE

LYSTEL LOVANNA BLITZ EX 91 MEDWAY FARMS LTD, ILDERTON

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NARWOOD ALLEN OCTANNA EX 91 DON & DIANE CATT, ST. THOMAS

NITHSIDE DINAH INSTINCT EX 91 NITHSIDE FARMS LTD, WELLESLEY

OUROWN FINAL CUT QUALITY EX 91 J. WALTER MILLER, HILLIER

PYNACKER FIDGIT DAMION EX 91 PYNACKER HOLSTEINS, BATH

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RICHDALE-I STORMATIC ARIEL EX 91 FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD, BRANCHTON RICHARD G. SMITH, PA

SELBYVALE SPIRTE KRIMSON EX 91 WILLIAM HAROLD ROBINSON, SELBY

SUNREST KITE FULLOPEP EX 91 SUNREST FARM, JOYCEVILLE

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ALONA JENNIFER LHEROS EX 90 ALONA FARMS LIMITED, MILLBROOK

ARMDALE BETTY BUBBLES EX 90 ARMDALE HOLSTEINS, MILLBROOK

ARRON DOON DUSK BONG RED EX 90 GRAHAM A. JOHNSTON, NEW DUNDEE

BANKSIDE VICTORIA BALTAIR EX 90 JANSTEAD FARMS, WELLESLEY

BECKHOLM SOVEREIGN PENELOPE EX 90 TERRY HENDERSON, MILLBROOK

BELDARE LOUISE STAR EX 90 SKIPWELL FARMS INC, AYLMER

BENRISE DAMION ANNALEE EX 90 BENSCHOP FARMS, BOWMANVILLE

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BIRDOLM JLIST ANNIE EX 90 JOHN DORTMANS, JR, STRATHROY

BLAYJOY FCUT SHANNON EX 90 JIM PHOENIX, UXBRIDGE, JOEL PHOENIX, CANNINGTON LESTER & SHIRLEY GINGRICH, ELMIRA

BONNIESPRING GOLDWYN ILLUSION EX 90 BONNIESPRING HATTI EX 90 MCNINCH HOLSTEINS, MILLBROOK

BOSDALE GIBSON ELLA EX 90 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE

BRENLAND DELBERT APRICOT EX 90 BRENLAND PRIMETIME NIXON EX 90 BRENLAND HOLSTEINS, MILLBANK

CARTERLANE DON PATTY EX 90 CARTERLANE DAIRY FARM, NEWTON

CAVANALECK GIBSON BOUNTY EX 90 CAVANALECK FARMS LTD, BELMONT

CEDELMAR PIXIE EX 90 ANDY CLARK, SHANTY BAY

CHARPENTIER LANCELOT LADY BABY EX 90 SHAWN KOOPMANS, PICTON

CITYVIEW DAMIAN ROSALIE EX 90 RAWDONCREEK FARMS, STIRLING

CLAYNOOK ALEX MR BURNS EX 90 CLAYNOOK RILLEY ALLEN EX 90 CLAYNOOK FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

COBERDALE GOLDWYN VICTORIA EX 90 COBERDALE FARM, WELLESLEY

CORNITA WILLY PADDY EX 90 CORNITA FARMS LTD, PARKHILL

CRATER FANCY TALENT RED EX 90 CRATER TIARA LINJET EX 90 CRATER FARM, HARTINGTON

CROVALLEY TERRASON MOONBEAM EX 90 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

DONEGAL TITANIC KELLOG EX 90 GARY R. BUCK, NORWOOD

DONNANDALE SPIRITE M LARK EX 90 DONNANDALE THRONE JASMIN EX 90 DONNANDALE FARMS, STIRLING

DUSTY HILLS CALEB ROSY RED EX 90 WILLARD M. HORST, ELMIRA

EBYHOLME GOLDWYN PEONY EX 90 EBYHOLME FARMS LTD, AYR

ELLIOTTDALE GOLDWYN GERRY EX 90 ELLIOTTDALE HOLSTEINS, THORNDALE

EMBRDALE SUMMER FINALCUT EX 90 EMBRDALE FARM, INDIAN RIVER

ENGLIDALE MF TORO EX 90 ENGLIDALE FARMS, LINDSAY

ERBHOLME MODEST FAYE EX 90 ALLAN PAUL ERB, WELLESLEY

ERNEST-ANTHONY TRIXIE-ET EX 90 JOHN DORTMANS, JR, STRATHROY

FRADON INFERNO E JODIE EX 90 DANA E. ERWAY, PA FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD, BRANCHTON

GARHAVEN EMERSON ELVIE EX 90 GARY B. & DOROTHY J. HUNT, TWEED

GENDARRA ASTRO SIESTA EX 90 GENDARRA FARM, BAILIEBORO

GERDOTH VIRILITY JOKER EX 90 GERDOTH HOLSTEINS, CAVAN

GLENALCOMB SS BINGO EX 90 LARRY D. MCCOMB, BELLEVILLE

GRILLSDALE JANET HEBER EX 90 CLIFFORD GRILLS, CAMPBELLFORD

HIDDENSPRING DJ SUMMER EX 90 HIDDENSPRING HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

HILBORNDALE BREWSTER VAMPIRE EX 90 HILBORNDALE FARMS, NEW DUNDEE

HILL ACRES JASPER JO JO EX 90 ROBERT RAY & SONS, ROSLIN

HILL POND TERRASON IRIS EX 90 MURRAY MCGONIGLE, BADEN

HILL VIEW TALENT COCOA EX 90 CATALYST HOLSTEINS, SYDENHAM

HOLYWELL JASPER DREAM EX 90 MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE

HONEYPOD LHEROS TRIPLE EX 90 HONEYPOD HOLSTEINS, ELMVALE

HOPEWELL WILDFIRE PET EX 90

HUFFMANDALE FINALCUT FANTASIA EX 90 HUFFMANDALE HOLSTEINS LTD, CORBYVILLE

INGHOLM TAIT JEWELS EX 90 INGHOLM FARMS, CAMPBELLFORD

JAMESTON ALLEN CARMA EX 90 JAMESTON SEPT STORM CRYSTALYN EX 90 JAMES F. JOHNSTON, NEW DUNDEE

JANARIC OUTSIDE GOLDA EX 90 JANARIC HOLSTEINS, LISTOWEL

JEFFRED SAMUELO CELESTE EX 90 FRED JEFFS, STIRLING

KAWARTHA ALLEN DREAMER EX 90 KAWARTHA HOLSTEINS, LINDSAY

KEDEB LHEROS WONDER EX 90 SUNNY PLAINS FARMS, JOYCEVILLE

KEDEB MAILING EMMYLOU EX 90 KEDEB ACRES, PETERBOROUGH

LEBOLD INQUIRER HONEY EX 90 LEBOLD FARMS INC, WELLESLEY

LIDDLEROCK GOLDWYN BETTY LOU EX 90 LIDDLEROCK HOLSTEINS, AYLMER

MALLENMAR MAINLAND MAYBEE EX 90 MALLENMAR FARMS, SEELEYS BAY

MAPLEKEYS LARAMIE MARBLE EX 90 MAPLEKEYS FARMS, AYLMER

MAPLEMAR SEPTEMBER RUBY EX 90 WALNUTMEADOW HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

MARLEIGHGRANGE R MISCHIEV RED EX 90 MARK & LEIGH WHEELER, TAMWORTH

MARTLAND JASPER DELINDA EX 90 MARTLAND LEDUC JORDAN EX 90 MARTIN OPSTEEN, BRIGHTON

MARYLAND IGNITER 971 EX 90 MARYLAND FARM, REABORO

MISTYGLEN INFINITY ALLEN EX 90 MISTY GLEN FARMS LTD, BELMONT

PERRINRIDGE SPIRTE NUGGET EX 90 PERRINRIDGE FARMS LTD, AYR

PINE GLEN MAGELLEN BECKY EX 90 PINE GLEN FARMS, BRIGHTON

PLOEGSWAY CHAMP HAR ROMONA EX 90 JOHN VANDERPLOEG, PETERBOROUGH

POPLARDELL FORTUNE HALLTREE EX 90 W. BRUCE CAUGHEY, STELLA

PRINSVILLE GOLDWYN KALLISTA EX 90 PRINSVILLE DAIRY FARMS INC, BLOOMFIELD

PYNACKER RAQUELLE MR SAM EX 90 PYNACKER HOLSTEINS, BATH

RAWDONCREEK LYSTER ROSALEEN EX 90 RAWDONCREEK FARMS, STIRLING

RIVER DALE CARISMA JOY EX 90 RIVER DALE GOLDWYN ROXIE EX 90 RIVER DALE HOLSTEINS, ST. JACOBS

RONBETH DAMION NADIA EX 90 RONBETH DUNDEE SHAUNA EX 90 RONBETH HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

ROYALTY TALENT ANN EX 90 FRISKLANE HOLSTEINS, SELBY

SAUDER HOLME TALENTI MILLY EX 90 MURREL & MARTHA SAUDER, WALLENSTEIN

JOHN S. NEDEREND, BRESLAU

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SELBYVALE LAKESIDE KIA EX 90 SELBYVALE STORMATIC BELLONA EX 90 WILLIAM HAROLD ROBINSON, SELBY

SHADYWILLO TITANIC SADIE EX 90 ALLEN M. & MALINDA MARTIN, ELMIRA

SKIPPER OUTSIDE GINA EX 90 SCHIPPER FARMS LTD, AYLMER

SKIPWELL LHEROS CLAIRA EX 90 SKIPWELL FARMS INC, AYLMER

SPENCROFT ICONICU TINKERBELL EX 90 SPENCROFT SUPREME KAITLIN EX 90 ROGER SPENCE, ELMVALE

SPRUCELEA OUTSIDE KATE EX 90 SPRUCELEA HOLSTEINS, ST. CLEMENTS

STANTONS DOLMAN SCANT EX 90 STANTONS LUCKY SCENE EX 90 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

STONEDEN SEPT STORM REMI EX 90 SILLSWAY FARMS, ROSLIN

SUNNY PLAINS EGAN EX 90 MICHAEL J. GRAINGER, SYDENHAM

SUNNY PLAINS KAYLYN EX 90 SUNNY PLAINS FARMS, JOYCEVILLE

SUNREST LHEROS DORA EX 90 SUNREST FARM, JOYCEVILLE

THRULANE BLITZ PENNY EX 90 THRULANE HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

VELAN LEADER LAURA EX 90 VELAN FARMS, CAVAN

WALNUTMEADOW BLITZ UNICE EX 90 WALNUTMEADOW HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

WALTZ ACRE DIXEN GOLDWYN EX 90 WALTZ ACRE SAXON BLITZ EX 90 WALTZ ACRE FARMS, CONSECON

WAYHOLME GOLDWYN QUEENIE EX 90 CLEON BAUMAN, ELMIRA

WELLSFARM LUCKYSTAR LILI EX 90 JOHAN VAN BEEK, NORWOOD

WEST PORT TALENT MICKALA RED EX 90 LESTER & SHIRLEY GINGRICH, ELMIRA

WESTSIDE SAMUELO EFA EX 90 WESTSIDE FARM, NEW HAMBURG

WILACRES AEROCERF JILL EX 90 WILACRES FARMS, MADOC

EASTSIDE SHOTTLE STARSTRUCK VG 86 MAPLEKEYS FARMS, AYLMER

EMBRDALE VALENCIA WATCH OUT VG 86 EMBRDALE FARM, INDIAN RIVER

FENHAVEN SAMUELO EVELYN VG 86 JAMES C. FENWICK, ENTERPRISE

GENDARRA AM MONA LISA VG 86 GENDARRA FARM, BAILIEBORO

GRILLSDALE OLIVIA DUSK VG 86 CLIFFORD GRILLS, CAMPBELLFORD

HONEYFIELD JASPER ADELAIDE VG 86 HONEYFIELD HOLSTEINS, BOWMANVILLE

HUNTSHAVEN GLACIER VENUS VG 86 CATALYST HOLSTEINS, SYDENHAM LOGAN TAYLOR, SYDENHAM

HUNTSHAVEN SHOTTLE DONNA VG 86 HUNTS HAVEN FARMS, TWEED

LOCKRIDGE EXCITER ERIN VG 86 LOCKRIDGE FARM, NEWBURGH

NEWLANDS SPIRTE DOLLY VG 86 NEWLANDS FARM LTD, DORCHESTER

NITH CREST APOSTLE PAIGE VG 86 NITH CREST FARMS LIMITED, WELLESLEY

PYNACKER JAZZEY ROY VG 86 PYNACKER HOLSTEINS, BATH

RICHDALE GOLDWYN JOY VG 86 RICHDALE HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

RONBETH JASPER SAHARA VG 86 RONBETH HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

SEDGROSE TEGAN DANNIE VG 86 SEDGROSE FARMS, NORWOOD

SELBYVALE GOLDWYN LASHANA VG 86 WILLIAM HAROLD ROBINSON, SELBY

SUNREST DOLMAN DESERT VG 86 SUNREST FARM, JOYCEVILLE

VALE-O-SKENE GOLDWYN HYPER VG 86 VALE-O-SKENE HOLSTEINS, LITTLE BRITAIN

WALBROOK SAM LINEBACK VG 86 WALBROOK HOLSTEINS, STELLA

WALTZ ACRE SPICE GOLDWYN VG 86 WALTZ ACRE FARMS, CONSECON

WILLDINA JASPER PATTIE VG 86 WILLDINA HOLSTEINS, BOWMANVILLE

WILLSBRO-I GOLDWYN VG 86 MATHEW WILLS, HASTINGS

WOOLVIEW PRICE JAZZ VG 86

DECEMBER VGs

LESTER & SHIRLEY GINGRICH, ELMIRA

ALEAH GOLDWYN KITTY VG 87 TRENT VALLEY HOLSTEINS, PETERBOROUGH FERME LOLISEE, PQ

BLONDIN SHOTTLE LIBERTY VG 87 WILLDINA HOLSTEINS, BOWMANVILLE

BROWNLANDS JASPER NATASHA VG 87 BROWNLANDS FARM, ENTERPRISE

NIPPONIA BG GISELLE VG 87 E.Y. MORWICK, JERSEYVILLE LESTER & SHIRLEY GINGRICH, ELMIRA

STANTONS MILLION PEYTAN VG 87 DONNANDALE FARMS, STIRLING

WILLSBRO-I GOLDWYN A VG 87 MATHEW WILLS, HASTINGS

ARMDALE ELLIE EMPIRE VG 86 ARMDALE HOLSTEINS, MILLBROOK

BOSDALE LUXOR SPOTTIE VG 86 BOSDALE MR SAM JEAN VG 86 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE

CAVANALECK REFLECTION SANTANA VG 86 CAVANALECK FARMS LTD, BELMONT

COOPON WILDMAN LAYLA VG 86 COOPON FLORA, ELMIRA

CRATER APRICOT BLITZ VG 86 CRATER FARM, HARTINGTON

CROVALLEY GOLDWYN ALEXANDRIA VG 86 CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS, HASTINGS

DENLEE MR SAM JINX VG 86 DEN-LEE FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

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RENFREW COUNTY ‘S VALLEY CUP Class: 1st Lactation 1. RONBETH DAMION LORI Owned by Pinehaven Holsteins 2. ACRESGLENN DOLMAN AUTOGRAPH Owned by Glenn Acres Farm 3. GOULDHAVEN DEBONAIR JOYFULL Owned by Gouldhaven Farms Class: 2nd + Lactation 1. OURQUEST INCOME GABBY Owned by Brandy Matheson 2. BARRVALLEY ASTRONOMICAL MIA Owned by Barrvalley Holsteins 3. GREENLARK LILA FORTUNE Owned by Greenlark Farms

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

EX 94 & Higher • QUALITY TER FOLICE EX-95 Bred and owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughn • MORSAN GOLDWYN LILAC EX-94 Owned by Donnanview Farms, Stirling and Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

2 Year Olds VG 88 Points or Higher • VALLEYVILLE RAE LYNN VG-89-2YR Owned by Al-Be-Ro Land and Cattle, Italy, Ponderosa Colony Farming Co., AB, Quality Holsteins, Vaughan • TOLAMIKA GOLDWYN MADELEINE VG-88-2YR Owned by T & L Cattle Ltd., BC, Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle, Italy, Cormdale Genetics Inc., Bethany • QUALITY GOLD DANZI VG-88-2YR Bred and owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk

In 2011, Jill was privileged to have had the opportunity to work at the Royal Winter Fair Semex Walk of Fame, an exhibit featuring the daughters of some of the industries most talked about sires. Jill was thrilled to have worked with people from around the world that were also chosen to work for the display.

“Working with the young daughters of the ‘hot’ sires today was an awesome experience,” says Jill. “Socializing with these individuals and learning about the different farming practices and technologies used globally is something I’ll never forget.”

Currently, Jill is in her second year at the University of Guelph in the Bachelor of Commerce program majoring in Agricultural Business. At university, she is actively involved with the judging club, the leadership conference committee and the aggies ladies hockey team.

Her success over the years would not have been possible without the support of her family, whom she says are always there to encourage her both in and out of the show ring. Her father, Alan, is someone she has always looked up to.

“My dad has taught me everything I know and always supported me in everything,” says a grateful Jill. “Whether it is hockey, 4-H or learning more about the dairy industry, he has been a great inspiration.”

Though she still has two and a half years of university ahead of her, Jill is already thinking ahead to the future. She sees a bright future for young people in the agriculture industry, though she admits she would like to see more focus on genetic improvement with herds and more incentives for farmers to stay in the industry.

After she graduates, Jill would like to pursue a career in the field of Agricultural Finance. She would also like to participate in the succession of the home farm and ultimately, earn the most prestigious award in the dairy industry today: the Master Breeder Shield.

• BURMANIA SKYCHIEF SHANIA VG-87-4YR Bred by Burmania Farms, Chesterville, Owned by Brian and Elisabeth Vandenberg

164,880 kgs

• GLEN DRUMMOND TESS VG-85-5YR Bred by Roger Dyment, Dundas, Owned by Maplevue Farms, Listowel

142,512 kgs

• CHESSLAWN PREDATOR MORK VG-87-6YR Bred and owned by H.E. Maston, Caledon

139,267 kgs

FOR THE FIRST TIME, A WORLD HOLSTEIN YOUTH CONFERENCE WILL BE PLANNED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE OVERALL PROGRAM.

• JUBILEE RUDOLPH NATALIE VG-88-13YR Bred and owned by Cecil Siebenga, Atwood

135,049 kgs

• REDLODGE AEROLINE JESSIE EX-90-4E Bred and owned by Redlodge Farms Inc., Finch

132,060 kgs

If you are aged 19 to 30, a Holstein enthusiast and interested in attending the 2012 World Holstein Youth Conference, please contact the Ontario Holstein Branch regarding possible sponsorship and participation.

• ALEXERIN ESTIMATE 645 GP-83-11YR Bred and owned by Alexerin Farms, Manotick

129,800 kgs

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Mention 4-H Jr. Yearling . At this past year’s show, Proulade Fany Goldwyn, a five-year-old out of a Very Good Lyster owned by Brownlands Holsteins, was the show’s Grand Champion. It was a special moment for Jill’s brother Scott, who led Fany as his 4-H project in 2007 as a summer yearling.

The deadline date for applications is March 30, 2012. Each provincial Branch can select up to 3 participants and those selected will pay a fee of $750 each, beyond the sponsorship provided by Holstein Canada and the Ontario Branch.

This will include transportation, hotel, meals, and all events included in the World Holstein Youth Conference Program beginning at noon on Sunday November 4 through to breakfast on Thursday November 8, 2012.

In addition, all participants who choose to stay for the Holstein shows will be issued a 2 day pass to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair as well as complimentary shuttle from hotel to show grounds.

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PRODUCTION = PROFIT. JUST AS WITH THE TYPE CLASSIFICATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THE COWS THAT “GET THE JOB DONE.” Congratulations to all of the breeders and owners of the top five superior production records in each age division for September through the end of November 2011!

ANIMAL NAME CLASS AGE M F P

YEARLINGS

STANTONS ONWARD STAR

STANTON BROS LIMITED, LDERTON, ON STANTONS SUDIAL ZIONA

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON ARMSTRONG MANOR HILDE 2467

ARMSTRONG MANOR FARM, CALEDON, ON KARDY DOLMAH NELIA

HARDY COLLARD, SHEDDEN, ON NEWMORNING LOU ANNY 8

NEW MORNING HOLSTEINS, BRIGHT, ON STONYBROOK FROSTY PINT

HOSKIN FARMS LTD, COBOURG, ON

BCA M F P Comp

DEV Comp

VG-85

01-09

383

385

377

1145

(+128)

(+129)

(+124)

(+381)

GP-84

01-09

358

374

350

1082

(+104)

(+120)

(+99)

(+323)

G-78

01-09

401

378

366

1145

(+125)

(+90)

(+89)

(+304)

GP-82

01-11

361

287

336

984

(+126)

(+62)

(+116)

(+304)

GP-83

01-11

329

319

341

989

(+97)

(+86)

(+107)

(+290)

G-76

01-10

298

334

297

929

(+78)

(+118)

(+85)

(+281)

WILLSEY M BURNS JENNIFER RED VG-85

WILLSEY FARMS LTD, BELMONT, ON, WOOLEY FARMS INC, SPRINGFIELD STANTONS BURNS LYDIA GP-83

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON BEAVER RAY GOLDWYN MARIGOLD VG-86

REMI LEROUX, STE. ANNE DE PRESCOTT, ON DUNMATT NORSKI MALVA G-77

DUNMATT FARM, DUNVEGAN, ON GOLDENDALE MRS BURNS VG-85

GOLDENDALE FARM, LANSDOWNE, ON, FERME GILLETTE, EMBRUN

02-01

330

346

365

1041

(+111)

(+128)

(+141)

(+380)

02-11

366

379

393

1138

(+112)

(+125)

(+142)

(+379)

02-04

288

399

335

1022

(+74)

(+161)

(+108)

(+343)

02-00

365

303

359

1027

(+132)

(+80)

(+115)

(+327)

02-01

305

383

327

1015

(+93)

(+167)

(+112)

(+372)

BOSDALE GOLDY PORTRAIT

BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE, ON STANTONS SHOTTLE EVALYN

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON FRAELAND GOLDWYN BONNIE

FRAELAND FARMS, FERGUS, ON STANTONS LOU DORIE

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON STANTONS BURNS LIZ

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON

VG-87

03-02

301

533

305

1139

(+84)

(+296)

(+89)

(+469)

VG-87

03-04

353

393

368

1114

(+98)

(+137)

(+115)

(+350)

VG-89

03-07

277

346

303

926

(+80)

(+145)

(+102)

(+327)

VG-86

03-00

334

397

340

1071

(+79)

(+141)

(+87)

(+307)

VG-86

03-01

340

350

365

1055

(+85)

(+94)

(+112)

(+291)

VG-87

04-10

425

555

452

1432

(+154)

(+263)

(+183)

(+600)

VG-87

04-11

337

378

353

1068

(+83)

(+124)

(+102)

(+309)

GP-81

04-05

319

305

330

954

(+97)

(+76)

(+110)

(+283)

VG-88

04-05

288

521

331

1140

(+8)

(+224)

(+37)

(+269)

VG-87

04-00

357

283

322

962

(+125)

(+42)

(+98)

(+265)

GP-81

05-01

333

352

305

990

(+97)

(+112)

(+75)

(+284)

EX-92-2E

05-04

334

297

332

963

(+104)

(+57)

(+109)

(+270)

EX-90-2E

05-07

296

312

302

910

(+80)

(+87)

(+84)

(+251)

EX-92

05-02

285

400

321

1006

(+31)

(+146)

(+70)

(+247)

GP-81

05-10

333

334

347

1014

(+75)

(+71)

(+91)

(+237)

VG-87

09-07

315

343

289

947

(+94)

(+107)

(+69)

(+270)

EX-92-2E

06-07

310

340

310

960

(+73)

(+90)

(+74)

(+237)

EX-91-2E

07-00

278

356

264

898

(+57)

(+132)

(+45)

(+234)

EX-92-2E

06-02

280

366

294

940

(+51)

(+124)

(+54)

(+229)

VG-87

08-11

287

362

279

928

(+55)

(+112)

(+49)

(+216)

2 YEAR OLDS

3 YEAR OLDS

4 YEAR OLDS

BRABANTDALE GOLDWYN SPACIOUSLY

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN, ON COMESTAR LAUTELLA GOLDWYN

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON LIDDLEROCK CHAMPION KELLY

MARDINE PELDERS, EMBRO, ON HEIWA SEPT STORM LESLIE

HEIWA FARM, ST. ALBERT, ON GILLETTE ELEGANT 2ND WIND

FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN, ON

5 YEAR OLDS SUNNYBROOKE SVEN PATTY

SUNNYBROOKE FARMS, CAMPBELLFORD, ON GILLETTE MODEST BESSLEY

FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN, ON TRENT CANAL CHAMP PATRICIA

EBYVILLE FARMS LTD, ELMIRA, ON STANTONS SAM SIGNE

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON SUMMITHOLM DAWSON CHERI

JOE LOEWITH & SONS LTD, LYNDEN, ON

MATURE COWS

NARWOOD LEDUC OCTOBER

DON & DIANE CATT, ST. THOMAS, ON MAPEL WOOD CHAMPION DEBBIE

MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE, ON HOLZER CHINTZY CHAMPION

BUSHY VIEW, LAKESIDE, ON SQUIBBLAND PEACH SPIRTE J

K. DEAN & DEBBIE SQUIBB, ST. PAULS, ON SHYLANE MONDAY ATTITUDE

JOHN MCCALLUM, STRATFORD, ON

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Ian Fraser and Jen Reid, who were married October 1, 2011 in Kirkhill. Ian is a member of the Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors and along with his parents, Neil and Sylvia, operates Gleneil Farms in Dalkeith. Jen’s parents, Ronnie and Valerie Reid run Nation View Farms, a Red Angus operation in Curran. The couple is shown here with Maid of Honour, Rachel Proudfoot, and Best Man, Kris MacLeod, who is the Ontario Holstein Area Rep for Eastern Ontario.

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Welcome back to Jenn Kyle, who returns from her maternity leave in February. Thank you to Andrea Emond, who has been filling in as the Link Editor in Jenn’s absence. We are pleased to announce that both Jenn and Andrea will be taking on roles within the magazine going forward. Jenn’s part-time position as “The Link Designer and Media Contact” will involve the design of advertisements for The Link and focus on the Branch’s promotional needs. She will also update the Branch’s website and social media outlets. Andrea will continue as “The Link Editor” and will oversee the development of the magazine and manage the content. The Link will certainly benefit from both Andrea’s and Jenn’s expertise as key contributors in the future!

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Holstein Happenings...

ontario JANUARY 2012

January 5

Glengarry County Club Annual Meeting Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown

January 5

Victoria County Annual/Barn Meeting

January 6

Ontario County Club Annual Meeting

January 9

Lambton County Annual Meeting, Wyoming Presbyterian Church, 12 noon

January 10

January 11-12

January 13

January 16

January 17

January 17

January 18

CanWest DHI AGM, Royal York, Toronto DFO AGM Royal York, Toronto Elgin County Annual Meeting Belmont 10:30 am Eastern ON Council Meeting, EBI, Kemptville East-Central ON Council Meeting, St. Thomas Church, Millbrook Oxford County Annual Meeting Veldale Holsteins, 11:00 am Price Edward County Annual Meeting Bloomfield

January 18

Middlesex County Annual Meeting Plover Haven Holsteins, 11:00 am

January 19

Hastings County Annual Meeting

January 19

West-Central ON Council Meeting, EastGen, Guelph

January 20

Western ON Council Meeting, OMAFRA, Woodstock

January 20

Haldimand-Norfolk Banquet, Fisherville

January 24

Durham Region Dairy Day

January 24

Peterborough County Young Breeder’s Meeting

January 26

Temiskaming Annual Meeting Joint with Grand Valley Fortifiers

January 27

Nipissing-Sudbury Annual Meeting

January 31

Durham County Annual Meeting Bowmanville, 10:30 am

FEBRUARY 2012

February 1

Select Sires Farmers Forum,

Holiday Inn, Trenton

February 2

Waterloo Young Breeders Meeting

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Essex/Kent Holstein Banquet

Woodslee, 7:00 pm

February 11

Oxford County Holstein 100th Anniversary

Celebration Evening at Oxford Auditorium,

Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, 6:00 pm

February 14

Club Executive Workshop, Kemptville

February 15

Club Executive Workshop, Millbrook

February 16

Club Executive Workshop, Cambridge

February 24

Elgin County Holstein Club Banquet

Aylmer, 7:30 pm

February 24

Booking deadline for ads in the spring edition

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February 25

Ontario County Holstein Club Banquet and

Fun Auction, Sanford

February 28 - March 1

Fradon Select Red Tag Sale at the farm

Branchton

February 28

Ontario Holstein Branch Farm Tours

February 29

Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meetin

Holiday Inn, Cambridge

MARCH 2012

March 1

Genetic Marketing Workshop,

Holiday Inn, Cambridge, ON

March 8

Haldimand Norfolk Breeder’s Cup Judging

March 8

Waterloo Young Breeders Meeting

March 9

Lambton County Annual Banquet,

Forest Legion

March 10

Perth County Car Tour, Fullerton Area

March 15

East-Central District Car Tour,

Durham Region

March 15 - 17

Durham County Tag Sale

Sharpacres Holsteins, Blackstock

March 15 - 17

East to West Tag Sale

Hank Hazeleger and Family

March 16

Western District Car Tour, Oxford County

March 17

York Region Holstein Club Banquet

Cardinal Golf Club, 7:00 pm

March 24

Eastern Ontario District Tour

Prescott County

March 24

Simcoe County Club Banquet,

Tangle Creek Golf Club, 7:00 pm

March 26 - 29

Taste of Ontario Spring Tag Sale - Cranston’s

March 28 - 29

Ontario Spring Discovery Show Ancaster Fairgrounds

March 31

Bruce County Car Tour

APRIL 2012

April 7

Cherry Crest Dispersal, Martintown

April 12-22

HAC National Convention, Brandon, MB

April 21

Peterborough Holstein Club

Milk Committee Banquet, Douro, 7:00 pm

MAY 2012

May 3 - 5

Dairy Sen$e School, University of Guelph

May 18

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May 19

West-Central / Western Dairy Cattle

Evaluation Clinic, Ancaster Fairgrounds

JUNE 2012

June 15

Ontario Holstein Branch Scholarship

Deadline

June 21

Waterloo County Golf Day

June 23

Maxville Spring Show

June 27

Perth County Twilight Meeting

June 29

Waterloo County Twilight Meeting JULY 2012

July 2 - 3

East-Central Jr. Show, Orono Fairgrounds July 7 - 8

Eastern Ontario Junior Show, Spencerville July 11

Eastern ON Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinic Kingston Fairgrounds July 14

Bruce County Twilight Meeting / 75th Anniversary Celebration July 16 - 17

Western Ontario Junior Show, Woodstock July 25

East-Central Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinic Lindsay @ Ontario Summer Show July 26

Ontario Summer Show, Lindsay, Showmanship Competition July 27

Ontario Summer Show, Holsteins Judge: David Crack Jr. July 31

Ontario Holstein Branch Board Meeting Hawkesbury

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GRAND VALLEY FORTIFIERS.................................7 HAANVIEW HOLSTEINS.........................................58 HANALEE HOLSTEINS.............................................52 HOWARD-VIEW HOLSTEINS.................................51 JON KARN PHOTOGRAPHY..................................74 KARNVILLA HOLSTEINS........................................55 KEMPTVILLE CLASSIC CALF SALE.....................63 LELY.................................................................................67 LONDON MT. ELGIN DAIRY SIRES.......................5 LUXURY HOLSTEINS...................................................5 MAIFIELD HOLSTEINS.............................................44 MCINTOSH HOLSTEINS..........................................50 ONTARIO SAWDUST SUPPLIES.............................46 ONTARIO SPRING DISCOVERY............................12 ONTOWA FARM...........................................................40 OXFORD COUNTY HOLSTEIN CLUB.................49 PRESCOTT COUNTY HOLSTEIN CLUB.............58 PENERGETIC CANADA............................................74 PLEASANT NOOK FARM.........................................41

RIVERDOWN HOLSTEINS......................................28 RK ANIMAL SUPPLIES..............................................58 SELECT SIRES...............................................................79 SHYLANE HOLSTEINS...............................................2 SMITHDEN HOLSTEINS..........................................53 SNOWDAME FARM.....................................................12 STONEYRIDGE............................................................74 TD CANADA TRUST...................................................67 UPRIDGE HOLSTEINS..............................................50 VICKI FLETCHER PHOTOGRAPHY....................74 WALNUTLAWN FARMS.............................................54 WATERLOO COUNTY HOLSTEIN CLUB...........39 WEBB VIEW.....................................................................3 W.B. WHITE INSURANCE.........................................32 WELANE HOLSTEINS...............................................40 WELOVALE....................................................................44 WERRCROFT FARMS..................................................33 WILLDINA HOLSTEINS............................................47 WILLOWLANE HOLSTEINS....................................29

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Elgin & Joan Craig

Farm: E. & J. Craig Farms, Craigcrest Holsteins Herd Size: 50 Milking Operation Type: Tie-stall Location: Arthur, ON (Wellington County)

Elgin Craig with wife, Joan, and daughter, Stephanie. (Photo Submitted)

1. Why did you choose Holsteins?

I grew up on a dairy farm in Peel County. My parents started with Holsteins in 1952. There were many legendary Holstein farms in Peel County – ABC Farms, Rosafe, Spring Farms, Glenvue, Peel Lodge and Rowntree to name a few. When you grow up with all of those great Holstein farms around you then you want to part of it. Many of these breeders were also 4-H Leaders who had a direct influence on me.

with Rejoice and her herdmates.

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

I have received a lot of good advice through the years – from my parents, as a 4-H member, a young guy starting out and through the ups and downs of dairy farming. I think one important thing to keep in mind is that ultimately what you do is your decision and you enjoy the successes and learn from your mistakes and 2. What are your breeding goals?

Breeding goals change all the time. When Joan and I started our try to not repeat the mistakes. herd eight years ago we wanted to build another herd that could make Master Breeder status. As we have proceeded through this 10. What is it about the Holstein cow that keeps you getting up in the morning? time span we have worked to improve cow families with each It’s about working to improve the next generation by managing the growth and development of the herd. generation by developing both production and conformation.

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

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

We use the best bulls that A.I. has to offer that compliment and Yes, I have used some sexed semen but I won’t lower my genetic improve our cows. Semen is the cheapest part of the total cost standards for the sake of using sexed semen. in producing an improvement in your herd.

12. How many cows do you flush each year? Do you sell most of them? Where do you sell them to? We only flush one or two cows per year mostly 4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: The ideal cow for us is one that continually develops each year for our own herd’s development. as she calves and matures and ultimately becomes an Excellent female. She also has to possess desirable genetics that will pass 13. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best? What trait do you value most? on to the next generation.

We have always bred for great udders and regardless of whether you are selling to a purebred breeder or a commercial dairy 5. What bulls are you currently using? farmer, cows with tremendous udders will sell. As I milk my Windbrook, Lauthority, Sid, Seaver. own cows, I have no patience for cows with poor mammary systems.

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

In 8 years we have progressed to a herd that is almost 100% homebred and our herd classification is 16 Excellent, 31 Very 14. Which bull do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the Good and 8 Good Plus (Oct.2011). We’re enjoying the success years? of Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice and her 3 consecutive wins In the last eight years, the two bulls that have had the greatest at World Dairy Expo. We’re proud to share this with the many impact on our herd are Regancrest Dundee and Braedale Goldwyn. people who have contributed to her success in the showring.

15. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel 7. If you could improve one thing in your herd/operation, what would it be?

I’d have the energy of a 25 year old combined with the knowledge contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? and experience that I have now as a...40 year old (approximately!) Attention to detail, hard work, reliable employees, a willingness to adapt and the open-mindedness to continuously learn.

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

I have learned along the way to take pride in what you have been able to accomplish in your own breeding program. I’m happy

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