The AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings are now in the history books. A highlight of the week was the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy Benefit Auction showcased on the cover. The cover shows some of the most impactful moments from donors and alumni throughout the event, including Class VII alumni Keenan Thygesen showcasing his auctioneering abilities during the benefit. Also pictured are many of the Dean-level contributors of Jersey Youth Academy. At the end of the day more than $77,000 was pledged to the program.
Coverage of the event is on page 36.
To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle.
Company and Department Heads
Executive Secretary: Neal Smith, 614/322-4455
Treasurer: Vickie White, 614/322-4452
Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/402-5679
Director of Communications: Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451
Information Technology: Philip Cleary, 614/322-4474
Jersey Marketing Service: Neal Smith, 209/988-0601
Herd Services: Lori King, 614/322-4457
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National All-Jersey Inc.: Grady Auer, 209/613-2286
AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives
Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679; 614/322-4495 (fax); kpaul@usjersey.com. Illinois and Wisconsin.
District 1 Manager: Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227; sholcomb@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
District 3 Manager: Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727; sisraelsen@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington.
Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838; glavan@usjersey.com. Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Benny Rector, 614/313-5818; brector@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and west Texas.
Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862; jrobinson@usjersey. com. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and east Texas. Willow Voegtlen, 614/266-2419; wvoegtlen@usjersey. com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Type Traits Appraisal Team
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Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com
Mark Fisher, 209/765-7187; mfisher@usjersey.com Lee Harris, 614/284-1478; lharris@usjersey.com
Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com
Seth Israelsen, above
Greg Lavan, above Andy Paulson, 614/296-4166; apaulson@usjersey.com. Willow Voegtlen, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors
Officers
President: Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/3202893; alan.dutchhollow@gmail.com.
Tyler Boyd, 19784 Patricia Lane, Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/585-7118; tyler.l.boyd@gmail.com. Third District. 2026.
Ted DeMent, 5252 Hallsville Rd., Kenney, IL 61749. Phone 217/725-2432; dementsjerseys@gmail.com. Second District. 2026. Rebecca Ferry, 193 Lagrange Rd., Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone 518/248-9294; dreamroadjersey@yahoo. com. First District. 2026.
Ralph Frerichs, 3117 St. Hwy. 159., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-3012; frerichs@cvctx. com. Second District. 2027.
Garry Hansen, 13025 S. Mulino Rd., Mulino, OR 97042. Phone 503/805-4411; garryajca@gmail.com. Third District. 2026.
Ethan Haywood, 1045 Solomon Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Phone 269/945-0239; ethanhaywood@gmail. com. Second District. 2029.
Jason Johnson, 154 Olde Canterbury Rd., Northwood, NH 03624. Phone 802/356-0908. jasamjohnson@gmail. com. First District. 2027.
Cornell Kasbergen, see officers. Third District. 2026. Kevin Lutz, 3514 Highway 182, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/472-7448; klutz728@gmail.com. First District. 2027. John Maxwell, 10600 275th St., Donahue, IA 527469705. Phone 563/505-1652; maxwell@tourmyfarm.com. Second District. 2026.
Elaine Noble, 6430 Coryland Rd., Gillett, PA 16925. Phone 570/537-2066; emnoble13@gmail.com. First District. 2029.
Joe Rocha, 510 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141. Phone 503/812-6193; joeandsarahrocha@hotmail.com. Third District. 2029. Joe Vanderfeltz, 898 SR 706, Lawton, PA 18828; Phone 570/934-2406; jvanfel2@gmail.com. First District. 2027.
Vice President: Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@gmail.com.
Directors
Joel Albright, Joel Albright, 1855 Olive Rd., Willard, OH 44890. Phone 419/512-1756; albrightjerseys@gmail. com. District 3. 2029
Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. District 7. 2029
Alan Chittenden, ex officio, see AJCA officers. Ralph Frerichs, ex officio, see AJCA. Jonathan Merriam,12136 Riverview Rd., Hickman, CA 95323. Phone 209/324-4983; jbmerriam.964@gmail. com. District 2. 2029. Cornell Kasbergen, ex officio, see AJCA. John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 62246. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail. com. District 4. 2026.
Corey Lutz, see officers. District 8. 2026. Tom Seals, 37840 Upper Nestucca River Rd., Beaver, OR 97108. Phone 541/520-0298; jennie.seals@gmail. com. District 6. 2027.
Bradley Taylor, see officers. District 5. 2028.
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AUG. —Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware; North Carolina and South Carolina; and Kentucky and Tennessee.
SEPT.—Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Southern Georgia; Washington; Oregon; Arkansas and Missouri; and Indiana and Illinois.
OCT.—California and Nevada.
NOV.—Wisconsin.
DEC.—New Mexico and Texas; Minnesota; Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.
Deadlines
SEPT. 20— National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2025 entries.
OCT. 8—Entries due for The All American Jersey Shows. Visit http://www.livestockexpo.org.
OCT. 15— National Jersey Queen application deadline.
NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release.
DEC. 1— Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience on-farm and marketing internships.
DEC. 31—National Jersey Jug Futurity payments due for 2028 entries.
Sales
SEPT. 1 LABOR DAY ONLINE JERSEY EVENT, Online at Cowbuyer.com.; Thomas Marketing and Consulting, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
SEPT. 30 TOP OF THE WORLD JERSEY SALE , Sale Pavilion, Madison, Wis.; 6:00 p.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; broadcast live on CowBuyer.com.
NOV. 8 POT O’GOLD SALE , Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast live on CowBuyer.com.
NOV. 8 ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE , Louisville, Ky.; 3:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast
Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $10.00
Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $10.00
Rush Service Fee (per piece) $20 — Email or Fax delivery (per piece) $10
Transfer Fees Effective July 1, 2014
Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days.
$2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) and call Herd Services for more information.
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NOV. 8— ALL AMERICAN JERSEY YOUTH AWARD CEREMONY, West Hall Room B, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m. (EST); presentation of national Jersey Youth Awards and National Jersey Queen Contest.
SEPT. 29—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY HEIFER SHOW, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 a.m. (CDT); Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., judge; Jon Kingdon, Warwick Township, Ont., associate judge. SEPT. 30— INTERNATIONAL JERSEY COW SHOW, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 a.m.; Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., judge; Jon King-
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FARM Farmer Advisory Council Nominations Sought
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program is seeking nominations for its farmer advisory council. FARM will accept nominations until September 15, and new members will be notified by October 15.
The FARM Farmer Advisory Council serves as a unified voice of the dairy producer community related to on-farm social responsibility areas. The council provides farmlevel expertise for all FARM program standards development, materials and implementation.
FARM program participants, industry stakeholders and fellow dairy farmers may nominate farmers to serve on the council.
Visit the FARM program website for additional details.
Support for Whole Milk Act Shared with Legislators
On behalf of Jersey breeders across the country, Scott Holcomb, manager for District 1 of the American Jersey Cattle Association, recently spoke with Congressman Glenn “GT” Thomson, chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about legislation known as the Whole Milk for Health Kids Act of 2025. He visited with the pair about industry-wide
support while attending the 2025 Agriculture Summit, which kicked off Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, August 11, at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Pleasant Gap.
At the recent AJCA annual meeting in Lexington, Ky., the board unanimously passed a resolution supporting the bill. Jersey breeders are encouraged to show their support by sharing the resolution with local, state and federal officials, particularly those on the U.S. House and Senate committees on agriculture and education.
For a downloadable version of the resolution, visit the Jersey Journal website at https://usjerseyjournal. com/resolution-for-the-whole-milkfor-healthy-kids-act-usjersey/ and look for the link. Or contact the AJCA at 614/861-3636.
New CDC Director has Dairy Roots
Susan Monarez has been sworn in as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most recently she served as the acting director for the CDC and deputy director for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
Monarez grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and earned a doctorate degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003.
Monarez will work with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advance the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Majority of Calories in American Diet from UltraProcessed Foods
A new report published by the CDC indicates that ultra-processed foods now make up more than half of the average American diet. Released in August 2025, the report notes that 55% of calories consumed by people over 1
year of age come from these foods.
Ultra-processed foods are described as being made with industrial ingredients not typically found in home kitchens, like high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. They are characterized as being hyperpalatable, low fiber and loaded with sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.
Children and teenagers consumed an even larger share—about 62% of daily calories—compared to adults at 53%.
The report notes that ultra-processed food intake is strongly linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic health problems.
The highest consumption rates were observed among Americans from lower-income households.
Cottage Cheese Demand Outpaces Processing
An article published by CNN reports that manufacturers are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand for cottage cheese. Once relegated to the diet section of old-fashioned diner menus and healthy recipes from the 1950s, cottage cheese has become a hip choice among consumers, especially younger ones.
According to the research firm Circana, cottage cheese sales have climbed after decades of decline. Sales began to improve in 2022, with yearover-year gains of 11%. Sales increased 17% in both 2023 and 2024 and rose 20% from June 2024 to June 2025.
Much of the newfound popularity of dietary delight today is credited to TikTok videos, which tout it as being high in protein, low in sugar and appropriate for those on a glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) diet. Texture, a put off for some, has been masked in some recipes, including those for ice cream, dips and even breads.
While dairy processors have started to equip plants to process more cottage cheese, it will take time to get the equipment up and running.
Scott Holbcomb, right, discusses the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids act with Congressman Glen “GT” Thompson at the 2025 Agriculture Summit in August in Pennsylvania.
Build on the Foundation of Equity for the Future
In his retiring message to the membership of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), President John Kokoski reflected on his journey with NAJ, beginning with his appointment to the board in 2007 and the past eight years as president. He described those early years as some of the most rewarding of his service to the Jersey breed.
Kokoski emphasized NAJ’s longstanding role in securing component pricing in Federal Milk Marketing Orders—an achievement that continues to bring equity to farms producing component-rich milk. While work remains to expand multiple component pricing to all orders, he noted how the practice, once viewed as a benefit mainly to colored breeds, is now recognized across the industry as a profitable strategy through management, nutrition, and genetics.
He also highlighted NAJ’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., where board members and staff have represented dairy producer concerns on farm bills. These efforts have included support for whole milk in schools, immigration reform to ensure a stable labor force, and fair allocation of conservation
funding for animal agriculture.
Kokoski pointed to research initiatives, including early studies on Jersey beef. While initial results were modest, today’s rising demand for dairy beef—combined with sexed and beef semen strategies—has validated the value of that groundwork in identifying effective crossbreeding options.
It has been said many times by leadership of the NAJ board and staff—NAJ’s work is never done. Kokoski encouraged all to continue to be proactive and work to achieve fair and equitable pricing in all orders for Jersey breeders.
Ultimately, he credited NAJ with building strong marketing and informational services that showcase the Jersey cow’s advantages—from component-rich milk to her smaller carbon footprint. By leading on marketing and policy, NAJ allows AJCA to concentrate on advancing genetic progress, ensuring that Jerseys remain sustainable and competitive in the future dairy industry.
President Kokoski—thank you for your continued longtime support of NAJ and the Jersey cow.
THE JERSEY by Bonnie L. Mohr, commissioned by the American Jersey Cattle Association.
In his presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), Executive Secretary Neal Smith examined recent trends in the dairy industry, describing how the industry arrived at its current state. Speaking in late June in Lexington, Ky., he also illustrated how the organization’s responses to challenges have shaped the breed’s success over the past century.
Smith began with an overview of registrations—arguably the litmus test for success across the past 100 years.
Registrations in the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s were relatively stable, Smith noted, but plummeted to about 38,000 per year on average in the 1970s. They steadily climbed over the next four decades, peaking in the 2010s with more than 120,000.
Standout Moments of the Jersey Breed
Smith said that Jersey businesses are impacted—both positively and negatively—by decisions made by the dairy industry as a whole and entities outside industry circles.
In a graphic, he showed how Jersey leaders have responded to some of these decisions over the past 100 years.
In 1935—in the years following the
dairy but didn’t have a pretty udder.”
The board decided they could give up some production to fix the udder, so the next version had a shapelier udder, but her structure moved away from the open-ribbed, flat-boned, big-muzzled cow of 1925. The third version of the ideal cow, from the 1970s, had a nearly perfect udder, but was far smaller and less dairy than her counterparts, with ribs barely showing in a side view.
While we enjoyed about 15 years of high registrations, we are starting to trend down a bit, with about 116,000 registrations on average over the past four years, Smith remarked.
“Several factors may be influencing that,” he said. “For about three decades—from the ‘90s forward—we enjoyed consistent growth in performance program enrollment, which led to consistent registration growth. Then, sexed semen kicked in during the 2010s, and we really started to climb.”
We are beginning to see new trends affecting registrations, Smith noted. These trends are not unique to Jersey, as other breed associations are facing similar challenges.
Part of this shift may be tied to the adoption of highly automated equipment. While this technology collects data, some producers opt out of participating in the industry’s data collection infrastructure. And while sexed semen initially boosted registrations by producing more female calves, producers are now managing their herds differently with the technology and making only the replacements they need, with little excess. Beef-on-dairy matings are also yielding fewer dairy heifers.
Great Depression and before World War II—the Jersey breed represented 42% of the U.S. dairy cow population; Guernsey accounted for another 40%. By the 1940s, breed shifts began to occur, and Jersey registrations dipped. The turning point was a decision by the federal government regarding milk, a primary food source for the U.S. military. When soldiers were asked if they could tolerate 3.5% milk, their “yes” response was the day we moved from higher-fat milk to 3.5% fat milk as a standard, summed Smith.
Jersey registrations recovered slightly during a pair of post-war catch-up programs: one in 1947 and another in 1953, in which a longstanding record of 87,682 registrations was posted.
“The ‘60s and ‘70s, we can sum up as the time the dairy industry began to question the profitability of the Jersey cow,” said Smith. “We bottomed out in 1973 with only 33,000 registrations.”
The two most recent ideal cows, painted by Bonnie Mohr, represent the modern Jersey.
“You changed the way you bred your cows for production and performance,” Smith commented. “We have moved forward and made a lot of progress in the last 4-5 decades.”
Several key programs have been adopted by the national Jersey organizations since the mid-1970s, too, including Project Equity and Genetic Recovery in 1976, REAP in 1994 and Jersey Expansion in 1997.
Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) was introduced in 1977 as a response to dismal registration numbers.
“The board knew we had to do something,” explained Smith. “At that time, we struggled to get marketers and auction companies to pay much attention to the Jersey cow because she was not in demand. The board said, ‘We are going to have to market them ourselves,’ and began to develop JMS.”
“Today is a different picture. There are a lot of auction companies happy to market Jersey cows because they have value.”
Genetic advancements have also influenced the dairy industry over the years.
“Predicted Difference (PD) evaluations, adopted by the entire dairy industry in 1968, made a big impact,” said Smith. “There was resistance initially to PDs because registered breeders were able to sell all their bull calves as breeding bulls at that time. And while
Desirable conformation displayed as the “ideal” Jersey cow has mirrored this change over the years, remarked Smith. “In 1925, we had one wet little machine,” he noted. “You might see her as a 20,000-pound cow of today. She was (continued to page 20)
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A.I. had been introduced, it was not yet prevalent.”
As A.I. gained a stronghold, the Jersey organizations worked with A.I. companies to identify Jersey sires and genetic lines that would influence production, remarked Smith. That led to the use of high-production bulls like J. S. Quicksilver Royal, Milestones
184,957, noted Smith. This was followed by the next two highest years in breed history, with 132,116 registrations in 2018 and 132,318 in 2019.
Peak years of Jersey registrations coincided with peaks in domestic sales of Jersey semen. According to the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), a record 3.4 million units of Jersey semen were sold in 2017, followed by 3.2 million units in 2018.
Generator and Observer Chocolate Soldier, and increased demand for Jersey cows by commercial dairy producers.
Decisions by the federal government have also played a role in Jersey registrations and demand for Jersey cattle. The adoption of multiple component pricing in Federal Milk Marketing Orders in 2000 created tremendous demand for Jerseys. More recently, the removal of whole milk and 2% milk from the school lunch program in 2012 has negatively impacted Jersey producers. On the flip side, the Food and Drug Administration’s ban of artificial trans fats from the food supply in 2018 has bolstered high-fat milk consumption.
Developing Trends
Jersey registrations peaked in 2017 at
Last year, this number dropped to just under 2.1 million units. In 2017, Jersey accounted for 15% of all domestic dairy semen sales; today, that number is about 13%.
“The numbers are dropping a little bit each year,” said Smith. “This is where we see dairy producers making decisions to capture the value of beef calves. This has an unintended negative consequence on registrations. Dairy producers are just not making as many heifer calves.”
What changed on the male side of the equation? In 2017, the NAAB reported domestic beef semen sales to be 2.5 million units. By 2024, beef semen sales nearly quadrupled to just under 10 million units. The increase wasn’t being used on beef females, but rather dairy females.
Although there have been shifts in beef breeds used as service sires, Angus
is the leader by far. In the past two years, gains have been made by Simmental, Charolais and crossbreds, along with hetrospermatic (pooled) breedings. These shifts are probably related to the contracts some of the larger herds can make to get the best bang for their buck from the beef on dairy market, said Smith.
It is this combination of sexed semen and beef on dairy that creates the perfect storm for decreased registrations, summed Smith.
The dairy industry is now essentially operating under “unintended” supply management, even though it has been under voluntary supply management for decades.
“We do not have millions of replacement heifers available, so the price of cows goes up,” said Smith. And because the national beef herd is relatively small, cull cow prices remain strong.
“This type of supply management will continue as long as beef demand continues,” Smith said.
Consolidation continues to affect the dairy industry, too. In 2003, there were 70,000 licensed dairies; today, that number stands just under 25,000. Cow count remains stable, however, with 9.1 million cows in 2003 and 9.3 million today. In other words, herd sizes are increasing dramatically.
The AJCA navigates changes and creates influence through entities like National All-Jersey Inc., JMS, breed-sponsored events like the annual meetings and the All American, and youth programs like Jersey Youth Academy, noted Smith.
Smith cited the AJCA’s type appraisal program as an example of adapting and exerting influence. The program is guided by the Type Advisory Committee, a group of five Jersey breeders from different-sized herds across the country, the Breed Improvement Committee chair, a technical advisor and an A.I. representative.
“If we didn’t change this cow, we would not have a room full of folks like we have today,” Smith remarked. “She had to change, and that has been key.”
Developing these building blocks of stability will remain essential for the for the Jersey cow and her caretakers, Smith concluded.
He closed his presentation with a graphic affirming the national Jersey organizations’ commitment to “Be Your Best” by delivering customer service that is personalized, competent, convenient and proactive.
Calendar
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OCT. 11—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE JERSEY SHOWS, Columbia, S.C.; 9:30 a.m. (EDT).
OCT. 23—NORTH CAROLINA STATE JERSEY SHOW, (heifers) Raleigh, N.C.; 2:00 p.m. (EDT); Matt Hawbaker, Clear Spring, Md., judge.
OCT. 24—NORTH CAROLINA STATE JERSEY SHOW, Raleigh, N.C.; 10:00 a.m. (EDT); Matt Hawbaker, Clear Spring, Md., judge.
NOV. 7—ALL AMERICA N JUNIOR J ERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., judge; Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., associate judge.
NOV. 9—ALL AMERICA N J ERSEY HEIFER SHOW , Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., judge; Madison Fisher, Frostburg, Md., associate judge.
NOV. 9—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 2:00 p.m. (EST); Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., judge; Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, Wis., associate judge.
NOV. 10—ALL AMERICAN JERSEY COW SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., judge; Madison Fisher, Frostburg, Md., associate judge.
Any junior that has a customer number can reserve a prefix. There is a $10 fee for the service. The only time there is no charge for a prefix is when a lifetime membership to the association is purchased.
Juniors must be members of the American Jersey Cattle Association to be eligible for Production Awards, Youth Acheivement Contest, Pot O’Gold Contest, Scholarships and showing at The All American Junior Jersey Show. Junior memberships are free to youth between the ages of seven and 20.
For more information on becoming a junior member or purchasing a lifetime membership, contact the Herd Services Department at 614.861.3636.
ORGANIZATION NEWS
Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
The summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Boards of Directors were held June 17 and 18, 2025, at the Embassy Suites-UK Coldstream, Lexington, Ky. Actions taken are summarized.
AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances
The 2024 year-end audited financial statements for the companies, the auditor-reviewed 2024 Research Fund, and the year-end financial summary for Scholarship and Special Funds were presented and approved.
Unaudited financial reports through May 31, 2025, were reviewed, showing:
• AJCA revenues of $1,475,260 and expenditures of $1,293,927, for net income before the All American Show & Sale of $181,333;
• NAJ revenues of $237,545 and expenditures of $174,510, for net income of $63,035; and
• All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $60,922 and expenditures of $43,736 for net income of $17,186.
Market value of investments at May 31, 2025, was $7,940,029.
New Male Registration Updates
New, phased requirements for the registration of Jersey males, designed to return the Jersey population back to purebred status were approved.
New Registration Requirements
Bull Born After Min. PJA (%) Min. GC
March 31, 2025 94% 6
December 31, 2026 95% 6
December 31, 2028 96% 7
December 31, 2030 97% 7
December 31, 2032 98% 7
December 31, 2034 99% 7
These incremental increases allow currently registered animals to contribute to breed advancement while clearly defining a path toward a fully purebred Jersey population.
With the release of the August Green Book the following lists were amended to include Percent Jersey Ancestry (PJA):
Herd Register or Generation Count 5 - 6 with BBR 100 list to 92 PJA and GC{5}
Purebred Female Genetic Evaluations list (100 PJA and GC{7} and higher).
Top 100 Bulls Proven list and Top 100 Genomic Bulls list.
Two lists were discontinued with the August run: Herd Register Female Genetic Evaluation list and the Top 150 bulls Herd Register and Generation Count 5-6 with BBR 100.
The board approved plans for a new young sire sampling program that will focus on purebred Jersey genetics. Details and structure will be available early 2026.
Directed Jersey Research Projects
Jersey Directory Updates
A new and improved Jersey Directory will be launched on September 1, 2025. The new interactive and modern site will allow for a more versatile experience for breeders and users. Beginning with the 2026 Directory, farm and business logos will be included in the all-inclusive cost of $50 for breeders and $75 for allied industry. The new directory will allow easier sorts by state, herd size, programs or other items you might be interested in.
Policy of Jersey Journal
The board approved the policy of the Jersey Journal, which is provided below.
National All-Jersey Inc.
The board received an update from General Manager Grady Auer on the most recent milk marketing activity. A recap of the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings was provided with the
President Chittenden will be appointing a committee to work with staff to formulate and seek guided and directed research projects that will have a direct impact on the improvement of the Jersey breed and Jersey programs. This step will allow research dollars to be utilized in more impactful ways. (continued to page 24)
Policy of The Jersey Journal
Effective June, 2018 by the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors
The purpose of the Jersey Journal is to promote Jerseys and to serve as the media to carry Jersey news and ads to the owners of Jerseys and other interested parties. To fulfill this purpose, the following policies have been established by the Board of Directors:
Editorial Policy. The editorial policy of the Jersey Journal is to reflect the positions and programs of the Jersey breed as established by the Board of Directors.
Advertising Policy. The policy of the AJCA concerning breed advertisements in the Jersey Journal is that all advertising may include references to Registered Jerseys and those eligible for Identification services of the AJCA as well as animals of other dairy breeds owned by the advertiser. Advertising involving politics and ads criticizing Jerseys and/or Jersey programs will be declined. As an integral part of the AJCA recorded name, Generation Count must be published and included with shortened names. Ads must include bulls’ Breed Base Representation values when available. Advertising offering semen for sale must completely identify the seller.
The Jersey Journal will use CDCB genetic evaluations for foreign animals if information is available. If CDCB information is not available, the information’s origin will be listed.
Letter to the Editor. This column is made available to include discussion of opinions, policies and problems, and other subjects provided the comments are constructive. Derogatory letters mentioning individual names or animals will not be published, neither will political or anonymous letters.
When the Editor receives ads or letters which are believed to be questionable, these will be referred to the Development Committee of the Board. A majority vote of the committee will be final. When the committee is divided or so requests, the material in question will be submitted to the Board of Directors for a decision.
AJCA-NAJ Board Meetings
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new milk pricing formula for make allowances (updated for the first time since 2008). New prices are: $0.2504 (cheese); $0.2257 (butter); $0.2268 (nonfat dry milk); and $0.2653 (dry whey).
Auer also reported on the skim milk factors used in pricing. Effective December 1, 2025, the composition factors of skim milk used in pricing calculations will be updated to 3.3% true protein, 6.0% other solids, and 9.3% nonfat solids. This change aligns pricing formulas with the current composition of milk being produced, reflecting advances in genetics, herd management, and nutrition programs. Today’s dairy cows are producing more nutrient-dense milk, and this adjustment ensures that regulated skim milk prices accurately reflect those improvements.
Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) reported the first half of 2025. Private treaty sales have been increasing throughout the spring and JMS has fall orders as well to fill. In addition, it was reported that the 2025 Top of the World Sale will be live in Madison, Wis., on September 30.
Next Meetings
The AJCA Board of Directors will meet November 5 and 6, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn-Airport, Louisville, Ky. The NAJ Board will meet November 6.
Reorganization of the Boards
Results of the AJCA and NAJ elections are published online at: https://usjerseyjournal.com/usjerseyleadership-elected-for-2025-26/. Reorganizational meetings were held after the conclusion of each organization’s Annual Meeting.
At the NAJ session on June 27, Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., was elected President for a one-year term. Bradley Taylor Booneville, Miss., was elected Vice President and named Finance Chair.
In the AJCA session on June 28, Cornell Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., was elected Vice President. President Alan Chittenden appointed committee chairs as follows: Cornell Kasbergen, Finance; Ralph Frerichs, LaGrange, Texas, Development; Jason Johnson, Northwood, N.H., IT and ID; and Tyler Boyd, Hilmar, Calif., Breed Improvement. Frerichs and Kasbergen will also serve as ex-officio members of the NAJ
Board.
The Joint Operations Committee for 2025-26 consists of the two Presidents, Alan Chittenden and Corey Lutz, and the two Finance chairs, Bradley Taylor and Cornell Kasbergen.
Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb., submitted his resignation as NAJ Director of District 1. This position is appointed by the AJCA Board of Directors and will be filled in the near future.
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NATIONAL HEIFER SALE
68th National Heifer Sale: An Evening to Remember
The 68th National Heifer Sale is one for the memory books, not for the premium genetics that were cataloged, but for an unexpected turn of events leading up to it. On the afternoon of June 25, severe storms swept through Lexington, Ky., knocking out power at the Embassy Suites-UK Coldstream— the sale venue and headquarters for the annual meetings of the national Jersey organizations.
With limited options and no clear end in sight for the outage, Jersey Marketing Service adopted the old showbiz motto “the show must go on.” The sale proceeded in a throwback setting, reminiscent of decades past, with limited technology and few amenities. For about two-thirds of the sale, CowBuyer.com enabled live viewing and online bidding. Once batteries drained, bidding continued live and over the phone.
When auctioneer Chris Hill brought the gavel down for the final time, 40 lots were struck off for an average of $3,799.38 and a gross of $151,975, proving that not even a blackout could dim the spirit for the event that is one of the largest fundraisers for Jersey youth activities. Ten percent of the gross—$15,197— will be deposited in the National Jersey Youth Development
Fund.
Matthew Steiner of Pine Tree Jerseys, Marshallville, Ohio, purchased the high seller, Peak 236297 {6}-ET, for $11,500. The November 2024 daughter of JX Peak Altafarva {6}-ET, GJPI +180, ranked #56 on the list of the Top 500 Herd Register and Generation Count 5-6 Females on sale day and ranks #71 today with a GJPI of +183 (July 2025). She has Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTAs) of +687M, +38F and +30P and is +1.5 for Cow Conception Rate (CCR) and +3.3 for Heifer Conception Rate (HCR).
Her dam, sired by Primus Comanche Kestrel-P-ET, GJPI +116, has a GJPI of +142. She has a maternal brother in A.I. and a maternal sister ranked among the breed’s top 1.5% for GJPI. Their dam,
sired by JX Twinridge Altasasso {4}ET, GJPI +124, has a GJPI of +157. The next dam is a daughter of JX Cal-Mart Westport {5}-ET, GJPI +101.
“Peak 236297 {6}” was consigned by Peak Genetics, Watertown, Wis.
Sexing Technologies, South Charleston, Ohio, was the final bidder on the second high sale. The genetics company took home JX Ahlem Altamalachi Charm 69191 {6} for $11,100. The deep-pedigreed daughter of Peak Altamalachi-ET, GJPI +140, born in late August 2024 ranks on the same genetic list as the high seller with a GJPI of +173. She has GPTAs of +298M, +47F (+0.17%) and +25P (+0.07%) and is +1.4 for CCR and HCR and +0.7 for Type.
Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of ISDK VJ Raastrup Hihl Gislev, GJPI +139, a two-lactation m.e. of 24,545—1,381—985. She currently ranks among the breed’s top 400 genotyped cows with an index of +148. She has four Very Good maternal sisters with records over 20,000 lbs. milk, three ranked for genetic merit on sale day as well. Among them is JX Ahlem Thrasher Charm 60304 {5}-ET, Very Good-85%, with 24,180 lbs. milk, 1,394 lbs. fat and 976 lbs. protein at 3-1.
The grandam of “Charm 69191 {6}”
Peak 236297 {6}-ET was the high seller, purchased by Matthew Steiner, represented by Greg Lavan, AJCA-NAJ area representative, right, for $11,500. She was consigned by Peak Genetics, represented by Kristin Paul, director of field services, center. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, front left, Executive Secretary Neal Smith, rear left, and Chris Hill, auctioneer.
The second high seller was JX Ahlem Altamalachi Charm 69191 {6}. She was purchased for $11,100 by Sexing Technologies, represented by Erica Davis, right, and consigned by Ahlem Farms Partnership, represented by Jonathan Merriam, center. Also pictured are Queen Townsend, Smith and Hill.
is sired by Cal-Mart Medalist Pilgrim, GJPI +92. The next dam, JX Ahlem Vandrell-G Charm 48114 {3}, Very Good-83%, has an m.e. average of 18,009—900—722 on four records. The fourth dam, Ahlem Frontrunner Charm 43930, Very Good-86%, has seven complete lactations—three over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 6-10 278 3x 21,460 4.6% 997 3.7% 798 95DCR.
The fifth dam of “Charm 69191 {6}” is Ahlem Valentino Charm 39652, Excellent-01%. She has a top record of 20,790 lbs. milk, 868 lbs. fat and 759 lbs. protein at 3-7. The next six dams are Very Good; four have m.e. averages over 20,000 lbs. milk.
“Charm 69191 {6}” was consigned by Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif.
Victory Farms LLC, Revillo, S.D., purchased the third high-selling lot with a final bid of $7,300. With the successful bid, the dairy purchased rights to control the next in vitro fertilization (IVF) session with Kash-In Thrasher 76560 {5}, with a guarantee of a minimum of eight #1 or #2 embryos from one or more sessions.
“Thrasher 76560 {5}” currently ranks #6 among Herd Register and Generation Count 5-6 females with a GJPI of +193. The “Thrasher {6}” daughter has GPTAs of +845M, +48F and +33P and is plus for component tests, CCR and HCR and is +0.9 for Type. She has a maternal brother in A.I. and a maternal sister ranked for genetic merit as well.
Their dam is a Very Good-85%
At $7,300, the third high selling lot was rights to an IVF session with Kash-In Thrasher 76560 {5}, consigned by Kash-In Jerseys, represented by Cornell Kasbergen, center. The lot was purchased by Victory Jerseys, represented by Brad Barham, right. Also pictured are Queen Townsend, Smith and Hill.
daughter of JX Progenesis Circle {5}ET, GJPI +138, with 21,380 lbs. milk, 1,146 lbs. fat (5.3%) and 834 lbs. protein (3.9%) in her first lactation at 1-11. She calved again at 2-11 and has a projected m.e. of 24,460 lbs. milk on that record.
The next dam, sired by JX Ahlem Frisco Pine {6}-ET, GJPI +117, is appraised Excellent-91% and has a three-lactation m.e. average of 23,694—1,197—906.
The third dam of “Thrasher 76560 {5}” is a Very Good-85% daughter of Heartland Irwin Texas-ET, GJPI +18, with a pair of records over 20,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 750 lbs. protein. The next dam has an m.e. average of 24,823—1,252—927 on two records.
The IVF session was consigned by Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.
As the volume buyer of the day, Sexing Technologies also purchased the fourth high seller, JX T-D-I Clooney 18074 {5}, for $6,800. The December 2024 daughter of JX Primus Geppetto Clooney {6}-ET, GJPI +160, ranks #108 on the list of Herd Register and Generation Count 5-6 Females with a GJPI of +180. She has GPTAs of +1,119M, +54F and +42P, is +573 for Cheese Merit Dollars and plus for CCR and HCR. She has a maternal brother in A.I.
Their dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET, GJPI +175, with a two-lactation m.e. average of 20,307— 1,017—790. She has a GJPI of +143. The next dam, sired by DP Kilowatt Amp-ET, GJPI +39, is appraised Very Good-80% and has a pair of records over 20,000 lbs. milk.
The third dam of “Clooney 18074 {5} is a daughter of JX Ahlem Harris Baltazar {5}-ET, GJPI +39, with an m.e. average of 19,154—798—690 on four lactations. The next dam has three records over 20,000 lbs. milk.
“Clooney 18074 {5}” was consigned by The Dairy Inc., Five Points, Calif. In all, Sexing Technologies purchased eight lots for $45,200.
Rounding out the top five high-selling lots was another IVF session, purchased by Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, Calif., for $6,500. The dairy purchased rights to control the next IVF session with JX Dupat Cabal 28672 {6}-ET, with a guaranteed minimum of eight #1 or #2 embryos from one or more sessions.
T-D-I Clooney 18074 {5} brought the fourth high price of $6,800. She was purchased by Sexing Technologies, represented by Davis, and consigned by The Dairy Inc., represented by Paul. Also pictured are Smith and Hill
The daughter of JX Primus Watkins Cabal {5}-ET, GJPI +154, currently ranks #52 among Herd Register and Generation Count 5-6 females with an index of +185. She has GPTAs of +675M, +27F and +25P. She is +3.4 for CCR, +2.1 for HCR and +3.0 for Daughter Pregnancy Rate.
Her dam is a Very Good-82% “Thrasher {6}” daughter with an m.e. average of 19,457—1,053—769 on two records. She has two maternal brothers in A.I. and eight maternal sisters appraised Very Good or Excellent, all with records over 21,000 lbs. milk and to 27,000 lbs. milk. Two ranked among the top 1.5% for GJPI on sale day. Their dam, sired by JX Sunset Canyon Got Maid {5}-ET, GJPI +110, has three records—all over 23,000 lbs. milk—and a top milk record of 4-7 305 3x 28,190 4.6% 1,300 3.7% 1,038 104DCR.
The third dam of “Cabal 28672 {6}” is Dupat Critic 406P-ET, Excellent-92%. She has nine complete lactations—five of them over 20,000 lbs. milk. The next dam is a Very Good-86% daughter of Schultz Rescue Headline, GJPI +18, with a two lactation m.e. average of 20,719—996—736. The Excellent-91% fifth dam of “Cabal 28672 {6}” has three records over 23,000 lbs. milk. The next five dams are Very Good with stellar production.
The IVF session was consigned by fellow Hilmar Jersey breeders Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc.
Two donation lots were also auctioned to raise funds for junior programs. JX Primus Mist Caity 54479 {6}-ET was struck off for $4,800 to Lauren and Luke Albright, Willard, Ohio. Donated (continued to page 28)
National Heifer Sale (continued from page 27)
by Jerseyland Sires of Turlock, Calif., proceeds will go to the Fred Stout Experience program in memory of Ray Schooley. “Caity 54479 {6}” is an October 2024 daughter of MM S-S-I Duramax Mist-ET, GJPI +143, out of an Excellent-92% dam with two records over 23,000 lbs. milk. Her eighth dam is two-time National Grand Champion Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus, Excellent-97%. The cow family has been heavily merchandised, and several contemporary bulls are in A.I. JX TLJ Crispin Hilife 3175 {6}ET sold for $4,300 to her breeder, Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, Minnesota. She was donated by Select Sires and Jerseyland of Plain City, Ohio, who purchased her from Lehnertz at last year’s National Heifer Sale as the third high seller. She is due to Valsigna Pine Blizzard, GJPI +147, on Christmas Eve. Proceeds will go to Jersey Youth Academy.
Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fred Stout Experience awards.
The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world.
Awards will be made for two paid internships, one with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and the other an on-farm, customized experience on a Jersey dairy operation. The awards, provided by a permanent endowment created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout, will pay for housing, travel and related activities required by the cooperating employer up to the maximum amount of the scholarship award.
Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, visit http://bit.do/Stout-Experience to download the application. Interested applicants will answer a series of questions stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. A one-page résumé listing previous work experience, education, activities and awards is also needed.
Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the USJersey office.
Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2025, and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They can also be submitted by email to info@ usjersey.com
Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003); Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004); Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005); Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006); Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008); Brady Core, Kentucky (2009); Kim Wilson, Missouri, and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010); Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin, and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011); Robert McGarry, Vermont, and Lyman Rudgers, New York
(2012); Meagan Bolen, Ohio, and Wyatt Smith, Minnesota (2013); Olivia Pearson, North Carolina, and Meagan Chittenden, New York (2014); Tyler French, South Carolina, and Gerret Boer, Texas (2015); Austin Woods, Wisconsin, and Laura Bell (2016); Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Missouri, and Blake Koehn, Oklahoma (2017); Amanda LoRusso, Connecticut (2018); Brennan Topp, Ohio, and Abigail Grimm, Minnesota (2019); Hannah Diehl, Pennsylvania (2020); Elizabeth Gross, Pennsylvania; Meghan Hettinga, Iowa (2021); Maria Joy Poock, Missouri; and Jayme Ozburn, Tennessee (2022); Emma Vos, Wisconsin (2023); Margaret Brady, Georgia; Jessica Hewitt, Oregon (2024); and Jackie Mudd, Berne, Indiana (2025).
Gifts Made to Support Jersey Youth Academy and Scholarship Funds
The following gifts in support of Jersey youth funds have been received through August 14.
Fifty-seven donations totalling $5,375 have been made to the Jersey Youth Academy fund in memory of Elaine Kokoski, Hadley, Mass. They were received from the following: Jose & Madonna Santos, Suffield, Conn.; Melanie Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Carol and Vincent Malnati, Walpole, N.H.; George and Chris Hunt, Orange, Mass.; Nan Hunt, Orange, Mass.; Kit and Michael Ziomek, Amherst, Mass.; Brooks and Vickie White, Canal Winchester, Ohio; Audra and Wesley Goscenski, Leverett, Mass.; Donna Phillips and Dan Stock, Newton, Wis.; Mary Ann and Alan Livingston, Ludlow, Mass.; Borawski Insurance c/o Alexander Borawski, Northampton, Mass.; Treeh County Fair, c/o Hampshire Franklin & Hampden Ag Society, Northampton, Mass.; Marianne Wanczyk and Heather Fillio, Hadley, Mass.; Peter and Hazel McCraw, Ludlow, Mass.; Joanne and Bruce Fenney, Ludlow, Mass.; Kathleen Tudryn and Regina Kotfila, Hadley, Mass.; Kathleen and Chester Matuszko, Jr., Southport, N.C.; Danielle Brown, Sun Prairie, Wis.; Thomas and Joan Zuzgo, Hadley, Mass.; Alfred and Nancy Haskins, Sunderland, Mass.; Randall’s Farm Inc., Ludlow, Mass.; Kars Site Work Inc., Hadley, Mass.; Larry and Barbara Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y.; G.A. and Dorothy Belanger, Ludlow, Mass.; Frank and
Carolyn Blajda, Hadley, Mass.; Peter Lankowski, South Deerfield, Mass.; Bar-Way Farm, Inc., Deerfield, Mass.; William and Jean Belden, North Hatfield, Mass.; Donald and Barbara Fil, Hadley, Mass.; Susan Getchell, Wilbraham, Mass.; Michael and Debra Bednarz, East Longmeadow, Mass.; Paul and Maryann Ziomek, Hadley, Mass.; David Brandau, Wilton, Wis.; Fred and Beth Catarino, Ludlow, Mass.; Kathryn Daviau, South Hadley, Mass.; Wilford and Kathleen Hazelett, Gordonville, Pa.; Joe and Jean Ames, Amherst, Mass.; Michael and Sarah Wanczyk, Hadley, Mass; Robert and Sharon Kieras, Whately, Mass.; Mother’s Club of Hadley Inc., Hadley, Mass.; Carl and Maureen Tudryn and Roland and Joyce Bourdeau, Hadley, Mass., and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Lindsay Lemek and Thomas Haluch, Ludlow, Mass.; John and Jean Pease, Hatfield, Mass.; Peter and Moira Poitras, Brimfield, Mass.; Farm Credit East c/o Cynthia Stiglitz, Middleboro, Mass.; Chris and Cheryl Sorenson, Pine River, Wis.; Walter and Joyce Owens, Frederic, Wis.; Edward and Betty Siwicki, Wilbraham, Mass.; Donald, Geraldine and Julianne Socha, The Villages, Fla.; Anne Hanieski, Hadley, Mass.; William and Catherine Kennedy, Quincy, Mass.; Dennis and Niki Russell, Sunderland, Mass.; Maria and Augusto Zina, Belchertown, Mass.; Mark and Nancy Raymond, Belchertown, Mass.; Beverly Tozarz, Ludlow, Mass.; and Lorraine Carreira, Ludlow, Mass.
Additional contributions totalling more than $13,300 were added to the Academy fund from Semex USA, Madison, Wis., Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, and Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc., Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Contributions were made to the following scholarship funds. Marilyn Russell, Demorest, Ga., contributed to the William A. Russell Scholarship. Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc., added to the Rueben R. Cowles Scholarship Fund; Dan Oberschlake, Kaukauna, Wis., donated to the Paul Jackson Scholarship fund; and Jerseyland Sires, Hilmar, Calif., contributed to teh Fred Stout Experience Fund.
Contributions to educational and Jersey Youth Academy funds managed by the AJCA are exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds, contact the AJCA at 614/322-4451.
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High Sellers at Ratliff Sale
The fifth edition of the Post Time at the Ratliff’s sale was conducted on May 10, 2025, at Ratliff Jerseys in Garnett, Kan. Hosted and managed by American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Master Breeders Ron and Christy Ratliff, the auction averaged $4,507.95 on 88 lots, led by the sale of a fancy-uddered junior two-yearold that was struck off for $24,500. As with previous editions, the event featured consignments from the Ratliff Jerseys herd and guest consigners from across the country. Chris Hill was the auctioneer and Norm Nabholz read pedigrees. Jersey breeders watched live and bid online through CowBuyer.com.
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Among the added lots was the junior two-year-old that garnered the high price of the day, Ratliff Machine Velocity-ET. Purchased by Ethan, Ella and Nora Marcoot of Greenville, Ill., she is sired by Mr Maddies Colton Machine, GJPI -121, and sold fresh with her first calf in February 2025. For the Ratliffs, she topped her class at the Southern Spring National Jersey Show in April. For her new owners, she was appraised
Very Good-89% two weeks post-sale and has a projected m.e. of 17,375— 948—717 at 1-10. Four of her five closest dams are Excellent.
Also in the Ratliff’s show string at the Southern National were “Velocity’s” maternal sister, Ratliff Victorious Virtue-ET, and their dam, Ratliff Ladd Vicki. “Virtue” was named Intermediate Champion while “Vicki” was Reserve Grand Champion.
“Vickie” is a high-component, Excellent-95% daughter of Goldust Karbala Ladd-ET, GJPI +11, with an actual projected record of 18,860 lbs. milk, 1,196 lbs. fat and 788 lbs. protein at 6-3. She also topped her class at the Southern National in 2020 as a summer junior two-year-old and was Grand Champion of the Ozark Empire Fair the following year.
The next dam is a Very Good84% daughter of River Valley Spice Showdown, GJPI -38. The next dam is Ratliff Sultan Velvet, Excellent-94%, the 2013 Junior All American FourYear-Old. She was Grand Champion of the Illinois State Fair in 2013 and took home Reserve Grand honors in 2015 and 2016. She has five lactations and a top record of 3-3 305 3x 19,043 5.2% 987 3.7% 701 96DCR.
“Velocity’s” fourth dam, Ratliff Kaptain Vanna, Excellent-93%, has two records over 17,500 lbs. milk, 915 lbs. fat and 640 lbs. protein. The next two dams are VG-85 and SUP-EX-913E, respectively, in Canada.
She was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff.
The partnership of Kiliana Breuer and Brayden Carpio of Kersey, Colo., purchased the second high seller, South Mtn & Co Hidalgo RaelynnET, for $21,750. The fall calf is sired
by SV Reviresco Hidalgo, GJPI -100, and from the “Radiant” branch of the “Rosebud” cow family developed by South Mountain Jerseys of Boonsboro, Md.
“Raelynn’s” dam, South Mountain Andreas Rascal-ET, is an Excellent-93% daughter of Sunset Canyon Andreas, GJPI -140, with a pair of records over 21,000 lbs. milk and 1,250 lbs. fat and a best record of 4-7 305 25,240 5.3% 1,330 3.8% 964 98DCR. She was Reserve Intermediate Champion of The Jersey Event in 2020. The following year, she again topped her class at The Jersey Event and was third senior twoyear-old at the International Jersey Show. “Rascal” has three Excellent and two high Very-Good daughters.
The next dam is South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET, Excellent-94%, Winner of the 2018 National Jersey Jug Futurity. That same year, she was Reserve Grand Champion of the International Jersey Show. In 2021, she was Grand Champion of the California State Show and topped the lifetime production class at the show in Madison, Wis. On her show resume as well is 2017 All American Junior TwoYear-Old.
“Raelynn’s” third dam is Marynole Excite Rosey, Excellent-94%. She has three records over 20,000 lbs. milk and made her best record of 24,800 lbs. milk, 1,425 lbs. fat and 901 lbs. protein at 6-11. She was Intermediate Champion of the International Jersey Show in 2012 and Reserve Grand Champion two years later. In 2016, she was Reserve All American Aged Cow and Honorable Mention All-Canadian Aged Cow. Her dam, Woodmohr Indiana Rosebud, also appraised Excellent-94%, has a 5-8
Members of the crew pose with the high seller, Ratliff Machine Velocity-ET, right, and the second high seller, South Mtn & Co Hidalgo Raelynn-ET, who sold for $21,750 to Kiliana Breuer and Brayden Carpio. She was consigned by Ernest Kueffner and Terri Packard.
Ratliff Machine Velocity-ET was the high seller at $24,500, purchased by Nora, Ella and Ethan Marcoot, right. She was consigned by the sale managers and hosts, Ron Ratliff, far left, and Christy Ratliff, behind him in the box. Also pictured are Bryan Marcoot, the siblings’ father, behind them, and Norm Nabholz, pedigrees, and Chris Hill, auctioneer, in the box. Photos courtesy Erica Davis.
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record of 20,043 lbs. milk, 891 lbs. fat and 689 lbs. protein.
The next two dams are Very Good in Canada. “Raelynn’s” seventh dam, Rosalea Imps S J Beauty, EX-91-3E (CAN), has 20,100 lbs. milk, 1,006 lbs. fat and 781 lbs. protein at 4-6. She topped her class at the New York Spring Carousel in 1994 and the New York State Fair the next year.
“Raelynn” was consigned by Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Kaitlyn Corbett and Nate Oleniacz, Boonsboro, Md.
The third high seller was another fall calf that sold for $11,100 to Dean Michael Schendel of Runge, Texas. His purchase, Schulte Bros Kid Rock SadeeET, is sired by Mr Kathies Kid Rock, GJPI -225, and backed by the “Spritz” cow family. She was consigned by Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa.
“Sadee” is out of Vierra Salud, an Excellent-91% daughter of Triple-T-CF Mr Swagger-ET, GJPI -11. She was fifth junior two-year-old at the Iowa State Fair in 2023 and has a two-lactation m.e. average of 16,508—750—687. She has five Excellent maternal sisters. Another maternal sister, Vierra Getaway Serenity-ET, was Reserve All-Canadian Winter Calf in 2023.
“Sadee’s” grandam, Bri-Lin Valson Spritz, Excellent-97%, is a two-time Grand Champion at the International Jersey Show (2019 and 2021) and was also Grand Champion at The Jersey Event in 2021. Earlier, she had been named Reserve Grand Champion at both the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show (2018) and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (2019). More recently, she stood first in the lifetime production class at the All American Jersey Show and the International Jersey Show in 2023. She has five complete lactations and a best record of 6-8 305 24,143 4.9% 1,183 3.9% 932 94DCR.
The next dam, Bri-Lin Tequila Sunrise, EX-90 (CAN), has 17,549 lbs. milk, 862 lbs. fat and 723 lbs. protein at 5-0. She topped her classes at the Oxford Southwestern Show in milking form in 2013 and 2015. The next two dams are also EX-90 in Canada.
Breuer and Carpio teamed with Tatum and Reece Chupp to purchase the fourth high seller, Red Dirt Kid Rock Bam Bam, for $10,500. The “Kid Rock” daughter will show as a summer junior two-year-old and sold carrying an ultrasounded heifer calf by River Valley Victorious, GJPI +1, due on the Fourth of July. “Bam Bam” was Junior Champion of the Southern National Jersey Show in 2024 and stood eighth in her class at the All American Jersey Show in November.
Her maternal sister, Red Dirt Comerica Boobers, Excellent-91%, was third in the National Jersey Jug Futurity and first junior three-year-old at the Kentucky State Fair in 2023.
Their dam, Billings Colton BongoET, Excellent-92%, has three Excellent maternal sisters as well. Included in this group are Billings Impression Backstage-ET, the 2017 All American Junior Three-Year-Old, and Billings Impression of Booboo-ET, winner of the two-year-old class at the International Jersey Show in 2017. Their dam is Billings LS Boo Boo, Excellent-93%, with seven lactations and a top record of 7-6 305 20,100 4.8% 957 3.6% 725 102DCR. “Boo Boo’s” maternal sister, Billings Remake Bounty, Excellent-94%, was Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old and Overall Premier Performance Winner of the All American Jersey Show in 2008.
The next five dams are high Very Good or Excellent.
“Bam Bam” was consigned by Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.
Dairy enthusiasts were treated to steak dinner and cattle viewing the evening before the sale and Jersey beef
burgers following the sale. This event was the fifth of a series established by the Ratliffs in 2015. Ratliff Jerseys got its start as a 4-H project for Christy in 1979. Today, the couple milks about 60 Registered Jersey cows and manages a small herd of beef cattle as recipients for embryos. Ron and Christy received the AJCA Master Breeder award in 2018 and have earned the Premier Breeder banner 10 times at either the All American Jersey Show or the International Jersey Show.
Sales $5,500 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses)
Ethan, Ella and Nora Marcoot, Greenville, Ill. Ratliff Machine Velocity-ET, cow 2 yrs $24,500 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustee, Garnett, Kan.)
Kiliana Breuer and Brayden Carpio, Kersey, Colo.
South Mtn & Co Hidalgo Raelynn,-ET heifer calf 7 mos. 21,750 (Ernest Kueffner and Terri Packard, Boonsboro, Md.)
Dean Michael Schendel, Runge, Texas
Schulte Bros Kid Rock Sadee-ET, heifer calf 8 mos. 11,000 (Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa)
Smokin Hot Victorious Trend-ET, heifer calf 5 mos. 7,900 (Austin T. Nauman, Marshfield, Wis.)
Brayden Carpio, Kiliana Breuer and Tatum and Reece Chupp, Kersey, Colo.
Red Dirt Kid Rock Bam Bam, bred heifer 23 mos. 10,500 (Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.)
Preston D. Engelman, Jansen, Neb.
Vila Nova Velour, heifer calf 7 mos. 9,000 (Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif.)
Dylan and Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Schulte Bros Kid Rock Cookie-ET, heifer calf 11 mos. 7,200 (Zack, Blake and Mitch Schulte)
Lauren Woodridge and Elise Carpenter, Coxs Creek, Ky.
$77,675 Pledged to Jersey Youth Academy During Inaugural Benefit Auction
The inaugural Jersey Youth Academy Benefit Auction proved to be a resounding success, raising more than $77,000 on June 28, 2025, at Keightley & Core Jerseys in Salvisa, Ky. A large crowd gathered for the 90-minute event, which blended spirited bidding with heartfelt testimonials from eight Academy alumni who shared the program’s impact on their lives and careers.
Adding to the evening’s energy, Keenan Thygesen of Tunbridge, Vt., stepped into the auctioneer’s box alongside veteran Chris Hill to showcase his developing skills. Thygesen, a 2021 recipient of a trip to auctioneer school through the Academy’s enhancement program, brought the experience full circle.
Dean-level sponsors of the Academy were also recognized during the program, including John and Elaine Kokoski, the Vermont Jersey Breeders, Dr. Katharine Knowlton, Semex, AllFlex/Merck, and the Alabama Jersey Cattle Association.
The evening’s top-selling item was a handcrafted black walnut fruit bowl created by Eric Silva of Beaver, Ore. Donated in memory
Item Sold
Handcrafted Black Walnut Fruit Bowl
The Jersey Corn Hole Board Set
Family Game Night Table
Cream Separator
#1 Edition Of Jersey Painting By Gary Sauder
Pressed Almond Cow & Bull
Pewter Jugs
Edwin Douglas “Jersey” Milkmaid Painting
Great Expectations Painting By Joel Kirk
Elsie Sundae Glassses
Clementine Jersey Figurine
Crown Devon Cup And Saucer
Signed Bonnie Mohr New Jersey Print
of Cari Wolfe and Robert Bignami for their contributions to the Jersey breed, the piece brought $2,100 from Ralph and Faith Frerichs of Texas.
Another standout was an Arethusa Farm commemorative shirt, donated by Jared Bramer of Minnesota, which sold an impressive eight times as buyers repeatedly donated it back to continue the bidding. The shirt ultimately raised $900 for Jersey Youth Academy and was returned to AJCA to be offered again at the next benefit auction. Contributing to its success were Neal Smith, Grady Auer, Chris Hill, Lori King, Russell Gammon, Tyler Boyd, and Becky Ferry.
In addition, Dan Oberschlake of Wisconsin donated the #54 Eustis Cow to support the Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship fund. The model cow was purchased by Iris Barham for $2,500, creating another meaningful moment in the evening.
The auction also benefitted from the generosity of several additional donors, including Elise Carpenter/The Dairy Alliance, Paula England, Jerry Emerich, and Kim Billman.
Price Buyer Donor
$2,100 Ralph and Faith Frerichs Eric Silva
1,700 Lauren Wooldridge AJCA/DeMents Jerseys
1,350 Kilgus Dairy Ted and Cheryl DeMent
1,200 Trinity Valley Jersey Farm Ted Adkins
1,100 Craig Rhein
Joey Pendleton
1,100 Almond Syndicate David Burris
800 Brady Core
Duane and Roz Norman
750 Dutch Hollow Farm Sheldon Sawyer
750 Becky Ferry David Brandau
675 Joao Durr
Duane and Roz Norman
625 Donna Phillips AJCA
525 Heather Brigham Linda Peterson
450 Gordon Jersey Farm
Bonnie Mohr Studio Leroux Irish Cream Liqueur Sign
#2/500 Yellow Jersey Cow Painting
1950s Elsie The Borden Cow Plush Toy
450 Ralph and Faith Frerichs David Parkinson
425 Kim Billman AJCA
325 Donna Phillips
Donna Mercurio and Vickie White & Growth Chart
Vintage Mini Milk Bottle Collection
300 Fred Albright
John and Margie Billman Jersey painting - by Larry Schultz
300 Kenny Strack
Donna Phillips
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Active A.I. and Foreign Bulls Ranked By GJPI, August 2025
The 70 highest-ranking bulls with NAAB marketing codes A and F from the official single breed “S” genetic evaluations released by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) for August 2025 are listed below. Code A indicates active A.I. progeny proven bulls, while code F designates foreign-proven bulls marketed in the United States. Bulls must be genotyped and have a BBR (breed base representation) to be included. A total of 134 Jersey bulls with the A and F codes and 100
BBR qualified for the August evaluation release. The group average is +83M, +11F, +4P, CM$ +94, NM$ +85, SCS +2.97, GJUI +12.8 and +68 GJPI.
For the complete list of Active A.I. and Foreign Bulls Marketed in the U.S., refer to the Jersey Genetic Summary (Vol. 30, No. 2, online at http://greenbook.usjersey.com). Three-generation AJCA Official Performance Pedigrees are included on the Green Book website.
MILK, FAT AND PROTEIN
Appraisal Traits for Active A.I. and Foreign Bulls Ranked By GJPI
Jersey Performance IndexTM and Appraisal Trait PTAs
JPI2025 (first column below) predicts the efficiency of production by expressing lifetime production of fat and protein per unit of feed consumed.
Traits and their weights in JPI2025, are 30% PTA protein; 25% PTA fat; 10% Productive Life; 8% Cow Conception Rate; 7% Daughter Pregnancy Rate; -5% Somatic Cell Score; 5% Mastitis; 4% Udder Depth; 4% Fore Udder; and 2% Rear Udder Height.
The weight of each trait in the JPI formula was published in the April 2025 Green Book on page 5.
Jersey Haplotype Status
Official status for Jersey Haplotype 1 and Jersey Neuropathy with Splayed Forelimbs (JNS), based on a genotype of 6K or higher density, is listed: F designating status Free, C designating status Carrier. For more information, contact AJCA Herd Services.
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Search for 2025 National Jersey Queen Is Underway
The search for the 68th National Jersey Queen is underway.
The selection process which will take place November 8-9th, during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky.
Any female member of the American Jersey Cattle Association (junior or Lifetime) between the ages of 16 and 22 as of January 1, 2025, may participate. Applications must be received in the AJCA office by October 15.
Participants will take a written test on general dairy and Jersey breed knowledge and interview with a threemember judging panel on Friday, November 7.
On Friday they will also assist with The All American Junior Jersey Show before the final competition on Saturday morning. At the Youth Awards Ceremony the contestants will showcase their public speaking abilities before the finalists are announced. The final can-
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didates will then answer a question in front of the crowd.
The finalists will assist with the All American Jersey Sale and the All American Jersey Heifer Show before the 2025 National Jersey Queen and her court are announced at the start of the National Jersey Jug Futurity on Sunday, November 9. They will then preside over the remaining weekend events.
The new Queen will succeed Queen, Emma Townsend, Lafayette, Ind.
The schedule of events, contest elements and judging scorecard, are found on the USJersey website.
The 68th National Jersey Queen will promote the Jersey breed and represent members of the American Jersey Cattle Association throughout the year at local, state and national events including the 2026 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Springfield, Mo. Her activities are featured @USJerseyQueen on Facebook.
The Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund Scholarships pro-
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vides $1,000 in scholarships for the Queen and alternates, plus support for the Queen’s travel after her selection.
For more information about participating in or supporting the National Jersey Queen development program, contact the AJCA Communications Department at 614/861-3636, or email info@usjersey.com with “National Jersey Queen” in the subject line.
The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March.
October 8 is the deadline for open and junior show entries. Final payments for three-year-old nominations for the 2025 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due on September 20. For premium list with show rules and entry forms, visit livestockexpo.org or call 502/595-3166.
PERFORMANCE REPORT
Top 10 Bulls Ranked Within Categories
The top 10 Active A.I. and Foreign Bulls Marketed in the U.S. (Herd Register Or Generation Count 4-6 And BBR 100 with NAAB status codes A and F) are listed for each evaluated trait.
Jersey Performance Index ™
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 195
JX Primus Thrasher Crispin {5}-ET 178
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 176
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET 169
Primus Gislev Charlton-ET 160
River Valley Thrasher Midway-ET 157
Valsigna Thrasher Volant-ET 157
JX Progenesis Monarch {5}-ET 155
Rowleys 80 Caliban Overalls-ET 152
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 152
PTA Milk
JX Progenesis Wichita {5}-ET 1,834
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET 1,395
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET 1,357
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET 1,211
JX Peak Double Play {5}-ET 1,195
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 1,169
Tate Benefactor Savior-ET 1,104
JX Dupat Altakeno {6}-ET 1,048
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 1,033
JX Sexing G Gronk {5}-ET 975
PTA Fat
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno 67
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 61
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET 59
Prometedor Loot-ET 56
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 56
ISDK VJ Kjoelb Gislev Gutz 55
Kash-In Sugar Daddy-ET 54
DG Bar Maid Moore-ET 51
JX Sexing Big Jolt {5}-ET 49
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 49
ISDK VJ Hoemlund Gislev Giant 49
PTA Percent Fat
ISDK VJ Hoemlund Gislev Giant 0.48
ISNZ Puketawa King Connacht 0.46
ISNZ Arkan GFD ParKWay {6}-P-ET 0.45
ISNZ Derriland Carrick Rebel 0.43
ISDK VJ Solbakken Haley Hirts 0.42
ISDK VJ Hoeholt Jern James 0.42
ISNZ Glen Kaycee Sherlock JG 0.39
Sunset Canyon Berlin-ET 0.38
ISDK VJ Haugstedgaard Chokochief 0.35
ISDK VJ Kjoelb Gislev Gutz 0.34
Crescent Walker Tex-ET 0.34
PTA Protein
JX Progenesis Wichita {5}-ET 48
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 47
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 46
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET 43
JX Dupat Altakeno {6}-ET 43
Kash-In Sugar Daddy-ET 40
JX Victory Thrasher Els {6}-ET 39
Prometedor Loot-ET 38
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno 38
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET 36
PTA Percent Protein
ISDK VJ Solbakken Haley Hirts 0.27
ISNZ Glen Kaycee Sherlock JG 0.23
ISNZ Puketawa King Connacht 0.22
ISNZ Derriland Carrick Rebel 0.22
ISDK VJ Haugstedgaard Chokochief 0.20
ISDK VJ Hoemlund Gislev Giant
ISDK VJ Hoeholt Jern James
ISDK VJ Ravninggaard Huus Hamlet
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET
Kash-In Sugar Daddy-ET
Prometedor Loot-ET
JX Peak Double Play {5}-ET
Combined Fat & Protein (CFP)
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 108
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno 105
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 102
JX Progenesis Wichita {5}-ET 95
Prometedor Loot-ET 94
Kash-In Sugar Daddy-ET
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET
JX Sexing Big Jolt {5}-ET
JX Victory Thrasher Els {6}-ET
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 79
Cheese Merit Dollars (CM$)
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 655
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 611
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 525
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET 488
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno 479
JX Primus Thrasher Crispin {5}-ET 478
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET 471
River Valley Thrasher Midway-ET 464
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET 461
ISDK VJ Hoemlund Gislev Giant 439
Net Merit Dollars (NM$)
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 639
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 583
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 501
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET 493
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET 483
JX Primus Thrasher Crispin {5}-ET 459
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno 453
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET 450
River Valley Thrasher Midway-ET 438
Ahlem Colonel 425
Fluid Merit Dollars (FM$)
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 602
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 522
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET 513
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET 508
Ahlem Colonel 461
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 448
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET 426
JX Primus Thrasher Crispin {5}-ET 415
JX Progenesis Monarch {5}-ET 398
JX Peak Double Play {5}-ET 395
Grazing Merit Dollars (GM$)
Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET 615
Cal-Mart Jammer-ET 533
ISDK VJ Tudvad Samson Steno 486
Forest Glen Westport Becks {6} 459
JX Metcalf Ripp {5}-ET 442
JX Primus Thrasher Crispin {5}-ET 442
ISDK VJ Hoemlund Gislev Giant
Ahlem Colonel
JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET
JX CDF JLS Pilgrim Thrasher {6}-ET
PTA Somatic Cell Score
ISDK VJ Hoemlund Gislev Giant
Orbicularis-ET
Top 10 Bulls By Categories
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PERFORMANCE REPORT
Top 10 G-Code Bulls Ranked Within Categories
The top 10 Genomic Young Sires (G-Code) Marketed in the U.S. (Herd Register Or Generation Count 4-6 And BBR 100 with NAAB status code of G) are listed for each evaluated trait.
Jersey Performance Index ™
JX ABS CF 8081 Clement {5}-ET 208
JX ABS CF 8076 Clarity {5}-ET 203
JX Victory Chatham Wyndham {5}-ET 202
JX Cal-Mart Steed {6}-ET 192
S-S-I Victory Geppetto Warren {6}-ET 189
JX ABS CF 8091 Outsider {6}-ET 186
S-S-I Victory Clever Purify-ET 185
ABS CF 8069 Jenesee-ET 184
JX Vierra Manowar {5}-ET 184
JX ABS AVJ 39585 Gresham {6}-ET 183
JX Cal-Mart Outlier {5}-ET 183
Vierra Joshturner-ET
Sandcreeks Lekker-PP-ET
JX Peak Disco {6}-P-ET
JX Peak Altadunbar
JX Vierra Whitesnake {6}-ET
JX ABS CF 8134 Havarti {6}-ET
JX Peak Altalayup {5}-ET
Vierra Luke Combs-ET
JX Progenesis Pan {6}-ET
JX Vierra Belfast {6}-ET
JX ABS CF 8136 Mozz {6}-ET
PTA Percent Fat
Isnz Maharee Karl Guardsman-ET 0.51
Dulet Mr Brown-ET 0.46
VJ Vejen Garant Goldman-ET 0.43
Lencrest Skyblast-ET 0.41
South Mountain Vic Captain 0.36
Vierra Mr Eloises Get Elevated-ET 0.35
Dulet Goldorak 0.34
Vierra Vip Coldplay-ET 0.34
Borderview Colton Cannon-ET 0.32
Unique Lee’s Honeymoon 0.31
PTA Protein
Vierra Joshturner-ET 49
JX Cal-Mart Dell {6}-ET 48
Cal-Mart Jester-ET
JX River Valley Mac Tailor {6}-ET
JX Peak Deposit {5}-ET
JX Peak Altadunbar {5}-ET
JX Vierra Billyjo {6}-ET
JX Peak Altabigboss {6}-ET
JX Cal-Mart Outlier {5}-ET
JX Progenesis Feedback {5}-ET
JX Vierra Duran {6}-ET
JX Peak Agility {6}-P-ET
JX Primus Geppetto Clooney {6}-ET
ABS AVJ Juiced-ET
Mountain Vic Captain
JX Primus Geppetto Clooney {6}-ET
Vierra Luke Combs-ET
JX Cal-Mart Dell {6}-ET
Vierra Pretenders Mayhem-ET
JX Peak Altadunbar {5}-ET
JX Progenesis Feedback {5}-ET
Peak Altastonecold-ET
JX Peak Altalayup {5}-ET
Combined Fat And Protein (CFP)
JX ABS CF 8134 Havarti {6}-ET 115
Progenesis Michigan-ET 113
JX Progenesis Feedback {5}-ET
JX Vierra Ludacris {5}-ET
Vierra Luke Combs-ET 112
JX Peak Altalayup {5}-ET
JX Peak Altabigboss {6}-ET
JX Progenesis Pan {6}-ET
JX Cal-Mart Dell {6}-ET
JX Vierra Whitesnake {6}-ET
JX Vierra Duran {6}-ET
Cheese Merit Dollars (CM$)
JX Peak Deposit {5}-ET 694
JX Victory Chatham Wyndham {5}-ET 693
Peak Liddell-ET 682
Peak Altaessence-ET 676
JX Sunbow Juaun {6}-ET 662
ABS CF 8122 Edam-ET 645
ABS AVJ 39444 Micco {6}-ET 645
Peak Altaphantom-ET 645
Avi-Lanche Slovenka-ET 643
Sunbow Juke-ET 627
Net Merit Dollars (NM$)
JX Victory Chatham Wyndham {5}-ET 691
JX Peak Deposit {5}-ET 672
Peak Liddell-ET 671
Peak Altaessence-ET 665
ABS CF 8122 Edam-ET 646
Peak Altaphantom-ET 639
JX Sunbow Juaun {6}-ET 635
Avi-Lanche Slovenka-ET 622 Sunbow Juke-ET 618
ABS AVJ 39444 Micco {6}-ET 616
Fluid Merit Dollars (FM$)
JX Victory Chatham Wyndham {5}-ET 690
ABS CF 8122 Edam-ET 650
Peak Liddell-ET 647
Peak Altaessence-ET 640
Peak Altaphantom-ET 628
JX Peak Deposit {5}-ET 622
ABS CF 8153 Raclette {5}-ET 619
Peak Altastonecold-ET 615
JX Peak Altadunbar {5}-ET 608
JX Primus Geppetto Clooney {6}-ET 602
Grazing Merit Dollars (GM$)
JX Victory Chatham Wyndham {5}-ET 658
Peak Liddell-ET 638
JX Sunbow Juaun {6}-ET 626
Peak Altaessence-ET 626
Sunbow Juke-ET 620
Peak Altaphantom-ET 604
ABS CF 8122 Edam-ET 598
S-S-I Victory Clever Purify-ET 596
ABS CF 8153 Raclette {5}-ET 594
Avi-Lanche Slovenka-ET 590 PTA Somatic Cell Score
Top 10 G-Bulls By Categories
2025 Jersey All Americans to be Crowned in Louisville
The 73rd All American Jersey Show & Sale returns November 7-10 to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Premiums totaling more than $46,000 will be awarded in three shows. Last year’s All American assembled 738 Registered Jerseys™ representing more than 220 dairy operations, making it the largest single-site exhibition of Jerseys in the United States and the world for 2024.
The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Friday, November 7. Judging in the Jersey ring is Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Her consultant will be Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis. This is one of the richest youth-only shows in the world with premiums totaling $9,625, plus an additional $5,000 in direct financial support for exhibitors provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association.
winners for 2025 by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The shows will be streamed live from Freedom Hall via webcast at www.livestockexpo.org.
Two sales, both managed by Jersey Marketing Service of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, are scheduled.
Friday, November 7
7:30 a.m. The 73rd All American Junior Jersey Show, Freedom Hall (starting with showmanship, followed by heifer show and cows)
The 72nd National Jersey Jug Futurity will award estimated premiums of $10,000 on Sunday, November 9. A total of 1,071 heifers were nominated for the show in 2022, and 398 are still eligible to make the final entry fee due September 20. They will be judged by Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. His consultant will be Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, Wis.
The open division of The All American Jersey Show is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, November 9 and 10 and will be judged by Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. His consultant will be Madison Fisher, Frostburg, Md.
The first and second place entries in each class of all shows will be named the All American and Reserve All American
The 68th Pot O’Gold Sale will be on Saturday, November 8 in the West Hall of the Expo Center at 1:00 p.m. The youth-only sale will offer 30 genomicevaluated heifers that will be eligible to compete in a production contest in 2028.
The 73nd All American Jersey Sale is the premier showcase for Registered Jersey™ genetics in the United States. Selection is underway to offer 50 outstanding females along with high-ranking genomic young sires on Saturday, November 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kentucky Exposition Center’s West Hall.
Both sales will be broadcast live with online bidding at Cowbuyer.com (www. cowbuyer.com).
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6:00 p.m. Selection of the Supreme Champion heifer and cow of the North American Junior Dairy Shows
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. Youth Awards Ceremony; West Hall
12:00 p.m. Give Us Your Best 60 Seconds Youth Public Speaking Contest, West Hall
1:00 p.m. 68th Pot O’Gold Sale, West Hall
3:00 p.m. All American Pre-Sale social 3:30 p.m. All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B
Sunday, November 9
7:30 a.m. The 73rd All American Jersey Heifer Show, Freedom Hall
2:00 p.m. 72nd National Jersey Jug Futurity, Crowning of the National Jersey Queen, Freedom Hall
Monday, November 10
7:30 a.m. The 73rd All American Jersey Cow Show, Freedom Hall
2:00 p.m. Selection of the Supreme Champions of the North American Dairy Shows
Visit the NAILE website at livestockexpo.org or call 502/595-3166 for complete premium list with show rules and entry forms. October 8 is the deadline for open and junior show entries. Final nominations for the National Jersey Jug Futurity are due September 20 to the AJCA office.
The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the AJCA, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Garry Hansen, Mulino, Ore., is the General Chair for the 2025 events, with Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., serving as Associate General Chair. Committee chairs are Sale, Cornell Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.; Open Show, Joe Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; Jersey Jug Futurity, Amy Krahn, Albany, Ore.; and Junior Show & Activities, Laura Jackson, Boyce, Va. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March.
