Wisconsin Holstein News - April/May 2020

Breeder Profile: Sam-Way Dairy Wisconsin’s Production Leaders Adult Convention Results and Features District Show Information April/May 2020 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 1

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New Beginnings Big changes happened this winter. The herd moved across the county line to a new setup and we welcomed Kari and her cattle back home. Cows and people are enjoying the freestall and parlor life!

CURRENT HERD HIGHLIGHTS: Gold Barbara

The Behling Family | Randolph, Wis. Frank: 920-219-0298, fjbehling9@gmail.com Jim: 920-219-0000

Lake-Point Panteras Pinnacle VG-88 2Y

Colton x EX-90 Premier From the Veronicas! At our recent Jersey appraisal, Pinnacle ascended to be among the top Jerseys in the herd. Pinnacle has a fancy, ultra-balanced fall calf by Chrome.

Kari Behling 608-444-2441 lakepointdairy@gmail.com

Pinnacle © Joseph Opsal Photography

Holsteins & Jerseys

Gold Barbara After Bingo-ET VG-87 Afterstock x Gold Barbara EX-96 Bingo is fresh again with a square-cut March Raptor heifer.

Bingo has calves by Doorman, a sweet yearling by Solomon and a VG-85 Solomon 2-year-old.

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Upcoming WHA Events June

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District 5 Show, Portage District 8 Show, Jefferson District 7 Show, Shawano District 1 Show, Chippewa Falls District 2 Show, Galesville District 4 Show, Marshfield District 10 Show, Fond du Lac District 3 Show, Lancaster District 6 Show, Janesville 2020 National Holstein Convention Lancaster, Pa.

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10-11 Wisconsin Summer Championship

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Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis WHA All-Breeds Futurity, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis

September/October

Sept. 29 - Oct. 3 World Dairy Expo * Please note that due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these events may be rescheduled or canceled completely.

Please refer to the WHA website for a more current view of events.

On the cover: Featured on the April/May cover is Opsal Afterstock Specialize EX-93, a fifth generation Excellent at Opsal’s Ridge Registered Holsteins in Mt. Horeb. Photo by Joey Opsal.

April/May 2020

Volume 92

Issue No. 4

Official Publication of the Wisconsin Holstein Association Published 9 times per year by Wisconsin Holstein Publications To advertise, call 1-800-223-4269 or email wisholsteins@gmail.com and the WHA staff can assist you.

Features 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 24 27 32 34

Breeder Profile: Sam-Way Dairy Adult Convention Review 2019 Distinguished Holstein Breeder Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service Award 2019 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Wall of Fame Person Wall of Fame Cow Wall of Fame Bull Top Performers and 300,000- and 400,000-Pound Cows Wisconsin’s Top 10 Production Cows Wisconsin’s Top Production Cow Stories District Show Information District/Summer Championship Show Rules & Entry 2022 WHA All-Breeds Futurity Entry Form 2020 Treasure Quest Entries

Departments 6 7 & 35 36 37 38

Wisconsin Holstein News Briefs and Foundation Donors Member Obituaries Wisconsin Holstein Youth Districts 4 Reports Index to Advertisers

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From the desk of...

Charitee Seebecker

Our first few months of 2020 have definitely been nothing short of crazy. However, we are here for all of you during this tough time. Join together with your Wisconsin Holstein family for support.

While we hoped to have another great opportunity for our junior members in May, Cow Camp, originally scheduled for May 9-10, is cancelled for 2020. We care about the health and safety of everyone involved. On the bright side, this gives us more time to plan for next year’s event to make it even better! We also are able to focus on exciting changes coming to the website, new articles, and future News issues.

Additionally, at the time this goes to print we plan on having District Shows and the Wisconsin Summer Championship Show.

Those who plan on exhibiting need to be a paid member by May 15, otherwise you will get a late fee of $50. All out of state partnerships that plan on exhibiting need to pay the out-of-state show fee of $50 in addition to their membership fee. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

I know that the current events are bringing uncertainty. But during this tough time, remember why you are in this field in the first place. Refocus on your passion and stay strong. The farmer has to be an optimist, or they wouldn’t be a farmer. That is being tested now more than ever. But know this; you are writing history right now and you hold the pen. You can be heroes in this story.

You are the backbone of a healthy and prosperous nation that’s made possible by the hard word you put in day in and day out.

ATTENTION The latest information regarding WHA events can be found on the WHA website.

As COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we will know if any scheduled summer events need to be canceled for the safety of our membership. We are keeping an eye on this situation very closely but right now are in a “wait and see” mode. Please visit the website and the WHA Facebook page for real-time updates on these events.

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Pam Selz-Pralle, President (2021)* - 715-334-3434 Steve Endres, Vice President (2022)* - 608-279-5952 Erica Ullom, Secretary (2023)* - 715-933-0477 Sara Feldmann, Exec. Committee (2023)* - 920-980-9704 Ryan Weigel, Exec. Committee (2021) - 608-434-4109 Rick Adams (2023) - 262-374-0793 Craig Carncross (2021)* - 608-592-2560 Bob Cramer Jr. (2021) - 608-558-7775 Joseta Halbur (2022)* - 715-821-9672 Heather Jauquet, (2022)* - 920-371-7511 Craig Krohlow (2023)* - 920-639-5388 Kurt Loehr (2022) - 920-602-0101 *will have served two three-year terms, ineligible for re-election

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NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Bob Webb - 920-377-1079 Corey Geiger, President - 920-650-0294 Serving Wisconsin Registered Holstein Breeders for 128 years The Wisconsin Holstein Association was founded in 1890 for the purpose of improving, promoting and securing the best interests possible for breeders and owners of the Holstein cow. WHA continues to provide a membership organization to promote the Wisconsin Holstein Registered breed and its breeders and owners.

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Wisconsin Holstein News Briefs Welcome - Birth Announcements

Emily (Hurtgen) and Brett Anderson welcomed twin girls, Blair Lucille and Mara Rose, on December 2, 2019.

Blair was 5 pounds, 2 ounces and 18.75 inches long.

Mara was 5 pounds and 19 inches long.

Lindsey (Langer) and Kevin Ryan welcomed Faith Marie, on February 22 weighing 1 lbs. 12 oz.

Donor Spotlight

Thank you to those that have made memorial scholarship contributions to the Wisconsin Holstein Foundation: • Robert & Karyn Schauf to the President’s Scholarship in memory of Marlowe Nelson • Corey Geiger & Krista Knigge to the President’s Scholarship • Joseta Halbur to the President’s Scholarship • Roger Hildebrandt to the President’s Scholarship • Russell & Karen Rindsig to the general scholarship fund • Green County Junior Holstein Breeders in memory of Glenn Brewer In memory of Al Kayser • World Dairy Expo • William Hantke • Roger & Barbara Sherman Jr. • Donald Krueger • Alan & Debra Gunderson • Donald Fredrich • Steven & Mary Pekul • Grant & Judy Wiswell • Barbara Clark • Allan & Wendy Schultz • Paul & Joann Kayser • Kristi Schoenherr • Paula Bulka • Doug & Patricia Ziegler • Steve Haldiman • Bob Hagenow • Randolph & Wendy Aide • Barry & Marci Brandt • Agnew Farms Inc. • Harmony 4-H Club • Judith Locck • Rebecca Kerr • Willis & Carla Gunst • Alvins Susina • Suzanne & Ronald Zweifel • Jody Zweifel • Leah Gesing • Bess Ann Wenham • William McCalmont • Randall & Kimberly Greenfield • Debra Nelson • Laurel & Diana Swan • Marlys Howe • John & Susan Arnold • Harold & Maureen Hanauska • Donovan Nelson • John & Joan Judd • Ronny & Mary Rohloff • Vicky Duoss 6 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2020

Upcoming Issues & Advertising Deadlines June/July Issue ads reserved by May 8 Midwest Holsteins, #OneBlackandWhite August/September Issue ads reserved by July 27 District Show Results, Wisconsin Summer Championship Show Results, District 6 Feature, YAC Profile The full 2020 schedule as well as advertising information is available at www. wisholsteins.com/rates-advertising-deadlines. Those with questions can contact Mara, marab@wisholsteins.com or 800-223-4269 ext. 2.

Obituaries Glenn R. Brewer

Glenn R. Brewer, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 19, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 15, 1944, to Fay and Valliere (Walmer) Brewer in Monroe, Glenn was a 1962 graduate of Albany High School where he excelled in both cross country and track and field. He will forever hold the distinction of being Albany’s first ever runner to qualify for the state cross country meet. He placed fourth at the state meet in 1960 and also in 1961 leading his team to sixth place finish. Glenn continued his running excellence at UW-Platteville earning an outstanding seven career letters in cross country and track and field. He was a member of two team conference championships and twice ran in the National Cross Country Championships in Omaha, Neb. He was united in marriage to Joann Lange on August 7, 1965 at the United Methodist Church in Evansville. After his college graduation in 1966, Glenn taught agriculture and driver’s education at Bloomington High School from 1966 to 1971 and then was a Vice President at the Union State Bank in Lancaster until 1973. It was while living in Bloomington that Glenn and Joann would make many lasting friendships including the Meyer family who would become like family still today. After the birth of two daughters, he and Joann purchased a farm in November 1973 back in the Albany area where both had grown up. They added a son in 1975 and began to develop a herd of Registered Holsteins under the prefix of Glenn-Ann. Raising the kids on the farm was important to Glenn and he always enjoyed watching them show cattle through the years. The cows continue to be recognized on the county, state and national level for production and in 2015 Glenn-Ann Holsteins was recognized as a Herd of Excellence.

Glenn was to be recognized as a 40-year member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association at the 2020 WHA Adult Convention.

Glenn was an avid sports fan and you could always find him listening or watching a ball game. He loved his Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers and was a Green Bay Packer shareholder. His love of running was passed down to his son who now coaches cross country and track at Albany High School and Glenn loved to follow their seasons. In 2018, Glenn was fittingly inducted into the Albany Athletic Hall of Fame.

Reading newspapers was an important part of his day and he loved to sit at the table and read them from front to back. He always amazed his kids with the amount of information he could retain, even remembering the page of something he read. His life changed for the better three and a half years ago when he finally became a grandpa. Family time was made easier with the kids all involved with the dairy farm and he enjoyed the evenings when everyone just came to eat supper at their house. He was a hardworking farmer who worked right up until he began his cancer battle.

Surviving him are his wife of 54 years Joann, daughter Tami (Brian Behnke), daughter Traci, son Tony (Nicole), and his two very special grandchildren, Jaxson and Kinslee Brewer. He is further survived by his brother, Gary (Colleen), Albany, sister-inlaw Jan Brewer, Albany, and many nieces and nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger in 2017, father-inlaw and mother-in-law George and Helen Lange, brother-in-law Kenneth, and step father-in-law Alvin Joranlien.

Roger Lloyd Broege

Roger Lloyd Broege, age 63, of Beloit, died peacefully on February 22,, at Beloit Memorial Hospital from complications of influenza and pneumonia. Roger was born in Janesville on October 1, 1956, the son of W. Charles and Maxine (Lloyd) Broege. He grew up on the family farm in Bradford Township and graduated from Clinton High School in 1974.

Roger graduated with a bachelor of science in agriculture from UW-Madison in 1978. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and a member of the Collegiate Dairy Judging Team. In the 1980’s, Roger worked on the family farm, taught dairy science courses at Blackhawk Technical College, married Sara A. Barlass and was later divorced.

In the early 1990’s he started breeding and building a small herd of select cows. He divided his time between pouring concrete for Risseeuw Concrete, hiring out to fit and show cattle, and helping his brother on the home farm. He showed champions at the 2002 Wisconsin Red and White Show, and a year later showed the Reserve Senior Champion Red and White Holstein Cow at World Dairy Expo.

In 2004, Roger bought a tiestall barn with 40 acres of land near Reedsville in Manitowoc County and moved his small herd of Registered Driftline Holsteins. He loved the challenge of combining genetics to produce what he considered the ideal cow. Around 2009, the Driftline herd contained four cows that classified EX-94, and four EEEE cows with more than 200,000 pounds of lifetime production. Roger held a complete dispersal in 2016 and moved back to Rock County in 2017.

With no children of his own, Roger mentored many young 4-H and FFA members, sharing his knowledge of clipping, showing, and genetics. He loved sports, and followed the Badgers, the Packers, the Brewers, and the Bucks. He could recall specific plays in specific games on specific dates. His memory also allowed him to be a formidable card player. In his retirement, he enjoyed playing euchre on Monday nights, and attending basketball, hockey, and softball games to cheer on his nephews and other young people who made his life special. He never lost his love of 70s rock music, and traveled to Milwaukee to hear Blue Oyster Cult, the Tubes, and Hawkwind. He enjoyed deer hunting and returned to Reedsville to hunt each year since he sold his cows.

Roger is survived by his sister, Barbara (Gordy) Andrew; sisterin-law, Lois Broege; his aunt, Marlene Larson; nephew, Alan Broege; nephew, Scott (Chris) Broege and children Caleb and Caden Broege; niece, Carrie (Jason) Ralph; niece, Kelly Andrew; other special relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert and his parents.

Alvin Samuel Kayser

Alvin Samuel Kayser, age 77, of Milton, passed away March 1, 2020 at SSM HealthSt. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born December 28, 1942 in a farmhouse in Lake Geneva. the son of Walter and Ruth (Burt) Kayser. Alvin graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1961. He was on the track team, President of the FFA and member of Junior Dairyman Association.

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Breeder Profile

District 4: Sam-Way Dairy

by Mara Budde For the Giese family in Edgar, farming is their entire life. When Wayne, Samantha and their son Justin aren’t dairying they are showing or looking for new cow families to add to their herd.

Sam-Way Dairy Registered Holsteins is home to 55 milking cows and 75 heifers. Wayne was raised on the dairy where the couple farms today. Samantha is a native of Michigan where she grew up on a horse farm.

The dairy was purchased by Wayne’s grandfather in 1949 and farmed until Wayne’s parents, Russ and Barb, took over in 1982.

Before Wayne and Samantha bought the cows in 2007, the herd wasn’t registered. At this time, they were renting the land and buildings, and after two years under this agreement, the Gieses purchased the farm along with 80 acres.

“My dad never registered his animals so when we bought the cows we started registering a few of the better cows from that herd,” Wayne says.

A cow that Wayne says was influential on the herd was Samway Lon Willie EX-90. Her lineage is a result of the initial start-up registrations Wayne and Samantha completed. Her dam was a Maryhaven Ivanhoe Bell Dale daughter. Willie lived to be 14 years and her dam and granddam made it to 15 years old. Wayne says this longevity and youthfulness has been transmitted to Willie’s daughters.

Along with purchasing some animals, the Gieses strive to build a herd of well-balanced cows with good udders and feet and legs that can produce over many lactations.

“Production isn’t as high of a priority as other farms because we are more of a type-driven herd and we’re willing to get less milk if it means getting another lactation or two from the cow,” Wayne says.

Examples of these types of cows in the herd are Samway Solomon Ascend, VG-85-2Y, and Samway Palermo Osbourne, who was VG-87 as a 2-year-old. Ascend has an 86-point udder

and is a cow that the family is particularly excited about. Wayne believes that this is a cow that will only get better with time and age. Her dam, Tree-Hayven Gldn Aspen-ET, is a VG-86 Golden Dreams daughter from Rhineland Durham Amy EX-95.

Another herd favorite is Siemers Wood Ashlynn-ET, EX-92, a Pine-Shelter Clay Wood daughter from Tri-Day Ashlyn-ET EX96. Ashlynn was purchased as a VG-87 dry flush cow. The Gieses decided to calve her in again wanting to get her a few more points.

She was flushed to sexed Denver last winter and produced 18 good embryos.

Justin showed Ashlynn at the 2019 International Junior Holstein Show where she placed fifth. She’s serviced to Unix with goals to IVF her to Goldwyn in the coming months.

Along with flushes from Ashlynn, Wayne and Samantha have been working on marketing embryos and calves from Rosedale Crown of Thorns-ET EX-91. Crown of Thorns Edgar is a Sanchez daughter of Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red EX-96. This same goal is in place for Ashlynn and her subsequent reproductive work.

“The biggest goal is to be profitable with the cows we have, pay our bills and have some leftover to reinvest in the farm,” says Wayne.

“Another goal is to continue advancing the genetics each year and make each generation better than the last.”

Sires that fit this goal of profitability and marketing include Doorman, Tropic, Luster, Luxor, Denver, Unix, Master, Awesome and Warrior.

Vector Maps.com Wayne says the family owes a Copyright lot of© Free credit to those who have allowed them to tie in at shows as well as for their guidance.

“We’re most proud of the people we’ve met and the connections we’ve made during our short time of showing cattle,” he says.

“We’ve been fortunate to have been able to tie in with some of the most respected people in the industry.”

Samway Palermo Osbourne VG-88

Tree-Hayven Gldn Aspen-ET VG-86 is the dam of Samway Solomon Ascend VG-85-2Y.

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Sam-Way Dairy | The Giese Family, Edgar

• 55 cows and 75 heifers • 24,191 pounds of milk, 3.9 percent butterfat, 939 pounds of butterfat, 3.2 percent percent protein, 779 pounds of protein • Ration: Haylage, corn silage and high moisturee corn • 205 acres: alfalfa, corn for silage and high moisutre corn, grass hay for calves and dry cows • Sires being used: Doorman, Tropic, Luster, Luxor, Denver, Unix, Master, Awesome-Red and Warrior-Red Photo: Justin, Samway Solomon Ascend, Wayne and Samantha Giese

The family also has one jersey cow, Woodmohr Ultra Divine, who is VG-86 at three years old. Her dam is Woodmohr Marlo Ultra Divine, EX-95, and granddam is MJ Candy DC Godiva, EX-95.

Shows are an important way for the family to get the animals out and gives them a chance to spend time together. The Gieses enjoy exhibiting at the District 4 Holstein Show, Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, Wisconsin Summer Championship Show, World Dairy Expo, Central Wisconsin State Fair Open Show as well as their county fair, the Wisconsin Valley Fair. Justin topped his heat in the World Dairy Expo Showmanship contest in 2018 and 2019.

Cows are housed in a tie-stall barn and are let outside each day for exercise. Calves are raised in individual pens for the first two

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He was also a member of local, state, and national Holstein associations, AMPI and DHIA. He was President of Rock County Holstein Breeders and President of Rock County DHIA. Alvin married Barbara Burson on May 4, 1963. Alvin took over the family farm after his father passed away in his senior year of high school. He drove milk truck for a year while he was farming.

Alvin and Barbara farmed in Spring Prairie until 1970, when they moved to Janesville on their own farm. They started their Registered Holstein herd and eventually grew it to 110 cows and 70 young stock. Through the years they showed cattle at local, state and national shows. They had many Grand and Reserve champions, the All-American 4-year-old in 1975, and Reserve All-American 3-yearold in 2007. He was Rock County Outstanding Jaycee and Alvin and Barbara were outstanding AMPI couple in 1966, 1967, and 1973 and also received the Rock County Holstein Breeder Award.

His hobby was taking his tractors to tractor pulls, winning a few trophies along the way. He enjoyed showing and attending county and state cattle shows, sales, and state and national Holstein

months of life then are grouped into pens of four until they reach one year of age. These yearlings are moved into a freestall setup until two weeks prior to their calving date.

Of their total 205 acres, 100 acres are devoted to alfalfa which, as haylage, is the majority of the Sam-Way Dairy ration. The majority of the remaining acreage is used for growing corn for high-moisture corn and silage as well as grass hay for calves and dry cows.

Farming is a passion for the entire family and something they enjoy doing together. The Giese family continues to look forward to building their herd of Registered Holsteins.

DJ-PurePride Fireand Ice-ET VG-85 is another cow the Giese family is working with.

conventions. He also enjoyed attending sporting events that his grandkids were involved in. His favorite sports teams were the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers. Family was very important to him and he enjoyed when they got together.

Alvin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara: three children and six grandchildren: Cindy (David) Cooper and children, Austin and Morgan; Diane (Greg) Kudrna and children, Cole, Jenna and McCauley; Dale Kayser and daughter Dewayna; sisters: Rosie (Eddie) Enright, Betty Forrest, Laverne (Ken) Aldrich; brother: Raymond (Jeanine) Kayser: sister in laws: Karen Kayser, Janet (Ken) Orth, Becky Kerr, Mary (Steve) Pekul; Brother in laws: Neil (Sandie) Messerschmidt, Ivan (Teresa) Messerschmidt, Eric (Chris) Messerschmidt, Charles Wallisch, extended friends Jon Arnold, Dylan and April Hickethier and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son Dwayne Kayser, granddaughter Ashley Cooper, his parents, Walter and Ruth Kayser, and stepfather Merlyn Loomer, siblings Donna, Robert, Don and Roger; in -laws Bonnie and Ed Messerschmidt.

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2020 Wisconsin Holstein Association Adult Convention The Fond du Lac County Holstein Breeders, in coordination with the Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA), hosted the annual Adult Holstein Convention at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center in Fond du Lac. More than 150 Holstein breeders from across the state were in attendance for meetings, speakers and tours, and to receive recognition for outstanding accomplishments in 2019.

The convention kicked off Friday afternoon with WHA committee meetings. Following these meetings, Jodi Hoynoski, Executive Director of Holstein Identification and Member Services at Holstein USA, along with Holstein USA Board Members, Bob Webb and Pete Dueppengiesser, hosted a Holstein USA town hall forum. Members heard updates from the national association and were able to ask questions about programs and industry topics.

At the Friday evening meal, the 2019 Wisconsin Top Performer cows were announced. Recognized were cows owned by Tom Kestell, Ever-Green-View, Waldo; Wargo Acres, Lodi; and Legacy Farms, Rueben Schloneger, Shell Lake. The overall Top Performer was Ms Arjeta-ET EX-91, owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo. Ms Arjeta-ET produced 60,239 pounds of milk, 1,994 pounds of fat (4.1 percent) and 1,663 pounds of protein (2.9 percent) in 305 days at 7-06.

Also recognized were owners of cows that have produced more than 300,000 and 400,000 pounds of lifetime milk. There were 73 new 300,000-pound cows and four 400,000-pound cows in 2019.

This year during the Friday night banquet, the association honored the 2020 Wall of Fame Inductees. This year’s inductees were person, William Hageman, Sr.; bull, Jenny-Lou Mrshl Toystory-ET; and cow, Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy-ET. More on the Wall of Fame winners can be found on page XX. The rest of the program was devoted to motivational speaker Bill Jartz, the voice of Lambeau Field. Jartz entertained the crowd with stories of growing up in the country, sporting events and what it’s like working at Lambeau Field. Following the guest speaker, an all-ages Dairy Bowl contest took place with seven teams competing in the event.

WHA Annual Meeting

Attendees at Saturday morning’s early bird session heard about the scoring experiences of former Holstein USA classifiers Dan Cnossen and Roy Hetts. The two discussed cows and bulls they’ve scored and sires that have had the most impact on the Holstein breed. Everyone in attendance enjoyed hearing from these highly regarded classifiers.

The annual WHA business meeting was held and included committee reports from board members. During committee meetings on Friday, the Legislative and Resolutions Committee presented the following resolutions that were all approved by the membership in attendance: Resolution 1 – Truth-In-Labeling bill

Whereas… the U.S. Food and Drug Administration already has a specific definition of what is considered milk and what can legally be labeled “milk”, and that consumers are being misled by 10 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2020

false and misleading labeling; Be it resolved that …WHA demands FDA actively enforce it’s own food standards on deceptive labeling; And be it further resolved... that WHA supports Bills AB 515, 516, & 518/SB 463,464, & 466 and on truth-in-labeling. Also bills S1820 – MILK ACT, S1669 – CURD ACT, S130 DAIRY PRIDE ACT Resolution 2 – Foot & Leg Evaluations

Whereas… Holstein genetic evaluations are continuously being reviewed and updated to improve confirmation, production and profitability of the Holstein cow, Be it resolved… that the Wisconsin Holstein Association recommends Holstein Association USA reviews and considers changes be made to its Foot & Leg Composite score to address concerns regarding the straightness of leg among the Holstein population.

Resolution 3 – All-American Recognition on Pedigrees

Whereas… exhibitors from all over the country, the grassroots of Holstein USA, parade their finest cattle in the show ring February through November, and; Whereas… the All-American contest has recognized and celebrated U.S. Registered Holstein animals and their owners for exceptional performance at National Holstein Shows for 97 years, and; Whereas… the All-American contest received its highest number of entries in 2019, solidifying its value, Be it resolved… that WHA recommends Holstein Association USA returns to and retroactively prints “All-American” and “Jr. All-American” results on pedigrees.

Resolution 4 – Wisconsin Driver’s permits for non-citizens

Whereas... dairy farmers need a reliable work force and though following all applicable laws regarding hiring, oftentimes their employees lack the documentation needed to obtain a driver’s permit or set up bank accounts, and; Whereas… public safety is everyone’s concern and Wisconsin driving permits issued to everyone regularly driving our roads will protect lives, and; Whereas… employees should have the right to cash payroll checks in banking institutions without hindrance due to identification; Be it resolved… that Wisconsin Holstein urges Wisconsin Legislators to create driver’s permits for non-citizens.

Resolution 5 – Farmer and industry driven Milk Pricing Solutions

Whereas... Holstein USA has been an early leader in developing national milk marketing options such as the Dairy Price Stabilization Program, and; And whereas… there is a renewed grassroots movement by numerous farm organizations to address national milk production and management; Be it resolved that… WHA urges HFAA to actively represent its members in the milk marketing and price management dialogue and provide leadership to create national programs that will bring increased milk price stability and dairy producer profitability, and; Be it further resolved that… The Wisconsin Holstein Association encourages National Milk Producers Federation and other dairy

producer stakeholder organizations to be a leader in developing a “think tank” consortium to research, investigate, and potentially develop national milk supply stabilization options.

Resolution 6 – Recognize Deceased Members

Whereas… the Wisconsin Holstein Association body of members attending the 129th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Holstein Association, would like to pay tribute to members or family members that have passed away during 2019.

Be it resolved… that we pay tribute to those members by standing and observing a moment of silence at this time.

Resolution 7 – Convention Host Appreciation

Whereas… the members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association attending the 129th Annual meeting in Fond du Lac would like to express their gratitude to the Fond du Lac County Holstein Breeders for the excellent job they have done in hosting this convention.

Be it resolved… that we show appreciation with a round of applause.

Rick Adams of Elkhorn was newly elected to serve a three-year term on the WHA Board of Directors. Erica Ullom, Bloomer; Craig Krohlow, Black Creek; and Sara Feldmann, Howards Grove, were all re-elected to a second three-year term.

Following an awards luncheon to recognize 40- and 50-year members of the association and distinguished junior members, the afternoon was highlighted by a farm tour to Kampy Holsteins, Brandon. The Kamphuis family milks 300 Registered Holsteins and in 2018 had the top BAA herd in the nation for their herd size of more than 150 cows. Tour attendees also saw some of the inner workings at STgenetics and Agromatic.

Honored at the Saturday evening banquet was this year’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder: Trent and Kelsey Hendrickson, Blanchardville; the Marlowe Nelson Distinguished

Front: Erica Ullom, Joseta Halbur, Pam Selz-Pralle, Heather Jauquet and Sara Feldmann; back: Ryan Weigel, Steve Endres, Rick Adams, Craig Krohlow, Kurt Loehr, Bob Cramer Jr. and Craig Carncross

Service Award: Kevin Jorgensen, Waupun; and Distinguished Holstein Breeder: Emerald Acres - the Ossmann Family and Dr. Scott Armbrust. Articles on these winners can be found on pages xxx through xxx.

Also honored at the banquet were the committees and volunteers who helped make the 2019 National Holstein Convention a success.

Outstanding advertisements in the Wisconsin Holstein News in 2019 were also recognized. Taking top ad honors for the year was the Hildebrandt Family Farm.

The WHA Board of Directors met at the conclusion of the convention to elect officers for the upcoming year. Pam Selz-Pralle of Humbird will serve as president. Vice President will be Steve Endres, Waunakee, and Erica Ullom, Bloomer will serve as secretary for a fourth year. Sara Feldmann, Howards Grove, and Ryan Weigel, Platteville, were elected to serve on the Executive Committee.

Gratitude

Emerald Acres - The Ossmann Family Dr. Scott Armbrust 2019 Wisconsin Holstein Distinguished Holstein Breeder Front: Joyce, Debbie and Lana Ossmann; back: Don, Paul and Theo Ossmann. Not pictured Dr. Scott Armbrust.

We at Emerald Acres would like to thank the Wisconsin Holstein Association for the Distinguised Holstein Breeder Award. It means a lot to us to be appreciated by the Holstein industry and we were honored to be chosen this year.

The Fond du Lac County Holstein breeders did a great job planning the convention. Special thank you to Dave Selner for his presentation. We always strive to do a good job and hope to continue working with registered cattle.

We pray that everyone stays healthy through the COVID-19 virus.

Emerald Acres

Paul Ossmann | Cell: 920-655-1272

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Adult Convention

Distinguished Holstein Breeder

The Ossmann Family, Emerald Acres and Dr. Scott Armbrust During the Saturday evening banquet at the WHA Adult Convention, Emerald Acres, the Ossmann Family, and Dr. Scott Armbrust were honored with the 2019 Wisconsin Holstein Distinguished Holstein Breeder award. The Emerald Acres herd is located in De Pere.

Paul and Debbie Ossmann, Ted and Lana Ossman, Don and Joyce Ossmann, from Emerald Acres, and Dr. Scott Armbrust, have bred and worked with a number of high-profile cow families while focusing on cows with high production, components and characteristics like feet and legs and udders.

The Ossmanns grew up on the typical diversified farm of the time. Milkmaid Clover Monica-TW was the first Registered Holstein to step foot at Emerald Acres and was purchased by Paul when he was 12 years old. Paul was looking for a cow to breed from and he purchased Monica for $500 with money he earned by raising and selling pigs. Monica’s impact on the dairy was vast but Emerald-Acres-V-R Della, EX-90, was the first cow in the nation to make more than 1,000 pounds of butterfat in a single record and she put three sons into AI. Over the years, Emerald Acres has grown from within through strategic breeding from a number of purchases. With this, the herd was able to transform into a high type and production herd and is classified regularly since 1977. Throughout this time, the group has bred 87 Excellent females, 10 Excellent males, 25 multiple “E” females and has had 304 animals produce more than 100,000 pounds of lifetime milk. They’ve also bred 54 Gold Medal Dams (GMD) and 49 Dams of Merit (DOM). The nearly 500cow herd at Emerald Acres has an RHA of 27,518 pounds of milk, 1263 pounds of fat, 4.6 percent fat, 882 pounds of protein and 3.2 percent protein.

The cow most prominent at Emerald Acres who made global impact was Ripvalley NA Bell Tammy, EX-94-2E DOM GMD. Tammy was purchased on the National Holstein Convention Sale that took place in Wisconsin. Since 1988, 1500 descendants of Tammy have been born at Emerald Acres. She’s had 23 EX or VG daughters and has put 33 sons into stud.

Some of Tammy’s most well-known sons include Curtmaid Emerald Target, Emerald-Acr-SA Tonic, Emerald-Acr-SA Tribute, Trump (Japan), Emerald-Acr-SA Techniq, Mulatte (Germany) and Emerald-Acr-SA Titan. Another notable descendant is Emerald-Acr-SA T Baxter, a Blitz son x VG-87 Mtoto x EX Mandel x Emerald-Acr-SA Tulip EX-94, a granddaughter of Tammy. Both Tammy and Baxter were inducted into the Wisconsin Holstein Association’s Wall of Fame in 2018. There were more than 100,000 tested offspring from Tammy sons and grandsons.

Offspring of Tammy have produced sires and show winning daughters around the world. A Cleitus embryo, “New York,” would receive international acclaim in Germany when her progeny topped shows, sales and AI charts. Another international daughter, Tong Tammy, would become a prominent bull mother in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Emerald Acres has worked with a number of other notable cows including Kuipercrest Valiant Ann-ET, EX-91 DOM; FisherHeights Elton Crown, VG-88 GMD DOM; and Mayerlane-SA Bwm Misty-ET, EX-94-3E GMD DOM. Like Tammy, many of these cows made their own mark on the herd and breed. Ann put sons into AI in Canada and Germany.

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Front: Joyce, Debbie and Lana Ossmann; back: Don, Paul and Ted Ossmann

Crown, while coping with a permanent injury, was able to also make her mark in AI while producing 100,000 pounds of milk in 1000 days. Misty, from the Lead Mae family, made five records of more than 40,000 pounds of milk Dr. Scott Armbrust and wife, Nancy with 2,000 pounds of fat.

In addition to these families, Emerald-Acr-VR DunFancy EX91 have had success locally and regionally in the showring and passed this success down to her offspring. Fancy was a Dundee from Emerald-Acr-VR Festive EX-90 (Blok-Bros As Leif). Fancy was the Reserve Junior Champion at the Midwest Fall National Holstein Show and Reserve All-Wisconsin Fall Calf in 2006. 2007 brought more success when she was named the Junior Champion at the Midwest Spring National Holstein Show. To date, Fancy has seven EX-90 daughters and 30-plus offspring.

At Triple-H Holsteins in Barron, the Scot and Becky (Ossmann) Hammann are working with many progeny from this family.

Fancy granddaughter, Emerald-Acr-VR Felisity EX-92 claimed the Reserve Grand Champion title at the District 1 Holstein Show and has had daughters excel at the Wisconsin State Fair and District 1 Holstein Show.

The “F” family could not have had this show success if it wasn’t for programs though Holstein USA. Overtime, this family line had animals in the lineage that weren’t kept up with registration.

Emerald-Acr-VR Festive started this since Paul’s daughter Becky wanted to show the calf.

Paul firmly believes that genetic progress isn’t solely achieved by breeding, but by purchasing the best animals from the best breeders in the state. This was a way to add value to the herd, the purchased cow and the registered industry. “He is a true breeder in every sense of the word,” David Selner said during his presentation of the award.

The Distinguished Holstein Breeder is chosen by the Wisconsin Holstein Association board of directors from applications submitted through nomination or by breeders themselves.

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Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service Award Kevin Jorgensen

One word stands out when describing our Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service Award winner. Passion. He always gives 110 percent to his family, friends, job and the dairy industry, especially the Wisconsin Holstein Association.

Our recipient has spent 28 years in the A.I. industry. During this time, he has developed a strong rapport with dairymen worldwide. He cares deeply about the herds and the dairymen he works with and everyone around him knows that. Friendship and respect for this knowledgeable professional span the globe as he has organized countless tours for World Wide Sires. Currently ,our honoree is the Senior Holstein Sire Analyst covering the Midwest and Western States for sire acquisition for Select Sires.

He manages the Showcase Program and oversees the Red & White program.

WHA is pleased to be presenting this award to Kevin Jorgensen.

At Select, Kevin has received many awards. Most recently the 25 Year Milestone Service Award and the coveted Pioneer Award in 2014.

Wisconsin Holstein has benefited immensely from Kevin’s involvement. In 2012, he was elected to the board and then served as President from 2016 to 2018. During this time, Kevin helped build the scholarship fund from under $100,000 to what it is today. He was instrumental in negotiating contracts with the Alliant Energy Center and the formation of the Executive Show Committee which oversees the spring and state shows annually. Kevin guided our association through a very trying time with poise and integrity. He’s a valued board member because he is very conscientious and analyzes and assesses the situation before making any decision. In 2008, he was an integral part of the National Convention Tour Committee and this past summer played a vital role in the success of the National Convention Sale.

Kevin gives generously to our dairy youth in time, talent and financially. He volunteers every year to do the Junior and Scholarship auctions and generously donates Packer tickets each year to help the cause. He volunteers at junior convention,

Wisconsin Holstein 40-Year Members

John Born, Cleveland Steven A. Brand, Ellsworth Glenn R. Brewer, Brooklyn Lavern & Chris Bunnell, Seymour William M. Cooper, DeForest Marion De Ruyter, Cedar Grove Brian J. Duffin, Brooklyn Cheryl Ehrke, Fort Atkinson Robert E. Gates, Poy Sippi Timothy C. Gomm, Seymour William Heil, Marathon Ralph L. Hendrickson, Viroqua Tyrone Johnson, Cashton Junlyn Farms Inc., Hillsboro Richard Kamps, Belmont

mentors our Distinguished Junior Members and provides valuable interview advice. He has advised the Badger Dairy Club in their sale preparations and served as a Dodge County Dairy Judging coach for nine years. He also serves as a National Collegiate Judging Contest official after filling the Assistant Superintendent shoes for 14 years.

Kevin currently serves on the World Dairy Expo board, was a key member of the Wisconsin Livestock Consortium in its early years and was a founding member of the successful Dodge County Futurity which is in its 18th year.

Kevin has judged at all levels across the U.S. and in Central America and Japan. Closer to home, he works closely with his good friend and partner, Mitch Breunig at Mystic Valley Dairy where they own 100 head together.

This is a mere glimpse of all the accomplishments of Kevin, but it is easy to see that passion exudes in everything he does, professionally and personally.

James Kortz, Kaukauna Craig B. Krohlow, Black Creek Peter & Kristin Leonard, Blanchardville Craig L. Manson, Edgar Jerry A. Miesler, Luxemburg Tim Natzke, Fond du Lac Lyle Opsal, Blue Mounds Steven L. Patterson, Neosho Keith J. Radke, Wilton Michael Rammer, Sheboygan Ronald J. Rundhaug, Dodgeville Timothy A. Schultz, Seymour Scott Seward, Pine River Judith F. Springstroh, Freedom Doug & Mary Urban, Marshfield Vernon V. Vondra, Lancaster

James E. Wautier, Brussels Charles & Barbara Wellner, Abbotsford

Wisconsin Holstein 50-Year Members

Thomas B. Barrett, Camp Douglas Kerwin & Marilyn M. Cordes JT, Comstock Dennis Duddeck, Watertown Roger Heeg, Marshfield Alan Koepke, Koepke Farms Inc., Oconomowoc Selz Farm Inc., Humbird Carson Wackershauser, Platteville Charles A. Westphal, Brownsville John F. Zook, Eden

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Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Trent and Kelsey Hendrickson, Blanchardville Determination is a word that can be used to describe every one of us in the dairy industry. We are all determined to keep our dairies successful, whether that be to breed the next generation of a favorite cow family or to pass the farm on to the next generation of our own family.

Trent and Kelsey Hendrickson, the 2019 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, is no exception to this. After both graduated from UW-Platteville, Trent went back to the farm he grew up on, Jeffrey-Way Holsteins in Belleville, and Kelsey was herdsperson at Meadow Creek-H Registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss near Mt. Horeb. In 2011, being determined to have their own dairy, Trent and Kelsey struck an agreement with local farmer Dave Erickson to partner and take over ownership as Dave transitioned to retirement. As Trent said, “If I wouldn’t have had Dave to help us get started, it would all have been virtually impossible.”

In the past nine years, Trent and Kelsey have grown their herd to 259 head with a rolling herd average of 24,868 pounds of milk and a 3.9 percent butterfat and 3.2 percent protein test after starting with about 50 animals from the two herds they had been working with. Improvements and additions to facilities have been important to their growth, with Trent seeing healthier overall animals, especially after moving into a new freestall barn.

Currently, they breed from the top 10 percent of the herd and use the rest as recipient animals while being determined to continue building their herd of high type genomic and show cattle.

The breeding focus at Trent-Way Genetics is high type animals that are very functional with good production for all dairying styles. The couple uses tools like classification, genetic testing, and milk testing to make management and breeding decisions.

Trent and Kelsey currently use the top 10 percent of their herd to continue growth and development of future generations with the remaining animals used as recipients for IVF/ET calves.

In 2019, this bit of management paid off, as Trent-Way Genetics earned the highest BAA in the nation for herds over 150 cows at 109.2. The barn currently has 40 Excellent, 97 Very Good and 46 Good Plus cows with none lower.

40 and 50 year members: Front: Barbara and Charles Wellner, Pam Selz-Pralle for Selz Farm, Dennis Duddeck, and Carson Wackershauser; back: Charles Westphal, Mike Rammer, Craig Krohlow, James Kortz, and Robert Gates

Juniors Grayson Van Gheem - Green Bay Emma Vos - Maribel Maddie Wallerman - Norwalk Charlie Wallerman - Norwalk 14 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2020

Some special animals they are currently working with include Early-Autumn Golden Rae EX-93, a red carrier eighth generation Roxy; Jeffrey-Way Tamiko EX-94; and Jeffrey-Way Advent Dynasty EX-95, the second place 5-year-old at World Dairy Expo in 2015.

Trent-Way Des Dynamite-Red EX-93 is also a favorite cow and was the winning aged cow at the Wisconsin Red & White Holstein Championship Show in 2018, and later went on to be named Honorable Mention Champion of the show. Dynasty and Dynamite are daughters of Trent’s first show animal that he received from his parents.

Trent and Kelsey are very excited and passionate about the future of Trent-Way Genetics and sharing it with their 2-year-old son, Trevor, and newborn daughter, Grace. This young couple is determined to face the challenges of the dairy industry in Wisconsin and continuing for generations to come.

The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award honors a WHA Registered Holstein breeder under the age of 40 who has excelled in their breeding program as well as community involvement and farming practices. Candidates submit an application that is judged by a panel of past award winners.

Top Performer Winners: Reuben Schloneger, Chris Kestell and Craig Carncross

Welcome New Members!

Garrett Rech - Dodgeville Camden Thern - New London Landon Thern - New London Nora Buske - Mayville Grace Schindler - Tomah

300,000- and 400,000-pound cows: Front: Heather Jauquet, Craig Carncross, Steve Endres and Chris and Tom Kestell; back: Jeff Kohlman, Tim Keller, Matt Lippert, Scott Pralle, Rick Adams and Bob Webb

Ashley Carns - Fennimore Justin Albrecht - Fond du Lac Macie Neumeister - J – Onalaska

Adults Kenna Kirsnis - A - New Glarus Charles Knigge - A - Omro Austin Pauli - A - New Glarus Dennis Kocourek - A - Reedsville

Adult Convention

Wall of Fame Person

William Hageman, Sr.

This year’s Wall of Fame Person Bill graduated from UW Farm and honored William Hageman of Fond Industry Short Course in 1960 and started du Lac. Bill passed away unexpectedly as herdsman for Gray View Farm and before Christmas in 2016.

Gene Nelson where he gained a lifelong “Big Bill” as I called him, was a friend and mentor. Bill and Sodie bred proud, honest and compassionate man 62 Excellent cows that lasted for years who cherished his family, faith and the in their herd. A proud moment was the Holstein cow,” said Rick Bovre during day Hagemans Top Citron classified EXhis presentation of the award at the 95, making her the highest scored cow in Wisconsin Holstein Convention.

Fond du Lac county at the time. As a young Bill and his wife, Saloah, also known man Bill also showed their cattle around as Sodie, have two adult children and the Midwest. He enjoyed merchandising five grandchildren, all of which were and even took his first train ride in a box his pride and joy. He treasured them all car loaded with cattle consigned to the and prayed for them daily, which was the Mile-High Sale in Denver. foundation of his life – his faith. His faith Bill was a valued volunteer on the and willingness to share his, along with ethics committee at World Dairy Expo. helping others, was the driving force For more than 20 years he could be found behind the 23 years he spent spreading in the make-up area, measuring and the word of God at the city and county monitoring the length of the topline hair jail on Saturdays. on every animal in the show. He probably It was Bill’s passion for farming and was one of only a handful of people that his love of the Registered Holstein that could say he put his hands on all the encouraged the challenge of selecting the champions at Expo. He also helped the right bull to compliment the needs of the ethics crew at the Royal for a few years. cow to produce the best next generation.

For many years, Bill was the driving force Breeding for the balanced cow was his behind the very successful Fond du Lac passion. It’s a popular concept in A.I. County Sale. It is still one of the highest circles today. He was always sweating averaging county sales in America, now the little things because he knew the big approaching its 75th year. things could come easier. That certainly Bill’s wife of 55 years, Sodie, worked holds true today. side by side in the barn and in the field Bill served as a mentor to many young with him. They were great advocates of dairymen, helping them breed for a animal husbandry and I’m sure if Bill was more balanced cow or feeding that cow Rick Bovre, Saloah Hageman, Susie Herlache, Bill Hageman, Jr. here, he’d be giving Sodie much credit through his nutrition consultant job that for her help in raising a great family and he embarked upon after dispersing their herd in 1992. By checking always supporting his ambitions. Bill and Sodie started in 4-H as the cows manure he could tell you how the cow’s stomach was competitive showmen. They met at the fair, and instead of watching working. He enjoyed working for young dairymen who wanted a their cattle, they just noticed each other. They started dating at 16. helping hand and wanted to learn.

Instead of competitors, they became partners and were married on As a Wisconsin Holstein member, Bill was a devoted director January 23, 1960. and served as President in 1988 as well as a delegate to the National “In closing, I want to say that I considered Bill and Sodie great Convention many times. In 1960, he was the Wisconsin Holstein friends and mentors for Paula and myself, as well as many of you Boy and runner up at the national level. The family had many All- sitting here tonight. Bill is looking down upon us. I can see his Wisconsin winners and bred the 2007 Wall of Fame sire, Hagemans infectious smile and feel his spirit and passion for our industry. We Tempo, who was a popular bull in the Tri-State line-up. can see the good!,” Bovre closed.

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Wall of Fame Cow

Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy-ET EX-92 GMD DOM Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy-ET was honored as the 2020 Wall of Fame cow inductee. Rudy Missy was bred by Steve Wessing and Steve Hayes of Fond du Lac County. To give a little of the background on her pedigree, it all began when Steve and Cheryl Wessing purchased 18 cows when they began farming. One of these cows, Milkstein Citation Della, was their first Very Good cow when they began classifying. Della had a Pete daughter who in turn had a Bell daughter. Wesswood Bell Claudette scored VG-87, was a Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit, made over 38,000 pounds of milk and lived past 13 years of age and produced over 250,000M lifetime. Claudette was very influential in the development of the Wesswood herd and certainly could be considered a once in a lifetime cow. The pedigree continued to build with a VG-87 GMD DOM Astro Matt then a VG-87 Mandingo both over 30,000 pounds of milk.

Following a barn fire in 1994 the Wessings decided to disperse.

Lot 1 in the sale was a VG-87 Elton 2-year-old from the Mandingo.

Neighbor Steve Hayes was interested in Elton Mimi as he had watched the family develop over the years. The two Steves partnered on this young cow who developed into an EX-GMDDOM with sons sold to A.I. and Japan. Mimi was contracted to Startmore Rudolph, but as luck would have it, a heifer calf resulted. That would be Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy-ET born on August 8, 1997.

In 2003, the partnership decided to merchandise the Mimi offspring. This select group was offered in the 2003 Wisconsin Holstein Convention Sweetheart Sale at Great Northern. Rudy Missy was the star, selling with two A.I. contracts. She was 5 years old at the time in her third lactation and classified VG-86.

“I distinctly remember handling the phone bid from Matt Steiner of Pine-Tree Dairy in Marshallville, Ohio. At a final bid of $8,100, Rudy Missy topped the sale and headed to Ohio,” Paula Bovre recalled in her presentation.

As the Steiner’s have said, Rudy Missy was certainly a once in a lifetime cow. Her impact at Pine-Tree and in Holstein herds across the globe is unparalleled. At Pine-Tree, Missy finished her 4-yearold record at 40,880 pounds of milk and classified Excellent just three months after arriving. Eventually she would move up to 92 points 3E and gain Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit status.

The Steiners sold 18 sons to A.I. and produced 95 progeny from Rudy Missy. This family was admired and sought after because of their moderate size, great width and strength, high, wide rear udders, reliability and health traits. Rudy Missy was flushed to a wide array of sires but the O-Man flush which produced seven Very Good daughters probably provided the biggest impact.

Some of the breed’s highest TPI, most widely used sires for both farm and contract matings are from the Rudy Missys, many from the O-Man daughters. Greats like Supersire, Mogul, Sid, Headliner, Monterey, AltaOak, Achiever, Silver and Balisto along with polled sires like Relief-P, Shine-P and Powerball-P all hail from the consistent maternal line founded by Missy. In 2015, PineTree Sid-ET was named Premier Sire at the International Holstein Show and when one looks at the current top TPI bulls, you’ll find the top 12 bulls on this list all have Rudy Missy in their pedigree!

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As matter of fact, the breed’s number one sire, Helix, traces to Rudy Missy no less than three times.

On the female side, Rudy Missy descendants can be found coast to coast. There are 42 Excellent or Very Good daughters who in turn have Paula Bovre, Cheryl and Steve Wessing produced multiple generations of contract cows. Breed leaders like De-Su 199 Chart Topper, a former #1 GTPI female; the 2018 Reserve All-Canadian Junior 2-year-old, Midas Touch Jedi Jangle; and Ammon Peachey Shauna-ET the EX-92 dam of Supersire all descend from Missy. Shauna was named Global Cow of the Year in 2015, just one year after Rudy Missy claimed the same title.

Shauna was a very prominent contract cow in the Seagull-Bay herd as was her dam in the Ammon-Peachey herd in Pennsylvania.

Mike Ammon does not hesitate when he says Pine Tree Martha Sheen, the dam of Shauna and a granddaughter of Rudy Missy, was a once in a lifetime cow for their herd and was still being flushed at 13 years of age.

There is no doubt that Rudy Missy offspring have been and continue to be very marketable, with many offspring selling in the high five figure range. In 2011 Pine Tree Dairy held the Best of Rudy Missy and Pine-Tree Dairy sale featuring Rudy Missy offspring. The sale posted an impressive $11,784 average on 80 lots.

The current generation of Rudy Missys continue to meet the demands of the market. Both male and female offspring can be found amongst the top of the charts worldwide. Be it another once in a lifetime cow, a sale topper, a contract cow or highranking son, more chapters are being added daily to the Rudy Missy storybook.

Adult Convention

Wall of Fame Bull

Jenny-Lou Mrshl Toystory-ET GM This year’s Wall of Fame Bull has quite a following. He has his own Wikipedia page, has been featured in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He has a barn named after him in Shawano, Wis. This is because he has accomplished something no other Holstein bull has ever done nor will likely ever be repeated - Jenny-Lou Marshall Toystory sold 2.4 million doses of semen worldwide. Think about that for a moment. To put in perspective, every cow in the state of Wisconsin could have been bred to him TWICE! He has over 500,000 daughters in over 50 countries across the globe. He has had a major influence on herds everywhere. His sons like Domain are still in pedigrees throughout the industry.

Notable daughters of Toystory include Savage-Leigh Lavisha, who sold for $340,000; Regancrest TS Benshae-ET sold for $196,000; and daughters like Jenny-Lou TS 2071-ET, EX-92-3E GMD-DOM, had their own influence with 2071 being the granddam of JennyLou Crank It-ET at Accelerated Genetics. No doubt, the influence of this bull will be seen for generations to come.

Here is the story of how Toystory came to be. His dam, JennyLou Patron Toyanne, was born in March of 1997 shortly after the Breunig family expanded from 120 cows to 400 cows. Things were changing at Mystic Valley Dairy and there was a question if Registered Holsteins were part of the future. However, there was a new excitement for Registered Holsteins when Toyanne calved.

She calved at 1-10 as a two-year-old and had a nice record, but the key in an expansion is to get cows pregnant and she was bred back and calved as a three-year-old in less than a year at 2-10.

It was then that Toyanne came out with a pretty exciting cow index and in January of 2000, Kevin Jorgensen started evaluating cows at Mystic Valley. Mitch and Kevin talked about flushing this great young cow and discussed several options. Jorgensen had viewed some of the first daughters of a new graduate sire named Mara-Thon BW Marshall in Fond du Lac County and was very impressed. He told Mitch he was a really good bull, but since he was a Bellwood son, they better use him on a cow with an udder as good as Toyanne. She was flushed in August of 2000 and there were four pregnancies - two heifers, two bulls. Later that fall, Angie Coburn from Genex stopped at the farm and inquired about the cow, and in those days, it was whoever was first to stop got to be first in line; therefore, Genex had first choice of the bulls. Charlie Will later stopped and agreed to the second choice.

Toyanne went on to score VG-89 GMD DOM and produced over 160,000 pounds of lifetime milk. She also produced 20 VG and 3 EX daughters. Approximately 20% of the Jenny-Lou herd traces back to Toyanne.

Toystory was born on May 5, 2001 and his brother had been born the day before. Jorgensen stated in his presentation, “I have been a sire analyst in both the modern era and in the ‘old days’ for a predecessor to Genex, and the first rule in those days

was when there were full brothers, look between their legs and take the one with the biggest ‘factory’. I can guarantee that Angie looked and, probably along with good care by the barn staff at Genex, is why Toystory had the ability to produce 2.4 million units!”

His full brother went on to a proven career as well Allie Breunig and Kevin Jorgensen at Select Sires and produced 600,000 units. Additionally, one of the full sisters, Jenny-Lou Marshall O-618 VG-88 GMD DOM, also made an impact in the breed being the dam of Jenny-Lou Shottle Trump-ET who sold nearly one million doses as well for Accelerated Genetics. Therefore, that one mating created three bulls that sold over 4 million units of semen.

Toystory needed to be more than just a bull that made a lot of semen to have had as successful career as he enjoyed. He was a customer satisfaction specialist that breeders continued to go back to. He also had exceptional sire fertility and created daughters that gave tons of milk and looked good doing it. He also was an A2A2 sire as well as BB kappa casein, which maybe wasn’t as important a decade ago, but certainly is now and will be part of his enduring legacy.

The journey of this bull has been like a made-for-TV movie like his name. Mitch and Jacquie Breunig have the honor of breeding one of the most prolific bulls in Holstein history. We also need to recognize Genex cooperative for their fantastic care and marketing of Toystory 1HO7235. Congratulations to both the Breunig family and Genex for the contributions Jenny-Lou Mrsl Toystory has made to the Holstein breed.

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Ms Arjeta-ET EX-91 7-06 305 60,239 4.1 1994 2.9 1663 Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Wargo-Acres Miss Stella EX-91 12-1 305 34,708 4.0 1368 2.9 987 Wargo Acres Inc., Lodi

Ever-Green-View Another-ET EX-90 5-01 305 57,932 3.5 2025 2.8 1638 Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

300,000 and 400,000-pound Cows 400,000-pound Cows Stone-Front Leader Hilda Andrew & Lynette Buttles, Lancaster Nor-Way-Pete Blitz Emi Andrew R. Peterson, Eland Wargo-Acres Miss Stella Wargo Acres, Lodi Koepke Wizard MaryAnn Kohlman Dairy LLC, Chilton 300,000-pounds Cows A&J-Meyer Spy Malorie Andrew Meyer, Chilton Nor-Way-Pete Outside Joy Nor-Way-Pete Out Dex 1864 Andrew Peterson, Eland B-Long Amethyst-ET B-Long Holsteins, New London Co-op Bosside B Belinda-ET Badger Holsteins, Unity Brickstead Grand 3578 Brickstead Dairy, Greenleaf Linerway Goldwyn Lydia Country Aire Farms, Greenleaf Paradise-D Shotl Glystal-ET Daniel & Nancy Pagenkopf,Lancaster Doorco Buckeye Hailey Daniel Vandertie, Brussels Rock-N-Hill Duplex Fantacia David McCullough, Juda Echowood Buckeye Aritha Pine-Tree Moscow Leah-ET Dennis & Cynthia Begert Berryridge Shottle 1270-ET Endres Berryridge Farms, Waunakee Finger Lotto 2967 Finger Family Farm LLC, Oconto Grass-Ridge Sylvia Toystory Grass-Ridge Namibia Amado Grass Ridge Farm LLC Horsens Planet Kortnee Horsens Temptation Allisa Jeff & Connie Horsens, Cecil Hilrose Durham Pretty Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood 18 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2020

Jauquet Saralee Baxter Jeff Jauquet, Luxemburg Lonely-Mile Sarabeth Jeffrey & Jill Pinter, Curtiss Webb-Vue Dex Kendrah Jesse Kohlwey, Adell Wilstar Shottle Denali-ET Joseph A. Brantmeier, Sherwood Kellercrest Shottle Holly Kellercrest Mango Santafae Kellercrest Nifty Lancer Kellercrest Outs Mouser-ET Kellercrest Reg. Hol. Inc., Mt. Horeb Koepke Ramos Beulah Koepke Billion Davida Koepke Potter5 Clarabelle Koepke Farms Inc., Oconomowoc Star-Bar Adam Anna-ET Lambrecht Farms, Kewaunee Neldell Watha Anita Lyndell Dairy, Lyndon Station G&S Maeve Cri-ET Martine E. Bredl-Lueck, Stratford Mike-Ro Cousteau Veronica Michael Scott Rohloff, Whitewater Jenny-Lou Shottle 2410 Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Ocean-View Roy Shari Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Jalena Doug 2175 Petersons Dairy LLC, Lena Pollack-Vu Outside Jiffy-TW Pollack-Vu Dairy LLC, Ripon M-Pondhill Lwnby Sushi Pond Hill Dairy Farm Limited Partnership, Fort Atkinson Quantum Dale 8188 Quantum Dairy LLC, Weyauwega Ar-Line Altasuede Livia Ar-Line Tribute Arleen Randy Holthaus, Bangor Milgene Jeeves Marieta Randy L. Bruins, Waupun

Webb-Vue Gabor Zuleima Robert A. Webb, Plymouth Axe-Bluff Ito Butterfly-TW Ronald M. Unseth, Genoa Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 Selz-Pralle Dairy, Humbird Siemers Nifty 12406 Siemers Captain 13801 Siemers Bolivr Maggie 11487 Siemers Planet Elegant-ET Siemers Mac Galina Siemers Million 13630-TW Siemers Super Babs 14537 Siemers Laurin Grateful Siemers Holstein Farms, Newton S-Fine 3337 Suede Shoes S-Fine 3126 Laurin Lacey-ET S-Fine 3059 Boliver Kit-TW Bucky-J Buckeye 2885 Ohio So-Fine Bovines LLC, Westfield Sugar-C Watha 3365 Sugar-C Baxter 3462 Sugar Creek Dairy, Elkhorn Synergy Lancelot Eden Synergy Boliver Daffy Synergy Ramos Brandi Wilstar Adv Amaretto-Red-ET Synergy Farm LLC, PULASKI Ever-Green-View Le Plume-ET Ever-Green-View Evito Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo T-Bells Die-Hard 1464 399 Tim J & James C Bell, Camp Douglas United-Pride Tres 3005 United-Pride Wizard 2744 Co-Op Upd Shottle 3644-ET United Pride Dairy, Phillips Wiscit Hi Metro Grindy UW-Platteville, Platteville Wargo-N-JD Damsel-ET Wargo-Acres Firecracker Wargo Acres, Lodi Landstad Le-O Raindrop Zernickes Landstad Dairy LLC, Bonduel

Thank you!

The 2020 Wisconsin Holstein Convention was incredibly successful! Thank you to the businesses and individuals who supported the event. We encourage WHA members to patronize these businesses who graciously donated funds or in-kind donations.

WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION 2020 CONVENTION DONORS SUPREME CHAMPION GenOvations GRAND CHAMPION Agromatic, Inc Compeer Financial Great Northern Land and Cattle Co. Kampy Holsteins STgenetics Westway Feed Products INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Agropur, Inc. AL-INS Enterprises Beth Herges Photography Bristol Morgan Bank Fox Cities Builders Investors Community Bank Lakeview Electric Contractors Oakfield Elevator Rural Mutual Insurance Company-Brian Greenman TTI, Inc. JUNIOR CHAMPION AgSource Cooperative Services Alternative Animal Bedding Animart Armstrong Welding & Repair

B & B Express Baker Cheese Ballweg Implement Co., Inc. Baraboo State Bank Belgioioso Cheese Brandon Meats Braun Electric Central Ag Supply Confections For Any Occasion CP Feeds Crave Bros. Farmstead Cheese Cybil Fisher Photography Dairy Doctors Veterinary Services Eden Meat Market Emmi Roth Farmgirl Photography/ Danae Bauer Fastenal Festival Foods Flood Oil Company Hennings Cheese Hoard’s Dairyman Hodorff Seeds & Agronomy Immel Insurance and Financial Services Initial Design Jeff & Ruth Kohlmann John & Marge Hauch Ken Scannell

Kwik Trip Lamers Dairy Ledgerock Distillery Leroy Meats Nasco Norm’s Ag Service O’Brien Auctioneers, LLC Ottery Transportation Priority IAC, Inc. Redeker Dairy Equipment RoseyView Photography Sargento Sartori Cheese Schraufnagel Implement Semex Simply Recycled/Cindy Sheskey Sina Soap Company St. Anna Veterinary Clinic Stanley Schmitz Summit Automotive Sunshine Genetics Tim Sollman Tom Morris, LTD United Cooperative Waupun Veterinary Services West Bend Elevator World Dairy Expo Yodelay Zoetis

Congratulations to Kalista Hodorff 2019 Wisconsin Holstein Outstanding Holstein Girl

The Fond du Lac County Holstein Breeders are very proud of you and we wish you the best in your dairy career.

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4.1% 5.8% 4.3% 3.8% 3.5% 3.4% 3.2% 3.2% 3.3% 3.4%

1640 1596 1563 1499 1687 1410 1491 1354 1382 1474

2.8% 3.0% 3.1% 3.0% 3.4% 2.9% 3.1% 2.8% 2.9% 3.1%

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7-05 5-07 3-06 2-11 4-00 8-03 6-08 4-01 5-07 3-04

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52,950 58,330 44,430 44,540 37,040 45,250 51,210 40,790 46,780 38,040

3054 2419 2341 2329 2253 2227 2181 2165 2165 2155

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1596 1640 1364 1352 1125 1427 1563 1320 1576 1186

3.0% 2.8% 3.1% 3.0% 3.0% 3.2% 3.1% 3.2% 3.4% 3.1%

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5-09 5-07 7-05 5-07 6-08 3-10 5-01 3-07 5-07 5-11

365 365 365 365 365 353 365 365 365 365

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1687 3.4% Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson 1640 2.8% Ocean View Genetics 1596 3.0% Ocean View Genetics 1576 3.4% Rosedale Genetics, M Mitchell & M Hockett 1563 3.1% Joseph Brantmeier 1554 3.4% John Hamilton 1546 3.5% Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson 1/20/20 10:46 AM Page 1 1531 3.3% Breinne Hendrickson 1499 3.0% Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson 1491 3.1% University of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin’s Production Top 10s - 3x Milk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ever-Green-View Le Plume-ET EX-91 Ms Arjeta-ET EX-91 Ever-Green-View Another-ET EX-90 Broeks Apple Crisp-ET EX-91 Ever-Green-View Aura EX-90 Ever-Green-View Elmo-ET EX-90 Fustead Oak Stripe-ET GP-82 Ever-Green-View Ms Hatty-ET EX-90 Matcrest Jedi 1425-ET VG-88 Horsens Bronco Jacqueline VG-86

9-01 7-06 5-01 6-00 5-02 5-04 4-10 3-11 2-05 6-07

365 365 365 365 365 365 365 343 365 342

72,260 2027 71,070 2277 67,180 2409 58,630 2011 58,380 2163 56,770 1602 56,230 1677 55,880 1156 55,650 1802 55,470 1684

2.8% 3.2% 3.6% 3.4% 3.7% 2.8% 3.0% 2.1% 3.2% 3.0%

1874 1997 1936 1697 1827 1550 1707 1506 1607 1509

2.6% 2.8% 2.9% 2.9% 3.1% 2.7% 3.0% 2.7% 2.9% 2.7%

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EX-92 3-05 EX-90 5-01 VG-87 4-03 EX-90 4-01 EX-91 7-06 VG-86 8-07 VG-88 5-02 VG-86 2-11 GP-82 4-03 G-79 2-10

365 365 365 365 365 365 365 365 365 365

54,310 67,180 45,920 43,040 71,070 48,500 36,390 44,790 49,040 40,600

5.0% 3.6% 5.2% 5.4% 3.2% 4.7% 6.2% 5.0% 4.6% 5.5%

1807 1936 1401 1354 1997 1496 1352 1302 1648 1329

3.3% 2.9% 3.1% 3.1% 2.8% 3.1% 3.7% 2.9% 3.4% 3.3%

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Wisconsin’s Leading Production Cows Top Production Cows, 3X

Ever-Green-View Le Plume-ET EX-91: Top Milk Production Cow, 3x Ms Tango Tasha-ET EX-92: Top Fat Production Cow, 3x Ms Arjeta-ET EX-91: Top Protein Production Cow, 3x Ever-Green-View Le Plume-ET is the top milk production cow for herds that milk three times per day. Le Plume, scored EX-91, is still milking 143 pounds per day on her 9-01 lactation. Her record on this lactation in 365 days was 72,260 pounds of milk, 2027 pounds of fat, 2.8% fat, 1874 pounds of protein and 2.6% protein.

This cow has surpassed the 300,000-pound lifetime mark and is fast approaching the 400,000-pound mark. Le Plume is pregnant but the Kestells do not have any daughters from her in the herd at this time.

Le Plume is a Planet daughter from an 87-point Locust-Hill Star Balance-ET backed by an EX-90 Drendel Melvin Grant-TW. The top fat production cow for herds that milk three time per day also comes from Ever-Green-View and she is Ms Tango Tasha-ET EX-92. This Tango from a VG-88 Badger-Bluff Fanny Freddie has three milking daughters in the herd who are producing promising Dam of Ms Tango Tasha-ET: Vieuxsaule Freddie records while attaining high Tanya-ET VG-88 classification scores.

The first, Ever-Green-View TT Silvy EX-90, has an Excellent mammary at three years old and is milking 166 pounds per day with a 5.0% fat and 3.4% protein.

Another daughter, Ever-Green-View TT, sired by Jedi, is scored VG-88 at two years old. On her two-year-old record she made 48,103 pounds of milk, with 1955 pounds of fat, 4.1% fat, 1664 pounds of protein and 3.5% protein.

Her final milking daughter, Ever-Green-View TaTa VG-87 and sired by Supersire, had a 2-05 record of 46,323 pounds of milk, 1821 pounds of fat, 3.9% fat, 1582 pounds of protein and 3.4% protein. Two Modesty daughters from Tasha just freshened.

Tom Kestell says, “Tango Tasha is special because she combines outstanding type with tremendous components and milk production. She is currently making a much bigger record at 4-10.

She should produce well over 3,000 pounds of fat this year and 2,000 pounds of protein.”

Ms Arjeta-ET, now EX-92, is the top protein production cow and was the WHA Overall Top Performer this year. She’s fresh at 9-03 and is currently milking 216 pounds per day. She’s a Ked Outside Jeeves daughter from a VG87 Elegant who had 3.2% Dam of Ms Arjeta-ET: Morningview Elgnt lifetime protein record. The Arleta-ET VG-87 Kestells have young heifers

by Dante out of Arjeta.

Tom expects Arjeta to go over 300,000 pounds of milk lifetime this year. She is also a National Elie Performer and was the fifth ranked national milk cow on her 7-06 lactation.

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All of these cows noted from Ever-Green-View produce their milk records with a one group TMR. The ration consists of 70 percent forage and 30 percent concentrates. The cows average 65 pounds of dry matter intake per day.

Ever-Green-View has 95 cows with a rolling herd average of 43,772 pounds of milk, 3.9% fat, 1709 pounds of fat, 3.12% protein and 1364 pounds of protein. The average daily production is 137 pounds per day with a 4% fat and 3.2% protein.

Heifers are raised in freestalls with water beds. The milking cows are housed in a comfort stall barn with tunnel ventilation and water beds.

Top Production Cows, 2X

Ocean-View Sterling Silver EX-94: Top Milk Production Cow, 2x Ocean-View Sanchez Sassy EX-94: Top Fat Production Cow, 2x

Ocean-View Sterling Silver EX-94 is the top milk production cow for herds milking twice per day.

Ocean-View Sterling Silver is the top milk production cow for herds milking two times per day with a record of 58,330 pounds of milk.

When Ocean-View Sterling Silver was born, the Nunes knew she needed a “shiny” name. Sterling Silver combines two OceanView favorites, Ocean-View Lindy Sheen EX-94 and Ocean-View Mandel Zandra EX-95. This family comes from a branch that originates from foundation cow, Ideograph Burkgov Steps EX-90.

Sterling Silver crosses back to Steps at least five times through the top and bottom side of her pedigree. She also has 13 generations of VG or EX cows backing her.

Sterling Silver not only milks well but has shown well. As a junior 3-year-old she was second ranked milk production cow for her age after completing a record of more than 55,000 pounds.

She was named Grand Champion of the District 6 Holstein Show as a 4-year-old and score EX-93 all in 2016. To date, she’s had three records over 55,000 pounds and competed in the 150,000-pound class at regional shows with these three records.

Sires that Pam and Daryl Nunes have used on Sterling Silver, a Braxton daughter, include Damion and Corvette. She is currently due in June with an Awesome-Red heifer, a combination that they think will be a nice cross on their existing breeding.

Notable daughters include Ocean-View Made to Shine, who was sold as a pair with Sterling Silver during their 2017 herd dispersal, and Ocean-View Silver Lining. Silver Lining placed in the top 10 in the spring yearling class at the International Junior

“She is one of those cows you love owning as she just does her thing - makes big volumes of milk and you’d never know it… and never requires much maintenance to do it,” says Pam Nunes.

Ocean-View cares for 10 cows of their own and boards 10 to 15 more cows. Since their herd dispersal they feed a different ration that doesn’t include corn silage. This ration consists of dry cracked corn, soybean-based protein, cottonseed and beet pulp with a lot of baleage and dry hay.

Jeffrey-Way Epic Twillow-ET EX-91: Top Protein Production Cow, 2x

Ocean-View Sanchez Sassy EX-94 is the top fat production cow for herds milking twice per day. She is a sister to the top 2X milk cows, Ocean-View Sterling Silver EX-94.

Holstein Show last fall.

Sterling Silver’s sister, Ocean-View Sanchez Sassy EX-94, claims the top fat production title with a record of 52,950 pounds of milk, 3054 pounds of fat, 5.8% fat, 1596 pounds of protein and 3.0% protein. She is also over 245,650 lifetime with 4.5% fat.

Sassy calved last fall with a September Diamondback heifer and has a Corvette due this summer.

Jeffrey-Way Epic Twillow-ET is the top protein production cow for farms that milk twice per day. During Twillow’s record at 5-09 in 365 days, she made 49,250 pounds of milk and 1,687 pounds (3.4%) of protein.

Twillow comes from the heart of the Tina family at Jeffrey-Way Holsteins in Belleville. This Epic daughter is the ninth generation in a long line of cows that produce and score well. Six of Twillow’s dams have produced records of more than 40,000 pounds with a 3.2% protein lifetime.

Twillow was fresh this fall with a Unix heifer and is on her way to another good record. In the herd, she has a GP-84 Byway daughter who was scored only a few days fresh. A daughter by Beemer was sold on the Pursuit of Excellence sale held at the Great Northern two years ago and is currently VG-88.

Jeff says that Twillow is a nice, big powerful cow with a high and wide rear udder. The Hendrickson family milks 110 cows with half living in their tie-stall barn and half in a freestall. Their rolling herd average is just shy of 30,000 pounds of milk with a 3.8% fat and 3.2% protein.

Sale Reports

Purple Ribbon Classic – March 7

The 32nd annual Purple Ribbon Classic was one for the record books! After months of planning, selecting, and preparing it all came together on March 7. The sale, managed by the Wood Area Holstein Breeders, sold heifers across the United States from California to Maryland as well as Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We are so happy to report an official sale average of $2250 on 42 live lots. Top selling lots and consignors were: Lot 3 Milksource Gold Ransom, a Goldwyn Daughter of Kingsway Tenacious Rochelle EX-94, sold for $11,000. She was consigned

by Milk Source Genetics of Kaukauna. Lot 1 was Kamps-RX AppleB Aileen-ET, a Doorman daughter of Apple B Red-ETN who sold for $5,300 and was consigned by Reggie and Krysty Kamps.

Nehls-Valley Hot Cakes-Red, Lot 37, sold for $4250. This winter calf, sired by Mr Levrage Hot Daddy-Red-ET out of an Avalanche daughter, was consigned by Travis Smith and Seth Nehls Thank you to the buyers, contending bidders, consignors, fitters, sale staff, Juniors and their parents for all the hard work.

And thank you mother nature for the beautiful day! We hope to see you all next year for the 33rd edition of The Purple Ribbon Classic!

Spring Fever Sale - March, 17, 2020

Just as the unsettling news of COVID-19 was beginning to unfold, the Spring Fever Sale took place on St. Patrick’s Day at the Great Northern Sales Arena. This sale was presented by Crescentmead, Ixonia, and Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna.

The sale featured a line-up with something for everyone: high

producing Excellent cows, promising young cows, big bred heifers and deep pedigreed show heifers of all ages.

A cow that caught everyone’s eye with her awesome, weldedon udder was Milksource Anabelle-Red-ET. GP-83 VG-MS in her first lactation, this Boris daughter of two-time Unani-mous All-American, Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET EX-95 2E was fresh, milking 124 pounds and certainly needs to see the classifier!

When the gavel dropped at $6,500, RK Genetics, New Gla-rus, was the new owner of this exciting young cow.

Another high-quality cow from the Milk Source group was the EX-90 EX-MS, Milksource Clark Adorable. This impressive dry cow with a record of 29,964 pounds of milk, 4.2% fat, 1261 pounds of fat, 3.2% protein, 954 pounds of protein, at 2-10 sold due in May to Diamondback. Hailing from Starbuck Ada’s cow family, this sixth generation Excellent sold for $3,900 to Feltman, Stuewe and Steinlage, Hamburg, Minn.

A red Altitude-Red winter calf for 2020 created quite a stir.

Chloe Kinnard, Casco, claimed this fancy lady for $3,600.

Crescentmead sold this calf who is backed by a Jacot two-year-old from an EX-91 33,780M Acme daughter of the EX-94 2E, Reserve All-American, Wilstar-RS Tlt Limited-Red. The favorite winter calf in black and white claimed a final bid of $3,200. Milksource Doorman Ace-ET is a daughter of 2018 International Holstein Show Reserve Grand Champion, Weeks Dundee Anika EX-97 2E. Frank and Diane Borba and Blair Weeks placed the final bid on this exciting young lady.

Seventy-seven whole lots sold for an average of $1,837 to buyers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, California and Pennsylvania.

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2020 WHA District Show Information Note to exhibitors: Owners of all animals exhibited at the 2020 District and Championship Shows must be WHA members in good standing. Renewal memberships must be paid by May 15, 2020. If renewal of membership is not paid by May 15, 2020, a $50 late fee will be added. Out of state partners must also be paid members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association in order to show a partnership animal(s) at any WHA show. Along with the $50 membership fee there is a $50 show fee that must be paid before any animal owned by the out-of-state member is shown at a District or the Wisconsin Summer Championship Show.

District 1

Date: Monday, June 15 Location: Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls Entries Due: Monday, June 1 Entry Fee: online fee - $15/head, mailed entry - $20/head;

(late fee of $50/head) Mail Entries to: Erica Ullom, 5398 Cty. Hwy. A, Bloomer, WI

54724; tehfullom@bloomer.net Checks Payable to: Chippewa County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Jade Kruschke, 715-977-2579,

jade.kruschke@compeer.com Local Chairs: Erica Ullom, tehfullom@bloomer.net;

715-933-0477 Grounds Open: Saturday, June 13 at 9 a.m.

Check-In Deadline: Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m.

Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Londa Lauber Veterinarian: Chippewa Vet Clinic, 715-723-3655 Showmanship: Sunday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Fitting and showing clinic on Sunday, June 14 from 1-3 p.m.

Hotels nearby: The Glen Loch Inn, 715-723-9121; Country Villa Motel & Camping, 715-288-6376. Camping available on grounds, $30/night – call 715-723-2861. No showers available on grounds but can shower at YMCA within walking distance. Food stand available show day.

District 2

Date: Monday, June 15 Location: Trempealeau County Fairgrounds, Galesville Entries Due: Monday, June 1 Entry Fee: $20/head (late fee of $25/head) Mail Entries to: Online entries only Checks Payable to: Trempealeau County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Paul Trapp, 715-896-7062;

wildwynde14@gmail.com Local Chair: Tom Schaefer, 608-886-0747;

firstglanceholsteins@yahoo.com Grounds Open: Sunday, June 14 at 6 a.m.

Check-In Deadline: 8 a.m. on Monday, June 15 Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Judge: Mike West Veterinarian: Whitehall Vet Service, 715-538-4476 Showmanship: Monday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Early bed down will be allowed on June 13 after 3 p.m.

District 3

Date: Friday, June 19 Location: Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Entries Due: Friday, June 5 Entry Fee: online fee - $10/head, mailed entry - $15/head;

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Mail Entries to: Ashley Yager, 700 Barnard St., Highland, WI

53543; aayager@uwalumni.com Checks Payable to: District 3 Holstein Breeders District Chair: Angela Davis Brown, 608-935-3814 or

608-574-7756, arbrown81@hotmail.com Local Chair: Jason Kearns, burtonriderkearns@gmail.com,

608-306-2201 Grounds Open: Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. for bed down only, no early bed down or tie-off or a fine will be imposed; barns open 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17 for cattle arrival.

Check-In Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Mandi Bue Veterinarian: Lancaster Vet Clinic, 608-723-6366 Showmanship: Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitor meeting and pizza at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.

There is an event on the grounds on Tuesday, June 16 so exhibitors will not have access to the barns for bed down until after 6 p.m.

District 4

Date: Tuesday, June 16 Location: Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield Entries Due: Monday, June 1 Entry Fee: online fee - $15/head, mailed entry - $20/head;

(late fee of $50/head) Mail Entries to: Susan Miller, 7198 Hwy. 186, Vesper, WI

54489; millerholsteins@tds.net Checks Payable to: Wood Area Holstein Breeders District Chair: Scott Pralle, 715-533-0901,

spralle@centurylink.net Local Chair: Susan Miller, 715-451-1888;

millerholsteins@tds.net Grounds Open: Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. for bed down only.

Cattle can arrive Monday, June 15 after 6 a.m.

Check-In Deadline: 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Ryan Weigel Veterinarian: Marshfield Vet, 715-387-1119 Showmanship: Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

Barns must be vacated one hour after completion of the show. Food stand available on show day. Showers available on fair grounds

District 5

Date: Friday, June 12 Location: Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage Entries Due: Monday, June 1 Entry Fee: Online fee - $20/head, mailed entry - $25/head;

(late fee of $50/head) Mail Entries to: Colt Voegeli, 106 Vega Drive, Arlington, WI

53911; cvoegeli@aol.com Checks Payable to: District 5 Holstein Association District & Local Chair: Colt Voegeli, cvoegeli@aol.com;

608-692-0225 Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10 Check-In Deadline: 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12 Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Judge: Jeff Brantmeier Veterinarian: Lodi Veterinary Care, 608-592-3232 Showmanship: Friday, June 12 at 8:00 a.m.

There will be a Peewee Showmanship contest. Junior exhibitor meeting at 6:30 p.m. and open exhibitor meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. There will be a Mill Wheel Dairy Show Clinic on Thursday, June 11 from 12-5 p.m. (includes lunch). District 5 will be paying for any D5 juniors but all youth are welcome to register by June 5 for $20 District 6 Date: Friday, June 19 Location: Rock County Fair Grounds, Janesville Entries Due: Wednesday, June 3 Entry Fee: online fee - $20/head, mailed entry - $23/head;

(late fee of $50/head via cash or cashier check) Mail Entries to: Kristen Broege, 1010 Parkview Dr. #5, Milton,

WI 53563; broege.k@gmail.com Checks Payable to: Rock County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Joe Martin, 608-436-4590 Local Chair: Kristen Broege, broege.k@gmail.com;

608-289-5373 Grounds Open: 8 a.m.-12 noon on Wednesday, June 17 for bed down only; opens 8 a.m. on June 18 for cattle arrival Check-In Deadline: 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 Starting Time: 8:30 a.m.

Judge: Mark Rueth Veterinarian: Stateline Vets, 262-882-3466 Showmanship: Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Food stand available on show day.

District 7

Date: Saturday, June 13 Location: Shawano County Fairgrounds, Shawano Entries Due: Friday, May 29 Entry Fee: online fee - $15/head, mailed entry - $20/head;

(late fee of $30/head) Mail Entries to: Heather Jauquet, W2285 Cty. Rd. S, Pulaski,

WI 54162; hjauquet@netnet.net

Checks Payable to: Shawano County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Willis Gunst, 920-858-9367; wgunst@holstein.com Local Chair: Brandon Smith, 715-509-0025;

smitty.nor.rich@gmail.com Grounds Open: 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 11 Check-In Deadline: 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Judge: Brian Coyne Veterinarian: Valley Vet Clinic, 920-833-6833 Showmanship: Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m. with show to immediately follow District 8

Date: Saturday, June 13 Location: Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson Entries Due: Monday, June 1 Entry Fee: $15/head (late fee of $25/head) Mail Entries to: Cheryl Ehrke, N3173 Trieloff Rd., Fort

Atkinson, WI 53538; cheriehrke@outlook.com Checks Payable to: Jefferson County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Mandy Sell, 920-253-8773,

sellcrestfarm@yahoo.com Local Chair: Tracy Brandel, W8559 Hwy. B, Lake Mills, WI

53551; 920-285-0083; mtbrandel@gmail.com Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12 Check-In Deadline: 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Judge: Brandon Ferry Veterinarian: Jefferson Vet Clinic, 920-674-2383 Showmanship: Saturday, June 13 at 8:00 a.m.

District 10

Date: Wednesday, June 17 Location: Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds, Fond du Lac Entries Due: Wednesday, June 3 Entry Fee: online fee - $15/head; (late fee of $25/head) Mail Entries to: Sarah Loehr, W2133 Randellen Lane, Eden, WI

53019; sarahloehr24@hotmail.com Checks Payable to: Fond du Lac County Holstein Association District Chair: Sara Feldmann, 920-980-9704,

sfeldmann23@gmail.com Local Chair: Sarah Loehr, 608-792-7013;

sarahloehr24@hotmail.com Grounds Open: June 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for set-up only; open at 6 a.m. on June 16 for cattle arrival Check-In Deadline: 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Kevin Jorgensen Veterinarian: Dairy Doctors - Chris Booth, 920-980-9659 Showmanship: Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Grounds will be open June 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for set-up only.

Food stand available on show day. Lea Jordan will be available on show day for photos.

Hello everyone! First off, I would like to congratulate my sister, Riley Anderson, on being crowned the 2020 Wisconsin Brown Swiss Queen! I am very proud of her accomplishments. I cannot wait to see where this year takes her!

Switching gears, the last few weeks have been a little crazy. I went from being a full-time student, living on campus, going to classes every day to now being oyalty home, spending my days on the farm while still doing classes online. This would eview be the first time I would ever admit to missing school. But on the flip side, I am very fortunate to spend my days where I love the most.

With warmer days upon us and being on the farm, I have been working with my show heifers constantly.

With that being said, just a friendly reminder that District shows are just around the corner. I am extremely excited to see some amazing animals while traveling all around Wisconsin. Along with District shows being in June, June is also dairy month. If you would like Hannah and I to attend your event, fill out an application found on the WHA website.

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RULES FOR 2020 WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN SHOWS

ANIMAL HEALTH RULES AND REGULATIONS/DAIRY CATTLE ALL CATTLE - Health requirements for the Wisconsin District and Championship Shows are the same as the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s requirements for intrastate movement of cattle.

Please visit the DATCP website for the most recent rules - https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/FairRules Animals.pdf It is highly recommended that all animals shown at the Wisconsin Holstein shows be vaccinated for BVD according to your Veterinarian’s recommendations. It is also highly recommended that animals be tested for Persistently Infected (PI) BVD animals. This is a once in a lifetime test to insure that the animal is not a PI or shedder animal carrying the BVD Virus.

Cattle infected with ringworm, warts, or mange may not be exhibited unless the veterinarian in charge determines the ringworm lesions or warts are inactive and incapable of transmitting the disease.

Any cattle found with ringworm, warts, mange or scab shall be removed from the premises of the show.

Show management is responsible for maintaining records of persons who have exhibited at the show and the identification of animals shown for 2 years. Acceptable forms of animal identification are (1) an official metal ear tag, (2) a breed registration number, or (3) a breed registration tattoo.

Ribbons and Trophies: Ribbons for the District Shows are available from the Wisconsin Holstein office.

Trophies are optional for District Shows and the responsibility of each District Show host.

Junior Ownership: Junior exhibitors shall be in competition with open class cattle at the District and Championship Shows. To compete for junior awards the exhibitor shall not have passed his or her 21st birthday before Jan. 1 of the year of the show. Junior leased animals must follow Holstein USA rules to be eligible for junior awards. TO COMPETE FOR JUNIOR RIBBONS AND TROPHIES, ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE THE ANIMAL’S OWNERSHIP REGISTERED OR TRANSFERRED BY THE HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION INTO THE INDIVIDUAL NAME OF THE JUNIOR EXHIBITOR ON OR BEFORE JULY 15. a. Partnerships between two or more juniors are allowed if both members are current WI Holstein Association Junior members. No other partnership qualifies for Junior Recognition. b. Junior exhibitors must be sole leadsperson for their animals in order to receive recognition.

If a junior has more than one junior owned animal in one individual class, the junior exhibitor must designate which of the animals will be led by the exhibitor. The animal led by the junior exhibitor will be the animal eligible for Junior Recognition. c. Managerial projects may be exhibited in Open Class competition. However, they are not eligible for Junior awards. d. To be considered for Junior Awards, exhibitors must identify themselves as a qualified junior member on the entry form and upon check-in to show management. e. It is the responsibility of the Junior owner to prove ownership of animal by hard copy (on the registration paper). f. An out-of-state junior may compete at the District Shows and Junior Championship Show as a Junior member if the animal is housed in Wisconsin and owned in partnership with a junior member that resides in Wisconsin. The leadsperson must be the junior member residing in Wisconsin.

Bred and Owned: This award is to be given at the Wisconsin Championship Show and is optional at the District Shows. An award will be given in all the female classes for the highest placing animal bred and owned by exhibitor; partnership animals are eligible for Bred & Owned award as long as original breeder(s) and owner(s) maintains part ownership. Breeder is to be determined as the owner of the dam at the time of the service; where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm, and everyone is using the same prefix, all entries may be considered as Bred and Owned by Exhibitor.

Junior Bred and Owned: To be eligible for Junior Bred & Owned, the name(s) listed as breeder and owner on the registration certificate must be the same. Adult-Junior partnerships are not acceptable.

Junior partnership animals are eligible for Junior Bred & Owned award as long as original breeder(s) and owner(s) maintain part ownership and all partners are Wisconsin junior members. Original breeders must all still be junior members.

Production Awards: This award is optional at the District Show. In all cow classes, except the Jr. & Sr. 2 Year Olds, the cow with the highest 305 day milk production will be recognized. The recognition will be based solely on total pounds of milk production without regard to the milking frequency or the testing program. Records should be entered on the entry form and verified at the time of check-in with an official test sheet or an official pedigree.

Best Udder: This award is optional at the District Show. At the WI Championship Show a Best Udder ribbon will be awarded in all milking cow classes. The Best Udder cow in each of the milking classes will compete to select the Best Udder Cow of the Show.

Premier Breeder Award: The breeder winning the most points on four (4) animals, all exhibited in the single classes, shall be designated Premier Breeder. A Premier Breeder form is to be filled out at time of check-in to be eligible for this award. No entry fee is required. The winner of this award need not be an exhibitor at the Show, or need not be the current owner of any of the point winning animals. In case of a tie, additional animals will be counted, one at a time, until the tie is broken.

Breeder Defined: The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animals. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family, and where the herd is one unit, and everyone is using the same prefix, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Otherwise, when animals are bred in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique breeder.

Premier Exhibitor Award: The exhibitor winning the most points on four (4) animals, all owned and exhibited by exhibitor in the open, single classes, shall be designated the Premier Exhibitor. Premier Exhibitor form is to be filled out at time of check-in to be eligible for this award. No entry fee is required.

In case of a tie, additional animals will be counted, one at a time, until the tie is broken.

Exhibitor Defined: Exhibitor shall be named as the owner shown on the registration paper. In case a herd is registered or bred in the names of different members of a family, residing on one farm or breeding establishment, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single

exhibitor for all group classes and Premier Exhibitor. However, members of one family, where cattle are not housed as one unit, will not be considered as a single exhibitor. When animals are owned in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique exhibitor.

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor points will be awarded to the top 10 animals in each class. In classes with 10 or less animals, no more than two head per breeder or exhibitor will be counted toward premier points. If the class has more than 10 animals, then a single breeder or exhibitor may obtain points on more than two animals if the animals stand in the top 10 placings of the class.

The point system for determining Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Awards: Milking Females: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Junior Females: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GENERAL RULES 1. Owners of all animals exhibited at WHA District and Championship Show must be state association members in good standing. Renewal memberships must be paid before May 15, 2020. If renewal of membership is not paid by May 15, 2020, a $50 late fee will be added.

2. Out of state partners must also be paid members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association in order to show a partnership animal(s) at any Wisconsin Holstein Association show. Along with the $50 membership fee, there is a $50 show fee that must be paid before any animal owned by the out of state member is shown at a District or Championship Show.

3. No Papers, No Show. All animals exhibited at the District and Championship Show must be accompanied by the registration certificate or emailed copy sent directly from Holstein Association USA to local and District chairs; no photocopies or verification letters will be accepted. All animals exhibited must be Holstein Registered or Qualified by the Holstein Association USA, Inc. or registered with the Holstein Association of Canada with 87% or greater purity.

4. Ownership shall be established by the name listed on the registration certificate; or the presentation of the certificate of registration along with a completed transfer & the appropriate fee, which will be retained by the Chairperson of the show & forwarded to Holstein Association USA, Inc. 5. If an animal is Registered using the Tag ID system with Holstein USA, the animal must have a combination of two approved identifiers, one of which must be a Maxi or Large ID tag. The other identifier may be another ID tag (Maxi, Large, Junior or Mini-Round). A combination of one Maxi or Large with an ear tattoo or freeze brand may also be used.

6. Animals shown at the WHA District Shows and the Wisconsin Championship Show are not to be shown at any other state’s District or State Show. Any animal may be shown in the District where it is owned or housed, but not in both.

7. The full entry fee must accompany any entry for District or Championship Show in order for that animal to be considered an entry; otherwise, late entry fee schedule applies.

8. Once cattle are checked into a class, there will be absolutely no switching of classes (such as 150,000 lb. to Aged Cow). Absolutely no additions or switching after the check-in deadline.

9. Spring Calves may be exhibited in both classes if an entry fee is paid for both classes.

10. Substitutions within class by the same exhibitor may be made at check-in time; any other new entries will be considered a new or late entry and must pay the appropriate entry fees.

11. At the Championship show, exhibitors will be allowed 1 open substitution as long as the ownership remains the same. All substitutions are breed specific. No substitutions will be allowed across breed shows.

12. The WI Holstein Association Standard Agreement for Owners to Exhibit must be signed to be an eligible entry.

Championship Show Eligibility: (Also see General Rule #1) Any exhibitor showing at their District Show is eligible to show at the Wisconsin Championship Show. The exhibitor is allowed to exhibit in the Championship Show up to the actual number shown and placed at District Show. These animals may or may not be the same as shown at the District Show. Partnerships that did not exhibit an animal in that partnership at a District Show but wish to exhibit partnership animals may show at the Championship Show as a substitution animal for one of the animals shown and placed by one of the partners at a District Show. The spirit of these rules is to encourage exhibitors to show the best animals they have at the time of their District Show and at the Championship Show.

The Holstein Show Committees and the Wisconsin Holstein Association Board of Directors reserve the final and absolute right to interpret the rules and regulations of the shows and will settle and determine all matter, questions, or differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of, or in connection with the shows. In the event a question arises concerning an animal’s age, the Show Committee chairperson may request that an individual registration certificate be checked at ringside.

DISTRICT SHOWS 1. The Wisconsin Holstein Show Ring Policy is in effect at all Wisconsin District Shows.

2. Starting time for individual District Shows shall be determined by the Districts.

3. Check-in deadline for the District Show is at the option of the District. Check-in deadline will be included in the information listing location and starting time for each District. Exhibitors should check and be aware of the check-in deadlines at their respective District Show. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to comply with the respective District Show check-in time.

4. The District Show committee will determine all fees pertaining to their show and submit these fees to the Wisconsin Holstein office for publication.

5. Production awards and Bred and Owned awards are optional at the District Show.

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- $50 per head if made by mail, email or fax after respective District Show and received before 6-24-20 - $100 per head if entry made at Championship Show or by mail, email or fax & received after 6-24-20 (entry will not be in the printed show book) 1. A representative of the Wisconsin Holstein Association will be on hand for not less than one hour after the conclusion of the last class at each District Show. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to make sure the entries are made in this time frame.

2. All cattle for the Championship Show shall be in place by 3 p.m., Thurs., July 9 in order for the registration certificates, health papers and production records to be checked. The Alliant Energy grounds will not be open for cattle arrival before 6 am on Tues., July 7. Exhibitors in violation of this rule must pay a $1000 fine to the WI Holstein Assoc. prior to the first class entering the ring at the 2020 WI Championship Show Series. If the fine is unpaid, the violators will be disqualified from the 2020 WI Championship Show Series.

3. Starting time for the WI Championship Show will be at 8:00 a.m., Friday, July 11.

4. An exhibitor meeting will be held Thursday, July 9 at a time to be announced.

5. Awards: The first and second place animal in each class will be designated All-Wisconsin and Reserve All-Wisconsin animals of their respective class. Rosettes will be presented to 1st-5th places in all classes. One rosette ribbon will be given for the Best Udder in each of the Milking Cow Classes. One rosette ribbon will be given to the Best Bred & Owned animal in each of the classes. The first and second place Junior exhibitors in each class will be designated Junior All-Wisconsin and Reserve Junior All-Wisconsin. Rosettes will be presented to the 1st-3rd placing junior animals in the heifer and milking cow classes. The top two open placing animals and top two junior placing animals in Class 1 may choose to compete in Class 2 for All-Wisconsin and Junior All-Wisconsin Awards and return for Junior Champion honors.

It is recommended that all animals in the barn have identification signs for the convenience of visitors and to enhance marketing opportunities.

THE PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLE ASSOCIATION SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS The showing of registered dairy cattle stimulates and sustains interest in the breeding of registered dairy cattle. It is also an important part of the promotion, merchandising and breeding program of many breeders. For these reasons, the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) believes that it is in the best interest of all breeders of registered dairy cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity in dairy cattle shows and to present a wholesome and progressive image of dairy cattle in the show ring.

PDCA endorses this Show Ring Code of Ethics for all dairy breed shows and pledges its full cooperative support for its enforcement to show management, show judges, and the national breed associations.

The application of this Code of Ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this Code of Ethics. Dairy cattle exhibitors shall, at all times, deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship.

It is recognized that there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle that are necessary in the course of moving dairy cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound, healthy state so they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal condition. At all times, exhibition livestock shall be treated in a humane manner and in accordance with dairy quality assurance practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock and the consuming public. No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he or she knows, or has reason to suspect, is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease, or illegal or nonapproved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance, or residue.

The position of the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association is that all animals presented for exhibition shall be in their natural conformation and structure, free of any alteration or modification by injection or internal or external administration of any substance or by any involvement in unethical fitting.

Please visit the PDCA website at www.purebreddairycattle.com/pages/Literature.php to read the complete Show Ring Code of Ethics.

WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION SHOW RING POLICY The following practices or procedures are unacceptable in the showing of Registered dairy cattle: 1. criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or show; 2. misrepresenting the age or ownership of an animal or the number of calvings and/or stage of lactation; 3. Surgically or unethically inserting any matter under the skin or into any body cavity to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body is prohibited and is a violation of the showring policy and code of ethics. After 12 a.m. on the day in which an animal is to show, no administration of fluids by stomach pump is allowed, unless show management is notified, deemed therapeutically necessary, and is done under supervision of a Veterinarian.

4. balancing the udder by any means other than by leaving naturally produced milk in any or all quarters; 5. treating the udder internally with an irritant, counter-irritant, or any other substance to temporarily improve conformation; 6. overfilling or overbagging of udders; 7. treating the udder externally with an irritant, counterirritant, or any other substance to temporarily improve conformation (allowable practices/substances include sealing and setting teats, but not shrinking/shortening of teats); 8. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally, with an irritant or counter-irritant, or other substance to artificially improve the confirmation (this is to include any external pressure applied to the udder crease to artificially enhance it, i.e. roping).

9. administering epidural anesthesia (blocking tails) and/or applying any irritant either externally or internally to the perineal (rectum and vagina) area; 10. inserting foreign material/articles under the skin, into the topline or on the feet (administration of acceptable medications is permitted.); 11. performing surgery of any kind to change the natural contour of appearance of the animal’s body, 28 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2020

hide or hair. Not included is the removal of warts, teats and horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves; 12. draining fluid from hocks unless authorized by a veterinarian at the show.

13. Excessive manipulation of hair and/or the use of any hair not naturally attached to the animal or the use of any substance or material which is intended to resemble or imitate hair. We will follow the rules and guidelines set forth by World Dairy Expo.

14. mistreatment of animals; 15. any un-sportsmanshiplike conduct during the event.

MONITORING PROCEDURES 1. The Ethics Committee, as defined below, shall have the authority to inspect all animals to determine if violations of Wisconsin Holstein Association Show Ring Policy have occurred. To help in this regard, the Ethics Committee has the authority to perform and review results of the following: a. An ultrasound examination of the udder of selected animals immediately upon completion of each respective milking class competition. It shall be the exhibitor’s responsibility to deliver selected cow to the designated testing area. Following said testing, the ultrasound official shall submit a report to the show chairman if any violations have occurred. If an animal fails to show up for ultrasounding with a full udder at the WI Championship Show, show placings will be revoked and reported to Holstein USA and All-American contest officials. b. a milk out of any individual cow and/or c. the collection and testing of any of the animal’s body fluids and/or d. the use of any other technology that may be useful in determining if a violation in any animal based on placement, random selection, or suspect characteristics. e. the Ethics Committee or Show Chairman may, at any time, require the delivery to them of any hair samples or hypodermic syringe, needle, or other device, swabs, cloths, or other material, or samples or any medicine, preparation, or substance, whether in liquid or other form, in the possession or control of exhibitor, fitters, agents or person acting on behalf of the exhibitor for laboratory analysis.

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 1. The Chairman of the Wisconsin Dairy Show Series’ Executive Show Committee shall appoint an Ethics Committee to monitor violations at all state sponsored shows. The Ethics Committee shall consist of two WHA Board members and one non-board member; this committee will be anonymous.

2. Complaints of alleged violations must be made to the Executive Show Committee Chair immediately.

3. If it is suspected that a violation will occur if an animal is shown, the exhibitor will be informed by the Executive Show Committee Chairman that the showing of that animal may result in a violation of the Show Ring Policy. If the exhibitor decides not to show that animal, no violation will have occurred.

4. All complaints of alleged violations (as is designated in Enforcement Procedure point #2) received by the Executive Show Committee Chairman must be given to the Executive Show Committee for review by the Ethics Committee within five (5) days of receiving notice of alleged violations, with the Ethics Committee to make a decision on the violations within ten (10) days of receiving such notice.

5. The WHA Executive Director will notify the accused exhibitor immediately of the Ethics Committee decision that a violation has occurred and all the supportive evidence will be shared with the exhibitor.

Within thirty (30) days, WI Dairy Show Series’ Executive Show Committee shall review the findings from the Ethics committee and make a recommendation to the WHA Board of Directors of the disciplinary action. The exhibitor will be able to participate in the Executive Show Committee meeting. The WHA Board of Directors shall meet on the same day to review the findings from the Ethics Committee, recommendations from the Show Committee and hear any presentation the exhibitor wishes to present.

6. The accused exhibitor must notify Wisconsin Holstein Association within seven (7) days of receiving the violation notice of their intent to participate in the Executive Show Committee meeting and/or the WHA Board of Directors’ meeting, which is set for reviewing the evidence of the alleged violation(s) and the disciplinary action to be taken.

7. If the alleged violator is found in violation of the WHA Show Ring Policy, the WHA Board of Directors, at its discretion may pass onto the violator(s) its costs associated with the violations, enforcement and review of violation(s).

Cost associated with the review and/or appeals process must be paid in full; if this assessment is not paid in full the violator(s) will not be in “good standing” with the Wisconsin Holstein Association and will therefore be denied any and all membership benefits of the association (voting, showing, etc.).

8. WHA Board of Directors and/or the Executive Show Committee may consider previous violations by an exhibitor in their decision of disciplinary action. (see * under Violations Penalties) 9. An animal found in violation of the WHA Show Ring Policy will receive no premium monies or awards or placing(s).

10. Under the Rules of the Show, the exhibitor agrees to accept as final and abide by the decision of the WHA Board of Directors. If the appeal of the exhibitor results in a modification of the position of the WHA Board of Directors, the exhibitor will be notified of the change in writing at such time.

11. During this entire process the Directors of the WHA Board, the Ethics Committee, the Executive Show Committee, its staff and members will not be obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Violations Penalties (Penalties for violations at the WHA sponsored shows.)

1. 1st Offense – a minimum of one year probation to a maximum of one year suspension for the animal(s), owner(s), and/or fitter(s) or their representatives either individually and/or a combination thereof from all WHA state sponsored shows.

2. 2nd Offense – minimum one year suspension to a maximum of three years suspension for the animal(s), owner(s), and/or fitter(s) or their representatives either individually and/or combination there of from all WHA state sponsored shows.

3. 3rd Offense – minimum of five years suspension to a maximum of barred for life for the animal(s), owner(s), and/or fitter(s) or their representatives either individually and/or combination there of from all Wisconsin Holstein Association state sponsored shows. *Violations prior to 1/1/2004 shall not apply; any violations after 1/1/2004 shall be cumulative.

2020 Wisconsin Holstein District & Championship Show Entry Form DISTRICT SHOWS

Complete the entry blank (make sure the Show Agreement is signed) and mail, along with correct entry fees, to the designated person of your District Show. OR Online entries can be made through the link on the WHA website at www.wisholsteins.com/ district-shows. Please see the District Show information on the website or in the April/May issue of the News (pg. 24) for the correct fees and entry info.

WI CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW July 10-11, Alliant Energy Center, Madison

Entry Fee Schedule for Wisconsin Holstein Championship Show: • $30 per head if entered at the respective District Show • $50 per head if entered after respective District Show & received by June 24, 2020 • $100 per head if entry made at Championship show or received in by mail, fax or email & received after June 24, 2020 (entry will not be listed in the printed show book)

Standard Agreement for Owners to Exhibit at WHA Sponsored Shows

Must be signed and accompany a WI Holstein Show Entry Form I agree I am personally responsible for the care, welfare, and condition of my animals during the period of the Show. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own actions and failures to act and for the actions and failure to act of all of my employees and anyone else who assists me with the fitting, care, and show preparation of my animals.

I promise that I will abide by the Wisconsin Holstein Association Show Ring Rules and the Wisconsin Holstein Association Show Ring Policy and Enforcement Procedures for dairy cattle, and any other show rules and regulations. I will also ensure that all of my employees, agents, contractors and others who assist me with the fitting, care, and show preparation of the animals comply with the same requirements. I understand that a failure to adhere to such requirements could result in disciplinary measures including possible suspension or ban of me, my employees and helpers, the animal(s), the owner and/or the exhibitor of the animal(s) from the Show and future Shows and the public reporting of disciplinary action, including to any association registering purebred livestock.

I release and agree to hold the Show, the Show organizers and its officials, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers (collectively the “Show organizers”) harmless from any action taken under this agreement, the Wisconsin Holstein Association Show Ring Rules and the Wisconsin Holstein Association Show Ring Policy and Enforcement Procedures and any other Show rules and regulations, and release the Show organizers from and against any injury, damage or loss suffered during or in connection with the Show, whether or not such injury, damage or loss resulted from or was contributed to, directly or indirectly, by the acts or omissions of the Show organizers.

The undersigned further certifies that: 1. any animal entered is not currently barred from showing at any future dairy show in North America; and 2. no owner of the entered animal, whether direct or indirect, is currently barred from showing any other animal at any future dairy show in North America; and 3. that he/she will not knowingly employ any fitters or agents to represent him/her or his/her animal(s) that may be barred from any dairy show in North America.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE Standard Agreement for Owners to Exhibit at WHA Sponsored Shows.

Date ____________ District Exhibiting In _____ Premise ID # ___________ Name of Owner/Exhibitor ________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Email ___________________________ Full Address ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT:

____________________________________________________

Stalling Request:

__________________________________________________________________________

*Must be signed and dated with full entry fee for entry to be eligible for show.

DISTRICT & CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW CLASSES

1. Spring Heifer Calf, Exhibitor 10 & Under - born

after February 29, 2020. This class is limited to juniors 10 years of age and younger as of January 1 of the year of the show.

Calves in Class 1 must be under control of the 10 & Under Exhibitor (the exhibitor must be the sole person on the halter). 1st & 2nd open and junior placing animals in class 1 at the Championship Show may compete in Class 2 for All-WI honors and may return for Junior Champion honors.

2. Spring Heifer Calf - born after February 29, 2020 (open to exhibitors of any age) 3. Winter Heifer Calf - born December 1, 2019 February 29, 2020 4. Fall Heifer Calf - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2019 5. Summer Yearling Heifer - born June 1 - August 31, 2019 6. Spring Yearling Heifer - born March 1 - May 31, 2019 7. Winter Yearling Heifer - born December 1, 2018 February 28, 2019 8. Fall Yearling Heifer - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 9. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Junior Show) 10. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Open Show) 11. Junior Best Three - fall yearlings & under.

(Animals must be shown in their individual classes. All must be bred by the exhibitor & at least 1 owned, solely or in partnership, by exhibitor. Limited to 1 entry per exhibitor) 12. Milking Yearling - born after August 31, 2018 (WI Championship Show only) 13. Summer Junior Two Year Old Cow - born June 1 August 31, 2018 (WI Championship Show only) 14. Junior Two Year Old Cow – born March 1 August 31, 2018 (March 1 - May 31, 2018 for WI Championship Show only) 15. Senior Two Year Old Cow - born September 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018 16. Junior Three Year Old Cow - born March 1 August 31, 2017 17. Senior Three Year Old Cow - born September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017 18. Intermediate & Reserve Intermediate Champion Female (Junior Show) (optional at District) 19. Intermediate & Reserve Intermediate Champion Female (Open Show) (optional at District) 20. Four Year Old Cow - born September 1, 2015 August 31, 2016 21. Five Year Old Cow - born September 1, 2014 August 31, 2015 22. Six Year Old and Older Cow - born before September 1, 2014 23. 150,000 lb. Cow Class (Must bring proof of production to check-in; cows may only be switched from another milking cow class to the 150,000 lb. class with additional paid entry fee) 24. Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show 25. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Female (Junior Show) 26. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female (Junior Show) 27. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Female (Open Show) 28. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female (Open Show) 29. Best Udder of Show 30. Champion Bred & Owned of the Show 31. Best Three Females (Made up of 3 cows having at least 1 calf, all bred by the exhibitor with at least 1 owned by exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to 1 entry) 32. Produce of Dam (2 animals, any age, & the progeny of 1 cow; dam must be named) 33. Dam & Offspring (dam and one offspring, any age) 34. Premier Breeder 35. Premier Exhibitor April/May 2020 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 29

NAME ____________________________________________________ FARM NAME ___________________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP _______________________________________

Breed-Class # ________ Animal’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): _______________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased Breed-Class # ________ Animal’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): _______________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased Breed-Class # ________ Animal’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): _______________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased Breed-Class # ________ Animal’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): _______________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased

WI Junior Holstein Member Agreement

The purpose of this organization is to encourage youth to promote the Registered Holstein industry. The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association is open to membership for those persons under the age of 21 as of January 1st of the membership year. To be eligible for membership, all applicants must sign this agreement and agree to abide by the rules hereinafter set forth. Failure to honor any of these rules may subject the junior member to immediate revocation of membership status, including the opportunity of participation in WI Holstein Association sanctioned activities and events. For those members that turn 21 during their last year of junior membership, they may continue to receive junior recognition at Wisconsin Holstein Association shows through the duration of the WI Championship Show if their 21st birthday occurs before said show.

The following rules shall apply to all junior members: 1. Use or possession of any alcoholic beverage, whether or not in connection with an Association event, is strictly prohibited for anyone under the age of 21. Controlled substances are strictly prohibited by anyone.

2. No member shall engage in any behavior prohibited by state statute, local ordinance or Board Policy (which shall include, but is not limited to vandalism, theft, truancy, assault, threats to personal safety or property and flagrant misconduct).

3. Members, at all times, shall demonstrate good citizenship and recognize the value of setting and adhering to the highest standards of conduct and performance.

4. At all Association sponsored functions, activities and trips, the rules of conduct specified by adult chaperones and advisors shall be at all times observed by members.

5. All members shall recognize the right of the Wisconsin Holstein Association’s Junior Activities Committee, the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and its staff, adult advisors and chaperones to have the authority to enforce the rules as established and authorized herein. Members and/or their parents/guardian shall accept any financial responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions herein.

6. For the purposes of the observance of the rules of membership herein, there is established a Board which shall consist of the WHA Staff, WHA Board of Directors and the WHA Junior Activities Committee. The purpose of this Board shall be to oversee the fair application of the rules of membership and afford the right of due process. A member of this Board must be contacted while the violation is occurring. If they cannot be reached, concrete proof must be provided against the accused. Pictures help but are not concrete proof of violation. If applicable, the accuser must be willing to provide information in support of a claim that a member has violated this policy.

Due process shall be afforded by: Explaining the evidence against the member, giving the member an opportunity to explain his/her version of the facts, thereafter, it is a matter of discretion by the Board whether to have the accuser/observer summoned and whether to permit cross examination of said individuals. The following procedure is in place if it is determined that a member has violated the alcohol and controlled substance policy: 1. 1st warning, written and verbal, with privileges taken away. The severity of the privileges revoked will be decided by the Board mentioned above.

2. 2nd offense will be looked at by the WHA Board with membership revocation.

(Junior membership reinstatement may be requested after revocation of membership by meeting with the WHA Board of Directors) I have read and discussed the above rules and agree to accept and faithfully abide by them as a member of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association.

Junior Name: (please Print): _________________________________________ Junior Signature: __________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian of Junior Member

Date: _____________________

Signature: _______________________________________________________ This Agreement must be signed by all junior members in order to participate in Wisconsin Holstein Association sponsored shows & activities.

**A signed & dated Standard Agreement for Owners to Exhibit at Wisconsin Holstein Association Sponsored Show must accompany this entry blank.

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Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2022

In the event however, that any condition should arise which prevents the showing of the Futurity, the right is reserved to cancel same and refunds made to persons owning females that have been nominated, their share of all monied accrued after the deduction of actual expenses in the promotion of the Futurity.

SALE OF ELIGIBLE ANIMALS: When an animal that is entered in the All-Breeds Futurity is sold, the eligibility may be transferred to the new owner, and it shall be his responsibility to inform the Futurity Committee of the change of ownership. The seller shall inform the buyer that the animal purchased is already entered in the Futurity. To aid in this, exhibitors will receive an entry certificate for each animal after entry payment has been received. New owners will need to sign an entry form after notification of entry into Futurity.

OPEN CLASS SHOWING: If the show is held at the Wisconsin State Fair, all animals shown in the All-Breeds Futurity are eligible upon proper entry to be shown in the open class competition of the respective breed show. It is the responsibility of the animal’s owner to fill out the necessary forms for open class competition.

MISCELLANEOUS: Neither the Wisconsin Holstein Association nor the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee is in any way responsible for the condition of the premises in which the Futurity is held and is not liable in the event of accident or loss of persons or property. All matter pertaining to the showing of the Futurity are subject to the rules, regulations and health requirements of any WI Holstein Association sponsored show along with those for the show at which the Futurity is held.

DRESS CODE: Every exhibitor must have formal dress to show in the Futurity. (Minimum requirements for men include a shirt, tie and dress pants while women should wear a dress, business suit or the equivalent.) Exhibitors not meeting the minimum dress code requirement will be denied entry into the show ring.

Interest on Futurity entry fee accounts and any sponsorship monies may be used to offset show expenses at the discretion of the WHA Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee.

Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Exhibitor_________________________________________ Mail Futurity Entry to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913

Name of Owner ________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Email: ________________________________________

Fee Schedule: Payment of $35 per animal due by May 15, 2020; late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2020 for $100 per animal.

Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show.

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PURPOSE: To stimulate interest in the breeding and exhibiting of outstanding Registered Purebred Dairy Cattle of 87% RHA or higher. To promote the Registered Holstein breed and dairy industry to the general public with an appealing and memorable presentation.

PROCEDURES: An animal is nominated by an owner. All nominations are the responsibility of the owner. Dates, fees and rules will be followed to the letter.

ELIGIBILITY: Any registered female from any of the 7 major dairy breeds that was born September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 is eligible for Wisconsin Holstein Association’s 2022 All-Breeds Futurity. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member of the respective breed association by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show.

FEES: Entries, along with $35 per animal, must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2020. Late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2020 at $100 per animal. Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above.

PURSE: The purse in this event shall consist of all monies received by the All-Breeds Futurity (plus interest earned) as nomination fees, less the actual expenses incurred in its promotion and management.

All Futurity monies shall be kept in a separate Futurity Fund and used only for Futurity purposes.

The purse in this event will be divided among the first forty Futurity placings as follows: 1st place winner - 15% plus sponsorship monies 2nd .........12% Next ten places ............2% each 3rd ............9% Next ten places .........1.5% each 4th ............8% Next fifteen places .......1% each 5th ............6% (If 100% of purse money is not distributed by above breakdown, the balance will be split equally amongst all participants.)

REFUNDS: When nomination fees and the payment in connection with the Futurity are received, they are committed for the purse of this event and no refunds will be made, whether or not the animal is shown or its eligibility discontinued by owner.

Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2022

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Wisconsin Holstein Treasure Quest 2020 Calf Entries

Bee-Bow Tatoo Heidi

1

Born 9-18-2019

Reg. #840003213163714

Sire: Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Dam: Ms Bee-Bow Doormn Hollie-ET 2nd Dam: Hazels Gldwn Halle-ET EX-90 5-02 2x 365 34,030 4.7 1596 3.6 1221 3rd Dam: Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel EX-96 2E Unanimous All-American Junior 3-Year-Old 2006 All-American 5-Year-Old 2008 Reserve All-American 125,000 lb. Cow 2011 HM All-American 2005 & 2007

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Nom. All-American R&W 5-Year-Old 2018 Res. Grand Champ., MW Spring R&W Show 2018 5th 5-Year-Old, International R&W Show 2018 1st 5Y & Res. Sr. Champ., MW Fall Natl. R&W 2018 Nom. All-American R&W Sr. 2-Year-Old 2015

Next Dams: VG-88, VG-87 GMD, VG-85 GMD, EX-90 GMD, 3E-91 GMD DOM, VG-88

Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel EX-96 2E

Owner: Nicholas, Ivan & Mary Schuster, Fond du Lac

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Heritage-E Lucky Debbie-ET Born 3-2-2019

Reg. #840003144027954

Heatherstone Rhiannon-ET

Born 12-14-2019 Reg. #840003209275342 Sire: Dymentholm Mr App Avalanche-ET Dam: Heatherstone Rhinestone-Red EX-94 2E 4-07 2x 365 38,140 3.2 1222 3.3 1274

Heatherstone Rhinestone-Red EX-94 2E

Owner: Heatherstone Enterprises Inc., Baraboo

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Kamps-Rx Appleb Alma-Red-ET

Born 9-10-2019

Reg. #840003147705333

Sire: Dymentholm Mr App Avalanche-TW Dam: KY-Blue GW Debbie-ET EX-94 3E 9-08 2x 305 41,260 4.8 1995 3.1 1275 Lifetime: 170,280 4.2 7089 3.2 5380 2nd Dam: BVK Outside Diana-ET EX-92 2E DOM 5-01 2x 365 31,920 3.5 1129 3.1 974 3rd Dam: Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen-ET EX-94 2E DOM 4th Dam: C Aitkenbrae Starbuck Ada EX-94 2E DOM

Sire: Cycle McGucci Jordy-Red Dam: KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN EX-90 3-09 2x 341 31,990 5.1 1621 3.9 1253 2nd Dam: Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET EX-95 2E DOM 7-00 2x 365 39,690 4.7 1849 3.3 1310 3rd Dam: Clover-Mist Alisha 3E-93 GMD DOM 4th Dam: Clover-Mist Augy Star 4E-94 DOM 5th Dam: D-R-A August 4E-96 DOM

KY-Blue GW Debbie-ET EX-94 3E

KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN EX-90

Owner: N & J Sarbacker & M & L Evangelo, Whitewater 34 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2020

Owner: Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington

Wisconsin Holstein Treasure Quest 2020 Calf Entries

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Samway Crown Achievement-ET

Born 9-6-2019

Reg. #840003130053493

Sire: Dymentholm Mr App Avalanche-TW Dam: Rosedale Crown of Thorns-ET EX-91 2E 5-05 2x 365 32,410 4.0 1293 3.3 1070 2nd Dam: Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red EX-96 4E Wisconsin Cow of the Year 2011 Grand Champion, WDE 2005 & 2007 Holstein International R&W World Champion 2006 & 2007

Next Dams: EX-90, 2E-93 GMD, 3E-96 GMD DOM, EX-93 DOM

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Tombeth Doc Tipsy-Red-ET

Born 6-27-2019

Reg. #840003211638368

Sire: Woodcrest King Doc Dam: Jas-K CapGain Tisha-Red-ET EX-91 2-01 2x 316 19,910 4.2 835 3.3 660 All-WI R&W Junior 3-Year-Old 2018

2nd Dam: Vande Shot Tiffany-Red-ET VG-88 4-03 2x 267 21,830 4.7 1024 3.1 678 3rd Dam: Vande Mutant Logan-Red VG-88

Junior All-American R&W Winter Yearling 2007

Next Dams: VG-87 & VG-88

Rosedale Crown of Thorns-ET EX-91 2E

Jas-K CapGain Tisha-Red-ET EX-91

Owner: Wayne & Samantha Giese, Edgar

Owner: Jason Kearns, Gays Mills

These calves have been entered in the 2020 WHA Treasure Quest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Tickets can be purchased for $100 each - the owner of the winning ticket gets to select one of these calves to take home and that breeder wins $5000! There will also be 11 runners-up who will win a prize basket worth $100.

For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact a WHA Board member or the office at 1-800-223-4269.

Obituaries

Bernard Henry Halbur

Bernard Henry Halbur (aka Bernie) was welcomed into the arms of God on March 25, 2020. Bernie was born May 16, 1921, in Butte, Nebraska to the late George Henry Halbur and Sidonie Theresa Ertz Halbur. At the age of three, Bernie’s parents moved to a farm in Eden where he grew up with his parents and seven siblings.

Bernie attended Hillcrest public school in the town of Empire and vocational school in Fond du Lac where he studied auto mechanics.

On May 29, 1948, Bernie married Katherine Rose Gindt at St. Mary’s Church in Fond du Lac. Together, they spent their entire lives in the agriculture industry. They owned and operated KaBern Farms, a Holstein dairy cow operation east of Fond du Lac in the town of Empire from 1948 to 1977. From 1977 until 2003, Bernie and Katherine operated a beef steer and dairy replacement operation, and a DeKalb seed dealership. Since 2003, Bernie has assisted his son Ray driving tractor and running parts.

Bernie was actively involved in numerous community, civic and political organizations in both leadership and chairperson capacities over the years. Some of those organizations include: Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, 1973 Wisconsin Farm Progress, FS Farmer Coop, Government Soil Conservation Program, AMPI, FDL County Republican Party, Empire Township Appeals Board, FDL Noon Kiwanis, FDL Assoc of Commerce, St. Mary’s Church, Knights of Columbus, 4-H, and We Love to Dance club.

Bernie enjoyed dancing, especially the hop polka, playing sheepshead and poker, traveling, driving tractor and running parts for his son Ray, gardening, maintaining his yard, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bernie is survived by his wife Katherine of 71 years, five children, Pete (Sandy) Halbur of Mt. Calvary, Pauline (Gene) Peters Kussart of Verona, Rose (Allen) Bertram of Fond du Lac, Ray (Rae Nell) Halbur of Fond du Lac and John (Barbara) Halbur of Joliet, Illinois, twelve grandchildren, four step grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 10 step great-grandchildren. Bernie is also survived by two sisters, Sr. Lucina (Monica) Halbur and Sr. Bernadette Halbur both of Milwaukee, sisters-in-law Mary Halbur of Algoma and Margaret Rashid of Fond du Lac. Bernie was proceeded in death by his parents, son David and daughter Joann, son-in-law Jim Peters, and siblings: Rita (Bill) Steinhilber, Mary (Lawrence) Peshman, Greg (Priscilla) Halbur, Norbert Halbur, and Sr. Constance Halbur, and brother-in-law Jim Rashid.

The family asks that memorials be directed to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Bernie. Bernie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the entire St. Francis Home team for their dedicated love, care and compassion extended to Bernie. Bernie’s family is humbled by God’s perfect timing and God’s promise to all of us. Bernie was peacefully called into the hands of our Lord on the Feast of the Annunciation and on the eve of his late daughter Joann’s birthday.

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Wisconsin Holstein Youth Cow Camp Canceled

This year’s Cow Camp scheduled for May 9 & 10 at Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells, has been canceled - Upham Woods has canceled all scheduled groups through May 31.

We know this is an event that many of our young members look forward to each year, so the JACs are currently exploring other options for when the “stay at home” order has been lifted.

Watch the WHA website and Facebook page for updates.

Junior Membership & Junior Ownership Deadline

Memberships are due! Be sure to have your Wisconsin Junior Holstein membership paid in advance of the WHA shows this summer. Memberships must be paid in full before May 15, 2020 to show at our District Shows. There will be a $50 late fee applied to memberships taken at the shows.

Also, Holstein USA has changed the junior transfer date to July 15. Transfers will be accepted at the District and Championship Shows and animals will be eligible for junior recognition at those shows. Remember, partnerships between two or more juniors are allowed if all juniors are Wisconsin Junior Holstein members. No other partnerships qualify for junior recognition. But don’t delay - registration processing is always slow in June and you will need a registration paper to exhibit your animals!

National Convention Folding Display Contest

The National Convention Folding Display Contest is open to everyone. This is a great opportunity for Wisconsin juniors to participate in the National Convention being held in Pennsylvania. Entries are due to the Holstein USA office by May 1 and youth do not need to attend National Convention to participate. Cash awards are given to the top three in each age division. For complete details, visit holsteinusa.com/juniors.

JAC Contact Information

Northwest Hannah Nelson, Secretary - hannah.r.nelson@my.uwrf.edu Emma Dorshorst - emma.dorshorst@gmail.com Southeast Matthew Gunst, Chair - gunstm20@llhs.org Nicole Broge - broege.ne@gmail.com Southwest Nathan Daniels, Ticketmaster/Raffle - n.p.daniels7677@gmail.com Hannah Hockerman - hockerman27@gmail.com Northeast Kenna Coffeen, Vice Chair - kenna.coffeen@gmail.com Elise Bleck - elisebleck11@gmail.com *If you have an event that you would like a JAC member to attend, please fill out a request form available on the Junior page of the WHA website.

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2020 Calendar of Events

May 1 Folding Display Contest entries due to Holstein USA for National Convention 15 Wisconsin Holstein Futurity entries due June 12 District 5 Showmanship & Show, Portage 13 District 7 Showmanship & Show, Shawano 13 District 8 Showmanship & Show, Jefferson 14 District 1 Showmanship, Chippewa Falls 15 District 1 Show, Chippewa Falls 15 District 2 Showmanship & Show, Trempealeau 15 District 4 Showmanship, Marshfeld 16 District 4 Show, Marshfield 16 District 10 Showmanship, Fond du Lac 17 District 10 Show, Fond du Lac 18 District 3 Showmanship & District 6 Showmanship 19 District 3 Show, Lancaster & District 6 Show, Janesville 22-26 National Holstein Convention, Lancaster, PA July 10-11 Wisconsin State Championship Show, Madison August 6-8 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show, West Allis 15 WHA All-Breeds Futurity, West Allis 15-16 Wisconsin State Fair Open Dairy Show, West Allis

A note from your JACs

Hello junior members! I hope you all are transitioning well into alternative learning at home (and this gives more time to spend with your bovine friends)!

Unfortunately, most events we have all been looking forward to have been cancelled, including Cow Camp. As JACs, we are possibly looking at doing a day camp or other workshops, but this will depend on how long the “stay at home” policy lasts. Please watch Facebook for more info. While stuck at home, we can take this opportunity to take photos, work on arts and crafts, or design folding displays for next year’s convention!

As we approach summer, something we would like to inform and remind everyone of is that our District and Championship Show showmanship contests have updated age groups. The new age groups are as follows: Beginner: 12 and under (previously 10 and under) Intermediate: 13-16 Senior: 17-20 We updated these because we felt as though kids should be grouped into age groups that would be more representative of skill level. Another reminder is to make sure your dues are paid in order to participate in the showmanship contest!

Stay safe, and I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Hannah Nelson, Secretary

District 4 Report Watch for your chance to advertise in the Wisconsin Holstein News. The August/September issue of the Wisconsin Holstein News will feature District 6: Dane, Green, Rock, Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

Clark County

2020 Adult Membership: 75; Junior Membership: 35 Adult Association officers: President: Joe Meyer; Vice President: Todd Cerven; Secretary: Brian Denk; and Treasurer: Todd Ertl This past year of 2019 was a rather busy year for the members. In March, we did a quick day trip over to the eastern side of the state to tour Siemers and Forest Ridge Holsteins. In June, we hosted the District 4 show in Neillsville. Brandon Ferry was the judge of 106 head that day. In August, the adult and junior members were busy with the cheese curd stand to fund raise at the county fair.

Proceeds from the fair helped fund the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention held in January in Stevens Point. The juniors were the hosts so they organized it and did all the fundraising for the event. It was very well attended and considered to be a big success.

Langlade County

2020 Adult Membership: 4; Junior Membership: 4 Lincoln County

2020 Adult Membership: 7; Junior Membership: 2 Marathon County

2020 Adult Membership: 94; Junior Membership: 28 Adult Association officers: President: Doug Dittmar; Vice President: Tom Bunkleman; Secretary: Wayne Giese; Treasurer: Galen Schreiber; Directors: Hank Boschma, Jeff Osbourn and Brian Fust Junior Association officers: President: Madison Borchardt; Vice President: Callie Behling; Secretary: Abigail Borchardt; Treasurer: Aubrey Behling; and Reporter: Brooke Jacob Our activities for 2019 started with our annual meeting in January where we elected new board members and discussed past and future business regarding our association. In March, our annual bus trip took us to the western part of the state and into Minnesota. The first day we toured Matt Hendel’s farm and stopped at the Spam Museum. The second day we stopped at the Geringhoff Manufacturing plant and from there we toured Melarry Farms, Ralma Holsteins and Schiller-View before heading home.

Our cheese curd stand continues to be our biggest fundraiser.

We were fortunate enough to be able to take our stand to the National Holstein Convention in Appleton and we served deep fried cheese curds to people from all over the United States. In addition to that, we also served deep fried cheese curds at the Athens Fair and Edgar Steam and Gas Engine Show.

New to us this year was a calf raffle. We sold tickets throughout the spring and summer leading up to the drawing which was held in August. There were a total of 10 prizes awarded with the grand prize being a choice of five fall calves consigned by various members of our organization. Trent Miller was the lucky ticket holder and he chose a Diamondback calf consigned by Wayne and Samantha Giese. We are looking forward to having this fundraiser again this year and currently have tickets available. If you would like to purchase any tickets, feel free to contact any of the board members listed above and follow our Facebook page for any updates.

In October we held our awards banquet. All exhibitors from our county fair who won their class in either the black and white or red and white Holstein show received a trophy. Official lifetime production awards were handed out and Gold Medal Dams and Dams of Merit were also recognized.

Portage County

2020 Adult Membership: 15; Junior Membership: 9 Taylor County

2020 Adult Membership: 6; Junior Membership: 3 Wood County

2020 Adult Membership: 55; Junior Membership: 32 NOTICE: To show at WHA District and State shows you must be a member in good standing. Renew your membership before May 15, 2020.

To renew: 1. Mail your memberhip card to the office with a check for the amount listed on the card.

2. Give us a call (800-223-4269)! You can easily renew membership over the phone via credit card.

3. Pay through the online system. WHA must have your correct email in our database for the system to recognize you.

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Jr. Champ. Bred & Owned of the Jr. Show Reserve Jr. Champion of the Junior Show Int. Jr. Holstein Show 2019 1st Winter Calf - Int. Jr. Holstein Show 2019 Exhibited by Brianne, Brooklyn and Reid Vandoske 2nd Winter Calf - Int. Holstein Show 2019 Exhibited by Mark, Matt & Will Iager and Lucas Hetts

Cami is now owned by Quality, Beckridge & Agriber

What a ride! We are grateful to those who contributed toward Cami’s 2019 World Dairy Expo success. Thank you to Mark, Matt & Will Iager and Lucas Hetts for purchasing Cami and congratulations on your second place finish with her.

We’d like to wish Cami’s new owners, Quality Holsteins, Beckridge and Agriber the best of luck with her during the remainder of the fall show season.

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