Wisconsin Holstein News - April/May 2022

Breeder Profile: Sunsett Dairy Adult Convention Review Wisconsin’s Top Production Cows District Show Information April/May 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 1

GREEN COUNTY HEART OF THE WHEEL SALE MAY 7, 2022 • 11:30 AM • MONROE, WI

Hilrose Advent Anna-Red EX-96

Vandoskes Denver Carmen

Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red EX-94

Nom. All-American R&W Production Cow 2018 Her Altitude fall calf sells! This family has produced many Junior and Open All-American Nominations and this one could be yours!

Joseph Brantmeier

1st Spring Calf, International Junior Holstein Show 2021 Full sister to Carmen sells! Denver x Vandoskes Dback Carley-ET EX-91. This family continues to produce some of the most stylish heifers in the breed.

Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske

Supreme Champion of the Junior Show, WDE 2019 Adeline’s Warrior summer yearling sells. An incredible prospect from this cow family!

Ms KressHill Sunkiss-Red-ET EX-90

Silvermaple Damion Camomile EX-95

All-American R&W Dam & Daughter 2021 From the same family as Ms Kress-Hill Saphire-Red, Jr. Champ. of the Int. R&W Show 2018. Sunkiss’ Warrior winter calf sells!

Owen & Kendyll Kress

Intermediate Champion, International Holstein Show 2011 Camomile’s granddaughter by Fitters Choice sells. This December calf is one of the first Fitters Choice to sell.

Derek Kamphuis

Heatherstone Redhot-Red EX-92 Unanimous All-American R&W Jr. 3-Year-Old 2017 Selling is a REDHOT Altitude fall calf. An incredible prospect for the 2022 show season.

Siemers Holstein Farm

This pedigree is packed with production and All-American nominations. What a combination! Selling an Avalanche fall calf x EX-90 Diamondback x Maroon EX-91 Thomas Oppreicht

Ruby-D Advent Maroon-Red-ET EX-91

ALSO SELLING • Radio Spring Yearling out of Tombeth Enveleeta-ET EX-91 • Sidekick Fall Calf out of Forest-Ridge Crazy Eights • Hypnotic Summer Yearling, granddam is Miss Hot Mamma-Red - 10 of 11 dams EX back To Citation Roxy • Warrior Fall Calf out of Kamps-Rx Applb Aloha-Red-ET VG-85 2nd Dam is AppleB EX-90

Claquato Apple Turnover VG-87

Grand Champion Western Fall National R&W Show 2019 Selling from Apple Turnover, a Journey winter calf!

RK Dairy

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Megan Moede

Hoesly Revmeup Norene-Red VG-86

The Jordy’s have big showring presence! Norene’s Jordy fall calf could be yours. This pedigree is backed by 11 generations of VG and EX dams.

Jake Hoesly

RJR Sanchez 1914-ET EX-95 GMD

Don’t miss out on a Select granddaughter of RJR Sanchez 1914. 6 generations of EX dams!

Reuter Dairy • Ammo-P Jr. 2 sells fresh from Glenn-Ann Bryant Phayedra EX-92 • Summer Yearling out of Tk-Plain-View Ripley EX-96 • Thunderstorm March Calf from Opsal Atwood Karma EX-94 • Dempsey Fall Calf out of Star-Summit Feverlicious-ET EX-93 • Luxor Spring Yearling - 2nd Dam Rosedale Stardom Bound-ET EX-94

SALE INFORMATION Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th St, Monroe, WI 53566 Friday, May 6, 6-9 p.m. - cattle viewing; Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. - sale time Auctioneer: Ryan Krohlow; Pedigrees: Brian Behnke Sale Contacts: Brooks Hendrickson 608-225-5530; Brandon Flannery 608-558-3594 Green County Heart of the Wheel Sale - consignment photos shared here!

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Upcoming WHA Events April 23 Spring Fashions at the Northern, Fond du Lac 27-30 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Alliant Energy Center, Madison May 7 Green County Heart of the Wheel Sale, Monroe 13-14 Untapped Potential on Sumac Road, Plymouth June 13 District 1 Holstein Show Barron County Fairgrounds, Barron 20 District 2 Holstein Show Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua 21 District 5 Holstein Show Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage 22 District 10 Holstein Show Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth 23 District 7 Holstein Show Door County Fairgrounds, Sturgeon Bay 24 District 6 Holstein Show Stoughton Fairgrounds, Stoughton 25 District 8 Holstein Show Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson 27-July 1 National Holstein Convention Sioux Falls, South Dakota July 7 8

District 3 Holstein Show Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster District 4 Holstein Show Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville

August 4-6 Wisconsin Junior State Fair, West Allis 13 WHA All-Breeds Futurity, West Allis 22-26 Wisconsin Summer Championship Show On the cover: The winner of the 2021 Photo Contest.

The image of Kamps-Rx Applb America-ET was submitted by Krysty Kamps and taken by Joey Opsal. www.wisholsteins.com

April/May 2022

Volume 94

Issue No. 3

Official Publication of the Wisconsin Holstein Association Published 8 times per year by the Wisconsin Holstein Association 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 19 22 24 26 28 30

Breeder Profile: Sunsett Dairy Adult Convention Summary Distinguished Holstein Breeder Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Distinguished Service Award 2021 Top Performers Holstein Horizon Award Winner 40 & 50 Year Members Wall of Fame Cow & Bull Wall of Fame Person: Ben Dibble Wall of Fame Person: John Selz Advertising Contest Winners 300,000 and 400,000-Pound Cows Wisconsin’s Top Production Cows Wisconsin’s Top Production Cow Stories Treasure Quest Entries 2022 District Show Information District Show Rules and Entry Information

Departments 5 6 7 21 34

From the President Wisconsin Holstein Updates Mooin’ with Maddy Obituaries Have you Herd?

District 4 Report Wisconsin Holstein Youth

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From the President - Steve Endres Hello, I am Steve Endres your WHA President for this year. For those who don’t know me, my immediate family includes my wife Kathy and children Cassandra, Elizabeth and her husband Jason, and Zachary. Our farm, Endres Berryridge Farms LLC, consists of myself, Kathy and Zach, my brother Jeff and his wife Jenny and daughter Sarah, and my brother Randy and his wife Karen. We reside in Waunakee, which is in Dane County.

It is a very cold Saturday in March as I’m writing this message with the hope that warm weather is around the corner and that it will stick going forward. With fields greening up, spring work and planting on the horizon, it is natural to have much optimism and excitement.

There are always challenges though this season will present more!

With very high fertilizer and fuel prices plus potential shortages of fertilizer and chemicals looming, we must be willing to adjust.

Let me share a few thoughts for those looking forward to the rapidly approaching show season. I suggest that breeders and exhibitors who rely on double ear tags for your registration paper

identification also snap pictures on your show prospects to hopefully avoid issues if the tag delays continue.

This year’s Spring Show will be at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Remember that Treasure Quest tickets are available to purchase from all board members or contact the office for a chance to win a heifer raffled during the show on April 30!

Also, all District Show dates and locations are locked in and included in this issue. You can also find this information on the WHA website.

I want to finish with one thought as we witness what is going on in Ukraine; how lucky we are to live in this country, in this great state and enjoy activities and events with our fellow WHA members!

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BOARD MEMBERS

Steve Endres, President (2023)* - 608-279-5952 Ryan Weigel, Vice President (2025) - 608-434-4109 Erica Ullom, Secretary (2024)* - 715-933-0477 Sara Feldmann, Exec. Committee (2024)* - 920-980-9704 Kurt Loehr, Exec. Committee (2023) - 920-602-0101 Rick Adams (2024) - 262-374-0793 Joseta Halbur (2023)* - 715-821-9672 Ty Hildebrandt (2025) - 920-253-7797 Craig Krohlow (2024)*- 920-639-5388 Krista Luedtke (2025) - 920-779-0332 Nicole Miller-Speich (2025) - 608-289-0411 Ralph Petersheim (2025) - 608-675-3893 *will have served two three-year terms, ineligible for re-election

STAFF

Laura Wackershauser, Executive Director | lauraw@wisholsteins.com Mara Budde, Director of Communications | marab@wisholsteins.com Charitee Seebecker, Director of Sales & Membership | charitees@wisholsteins.com

NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Bob Webb - 920-377-1079 Corey Geiger, President - 920-650-0294 Tony Brey - 920-495-2555 Serving Wisconsin Registered Holstein Breeders for 132 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 Updates No professional pictures?

No problem!

Something we hear every now and then from breeders is that they don’t have any professional pictures of their cows, and that is why they don’t want to place an ad. We say, that is ok! Over the past year, we have done a number of ads without professional cow pictures. We still love including a professional image with your ad but if you only have candids, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful and effective marketing piece.

We are happy to work with your barn candids, show pictures that we have taken or from the Bullvine or Cowsmopolitan or other images you have. Photos should be taken on a camera or be a high-quality phone image. When you send the images, make sure that they are sending at the full size. This goes for professional shots as well. We can’t wait to put something together for you!

Welcome New Members!

Adults: Daniel Ambort Joshua Obert

Spring Green Burlington

Juniors Vann Ambort Danika Blomberg Caitlin Neitzel Jemma Obert

Spring Green Auburndale Eden Burlington

Upcoming Issues & Advertising Deadlines June/July ads needed by May 11 Featured District: District 3, Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Results, Championship Show Information, Midwest Holsteins with Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan Planned mail date: June 1 August/September ads needed by July 26 Featured District: District 10, District Show Results, Herds of Excellence, National Convention winners, Down Memory Lane Memorabilia Feature Planned mail date: August 10 October ads needed by Sept. 12 Featured District: District 5, State Fair Results, All-Breeds Futurity Results, Wisconsin Summer Championship Show Results, Midwest Holsteins with Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa Planned mail date: October 3 Those with questions regarding upcoming issues and advertising can contact Mara, marab@wisholsteins.com or 800-223-4269 ext. 2.

Hello, Holstein Enthusiasts!

Elena and I are having a wonderful time meeting members and spreading our passion for the Holstein breed. It is great to see all the smiling faces in a more “normal” setting compared to the last couple of years!

In February, we had the opportunity to attend WHA Adult Convention! It was very exciting to meet adult members through award ceremonies and tours. Congratulations to all of the award recipients from this weekend! During the convention we toured Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Jones Dairy Farm, and the National Dairy Shrine. At Hoard’s Dairyman, Corey Geiger guided us through the robotic milking system. We saw a very unique barn at Jones Dairy Farm and learned about their meat processing facility. It was cool to see familiar industry leaders displayed in the National Dairy Shrine!

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One of my favorite parts of the convention was the Value-Added Early Bird Discussion Panel. I enjoyed learning from Marci Walker, Zoey Nelson, and Gail Klinkner about their business experiences.

We even engaged in fun animal trivia. Unfortunately, our team did not win, but we had a great time! To end the weekend, Elena, the JACs, and I, were sold in the worker auction. The auction is a fundraiser for the Juniors, and each of the “workers” donated 8 hours of their time to their buyer! I look forward to helping Matt Lippert and want to thank the other buyers for supporting the program!

During March, we also attended the Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase. We explored the different booths and talked to attendees.

We ran a cheese-tasting station where our role was handing out cheese curds. There were many different cheeses and sausages to try.

My favorite was the sweet chipotle bacon cheese curd!

Elena and I are so excited to keep meeting members and are enjoying every second of it! If you haven’t already, please like our Facebook page, Wisconsin Holstein Association Royalty, to follow our year! As the weather is warming up and spring is around the corner, Elena and I are looking forward to outdoor events, dairy breakfasts, and shows, such as the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase on April 27-30 at the Alliant Energy Center. We hope to see you there!

Obituaries Merlene F. Hayes

Merlene F. Hayes (nee Watkins), age 81 years, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on February 5 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Merlene was born on February 27, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to Walter and Frances Watkins (nee Kautz). The family moved to Wisconsin in 1951. Merlene graduated from Fond du Lac Goodrich High School in 1957.

She was united in marriage to Howard F. Hayes on April 11, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Fond du Lac. Together they operated the family’s multi-generational dairy farm Valley-Drive Holsteins.

Howard passed in 2008.

Merlene loved gardening, sewing and many crafts, but her true passion was cooking and baking for family, friends and organizations she and her family were active in. This led her to become a Pampered Chef consultant and eventually to compile a family cookbook to leave as a legacy of her lifetime labor of love.

She was also a 4-H leader and an active member of the South Byron, Fond du Lac Pomona, and Wisconsin State Granges as well as the local Homemakers and AMPI women’s group. Through these groups and those that her children were active in she was able to share her cooking prowess. Whether planning and coordinating meals for dozens at Grange Dairy Breakfasts and Junior Grange camps or Fond du Lac County Fair food stands, baking pies for Junior Holstein fundraisers or catering a meal for Vet Village staff meetings, “Mer” was in her glory knowing people were enjoying her cooking.

Those Merlene leaves behind to cherish her memory include her six children, Paula (Todd) Kruger, Jeffrey (Daryl Winter) Hayes, Krista (John) Sperger, Karla (John) Stumpf, Lisa (Terry “Squeak”) Blanckaert, and Rebecca (Todd) Green; ten grandchildren, Peter (Katie) Kruger, Erin (Shawn) Simmons, Jennifer (Philip) Smyth, Megan, Joshua and, Nicole Sperger, Emily and Austin Stumpf, Callie and Alex Green; four great-grandchildren, Elaina, Hannah, Teddy, and Phoebe; four foster great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Watkins. She is further survived by nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Howard; Merlene was preceded in death by two infant sons, Michael and Brian, and sister, Beverly Watkins.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be planned during the summer.

“Mom was selfless to the very end, with our well-being always as her primary concern. Regardless of the situation she was always our staunchest defender and biggest advocate. She opened her home to everyone. The food was abundant, and it was often the main point of conversations. These are the things we will hold dear to our hearts as her lasting legacy.”

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Froedtert Health Care System for their care and compassion.

Jackie Weier

Jackie Weier passed away unexpectedly at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital on March 20. She was born to Sylvester and Helen (Smith) Ryan in Darlington. on February 10, 1943. Jackie married Jack Weier on July 22, 1960. The two farmed together and raised six children outside of Dodgeville. Jackie spent her life as a caretaker, even before formally earning her nursing degree – from her children and grandchildren to patients, relatives and friends.

Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Weier, a son, Tim Weier, two brothers Mike and Jim Ryan, two sisters, Carolyn Olson and Pat Meudt and her parents.

Jackie is survived by her children Roger (Jayne) Weier, Dale Weier, Dave Weier, Julie (Torrey) Husmann and Jennifer (Chad) Staudinger; her grandchildren Haley (Jeff ) Speth, Heather (Wes) Ingersoll, Ethan, Emily, Elisa and Alexa Weier, Ben and Sam Staudinger; great-grandchildren Ayson, Axton and Ayrow Speth; two siblings, many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and her beloved black lab, Molly.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity in Jackie’s name.

Have you HERD?

“Have you Herd?” is our new briefs section that includes member news, high scoring cows, and general good things being done by our membership. If you would like something included, please email marab@wisholsteins.com.

Announcements

Danae (Bauer) and Erik Sheppelman welcomed Hank Ray on March 13, weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Reggie and Krysty Kamps welcomed Alayha Ellen on March 22, 2022. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. She joins big sister Demi and big brother, Elliott.

ATTENTION DISTRICT SHOW AND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW EXHIBITORS: Owners and exhibitors who choose not to show at a District Show have the option to pay an opt-out fee for the Holstein Championship Show of $200 per animal plus the entry fee ($30 on-time or $100 late fee).

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Breeder Profile

District 4: Sunsett Dairy Red and white, black and white and fawn colored cows can be seen grazing the pastures in Pittsville where Alan and Stephanie Hughes farm with their three sons. Color represents the Hughes’ dairy from the cast of breeds represented in their barn, the backgrounds of those involved on the farm and their prefix, Sunsett-S&A. Before the Hughes settled on their farm, they rented facilities at a dairy in Thorp on Sunset Drive. The journey to their existing location was long and tough but with a passion for dairying, they’ve created a successful herd of Registered Holsteins, Jerseys and Milking Shorthorns.

Alan and Stephanie both grew up on small dairies with grade Holsteins and Ayrshires; Stephanie in Greenwood and Alan in Thorp. While they lived close enough to each other growing up, they didn’t get to know each other until they both went to college at UW-River Falls.

Stephanie was studying dairy science and Alan studying broad area agriculture. Through the years, they became good friends through industry and social functions. Stephanie was interning at Vita Plus and was helping her parents’ milk. She called Alan to give her a hand with chores and from then on, two good friends became an item.

They dated for a year and a half before they were married in March 2008. Alan and Stephanie have three children, Bryce, 11, Gavin, 10, and Derek, 5.

About a year before their marriage, Alan’s dad offered to rent out his farm by Thorp. The barn had 43 stalls. This is where the couple bought their first Milking Shorthorn, Hashieders Julius Raisin.

Stephanie grew up showing Ayrshires so colored breeds have always held a special place in her heart. To get more milk in the tank though, they purchased 10 Holsteins from Chris Van Dyk who Stephanie knew well from showing. Chris sold them good, solid foundation cows that could achieve the breeding goals that the Hughes were

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looking for. To start their Registered Holstein herd, they also acquired some heifers from Keith Maitke.

They also added a small group of Jerseys to the herd from Meadow Ridge Jerseys, the Riebe family.

Following graduation, Stephanie’s first job was working in breeding and mating for Genex. “This was a huge asset when we started farming,” she says. It really helped her propel the reproduction program at their farm. Because of this knowledge of reproduction, the Hughes are able to use minimal reproductive drugs and get cows bred back efficiently.

She also spent time working as a herdsman for the Endvick family before transitioning into a role as an Photo by Cassie Sonnentag agricultural lender for seven years.

Alan, too, worked off the farm in the service department at an implement dealer. After some time there he left to help out on the farm. In 2014, Alan joined the Air National Guard and during this time the farm was being moved.

With Alan at basic training, Stephanie was the sole farm manager navigating a new facility with two kids.

The time came to find a stable location for the dairy. After finding a new location, the papers were drafted and at the last minute, the seller backed out of the deal. While this certainly wasn’t part of their dairying plan, it ended up working out for the best. Another farm became available as the owners were moving back to their home country of Australia. Stephanie recalls that the barn was exactly what they wanted and she could see their herd fitting in there. And without even looking at the inside of the house, the couple worked on the arrangement to purchase.

The barn has 56 stalls and is a modern type of tie-stall and the couple farms 70 acres.. There are 35 acres of pasture that the herd grazes on from about May to September or October. This keeps labor efficient and cows happy. In the barn, the Hughes feed a TMR. The overall goal of day-to-day operations is keeping the workload

Meadow-Ridge Maestro Petunia EX-95

Sunsett-S&A Drake Hana-TW EX-92

West-Croix Charles Hologram EX-90

Old-N-Lazy ACC Winnie-ET

simple and efficient since, oftentimes, Stephanie and the older kids are the main workers. Stephanie is responsible for the two-times per day milkings, feedings and general daily functions. Alan helps with cleaning, feeding and mixing feed when he’s not working as a crew chief for the Air National Guard on F-16s.

Alan’s family has a history of serving in the military. This work in the Guard has had Alan working COVID relief, riot patrol and deployment to Afghanistan. He is required to serve on the base each month. “The Guard is like our family,” Stephanie notes.

Now that the kids are older, Bryce and Gavin can help with more chores like feeding calves. This gives Stephanie a break and is something they enjoy doing.

The Cows

The “H” family is one of the most prolific Holstein families on the farm. Ten years ago, this line produced their first homebred Excellent cow, Sunsett-S&A Drake Hana-TW, who scored EX-92.

She’s a daughter of a VG-89 Redmarker who was purchased from Chris Van Dyk that goes back to Willows-Edge Flip Haley EX-90.

Another stand out is Sunsett-S&A Attitude Hazel VG-86. The “H” family has five milking daughters in the herd. Another Excellent cow for the family is West-Croix Charles Hologram EX-90. She was the first Holstein cow that the Hughes showed at the District Show as Sunsett-S&A Dairy.

In addition to the Registered Holsteins the Hughes family owns, they house some cows for their nephew Deagan Sandelier and Stephanie’s parents. One special cow in particular is Carlaton Diamondback Raven who was the second place and first junior Senior 2-Year-Old at the District 4 Holstein Show in 2021.

Another cow family the Hughes love is that of Harmony-Ho Pronto Pooky VG-88. “She’s one of those cows that has good production and is low maintenance,” Stephanie says. There are five herd members from her with two milking. They breed back and have great udders.

Efficient and easy keeping cows that can last a long time is one of the breeding goals that the Hughes work toward. While they appreciate a fancy show cow, their aim is for a balanced, less extreme animal that will have an udder that works and wears.

With a small herd of just 12 Registered Holsteins, picking sires can get a bit tricky with inventory. Lately, Stephanie has been using a lot of Red or Red Carrier sires and in the last two years, more polled bulls. Most of the semen is conventional to save on costs. Sires that are being used include Analyst, Reeve-Red, Redlight-Red, JacksonRed and Doc. Meadow-Ridge Maestro Petunia EX-95, known as Princess Petunia on the farm, is the Hughes’ highest scored Jersey. She is 14 years old and has been shown at one point by every member of the

Carlaton Diamondback Raven

family. In 2015 she was the Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the Wisconsin State Jersey Show. She’s also been shown at World Dairy Expo and local shows over the years.

For the upcoming show season, Bryce, Gavin and Derek are excited to show their Holstein calves at the local shows and District 4 Holstein Show. They are also working hard with their Milking Shorthorn and Jersey calves for upcoming shows. The family enjoys going to these events as one of their favorite things to do during the years.

During the pandemic, the Hughes were featured in a segment “Essentials” created by CBS and aired during last year’s Super Bowl and on the network. Alan’s cousin worked for CBS Sports at the time and asked them to share their stories as essential workers during the pandemic.

“Being a part of this was absolutely incredible,” Stephanie says.

“Many people didn’t think of farmers as essential workers during the pandemic, but everyone needs to eat. As a family it was humbling to be acknowledged.”

The Future

Moving into the future, the Hughes have some immediate goals in addition to long term goals. They plan to put in a better water system for heifers and dry cows who live outdoors during the winter in addition to planning out better buildings for these animals. In the past year they started an on-farm market where they sell freezer beef from Jersey steers. Their business took off and was so successful they needed to close the store early in the year because they were sold out of beef. Keeping this business running smoothly is also in the plans for the future because the Hughes feel it’s important to connect with the consumer.

Being involved in dairy groups and the community is important to the family. Stephanie serves as the secretary of the Wood County Holstein Breeders and was just elected to the FarmFirst Cooperative Board of Directors. Alan and Stephanie are also looking forward to hosting the Pittsville FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast on June 11.

The biggest goal though is to set up the farm for a successful transition should the boys want to return to the dairy. Even though they are young, they have encouraged them to think to the future and get an education in addition to farming if that is what they choose.

“We want to encourage them and set them up so if they want to be here farming, they can be,” Stephanie says.

Alan and Stephanie went through a lot to start their dream of dairying. Everything they do on a daily basis is for their kids and their future. Each ounce of milk produced, every acre planted or purchased is done to ensure the future of the kids with the hopes they’ll stay involved in agriculture and keep the tradition of farming alive.

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2022 Wisconsin Holstein Convention The Jefferson County Holstein Breeders, in coordination with the Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA), hosted the annual Adult Holstein Convention at the Country Inn & Suites in Fort Atkinson, February 18 and 19. Holstein breeders from across the state were in attendance for meetings, speakers and tours, and to receive recognition for outstanding accomplishments in 2021.

The convention kicked off Friday afternoon with WHA committee meetings. Following these meetings, Holstein USA board members Bob Webb and Tony Brey 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 2021 Wisconsin Top Performer cows were announced. Recognized were cows owned by Tom Kestell, Ever-Green-View, Waldo, and Wargo Acres, Lodi. The overall Top Performer was Ever-Green-View Aclaim-ET EX-91, owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo. Aclaim produced 57,248 pounds of milk, 2652 pounds of fat (4.6 percent) and 1809 pounds of protein (3.2 percent) in 305 days at 4-06.

Also recognized were owners of cows that have produced more than 300,000 and 400,000 pounds of lifetime milk. There were 57 cows recognized for producing over 300,000 pounds and four cows that produced over 400,000 pounds in 2021. Outstanding advertisements in the Wisconsin Holstein News in 2021 were also recognized. Taking top ad honors for the year was Chris-Le Acres, the Kramer family of St. Cloud.

Attendees at Saturday morning’s early bird session heard about diversification on the farm from fellow association members, Marci Walker, Zoey (Brooks) Nelson and Gail Klinkner. Each woman, in addition to farming, operates a business that promotes products made from their agricultural business. Walker’s family runs WalkEra Wagyu Beef where they sell beef cuts as well as quarters, half and whole animals from Wagyu-Holstein cross steers bred on their farm. Nelson, along with her father, milks 600 Holsteins and has just started selling beef from their Holstein steers in their retail store. They are also working with a local creamery to produce a line of white cheddar cheese. Klinkner operates Klinkner Kountry Store where the family sells beef and pork from their animals, local cheeses and country décor. Attendees greatly enjoyed the session and learned a lot from their fellow members.

The anunal WHA business meeting started off with Steve Endres giving a financial and membership update. Total asset were up this year and overall finances are strong for the upcoming year. Laura spoke about the Wisconsin Holstein Foundation (WHF). WHF continues to invest in youth and distributed more than $16,000 in scholarships to a strong pool of applicants and National DJM semifinalists. Thank you to all who have donated to the foundation.

Craig Carncross presented a proposed by-law change suggested by the WHA Board of Directors.

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By-Law 4 Sec. 2. Elections. a. The number of directors shall be twelve (12). At each annual meeting thereafter, there shall be elected directors equal in number to those whose terms have expired, for a term of three (3) years each.

Election by the members of a director to fill a vacancy occurring before the end of the term, shall be for the unexpired term only. Each Director shall hold office for the term for which he is elected and until his successor is elected and enters upon his duties. Directors shall be elected for not more than two (2) consecutive full three (3) year terms. b. Director shall be elected by ballot. Nominations may be made from the floor. There must be at least one more nomination than the number of vacancies to be filled. All vacancies must be voted for on each ballot, or the ballot will not be valid.

Craig Carncross made a motion to strike the statement “There must be at least one more nomination than the number of vacancies to be filled” and to change the wording to say “may be made from the floor.”

Second by Jim Rickert.

Majority approved; motion passed.

It was suggested to update the bylaws to include both genders. It was also suggested to decrease the number of board members from 12 to 10.

Four new members were elected to a three-year term on the WHA Board of Directors: Nicole Miller-Speich, Orfordville; Ty Hildebrandt, Hustisford; Ralph Petersheim, Viroqua and Krista Luedtke, Hortonville. Ryan Weigel of Platteville was re-elected to a second three-year term.

Following elections committees reported on their discussions from the previous day. WHA is still looking for a 2023 WHA Adult Convention host, if your county is interested in hosting please contact Laura Wackershauser at 800-223-4269 ext. 1 or lauraw@ wisholsteins.com.

During Saturday’s luncheon, the association honored 40- and 50- year members, outstanding juniors and the 2022 Wall of Fame Inductees.

The afternoon was highlighted with tours of local businesses in Fort Atkinson. Tour attendees visited the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm to see their robotic milking facility. Another tour stop was Jones Dairy Farm, a sausage making company. Attendees got a tour of their market store and the old farmstead where the Jones family used to dairy farm. The tours wrapped up at the National Dairy Shrine which is always an enjoyable walk down memory lane for Holstein breeders.

Honored at the Saturday evening banquet was this year’s Holstein Horizon award winner, Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service, and Distinguished Holstein Breeder award winners. You can find the adapted award presentations in the subsequent pages.

300,000- and 400,000-Pound Cows Winners: Princess Attendant Elena Jarvey, Steve Endres, Heather Jauquet, Paul Lippert, Craig Carncross, Tom Kestell and Princess Maddy Hensel.

Wall of Fame: Back row - Princess Maddy Hensel, Joey Opsal, Scott, Ryan, Jessica and Nicole Pralle and Princess Attendant Elena Jarvey; front row - Troy Opsal, Pam Selz-Pralle and Scott Dibble.

Top Peformer Winners: Princess Attendant Elena Jarvey, Tom Kestell, Craig Carncross and Princess Maddy Hensel.

2021 and 2022 40 & 50 Year Members: Back row - Marci Walker, Dick Reeson, Kent Wendorf, Allyn Staley, Loron Bock, John Judd, Brian Brown, Jim Rickert; front row - Pam Selz-Pralle, Mark Weier, Roy Hetts and Sheryl Nehls.

Advertising Winners: Princess Attendant Elena Jarvey, Erica Ullom, Kayla Wright, Pam Selz-Pralle, Heather Jauquet and Princess Maddy Hensel.

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Distinguished Holstein Breeder

William (Bill) Schultz, III - Lyn-Vale Farms

This article has been adapted from the award presentation by Abby Bauer at the Wisconsin Holstein Convention When driving by from the road, this farm looks like a traditional Wisconsin dairy farm, one you might see in a children’s story book. At the center of the farm is the classic two story, red painted tie-stall barn, a few silos to store feed, and several large-framed dry cows relaxing on pasture in front. The farmstead is surrounded by fields of corn, soybeans, and hay during the growing season. Calves are housed in individual hutches. Weaned calves and young heifers are raised in group pens. Older heifers are kept on pasture.

Inside the barn is a herd of high type cows, a registered herd built from several decades of hard work, a continuous commitment to genetic improvement, and striving toward a lifelong dream.

William “Bill” Schultz grew up here on his family’s grade Holstein farm near Waldo. The farm was originally purchased in 1926 by Bill’s grandfather, William Schultz Sr., who farmed there with his family. Bill’s father, William Schultz Jr., then made his lifelong career there as a dairy farmer. Bill followed in their footsteps, and today, Lyn-Vale Farms is operated by Bill and his brother, Ronald.

As a young boy, Bill spent many summers visiting and working alongside his Uncle Carl on his farm near Kewaskum. That is where Bill was first introduced to registered cattle, and he dreamed that someday he would have his own herd of Registered Holsteins.

Bill’s first step into the Registered Holstein business included the purchase of two calves at the Great Northern Sales Arena in the early 1980s. These were 4-H show calves for his oldest daughters, Erika and Heather. The first calf, Poplar-Bend CR Fran, was lost shortly after calving, but she left behind a Valor daughter that classified EX-91. A great-granddaughter of Fran’s was Lyn-Vale Leduc Stella, a show heifer of Bill’s youngest daughter, Mandy, that turned into a successful show cow as well. As a 2-year-old, Stella won her class and Best Bred and Owned at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair. She also produced 32,000 pounds of milk that first lactation. The next year, she was Junior All Wisconsin and Reserve All Wisconsin as a senior 3-year-old and also earned a Junior All-American nomination.

The other calf purchased at the Great Northern that day was Miss Kris, who classified VG-89 as a cow and produced Lyn-Vale Jed Kristi EX-92. Kristi became a foundational cow in the herd with several generations of offspring in the barn today. One of her daughters, Lyn-Vale Durham Krimson, was scored EX-91, and she produced an Astronomical daughter that classified EX-94. In all, the Kristi family has produced 76 female offspring over the years and is still going strong.

To further establish a foundation for his purebred herd, embryos were purchased from some well-known breeders and mentors such as Tom Lyon Sr. and Tom Lyon Jr., Rick Frozene, Jim Hoskens, Scenic-Edge Holsteins, Eric Westphal, Ralph Lange, Dale Schmidt, and Castelholm.

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mating choices, had a long-lasting impact on the herd. One example is Baycroft Rubens Glorious EX-91, purchased as an embryo from Baycroft Holsteins. Over the years, 70 females from the Lyn-Vale herd have traced back to Glorious, and nearly two decades later, there are still three of her daughters in the herd, classified EX-94, EX-92, and EX-90.

Bill also developed an interest in Red and White Holsteins, and as a result, more color was introduced into the herd. Genetics from HowardHome RMK Jena-Red entered the herd through embryo purchases and from boarding animals for Scenic-Edge Holsteins, the partnership between Yvonne and David Preder and Rodney Bonhoff.

One embryo resulted in Scenic-Edge SS RebaRed, another show heifer of Mandy’s that won the fall class at World Dairy Expo in 2004 and earned Junior All-American and All-American honors that same year. Reba’s full sister, Scenic Edge SS Justine, garnered attention internationally and opened the international embryo market for Lyn-Vale genetics.

Additional red cow families in the Lyn-Vale herd trace back to wellknown cows such as Castleholm Advent Regina-Red and L-Maples Redmarker Pepper-Red. Today, many Red and White Holsteins stand proudly in the barn.

The Lyn-Vale crew has enjoyed exhibiting cattle at local, district, state, and national shows, and many of their animals have been successful in the showring. Animals and embryos from the Lyn-Vale herd have been sold to other farms and youth exhibitors, who have also had fruitful show experiences. One such partnership has been with Cole, Ava, Campbell, and Royce Booth, who have earned multiple Junior All-American and All-American nominations with show heifers from Lyn-Vale. Seeing a junior exhibitor do well in the show ring with a Lyn-Vale animal always puts a smile on Bill’s face. In addition, the Schultzs have often opened their barn doors to allow local 4-H and FFA teams practice their judging skills, supporting future members of the dairy industry.

Bill’s breeding philosophy has been focused primarily on type with emphasis on udders and feet and legs, plus linear traits, calving ease, and some health traits. Today, the herd of 82 cows is milked twice a day.

Their rolling herd average is 24,590 pounds of milk, with 4.1 percent fat and 3.2 percent protein. The herd’s unofficial BAA is 111.2 and includes 31 Excellent cows, 44 Very Goods, and 6 Good Plus. Bill’s mating choices have resulted in 101 Excellent cows over the years.

From a bull bred herd to barn full of Registered Holsteins, Bill quietly built the Lyn-Vale prefix from the ground up. This journey has also created close friendships with fellow breeders, cattle exhibitors, employees of the farm, and others in the industry that Bill considers a blessing in his life. Between early mornings and late nights in the barn, this farmer does not stop working for long, but he always treasures visits from his family, including his daughters, Erika, Heather, and Mandy, their husbands, Gary, Rick, and Grant, and his two sweet grandchildren, Kendyll and Everhett, who enjoy time on the farm and out in the woods with their papa.

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Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder

Bryan & Brittney Mauk, Mauk-E-Way Holsteins

This article has been adapted for print based off the award presentation from Chris and Courtney Booth.

Bryan and Brittney Mauk’s story is a relatively new one. The farm was founded back in 1987 by Bryan’s parents, Kyle and Sarah.

They started out with 13 grade Holsteins and over the years, they grew that to 40 grade cows. The story began to change when Bryan and Brittney joined in the operation in 2009. Bryan’s dad had done a great job building the herd and they went through the process of working towards registration of the herd and it is a tremendous success story because now today they have 50 registered cows. Their goal is to have the herd 100% registered in the very near future.

The herd currently is at about 25,000 pounds of milk, 1000 pounds of fat and 780 pounds of protein. Since 2009, Bryan and Brittney have been able to successfully develop their herd and are currently up to 12 Excellent, 18 Very Good and 10 Good Plus animals.

The Mauk’s have five children, Natalie, 11, Braxton, 9, Jayden, 6, and twins Rayah and Rori, 4. The couple met in 2005 when Bryan was asked by Brittney’s father to milk for them so they could attend a family wedding. Brittney asked Bryan to be her date to the wedding , they hit it off and dated for a couple years before he proposed in the summer of 2007. They got married in September 2008 and worked at a family friend’s farm in Belgium together. In June 2009, Bryan and Brittney called Kyle and Sarah and asked if they could come home to the farm.

Right from the beginning, Bryan and Brittney had a vision for their herd of cows. The grade Holsteins were good cows, but they asked “how can we grow this into something special?” They had a strong vision of buying strong pedigreed, Excellent cows and then bringing them home and doing some embryo work on them to try to multiply those genetics. They purchased several cows like that through the years and certain ones put them on the map.

One purchase is Luck-E Talent Kiki EX-93, who was a very productive flush cow for the Mauks. They had several daughters from numerous different matings and have several descendants in the herd today. Their first Junior All-American nomination came from this family, and then she was followed up with two additional ones, Mauk-E-Way Ammo Kyler and Mauk-E-Way Jordy Knox, who were Reserve Junior American Spring Yearling and Honorable Mention All-American Fall Yearling in 2020, respectively.

One of their more recent purchases was Jacobs Doorman Barbela, EX-90, who follows that pattern of seeking great genetics. Brittney is usually the one that’s on the internet looking for these animals and she found Barbela from the great Ferme Jacobs herd. They have over 10 calves on the ground from her.

The third animal that has impacted the couple was Rosedale Hopeless Romantic EX-90, a daughter out of a full sister to Rosedale Lexington EX-95. Hopeless Romantic’s daughter, Ms Mauk-E-Way Rosa, was the first national Junior Champion for Bryan and Brittney.

She was Junior Champion of several shows. Her sister, Ms MaukE-Way Remi, was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show last year at the Spring Show. Her daughter, Ms Mauk-E-Way

Remington, is a really special heifer for the Mauk family and was Natalie’s project last summer. Bryan and Natalie worked so hard last year and it just showed how awesome it is when your kids put in that time and effort and they see the results. Remington was the Supreme Junior Champion at the Sheboygan County Fair, but more importantly, Natalie won Overall Supreme Champion Showman.

All year long, this heifer helped create great memories that they will not forget.

Bryan and Brittney are looking at ways that they can do some advertising and tell their story when they get a chance. Their first child Natalie is all about showing and understanding all the different aspects of the farm and knowing each of the cows. But the kids are all active in aspects of the farm and Bryan and Brittney do the best they can, teaching them and being there alongside them each day. In addition, when you have five kids and they start to talk about their experiences on the farm in schools, that’s priceless. Even in small town Plymouth, there’s so many kids that are removed from the farm, so when the kids get a chance to tell that story firsthand, it’s priceless.

Bryan never wants to settle for where he’s at. He’s always looking for more, so they recently put in a new TMR mixer to improve nutrition. They installed a few water beds in the stalls and they worked so well, they put more in. Shows are a family affair and the kids are learning lessons that will stay with them forever. In addition, the Sheboygan County Holstein Futurity has been blessed by their leadership as Brittney and Bryan step forward and joined the county Holstein board. Bryan was on the board as vice president for six years and then they also chaired the Holstein Futurity in the county for a number of years.

The future is bright for this young couple as their story keeps getting better.

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Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service Award Ron Sersland, International Protein Sires Adapted from the presentation by Scott Pralle.

This year’s service award winner has been involved in the dairy industry his entire life. He’s been specifically in the AI industry for around 35 years. For the last 25 years, he has been the owner, and the CEO of International Protein Sires. Raised on a Registered Holstein farm near Decorah, Iowa, this young man was told one day by his father that they needed to sit down and have a hard conversation. It was about how he and his father would keep their farm viable. And the question to him was well, we either need to add more hogs or expand the dairy portion of the farm. For Ron Sersland, this was a very easy decision and the answer obviously was to expand the dairy portion of the farm.

Young Ron felt that something needed to be done to pursue his passion and that also set him on course for the future and for his career. First, Ron headed off to college where he completed the dairy science degree and was a proud graduate of Iowa State University.

After college, Ron began his journey working in the AI industry and since 1986 has been involved in international business and travel.

In order to fulfill his dream in international business, Ron became fluent in Spanish and Portuguese by completing an intensive language training program in Mexico.

In 1991, Ron and Sandy Sersland began Our Help Inc.. At that time, it was a part-time business. While traveling internationally as an AI sales representative, Ron received praise from clients around the world for products difficult to find outside of the United States.

The Serslands founded Our Help as a service to assist international customers to acquire these hard to get items. Unfortunately, three years later in 1994, Sandy passed away and Ron dove into his work and grew Our Help as a service business, centered on the company’s philosophy of providing customers quality products while providing excellent customer service. The company has been involved in several business lines since 1999.

In 1999, Our Help purchased half interest of International Protein Sires from its original founders, Marlowe Nelson and Alvin Piper.

These two Wisconsin legends started IPS in 1991 and Ron had known them since his childhood and had tremendous respect for both of them. Ron then became the 100 percent owner of IPS a year later. Today, IPS and genetics is the focus of Our Help and is

celebrating its 30th year and is owned by Ron and his wife Nelly.

What we may think is a small AI company in today’s terms, IPS has shipped semen to 40 countries and worked with some of the largest agricultural companies and dairy cooperatives around the world.

Domestically, semen is marketed through an extensive network of employees and distributors. Ron has always been involved in every aspect of IPS and has traveled extensively outside of the U.S. developing and nurturing relationships with his international distributors and dairy producers.

Ron’s parents Howard and Carol, if they were still here with us, would be very happy to see that Ron has fulfilled his dream. Ron and Nelly have a daughter, Bailey. She has shown dairy cattle, they have shown as a family and also exhibited cattle at the World Dairy Expo. Bailey also has a passion. She’s a very competitive swimmer in high school and if you can’t find Ron or Nelly in the office, they’re probably out cheering on Bailey at the pool, swim meets, or anything else that Bailey is involved in.

At the end of the day, Ron’s hobby is to talk cows and bulls. Whether it’s with a dairy producer in Argentina, on a farm where he is helping photograph daughters, leading a tour group, or someone texts him or calls the office, Ron never tires of talking about genetics, cow families and how dairy operations can achieve their genetic goals.

2021 Top Performers

Junior 2-Year-Old Ever-Green-View Ruth VG-88 Owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo

Senior 3-Year-Old Ever-Green-View Ashira EX-90 Owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo

6 to 9-Year Olds Ever-Green-View Paree EX-91 Owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo

Senior 2-Year-Old Wargo-Acres Altarecoil 2813 VG-85 Owned by Wargo Acres, Lodi

4-Year-Old and Overall Top Performer Ever-Green-View Aclaim-ET EX-91 Owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo

10 Years & Over Dorsland Spearmint Essence EX-93 Owned by Wargo Acres, Lodi

Junior 3-Year-Old Ever-Green-View Ad-Hoc-ET EX-92 Owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo

5-Year-Old Ever-Green-View Amori-ET EX-94 Owned by Tom Kestell, Waldo

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Holstein Horizon Award

Lynn & Sara Harbaugh, Bella-View Holsteins

“I can’t think of a couple more deserving to win the inaugural Wisconsin Horizon Award than Lynn and Sara Harbaugh,” Sherry Siemers-Peterman stated as she started her award presentation at the adult convention.

“Their long standing leadership, passion, integrity and performance as Wisconsin Holstein breeders is second to none,” she continued.

Sara is a senior territory business manager at Zoetis. She is the general leader and coach of the Shawano County Dairy Bowl teams and they’re very competitive.

In 2019, she was the National Holstein Junior Convention Co-Chair. Lynn is a sales representative for CentralStar Cooperative.

He is a past president of WHA and has served on many committees. Most notably, he served as the Sale Committee Co-Chair of the National Holstein Convention in 2019. Currently, he serves on the Executive Show Committee. They have three exceptional children involved in showing and other Junior Holstein activities as well as school, sports and church, and are so competitive, and yet they also are truly the kind of people that all juniors love hanging out with. There’s Jacob, 16, Logan, 14, and Madison, 11.

Many of Lynn’s listed Holstein activities take place in the spring and fall when the Harbaughs are really busy preparing their cattle for shows, resulting in many daily chores that fall on Sara’s shoulders along with their talented children.

Lynn and Sara have really paid particular attention to everything that goes on in their herd. They are partners with Kurt and Sarah Loehr. Together, they are great business partners and, more importantly, treasured friends. They own roughly 50 head at ForestRidge and they’re constantly getting better under the Bella-Ridge prefix. Together, they have achieved many wonderful things. They have adapted to quote, “be fearless in the pursuit what sets your heart

on fire.”

Lynn and his good friend Chad “Skippy” Ryan have established the very successful sale series, The Quest for Success. This year’s sale had 107 lots and had an impressive $8,959 average. They both have helped many youth purchase cattle and helped them with preparation and nutrition knowledge.

If you want to clean up a show and get it done, Lynn is the judge you want. He has judged at World Dairy Expo eight times. In addition to judging many state and national shows across the US, he has judged cattle in Canada and Mexico. He is a sought-after judge because of his extreme integrity and knowledge of great cows.

As exhibitors and breeders, the Harbaugh family has shown Expo champions, class winners and have bred or developed nearly 50 All-American and Junior AllAmerican nominees. In 2020, they exhibited the Junior Champion or Reserve Junior Champion Holstein five times at national shows.

At the Wisconsin Championship Show in 2021, the family exhibited one All-Wisconsin, four Reserve All-Wisconsin, six Junior AllWisconsin and one Reserve Junior All-Wisconsin. Quite a feat.

At World Dairy Expo, they exhibited Milksource Unix Chassup, as the first fall yearling of the open and junior shows. She is also the All-American and Junior All-American Fall Yearling for this year.

Additionally, they produced four black and white and one red and white in the top four in the open show.

All year at state and national sales, you will most likely find Lynn’s name listed as a ringman in catalogs. This is a testament to Lynn’s key knowledge of dairy cattle and again integrity in representing both the buyer and seller to the best of his ability.

These are some of the many reasons why Lynn and Sara deserve this inaugural Wisconsin Horizon Award. presented by Sherry Siemers-Peterman

40- and 50-Year Members 50 YEAR MEMBERS Roy Hetts, Fort Atkinson John Judd, Mount Horeb Leslie McCracken, Orfordville Ronald Melius, Slinger Dennis Noble, Lancaster Our-Kine Farm, Thorp Richard Reeson, Barneveld Ronny Rohloff, Whitewater 40 YEAR MEMBERS Todd Bodden, Theresa Bradbo Farms, Pickett

Jim & Vicky Cleland, Clinton Daluge Farm, Janesville William Emslie III, Neosho Brian and Wendy Fust, Wausau James Galoff, Menomonie Gary Hillman, Fond du Lac Arnold Blema, Eastman Pat Ledden, Auburndale Greg and Sharon Magnuson, Neillsville Julie Marcks, Black Creek Charles Maurer, Chilton Barb Natzke, Fond du Lac Gerald and Diana Oppreicht, Eastman

Edward Orzechowski, Stanley Larry and Sandra Reigel, Pittsville Dean Schoessow, Mequon Pam Selz-Pralle, Humbird Steven and Connie Sorg, Spring Green Timothy Steger, Prairie du Chien James Strauss, Lake Mills Karrie Melin Swenson, St. Croix Falls Walk-Era Farms, Wisconsin Dells Daniel Weis, Union Grove Kent Wendorft, Viroqua

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Wall of Fame Cow

Fobes Mechthilde Ollie - Phoebe

The 2022 Wall of Fame Cow is Fobes Mechthilde Ollie. She was nicknamed Phoebe by Katheryn Bartlett. John and Katheryn Bartlett purchased their farm near Oshkosh in 1941.

They remodeled their barn and beautified their farmstead. The king-sized stalls were 6’ x 9” and 5 foot wide. The cows were huge and needed that room.

They loved being involved in the Holstein industry and wanted to develop a quality herd. “I met them at the National Conventions and Homestead picnics when I was a young girl,” Dawn Stump said in her presentation. The Bartletts were from an era where ladies wore hats and gloves and men suits and ties. They looked like movie stars.

“I went to the open forums with my dad and Katy would be the only woman there. She took me and my sister Diane for our first ice cream soda in Philadelphia,” Dawn said.

In 1945 they bought three bred heifers from master breeder Louis Wiese of Neenah. One of these was Phoebe and another was Beverley.

Their dams were full sisters. Their sire was Admiral Joe Creater a grandson of Northstar Joe Homestead. Her dam was Mertilde Fobes Ormsby Johanna VG - an Ormsby bred cow.

Phoebe of Oshkosh scored EX-91 as a 12-year-old. She lived to be 21.5 years old. Eighty percent of the herd were direct descendants of Phoebe and her sister Beverley. Phoebe produced 264,000 pounds of milk, 3.6% and 9930 pounds of fat in her lifetime. She was the first Gold Medal Dam with over 200,000 pounds of milk. She had 16 calves.

Her oldest daughter Hester scored EX at 12.5 years old and produced almost 200,000 pounds of milk. She was sired by a Homestead bull.

Her second daughter Arline was an Ormsby and classified VG-88 at 11 years and had 180,000 pounds of milk. Katy, a third daughter by a Pabst bull, went VG at seven years old and had 100,000 pounds of

milk lifetime.

The herd was known for their longevity and high production in their day. The 1952 herd average was 17,205 pounds of milk - the highest in the U.S. They advertised often and were featured on three Holstein World covers.

The Bartletts used Wis Leader extensively and one of Phoebe’s three sons by Wis Leader was kept as a herd sire. His frozen semen sold through Piper Brothers at Watertown. Phoebe’s other sons were exported to Latin American countries and sold to Michigan, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

John and Katy learned to speak fluent Spanish and traveled to many Latin American countries. They were gracious hosts enjoying entertaining their many friends both foreign and American Holstein breeders.

The Bartlett herd was dispersed October 9, 1969 following Katy’s death. At the sale, John gave all the credit to Katy and their loyal herdsman Harold Leinhard.

John passed away in 1976 at 82 years of age. The farm is now the site of Sunnyview Landfill. presented by Dawn Stump

Wall of Fame Bull Opsal Finley-ET

The Opsal family of Blue Mounds have for a long time operated Opsal’s Ridge Holsteins and Troy Opsal has had a lifelong passion for elite genetics. Previous to Genomics being a powerful selection tool and mating guide, cowmen like Troy studied the lesson, scoured all information to make matings that aspired to create greatness. With plenty of ability to make cow side phenotypic correction he would never settle to just accomplish that. While by today’s standards it might seem primitive, Troy had the ability to retain so much of the genetic information in his mind that building a cow, and in this case a bull, with not only great type information but also tremendous balance of production and health traits as well. The 2022 Wall of Fame Bull inductee is Opsal Finley.

This road to greatness began at the October 1994 Agriprize Protein Profiles sale. Troy’s interest was a bred heifer, Twin-B-Dairy E-B FelisseET by How-El-Acres K Bellman from a VG-88 To-Mar Blackstar daughter of one of the premier genetic brood cows of that time, RockyVU Rotate Exctasy Ebony EX-94. The purchase was made that evening for the price of $22,000. Included with the package of this sale feature was three embryos from Felisse by the sire Bayville Ethan. Felisse was 16 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2022

taken home and freshened in the spring of 1995. Much to the delight of Troy as well as genetics enthusiasts from around the world Felisse had calved in phenomenally. The world came to see the next branch of this genetic powerhouse family from all corners of the globe. The decision was made to make this extraordinary young cow a feature in the November 1995 Masters Addition sale headed up by Dale Kranz and Duane Conant. The sale was hosted by Dr. Ralph Sikkema who had moved from California to the Al Piper facility near Lake Mills where numerous well-known sales had been hosted through the years.

Felisse commanded an astounding price of $108,000. So, we have an

Adult Convention established genetic superstar that was even more sought after than before for the most modern branch of this exploding family.

Meanwhile, back at Opsal’s Ridge the embryos that came with Felisse were implanted. Felisse had also had a natural calf by Blok Brothers Eagle Vision. Mark Towns had left being a Holstein Classifier to take a sire Analyst job with Landmark Genetics of Watertown. Mark offered Troy heifer mating contracts on the Eagle vision by Shen-Val LM Formation and De-Su Opsal Ethan Fiona by Parker Aero Wade.

Troy preferred Fiona and liked the bull Formation more than Wade, so Mark and Troy agreed to switch the matings. A flush of Fiona x Formation resulted in three bulls. By the time these calves were born in November of 1997 the sire analyst had changed as well as the company had become Alta Genetics. Jay Jauquet was the Sire Analyst who chose Finley to go to Alta. About this time another hurdle had arrived for this mating. Genetic recessives CVM and Blad had come into the picture.

Fiona was positive for both. However, to the great fortune of Opsal Finley, he passed both test screenings for the recessives, so Finley made his way to Watertown for Alta.

Upon reaching proven sire status graduating to active AI lineup status, brisk semen sales yielded great results all over the world but especially back home here in Wisconsin. Of the 10,220 daughters scored in 3,893 herds the highest scored daughter was right back

where you would suspect in Blue Mounds at the Opsals. Opsal Finley Sage-ET led the way scoring EX-94. There have been 131 Excellent and 958 VG daughters of Finley to date. On the production side, 17,702 daughters in 5,907 herds yielded 1,238 cows making more than 100,000 pounds of milk. Wargo Acres Cashmere VG-87 GMD for the Carncross family at Lodi lead the way with 274,900 pounds of milk lifetime. Alta Genetics’ records show there were over 180,000 units of Finley sold. These impressive statistics lead to Finley being promoted to Gold Medal Sire in January of 2008. Interesting to note, this made him the sixth consecutive generation to achieve Gold Medal status.

There have been several daughters of Finley make their mark on the Holstein breed as well. Finley is known to stamp great rumps and great fore udders with many of those traits shining through the cow PineTree Finley Minnie EX-91. She sold in excess of $50,000 to Quality Holsteins in Woodbridge, Ontario. Among Minnie’s seven sons, PineTree Sid exemplifies these traits really well. National show winner RiVal-Re Finley Carol sold for $100,000 in the Arethusa Global Glamour sale for Ernest Kueffner and Paul Knier. The third dam of Doorman is sired by Finley so plenty of his legacy is still right with us today.

Congratulations to the Opsal family on the success of this great sire. presented by Willis Gunst

Wall of Fame Person Ben Dibble had many attributes. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, an outstanding farmer, Holstein leader, breeder, and showman. Ben Dibble in his prime farmed during an era that preceded herd-mate comparisons, predicted difference, cow indexes and genomics. Striving for success was all about promoting your bloodlines by word of mouth, advertising in breed magazines, production testing, classifying and showing at local, state, and national shows. Ben Dibble excelled in all of these avenues. Back then, institutional herds dominated the showring. Ben fought for the little guy and wanted a more level playing field. Ben wanted improved supervision of milk testing and less politics in HFAA affairs. As chairman of the Special Youth Committee of HFAA, Ben pushed hard for a Junior All-American program and it became a reality in 1951. Ben was a very outspoken man with strong convictions. One on one, or in a public forum he could think on his feet and articulate his thoughts without using notes This is an excerpt from Maurice Prescott’s 1960 edition of the Holstein Friesian History. “Ben’s father, R.A. Dibble moved to Pewaukee around 1918. He kept a small herd of grade Holsteins and a family of four bright youngsters. Ben was quite active in 4-H as a youth and had a few registered animals as a result of his club work.

The turning point in Ben’s career came when Whitie Thompson took him over to Fort Atkinson to see Roy Hetts’ herd, John Hetts’ herd, Carl Will’s herd, Roy Draeger’s herd and others working with Crescent Beauty bloodlines. Ben had the nucleus of a good purebred herd by 1936 and he has been in the thick of the open

Ben Dibble

class competition ever since, late years showing with Allen Hetts and taking their winners to Waterloo.”

This is an excerpt from the 1990 publication of the Wisconsin Holstein History edited By Elmo Wendorf Jr. “By the 1940s Ben’s herd had the phenomenal classification average of 88.6 on 14 head, including five Excellent cows. On Thanksgiving Day, 1943 Ben and Doris Dibble were married. Ben always gave much credit to Doris for their success.

They were now in Delevan where they continued to build their herd on a picturesque farm overlooking Lake Camus and the city.

Ben and Doris had three children, Art, Allan and Ruthie. Ben developed several outstanding cow families resulting in three home-bred Gold Medal Sires. Ben also had the distinct honor of owning Wisconsin’s first 4E 96-point cow. Talgoa Crescent Beauty Fayne, affectionately known as “Black Beauty”. The Dibble herd also had an illustrious show career. Perhaps one of his proudest moments was when Dibble Crescent Model was named the Grand Champion Bull at Waterloo in 1958. Ben exhibited for the first time at the Milwaukee State Fair in 1931. In August of 1981, Ben’s young grandson Scott led his show calf into the ring marking the Dibble’s 50 consecutive years of showing at the Wisconsin State Fair.”

All Dibble kids three pursued careers involving dairy farming and agribusiness, with the late Art Dibble taking over the Dibble herd.

“Not one to sit idly by, Ben remained active in the Holstein business until his death on March 25th, 1984.” presented by Roy Hetts April/May 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 17

Adult Convention

Wall of Fame Person John Selz

John Selz was a visionary. He planned the future with imagination and wisdom.

John and his wife Marianne returned to his home farm near Humbird in 1959. He had a chemical engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin and had worked two years for Dupont. He developed two processing patents while at Dupont. It was an unlikely move as John had never been in 4-H or shown a single animal. He did have a dream to come home and when he had the opportunity to partner with his brother Bill, he took it. Marianne was a city girl that supported his dream. She was a wonderful wife, mother and partner.

John took charge of the herd, crops, and finances. The 29 cows and 36 young stock and 220 acres grew in the next 30 years to 700 acres and 100 cows in modern facilities.

In 1991 John and Marianne’s daughter Pam and her husband Scott Pralle joined the operation. If anyone wonders if John chose Scott as a good Holstein boy to marry his daughter, please rest assured that the union was true love. John would have most certainly chosen a graduate of UW-Madison, not UW-River Falls. Everyone in Clark County decided the great cows that Scott brought to the herd would make John more competitive in the showring. In 1994 Scott and Pam became equal partners in Selz Farm Inc. By then, the farm had 900 acres and sold up to 150 bulls a year. By 1998 they had expanded to a 450-cow free stall operation with over 900 head of Registered Holsteins.

John was notorious for showing his herd from one end of the barn to the other. Anyone that came to the farm got the shiny penny tour.

He treated the Prime Minister of New Zealand with the same respect and time as he did someone wanting to buy a bull. The consummate salesman, that sales pitch and treating common dairymen like royalty, netted him higher cow prices. Gary Housner purchased several loads of cows from John and often laughed at how could you not buy cows from John after that kind of a royal tour. You paid more because you wanted to be passionate about cows and deep pedigreed just like him.

Pam says that her dad loved numbers. He was data driven. Even if it was guessing the weights of cull cows. They all had a kitty of quarters.

Of course, John had the most. They’d ante up and guess the weight of a cow being shipped. On test day they would bet on how many cows milked over 100 pounds.

John had a sly sense of humor. When out for dinner at conventions or Holstein meetings with John and Marianne and friends, he quietly told the waitress it was his birthday. No one had more birthdays to celebrate than John Selz. This was John’s rendition of being a party boy.

John was a community leader. He served on over 200 boards, committees or advisory councils. I won’t name them except to say we all know the time that one board position can take up. He was tireless in trying to make his community a better more progressive place to live and work. His time on the national Holstein board and President of Holstein USA from 1983 to 1995 had the most impact.

He was the chairman of the Holstein Adhoc Identification committee that developed National Animal ID, developed the alternative to photo/sketch for permanent ID, and developed the plan for grading up of all Holsteins to Registry status. John’s herd was the test herd for electronic ID. The money saving ID accommodated total electronic registry saving time and money. Today’s popularity and efficiency of the permanent ear tag system is testimony to the vision of John Selz.

The grading up program was John’s greatest challenge in the dairy business. The issue boiled down to the Holstein Association protecting the purity of the breed and most likely a shrinking business versus Holstein Association becoming more inclusive, expanding business, members, registry and related services.

John’s herd received many awards. Over 40 Progressive Breeders Awards, over 50 Gold Medal dams, 1st Holstein Dam of Merit, bred over 100 Excellent cows, sale of bulls, cows, and embryos around the world and 3 cows that produced over 50,000 of milk.

Pam relates that John was wrapped up in his business and not a huggy parent. That all changed when his grandchildren, Ryan, Jessica, and Nicole arrived. They rode with him to deliver bulls. He attended their school events and dairy shows.

He was proud to breed and develop a high type and high producing herd at Joliam Holsteins. presented by Kevin Jorgensen

Advertising Contest Winners Group 1 – January/February – March full page, full color ads 1. Mayerlane Holsteins, March 2. Selz-Pralle Dairy, March 3. Synergy Family Dairy, March

Group 3 – October – December full page, full color ads 1. ChrisLe Acres, October 2. Mar-Linda-K Holsteins, October 3. Vandoske Dairy Farm, November

Group 2 – April/May – August/September full page, full color ads 1. Opsal’s Ridge, June/July 2. Hill-Ton Holsteins, June/July 3. Crisdhome, August/September

Group 4 – less than full page ads 1. Mauk-E-Way, October 2. Jeffrey-Way, November 3. Smith-Crest Holsteins, June/July

Ad of the Year: ChrisLe Acres 18 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2022

Cover of the Year: August/September

Adult Convention

300,000 and 400,000-pound Cows Berryridge Shottle 1270-ET 424,760 Endres Berryridge Farms LLC, Waunakee Horsens Planet Kortnee 408,340 Jeff & Connie Horsens, Cecil Star-Bar Adam Anna-ET 405,000 Lambrecht Farms, Kewaunee Synergy Boliver Daffy 400,100 Synergy Farm LLC, Pulaski A&J-Meyer Spy Malorie 377,510 Andrew R. Meyer, Chilton Ever-Green-View Angora-ET 371,250 Ms Arjeta-ET 312,130 Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Rog-Land Felix 2462 368,340 Roger M. Weiland, Columbus G&S Maeve Cri-ET 362,190 Martine E. Bredl-Lueck, Stratford Pine-Tree Moscow Leah-ET 354,240 Dennis R. & Cynthia Begert, Neillsville Ocean-View Roy Shari 350,060 Ocean-View Dundee Sassy 303,570 Ocean View Genetics, Deerfield Pollack-Vu Outside Jiffy-TW 350,030 Pollack-Vu Dairy, LLC, Ripon Siemers Million Keota 13684 348,610 Speek-NJ Mom Fabulous-ET 337,410 Siemers Atlantic 17402 327,590 Siemers Fvr Ashleymae-ET 317,890 Siemers Atw Hotgal-ET 308,380 Siemers Fever Andrea-ET 306,920 Siemers Darius 15699-TW 301,430 Siemers Holstein Farms, Inc., Newton Sugar-C Concord 3128 346,200 Mar-Rand Baltimore Helen 338,480 Milgene Jeeves Marieta 310,140 Randy L. Bruins, Waupun Quantum Gabor 10729 345,350 Quantum Roland 10873 312,110 Quantum Cadet 9271 301,320 Quantum Dairy, LLC, Weyauwega Koepke Nifty Georgia-TW 345,120 Koepke Super Lenore 318,100 Koepke O Man Hana 318,090 Koepke Bruin Lena 321,990 Koepke Farms, Inc., Oconomowoc Soaring-Eagle Gabor Hight 343,210 Horsens Bronco Jacqueline 327,150 Jeff & Connie Horsens, Cecil Jeffrey-Way Saphire 338,400 Jeffrey A. & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville

17,244

13,362

12,453

11,680

15,941

12,823

14,679

12,333

14,813

11,543

14,504 10,662

11,620 9,119

14,452

11,428

14,791

11,427

13,629

10,485

12,970 11,629

10,009 8,836

12,566

10,207

15,617 12,472 12,541 10,303 13,354 12,058 12,388

10,066 9,878 9,320 8,482 9,737 9,117 8,675

11,858 11,494 10,070

10,081 9,821 9,054

11,085 10,732 11,860

9,853 9,049 9,416

13,742 12,790 13,623 13,205

9,846 8,866 10,004 9,682

12,723 10,530

10,479 9,326

13,323

11,691

United-Pride Danger 3909 334,370 United-Pride Gallon 4932 314,990 United Pride Dairy, Phillips Mayerlane Throne Aziza-ET 334,210 Mike McNamara, Glenwood City Hilltop-LLC Boliver 4153 333,940 Hilltop Dairy LLC, Markesan Meado-Brook O Man 4468 333,210 Peter & Shellie Kappelman, Manitowoc Fustead Shamrock Sabrina-ET 326,210 Synergy Farm LLC, Pulaski Wargo-N-JD Shot Dena 336,660 Wargo-Acres Super Jane 304,250 Wargo-Acres Hurray 325,180 Wargo-Acres Super Miley 302,300 Wargo Acres, Lodi Wegnerlann Firebird 321,330 Wegnerlann Dairy, LLC, Ettrick Crisdhome Cookie Dough-ET 320,480 Jake Kruschke, New Richmond S-Fine 3493 Mach Abriella 319,400 So-Fine Bovines LLC, Westfield Dewgood Artistic-ET 317,590 E Dean & Wanda Good, Oconto Lars-Acres Mega-Man Magnus 314,470 Lars-Acres Plan Tattle Tale 311,830 Larson Acres, Inc., Evansville Nor-Way-Pete Stl Karin 314,160 Andrew R. Peterson, Eland Hilrose Advent Anna-Red-ET 312,380 Joseph A. Brantmeier, Sherwood Badger Shot 3544 4133 309,760 Badger Michael 3470 3971 306,630 Badger Officer 4601 304,440 Badger Holsteins, Unity Sugar-C Otto 3959 307,440 Sugar Creek Dairy, Elkhorn Jenny-Lou Tributary 2851 306,520 Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Val-O-Mo Garrett 2225 305,510 Val-O-Mo Farm Inc., Elmwood Rippd-Valley Die-Hard 4396 305,500 Ripps Dairy Valley LLC, Dane Finger Bookem 3836 302,390 Finger Family Farm LLC, Oconto Harmony-Valley Pomeroy 6743 301,170 Tauchen Harmony Valley, Inc., Bonduel Grass-Ridge Latoya Sebastin 301,120 Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville

10,513 10,969

9,981 8,872

11,220

10,193

11,899

10,763

10,341

10,039

10,913

9,391

12,264 11,104 12,163 11,130

9,987 9,606 9,604 9,471

8,753

8,687

10,733

9,695

12,624

9,873

11,498

9,679

10,402 11,369

9,016 8,671

13,521

8,952

14,922

10,124

11,368 13,098 11,343

9,668 10,052 10,043

13,723

10,224

13,276

9,857

10,234

9,403

12,152

9,134

12,507

9,721

10,932

8,427

10,316

9,053

THank You Jefferson County for Hosting a Fantastic Convention!

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Marathon County Holstein Breeders

Classficiation Highlights • Kingsway Denver Margo VG-85 @ 2-00, 85-MS • Samway Crush Allure VG-89 @ 3-03, 92-MS • Ms Diamonds are Forever VG-88 @ 3-03, 92-MS • Tree-Hayven GC Amaretto EX-91 • Siemers Wood Ashlynn EX-94 2E, 95-MS

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who purchased a heifer from us this spring. We wish you the best of luck with them.

Wayne, Samantha and Justin Giese F1761 Huckleberry Rd. Edgar, WI 54426 Home: 715-352-2972 Cell: 715-965-7147 samwaydairy@yahoo.com

Marathon County

Holstein Association 2021 Calf Raffle

Prizes 1st Place: Reigstered Holstein Calf (Sept./Dec.) or $1000 Cash 2nd Place: Mixed ¼ Beef 3rd Place: $250 NASCO Gift Card 4th Place: $250 Fleet Farm Gift Card 5th Place: Mixed ¼ Beef 6th Place: Packer Tickets or $250 Cash 7th Place: 1 Pie a Month for a Year 8th Place: $250 Athen IGA Gift Card 9th Place: $100 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card 10th Place: Pedal Tractor 11th-14th Places: $100 Cash 15th-17th Places: $75 Cash 18th-20th Places: $50 Cash Drawing to be held August 21 at the Athens Fair (After the Little Britches Dairy Show) $20 per ticket | $100 for 6 tickets Need not be present to win 20 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2022

SYNERGY BRASS PIPER-ET VG-87 305 ME 35,710 milk 1647 fat 1177 protein Son at CRV: Fustsyn Parfect Parker-ET with: +1287 Milk +57 Protein +84 fat + 2989 GTPI +2.36 UDC +2.50 Type +1.66 FLC

Piper has 16 offspring over +2950 GTPI Owned with and bred by Synergy Family Dairy, Pulaski

FUSTEAD HOLSTEINS Brian & Wendy Fust Phone: 715-842-5868 Fax: 715-848-0465

Wausau, Wis. Tyler, Shannon, Sarah, Tanner and Savannah Adam, Jennifer, Aiden, Bailey & Connor

Peru

L-L-M-DAIRY SS PERU-ET EX-92 3E at 9 years old!

Peru has many daughers, granddaughters and great-granddaughters that have made a tremendous impact on our herd. Breeding?

Stats: 100 cows 300 26,735 3.7 998 3.0 827 • 17 Excellent Cows Leon & Lytle Matthie 231056 Hwy Q, Ringle, WI 54471 Leon: 715-297-8485 | Lyle: 715-297-8483 www.llmdairy.com Visitors welcome!

Marathon County Holstein Breeders Ded-Dit Holsteins Ded-Dit Hotline Sahira EX-91

2-11 361 32,560M 1315F 1153P Hotline x GP-81 Awesome x EX-94 Stony-Pollar Sharmaine-Red due in June to Upswing Res. Grand Champion, ‘21 WI Valley Fair

Doug Dittmar

6006 - 3 Birch Street, Schofield, WI 54476 | 715-571-0843

Gary’s Dairy

Good-Time Registered Holsteins Gary Stankowski, Owner Farm: 543 Hwy S Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-0799

Home: 3860 Sugar Bush Rd. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-3197

Call for upcoming sales.

We wish everyone an exciting and productive spring!

Call Milkyhill Cattle Sale for rates CONTACT ED MIELKE - 715-574-2931

Moo-dy Acres Mike, Barb, Madison and Abigail Borchardt W4370 Wien Drive, Edgar, WI 53325 715-352-2448

District 4 Report Watch for your chance to advertise in the Wisconsin Holstein News. The June/July issue of the Wisconsin Holstein News will feature District 3: Iowa, Grant, Richland, Crawford and Lafayette Counties Clark County

2022 Adult Membership: 79; Junior Membership: 44 Langlade County

2022 Adult Membership: 4; Junior Membership: 2 Lincoln County

2022 Adult Membership: 7; Junior Membership: 2 Marathon County

2022 Adult Membership: 90; Junior Membership: 31 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 It was enjoyable being able to return to a more normal year in 2021, after having to cancel almost all our yearly activities the year prior. Although we felt it was necessary to cancel our annual meeting and our yearly bus trip, we were able to once again sell deep fried cheese curds at the Athens Fair as well as the Edgar Steam and Gas Engine Show, which is our biggest fundraiser. Our annual calf raffle

entered its third year and continues to do well for us with over 700 tickets sold throughout the year leading up to the drawing held in August. The grand prize winner gets to select one of the five calves consigned by various members of our organization or choose the cash option of $1000. Geraldine Erdman’s ticket was drawn, and she chose to take the cash option.

We are looking forward to continuing this fundraiser in 2022 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

2022 Adult Membership: 13; Junior Membership: 8 Taylor County

2022 Adult Membership: 7; Junior Membership: 1 Wood County

2022 Adult Membership: 54; Junior Membership: 31 April/May 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 21

Wisconsin’s Production Top 10s - 2x Milk

1 Ri-Val-Re Snwman Cynema-ET EX-94 2 B-Long Sprinkly VG-87 3 Paradise-D EmbasyClasssic VG-85 4 Em-Acr-Fh Jerilyn-ET VG-85 5 Hilrose Supersire Bliss EX-93 6 Gold-N-Oaks Snowgal2327-ET EX-90 7 Jeffrey-Way Symphony-ET VG-88 8 Gold-N-Oaks Charlie 2943 GP-80 9 Jeffrey-Way Rb Tyburst-Red EX-94 10 Nova-TMJ Capital Gain Edris EX-90

365 365 365 365 365 365 365 365 365 365

61,430 52,430 51,570 51,170 50,720 50,270 49,840 49,810 49,690 49,530

2426 2026 2161 1497 1945 1959 1748 2083 1828 1537

3.9% 3.9% 4.2% 2.9% 3.8% 3.9% 3.5% 4.2% 3.7% 3.1%

1761 1656 1478 1491 1405 1513 1437 1509 1561 1424

2.9% 3.2% 2.9% 2.9% 2.8% 3.0% 2.9% 3.0% 3.1% 2.9%

Edward Jeanquart Forest B-Long Holsteins New London Daniel & Nancy Pagenkopf Lancaster Emerald Acres De Pere Ashley & Andrew BrantmeierSherwood John & Judy Swenson Barneveld Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson Belleville John & Judy Swenson Barneveld Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson Belleville Nova Registered Holsteins New Richmond

5-02 365 7-08 365 10-03 365 8-04 365 4-01 365 5-11 365 5-06 365 6-02 365 6-07 353 5-05 365

45,650 61,430 41,820 45,600 43,140 42,770 51,570 38,140 43,040 49,810

2582 2426 2366 2263 2226 2186 2161 2114 2090 2083

5.7% 3.9% 5.7% 5.0% 5.2% 5.1% 4.2% 5.5% 4.9% 4.2%

1469 1761 1362 1410 1255 1362 1478 1369 1351 1509

3.2% 2.9% 3.3% 3.1% 2.9% 3.2% 2.9% 3.6% 3.1% 3.9%

Ocean View Genetics Edward Jeanquart Joseph Brantmeier Ocean View Genetics Kepridge Farms, Inc Kevin Kirsch Daniel & Nancy Pagenkopf John & Judy Swenson Kevin Kirsch John & Judy Swenson

Deerfield Forestville Sherwood Deerfield Viola Elkhart Lake Lancaster Barneveld Elkhart Lake Barneveld

1 Ri-Val-Re EX-94 61,430 Don’tSnwman wait Cynema-ET for them to 7-08 Fall,365 CALL! 2 B-Long Sprinkly 6-05 365 52,430 Barn Floor Grooving VG-87 • Serving all states 3 Our-Favorite Endless-ET EX-94 6-08 365 45,900 • All classes of livestock facilities 4• Jeffrey-Way Rb Tyburst-Red EX-94 6-06 365 49,690 4 grooving options to fit 5 Gold-N-Oaks VG-87 5-04 365 44,240 your needs Harlo2938-ET • Milk parlors 6 Familly-Affair Helix June 3-02 365 49,050 HoldingHypnotic pens Brynn 7• Hill-Ton EX-90 3-02 365 47,600 • Feed Lots 8 Jeffrey-Way Epic Twillow-ET920.723.1557 EX-93 8-01 332Schmocker 46,260 Dave • Freestalls 260.402.4494 Pat Conroy 9• U-W Lancome 8527 4-04 365 44,970 Alleys Dairy people helping dairymen.

10 Gold-N-Oaks Snowgal2327-ET 8-06 365 50,270

2426 2026 1869 1828 2068 1767 1482 1624 1626 1959

3.9% 3.7% 4.1% 3.7% 4.7% 3.6% 3.1% 3.5% 3.6% 3.9%

1761 1656 1642 1561 1546 1545 1542 1529 1525 1513

2.9% 3.2% 3.6% 3.1% 3.5% 3.1% 3.2% 3.3% 3.4% 3.0%

Edward Jeanquart B-Long Holsteins Todd & Mary Stanek Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson John & Judy Swenson Wilfred Strack, Jr. Evelyn Hamilton Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson University of Wisconsin John & Judy Swenson

Forestville New London Fall Creek Belleville Barneveld Athens Cuba City Belleville Arlington Barneveld

Fat

1 Ocean-View Sweet Sugar EX-91 2 Ri-Val-Re Snwman Cynema-ET EX-94 3 Hilrose Advent Anna-Red-ET EX-95 4 Ocean-View Damion Sassafras EX-90 5 Kepridge Silver Applepie 6 Devin-Acres Dashawn Kekoa 7 Paradise-D EmbasyClassic VG-85 8 Gold-N-Oaks B Solar2835 GP-82 9 Devin-Acres Headliner Dove 10 Gold-N-Oaks Charlie 2943 GP-80

Protein

7-08 6-05 5-06 3-07 6-06 8-06 7-01 5-05 6-06 5-01

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Doug, Linda, Clint, Corey & Tammy Hodorff N3832 Hwy. W, Eden, WI 53019

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Fat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ever-Green-View Ashira Ever-Green-View Ima-TW Ever-Green-View Paree Siemers Silver Brook-SI8-ET Siemers Atwood Rozalute Siemers Mill Star-Gem-ET Siemers Bayonet Charm Siemers Trj Brooke 28030-ET Ever-Green-View Acadia-ET Siemers Jett Shavona

Protein

1 Matcrest Jedi 1425-ET 2 Ever-Green-View Amori-ET 3 Ever-Green-View Aggi-ET 4 Ever-Green-View Ima-TW 5 Siemers Silver Brook-SI8-ET 6 Ever-Green-View Amelia-ET 7 Ever-Green-View Paree 8 Ms Ever-Green-View Trnty-ET 9 Genosource Diamond-ET 10 S-S-I Loyola-P ARDS Mazgof USINESS

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EX-90 EX-94 EX-91 EX-90 EX-93 VG-85 EX-91 VG-88 EX-94 EX-90

4-06 5-08 3-05 3-07 4-06 5-01 6-11 3-04 8-07 6-01

365 365 365 365 365 365 354 365 365 365

73,220 69,720 69,610 68,040 67,440 67,010 66,200 65,590 64,890 64,730

2438 3.3% 2610 3.7% 1988 2.9% 1997 2.9% 2849 4.2% 2562 3.8% 2851 4.3% 2419 3.7% 2024 3.1% 2375 3.7%

2213 2090 2059 2006 2015 1840 1988 1939 1798 1826

3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 2.9% 3.0% 2.7% 3.0% 3.0% 2.8% 2.8%

Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Siemers Holstein Farms Siemers Holstein Farms Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Siemers Holstein Farms

Waldo Waldo Waldo Waldo Newton Newton Waldo Waldo Waldo Newton

EX-90 3-07 EX-90 7-11 EX-91 6-11 EX-93 4-06 VG-86 6-04 GP-83 4-07 VG-88 4-05 VG-89 3-03 EX-91 3-09 EX-92 4-01

365 365 354 365 365 338 365 365 365 349

53,010 64,060 66,200 67,440 48,610 45,780 52,220 57,810 52,270 55,620

3044 2969 2851 2849 2723 2714 2708 2700 2670 2664

5.7% 4.6% 4.3% 4.2% 5.6% 5.9% 5.2% 4.7% 5.1% 4.8%

1843 2050 1988 2015 1521 1410 1699 1793 1721 1604

3.5% 3.2% 3.0% 3.0% 3.1% 3.1% 3.3% 3.1% 3.3% 2.9%

Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Siemers Holstein Farms Siemers Holstein Farms Siemers Holstein Farms Siemers Holstein Farms Siemers Holstein Farms Thomas J. Kestell Siemers Holstein Farms

Waldo Waldo Waldo Newton Newton Newton Newton Newton Waldo Newton

EX-90 EX-94 EX-91 EX-90 EX-93 EX-90 EX-91 VG-88 GP-81 EX-90

365 365 365 365 365 365 354 365 365 365

73,220 69,720 69,610 64,060 67,440 68,040 66,200 65,590 64,140 57,720

2438 2610 1988 2969 2849 1997 2851 2419 2493 2066

3.3% 3.7% 2.9% 4.6% 4.2% 2.9% 4.3% 3.7% 3.9% 3.6%

2213 2090 2059 2050 2015 2006 1988 1939 1893 1889

3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.2% 3.0% 2.9% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.3%

Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Siemers Holstein Farms Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Thomas J. Kestell Siemers Holstein Farms Mystic Valley Dairy

Waldo Waldo Waldo Waldo Newton Waldo Waldo Waldo Newton Sauk City

4-06 5-08 3-05 7-11 4-06 3-07 6-11 3-04 4-04 4-03

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

Matcrest Jedi 1425-ET EX-90: Top Milk Production and Top Protein Production Cow, 3x Ever-Green-View Ashira EX-90: Top Fat Production Cow, 3x Matcrest Jedi 1425, owned by Tom Kestell of Waldo, is the top milk and protein production cow for herds that milk three times per day. 1425 was purchased by Tom as a pick of a flush in the 2016 Wisconsin State Convention Sale. Tom liked her because her pedigree has Snowman in it and the potential for high production and type. He wanted to support the sale as well as her breeder, Matt Johnson, a young dairyman in the state. Jedi 1425 is a Jedi x VG-85 Platinum x GP-84 DOM Man O Man x VG-88 Jet Stream x EX-91 DOM Titanic.

Jedi 1425 is special because of her natural ability to flat-out milk without special care or attention, Tom notes. Every test on her last lactation was over 200 pounds. She’s produced two national milk records, two lactations in a row all with an Excellent mammary system.

The Kestells have two Solution heifers due to calve in May and both are exciting prospects for the family.

Ever-Green-View Ashira is special to Tom because she carries on the tradition of Excellent mammary systems in this cow family with high components. Her dam, A-Book, will make over 60,000 pounds of milk this year and her granddam, A-Dream, is a highly scored Snowman daughter at EX-94. Ashira has a full sister who is milking 173 pounds as a two-year-old. Ashira has a Dante heifer due to calve in May at 2-00.

All cows at Ever-Green-View receive the same excellent and detailed daily care. The Kestells have 93 Registered Holsteins with a rolling herd average of 44,969 pounds of milk, 4.12% fat, 1855 pounds of fat, 3.2% protein and 1441 pounds of protein. The average production per day at Ever-Green-View is 134 pounds per day.

The Kestells feed a one group TMR that is 67 percent forage and 33 percent concentrate. Cows are housed in a tunnel ventilated tiestall barn which is equipped with waterbeds. The main portion of the barn is 120 years old.

Top Production Cows, 2X

Ri-Val-Re Snwman Cynema-ET EX-94: Top Milk and Protein Production Cow, 2x Ri-Val-Re Snwman Cynema-ET is a very special cow for the Jeanquart family who operate Bryersquart Dairy of Forestville. She’s been a Holstein USA National Elite Performer, a two-time national leader in two-time per day milk and protein, and she’s a Gold Medal Dam who has produced 273,000 pounds of milk lifetime. Cynema is no stranger to being on the Top 10 lists for Wisconsin as she was a top milk production cow in 2019. This year she is the top milk production and protein production cow for two-times per day milking.

Cynema is a Snowman x VG-85 Superstition x VG-88 Shottle x VG-88 Jesther x VG-85 Terry x EX-90 Elton x VG-86 Blackstar x EX90 Melvin. She was purchased as a two-year-old from Jerry Jorgensen in Michigan. At the time of purchase, Cynema was making 25,000 pounds of milk and finished this lactation with around 32,000 pounds while scoring VG-85.

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Ri-Val-Re Snwman Cynema-ET EX-94

Now at almost 10 years old, Cynema is scored EX-94 and EX98 for dairy strength. While she hasn’t been to any shows, she is perfectly fine at home making incredible records year after year. She is an easy-going cow, adjusting to both the tie-stall and freestall barn at the Jeanquart farm with ease.

The Jeanquarts currently have 19 offspring from Cynema on the farm. She has three Damaris daughters with one being Excellent and the other two Very Good, all making 50,000-plus pound records.

She has two Excellent Jedi daughters both in their second lactation making 40,000-pound records. There are also three Silver daughters, two Excellent and one Very Good, also making 40,000-pound records. She has six Goldwyn calves, one heifer by Modesty, three Pinnacles and 20 embryos in the tank by Goldwyn.

Scott and his family milk 162 cows in a tie-stall barn and average just over 28,000 pounds of milk with a 4.3 percent fat and 3.2 percent protein. Each cow averages around 87 pounds per day.

The Bryersquart ration is pretty simplistic, focusing on making high quality forages. The ration also contains grasslage to promote healthy digestive systems, BMR corn silage and a lot of homegrown grains such as corn, soybean and oats.

In 2013, the farm had a dispersal where they sold 86 animals to herds in 13 states with a top choice that sold for $43,500. Sold on the sale was genetic giant Bryersquart Gold Chip Jail-P RC, which most of the world is now familiar with through her offspring Jordy-Red and Jacoby.

Ocean-View Sweet Sugar EX-91: Top Fat Production Cow, 2x Daryl and Pam Nunes milk a small herd of Registered Holsteins that score well, milk well and produce a lot of fat. Their animals are also no strangers to the showring and compete well at all levels of compeition.

Ocean-View Sweet Sugar EX-91 is the top fat production cow with 2582 pounds. Sugar is a 15th generation Excellent or Very Good out of an EX Damion then an EX-93 Dundee. She’s from the same family as the 2019 Star of the Breed Ocean-View Sterling Silver and EX-95 Ocean-View Damion Sassy.

Numerous members of this family have been recognized as top milk, fat and protein production cows over the years. This is a testament to the level of care and nutrition the Nunes provide their cattle.

Sale Reports On Saturday March 6, the Wood Area Holstein Breeders opened the doors to the World’s Largest Round Barn in Marshfield for the 34th Annual Purple Ribbon Classic.

Siemers Holsteins consigned the top selling heifer. Siemers Great 33929. The bred heifer from the “Great” family brought $13,500 and went home with Daniel Olson.

The second high-selling lot came from Milk Source Genetics.

Raymond Carpio secured the bid of $9,400 to take home MilkSource Cruella Deville, a well-grown July Doc from the 94-point Trefle Chassep Doorman.

RedCarpet War Mississippi, a March yearling Warrior daughter of Cookview Goldwyn Monique EX-96, caught the eye of many and the final bid of $8,500 to new owner Jonathan Osinger.

The annual consignment sale closed with its highest average ever of $4,019 on 50 lots.

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Wisconsin Holstein Treasure Quest 1

BWFW-AB War Amaretto-Red-ET Born 6-14-21

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Sire: Mr Blondin Warrior-Red Dam: Ms Apple Andorra-ET EX-91 3-11 2x 365 23,660 4.8 1138 3.6 841 2nd Dam: KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET EX-96 4E DOM 9-01 2x 365 36,750 4.3 1582 3.3 1211 2013 HI Red Impact Cow of the Year Grand Champion, Grand Int’l R&W Show 2011 All-American R&W Aged Cow 2011 Next Dams: 2 E-95 DOM, 3E-93 GMD DOM, 4E-94 DOM, 4E-96 DOM

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advertised calf Sire: Avant-Garde-I Latenite-Red-ET Dam: Kamps-Rx Appleb Allison-ET 2nd Dam: KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN EX-90 3-09 2x 341 31,990 5.1 1621 3.9 1253 3rd Dam: Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET EX-95 2E DOM 7-00 2x 365 39,690 4.7 1849 3.3 1310 4th Dam: Clover-Mist Alisha 3E-93 GMD DOM 5-03 3x 365 34,670 4.8 1653 3.5 1219 5th Dam: Clover-Mist Augy Star 4E-94 DOM Next Dams: 4E-96 DOM, EX-90 2E, EX-90 3E

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Sire: Walnutlawn Sidekick Dam: Crave Reg Genevieve 7486-ET EX-93 2E 6-02 3x 355 38,870 4.3 1653 3.1 1224 Lifetime: 1636d 157,940 4.5 7120 3.2 5047 2nd Dam: Crave Zenith Gracious 4449 EX-91 2E 6-06 3x 305 36,930 5.4 1992 3.2 1186 3rd Dam: Benry-CBF Mirage Girly EX-91 4th Dam: Hannview Leader Gerdie EX-92

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Sire: Dymentholm Mr Apples Avalanche Dam: Ourway Wire Whiterose-ET EX-91 2E 5-00 2x 305 27,410 4.4 1204 3.3 896 2nd Dam: Rosedale Asperated Rose-ET EX-90 2E 3-00 2x 299 22,470 3.7 833 3.0 663 3rd Dam: Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red EX-96 4E Wisconsin Cow of the Year 2011 Grand Champion, WDE 2005 & 2007 Holstein Intl. R&W World Champion 2006 & 2007 Next Dams: EX-90, 2E-93 GMD, 3E-96 GMD DOM, EX-93 DOM

KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN EX-90

Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red EX-96 4E

Owner: Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington

Owner: Joseph Endres, Sauk City

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Ryan-Vu Chief Catastrophy Born 9-4-2021

Reg. #840003228657952

Sire: Stantons Chief Dam: Ryan-Vu Gold Chip Cancun-ET EX-91 2E 4-07 2x 320 38,680 3.6 1385 2.8 1076 2nd Dam: Frozenes Sanchez Claudia EX-90 3-10 2x 365 34,350 3.4 1161 3.0 1023 3rd Dam: Frozenes Durham Clare-ET EX-92 3E Lifetime: 2113d 163,830 3.6 5961 3.3 5393 4th Dam: Frozenes B&R Claudette EX-94 2E DOM Nominated All-American 2003 & 2002 Res. Grand Champion, MN State Fair 2002

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2022 District Show Information Note to exhibitors: Owners of all animals exhibited at the 2021 District and Championship Shows must be WHA members in good standing.

Renewal memberships must be paid by May 15, 2022. If renewal of membership is not paid by May 15, 2022, 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 Show or the Wisconsin Summer Championship Show.

District 1 Date: Monday, June 13 Location: Barron County Fairgrounds, Rice Lake Entries Due: Wednesday, June 1 Entry Fee: $15/head; (late fee of $50/head) Mail Entries to: Steve Fronk, 203 West Messenger St., #8, Rice Lake, WI 54868; sfronk@nfo.org Checks Payable to: Barron County Holstein Association.

District Chair: Jade Kruschke, 715-977-2579, jadejensen54@yahoo.com Local Chair: Steve Fronk, 715-721-0858; sfronk@nfo.org Grounds Open: Saturday, June 11 Check-In Deadline: 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Brett Hildebrandt Veterinarian: Dr. Berwyn Cadman, 715-764-0055 Showmanship: Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m.

A letter with show information and all details will be sent to all District 1 members in May. District 2 Date: Monday, June 20 Location: Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua Entries Due: Wednesday, June 1 Entry Fee: $15/head online entry, $20/head mail-in entry (late fee of $25/head) Mail Entries to: Gail Klinkner, S7304A State Hwy. 27, Viroqua, WI 54665 Checks Payable to: Vernon County Holstein Association District Chair: Paul Trapp, 715-896-7062; wildwynde14@gmail.com Local Chair: Joe Harbaugh, 608-632-0177 Grounds Open: Grounds open for early bed down only after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18; cattle may arrive after 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 19.

Check-In Deadline: 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m. (cows at 12:30 p.m.)

Judge: Brian Coyne Veterinarian: Cashton Vet Clinic, 608-654-5284 Showmanship: Monday, June 20 at 8:00 a.m. with heifer show to follow Straw may be available – contact Joe at 608-632-0177. Show is being held in conjunction with the Brown Swiss Canton show – classes will alternate breeds.

District 3 Date: Thursday, July 7 Location: Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Entries Due: Friday, June 24 28 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2022

Entry Fee: online fee - $10/head, mailed entry - $15/head; (late fee of $25/head) Mail Entries to: Laura Wackershauser, 321 E Linden St., Lancaster, WI 53813 Checks Payable to: District 3 Holstein Breeders District Chair: Angela Davis Brown, 608-935-3814/608-574-7756 Local Chair: Jason Kearns, burtonriderkearns@gmail.com, 608-306-2201 Grounds Open: Monday, July 4 at 8 a.m. for bed down only; grounds open Tuesday, July 5 at 8 a.m. for cattle arrival Check-In Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Austen Schmidt Veterinarian: Lancaster Vet Clinic, 608-723-6366 Showmanship: Wednesday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitor meeting and pizza at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6. There will be a Summer Junior 2-Year-Old class, please enter as a Junior 2-Year-Old and classes will get sorted by birthdate for the show.

District 4 Date: Friday, July 8 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville Entries Due: Monday, June 20 Entry Fee: online fee - $15/head, mailed entry - $20/head; (late fee of $50/head) Mail Entries to: Scott Pralle, N4621 US Hwy 12, Humbird, WI 54746 Checks Payable to: Clark County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Scott Pralle, 715-533-0901, spralle@centurylink.net Local Chair: Joe Meyer, W2031 County Rd. K, Unity, WI 54488; badgerholsteins@gmail.com Grounds Open: 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 7 Check-In Deadline: 8 a.m. on Friday, July 8 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Molly Sloan Showmanship: Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m.

No early bed down – doors will open at 6 a.m.

District 5 Date: Tuesday, June 21 Location: Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage Entries Due: Wednesday, June 1 Entry Fee: $20/head (late fee of $25/head) Mail Entries to: Colt Voegeli, N2768 Sanderson Rd., Poynette, WI

53955; 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 Sunday, June 19 for bed down only; cattle may arrive on June 20 Check-In Deadline: 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 Starting Time: 9:30 a.m.

Judge: Brooks Hendrickson Veterinarian: Lodi Veterinary Care, 608-592-3232 Showmanship: Tuesday, June 21 at 8:00 a.m.

There will be a Peewee Showmanship contest.

District 6 Date: Friday, June 24 Location: Stoughton Fair Grounds, Stoughton Entries Due: Friday, June 10 Entry Fee: $30/head (late fee of $60/head) Mail Entries to: Joe Sarbacker, 1485 Range Trail, Verona, WI 53593; joesarbacker@gmail.com Checks Payable to: Dane County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Brian Behnke, W607 Horan Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521; 608-279-2016; bbehnke14@yahoo.com Local Chair: Joe Sarbacker, joesarbacker@gmail.com; 608-444-8905 Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 for bed down only; cattle may arrive on Thursday, June 23.

Check-In Deadline: 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: John Erbsen Veterinarian: Brooklyn Vet, 608-516-0118 District 7 Date: Thursday, June 23 Location: Door County Fairgrounds, Sturgeon Bay Entries Due: Wednesday, June 1 Entry Fee: $15/head (late fee of $30/head) Mail Entries to: Ben Kinnard, 6536 Maplewood Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; benjamin.kinnard@gmail.com Checks Payable to: Door County Holstein Breeders District Chair: Willis Gunst, 920-858-9367; wgunst@holstein.com Local Chair: Ben Kinnard, 920-493-0380; benjamin.kinnard@gmail.com Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21

NEW THIS YEAR: Owners and exhibitors who choose not to show at a District Show have the option to pay an opt-out fee for the Holstein Championship Show of $200 per animal plus the entry fee ($30 on-time or $100 late fee).

Check-In Deadline: 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Judge: Kevin Jorgensen Veterinarian: Dairyland Vet, 920-837-7766 Showmanship: Thursday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m.

District 8 Date: Saturday, June 25 Location: Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson Entries Due: Wednesday, June 8 Entry Fee: $15/head (late fee of $40/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: Zach Tolzman, 608-642-1400; W7097 Mansfield Rd., Lake Mills, WI 53551; zach.tolzman21@gmail.com Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24 Check-In Deadline: 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Judge: Kyle Demmer Veterinarian: Jefferson Vet Clinic, 920-674-2383 Showmanship: Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 a.m.

District 10 Date: Wednesday, June 22 Location: Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth Entries Due: Friday, June 3 Entry Fee: $25/head; (late fee of $50/head) Mail Entries to: Sara Feldmann, N8115 Dairyland Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53083 Checks Payable to: Sheboygan County Holstein Association District & Local Chair: Sara Feldmann, 920-980-9704,

sfeldmann23@gmail.com Grounds Open: Monday, June 20 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for bed down only. Open Tuesday, July 21 at 6 a.m. for cattle arrival.

Check-In Deadline: 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Michelle Upchurch Veterinarian: Dairy Doctors Veterinary Service, 920-892-4696 Showmanship: Tuesday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m.

No supplies will be available on grounds. Food stand available on show day.

Enter online for District Shows at: WISHOLSTEINS.COM/ DISTRICT-SHOWS. Rules and additional information can be found here as well.

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2022 Wisconsin District Show Rules ANIMAL HEALTH RULES AND REGULATIONS/DAIRY CATTLE ALL CATTLE - Health requirements for the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase 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/ FairRulesAnimals.pdf It is highly recommended that all animals shown at the WI District 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 for breeding animals are (1) an official metal ear tag, (2) a breed registration number, or (3) a breed registration tattoo.

Junior Ownership: Junior exhibitors shall be in competition with Open Class cattle. To compete for junior awards the exhibitor shall not have passed his or her 21st birthday before January 1 of the year of the show. ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE THE ANIMAL’S OWNERSHIP REGISTERED OR TRANSFERRED BY HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA BY JULY 15. TRANSFER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SHOWS. Junior leased animals must follow Holstein USA rules to be eligible for junior awards. a. Partnerships between two or more juniors are allowed if both members are current WHA 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).

Bred and Owned: This award 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. Partnerships will not qualify for Junior Bred & Owned awards unless all partners are WHA junior members and listed on the certificate under breeder and owner. Original breeders must all still be junior members.

Production Awards: This award is optional at the District Shows. In all cow classes, except the Junior & Senior 2-Year-Olds, the cow with the highest 305 day milk production record will be recognized. ­­The recognition will be based solely on total milk production without regard to the milking frequency or the testing program. Records will be verified at the time of check-in with an official ICR or herd test sheet or an official pedigree.

Best Udder: This award is optional at the District Shows. A Best Udder ribbon will be awarded in all milking cow classes. The Best Udder cow in each of the milking classes will compete for Best Udder 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. No entry is required, and 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 classes with ten or less animals, no more than two head per breeder will be counted toward premier points. 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 animal. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family, and where the herd is one unit, 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 in the single classes, shall be designated the Premier Exhibitor. All exhibitors will be eligible for this award, and no entry is required. In classes with ten or less animals, no more than two head per breeder will be counted toward premier points. In case of a tie, additional animals will be counted, one at a time, until the tie is broken.

Exhibitor Defined: The exhibitor must be the owner. 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 30 – Wisconsin Holstein News – April/May 2022

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.

Immediate family is defined as a person’s parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and nieces and/or nephews.

The point system for determining Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Awards: Milking Females: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Junior Females: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GENERAL RULES 1. Owners of all animals exhibited at WHA District Shows must be WHA members in good standing.

Renewal memberships must be paid before May 15, 2022. If renewal of membership is not paid

by May 15, 2022, a $50 late fee will be added.

2. Out of state partners must also be paid members of WHA 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 Championship Show.

3. No Papers, No Show. All animals exhibited at the District Shows 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, 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 Shows. 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 Shows 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. Each exhibitor (as defined above) is allowed substitutions within the same class. Each exhibitor is also allowed one open substitution for the show (any class).

11. 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. Owners and exhibitors who choose not to show at a District Show have the option to pay an opt-out fee for the Holstein Championship Show of $200 per animal plus the entry fee ($30 on-time or $100 late fee).

The 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 discretion of each District. Check-in deadline will be included in the Distict Show information publicized for each District Show. 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. Each District Show committee will determine all fees pertaining to their show and submit these fees to the Wisconsin Holstein office for publication.

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

THE PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLE ASSOCIATION SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS Please visit the PDCA website at www.purebreddairycattle.com/pages/Literature.php to read the complete 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 PDCA 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.

EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (hereinafter referred to as “Exhibitor”) for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, milk, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Materials may also be collected by ultrasound and photographic methods and by direct examination of animal.

The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (the “Exhibitor”) to have disciplinary action for violation of this Show Ring Code of Ethics taken by show management, the state in which the show occurs, and/or the national dairy breed association without recourse.

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

MONITORING PROCEDURES The Ethics Committee, as defined below, shall have the authority to inspect all animals to determine if violations of the 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: 1. When applicable, an ultrasound examination of the udder of selected animals immediately upon completion of respective milking class competition. It shall be the exhibitor’s responsibility to deliver selected cow to the designated testing area. Within a reasonable time following said testing, the ultrasound official shall submit his/her report to WHA. If an animal fails to show up for ultrasounding with a full udder, show placings will be revoked and reported to Holstein USA All-American contest officials.

2. a milk out of any individual cow and/or 3. the collection and testing of any of the animal’s body fluids and/or 4. 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.

5. 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. Local and District Chairs may appoint an Ethics Committee to monitor violations at any state sponsored shows. The Ethics Committee will be anonymous.

2. Complaints of alleged violations must be presented to the Show Chair or a member of the show management of the respective show immediately, except ultrasound results as noted above.

3. If it is suspected that a violation will occur if an animal is shown, the exhibitor will be informed by show managment that the showing of that animal may result in a violation of the WHA 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 Show Chairman or a member of the show management must be presented to the Wisconsin Holstein Association for review by an 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, the WHA Executive 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 Committee meeting. The WHA Board of Directors shall meet on the same day to review the findings from the Ethics Committee, recommendations from the Executive Committee and hear any presentation the exhibitor wishes to present.

6. The accused exhibitor must notify WHA within seven (7) days of receiving the violation notice of their intent to participate in the Exec. Committee 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).

Costs 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 WHA and therefore be denied any and all membership benefits of the association (voting, showing, etc.).

8. WHA Board of Directors &/or the Ethics Committee may consider previous violations by an exhibitor in their decision of disciplinary action. (see*) 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 WHA Board of Directors, the Ethics Committee, its staff and members will not be obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Violations Penalties (Penalties for violations at Wisconsin Holstein Association sponsored shows.) i. 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 Wisconsin Holstein Assoc. state sponsored shows. ii. 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 thereof from all Wisconsin Holstein Assoc. state sponsored shows. iii. 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 thereof from all Wisconsin Holstein Assoc. state sponsored shows. *Violations prior to 1/1/2004 shall not apply; any violations after 1/1/2004 shall be cumulative.

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2022 Wisconsin Holstein DISTRICT 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. 28) for the correct fees and entry info.

FOR COMPLETE SHOW RULES AND PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM, VISIT THE WHA WEBSITE AT WWW.WISHOLSTEINS.COM. Online entry system will be available after May 15 - www.wisholsteins.com.

All entries must be accompanied by full entry fees to be considered an entry late fees will apply to those entries without proper entry fees.

Standard Agreement for Owners to exhibit at Wisconsin District Shows

Must be signed and accompany a WI Holstein District 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 acknowledge that the Wisconsin Holstein Association is not responsible in any way for my livestock or the actions of myself and anyone associated with my show string while participating in any WHA sponsored show. Exhibitors are encouraged to carry insurance coverage for animals, staff, and personal liability and are responsible for any damages to person or property while on show grounds.

I promise that I will abide by the Wisconsin Holstein Association’s Show Ring Rules and the 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’s Show Ring Rules and the 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: a. any animal entered is not currently barred from showing at any future dairy show in North America; and b. 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 c. 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 District Shows.

Date ____________________ Premise ID # ______________________ Name of Owner/Exhibitor ______________________________________

Phone ___________________ Email ___________________________ Full Address ______________________________________________

________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT: ________________________________________________________ *Must be signed and dated with full entry fee for entry to be eligible for show.

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DISTRICT SHOW CLASSES

1. Spring Calf, Exhibitors 10 & Under - born after Feb. 28, 2022 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 may compete in Class 2 and may return for Junior Champion honors.

2. Spring Calf - born after February 28, 2022 (open to exhibitors of any age) 3. Winter Calf - born Dec. 1, 2021 - Feb. 28, 2022 4. Fall Calf - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2021 5. Summer Yearling - born June 1 - August 31, 2021 6. Spring Yearling - born March 1 - May 31, 2021 7. Winter Yearling - born Dec. 1, 2020 - Feb. 28, 2021 8. Fall Yearling - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2020 9. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Junior Show) 10. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Open Show) 11. Junior Best Three Females (Fall Yearling & under, animals must be shown in their individual classes. All must be bred by the exhibitor & at least one owned, solely or in partnership, by exhibitor. Each exhibitor limited to one entry.)

12. Junior 2-Year-Old Cow - born March 1 - August 31, 2020 (must be fresh) 13. Senior 2-Year-Old Cow - born September 1, 2019 February 29, 2020 14. Junior 3-Year-Old Cow - born March 1 - Aug. 31, 2019 15. Senior 3-Year-Old Cow - born September 1, 2018 February 28, 2019 16. Intermediate Champion & Reserve Intermediate Champion (Junior Show) (optional at District Shows) 17. Intermediate Champion & Reserve Intermediate Champion (Open Show) (optional at District Shows) 18. 4-Year-Old Cow - born Sept. 1, 2017 - Aug. 31, 2018 19. 5-Year-Old Cow - born Sept. 1, 2016 - Aug. 31, 2017 20. 6-Year-Old and Older Cow - born before Sept. 1, 2016 21. 150,000 Cow Class (Must bring proof of production to

check-in; cows may only be switched from another milking cow class to this class with additional paid entry fee)

22. Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show 23. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion (Junior Show) 24. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion (Junior Show) 25. Best Udder of Show 26. Champion Bred & Owned of the Show 27. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion (Open Show) 28. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion (Open Show) 29. 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) 30. Produce of Dam (2 animals, any age, & the progeny of 1 cow; dam must be named) 31. Dam & Offspring (dam and 1 offspring, any age)

32. Premier Breeder 33. Premier Exhibitor

NAME ________________________________________ FARM NAME ___________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________ Class # _________ Animal’s Name ________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________

Reg. #:_________________________________________

Sire: ___________________________________________ Dam: _____________________________________________

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

Class # _________ Animal’s Name ________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________

Reg. #:_________________________________________

Sire: ___________________________________________ Dam: _____________________________________________

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

Class # _________ Animal’s Name ________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________

Reg. #:_________________________________________

Sire: ___________________________________________ Dam: _____________________________________________

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

Class # _________ Animal’s Name ________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________

Reg. #:_________________________________________

Sire: ___________________________________________ Dam: _____________________________________________

Exhibited by: _________________________________ Prod. 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 (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.

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Wisconsin Holstein Youth 2022 Junior Membership Renewals

Second notice postcards for the 2022 membership drive have been mailed. Please submit the card with payment to the office or call to pay by credit card. In order to participate in junior events and exhibit at WHA shows you must be a paid member.

If members have not seen a notice, they should contact Charitee at the office. Please help your staff keep an updated database and let us know if you have not received your renewal postcard.

National 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 South Dakota. 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.

Follow us on Snapchat!

Check out the WI Junior Holstein’s new Snapchat account - wiscjrholstein. And follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on WJHA news and events.

JAC Contact Information

Northeast District Clarissa Ulness, Chair - clarissa.ulness@icloud.com Brianna Meyer - briannacows@gmail.com Northwest District Hannah Hensel, Raffle & Ticketmaster - hhensel96@gmail.com Emma Bangart - emmabangart@gmail.com Southwest District Ainsley Noble, Vice Chair - ainsley2004@outlook.com Evan Hathaway - dancerevan2005@gmail.com Southeast District Lauren Breunig - breuniglauren22265@gmail.com Elizabeth Gunst - gunste23@llhs.org

Join us for Cow Camp 2022!

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22

Cow Camp is back! This year’s camp will be held at Mt. Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma on May 21 & 22. Any youth or chaperones attending Cow Camp will need to be current paid members. Due to limited bed space, chaperones will need to be approved prior to camp by WHA staff. Campers must be 9 to 13 years old as of January 1, 2022.

Tentative Schedule Saturday, May 21 12 noon Registration & cabin check-in 1:00 p.m. Orientation & introductions 1:30- 5:00 p.m. Workshops 5:30 p.m. Dinner & fun activities 11 p.m. Lights out

Sunday, May 22 7:30 a.m. Hike with the JACs & Breakfast 9:00-11:30 a.m. Workshops 12 noon Lunch 12:45 p.m. Shaving Cream fight & camp wrap-up 1:30 p.m. Campers dismissed

Cow Camp 2022 Registration

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22 • Mt. Morris Camp & Conference Center, Wautoma Camp Fee - $65/junior or $75/adult • Campers must be age 9-13 as of January 1, 2022

❏ Youth Name: ________________________________________ Birthdate: ________________ T-Shirt Size: _______ ❏ Adult Adult or Junior (circle one)

Boy or Girl (circle one)

County: _________________________

Address: _________________________________________ City: _____________________ Zip: _________________ Parent’s email: _____________________________ Parent’s Name & Cell Phone: _________________________________ Return to: WHA, 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913. Registration deadline is Friday, April 22. All campers and chaperones must be WHA members; chaperones must be approved by WHA staff and will be allowed subject to space availability.

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Index to Advertisers Alpha Genetics....................................... 36

Go-Sho Cattle Co.................................... 36

Origin Reproduction Services................ 36

Cattle Traxx............................................. 36

High Sierra Distributing........................ 36

Rickert Bros., LLC.................................... 22

CentralStar Cooperative......................... 38

Initial Design......................................... 36

Rural Mutual/Brian Greenman........36, 37

Cybil Fisher Photography...................... 36

International Protein Sires....................IBC

SamWay Dairy....................................... 20

DBC Ag Products...................................... 3

Koepke Farms, Inc.................................. 22

Second Look Holsteins, LLC................... 22

Ded-Dit Holstein.................................... 21

L-L-M Dairy............................................. 20

Steffes Group......................................... 35

Fustead Holsteins.................................. 20

Marathon County Holstein Association.20

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Gary’s Dairy............................................ 21

Milkyhill Cattle Sales............................. 21

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Moo-dy Acres......................................... 21

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