February 2019 Wisconsin Holstein News

Adult Convention Information Breeder Profile: Horse Creek Holsteins Top Performers Calf Care District 1 and 2 Reports

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Lake-Breeze Def Careful-Red VG-88 EX-MS at 2Y

1st Senior 2-Year-Old, District 1 Show 2018 5th Senior 2-Year Old, Midwest Spring R&W Show 2018 Dam: Greenlea A Care-Red-ETS EX-94 2nd Dam: Yursden Kite Caramac-Red EX-92

To the Quest for Success on March 9 -

Careful’s stylish winter yearling from an All-American pedigree.

Willows-Edge Bolton Flicker

EX-94 2E GMD

5-01 2x 318 39,640 4.9 1962 3.1 1220 Lifetime: 1856d 177,480 4.7 8294 3.2 5604 Grand Champion, District 1 Show 2014 Next dams: EX-92 3E GMD DOM, EX-92 3E GMD DOM, EX-92 3E GMD, VG-87 GMD DOM, VG-87 GMD, EX-90 2E GMD, Ex-90 2E GMD, VG-87 GMD

To the Purple Ribbon Classic on March 2 Defiant summer yearling from a VG-85 2Y dam.

3rd dam is Bolton Flicker.

Don’t miss these stylish heifers that would be a great addition to any show string!

Henk & Bonnie Van Dyk

931 140th Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017

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Bonnie: (715) 220-6612 bvandyk23@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/willowsedgeholsteins

Purple Ribbon Classic

Saturday, March 2, 2019 • 11:30 a.m. • Marshfield Fairgrounds Park, Marshfield, WI

MILKSOURCE GOLDWN AFRICA

MS LISTERINES LOOK AT ME-ET

EX-95 Grand MW Nat’l Spring Show 2015 Grand WI State Championship Show 2015 A Doorman spring yearling sells from this powerful branch of the Ashlyn family!

Dam is a VG-86 2Y Sid, then Africa herself. Great opportunity for a fancy yearling!

T. Cull 920-960-0350 /P. Vail 518-758-8418

EX-91 3rd Jr 3-Yr-Old Int’l Holstein Show 2018 From the Licorice maternal line, Atwood Look At Me’s full age September calf by Beemer sells. Next dam is an EX-91 Uno then the one and only EX-95 Talent Licorice!

Mike & Julie Duckett 715-459-6481

MS MAUK-E-WAY ROSA-RED-ET

MISS REAL HOT-RED

Nom Jr. AA R&W Spring Calf 2018 A full sister to Rosa sells. Don’t miss out on a fancy Jordy, born 6/18. Next dam an EX Demello, then EX-93 Goldwyn full sister to Rosedale Lexington!

Cole, Ava, Campbell & Royce Booth 920-946-4517

EX-92 3-09 2x 365d 29,340 4.6 1355 3.2 941 Nom Jr. AA R&W 5-yr-old 2015 Nom Jr. AA R&W4-yr-old 2014 A full age RED Awesome fall calf sells from Real Hot’s VG-87 daughter by Ducati. A red hot maternal line from EX DOM Jubilant Rae! Troy Wendorf 970-371-0540

Other exciting consignments: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

12/18 Mafia x VG-87 Goldwyn x VG-87 Stormatic x EX-96 Ashlyn. - Pfaffsway 715-896-1987 12/18 Byway x Doorman x EX-91 Lauthority x 8 more gen. EX dams! - Walk-Era 608-432-3113 12/18 Diamondback x VG-87 Redburst x EX-91 Igniter x VG Moonshine. - Dream Prairie 608-634-3803 12/18 Red Awesome x EX-93 Advent x VG Avanti x VG-88 Rubens. – Ranae Holthaus 608-486-4285 12/18 Artist x EX-92 Atwood June, world fat and protein leader x EX-92 Sanchez x EX-94 Duster x VG Mark.

– Kyle Knutson 608-386-6014 12/18 Artist x VG-88 Atwood x VG-87 Boss Iron x VG-88 GMD Jolt. – Andy Buttles 608-723-4712 12/18 Callen x Doorman x EX-92 Uno x EX-94 Atwood back to Barbie! – Duckett 715-459-6481 12/18 Solomon x VG-86 Atwood x EX-94 Bolton Flicker, show family! – Bert-Mar 608-317-6052 12/18 Red Applegate x EX Atomium x EX-92 Acme x VG-89 Roy x VG-88 Durham! – Nehls 920-988-9354 9/18 Solomon x EX Damion x EX-95 Dana Rae x EX-92 GMD DOM Debutant Rae! – Nicole Pralle 715-334-3434 9/18 Undenied x EX-93 4E GMD September Storm x EX-94 3E GMD DOM Durham Dazzle x 7 more gen. VG & EX! – Carncross & Danhof 608-592-2560 9/18 Doorman x VG-87 2Y Shaman x EX Atwood x GP-82 Velvet x VG-88 Madison. – Greg Letter 920-495-1136 9/18 Jacoby x *RC Kanu P x VG-89 Dundee x EX-93 Charles x EX Salton. – Dorsland Farms 715-340-0422

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STAR-SUMMIT FEVERLICIOUS-ET

ROLL N VIEW RB JOY-RED-ET

KHW REGMENT APPLE B-RED-ETN

EX-94 3E Life: 2744d 228,920 3.0 6821 2.9 6708 A 12/17 Solomon sells from Durham Ambition. Next dams VG-86 Outside x EX-91 GMD DOM Rudolph x EX-94 GMD DOM Enhancer Alicia!

Welsh-Edge 608-675-3893

VG-87

A full age Diamondback spring yearling sells from this powerhouse red show family. Next dam EX-94 Jumpn4joy, Jr. All-American 4Y then EX-92 Joyful-Red, Supreme Champion WDE Jr. Show 2008!

Chad Steffan 715-267-6581

9/18 Undenied x EX-91 Sid. –Holthaus 608-486-4285 9/18 Red Jordy x VG-85 2Y Avalanche x EX-93 2E Advent Tally. – Milk Source 920-766-5335 9/18 Jordy or Leverage x EX Absolute x EX-95 2E Goldwyn x EX-92 GMD DOM Durham back to Elegance!

– T & C Wendorf & Doug Lemke 920-988-3323 9/18 Red Jordy x VG-87 Redburst x VG-88 Manor x VG-87 Advent x VG-87 Talent x EX Rubens x VG-87 Milestone. – William Schultz 920-980-0455 9/18 Undenied PTAT +3.81T x EX-93 Reginald x VG-87 Atwood x EX-93 Adolph, back to the queen, Roxy!

– Ryan, Majestic View & Crailoo 920-923-3528 6/18 Chelios x GP-83 2Y Doorman x EX-92 Fever x EX-91 September Storm x EX-92 Damion x 6 more gen VG & EX. – Wide Open Holsteins 715-964-8300 6/18 Defiant x VG 2Y Doorman x EX Supersire x EX-94 Bolton Flicker! – Willows-Edge 715-246-5454 6/18 Doorman x GP-83 Bradnickx EX-93 Blitz x VG Rubens x VG-88 Encore. – Holle Oaks 715-491-4020 3/18 High Octane x VG Talent x EX-91 2E Kite Lover-Red x EX-91 Rubens x EX-91 Mason x VG DOM Charles.

– Wide Open Holsteins 715-964-8300 3/18 Red Diamondback x EX Absolute x VG-88 Alexander x EX-95 Gold Missy! – Second-Look 920-477-2743 3/18 Red Diamondback x GP-83 Secure x EX-94 Advent Leta x EX-94 Rubens x VG-87 Redmarker, show family! – Melissa Sprecher 608-417-9201 1/18 Diamondback x EX-91 McCutchen x VG-87 2Y

Sale sponsored and hosted by Wood Area Holstein Breeders purpleribbonsale@gmail.com www.facebook.com/PurpleRibbonClassic Full catalog will be online at holsteinworld.com

MS WELSH-EDGE D AMBITION-ET

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EX-93 4-05 2x 305d 36,977 4.52 1670 3.07 1136 A September Doorman calf sells from Feverlicious. Next dams EX Durham x EX-92 Emory and 4 more gen. VG or EX. Taylor Wittmus 920-323-3996

EX-90 3-09 2x 341d 31,990 5.1 1621 3.9 1253 Straight from the Apples - a 12/18 Undenied sells from Apple B! Next dam EX-95 DOM Altitude x EX-93 3D GMD DOM Alisha. A proven global family with a ton of potential for the colored shavings in 2019.

Reggie & Krysty Kamps 608-330-2007

Observer x VG DOM Goldwyn x EX-92 GMD DOM Barbie! – Eric Wachtendonk 715-568-4133 1/18 Doorman x VG 2Y Awesome x EX Goldsun x EX-91 Sept. Storm x EX-90 GMD Cousteau x EX-93 GMD DOM Linjet! – Mark & Angie Ulness 920-775-4794 12/17 Sanchez x VG-88 Atwood x EX-94 3E Stormatic Alexas Rae x EX-92 GMD DOM Debutante Rae! - Mayerlane 715-568-3678 12/17 Red Avalanche x EX-91 2E Wisconsin x VG-86 Drake. – Aaron Berg 608-786-2151 10/17 Red Jordy x EX-91 2E Reality x EX Debonair x EX-94 Rubens x EX-93 Storm x 3 more EX dams!

– Doug Lemke 920-371-7738 9/17 Jacoby bred 11/18 to sexed Tatoo x VG-85 2Y Seaver x EX-93 2E Durham Tobi x EX Lee x EX-96 DOM Stardust Tobi! – Kyle Natzke 920-979-0593 5/17 Loveman due 4/19 with Drive heifer x VG-88 Atwood x EX Shottle x THE Debutante Rae! - Julia Nunes 715-288-5838 4/17 Archrival bred 7/17/18 to sexed King Doc x VG-89 Acme x EX Destry x EX-94 Advent x EX-96 GMD Redmarker Desire! - Mayerlane 715-568-3678 3/17 Byway due 3/19 with Doorman heifer x EX-91 Attic x EX-95 Fever x EX-95 Aspen x EX-94 GMD DOM Leadoff. - Budjon & Vail 920-960-0350 3/17 Hypnotic due 4/19 to Corvette x EX Destry x Talent x EX-91 September Storm, back to Blackrose!

– Jacob Maier 715-382-4220

For more information or to order a catalog, contact:

Auctioneer: Tim Schindler Pedigrees: Tim Natzke Ringmen: Bob Miller & Don Mayer Fitting: Kyle Natzke 920-979-0593

Tyler Freund - 715-323-2682

Natzke - 920-979-0611 February 2019 – Tim Wisconsin Holstein News – 3 Paul Lippert - 715-459-4735

Upcoming WHA Events February 22-23 Adult Convention, hosted by

Manitowoc County Holstein

Assoc., Holiday Inn, Manitowoc March 9

Quest for Success IV, hosted by Ryan-Vu Holsteins & Bella-View Holsteins, held at the Great Northern, Fond du Lac

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Heart of the Wheel Sale, managed by Green County Holstein Breeders

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Waupaca-Waushara Show Opportunity Sale, Noon Weyauwega Fairgrounds

30-31 WHY Lead

Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel Appleton April 6

19th Badger Invitational hosted by the Badger Dairy Club

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Heatherstone Enterprises Complete Dispersal, Baraboo

26-27

Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, Alliant Energy Center, Madison

May 28 Wilstar Holsteins Complete Dispersal

Poy Sippi, WI On the cover: February features the annual cover contest winner. Entries are gathered and submitted to the Communications Committee for voting. Winning this year is Joey Opsal of Blue Mounds. Second and third place photos are on page 10. www.wisholsteins.com

February 2019

Volume 91

Issue No. 2

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

Features 8 9 10 12 15 20 22 25 28

Adult Convention Schedule Adult Convention Speakers & Tours Cover Contest Placings Breeder Profile: Horse Creek Holsteins, LLC Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Rules & Entry Top Performers #OneBlackandWhite: Carrie Warmka Calf Care: Salmonella Dublin 2018 Calf Raffle Winners WHY Lead DCHA Conference

Departments 5 6 7 10 11 19 24 26 27 30

From the President Wisconsin Holstein News Briefs Farms to Follow Princess Columns District 1 Report District 2 Report WHY Page National Holstein Convention Column Recipe Corner Index to Advertisers

WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN NEWS: (ISSN 0194-4401) (USPS 688160) is published 9 times for $50 per year by the Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913. Periodical postage paid at Baraboo, WI and additional offices. Additional magazines may be purchased at $5.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for each additional copy. Price includes shipping and handling.

Due to the uncertainties of the mail, the News cannot assume responsibility or prior delivery of issues carrying advertising of sales scheduled for less than 14 days after the issue date.

Advertising is due the 10th day of the month preceding publication, unless otherwise publicized. Advertising cannot be accepted over the phone, except by fax. Ad information must include name, address, phone of advertiser, amount of space needed, color if desired, photos if any and where they are. The Wisconsin Holstein News and its employees do not verify the records, classification scores or any other information that is used in advertising that appears in the Wisconsin Holstein News. The advertiser is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information used in their advertising. The News shall not be held responsible for any loss due to inaccurate information appearing in the News. The employees of the News shall be available to help any member acquire verification for any information appearing in the News.

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POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 Phone: 1-800-223-4269 or 608-356-2114.

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From the President - Craig Carncross Who was excited to leave 2018 behind? I for one was hoping for change as the calendar rolled forward and found parts of last year went incredibly fast and parts seemed to never end. Alas we are well into 2019 now and not much has changed…

Not much has changed in terms of the enthusiasm that is everywhere at junior convention. Those in attendance know what I am talking about and for those that were not able to make it, be assured Wisconsin Junior Holsteins is an energetic group doing great things. It was a fun weekend and it was hard to not want to bottle up some of this positive energy and take it home.

Congratulations to all of the award winners and I encourage everyone to read about these young people and their Holstein stories. More importantly, to those that hope to one day earn those awards and the recognition and the positions of junior leadership, keep working and your time will come. One of the truly great things about the Junior Holstein organization is the older members mentoring the younger members and being great role models.

Another thing that has not changed as we roll into 2019 is another great adult convention being planned by Manitowoc County. It is not too late to register. It promises to be a great weekend and hopefully we can bring the positive attitude and openness to learn from one another that was present at the junior convention. Bring your questions and ideas for Holstein

USA on Friday afternoon as they will be represented in our open town hall style forum. Manitowoc is busy getting a fun filled and educational weekend lined up and if the past few years have been any indication of this year’s events, it is time well spent lining up help to sneak out of the barn and finding someone to watch the kids.

The last thing I want to highlight that has not changed is the National Convention that will be coming to Appleton this summer. Wisconsin has the largest and most diverse group of Registered Holstein breeders in the world and Wisconsin is a brand and a destination for those who keep tabs on the Holstein cow. This national convention being hosted by the Wisconsin Holstein Association is on track to show the rest of the United States just how dominant the brand of “Wisconsin Holstein” is and what we have to offer in terms of genetics and the people behind the breeding. There is a group of very talented people working tirelessly to make this an event to remember. It is truly going to be the highlight of the summer. While no one plans to host such an event in dire economic times, it might just be the opportunity breeders in this state need to press reset.

Maybe some of what has not changed is a good thing!

Wisconsin Holstein Association

902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 • www.wisholsteins.com Phone 1-800-223-4269 • (608) 356-2114 • Fax (608) 356-6312

BOARD MEMBERS

Craig Carncross, President (2021)* - 608-592-2560 Heather Jauquet, Vice President (2019) - 920-371-7511 Erica Ullom, Secretary (2020) - 715-933-0477 Steve Endres, Exec. Committee (2019) - 608-279-5952 Bryan Stremcha, Exec. Committee (2019) - 608-790-1925 Bob Cramer Jr. (2021) - 608-558-7775 Sara Feldmann (2020) - 920-980-9704 Joseta Halbur (2019) - 715-821-9672 Craig Krohlow (2020) - 920-639-5388 Pam Selz-Pralle (2021)* - 715-334-3434 Sherry Siemers-Peterman (2020) - 920-629-4532 Ryan Weigel (2021) - 608-434-4109 *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 Kristen Broege, Director of Sales & Membership | kristenb@wisholsteins.com

NATIONAL DIRECTORS

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

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Wisconsin Holstein News Briefs Welcome - Birth Announcements Chad and Sarah Wethal welcomed Adrian Mark Wethal on December 10, 2018. Adrian weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and measured in at 18 1/2 inches on his birth date. Welcome!

Congratulations!

Upcoming Issues & Advertising Deadlines

World Dairy Expo Official Associate Judge have been announced. Congratulations to Lynn Harbaugh who will assist Chad Ryan in judging the 2019 International Holstein Show. Brandon Ferry has been selected as associate judge for Eddie Bue who will be officiating the 2019 International Junior Holstein Show.

March ad deadline February 6 Midwest Holsteins Junior Convention Results

Congratulations to Travis and Savannah (Micke) Krohlow on their January 18 marriage. We wish you many years of happiness and Holsteins!

From the desk of...

Kristen Broege Hi Holstein friends, I recently joined the staff here at WHA as Director of Sales & Membership. In this role I will be mainly overseeing membership, sponsorship and sales for the News. In addition, I coordinate the WHA Royalty program and will be involved in some Junior programming.

I graduated in May from UW-Madison with a degree in Dairy Science and certificate in Agricultural Business Management. Previous to WHA, I’ve worked in various sales internships, milked cows for Gil-Bar Jerseys and assisted with show and genomic cattle care at Heritage Holsteins.

My sisters and I raise and show our own small herd of Registered Holsteins under the prefix Rock-Edge. Most recently, our greatest accomplishment was having our first Rock-Edge cow go Excellent 91 with Excellent 93 mammary on her first score at 3-years old. I also advise the Rock County Junior Holstein group and am an active FFA Alumni member.

When I’m not occupied with my Holstein-related hobbies, I enjoy helping my boyfriend on his Jersey farm, trying a variety of rosé wines and decorating my new apartment.

I’m very excited to be a part of the team here at WHA and am looking forward to a great 2019 for Wisconsin Holstein!

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April/May District 4 Feature Production Issue

ad deadline March 20

June/July NHC Commemorative Issue Midwest Holsteins

ad deadline May 3

August/September District 6 Feature Summer Show Results

ad deadline July 24

Farms to Follow is a new Wisconsin Holstein News feature that will promote Wisconsin Holstein Association members who are active on social media. These farms can be those who do an excellent job showcasing their genetics, connecting with consumers or simply keeping up with what is happening on their dairies.

Waupaca-Waushara Feb sale ad_Layout 1 1/20/19 6:39 PM Page 1

33rd ANNIVERSARY WAUPACA-WAUSHARA SHOW OPPORTUNITY SALE Saturday, March 16, 2019 • 12:00 noon • Weyauwega Fairgrounds

CRAIG-KRO DURHAM HOTSYTOTSY EX-95 3E EX-MS

5-07 2x 365 34,690 3.5 1223 3.3 1156 HotsyTotsy’s winter yearling Solomon sells.

Granddam 2E-92 Linjet with 25,730 4.0 1032. Next 8 dams VG or EX. Juckem

CAVANALECK BG BRUIN EX-94

4th 6-Year-Old & Older, Intl. Holstein Show ’18 3-08 2x 365 35,290 4.0 1418 3.2 1137 Bruin has been a perennial showring contender. Her flashy Avalanche fall calf sells. Majestic View, Shore & Connery

KML

MS CRESCENTMEAD DIXIE-ET EX-92 2E EX-MS

4-05 2x 305 28,306 4.0 1138 3.3 921 Dixie is a Goldwyn from the Adeens. Dam VG-89 EX-MS Durham, next 2 dams 2E-94.

Dixie’s summer yearling Brewmaster sells.

Holmland

We will be having an auction to benefit the Waupaca-Waushara Junior Holstein Association.

The Waupaca-Waushara Holstein Breeders will be offering a 5% discount on any calf purchased by a WI Junior Holstein member.

SALE STAFF:

Sale Chairman: Justin Hintz 715-851-0049 Jim Hoskens, Pedigrees 920-366-7153 Darrell Worden, Auctioneer 715-842-8098 Ringmen: Jay Jauquet 920-639-6408 Lynn Harbaugh 920-420-1524 Catalogs: Dick Piechowski 715-258-2757 holmlandfarms@gmail.com

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WHA Adult Convention Schedule

February 22-24, 2019 | Holiday Inn, Manitowoc, WI Hosted by Manitowoc County Holstein Breeders Friday, February 22 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

10 a.m.– 8 p.m.

12:30 – 5:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 – 3:15 p.m.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

5 – 6 p.m.

6 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. –12 a.m.

Saturday, February 23 6:30 a.m.

6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

7 – 8 a.m.

Registration open Silent auction open – benefits the Manitowoc County Junior Holstein Association Dairy bar open National Delegate Meeting WHA Committee Meetings Holstein USA Town Hall Forum Social Hour Dinner: WHA Princess Reunion Introductions; YAC Education Award; Top Performer and Lifetime Production Awards Motivational speaker Steve Jones – “Developing the Leaders Who Create a Winning Culture” Social time and music by Nettle Hill

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Dairy bar open Silent auction open Past President’s gathering (for past Presidents and spouses only) Registration open Early Bird Session with Norm Nabholz Rahr-West Art Museum tour WHA Annual Business Meeting Lunch: Recognition of juniors to compete at National Convention; GMD, DOM, PBR & PGA awards; 40 & 50 year members; Wall of Fame inductees Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center tour and Cloveredge Farms tour Social Hour Awards Banquet: WHA board recognition; advertising contest winners; Distinguished Service Awards; Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder; Distinguished Breeder; Dessert and Gift Basket Auction to benefit the scholarship fund DJ - Paul Tyson

Sunday, February 24

Breakfast on your own WHA Board re-organizational meeting

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

8 a.m.

8:30 – 11 a.m.

9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 – 5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

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Meeting Notice At this year’s convention there will be a separate committee meeting for District Shows. This will be held at 1:30 p.m. prior to the Spring and State Show Meeting. Topics to be discussed include coordinating District Shows with National Holstein Convention, feedback from past shows and future District Show concerns.

If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Laura Wackershauser at lauraw@wisholsteins.com or 800-223-4269.

See you at convention!

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Those wishing to exhibit at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair under the Junior Holstein Association MUST be paid by March 1.

No exceptions will be made this year!

Adult Convention

Wisconsin Holstein Convention Featured Speakers and Tours Friday Evening

Saturday Morning

30th Anniversary of the WHA Princess Program Reunion

Early Bird Session: A Morning with Norm

During the Friday evening dinner, the Wisconsin Holstein Association will honor WHA Royalty during the 30th Anniversary of the Princess Program Reunion. All past royalty are invited to join us on February 22 to reminisce and catch up with WHA members and friends. Those in attendance will be introduced and there will be a program highlighting updates in the program as well as updates from all past royalty. If you are a past WHA Princess or Princess Attendant, you can reserve your spot by registering for convention.

Motivational speaker Steve Jones: “Developing the Leaders Who Create a Winning Culture” Sponsored by Steve Jones is a leadership coach and consultant who has helped transform influential leaders and successful cultures. Culture either happens by design or default. Steve challenges individuals to intentionally create and grow a winning culture by developing within an organization. The power of connection, mindset and servant leadership are specific topics that will be covered in his keynote about leadership development and cultural growth.

Steve recently completed his eighth season as head football coach for Kimberly High School. During this time, the Papermakers have compiled a 100-6 record including a Wisconsin state record of 70 wins in a row. In the past eight year, Kimberly has won seven conference championships and five consecutive state championships along with one state runner-up finish. Steve was recognized as a “40 under 40” next generation leader by Coach and AD Magazine. Steve has been named the VFA North Conference Coach of the Year five times. Steve was also named the 2016 and 2017 Associated Press Coach of the Year and has won the WFCA/Packers Coach of the Year three years in a row. Steve was the national runner-up for the Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year.

Learn from a legend during this year’s Early Bird session on Saturday morning. Norm Nabholz is the featured speaker and will share his experiences in breeding and developing high-caliber Registered Holsteins. Norm has been involved with buying and selling cattle for nearly 50 years. Some of the more famous cows he’s worked with include the Registered Holsteins: KHW Regiment Apple-Red, Quality Ridge Stormi Hazel, C Taraley Astro Sherry, Cache Valley Lheros 2331-ET, and Registered Jerseys: Gil-Bar Unique Bonnie, Huronia Centurion Veronica and Duncan Belle. Through the years he’s had many memorable experiences with cows and their owners. Be sure to attend this session to hear about Norm’s expertise and experiences in the Registered dairy business.

Rahr-West Art Museum Take a tour and experience the culture of Manitowoc. Saturday morning will include a visit to the Rahr-West Art Museum and historic mansion that displays a variety of artistic works from around the country and state. “The museum’s purpose is to engage the dynamic learning opportunities in the visual arts and enrich life in the area by serving as a cultural resource”, as noted in their mission statement. The museum offers a look at 150 years of art history, setting it apart from larger galleries.

Experience the visual arts as well as treats from a local coffee shop during this one of a kind tour.

Saturday Afternoon Cloveredge Farms and the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Tour Cloveredge Farms, LLC and the Wisconsin Farm Discovery Center Saturday afternoon.

Cloveredge Farms, owned and operated by the Holschbach family, milks 500 cows with eight GEA Monobox robots. Tour their facility, learn about their robotic milking journey and see their Registered Holsteins. A full story on Cloveredge Farms appeared in the January edition of the Wisconsin Holstein News.

The recently opened Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is a place where the public can learn how their food is produced.

The mission of the center is to “...take visitors beyond the barn and educate how Wisconsin agricultural producers make food, fiber and fuel - safely, humanely and sustainably.” See more on the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in the January edition of the News.

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Mikayla’s

Lauren Jessica’s

Princess Journals Hello fellow Holstein enthusiasts!

My name is Lauren Siemers, and I am the daughter of Paul and Jenny Siemers from Manitowoc County. I am the sixth generation to be involved at Siemers Holsteins, my family’s dairy and crop farm in Newton. I found a love for exhibiting cattle at the local, state, and national levels a mile and a half down the road from the main dairy, where my father grew up and my grandmother still lives. There, I have the opportunity to help out with show heifers and cows.

It is a true joy and honor to introduce myself as the 2019 Wisconsin Holstein Association Princess. As a little girl, I wore tiaras and dresses at shows and on my family’s dairy farm all the time, and I am so excited to begin wearing a tiara at cow shows again — a full decade after I set my sights on being awarded this position!

I am currently a student at Plymouth High School, where I am actively involved in a wide variety of organizations and clubs, most notably the FFA, Forensics, and Student Council. I plan to attend a four-year university after graduation to pursue a degree in agricultural communications. I am also involved in my local 4-H club and the Manitowoc/Calumet Junior Holstein Association outside of school.

This year’s state junior convention in Sheboygan was one for the record books! Congratulations to the outstanding juniors who received awards and shared their enthusiasm while participating in events.

WHA Princess Attendant Mikayla Endres and I look forward to a fun-filled year representing our state’s beloved black and white cows, especially at National Holstein Convention held in Appleton, Wisconsin, June 24-27. We also hope to see many of you in my home county of Manitowoc, February 22-23, for the Wisconsin Holstein Convention.

Thanks for journaling with me, Lauren Siemers

Moments

Hello, Holstein supporters!

I am Mikayla Endres and I very honored to have the opportunity to serve all of you as the 2019 WHA Princess Attendant! This is a year that I have dreamt about since I was a little kid showing at district show. I reside in Lone Rock on my family’s farm, KnH Endres Farm, with my parents Kevin and Heidi, along with two older brothers: Tyler (22) and Cole (21). Our herd consists mainly of show cattle, including 10 cows and 45 heifers representing Holsteins, as well as Milking Shorthorns, Ayrshires and a Jersey.

I am currently a sophomore at Madison College where I am completing the Liberal Arts Transfer Program, all while being able to stay home and continue to work with the show heifers and cows. This fall, I will be transferring to UW-Madison to earn a degree in life science communications with a certificate in agricultural business management.

The focus of my Junior Holstein membership has been in the showring, and I’m thankful for mentors and other members who have encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone to become active in other ways.

So, I look forward to spending the year motivating and pushing younger members to be active because the association has given me so much insight on the industry and has helped guide me to my future decisions.

I cannot wait to meet so many joyful members who are as excited as I am about the Holstein cow!

I would like to give a shout out to the Sheboygan County group for hosting such a successful and memorable convention for me and so many other members. It was a great weekend catching up with other members and making new life-long friends.

I look forward to our first official event at the Wisconsin Holstein Adult Convention in Manitowoc, February 22-23, and hope to see many familiar faces there as well! Once again, I am truly blessed to represent this association and can’t wait for what the year has in store!

Until next time, Mikayla Endres

2018 Cover Contest

2nd Place: Joey Opsal, Blue Mounds Thank you to all of our entrants for this year’s contest. Watch future issues for information on the 2019 Cover Contest. Entries are due November 15 and can be entered at any time.

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3rd Place: Brenda Bricco, Marion

District 1 Report

Watch for your chance to advertise and promote your county association in future issues. The April issue will feature District 4.

Ashland County

Burnett County

Barron County

Chippewa County

2018 Adult Membership: 3; Junior Membership: 0

2018 Adult Membership: 32; Junior Membership: 30 Adult association officers: President: Dean Frisle; Vice President: Scot Hammann; Secretary/Treasurer: Jeff Wille The Barron County Adult Holstein Breeders continue with the many programs they have in place. These include spring and fall auctions, heifer calf project, Barron County Futurity, twilight meeting, sponsorships for our county fair as well as WHA shows and the Wisconsin State Fair. We contribute to community needs as they arise.

Junior association officers: President: Brooke Hammann; Vice President: Justyne Frisle; Secretary: Kelli Marschall; Treasuer: Henry Huth; Queen: Jenna Thorgerson; Advisors: Leslie Frisle and Becky Hammann The Barron County Junior Holsteins continue with many programs they enjoy. At our county fair we serve milk, cookies and cheese during the dairy show and we run an ice cream stand as a fundraiser. We run the lunch stand at the Adult Breeder auctions and we serve ice cream sundaes at the June Dairy Breakfast. These fundraisers allow us to sponsor classes for county fair and WHA shows; contribute to county ag groups or SanRonHolsteins_Feb19 1/13/19 9:36 PM Page 1 graduating benefits as theyad_Layout come up;1 give scholarships to our members; and have fun days together.

Bayfield County

side view - Cybil Fisher; ring photo by The Bullvine

2018 Adult Membership: 3; Junior Membership: 0

2018 Adult Membership: 2; Junior Membership: 0 2018 Adult Membership: 38; Junior Membership: 16

Dunn County

2018 Adult Membership: 26; Junior Membership: 5

Eau Claire County

2018 Adult Membership: 13; Junior Membership: 1

Pierce/Pepin County

Pierce: 2018 Adult Membership: 30; Junior Membership: 19 Pepin: 2018 Adult Membership: 5; Junior Membership: 0

Polk County

2018 Adult Membership: 36; Junior Membership: 20

Price County

2018 Adult Membership: 3; Junior Membership: 0

Rusk County

2018 Adult Membership: 7; Junior Membership: 1

St. Croix County

2018 Adult Membership: 36; Junior Membership: 16

Washburn County

2018 Adult Membership: 1; Junior Membership: 1

Ms Cow-Palace Union Akira Nominated All-American Fall Yearling 2018 6th Fall Yearling, International Holstein Show 2018 Reserve All-Wisconsin Fall Yearling 2018 Junior Champion, District 10 Show 2018 Reserve Calf Champion, WI Junior State Fair 2017 Our-Favorite Union-142-ET x Excels Sanchez Alexandria VG-85 6-10 3x 305 41,580 2.5 1029 3.0 1246 Lifetime: 1540d 163,000 2.7 4402 3.3 5358

Akira was fresh in December and is doing well. We look forward to her future! We would like to thank everyone who has helped us along the way. We would also like to wish everyone a great 2019!

San-Ron Holsteins

Ron Roskopf, owner - 414-587-4402 Sara Feldmann, herdsman - 920-980-9704

N7730 Dairyland Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53027 • sfeldmann23@gmail.com

KEN & KATHY ELLIOTT Marshall, WI • 608-513-9700 Ken

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Breeder Profile

District 1: Horse Creek Holsteins, LLC

by Mara Budde

The Northwest region of Wisconsin has dairies speckled Horse Creek Cows throughout the countryside. Some big, some small and everything Cows are housed in a sand-bedded freestall and are milked in between. Located in Star Prairie, Horse Creek Holsteins, LLC in double 10 parallel parlor. Horse Creek Holsteins strives for is owned and operated by Ted and Gretchen Johnson and their cows that fit their profitability goal of making high quality milk, son and his wife, Hans and Catherine Johnson. Together, the and a lot of it. To reach this, the Johnsons focus on breeding Johnson family cares for 320 milking Holsteins and about for animals that last a long time and will function well the same number of youngstock. in the parlor and freestall set-up. Hans oversees the Horse Creek has been in the Johnson “We are currently matings with traits looked at that include feet and family since the original homestead rump and high, wide rear udders. working with a lawyer legs,Sires was occupied in the late 1800s. Hans’ that fit into this criteria that are grandfather moved to their current in River Falls as well as currently being used are Solomon, Doorman, site, about a mile north of the original our accountant to start the Cinderdoor, Mafia, Diamondback, Kingboy, plot, where he milked 35 to 40 cows.

Crush and Artist. Hans notes that considering Ted returned home from UW-Madison transition process.” the current market situations, about 20 in 1972 and started to buy into the family percent of the herd is being bred to beef. farm while growing to 55 cows and later to the current size A lot of the animals that the Johnson’s work with are homebred. of 320 in 1988.

A number of years ago, the family invested in two cows from the Now, with Hans back on the farm, the next generation is WD Homeplace Sale in Boyceville. Hans says a many of these looking toward farm ownership. “We are currently working offspring have gone on to become EX. with a lawyer in River Falls as well as our accountant to start the A notable cow for the Johnson family was HCH Morty 1108 transition process,” Hans says. Hans studied two years at UW- who was second in the county for milk about 10 years ago.

Madison Farm and Industry Short Course and returned to the The Johnsons will exhibit their cattle from time to time, farm after graduation in 2009. Catherine holds a degree from mainly at the county and state fair with the occasional visit to UW-River Falls in agriculture studies. the District 1 Holstein Show. Cows are cared for by Hans and Hans works full time on the farm while Catherine splits her Catherine in addition to four other full-time employees and a duties between full-time mom to their son, Easton, and helping part-time high school student. with caring for cows and calves.

Horse Creek Holsteins, LLC | The Johnson Family Star Prairie, Wis. Star Prairie

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• 320 Registered milking Holsteins • 320 youngstock • 850 acres: corn and alfalfa, used for feed • 4 full-time employees and 1 part-time • Ration: Corn silage, haylage, canola meal, ground dry corn and custom protein mix • Production: 92 pounds per cow per day, 4.3% fat, 3.4% protein, 110 SCC • Sires: Solomon, Doorman, Cinderdoor, Mafia, Diamondback, Kingboy, Crush and Artist

cattle. The next generation is getting involved in Registered Holsteins through Horse Creek. Six young 4-H members lease cattle for the summer to show at the county fair and Wisconsin State Fair.

“A top 10 at the state fair is a good day,” Hans says. “This definately keeps us busy throughout the summer.”

This past year, Hans and Catherine bought their son his first Registered Holstein heifer, Farmdale Solomon Raegen-ET, from the UW-River Falls Falcon Premier Sale. This April 2017 heifer goes back to the Royal Rosas.

Hans Johnson with son Easton and wife, Catherine. Hans and Catherine operate Horse Creek Holsteins with Hans’ parents, Ted and Gretchen Johnson.

Horse Creek Calves Gretchen and Catherine are the primary calf caretakers.

Calves are fed six pints of pasteurized whole milk three times per day until about two weeks of age. Then they are transitioned to a pail and fed a gallon of milk until eight weeks of age. Following weaning they are on water and free choice grain and moved into a small group housing setup with nine head per group.

The Next Generation Hans grew up in the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association and understands the value of being involved in dairy as a youth.

In addition, he was active in Polk County 4-H showing dairy

Aside from cows…

Cows and kids aren’t enough to keep the Johnsons busy.

In addition to caring for the herd, Ted and Hans handle the agronomy needs and operate 850 acres of land. The corn and alfalfa grown here are used in the ration.

The Johnsons run a custom planting and harvesting business, too, where each year they plant about 1,600 acres and combine about 1,000 acres, not including their own. Ted and Hans work with their custom chopper too and own the pushing tractor.

“This business makes for a nice extra source of income,” Hans says.

Off the farm, Hans and Catherine take part in PDPW events and recently attended the Farm Bureau YFA Conference. At these events they get a chance to unwind off the farm and learn a little bit too.

Hans’ future goal for the dairy is to continue to have cows that are profitable and to become a partner with his parents.

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2019 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase 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 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase 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. TO COMPETE FOR JUNIOR RIBBONS AND TROPHIES, ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE THE ANIMAL’S OWNERSHIP REGISTERED OR TRANSFERRED BY THE RESPECTIVE BREED ORGANIZATION INTO THE INDIVIDUAL NAME OF THE JUNIOR EXHIBITOR ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1. TRANSFER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SHOW. Holstein USA’s Junior Leasing rules will be in affect at the Midwest National Spring Show.

(For complete Junior Leasing rules, please see the Holstein USA website at www. holsteinusa.com) a. More than one Junior exhibitor may own an animal in partnership if the animal is exhibited by the partnership throughout the entire show season and the names of all Junior partners are listed on the registration certificate. Adult-Junior and family or farm partnerships are not acceptable. b. To be eligible to compete, entries must be shown by the Junior owner in all cases, except by prior written approval. Alternate leadsperson forms must be submitted to the Holstein Association representative by 5:00 p.m. the day before the show. If approved, another National Junior Holstein member the same age or younger must show the animal. Adults are not allowed to show, in any case. A leased animal may only be shown by the Junior lessee. 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 upon check-in to show management. e. It is the responsibility of the Junior owner to prove ownership of animal by hard copy (on paper). f. According to Holstein Association USA’s National Junior Show Ring Policy, exhibitors must be a minimum of nine years old to participate.

Bred and Owned: An award will be given in all the female classes for the highest placing animal bred and solely owned by exhibitor. To be considered for Bred & Owned awards, one of the original owners must be listed as one of the current owners. 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.

Junior Bred and Owned: An award will be presented in all the female classes for the highest placing animal bred and solely owned by a junior exhibitor; the junior exhibitor must be leading the animal during the class as stated in the rules of Junior Ownership. 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.

Family unit or farm partnerships will not qualify for Bred & Owned awards unless all partners are Junior members and listed on the certificate under breeder and owner.

Production Awards: In all Holstein 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: 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 six (6) 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 six (6) 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 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.

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. All animals exhibited at the WI Dairy Showcase must be accompanied by the registration certificate or emailed copy from the respective breed association; no photocopies or confirmation letters will be accepted. If an animal is identified with Holstein USA eartags, two official eartags must be in the animal’s ears for entry to be accepted and allowed in showring. All animals exhibited must be Holstein Registered or Qualified by the Holstein USA, Inc. or registered with the Holstein Association of Canada with 87% or greater purity.

2. 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 and the appropriate fee, which will be retained by a Holstein USA representative and forwarded to the Holstein Association USA, Inc. or US Jersey.

3. Substitutions may be made within class at check-in. Exhibitors are also allowed 1 open substitution as long as the ownership remains the same.

4. All animals must be in place and checked-in by 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

The Wisconsin Dairy Showcase show management and the Wisconsin Holstein Association’s Board of Directors reserve the final and absolute right to interpret the rules and regulations of the Shows and will settle and determine all matters, 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, show management may request that an individual registration certificate be checked at ringside.

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA, INC. SHOW RING POLICY Showing cattle is an important part of promoting, merchandising and breeding Registered Holsteins for breeders and Holstein Association USA, Inc. It is also in the best interest of Registered Holstein breeders to maintain integrity and present a positive and progressive image of themselves and their cattle in the showring.

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.

GROOMING & PREPARATION Dairy cattle exhibitions are conducted under standards for evaluating conformation established by the PDCA Unified Score Card (2009), with specific breed characteristicstaken into consideration by the show judge. In this connection, animals will be groomed and prepared for the judge’s evaluation in order to display the animal’s natural contour, conformation, performance and mobility. Specifically: February 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 15

1. Changing the natural color of the animal is prohibited. However, external applications of cosmetics that affect only appearance may be used, including by way of example hoof polishes and false switches.

2. The maximum allowable length of naturally growing hair anywhere on the topline is not to exceed 1” (Holstein guidelines will allow up to 1½”). Exhibitors will be required to comply with this rule before the animal is allowed to enter the ring 3. Addition of foreign objects, including but not limited to hair or hair substitutes, cloth or fiber, to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body is prohibited.

4. Externally sealing the teat end with a preparation that does not harm the animal’s skin is permissible. Natural teat placement will be given preference over artificially positioned teats.

VIOLATIONS: FALSE, DECEPTIVE OR UNACCEPTABLE PRACTICES These practices are violations of the Code of Ethics and will be reported to show management and may be reported to the respective national breed associations: 1. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown.

2. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally: a. with an irritant or counter-irritant, b. using a device to artificially create or enhance the udder crease, c. using other substances as detected by testing that cause changes in the udder to artificially improve the conformation. d. plugging of teat canal with foreign substances.

3. Surgery or unethical insertion of any matter under the skin or into body cavities, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body (e.g., administration of fluid via a stomach tube or other similar apparatus to fill the rumen), though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management.

4. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management, or other exhibitors while in the showring, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show.

5. Challenging, threatening or interfering with an ethics committee appointed by show management to monitor the animals on exhibit on the show grounds.

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

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

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

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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 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase 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. 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 All-American contest officials for the appropriate breed.

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 management 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. Show management shall appoint an Ethics Committee to monitor violations at the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase. The Ethics Committee will be on the grounds for all shows.

2. Complaints of alleged violations must be presented to the Show Chairman 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 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase 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 the Ethics Committee within five (5) days of receiving notice of alleged violations, with the Ethics Committee to make a decision on the violations within ten (10) days of receiving such notice.

5. The show managment coordinator 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 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Show Committee shall review the findings from the Ethics Committee and make a recommendation to the WHA Board of Directors of the disciplinary action. The exhibitor will be able to participate in the Show Committee meeting. The WHA Board of Directors shall meet on the same day to review the findings from the Ethics Committee, recommendations from the Show Committee and hear any presentation the exhibitor wishes to present.

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

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

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 Show 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. During this entire process the WHA Board of Directors, the Ethics Committee, the Show 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.

2019 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Entry Form

2019 Jersey Spring Show April 26, 2019 • 8:30 a.m.

2019 Red & White Spring Show April 26, 2019 • 8:30 a.m.

2019 Midwest National Spring Show April 27, 2019 • 8:30 a.m.

ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER, MADISON, WI

Entry Fee Schedule

$30.00/entry if made online or postmarked on or before 4/1/19 $50/entry if made online or postmarked 4/2/19 to 4/13/19 (may not be listed in the show book) $100/entry if made online or postmarked after 4/13/19 (will not be listed in the show book)

Online entry system will be available after March 1 - www.wisholsteins.com; Mail entries to: WI Holstein Association, 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 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 Dairy Showcase

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

I promise that I will abide by the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase 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 Dairy Showcase 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 the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase.

Date _______________________

Premise ID # _______________________

Name of Owner/Exhibitor ________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Email ___________________________ Full Address

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT:

____________________________________________________

Stalling Request: ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

WI DAIRY SHOWCASE CLASSES

To make an entry, indicate the breed and class number. For example: J-1, H-1 or R-1.

1. Winter Calf - born Dec. 1, 2018 - Feb. 28, 2019 2. Fall Calf - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 3. Summer Yearling - born June 1 - August 31, 2018 4. Spring Yearling - born March 1 - May 31, 2018 5. Winter Yearling - born Dec. 1, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2018 6. Fall Yearling - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017 7. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Junior Show) 8. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Open Show) 9. 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.)

10. Unfreshened 2-Year-Old born March 1 - August 31, 2017 11. Junior 2-Year-Old Cow born March 1 - August 31, 2017 (must be fresh) 12. Senior 2-Year-Old Cow born September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017 13. Junior 3-Year-Old Cow born March 1 - August 31, 2016 14. Senior 3-Year-Old Cow born September 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016 15. Intermediate Champion & Reserve Intermediate Champion Female (Junior Show) 16. Intermediate Champion & Reserve Intermediate Champion Female (Open Show) 17. Four Year Old Cow born September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015 18. Five Year Old Cow born September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014 19. Six Year Old and Older Cow born before September 1, 2013 20. Production 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. Holstein cows must have 150,000 pounds lifetime. Red & White cows must have 125,000 pounds lifetime. Jersey cows must have a minimum of 10,000 pounds cheese yield and meet current breed average component levels of 4.8% Fat and 3.65% Protein)

21. Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show 22. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Female* (Junior Show) 23. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female* (Junior Show) 24. Best Udder of Show* 25. Champion Bred & Owned of the Show* 26. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Female* (Open Show) 27. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female* (Open Show) 28. Best Three Females 29. Produce of Dam 30. Dam & Offspring 31. Premier Breeder* 32. Premier Exhibitor*

For questions in regards to Holstein group classes, please consult Holstein USA’s National Show program. Jersey Show management reserves the right to cancel any classes due to lack of participation.

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

Breed-Class #

________ Animal’s Name_______________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): ________________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased Breed-Class #

________ Animal’s Name_______________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): ________________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased Breed-Class #

________ Animal’s Name_______________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

Exhibited by:_________________________________ Production Record (305 days or less): ________________________________________ Please check if applicable: ❏ Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Owned ❏ Junior Bred & Owned ❏ Junior Shown & Leased Breed-Class #

________ Animal’s Name_______________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________ Reg. #: __________________________ Tattoo #(if applicable): ___________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________

Dam: __________________________________________________

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

WI Junior Holstein Member Agreement

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

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

Controlled substances are strictly prohibited by anyone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. 2nd offense will be looked at by the WHA Board with membership revocation. ( Junior membership reinstatement may be requested after revocation of membership by meeting with the WHA Board of Directors) I have read and discussed the above rules and agree to accept and faithfully abide by them as a member of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association.

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

Date: _____________________

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

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

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District 2 Report

Watch for your chance to advertise and promote your county association in future issues. The April issue will feature District 4.

Buffalo County

Monroe County

Jackson County

Trempealeau County

LaCrosse County

Vernon County

2018 Adult Membership: 8; Junior Membership: 8 2018 Adult Membership: 24; Junior Membership: 20 2018 Adult Membership: 1; Junior Membership: 5

Cavanaleck BG Scarlett-ET EX-94 Nominated All-American Sr. 3 Yr Old 2011 Nominated All-Canadian Sr. 3 Yr Old 2011 Scarlett’s EX-90 EX-MS Archrival sells ready to take on the Sr. 3 class!

Siemers Holsteins 920.946.2164

Harvue Roy Frosty 3E-97 GMD Supreme Champion WDE 2009 & 2010 Diamondback milking yrlg prospect sells from the EX Goldwyn from Frosty’s EX-92 Dundee. Bred to Altitude-Red, she’s the real deal!

Duckett Holsteins 715.459.6481

Budjon-Vail Deidra-Red-ET EX-94 All-American R&W Fall Calf 2012 Next dam All-American Desire 4E-96.

Deidra has national show winning dtrs plus dtrs to 92 pts! Her Red Defiant spring yrlg is a can’t miss!

Rammer 920.980.4417

Ziems Atwood Elani-ET VG-85 1st Sr. 2 Yr Old District 6 Show 2017 From the Elegance family - 7EX dams here!

Elani’s Denver fall calf is all style, just like her mamma! Violet-Hill & Ziems 315.626.4037

2018 Adult Membership: 45; Junior Membership: 8 2018 Adult Membership: 18; Junior Membership: 22 2018 Adult Membership: 31; Junior Membership: 31

Craig-Kro Durham Hotsytotsy 3E-95 3-06 365 32,530 3.8 1226 3.3 1083 A Goldwyn due late June to Ammo-P sells from this 5th generation EX! A milking yrlg candidate with a big future!

Austen Schmidt & Travis Krohlow 920.960.8804

Saturday, March 9th • 10:30 a.m.

At the Great Northern Sales Arena, Fond du Lac, WI

Budjon-JK Atwd Eware-ETS EX-94 Res. Int. Champion Mideast Fall Nat’l 2015 Eware’s EX-91 Gold Chip sister makes the fancy ones & her Avalanche fall calf selling is just that! Next dam Res. AA, Edair, EX-95.

Budjon-Vail 920.960.0350

Milgene Advn Jezabel-Red-ET 3E-94 Res. Grand Champion Int’l R&W Jr. Sh. 2012 A Red Leverage Sr. 2 for 2019 sells from this time-tested cow family! Just fresh with a welded on udder, she’ll be ready for the spring shows! Hildebrandts 920.349.3075

Siemers Dundee Haya 9652-ET EX-92 Greenlea Ad Ace-Red-ET 2E-93 Rosedale Lexington-ET 2E-95 Junior Champion Midwest Spring Nat’l 2008 Res. All-American R&W Fall Yearling 2013 All-American 5 Year Old 2013 All-Americans are the Haya’s speciality. Her An expert on show type! First choice Jordy Several family members sell like a Red JaDoorman winter yrlg will take you to the sells! A fancy 12/17 Rainy sells from the cot fall calf from an EX dtr. of Lexington’s winner’s circle! Ragnar Holsteins 920.901.6555 Caramac’s too! Nelson & Ziemba 417.554.3919 93 pt. full sister! Booth Haven 920.946.4517 A hand picked group of 15 Jerseys, 25 Red & Whites and 60 Holsteins sell. Something for Everyone!

Sale Hosts: N11912 Graetz Rd., Marion, WI 54950 920-420-1524 Lynn’s cell

Bid Online in Real Time at Cowbuyer.com N3934 Hwy 175, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 Chad Cell: 920-960-1449

Catalog Online at: www.greatnorthernsalesarena.com Hard copy catalog available at sale or by request only

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Junior 2-Year-Olds Ever-Green-View Ms Ace VG-87 2-05 305 40,494 4.5 1842 3.0 1222 5266 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ms EGV Sun-Red-ET GP-82 2-03 305 39,059 4.6 1780 3.0 1167 5037 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Peak Rosa Byont 1261-ET VG-89 2-02 305 38,070 4.0 1511 3.2 1179 4954 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Peak Real D A1 1075-ET VG-86 2-03 305 36,047 4.4 1573 3.2 1164 4905 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell,, Waldo Ms Suki-ET VG-85 1-11 305 37,217 4.3 1605 3.0 1106 4881 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Legacy-Sch Supersire 8920 GP-83 1-11 305 31,840 4.6 1464 3.7 1171 4775 pts.

Legacy Farm LLC, Shell Lake Legacy-Sch Supersire 8928 GP-83 1-11 305 33,359 4.4 1451 3.2 1076 4671 pts.

Legacy Farm LLC, Shell Lake Kellercrest Montery Aztec VG-87 2-00 305 32,687 4.2 1378 3.1 1001 4619 pts.

Kimberly Keller, Mount Horeb Speek-NJ Spring Sunburst-ET GP-84 2-00 305 34,033 4.0 1361 3.0 1029 4544 pts.

Hanke Farms, Sheboygan Falls

Meado-Brook Enid 5726 VG-85 1-11 305 29,391 4.4 1294 3.3 973 4457 pts.

Peter & Shellie Kappelman, Manitowoc

Ever-Green-View Lea-ET EX-91 3-02 305 43,934 4.2 1861 2.9 1277 5428 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Kellercrest Spark Candice GP-82 1-11 305 33,090 4.1 1341 2.9 971 4414 pts.

Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb

Ever-Green-View Exact-ET VG-87 3-00 305 49,801 3.5 1732 2.8 1411 5383 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Milksource Goldwyn Tea-ET VG-86 2-01 305 31,267 3.8 1203 3.0 939 4358 pts.

Wilstar Holsteins & Lynn Bell, Pine River

Ryan-Vu Chelios Mocha EX-92 3-00 305 35,653 4.7 1676 3.3 1173 5179 pts.

Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac

Heritage-E Daybreak-ET VG-88 2-01 305 31,956 3.7 1176 2.7 853 4281 pts.

Kimberly Keller, Mt. Horeb

B-Long At Emerald-TW EX-90 3-04 305 36,995 4.4 1640 3.3 1209 5109 pts.

B-Long Holsteins, New London

Booth-Star McCutch Serenade VG-88 2-02 305 31,300 3.5 1103 2.9 897 4244 pts.

C & C Gunst and C, A, R & C Booth, Pine River

Kellercrest Racer Della VG-88 3-02 305 39,227 4.2 1665 3.2 1228 5103 pts.

Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb

El-Lyn Awesome Eion-Red-ET VG-85 2-02 305 30,236 3.7 1127 2.8 847 4152 pts.

Hanke Farms, Sheboygan Falls

Senior 2-Year-Olds Valley-Drive Dnatello Teach VG-89 2-07 305 45,500 3.72 1694 3.08 1400 5338 pts.

Valley Drive Holsteins, Campbellsport Legacy-Sch History 8493 EX-91 2-10 305 42,863 3.32 1424 3.38 1447 5165 pts.

Legacy Farm LLC, Shell Lake Ever-Green-View Aptitude-ET VG-85 2-08 305 49,160 3.1 1511 2.9 1427 5090 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Patience-ET GP-84 2-09 301 38,848 4.2 1647 3.0 1163 4968 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo B-Long At Diamond EX-91 2-10 305 36,773 3.6 1337 3.2 1159 4800 pts.

B-Long Holsteins, New London Ever-Green-View Amori-ET VG-87 2-09 305 38,130 3.3 1232 2.9 1078 4514 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Junior 3-Year-Olds

Jenny-Lou-KJ Kboy Anime-ET VG-85 2-02 305 35,022 3.7 1287 3.0 1032 4517 pts.

Nicole Pralle, Humbird

Ms Tango Tasha-ET EX-90 3-05 305 46,168 5.0 2279 3.3 1507 6046 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Kellercrest Montry Breck-ET VG-87 2-01 305 32,345 4.0 1278 3.2 1008 4508 pts.

Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb

Ever-Green-View Doren-ET EX-91 3-00 305 48,535 4.0 1909 3.0 1417 5610 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

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Meado-Brook Dorcy 5478 VG-86 3-01 305 45,867 2.9 1322 2.9 1326 4820 pts.

Peter & Shellie Kappelman, Manitowoc Kellercrest Montry Lissa-ET EX-90 3-03 285 37,305 3.6 1345 2.8 1045 4654 pts.

Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb

Senior 3-Year-Olds Ever-Green-View Asbury EX-91 3-10 305 49,403 4.2 2092 3.2 1570 5932 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Ms Mary VG-88 3-10 305 54,320 3.8 2072 2.9 1565 5831 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Aura VG-88 3-10 305 51,183 3.5 1829 3.0 1539 5562 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Anoint-ET VG-88 3-08 305 40,690 4.9 1995 3.2 1303 5492 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Maggie EX-91 3-09 305 43,206 4.2 1768 3.2 1309 5347 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell,Waldo

4-Year-Olds Ever-Green-View Admire-ET EX-90 4-02 305 58,865 4.2 2453 2.9 1655 6913 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Paree VG-88 4-02 305 61,293 3.9 2370 2.7 1660 6772.5 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Broeks Charity-ET VG-88 4-00 305 45,133 4.8 2166 3.5 1588 6496.5 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Ima-TW VG-88 4-10 305 47,532 4.6 2169 3.1 1437 6348.5 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Burledge Braxton Tapenga VG-88 5-02 305 37,971 3.48 1319 2.61 990 5051.5 pts.

Ray & Rae Nell Halbur, Fond du Lac

6 to 9-Year-Olds Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 VG-88 7-01 305 62,785 4.08 2564 2.93 1838 7144.5 pts.

Selz-Pralle Dairy, Humbird

Broeks Apic-ET EX-90 4-10 305 49,310 4.1 2000 3.1 1504 student profile monthly ad_student profile - 1/4 pg #5279C 1/18/19 11:59 AM Page 1 6309 pts.

Ever-Green-View Adream EX-94 Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo 6-00 305 53,860 4.3 2172 3.2 1660 6762 pts.

Legacy-Sch Guthrie Stormy EX-93 Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo 4-08 305 42,372 4.1 1755 3.2 1354 6009 pts.

Legacy Farm LLC, Shell Lake

Legacy-Sch Gillespy 8054 EX-92 4-10 305 38,654 4.4 1698 3.3 1274 5839.5 pts.

Legacy Farm LLC, Shell Lake Amanda Epic Arouse P-ET VG-86 4-05 305 40,359 4.4 1789 3.1 1263 5729.5 pts.

Amanda Partners, Pine River B-Long Chara EX-90 4-08 305 42,191 3.7 1552 3.0 1248 5605 pts.

B-Long Holsteins, New London

5-Year-Olds Ri-Val-Re Snowman Cynema-ET EX-93 5-06 305 61,576 3.9 2410 2.9 1774 7084 pts.

Edward Jeanquart, Forestville

Ever-Green-View Angora EX-94 6-09 305 61,634 3.1 1820 3.0 1804 6524 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Kleinsview Destn Velvet-Red EX-94 6-07 305 43,898 4.9 2144 2.9 1283 6357 pts.

Troy Klein, Waldo Glenmark Just Donut-ET EX-90 6-09 305 50,327 3.7 1854 3.1 1524 6183 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Bopeep EX-92 6-01 305 55,853 3.1 1714 2.7 1519 6100.5 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Ms Ryan-Crest Energize-ET EX-90 7-02 305 43,419 4.3 1880 2.8 1272 5957 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Matcrest Snowman Chima-ET EX-92 5-09 305 55,845 3.9 2145 3.1 1687 6699.5 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Bryersquart Goldlaser Kay EX-92 6-03 305 42,117 4.1 1743 2.9 1229 5839.5 pts.

Edward Jeanquart, Forestville

Opsal Wilstar Dare Shot-ET EX-94 5-11 305 51,101 3.5 1775 2.8 1426 6131 pts.

Joseph Opsal & Christopher & Cathryn Gunst, Pine River

Rock-N-Hill Ruby Marion EX-94 8-04 305 34,620 4.8 1670 3.9 1038 5638 pts.

Lea McCullough Jordan, Juda

Ever-Green-View Etch EX-91 5-06 305 45,568 4.1 1841 3.0 1362 6040.5 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo Kellercrest Yano Bliss VG-85 5-05 305 45,575 3.6 1672 2.9 1308 5630 pts.

Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb B-Long T-Bomb EX-90 5-07 305 39,957 3.4 1349 2.8 1130 5284 pts.

Bret Long, New London MDF Goldwyn Breezier 39-ET EX-93 5-08 305 31,371 4.5 1411 3.0 942 5250.5 pts.

Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst and Cathryn & Christopher Gunst, Pine River

Joliam Alexandr 4064 VG-88 6-03 305 37,970 4.1 1543 3.2 1222 5507.5 pts.

Nicole Pralle, Humbird Buck-H-Creek Penelope-ET VG-89 6-01 305 36,189 3.5 1248 2.8 1009 5032 pts.

Ray & Rae Nell Halbur, Fond du Lac

10-Year-Olds & Older Pyramid Goldwyn Shimmer-ET EX-94 10-3 305 36,008 4.5 1628 2.9 1032 5590 pts.

Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac Ms Eileen-ET EX-93 11-11 305 39,307 3.3 1301 2.8 1098 5299 pts.

Thomas J. Kestell, Waldo

Joliam Goldwyn 3404-ET EX-92 10-4 305 35,940 3.36 1207 2.97 1066 5140.5 pts.

Nicole Pralle, Humbird Kellercrest Mango Santafae EX-90 10-09 277 30,641 4.1 1252 3.1 955 5012 pts.

Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb B-Long Amethyst EX-90 10-01 305 35,960 3.3 1191 2.7 986 4982 pts.

B-Long Holsteins, New London

The University of

WISCONSIN MADISON

Dairy Science STUDENT PROFILE Name: Nicole Pralle Hometown: Humbird, WI School: Osseo-Fairchild Class Size: 54 Farm: Selz-Pralle Dairy Major: Dairy Science & Life Sciences Communications with a certificate in Business Management Why did you decide to attend UW-Madison?

UW is known for their dairy research that helps producers be more progressive and grow their businesses. I wanted to be a part of and learn at a world-renowned university where the faculty has been instrumental in moving the dairy industry forward. Attending UW-Madison for dairy science was an easy decision for me, one that in hindsight has led to amazing agricultural experiences I will never forget.

What has been your most memorable college experience? I had the opportunity to experience Mexican agriculture for 2 weeks in Professor Michel Wattiaux’s Dairy Science 473: Study Abroad Field Program in Mexico course. We saw first-hand the multi-dimensional nature of dairy production, food security and the overall Mexican agricultural industry. The industry knowledge and cultural experiences I gained from the trip has significantly impacted my view of the world and future goals.

What has been your favorite course? Dairy Science 375: Dairy Nutrition Experience has been my favorite course. It gave me a chance to apply the knowledge I learned in my nutrition courses to a realworld industry experience. This was a three-part class that included a farm management audit, attendance at the Leading Producer Conference and seminars at the Purina Nutrition Center in Missouri.

What are your future career goals? After graduating in May I hope to work in the dairy industry doing sales and marketing. I love travel and meeting new people, which peaks my interest in a potential international sales opportunity.

UW-Madison Dairy Starts Here!

Dept. of Dairy Science 1675 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706 Ph. 608-263-3308 Fax 608-263-9412 www.wisc.edu/dysci/ Contact: Ted Halbach February 2019 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 21

Carrie Warmka - Warmka Holsteins, Fox Lake

Carrie Warmka’s first Registered Holstein, Meyerville Tornado Deandra EX-90 made a lasting impact on her life and career path. Today, Warmka works as a Livestock Feed and Production Specialist with United Cooperative.

Carrie Warmka of Fox Lake didn’t grow up with Registered Holsteins. Warmka Holsteins started as a grade dairy and today all animals are registered. Her Registered Holstein journey began with a Junior Holstein Convention, an urge to show at the Wisconsin State Fair, and Meyervilla Tornado Deandra EX-90.

Warmka’s interest in the Registered Holstein began in 2007 when she and her older brother attended their first Junior Holstein Convention in Dodge County. They were asked to take part in dairy bowl on a team that needed a few more participants.

Both her and her brother had been studying because of their participation in 4-H Dairy Bowl.

Warmka Chris Leah 1441-Red EX-93 is a favorite at Warmka Holsteins.

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With the new friends they made, the Warmkas wanted to start showing at the Wisconsin State Fair. This meant they needed to have registered animals. Since the Warmka’s grew up with Holsteins, the Registered Holstein was a natural fit.

Her first registered purchase was Meyervilla Tornado Deandra, EX-90, from the Fond du Lac County Classic sale. Warmka and her dad were looking for registered animals to add to their growing herd. Deandra and Warmka did make their appearance at State Fair that following summer and she has descendants in the herd yet today.

“Deandra allowed me to begin my own herd of Registered Holsteins,” Warmka says “She also was one of the first group of Registered Holsteins which later led to the decision to upgrade our entire herd to registered.”

Warmka Holsteins is home to 500 cows, primarily Registered Holsteins with a few Jerseys and Brown Swiss mixed in. The herd started out as a grade herd milked in stanchions. Warmka says when she was young, her parents started expanding the herd and in 2006 bought the cows from her grandparents. Registered Holsteins were a way for the Warmka family to add value to their herd’s genetics and improve record keeping.

“We continued to get involved in more and more Holstein activities and saw the benefits that being part of the industry had to offer,” Warmka says. “So, we began identifying all of our cows in the herd and did the same when we purchased another grade herd to expand our herd.”

A cow special to Warmka and her entire family, is Warmka Chris Leah 1441-Red. She was the first animal that they were able to exhibit at World Dairy Expo where she placed tenth and second Junior for Brad and Danielle Warmka. In 2015, Leah won the Dodge County Holstein Futurity. Leah was also nominated Red & White Junior Cow of the Year. Today, she is scored EX-93

Warmka is active at the county level with youth and the Dodge County Holstein Futurity Commitee.

and continues to be flushed and IVFed. “Getting involved in Junior Holsteins really allowed farming to turn from a chore to something that I enjoyed and took pride in doing,” Warmka says. “It helped me meet a lot of fantastic people.”

While in Junior Holsteins, Warmka was active in dairy bowl and dairy jeopardy.

She served as Princess Warmka and Jenny-Lou Mogul 1853-ET at the Attendant and was a YDJM 2017 Dodge County Holstein Futurity and DJM recipient. Today, Warmka works as a Livestock Feed and Production Specialist at United Cooperative after graduating from UW-Madison in 2015.

She continues to work with youth in Dodge County to get

them involved in the dairy industry by coaching dairy bowl and the dairy judging teams. He also stays involved on her family’s dairy by working with junior members that show Warmka Holsteins.

“Youth programs gave me a lot of great experiences when I was younger and however cliché really helped me to develop into who I am today,” Warmka says. ”I was raised to give back and there is nothing more exciting than watching kids get excited about the industry and to see them grow and succeed.”

To Warmka, the Registered Holstein community reached beyond day to day on the farm. The network of people within the industry have given her connections to last a lifetime and the opportunity to continue learning. She notes that being involved in Registered Holsteins has given her more voice to promote the dairy industry as a whole.

And this all began for Warmka with the introduction to Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association and a cow named Meyervilla Tornado Deandra.

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Wisconsin Holstein Youth 2019 JAC Committee Members

Hannah Nelson – Northwest Hello fellow Junior Holstein enthusiasts! I am Hannah Nelson from Pierce County and am serving as the new JAC from the Northwest District! I grew up on a small hobby farm just outside of Ellsworth where my family raises show heifers and show pigs.

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls majoring in Agricultural Business with a minor in Dairy Science. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I hope to be able to interact with many of you throughout the year!

McKenna Coffeen – Northeast Hi, I’m Kenna Coffeen from Brown County and serving as the new JAC from the Northeast District. I am 19 years old and a sophomore at The University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I grew up in De Pere on my family’s show heifer facility, Overland Acres.

I am very excited to serve as a JAC, and I can’t wait to meet so many Holstein enthusiasts. Feel free to reach out to me at anytime!

Nathan Daniels – Southwest Hi, my name is Nathan Daniels, and I live on my family’s dairy farm in Iowa county. I am representing the Southwest District for the 2019-2020 Wisconsin Junior Holstein JAC. I am planning on attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall, majoring in dairy science. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas you may have. I look forward to working with you all.

Matthew Gunst – Southeast Hi, my name is Matthew Gunst and I am extremely excited to serve as the new Southeast District JAC. I am the son of Dennis and Nikki Gunst from Hartford in Dodge County and am currently a junior at Lakeside Lutheran High School. I look forward to meeting and working with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

JAC Contact Information Northwest Hannah Ullom, Vice Chair - hannaheliz2199@gmailcom Hannah Nelson - hannah.r.nelson@my.uwrf.edu Southeast Josh Gerbitz, Chair - gerbitzj21@gmail.com Matthew Gunst - gunstm20@llhs.org Southwest Emma Buss, Financial Chair - emmabuss1999@gmail.com Nathan Daniels - n.p.daniels7677@gmail.com Northeast Mason Jauquet, Secretary - 17majauquet@gmail.com Kenna Coffeen - kenna.coffeen@gmail.com *If you have an event that you would like a JAC member to attend, please fill out a request form available on the Junior page of the WHA website.

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2019 Junior Membership Renewals

All membership renewal notices for 2019 were sent from the office in October 2018. All members received green renewal cards this year with notification of 2019 membership amounts. Please submit the card with payment to the office or call to pay by credit card. In order to exhibit at WHA shows and attend junior events, you must be a paid member.

Those wishing to exhibit at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair under the Junior Holstein Association MUST be paid by March 1.

No exceptions will be made this year!

Scholarship Opportunities

The 2019 Wisconsin Holstein Scholarship applications are due March 1, 2019. All Holstein Association members pursuing a college degree are encouraged to apply, with agriculture majors given the highest consideration. Applications can be found on the Wisconsin Holstein website at www.wisholsteins.com/scholarships and should be mailed to WHA, 902 8th Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913.

Please read the form carefully, follow all guidelines and be sure to include all required materials.

There are several additional memorial scholarships available, including the Brad Fust Memorial Scholarship, John Klossner Memorial Scholarship, John Selz Memorial Scholarship, Doris Morris Memorial Scholarship, Maurice & Geraldine Cooper Memorial Scholarship and memorial scholarships specifically for two-year and short course schooling - the Marlowe Nelson Memorial and Gordon Berg Memorial Scholarships.

Also available is the John and Isabelle Ames Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship requires a separate application from the Wisconsin Holstein sponsored awards. The application is also available on the WHA website.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity for funding education!

Calf Care

The Growing Menace of Salmonella Dublin

By Jim Dickrell, Dairy Herd Management Reprinted with permission from Farm Journal There’s a growing menace to U.S. dairy herds that once gains a foothold become very difficult, if not impossible, to contain.

Its name is Salmonella Dublin, a bacterial disease that can cause pneumonia, diarrhea and reproductive losses.

Once infected, those cattle that don’t succumb to the disease can become persistently infected and intermittent shedders, says Simon Peek, a University of Wisconsin dairy veterinarian.

Antibiotic treatments can knock back acute infections, but might not rid the animal of the disease. And while a vaccine is available for use in calves, later tests can’t differentiate between a vaccinated and an infected animal.

Salmonella Dublin is a fairly recent new comer to U.S. dairy herds. “The prevalence of Salmonella infections in general and Salmonella Dublin specifically have been steadily rising over the past 20 years,” says Peek.

In 1996, USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey of dairy herds found Salmonella in about 20% of U.S. herds and just 5% of cows, and at that time most of Salmonella Dublin infections were being found in California.

In the 2002 NAHMS survey, the number of Salmonella infected herds had climbed to 31%, and by 2007, it had risen to 40%. The number of cows found infected in 2007 had grown to 14%, but Peek believes the number of cows actually infected is more than that because of the intermittent shedding of the disease.

Additionally, Dublin is also now the most common serotype of Salmonella isolated from samples submitted to a number of diagnostic labs from dairy herds. “Twenty years ago, it would have been rare,” he says. “Unfortunately, it has slowly crept into every major dairy area in the U.S. since then.”

The problem with Salmonella Dublin is that it is host adapted to cattle. “Those calves that don’t die from it, a proportion (5 to 20%) will become carriers for life and shed the bacteria intermittently in feces, colostrum, milk or semen,” Peek says.

In addition to diarrhea, the most common manifestation of Salmonella Dublin is pneumonia, but it also can migrate to joints and cause swelling. Calves can also have fevers of apparently unknown origin and be unthrifty.

Fecal culture tests can be done, but a single negative test won’t rule out infection because of the intermittent shedding pattern of the disease. A PCR test can tell you whether an animal is positive or negative for Salmonella, but few labs have PCR tests available specific to Salmonella Dublin. An ELISA test is significantly more sensitive than fecal cultures to identify carriers, but it is most accurate when used on calves 3 to 10 months of age. It can also be used on adults and milk.

A proportion of survivors of Salmonella Dublin can become carriers for life and shed the bacteria intermittently in feces, colostrum, milk or semen. Photo by Mara Budde. Caption content from Farm Journal

“The current definition of a carrier animal is three strongly positive ELISA tests done over an 8-month period beginning no earlier than when the animal is three months of age,” Peek says.

On a herd basis, it requires an awful lot of testing, so culling of carriers is likely not a practical option. The only real option is intense management.

For calves, that means very rapid removal and separation from their dams at calving. If you suspect Salmonella Dublin is present in your herd, test colostrum sources, consider pasteurization of all colostrum or use colostrum replacements.

“No waste milk should be fed to calves unless its pasteurized,” says Peek. Control of the disease is very hard in group feeding of pre-weaned calves, he adds. And if possible, have dedicated personnel for calf care that do not work with adult cattle.

For heifer raisers, require screening of your source farms, and require they do at least bulk tank testing for Salmonella Dublin.

For adult cows, the best way to prevent infection is to maintain a closed herd. If purchasing animals, require a bulk tank ELISA test or blood test individual animals that you are purchasing.

Also be sure to house sick cows and transition cows separately, and minimize over-crowding.

Finally, remember that Salmonella Dublin is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transferred to humans. It is killed by pasteurization, so never drink raw milk or consume uncooked dairy beef.

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There are many reasons to bring a friend Dear Holstein enthusiasts: Many of us will recall the splendid 2008 National Holstein Convention that our state hosted in Wisconsin Dells area.

There was a great atmosphere, splendid water parks, outstanding Holsteins, and roaring dairy economy that featured the best two mailbox milk prices in 2007 and 2008 when looking at U.S. dairy history.

Regrettably, this time around we cannot do much at the moment to move milk prices. However, the planning committee for this year’s national convention is taking every effort to host an event that Holstein breeders and all dairy farmers will remember for a lifetime.

You should attend.

In these trying times, it can be reinvigorating to get together with fellow dairy folks to talk through situations that we are all trying to work through. That’s the very reason you should attend this year’s 2019 National Holstein Convention and even bring a friend.

For those that have been attending this convention for years, you will recognize many of the events you have grown to love.

For those who might have not come to a convention since it was last in Wisconsin, or may have never attended before, there are many unique events taking place for the very first time.

The National Genetics Conference

If you enjoy breeding great cows and like the science behind those cows, the National Genetics Conference is for you.

It will start on Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. and run through noon on Thursday, June 27. It will feature some of the

leading thought leaders on genetics from across the U.S. and around the world.

Stay Wednesday evening and take in the National Sale.

The National Junior Genetics Conference

With some of the brightest minds already at Convention, we will be planning an action-packed, two-hour session on Wednesday afternoon geared specifically to juniors to inspire them to breed great cows or purse a career in science and genetics.

The Dairy Girl Network

Thursday’s Dairy Girl Network luncheon is open to everyone. At this event, we will bring both men and women together to learn and share ideas about building positive and inclusive teams on our farms and beyond. Consisting of nearly 5,000 highly-engaged dairywomen, the Dairy Girl Network movement has taken the country by storm with women across the nation involved in online discussion, educational opportunities and networking events.

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute 25th Bash

YDLI has been inspiring the next generation of leaders for 25 years.

Whether you are a YDLI alumni or you are considering applying for the leadership conference, come Thursday evening and Friday to build up your leadership skills and interact with some of the brightest minds in our industry from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Cows 2 Careers

Borrowing a great idea from Michigan, we will host the second annual Cows 2 Careers for juniors on Wednesday. This 90-minute session will give juniors a chance to learn about the wide breadth of careers in our industry.

Now is the time to make your room reservations. While the hotel has plenty of rooms, we anticipate that we will sell out the facility. Attendees can register three ways: • Registration can be done via web on the Red Lion franchise website via a link at www.2019holsteinconventionwi. com — 0618HANC is the group code.

• Guests can book their rooms on the Appleton Red Lion via a link at www.2019holsteinconventionwi. com—0618HANC is the group code.

• Guests may also call the Red Lion Reservations team at 1-844-248-7467 to make reservations and ask for the Holstein Association USA National.

Remember — HOLSTEIN is the group code.

2019 Convention Room rates at the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley Room are as follows: • Single occupancy, $114, plus tax • Double occupancy, $124, plus tax • Triple occupancy, $134, plus tax • Quad occupancy, $144, plus tax If you have National Holstein Convention related questions, please email me at cgeiger@uwalumni.com and we will address them in a future column.

Making a Legendairy event, Convention Co-Chair, Corey Geiger

Calling all cooks!

We are doing a dairy/tailgate souvenir cookbook for the 2019 National Holstein Convention.

We are looking for recipes along with photos of your dairy creation, your farm or yourself.

Categories: • Tailgate appetizers • Grilled creations • Wisconsin cheese, please!

• Crockpot favorites • Dairy desserts • Plus more!

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Directions: 1. Pick out a recipe you’d like to share!

2. Submit your recipe through email to wisholsteins@gmail. com or mail to WHA Office, 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913.

3. You can also submit a recipe at www.wisholsteins.com/ cookbook

Slow Cooker Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 cup water • 1/2 package (4 oz) cream cheese cut into cubes • 4 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes

• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream, warmed • 2 tbsp minced fresh chives • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Have a recipe you’d like to share? Send it to marab@wisholsteins.com

Instructions 1.Place potatoes in 3-qt slow cooker. Pour in water. Dot with cream cheese and butter. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours until potatoes are tender.

2. Transfer all ingredients from slow cooker to a large bowl; mash potato mixture until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheddar, cream, chives, salt and pepper. Return potatoes to a lightly greased slow cooker.

3. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Cover and cook on high until cheese is melted, about 10-15 min. Serve immediately, or use warm setting to keep potatoes warm for up to 4 hours.

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DCHA returns to Madisonfor 2019 annual conference Registration is now open for the 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton. With a conference theme of “Joining forces.

Reaching higher.” attendees will gain insights on strategic management strategies that will help enhance their calf and heifer business enterprises.

“The agenda is full of innovative topics and new speakers that will give attendees valuable information to take back to their operations,” said Tamilee Nennich, DCHA Annual Conference cochair and secretary/treasurer. “This year’s conference is once again going to focus on bringing the best and most recent information for raising dairy calves and heifers,” she added. “Additionally, it will be a great time to step back from the stress of the dairy industry to focus on some enjoyable aspects of raising calves and heifers.”

Producer panels, presentations and breakout sessions will feature timely, care- and profitenhancing topics, such as heifer-raising economics, milk replacers, biosecurity, genomics and labor management. The conference will also include on-farm and industry tours, along with hands-on learning experiences.

To view the conference agenda, go to: http://bit.ly/DCHA19. Click the “Register Now” tab to register.

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (www.calfandheifer.org) was founded in 1996 based on the mission to help dairy producers, calf managers and those professionally focused on the growth and management of dairy calves and heifers. With a national membership of producers, allied industries and research leaders, DCHA seeks to provide the industry’s standards for profitability, performance and leadership, serving as a catalyst to help members improve the vitality and viability of their individual efforts and that of their business.

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