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Ontario Summer Holstein Show 2021: Ontario Summer Holstein Show 2021

Andrew Hunt Jul 23, 2021

Location: Lindsay, Ontario Date: 9:00 am Judge: Kevin McGriskin Goto Facebook for Live Coverage c Grand Champion: Sicy Goldwyn Armaine (Goldwyn), 1st Mature Cow, Ferme Yvon Sicard, Ghyslain Demers, QC Reserve Grand Champion: Fraeland Unix Buttertart (Unix), B… Read More
Ontario Summer Jersey Show 2021: Ontario Summer Jersey Show 2021

Andrew Hunt Jul 22, 2021

Location: Lindsay, Ontario Date: 9:30 am Judge: Jeff Sales Grand Champion: Rexlea Joel Karausel -ET (Joel), 1st 4-year-old, Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc., ON Reserve Grand Champion: Drentex Grandious Coco (Grandious), 1st 5-year-old, Michael & Monique Bols,… Read More
Trois-Rivieres Holstein Show 2021: Trois-Rivieres Holstein Show 2021

Andrew Hunt Jul 4, 2021

Location: Trois Rivieres, Quebec Date: 9:30 am Heifers, 1pm Cows, Sunday, July 4th 2021 Judge: Dominic Fortier d watch video recording here Grand Champion: GLENVUE LUMINEER BEA, BLONDIN SIRES, FERME BLONDIN, SAINT-PLACIDE, QC Reserve Grand Champion - … Read More
THE FUTURE OF DAIRY CONSOLIDATION - Too Big, Too Small or Not at All?: THE FUTURE OF DAIRY CONSOLIDATION – Too Big, Too S…

Karen Hunt Jun 17, 2021

Dairy farms in the US are consolidating at a faster rate today than any other agricultural commodity. And it isn’t only happening on the farm itself. A recent BULLVINE article addressed consolidations in dairy sire lineups. “Many of the smaller A.I. units have been purchased by larger genetic player… Read More
Select Sires Unification – The Federation Grows Stronger: Select Sires Unification – The Federation Grows St…

Andrew Hunt Jun 4, 2021

The boards of directors from Select Sires Inc. and five local member cooperatives have voted to unite the federation to become Select Sires Cooperative Inc., according to a company press release. The decision must next be ratified by delegates or member-owners from each of the five member cooperativ… Read More
Stud Wars May '21 - Attack of the Clones: Stud Wars May ’21 – Attack of the Clones

Andrew Hunt May 19, 2021

The world has been battling one of the greatest viruses to ever hit man and now, just like the battle with Covid-19, the war between the Artificial Organizations has heated up to epic proportions. What started as The Battle for A.I. Supremacy back in July 2013, has seen many changes… Read More
Learn from The Best Herds - What Programs and Strategies Do They Use to Maximize Performance: Learn from The Best Herds – What Programs and Str…

Murray Hunt May 5, 2021

Dairy Farmers gauge their practices and performance by comparing their herds to those of fellow farmers. In Canada one way to compare dairy herds that participate in Lactanet’s recording, testing and management services, is the annual Herd Management Score Report. Herd Management Formula The six c… Read More
Dairy Farming in the Continuing Shadow of Covid: Dairy Farming in the Continuing Shadow of Covid

Karen Hunt Apr 20, 2021

“Healthy milk products in a safe and profitable marketplace.” That is the goal of every dairy producer. “Yes! There are a wide range of issues. Recently solutions have had to solve a wide range of challenges and some fairly severe crisis situations.” Thankfully, the modern dairy industry has a… Read More
US Holstein Highlights - April 2021: US Holstein Highlights – April 2021

Andrew Hunt Apr 7, 2021

Genosource Captain, dominates the US Genomic TPI sire lists. His clone brothers Genosource John-ETN and Genosource Jack-ETN now join him on the list. As they are full DNA clones they receive the same values as Captain himself. The new leader in the daughter proven GTP… Read More
Canadian Holstein Highlights - April 2021: Canadian Holstein Highlights – April 2021

Andrew Hunt Apr 6, 2021

In addition to the usual annual update of the genetic base and the Pro$ formula, more variation in genetic evaluations is experienced this round due to the implementation of composite indexes for the four majorscorecard traits and Conformation, which can also affect LPI and Pro$ values. New P… Read More