We wrap up another outstanding Canadian show season with the announcement of the nominations in the 2016 All-Canadian Holstein contest. This is the 75th year the Holstein Journal has proudly sponsored this contest which recognizes the best Holsteins who have competed in shows in this country. Originally established in 1942 as a war time substitute for a national show, the All-Canadian competition remains a respected and coveted honour by Holstein exhibitors.
The 2016 All-Canadian Holstein contest attracted 153 entries in the open individual classes. This year marked the addition of a “longtime production” class to the competition for cows who have produced 60,000 kg milk or more lifetime, and the cancellation of the senior yearling class. Ninety cows were entered in the nine milking classes with entry numbers ranging from seven in the longtime production to 12 in the 4-year-olds. There were 63 entrants in the six junior female classes. Numbers there ranged from eight in the intermediate yearlings to a high of 13 in the junior calf class, which also included entries from five summer calves. We had superb participation in the group classes. Eleven entries vied for a nomination in the Breeder’s Herd class, while there were 12 Junior Breeder’s Herds entered. The final list of nominees represents exhibitors from seven Canadian provinces – Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia – plus 14 states in the United States, Italy, France and Australia.
The five All-Canadian 4-H classes were again well supported with 46 entries submitted by 4-H members in Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The largest 4-H class was the senior calves at 12, while the smallest were the summer yearlings and junior yearlings at eight apiece.
Selecting the “six best animals or groups” for a nomination in each of the 22 All-Canadian classes were Yvon Chabot, Victoriaville, Que., Gerald Coughlin Jr., Peterborough, Ont., Joël Lepage, Amqui, Que., and Carl Phoenix, Sunderland, Ont., who comprised the Nominating Committee. These four respected cowmen and Official Judges judged major shows across Canada this past season, and have shown or been at ringside at many more. Meeting in the Holstein Journal’s Richmond Hill, Ont., office on December 1st, they were like-minded and worked extremely well together as they evaluated and assessed the show placings, pictures and animals presented before them. It was not always easy, with the junior yearlings and junior 2-year-olds taking extra time to reach a conclusion.
For the second year in a row, MilkSource Genetics is the leading exhibitor of All-Canadian nominees. This caps off another great year for this Kaukauna, Wis., based farm who was also Premier Exhibitor at the Royal Winter Fair’s National Holstein Show and World Dairy Expo’s International Holstein Show. MilkSource had seven cows, two of these shown for just part of the year, nominated for All-Canadian in 2016. Five of these cows were bred in Canada.
Far out in front as the leading breeder of All-Canadian nominees, and placing second for exhibitor, is Ferme Jacobs Inc., Cap-Sante, Que. A total of eight animals in the contest carry the respected Jacobs prefix, all but one coming in the milking classes. The Jacobs family also picked up nominations for their Breeder’s Herd and Junior Breeder’s Herd. A three-time Master Breeder winner, Ferme Jacobs was previously leading breeder of All-Canadian nominees in 2013 and 2014.
Third leading exhibitor of All-Canadian nominees is the partnership of Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis., and Peter & Lyn Vail, Valatie, N.Y., with all or part of five nominations, while Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, B.C., takes fourth place with all or part of five nominations as well. Ferme Jacobs is followed in the breeder category by the prefixes of Comestar, Kingsway and Petitclerc which appear on three animals apiece. Six prefixes – Gendarra, Loyalyn, Milksource, Mount Elm, Vertdor and Wendon – appear twice in the competition. In the 4-H classes, Kingsway Farms, Hastings, Ont., dominates the breeder list with four nominees carrying the Kingsway prefix.
Forty different bulls sired a nominee in the open competition. Finishing on top as the leading sire of All-Canadian nominees once again is the legendary Braedale Goldwyn from Semex. He had 17 daughters, 14 cows and three heifers, nominated in 2016. “Goldwyn” has been the top sire nine out of the last ten years. Giving “Goldwyn” a good run, but having to settle for second place, is Val-Bisson Doorman. He had 15 daughters, four cows and 11 heifers, nominated. Tying for third place, with five nominated daughters each, were Gillette Windbrook and Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood. They are followed by Pine-Tree Sid-ET with four nominations, and then De-Su BKM McCutchen 1174-ET and Lirr Drew Dempsey who each have three. The most popular sire in the 4-H classes was “Doorman” with seven daughters, followed by Walnutlawn Solomon with four.
Advance copies of the nomination pages were sent to 20 judges in early December. They will serve as the All-Canadian Selection Committee. Their votes will determine the winners of the All-Canadian, Reserve and Honourable Mention awards in each class. Serving on the All-Canadian Selection Committee are the four members of the Nominating Committee, along with: Jamie Black, Constable, N.Y.; Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, Que.; John Buckley, Lindsay, Ont.; Marc Comtois, Victoriaville, Que.; Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind.; Brian Craswell, Hunter River, P.E.I.; Michael Farlinger, Morrisburg, Ont.; Dominic Fortier, Saint Christophe-d’Arthabaska, Que.; Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.; Thierry Jaton, Compton, Que.; Yan Jacobs, Cap-Sante, Que.; Carl Saucier, Champlain, Que.; Orville Schmidt, Leduc County, Alta.; Jeff Stephens, Troy, Ont.; Nathan Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio; and Blair Weeks, Pleasant Valley, P.E.I. The results of the All-Canadian Holstein contest will appear in the February Holstein Journal.
Congratulations to all of the exhibitors who earned a nomination in the All-Canadian Holstein contest!
2016 ALL-CANADIAN HOLSTEIN NOMINATIONS
Longtime Production
Penlow Geography Goldwyn
Jacobs Minister Aime
Loyalyn Goldwyn June
Huntsdale Shottle Crusade
Milksource Goldwyn Africa-ET
Nipponia R D Lizabeth
Mature Cows
Butz-Butler Gold Barbara-ET
Lovhill Goldwyn Katrysha
Blondin Goldwyn Subliminal-ETS
Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang
Vale-O-Skene Pure Gold Abigail
Phoenix Baxter Geometry
5-Year-Old Females
Petitclerc Sid Sunkiss
Weeks Dundee Anika
Weeksdale Judges Harmony
Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET
Brackleyfarm Chelios Cheerio
Holsbec Goldwyn Paula
4-Year-Old Females
Bergeroy Sid Ambelia
Keylas Sid Roxanna
Wendon Dempsey Prude
Elmcroft Attic Reta
Bosdale Gold Luster
Jacobs Fever Cael
Senior 3-Year-Old Females
Silvermaple Windham Camille-ET
Jacobs Jordan Carmel
Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET
Walnutlawn McCutchen Summer
Wendon Goldwyn Allabuzz
Vertdor Lauthority Matrix
Junior 3-Year-Old Females
Jacobs Gold Liann
Comestar Lamadona Doorman
Jeanlu Stanleycup Alexis
Walkerbrae Doorman Locket
Al-Shar Dempsey Alison
Loyalyn Duplex Vanessa
Senior 2-Year-Old Females
Musthaven Goldwyn Jaelyn P
Jacobs Reginald Kate
Santschi Aftershock Holiday
Leachland Atwood Megabyte
Lindenright Gold Annabel
Jacobs Windbrook Aimo
Junior 2-Year-Old Females
Wedgwood Hero Paula
Heatherstone Redhot-Red
Canco Doorman Maxima
Trefle Chassep Doorman-ET
Idee Windbrook Lynzi
Jacobs Windbrook Delay
Milking Yearling Heifers
Desnette Adelicia Impression
Ms Apple Atarah-ET
Valleyville Goldwyn Bissy
Embrdale Exquisite Lauthority
High Point Gay Ivory
Comestar Hopra Atwood
Breeder’s Herd
Bergeroy Breeder’s Herd
Bosdale Breeder’s Herd
Jacobs Breeder’s Herd
Kingsway Breeder’s Herd
Petitclerc Breeder’s Herd
Wendon Breeder’s Herd
Intermediate Yearling Heifers
Milksource Sid Desire-ET
Kingsway Goldwyn Lip Balm
Du Petit Bois GD Selsy
Smithden Hilton Izzy
Duhibou Fever Piranha
Kingsway Goldwyn Ladonna
Junior Yearling Heifers
Micheret Amasoft Acrobat
Ms Listerines Luckylady-ET
Craila NC Doorman Luxury
Drolie Doorman Maycy-ET
Riverdown Atwood Jiggalea
Boisblanc Seaver Elma
Summer Yearling Heifers
Comestar Holiday Goldwyn
Maroch Doorman Indou
Nordale McCutchen Pigeon
Barrvalley Doorman Liz
Robella BH Doorman Lonestar
Jacobs Mascalese Balzi
Senior Heifer Calves
Petitclerc McCutchen Sky
Mapel Wood Doorman Stella
Sicy Doorman Brie
Vogue Octane Sunstruck
Mount Elm Dempsey Aberdeen
Kay-Ben-I CG Cheezie
Intermediate Heifer Calves
Oakfield Solomon Loco-ET
Gendarra Armani Heaven
Cobequid Windbrook Pirouette
Browntown Mario Marlo
Quality Solomon Lust
Petitclerc Doorman Synergy
Junior Heifer Calves
Fraeland Doorman Bonnie
Glennholme Doorman Reggae
Mount Elm Fingers Crossed
Gendarra Brokaw Adele
Vertdor Doorman Morning
Garay Awesome Beauty
Junior Breeder’s Herd
Duhibou Junior Breeder’s Herd
Jacobs Junior Breeder’s Herd
Kingsway Junior Breeder’s Herd
Mount Elm Junior Breeder’s Herd
Petitclerc Junior Breeder’s Herd
Vogue Junior Breeder’s Herd
4-H Junior Yearling Heifers
VC-Langelands Sammy Champagne
Micheret Sandra Acrobat
Riverdown Atwood Jiggalea
Montdale Recharge Daisy
Hendercroft Sid Slick
Kingsway Doorman Debbie
4-H Summer Yearling Heifers
Extramile Famous Fever
Kingsway Beemer Artwork
D-Ray Goldchip Jazzy
Extramile Franchise Doorman
Century Star Doorman Carmela
Brismer Dempsey Sugar
4-H Senior Heifer Calves
Mapel Wood Doorman Stella
Hodglynn Doorman Hazelnut
Lookout Sid Voodoo
Vogue Kingboy Moonstruck
Embrdale Finesse Federal
Kingsway Doorman A Tasha
4-H Intermediate Heifer Calves
Karlinrock Brewmaster Glenna
Oakfield Solomon Loco-ET
Signature B Spectra
Corrcroft Doorman Chita
Quality Solomon Lust
Farrow McCutchen Necessity
4-H Junior Heifer Calves
Feederlane Soloman Justine
Farrow Ceo Ninja
Crovalley Armani Alareece
Phoenix Goldwyn Renee
Kingsway Solomon Arkus
Vogue Lumineer Luster
