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Western Spring National Holstein Show 2022: Western Spring National Holstein Show 2022

Andrew Hunt May 19, 2022

Date: May 19 & 20, 2022 @ Richmond, UT Judge: Mike Duckett, WI c c c GRAND CHAMPION & CHAMPION BRED & OWNED – OPEN SHOW: LEAKBROS DRIVE SUNDAY (DRIVE), 1ST 4-YEAR OLD, MATT & LENA LEAK, UT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – OPEN SHOW: FERN-BLUFF AVAL CA… Read More
Don’t Just Set Goals, Set Up Systems for Success: Don’t Just Set Goals, Set Up Systems for Success

Nancy Charlton May 13, 2022

Goals are important, but unless the systems on your farm—like technology, animal environment and people—support your goal, it will be very difficult to achieve them. What Does Change Involve? In my most recent article, I introduced what change could mean for your dairy, asking questi… Read More
Quebec Spring Show - Holstein Show 2022: Quebec Spring Show – Holstein Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Apr 29, 2022

Judge: Yan Jacobs, QC Associate: Ysabel Jacobs, QC c Grand Champion GC: MIDAS-TOUCH MONTERY 1127-ET, CRACKHOLM HOLSTEINS, RICHMOND, QC RC: PREMIUM APPLE CRISP LILLY, FRANCIS MORNEAU, KINGSBURY, QC HM: IDEE WINDBROOK LYNZI, FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA, JM VALL… Read More
Quebec Spring Show - Jersey Show 2022: Quebec Spring Show – Jersey Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Apr 29, 2022

Judge: Andrew Vander Meulen c v v x c c x x Intermediate Calf Née entre le 1er décembre 2021 et le 28 février 2022 LEOMI FRANK SINATRA, JECANF120833157 FERME MIBELSON INC ET LEONIE MICHON, LA PRÉSENTA… Read More
Quebec Spring Show - Ayrshire Show 2022: Quebec Spring Show – Ayrshire Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Apr 29, 2022

Judge: Jean Philip Charest Grand Champion Intermediate Champion Junior Champion Winter Calf Née entre le 1er décembre 2021 et le 28 février 2022 MARILIE MELBOURNE YOUPI ET, AYCANF120740979 Propriété-élevée JULIE ET MARIO LACERTE, YAMACHICHE,… Read More
Ontario Spring Discovery Holstein Show 2022: Ontario Spring Discovery Holstein Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Apr 21, 2022

Judge: Kevin McGriskin, ON c GRAND CHAMPION: HODGLYNN VICTOR LOLA (VICTOR), 1ST JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD, HODGLYNN HOLSTEINS RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: MAPLEKEYS DOORMAN CHARITY (DOORMAN), 1ST SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD, MAPLEKEYS FARMS HM GRAND CHAMPION: AIJA BEEMER LALA (BEEMER), 1ST 5-YE… Read More
Ontario Spring Discovery Jersey Show 2022: Ontario Spring Discovery Jersey Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Apr 20, 2022

Judge: Kyle Rivington, ON c x c x Winter Heifer Born December 1st, 2021 to February 28th, 2022 WILLOW CREEK GENTRY YEEZY, JECANF13930703 WILLOW CREEK JERSEYS, HAGERSVILLE, ON PAULLOR VIP ANNABEL, JECANF13785436 PAUL & LORRAI… Read More
US Holstein Highlights ‐ Sire Proof Central - April 2022: US Holstein Highlights ‐ Sire Proof Central – Apri…

The Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding Apr 5, 2022

New official U.S. genetic evaluations were released today, Tuesday, April 12 – replacing those initially released on April 5 for Holstein animals. Ezequiel Nicolazzi, CDCB Chief Operations Officer, answers questions about the April 12 release. Why were the April evaluations reissue… Read More
Canadian Holstein Highlights ‐ Sire Proof Central - April 2022: Canadian Holstein Highlights ‐ Sire Proof Central…

Andrew Hunt Apr 5, 2022

The Pro$ formula in each breed is updated with the April genetic evaluation release each year. This annual update accounts for changes in milk prices (i.e.: revenue) received by farmers across Canada as well as estimated expenses related to heifer rearing and feed costs. In addition, new traits eval… Read More
Northeast Spring National Holstein Show - New York Spring Dairy Carousel 2022: Northeast Spring National Holstein Show – New York…

Andrew Hunt Apr 4, 2022

Judge: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny QC. c c GRAND CHAMPION: RACH-LEN DUNDEE LILLY (DUNDEE), 1ST AGED COW, EATON, CATES, MORRIL, ZEH & GLAMOURVIEW, MARIETTA, NY RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: BLONDIN UNSTOPABU MAPLE-RED (UNSTOPABULL-RED), 1ST SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD, DOEBERIENER, BOW… Read More