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Are dairy genetics a commodity?: Are dairy genetics a commodity?

Andrew Hunt Mar 14, 2023

For years we have been told that you must invest in the best to advance your herd, but is that true? What if you could get a sire that is at 97% Rank instead of one that is at 99% rank. Instead of paying $35 a unit, you could pay $8? That is the magic question many breeders/p… Read More
Dreams Do Come True at New Zealand Dairy Event 2023: Dreams Do Come True at New Zealand Dairy Event 202…

Andrew Hunt Feb 9, 2023

A dream came true for 25-year-old Joanna Fowlie when she won Supreme Champion of All Breeds at the New Zealand Dairy Event (NZDE) in Feilding last week. It’s always hard for Intermediate Champions to first beat the Senior Champions of their breed to earn the chance for a crack at the All Br… Read More
What Are the Secrets And Opportunities In Candid Photographs?: What Are the Secrets And Opportunities In Candid P…

Dianna Malcolm Jan 9, 2023

Candid ring and on-farm shots freeze time and bottle emotions, but does the industry truly appreciate the power the best images wield long after show day is over? For the longest time, side-on photographs were the hallowed and lasting proof of excellence at the biggest shows. Now, there are a tight… Read More
US Holstein Highlights - Sire Proof Central December 2022: US Holstein Highlights – Sire Proof Central Decemb…

Andrew Hunt Dec 7, 2022

A fantastic run this round for Genosource Captain. He came in at number one with a GTPI of +3214 and had a total of 31 daughters in his index, making him the highest daughter-proven sire. His complete profile includes >2200kgM, positive components, +1238 NM$, +0.6 DPR, 1.5% Sire Calving Ease, and… Read More
Canadian Holstein Highlights - Sire Proof Central December 2022: Canadian Holstein Highlights – Sire Proof Central…

Andrew Hunt Dec 6, 2022

The most recent indicators hailing from Canada have just arrived and Sandy-Valley C Lonestar, with a score of +2934 PLI, has once again been ranked as the top LPI Genomic sire for the December '22 index run. Then we get to the second position, which is held by Peak Powerstar with +3872 PLI and 62 fe… Read More
Cremona International Holstein Show 2022: Cremona International Holstein Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Dec 3, 2022

c GRAND CHAMPION HOLSTEIN SHOW - LLINDE ARIEL JORDAN (JORDAN X GAVOR) SAT CECEÑO - CECEÑO, CANTABRIA (ESP) RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HOLSTEIN SHOW - BONS-HOLSTEINS KOBA 245 (DOORMAN X JASPER) BONS HOLSTEINS - OTTOLAND (NLD) HM GRAND CHAMPION HOLSTEIN SHOW - CASTELVERDE… Read More
Cremona International Jersey Show 2022: Cremona International Jersey Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Dec 2, 2022

c GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER: BARUF DEL PRIMERO SALLY (PRIMERO X MILES) TJR PORTEA - M BARUFFINI - S. BARUFFINI - S. VIGANO' - A. LOCATELLI RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: BARUF TEQUILA SALLY (TEQUILA X PRIMERO) TJR PORTEA - M BARUFFINI - S. BARUFFINI -… Read More
Cremona International Brown Swiss Show 2022: Cremona International Brown Swiss Show 2022

Andrew Hunt Dec 1, 2022

c GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER - P.V.PHIL ADEL (PHIL X JONGLEUR), PONTE VECCHIO S.S. SOC. AGR. DI CURTO STEFANO - VIDOR (TV) RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - ROSALIE (BIVER X VIVID), LOCATELLI OSCAR AZ.AGR. - ROTA D'IMAGNA (BG) HM GRAND CHAMPION - MIA (JANI… Read More
Canadian National Jersey Show 2022 - The Royal: Canadian National Jersey Show 2022 – The Royal

Andrew Hunt Nov 12, 2022

Date: November 12th Location: Toronto, ON. Judge: Steve Borland v SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION SSF ANDREAS CAMILLA (ANDREAS), 1ST 4-YEAR-OLD, ERNEST KUEFFNER & TERRI PACKARD, BOONSBORO, MD RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION DULET VICTORIOUS BAGEL ET (… Read More
Canadian National Ayrshire Show 2022 - The Royal: Canadian National Ayrshire Show 2022 – The Royal

Andrew Hunt Nov 12, 2022

Date: Friday, November 11th Location: Toronto, ON. Judge: Mark Rueth, WI v Intermediate & Grand Champion: Vieux Village G Montana, 1st Spring 2-Year-Old, Vicky Florent & Bianca Foley, Piopolis, QC Reserve Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion:… Read More