There is no question that most members of the dairy industry are very passionate about the sector we work in. Often we get so wrapped up in ourselves that we occasionally lose sight of ourselves. No better example of this is what happens when it comes to the show ring. Breeders and Exhibiters and even just ringside enthusiasts can get emotionally wrapped up in the industry we are very passionate about. Having said that, events over this past week have made me pause and reflect that there are more important things in life than a cow show.
Now that may sound like heresy to some, but I came to this realization as I was getting worked up about having my credibility threatened on social media. I got so wrapped up in it I lost sight of a bigger picture. It took a phone call with a man I have great respect for to bring me back to reality. In talking with Dr. David Chalack of Rocky Mountain Holsteins & Alta Genetics, I realized that you know that there are bigger things in life than the show ring. David and I had been talking about the great day they had at the Canadian National Convention Show, about how they had held this first ever genomics class at a show. But what David and I had been discussing was how great a day it was for his Family and specifically for his nephew, Logan. And that’s when my world came crashing down, and I realized there are more important things in life than a cow show.
Back in December Logan found out that he has cancer throughout his body. Married just over a year, he and his wife Charity just had a beautiful baby girl.
I had been fortunate to know the Chalack family and Logan for nearly my whole life. Their western hospitality is legendary and something my family has had the good fortune to experience many times. The Chalack’s are among the nicest people you will ever meet. And to hear this sad news about Logan certainly forces you to put life into perspective, especially as a father of young children myself.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu once said “There is no situation that is not transformable. There is no person who is hopeless. There is no set of circumstances that cannot be turned about by human beings and their natural capacity for love of the deepest sort.”
Nobody ever wants to die. But as far as I know no one has ever found a way to cheat Death. But I think there is a way to cheat death; I think if you can live on in the minds and hearts of the generations who will follow you is to cheat death. To make a difference through the way you live your life and show up is to find immortality. Watching Logan Chalack’s courageous battle with cancer has inspired everyone who knows and loves him. Logan is having an impact on his friends and family and members of the dairy community around the world. While at the recent Canadian National Convention Show his families Wendon farms bred not only the Grand & Supreme Champion but also the Reserve Grand of the Holstein Show the real champion was Logan. Logan was there despite being in a battle for his life, His being there was an inspiration for all those in attendance and members of the dairy community around the world. He was there showing all of us what is important.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
To paraphrase Mel Gibson’s character in the movie Braveheart, “Everyone of us will die. But so few of us really live.” Take a lesson from Logan Chalack and use your strength to live well and be an inspiration to others. Let’s all add Logan Chalack and his family to our prayers, this battle will not be an easy one, but it will not be fought alone. It will certainly remind us all that there are more important things in life than a cow show, but also how a cow show can certainly help in the healing process.
DONATE FUNDS directly to Logan & Charity...
1.) Visit your local ATB branch, & give to ‘Jillian Hastie in Trust’ account.
2.) If you’re unable to get to an ATB, make donation cheque payable to ‘Jillian Hastie in Trust’, & mail to: Jillian Hastie, 35261, RR273, Red Deer County, AB, T4G 0E2
Join Dr. Nico Vreeburg from Vetvice Barn Design as he discusses Calf to CowSignals. Rearing calves into heifers is a major investment in terms of money and labour. Your dual aims are to turn your heifer into a strong, productive dairy cow and to use labour, housing and feed efficiently. If you achieve these aims, you’ll cut the costs of rearing per kilogram of milk. From calf to heifer covers the basics of successful rearing, shows you how to control risks and helps you to structure your work so that each calf automatically receives the best treatment. From calf to heifer is full of sensible tips on how to improve the rearing of calves and yearlings.
About the Presenter
Dr. Nico Vreeburg D.V.M. qualified in 1994 from Utrecht University, Netherlands. From 1994 to 2008 he worked as a private practitioner in veterinary practice De Overlaet, in Oss (NL). This practice focuses on four-legged farm animals and has dedicated itself to preventive herd health management and animal production support, with a team of 12 fulltime veterinarians. In 1998 Nico became a partner. During the following years he more and more dedicated his professional time to dairy farm support and joined the team of Vetvice, as trainer/consultant. Within Vetvice, he participated in the development of the CowSignals® concept and co-founded Vetvice Barn Design. On January 1, 2009, Nico left De Overlaet to join the Vetvice Group as a partner.
At this moment, Nico works works fulltime within the Vetvice Group as a trainer/consultant on barn design, dairy farm management and cow management. Vetvice Barn Design is a leading consultancy on designing dairy barns for cow wellness, labor efficiency and sustainable milk production. Vetvice Future Farming consults and trains dairy farm staff on save and efficient working procedures. Vetvice CowSignals Company trains dairymen and their advisors worldwide, in the areas of CowSignals and preventive management. Vetvice is active in over 30 countries with a team of 6 veterinarians, 2 agricultural engineers and 1 office manager.
Did the title get your attention? That’s what I was hoping it would do. Because first I want to get your attention, and then I want that attention directed to your calves!
The key to raising healthy calves depends on how quickly and effectively you respond to changing clues they’re sending out. This means being observant. You have got to actually get your eyes focused on the calves as a regular part of the daily routine. Walk the line! It never ceases to amaze me when I hear people talking about working with a nutritionist, vet or other consultant who makes recommendations from a phone, computer or their car or truck. Actually looking at the calves is always the best and the ONLY way to raise healthier calves.
Walking the Talk
By the time, today’s managers are receiving printouts on the production of their milking herd, it’s too late to wind back the clock and fix what went wrong when those calves should have been getting a healthy start. Great starts equal great production. Poor starts result in production problems. The challenge is that, at that very crucial time in their lives, we tend to look at calves as a group and from too far away. Not walking up close and personal with calves is like assessing the performance of cars by watching them as they pass by on the highway. As long as the traffic keeps moving, we could assume that all the cars are in good working order. We all know it takes much more careful analysis and maintenance to get longevity and performance from a car. The same applies to calves on a farm.
What Should You Be Looking For?
In the simplest terms, calf managers are looking for indicators of potential problems. Not once a day. Not once a week. They check calves often, walking through from youngest to oldest to avoid transmitting diseases. Is every calf healthy? There are so many factors that can influence the final result that regular oversight is important. The key is to be on the lookout for danger signals. Don’t overlook anything.
Head to Tails
Everyone who works with calves develops a list of indicators they look for, but a simple rule to follow is to do a quick check of the entire calf. Looking from head to tail…observing one section at a time is the proven way to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. You may say that you don’t have time to be this thorough, but this is actually a pretty fast and efficient way to get through the process. Of course, you can choose not to look closely. That indeed may be easier, but it would also be the most costly.
Take Note!
Unless you only have a few calves to monitor, you need to have a method for recording your notes. Memories are fallible and with other distractions all around you, it is best to have notes you can refer to and act upon as needed. Look at every calf, using whatever system you have for covering all the important points. Record the ear tag number and concerns, if there are any. It’s worth mentioning again that prudent managers work from the youngest to the oldest to keep from transmitting anything contagious from one group to the most vulnerable one. Often calves are fed by more than one person. It is paramount that records be available for any calf that is sick. The degree of sophistication of the record keeping system will depend on the size of the calf herd and the on-farm software system which is being used. A white board with the ear tag numbers of sick calves is good for the calf caretakers. It is also beneficial for herd managers. They can see at a glance how many calves are not up to par and if calf rearing protocols are working.
Start with the Big Picture. Then Work End to End.
When you observe a calf, the first evaluation should be of the overall health suggested by the coat and the attitude of the animal. A rough hair coat on several calves may be a reason to check closer into calf health over the past few months. Calves that catch your eye may do so because they have shaggy, dull or off color hair coats. Shiny black body hair is one indicator that calves are in good health. Speaking of eye-catching, healthy calves will be aware of you and respond to your presence. If they fail to do so and are lethargic or disinterested, you should note the calf number and pen for further follow up. Healthy calves interact with their environment. Sick calves will separate themselves and could even be unresponsive if you enter into their flight zone. Look for and take note of any unusual behavior.
“Head and Shoulder, Ears and Nose “
After your general overview, it’s time to check much closer. The eyes of calves, the same as with humans, are good indicators of the health of the calf. When health is good, the calf’s eyes will be bright and shiny. The presence of tears, mucus or thick discharge indicates that something needs attention. As well, drooling of saliva, when not sucking on a bottle, is a type of discharge that should receive follow-up.
Sticking with observation around the head, it is time to note the ears. In healthy animals, there is no crusty discharge and the ears are carried straight out and are responsive to noises. A sick calf conversely has droopy ears.
If you’re familiar with the exercise song, “Head and shoulders, knees and toes”, just give it a slight variation to “Head and shoulders, ears and nose!”. This easy to remember phrase can be a helpful checkpoint in monitoring the` health status of individual calves. Having checked the head carriage and stance of the calf, follow up with a quick look at the ears and nose. As with the ears, we are looking for an unusual discharge. While a wet nose is alright, a snotty discharge should raise concern.
BODY CHECK: Breathing, Bellybuttons, and Bulges
In looking at the calf head to tail, our next area of observation is the main body of the calf. Observe the chest for an indication of ease of breathing. The rise and fall of the calf’s chest indicate respiratory rate and should be neither faster nor slower than other calves around her. Listen for any raspiness or wheezing or calves that are taking shallow breaths. This will help you to determine if there may be a respiratory infection. Drooling from the mouth, if not already noted, is definitely a trigger now for taking the calf’s temperature and then implementing protocols to care for this sick calf.
“Where does it hurt? “
If only calves could talk, that would be the first question to ask. However, since they can’t, we must rely on how things look. As you walk through the calf pens, make a special effort to look at navels. Swelling is one thing you’re looking for. It can be caused by either a navel infection or an umbilical hernia. If your herd is using iodine as a navel dip, it should be obvious for the first day or two after dipping, because of the yellow staining. If you don’t see staining reevaluate your dipping protocol. Overlooking an effective dipping protocol can lead to problems such as navel infection and swollen joints. Once these germs settle in, it is very difficult to treat the calf successfully.
Navel-dipping protocol
To stop problems before they start, work to improve cleanliness in the calving area and improve the navel-dipping protocol.
Iodine for navel dipping should be the 7 percent iodine tincture.
Apply iodine by dipping the navel into a cup, not by spraying.
The dip must cover the umbilical cord and navel where the cord attaches to the body.
Disposable paper cups work well for dipping navels.
Put about an inch of fresh iodine in the bottom
Place the top of the cup over the navel
Shake the cup vigorously to thoroughly cover the umbilical cord and navel.
Throw away the used cup and any remaining iodine rather than trying to reuse it.
Even iodine can lose its disinfecting ability if it has been used over and over.
“Another pair of eyes.”
If you want to surprise yourself, ask your nutrition company consultant or veterinarian to take a look at your calves. You may be surprised at what you learn from having what is familiar observed from a different perspective or in a more objective light.
“And so we come to the tail end!”
It would seem logical that, if we start looking at calves at the head and ears, we will most likely end with the tail. Here we are looking for everything to be dry. Scours always presents with a wet tail, even if you don’t see fresh manure. If your walk through has discovered streaky walls or watery manure in the bedding, get the calves to move, and it will be easier to discover which one it is coming from. At the other end of the scale, the problem may be hard manure. This indicates that the calf is not consuming enough water. Clean, accessible, fresh water is a simple solution for this problem.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Walk. Look and listen. The goal of every dairy calf manager should be to polish the observation skills of the calf-care team until you can say, “We have the best-looking calf team anywhere!” Use all your senses and don’t overlook anything when looking over your calves.
Grand Champion: Stran-Jen-D Tequila-Red-ET (Director), 1st 5 Year Old, Milk Source LLC, WI Reserve Grand Champion: Beaverbrock Goldwyn Zoey-ET (Goldwyn) 1st Sr 3, P & L Vail & Budjon Farms, WI HM Grand Champion Champion: Aroline Goldwyn Divine (Goldwyn) 2nd Sr 3, J Volker, D Hovden & Rosedale Genetics, WI
SENIOR CHAMPION: STRAN-JEN-D TEQUILA-RED-ET (DIRECTOR), 1ST 5 YEAR OLD, MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: TK-PLAIN-VIEW RIPLEY (DEMPSEY), 1ST 4 YEAR OLD, MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
HM SENIOR CHAMPION: SIEMERS ATWOOD MONALISA (ATWOOD), 2ND 4 YEAR OLD, C,J,J,J,C,L SIEMERS, WI
Best Bred & Owned of the Show: Siemers Atwood Monalisa (Atwood), 2nd 4 Year Old, C,J,J,J,C,L Siemers, WI
JUNIOR SHOW SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: RJR SID 3273-ET (SID), 5TH SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD, CONNOR ERBSEN, IL
JUNIOR SHOW RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: JACOBS WINDBROOK DELAY-ET (WINDBROOK), CORY SCHMIDT, MN
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: BEAVERBROCK GOLDWYN ZOEY-ET (GOLDWYN) SR 3, P & L VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, WI
RES INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: AROLINE GOLDWYN DIVINE (GOLDWYN) SR 3, J VOLKER, D HOVDEN & ROSEDALE GENETICS, WI
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: HILLPINE B ANYA-ET (BROKAW) SR 2, MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
JUNIOR CHAMPION – OPEN SHOW: DAMSEL AIRLIFT MARISA, FIRST SPRING YEARLING, EXHIBITED BY NOAH BILZ, DORCHESTER, WI
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: SIEMERS RGD LADY-HAYA-ET, SECOND SPRING YEARLING, EXHIBITED BY CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR & LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
HONORABLE MENTION JUNIOR CHAMPION: GREENLARK LUCILLE ATWOOD, FIRST FALL YEARLING, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
JUNIOR CHAMPION – JUNIOR SHOW: SIEMERS RGD LADY-HAYA-ET, FIRST SPRING YEARLING, EXHIBITED BY CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR & LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: OAKFIELD BROKAW THELMA-ET, FIRST FALL CALF, EXHIBITED BY J, L & M HARBAUGH, MARION, WI
HONOURABLE MENTION: MS PRESTIGE GEN SID LOVELY, EXHIBITED BY MILES PRICE & CAITLYN & BLAKE MEYER, MARTINTON, IL
WINTER HEIFER CALF (18)
1. BLUFF-RIDGE SID STRAWBERRY, EXHIBITED BY SARAH BUTLER, ARROWSMITH, IL
2. BUDJON-VAIL DORMN AMEERA-ET, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
3. BUDJON-VAIL, DRMN ASHLEY-ET, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
4. LUDWIGS-DG EVERLAST-ET, EXHIBITED BY LEGENDHOLM HOLSTEINS, FITHIAN, IL
5. BUTLERVIEW DOOR EVA-ET, EXHIBITED BY MATTHEW & DANIELLE PACHECO, MILE, MACRAY & MADISON PRICE, MARTINTON, IL
FALL HEIFER CALF (31)
1. RYAN-GF BRADY CALIBRATE-ET, EXHIBITED BY CHAD & MARK RYAN & NATHAN GOLDENBERG, FOND DU LAC, WI
2. LYN-VALE BROKAW BELLAVITANO, EXHIBITED BY WILLIAM SCHULTZ III, WALDO, WI
3. JACOBS DOORMAN IZIA, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
4. COMESTAR LAUDOLBY DOORMAN, EXHIBITED BY DEVON BENFER, CONCORDIA, KS
5. OAKFIELD BROKAW THELMA-ET, EXHIBITED BY J, L & M HARBAUGH, MARION, WI
SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER (33)
1. CRAVE BEEMER AZALEA 9308, EXHIBITED BY CRAVE BROTHERS FARM LLC, WATERLOO, WI
2. GOLDEN-OAKS ALL THAT AS-RED, EXHIBITED BY GOLDEN OAKS FARM, WAUCONDA, IL
3. MS PRESTIGE GEN SID LOVELY, EXHIBITED BY MILES PRICE & CAITLYN & BLAKE MEYER, MARTINTON, IL
4. BLACK-ROCK DOORMAN DEB 001, EXHIBITED BY ALEK KRUEGER, DEPERE, WI
5. MILKSOURCE ATW GABRIELLA-ET, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOUCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
SPRING YEARLING HEIFER (33)
1. DAMIBEL AIRLIFT MARISA, EXHIBITED BY NOAH BILZ, DORCHESTER, WI
2. SIEMERS RGD LADY-HAYA-ET, EXHIBITED BY CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR & LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
3. SIEMERS ABOUT GRETA-RED-ET, EXHIBITED BY BY CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR & LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
4. LUDWIGS-DG RAINDROP, EXHIBITED BY CAROLINE FRANCES BYRON, FITHIAN, IL
5. JEFFERY-WAY DOORMN TAMELIAN, EXHIBITED BY BRIENNE HENDRICKSON, BELLEVILLE, WI
WINTER YEARLING HEIFER (16)
1. MILKSOURCE DEFNT TWINKLE-ET, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
2. CROSS-WAKE MORE ANNALYSE-ET, EXHIBITED BY CALLIE & CONWAY KROHLOW & MEGAN LAUBER, UNION GROVE, WI
3. JACOBS CONTRAST BROOK, EXHIBITED BY DAVID & CINDY HOESE, GLENCOE, MN
4. JEFFERY-WAY MC TILGARDEN, EXHIBITED BY BROOKS HENDRICKSON, BELLEVILLE, WI
5. HEATHERSTONE MS PERSONALITY, EXHIBITED BY CHELSEA LEIGH HOLSCHBACH, BARABOO, WI
FALL YEARLING HEIFER
1. GREENLARK LUCILLE ATWOOD, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
2. DJ-PUREPRIDE AFT PARIS-ET, EXHIBITED BY TYLER BRUEGGEN, ARPIN, WI
3. JACOBS GOLDWYN CHASE-ET, EXHIBITED BY GOLDEN OAKS FARM, WAUCONDA, IL
4. JACOBS GOLDWYN BUTTERSHOT-ET, EXHIBITED BY TIM, BARBARA & KYLE NATKE, FOND DU LAC, WI
5. ZIEMS ATWOOD ELANI-ET, EXHIBITED BY ZIEMS FARMS & TIME & LEAH ZIEMBA, ELKHORN, WI
UNFRESH 2-YEAR-OLD (2)
1. MS ZIEMS GOLD CHIP HAVANA, EXHIBITED BY ZIEMS FARMS & BARB, TIM & LEAH ZIEMBA, ELKHORN, WI
2. HAHNCREST GUTHRIE ELLYCE, EXHIBITED WINDFALL HOLSTEINS, DANE, WI
JUNIOR CHAMPION – OPEN SHOW
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW (15)
1. LACFRASER GW ATWOOD SILVER, EXHIBITED BY MB LUCKY LADY, G MORASCI, EATON & LUNDY, MODESTO, CA
2. MS AOL CNTNDR ROOKIE-RED-ET, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
3. MS OEH-MY ATWOOD VEIDA-ET, EXHIBITED BY JENNA LANGER & JOEL KIETZMAN, DEFOREST, WI
4. BRI-MEL-ACRES AW GINA, EXHIBITED BY CAITLIN & BLAKE MEYER, MANTENO, IL
5. NOVA-TMJ ATWOOD ESTRA, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LL & NOVA REG HOLSTEINS INC., KAUKAUNA, WI
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW (19)
1. HILLPINE B ANYA-ET, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
2. LINGLE GOLD FREAKY GIRL-ET, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
3. DUCKETT SID TIZZ-ET, EXHIBITED BY MICHAEL & JULIE DUCKETT, RUDOLPH, WI
4. LUDWIGS-DG GW ATWOOD ELANEY, EXHIBITED BY LUDWIG FARMS, FITHIAN, IL
5. JACOBS ABSOLUTE MILOU-ET, EXHIBITED BY GOLDEN OAKS FARM, WAUCONDA, IL
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW (6)
1. COMESTAR HODREE GOLDWYN-ET, EXHIBITED BY CONNERY, HETTS & MAJESTIC VIEW, SUN PRAIRIE, WI
2. RUBIS GOLDSUN LEXIE, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
3. MS TRUST, EXHIBITED BY TROY & DARIN ZOELLNER, OROTON, SD
4. PRESTIGE-GEN A S KICKER-ET, EXHIBITED BY TIMOTHY, LEAH & BARBARA ZIEMBA & JEFFEREY COLE, ELKHORN, WI
5. WILLOLEA SMILING ATWOOD, EXHIBITED BY WILLOLEA HOLSTEINS, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW (16)
1. BEAVERBROCK GOLDWYN ZOEY-ET, EXHIBITED BY PETER & LYN VAIL & BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
2. AROLENE GOLDWYN DIVINE, EXHIBITED BY J VOLKER, D HOVDEN & ROSEDALE GENETICS, OXFORD, WI
3. PLOEGSWAY GOLDWYN NUTS IS U-ET, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
4. RJR SID 3273-ET, EXHIBITED BY CONNOR ERBSEN, LANARK, IL
5. ROUTINA ZELGADIS PAIGE, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
4-YEAR-OLD COW (11)
1. TK-PLAIN-VIEW RIPLEY, EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
2. SIEMERS ATWOOD MONALISA, EXHIBITED BY CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR & LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
3. BUDJON-JK SID ELYSSA-ET, EXHIBITED BY PARKER HARDY, TIPTON, MI
4. LONG-HAVEN SID CARLA, EXHIBITED BY DOEBERIENER, BOWEN & HEATH, WEST SALEM, OH
5. CAVANALECK BG BRUIN, EXHIBITED BY MAJESTIC VIEW, CONNERY & SHORE, SUN PRAIRIE, WI
5-YEAR-OLD COW (9)
1. STRANS-JEN-D TEQUILA-RED-ET, MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
2. DREAM-PRAIRIE GW ALBERTA-ET, MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
3. KINGSMILL ATWOOD ALLISON-ET, EXHIBITED BY JORDAN & WHITNEY EBERT, ALGOMA, WI
4. CRISDHOME DURHAM CRAYOLA-ET, EXHIBITED BY J VOLKER, D HOVDEN, & J KRUSCHKE, MAYNARD, IA
5. CRAIGCREST RUB GOLD RHIANA-ET, EXHIBITED BY PARKER HARDY, TIPTON, MI
AGED COWS (7)
1 SANDY-VALLEY ATWD BLACKY (ATWOOD), MIKE & JULIE DUCKETT, WI
2 LAIDLAWN SANCHEZ GEMINI (SANCHEZ), MIKE & JULIE DUCKETT, WI
3 BIRDVIEW DYNASTY DEMI-ET (GOLDWYN), HEATHERSTONE ENTERPRISES INC, WI
4 PINE-SHELTER CARLIA WOOD-ET (ATWOOD), MOLLY REBECCA ALBERTS, MN
5 GILDALE ADVENT PRIMROSE (ADVENT), K, K, K HODORFF, WI
150,000 POUND COWS (2)
1 TEAM DURHAM MORGAN-ET (DURHAM), TEAM HOLSTEINS, IL
2 ROSE-LYN S STORM CYPRESS (STORM), TORI EVERT, WI
STRANS-JEN-D TEQUILA-RED-ET
Grand Champion
MIDWEST NATIONAL SPRING SHOW
EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: STRANS-JEN-D TEQUILA-RED-ET (DIRECTOR)5 YR, MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
RES. SENIOR & RES GRAND CHAMPION: STRANSHOME SIMPLY-RED-ET (CONTENDER) 4 YR, VAIL & BUDJON, WI
HM GRAND CHAMPION: MM-T POCKETS BUTYCOL-RED-ET (REDBURST) SR 3, MIKE & JULIE DUCKETT, WI
HM SENIOR CHAMPION: ROSEDALE PERFECT IN-RED-ET (ABSOLUTE) 2ND 4 YR, ROSEDALE GENETICS LTD, WI
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: MM-T POCKETS BUTYCOL-RED-ET (REDBURST) SR 3, MIKE&JULIE DUCKETT, WI
RES. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: MS AOL CNTNDR ROOKIE-RED-ET (CONTENDER) JR 2, MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: MILKSOURCE REDBRST ALMA-RED (REDBURST) 2ND SR 3, MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
JUNIOR CHAMPION: SIEMERS ABOUT GRETA-RED-ET (ABOUT IT) EXHIBITED BY: CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR, LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
JUNIOR SHOW SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION: CLELAND ADVENT KORIE-RED (ADVENT) 125#, A,A,A GRUENES, MN
JUNIOR SHOW RES. SENIOR & RES GRAND CHAMPION: PAULINN PSC MEME 919-RED-TT (CONTENDER) 4YR, ALAN KRUSE, IA
JUNIOR CHAMPION: SIEMERS ABOUT GRETA-RED-ET (ALL ABOUT IT), 1ST SPRING YEARLING, C,J,J,J,C, L SIEMERS, WI
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: GOLDEN-OAKS ALL THAT AS-RED (ALL ABOUT IT), 1ST SUMMER YEARLING, GOLDEN OAKS FARM, IL
HM JUNIOR CHAMPION: MILKSOURCE DFT LEXUS-RED-ET (DEFIANT), MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
JUNIOR CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW: GOLDEN-ROSE BWIRE CLOUD-RED (BARBWIRE)
EXHIBITED BY: DAWSON & KYLIE NICKELS, FOND DU LAC, WI
DUCKETT OKAL LETTY -RED-ET (OKALIF), MICHAEL & JULIE DUCKETT, WI
GILDALE A-JACK TRUFFLE-RED (APPLE JACK), GILDALE HOLSTEINS, WI
MILKSOURCE DT AMAZON-RED-ET (DEFIANT), GRADY AND LANE WENDORF, WI
MAUK E WAY DFT KYLIE-RED-ET (DEFIANT), COLE, AVA, CAMPBELL & ROYCE BOOTH, WI
FALL CALF (8)
1 BROOK-CORNER DEFT TANGO-RED (DEFIANT), BROOK-CORNER HOLSTEINS, WI
2 KOEBELE BARBWIRE GOLRY-RED (BARBWIRE), ROBBY KOEBELE, IL
3 SORG-LAND REDNECK PARTY-RED (REDNECK), TAYLOR J & KELSEY M RIEDEL, WI
4 MILKSOURCE TAZ FRANNY-RED (TAZ), CRESCENTMEAD & MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
5 HIGHLIFE-LP AD GIAVANNA-RED (ADDICTION), HIGHLIFE-LP FARMS, WI
6 OUR-FAVORITE TRIBUBERRY-RED (DEFIANT), TODD & MARY STANEK, WI
SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER (8)
1 GOLDEN-OAKS ALL THAT AS-RED (ALL ABOUT IT), GOLDEN OAKS FARM, WI
2 COW-PALACE APPLE TRIXIE-RED (APPLE JACK), SAN-RON HOLSTEINS, WI
3 CRESCENTMEAD SWEET PEA-RED (REDNECK), MILK SOURCE LLC & GRADY WENDORF, WI
4 CLELAND ARMANI ADAIRA-RED-ET (ARMANI), JASON CLELAND, WI
5 LYONS-DI ATWELL REBA-RED (ATWELL), MICHAEL LYONS, IA
SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
1 SIEMERS ABOUT GRETA-RED-ET (ALL ABOUT IT), C,J,J,J,C, L SIEMERS, WI
2 MILKSOURCE DFT LEXUS-RED-ET (DEFIANT), MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
3 DESLACS ABSOLUTE ALKINA-RED-ET (ABSOLUTE), BUDJON & VAIL,WI
4 GOLDEN-ROSE BWIRE CLOUD-RED (BARBWIRE), DAWSON & KYLIE NICKELS, WI
5 MILKSOURCE SEISME B-RED-ETN (REDMAN), MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
6 BOOTH-HAVEN LADY-IN-RED-ET (ADDICTION), COLE, AVA, CAMPBELL BOOTH, WI
WINTER YEARLING HEIFER (4)
1 MILKSOURCE DNT TALIA-RED-ET (DEFIANT), MILK SOURCE LLC, WI
2 FOREST-RIDGE A MOPSY-RED-ET (HARBOUGH& LOEHR, WI
3 LYN-VALE CHERRY WINE-RED-ET (ABSOLUTE), C,A,C&R BOOTH, WI
4 MILK SOURCE DFNT LAVA-RED-ET (DEFIANT), PETE & BRENDA BRICCO, WI
FALL YEARLING (4)
1, 1ST BO: MILKSOURCE WIRE RACKET-RED (BARBWIRE) EXHIBITED BY: MILK SOURCE, LLC., KAUKAUNA, WI
2, 1ST JR: INTENSE ABSOLUTE TWITTY-RED-ET (ABSOLUTE) EXHIBITED BY: DAWSON & KYLIE NICKELS, FOND DU LAC, WI
3. LYONS-DL AJ GINGERCREME-RED (APPLE JACK) EXHIBITED BY: MICHAEL LYONS, CASTALIA, WI
4, 2ND JR: MIL-R-MOR AUDACITY-RED-ET (REALITY) EXHIBITED BY: GARRETT DAHLK, VERONA, WI
1. 1ST BU: WEST COAST ABSOLUTE ROULETTE EXHIBITED BY TRIPLE CROWN GENETICS AND JOSH WRIGHT, MAYNARD, IA
2. 1ST BO: SEIMERS DFNT J-STAR-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY CRYSTAL, JORDAN, JOSH, JAKE, CONNOR, AND LAUREN SIEMERS, NEWTON, WI
3. GREENLEA A CARE-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY PIERRE BOULET AND MILKSOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
JUNIOR THREE YEAR OLD (4)
1. 1ST BO, 1ST BU: MISS APPLE ARIA-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY APPLE PARTNERS, LANARK, IL
2. ST-YLE-SA IS SPRINGTIME-RED EXHIBITED BY STEPHANIE AVES, BELMONT, WI
3. LUCK-E LADD JUBILEE-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY LUCK-E HOLSTEINS, HAMPSHIRE, IL
4. BI-POND DE PRINCE TACO-RED EXHIBITED BY AARON ALBRECHT, PIERZ, MN
SENIOR THREE YEAR OLD (6)
1. 1ST BU: MM-T POCKETS BUTYCOL-RED EXHIBITED BY MICHAEL AND JULIE DUCKETT, RUDOLPH, WI
2. 1ST BO: MILKSOURCE REDBURST ALMA-RED EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
3. UNDERWOOD DUSK JAZZ-RED EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
FOUR YEAR OLDS (8):
1. 1ST BU: STANSHOME SIMPLY-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY PETER AND LYN VAIL AND BUDJON FARMS, LOMIRA, WI
2. 1ST BO: ROSEDALE PERFECT IN RED-ET EXHIBITED BY ROSEDALE GENETICS LTD., OXFORD, WI
3. MAPEL WOOD RR RADIANCE EXHIBITED BY GOLDEN OAKS FARMS, WAUCONDA, IL
FIVE YEAR OLDS (3):
1. 1ST BU: STRANS-JEN-D TEQUILA-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY MILK SOURCE LLC, KAUKAUNA, WI
2. 1ST BO: PROBERT C BREE-ELLA-RED EXHIBITED BY KATE SMITH, WATERTOWN, WI
3. MANANNAH-VALLEY MX GAIL-RED EXHIBITED BY AARON ALBRECHT, PIERZ, MN
AGED COWS (3):
1. 1ST BO: HILROSE ADVENT ANNA-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY JOSEPH A. BRANTMEIER, SHERWOOD, WI
2. 1ST BU: CLELAND ABSOLUTE COLEEN-RED EXHIBITED BY JOSEPH, ZACH, JEROME, & DARIAN STRANSKY
3. 1ST JR: MISS REAL HOT-RED EXHIBITED BY GRADY AND LANE WENDORF, IXONIA, WI
125,000 POUND COWS (4):
1. 1ST BU, 1ST JR: CLELAND ADVENT KORIE-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY ARNIE, ASHLEY, AND ANDY GRUENES, RICHMOND, MN
2. 1ST BO: JEN-D DEVIL TIFFANY-RED EXHIBITED BY REID STRANSKY AND JENI DINGBAUM, OWATONNA, MN
3. MS HACK SS ELLA RAE-RED-ET EXHIBITED BY NORA HACKMANN, WATERTOWN, WI
Jersey Show
Judge: Paul Trapp
GRAND CHAMPION EDGEBROOK TEQUILA MADISON-ET (TEQUILA)SR 3, MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
RES. GRAND CHAMPION RANDOM LUCK RAY HELEN (COMERICA) PRODUCTION, BUDJON FARMS, VAIL, FRANK AND CAROL BORBA AND FRANK AND DIANE BORBA, WI
HM GRAND CHAMPION EK-RR TEQUILA VARIETY-ET (TEQUILA) 4 YR, BUDJON, MILKSOURCE, VAIL, BORBA, WI
SENIOR CHAMPION RANDOM LUCK RAY HELEN (COMERICA) PRODUCTION, BUDJON FARMS, VAIL, FRANK AND CAROL BORBA AND FRANK AND DIANE BORBA, WI
RES. SENIOR CHAMPION EK-RR TEQUILA VARIETY-ET (TEQUILA) 4 YR, BUDJON, VAIL, BORBA, WI
HM RES. SENIOR CHAMPION BODDENS ROSLAND (TBONE) 6 YR, BEN BUSKE, WI
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: EDGEBROOK TEQUILA MADISON-ET (TEQUILA) SR 3, MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
RES. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: RANDOM LUCK T RAY ARUBA-ET (TEQUILA) JR 3, CYBIL FISHER, PATTY JOES, AVONLEA, ON
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: HOMERIDGE HG HONEY (HIRED GUN)SR 2, BUDJON, VAIL, BORBA, WI
JUNIOR CHAMPION: LOST-ELM TEQUILA PETUNIA (TEQUILA) WINTER CALF, JASON LUTTROPP, WI
RES. JUNIOR CHAMPION: PFAFFSWAY IMP GRACIOUS CHOICE-ET (IMPRESSION) SPRING YEARLING, OLIVIA & COLLIN PFAFF, WI
HM JUNIOR CHAMPION: LOST-ELM TEQUILA JADE (TEQUILA) WINTER YEARLING, JAOSN LUTTROPP, WI
JUNIOR SHOW INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: ELECTRAS EVOLUTION-ET (RESPONSE)SR 2, NOAH BILZ, WI
RES. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JR SHOW: MARYNOLE-VY G MAMIE-ET (GOVERNOR) SR 3, A,A,A GRUENES, MN
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JR SHOW: SMOKIN HOT LIGHT THE LAMP (HIRED GUN)JR 2, AUSTIN NAUMAN
JUNIOR SHOW JUNIOR CHAMPION: SMOKIN HOT GUNMAN ANANSI (GUNMAN) SUMMER YEARLING, AUSTIN NAUMAN, WI
RES. JUNIOR CHAMPION: GIL-BAR IMPRESSION PARKER (IMPRESSION) SUMMER YEARLING, JENNA BROEGE, WI
HM JUNIOR CHAMPION: STRANSHOME VERBATIM RUBY (RESPONSE) WINTER YEARLING, JOE & REID STRANSY, MN
WINTER CALVES
1 STRANSHOME VERBATIM RUBY (VERBATIM), JOE & REID STRANSKY, MN
2 EDGEBROOK GENTRY STILLETTO (GENTRY), AMBER BLACK & STEINRIDGE, IA
3 GIL-BAR JAGGER LADY GAGA (JAGGER), JENNA BROEGE, WI
4 CHERRYLOCK TEQUILA VENOM-ET (TEQUILA), TOLDUSO JERSEYS, WI
FALL CALVES (5)
1 LOST-ELM TEQUILA PETUNIA (TEQUILA), JASON LUTTROPP, WI
2 DO-N-JOY CALIFORNIA CHROME (ROMAN), TONY KOHLS & JASON STEINLAGE, MN
3 SIOUX-KOTA DPL SUNNY-ET, WEBER, KELLEN, RENNRICH, POST, SD
4 TRIPLE SECRET PROBATION (COMERICA), STEINLAGE & LANGE, IA
5 SECRET SERVICE LADY-ET (TEQUILA), JASON STEINLAGE & ERIC LANG, IA
SUMMER YEARLING HEIFERS (8)
1 SMOKIN HOT LIGHTNING STRIKES (TEQUILA), AUSTIN NAUMAN, WI
2 SMOKIN HOT GUNMAN ANANSI (GUNMAN), AUSTIN NAUMAN, WI
3 ROSEBUDS EXCITING RUMOR-ET (EXCITATION), ARNIE, ASHLEY, ANDY GRUENES, MN
4 ROLLING RIVER RAELYNN (BLAKE SCHMIDT & JASON STEINLAGE), MN
5 DISCOVERYS TEQUILA GLAMOUR (TEQUILA), KEVIN KREJCI, MN
SPRING YEARLING HEIFER (8)
1 PFAFFSWAY IMP GRACIOUS CHOICE-ET (IMPRESSION), OLIVIA & COLLIN PFAFF, WI
2 DISCOVERYS TEQUILA EMERALD-ETS (TEQUILA), LISA DEMMER, MN
3 MISS LOUIE CRUNCH N MUNCH (JADE LOUIE), KYLE NATZKE & NICK SCHUSTER, WI
4 DISCOVERYS EXCITATION JUBILEE (EXCITATION), LISA DEMMER, MN
5 DISCOVERYS TEQUILA DIAMOND-ET (TEQUILA), LISA DEMMER, MN
WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
1 LOST-ELM TEQUILA JADE (TEQUILA), JAOSN LUTTROPP, WI
2 BRANDERVALE NAUGHTY NOSTALGIA (TEQUILA), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
3 PARTEE-HPDTT VELO LEOTARD-ET (VELOCITY), KEN & KATHY ELLIOTT, WI
4 PARTEE-HPDH VELO LAFFY TAFFY-ET (VELOCITY), EMMA OLSTAD, WI
5 BLACKVIEW MAYBE A JOKER (JOKER), AMBER BLACK, MI
FALL YEARLING HEIFER (8)
1 PARTEE-HPDH LOVESTRUCK-ET (JADE), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
2 CHARLYN TEQUILA EMBER (TEQUILA), MATT LINEHAN, MEREDITH BOWERS, ROBB HART, NY
3 WOOD MOHR DYNASTY (GENTRY), A,A,A GRUENES, MN
4 CAE-N-NIK LOUIE CABERNET (JADE LOUIE), MIGHTY MAC LLC
5 TRIPLE S REDFORD SEMINOLE WIND (REDFORD), TRIPLE S FARMS, IL
JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLDS (6)
1 BUDJON-VAIL TEQUILA GABANNA-ET (TEQUILA), BUDJON FARMS & VAIL, WI
2 FREDESTEL TEQUILA WENDY (TEQUILA), GIL-BAR FARM, WI
3 OEH-MY PREMIER PROMISE-ET (PREMIER), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
4 REICH-DALE PREMIER SHAKE (PREMIER), KILGUS DAIRY & CARLA KILGUS, IL
5 BLARNEY KOOP HEART (KOOP), PAT&JANEY CRONIN, SD
SENIOR 2 YEAR OLDS
1 HOMERIDGE HG HONEY (HIRED GUN), BUDJON, VAIL, BORBA, WI
2 BUDJON-VAIL TEQUILA GLOSSY-ET (TEQUILA), ANDREW STUEWE, MN
3 K&M TEQUILA GALALEE (TEQUILA), KILGUS DAIRY & CARLA KILGUS, IL
4 M-SIGNATURE TINA MARIES BORDEA (RESPONSE), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
5 ELECTRAS EVOLUTION-ET (RESPONSE), NOAH BILZ, WI
JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLDS
1 RANDOM LUCK T RAY ARUBA-ET (TEQUILA), CYBIL FISHER, PATTY JOES, AVONLEA, ON
2 DISCOVERIES TEQUILA ECLIPSE-ET (TEQUILA), KEVIN KREJCI & LISA DEMMER, MN
SENIOR 3 YEAR OLDS
1 EDGEBROOK TEQUILA MADISON-ET (TEQUILA), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
2 GM SANDHILL TEQUILA RACER (TEQUILA), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
3 BLARNEY CALCIUM DREAM (CALCIUM), KYLE CRONIN, SD
4 MARYNOLE-VY G MAMIE-ET (GOVERNOR), A,A,A GRUENES, MN
5 BUDJON-VAIL COMERICA MELISSA-ET (COMERICA), ELLA GUNDERSON, IL
4 YEAR OLDS
1 EK-RR TEQUILA VARIETY-ET (TEQUILA), BUDJON, VAIL, BORBA & MILKSOURCE, WI
2 CLOVERFIELD TEQ TOONZANI (TEQUILA), BRENT MOYER, MI
3 ENSIGN TEQUILA CHELSEA (TEQUILA), MILK SOURCE GENETICS, WI
4 OVER-DOSE STOWE MARLORI (STOWE), MITCHELL SCHIECHER, WI
5 YEAR OLDS (2)
1 KILGUS GOVENOR MAID (GOVENOR), KILGUS DAIRY & CARLA KILGUS, IL
2 MI WIL HG GRANOLA (HIRED GUN), KIMBERLY GREWE, WI
AGED COWS (3)
1 BODDENS ROSLAND (TBONE), BEN BUSKE, WI
2 PENINSULA KAUGHT MALLORY (KAUGHT UP), BRENT MOYER-BRENHAVEN JERSEYS, LLC, MI
3 COVINGTON LEGAND NADINE (COVINGTON), ANGSTMAN, NORTHERN LITES PARTNERSHIP, SD
PRODUCTION COW (1)
1 RANDOM LUCK RAY HELEN (COMERICA), BUDJON FARMS, VAIL, BORBA, WI
It is hard to look beyond the horizon when a grass fire is approaching your farm buildings. The pressure of the moment keeps us narrowly focused on what is current. That’s where dairy breeders are at today. The cows who are being milked today were conceived in a time of more positive margins in dairying than exists in 2016. However, if they plan to be in business in 2025, they have to widen their perspective. Today’s successes were built on decisions made years ago. Breeders must always be looking into the future when it comes to planning for the cows that they will need to be milking in their herds in three generations. The best advice is – “Don’t look back, you’re not going that way”. So let’s look to dairying in 2025. It is only nine years away.
Global Predictions
The November 2015 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report predicts ‘Global demand for food and agricultural products is expected to grow until 2025. Crop production will fall a bit, but the outlook for livestock production looks promising’. Farm gate milk prices are forecasted to increase especially from 2020 forward.
In 2015, the distribution of the global human population was 60% Asia, 15% Africa, 14% America (North & South) and 11% Europe. Add to that fact, 83% of the global population growth between now and 2025 will occur in developing countries of which Asia has a high proportion. In developing countries, the population is younger and in most cases there is an expanding middle class both of which will result in the higher consumption of dairy products.
Economic growth on a global basis is forecast to be 3.1% (developing countries 4.7% and developed countries 2.0%) until 2025 slightly below the long-term trend prior to the 2008 financial crisis. The range in economic growth will be Europe 1.8%, North America 2.5%, South America 2.6%, Middle East 4.0%, Asia & Oceania 4.3% (including China 5.3% and India 8.1%) and Africa 4.5%. However, percent growth must also consider the global GDP share by regions: Asia & Oceania 30%, Europe 29%, North America 25%, South America 8%, Middle East 4% and Africa 3%. Dairying should fare well from Asia’s growth potential and its relative global position in share of GDP.
All of this is positive news for dairying. However, that does also mean that there will need to be changes required at the farm level, as we’ll address later.
USDA Predictions
To better understand what is ahead for dairying details contained in the recently released USDA Long-Term Projections – February 2016 gives numbers that dairy farmers can understand and use as they plan for 2025. Table 1: USDA Dairy Cattle Related Predictions*
2016
2020
2025
Number of Cows (Millions)
9.31
9.31
9.35
Milk per Cow (Pounds)
22,880
24,760
27,405
US Milk Production (Billion pounds)
213
230
256
Price - all milk (USA$)
16.39
17.21
19.91
Corn (Million acres planted)
88
90
88
Corn ($ per bushel)
3.65
3.71
3.75
Soybeans (Million acres planted)
83
82
81
Soybeans ($ per bushel)
8.91
9.05
9.29
Milk Fat Basis
209
222
246
9
12
14
6
6
6
* Data source – USDA Long-Term Projections – Februrary 2016
A few predictions are noteworthy:
Cow numbers will remain constant
Production per cow and total national production will increase 20% by 2025. That’s over +2% per year. To achieve the production figure cows, on average, will need to be milked 3x.
Corn and soybean acres and prices per bushel will not change over the period
Domestic disposal of milk will increase 18% 2016 to 2025, so the USA will need to export more milk products.
Export of milk products have decreased in 2016 to 9 billion pounds, due to lower milk prices. However, exports but will return in 2020 to their 2014 level of 12 billion and increase to 14 billion pounds by 2025, when export will be 5.5% of production.
Not shown in the table – bovine meat prices are expected in 2025 to be 80% of current prices, number of dairy farmers will decrease at an increasing rate, and average US herd size could average 425 cows by 2025.
Situation 2025
Even though milk producers in many countries are currently stressed because of a perfect storm, 2025 looks promising provided they take steps to adapt their operations. The 2015-2016 perfect storm of EU quota is disappearing, a Russian embargo, China and India production increasing and the USA and NZ producers are not adjusting for the production to demand imbalance, all of which are not likely to occur again any time soon.
Milk producers in planning for 2025 should consider the following:
Technology
New technology will need to be put in place to achieve year upon year cow production increases of 2% in production. It goes without saying that technology requires more output per cow and cows per herd to be justifiable.
With low-cost labor disappearing in many countries, automated systems will need to be purchased.
On-farm management expertise will require both training and application of computerized systems. Decision-making ability and accuracy of decisions will need to be increased.
State-of-the-art social media will be significantly advanced from today and will become a “must use” by dairy people.
Output Per Farm
Since 1925 (when milking machines came on the scene) cows per worker has doubled every twenty-five years to where in 2025 there will 80 milk cows plus their replacement per worker.
Milk shipped per worker in 2025 will need to be 170% of what it is today (2016). In respect to production efficiency, dairy farming is no different from any other industry. It must always move forward.
Trade and Milk
Currently 9% of the global milk production crosses country borders. At one time, not too long ago, it was 4%. It will likely remain in the 9% range until 2025.
Trade Agreements are here to stay and will impact milk prices more in the future than they have in the past. Once signed all trade agreement clauses must be adhered to.
Expect that the agricultural policy of other countries will impact dairying in your country. It is difficult enough to compete today with producers in other countries but having to compete when a foreign government stimulates milk production, or limits imports can be impossible.
Currency exchange rates have a significant impact on the amount of trade and business success.
Revenue Generation
Milk producers will need to plan more for their revenue in the future than they have in the past. That could include doing their on-farm processing and selling or by joining in selling coops with other producers to ensure their incomes. Few producers can survive when they are an island onto themselves.
Producers have learned in 2015 -2016 that farm gate milk price stability is job #1. Cost control, although significant, ranks second to revenue generation.
Revenue generation from the sale of cull animals or a secondary dairy beef enterprise is not predicted to increase 2016 to 2025.
Consumer Demands
Verified high-quality safe milk will no longer be taken as a given by consumers. Eventually, producers everywhere will have to be able to verify the quality, safety and production techniques of their milk. Inferior milk will not be allowed to cross borders.
The corner has been turned, and low-fat milk will be discounted in price at the farm gate. Butter is back.
Milk that is 4.5%F and 3.1%P will give the fat needed without there being excess (unwanted) skim milk powder.
Other trends will continue. One sure thing is that the rate of change will be faster and faster with time.
What Has This Got to Do with Breeding?
The genetic merit or make-up of the 2025 cows will need to be enhanced from today. Here are a few areas:
Ratio Fat %: Protein % will need to be expanded from 3.9%F: 3.1%P to 4.5%F to 3.1%P.
Selection needs to be to maximize fat and protein yields from minimal milk volume
The day of the disposable cow needs to be over (5 not 2.5 lactations per cow are needed)
Higher pregnancy rates will be necessary (1.5 not 2.5 average services per-conception)
DMI from 80% forage diets needs to increase
Cows must be technology friendly and require minimal labor
Selection needs to start for resistance to production-limiting and other diseases
The Bullvine recommends that breeders use commercially available mating programs where various breeding program scenarios can be run before semen is purchased. The scenarios studied should consider both programs that depend on revenue from both a) 90+% from milk sales and b) 65% milk and 25% breeding stock sales. Of course on all farm 10% of revenue comes from other sources including culled cows and calves for veal.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Granted there will always be dairy farmers that have a niche situation, and therefore, they will not be impacted in the same way as the wider population. The norm in 2025 will not be the same in every country. But there is no going back. Change will occur at an ever increasing rate. An objective plan and sound daily enterprise management will be a necessity for all who plan to be dairy farmers beyond the horizon of 2025.
Opinions on tail docking cover the full spectrum of views. You might think that there would be a clean division of preferences between On-farm and off-farm thought leaders. This is really not the case. Not all dairy managers and animal care practitioners are in support of tail docking. Not all consumers – especially those familiar with the practice in other species are against it. In reviewing the literature, you can find support or dissension within all sectors. Having said that, time doesn’t stand still and the time is coming for a legal decision.
Clean or Mean. What is the Verdict?
The case for tail docking does not boil down to a simple conflict of the dairy community versus the non-agricultural camp. For a long time, it never really was settled which side was right –regardless of where the support came from. There were people from both sides, within both camps.
One clear shift is that research is becoming more aligned against the practice of tail docking. As long ago as 2002, the Journal of the American Dairy Journal published “The Effects of Tail Docking on Milk Quality and Cow Cleanliness” D.A. Schreiner and P.L Ruegg). The abstract stated:
“There was no significant difference between treatment groups for somatic cell count. The prevalence of contagious, environmental, or minor pathogens did not differ significantly between treatment groups. This study did not identify any differences in udder or leg hygiene or milk quality that could be attributed to tail docking.”
How Are Opinions Formed?
Here at The Bullvine we are well aware that scientific support does not necessarily sway consumer and public opinion, but two things may be having an effect on this situation. First off is that we all tend to respect opinions of those that we feel are well-informed, credible and unbiased. In the case of tail docking, it certainly carries weight when veterinarians – who may be closer to the general public than dairy farmers are— take stances against the procedure. Secondly, the scientific data is achieving critical mass on tail docking. Let’s look at these two areas.
Tail Docking is Tailing Off with Veterinarians
The country’s leading veterinary organizations have long held opinions against tail docking. The American Veterinary Medical Association, which represents over 88,000 veterinarians, came out against tail docking in 2004. They raised concerns about the pain and distress it can cause animals. The organization’s 2014 review on the welfare implications of tail docking on cattle cites 34 studies, surveys, and positions taken on tail docking. It is interesting that the review included that there is a general lack of perceived benefits to docked cattle over intact cattle. This included the often cited claims regarding cleanliness, somatic cell count, or udder health. That leaves tail docking as a management procedure that has no benefit.
However, even within the veterinary association they did not have a unanimous decision. It was a contentious discussion each time it came up,” says Riddell and reports that the contention continues. At this time, “the committee has reviewed but not reconsidered that 2010 decision.”
Science is Achieving Critical Mass
The original cow sense position held that those working herd-side concluded that long tails make milking more hazardous for workers, increased the dirt and germs on udders and contributed to poorer milk quality. In carrying out their responsibility to members, national organizations such as NMPF’s board of directors sought and continue to seek direction from animal welfare committees made up of scientists, industry representatives, and farmers. There is growing proof, scientifically supported, that is swaying opinion toward ending tail docking. The following points are taken from published studies:
Leptospirosis in milkers has no relationship to tail docking (Mackintosh, 1982)
No studies have shown statistical differences in udder cleanliness or somatic cell count (SCC) (Eicher, 2001 and Tucker, 2001)
While leg cleanliness scores were improved in docked cattle, no statistical differences were shown in SCC, udder cleanliness, and intramammary infections (Schrader, 2001)
Conversely, tail tip necrosis was found in one Ontario slaughter plant, with 3.4% having infections (Drolia, 1991).
Tail tip lesions occur most often in cattle with intact tails on slats, followed by cows with docked tails on slats (Schrader, 2001).
Two studies found no differences in performance of docked versus intact cattle on slats (Grooms, 2010 and Kroll, 2014).
Legislation Forecasts the Tail End of Tail Docking
Fifteen years ago, the issue of tail docking was not deemed a high priority and was largely left to producers’ choice. It has, however, become much more front and center with the growing public concern over animal treatment. Seven years ago (2009) California banned the practice of tail docking. The National Dairy FARM program established by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) set 2022 as the expiration date for tail-docking. As with many things that have a far off horizon, it was easy to become complacent and not proactively prepare for the end game scenario. That 2022 date has since been moved forward to January 1, 2017. The support for the move includes high profile commercial enterprises, including Walmart, Chobani, Kroger, and Starbucks. With them taking public positions against the practice alongside NMPF, it would appear, therefore, to be industry wide support. Not quite so.
Are the Dairy Industry and the Public Still divided?
Recently much more reviews and literature are being published that raise animal welfare concerns. Data is being collected regarding pain from “mild distress” or a “Mild response” to “discomfort”. As happens with human amputees, one study found phantom pain following an amputation, when tested in sensitivity to heat or cold. In some cases, gangrene and tetanus have been reported in association with tail docking. Studies have also been done to see if there were differences in stress levels between heifers that were docked and three-month-old calves that were docked. No statistically significant higher blood cortisol (stress) levels were found.
Looking further into tail docking, we come to how it affects cattle behavior. Studies have reported that tail docking has a limiting effect on normal signaling behavior. As well, tail docking significantly affects fly control, with more flies found on docked young cows and calves.
Thus, reviews are finding that the benefits of tail docking are being outweighed by the problems. Alternative management solutions are better answer to tail problems. For example, lower stocking density would lower the risk of tail trampling.
“Is The Tail Wagging the Dog?”
It often seems that, by the time the problem has achieved spotlight status, we are already too late in determining how the situation got to this level of crisis. On the one hand, it is argued that consumers are largely unaware of the reasons tail docking is being done. Their only exposure may be with dog breeding, where it is largely cosmetic or to retain show dog characteristics. While more transparent communication may have helped, at this point it could be too little, too late.
Also weighing on the minds of observers is the question, “Why is a producer-led organization doing something to limit management options?” First thought would be that they would be on the “other” side! A recent article in Agri-Talk addressed this point, “NMPF’s CEO Jim Mulhern told the crowd at the NMPF/DMI annual meeting that he knew it would be unpopular, but this was a case of leadership where they needed to put a hot topic behind them. He also saw it as a chance to make one decision, rather than a patchwork of requirements pushed by processors.” It is also important to look to the future, as Mulhern added, “Many are establishing their own policies as companies to require their milk supply to come from farms that don’t use this practice.” A food supplier always needs to meet the requirements of those buy the products.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Animal welfare is a complex issue that is interwoven throughout the food production industry.
Producers and consumers want the same thing: healthy well-cared for animals producing healthy food products. Although it’s a serious topic, with serious implications sometimes we may see more clearly, when we take a lighter viewpoint and accept that we must always move forward because, “When it comes to tail docking, it would appear that there are no shortcuts!”
Average of $6,136 at the 2016 Crown Roses Sale in Bon-Conseil, Qc by Gen-Com Holstein.
Top Sellers
– Lot 1 : $84,000 Gen-Com Lauthority Hailstyle VG-87 2yr, sister to RF Goldwyn Hailey to Black Forest Farm, BC
– Lot 52 : $27,000 Gen-Com Windbrook Indonesia VG-87 2yr to La Ponderosa Holsteins, Spain & Malic Holstein, Qc
– Lot 77 : $25,000 Hodglynn Dynasty Licorice EX-93 to Gerald Todd & Ferme Ralston
– Lot 30 : $23,000 Gen-Com Absolute Marcya, daughter of Charwill Attic Marcy
GEN-COM ABOLSUTE MARCYA the Absolute Red Daughter of Royal Champion CHARWILL ATTIC MARCY EX-95 sold for $23,000
Gem-Com Lauthority Hailstyle the 6th place Milking Yearling from RWF 2015 and the 3/4 sister to the Great RF GOLDEN HAILY sold for $84,000 to Black Forest Farm BC
The Great RF GOLDWYN HAILEY EX-97 wowed the crowed as her Aftershock daughter sold for $20,000
Ponderosa Holsteins (Spain) and Malic Holsteins (Quebec) purchase Gen-Com Windbreak Indonesia for $27,000
Hodglynn Dynasty Licorice EX-93 Sells for $25,000 at the Gen-Com Crown of Roses Sale
DATE: April 15th, 2016 at 9am LOCATION: Victoriaville, QC JUDGE: Pierre Boulet, QC
GRAND CHAMPION / GRANDE CHAMPION: IDEE WINDBROOK LYNZI (WINDBROOK), FERME JENDRO, FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA, JM VALLEY HOLSTEIN, RICHARD W. & SHANNON ALLYN
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION / GRANDE CHAMPIONNE DE RÉSERVE: PIERSTEIN RAPTOR TODAY (RAPTOR), LA FERME HUDON & FILS
HM GRAND CHAMPION / M.-H. GRANDE CHAMPIONNE: WINTERBAY FEVER LEGARCY (FEVER), FERME BLONDIN
BBM CP CANDY-RED Grand Champion Ferme Lattiere Rayon D’or DESLEC TOUCHDOWN EM RED Reserve Grand Champion Deslac Holsteins COTOPIERRE SYMPATICO FIOLA RED HM Grand Champion Ferme St. Pierre & Fils
GRAND CHAMPION / GRANDE CHAMPIONNE: BBM CP CANDY-RED (COLT P RED), FERME LAITIÈRE RAYON D’OR
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION / GRANDE CHAMPIONNE DE RÉSERVE: DESLACS TOUCHDOWN EM RED (TOUCHDOWN-RED), DESLACS HOLSTEIN
HM GRAND CHAMPION / MH GRANDE CHAMPIONNE: COTOPIERRE SYMPATICO FIOLA RED (SYMPATICO), FERME ST-PIERRE & FILS
COTOPIERRE SYMPATICO FIOLA RED Intermediate Champion Ferme St. Pierre & Fils MICHERET WELRA BREWIN RED Reserve Intermediate Champion Ferme Micheret CLOPI INFRAROUGE SARASPOT HM Intermediate Champion Ferme Clopi
RANCHDALE ADDIC CHILI PEPPER 1st place Intermediate Calf
1. RANCHDALE ADDIC CHILI PEPPER (ADDICTION P RED), LOOKOUT HOLSTEINS, MARTIN LIETCHTI
2. (BO) LAROCHELLE PITBULL SONIC (PITBULL), FERME GMS LAROCHELLE
3. PREMIUM MR TOP CASSY (MR TOP), FRANCIS MORNEAU
4. ETEL TAM REDLINER RED (REDLINER), FERME ETEL HOLSTEIN
SENIOR CALF / GÉNISSE SENIOR (7)
JOLIBOIS FLORENCE LOTUS 1st place Senior Calf
1. (BO) JOLIBOIS FLORENCE LOTUS (LOTUS), FERME ROLANDALE
2. MOUNT ELM DEFIANT KALEIDOSCOPE (DEFIANT), NEIL & RYAN ANDERSON
3. LEGEND-MAKER LOTUS GIGGLES (LOTUS), JEFF STEPHENS
4. LAROCHELLE ARTIE SNOOKIE (ARTIE-RED), FERME GMS LAROCHELLE
5. THIERRY ATTICO REDSKIN (ATTICO-RED), THIERRY HOLSTEIN
SUMMER YEARLING / 1 AN ÉTÉ (4)
LAROCHELLE ABSOLUTE SISSI 1st place Summer Yearling
1. (BO) LAROCHELLE ABSOLUTE SISSI (ABSOLUTE), FERME GMS LAROCHELLE
2. ETEL VIVAL ADDICTION RED (ADDICTION P RED), FERME ETEL HOLSTEIN
3. PIERSTEIN REDMAN JALAPENO (REDMAN), FERME GMS LAROCHELLE
4. CARHOL CC ROLINA RED (COLT P RED), FERME CARHOL
JUNIOR YEARLING / 1 AN JUNIOR (8)
LAROCHELLE SYMPATICO FEVER 1st place Junior Yearling
1. (BO) LAROCHELLE SYMPATICO FEVER (SYMPATICO), FERME GMS LAROCHELLE
2. ETEL EMMA ABOUT RED (MR ALL ABOUT IT), FERME ETEL HOLSTEIN
3. FORTALE ARMANI SABIA (ARMANI), FERME FORTALE HOLSTEIN, PIERRE BOULET
4. LAROCHELLE ABILITY KELLYA (ABILITY), FERME GMS LAROCHELLE
5. CARHOL CC KASYPPE RED (COLT P RED), FERME CARHOL
INTERMEDIATE YEARLING / 1 AN INTERMÉDIAIRE (2)
ETEL LILI HEZTRY RED 1st place Intermediate Yearling
1. (BO) ETEL LILI HEZTRY RED (HEZTRY), FERME ETEL HOLSTEIN
2. ETEL TAMMO CONTENDER RED (CONTENDER), FERME ETEL HOLSTEIN
1. (BU) BBM CP CANDY-RED (COLT P RED), FERME LAITIÈRE RAYON D’OR
2. (BO) LOOKOUT ELMBRIDGE LIL RED (SPECTRUM), FRAN A. & DIANE BORBA, LOOKOUT HOLSTEINS, PETER TUYTEL JR.
3. DESLACS MR TOP ALIS RED (MR TOP), MARTIN STOCKLI
GRAND CHAMPION / GRANDE CHAMPION: SOUTH MOUNTAIN VELOCITY SUNSET (VELOCITY), PURPLE FEVER, LOOKOUT JERSEYS FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION / GRANDE CHAMPIONNE DE RÉSERVE: HILLACRES IMPRESSION SHADY (IMPRESSION), LOOKOUT HOLSTEINS, FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA, FRANK & CAROL BORBA
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION / CHAMPIONNE INTERMÉDIAIRE
SOUTH MOUNTAIN VELOCITY SUNSET (VELOCITY), PURPLE FEVER, LOOKOUT JERSEYSM FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION / CHAMPIONNE DE RÉSERVE INTERMÉDIAIRE
HILLACRES IMPRESSION SHADY (IMPRESSION), LOOKOUT HOLSTEINS, FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA, FRANK & CAROL BORBA
1. (BU) FAIRVISTA FEROCIOUS (KOOP), FERME JACOBS, FERME INTENSE, WILLIAM MORILLE
2. (BO) MARLAU KYROS WONDERBRA (KYROS), LAURENT LAMBERT & WEAVERCROFT FARM
3. FRABER ON TIME VIVIANE (ON TIME), KARINE SAVARD
4. AUDIBEL VR ATHENA (RESPONSE), FERME AUDIBEL
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD / 2 ANS SENIOR (8)
1. (BO)(BU) MSB LUCKY LADY FELIZ NAVIDAD E (TEQUILA), LOOKOUT JERSEYS, FRANK A. & DIANE BORBA
2. MARLAU JOEL MARIA (JOEL), LAURENT LAMBERT & WEAVERCROF FARM
3. ELMSMEAD STEALTH SUMMER (STEALTH), GROUPE FLEUR DE LYS
4. BERGICEL FASTRACK TINA (FASTRACK), KARINE SAVARD
5. HOMERIDGE PREMIER VAL (PREMIER), JOCELYN CÔTÉ, JORGE A. PRIETO
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION / CHAMPIONNE DE RÉSERVE INTERMÉDIAIRE
DE LA PLAINE BINGO STINGER (BINGO), FERME DE LA PLAINE
INTERMEDIATE HM / M.-H. INTERMÉDIAIRE
DE LA PLAINE PRIME ROCKY (PRIME), ALEXANDRE BEAUCHEMIN & STÉPHANIE LEBLANC
JUNIOR CHAMPION / CHAMPIONNE JUNIOR
DES PRAIRIES GERMAINE (PERFECT), FERME FRANÇOIS BEAUDRY
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION / CHAMPIONNE DE RÉSERVE JUNIOR
SABLIÈRE MADRID DOMSTAR (MADRID), FERME SABLIÈRE
JUNIOR HM / M.-H. JUNIOR
DU MURIER DEVILS BAMBA (DEVILS), FERME DU MURIER & ANDRÉ CLAVET
INTERMEDIATE CALF / GÉNISSE INTERMÉDIAIRE (4)
1. (BO) HAUROCHER PRIME JAYME (PRIME), FERME DU HAUROCHER
2. FOREVER SCHOON PRETTY ONE (BURDETTE), FOREVER SCHOON FARM
3. MARILIE WARNER AKILA (WARNER), JULIE & MARIO LACERTE
4. BRIXHAM JUMPER STARGAZER (JUMPER), WINDARRA FARMS
SENIOR CALF / GÉNISSE SENIOR (12)
1. (BO) DU MURIER DEVILS BAMBA (DEVILS), FERME DU MURIER & ANDRÉ CLAVET
2. MARGOT ESKA (PREDATOR), FERME MARGOT
3. MARILIE REALITY MELANA (REALITY), JULIE & MARIO LACERTE
4. CRIMSON MAPLE REAL SILK (REALITY), NEIL G KITTLE
5. MAPLEBURN SKYFALL ELSA (SKYFALL), MAPLEBURN FARM
SUMMER YEARLING / 1 AN ÉTÉ (8)
1. (BO) LADY IN RED BERKELY GLAMOUR (BERKELY), FERME LADY IN RED AYRSHIRE
2. MAPLEBURN ELLIE MAY (PREDATOR), WINDERRA FARMS
3. YELLOW BRIAR JUSTINE (PREDATOR), BLACKADDAR FARMS
4. BAVAROISE WOODROW SAMMIE (WOODROW), MCRAY FARMS
5. MARILIE ROCKSTAR KORIANE (ROCKSTAR), JULIE & MARIO LACERTE, FERME JEAN-GUY GAUTHIER & FILS
JUNIOR YEARLING / 1 AN JUNIOR
1. (BO) DES PRAIRIES TRACY (JUMPER), FERME FRANÇOIS BEAUDRY
2. DU PETIT BOIS DB JESSY (BARREL),
3. MAPLEBURN WOODROW CHERRY (WOODROW), MAPLEBURN FARMS
4. BRIXHAM ROCKSTAR FIONA (ROCKSTAR), WINDARRA FARMS, DANA GREENOUGH
5. FAIRBURN BILLY JOE (DREAMER), NEIL G KITTLE
INTERMEDIATE YEARLING / 1 AN INTERMÉDIAIRE (5)
1. (BO) SABLIÈRE MADRID DOMSTAR (MADRID), FERME SABLIÈRE
2. BRIXHAM ROCK STARLIGHT (ROCKSTAR), WINDARRA FARMS
3. GLEN ROBERT MERRY (DREAMER), GLEN POWELL
4. LOMBARD DALE PRED PATTY (PREDATOR), NEIL G KITTLE
5. DES CRÊTES BARBIE (BURDETTE), FERME DES CRÊTES
SENIOR YEARLING / 1 AN SENIOR (7)
1. (BO) DES PRAIRIES GERMAINE (PERFECT), FERME FRANÇOIS BEAUDRY
2. FIREBALL MISS TOOTSIE ROLL (BURDETTE), R. CADIEUX, J. MALETTE, FERME DROUIN & FILS
3. BAVAROISE ROCKSTAR LILIROSE (ROCKSTAR), NEIL G KITTLE
4. BRECKROW PARDNER BEER 18B (PARDNER), DREAM RIDGE, HURONHOLM AYRSHIRES
5. LILY BANK FELICITY (WILTON), TOPLINE & LILY BANK
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD / 2 ANS JUNIOR (1)
1. (BU) DE LA PLAINE PRIME ROCKY (PRIME), ALEXANDRE BEAUCHEMIN & STÉPHANIE LEBLANC
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD / 2 ANS SENIOR (6)
1. (BO) ROUSETTES POKER AMESING (POKER), FERME ROUSSETTES
2. (BU) DE LA PLAINE BINGO STINGER (BINGO), FERME DE LA PLAINE
3. CHALUKA PREDATOR AMANDE (PREDATOR), LADY IN RED AYRSHIRES
4. MARILIE REALITY MELLIE (REALITY), JULIE & MARIO LACERTE
5. DALE VISTA CALIMERO PRINCESS (CALIMERO), DALE VISTA FARMS, CURTIS BARR
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD / 3 ANS JUNIOR (1)
1. (BO)(BU) DALE VISTA GENTLEMAN LIRA (GENTLEMAN), DALE VISTA FARMS, CURTIS BARR
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD / 3 ANS SENIOR (2)
1. (BO)(BU) ROUSSETTES DREAMER ZADINE (DREAMER), FERME ROUSSETTES
2. DES PRAIRIES PAMCA (CALIMERO), LADY IN RED AYRSHIRE
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD / 3 ANS SENIOR (2)
1. (BO)(BU) ROUSSETTES DREAMER ZADINE (DREAMER), FERME ROUSSETTES
2. DES PRAIRIES PAMCA (CALIMERO), LADY IN RED AYRSHIRE
4-YEAR-OLD / 4 ANS (4)
1. (BO)(BU) DE LA PLAINE BURDETTE BLING (BURDETTE), FERME DE LA PLAINE, FERME CHAREST, JEAN-PHILIPPE CHAREST
2. MICKEY CHARM (REALITY), MICKAEL LÉVESQUE
3. SELWOOD CALIMERO SILK (CALIMERO), FERME DU MURIER
4. MARGOT CALEIGH (REALITY), FERME MARGOT
5-YEAR-OLD / 5 ANS (3)
1. (BO)(BU) RONDE OBLIQUE JUMPING (OBLIQUE), STÉPHANE RONDEAU & KATHY LEVASSEUR
2. CHALUKA NEMO XIOLI (NEMO), FERME CHAREST
3. CLAUDALE CHERRY (REALITY), LADY IN RED AYRSHIRE
AGED COW / VACHE ADULTE (2)
1. (BU) FOREVER SCHOON PING (MODEM), FERME DE LA PLAINE
2. ROSAYRE BB FLIP (BB KELLOGG), TERRACE BANK, DOUBLE A, MURRAY FAMILY
3. (BO) SELWOOD BBK ANDREA (BB KELLOGG), SYLVIE NANTEL-TOLHURST & ROBERT TOLHURST
It can happen on the sporting field: American footballer Peyton Manning, who’s been the league’s most valuable player five times and elite US footballer John Elway have done it. And legendary former world heavyweight champion boxer Rocky Marciano and American baseballer Joe DiMaggio have done it in the past.
But never before has one of the greatest herds in the world held a complete dispersal while they were on top of their game. Until now. Bluechip Genetics has announced that on October 13, 2016, they will do just that.
I can still remember watching Hanoverhill’s final sale in the summer of 1998, when legends Pete Heffering and Ken Trevena sold their herd for the last time. (Read more: “Hanover Hill Holsteins, Peter Heffering, 1931-2012”) One could easily argue that the herd was not at its peak; it certainly was a great day when as legendary pedigree man Horace Backus said: “In the history of the Holstein breed, there have only been four or five herds that have created a distinct bloodline. Today we are selling a distinct bloodline herd.”
Just like Pete and Ken, Dean and Dianna Malcolm are going to go out with a bang. Just as Hanover Hill Holsteins changed the game, Bluechip Genetics has changed the registered game within Australasia in the past decade. It has achieved three record prices at auction — peaking at $101,000 in 2012. It has set the tone for partnerships within Australia, also welcoming several international partners in great cattle. Its dominance in showing heifers has been hard for the industry to match. In fact, Dean and Dianna have put Australia on the Holstein world map. (Read more: DEAN AND DIANNA MALCOLM: FORWARD IN FIVE GEARS! THAT’S AUSSIE D.I.Y. and DEAN AND DIANNA MALCOLM: GOBSMACKED IN AUSTRALIA – LANDING RIGHT SIDE UP DOWN UNDER!)
The IDW 2016 Junior Champion, Bluechip Goldchip Beicee with handler Alberto Medina (Spain) and judge Pierre Boulet (Canada) will sell on October 13 along
All in
When I look back at the Hanoverhill sales over the years, the one thing that stands out like no other is the number of foundation cows that were sold in those sales. Sure they might not have all been toppers, but they went on to be excellent breeding and showing cows for those breeders who bought in the sale.
That is the same opportunity Australian breeders have at The Big Bang sale at Bluechip. Often when herds of this calibre sell, something is held back, something is being kept as the foundation for their rebuild process. But not this time: the Malcolms are going all in.
Dean explains why.
“We’ve enjoyed a lot of success at the highest levels in this country, and we’re really grateful for that, but we’ve never been afraid to test the market, or to challenge ourselves.
“We feel the time is right. We’ve got a lot of great animals under us now, and we’re ready to give people the opportunity to buy them. We are selling everything that is saleable. We won’t be holding anything back.”
(The only animals that won’t be sold are baby calves too young to be included at this stage of their career.)
Dianna adds, “We also feel like it’s time for us to step back and have a change of direction. Bluechip is not all there is to us. We have our magazine, CrazyCow In Print, and cattle photography and we would like to have the flexibility to spend more time with my family, who live overseas.”
IDW’s Senior Champion, Windy Vale Contender Rose-ET EX93 also sells.
Gold class
I have had the pleasure of seeing some of the best cows in the world walk into many of the greatest shows in the world, and the show at International Dairy Week (IDW) is certainly one of the greatest in the world. (Read more: SHOWCATION®: DOWN UNDER AT INTERNATIONAL DAIRY WEEK)
In particular, one cow stood out to me this year as probably the greatest two-year-old outside North America — and certainly one that could compete in North America — and that is Bluechip Goldwyn Frosty. While she stood a strong third in the class, fresh 350 days, Frosty is a young cow with an extremely bright future ahead of her, and one helluva pedigree. She is a Goldwyn x Dundee x from the legendary Harvue Roy Frosty, EX97. The Hanoverhill model was a sire stack on great show cows, and Bluechip has introduced that pattern to the Australian marketplace.
Dean says it has been a privilege to develop the young in-milk cows, which showed at IDW this year, including Frosty; the winning and second-placed senior-two-year-old (Bluechip Windbrook Noni and Bluechip Goldchip Bonnie); not to mention the second-placed junior two-year-old and back-to-back Junior Champion at the Victorian Winter Fair (Bluechip Finalcut Marion), and the winning four-year-old (Lightning Ridge Atwood Topsy).
Dean Malcolm and Bluechip Goldwyn Frosty VG88-2yrs (max) at IDW in January.
Programme validated
“The reality is we’ve sold close to 400-head in our annual sales, and every time that has included half our high-profile show heifers,” Dean says. “So, it’s been hard, at
that point, to go out and dominate in-milk classes with Bluechip-prefixed animals.
“When we didn’t have a sale last year, we were able to finish our profile heifers off and calve them down this year. To have three of our four junior and senior two-year-olds finish first or second in the first two classes of the intermediate show at IDW this year — and for two of them to win Best Udder of class — was a great validation for our programme.”
Because everything is to be sold, Bluechip Genetics is also offering the Junior Champion from the most recent IDW in January — Bluechip Goldchip Beciee — indeed a foundation animal for any breeding programme. The Reserve Junior Champion will also sell. In fact, the whole IDW 2016 show team will sell. (Read more: 2016 IDW Holstein Show).
Bluechip has owned or co-owned Junior Champion and/or Reserve Junior Champion at IDW every year since 2011 (except 2014). In 2013 and 2016 it won Junior and Reserve Junior Champion.
Dianna explains their commitment to detail in the calf pens: “We’ve always put a lot of time into our young stock from birth — right through their development — it’s been a no-brainer for both of us.”
Dean adds, “It’s taken a lot of work, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing at this point.
“And nothing would excite us more than for our animals to go to great homes, continue to be developed to their potential, and for their owners to enjoy them and have success with them.”
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Opportunities to buy into the heart of game-changing herds come very rarely in life.
Dean and Dianna Malcolm took huge risks and changed the game; they seized the opportunity to take Australian genetics to a new level. For breeders in Australia and around the world, their sale on October 13, 2016, will be backed by proven performance and the influence of two game-changers.
Don’t miss this chance to become a game-changer.
This article originally appeared in the March Edition of Crazy Cow In Print
DATE: April 11th, 2016 at 8AM LOCATION: Syracuse, NY JUDGE: Justin Burdette, PA
SENIOR CHAMPION: ROSIERS BLEXY GOLDWYN (GOLDWYN), FIVE YEAR OLD, T&S ABBOTT, CLARK WOODMANSEE, CT
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION :TK-PLAIN-VIEW RIPLEY (DEMPSEY), FOUR YEAR OLD, TRIPLE T, M HEATH, TONY KING, OH
HON MENTION: HODGLYNN DYNASTY LICORICE (SANCHEZ), 2ND FIVE YEAR OLD, GEN-COM HOLSTEINS LTEE, QC
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION – YOUTH SHOW: TC SANCHEZ KRISTINA (SANCHEZ), AGED COW, COOPER GALTON, NY
RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION –YOUTH SHOW: RANSOM RAIL BRAXTON KALEY (BRAXTON), 5 YEAR OLD, JARED DUEPPEGIESSER, NY
ROSIERS BLEXY GOLDWYN Grand Champion
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION – OPEN SHOW ERROLEA PTS ALLISON (SID), SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD, BUDJON, VAIL, WOODMANSEE & ABBOTT, WI RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION PENWOOD GLDCHIP MADISON (GOLDCHIP), 2ND SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD, JUSTIN & ASHLEY KAUFMAN, PA HON MENTION BUCKS-PRIDE PUMPKIN PIE (ATWOOD), JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD, JUNIPER FARMS, ME
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION – ERROLEA PTS ALLISON (SID), SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD, BUDJON, VAIL, WOODMANSEE & ABBOTT, WI
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: PENWOOD GLDCHIP MADISON (GOLDCHIP), 2ND SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD, JUSTIN & ASHLEY KAUFMAN, PA
HON MENTION: BUCKS-PRIDE PUMPKIN PIE (ATWOOD), JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD, JUNIPER FARMS, ME
DAMIBEL AIRLIFT MARISA Junior Champion
JUNIOR CHAMPION – DAMIBELL AIRLIFT MARISA (AIRLIFT), SPRING YEARLING, NOAH BILZ, NY
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION – DUCKETT DOORMAN BROOK (DOORMAN), FALL YEARLING, P CONROY, DYMENTHOLM & EATON HOLSTEINS, HOESE,NY
HON MENTION – T-TRIPLE-T PERFECT STORM (REGINALD), WINTER YEARLING, TRIPLE T HOLSTEINS, OH
WINTER CALF (14)
1. BUDJON-VAIL ALL MY HEART (DOORMA), MICHAEL WOLF, CT
2. JERICHO-DAIRY ALOHA RAE (ARMANI), CHAREST, HAWBAKER, PEASE, NY
3. DAPPLEHOLM ARMANI KARLY (ARMANI), DAPPLEHOLM HOLSTEINS, ON
4. SIGNATURE B SPECTRA (BROKAW), SIGNATURE HOLSTEINS, ROB HEFFERAN, ON
5. PLUM-LINE AFTERSHOCK AQUAKE (AFTERSHOCK), PATRICK CAREY, PA
FALL CALF (24)
SAVAGE-LEIGH DRHM LUCKY 1st place Fall Calf
1, SAVAGE-LEIGH DMAN LUCKY (DOORMAN), MIRANDA IAGER, MD
2. MERRILLEA LAUTH BALLERINA (LAUTHORITY), TWIN SPRUCE, NY
3. T-TRIPLE-T-ENT PRTY GIRL (DOORMAN), TRIPLE T & ENTOURAGE LC, OH
4. FLUP-ACRES CARTR CUTIE 1731 (CARTER), BREANNA LUNDY, NY
5. OAKFIELD DOORMAN CAMERON (DOORMAN), JARED DUEPPENGIESSER, NY
SUMMER YEARLING (28)
MS SAVAGE-BORBA LUSHY 1st place Summer Yearling
1. MS SAVAGE-BORBA LUSHY (ARMANI), F, C, F, D BORBA, DURRER DAIRY, CHIP SAVAGE, MD
2. OAKFIELD ATW TEMPLE (ATWOOD), A FLANSBURG, J NASH, M MITCHELL, NY
3. MS TRIPLE-T ENTOURAGE PARTY (SID), TRIPLE T HOLSTEINS, ETOURAGE LLC, OH
4. PHILMARDO ONE WAY (BYWAY), EATON HOLSTEINS AND JOE OSINGA, NY
5. MAPLE-DOWNS ATWOOD ACCALIA (ATWOOD), THERON DUNLOP & DAIRY DEPOT, NY
SPRING YEARLING (16)
DAMIBELL AIRLIFT MARISA (AIRLIFT), NOAH BILZ, NY
1. DAMIBELL AIRLIFT MARISA (AIRLIFT), NOAH BILZ, NY
2. WILLDINA DOORMAN LYNDSAY (DOORMAN), OAKFIELD CORNERS, NY
3. MM-T POCKETS HAYLEY (BRAZZLE), MEGAN CARUSO, ME
4. PLUM LINE ALEXANDER AVA (ALEXANDER), COURTNEY GREY, NY
5. MAPLE-DOWNS SID ALIX (SID), DAVID & DENISE LLOYD, NY
WINTER YEARLING (20)
TRIPLE-T-T PERFECT STORM 1st place Winter Yearling
1. T-TRIPLE-T PERFECT STORM (REGINALD), TRIPLE T HOLSTEINS, OH
2. PLUM-LINE ATTIC KARMEN (ATTIC), BROOKE CAREY, PA
3. CLAIRCREST SID DELI (SID), GLAMOURVIEW, IAGER, WALTON, MD
4. PETITCLERC DEMPSEY SABRINA (DEMPSEY), KATELYN IAGER, MD
5. BUTLERVIEW WIN ROCK 9152 (WINDBROOK), MIRANDA IAGER, DOEBERIENER, BOEWN, OH
FALL YEARLING (15)
DUCKETT DOORMAN BROOK 1st place Fall Yearling
1. DUCKETT DOORMAN BROOK (DOORMAN), P CONROY, DYMENTHOLM & EATON HOLSTEINS, HOESE,NY
2. GREENLARK LUCILLE ATWOOD (ATWOOD), BUDJON FARMS AND P VAIL, WI
3. SCO-LO-COONS SID ARIA (SID), DOEBERIENER, BOWEN & GLAMOURVIEW, OH
4. MS DEIDRES STANLEYC DIOR (STANLEY CUP), KAYLA UMBEL, OLIVIA AND LILLIAN FINKE, MD
5. TRENT VALLEY GOLDWY ABRA 8 (GOLDWYN), LAURA LESHER, PA
JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD (7)
BUCKS-PRIDE PUMPKIN PIE 1st place Junior Two Year Old
1. BU. BUCKS-PRIDE PUMPKIN PIE (ATWOOD), JUNIPER FARMS, ME
2. LACFRASER G W ATWOOD SILVER (ATWOOD), F&D BORBA, G MORASCI, A EATON, P LUNDY, NY
3. ARETHUSA PERSEUS ALANA (PERSEUS), ARETHUSA FARM, CT
4. HILL-N-HOLLOW G W A TAYLOR (ATWOOD), JAKOB LLOYD, NY
5. MAC-MARA BRAXTON MERCEDED (BRAXTON), DONALD MCEVOY, NY
SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD (20)
LINGLE GOLD FREAKY GIRL 1st place Senior Two Year Old
1. BU. LIGGLE GOLD FREAKY GIRL (GOLDWYN), BUDJON FARMS AND PETER VAIL, WI
2. SUNNY PLANS DEMPSEY LAUREL (DEMPSEY), BARCLAY PHOENIX & EATON HOLSTEINS, ON
3. STARMARK HP RUMOR HAS IT (DEFIANT), LLOYD & DENISE PEASE, PA
4. MS ABSOLUTE BLISS (ABSOLUTE), RANSOM-RAIL, ROBERT LANIS, BRIAN GEORGE, NY
5. MS JACOBS GOLD COIN (GOLDWYN), JARED DUEPPENGIESSER, NY
JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD (7)
CRAIGCREST RUBIES ROCHELE 1st place Junior Three Year Old
1. BU. CRAIGCREST RUBIES RACHELLE (GOLDWYN), JONATHAN AND ALICIA LAMB, NY
2.MS ELMVUE KOUNTRY FEVER (FEVER), TRIPLE T, M HEATH, ELMVUE FARMS, OH
3. TILLAPYKE WINDBROOK ABBIE (WINDBROOK), DUANE TILLAPAUGH & MAPLE DOWNS FARMS, NY
4. MS TARA GC TAHITI (GOLD CHIP), AUSTIN YODER AD MATTHIAS SWARTZENTRUBER, GA
5. OVALTOP ATWOOD LASSIE (ATWOOD), DOUGLAS WOLFE, NY
Senior 3 Year Old (11)
ERROLEA PTS ALLISON 1st place Senior Three Year Old
1. BU. Errolea PTS Allison (Sid), Budjon, Vail, Woodmansee & Abbott, WI
2. Penwood Gldchip Madison (Goldchip), Justin & Ashley Kaufman, PA
3. Farhope Sid Kizil (Sid), Austin Yoder and Matthias Swartzentruber, GA
4. OConnors Ladd Lacey (Lacey), triple T, M Heath and Will Iager, OH
5. Luncrest Monreal Michi (Monreal), William & Regina Lundy, NY
Four Year Old (16)
TK-PLAIN-VIEW RIPLEY 1st place Four Year Old
1. BU. TK-Plain-View Ripley (Dempsey), Triple T, M Heath, Tony King, OH
2. Long-Haven Sid Carla (Sid), Doebreriner, Bowen, Heath, OH
3. Clayhom Atwood Esme (Atwood), Campbell Run & Alex Claypoole, PA
4. Kingsway Lauthority Rodie (Lauthority), Eaton Holsteins & Emilie Mulligan, NY
5. Gen-Com Lauthority Elya (Lauthority), Gen-Com Holsteins Ltee, QC
FIVE YEAR OLD (14)
ROSIERS BLEXY GOLDWYN 1st place Five Year Old
1. BU. ROSIERS BLEXY GOLDWYN (GOLDWYN), T&S ABBOTT, CLARK WOODMANSEE, CT
2. HODGLYNN DYNASTY LICORICE (SANCHEZ), GEN-COM HOLSTEINS LTEE, QC
3. BVK ATWOOD ABBIE (ATWOOD), DENISE PEASE, PA
4. DUHAMEL GOLDWYN ROSELINA (GOLDWYN), P CONROY, NATHAN THOMAS, OH
5. M-RIVERVIEW DESTRY KALI (DESTRY), WABASH WAY HOLSTEINS LLC, OH
AGED COW (12)
BUTZ-BUTLER GOLD BARBARA 1st place Aged Cow
1. BUTZ-BUTLER GOLD BARBARA (GOLDWYN), IAGER, KUEFFNER, RIVER VALLEY, ST JACOBS, IL
2. TC SANCHEZ KRISTINA (SANCHEZ), COOPER GALTON, NY
3. MOR-YET GOLDWYN FAITHFUL (GOLDWYN), COOPER GALTON, NY
4. BU. ROQUET JASMINE SANCHEZ (SANCHEZ), ARETHUSA FARM, CT
5. MS ATWOOD MADISON (ATWOOD), PLEASANT NOOK, J&P BLACK, GLENVUE, M UNHOLZER, ON
150,00 LB COW (4)
RF GOLDWYN HAILEY 1st place Production Cow
1. RF GOLDWYN HAILEY (GOLDWYN), GEN-COM HOLSTEINS LTEE, QC
2. GLENWIN GOLDWYN CALYPSO (GOLDWYN), GLENVUE UNHOLZER, PLEASANT NOOK, ON
3. RIDGEDALE BONVIA (DURHAM), CYRUS CONRAD, NY
4. OVALTOP LHEROS NATILDA (LHEROS), MICHAEL WOLFE, NY
DATE: April 10th, 2016 at 8AM
LOCATION: Syracuse, NY
KULP-DALE REAL MARIA-RED Grand Champion
Grand Champion KULP-DALE REAL MARIA-RED Triple-T, Conroy, Fisher BO-ANN AB WATERMELON-RED Reserve Grand Hauck
MS-AOL CNTDR ROOKIE-RED Intermediate Champion
Intermediate Champion
Ms AOL Cntndr Rookie (Contender), Junior 2 Year Old, Jaydn Kimball, NY Reserve Intermediate Champion
Four-Hills RB Jess (Redburst), Senior 3 Year Old, Britney Hill, VT Hon. Mention
Pheasant-Echos SP Twerk-Red (Satchel), Senior 2 Year Old, Kenny Stanbaugh, MD
Sunspark Armani Disco Junior Champion
Junior Champion Sunspark Armani Disco (Armani), Winter Yearling, J&P Black, B Phoenix, R Heffernan, ON Reserve Junior Champion Ovaltop Barbwire Spark (Barbwire), Spring Yearling, Ashlyn Wolfe, NY Hon. Mention OCD Camden Lyra (Camden-Red), Fall Yearling, Bryce Warriner, NY
Winter Calf (6)
MM-T POCKETS ZEN-RED 1st place Winter Calf
1.MM-t Pockets Zen –Red (Defiant), Atley Miller, MD
2. MM-T Pockets Zola – Red (Awesome Red), Michael Maloney, NY
3. McWilliams Dakota Red (Adonis), Renee Pierick, PA
4. ZBW-Ziems AW Loretta (Awesome-Red), Ziems Farm and Mason Ziems, NY
5. ZBW-Ziems Lil Giant Red (Awesome-Red), Allyso Bunnell, NY
Fall Heifer (11)
DJ – Purplepride Intra Red (Defiant), 1st place Fall Calf
1. DJ – Purplepride Intra Red (Defiant), Borek, Hill Borba, NY
2. Monanfran Doubleondarox (Apollo), Lilly Mills, NY
3. Ms Apple Adrianna Red (O Kalif-Red), Douglas Wolfe, NY
4. Sunny-Hillvue ABS Jade Red (Absolute Red), Vance Proctor, NC
5. Roll—View Camilla (Defiant), Cooper Galton, NY
Summer Yearling (5)
Claircrest Armani Emory 1st place Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Claircrest Armani Emory (Armani), C & J Hill and Madison Fisher, MD
2. McWilliams AB Nonsense (Absolute), Renee pierick, PA
3. Ovaltop Defiant Rosebud (Defiant), Douglas Wolfe, NY
4. Pheasant-Echos Diez (Redneck), Trinity Miller, MD
5. Mikeholm C Rockinit (Carson), Emily Mikel, PA
Spring Yearling (11)
Ovaltop Barbwire Spark-Red 1st place Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Ovaltop Barbwire Spark (Barbwire), Ashlyn Wolfe, NY
2. Deslacs Absolute Alkina (Absolute), Budjon and Vail, MD
3. Merrilea Malone Ellie (Malone), S Merrill, B Bossard, J Winton, NY
4. Dryhouse-M Prince Pippy (Prince Red), Paul Yoder, PA
5, Juniper Armani Fortune, (Armani), Juniper Farm, ME
Winter Yearling (7)
Sunspark Armani Disco 1st place Winter Yearling Heifer
1. Sunspark Armani Disco (Armani), J&P Black, B Phoenix, R Heffernan, ON
2. Ovaltop BW Roselan (Barbwire), Michael Wolfe, NY
3. Oakfield – Bro Firefx (Axford), Victoria Clark, PA
4. Windy-Knoll-View Rejoyce (Absolute), J & A Lamb, NY
5. Cherry-Lor ABS Lilly (Absolute), Cael Hembury, PA
Fall Yearling (8)
OCD Camden Lyra-Red 1st place Senior Yearling Heifer
1. OCD Camden Lyra (Camden-Red), Bryce Warriner, NY
2. Ms Barb ACT Beauty (Action Red), Franchise, Rob Hart & Roll-N-View, OH
3. OCD Camden Lilo (Camden Red), DWI-Bet Farms, NY
4. Roll-N-View RB Joni (Redburst), B&M Winnie, C & A Galton, NY
5. Glad-Ray-K More Wine (Contender), Patrick S Youse, MD
Junior 2 Year Old (8)
MS-AOL CNTDR ROOKIE-RED 1st place Junior 2 Year Old
1. BU. Ms AOL Cntndr Rookie (Contender), Jaydn Kimball, NY
2. Glad-Ray0K More Sun (Contender), J&S Keilholtz, C&S Umbel, MD
3. BO. Arethusa Ladd Ammora (Ladd P), Arethusa Farm, CT
4. Four-Hills Destry Kay (Destry), B, B, J, M & S Hill, VT
5. Reyncrest RB Loca (Redburst), Andrew Reynolds, NY
Senior 2 Year Old (11)
PHEASANT-ECHOS SP TWERK-RED 1st place Senior 2 Year Old
1. BO. Pheasant-Echos SP Twerk-Red (Satchel), Kenny Stanbaugh, MD
2. BU. Ms Redburst Colette (Redburst), David Vander Eyk, PA
3. Uber-Haven Absl Cambria (Absolute), M & V Uber, PA
4. Canary Absolute Queen (Absolute), J&P Black, Jeff Dana, NY
5. Ziems-Emer RB Libby (Redburst), Ziems Farms, NY
Junior 3 Year Old (3)
OVALTOP ADVENT JACEY-RED 1st place Junior 3 Year Old
1. BU & BO Ovaltop Advet Jacey (Advent), Douglas Wolfe, NY
2. Ovaltop Reality Rexi (Reality Red), Douglas Wolfe, NY
3. Minz-Boz Lad Miracle (Ladd P), Justin Hinz, NY
Senior 3 Year Old (4)
FOUR-HILLS RB JESS-RED 1st place Senior 3 Year Old
1. BU. Four-Hills RB Jess (Redburst), Britney Hill, VT
2. Restowil RDBR Seline (Redburst), V Proctor Jr & V Proctor III, NC
3. Sutton Alchemy Elf (Alchemy), Jillian Sutton, MD
4. BO. Ovaltop Picolo Rojo (Picolo), Michael Wolfe, NY
Four Year Old (7)
KULP-DALE REAL MARIA-RED 1st place Four Year Old
1. BU. Kulp-Dale Real Maria (Reality), Triple T, P Conroy, C Fisher, OH
2. Jon-Lu Picolo Missy (Picolo), Juniper Farm, ME
3. Jerland SH Godiva (Perseus), Jacob Kline, PA
4. Claytoncrest Marla (Destry), B Gingerich & Isaac Matlock, IN
5. Bo-Ann Cranberry (Redliner), R & J Hauck, PA
1. BU. Bo-Ann AB Watermellon (Absolute), R & J Hauck, PA
2. Foltzbrook Advent Janie (Advent), B & B Gingerich & Ryland Helbig, IN
3. Ridgedale Runway (Advent), Cyrus Conrad, NY
4. St-Yle-Sa Jumpn4joy (Advent), C&A Galton, B&M Winnie, NY
5. Ovaltop Advent Fallon (Advent), Michael Wolfe, NY
Production Cow(2)
RIDGEDALE-T RAICHU-RED 1st place Production Cow
1. Ridgedale-R Raichu (Talent), Cyrus Conrad, NY
2. Leeland Advent Star (Advent), K, R & R Morrill, NH
Proofs are being released world-wide for the April 2016 run. The Bullvine is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know. Sire Proof Central provides you everything, what is new and who’s on top of the lists. Seagull-Bay Supersire (2697 TPI) retains his Nr.1 gTPI position for the 4th consecutive run. Interesting changes amongst the top gTPI front-runners: Sandy-Valley Saloon (2618 TPI) moves up from his #12 spot last round to Nr.2, who is half-brother to Sterling now at Nr.3 (up from #4 last round), and newcomers Roylane Bob at Nr.4. Sully Munition at Nr 6 both debut in the top 10.
LEACHFIELD ATWOOD COOKIEDOUGH 1st place Senior Calf
1. Leachfield Atwood Cookiedough (Atwood), Leachfield & Clarkvalley Holsteins, ON
2. Wedgwood Doorman Laurie (Doorman), Morningmist Holsteins, ON
3. Howard=View Lamadonas Legacy (Beemer), Howard-View Holsteins, ON
4. Legen-Maker Lotus Gigles (Lotus), Legend-Maker Holsteins, ON
5. Kingsway McCutchen Cosco (McCutchen), Clarkvalley & Leachfield Holsteins, ON
Summer Yearling
ECHO GLEN REGINALD PLATINUM 1st place Summer Yearling
1. (BO) Echo Glen Reginald Platinum (Reginald), Echo Glen Farm, ON
2. Emilane McCutchen Morgan (McCutchen), Benbo Farm & Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, ON
3. Ardross Windbrook Chelsey (Windbrook), Ardross Holsteins, Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn Holsteins, ON
4. Aleah Dark Magician Girl (Atwood), Aleah Farms LTd., & Dan Werry, ON
5. Birkentree Doorman Kacey (Doorman), Clarkvalley & Leachfield, ON
Junior Yearling
TRENT VALLEY ATWOOD ANETT 1st place Junior Yearling
1. Trent Valley Atwood Anett (Atwood), Gary Troup, Prosect Valley Holsteins & Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, ON
2.Delcreek Hunny IM Good (Goldwyn), Clarkvalley & LEachfield, ON
3. Up-Rdige Doorman Licorice (Doorman), Up-Ridge Holsteins, ON
4. Vale-O-Skene MCCutchen Jade (McCutchen), Vale-O-skene Holsteins, ON
5. Killcroft Reginald Lena (Reginald), Killcroft HOltseins, ON
Intermediate Yearling
SMITHDEN HILTON IZZY 1st place Intermediate Yearling
1. Smithden Hilton Izzy (Hilton), Clarkvalley Holsteins & Leachfield Holsteins, ON
2. Butlerview Door Rainy (Doorman), Sahara Holsteins & Declan Patten, ON
3. Legend-Maker Armani Emily (Armani), Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn Holsteins, ON
4. Kingsway Goldwyn Druwin (Goldwyn), Lewside Holsteins, Pretty River Holsteins & Wlakhavern Farms Ltd., ON
5. Dortholme McCutchen Angela (McCutchen), John Dortmans Jr., ON
Senior Yearling
TRENT VALLEY GOLDCHIP ABRA 6 1st place Senior Yearling
1. Trent Valley Goldchip Abra 6 (Goldchip), Bonnechere HOlsteind, Lilyking Farm &B Trekili Holsteins, ON
2. Rubis Goldwyn Rebeka (Goldwyn), Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn Holsteins, ON
3. Vale-O-Skene Lauthority Koke (Lauthority), Benbo Farm & Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, ON
4. Ms Happys Wind Up (windbrook), Howard-haven Holsteins, ON
5. Silverridge Avalanche Leah (Avalanche), Ardross Holsteins & Silverridge Holsteins, ON
Junior Two Year Old
PETITCLERC ATWOOD ALEXINE 1st place Junior Two Year Old
1. (BU) Petitclerc Atwood ALexine (Atwood) Connor Sikma & Justin Velthius, ON
2. (BO) Hodglynn Blitz Bella (Blitz), Hodglynn Holsteins & Ouriver Holsteins, ON
3. Darwell Attic Steps (Attic), Les & Darlene Sharpe, ON
4. Wonbrook Explode ulberry (Explode), Jr Holsteins & Kenny McRae, ON
Senior Two Year Old
LEACHLAND ATWOOD MEGABYTE 1st place Senior Two Year Old
1. Leachland Atwood Megabyte (Atwood), Agriber Societa SRL, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, ON
2. Ms Duckett Dyment Coral (Numero Uno), Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn Holsteins, ON
3. Bellwin Numero Uno Rugby (Numero Uno), Agriber Societa SRL, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins,ON
4. Gracehaven Goldchip Lawinn (Goldchip), Up-Ridge Holsteins, ON
5. Ros262 Sid Lisa (Sid), Quality Holsteins, ON
Junior Three Year Old
RIVER DALE BRADY JINX 1st place Junior Three Year Old
1. River Dal eBrady Jinx (Brady), Mt Elgin Dairy Farms, ON
2. Morsan Atwood Lazzie (Atwood), Dandyland Farm & Quality Holsteins, ON
3. Jr Sid Stacey (Sid), Jr Holsteins & Katie Savage, ON
4. Cavanaleck Shadow Giza (Shadow), Cavanaleck Farms Ltd., ON
5. Village crest ShadowDancer (Shadow), Paul=Lor Jerseys & Holsteins, ON
Senior Three Year Old
KARNVILLA FEVER STELLAR 1st place Senior Three Year Old
1. Karnvilla Fever Stellar (Fever), DW Karn Farms Inc., ON
2. Saanwood Elite Stanley Cup (Stanley Cup), Fraeland Farms, ON
3. AHD Sid Zumba (Sid), Hodglynn Holsteins, ON
Four Year Old
KEYLASS SID ROXANNA 1st place Four Year Old
1. Keylas Sid Roxanna (Sid), Agriber Societa Agricola SRL, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins, ON
2. Lookout Pesce Livia (Bradnick), Dennis & Dan O hara, ON
3. Bellwin Windbrook Rufis (Windbrook), Quality Holsteins, ON
4. Quality Sid Pansy (Sid), Quality Holsteins, ON
5. Quality Atwood Forenda (Atwood), Quality Holsteins, ON
Five Year Old
ST-JACOB GOLDWYN HAZEL 1st place Five Year Old
1. St Jacob Goldwyn Hazel ET (Goldwyn), Hodglynn Holsteins, Little Star Holsteins & Elite Street Genetics, ON
2. Arnita Ryna Damion (Damion), Breamont Holsteins & Frankhaven Holsteins, ON
3. (BO) Walkhavern Sanchez Alexis (Sanchez), Walkhavern Farms Ltd., ON
4. Quality Sanchez Febee (Sanchez), Quality Holsteins, ON
5. Willowlane Minister Malibu (Minister), Brian Slaughter, ON
MONT KOLB SANCHEZ SCARLETT 1st place Mature Cow
1. (BO) Mount Kolb Sanchez Scarlett (Sanchez), Mount Kolb Farm, ON
2. Feederland Goldwyn Monster (Goldwyn), Feederlane Farms, ON
3. Dupasquier Electricity Tabby (Electricity), Breamont Holsteins & Frankhaven Holsteins, ON
4. Darwell Goldwyn Monster (Goldwyn), Les & Darlene Sharpe, ON
Brewmaster is Edged Out by Smurf at #1 Pro$ and Doorman Debuts at #2 LPI
Highly anticipated Val-Bisson Doorman starts his career as a proven sire in Canada at #2 LPI. For the first time since the release of Pro$ in August 2015, only five of the sires among the Top 10 lists for LPI and Pro$ are in common. What’s more, Doorman, the #2 bull for LPI, ranks #107 for Pro$. How is this possible? Beside the fact that LPI and Pro$ emphasize different traits, the correlation between LPI and Pro$ is 96%. While this seems high for a correlation between indexes, it can lead to substantial re-ranking among sires that are at the very high end. This may seem more noticeable in April compared to past proof releases simply because such a high profile sire like Doorman ranks so differently for the two national indexes.
Continuing his #1 reign for LPI but falling to #2 for Pro$ is Mapel Wood Brewmaster (#1 Fat) followed in rank by the aforementioned Doorman who becomes the new #1 Conformation bull at +19. Chartoise Smurf (#2 Protein) steals the #1 position on the Pro$ list from Brewmaster this round and also ranks well for LPI in #3 spot. No strangers to the Top 10 for either index, Minnigan-Hills Day-ET and OCD Stargazer-ET take spots #4 and #5 for LPI and #5 and #3 for Pro$, respectively. Dymentholm S Sympatico jumps from #25 LPI to land tied at #6 this round as well as #10 Pro$, and is the fifth and final bull to rank among the Top 10 for both indexes.
Rosylane-LLC AltaLeo-ET (tied #6 LPI, #12 Pro$), Mountfield SSI Dcy Mogul-ET (#8 LPI from #16 last round, #13 Pro$) and Amighetti Numero Uno ET (#9 LPI, #28 Pro$) all rank among the new Top 10 LPI. The second highest newly proven bull for both LPI and Pro$, is AJDH AltaAgency (Dorcy x Shottle) taking #10 LPI and #11 Pro$ this April.
The highest newly proven bull for Pro$ is awarded to Apina AltaEmbassy (Freddie x Planet), who ranks #4 Pro$ (#70 LPI). Sandy-Valley Saloon-ET adds nearly 250 daughters to his production proof and 300 classified daughters and, as a result, he increases from #12 to #6 Pro$ (#11 LPI) and becomes the new #1 for Protein. Cangen Pinkman is next in line at #7 Pro$ (#12 LPI), followed by maternal brothers out of Ammon-Peachy Shauna-ET, Seagull-Bay Sargeant-ET (#8 Pro$, #28 LPI) and Seagull-Bay Supersire-ET (#9 Pro$, #27 LPI).
New Breed Leaders for Milk, Conformation and an Abundance of other New Releases
Two newly proven identical brothers become the new breed leaders tied at #1 Milk (#28 Pro$, #45 LPI and #6 Protein). Comestar Lauman and Comestar Lausmart are Snowman sons out of Comestar Lautama Goldwyn. Since identical twins have the exact same DNA profile, these bulls share the same genetic evaluation. The top list for Conformation also sees two newly proven bulls take the top two positions. As previously mentioned, Doorman is the new #1 bull for Conformation at +19 and JK Eder-I Control (Snowman x Bolton, tied at #19 LPI) is the new #2 bull for Conformation at +18. These bulls bump Lirr Drew Dempsey down to #3 Conformation after a solid run at #1 spot.
This April, a total of 123 young sires graduate to proven status and 16 bulls initially proven outside of Canada receive their first official domestic LPI and Pro$. Impressively, 33 of the Top 100 LPI and 28 of the Top 100 Pro$ are newly proven bulls! Other newly proven sires who rank among the Top 25 LPI include: Gen-I-Beq Aikman (Snowman x Baxter, #14 LPI, tied #4 Fat), Sandy-Valley Mr Miami-ET (Bookem x Bolton, #16 LPI) and the aforementioned JK Eder-I Control who is tied with Gillette Jeep (Windbrook x Shottle) at #19 LPI. Other newly proven sires who rank among the Top 25 for Pro$ include Butz-Butler Shotglass-ET (Snowman x Shottle) at #21 Pro$ and De-Su Robust Madrid 1209-ET (Socrates x Planet) right behind at #22 Pro$.
Cows Ranking Among the Top 10 for Both GLPI & Pro$
Silverridge V Munition Earwig maintains #1 for Pro$ but drops from her previous top position for GLPI to #4 this round (tied #10 Milk).
Snowbiz Brewmaster Swan*RDC is the cow that edges out Earwig, jumping up the list from #4 GLPI to her current #1 position (#5 Pro$, tied #8 Fat ).
Silverridge also produces a newly indexed cow that ranks high for both national indexes, namely Silverridge Epic Comet (#4 Pro$ and #10 GLPI), who is an Epic daughter out of JK Eder-I Snowman Cintia (full sister to newly proven Control at #19 LPI).
Newly Indexed Cows
In addition to the previously mentioned Silverridge Epic Comet, five new cows receive their first official index for both GLPI and Pro$ and rank among the Top 10 for either national index. These include three cows carrying the “Gillette” prefix as well as two carrying the “View-Home” prefix.
Gillette Epic Jingle (Epic x Shottle) is the highest newly indexed cow for Pro$ in #2 position while Gillette Mogul Carrel (Mogul x AltaIota) debuts at #9 Pro$. Gillette Sleep All Day (Day x Beacon) debuts on the Top GLPI list in #7 spot.
View-Home Drman Wisconsin-ET (Doorman x Robust) and View-Home McC Found-ET(McCutchen x Robust) rank #6 and #9 for GLPI, respectively.
Other Noteworthy Chart Toppers
Moving positions but remaining in the Top 10 for GLPI include: Stantons Mccutcheon 1174 Agree (#2 GLPI), Silverridge V Doorman Ensure (#3 GLPI), Stantons Uno Enya (#5 GLPI) and Silverridge V McCut Elicia (#8 GLPI).
Changing rank for Pro$ but holding ground in the Top 10 include: Ri-Val-Re Num Uno Bee-ET (#3 Pro$), Stantons Supersire Eleyah (#6 Pro$), Bofran Brewmaster Faby (#7 Pro$, #7 Fat), Stantons Epic Carmel (#8 Pro$) and tied at #10 Pro$, Sully Robust 720-ET and Silverridge V Day Eternal.
Alexerin Supersire 1338, daughter of Alexerin OMan 993, is a newly indexed cow this round that lands tied at #2 Protein and at #10 Fat.
Walnutlawn Doorman Breanna and Mystique Doorman Cherry are two newly indexed cows this round that are tied amongst the group of seven at #1 Conformation with +18. The highest ranking genotyped polled cow with an official GLPI is Dudoc Mccutcheon Regret P while the highest for Pro$ is Stantons Oak Bella.
With so many of the top animals in North America not going head to head at both the Royal and World Dairy Expo and with very different results at both shows, this years competition is was very close. This years competition had a record 101,487 votes.
SAN SATURIO SHEILA CHELIOS Sire: DOMICOLE CHELIOS Grand Champion Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: FERNANDO MARTINEZ E HIJOS S.R.L.
Junior Champion GAJC MAIMA MCCUTCHEN MADRID Sire: DE-SU BKM MCCUTCHEN 1174 1st place calf born of June 1st 2014 to August 31st 2014 Exhibited by: MIRETTI GUILLERMO Reserve Junior Champion MAYGA 5800 HOR 5366 ATWOOD Sire: MAPLE-DOWNS-I G ATWOOD 1st place calf born of September 1st 2014 to November 30th 2014 Exhibited by: LORENTOR S.A.I.C.F. E.I CEBTURY LIZ 129 BROKAU Sire: MR ATWOOD BROKAW 1st place calf born of March 1st to May 31st 2014 Exhibited by: DIAMANTE VICENTE GUILLERMO
RENACER PEARL DOORMAN PALMA Sire: VAL-BISSON DOORMAN 1st place calf born of June 1st to August 31st 2015 Exhibited by: BARBERS Y CAVELLERO S.A.
CEBTURY LIZ 129 BROKAU Sire: MR ATWOOD BROKAW 1st place calf born of March 1st to May 31st 2014 Exhibited by: DIAMANTE VICENTE GUILLERMO
LUYDA 439 VALE 276 SANCHEZ Sire: GEN-MARK STMATIC SANCHEZ 1st place calf born of December 1st 2014 to February 28th 2015 Exhibited by: SAN JOSE DE POBLET S.C.
MAYGA 5800 HOR 5366 ATWOOD Sire: MAPLE-DOWNS-I G ATWOOD 1st place calf born of September 1st 2014 to November 30th 2014 Exhibited by: LORENTOR S.A.I.C.F. E.I
GAJC MAIMA MCCUTCHEN MADRID Sire: DE-SU BKM MCCUTCHEN 1174 1st place calf born of June 1st 2014 to August 31st 2014 Exhibited by: MIRETTI GUILLERMO
GAJC MONIQUE DOORMAN FELINA Sire: VAL-BISSON DOORMAN 1st place calf born of March 1st 2014 to May 31st 2014 Exhibited by: MIRETTI GUILLERMO
GAJC MAGENTA REGINALD HUESCA Sire: REGANCREST REGINALD 1st place Junior 2 Year Old – Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: MIRETTI GUILLERMO
DON MINGO ALTARIA 5013 ATWOOD Sire: MAPLE-DOWNS-I G ATWOOD 1st place Senior 2 Year Old – Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: SYC TAMBOS S.A.
SHALOM 16 ONISE SID GOLD Sire: PINE-TREE SID 1st place Junior 3 Year Old – Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: LA TRAVESIA S.A.
SAN SATURIO FLORINDA BRANDNICK Sire: REGANCREST-CV S BRADNICK 1st place Senior 3 Year Old – Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: FERNANDO MARTINEZ E HIJOS S.R.L.
SAN SATURIO SHEILA CHELIOS Sire: DOMICOLE CHELIOS 1st place Four Year Old- Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: FERNANDO MARTINEZ E HIJOS S.R.L.
GAJC LITUANA GOLDWYN LURDES Sire: BREADALE GOLDWYN 1st place Five Year Old- Expo Lechera / World Holstein Conference Exhibited by: MERATTI GUILLERMO
Andrew grew up on a dairy farm in southern Ontario — which means he learned about herd management, hard work, and tight margins long before it became a career. He went on to build an animal genetics marketing company, running campaigns that actually moved the needle in a notoriously tough-to-reach industry. Today he channels that background into The Bullvine, where he writes about genetics, farm business, and the decisions that separate profitable operations from struggling ones. He doesn’t pull punches, and dairy farmers seem to appreciate that.
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