Trans-America Genetics – In a time when genetic advancement is measured in months instead of years, Benner Fork Janardan is already proving her great breeding ability. In the recent January 2013 genomic index releases, Janardan had seven daughters in the Top 150 New USA Genomic Females list and an outstanding five daughters in the top 11 on the Canadian New GPA LPI females list.
Janardan and her daughters have been making headlines for some time now. A 1st choice Mogul daughter attracted a bid of $75,000 at the 2012 World Classic Sale and Janardan herself sold for $150,000 at the recent TAG Genomic Power Sale. The world is certainly noticing the genetic power that Janardan has.
It is certainly no surprise that the world has taken notice of Janardan as she comes from the powerhouse family of Benner Blackstar Janet VG-89. This cow family has proven its ability to flush well and consistently pass on elite genetics. Janardan’s own dam, BENNER PLANET JAKOVA, has reached as high as #3 on the gLPI cow list in Canada (Currently #6) and has three maternal sisters in the Top 15 on the current gLPI list. Again, this is not surprising given her outstanding sire stack that reads like a who’s who of impact sires (Planet x Goldwyn x Outside x Aeroline x Luke x Grand x Blackstar x Warden).
Combining the power of the Janet family from Benner Holsteins, Janardan also has the strength of the genomic powerhouse herd De-Su. Her sire is none other than De-Su Fork. Fork also possesses an outstanding sire stack with Bolton, Shottle and O Man and brings strength, endurance and outstanding mammary systems to this already potent genetic line.
Watch for great things to come from Janardan, as her sons are soon due to be released and Janardan herself will be calving early summer. Janardan is part of the TAG Female donors housed at Budjon. The donor herd is managed by TAG.
Markwell Luke Rapture passed away today at 18 years of age.
Markwell Luke Rapture has been laid to rest at the age of 18. Rapture was the most prolific daughter of Markwell Bstar E Raven. She is the Dam of Markwell Durham Daisy and the Granddam of Seagull-Bay Gold Daisy. Her presence will truly be missed!
Today The Bullvine joins with Beverly Donovan and Richard Caverly of Benton Maine during a sad moment in the breeding journey of Deer Hill Ayrshires, as they mourn the passing of Sweet-Pepper Black Francesca 3E-94. Francesca, wasn’t just a cow who had great show ring accomplishments, she was a cow who won the hearts and minds of breeders the world over. She was one of those rare cows that transcended her breed to be loved by all. Beverly and Richard took amazing care of “Frannie” and gained a close friend in return.
Sweet-Pepper Black Francesca – EX-94-3E (USA) Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2012, 2010 Grand Champion Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2012 All-World 6 & 7 Year-Old Ayrshire 2012 Total Performance Winner World Dairy Expo 2012, 2011 Nasco International & Type Production Award World Dairy Expo 2012, 2011 Reserve Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2011 Grand Champion Eastern States National 2011, 2009
A Firm Foundation
Richard recalls how they found Francesca. “Beverly was looking to add a strong foundation animal to her Deer Hill herd. We visited Craig and Bonnie Hawksley, as Craig has always been the most helpful mentor and friend. He has an uncanny ability to breed Ayrshire cattle.” It was a great consultation that netted results. “Francesca was discussed and later purchased as the cow that would become a focus of Beverly’s Ayrshire passion.”
Dedication, Commitment and Support
Once the choice was made, the focus at Deer Hill became Francesca’s development. Richard describes that attention to detail. “Beverly’s passion to seek the greatest things for each and every one of her animals is something found in very few individuals. If it is chore time, no matter what the job may be, Beverly is there to provide for the animals first and foremost.” He points out that this care is not a 9 to 5 event at Deer Hill. “From the time her feet hit the floor in the morning, Bev’s sole attention is for her animals. We also have the incredible support of a team of trusted and cherished friends, family, and people willing to share their successes and help with our problems.”
Francesca being shown by close friend Jim Strout during the Supreme Champion Parade at the 2012 WDE
Francesca’s Feats
At Deer Hill, Francesca, fondly known as Frannie, made high records including 6-09 (305 days), 34,560 pounds, 4.3% Fat and 3.1% Protein and has had three calves the oldest a son Deer Hill Francis EX91. Francis is the main herd sire at Deer Hill and his two Calimero sisters, Princess, now a yearling and Pixiedust, born in early August 2012, are very promising heifers. Francesca’s feats are even more amazing when you know that she calved six times before her eighth birthday.
2012 Madison Tanbark Legends Frannie with Veronica and Vivid at 2012 WDE Team Arethusa
Francesca Truly Was a Saint!
Obviously, overcome with the loss they must face, Richard explains how Francesca’s perfection was the motivation that inspired all of them. “In many ways she was both magical and determined. She would make you turn your head with her beauty and fascinate you with her ability to excel as a cow, while she appeared to be running on cruise control!” He credits Frannie with presenting two sides to her own story. “On the one hand she made everything easy. Yet was the first to show you that nothing should be taken for granted. She would take unexpected opportunities to bring you into reality as she guided you through a dream.”
A Shining List of Achievements
Sweet-Pepper Black Francesca was the Grand Champion of the 2012 International Ayrshire Show at World Dairy Expo. She was the winning entry from the Six-Year-Old & Over Class, best uddered, the senior champion and the grand champion female of the show, the Nasco type & production award winner, and total performance winner of the show. Francesca was also the recipient of the Udder Comfort $1,000 Cash Award. This was another crowning achievement after being the 2010 Grand Champion and the 2011 Reserve Grand Champion. In 2012, she was the Grand Champion of the Eastern States Exposition for the third time in her show career, and also won Best Uddered Cow, the Nasco Type & Production Award, Total Performance Award, and the Milk Fat Production Award, all awards that she had won in 2011 at that show, too. In 2012 she was also the winning Mature Cow, Senior Champion, Grand Champion and Best Udder at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Earlier this year, Francesca won the All-World Title for Best 6 to 7 Year Old Ayrshire from the World Ayrshire Federation. In both 2010 and 2011, she was named Unanimous All-American. Deer Hill Farm has shown Francesca 6 times at national shows in the U.S.A. and won Grand Champion at 5 of the 6 and Reserve Grand Champion at the other.
The “Frannie Pack”
As already mentioned, Francesca had 6 calves before she was 8 years old. Richard describes her offspring. “The first 3 born at Sweet Pepper were all males. Deer Hill’s first arrival was also a male who we named Francis. Francis is the hub of the Deer Hill program as his calves have truly been incredible and he currently is the service sire of choice with every female within the other families here at Deer Hill.” With justifiable pride, he points out that her daughters excel for him and Beverly as well. “Fairytale Princess is Francesca’s first daughter and the epitome of what we look for in a young female. Fairytale Pixiedust is the family baby, who like momma and siblings inspires us to go to the barn! We are blessed to be working with Craig and Bonnie with Francesca’s dam Feather. At 15 years old she was raised to Excellent 93 in a system that only allows for a 94-point maximum score. She has been a show Grand Champion as well, as recently as this summer at the state fair.” As expected there is true affection for the success of others in Francesca’s family. “She has two sisters who have both won shows in milking form this year. Faith is Francesca’s sister here at Deer Hill. She is a June baby who is truly precious to us.”
Frannie and Beverly Supreme at Skowhegan State Fair (Oldest Continuing Fair in The World)
The Frannie Dream Team is Amazing Both “At Home” and “Away”
As Francesca’s story unfolded Bev and Richard were supported, uplifted and mentored by many others who saw the potential and possibilities facing Francesca. They recognize how much that has meant to them. “With such great family, friends, neighbors, and my employer, we always felt safe with our “home team” watching out for us!” It takes many players to pull together a winning team and Richard starts with “Pam Jeffery – because every great team is known by its cheerleaders!” He gives special recognition to Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Gary and Melissa Bowers, Steve McDonald and Julie Hemp because, as Richard points out “These great individuals let us be part of their wonderful teams at the shows! Team Arethusa, Mac-Ayr, M & J Heifer Care, and Lencrest. So many people, such wonderful individuals! The veterinarians, foot trimmers, truckers, fitters, and that one very special lady who always looked Frannie up to make sure her tail looked glamorous (Joyce Thomas).Also, the ever-important leadsmen Steve White, Gary Bowers, Jim Strout and Mike Duckett.” Richard doesn’t leave out one other important group, the Judges, who contributed to Francesca’s success. “ It was always their decision in the end and for the most part they all did agree!
The Team the helped Frannie at the 2012 RAWF
Ode To Francesca
The support, friendship and love Frannie has received through the years is amazing. “People whom we do not know spent their vacation time and hard earned dollars to travel millions of miles to see her. She brought them to the coliseum and back to the straw pack where they admired her and often had their photo taken with her.” Obviously, Francesca was more than one of the cows she was a superstar at the shows and “one of the family” all the time.
Life Lessons from Francesca
Richard is thankful and declares “It is an honor to share such an experience with so many! For everyone who loved Frannie you all shared in the dream in your own special way. Frannie touched a generation, and if they learned one thing from her she would want them to know “Dream big. Dedicate Yourself and Follow the Dream” Francesca started out in the little state of Rhode Island. Bev gave her homes in Massachusetts and Maine and Francesca conquered the world with love and friendship.”
Francesca and Beverly early one morning at Eastern States Expo
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Bev and Richard have been married 2 ½ years and Francesca has been a shared dream. Faced with a future without her, they sum it up quite eloquently. The magic of Francesca is that she has excelled at showing, milking, producing nice offspring, and winning the hearts of people all over the world. She has been a magical fairytale in our lives by making Bev’s dreams come true. The future may bring more fairytale magic to Deer Hill Farm, and in time, we will see if the ‘Magic of Francesca’ continues through her offspring.
“Loved by All” Sweet-Pepper Black Francesca 2004-2012
Sweet-Pepper Black Francesca – Classified EX-94-3E (USA)
There’s no words to describe the loss of Sweet-Pepper Black Francesca this past week. She was a World-Wide Phenomenon — no matter your breed preference.. The joy that she brought her owners & caretakers, Deer Hill Ayrshires/Beverly Donovan & Richard Caverly, her breeders, Craig & Bonnie Hawksley and the thousands of admirers throughout the world is immeasurable. But she inspires others to dream big!
Her outstanding show record:
2012 Grand Champion – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Champion – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1st Place Mature-Cow – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
All-World 6 & 7 Year-Old Ayrshire
Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Senior Champion – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
1st Place Aged-Cow – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Total Performance Winner – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Nasco International & Type Production Award – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
1st Place Aged-Cow – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Grand Champion – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
Senior Champion – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
Total Performance Winner – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
1st Place Aged-Cow – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 Reserve Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Reserve Senior Champion – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Total Performance Winner – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Nasco International & Type Production Award – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
1st Place Aged-Cow – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Grand Champion – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
Senior Champion – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
Total Performance Winner – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
1st Place Aged-Cow – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
Unanimous All-American – Aged-Cow
2010
Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Senior Champion – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
1st Place 5-Year-Old – World Dairy Expo – Madison, WI (WDE)
Reserve Grand Champion – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – Toronto, Canada
Unanimous All-American – 5-Year-Old 2009 Grand Champion – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
Senior Champion – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
1st Place 4-Year-Old – Eastern States National – West Springfield, Massachusetts
HM. All-American – 4-Year-Old
Sandy-Valley Farms, located in central Wisconsin, is owned and operated by three brothers, David, Patrick and Frank Bauer Jr. A fourth brother, Greg, helps with the breeding and marketing programs. Frank’s daughter Danae manages the calf program and assists Greg with the breeding and marketing programs. The Bauer family farms 1500 acres and milks 450 Holsteins in a free stall set-up. Embryo transfer and IVF are important tools in their program. We are already familiar with Sandy Valley families which include names like Sandy Valley Bolton, the outstanding sire with top daughters and now sons. It is exciting to talk with Greg about the future they are building toward at Sandy Valley.
Start with Clear Goals and Go Beyond
In talking about their success, Greg clarifies the breeding goals that are the basis they build from at Sandy Valley Farms. “We aim to breed a cow that can respected by the commercial dairymen, yet admired by the type enthusiast.” As simple as that sounds Greg acknowledges that it can be complicated. “When you set your breeding goals it is easy to play it safe. However it is going to take new genetic strategies to meet the needs of the new genetics marketplace.” He says with encouragement knowing that it is only by taking risks that Sandy Valley is making progress. Pine-Tree Monica Planeta-ET is an example of a foundation cow that has the potential to launch superstar generations.
PINE-TREE MONICA PLANETA-ET VG-85-2YR
Attracted by Planetas
Hindsight is always 20/20. That’s why it’s great to hear from breeders who have the good fortune to pick a winner. Greg ticks off the points that attracted Sandy Valley to Planeta: “She was from a proven sire; possessed a high genomic rank in comparison to age-mates and paternal sisters; and she was from a cow family that had has brought us success in the past.” Greg then describes why she fits so well with the Sandy Valley breeding goals, “Planeta is a modern freestall cow. Moderate in stature with plenty of strength and width. She has a nice spring to her rib, a silky hide and an attractive cut to her front end and shoulder. Her udder is soundly attached with great cleft and teat placement. She has somewhat more set to her rear leg than optimal but possesses a clean, flat bone.” He saves the best adjectives for last, “Planeta tracks beautifully and almost glides when she walks.”
New Genomic Stars at Sandy Valley Revolve Around Planeta
First let’s take a look at Planeta’s own record:
Pine-Tree Monica Planeta
Sire: Planet
VG-85 VVV+V @ 2-7 DOM
2-01 2x 184 15564 3.8 598 3.3 508 (incomplete)
GTPI +2239 gTPI 697 NM$ 2.88 PTAT
In August 2012, Planeta was the #12 GTPI cow and dam of the #2 GTPI heifer. She had 4 daughters over 2400G, a Numero Uno son over +2500 and a Sudan son over +2400 GTPI.
The starts in her orbit expanded with the December 2012 Proof Indexes. She now has 9 daughters over DGV LPI 3000: 5 Numero Unos; 2 Epics; 1 Armitage and 1 Banco daughter. Outstanding!
Planeta Daughters Start Their Own Outstanding Orbits
The numbers definitely proclaim that Numero Uno has been the best cross on Planeta. Looking at those first six daughters, there were three over +2400 gPA TPI.
Planeta & Ammon-Peachey Shauna: These Genomic Hits are Both “Miss”es
Even while we stand in awe of the offspring of Planeta, research tells us that it really could or should have been expected because of Planeta’s shared lineage with the outstanding Ammon-Peachy Shauna (Read more – AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA – 2012 Golden Dam Finalist). Three generations back Shauna and Planeta trace their heritage to Wesswood MH Rudy Missy and her daughters, Miss Martha, in the case of Planeta, and Miss. Monica, for Shauna. They have the exact same sire stack: Planet x Shottle x Oman x Rudolph. Definitely Planeta is a fully functioning contributor to an all-star family.
PINE-TREE MONICA PLANETA VG-2YR-USA
AMMON-PEACHY SHAUNA VG-87-2YR-USA DOM
PINE-TREE MONICA SUELA VG-87 DOM
PINE-TREE MARTHA SHEEN VG-86-3YR-USADOM 1*
PINE-TREE MISSY MONICA VG-85-5YR-USA DOM GMD
PINE-TREE MISSY MARTHA VG-86-4YR-USA DOM
WESSWOOD-HC RUDY MISSY EX-92-3E-USA DOM GMD
Other Prominent Cow Families at Sandy Valley
You know that Sandy Valley has high goals in mind that includes establishing other great cow families. Greg lists them for us: “The Barbies, Dellias, Rudolph Missy, Ravens, Bolton Music, Terry Tory, Juror Faith, Cosmopolitans, and Oman 6121.
Using Genomics to Look Toward the Future
Greg has a simple viewpoint on why you should use young sires on top cow families. “Use young sires to maximize genetic progress.” He states emphatically and then looks into the future realistically, “Granted all high G young sires won’t stay high but then neither do all high proven bulls once their second crop is in the system.” Sandy Valley Farm looks for certain attributes for all young sires they use. “GTPI ranking and overall transmitting pattern are taken into account, as well as the cow family they stem from. We also prefer those out of proven sires such as “Freddie, Man-O-Man, Massey, Snowman and Super.” He notes that “We are currently using a wide variety of high G young sires and a few of the highest GPTI proven sires.
Advice for Those Seeking Sky High Success
Every great herd starts with a plan and Greg advises everyone to start with this end in mind. “Consider your goals. If you’re most interested in building a sound, functional herd with few ‘2yr old mistakes’ stay with proven sires, especially those with 2nd crop information.” Greg then goes on to suggest another option. “If you’re interested in working at the cutting edge of genetic improvement, incorporate some of the high G young sires.” Like all other parts of the discussion, he rounds out the advice: “When using young sires, it’s often best to spread your risk and use more than just one.” Cautionary and visionary at the same time.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
It is always wonderful when we can benefit from the insights of great cattle breeding families. Sandy Valley Farm is building their success on a solid cow family foundation. We wish them well as they take Planeta and go where genomics has never gone before!
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From my ringside perch at the Royal Holstein Show two weeks ago I heard knowledgeable Holstein breeders remarking, “There are seven breeders’ herds lined up out there and they’re all good ones! Wow!” Their amazement was echoed by Judge McKinven. (Read more – The 2012 Royal Winter Fair Holstein Show – One of the greatest stories ever told) When giving his reasons for his placing he pointed out lack of maturity in some entries or less uniformity in others but he opened with the comment. “It is great to see seven high quality Breeder Herds’” and then he led the crowd in an enthusiastic round of applause.
Wilhelmina’s Herd In the Royal Ring
Watching the exhibitors carefully place their animals, I mused to myself that that it really is quite an achievement to reach this top level with three exceptional animals. No doubt there were seven stories (or more) for each of the seven herds. Wouldn’t you know one of those stories fell on my attentive ears as we were walking back to the cattle barn and Dr David Chalack mentioned that all three of Rocky Mountain’s animals, although young, were daughters and in fact full sisters from Raeland Leduc Wilhelmina. Can you believe it? Not only three from one herd but three from one cow. Talk about dam good genes (Oops that’s another writer’s byline). For now let’s look back at how Wilhelmina got her start.
Wilhelmina daughters part of the RockyMountain breeders herd at the 2012 RAWF
Wilhelmina’s (almost) Royal Beginnings
From Rae Stadder we found out that Wilhelmina’s great grand dam came to the Stadder’s because she was too late in gestation to travel as a bred heifer to Ohio. The story as Rae relates it goes like this. “My dad, Blake Stadder, travelled in our area with cattle buyer, Ken Brown from Ohio. One day they bought 4 bred heifers from a dairy farmer in Walpole and when it came time to ship them the Marquis Ned heifer, Wilhelmina’s great grand dam, was too close to calving to take the truck ride to Ohio. Dad agreed to take her for the price Mr Brown had paid for her.” Not headed to the party. Now that’s a Cinderella story for sure! Especially when you hear that this was not the typical Ned. “She was dairy and had a super udder – classifying VG and milking well’. Rae continues on with the history behind Wilhelmina “We bred the Ned to Unique, another Marquis son and that double cross to Marquis seemed to put into the family excellent feet & legs, high fat, stature, great udders, great reproduction and more heifers than bulls calves.” The line began and continued. “No matter what bulls were later used on the family all those traits came through”. Eventually, the family developed to comprise 35% of the Raeland Herd, with many family members the prominent cows in the herd in 2012. The Stadders then used Lincoln, Red Marker and Leduc to come up with Wilhelmina.
RAELAND LEDUC WILHELMINA EX-92-2E-CAN 5* RES. ALL-CANADIAN JR.3-YR 2004 GRAND CALGARY SPRING 2005
Wilhelmina Becomes the Wildcard
Wilhelmina was the first family member sold by Rae. In the spring of 2002, Ken Empey and Brent Howe came to Raeland seeking consignments for The Shore Spring Sale and were impressed with Wilhelmina. By this time, she was a tall dairy, good legged year old, so off to the sale she went. And, unlike her grandmother, she made it all the way there. She was bought and moved to Alberta ownership where she classified VG85 and producer 7602 kg milk 4.0%F and 3.3%P.
Go West and Win Young Wilhelmina
David Chalack showing Goldwyn Winnie at the 2012 RAWF
Dr David Chalack relayed the following to us “Wilhelmina was one of the first purchases made by RockyMountain. The year was 2004 and she was the winning Jr 3yr old at the Calgary Spring Show. We bought her that day and she went on to be Res All-Canadian Jr 3 yr old. She returned to the Calgary Spring Show in 2005 and was Grand Champion as a 4 yr old. For RockyMountain she has shown her power as a transmitter of outstanding type and high butterfat. For RockyMountain she has had 2 Superior Lactations, classify EX92-2E and to date she has 26 daughters that carry the RockyMountain prefix. Of those twenty-six, 23 are owned by 23 different breeders. Sound business breeding on RockyMountain’s part – breed great animals and merchandise them to have a revenue center beyond the milk cheque. It was interesting for me to learn that Rocky Mountain is waiting to implant Goldwyn and Braxton embryos in December to produce more heifers to be born in September 2013. Yes more Wilhelmina show heifers will be seen in the future.
Every cow has a best mate and for Wilhelmina that mate is Goldwyn (Read more – Goldwyn first ever to cross 1000 EX daughters in Canada). To date there are nine Goldwyn daughters with seven in lactation classifying EX94, VG89, VG88 (2 yr), 2 VG86 (2 yr) & 2 GP (2 yr). In first lactation they averaged Mammary VG85, Feet & Legs VG86, Dairy Strength VG86, Rump VG87 and 9252 kg M (305D) 4.0%F & 3.3%P. Like Dr Chalack says “she never misses producing tall, dairy, good uddered Goldwyns”. No wonder RockyMountain is producing more Goldwyn x Wilhelmina daughters.
Years of observation and experience, would lead any judicious cattle fan to conclude that one cow cannot produce a winning breeder’s herd all on her own. Especially, at a show of the quality of The Royal. At least, that’s what you would have said until November 2012. Wilhelmina along with her best mate did it this year. The members of the RockyMountain Breeder’s Herd was 3rd Jr 2 yr old Goldwyn Winnie (VG88 2yr), 3 yr old Golden Winnie (VG86 2yr) and 4 yr old Gold Winter (EX94 4yr).
The 2012 Jersey Canada Cow of the Year contest has three outstanding cows whose individual impact will be felt in the years to come. Sofie (Bri-Lin Ren’s Sofie EX90), Marmie (Pine Haven SSM Marmie EX94) and Becky (RJF Remake Becky SUP EX 96-6E) have received nominations and await the final decision.
Jersey Canada- Criteria
“When selecting the three nominated animals, Jersey Canada took into consideration the performance of the cow herself in milk production, conformation and show ring success. Of high importance as well was the merit of her progeny and the impact that they are having on the breed.”
You Have Until December 1st to Vote
The selection of the 2012 Cow of the Year rests in the hands of Jersey breeders and enthusiasts. Join The Bullvine as we take a look at these exceptional individuals.
BRI-LIN REN`S SOFIE Excellent 90
Her Progeny Excel Especially for Type.
BRI-LIN REN`S SOFIE EX-90
Bred by the Raymer Family, Bri-Lin Farms, Bright, Ontario, Sofie is a Hollylane Renaissance daughter out of Bri-Lin Imperial Snow, 6 Star Brood Cow. Currently she is owned by Tom Breakell, Goshen, Connecticut.
Sofie had show ring success as Reserve Jr Champion at Oxford Parish Show, was 5th at World Dairy Expo as a Sr 2yr old and 1st 4 yr old at the New York Spring Show and the Eastern States Expo. She has become an outstanding brood cow. To date she has 11 EX and 11 VG daughters. Her top daughter is EX94 and a three time winner at World Dairy Expo. Becky`s impact will be through her more than 26 progeny and numerous granddaughters and great granddaughters that are also winning in the show ring.
Classification
VG 87 (First Lactation)
EX 90 (Third Lactation)
Production Record
Best record: 4yr 305d 9,775 kg M 5.2%F 3.8%P
Lifetime (5 lactations) 32,690 kg M 5.4%F 4.0%P
Show winnings include:
1st 4 Year Old, New York Spring Show, 2000
1st 4 Year Old, Eastern States Expo, 2000
5th Senior 2 Year Old, World Dairy Expo, 1998
Reserve Junior Champion, Oxford Parish Show, 1997
Progeny
11 Excellent and 11 Very Good daughters
PINE HAVEN SSM MARMIE, Excellent-94
Leading Lady on the Tanbark Trail
PINE HAVEN SSM MARMIE – EX-94
Bred by the Thompson-Dillman Families, Pine Haven Farm Ltd., Oxford, NS, Marmie is a Select-Scott Minister daughter out of Pine-Haven MBE Kitty. She is currently owned by the Sauder family of River Valley Dairy, Tremont, Illinois.
Marmie has an un-equaled and celebrated record of winning in the Jersey show ring. She started out by being named the Reserve All Canadian Milking Yearling in 2008 and each year from then until 2011has won her class at World Dairy Expo. Marmie has the singular accomplishment of being the Intermediate Champion twice and Grand Champion Jersey and Reserve Supreme Champion in 2011. She has also won in milking form at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and the All American Jersey Show. Marmie’s impact on the Jersey breed beyond the show ring will continue with her next generation to be born at River Valley starting in September 2012. Nearly 30 heifer pregnancies are due by: Fire, Tequila, Verbatim, Centurion, Remake, Sambo, Impulse and Response.
Classification Record:
EX 91 (First classified in Second Lactation. Maximum score.)
EX 94 (Fourth Lactation. Maximum score.)
Production Record:
Best Record 3-09 305d 9,122 kg M 5.2%F 3.8%P
Lifetime (1.395 days) 36,626 kg M 5.1%F 3.8%P
Show winnings include:
Reserve Supreme Champion & Grand Champion, World Dairy Expo, 2011
Back-to-Back Intermediate Champion World Dairy Expo, 2009, 2010
1st 4-Year-Old, World Dairy Expo & All American Jersey Show (All-American 4-Year-Old), 2011
1st Sr 3-Year-Old, World Dairy Expo & Royal Winter Fair (All Can Sr. 3-Year-Old), 2010
1st Sr 2-Year-Old, World Dairy Expo, 2009
Reserve All Canadian Milking Yearling, 2008
Progeny:
Marmie’s first ET daughters were born September 2012. 30+ heifer pregnancies are due Dec 2012 to June 2013. Prior to that she had one daughter by Jewels Barbaro.
RJF REMAKE BECKY SUP EX 96-6E
Becky Sets the Bar High for Production
RJF REMAKE BECKY SUP – EX-96-6E
Bred and owned by the Jarrell Family of RJ Farms Inc., Corbyville, Ontario, Becky is a Rock Ella Remake out of RJF Lester Beth.
Becky started out well in both classification and production and improved with each lactation until in 2012 she achieved Supreme EX96-6E. At 12-01 (305d) she became the All-Time Jersey Production Leader with 17,407 kg milk, 4.3%F, 3.6%P. In eight lactations she has produced 92,506 kg. milk. In addition, Becky placed 4th at The Royal as a 5 year old and again as a Mature Cow. She has also been the Production Award Mature cow at The Royal. A 9 Star Brood Cow, Becky now has 5EX and 7VG daughters. Becky`s impact on the breed is by the example she has set for combining type and production. It will continue through her daughters and their progeny.
Classification Record
VG 85 (First Lactation)
Sup EX 96 – 6E (Eighth Lactation)
Production Record
Best Record 12-01 (305D) 17,407 kg 4.3%F 3.6%P
All-Time Production Leader for Milk, Fat and Protein in a single lactation
Lifetime (8 lactations) 92,506 kg M 4.4%F 3.7%P
Show winnings include:
1st Jr 3 yr old & Best Udder Quinte Championship Show 2002
4th 5 yr old RAWF 2004
4th Mature RAWF 2005
Production Award Mature Cow, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2011
As a follow up to our 8 Greatest North American Holstein Show Cows of All-Time we now turn our focus onto the Colored breeds. With many breeds with cows from different eras this was certainly one of our of biggest challenges to date. To choose we focused heavily on how much they dominated in their breed and era, as opposed to overall personal conformation. Here is what we found.
#12. INDIAN ACRES MM PISTACHIO PIE EX-94-USA
INDIAN ACRES MM PISTACHIO PIE EX-94-USA Photo by Cybil Fisher
Born April 23, 2002
EX-94-5Y (USA)
Sire: Four Winds Magicman
Dam: Indian Acres Fays Pumpkin Pie
Exhibited by: Ashley Elise Sears, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA Supreme Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2007
Supreme Champion – World Dairy Expo, Jr. Show – 2007
Grand Champion – National Guernsey Show – 2007, 2006
Grand Champion – National Guernsey Show, Jr. Show – 2007
Senior Champion – National Guernsey Show – 2007, 2006
#11. LLOLYN JUDE GRIFFEN EX-95-USA
LLOLYN JUDE GRIFFEN EX-95-USA Photo by Cybil Fisher
Born: September 02, 2000
EX-95 10-00 yrs (USA)
Sire: Master C Tops
Dam: Llolyn Fred’s Gold 31B EX-2E 4-07 yrs (CAN)
Exhibited by: Peter Vail & Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wisconsin, USA
Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2008, 2007
Senior Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2008, 2007
Supreme Champion – World Dairy Expo Jr. Show – 2004
Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo Jr. Show – 2004
Grand Champion – All-American Jersey Show – 2007, 2006
Senior Champion – All-American Jersey Show – 2007, 2006
Nasco Type & Production Winner – All-American Jersey Show – 2007
1st Place Aged-Cow – All-American Jersey Show – 2007
Reserve Supreme Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2007
Reserve Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2010, 2004
Reserve Senior Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2010
Intermediate Champion – World Dairy Expo – 2004
#10. PENN DEL VICUVIUS GLENNA EX-96-USA
PENN DEL VICUVIUS GLENNA EX-96-USA Photo by Julie DeLavergne
Born : November 23, 1983
EX-96 6-05 yrs (USA)
Sire: Penn Del Hornet Vesuvius
Dam: Penn Del Flame Goldilocks
Exhibited by: Fowler & Emily Branstetter, Edmonton, Kentucky, USA Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo – 1989, 1988
Senior Champion – World Dairy Expo, Jr. Show – 1989, 1988 Grand Champion – National Guernsey Show – 1989, 1988, 1987
Senior Champion – National Guernsey Show – 1989, 1988, 1987
#9. VALEVUE BBK MINERVA EX-96-2E
VALEVUE BBK MINERVA EX-96-2E Photo by Cybil Fisher
Born June 08, 2002
EX-96-2E @ 6-06 (USA)
Sire: Blackaddar B B Kellogg
Dam: Yellow Briar Patricks Mint VG-85 4-07 yrs (CAN)
Exhibited by :Steve & Vicki Searles/Stillmore Cattle Company Pine Island, MN
2005, 2006 & 2008 – Grand Champion – WDE
2005 – Intermediate Champion – WDE
#8. LYNDALE CONVINCER ELAINE EX-5E-93
LYNDALE CONVINCER ELAINE EX-5E-93 Photo by Kathy DeBruin
5E93 @ 15-05 (USA)
Exhibited by: Lyndale Swiss, Nebraska, USA
World Dairy Expo Grand Champion Cow 1988, 1989 & 1990
Supreme Champion World Dairy Expo 1988 & 1989
#7. VANDENBERG AMEDEO GORGEOUS EX-97-3E
VANDENBERG AMEDEO GORGEOUS EX-97-3E Photo by Vicki Fletcher
Born: 05/14/01
EX-97-3E @ 8-05 (CAN)
Sire: Piedmont Grove Amedeo
Dam: Vandenberg Jude Georgina VG-85 @ 3-02 (CAN)
Exhibited by: Rapid Bay Jersey Farm Ormstown, Québec, Canada
Supreme Champion – 2007 Royal Winter Fair
Grand Champion Royal Winter Fair ,2007 2005
Reserve Grand Champion, RAWF 2006
#6. WAYMAR PATRICK NADINE EX-97-USA
WAYMAR PATRICK NADINE EX-97-USA Photo by Frank Ronbinson
Born: July 22, 1991
EX-97-6E @ 11-01 (CAN)
Sire: Nabdon Master Patrick 7R
Dam: Waymar Silver Jay Norah 5T VG-85 10-11 yrs (CAN)
Exhibted by: Piedmont Jersey Inc, Coaticook, Quebec, Canada
Res. Supreme Champion – World Dairy Expo 1996 & 2000
Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo 1996, 1997, 1998 & 2000
#5. WESTLYNN TOM DEE EX-96-USA
WESTLYNN TOM DEE EX-96-USA Photo by Maggie Murphy
Born: October 04, 1988
EX-96 10-05 yrs (USA)
Sire: Westlynn Emory Tom
Dam: Westlynn Pepper Delight
Exhibited by: Kortus, Mark Rueth & Clark & Joy Vilter, Hartland, Wisconsin, USA Reserve Supreme Champion – National Guernsey Show – Madison, WI (WDE) Grand Champion – National Guernsey Show – 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Senior Champion – National Guernsey Show – 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
#4. GLENAMORE GOLD PRIZE EX-97-6E-CAN
GLENAMORE GOLD PRIZE EX-97-6E-CAN Photo by Patty Jones
Born: July 18, 1993
EX-96-3E @ 10-05 (CAN)
Sire: Woodland View Jupiter-ET
Dam: Des Prairies Toupie 2 VG-85 @ 2-06 (CAN)
Exhibited by Bruce, Susan, and Kelsey Mode
Grand Champion Royal Winter Fair 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2003
Supreme Champion Royal Winter Fair 2003
Grand Champion – World Dairy Expo 2002
#2. HURONIA CENTURION VERONICA 20J EX-97-USA
HURONIA CENTURION VERONICA 20J EX-97-USA Photo by Cybil Fisher
Born: September 01, 1999
EX-97 8-09 yrs (USA)
Sire: Sooner Centurion-ET
Dam: Genesis Renaissance Vivianne, VG-87 2-01 yrs (CAN)
Exhibited by: Arthusa Farm , Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Supreme Champion – World Dairy Expo 2006
Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2004, 2005, 2006,
#1. OLD MILL E SNICKERDOODLE OCS EX-4E-94-USA
OLD MILL E SNICKERDOODLE OCS EX-4E-94-USA Photo by Kathy DeBruin
Born: October 14, 1998
4E94 12-00 yrs (USA)
Sire: Victory Acres Jubilation Emory
Dam: Old Mill E Cookie
Exhibited by: Allen Bassler, Jr., Upperville, Virginia, USA
Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2009, 2008, 2005, 2004, 2003 & 2002
The Bullvine Bottom Line.
While I am sure you can debate which cows were actually better than others, the only way to fairly judge was to look at how much they dominated in their own breed and era. The one thing that comes to light for sure is just how much Snickerdoodle has dominated the Brown Swiss breed, and hence her being named the greatest North American Colored Breed Show Cow of All-Time.
The Holstein industry’s hottest, newest contest looking for the complete cow didn’t disappoint. With over 2000 votes cast, there was certainly a lot of interest in this inaugural competition.
First we would like to thank the judges: Roger Turner, Brian Leslie, Larry Schirm, and Alessandro Ravanelli. Their analysis of the 2012 Golden Dam Finalists combined with your votes determined the 2012 winner. As Judge Alessandro Ravanelli explains “We are in the genomic era and when we have to do a ranking of the great cows that Bullvine has nominated as GOLDEN DAM, we have to look at not only what the cows did but, also, at what they could do in the future.” No easy task and we thank these gentlemen for the much needed assistance.
Without further ado, here are the top 5:
#5. AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA VG-87-2YR-USA
When it comes to consistently putting out top genomic animals that have DGV’s that are higher than their parent averages, you cannot beat AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA. As Judge Ravanelli says, “I think that SHAUNA is only just started to show us what she is able to transmit to her progeny!” Judge Turner points out Shauna’s outstanding track record of high Genomic results that includes the ability to produce progeny that top the GPA TPI lists but they also do well on the Canadian lists with 13 of her progeny over +3000 GPA LPI. The future is very bright for this budding superstar. As one voter, Greg Tiller, comments “As breeders we are always looking for the next generation. Shauna ticks the box.”
#4. LYLEHAVEN LILA Z
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z EX-94-CAN 13*
The “million dollar cow” Lila Z got lots of attention from both breeders and our judges. Judge Schirm describes Lila Z as “A true model of what the Holstein Breed can offer”. Judge Turner highlights her outstanding performance of type, genetics, pedigree and genomics. Lila Z daughters include Goldwyn Lilac VG-89, Comestar Goldwyn Lala VG-87, the dams of Genervations Lexor and Gen-I-Beq Lavaman, former #1 and #2 genomic sires in Canada. Judge Leslie adds “I have always been a fan of this cow. I had the pleasure of judging her at the Canadian Convention Show in 07 where I made her Reserve Grand.” Of course he is not alone as Lila Z was All-Canadian Jr Yearling, Jr. 2 YR, and HM Int. Champion at the 2004 Royal. As well she was Int. Champion at Quebec Spring show in 2005. She was Reserve Grand three times: at the Atlantic Spring Show in 2007, Ontario Summer Show 2007, and Autumn Opportunity Show in 2008. One reader, Brian Waldner, comments “She is a genetic powerhouse! The family of Lila Z is adding great males and females to the breed that will have positive impact for years to come.”
#3. MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM GMD 2*
Atlee’s sons, with their super-high genomic numbers for type, the bulls Atwood (by Goldwyn), AltaAmazing (by Goldwyn), and Aftershock (by Shottle) are now as well known in the Holstein industry as any daughter-proven sires. For Judge Leslie “At this point with sons like Atwood & Aftershock her influence is there, but for me those I have above her have even more proof at this stage.” Judge Schirm adds that in Atlee and her progeny “Type and Quality comes together into the Modern True Type Model Holstein Cow.” That is well proven in Atlee winning Reserve Int. Champion at Madison in 2005. She comes by it naturally with her grand dam being MS Kingstead Chief Adeen EX-94 (the full sister to World Champion Shoremar S Alicia EX-97). Atlee is also able to pass it on with daughters that include Madison Junior Champion MS Atlees Roy Autumn VG-89, MS Atlees Gold Abigal VG-89, MS Atlees Goldwyn Ariel VG-89, who sold for $1.5 million, and the outstanding MS Atlees Shottle Aubry. As one reader, Spike Lamoreaux, points out that Atlee was a “trend setter not a trend follower. Though she passed away fairly young her impact on the Holstein breed is legendary.”
#2. REGANCREST-PR BARBIE
REGANCREST-PR BARBIE EX-92-7YR-USA DOM GMD 3*
We think Judge Schirm sums it up the best “Barbie is time proven and an Icon for type in the breed.”As Judge Turner points out Barbie transmitted great genetics on to her daughters, sons and granddaughters. With her own granddaughter being on the list Regancrest S Chassity EX 92 tells you the level of impact Barbie has had. Judge Leslie adds “With 14 Ex daughters & a son like Braxton how can you deny her?” By 2010 she had an unheard of 8 EX and 19 VG daughters. Three of her daughters have held the number one Cow PTAT position and at least eleven have made it to the top twenty-five PTAT Cow ranking. One reader, Ian Crosbie comments “If Brood Cow was defined in the dictionary, Regancrest PR Barbie would be located just below.” Of special note is that Barbie is the only cow that all the judges had in their top 5
#1. GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND VG-88-3YR-CAN 35*
It’s unanimous GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND VG-88-3YR-CAN 35* is our 2012 Golden Dam. As judge Schirm points out “few cows have ever had such success for high ranking sons.” Being the dam of five class extra sons is no small accomplishment. Nevertheless it is not a surprise for GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND who is from the Braedale Gypsy Grand family that seems to do it with ease. Judge Turner adds “tremendous results in proven sires ranked in Canada in combination with outstanding females.” 2nd Wind has 10 daughters over +2000 GLPI in her native Canada. This six times number one LPI cow has been able to pass the torch to her daughter Gillette Bolton 2nd Sleep and her granddaughter Gillette S Planet 2nd Snooze. One voter, Justin Crowley, comments that she is “by far the most influential cow in the past 3 years! “ Judge Leslie points out “simply a wonderful line of the breed’s very best cows. For me the 2nd Wind cow is a standout, her own performance as a producer, then the performance of her daughters, but more importantly her incredible sons! They are among the best bulls in the breed. They leave the kind of cows dairy farmers all over the world like – powerful, productive cows. It is the fact that she has so many top sons that puts her on top for me.” Well Brian, we could have not said it better ourselves.
Ferme Gillette, as well as François Vermette who nominated 2nd Wind, will receive a 10 x 14 digital portrait of 2nd Wind. As well Ferme Gillette will receive a jacket commemorating the achievement.
A Breakdown of the Scoring, Voting and Final Results
Final
Judges
Voting
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND
REGANCREST PR BARBIE
REGANCREST PR BARBIE
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA
REGANCREST PR BARBIE
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA
REGANCREST S CHASSITY
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA
REGANCREST S CHASSITY
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z
REGANCREST S CHASSITY
RALMA CHRISTMAS FUDGE
BROEKS MBM ELSA
RALMA CHRISTMAS FUDGE
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY
RALMA CHRISTMAS FUDGE
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY
GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE
GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE
GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE
BROEKS MBM ELSA
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY
BROEKS MBM ELSA
The Bullvine Bottom Line
We would like to give special thanks to all those who helped us pull this inaugural competition together. Thanks to the breeders and owners of all of these final animals who helped us compile the articles. Thanks to the discerning judges who helped us evaluate these fine animals. Last but not least, thanks to you, the dairy breeders, who in commanding form got out and voted for your favorites.
Many Holstein cows have made their mark on history. In October, household name, Rainyridge Talent Barbara joined that list and many were sad to hear of her passing. Barbara was a great example of show type and production in one great package. (Read more – Show Cows – All Type and No Action) Her most recent owners, River Valley Dairy, posted this tribute: “We congratulate her breeders and those that have worked over the years to develop her. Her legacy as the foundation of River Valley’s Holstein program will hopefully live on for generations through her Goldwyn daughters that will be born in April.” Join us as we look back at this great cow.
RAINYRIDGE TALENT BARBARA EX-94-CAN EX-95-5YR-USA
Talent Barbara’s Pedigree Ranks Excellent for Four Generations
Barbara was bred for strong type from the Rainyridge Tony Beauty family and she was from a strong sire stack: Talent x Outside x Milan x Tony. She is the fourth generation of Excellent. Steven Boerchers of Rainyridge Holsteins and Optimal Genetics, admits to the thrill of riding the popularity wave of Rainyridge Tony Beauty but adds, “Other than breeding Beauty, we had no direct involvement with her success.” He goes on to note that this changed with the arrival of Barbara. “This time we could really take credit in her achievements. You never anticipate something like that happening twice. It is a testament to the family.” (Read more about Beauty – The 8 Greatest North American Show Cows of All-Time)
RAINYRIDGE TONY BEAUTY EX-5E-CAN 9* – 3rd dam of Barbara
Talent Barbara’s Got Show Appeal
Several owners have shared in the successes of Talent Barbara outlined in the following list.
2011 Honorable Mention All-American Aged Cow
2010 Unanimous, All-American 5-Year-Old
2010 Unanimous All-Canadian 5-Year-Old
2010 First, 5-Year-Old, International Holstein Show, World Dairy Expo
2010 First, 5-Year-Old, 2010 Royal Winter Fair
2008 Nominated, All-American Jr. 3-Year-Old
2008 Nominated All-Canadian Jr. 3-Year-Old
Undoubtedly, there would have been many memorable moments on this tremendous path of achievements. Steven Boerchers feels that the most memorable experience for Rainyridge Holsteins was not a singular event. ”My greatest achievement with Barbara was after Madison in 2008 and came in two parts. We were 5th in the Jr. 3-Year-Old class, with me on the halter and came out of nowhere and we got noticed. Anyone will tell you that is a great achievement. Right after Expo we were at the Westerner Championship in Red Deer and we won our class but had to go into Intermediate Champion against Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, who at that time was 1st Jr. 2-Year-Old from Madison and had a lot of hype behind her. We beat her for Intermediate Champion that day and we were the crowd favorite too! That was my proudest moment with Barbara.”
The second part of the story happened two years later. “In 2010 in the Championship class at Madison everybody talked about how great she looked in the ring and suddenly we got sent to the rail. I remember hearing silence and also sighs of relief from competitors beside me in the ring and gasps of disbelief in the air. After that she was the most talked about cow in the barns but in the best way any cow not in the top 3 of Madison could be talked about. I will never forget that.” A tribute given by the breeder who worked with Barbara and recognized the respect she was earning.
Talent Barbara Has Outstanding Production Power
The following records show that Rainyridge Talent Barbara proved that she was more than just a show winner.
3-04 (305D) 13,762 3.6% F 3.2% P BCA 308 298 303 +111 +110 +105
Talent Barbara’s Got Great Classification
The following list of classification results for Barbara shows that she just kept getting better with age.
2-06 VG86
3-01 VG 88
3-09 VG 89
5-01 EX 93
5-04 EX 94
5-07 EX 95
Barbara the Brood Cow is Off to a Great Start
Barbara already has six VG daughters in Canada. David Jordan, marketing manager at River Valley Dairy gives this update. “We have 6 Goldwyn daughters coming in April and are very excited about the potential of that mating.”
RAVENBROOK SHAQUILLE BUNNY VG-87-2YR-CAN – daughter of Barbara
Barbara Sets Herself Apart as an Attention Getter
Steven Boercher describes what made Barbara a household name. “Barbara had all the things any marketer wanted in 2008 when she was nominated All-Canadian and All-American as a Jr 3. Her pedigree, RC status, high conventional LPI and nominations both sides of the border made her very easy to market. It was not really until the genomic era came full term that this show cow proved she could produce offspring in both the show and the genomic world. That is what really set her apart from many other cow families. He goes on speaking in cowman terms, “She was such a respected cow because she looked the same day-in and day-out, hair up or hair down in the wash rack or in the pack. She made great looking calves that now are great cows. She was a very strong transmitter of her red gene and she could pass high genomic numbers to offspring that in the end made people from all parts of the industry remember her name.”
RAINYRIDGE RAMPAGE BARB RED VG-86-3YR-CAN – daughter of Barbara
David Jordan assesses that “It’s no wonder that one of the industry’s most influential cow men, Ernie Kueffner and the type-breeding specialists and marketing guru Tim Abbott at St. Jacobs took such an interest in Barbara. She had it all and hit every market”
Her Impact is What Attracted River Valley Dairy
Jordan goes on to say, “Barbara was a household name and what we refer to as a Cow of Impact™. Our focus at River Valley is on cows that can make a difference and leave an unforgettable impact on the industry. Barbara fit that criteria extremely well with her unique ability to hit the Type, Red, and Genomic crossover categories. It has been astonishing and humbling to witness firsthand the popularity of Barbara – and we feel so privileged for her to have called River Valley home.”
The Story Continues for Talent Barbara
“The day we decided to buy Rainyridge Talent Barbara is a day we’ll never forget.” says David Jordan. He goes on, “But what sticks out more, now, is what the folks at Rainyridge have referred to as ‘Barbara Fever’. The excitement that Barbara created for River Valley was unbelievable. She was a celebrity and we are honored to have been her agent, even for a short time. The story with Barbara didn’t end the way we hoped it would; but, as with any great novel, there is always a twist and the really great stories often have a sequel. It is the new chapters of the book of iconic Barbara we are excited the write.” He is referring to the philosophy of River Valley Dairy. “At the core of our breeding program we believe in working with Cows of Impact™ that will deliver Genetics to Believe In™. To us that means understanding the marketplace and what our customers want and delivering something to them that they will be satisfied with and believe in time and time again. In carrying out this breeding philosophy, we have a cell line started on Barbara and we may make the decision to clone her in the future.”
The River Valley Way
Sometimes out of adversity, we get to learn important lessons from great cattle breeders. David explains, “Our experiences are really in the Jersey market, where the show-winning and genomic index sides of the business are very different. We have worked hard to be multi-dimensional in our approach by understanding and developing both sides of the market as we have crafted River Valley’s brand footprint. We want to buy, breed and develop both show-stopping animals and genetic-powerhouses that will matter to producers around the world. And that is why Barbara made so much sense for our expanding program.”
River Valley was formed in 2006 and Jordan explains how they have been approaching managing their genetics. “In both the show and index sides of our business we want people to know our animals are presented ethically and honestly. Anyone that works with us knows that the cow stands on her own merits. Great cows just need the opportunity to do great things, he notes. “In our breeding program, we tend to use more proven sires or young bulls from deep, successful cow families on the type side. With high-indexing animals we use more young g-code sires; however, on both sides of the business we always try to balance production and beauty in a good way. Not every mating you make will produce a show winner or genomic superstar so we have to be able to make it work milking all of them .”
This is great information that is added to when he looks at crossover cows and matings. “It would be great to have genomic-ranking cows that compete well at major shows however that is often the exception to the rule. However, when it happens, those cows have the ability to bring all sides of the industry together. But on the flip side you have to be very careful that you don’t make something no one wants. There is a really fine line there.”
AVONLEA IATOLA VICTORIA VG-89-2YR – owned by River Valley Dairy First place, Jr. Two-Year-Old and Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion, 2012 International Jersey Show at World Dairy Expo
Great Cow Families. Great Breeder Families. Great Advice.
Great cow families are the foundation to build great cow herds. In this business, it is easily recognized that Rainyridge Talent Barbara came from one of the great cow families.
Rainyridge: “You need patience. It won’t happen on the first cross and you have to use well rounded bulls to achieve a cow capable of achieving as much as Barbara. Talent at that time was not as one sided as the Talent we know today. He was high for production as well as type. It is important to keep both in mind.”
River Valley: “Take your time. Lay out a plan and follow it the best you know how. Be willing to invest – not only dollars, but time and believe in yourself. Recruit the best team that you can and ask others for advice – but always make your own decisions as you are the one that lives with the results in the end. And finally don’t compromise on what you want to achieve – the great thing about the future is you have the opportunity to create it, everyday.”
Undoubtedly with this kind of commitment, planning and vision the legacy of Rainyridge Talent Barbara will live on.
Coming off what might have been one of the greatest World Dairy Expo’s of All-Time (Read –World Dairy Expo 2012 Holstein Show – A Battle For The Ages), there seems to be great debate about how some cows stack up in the All-Time rankings. To help determine how we would rank the greatest North American Holstein show cows of all time, we looked at their head to head match ups as well as overall accomplishments and dominance in their era and developed the following list:
#8. VANDYK-K INTEGRITY PARADISE EX-96-2E-USA DOM 3*
VANDYK-K INTEGRITY PARADISE EX-96-2E-USA DOM 3* – Photo by Kathy Debruin
BREEDER: VANDYK-K HOLSTEINS, LYNDEN, WA, USA
OWNER: ROSEDALE GENETICS, OXFORD WI, USA
ALL-AMERICAN MATURE COW, 4-YR, JR. 3-YR
RES. ALL-CANADIAN 4-YR 2000
GRAND MADISON 2002, 2000
1ST MATURE COW MADISON 2002
1ST 4-YR MADISON 2000
#7. QUALITY B C FRANTISCO EX-96-3E-CAN 18*
QUALITY B C FRANTISCO EX-96-3E-CAN 18* – Photo by Patty Jones
BREEDER/OWNER: QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN, ON, CAN
Reasons: Both Paradise (Madison) and Frantisco (Royal) were only able to win twice in their home country at a time when the border was closed. But Frantisco does win the battle when it comes to total All-American or All-Canadian awards so she wins this close battle.
OWNER: CHEROWN HOLSTEINS, PARIS, ON, CAN & TOKACHI LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT, OBIHIRO-SHI, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
ALL-CANADIAN MATURE COW, 5-YR, 4-YR
ALL-AMERICAN 5-YR, 4-YR, JR.3-YR
GRAND ROYAL 1994, 1992
GRAND MADISON 1993
RES.GRAND ROYAL 1993
Reasons: Since Frantisco never having won at Madison, the edge goes to Whitney for winning on both sides of the border.
#5. HARVUE ROY FROSTY EX-97-2E-USA
HARVUE ROY FROSTY EX-97-2E-USA
BREEDER: HARVUE HOLSTEINS, BERRYVILLE, VA, USA
OWNER: SCOTT W. ARMBRUST, GREEN BAY, WI USA & DUCKETT HOLSTEINS, RUDOLPH, WI
ALL-AMERICAN MATURE COW, 5-YR
ALL-CANADIAN 5-YR 2009
GRAND MADISON 2010, 2009
RES.GRAND ROYAL 2009
INT.CHAMP MADISON 2007
Reasons: Very close battle between Frosty and Whitney, both cows where Supreme at Madison twice, but the nod goes to Frosty for for doing it against stiffer competition (see Rose below).
#4. THRULANE JAMES ROSE EX-97-2E-CAN 2*
THRULANE JAMES ROSE EX-97-2E-CAN 2* – Photo by Vicki Fletcher
BREEDER: THRULANE HOLSTEINS ELMIRA, ON, CAN
OWNER: PIERRE BOULET, MONTMAGNY, PQ, CAN
ALL-CANADIAN MATURE COW 2009, 2008
ALL-AMERICAN MATURE COW 2009, 2008
GRAND ROYAL 2009, 2008, 2006
GRAND MADISON 2008
GRAND QC INTERNATIONAL 2008
Reasons: Head to head these cows split with Frosty winning Madison and Rose winning the Royal, but Rose gets the edge for being able to win on both sides of the border.
#3. ACME STAR LILY EX-2E-CAN EX-94-4YR-USA 8*
ACME STAR LILY EX-2E-CAN EX-94-4YR-USA 8* – Photo by Patty Jones
BREEDER: ACME HOLSTEINS, CARSTAIRS, AB, CAN
OWNER: CONTINENTAL HOLSTEINS, LEDUC, AB, CAN, ALTA GENETICS INC, ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB, CAN & EVERETT SIMANTON, PONOKA, AB, CAN
ALL-CANADIAN 5-YR, 4-YR, JR.2-YR
ALL-AMERICAN 5-YR, 4-YR
GRAND ROYAL 1999, 1998, 1997
GRAND MADISON 1998
Reasons: Close battle, with both cows having 4 Grand Championships at the Royal or Madison. The edge goes to Lily with the 1 more All-Canadian nod.
#2. RAINYRIDGE TONY BEAUTY EX-5E-CAN 9*
RAINYRIDGE TONY BEAUTY EX-5E-CAN 9* – Photo by Patty Jones
BREEDER: RONALD BOERCHERS LAURIER, MB, CAN
OWNER: RAY BROWN VISTA, MB, CAN, WEDGWOOD HOLSTEINS, COBBLE HILL, BC, CAN & STANHOPE DAIRY FARM LTD, VICTORIA, BC, CAN
ALL-CANADIAN MATURE COW 1999, 1995, 1993, 1992
ALL-AMERICAN MATURE COW 1999, 1995, 1992
GRAND ROYAL 1993
GRAND MADISON 1999
RES.GRAND ROYAL 1999,1995
Reasons: Very close battle even though they split their head to head battle, Beauty was 8 times All-Canadian or All-American where Lily was only 4 times.
#1. BROOKVIEW TONY CHARITY EX-CAN EX-97-5YR-USA DOM 13*
BROOKVIEW TONY CHARITY EX-CAN EX-97-5YR-USA DOM 13* – Photo by Maggie Murphy
BREEDER: JOHN D. & KARL E. HAVENS FREMONT, OH, USA
OWNER: ROMANDALE FARMS LTD TORONTO, ON & HANOVER HILL HOLSTEINS PORT PERRY, ON
ALL-CANADIAN 1987, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
ALL-AMERICAN 1987, 1985, 1984, 1982
GRAND ROYAL 1987, 1985, 1984, 1983
GRAND MADISON 1987, 1985, 1984, 1983
Reasons: No comparison. Charity was never defeated in her class and 8 times was Grand at Madison or the Royal. She was incredible perfection!
The Bullvine Bottom Line
While I am sure you can debate which cows were actually better than others, the only way to fairly compare them is to look at how they did head to head in their prime. If that was not possible as the cows are from different eras then you have to then look at total accomplishments. The one thing for sure is that Brookview Tony Charity’s accomplishments are by far the greatest of all time and may never be equaled again.
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When REGANCREST S CHASSITY EX-92-4YR-USA DOM caught the eye of Scott Courtney and he put her on his wish list that`s when this timely story began. As fate would have it, he later was working a sale where she was selling and made the first timely decision to partner on her purchase. During his ownership he reports that Chassity was not only was a great animal to work with but she flushed well and continued to attract significant attention and new owners Ernie Kueffner and David Dyment. More flushes followed to such bulls as Million, Alexander, Planet, Sanchez and Atwood. By the time the International Intrigue Sale came along in August 2009 the foundation for success had been laid. The Chassity package sold in 2009 for 1.5 million dollars and the timing was exactly right for Chassity to make money and make history. Her sale price was capturing the headlines the same year that genomics was revolutionizing the breeding scene. Genomics and Chassity became synonymous with success for Chassity`s current owners The Chassity Syndicate LLC of Illinois.
REGANCREST S CHASSITY EX-92-4YR-USA DOM
Chassity Checks Out From Family Line to Topline
Like many great cows Chassity pulls it all together. Jeff Butler, a member of the Chassity Syndicate, describes her in winning terms,” She’s a big cow standing 63 inches, with a wide rump, hard top, a wide chest, and walks up hill. And of course she has a beautiful udder. “This comes naturally when you consider that Chassity is a sixth generation Excellent from the renowned Barbie family. Looking back there is her Granddam Barbie EX92. Then her dam Champion Cinderella EX92. Then Chassity herself EX92. Chassity has a full sister Celebrity VG89, owned in Canada, who is 2* Brood Cow and a bull dam.
REGANCREST CINDERELLA EX-92-2E-USA DOM GMD 4* – dam of Chassity
Chassity’s Records Are First Class
Chassity was VG 88 as a two year old and then went EX 92. She was the number 4 Shottle in the United States and #13 cow with CTPI of 2317. She had another headlining year in 2011, when she tied with Ralma Christmas Fudge for Global Cow of the Year. She puts up outstanding numbers with 4-00 (305d) 17,513 4.5F 3.2P.
REGANCREST-PR BARBIE EX-92-7YR-USA DOM GMD 3* – 2nd dam of Chassity
Chassity Produces in the Pail and at the Bank
Chassity’s list of offspring reads like a healthy bank statement. From Goldwyn, she produced Gold Chip and Goldwyn Cash. Cash went on to make Cashmoney, Cashcoin, Cash-O, and Casher! With these offspring, Chassity is definitely in the money and, while she`s unforgettable for the exceptional 1.5 million dollar sale price at Intrigue in Aug. 2009, her financial story didn`t stop there. In the Destination Vegas Sale, in December of the same year, her daughter Chassity Goldwyn Cash was the world’s top-selling individual, being purchased for $205,000. At the World Classic sale in Madison a Planet daughter, MS Courtlane UR-S Candy VG85, sold to Regancrest. Earlier in the summer a Domain granddaughter of Chassity, sold for a high price through the Skyline Holstein sale in Germany. She sold to Koepon.Chassity’s name continues to be a guaranteed bank machine at sales worldwide.
MS CHASSITY GOLDWYN CASH VG-87-2YR-CAN – daughter of Chassity
Chassity`s Daughters Dominate
As of September 2012 Chassity has 63 daughters from 24 different sires setting new records and earning breed leading numbers of their own, especially for type. For her current owners “the largest demand these days is driven by the progeny of Chassity’s Goldwyn daughter Cash and Chassity`s Snowman Daughters.” Courtlane UR Chassity, the 8th generation EX was Chassity’s first EX daughter! She is the dam of Cameron +2356 GTPI and other sons in A.I. MS Chassity PLN Chaching is Chassity’s Planet daughter GLPI +2282, VG86 2yrs 2-05 (305D) 14,115kg 3.6F 3.1P. This cow also has sons going into AI. Her daughter MS Chassity Goldwyn Cash VG87 2yr GLPI +2277 has a record of 2-04 (305D) 15,491kg milk, 4.1F and 3.2P. She has two Observer sons owned by Jetstream Genetics – Cash Money GLPI +3385 and Cash Coin GTPI +2495. In the 2012 World Classic Sale in Madison a first choice female lot from Cash sold for $39,000. Chassity`s four highest genomic tested daughters are sired by Snowman: Snow Carrie DGV +3142 DGV LPI +3142; Snowman Clea GLPI +3021; Snow Caitlyn GLPI +2922 and Snow Corissa GLPI +2811. In cattle breeding, it takes progeny to continue making money and at Butlerview they report that “Chassity is a great embryo producer and so are her daughters”
Chassity’s Sons are Super
Chassity has numerous sons in A.I. In September her 39 sons are sired by 14 different sires. MR Chassity Gold Chip (Goldwyn X Chassity) was the No. 2 genomic sire in the US in 2010. His GTPI was 2414 and his PTAT was +4.47. There are full brothers Calvin (Select Sires) and Charlie (Semex). MR Chassity Coach with 2312 GTPI and 3.00 PTAT is the highest of Chassity’s Planet sons. Another top son, MR Chassity Carson (Observer x Chassity) has a GTPI +2225 (08/12). In December 2011, MR Chassity GW Casino (Goldwyn X Chassity) GLPI was +2744 and his CONF +14. Colt 45 (Colt P-Red X Chassity) is the result of demand for red and polled, so they got a red carrier polled. Colt’s GTPI is +2364 Dec of 2011. His PTAT is +3.78 and his PL is +5.1.
IMPACT – Chassity Raises Conformation
Chassity shines for her ability to introduce type to the population and is used worldwide. This Golden Dam nomination has proven herself from all angles! According to the Chassity Syndicate, “She makes high GTPI bulls that make excellent calves. Along with making high GTPI and great bulls, her daughters and grand-daughters are making a large impact on the breed. Chassity is from a proven cow family and Chassity herself is a proven transmitter!”
REGANCREST-PR BARBIE is often referred to as the premier brood cow in the Holstein world for type. Barbie and three of her daughters have all topped the USA Cow PTAT list. As a result, many descendants have brought high prices at public auction and in private treaty sales. Barbie spent her entire career under the ownership of her breeder, Regancrest Holsteins in Iowa, but her descendants have traveled the world.
REGANCREST-PR BARBIE EX-92-7YR-USA DOM GMD 3*
Her Pedigree is an Alignment of Stars
Born in 2001, Barbie brought together the two main cow families at Regancrest. Her sire Durham, EX90 and Gold Metal, was known for siring udders and show cows. He was the very best son of the great SNOW-N DENISES DELLIA EX-95-2E-USA GMD DOM 5* that Regancrest also brought to fame. On her dam’s side, Barbie is the eighth generation of Regancrest breeding, which started from the Regan purchased cow ZUBES ORMSBY FAYNE EX90. Barbie’s dam, REGANCREST JUROR BRINA, like Barbie scored EX92 and earned GMD status. In fact Barbie was the fifth generation of Excellents with the Regancrest prefix. Her sire stack is Durham x Juror x Aerostar x Chief Mark x Board Chairman. All well-known and well-respected sires.
Barbie’s dam, Brina, EX92 and GMD, made records to 15,772 kg milk 3.6%F and 3.0%P at 4yrs of age. As well, Brina had eight other Durham daughters including Bliss VG89 (2yrs), Bianca EX92 3E and Bunny EX93, who crossed extremely well with Goldwyn.
Walkway Chief Mark appears three times in Barbie’s pedigree. Her third dam, REGANCREST MARK CHAIRMAN BEA EX-91-2E-USA GMD DOM, was sired by Chief Mark; her sire’s dam (Dellia) was Chief Mark’s very best daughter; and the dam of her maternal grandsire (Juror) was sired by Chief Mark. With that much Chief Mark influence, it is relatively easy to see where her width, depth of rear rib, smoothly blending fore udder and boxcar rump came from.
Barbie Shone in Milking Form
Barbie calved at 2-06 and produced (305D) 12,120 kg milk 3.9%F 3.0%P and classified high VG. In 2004 she was nominated All-American Jr 3 Year Old after being Intermediate and Reserve Grand at Minnesota State Fair and 5th at World Dairy Expo. She was raised in score to Ex92 after calving for a second time. In 2010 Global Cow of the Year Competition Barbie was nominated, was the Readers Choice and placed second. Barbie was #1 PTAT Cow. Her indexes were CTPI 2178 and PTAP 4.50. Her star shone brightly.
Barbie’s Progeny Excelled
REGANCREST G BROCADE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM – daughter of Barbie
When looking at Barbie’s progeny, it is not about the performance of Barbie’s more than 27 daughters it is about how many to feature. Shottle followed closely by Goldwyn were her best mates. All but one of her daughters have classified VG in their first lactations. By 2010 she had an unheard of 8 EX and 19 VG daughters. Three of her daughters have held the number one Cow PTAT position and at least eleven have made it to the top twenty-five PTAT Cow ranking.
Barbie’s Dolls Consistently Excel
REGANCREST G BRIZELDA EX-90-4YR-USA DOM – daughter of Barbie
REGANCREST G BEDAZZLE EX-91-5YR-USA DOM (Goldwyn) was the first Barbie daughter to be #1 PTAT Cow and was sold to Seimers Holsteins. REGANCREST CINDERELLA EX-92-2E-USA DOM GMD 4* (Champion) is the dam of many top daughters including REGANCREST S CHASSITY EX-92-4YR-USA DOM the dam of numerous high genomic sons (Chassity is also a Golden Dam Nominee, she will be reported on soon in the Bullvine). Chassity and her 14 offspring sold for $1.5. REGANCREST BREYA VG-88-3YR-USA DOM 1* (Shottle) was a former #1 PTAT Cow. REGANCREST G BROCADE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM (Goldwyn), another former #1 PTAT Cow, sold with offspring for $900,000. REGANCREST BARBARA EX-92-4YR-USA DOM GMD (Shottle) made it to #31 CTPI Cow and was first 2yr old and Reserve Intermediate Champion at Iowa State Fair. REGANCREST G BRIZELDA EX-90-4YR-USA DOM (Goldwyn) produced 4-04 (305D) 14,864 kg milk 4.0F 3.4P. REGANCREST MAC BIKAS VG-87-2YR-USA is the dam of the high genomic type sire MR ATWOOD BROKAW (Read- 7 Sires to Use In Order To Breed the Next World Dairy Expo Champion). Following on from these and other Barbie daughters there are numerous granddaughters that have topped lists and topped sales.
REGANCREST MAC BIKAS VG-87-2YR-USA – daughter of Barbie
Barbie’s Sons Line Up Well Too
Five Barbie sons were proven in AI. REGANCREST S BRAXTON EX-95-5YR-USA (Shottle) was returned to active service by Select Sires based on his above average milk yield and superior type (PTAT 3.57) proofs. Baltimor (Shottle), Birk (Toystory) and Bonzai (Dundee) were all proven in Canada and all achieved Superior Type proofs. Mr Blackjack (Dundee) achieved PTAT 2.12 in the USA. There are many grandsons, great grandsons and great great grandsons now being used widely based on their genomic indexes. These sons make another long list of stars for Barbie, which includes Bradnick, Branson, Brokow, Cameron, Carson, Cashcoin, Cashmoney, Circuit, Colt 45, and Gold Chip.
Barbie Breeds True for Type. She is the Holstein Breed Icon.
High rankings for PTAT are something Barbie and her descendants achieve with ease. With many grand and great granddaughters and grandsons are now receiving high genomic indexes for type, production and functional traits, it appears that Barbie’s legacy of great udders, excellent dairy strength, high classification scores and global demand will continue.
Ralma Christmas Fudge was a special 2001 Christmas Day gift for Ralma Holsteins. With consistently high indexing progeny and as a 2012 Golden Dam contender is the gift that keeps on giving.
RALMA CHRISTMAS FUDGE VG-88-2YR-USA DOM GMD
Christmas Fudge Starts with Ralma Recipe for Success
The foundation cow behind Fudge, Yendora Jaque Pioneer, was purchased as a heifer in the 1970’s by Mark Schmitt and his father for $890. The Schmitt family, owners of Ralma Holsteins achieved an EX score on Pioneer and by constructive breeding moved her family into elite status.
RALMA JUROR FAITH EX91 – dam of Fudge
Christmas Fudge’s dam, RALMA JUROR FAITH EX91, significantly moved the family ahead. In addition to Christmas Fudge, there were two other Durham daughters, Frisky VG88 2 yrs, 13,109 kg in 305 days, 4.5%F and 3.5%P and Fireball EX92 2yrs 13,032 kg in 305 days, 4.0% F and 3.3 %P. Both of these cows have established strong cow families with progeny selling for high prices and embryos sold globally. Juror Faith is applauded for her dairy frame, sound mammary system and an ability to produce high volumes of milk over 4.3% F.”
Christmas Fudge Shares Great Ingredients
Fudge’s immediate sire stack is Durham x Juror x Leadman x Melwood. Each of these sires adds their own specialities to the mix that produced Fudge: show type, longevity, high utility and high fat yields. Christmas Fudge classified VG88 in her first lactation and produced 12,433kg in 305 days, 4.1% F and 3.2% P.
Fudge flushed very well for Ralma produced many progeny and embryos were sold to eager buyers wishing to be part of this great cow. Shema Holsteins have owned Fudge recently and by IVF have produced many daughters yet to be heard from by many popular bulls, including Atwood, Goldwyn, Mac, Alexander and Big Apple-Red.
The Best of Christmas Fudge
To date Fudge has produced seven Excellent daughters. Quite likely there are more to come because there are some that are VG87 and 88 that are under three years of age.
RALMA CHRISTMAS COOKIE VG-89-3YR-USA DOM – daughter of Fudge
One of her daughters, RALMA CHRISTMAS COOKIE VG-89-3YR-USA DOM is hailed by many as Oman’s best conformation daughter. Cookie definitely serves up the best of Oman, Fudge and Durham. She scored VG89 in her first lactation and produced 11,0222 kg in 305 days, 4.5%F and 3.3.% P. Cookie has three Goldwyn daughters scored Ex93, VG88 and VG88 in their first lactations they averaged 12,680 kg in 305 days, 4.5% Fand 3.4% P. As well there three Goldwyn sons were sampled at Select Sires and Alta Genetics.
RALMA-RH MANOMAN BANJO VG-88-2YR-CAN – grand daughter of Fudge
Fudge’s daughter Goldwyn Clarinet is EX90 as a 4 year old produced 15,694 kg in 305 days, 4.4% F and 3.3% P. Clarinet’s Man-O-Man daughter, RALMA-RH MANOMAN BANJO recently classified VG88 at 2yrs and topped the September 2012 Gillette Visions Sale at $131,000 (Read – Gillette Visions 2012 Sale – Great People, Great Cattle = Great Results).
Fudge’s offspring incorporate another popular genetic variation in the form of her great grandson, Sandy-Valley Colt P-Red, who traces back to Fudge through his Bolton dam Crystal and Sept Storm granddam, Crimson. Fudge’s other Excellent daughters are by Goldwyn, Finley, Sept Storm and Shottle. One EX Finley daughter produced Shottle Camouflage VG88 who topped a Planet Sale at $101,000.
Male Line from Fudge Gets Sweeter All the Time
Fudge has had many sons enter A.I. Three Oman sons (full brothers to Cookie) are high ranking in the Netherlands (Cricket) and United States (Focus & Crest). In addition her Goldwyn son, Confirm, also ranks well in the United States.
It appears that grandsons of Fudge, from Fudge daughters, are going to make a major impact in the world of Holstein breeding. Many are ranked high genomically. Some of these grandsons include Gold Crown, Goldwyn Coach, Shottle Chariot and (Ramos) Cassino. As mentioned previously, Colt P-Red is getting considerable use as a sire of sons to produce red and polled progeny.
Fudge and Her Daughters Consistently Serve Up the Best
When you look at the numbers you see that Fudge and many of her family, not just one or two of them, are unique in the way that they are consistently high for type, milk yield, components and functional traits. Christmas Fudge is indeed a prolific and gifted contender for the title of 2012 Golden Dam.
News comes out today that Rainyridge Talent Barbara has passed on for recent owners River Valley. Barbara is a house hold name as she was a great example of show type and production in one great package (Read – Show Cows: All Type and No Action?)
Rainyridge Talent Barbara, EX-95
Pictured at River Valley, July 2012.
Unanimous, All-American 5-Year-Old, 2010
Unanimous All-Canadian 5-Year-Old, 2010
First, 5-Year-Old, 2010 International Holstein Show, World Dairy Expo
First, 5-Year-Old, 2010 Royal Winter Fair
Honorable Mention All-American, 2011
Nominated, All-American Jr. 3-Year-Old, 2008
Nominated All-Canadian Jr. 3-Year-Old, 2008
Sire: Ladino Park Talent-Imp-ET*RC
Dam: RF Outside Breeze-ET, EX-95
Gdam: Rayverley Briana Milan-ET, EX-2E
3rd Dam: Rainyridge Tony Beauty, EX-5E
The first achievement of MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM GMD 2* was when she caught the attention of good cattle men. She was purchased by Fosters (North Carolina) as a young calf at the Maryland Convention Sale. That is where eventual owner, Mike Heath of Heath Holsteins, first saw her and couldn’t get her out of his mind. He bought her the following year.
The Right Heifer – The Right Pedigree – The Right Partnership
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM GMD 2*
For $20,000 Heath was able to work with Atlee. The first step in the process was taken when she classified Very Good-85 as a two-year old. The partnership of Heath, Jason Lloyd and Rick Allyn got together to see if they could make money marketing and showing Atlee. She didn`t disappoint when she won her class in the Massachusetts State show. At Madison she placed 15th in the senior two-year-old class and then, less than a week after calving as a three year old, MD-Delight Durham Atlee was named Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2005 International Holstein Show.
Atlee Makes a Name for Herself with the help of Her Team
It was that great start in the showring that kick-started Atlee to international recognition. Heath, Allyn and Lloyd pulled together and their teamwork saw her through calving, show preparation and the rise to stardom at Madison. It`s not difficult to imagine the enthusiasm these cow men had for this descendant of the Adeen family.
Atlee`s Pedigree is Showy and Productive
MS KINGSTEAD CHIEF ADEEN EX-94-2E-USA DOM 2* – 2nd dam of Atlee
Show type is written all over Atlee`s pedigree. Her granddam (MS KINGSTEAD CHIEF ADEEN EX-94-2E-USA DOM 2*), great aunt (SHOREMARE S ALICA EX-97-3E-USA 6*) and great granddam (AITKENBRAE STARBUCK ADAEX-94-2E-USA DOM 4*) all have been All-American, All-Canadian or Grand Champion at Major Shows. Her dam was not shown but classified Very Good 88 during her first lactation. Additionally Atlee`s sire stack Goldwyn x Storm x Skychief x Starbuck has very high conformation numbers and above average production.
Atlee’s Stats Add Up
Most notable is that Atlee was Reserve Intermediate Champion at the 2005 International Holstein Show. A great follow up to placing 15th as a Senior Two Year Old in 2004. In her second lactation Atlee scored Excellent-92. That is the maximum score achievable for a second lactation cow. In two lactations she produced 35,265 kgs of milk, 5.0% Fat and 3.3% protein.
Atlee Goes Beyond Pure Gold to Simply Magical
Lafontaine AFTERSHOCK Arrie – Junior Champion World Dairy Expo 2012
The magical cross – often referred to as “golden” is the one to Braedale Goldwyn because it resulted in many sons and daughters who are making significant contributions to the breed. That golden Goldwyn flush not only resulted in the current number one proven type sire , Atwood (PTAT 4.16) but also produced Alta Amazing (PTAT 3.77 ), Avalanche (PTAT 3.48) and Atlantic (PTAT 3.02) in the USA. Four sons above 3.0 PTAT. This is a “first” ever group. In Canada the flush produced Atticus (CONF +14) and Attic (CONF+11) both awarded Superior Type in 2012. Atlee’s Shottle son, Aftershock, is now officially proven in Canada at CONF +16 and he sired the Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion at the International Holstein Show 2012. Yet another Goldwyn son, Ridgefield Delete (PTAT 3.52) is superior proven in Spain. Genomic evaluations for type have played a significant role in Atlee’s sons being used extensively. Before being proven, Atwood was the number one genomically tested bull for type.
Atlee’s Daughters Rise to the Top Everywhere
MS ATLEES GOLDWYN ARIEL EX-92 EX-MS – daughter of Atlee
Atlee’s Goldwyn daughters are also outstanding. In the USA Ariel EX92 was Reserve All-American Junior 2 yr old in 2009 and subsequently sold for $1.5 million dollars for her, eleven daughters, six sons and four pregnancies. Abigail EX91 has had many daughters sell for high prices. Arista VG88 has had daughters top many sales. Avery VG87 2yr has many daughters and granddaughters near the top of the index lists. Ava VG88 2yr is on an extensive flushing program. In Canada Albany VG87 2yrs, already has four VG two year olds. In the UK, Golden Atlee VG87 and Gold Atlee VG88 are the foundation for new cow families in that country.
MS ATLEES SHOTTLE AUBRY VG-88 EX-MS- daughter of Atlee
Other high Atlee daughters include Aubry, her only Shottle daughter, who has many high genomic sons and daughters. Arlene VG86 (Adam) is a foundation for a new family at Reagancrest, Farnear and Siemers. Autumn (Roy) was the winning fall calf at the 2007 International Holstein Show and All-American Fall Calf and in 2008 was the All-American Milking Fall Yearling.
BVK ATWOOD ABRIANNA VG-89-2YR – 1st Jr. 2yr WDE 2012
BVK Atwood Ariana VG89-2yr is an Atwood daughter with a double dose of Adeen genetics. Recently she placed first in the Junior 2yr old class at the 2012 International Holstein Show after being Intermediate Champion at the 2012 Illinois State Holstein Show.
Atlee Had A Short Career But is Making A Colossal Impact
Unfortunately cancer claimed Atlee early in life but not before she had been flushed extensively. Her offspring, both sons and daughters, continue to build the outstanding legacy of this Golden Dam Finalist.
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY EX-92 GMD DOM is the 4th generation of Markwell breeding. The foundation cow was a Tony EX94 4E followed by Chief Mark EX92, 4E, Blackstar (The great MARKWELL BSTAR E RAVEN) EX95, 3E and a EX-92 4E DOM GMD Luke EX92. This nomination for 2012 Golden Dam got the best from all the parts and that is certainly saying something. Her sire, Regancrest Elton Durham, was the American Show bull of his time. Her dam, MARKWELL LUKE RAPTURE EX92, 4E, Gold Medal Dam, 4 Star was one of the top daughters of the Luke bull and had nine excellent daughters, including Daisy. Daisy’s grand- dam, MARKWELL BLACKSTAR RAVEN, who had 23 Excellent daughters, was one of the most respected Blackstars ever and her name is known around the world.
Daisy Was Hand-Picked From a Well-Known Family of Late Bloomers
Daisy is currently owned by Adolph Langhout of A-L-H Holsteins who wanted to buy into the well-known Raven family. He did his homework and knew that although the Raven family are not massive cows as two year olds they continue to grow and produce as they get older. Statistics show that they start out at 22,000 lbs. to 25000 lbs. two year olds and by the time they are mature they`re producing 35,000 plus! They classify VG as two year olds and EX 92-94 at maturity. Good things come to those who wait for late bloomers.
Young Daisy is Golden in the Show Ring
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY EX-92-6YR-USA GMD DOM
At World Dairy Expo in 2002, Daisy was named Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion. She went on to be Honorable Mention All-American Senior 2 YR Old. However, Daisy is multi-talented with high production, fitness, longevity and outstanding type. She was Excellent 92 in her second lactation.
Daisy’s Daughters Also Dazzle
A-L-H DESTINY VG-87-3YR-USA DOM GMD – daugher of Daisy
Like their mother, Daisy’s daughters also milk, show and reproduce. Her O Man daughter, A-L-H DESTINY VG-87-3YR-USA DOM GMD, is nominated for International Cow of the Year in 2012. Obviously Daisy transmits her best. Her Goldwyn son DANILLO claimed first place in the Netherlands April 2012 proof run with a very balanced proof. With a full brother, GOLDDAY also making a promising debut based on his genomic tests. Destiny also produced the sought-after bull dams HEIDENSKIPSTER GOLDWYN DESTINY VG-86, REGAN-ALH G DESTINI VG-88 (By Goldwyn), and REGAN-ALH BLVR DIVINA VG-87 (by Boliver).
Daisy Has Rising Sons
The best cross for Daisy was O Man. That produced two daughters that became bull dams in their own right and Daisy has three highly proven Oman sons – A-L-H DAKOTA in The Netherlands, A-L-H DUKE in Germany and A-L-H OSAKA in Spain. Initially her sons shone and now her grandsons are shining brighter. The next great cross was Goldwyn and now her Goldwyn grandson, mentioned earlier, Danillo ranks high in the Netherlands and grandson Goldday ranks near the top in Germany.
Daisy’s Family Grew Genomics
Daisy attracted attention because of her family and sire stack. With the advent of genomics, it has been shown that the family also possesses very high genomic values. This has been a plus for owners of sons and daughters and grandsons and granddaughters.
Daisy Continues Sowing the Seeds of Success
MARKWELL BSTAR E RAVEN EX-95-3E-USA GMD DOM 5* – 2nd dam of Daisy
Daisy’s grand dam Raven came second for International Cow of the Year. Daisy herself came third in 2011 in a close placing for International Cow of the Year. Destiny is nominated this year for 2012 International cow of the year.
Daisy Impacts Holstein Field of Dreams
Daisy took the Raven family from well-respected in western USA to international demand for her progeny. From being recommended as “possibly” having the potential to be as good as Raven herself, Daisy has gone on to do exactly that! Definitely Daisy is a Golden Dam contender.
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z comes from a long line of great genetics that have prepared her to be contender for 2012 Golden Dam. Her grand-dam THIERSANT LILI STARBUCK EX-94 5E has 22 daughters who are high for yield and type. Her dam LYLEHAVEN FORM LAURA Ex-94 3E has 14 high conformation and high production daughters including a remarkable 5 full sisters to Lila Z.
LYLEHAVEN FORM LAURA EX-94-3E-USA GMD DOM 6* – dam of Lila Z RES. ALL-CANADIAN JR.3-YR 2002 HM. ALL-AMERICAN 4-YR 2003
Lila Z Magnifies Success for Multiple Owners
Lylehaven Lila Z has changed ownership on no less than seven separate occasions. Up to the present time more than thirteen breeders have owned shares in this record breaking cow. Lila Z is currently owned by Rich Vanderwal, Cedarwal Farms Limited (Abbotsford, BC) and the Donaldson Family, Bradner Farms (Abbotsford, BC). Rich Vanderwal sums up the interest that led to their purchase. He says, “We admired Lila Z as a valuable show cow and a great breed ambassador” (Read more – Lylehaven Lila Z: Was she really worth $1.15 Million)
Zero in on Lila Z’s Numbers
Those who work with Lila Z find that she impresses in the barn and on the books. Rich Vanderwal points out that “her greatest strengths are her frame, her dairyness and the great mammaries she passes on to on her progeny.” Lila Z’s numbers clearly support this analysis. She is EX-94 (third lactation) and a fourth generation Ex-94. Lila is a 14 Star Brood Cow. In 3 lactations she produced 75,385 kgs milk 3.9%F 3.4%. She has 1 Super 3 and 3 Superior Lactations. As well, Lila Z was All-Canadian- Junior Yearling & Jr 2 Yr Old and HM All Canadian 4 Yr Old & 5 Yr Old.
Lila Z has a Living Legacy
OCONNORS PLANET LUCIA VG-86-2YR-CAN – grand daughter of Lila Z #1 GLPI Cow in Canada -8/12
Obviously Lila Z has what it takes and has become a media sensation but Rich Vanderwal feels she goes well beyond the headlines. “Lila Z is no longer just a million dollar cow with a nice pedigree and show winnings. She is the premier brood cow at the top of the Holstein breed.” He elaborates on what makes her unique. “Lila Z is a bull dam in her own right but now her daughters and granddaughters are producing bulls (Lavaman, Lexor and now Let it Snow) that are topping the genomics list for the last 2 years and an own granddaughter is now #1 GLPI cow in Canada (Lucia – one the sensational 6 top north American genomic Holsteins we would invest in), with high genomic sons on the way.” This has been part of the reason why her progeny and descendants are commanding high prices at sales all over the world. Rich points out, “Lila Z’s influence now extends into most herds in Canada and internationally.”
53 Desirable Lila Zs
COMESTAR GOLDWYN LILAC VG-89-5YR-CAN – daughter of Lila Z ALL-ONTARIO SR.2-YR 2008, NOM. ALL-CANADIAN SR.2-YR 2008
There are 5 daughters of Lila Z which feature in Canada’s Top 75 GLPI cows. “Goldwyn has been the golden cross on her so far producing daughters that are All Canadian, Star Brood Cows and valuable bull dams” says Vanderwal. The numbers are excellent for them too. Seven of her eight Goldwyn daughters were VG as 2 yr olds with high production. Goldwyn Lilac is nominated for the 2012 International Cow of the Year. Her first EX daughter is by Shottle however over thirty of her daughters are young and have not calved in for the first time. Cederwal and Bradner are using many high genomic sires on Lila Z flushes at this time.
Great Way to Get Some Zzzz’s
Embryos from Lila Z’s descendents are routinely offered for sale, privately or through public auction. Her high genomic grandsons are being used as flush sires by many breeders around the world. Acecroft in the UK have so far produced 93 registered progeny of Goldwyn Zulu.
Lila Z’s Rising Sons
So far Lila Z has 5 Ex and 4 VG sons. One is Class Extra and one is Superior Production. Her sons routinely transmit great length of body and ultra long dairy necks, with tremendous frames that have the balance and style associated with Lila Z.
Lila Z Delivers the Genomics
Lila Z just naturally rises to the top of whatever list breeders measure by. Rich explains. “Since we (Cederwal & Bradner) purchased her she has also proven to be a terrific transmitter when evaluated by genomics also.” However he notes that this isn’t the first reason buyers considered the purchase of Lila Z, “She was never bought or sold on genomics. It has been a bonus to the owners of her progeny that the science of genomics later confirmed her true transmitting ability. (Read – Lessons Learned: 6 Dairy Cattle Investment Secrets Revealed)Lila Z and her daughters are now in that very unique group of cows that demand respect as proven transmitters – the package of genomics backed by a truly reputable cow family.” (Read more – Top Three Things To Consider When Investing In High Genomic Heifers)
Lila Z is Ready for Her Close Up
“We are thrilled to be able to be involved with such a famous and significant brood cow” Undoubtedly past owners felt the same way as her growing star power continuously attracted attention. With a touch of mystery Rich advises, “Look for her to make a cameo appearance at the Genetics by Design Sale in November 2012.” Obviously the new owners continue to believe that Lila Z’s story is “still beginning”.
The Ongoing Impact of Lylehaven Lila Z
Lila Z`s owners, past and present, love to expand on the major influence of Lila Z and her progeny. David Eastman notes that “Not since the days of Laurie Sheik, has so much faith and confidence been put in one cow family.” Rich Vanderwal emphatically concludes, “Lila Z’s contribution to the Holstein breed will rank her as the #1 brood cow of this era.”
Golden Oaks Farm, former owners, and Adolf Langhout, current owner, are justifiably proud of the achievements of GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE – Red-ET EX-90. Perk Rae is an 8thgeneration EX and she is a red Roxy. She has 7 EX sisters. Her sire, Burket-Falls Perk-Red, is a breeding product of Burket Falls Farms in Pennsylvania where the 270-head herd is 80% polled. With that family line behind and beside her and strengths that include protein (+16kg) daughter fertility (103), milking speed (107) and temperament (106), it isn’t surprising that she is a contender for 2012 Golden Dam.
GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE EX-90-5YR-USA 2*
Perk Rae is a Prolific Embryo Producer
Perk is impressive in her own right as a long bodied cow with power and dairy strength. She supports all of that with an excellent udder and outstanding feet and legs. She was on a continual flush program at Golden Oaks, performed by Sunshine Genetics of Whitewater, WI and recently has milking daughters from Alexander, Goldwyn and Shaquille. Perk Rae flushed really well and sold more than 100 of her embryos around the world. (Read – What Comes First the Chicken or the Egg?) With ten years in their breeding program she had a total of 81 registered direct offspring including 10 VG and one EX-92.
GOLDEN-OAKS DUR RAE1 VG-89-3YR-CAN – daughter of Perk Rae
Perk’s Imposing Number of Daughters Also Perform on the Plus Side
What is distinctive about Perk Rae is her capacity to transmit her quality to the next generation. Perk Rae has Very Good daughters by Vince, Mr. Burns and Durham. They all have high production. Her best daughter, by Durham, is Golden-Oaks Dur Rae1. She earned the maximum score VG89 as a three year old. Her production at three years was 13,530kg, 3.4% fat and 3.2% protein. Golden Oaks is working with a Goldwyn daughter who as a GTPI of +1910. As well, she has 8 VG daughters in the USA.
Perk Rae’s Sons Considerably Improve the Breed
Perk Rae has numerous sons including Mr Perky at ABS Global, Rocco P at ABC Genetics and Parkson at Trans-World Genetics. Grandsons in AI include Ventur Proxy PP-Red – homozygous polled Red Mitey P x VG Durham x Perk Rae at DairyBullsOnline (Read – They’re Sold on Polled). In particular there is considerable enthusiasm for the polled and red daughters of Golden Oaks Rocco-Red (Redman x Perk Rae).
Perk Rae Mates Well
Nate Janssen, Dairy Operations Manager of Golden Oaks, reports that the best matings on Perk Rae have been Redman, Durham and Goldwyn. “A lot of Perks best descendants are from her Redman daughters.” Durham worked well, as mentioned previously, with a 92 pt daughter by him. Nate adds, “Goldwyn helped bring a little more angularity and style into the picture.” He outlines a two-part marketing strategy.
GOLDEN-OAKS PEACH-P-ET VG-85-2YR-CAN – daughter of Perk Rae
Perk Rae And Her Family Are In Demand in the Market
“Although we like to keep red in the picture, there is a market for high polled B&W animals, so we are using some of the top B&W as well and protecting for milk and health traits.” Presently there is large demand. “At our farm we have a PP Colt Daughter that we are currently flushing to fill contracts. We also have a polled Shamrock daughter that is 2000 GTPI.” There are progeny by over twenty-five different sires registered in North America and Europe.
SCIENTIFIC DEBUTANTE RAE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM GMD 2* – sister to dam of Perk Rae
There are Many Perks to Working with Perk Rae
Perk Rae is also the winner of the 2012 Red Impact Award from Holstein International. Second in family to win this award. Her dam’s sister, Scientific Debutant Rae, won it in 2010. In 2011, going under the hammer for $20,000 Perk Rae was the top seller at the National Red & White Convention Sale. Presently, Perk Raw is owned by Adolf Langhout of the Netherlands who plans to keep Perk Rae-Red at Sunshine Genetics in Wisconsin and export her genetics around the world where her descendants are continuing to garner attention. “It is very interesting that two direct daughters and one granddaughter are selling in the World Classic Sale at World Dairy Expo this year!”
The Perk Rae Advantages. She’s Polled. She’s Red.
New owner A.L.H Genetics is happy with their purchase. Embryos imported from embryos purchased previously resulted in a VG-86 Lawn Boy heifer in the Netherlands and the popular Lawn Boy son Lewitan PP at Mastrrind in Germany. The unique polled and red qualities of Perk Rae mean that her owners have sold her genetics all over the world. (Read – Polled Genetics: Way of the Future or Passing Fad?) “Since she is red, high type, deep pedigree, and polled, with a unique sire, there are endless markets!” He happily points out the obvious, “There are not many excellent cows that are red as well as polled.”
The race is on and Gillette Blitz 2nd Wind is challenging the competition. From Ferme Gillette in Embrun Ontario 2nd Wind has claimed worldwide recognition for her winning achievements in every area of the Holstein Breed. With an outstanding list of awards, including 2011 Canadian Holstein Cow of the Year, she now targets the title of 2012 Golden Dam.
2nd Wind Follows the Family Role Model
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND VG-88-3YR-CAN 35*
For fans of the amazing Braedale Gypsy Grand Family it is no surprise to see 2nd Wind ready for the competition. What would you expect from her tremendous pedigree which traces back two generations to the 2003 Cow of the Year Braedale Gypsy Grand (VG-88-5yr 37*).
2nd Wind Shows That She Has Strength in Numbers
For years she 2nd Wind has topped the GLPI/LPI lists no less than five times in a row from 2005 and 2006. She has taken first place on the LPI list a total of six times in all. In May, August and November of 2006 she was the leader for type. And in a business that is built on milk, her name has been at the top of the milk production list three times.
Best 305: 2yr. 15,004 kg M 535 kg F 3.6% 449 kg P 3.0% BCAs 372-354-348 – 50% over herdmates.
Lifetime: 2 lacts: 31,317 kg M 1,231 kg F 3.9% 981 kg P 3.1%
1 Superior Lactation. 2nd Jr. 3-Yr.-Old (Best Udder) Québec Spring Show 2005
2nd Wind Goes the Second Mile
But above and beyond all of these conspicuous numbers she impresses in the race to recognition as the Golden Dam of the Holstein Breed. No less than five times she has been the index leading dam of top 1000 GLPI daughters. In the past eight proof rounds she has never had less than nine daughters appear on the list and in 2010 she had fourteen on the list!
2nd Wind Unmatched as Mother of Sons
GILLETTE WINDBROOK EX-95-CAN EXTRA’10 son of 2nd Wind
2nd Wind has set the benchmark so high as a mother of Class Extra sons that she is in a class all by herself. As the dam of no less than five Class Extra sons she has done what has never been done before. Her Class Extra sons are Gillette Windbrook, Gillette Windhammer, Gillette Stanleycup, Gillette Wildthing, and Gillette Willrock. These five sires were in the top 30 in the North American LPI list and also in the top 30 in Japan, where 2nd Wind is owned with T-Wave. Holsteins. She has three other active proven sons who are extremely popular among Japanese breeders. Closer to home, in the December 2011 LPI listing Stanleycup and Windhammer — identical split embryo Bolton sons — ranked as the number one conformation sires at +19.
2nd Wind is A First Rate Mate
Her outstanding achievements are possible because of her exceptional mating history. Eric Patenaude speaks positively as he highlights this side of her story, “Every mating has worked well.” He goes on to point out that Bolton has been by far the best. “2nd Sleep and 2nd Motivation, two full sisters, are both 89 points and 2ndRain (deceased split sister of Sleep) was 87 and would probably have moved up to 89 as well.” Her Bolton sons are the Class Extra sires, Gillette Windhammer and Gillette Stanley Cup.
GILLETTE BOLTON 2ND MOTIVATION VG-89-4YR-CAN – Daughter by Bolton
2nd Wind’s Daughters Can Carry the Torch Too
2nd Wind has been able to pass the genetic torch to her daughter Gillette Bolton 2nd Sleep (VG-89-4yr) and her granddaughter Gillette S Planet 2nd Snooze (Recently Sold in the Gillette Visions 2012 Sale). Sleep was #1 in August 2010 and Snooze (VG-86-2yr) was #2 GLPI in December 2011. It doesn’t stop there. 2nd Wind has 10 daughters over +2000 GLPI in Canada. Eric has already been quoted regarding these two. “They are just beautiful to look at with big dairy frames, tremendous will to milk and those incredible udders which have become 2nd Wind’s trademark.” No doubt these were the reasons why 2nd Wind was IVF’d to Bolton. “We now have 5 more beautiful heifers to work with.”
GILLETTE S PLANET 2ND SNOOZE VG-86-2YR-CAN – Grand Daughter by Planet
2nd Wind has a Winning Strategy
Every opportunity for success is taken by 2nd Wind’s owners. “When it comes to flushing the daughters and granddaughters we try to use the best young sire available, which is either the highest one with numbers, or, if that one doesn’t appeal to us, we use one we truly believe in. At the moment we’re using Galaxy, McCutchen, Supersire, and Brawler.” Other bulls are being used as well. Eric provides the following update. “Also one of R-Z BAXTER CARAMEL’s son by Snowman called Caraminator who’s GPA LPI is 3055 with a DGV of 3211and a Windbrook son from Goldwyn Jenny called Jessic. This bull has a DGV of 2415 with a +21 for type!”
2nd Wind Ready for the Future
2nd Wind does not rest on her laurels and neither do her owners. “Now we’re mostly working with daughters of her two Boltons 2nd Sleep and 2nd Motivation as well as daughters from her granddaughter 2nd Snooze. 2nd Wind has a couple of sweet daughters by Lauthority that we will probably flush soon.” For now she has come home to Gillette from the IVF station. But there are more plans ahead. “Her progeny from trans-ova are starting to calve out. So far these are Garrets and Supers and they are calving out with 2nd Wind’s trademark, awesome udders. We have Evolves calving out soon too!”
2nd Wind Goes Beyond the Finish Line
Many expect that 2nd Wind’s presence will have impact worldwide. Eric Patenaude sums up 2nd Wind’s ongoing success. “Her genes will have impact for many years to come and her name will appear in the major pedigrees of the world.” A success story indeed for owners, Gillette and T-Wave. With 2nd Wind the real story may be that the best is yet to come.
It’s a Cinder-ELSA Story! Of course, she has royal bloodlines. Her grand-dam was EVER-GREEN-VIEW ELSIE EX-92-2E-USA GMD DOM the “Queen of Ever-Green” or aka Ever-Green-View dairy farm in Waldo, Wisconsin. So “once upon a time” Harry Broekhuis from the Netherlands felt his dreams would come true with Elsie’s American-born daughter, Aaron Elsie. He made an offer but returned home empty handed. But like many persistent cattlemen – and princes too – he did not give up. He asked again, this time for embryos. Too late. The only ones they had were from BW Marshall and had been sold to Czechoslovakia. Still not defeated, Broekhuis goes to Czechoslovakia and chooses the best calf from the two females that were born. Purchased for 6000 euros she is taken back to the Netherlands. And that of course is our heroine, BROEKS MBM ELSA EX-90-5YR-NLD, 2012 Golden Dam Finalist.
ELSA’s Intercontinental Rise
BROEKS MBM ELSA EX-90-5YR-NLD
Success came early for Elsa. She classified with the maximum score VG89 as a 2yr old and had high production too. She recorded 12,613 kg milk in 305 days with 4.1% Fat and 3.2% protein. An exceptional 47% above herd average! In 2009 she was nominated for Global Cow of the Year and when she was nominated again the next year she was crowned, 2010 Global Cow of the Year!
ELSA Enchanted
EVER-GREEN-VIEW ELSA VG-89-3YR-USA GMD DOM 2* – Dam of Elsa
It was enchantment with Elsa’s grand-dam that started this story. But others have fallen under the Elsa spell too. Elsa’s dam sold for $100,000. After Harry Broekhuis secured his Elsa, other breeders grew interested. Eventually Jacob Bearda, another Dutch breeder, became a partner in Elsa. Currently Elsa is owned by World Wide Sires Germany where Hubertus Diers proudly lists three more special attributes: “a really good type cow, very tall, over 160 cm and scored EX-90 on her 2nd calf in Holland”. Throughout this fairy-tale like journey, Elsa has produced many daughters in many countries where her global influence continues to rise. For example, all her daughters that were tested for genomics in the Netherlands have become bull dams.
Elsa’s Royal Flush to Shottle
FG ELSA 12 VG88 2YR -Daughter of Elsa
To this day Elsa continues to be a successful donor cow but, to date, her best flush was the one to Shottle. That flush produced seven daughters and all are VG with genomic proofs over 2200 TPI The show ring has also felt Elsa’s presence through one of her Shottle daughters. FG ELSA 12, a VG88 2yr old was Junior 2 Champion at both the Ambt-Delden Show and at Saasveld in 2010, and stood 5th at the Dutch National Show. She is owned by Oelhorst Holsteins.
Elsa’s Son Snowman Also Reigns
FLEVO GENETICS SNOWMAN – Son of Elsa
In the Elsa`s story, Snowman, stands above the rest as the prince of her offspring. FLEVO GENETICS SNOWMAN is an internationally popular O-Man son, with high breeding values in Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands – the countries where he was sampled. Adding to the mystique of the story is the fact that, although Snowman had a very short lifetime and produced only a limited amount of semen, whenever he appeared on the Interbull lists in 2010 he held court in the top three. This happened in nine countries: the US, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, France, Great Britain, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Another crowning achievement when you consider that these are different indexes! One more command performance to be noted: In Canada on the August 2012 young bull and heifer lists Snowman had five of the top 10 bulls and four of the top 10 heifers. Producing Snowman is definitely Elsa’s crowning achievement. But even more interesting is the global recognition that has taken place since he joined the family!
ELSA’S Royal Family Looks Good and Gives Command Performances
Daughters:
BROEKS MADISON (Shottle) VG89 – 2yr (NLD)
2-01 (305) 12,778 kg 4.3F 3.3P
In 2010 MBM Elsa had over 25 VG 2-year-olds in Europe and has added to that total since then! They impress on many levels from remarkable production to great show results. They also excel on type scores and breeding values.
Elsa is owned by World Wide Sires Germany and is currently being flushed. Now this princess is a queen on her own. Her legacy continues. Happily- ELSA – ever after!
Ammon-Peachey Shauna is an attention-getting star at Seagull Bay Dairy, and a finalist in our 2012 Golden Dam contest. Nevertheless, owner Greg Anderson happily shares the spotlight with others in Shauna’s past, “Congratulations to Shauna’s breeders Mike and Jill Ammon and G Sheldon Peachey for breeding such a fine cow. The Steiner family of Pine-Tree Dairy also deserves credit for developing the cow family behind Shauna – the Rudy Missy family – into one of the most sought-after bloodlines in the Holstein breed.” That’s where Shauna’s bright story begins.
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA VG-87-2YR-USA
Shauna`s Got Pedigree Credentials
Shauna originates from the very well respected Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy family. Her excellent sire stack is Planet x Shottle x O Man x Rudolph x Elton x Mandingo. The potential for greatness was there. On the female side, Shauna’s dam, Sheen, is both DOM and 1 Star, showing her appeal in both USA and Canada. As well her full sister Shana is VG87 – 2 yr (CAN) and is the #5 GLPI cow at +3400. Her Million sister is VG85 – 2 yr (CAN) and her GLPI is +2022.
AMMON-PEACHEY SHANA VG-87-2YR-CAN VG-86-2YR-USA DOM – Full sister to Shauna
PINE-TREE MARTHA SHEEN VG-86-3YR-USA DOM 1* – Dam of Shauna
Shauna is Flushed with Success
Shauna also excelled as an IVF donor as a heifer. With 16 sons and 10 daughters, she has shown that she is able to produce and reproduce simultaneously. While working on her first lactation, Shauna produced a very high number of embryos. A rare thing these days.
Shauna Transmits Son-Shine!
Proud owner, Seagull Bay Dairy, reports that “seven of her sons have already been used as contract mating sires, due to their elite TPI and LPI rankings and extreme milk, fat and protein.
Her top-6 sons average +3853 DGV LPI 2445 GTPI 2172 PTAM 72 PTAP .02% 87 PTAF .04%.
Supersire (Robust) Leads the breed in Net Merit and is #2 for GTPI.
Headliner (Robust) 3.27 for PTAT and 96 lbs for PTA lbs Fat
Shaw (Freddie) over +2907kg milk and #5 for GLPI
Sargeant (Freddie) +92kg fat, +85kg protein and 2.62 SCS
It doesn’t stop there. Both breeders and AI companies are putting great trust in Shauna’s ability to produce elite genetics. Greg informs us that “Her top eleven sons are all scheduled for A.I. sampling.” He notes that “Shauna’s Snowman sons will be available soon from Select Sires and Shauna’s Windbrook son Seagull Bay Phantom is currently being used as a mating sire for Semex.” It easy to see why, taking the average of Shauna’s top eleven sons by various sires -Robust; Snowman; Windbrook; Gerard; Pluto; Super- produces these exciting numbers:
PTAM 1950
PTAP 65
P% +.03
PTAF 78
F% +.03
Greg concludes that it will be very satisfying “to see Shauna sons used on many of the top females of the breed.” Shauna`s daughters, full sisters to the high ranking sons, also have high numbers with the top two being: Shauna Saturn (Saturn) +3689 DGV LPI and Miss America (Robust) +3655 DGV LPI.
Shauna Pays Back the Investment
Shauna’s glowing reputation also pays off on the bottom line. Her progeny are becoming sought after and that’s good news for Seagull Bay Dairy. Greg updates a couple of sale results. “Last fall we sold Shauna’s high GTPI daughters; one by Robust for $165,000 to Tranquility AG and TAG, and one by Man-O-Man for $87,000 to Elite Dairy Genomics.”
Shauna Generates Genomics
Those who are using genomic results for both selection and breeding will find Shauna is one of the premier genomic transmitters of elite production. Greg looks back. “Shauna was genomic tested as a calf along with her two full sisters, to aid us in making our choice from the pick of a flush at the 2008 Eastern Elite Sale.” Once again, Shauna produced shining results.”Shauna’s genomics were first released in August of 2009 and she ranked as the Number 4 heifer in the breed. She remained in the top 15 for most of 2010 as well.”
Shauna`s Got it All
Greg goes on to report “For us, Shauna is the total package. In addition to making a very impressive 2 yr old record and her VG classification – Shauna transmits her best qualities to her offspring. Not only does she have genomic superiority but she also has production and exceptional type. News spread fast when she scored VG-87 with VG-88 mammary system when she was only 60 days fresh. When she was only 100 days in milk she was producing 129 lb. That`s when Shauna’s star-power really started to light up. We had a lot of calls to seller her privately or publicly.”
Shauna Sets the Example
It is exciting for everyone around her to see Shauna’s legacy continue to build. Her front-running genomic results are the engine that drives her powerful transmission but for Greg Anderson at Seagull Bay Dairy her attraction is much more focused, “Shauna exemplifies exactly the type of cow we strive to breed for.”
There is always something worth celebrating on a dairy farm. At Suntor Holsteins, owned by Fred and Ruth Sundborg and family located southwest of Montreal and 20 minutes north of the New York Border this is doubly true this August. Although, we caught up to him just before a rehearsal for his brother’s wedding, Kevin (son of Fred and Ruth) was also happy to celebrate the blooming of OCONNORS GOLDWYN JASMINE EX-92-CAN.
OCONNORS GOLDWYN JASMINE EX-92-CAN
We don’t know all the details of the happy wedding but we are getting up to date on Jasmine. Kevin wasn’t at the Royal the year his Dad purchased Jasmine at the 2007 Sale of Stars, who’s dam he had seen at Oconner’s and loved her massive frame. However since then, he has been right at her side over the five years that she has made her name OCONNORS GOLDWYN JASMINE EX-92 MS-95 one that is recognized. Let’s start by noting that she is the Goldwyn sister to Oconnors Jay who was the 2nd highest new release bull in August 2012 coming in at #6 GLPI.
Looking back at the purchase Kevin explains what attracted them to her. “That was before the ‘genomic-era’, but Jasmine was by the magic Goldwyn x Durham cross. Her dam was a massive –framed Durham who my Dad saw before calving at O’Connor’s and Jasmine herself was a very correct-fancy heifer.” Suntor Holsteins, who earned their Master Breeder Shield in 2000, are always looking to improve their herd. “We genomically tested Jasmine right away, as she had A.I. interest, and she came back very close to her actual PA LPI, and was very high for type.”
Jasmine continues to Bloom
“Since she calved as a 2yr old and is now fresh for the 3rd time, she has really performed.” Kevin reports enthusiastically. “She has grown, moved up in production, moved up in classification and has given us great offspring.” Is it any wonder that he says, “We are more than pleased by what she has done for us.”
DAUGHTER: SUNTOR MAN O MAN JELENA VG-85-2YR-CAN
Jasmine is Productive
As a heifer Jasmine was flushed to Onward and bred to Ashlar. “Two bulls went to Semex.” And there were more good things to come. “Fresh as a 2yr old, I wanted to breed her to a high index bull. Man-O-Man was just released so we used him.” That done “We also flushed her to Shottle and Wildthing.” In the barn Kevin notes, “We are currently milking Man-O-Mans, a Shottle and an Onward from Jasmine. She is currently projected 5-03 14,513 kg BCA 291-392-276 SCC 8,000.”
Jasmine Attracts Attention
“Besides selling to A.I., we have sold Shottle embryos to Europe and Wildthing embryos to Australia, to breeders who enjoy working with strong cow families.”
Jasmine Crosses Well
There is much for this cattle breeder to be happy about when discussing Jasmine. “The safest cross was to Shottle, her daughter Josina VG 2 yr MS86, exemplifies the best of her sire and dam.” But there is another side to Kevin’s excitement regarding Jasmine. “The best cross in my opinion was to OMan OMan. Combining a high index bull to a high type female has resulted in Suntor Man O Man Jelena VG 2 yr MS86.” So what’s the big news? “Jelena is our highest genomic animal (Aug ’12 +2157 GTPI +3.13 PTAT, +2828 DGV LPI +16 Conf.) and has passed this to her offspring.”
Jasmine Breeds Amazing Results
As we venture down the path of genomic testing, it is exciting to learn of the success stories. “Jelena’s son by Willrock is going to Semex.” That’s good news but there’s more to come.” Jelena’s sons by Epic came back with amazing results. The highest was 4107 DGV LPI 20 Conf, 2488 GTPI 3.7 PTAT.” Exciting indeed. Kevin continues to list the highlights, “Jelena herself (Jasmine’s daughter) is consigned to the Sale of Stars.” She too has loads of marketing ability. “She has “sire stack and genomics (especially CONF +14) but most importantly is PROVEN to transmit high genomics.” He is referring to the Epic bull and the fact that the Willrock is the highest Semex has tested. It isn’t any wonder that Kevin sums everything up by saying, “Jelena is the type I have hoped to breed and we are excited to have her as a consignment to the Sale of Stars.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Success in the dairy business is achieved in many different ways but, most often, it starts with a good family. As Suntor Holsteins expands their dairy herd and, more importantly, their extended family we offer congratulations on their achievements and wish them “All the best as you keep on growing!”
Choosing the greatest dam in the world can be very challenging. Choosing from over 100 nominations that our readers put forward can be almost impossible. Nevertheless the Bullvine staff is up to the challenge and here are the finalists.
We need your help to assist our official judges, Roger Turner, Brian Leslie, Larry Schirm, and Allessandro Ravanelli. Your vote counts. You can win great prizes. So get out and vote. (For full contest details visit Golden Dam 2012)
So here, in alphabetical order, are the ten finalists:
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA VG-87-2YR-USA
When it comes to consistently putting out top genomic animals that have DGV’s that are higher than their parent averages, you cannot beat AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA. The added bonus is not only do Shauna’s progeny top the GPA TPI lists but they also do well on the Canadian lists with 13 of her progeny over +3000 GPA LPI. Shauna seems to be a cow that can do it all. Her Robust son, Supersire is the #1 Net Merit sire and the #2 GPA TPI sire. Again Shauna is a cow that flushes well and she has a great photo to market from!
BROEKS MBM ELSA
BROEKS MBM ELSA EX-90-5YR-NLD
In 2009 Elsa impressed breeders with her many daughters with remarkable production, type scores, breeding values, genomics and show results. In 2010 her breeding achievements were equally as strong helping her earn the 2010 Global Cow of the Year Award. Daughter success includes FG ESLA 12 VG-88 as a 2 yr. old and who is also dam of Broeks Bolton Else VG-86. Of course you cannot forget her extremely popular son Flevo Genetics Snowman.
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND
GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND VG-88-3YR-CAN 35*
Being the dam of five class extra sons is no small accomplishment. Nevertheless it is not a surprise for GILLETTE BLITZ 2ND WIND who is from the Braedale Gyspy Grand family that seems to do it with ease. 2nd Wind is also able to achieve it on the female side with 10 daughters over +2000 GLPI in her native Canada. This six times number one LPI cow has been able to pass the torch to her daughter Gillette Bolton 2nd Sleep and her granddaughter Gillette S Planet 2nd Snooze.
GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE
GOLDEN-OAKS PERK RAE EX-90-5YR-USA 2*
Perk Rae is an 8th generation EX, and she is a Red Roxy. On top of that she is polled. What more could you ask for? She has a Durham daughter scored EX-92, as well as 8 VG daughters. Perk Rae has been a popular contract cow with sons in AI and embryos exported around the world. Perk Rae has seven EX sisters and her dam is an EX Rubens sister to Scientific Debutant Rae. She is also the winner of the 2012 Red Impact Award from Holstein International.
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z
LYLEHAVEN LILA Z EX-94-CAN 13*
The “million dollar cow” Lila Z has now produced 11 VG first lactation daughters. She was All-Canadian Jr Yearling, Jr. 2 YR, and HM Int. Champion at the 2004 Royal. As well she was Int. Champion at Quebec Spring show in 2005. She was Reserve Grand three times: at the Atlantic Spring Show in 2007, Ontario Summer Show 2007, and Autumn Opportunity Show in 2008. Lila Z daughters include Goldwyn Lilac VG-89, Comestar Goldwyn Lala VG-87, the dams of Genervations Lexor and Gen-I-Beq Lavaman, former #1 and #2 genomic sires in Canada.
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY
MARKWELL DURHAM DAISY EX-92-6YR-USA GMD DOM
Daisy does it all. She has high production, fitness, longevity and outstanding type. This Excellent Durham granddaughter of Markwell Bstar Raven EX-95, who as a young cow made many waves at Madison, also transmits it all. Numerous daughters, granddaughters and their sons distinguish themselves in the genomic rankings. As a bull dam in 2010, Daisy had some fabulous results with the high-ranking O-Man sons Dakota (the Netherlands), Duke (Germany), and Osaka (Spain). In 2012, Daisy’s first progeny sampled grandson, Danillo, provided an impressive sequel with top position in the Netherlands.
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE EX-92-4YR-USA DOM GMD 2*
Atlee’s sons, with their super-high genomic numbers for type, the bulls Atwood (by Goldwyn), AltaAmazing (by Goldwyn), and Aftershock (by Shottle) are now as well known in the Holstein industry as any daughter-proven sires. Atlee also has extreme conformation herself, winning reserve Int. champion at Madison in 2005. She comes by it naturally with her grand dam being MS Kingstead Chief Adeen EX-94 (the full sister to World Champion Shoremar S Alicia EX-97). Atlee’s daughters include Madison Junior Champion MS Atlees Roy Autumn VG-89, MS Atlees Gold Abigal VG-89, MS Atlees Goldwyn Ariel VG-89, who sold for $1.5 million, and the outstanding MS Atlees Shottle Aubry.
RALMA CHRISTMAS FUDGE
RALMA CHRISTMAS FUDGE VG-88-2YR-USA DOM GMD
In addition to 7 EX daughters, Fudge is dam of the proven O-Man sons Cricket (Netherlands) and Focus (US), as well as the Goldwyn son Confirm (US). Her grandsons include Gold Crown and Goldwyn Coach (from her O-Man daughter Christmas Cookie), Shottle Chariot (out of her EX Finely), and Twin-B Cassino, (a high genomic Ramos out of her Shottle daughter). Her show winning September daughter Crystal EX-93 had a full sister that is the dam of the Bolton mother of Sandy-Valley Colt P-Red.
REGANCREST PR BARBIE
REGANCREST-PR BARBIE EX-92-7YR-USA DOM GMD 3*
REGANCREST PR BARBIE is the sixth generation of the Regancrest breeding program combining both the Dellias and the Brinas. Eleven of her daughters are ranked in the top 25 of the American type index list. Barbie’s offspring consistently generate top prices at international sales. In 2009, granddaughter and fellow finalist, Regancrest S Chassity EX 92, sold in a package with her offspring for $1.5 million. Barbie is the dam of 14 EX & 16 VG daughters and one of the breed’s leading type sires – Braxton EX-95.
REGANCREST S CHASSITY
REGANCREST S CHASSITY EX-92-4YR-USA DOM
Chassity was the world’s top selling cow of 2009, selling along with offspring for $1.5 million. In 2010, Chassity’s daughter Goldwyn Cash was the world’s top-selling individual, being purchased for $205,000. The full brother to Cash, Mr. Chassity Gold Chip, has been the #2 GTPI sire in the US. Sky-high genomic numbers on Chassity’s progeny, especially for type, help keep this granddaughter of Regancrest PR Barbie constantly in the news and helped her tie for the 2011 Global Cow of the Year.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
This year’s finalists represent a great cross section of the Holstein breed. We have some of the greatest cow families in the history of the breed as well as some of the ones that are still starting to make their mark. Which cow do you think has had the greatest impact? Let us know. Your vote counts.
Having trouble figuring out who genomic cattle are worth investing in? Not sure what cows are the real deal and which ones are smoke and mirrors? The Bullvine decided to imagine we had $1,000,000 to invest in genomic cattle. With that incentive, what cows would we invest in? The following is the top six North American high genomic cattle we would choose.
To ensure that we would be making a wise investment, we looked at the following three key factors: genetic merit, marketability, and flush history. We took the top GLPI cows as well as the top GTPI cows and considered their Direct Genomic Values (DGV’s), Their 4 generation sire stack, and their family’s ability to outperform their predicted transmitting ability generation after generation. Once we had our short list of cattle that we knew could be the sound genetic base, we then said, which of these cattle are the most marketable? Do they have a great photo to market from? Never underestimate the value of a great photo (read Patty Jones: Picture Perfect!) Is the family consistently selling animals for high dollars at the top sales? (Check here for the latest sale results) And lastly, through personal experience, we know that the greatest animal in the world means nothing, if she cannot flush well (read What Comes First The Chicken Or The Egg).
The following is our million dollar-shopping list.
OCONNORS PLANET LUCIA
OCONNORS PLANET LUCIA VG-86-2YR-CAN
There is nothing more marketable than being #1. Combine that with the marketability of one of the top sires in the world on the top side and Lila Z on the bottom side and you have OCONNORS PLANET LUCIA. Proof that this family is hot is the recent sale of Mapel Wood Sudan Licorice at the International Intrigue sale for $200,000 (read more International Intrigue – The Secret Exposed ) What is also evident, and very key, is that this family can flush. Looking at Lucia’s progeny shows multiple daughters by each cross. This is a strong indicator that Lucia is a profit machine.
LADYS-MANOR PL SHAKIRA
LADYS-MANOR PL SHAKIRA VG-85 VG-MS @ 2-06
While being #1 in Canada is nice, being #1 in the USA is even better. That honor goes to LADYS-MANOR PL SHAKIRA. We are still waiting to see that great 2yr old photo that will put her marketability over the top. Of course, being the full sister to Shamrock, former #1 genomic sire of the breed, does not hurt. Purchased for $50,000 by De-Su Holsteins at the 2010 National Convention Sale, Shakira is already paying dividends with 10 daughters on the top genomic lists.
GILLETTE S PLANET 2ND SNOOZE
GILLETTE S PLANET 2ND SNOOZE VG-86-2YR-CAN
If you can’t be #1 then at least be the top sire producing family in the world. That honour goes to the Braedale Gypsy Grand family and is represented by GILLETTE S PLANET 2ND SNOOZE on our list. Planet 2nd Snooze completes 5 generations of proven bull mothers. With sires such as Windrook, Windhammer, Stanleycup, Goodluck, Final Cut, Freelance and of course Goldwyn coming from this maternal line, their ability to produce top sires is almost unprecedented. Unlike the challenge with some members of the Gypsy Grand family, Planet 2nd Snooze appears to be a pretty good flusher with 3+ progeny being registered from each cross.
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA
AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA VG-87 VG-88 MS @2-4
When it comes to consistently putting out top genomic animals that have DGV’s that are higher than their parent averages, you cannot beat AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA. The added bonus is not only do Shauna’s progeny top the GPA TPI lists but they also do well on the Canadian lists with 13 of her progeny over +3000 GPA LPI. Shauna really seems to be a cow that can do it all. Her Robust son, Supersire is the #1 Net Merit sire and the #2 GPA TPI sire. Again Shauna is a cow that flushes well and, man, does she have a great photo to market from!
MS PLANET CHERI
MS PLANET CHERI VG-86-2YR-CAN
How many top 100 GLPI cows can say they come from 4 generations of EX dams? MS Planet Cheri can. Combining a strong type sire stack (Planet, Goldwyn, Durham, Charles, Chief Mark) with consistent production has led to Cheri being the #2 DGV LPI cow in Canada who is scored VG or higher. Purchased by Zimmer and Wendon in the Magic of Maui Complete Dispersal for $78,000, Cheri is still needing to prove that she’s a significant flusher, but with a pick already selling for $23,000 at the International Intrigue sale, she is well on her way to paying the bills.
MS CHASSITY GOLDWYN CASH
MS CHASSITY GOLDWYN CASH VG-87-2YR-CAN
When it comes to marketability, you cannot beat MS CHASSITY GOLDWYN CASH. The full sister to one of the most popular genomics sires in the world, MR Chassity Gold Chip at Select Sires, she is also the dam of the popular FARNEAR-TBR-BH CASHMONEY at Jetstream genetics. Goldwyn Cash is in high demand, not to mention the popularity that is coming from her brother MR CHASSITY COLT 45 RC the #1 RC Polled Bull in the world. This family just drips marketability. Goldwyn Cash’s dam REGANCREST S CHASSITY, completes 7 generations of EX with Goldwyn Cash well on her way to being the 8th. It’s a marketer’s dream, combining high genomics with the Regancrest name. What more could you ask for?
The Bullvine Bottom Line
In order to maximize your return on investment, you really do need to buy into cows that are the triple threat. They need to be on the top of the genomic lists with a great pedigree, but they also need to have a great photo and ability to flush. Sacrifice any of these factors and you are limiting your million dollar potential.
What is your top list? Please share in comments box below.
She won’t bring home a gold medal from the 2012 Olympics but Gillette Emperor Smurf EX-91 like her human counterparts proudly represents the best in a record setting achievement. She too has been globally recognized for surpassing all her peers.
She Stands Apart
Even though everyone at Ferme Gillette would gladly spoil this star who is recognized by the dairy industry and The Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific milk producer in the history of dairy cows Eric Patanaude describes how she quietly sets herself apart in attitude as well. “Smurf is a trouble free cow who looks after herself. She has character.” The Patenaude’s really enjoy spending special time with their animals says Eric and learn their individual traits. “Most of our show cows love to get petted.” He goes on to describe another unique characteristic of Smurf, “Even though she’s very approachable, she just shakes her head at you if you try to pet her.”
Training Program: Eat First. Milk Hard. Eat Again. Rest.
Nothing extraordinary is ever achieved accidentally or by doing what everyone else does. This holds true with exceptional dairy cows as well. “Smurf loves to eat.” Big output requires big input and her energy consumption is one of the keys to her incredible story. “She’s always the first one at the manger during chores just waiting for us to give her TMR.” Another key is her ability to calmly manage the day-to-day schedule. “When milking time comes she knows the routine. She gets up in her box stall and walks right over to where she has to get milked. We don’t even need to tie her up. She just stays there until she’s finished eats a bit more and then goes to lay down.”
Breaking Records. Pushing New Limits.
The Motto of the Olympic Games is “citius, altius, fortius”, which translates to “faster, higher, stronger”. We thrill to the stories behind Olympic athletes who strive to fulfill this dream, especially those who achieve success in more than one area, over more events than any others and throughout longer careers. We all have our favourites. Clara Hughes is mine! For Eric Patenaude, of course, it’s Smurf. “She’s unbelievable! At almost 16 years old and now fresh 2 and a half months she is milking more than ever!” Could he be biased and looking through rose coloured glasses? Not at all. “To be more precise she’s producing 70 kgs a day! She just keeps adding to her record” and becoming a legend.
Smurf’s Performance Advantage
If there’s anything that informed observers understand it is the basic truth that the greatest performers don’t achieve the pinnacle of success without the right support around them. “Of course at this point, just like an Olympic athlete, she has everything she needs to perform.” Years of working with dairy cattle at three generations of Ferme Gillette have produced many insights into the best treatment. “Smurf has a private box stall, her own fan, ample straw and TMR and just recently we’ve added peat moss to the bottom part of the box stall where she walks. This makes it a little softer and comfortable for her to walk on.” That’s the physical side but there is a human factor too. “It is not possible without the efforts of our 24 hour knowledgeable staff. “says Eric and then specifically adds more names that have had an impact on Smurf’s specific achievements “I would like to give a special thanks to Amanda Cowan, Christina Crowley and Crystal McKay for their support and advice.”
Gillette Emperor Smurf EX-91
A Legacy of Champions
As so often happens when athletes, dairy farmers or cows excel in ways that seem almost impossible it often comes back to an entire family that have special attributes. Eric feels that “Smurf’s longevity makes her special” and then goes on to give what he thinks are the reasons this has been possible. “She is a 6th generation VG or EX. Her dam, 2nd, 3rd and 4th dam all lived to be at least 10 years old. Her only daughter at the farm an EX Champion, Gillette Champion Sally, is now fresh at 9 years old and she looks like she will reach the 10 yr milestone as well. Sally has been in a freestall pretty much her whole life.” Exceptional history. Exceptional care. Exceptional results for Ferme Gillette. “Smurf traces back to Maeford Starbuck Chrissy EX 17*, who has played a big part in us getting our Master Breeder Shield back in 2005.” And nothing stops at the podium. “Since getting this recognition, we have brought Sally over to our tie stall barn where we do our flushes and she has been in demand constantly.” But decisions are made on an individual basis, “Smurf is not a cow that we intend to flush at this point.”
Attention from Both Sides Now
The story of Smurf has reach out to people outside the dairy industry. Media attention has been both positive and negative. Eric is philosophical. “That’s ok. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.” Statistics show that a very small percentage of the population works to provide food and that means there can be a disconnect between producers and consumers. “I don’t expect everyone to understand or like what we do. I mean how can you? Some of these people who criticize may have never stepped out of their downtown apartment or office to visit a farm or take the scenic route outside the city.” Farming can fall into a storybook world populated by villains. Eric admits, “To certain people we are obviously the bad guys and the only ones that don’t see it is us!” He doesn’t expect to change the world but he knows the facts. “I can probably name you at least 20 farms right off the top of my head, including ours, where the cows are better treated than some humans!”
Shared Enthusiasm Builds Success
The story of Gillette Emperor Smurf EX-91 is far from reaching the final chapter. Eric enthuses, “I am happy about all the positive feedback that we have received from our community and surrounding region.” Like Smurf’s achievements, it continues to grow. Eric acknowledges that the support is amazing “Including some from Ottawa, our nation’s capital.” Canadians supporting Canadians. “People in our amazing dairy industry truly understand what we do and how hard we work for our cows.”
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Even though she won’t bring home a gold medal from the Summer Olympics, Smurf has definitely earned her special place in the sun. Loved and admired, she is simply, “The World’s Best!” Incredible!
She`s Set to AMAZE in 400 Ways. Lewisdale Eastside Gold Amaze VG 87 2YR, with BCA’s of 236-253-240, leads the field by a huge margin when it comes to producing embryos. On June 23rd, 2012 she produced her 400th embryo! These numbers are even more amazing when you consider she did it in a mere three years!
This Embryo Machine is a Bank Machine
There are a number of ways to make or save money by raising high quality Holsteins. It could be production of fat and protein. It could be milk with low somatic cells scores. It could be progeny that sell well in sales. Each of these is effective but Amaze shows the way to do it by producing embryos that convert to cash.
Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy – Grand Champion WDE and Royal ’11
Amaze is Surrounded by Success
Amaze is not only a prolific producer of embryos, she comes with a great pedigree and that makes the embryos very marketable. Her full sister is none other than Lewisdale Eastside Gold Missy, the Madison and Royal Supreme Champion and title holder All American and All Canadian. Her dam is Stadacona Outside Abel 26 Stars and nominated for Canadian Holstein Cow of the Year.
Amaze is Reaching for the Top
Amaze`s genetic indexes place her in the top 20% of the breed for production, top 2% for SCC and top 1% for conformation. Her Direct Genomic Values reflect her own performance with high values for conformation, feet and legs, SCC and Herd Life.
Around the World with AMAZE
Amaze embryos have been used extensively in North America and in more than 10 countries around the world including: Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Holland, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and UK.
Great Cows. Great Breeders. Great Future.
Great cows are bred by great cattle breeders. In Amaze`s case, she was bred by two PEI Holstein breeders, Lewisdale and Eastside. At less than four months of age she was sold to Abelaine and Sudview for whom she had a Baxter daughter that is now VG 88. Her original breeders bought her back during her first lactation. And thus began the record-breaking flushing program. The 400 embryos are from 24 flushes by 17 different sires, all of whom are high genomic bulls or bulls with high genetic conformation indexes.
Don`t Miss the AMAZE Take Home Message
Of course elite Holstein dairy cattle can enhance your farm profit margins. Using all the available tools and technology, these rewards can come by extra milk in the pail, trouble –free cows that require less labour or genetic sales around the world.
The Bullvine Bottom Line
Success in the Holstein business comes in many different ways but Lewisdale Eastside Gold Amaze gives a whole new meaning to the term cash cow. There`s no business like embryo business! You can bank on it!
We see these huge sales prices for great show cows all the time. We recently saw RAINYRIDGE TALENT BARBARA EX-95 sell for $230,000 or Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy EX-95-CAN selling in 2009 for $1.2 million . They only way to support sales prices like that are to breed great cattle from these cattle. With that, we decided to take a closer look at how some of the great show cows from the past have done.
In our article Show Cows: All Type and NO Action?, we look at the pedigree of the current crop of show cattle. In this article we are going to look at how some of the great show cows of the past 20 years have done on the breeding side of the equation.
Success Stories
TRI-DAY ASHLYN EX-96-2E-USA DOM GMD 7*
TRI-DAY ASHLYN EX-96-2E-USA DOM GMD 7*
ALL-AMERICAN 4-YR,SR.3-YR, ALL-CANADIAN 4-YR 2001
41 Classified Daughters 21 (52%) are Excellent 19 (46%) are Very Good 8 Excellent Sons
SHOREMAR BKB ALLEGRO EX-CAN ST’05
Leduc son at Semex
Has sired many show winning daughters
BKB AFFIRMED VG-87 ST’10
Lee son at St. Jacobs
255 daughters 84% GP+
The Bullvine Bottom Line
These five cattle are excellent examples of great show cattle that were able to pass it on. In contrast, however, there is the great ACME STAR LILY EX-94-4YR-USA 8*, who despite being a 3 time grand champion at the Royal and probably one of the greatest show cows of all time, has been unable to pass that legacy on. Others who have had this challenge include LAUDUC BROKER MANDY EX-96-4E-USA 5*, who despite have a great daughter- LAUDUC ASTRE MANILLE EX-CAN 6* (ALL-CANADIAN SR.2-YR 1997) – was also unable to pass it on through her sons. This just goes to show that just because a cow may be the greatest show cow walking the planet at that moment, it does not guarantee that she will be able to pass it on.
There is no question that strong maternal bloodlines are the foundation of any good breeding program. But what top female possesses the best bloodlines and what bloodlines are the ones to watch in the future? In order to determine this, we looked at the top GPTI, GLPI, Polled, and Red cows and heifers. The following is our analysis.
Top GTPI Cows
Leading the way is LADYS-MANOR PL SHAKIRA VG-85 2YR-USA is also a full sister to the #1 Genomic Sire in the breed, Ladys-Manor Shamrock. She and her full sister LADYS-MANOR PL SHANDRA-ET VG-85-2YR-USA, who is #4 on the list, are from the seventh generation bull mother, Ladys-Manor Ruby D Shawn. The most impressive sire stack on the list (#6) goes to SULLY PLANET MONTANA-ET whose sire stack of Planet x Shottle x Justice x BW Marshall leads the way. Montana is also the most genomically gifted on the list, just slightly edging out the extremely popular genomic bull mother Shakira and AMMON-PEACHEY SHAUNA-ET.
Planet daughters dominate the list occupying the top 17 spots and 23 of the top 25. Topping the list is COMESTAR LAUTAMIRE PLANET who is from the Laurie Sheik family. She combines a solid sire stack and genomic values with a maternal power that is the Laurie Sheik’s trademark. The most impressive sire stack on the list goes to the SULLY SHOTTLE MAY daughter SULLY PLANET 935-ET VG-86-2YR-CAN who combines Planet x Shottle x Oman x BW Marshall. When it comes to genomically gifted, none can top ALEXERIN OMAN 993. This Justice daughter has DGV LPI of +3395, which is almost 2000 LPI points higher than her parent average.
Setting the pace is KHW SHAMROCK ARALYN. This Shamrock daughter is from the popular RC bull dam KHW Goldwyn Aiko VG-89-USA and is among 6 Shamrock daughters to top the list. In fact, the top three spots are all trace back to Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET EX-95-USA 2E DOM, who has had every bull she put into stud return to active service and is also the dam of the 2010 World Red Holstein Champion, KHW Regiment Apple-Red. This family has dominated the Red and White scene, demonstrating that they can get it done in the show ring as well as with genomics. The genomic leader of the list is CURR-VALE OBSERVER DELTA-ET. This Observer daughter traces back to Pineyvale Outside Apple another cow family that has it all, type, numbers and red factor. The strongest sire stack on the list belongs to MD-HARMONY SMRK CHRIS V1-E, Shamrock X Gold Chris X Shottle.
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Top GTPI Polled Females USA
There seems to be nothing more popular these days than polled genetics (read They’re Sold On Polled) and, with that, the demand for genetics from chart topper VER-HAGES TNT SABLE-P-ET could not be higher. This daughter from the Glen-Drummond Splendor family possesses an impressive sire stack – Shamrock x Lawn Boy x Lou – with strong genomic values. The only member of the list to surpass Sable-P for genomics is HICKORYMEA MANOMAN OPINE-P who also poses the most impressive sire stack on the: list Man-O-Man x Shottle x Bosco.
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Top Genomic Females in the U.S.
Shamrock daughters dominate the list with 18 daughters of the top 25 being sired by this outstanding son of Ladys-Manor Ruby D Shawn. Leading the way is a pair of Shamrock full sisters from the Genomic powerhouse herd De-Su. In the number one spot is DE-SU 1438-ET followed by DE-SU 1439-ET at #2 and not to be forgotten is DE-SU 1451-ET who is #6 on the list all from the popular genomic family Clear-Echo Hershl D Rac-822. In fact it’s 1451 that possesses the highest genomic values in the family. This family has proven to be genomic giants and, with these members topping the list, demand just continues to grow. Of interesting note is the 4 animals on the list owned by Select Sires (S-S-I SHAMROCK MENNA7392-ET, S-S-I SHAMROCK MAGIC7368-ET, S-S-I MOGUL MAYHEM 7963-ET, S-S-I SNOW MALENA 7514-ET) demonstrating this AI center’s strong desire to produce their own genetics (for more read Should A.I. Companies Own Females).
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Top GLPI Heifers
Similar to the US list, the CDN list is also topped by a pair of full sisters, Velthuis SG Snow Event and Velthuis S G Snow Evening. These Snowman daughters are from the Whittier-Farms Lead Mae family who has 6 daughters in the top 25. Event and Evening are from the extremely popular bull mother Calbrett Planet Eve VG-CAN-2YR. In fact, it’s interesting to note that 16 of the top 25 females come from three main families, (Lead Mae, Lila Z and Gypsy Grand). The Event and Evening sire stack of SNOWMAN X PLANET X SHOTTLE is also the highest on the list. With a DGV LPI of 4406, the split embryo sisters Event and Evening are also the highest genomic females on the list.
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The Bullvine Bottom Line
No matter how you look at it, when marketing top females, it comes down to their genes. Whether you are looking at LPI or TPI, genomics has put the spotlight on the females that truly have the best genes.
Dany-Pierre Rondeau bought FARNEAR BROCADE P BUFFY at the Regancrest sale in May 2010. He explains how it came about, “Before the sale, we went to Farnear farms and had the chance to see Brocade herself.” This visit turned out to be a determining factor. “We were extremely pleased with her and she had many good looking daughters on the ground.” Rondeau gives several good reasons for why they were interested in Brocade. “We really liked the fact that she combines extreme type, high index and an irresistible sire stack. The popular bull Braxton is confirming that type is being transmitted into this family. By adding Planet to Goldwyn and Durham, we thought that was the perfect mating to increase production and healthtraits. The Barbies are a hot commodity and we are thrilled to work with arguably the hottest branch of the family.”
Set To Shine
FARNEAR BROCADE P BUFFY VG-87-2YR-CAN
With such a good start, you might expect that Buffy’s owners would rush her to market but that isn’t what has happened. “So far, we haven’t over-advertised Planet Buffy. We did sell some of her embryos as a heifer but we liked her potential so much that we wanted to have calves on the ground as fast as we possibly could. Currently, she is 2/2 with her daughter being #1 GPA LPI Windbrook and her Hill son going to Semex! Now being 87 points as 2 yr old only 64 days fresh, she is confirming her elite status and we look forward to working intensively with Planet Buffy.”
Pretty, Polished and Persistent
As she matures, Dany is quite pleased. “Planet Buffy is a youthful cow with a tremendous mammary system. She has a lot of Brocade in her, which is a good thing. She is the kind of cow that will always look good even late in the lactation. Mostly black, she has style, length and great feet and legs. Her udder is the best part about her: perfect texture with exceptional height and width and a strong median suspensory that translates into an ideal teat placement. With her strong appetite, we are confident that she will have a great persistency throughout her lactation.”
REGANCREST G BROCADE EX-92-4YR-USA
To Infinity and Beyond
Buffy is set to get lots of attention. Dany reports, “Recently, Oakfield Corners in NY sold an AltaIota heifer for 140 000$ from Buffy’s full sister. Since then, the demand has been increasing. Buffy will have her own indexes in April and more people will be aware of her unlimited potential.” In the meantime he outlines her progress. “We have used Windbrook and Hill on her. So far, the best cross has been Windbrook. Her daughter Cleroli MP Windbrook Bluffy is #1 GPA LPI Windbrook at +3155 DGV +3489 and she is also tied at #1 GTPI at +2257! Using Windbrook on Buffy was a “perfect match”, Planet has tremendous health traits and Windbrook would protect the feet and legs and adds strength. We have flushed her twice as a heifer and will start a flushing program shortly into her lactation.”
The Mating Plan? Aim Sky High!
We will decide which sires we will use after reviewing April’s proofs. We will keep an eye on milk because this is only thing we need to protect on the Barbies. Secondly, we will use bulls with great sire stacks that will help us to create the next generation of outstanding individuals with sky high indexes. Bullvine followers can provide us mating suggestions!
We will try to develop the next generation of outstanding individuals with sky high indexes.
IVF, GENOMICS — focus on the best branch available
“With technologies like IVF and genomics, it is crucial to have the best family branch available. Also, we put a huge emphasis on sire stacks and proven cow families. Furthermore, we still think conformation matters and having high scoring 2 yrs old like Planet Buffy VG 87 and Baxter Caramel VG 89 2yrs old will always remain attractive. Those 2 elite young cows will stay appealing for a longer timeframe because they proved to be outstanding individuals.
THE BULLVINE Bottom Line
“The market always wants to go faster and reduce the generation interval but at the end of the day, we are all in this business to work with cows like Planet Buffy!” Out of this world.
Naming offspring of great cow families is partly marketing, partly alphabetical and often quite fun. When Lindenright Holsteins of Antigonish, Nova Scotia was faced with naming a heifer from the influential Daurel family, they foresaw great things ahead and chose the uniquely descriptive name “Delicio”.
Delicio and Goldwyn Are the Lindenright Recipe for Success
Lindenright Morty Delicio EX-93-2E-CAN 8* never disappointed owner Jason Van der Linden when it came to successful breeding. “Like most cows of this decade, Goldwyn daughters have been the best from Delicio. They are her highest scoring daughters and also her highest ranking daughters on the GLPI list.” He adds, “We also really like the Toystorys. They are her best producing daughters.”
LINDENRIGHT GOLDWYN DELUXE VG-88-3YR-CAN
Stirring Things Up with Delicio
It is always a good idea to push the envelope and Lindenright Holsteins are up for that too. “We use a wide range of bulls on the Delicio family. We are trying to develop branches with different and/or unique sire stacks. We typically use more genomic bulls then proven bulls and try to do only one or two flushes with any one genomic bull.”
Delicio Brings Genomic Ranking to the Table
Lindenright watches the changing cattle industry. Jason notes. “With the introduction of genomics it seems the higher the GLPI, the higher the demand for sons/ eggs.” Says Jason. He points out. “Goldwyn’s have been very popular along with Lindenright Toystory Destiny VG-97-4YR-CAN. This past year granddaughters like Lindenright Baxter Delish VG-86-2yr-CAN, Lindenright Planet Discovery VG-86-2yr-CAN, Lindenright Manifold Delighted, and Lindenright Super Dedicated have been creating interest.” The process is ongoing. “Beacon Discover, a daughter of Planet Discovery is our next Delicio to work with.” Jason’s confidence is born out by the statistics. Delicio and her descendants have risen high on the genomic charts. With twelve daughters in the top 1000 on the GLPI list, Delicio is tied for second for most daughters. Delicio herself is the highest ranking nine year old with her position at #253.
LINDENRIGHT TOYSTORY DESTINY VG-87-4YR-CAN
Delicio is Heating Up on World Markets
Change happens all the time and Van der Linden has welcomed this latest development in Delicio’s career. “Being nominated for 2011 Cow of the Year has brought global and national recognition to Delicio and her descendants.” That’s pretty great on its own Jason admits but he goes on to say, “It has also raised the popularity of the La Presnetation Daurel 55* family. Canada’s all-time leading star brood cow.” Business thrives on word of mouth and it is working for Lindenright Holsteins. “Initially we sold some Goldwyn embryos to Quebec and marketed some bulls to Semex. In the past year we have sold some family members in the Maritimes and are beginning to market eggs internationally. In the beginning of developing the family we held on to members of the family to create branches at home. Now that the family is gaining popularity and size we are selling members and eggs.”
LINDENRIGHT BAXTER DELISH VG-86-2YR-CAN
Delicio’s Got Milk
Attention for your great cow families is highly sought after by dairy breeders. However the bottom line always comes back to producing milk. Jason is more than pleased with Delicio in this area. “Delicio produces incredible volumes of milk. She does it consistently and easily in our free-stall set up. She is a dream to work with herself and she is transmitting her abilities to her offspring.”
Jason points with pride to her achievements. “Delicio has excelled at everything measurable. She has calved 4 times and is scored Ex-93-2E. In 2010 She was the honor role leader for six year old cows in Canada, for total performance. She is top cow in Canada for most daughters in the top 1000 on the GPLI list.” For him the proof is in her perfection “We think that Delicio is one of the most complete cows ever to be nominated for Canadian Cow of the Year.”
There was a time when certain dynasties were described as empires on which the sun never sets. It works for special cow family’s too especially if they are led by Smithden Allen Alison VG-88-5YR-CAN 17*. The matriarch of this dynasty is still active in the Smithden herd, owned by Jim, Pat, Jeff and Sarah Smith of Woodstock, Ontario and continues to extend her global reach. “Generation after generation of this family produces extremely well.” says Jim Smith naming just a few of the countries that they have sold Alison’s genetics too. “Breeders from Italy, Argentina, Spain, Estonia, France and Germany have all been satisfied customers.” Smith takes pride in the excellent product that has made Alison so sought after. “Everyone has benefited because of this family’s ability to transmit quality udders and correct structure in their feet & legs.”
Alison’s Daughters are Also Rising Stars
SMITHDEN GOLDWYN ALEXANDRA VG-89-5YR-CAN 2*
Popular daughters include Smithden Goldwyn Alexandra(VG-89-5yr-2*), a Goldwyn full sister to Admiral and Aaron. Alexandra is the dam of Smithden Bolton Alexandria(VG-86-2yr) —the #3 GLPI cow in April 2011. Alison also has milking daughters by Titanic, Modest, Pagewire, Shottle, Goldwyn and Salto including a VG-88 Shottle in Germany. Alison’s daughter Dairyno Royal Goldwyn Pinta (VG-89-3yr-ITA) has become a prominent bull mother in Italy!
SMITHDEN BOLTON ALEXANDRIA VG-86-2YR-CAN
Alison Shines as a Star Brood Cow
It is great when you have the right product and she’s a great producer too! Jim looks back at some of Alison’s achievements. “In her first two lactations she averaged 12 embryos per flush. To date, she is a 7th generation star brood cow all with the Smithden prefix.” The list goes on as her daughters and granddaughters are consistently proving themselves with the attributes of top genomics, type and performance. “She has 17 brood stars and has proven that she knows how to work. In three lactations, Alison has produced more than 74,556 kgs of milk with a 4.0% F and 3.6% P. with two Superior lactations.” Alison is obviously built to last and has transmitted these qualities to her offspring. “Alison has 20 daughters with an ME average over 14,873 kgs of milk.” That’s great. “Fourteen of the twenty daughters, score VG or EX.” That’s awesome Alison all right!
Alison Sons Also Shine
Alison has four sons in AI with a total of six VG at 2 years old. Smithden Admiral(VG-88-5yr EXTRA’11) was the #1 LPI sire in August 2011 and continues to rank high in the LPI chart, along with Smithden Aaron(EX-91 SP’11), who ranked #18 on the December 2011 LPI listing. The Smith family is justifiably proud. “These Goldwyn sons have now become sires of sons — proving what was transmitted from Alison will now be passed on to further descendants of her offspring.”
Alison Strikes Gold with Goldwyn
SMITHDEN GOLDWYN ASHLEY VG-89-4YR-CAN
The accolades for Alison continue when you consider the bulls she has worked well with. “The best mating on Alison” says Jim “has been undoubtedly Goldwyn. That mating resulted in three 89 point 3 year olds, an 89 point 2 year old in Italy, three more 2 year olds that have scored 87, 86, 85, and two more 2 year olds that are 84, 83. Admiral and Aaron are VG and EX Goldwyn sons respectively.” For offspring of Alison the Smith family have several they’re working with. “We are currently using Sudan, Snowman, Mural, Numero Uno, Artes, Windbrook, Stanleycup.” Demand for this family his high. “At Smithden the largest demand is for Alison’s daughter, Smithden Goldwyn Allegra, and her granddaughters, Smithden Shottle Autumn, Blondin Planet Arcadia, and Blondin Planet Alexandria. They are driving the largest demand these days.” Jim highlights a growing list. “Other popular donors are Alison’s daughter Smithden Goldwyn Alexandra at Blondin, granddaughter Smithden Bolton Alexandria at Zimmers and daughter Smithden Goldwyn Ashley at Hanalee.”
SMITHDEN SHOTTLE AUTUMN VG-87-2YR-CAN
Award Winner Alison Also Lights up the Marketplace
The Smith family who earned their second Master Breeder shield in 2010 give a good share of the credit to the success of Alison and her family members. “She has had a tremendous impact on our herd in terms of genetic advancement and the attention that the herd has received both domestically and internationally.” Jim is happy to add, “She is doing it again with her nomination for Cow of the Year!”
Alison Puts the Spotlight on the Canadian Kind
Smithden Holsteins recognize that Alison’s achievements go well beyond Woodstock, Ontario. Jim describes her far-reaching impact. “It still surprises us how many International people come to Smithden to see Alison. Many times they want to get in the pen with her and have their picture taken with her. With her width of chest, depth of rib and femininity, she has been referred to as a truly “Canadian Cow”! She has become an international star and an ambassador for Canada and the Canadian Holstein.”
When the competition is fierce, every true competitor hopes to experience the second wind that will propel them to victory. The Patenaude family of Ferme Gillette in Embrun Ontario doesn’t have to wait. They have bred their own Gillette Blitz 2nd Wind VG-88-3YR-CAN 34* and again and again she breezes her way to the top of every competitive list. In a herd that is renowned for exceptional cattle she holds her own and thus has earned her nomination as 2011 Cow of the Year.
2nd Wind is First Class Time and Time Again
Eric Patenaude points with pride to a list of 2nd Wind’s achievements:
Five times in five years she made the top 10 of the GLPI/LPI cow list (May 2005 to April 2010).
Six times she was the number one LPI cow.
Four times, she was the leader for type.
Three times, the leader for milk.
Five times, she has been the leading dam of top 1000 GLPI daughters. with up to as many as 14 daughters appearing in any one proof round.
Bolton Number One for 2nd Wind
In the cattle business a great cow needs to have great mates and here, as well, Eric feels she is exceptional. “I must admit pretty much every mating has worked well on 2nd Wind but by far the best has been Bolton. Gillette Bolton 2nd Sleep and Gillette Bolton 2nd Motivation two full sisters are both 89 points and Gillette Bolton 2nd Rain (split sister to Sleep) who is now deceased was 87 points but I’m pretty sure she would have moved up to 89 as well with another calf.” His confidence in breeding to 2nd Wind sends him into rapturous descriptions. “These Bolton daughters are just beautiful to look at with big dairy frames and a tremendous will to milk in those incredible udders which have become 2nd Wind’s trademark!. We love them so much that we have IVF’d her to Bolton again and now have 5 more beautiful heifers to work with.” The 2nd Wind comes through on the bull side as well for the Patenaude’s. “Stanleycup and Windhammer are examples on the bull side of how well Bolton has worked on her. Having said that, FBI has worked well too producing also exceptional son Gillette Windbrook.”
It is hard to see any downside to this cow even when Eric explains, “Unfortunately 2nd Windwasn’t a big embryo producer. That is why she only has about 15 milking daughters. And also a reason why she has so many split offspring. We tried to make the most of her. Once we sent her to Transova she responded pretty well to IVF! We have about 40 heifers from this. With bulls like Garrett, Super, Aftershock, Evolve, Ross, Niagra, Observer, Jordan, Lauthority, Bolton, Iota, Shamrock, Sudan, Triumphant, Levi and Hero.” Talk about getting a second wind!
The Impact of 2nd Wind
The two Bolton sisters are now 5 years old and are still in continuous demand. They are on a steady flush program with IVF in between. There is an FBI daughter in Japan that is apparently transmitting really well with daughters scoring high and putting bulls into A.I for our great partner in 2nd Wind and 2nd Snooze Toshiaki Yamada of T-wave Holsteins.. Her “Bolton” daughter, Gillette Bolton 2nd Sleep (VG-89), was the number one GLPI cow in April and August 2010 and is currently tied as the top cow for conformation in Canada at +19 and she was Res. Grand in Kemptville this past year.
Progeny from 2nd Wind keep making exceptional headlines such as this one: “Split Embryo Twins Burst onto the Scene Emerge at #5 LPI!” This refers to identical twins from a split embryo – Gillette Wildthing and Gillette Willrock – who made their Top 10 LPI entrance at position #5. The twins became the first under the new rule to have their progeny pooled to generate an equivalent proof for each bull (2377 LPI).
Extra! Extra! Unprecedented Five Class Extra Sons Plus #1 and #2 LPI Daughters
“Not to take anything away from the other nominees as they are all great cows but with 5 class extra sons that came out this year which has NEVER been done before, 2nd Sleep being #1 in august and 2nd Snooze being #2 right now what 2nd Wind as accomplished this year alone to us is what truly defines a cow of the year. Her genes will have impact for many years to come and her name will appear in most major pedigrees of the world!
Since we own the cow with Mr. Yamada, much of the embryos she produced that were not implanted at the farm went to Japan. Some have gone to Europe. But the good news is with the bulls she is putting out now the whole world can benefit from her genes!”
And so 2nd Wind’s record of achievements will continue to be as prolific as she is. Eric notes “At 9 years of age and still alive she has already matched Gypsy Grand at 37*. With 40 more daughters on the ground that haven’t calved yet and 2 more bulls awaiting proof who knows how many stars she will get? It would surely be nice to surpass the 50* mark.” 2nd Wind Second to None!
Once upon a time, Stadacona Outside Abel VG-88-4YR-CAN 26* was purchased for $5200 by Bloyce Thompson of Eastside Holsteins and Jamie Lewis of Lewisdale Holsteins. In 2002, they were mainly considering her for the show ring says Bloyce. “Abel was bred by Stadacona Holsteins of Quebec and had had some early show success. We were looking to build on that at the fall shows.” Until then this big, strong calf’s future value had been discounted because she had two GP cows behind her VG dam. However, soon enough, they could see that Abel had potential. “She calved out with an Integrity heifer that was a successful show calf and then a Champion heifer that was nominated All-Canadian.” Her brood cow career which didn’t begin until she was three years old was largely an “after-thought” says Thompson. Today, he would probably call it a happily-ever-after-thought.
Abel Goes From “Nearly Missed” to “Never Misses!”
EASTSIDE LEWISDALE GOLD MISSY EX-95-CAN, GRAND ROYAL 2011 GRAND MADISON 2011
Looking back, it is hard to imagine Abel as anything but the belle-of-the-ball. With 26 VG 2-year-old daughters, she is leading a super-princess lineup that includes 11 VG 88 daughters, 2 VG 89 daughters and an amazing 3 EX daughters. Her proud owners foresee that “Abel could challenge for the title of the most EX daughters in Canada.” Having said that, there is no need to wait to start recording Abel’s outstanding lineage. Her daughter, Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy EX-95-CAN, hasn’t missed a step in her year-after-year march to the podium.
2008 Missy undefeated on the show circuit
2009 Missy first junior 3 at Madison and Reserve Intermediate Champion
2009 Missy sold for 1.2 million in November
2010 Missy produces 30 daughters and 24 sons from IVF flush program
2011 Missy Grand Champion in Madison
2011 Missy Grand Champion at Royal Winter Fair
Abel has the Formula for Mating Magic
There are many reasons that Thompson and Lewis love the success they have had with Abel. High on the list they point to her breeding ability. “She just one of those cows that has been able to mate to any bull and throws a good one.” The numbers certainly support this claim. Abel has sixteen high scoring daughters scoring from VG-88 to EX-95. Four Champions; Three Goldwyns, Three Dundees; Two Damions; Two Astronomicals; one Integrity and one Magical. Currently they have a sire plan they are using on the Abel family. “Stanley Cup on the Goldwyns. Numero Uno to add some index. And we’re adding Goldwyn on the members that don’t have Goldwyn in it.”
EASTSIDE LEWISDALE DUNDEE ABEL VG-88-3YR-CAN, GRAND NS PROV.EX. 2011 2ND SR.3-YR ATLANTIC CHAMP. 2011
Abel is always in Demand. Perfectly Amazing Internationally Too!
Abel’s success story has been shared with many very happy cattle breeders. “As embryo producers, the family has been phenomenal. Abel produced over 150 embryos while she was alive. Since the border was closed we sold most of them throughout Canada. There is huge demand these days for Missy’s full sisters Eastside Lewisdale G Perfect, and another full sister Lewisdale Eastside Gold Amaze.” Amazing is right! Bloyce continues “Amaze embryos have been sold to more than 20 countries around the world. We have had over 350 embryos from her and just had 23 in a flush last week. She came along when Missy started gaining notoriety and has ridden that wave.” Of course he adds, “Perfect took up where Amaze left off.”
Looking back at Abel, who passed last year, Bloyce says “She is every dairyman’s dream cow. She could have been in anyone’s barn and she would still have achieved what she has accomplished. She has so many offspring all across Canada in many, many different herds. Her legacy was totally out of our hands and yet the success achieved in all those herds, attests to Abel’s breeding ability.” With so many successes already in the record books, Bloyce and Jamie agree, “It’s an honour to have Abel nominated for Cow of the Year. This will be the last jewel in her crown. We are very proud of her. She has a lot of friends out there so we are hoping for the best.” It would be a classic fairy tale ending.
When the hammer dropped for $1.15 million for Lylehaven Lila Z EX-94 9* at The Triple Crown Sale, many in the crowd wondered was she really worth it? Or was it a marketing ploy? As someone who was involved in the marketing of the sale, many came and asked me if she really did sell or was it all BS? My answer was, “If anyone can make her worth that, it’s Albert Cormier and Dave Eastman.” When you add to that team Comestar, Whittier, ADI, and Kelser Hill, you have some pretty big names backing a big sale tag. In the end, you could argue that she is worth twice that.
Having worked first hand with Dave and Albert in the promotion and sales of Calbrett-I H H CHAMPION, I knew the potential this team had to maximize the revenue. They had a semen distribution and marketing engine that was taking the world by storm, combined with a proven track record of maximizing the revenue of top females as well.
Love at First Site
According to Albert Cormier, it was love at first sight when he saw Lila Z and her dam Laura at a Quebec show in 2003. He loved her conformation. He loved her cow family. He recognized that he had found the right cow at the right time.
In Lila Z they saw the next Skys-The-Limit Claire EX DOM 12*. Like Claire, Lila Z came from a great pedigree with generations of performance. However, unlike Claire, Lila Z came from a family of great embryo producers. Something that will make or break you in the genetics game.
With 67 registered progeny in Canada alone, you cannot really doubt her ability to flush. Lila Z has eleven sons in AI. Globally there are another 35-40.
ACECROFT GOLDWYN ZULU
A 20 per cent stake in Acecroft Goldwyn Zulu tops sale at 28,000gns
Let’s look at the numbers?
When we are talking about $1.15 million, the only numbers that matter are the ones that are on the profitability column. When it comes to Lila Z, there is no shortage of that.
Using our return on investment calculator, we took a deep dive into the numbers. Let’s assume the following:
Boarding fee per day $10
Years of productive embryo production 6
Flushes per year 5
Flush strike out ratio 25%
Base cost per flush $650.00
Cost per embryo $150.00
Recipient price $1,500.00
Conception rate of recipients 45%
Sale price per embryo $5,000.00
Sale price per live heifer $50,000.00 (Very conservative considering CALBRETT GOLDWYN LIZA VG-88-2YR-CAN 2* sold for $175,000 in the ADI 2nd edition sale)
Advertising expense/year $4,500.00
Other promotion expense $1,000.00
Number of embryos per flush 20 (Flushed 21 embryos in her first flush Cedarwal, Bradner Farms and T&L Cattle when they first purchased her)
Ratio grade A/B embryos 70%
Ugly duckling rate (they can’t all be pretty) 40%
The results are as follows:
Total Revenue per flush $52,500.00
Total cost per flush $10,400.00
Total profit per flush $42,100.00
Total heifer sales per year $111,780.00
Total boarding expense $23,722.50
Total promotional expenses $26,000.00
Total Revenue $1,933,680.00
Total Profit $733,957.50
Return on investment 64%
(Please note: these are our estimates and not the actual numbers)
The Bullvine Bottom Line
When you see that Lila Z can generate $1,933,680 in revenue over 6 years, and that allows for keeping half of the females for the next generation and no semen sales, it’s easy to see why Lylehaven Lila-Z could easily have been a steal at 1.15 million. The reason? High demand combined with a prolific ability to flush. That is the magic combination when dealing with such extreme cattle.
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Trans-America Genetics – In a time when genetic advancement is measured in months instead of years, Benner Fork Janardan is already proving her great breeding ability. In the recent January 2013 genomic index releases, Janardan had seven daughters in the Top 150 New USA Genomic Females list and an outstanding five daughters in the top 11 on the Canadian New GPA LPI females list.
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