Ellie Smile Uniqure EX-90 dominates Tokachi Black BW Show, showcasing Japan’s Holstein breeding excellence fueled by global genetics!
In a show that dazzled spectators and showcased Japan’s elite Holstein genetics, Ellie Smile Uniqure EX-90 captured the spotlight as Grand Champion at the Tokachi Black BW Show held in Hokkaido on May 17, 2025. This powerful five-year-old beauty proved once again why she’s becoming one of Japan’s most talked-about show cows, adding another prestigious banner to her growing collection.
International Bloodlines Shine in Japanese Showring
Judge Tsuyoshi Seno of Seno Farm in Iwamizawa – who honed his cattle evaluation skills during his time as a trainee at Quality Holsteins in Canada – selected Ellie Smile Uniqure from a deep 5-Year-Old class. Her remarkable depth of body and dairy strength clearly impressed, as this win follows her Grand Champion honors at the Minami Tokachi BW Show just last month.
“What we’re seeing with Uniqure is exactly what happens when world-class genetics are given the opportunity to express themselves under excellent management,” said one ringside observer. “Her frame, dairy character, and overall balance represent what modern Holstein breeders are striving for.”
Stiria Dairy Service Co., Ltd. had the honor of exhibiting this remarkable cow, whose show-ring presence left little doubt in the judge’s mind about her championship credentials.
Champion’s Dam Represents Elite Genetics Trading
The story behind Ellie Smile Uniqure’s pedigree adds another fascinating dimension to her win. Her dam, Sco-Lo Door Acura 2218, represents the increasingly global nature of elite Holstein genetics. Acura 2218 was purchased online by legendary Canadian breeders Ferme Jacobs during the 2018 Northeast Spring National Holstein Show in Syracuse, New York.
These bloodlines clearly demonstrate how digital technology and international connections continue to reshape the dairy breeding landscape, allowing exceptional genetics to find homes around the world. This international exchange has clearly paid dividends in Japan’s show rings.
Reserve Grand Shows Depth of Japanese Holstein Quality
Reserve Grand Champion honors went to Highroad Lambda Ecstasy, owned by Junichi Ogura of Highroad Holsteins. Her impressive pedigree reads like a who’s who of Holstein breeding greats: Lambda x Sidekick x Beamer x Goldwyn x Dundee x Storm x Budjon JK Skych Elizabeth ET (EX-92) x Krull Broker Elegance (EX-95).
This lineage showcases the depth of genetic excellence in Japan’s Holstein population, with connections to some of North America’s most influential cow families. The Elegance family has produced multiple show champions and high genomic animals across generations, proving once again that strong maternal lines remain the backbone of successful breeding programs.
Junior Champion Carries Blackrose Legacy to Japan
The future looks equally bright, as demonstrated by Sweet-Heart Twice Rose ET, who claimed Junior Champion honors. Exhibited by Mr. Yusuke Amano of Sweet-Heart Holsteins, this promising heifer traces back through some of the breed’s most influential bloodlines.
Her maternal line is a roll call of breed-defining sires: Tatto x Denver x Crushabull x Windbrook x Goldwyn x Gibson x Progress x Stardust, finally connecting to the legendary Stookey Elm Park Blackrose *RC (EX-96-3E).
The Blackrose legacy in Japan represents another fascinating success story in global genetics. The cow family first gained Japanese roots when Mr. Hideto Fukuya of Fukuya Farm – himself a former intern at IndianHead Holsteins – imported IndianHead Dusty Rose ET (VG-88), a daughter of Blackrose. Today, this remarkable cow family continues to flourish in Japan, producing the kind of show-stopping animals that catch judges’ eyes.
Japanese Breeders Showcase World-Class Programs
The Tokachi Black BW Show results highlight the tremendous quality being developed by Japanese Holstein breeders. By combining international genetics with meticulous management, these breeders have created animals that would be competitive on any show ground worldwide.
The results also underscore the increasingly borderless nature of elite Holstein breeding. Whether through online purchases, embryo transfers, or international training experiences, the connections between dairy breeding programs across continents continue to strengthen, creating exciting opportunities for genetic advancement worldwide.
As these champion cows head back to their farms, they carry with them not just ribbons and banners, but the promise of genetic excellence that will influence future generations of the Holstein breed in Japan and possibly around the globe.
