January 10, 2012
New Master Breeders
Holstein Canada announced on January 6th the names of 21 new Master Breeders. Fifty-seven percent (12) are first-time shield recipients. Thirteen breeders are from Ontario, five from Quebec, one from Saskatchewan, one from Nova Scotia and one from Prince Edward Island. The winners will be honoured at a gala in Brandon, Man., during the National Holstein Convention in April. Master Breeder is the most coveted award for breeders of Holstein cattle. It distinguishes herds that have the best ratio for breeding cows that possess the complete package of high production and outstanding conformation, with high proficiency in reproduction, health and longevity. Congratulations to the following winners:
- Les Fermes Turmel Enrg., Ste-Marie-de-Beauce, Que.
- Bridgeview Holsteins, Brantford, Ont.
- Ferme Canado, St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que.
- Cityview Holsteins, Woodstock, Ont.
- Cobequid Holsteins, Upper Onslow, N.S.
- Doral Farms Inc., Teeswater, Ont.
- Dubeau, Ste-Elizabeth, Que.
- Oscar Dupasquier, Guelph, Ont.
- Fraeland Farms, Fergus, Ont.
- Ferme Micheret Inc., St-Zephirin, Que.
- Millbrooke Holsteins, Badjeros, Ont.
- Prairie Diamond Farm, Balgonie, Sask.
- Peartome Holsteins, Hagersville, Ont.
- Penlow Farms, Almonte, Ont.
- Ferme Des-Rosiers, St-Francois-du-Lac, Que.
- Savagedale Farm, Bradford, Ont.
- Selbyvale Holsteins, Selby, Ont.
- Schipper Farms Ltd., Aylmer, Ont.
- Jeff Stanton, Ilderton, Ont.
- Valleycrest Farms, Milton, Ont.
- Elmer Weeks, Breadalbane, P.E.I.