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Youth Members Shine at National Junior Holstein Convention
Junior Holstein members were recognized for their participation in a variety of activities during the Junior Awards Banquet on June 23, 2021 at the National Junior Holstein Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Youth showcase their talents while developing lifelong skills through the contests and activities during convention.
“We were excited to hold in-person contests for our Junior members this year,” said Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA Youth Program Specialist. “It was evident with the attendance there continues to be a strong passion for the Holstein cow, youth contests, and networking among our Junior members.” VIEW MORE
Distinguished Jr Members Recognized at National Jr Holstein Conv
Holstein Association USA named six National Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) finalists on June 23, 2021, during the National Junior Holstein Convention Awards Banquet in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The highest honor presented to a Junior Holstein Member, the recognition is based on the top-notch work recipients demonstrated throughout their dairy project career.
The contest began in 1922 and is the longest running Holstein youth program. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 to 21, demonstrate a lifetime of commitment to the Holstein breed, and showcase involvement in a variety of activities.
The 2021 DJM finalists are Hayley Fernandes, California; Josh Gerbitz, Wisconsin; Gregory Norris, Massachusetts; Benjamin Kronberg, Wisconsin; Laura Littrell, New York; and Rachel Rouland, New York. VIEW MORE
June Newsletter
Check out our newest monthly newsletter. Don't miss this month's highlight of Midas-Touch Genetics. VIEW NEWSLETTER
FINAL HOUR - Log on NOW
ONE HOUR LEFT on the Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale. Log on NOW to place your final bids or make custom offers on elite genomic and type offerings including:
- ET and IVF Sessions with donors over +2900GTPI
- Several show-type females ready to take you to the top
- An A2A2 BB female over +2900GTPI with positive DPR
- High genomic type heifer over +3.30PTAT and backed by EX-95 2E Milksource Goldwyn Africa
- and more!
Show-Type March Females
Bid now on these two early March 2021 females and take advantage of the Junior Holstein transfer deadline. The Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale will begin to close at 4:00 p.m. EST TODAY.
WILLOWS-EDGE GOLDWYN MOTION - direct from EX-94 2E Advent Malika out of EX-93 Star Maiden - both holding Reserve Junior All-American titles.
WILLOWS-EDGE ADDISON LELANI - backed by multiple high producing EX females.
FINAL HOURS of the Online Heifer Sale
Genomics, Type or just a big-time pedigree heifer it's all offered in the Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale! Twenty-Six tremendous lots direct from the herds of Holstein Plaza members. Featuring the best in elite genomic heifers, red/variant red, show winning type, ready to work females, choice IVF/ET sessions and more!
This is a traditional English auction, which starts low and allows bidders to place progressively high bids. Lots close at staggering times starting at 4:00 p.m. (EST) TODAY Friday, June 25th. There are two ways of bidding - either directly through the sale site or by contacting one of the sale staff members listed in the catalog. VIEW SALE
Jersey Embryos Direct from Majestic Myriah
Majestic Myriah EX-93% is a proven producer of the show-winning kind. Bid now on her 4 #1 grade reverse sorted IVF GUNMAN embryos on the Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale. Make a maternal sister to EX-94%, Woodmore Jade Myla - Nominated All-American Milking Yearling. VIEW OFFERING
Embryo Auction ENDS TODAY
The Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction will end in just a few hours with lots beginning to close at 4:00 p.m. EST using the popcorn bidding system. Offerings sell from the best North American cow families direct from the top quality herds of Holstein Plaza members. Featuring numerous packages of IVF, Sexed, Conventional, Type, Index, All-American cow families and the industry's hottest sires including AltaZazzle, Brave, Hanans, King Doc, Talon, Wheelhouse and more! VIEW AUCTION
High Index Offerings over +2900G
Two offerings on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction score over +2900GTPI. Log on now to view these elite heifers.
AOT TOP DOG HOUND - A2A2 BB Top Dog daughter with positive DPR, negative stature, +1.07UDC, +2917GTPI, and high production with components.
MIDAS-TOUCH TAOS HOSTAGE - A2A2 BB. From the same family that produced high ranking sire, 14HO07770 HELIX. Hostage has a balanced proof with +2919GTPI, +1.47PTAT, nearly +1400 lbs of Milk, +1.4DPR and more!
Buy Into All-American/All-Canadian Cow Families
Several offerings on the Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale come backed by All-American and All-Canadian pedigrees.
ERNEST-ANTHONY DYNASTY - Dynasty's dam is Unanimous All-American & Unanimous All-Canadian, EX-96 Cache-Valley Lheros 2331 "DEZI".
GOLDEN-OAKS AV MERCY-RED VG-87 - Mercy's dam is Reserve All-Canadian, EX-93 2E Lochdale Shaquille Missy-Red.
WILLOWS-EDGE GWYN MOTION - Motion's dam is 2x Reserve Junior All-American, EX-94 2E Willows-Edge Advent Malika RC.
BUDJON-VAIL SKICK 7826 - 7826's 2nd dam is Reserve All-Canadian, EX-95 2E Milksource Goldwyn Africa.
GOLDEN-OAKS AUTUMN-RED - Autumn's 2nd dam is All-American, EX-96 4E KHW Regiment Apple-Red.