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Click to enlarge - Larcrest Comet-ETS | Now Very Good-85
July 2, 2013
Larcrest Comet now VG-85

Larcrest Comet has recently been re-scored. She is now Very Good-85. Her GTPI+2352 Numero Uno daughter Speek-NJ Uno Glenn Close will sell at the National Convention Sale.

Click to enlarge - Ms Ariel Freddie Anna-ET VG-85-2YR 86-MS
July 2, 2013
Anna Offerings from Sunview to National Convention Sale

Two fantastic offerings sell from Ms Ariel Freddie Anna at the National Convention Futures Sale on Monday, July 8. Ms Sunview Mogul Admire +2353G Mogul with a PTAT of +3.37 and +685NM$ sells alongside her sister by Supersire, Ms Sunview Supersire Ava +2357G +750NM$ and +2.58T. Anna is the highest GTPI milking daughter of Goldwyn Ariel!

Click to enlarge - Farnear Brocades Bea VG-86
July 2, 2013
Classification update from Jeanlu Holstein

The recent classification at Jeanlu has brought some exiting news.

• Farnear Brocades Bea VG-86-2YR (GTPI +2156 +3.76T)
• Speek-NJ Observer Fandango VG-86-2YR

Other highlights included a VG-87-2YR Casino daughter, 4 Excellent (including two EX-94) and several new VG and re-scored VG.

Click to enlarge - Entries opened today for World Dairy Expo
July 1, 2013
World Dairy Expo Online Dairy Cattle Entries Available Now

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo’s online dairy cattle entry system is now available to exhibitors wishing to make entries to this year’s show. The program utilizes the latest online registration technology while maintaining an easy-to-use and exhibitor-friendly system. The online entry system, 2013 Premium Book, and all accompanying forms can be accessed on the Dairy Cattle Show & Sales page at worlddairyexpo.com.

Click to enlarge - Larcrest Cale-ET VG-87
July 1, 2013
New picture of Larcrest Cale

Larcrest Cale VG-87 a GTPI+2439 Observer daughter out of Larcrest Crimson has been pictured recently. Cale is also the dam to the #2 and #3 heifers in the breed, Larcrest Cardigan and Larcrest Canto. Both heifers sold recently at the Party at the Park sale for $ 400,000 (Cardigan) and $ 290,000 (Canto). 

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July 1, 2013
2013 Holstein USA Convention and 128th Annual Meeting Preview

Brattleboro, Vt. (July 1, 2013)…Final preparations are being made to welcome hundreds of Registered Holstein® enthusiasts to Indianapolis, Ind., for the 2013 National Holstein Convention and Holstein Association USA’s 128th Annual Business Meeting.  Holstein Association USA and the Indiana Holstein Convention Planning Committee have worked to assemble a schedule of activities that will allow plenty of fellowship with other breeders and discussion about important topics facing our breed and Association. The 2013 National Holstein Convention takes place July 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and Convention Center. READ MORE

Click to enlarge - Hopeful Shocking Diva | as a 2YR old
July 1, 2013
Hovden Holsteins Successful at Iowa State Show

Hovden Holsteins had a huge success at the Iowa State Show. Most eye-catching result was the Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion winner Hopeful Shocking Diva (s. Aftershock). Other highlights of the day for Hovden Holsteins were:

  • 3rd Senior 3-Year-Old Luck-E Baltimor Affection-ET (s. Baltimor)
  • 3rd 4-Year-Olds Bella-Rosa GW Sara-ET (s. Goldwyn)
  • 2nd 5-Year-Olds Luck-E Durham Token (s. Durham)
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July 1, 2013
Great Iowa State Show for Regancrest

The Iowa State Show (June 28, Decorah IA) turned out the be a huge success for Regancrest. Most remarkable highlights were the Reserve Junior Champion with Regancrest Dorian (s. Atwood) and the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Award. READ MORE

Click to enlarge - Armcrest Holsteins
June 27, 2013
Holstein Plaza welcomes Armcrest Holsteins

Holstein Plaza welcomes Armcrest Holsteins as member. Located in the village of Millbrook Ontario, Armcrest raises 80-90 purebred Holsteins heifers. Specializing in the elite families of the Holstein Industry. Currently Armcrest Holsteins is working with descendants of Valiant Fawn, Elegance, Dixie-Lee Bette and Finesse. Armcrest has embryos available at a regular basis.

Click to enlarge - Palmyra M-O-M Manhattan-ET *RC SELLS!
June 26, 2013
Exciting consigment at R&W Convention Sale from Palmyra

At the R&W Convention Sale, August 15th - Dunkirk, NY, Palmyra offers one of the most exciting *RC cows from this moment. Palmyra M-O-M Manhattan *RC VG-85. She is one of the highest RC cows in the breed and has already a GTPI +2245 Ladd-P daughter at the farm (#5 GTPI R&W in USA). M-O-M Manhattan carries multiple embryo and bull contracts.