News
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).
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
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)
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
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.
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.
Holstein Plaza welcomes First Coast Genetics
Holstein Plaza welcomes First Coast Genetics online, located in St Johns, Florida. First Coast has a great line-up of donors. The current line-up consists of descendants of the Converse Judys, Tobi, Roxy, Chief Adeen, Bellwood Linda, ATM, Juror Faith and the Hillarys. These animals combine some of the best show families with great genomic indexes.
Announcing 2nd Edition of Pedigree Power Sale
The Pedigree Power Sale II will be held November 14, 2013... mark your calendars! Many Shauna daughters and granddaughters will be offered along with elite members of the Mirage, Apple and our new star Dorcy Alexa family!
AMS is searching for embryos
Currently AMS Genetics is searching for embryos from the following cowfamilies:
- Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy
- Hilcroft Leader Melanie
- Clear-Echo Ramo 1200
- Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy
- Larcrest Cosmopolitan
AMS is also searching for embryos from Mr Chartroi ELOQUENT-ET eligble for export and for embryos made by SEXED semen.
If you have embryos available meeting these standards, please contact with our office:
Office Phone: +1 240-329-0169
Fax: +1 240-469-4231
Main Email: steve.mower@amsgenetics.com
Hotspots Summer 2013 Edition - NOW ONLINE
The Summer 2013 Edition of Hotspots is now available! 116 pages of reading pleasure for the true Holstein enthusiast! The hard copy of the magazine will be in mailboxes soon for over 10,000 breeders in over 40 different countries! Click on the Hotspots tab for the online edition which includes cow family features (Rainyridge Tony Beauty and Molenkamp Grietje), the global top genomic rankings, Favorite Superstition Daughter contest, ShowSpots, the latest global breeding news, an interesting article about Lease Contracts and more!