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Click to enlarge - Ladys-Manor Shmrk Design-ET VG-85 VG-MS at 1-11
June 4, 2013
Early SHAMROCK scored VG-85 at 1-11

Ladys-Manor Shmrk Design-ET scored Very Good-85 VG-MS at 1-11 and is the Shamrock daughter of Ladys-Manor Allanas Dora-ET EX-92 DOM. Design has a GTPI of +2252 with +652NM$ and PTAT+3.28.

May 31, 2013
AMS Genetics International hires Bessie Mort

AMS Genetics International LLC has hired Bessie Mort as sales support/export coordinator for their international business of import and export services. In this role, she will coordinate import and export shipping and paperwork including all logistics. In addition, she will assist with the projects and efforts of HolsteinPlaza.com including website updates and the monthly online embryo auctions. Mort will be working out of the Boonsboro, Maryland office. READ MORE

May 31, 2013
Classification Updates from My Ladys Manor

Two New Excellents:

Excellents Raised:

May 30, 2013
Classification Highlights from Rugg-Doc
  • Ralma Mac Candid was raised to EX-92 EEEEE (Mac x Christmas Cookie)
  • MS Rugg-Doc Armstd Cally was raised to EX-90 91-MS
    (full sister to Armstead Chipper)
  • Rugg-Doc Bowser Celly was raised to VG-87 91-MS
    (Bowser x Ralma Goldwyn Carmel 5-ETN)
  • R-Z Billion Carmen was raised to VG-87 VG-MS
    (Billion x Ralma Goldwyn Carmel)
  • Rugg-Doc Ashlar Carla was raised to VG-87 VG-MS
    (Ashlar x Ralma Goldwyn Carmel)
  • Rugg-Doc Sanchez Caralina was raised to VG-86 88-MS
    (Sanchez x Ralma Goldwyn Carmel)

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May 24, 2013
LAST CALL... Advertise in Hotspots

Reserve your advertising space TODAY in Hotspots for as little as $150! HOTSPOTS is the newest and fastest growing magazine in the industry and a favorite among many Holstein enthusiasts! Take advantage of this excellent way of advertising to the people that really matter with a circulation over 11,000 in over 40 countries! Holstein Plaza members receive a 50% ad rate discount ($450 full, $250 half, $150 quarter). The most affordable way to highlight a sale consignment, donor dam or show winner.

Cow family features for the Summer 2013 issue: The great North American Rainyridge Tony Beauty and the European Molenkamp Grietje cow family. Advertise your members of these two great industry-impacting families. Other features: management article, ShowSpots, top ranking bull, cow and heifer lists as well as the latest global breeding news... and don’t miss the Choose your Favorite Super daughter contest!

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May 24, 2013
Woodcrest Bridge to Excellence Sale Catalog NOW ONLINE

The Woodcrest Bridge to Excellence Sale will be held Saturday, June 8 in Ogdensburg, New York and features a tremendous lineup offering the best from Woodcrest and select guest consignments. VIEW CATALOG

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May 22, 2013
Updates for Morningview Tag Sale

Updates for the Magic of Morningview Tag Sale to kick off tomorrow and run through Friday, May 24 are now online. VIEW UPDATES | ONLINE CATALOG

Click to enlarge - Ms Atlees Shottle Aubry EX-92 DOM
May 22, 2013
Embryos by Sexed Semen

Headliner, McCutchen, Atwood and Acme embryos by SEXED semen sell on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction. Starting at only $400/embryo... add to the genetic value of your herd by adding heifer calves from North America's best cow families!

Click to enlarge - Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS 2E-95
May 21, 2013
2012 Star of the Breed

Holstein Association USA is pleased to recognize Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS EX-95-2E as the 2012 Star of the Breed! This designation is given each year to one Holstein who is a "cow for all seasons," possessing both outstanding type and milk production. Ava is bred and owned by 18-year-old Crystal Siemers-Peterman of Siemers Holstein Farm in Newton, Wis. READ MORE

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May 21, 2013
7 Honored as Holstein Association USA’s 2013 Herds of Excellence

Holstein Association USA is pleased to honor seven U.S. Registered Holstein breeders as 2013 Herd of Excellence award recipients. The Herd of Excellence designation was introduced six years ago to honor dairymen who have bred and raised Holstein cattle that are consistently performing at the highest levels for them. READ MORE