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January 24, 2013
Auction closes TODAY!

The Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction closes today, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). Place your bids now. Opportunities of elite show type, top genomics, polled, and red/*RC starting at only $250. Also showcasing the breed’s hottest mating sires such as Liquid Gold, Oak, Shotglass, Doorman, Galaxy, Determine, Cashmoney, Let It Snow, Sympatico and Atwood. Make sure you are at your computer to LOG ON – TODAY, January 24 as the auction closes beginning at 4:00 p.m. (EST) using the popcorn bidding/5-minute rule system.

Click to enlarge - OConnors Planet Lucia VG-86-2YR-CAN
January 23, 2013
Holstein Plaza welcomes O'Connor Land and Cattle Co.

Holstein Plaza welcomes new member O’Connors Land & Cattle Company online. Home to the No. 1 GLPI Cow in Canada, Planet Lucia VG-86-2YR-CAN with a GLPI of +3636. Lucia is also dam of high ranking and highly popular bulls: Willpower, Liquid Gold, Fuzion and Gizmo. Check out Lucia and the other high profile donors currently being worked with by O'Connors.

Click to enlarge - Larcrest Cinna-ET VG-86-2YR VG-MS
January 22, 2013
New Photo of Larcrest Cinna

New photo of Larcrest Cinna-ET, the VG-86-2YR Earnit daughter of Cosmopolitan and has a GTPI of +2220.

January 22, 2013
Extreme IVF Offerings

Selling on the current Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction are several exclusive IVF offerings!

  • Lot 3: Five #1 grade IVF Galaxy embryos from the #1 GTPI Atwood daughter on the Locator List, Desire VG-87-2YR!
  • Lot 5: Six #1 IVF embryos from the +2223 GTPI Observer daughter of CHASSITY!
  • Lot 6: Four #1 grade IVF Numero Uno embryos from the +2311G Freddie daughter of Planet Chenoa then CRIMSON... tremendous opportunity to get into the industry leading Chanel family!
  • Lot 12: Six #1 grade IVF Mogul embryos from the VG-87-2YR Shottle granddaughter of Baler Twine!
  • Lot 13: Two #1 grade IVF Liquid Gold embryos from the RED Man-O-Man Lolita... 50% RED Liquid Gold calves!
  • Lot 14: Three #2 grade IVF Female Let it Snow embryos from the *VR Red Man-O-Man daughter GTPI+1876... 50% Red Let It Snow calves!
Click to enlarge - Velthuis R Snowman Deluxe
January 19, 2013
EARLY Liquid Gold Embryos Sell!

Two unique offerings of EARLY Liquid Gold embryos sell on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction. Only 1500 doses of Liquid Gold semen released at $750/unit!
 

  • Lot 1: Four #1 grade LIQUID GOLD embryos from the +2184G +3.32T Snowman daughter of Atwood Desire... fantastic genetic offering!
  • Lot 13: Two #1 grade IVF Liquid Gold embryos from the RED Man-O-Man Lolita... 50% RED Liquid Gold calves!
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January 16, 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% discount off the ad rate ($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 Winter 2013 issue: The great North American Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy and the European CAPS Mairy cow family. Advertise your members of these two great industry-impacting families. Other features: ShowSpots, management articles, top ranking bull, cow and heifer lists as well as the latest global breeding news... and don't miss the Choose your Favorite Man-O-Man Daughter contest!

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January 16, 2013
Holstein Plaza welcomes Sandy-Valley Farms

Holstein Plaza welcomes Sandy-Valley Farms online! Check out the donors currently being worked with including the +2398G Super daughter of Cosmopolitan, huge testing members of the Rudy Missy family and more!

January 15, 2013
World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Judges List Complete

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the slate of sixteen official judges that will evaluate over 2,500 head of top quality dairy cattle. These proficient cattle evaluators bring a wealth of global judging experience to the colored shavings. Cattle exhibitors from all corners of North America work 365-days-a-year for the opportunity to have their cattle critiqued by these individuals. Seven breed champions in the open and junior shows will be selected by week’s end, which will go on to compete for the ultimate title of World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion.

It is with great honor to present the 2013 World Dairy Expo judges:

  • International Ayrshire Show: Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis.
    Associate Judge: Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio   
  • International Brown Swiss Show: Richard Hill, Cattaraugus, N.Y.
    Associate Judge: Joe Sparrow, Frankfort, Ky.
  • International Guernsey Show: Gary Estes, Rogersfield, Mo.
    Associate Judge: Bob Griggs, Seminole, Okla.
  • International Holstein Show: Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.
    Associate Judge: Gus Schwartzbeck, Union Bridge, Md.
  • International Jersey Show: Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, QC, Canada
    Associate Judge: Stephen Borland, Ormstown, QC, Canada
  • International Milking Shorthorn Show: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
    Associate Judge: Katie Bue, Alma Center, Wis.
  • International Red & White Show: Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.
    Associate Judge: Mike Berry, Albany, Ore.
  • International Junior Holstein Show: Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind.
    Associate Judge: Esteban Posada R., Queretaro, Mexico 
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January 14, 2013
Holstein Plaza welcomes Sunview Holsteins

Holstein Plaza welcomes new member Sunview Holsteins online! Check out the high profile heifers currently being worked with from Frosty, Silk, Chassity and more.

January 11, 2013
2012 Master Breeders Announced

Brantford, ON Jan. 11, 2013— At the beginning of each year, Holstein Canada announces the new crop of Master Breeders who are recognized  as a distinguished breeder amongst their peers.  This award is the pinnacle of success for any Holstein Canada member. The Association is thrilled to announce the  21 Master Breeders who will be honoured at the upcoming 2013 National Holstein Convention in Niagara Falls.

  • Alpina Dairy Farm Ltd, Abbotsford, BC
  • Berwen Holsteins, Cumberland, ON
  • Brooknook Farms, Chilliwack, BC
  • Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay, ON
  • La Ferme Hudon & Fils Inc., St. Anaclet, Qc
  • Ferme Dulet Inc Francis Dumais St. Pascal, Qc
  • Ferme Gepaquette (2009) Inc, St. Paul D'abbotsford, Qc 
  • Glennholme Holsteins, Carp, ON
  • Cameron Hickling, Hanover, ON
  • Unholzers - Bushy View, Lakeside, ON
  • Ferme Jacobs Inc, Cap Sante, Qc
  • Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay, ON
  • Nexgen Farms, Steelman, SK
  • John Tamis, Surrey, BC
  • Ferme Lison Inc, Audet, Qc
  • Ronald Boerchers, Laurier, MB
  • Seelby Holsteins Ltd, Seeleys Bay, ON 
  • Michel Larrivée, Ham Nord, Qc 
  • Ferme Val-Bisson Inc, St. Polycarpe, Qc
  • Ferme Vaudal Inc, Vaudreuil, Qc
  • Scott J. Wilson, Port Perry, ON