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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!
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:
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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
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.
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
Extreme numbers from the Adeens and EARLY Jackmans
Don't miss five #1 grade EARLY AltaJACKMAN (not available in Europe) from Vision-Gen Sh Sho A12037-ET VG-86-2YR, GTPI+2215! Two maternal sisters to the embryos sired by Supersire tested over +2500 GTPI and are GPA-LPI+3514 and +3313. Huge numbers from the Adeen family. Click here for more information.
Auction Closes TODAY!
The Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction closes today, Thursday, January 10, 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 $350. Also showcasing the breed’s hottest mating sires such as Oak, Jackman, Liquid Gold, Predestine, Sympatico, Shotglass, Determine, Doorman, Aikman, Atwood and more.
Top 25 New GPA-LPI Females (Canadian-owned)
The Top 25 New GPA-LPI Females (Canadian-owned) for January 2013 have been posted. click here for the full report
- SILVERRIDGE MOGUL AVOCATE (Mogul x MOM x Goldwyn) GPA-LPI+3489
- TRUSTMORE APRICOT MOGUL (Mogul x MOM x Goldwyn) GPA-LPI+33433
- DES-Y-GEN HEFTY STATIC (Hefty x Planet x Bolton) GPA-LPI+3344
- BOLDI MOGUL LOUISE (Mogul x Planet x Shottle) GPA-LPI+3343
- OCONNORS MOGUL LARK (Mogul x Man-O-Man x Goldwyn) GPA-LPI+3343
Top 25 New Genomic Females in the U.S.
The Top 25 New Genomic Females for January 2013 have been posted.
click here for the full report
- LARCREST CARDIGAN-ET (Numero Uno x Observer x Ramos) GTPI+2634
- DE-SU UNO 2381-ET (Numero Uno x Bookem x Shottle) GTPI+2616
- DE-SU SUPERSIRE 2355-ET (Supersire x Bookem x Shottle) GTPI+2615
- T-GEN-AC MOGUL JANALISA-ET (Mogul x Fork x Planet) GTPI+2588
- DE-SU SUPERSIRE 2360-ET (Supersire x Bowser x Planet) GTPI+2554
Opportunities from Cow of the Year Nominees
Selling on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction are four fantastic opportunities from the 2012 Cow of the Year Nominees!
- Lot 7: Five #1 grade EARLY LIQUID GOLD embryos from Shottle Amaze VG-87-2YR, dam is a full sister to Gold Missy!
- Lot 8: Five #1 grade Aikman *RC embryos from the VG-87-2YR-CAN Shottle daughter of GOLDWYN LILAC!
- Lot 24: Five #1 grade Atwood embryos from the VG-88-CAN Dundee maternal sister to Supreme Champion GOLD MISSY!
- Lot 25: Four #1 grade buyer's choice Brawler or Massey from the beautiful VG-86-2YR-CAN Man-O-Man daughter of Gold Missy!
Nominees named for 2012 Cow of the Year
To begin the New Year, Holstein Canada is pleased to announce the four nominees who have been selected to compete for the coveted Holstein Canada Cow of the Year award.
- Comestar Goldwyn Lilac
- Gen-I-Beq Shottle Barbi
- Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy
- Raeland Leduc Wilhelmina