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Click to enlarge - Sully Shottle May-TW VG-87 DOM
January 2, 2013
Sully Shottle May now VG-87

The tremendous brood cow, Sully Shottle May is now Very Good-87 VVEVV DOM. 

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January 2, 2013
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Cow family feature for the Winter 2013 issue: Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy... advertise your members of this great industry-impacting families. Advertising rates start at $900 for a full page. Holstein Plaza members receive a 50% discount off the ad rate ($450 full or $250 half). Ten percent discount off the normal ad rate for 3x per year contract advertising. Ad space must be reserved no later than Thursday, January 10.

Click to enlarge - Ladys-Manor PL Shakira-ET VG-87 VG-MS at 2-11
December 31, 2012
Donors Updated!

The Donor Search has been updated to reflect the GTPI and GLPI results from the December 2012 proof run. Search your favorite DONOR now to find her updated numbers and information on her genomic tested daughters!

December 25, 2012
Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to all our Holstein friends and best wishes for a prosperous 2013! We look forward to our continued friendship and working with you in the new year.

Click to enlarge - Rosedale Tea-Rose-Red EX-94
December 21, 2012
All-American Nominations for Rosedale!

• Nominated All-American 125,000 lb Cow: 
   Midway-How-El Drhm Roxy EX-94
• Nominated All-American R&W 4-Year-Old:
   Rosedale Tea-Rose-Red EX-94

• Nominated All-American R&W Summer Yearling: Rosedale Lucky-Rose Red
• Nominated All-American R&W Junior Best 3 Females: Lucky-Rose, Serephena and 2 Hot 2 Handle

December 19, 2012
Judges Named for 2013 National Holstein Shows

Holstein Canada is pleased to announce the two judges selected to officiate the 2013  National Black and White Holstein Show and 2013 Red and White National Holstein Show during the 2013 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF):

  • 2013 National Black and White Holstein Show Judge:
    John Crowley, Hastings, ON, Canada. Crowley, with wife Cynthia, and four children, Christina, Justin, Ryan, and Vanessa own Crovalley Holsteins in Hastings, Ontario, a 70-cow Master Breed herd. 
  • 2013 National Red and White Holstein Show Judge:
    Bloyce Thompson, Frenchfort, PEI, Canada. Thompson owns and operates  Eastside Farm Inc.  with his wife Terri and children Taylor, Alyson, and Jenell in Frenchfort, Prince Edward Island. Awarded a Master Breeder shield in 2006, this 70-cow herd has achieved several All-Canadian and All-American nominations over the years. 
December 18, 2012
WORLD DAIRY EXPO DAIRY CATTLE JUDGES UNVEILED 2013

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the official judges for the 2013 dairy cattle show. The individuals who will be responsible for evaluating over 2,300 head of the finest dairy cattle in North America during the five-day event will be:

  • International Ayrshire Show – Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis.
  • International Brown Swiss Show – Richard Hill, Cattaraugus, N.Y.
  • International Guernsey Show – Gary Estes, Rogersfield, Mo.
  • International Holstein Show – Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.
  • International Junior Holstein Show – Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind.
  • International Jersey Show – Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Canada
  • International Milking Shorthorn Show – Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
  • International Red & White Show – Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.
Click to enlarge - RMW Jeeves Avery VG-87 VG-MS @ 2-10
December 18, 2012
New photo of RMW Jeeves Avery

New photo of the VG-87-2YR Jeeves daughter of RC-LC Goldwyn ATM... watch for embryos out of Jeeves Avery to sell in the upcoming Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction.

Click to enlarge - Duckett-SA Atwd Farrah VG-87 VG-MS at 2-03
December 14, 2012
New Photos

New photos of Duckett-SA Atwd Farrah-ET and Ransom-Rail Explode Petty-ET, two tremendous young cows currently being worked with at Siemers Holsteins. Click on their name for more details!

Click to enlarge - Rainyridge Talent Barbara EX-95
December 13, 2012
Auction CLOSES TODAY

The Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction closes today, Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). Place your bids now! Opportunities of elite show type, top genomics, polled, and red/*RC starting at only $375. Also showcasing the breed’s hottest mating sires such as Aikman *RC, Colt 45 *RC *PO, Sympatico *RC, Shotglass, Cashcoin, Doorman, Determine, Predestine, Atwood, Armani *RC and more. Don't wait or these exclusive offerings will be gone!