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Domain Dominates the top Female Genomic List for November
The Holstein Association released the the results of the October genomic testing today. The results are for animals tested with the 50K Chip, as the 3K Chip is still considered unofficial. Domain the top Genomic bull of TAG bred at Ronelee dominated the top spots with 5 daughters in the top 10 tested animals. The Domain daughters start at number 1, Richmond-FD TD Lovely-ET at GTPI of 2456! The other 4 heifers are 2286, 2278, 2215,and 2205.
Listed are the animals that received a GTPI of 2200 and above.
Switzerland Breeders Win Big at the European National Show
In front of a standing room only crowd the European Champions were chosen. The breeders of Switzerland were clear winners in both the Holstein and Red & White Holstein Show. The competition was high as the class winners competed for the Championship. Castella Michel's tall, dairy Shormar James daughter came to the top of the group with the a loud cheering roar crowd.
Everdes Holsteins of Switzerland also rose to the top of the classes with a fancy uddered Ridgedale Rustler-Red Daughter, Pepita to give Switzlerland a double Championship at this years European Show.
European Championship Show is Close at Hand
The European Championship Show is set to start to start in Cermona, Italy on October 28th and run through the 31st.
CRV Expands Sale Force in U.S.
Jim Bayne, De Peyster, NY and Tim Fargo, Turin, NY, are the newest team members of CRV USA. In their roles as area sales managers, Jim and Tim will tackle the challenge of building a sales and service network in New York as well as lending to the development of CRV in the United States.
“Jim and Tim have a lot of ambition and knowledge,” said Gerwin Kerkdijk, managing director of CRV USA. “They will be implemental in further developing CRV USA, and also a great asset to the dairy producers in New York.”
Genomic Young Sire daughters Top Female Genomic Run
The Holstein Association released the the results of the September genomic testing. The results are for animals tested with the 50K Chip, as the 3K Chip is still considered unofficial. The Genomic Young Sires were very visible in this months run. Seven of the top 10 animals are sired by Genomic Young Sires. A Robust daughter coming out on top at 2484 followed by a Domain daughter at 2393.
Eurogenes Online Embryo Sale Starts Today!
The Eurogenes Online Embryo Sale starts today! Check out www.eurogenes.com for more information.
Rocky Mountain Holsteins Celebration Sale Averages $4,866
The Rocky Mountain Holsteins Celebration Sale took place at the farm in Cochrane, AB on Saturday. After a complimentary pancake breakfast was provided, the sale began and averaged $4,866 on a total of 108 lots. The sale also saw 94 live lots pass through the ring, which averaged $5,093.
Visions of "EX"cellence Sale Summary
The Visions of “EX”cellence sale took place on Saturday on the beautiful grounds of Melarry Farms in Rice, MN. Spencer & Stacey Hackett and Tracy Schaefer & Karla Smieja comprise the partnership of Scha-Kett Holsteins, who were the hosts of the sale. Friday night, a pre-sale pizza social was held, and on Saturday they provided a pork chop dinner for attendees. The sale ended with an average of $2,985 on 99 lots.
Hazel Reigns as Supreme!
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Cattle Congress, the Holstein show was top-notch yesterday in Waterloo, Iowa. Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel, owned by the Hazel Syndicate, did not surprise anyone as she was named Supreme Champion of the Open Show.
Top 10 Breeders Invitational is in the Books
The 2010 Top 10 Breeders Invitational is in the books, taking place at the historic 100th anniversary of the National Cattle Congress fairgrounds in Waterloo, Iowa. The sale grossed a total of $807,900, averaging $4808 on 168 lots with members from the Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Jersey breeds.