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Canada National Red & White Holstein Show
The Red and White Holsteins at this year’s Royal Winter Fair were placed by Donald Dubois, Princeville, Quebec. Being a young show at the Royal (only in its 4th year), the judge complemented the Breeders on the exceptional group of cattle that were exhibited at this year’s show.
The Champions were:
Canadian Sales show a Strong Market
The Canadian Sales Show a strong market for the top cattle of North American.
The North American Sale averages $4,865 on 111 lots. The high seller was Idee Mr Sam Lyzz (VG-89) at $59,000.
The GreenLea Dispersal averaged $8,410 on the Greenlea animals with the high seller at $65,000 for Serona-Hill-I KKA Red Clover
The Sale of Stars, Buyers showed a lot of spirited bidding gaining it a sale average of $19,680 (Unofficial) The high selling animal of the evening was MS C-Haven Oman Kool at $76,000.
Pedigree Analysis of 2010 National Show Winners
The Holstein Association USA web site now has a new section that is a must for the show buff. "Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show Winners" is a section that contains various lists that provide a closer look at the genetics behind these show winners. You can view these lists at, www.holsteinusa.com and scroll to the Popular Lists section towards the bottom of the homepage.
Mid-East Fall National Show Results
Brian Behnke of Albany, WI judged the Mid-East National Holstein Show and the Mid-East Red & White Holstein Show at Louisville, Ky. Listed are the Champions for both shows.
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.