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Holstein Plaza - COVID-19 Update
As we monitor the rapidly evolving situation around coronavirus (COVID-19), we are making adjustments to continue to serve you, our clients, and prioritize the safety and well-being of our staff. With our auctions and sales being internet-based, we are continuing forward with normal operation. Our staff is working remotely from home and staying safe during this time of uncertainty. They can still be contacted using the information below and we encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Steve is continuing to work out of the Hudson office as long as he is able to, keeping embryos and semen moving. This is also dependent on the status of UPS and FedEx operations. International shipments may see a delay due to a decreased number of flights available. Some countries may see larger delays due to the closure of their National Veterinary Departments and the inability to ship there at this time. In these cases, we will closely monitor the situation, communicate to the best of our ability and ship as soon as possible.
Please reach out to one of our staff with any questions. We look forward to continuing to work with you during this time.
Staff Contact Information:
Steve Mower
Email: steve.mower@amsgenetics.com
Office Phone: +1 715-808-8561
Cell: +1 204-520-5906
Megan Engel
Email: megan.schulte@holsteinplaza.com
Cell: +1 715-441-0188
European Representative:
Hendrik Albada
Email: Hendrik.albada@holsteinplaza.com
Cell: +1 204-520-1566
Backed by the Promis Family
Selling now on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction is one offering backed by the Promis family. Promis was the Rudolph daughter who was Unanimous All-American in 2007. This offering includes SEXED DOORMAN embryos from her beautiful Atwood daughter, EX-94 Parfait who was Res. Grand Champion at the 2015 NY International Spring Show. VIEW OFFERING
JERSEY Offerings
Embryos from a show winning, All-American, and All-Canadian Jersey cow family are available now on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction. Direct from the maternal sister to Supreme Champion, Musqie Iatola Martha. Choose your mating sire and make the next All-American Jersey from North America's favorite Jersey family.
Sired by Murphy
Three offerings on the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction are sired by 551HO3992 MURPHY. Murphy is a high indexing sire with GTPI +2793, +978NM$ and +1609MILK. Check out the following offerings highlighted on this week's auction. All three donors have high gRZG scores over +150.
Lot 2: SEXED MURPHY x Blanche-Red - Blanche is a beautiful rare Red, Skywalker daughter from the same family that has produced the No. 1 gRZG Polled female in the world. VIEW OFFERING
Lot 13: SEXED MURPHY x Duchess - This bull producing pedigree is rarely offered to the public. Now is your chance to take home embryos from Duchess at an affordable price. VIEW OFFERING
Lot 14: IVF SEXED MURPHY x Saucer - Another Skywalker daughter who traces back directly to the 34 Star Brood Cow, EX-94 Lylehaven Lila Z. VIEW OFFERING
Online Embryo Auction NOW OPEN
The next edition of the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction is NOW OPEN for bidding. Log on now and check out some of the exciting offerings direct from the top herds of Holstein Plaza members. VIEW AUCTION
World Dairy Expo releases statement on COVID-19
Message from Katie Schmitt, WDE Media Relations Specialist ..
World Dairy Expo is actively monitoring the ongoing public health risks associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Live events like Expo are in a particularly fluid state, with some future events continuing as planned and others facing cancellation or postponement.
At this time, WDE is moving ahead with plans for World Dairy Expo 2020 and has no intention of cancelling or postponing the show. However, the health, well-being and safety of exhibitors, attendees and volunteers are of the utmost importance and will guide our future decision making.
The Board of Directors and staff of World Dairy Expo will continue to monitor this ongoing global situation and will weigh all options for the 2020 show. Information provided by public health officials, healthcare professionals and industry experts will drive decisions in the months ahead.
Thank you for your ongoing support of World Dairy Expo as well as your continued engagement during this unprecedented time. Be well, and we’ll see you in Madison, Wisconsin, September 29 – October 3.
Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Show CANCELLED
Message from the Wisconsin Holstein Association:
The 2020 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, scheduled for April 22-25, 2020 at the Alliant Energy Center has been canceled to comply with CDC and statewide restrictions on gatherings as a result of COVID-19. This is to protect the wellbeing of our exhibitors as well as the public.
The show will unfortunately not be rescheduled. Any exhibitor who has submitted an entry will receive a refund. The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) staff will be working on this in the coming week or two.
The WHA staff is working on a plan for the Treasure Quest that is hosted in conjunction with the show. We’d like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience.
Those with questions can contact WHA Director of Communications, Mara Budde at 800-223-4269 ext. 2, marab@wisholsteins.com or Executive Show Committee Chair Steve Endres, 608-279-5952.
The Best of Triple-T and Heath Sale RESCHEDULED
Update from Triple-T Holsteins:
Friends and fellow dairy enthusisiast, we have been challenged by the current global situation. However, our goal is to continue forward with the event while keeping everyone's safety and best interest in mind. Our consignors gave us their best and we have one heck of a lineup! The sale will go on and we are working hard to make these last minute changes to ensure a successful event! The Best of Triple-T and Heath Jersey Sale will now be held on:
SATURDAY, MARCH 28th - Sale to start at 12 noon sharp!
Location: Triple-T Holsteins
For hotels - we reccomend staying in Marysville, Ohio. There are several options available. Marysville is located approx 35 minutes from Columbus and 20 minutes from the farm. Message Jenny if you need help with lodging.
COWBUYER.COM will be onsite to provide online bidding for the sale. WE REQUIRE ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SALE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SALE TIME. Please plan accordingly.
NEW DONORS for MD-West-View Genetics
Two new donors have been added to the lineup for MD-West-View Genetics. Duckett Doorman Oynx is a doorman daughter x EX-93 OrangeCrush x EX-94 Mudpie x 2019 NOMINATED Cow of the Year, EX-96 Jasmin. Winright Solomon Liberty is the Solomon granddaughter to 2019 Grand Champion of the Royal Winter Fair, EX-95 Idee Windbrook Lynzi. VIEW BREEDER PAGE
Holstein Association USA Adjusts TPI® Formula
Brattleboro, Vt., March 3, 2020 — With April 2020 proofs, Holstein Association USA will make updates to the Total Performance Index® (TPI®) Formula.
The Holstein Association USA, Inc. Genetic Advancement Committee met in January 2020 to review genetic progress of the breed and analyze the current and forecasted changes in milk pricing. They identified improvements for the TPI formula and brought these recommendations to the Holstein Association USA board of directors on February 12. The new TPI formula, approved by the board of directors, will be implemented with the April 2020 genetic evaluations.
Key points are:
- Modify the weightings of PTA Fat and PTA Protein
PTA Fat and PTA Protein will now receive equal weighting of 19 percent. - Feed Efficiency formula is being updated
Using the most recent economic assumptions for Cheese Merit $, based on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) research. - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) Health traits are now included
Health traits, developed by the CDCB, will be added: Milk Fever, Displaced Abomasum, Ketosis, Mastitis, Metritis and Retained Placenta. All traits are then combined into a Health Trait Index for an overall economic value. - Feet & Legs Composite (FLC)
FLC formula is being modified to include Rear Legs — Side View as a two-way trait, having an intermediate optimum. - Fertility Index will now include a new trait — Early First Calving
Total weighting on all fertility traits remains unchanged at 13 percent of the TPI. - The weighting for Productive Life will increase by 1 percent.
The 1 percent was taken from Dairy Form. - Update standard deviations for existing traits
Standard deviations are periodically updated to reflect changes made to genetic evaluations by Holstein Association USA and the Council on Dairy Breeding.
Utilizing quality genetics is one of the best ways to lower cost of production and achieve profitability, and the new April 2020 TPI formula will help meet that goal. Based upon USDA economic values, an average daughter of a Top 100 TPI bull will generate $486 more net profit over her lifetime versus a typical daughter from an average available A.I. bull. The accompanying graph illustrates the sources of additional income. Higher production, good conformation and longer herd life, coupled with improved health, fertility and better calving are all built into the new and improved TPI formula.
For more information on the genetic evaluations, visit www.holsteinusa.com.