Archive for August, 2008

Colored Breed Champions from Minnesota State Fair

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Red & White Show

Junior Champion: Al-Shar SDG Eveonna-Red-ET (KHW Kite Advent-Red), 1st winter calf, Al-Shar Holsteins, Groton, SD
Res. Junior Champion: Melarry Advent DJ-Red-ET (KHW Kite Advent-Red), 1st summer yearling, Melarry Farms, Rice, MN
Intermediate & Grand Champion: All-Heart Advt Buckeye-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Le-Ro-Da Farm, Cambridge, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Rodash-View DG Kelly-Red-ET (Carrousel Distrigene-Red), 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Kelly Syndicate, Litchfield, MN
Senior & Res. Grand Champion: Elmyra Gres Gunhilda-Red (Sunrose Grey-Red), 1st 5-year-old, Flower-Brook Holsteins, Hamburg, MN
Res. Senior Champion: Jen-D Tosha-Red (Heatherstone Predestine-Red), 2nd 5-year-old, Raylore Farm, Hutchinson, MN

Ayrshire Show

Junior Champion: Bar-Vue Master P Diddy (Lone Birch Masterpiece), 1st summer yearling, Irthum Farm & Bar-Vue Farm, Wanamingo, MN
Res. Junior Champion: Old Bankston Laro Marlene-ET (Des Chamois Pat Laro), 1st winter calf, John Cannon & Kurt Wolf, Dyersville, IA
Intermediate Champion: Stillmore BBBK Saffron (Blackaddar BB Kellogg), 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Stillmore Cattle Co., Pine Island, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Se-Ayr-A BBBK Caitlyn (Blackaddar BB Kellogg), 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Se-Ayr-A Ayrshires, Little Falls, MN
Senior & Grand Champion: Valevue BBK Minerva (Blackaddar BB Kellogg), 1st aged cow, Stillmore Cattle Co., Pine Island, MN
Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion: Right-Angle T Nancy (Right-Angle BBBK Traveler), 1st 4-year-old, Se-Ayr-A Ayrshires, Little Falls, MN

Brown Swiss Show

Junior Champion: RNR Denver Peanut Pear-ET (Rolling View Denver), 1st fall yearling, Olson Dairy, Spring Valley, MN
Res. Junior Champion: Arthurst Getsum Scout (Bo Joy Vance Getsum), 2nd fall yearling, Kristin Sprengler, Plato, MN
Intermediate Champion: Arthurst GK Summer (Viking Valley Glamour King), 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Arthurst Farm, Plato, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Arthurst Ferrarri Nancy (RB Poldi Ferrari), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Arthurst Farm, Plato, MN
Senior & Grand Champion: Red Oak Investment Sal (Timber San Investment-ET), 1st aged cow, Reid & Joe Stransky, Owatonna, MN
Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion: Poplar Oak Denmark Vienna-ET (R Hart TC Vienna), 1st 4-year-old, Narfa Farms & Applegrove Dairy, Gimli, MB

Grand Champion Swiss
Grand Champion – Red Oak Investment Sal

Reserve Grand Champion Swiss
Reserve Grand Champion – Poplar Oak Denmark Vienna-ET

Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Swiss
At right – Grand Champion – Red Oak Investment Sal
At left – Res. Grand Champion – Poplar Oak Denmark Vienna-ET

Guernsey Show

Junior Champion: Tru Lan MM Classy (Four Winds Magicman), 1st fall yearling, Tru-Lan Guernseys, Ellendale, MN
Res. Junior Champion: KernFarm MT Connie (KernFarm RS Marcus), 1st spring yearling, Kern Guernsey Farm, Wadena, MN
Intermediate Champion: PAFarms Tiller Charger-TW (Trotacres Loral Tiller), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Fritsche Farm, New Ulm, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Up The Creek T Marshmellow (Trotacres Loral Tiller), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Up The Creek Farm, Lester Prairie, MN
Senior & Grand Champion: Up The Creek Options Kookie (Jensgolden Bionic Option), 1st aged cow, Up The Creek Farm, Lester Prairie, MN
Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion: PA Farms Hot Shot Chevelle (Myrtledales Magic Hot Shot-ET), 2nd aged cow, Fritsche Farm, New Ulm, MN

Jersey Show

Junior Champion: BBDN Furor High Energy-ET (Piedmont Nadine Furor), 1st fall yearling, New Horizon Jerseys, Twin Lakes, MN
Res. Junior Champion: Brickton Lux Fergalicious (Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe), 1st fall calf, Brickton Jerseys, Princeton, MN
Intermediate Champion: Schieldts Deluxe Roxie (Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe) 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Reid & Joe Stransky, Owatonna, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Intrigue Jade Sherry (Giprat Belles Jade), 2nd Sr. 3-year-old, Intrigue Farms, Kensington, MN
Senior & Grand Champion: Norse Star Kody Jaclyn (D and E Avery Kody), 1st 4-year-old cow, Kasper Dairy, Owatonna, MN
Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion: K&R Sambo Mae (Lester Sambo), 1st aged cow, K & R Jerseys, Rushford, MN

Junior & Res Junior Jersey
At right – Junior Champion – BBDN Furor High Energy-ET
At left – Res. Junior Champion – Brickton Lux Fergalicious

Int & Res Intermediate Jersey
At right – Intermediate Champion – Schieldts Deluxe Roxie
At left – Res. Intermediate Champion – Intrigue Jade Sherry

Grand & Res Grand Jersey
At right – Grand Champion – Norse Star Kody Jaclyn
At left – Res. Grand Champion – K&R Sambo Mae

Milking Shorthorn Show

Junior Champion: North Stars Pattens Penny (Gold-Brook Rubens Patten), 1st summer yearling, North Star Milking Shorthorns, Ogilvie, MN
Res. Junior Champion: Rovin Julius Camille Chloe (Mapleton Vly Rebel Julius-ET), 1st fall calf, BKSB Farm, Austin, MN
Intermediate Champion: North Star Robins Jazz (Innisfail Red Robin) 1st Jr. 3-year-old, North Star Milking Shorthorns, Ogilvie, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Rovin Oprah II IR Orchid (Innisfail Red Ruben), 2nd Jr. 3-year-old, Intrigue Farms, Kensington, MN
Senior & Grand Champion: Nix’s Lilly Pad (Kuszmar Alfairs Othello), 1st aged cow, Nix Milking Shorthorns, Plato, MN
Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion: Nix O Jenny (Kuszmar Alfairs Othello), 1st 5-year-old cow, Nix Milking Shorthorns, Plato, MN

Class winners from the NY State Fair Red & White Show

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Congratulations to the following class winners from the August 24th NY State Fair Red & White Show, officiated by Garritt Sammons, Johnstown, NY.

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1st spring calf
Monanfran-JS Rokette-Red (Fradon Redliner-Red)
Owned by Jenny Mills, Canastota, NY (held by Justine Kelsey)

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1st winter calf
Kulp-Dale Ad Riana-P-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red)
Owned by Cooper Galton, Nunda, NY (held by Chris Smithgall)

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1st fall calf
Leeland Advent Star-Red-ET (KHW Kite Advent-Red)
Owned by Brad Cates, Preble, NY (held by Aaron Eaton)

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1st summer yearling
Pineyvale Advnt Agatha-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red)
Owned by David Post, Hobart, NY (held by Randy Post)

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1st spring yearling
Ridgedale-W Feather-Red (Sir Ridgedal Rustler-Red)
Owned by Wayne Conard, Sharon Springs, NY (held by Cyrus Conard)

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1st winter yearling
Sunny-Rox Paint-Town-Red (Pursuit September Storm)
Owned by Roy Denniston, Nassau, NY (held by Robin Denniston-Keller)

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1st fall yearling
Tiger Lily Lichtbl Lori-Red (Lichtblick-Red)
Owned by Marshman Farms, Oxford, NY (held by John & Lily Marshman)

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Junior Champion awards (from left): Judge Garritt Sammons, Chris Smithgall & Cooper Galton, Aaron Eaton & Brad Cates.

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Grand Champions (from left): Judge Garritt Sammons, Marty Unholzer with the 1st Jr. 2-year-old & Res. Grand Champion Haze-Glo SS Shania-Red (Pursuit September Storm), owned by Jeff Dana, North Lawrence, NY; and Alicia Lamb holding the 1st Sr. 2-year-old & Grand Champion Greenlea Redman Val-Red (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), owned by Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY.

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Premier Exhibitor
Oakfield Corners Dairy, Alicia & Jonathan Lamb with Doug Waterman, ringman extraordinaire!

New York State Fair Scenes

Friday, August 29th, 2008

World staffer Frank Putman was out and about in the dairy barn taking pictures of displays during state fair.

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County Show Results from Ontario!

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Northumberland County Holstein Club Show
Aug. 8 – Campbellford, ON
Judge – Jeff West, Tottenham, ON
Total shown – 130
Junior Champion: Trent Valley Allie Oup (Regancrest Dundee), 1st intermediate calf, Kingsway, Trent Valley, Phoenix, Mell, Sharp Acres & Nipponia
Res. Junior Champion: Farrow Leduc Nolita (Lystel Leduc), 1st summer yearling, Rob Heffernan & Far-Row Holsteins
HM Junior Champion: Brainwave Goldywn Buttons (Braedale Goldwyn), 1st intermediate yearling, Ryan Corrigan & Constance Brain, Sideline Holsteins and Roger Dyment
Grand Champion: Tillcroft Jordan Joanie (Roylane Jordan), 1st 4-year-old, Trentward, Comhaven and Jim & Joel Phoenix
Res. Grand Champion: Frankor Opal, 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Trentward Farms & Vale-O-Skene Holsteins
HM Grand Champion: Kingsway Terrason Kaylee (Innwood Terrason), 1st mature cow, Kingsway Farms
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Kingsway Farms

Simcoe County Holstein Club Show
Judge – Gerald Coughlin Jr., Peterborough, ON
Total shown – 127
Junior Champion: Branderlea Milkstar Maria, 1st senior yearling, Walkhaven Farms Ltd., & Oak Knoll Farms
Res. Junior Champion: Earincliffe September Beauty, 1st intermediate yearling, Scott Brethet & London Mount Elgin Dairy Farm
HM Junior Champion: Mt Elgin Fortune Raychill, 1st senior calf, Scott Brethet & London Mount Elgin Dairy Farm
Grand Champion: Harvdale Lheros Star, 1st 5-year-old, Harvdale Holsteins & Condon Holsteins Ltd.
Res. Grand Champion: Dolafton Chapter Anna, 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Scott Brethet & London Mount Elgin Dairy Farm
HM Grand Champion: Harvdale Goldwyn Mollie, 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Harvdale Holsteins & Katrina Carruthers

Tri County Holstein Show (Leeds, Grenville & Dundas)
Aug. 23
Judge – Don Aylsworth, Napanee
Total shown – 141
Junior Champion: Creastlea Sovereign Elizabeth, Brian Enright
Res. Junior Champion: Guyview Goldwyn Gabriela, Guyview Farms
HM Junior Champion: Midlee Chapter Marilla, Brian Enright
Grand Champion: East West Dundee Cherry, Brian Enright
Res. Grand Champion: Hillview Primetime Marlene, Hillview Holsteins
HM Grand Champion: Stoneden Rubens Rosa, Stoneden Holsteins
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Maple-Ain Holsteins

Renfrew County Holstein Show
Aug. 22 – Cobden, ON
Judge – Bruce Mode, Vankleek Hill, ON
Total shown – 59
Junior Champion: Greenlark Roses Boom (Braedale Goldwyn), 1st intermediate calf, Greenlark Farms
Res. Junior Champion: Brainwave Goldwyn Buttons (Braedale Goldwyn), 1st senior yearling, Sideline Holsteins, Corrigan, Dyment & Brain
HM Junior Champion: Sandy Crest Spider Queen (Innwood Terrason), 1st junior yearling, Bonnechere & Sandy Crest Holsteins
Grand Champion: Greenlark Bang (Shoremar James), 1st 5-year-old, Greenlark Farms
Res. Grand Champion: Mernmac Allen Tina (Canyon-Breeze Allen), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Mernmac Farms Ltd.
HM Grand Champion: Greenlark Roses Thunder (Maughlin Storm), 1st mature cow, Greenlark Farms
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Mernmac Farms Ltd.

Midwest Fall National Holstein Cow Show – Placings & Pics

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Midwest Fall National Holstein Show
Wednesday, August 27th
St. Paul, MN
Judge: Mark Rueth, Oxford, WI
Total Head Shown: 164

Milking Fall Yearling (2)
1. Macland S Storm Luella (Pursuit September Storm-ET *RC), Scott Culbertson – Macland Holsteins, Elgin, MN 1st B&O 1st BU
2. Holmacres Garrison Rowdy (Penn-England Garrison-ET), Mary Franz – Holmacres, Northfield, MN

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Junior 2-year-old (18)
1. Moondale Steff (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA 1st B&O
2. Xcaret Dundee Auna (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
3. Savage-Leigh Dundee Lou-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET, Tony & Jeff Kohls – Do-N-Joy Holsteins, Arlington, MN 1st BU
14. Poly-Kow S-S Libby (Pursuit September Storm-ET *RC), Brian Polikowsky, Randy Staudinger & Laura Mesenburg, Byron, MN 1st JR

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Senior 2-year-old (12)
1. Al-Shar Beetle Bug (Zehr-Hartman Bango Matt), Troy & Darin Zoellner, Al-Shar Holsteins, Groton, SD 1st BO 1st BU
2. Harmill Blitz Mona (Fustead Emory Blitz-ET), Reid & Joe Stransky – Stranshome Holsteins, Owatonna, MN
3. Moondal Durham Eadie (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA

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Jr. 3-year-old (8)
1. Elmyra Hero Crystal (Sunrose Hero), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN 1st BU
2. Benner Talent Jaeden (Ladino Park Talent), Mary Franz – Holmacres Holsteins, Northfield, MN
3. Ms Stranshome D Devotion-ET (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), Reid & Joe Stransky – Stranshome Holsteins, Owatonna, MN
4. Mahoney Durham Skye (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET) Shelby Mahoney – Mahoney Holsteins, Cannon Falls, MN 1st B&O 1st JR

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Sr. 3-year-old (14)
1. Lida-Acres Durham Alicia (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), Adam Johnson – Lida-Acres Holsteins, Pelican Rapids, MN 1st B&O 1st BU
2. Moondale Sheldy (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA
3. Lang-Mac Lilly (C-Hill Abdul), Jason Lang – C-Hill Farms, Hutchinson, MN

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Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Mahoney Durham Skye (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Shelby Mahoney – Mahoney Holsteins, Cannon Falls, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show: Poly-Kow S-S Libby (Pursuit September Storm-ET *RC), 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Brian Polikowsky, Randy Staudinger & Laura Mesenburg, Byron, MN

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Intermediate Champion: Lida-Acres Durham Alicia-ET (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Adam Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN
Res. Intermediate Champion: Al-Shar Beetle Bug (Zehr-Hartman Bango Matt), 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Troy & Darin Zoellner, Groton, SD

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4-year-old (15)
1. Jen-D Manhat Billie (Mr Manhattan-ET), Reid & Joe Stransky and Jeni Dingbaum, Owatonna, MN 1st BU
2. Elmbrink Promotion Paisley (Mr Derry Promotion), Dan Weness – Nature-Ridge Holsteins & Jerseys, LeRoy, MN
3. Bayless Hi Metro Altus (Sikkema-Star-W Hi Metro-ET), David Hoese – Hoese Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
4. Bevendale Aspen Party Girl (EK-Oseeana Aspen), Dale Schmidt – Bevendale Holsteins, Green Isle, MN 1st B&O
14. Demmers Rubens Trisha (STBVQ Rubens-ET), Jessica Brouwers, Ellendale, MN 1st JR

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5-year-old (7)
1. Quality-Ridge Ruben Sandy (STBVQ Rubens-ET), Reid & Joe Stransky – Stranshome Holsteins, Owatonna, MN 1st BU
2. Larcrest Leduc Hiawatha (Lystel Leduc-ET), Todd Searles & Jon Larson, Spring Valley, MN
3. Coxlyn Aspen Adventure (EK-Oseeana Aspen-ET), Reid & Joe Stransky – Stranshome Holsteins, Owatonna, MN
4. Stuewes FB Giddy-ET (Boulet Charles), Andy Stuewe – Flower-Brook Holsteins, Hamburg, MN 1st B&O

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Aged Cow (4)
1. Valley-Star Durham Leslie (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), Wayne Lexvold, Kenyon, MN 1st BU
2. Moondale Steffanie-TW (Lystel Leduc-ET), Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA 1st B&O
3. Macland Approval Stacie (Mr Jed Approval), Scott Culbertson – Macland Holsteins, Elgin, MN

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125,000-lb Cow (5)
1. Moondale Lynn (Lystel Leduc-ET), Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA 1st B&O 1st BU
2. Moondale Penny (Carnation Counselor-ET), Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA
3. Platte-Vu Durham Iroc (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), John Bierbaum – Johnan Holsteins, Burnsville, MN
5. Davidsons Outside Medora (Comestar Outside-ET), Mary Franz – Holmacres Holsteins, Northfield, MN 1st JR

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Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Davidsons Outside Medora (Comestar Outside-ET), 1st 125,000-lb, Mary Franz – Holmacres Holsteins, Northfield, MN
Res. Senior Champion of the Junior Show: Demmers Rubens Trisha (STBVQ Rubens-ET), 1st 4-year-old, Jessica Brouwers, Ellendale, MN

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Senior Champion: Jen-D Manhat Billie (Mr Manhattan), 1st 4-year-old, Reid & Joe Stransky & Jeni Dingbaum, Owatonna, MN
Res. Senior Champion: Quality-Ridge Ruben Sandy (STBVQ Rubens-ET), 1st 5-year-old, Reid & Joe Stransky, Owatonna, MN

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Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Mahoney Durham Skye (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), 1st Jr. 3-year-old, Shelby Mahoney – Mahoney Holsteins, Cannon Falls, MN
Res. Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Davidsons Outside Medora (Comestar Outside-ET), 1st 125,000-lb, Mary Franz – Holmacres Holsteins, Northfield, MN

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Grand Champion: Jen-D Manhat Billie (Mr Manhattan), 1st 4-year-old, Reid & Joe Stransky & Jeni Dingbaum, Owatonna, MN
Res. Grand Champion: Lida-Acres Durham Alicia-ET (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Adam Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

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Grand Champion Bred & Owned and Best Udder: Lida-Acres Durham Alicia-ET (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Adam Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

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Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA

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Elgin Award: Steve & Vicky Searles – Stillmore Cattle Co., Pine Island, MN

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Senior Best Three Females (5)
1. Dan Moon – Moondale Farm, Monona, IA
2. Scott Culbertson – Macland Holsteins, Elgin, MN
3. Troy & Darin Zoellner – Al-Shar Holsteins, Groton, SD
4. Loren Olson – Raylore Farm, Hutchinson, MN
5. Rick Demmer – Demmer Farms, Ellendale MN

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Produce of Dam (7)
1. Andy Stuewe – Flower-Brook Holsteins, Hamburg, MN
2. Loren Olson – Raylore Farm, Hutchinson, MN
3. Brook Hackett – Melarry Farms, Rice, MN

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Midwest Fall National Holstein Heifer Show – Placings & Pics

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Midwest Fall National Holstein Show
Wednesday, August 27th
St. Paul, MN
Judge: Mark Rueth, Oxford, WI
Total Head Shown: 164

Junior Heifer Calf (10)
1. Macland Laurin Star (Den-K Marshall Laurin), Scott Culbertson – Macland Holsteins, Elgin, MN 1st B&O
2. Crescentmead Kite Bailey-ET (Markwell Kite-ET), Lowell Peterson & Nick Witte, Hutchinson, MN
3. Crescentmead Kite Bella-ET (Markwell Kite-ET), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
7. Sherdale Dundee Dresden (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Cole Rupprecht – Sherdale Farms, Theif River Falls, MN 1st JR

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Intermediate Heifer Calf (14)
1. Miss Dundee Jaeger-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET), John Cannon & Friends – Sco-Lo Holsteins, Dyersville, IA
2. Stillmore Spice (Far-O-La Debbie Jo Decker), Steve & Vicki Searles – Stillmore Cattle Co., Pine Island, MN 1st B&O
3. SkyVu Rampage Lyrical (Rosedale-L Rampage-Red-ET), Jenny Trapp – SkyVu Farm, Hastings, MN 1st JR

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Senior Heifer Calf (17)
1. Stuewes Dundee Gabrina-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Andy Stuewe – Flower-Brook Holsteins, Hamburg, MN 1st B&O
2. Macland Mich Stacie (Michael Storm Avalanche), Scott Culbertson – Macland Holsteins, Elgin, MN
3. Xcaret Astro Melanie-ET (Oseeana Astronomical-ET), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
5. Chelsea Dundee Aleah (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Cally Strobel, Stro-Lane Dairy, Henderson, MN 1st JR

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Summer Yearling Heifer (13)
1. Redalen Advent Charlot-ET *RC (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Michael & Katy Redalen, Lanesboro, MN 1st B&O
2. Xcaret Dundee Mystique (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
3. Do-N-Joy Decker Hailey (Far-O-La Debbie Jo Decker-ET), Tony & Jeff Kohls – Do-N-Joy Holsteins, Arlington, MN
6. Raylore Leduc Jolie (Lystel Leduc-ET), Elizabeth Olson – Raylore Farm, Hutchinson, MN 1st JR

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Spring Yearling Heifer (9)
1. Dellka Marlin Iris (Dellka Champion Marlin), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
2. Rokeyroad Aspen Dollars (EK-Oseeana Aspen-ET), Scott Culbertson & Abbi Lea Goldenberg, Elgin, MN
3. Havencrest Damion Jillian-ET (Erbacres Damion), Brook Hackett – Melarry Farms, Rice, MN 1st JR
4. C-Hill Damions Magic (Erbacres Damion), Jason Lang – C-Hill Farms, Hutchinson, MN 1st B&O

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Winter Yearling Heifer (8)
1. Ms Savage-Leigh Prissy (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Steve & Vicky Searles, Stillmore Cattle Co., Pine Island, MN
2. Butlerview DM Bernadini-ET (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), Todd Pierson – Sapa Ska Farm, Lake City, MN
3. GBM Dundee Jewel-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Brook Hackett – Melarry Farms, Rice, MN 1st JR
5. Al-Shar SS Samantha (Pursuit September Storm-ET *RC), Troy & Darin Zoellner – Al-Shar Holsteins, Groton, SD 1st B&O

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Fall Yearling Heifer (9)
1. Xcaret Dundee Koral (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN 1st B&O
2. Demmers Lucifer Pamela (Lylehaven Lucifer), Brandon Thesing – Ridgeview Dairy, Winona, MN 1st JR
3. Da-Don Stormatic Alison (Comestar Stormatic-ET), Tanner Morrison & Brady Bobendrier, Peterson, MN

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Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Chelsea Dundee Aleah (Regancrest Dundee-ET), 1st fall calf, Cally Strobel, Stro-Lane Dairy, Henderson, MN
Res. Junior Champion of the Junior Show: Demmers Lucifer Pamela (Lylehaven Lucifer), 1st fall yearling, Brandon Thesing – Ridgeview Dairy, Winona, MN

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Junior Champion: Stuewes Dundee Gabrina (Regancrest Dundee-ET), 1st fall calf, Andrew Stuewe, Hamburg, MN
Res. Junior Champion: Xcaret Dundee Koral (Regancrest Dundee-ET), 1st fall yearling, Tim Hoese, Glencoe, MN

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Junior Best Three Females (4)
1. Tim Hoese – Xcaret Holsteins, Glencoe, MN
2. Loren Olson – Raylore Farm, Hutchinson, MN
3. Troy & Darin Zoellner – Al-Shar Holsteins, Groton, SD
4. Rick Demmer – Demmer Farms, Ellendale, MN

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NY State Fair Holstein Show – pictures & results

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The NY State Fair Holstein Show was Monday, August 25th. Judge Chris Lahmers of Ohio sorted through 248 head in the always competitive show.

Bull Calf (3)
1. Ridgedale Radar-Red (Fradon Inferno-Red-ET)
Wayne Conard, Sharon Springs, NY
2. Connies Prsia Vincent-Red
Cathy & Andrea Conhiser, Great Valley, NY

Spring Calf (26)
1. Ms Goldwyn Karma-ET (Braedale Goldwyn)
Elmvue, Farm, Johnstown, NY
2. Co-Vale Dundee Kaylyn-ET
Brad Cates, Preble, NY

Winter Calf (28)
1. Ara-Kuh Excel Buttons (WVA-Greystone Champ Exc)
J Lomeo/M Ritschard, Purple Fever, Lowville , NY
2. Maple-Nook Avt Radon-ET
Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY

Fall Calf (25)
1. MS Andis Shtle Aneeda-ET (Picston Shottle-ET)
Maple Downs Farms, A. Cooper and M. Heath, Middleburgh, NY
2. Monanfran Bahama Mama
Jenny Mills, Canastota, NY

Summer Yearling (14)
1. Co-Vale Lheros Cindy (Comestar Lheros-ET)
Brad Cates, Preble, NY
2. Amber-Acres M Shne Dani
Brad Cates, Preble, NY

Spring Yearling (22)
1. Monanfran Cnyn Charlotte (Canyon Breeze Storm Atom)
Jenny Mills, Canastota, NY
2. Lake-View Aspen Jenna
Tom & Vickie Cady, Sackets Harbor, NY

Winter Yearling (15)
1. Hosking Aspen Salsa (EK-Oseeana Aspen-ET)
Don Hosking, Hobart, NY
2. Hiljohn Dundee Bling Bling
J Lomeo/M Ritschard, Purple Fever, Lowville , NY

Fall Yearling (14)
1. Amber-Acres Drake Daisy (Far-O-La Debbie-Jo-Drake-ET)
Brad Cates & Aaron Eaton, Preble, NY
2. B&L Dundee Laneeka
Brett Byma, B&L Dairy, Ilion, NY


Junior Champion: MS Andis Shtle Aneeda-ET, Maple Downs Farms, A. Cooper and M. Heath, Middleburgh, NY
Reserve Junior Champion: Amber-Acres Drake Daisy, Brad Cates & Aaron Eaton, Preble, NY

Junior Best Three Females (7)
1. Brad Cates, Preble, NY
2. Jenny Mills, Canastota, NY


Jr. 2-Year-Old (17)
1. Joleanna Otd Mandarin-ET (Comestar Outside-ET)
Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY
2. Mac-Mara Dnde Debutante
Kenneth and Charles McEvoy, Marathon, NY


Sr. 2-Year-Old (18)
1.Mar-Bil Zenith Gabby (Ocean-View Zenith-TW-ET)
David Post, Hobart, NY
2. Forever-Hopeful LL Polly
Brian Skarka, Ballston Spa, NY


Jr. 3-Year-Old (14)
1. Boiled-Owl Dundee Jenny (Regancrest Dundee-ET)
Brad Cates & Aaron Eaton, Preble, NY
2. Curr-Vale Roy Terry 3716
Kayla Currie, Tully, NY


Sr. 3-Year-Old (13)
1. Ms Elmvue Lsburg Carlee (Elmvue Leduc Leesburg)
Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY
2. Mountaintop Shena Alma
Brad Cates & Aaron Eaton, Preble, NY


4-Year-Old (12)
1.Rach-Len Durham Jaylo (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET)
Elmvue Farm & Co-Vale Farm, Johnstown, NY
2. Joleanna Prmtme Fantasia
Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY


5-Year-Old (13)
1.Miss Co-Vista Rbns Layla (STBVQ Rubens-ET)
Tyler Reynolds, Corfu, NY
2. Elm Spring Integrity Inoz
Elm Spring Farm LLC, Eagle Bridge, NY


Aged Cow (8)
1. Birdolm Gibson Renee (Silky Gibson-ET)
Maple Downs Farms II, Hill-n-Holl, Middleburgh, NY
2. Penn-Gate Storm Fleurel
Kevin & Barb Ziemba, Aurora, NY


125,000lb. Cow (6)
1. Carrdale Durham Kaylie (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET)
Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY
2. Ridgedale Emera
Wayne Conard, Sharon Springs, NY

(Reserve on left, Champion on right)
Intermediate Champion: Ms Elmvue Lsburg Carlee, Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY
Reserve Intermediate Champion: Mountaintop Shena Alma, Brad Cates & Aaron Eaton, Preble, NY


Senior Champion: Rach-Len Durham Jaylo, Elmvue Farm & Co-Vale Farm, Johnstown, NY
Reserve Senior Champion: Carrdale Durham Kaylie, Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY


Grand Champion: Ms Elmvue Lsburg Carlee, Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY
Reserve Grand Champion: Rach-Len Durham Jaylo, Elmvue Farm & Co-Vale Farm, Johnstown, NY


Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY

Best Three Females
1. Joleanna Holsteins, Unadilla, NY

Produce of Dam
1.George & Kathryn Whalen, Millbrook, NY

Dam & Daughter
1. Larry Hill, Falconer, NY

County/District Herd
1. OHM Club Herd

The railbirds were out in full force


Jessica Chittenden of the NYS Department of Agriculture held interviews in the center of the ring during the show. Here she is interviewing Holstein USA classifier, and my dad:-), Richard Wright.

Two Herd Disperals – One Location

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Thanks to Seth Johnson of Guernsey Marketing Service, who sent us these pictures from the Rae Mar Guernseys / Coteau Hills Farm Dispersal, which was held on August 23 in West Union, Iowa. A large crowd from across the midwest was on hand as 106 Registered Guernseys averaged $2,255.

Lot 4, the high seller of the sale at $5,500. (l-r) Dick and Kay Troester, consignors; Barb Degroote, leadsman; Dale and Stanley Chupp, buyers.


Lot 5, the second high seller at $5,100. (l-r) Dick and Kay Troester, consignors; David Croshaw, buyer; Jim Hammerand, leadsman; Dale and Stanley Chupp, sales staff.

Lot 106, the high seller from the Coteau Hills herd at $3,900. (l–r) Stanley Chupp, auctioneer; Tim Lindgren, consignor; Jon & Jens Lantz, buyers.

Class Winners from Wisconsin State Jersey Show

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Wisconsin State Jersey Show
Aug. 20 – Marshfield, WI
Judge – Norman Nabholz, West Union, IA
Total shown – 154

Judge Nabholz
Judge Nabholz

WI Jersey Queen & Princess
2008 Wisconsin Jersey Princess, Jackie Peterson of Viroqua, WI and the
2008 Wisconsin Jersey Queen, Katie Wirkus, Athens, WI

Spring Calf
1) Gil Bar Maestro Danica (Select-Scot Whist Maestro-ET)
Gil Bar Farm, Janesville, WI
2) Meadow Ridge Mason Elisa-ET
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Winter Calf
1) Meadow Ridge King Locket (Meadow Ridge K-Tel King)
Roger Riebe & Gene Henderson, Cumberland, WI
2) Milk N More RK Iatola Beyonce-ET
Milk N More & Ryan Krohlow, Cecil, WI

Fall Calf
1) Budjon Vail Furor Baby Girl (Piedmont Nadine Furor)
Vail & Budjon, Lomira, WI
2) Triple H Giller Cookie
Scott Hammann, Barron, WI

Summer Yrlg
1) Partee at Budjon Furor Layla (Piedmont Nadine Furor)
Elliot & Budjon, Lomira, WI
2) Meadow Ridge Cruiser Dream
Mark Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Spring Yrlg
1) Meadow Ridge Just Wait Rocket (Rapid Bay Just Wait)
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI
2) Partee at Budjon Luxury-ET
Elliott & Budjon, Lomira, WI

Winter Yrlg
1) Meadow Ridge Ringmaster Jan (Family Hill Ringmaster)
Mark Riebe, Cumberland, WI
2) Meadow Ridge Minister Lisa-ET
Mark Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Fall Yrlg
1) Corner Crest Ringmaster Elation (Family Hill Ringmaster)
Rueth & Swenson, Oxford, WI
2) Partee at Budjon Loretta-ET
Elliott & Budjon, Lomira, WI

Junior Champion Jr Show
Teirneys Jade Jackie (Giprat Belles Jade-ET)
Austin Nauman, Norwalk, WI

Jr Champion- Jr Show
Austin Nauman proudly leads out the Jr Champion of the Junior Show, Teirneys Jade Jackie

Reserve Junior Champion Jr Show
Budjon-Vail Ginger A6-ET (Piedmont Nadine Furor)
Kaila Wussow & Ryan Krohlow, Cecil, WI

Jr Champions - Jr Show
Jr. Champions – Junior Show: Jackie Peterson, WI Jersey Princess, Reserve Jr Champion of Junior Show, Budjon-Vail Ginger A6-ET, Kaila Wussow on halter, Jr Champion of Junior Show, Teirneys Jade Jackie, Austin Nauman on halter, Katie Wirkus, WI Jersey Queen.

Junior Champion Open Show
Meadow Ridge King Locket (Meadow Ridge K-Tel King)
Roger Riebe & Gene Henderson, Cumberland, WI

Reserve Junior Champion Open Show
Meadow Ridge Just Wait Rocket (Rapid Bay Just Wait)
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Jr Best Three Females
1) Meadow Ridge Jerseys, Cumberland, WI
2) Budjon, Lomira, WI

Dry Cows
1) Advancer Julian Madonna (Valleystream Julian)
Bradley & Duane Midtling, Wilson, WI
2) BJ Jade Brianna
Brandon & Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI

Jr 2-year-Old Cow
1) SRG Royal Spark Satin (Ravenwood J Favors Sparkler-ET)
Selin Jerseys, Viroqua, WI
2) Meadow Ridge Ringmaster Royal
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Sr 2-Year-Old Cow
1) Marshfield Julian Noelle (Valleystream Julian)
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Cecil, WI
2) BJ Remake Bianca
Brandon & Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI

Jr 3-Year-Old Cow
1) Meadow Ridge K-Tel Karamel (Hollylane Renaissance K-Tel)
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI
2) HLF Excitation Evita
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Cecil, WI

Sr 3-Year-Old Cow
1) Smithden Vindication Vixen (Vindication)
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Bill Medo, Cecil, WI
2) Gil Bar Gadget Parsley
Ryan Barlass, Janesville, WI

Intermediate Champion
Smithden Vindication Vixen (Vindication)
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Bill Medo, Cecil, WI

Reserve Intermediate Champion
Meadow Ridge K-Tel Karamel (Hollylane Renaissance K-Tel)
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Wisconsin Jersey Futurity
1) Meadow Ridge K-Tel Karamel (Hollylane Renaissance K-Tel)
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Futurity Winner
Twenty 3-Yr-Olds were shown in the Wisconsin Jersey Futurity won by Meadow Ridge K-Tel Karamel. Katie Wirkus, Steve Guell of SRG Royal Jerseys and the sponsor of the Futurity, Karamel and Mark Riebe on the halter.

4-Year-Old Cow
1) Cranbrook Jade Dee Lila (Giprat Belles Jade-ET)
Duane Midtling, Wilson, WI
2) Advancer Furor Lynn
Bradley & Duane Midtling, Wilson, WI

5-Year-Old Cow
1) Ryans Emblem Precious (Enniskillen MCT Emblem-ET)
Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, WI
2) Maughlin Jade Jeluxe
Matt Linehan & Jerry Wiess, River Falls, WI

Aged Cow
1) Edgebrook Furor Marcy (Piedmont Nadine Furor)
Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, WI

75,000 Lb Cow
1) BJ Remake Maggie (Rock Ell Remake-ET)
Brandon Nehls, Hustisford, WI

Sr Best Three Females
1) Meadow Ridge Jerseys, Cumberland, WI
2) BJ’s Jerseys, Hustisford, WI

Produce of Dam
1) BJ’s Jerseys, Brandon Nehls, Hustisford, WI
2) Milk N More Jerseys, Cecil, WI

Dam and Daughter
1) BJ’s Jerseys, Hustisford, WI
2) Triple H Holsteins & Jerseys, Barron, WI

Best Udder of Show
Smithden Vindication Vixen (Vindication)
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Bill Medo, Cecil, WI

Best udder of Show Class
Judge Norm Nabholz selecting his Best Udder of Show

Best Bred & Owned of Show
Meadow Ridge K-Tel Karamel (Hollylane Renaissance K-Tel)
Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

Grand Champion of Junior Show
Gil Bar Sparkler Juliann (Gil Bar Unique Cadillac)
Natalie & Wade Kessenich, DeForest, WI

Reserve Grand Champion of Junior Show
SRG Royal Counciller Eli (Glenholme Counciller)
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Bill Medo, Cecil, WI

Grand Champions - Jr Show
Grand Champions – Junior Show: Jackie Peterson, WI Jersey Princess, Gil-Bar Sparkler Juliann, Grand Champion of Junior Show, Wade Kessenich on halter, SRG Royal Counciller Eli, Reserve Grand Champion of Junior Show, Colin Wussow on halter, Katie Wirkus, WI Jersey Queen.

Senior Champion of Open Show
Edgebrook Furor Marcy (Piedmont Nadine Furor)
Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, WI

Reserve Senior Champion of Open Show
Cranbrook Jade Dee Lila (Giprat Belles Jade-ET)
Duane Midtling, Wilson, WI

Grand Champion of Open Show
Edgebrook Furor Marcy (Piedmont Nadine Furor)
Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, WI

Reserve Grand Champion of Open Show
Smithden Vindication Vixen (Vindication)
Nic Kipp, Kaila & Colin Wussow, Bill Medo, Cecil, WI

Sr Champion Class
Candidates for Grand Champion

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor
Meadow Ridge Jerseys, Roger Riebe Family, Cumberland, WI

Wisconsin State Jersey Show Champion Results

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The Wisconsin State Jersey Show was held on Wednesday, August 20th at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Marshfield, WI. Norman Nabholz of West Union, IA was the judge for the show.

Champion results and photos are below – more complete class placings and photos to come!

Jr Champion
Junior Champion was the winning Winter Calf – Meadow-Ridge King Locket owned by Roger Riebe & Gene Henderson.

Reserve Junior Champion was the winning Spring Yearling – Meadow-Ridge Just Wait Rocket owned by Roger Riebe of Cumberland, WI.

Junior Champions
Jackie Peterson, WI Jersey Princess, Norm Nabholz, Judge, Meadow-Ridge Just Wait Rocket, Res Jr Champion, Jamie Riebe on halter, Meadow-Ridge King Locket, Jr Champion, Gene Henderson on halter, Katie Wirkus, WI Jersey Queen.

Intermediate Champions
Katie Wirkus, WI Jersey Queen, Meadow-Ridge K-Tel Karamel, Res Intermediate Champion, Mark Riebe on halter, Smithden Vindication Vixen, Intermediate Champion, Ryan Krohlow on halter, Jackie Peterson, WI Jersey Princess.

The Intermediate Champion was the the winning Senior Three-Year-Old cow and is owned by Nick Kipp, Kayla & Colin Wussow and Bill Medo. The Reserve Intermediate Champion was the 1st place Junior Three-Year-Old. She was also the Futurity Winner and is owned by the Riebe Family of Cumberland, WI.

Grand Champions
Jackie Peterson, WI Jersey Princess, Smithden Vindication Vixen, Res Grand Champion, Ryan Krohlow on halter, Edgebrook Furor Marcy, Grand Champion, Gordie Barless on halter, Norm Nabholz, judge, Katie Wirkus, WI Jersey Queen.

The Grand Champion was the winning Aged Cow and is owned by Gil-Bar Jerseys. The Reserve Grand Champion was also the Intermediate Champion and is owned by Nick Kipp, Kayla & Colin Wussow and Bill Medo.

The Reserve Senior Champion was the 1st place 4-year-old, Cranbrook Jade Dee Lila owned by Duane Midtling of Wilson, WI.

Thanks to Gerald & Maxine Glasshof for photos and show report.