The 21st Annual Top 10 Sale was held on Satuday, December 13th in Elkhorn, WI. This year’s sale featured groups of consignments from Shema Holsteins, Gaf-Fine Farms, Sandy Valley Farms, Ralma Holsteins, Kingsmill Farm II, Triple Crown Genetics, Spring Brook Farms, EskDale Dairy and Nabholz/Legendholm as well as select consignments from other notable breeders and a group of top Jerseys.

Top seller at $110,000 was Lot #1 – Sandy-Valley Go Firelite-ET – consigned by Shema Holsteins of Kalona, IA. Firelite is a VG-88 Goldwyn daughter of Ralma Durham Fireball (EX-92 GMD DOM) and her granddam is Ralma Juror Faith (EX-91). The Faiths have topped several sales this year and the bidding for Firelite was fast and furious. She sold with numerous AI, embryos and female contracts and was purchased by Select Genetics of Tama, OH.

Second high seller on the day was Nabholz-H Shot of Adeen-ET, a 6/08 Shottle daughter of Exels Goldwyn Anna 13384-ET (VG-88 @ 2-05). Shot of Adeen has an EX-91 Lee granddam and her third dam is EX-94 Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen. On top of being from one of the hottest type families around, she carried a PTPI of +2153 and was purchased for $36,000 by Mike & Todd Jones of Marshall, IN.

Shema Holsteins consigned the third high seller at $32,000 – a first choice Sanchez or MAS female from Regancrest Ms Carma-ET. Carma is the first Mac from Regancrest Cinderella (VG-89), has four full brothers in AI and her granddam is Regancrest-PH Barbie-ET (EX-92 GMD DOM). David Clayton of Granger, IN was the buyer of this only offering from Carma before she freshens.

Fourth high seller at $30,000 was Shema Mac Camille-ET, a 8/07 Mac daughter also consigned by Shema Holsteins. Camille’s dam is Ralma Shottle Camouflage-ET (VG-88), the $101,000 high seller at this year’s Planet Holstein Sale who also hails from the Ralma Juror Faith family. The Bauer Brothers of Sandy-Valley Farms in Scandinavia, WI made the final bid on Camille.

Top seller – Lot #1 – Sandy-Valley Go Firelite-ET (VG-88) in the sale ring.

Lot #1 – Firelite in sale ring.

Top seller – Lot #1 – Sandy-Valley Go Firelite-ET – $110,000
Bert, Bieke and Sanne DeBruyn, buyers; John Erbsen and Gary Estes of the sale staff in the box, Paul Trapp on the halter of Sandy-Valley Go Firelite-ET; Mitchell and Marlin Bontrager, consignors

2nd high seller – Nabholz-H Shot of Adeen-ET in the ring.

2nd high seller – Nabholz-H Shot of Adeen-ET – $36,000
L to R: Norman Nabholz, consignor; Gary Estes, auctioneer; Gene Henderson on the halter of Nabholz-H Shot of Adeen-ET; Jeff Woods representing buyers Mike & Todd Jones

Caledon Socrates Jolly, consigned by Avonlea Genetics of Brighton, ON, was the top selling Jersey at $20,000.

It’s a big sale weekend in Wisconsin with the 2008 Celebration Sale slated for Friday, December 12th and the Top 10 Sale to be held on Saturday, December 13th.

The 2008 Celebration Sale features 80 head from across the US and Canada with some notable show ring names included. Thursday evening was preview time and a steady crowd made their way around the lineup at the Great Northern Sales Arena in Fond du Lac, WI.

A few of the young cows.

Beautiful group of younger heifers.

More young heifers in the sale lineup.

Two stylish red heifers – on the left is a Kite granddaughter of Macs-
Acres Fannie-Red-ET (EX-94); on the right is a Rampage daughter of Luck-E Advent Kite-Red (EX-92).

Lot 5 – Siemers Shottle Hi 10089-ET – the maternal sister to Siemers Dundee Haya 9652-ET who was recently nominated All-American Fall Yearling. She also has nine brothers in AI!

Lot 10 – Ara-Kuh Excel Buttons – Nominated All-American and All-Canadian Intermediate Calf – most recently a class winner at the Royal Winter Fair!

Lot 24 – Jy-Ro Goldwyn Lori Rae – the Goldwyn daughter of Gloryland Lisa Rae-ET (EX-90) who is a maternal sister to Gloryland Liberty Rae (EX-92).
Liberty Rae recently made headlines as the $410,000 top seller at the Cowtown International Showcase III Sale. Lori Rae’s next dam is Lana Rae (EX-94), then six more EX dams including ‘Queen of the Breed’ Roxy!

Check back to the All Breeds Blog tomorrow night for high sellers from the 2008 Celebration Sale and a preview glimpse of the Top 10 Sale lineup!

Hello everyone – sorry this show report is so delayed. I had a major meltdown with my blogging software but I’m now up and running again!

Royal Winter Fair Cow Show
November 14th
Toronto, Ontario

Judge Mark Rueth and Associate Judge Robert Yeoman placed 156 head in the cow show.

Milking Yearling Heifer (18)
1. Jacobs Dundee Voltage (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Ferme Jacobs inc.
2. Combination Roy Lassie (Roylane Jordan-ET), T & L Cattle Ltd., Lookout Holsteins
3. Wedgwood Dellia Jordan (Roylane Jordan-ET), Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd., Wedgwood Holsteins
4. Stoneden Goldwyn Courage (Braedale Goldwyn), Ferme Blondin, Ferme Yvon Sicard
5. Dreane Dundee Betana (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Ferme Roggua enr.
6. Idee Goldwyn Lynley (Braedale Goldwyn), Ferme Blondin, Ferme Yvon Sicard
7. Scenic Edge Advent Cocoa (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Mike & Julie Duckett
8. Innislake Luckstar Cadbury (Bofran Lucky Star), Don Chalack, Dardel Holsteins, T & L Cattle Ltd.
9. Haelzle Goldwyn Cedar (Braedale Goldwyn), Elmcroft Holsteins
10. Pynacker Elyta Goldwyn (Braedale Goldwyn), Ferme Blondin, Jim Phoenix, Joel Phoenix, David & Jeremy Hoese

Milking Yearlings first pull

Milking Yearlings – top pair – Jacobs Dundee Voltage and Combination Roy Lassie

Junior 2-Year-Old Female (20)
1. Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy (Braedale Goldwyn), Morsan Farms Ltd.
2. ABF September Cheese (Pursuit September Storm), Douglas Morrison, Gerald Todd & Gerald Todd Jr., Lookout Holsteins, Crackholm Holsteins, Ricardo Pesce
3. Beaucoise Goldwyn Clarika E T (Braedale Goldwyn), Cherry Crest Holsteins, Ferme Blondin
4. Pierstein Dundee Gabriela (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Pierre Boulet
5. Shadow-W Astro Bianca (Oseeana Astronomical), Jim & Joel Phoenix, Dave & Jeremy Hoese
6. Milibro Champion Roselima (Calbrett-I H H Champion), Michel Brochu
7. Lexis Roy Olay (Roylane Jordan-ET), Nipponia Holsteins, Barclay Phoenix, Eric Salonen
8. Rietben Dundee Ciao (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Butte Holsteins, Rietveld Dairies Ltd., Downyork Holsteins, Lor-Lee Holsteins
9. Calbrett Dundee Georgette (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Morsan Farms Ltd.
10. Salem Goldwyn Theresa (Braedale Goldwyn), Futurecrest Holsteins

Jr 2-Year-Olds in class

Jr 2-Year-Old top pair – Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy & ABF September Cheese

Senior 2-Year-Old Female (23)
1. Trefle Wythney James (Shoremar James), Crasdale Farms, Wilsim Dairy Farms
2. Pierjo Modest Keena (Regancrest-LH Modest-ET), Ferme Blondin
3. Calbrett Dundee Gypsy (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Morsan Farms Ltd., Huddlesford Holstein
4. Continental Dundee Lyza (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Fred Fornwald & Sons Farm, Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd., Wedgwood Holsteins
5. Greenwood-Acres Dun Celeste (Regancrest Dundee), Chip Savage
6. Dessauges Chapter Gina (Calbrett Chapter), Ferme Blondin
7. Comestar Goldwyn Lilac (Braedale Goldwyn), Mapel Wood Farms, O’Connor Land & Cattle Co., GenerVations Inc., Comestar Holstein
8. Cobequid Spud Rip (Cobequid Spud), Cobequid Holsteins
9. Kenmar Sovereign Justina (Stanhope Sovereign), Fred Fornwald & Sons Farm, Nexgen Farms
10. Irwindale-I Leduc Melanie (Lystel Leduc), Black Forest Farm Ltd., R & F Livestock Inc.

Sr 2-Year-Old winner – Trefle Whitney James

Junior 3-Year-Old Female (13)
1. Brookvilla Jasper Aka (Wilcoxview Jasper-ET), Jeff & Jim Butler
2. Richardo Dundee Dawnette (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Richard P. Kuntz, Hodglynn Holsteins, Todd Galton, Joleanna Holsteins
3. B & L Dundee Samantha (Regancrest Dundee), Matt Lintvedt, Ron Abing, Terri Abing
4. Blondin Lyster Beauty (TCET Lyster), David & Jeremy Hoese
5. Rainyridge Talent Barbara (Ladino Park Talent-Imp), Ronald Boerchers, Ravenbrook Holsteins, Hylite Holsteins
6. Highview Jasper Cherry (Wilcoxview Jasper-ET), Hanoverhill Holsteins, Barclay Phoenix, Trent Valley Holsteins, Eric Salonen
7. Comestar Lausanka Jasper (Wilcoxview Jasper-ET), Comestar Holstein
8. Maple Holme B F Cinderella (Braedale Freelance), Glennholme Holsteins, Signature Holsteins
9. Comco Roy Spears (Roylane Jordan-ET), Jeff Butler, Lookout Holsteins, Brian Meyer
10. Redama Allen Lice (Canyon-Breeze Allen-ET), Pierre Boulet

Jr 3-Year-Olds in class

Jr 3-Year-Olds top pair – Brookvilla Jasper Aka & Richardo Dundee Dawnette

Senior 3-Year-Old Female (21)
1. Valleyville Lheros Jenn (Comestar Lheros), Ferme Jacobs inc., Ty-D Holsteins
2. Maroch Idem Champion (Calbrett-I H H Champion), Morsan Farms Ltd.
3. Blue Ridge Leduc Lady (Lystel Leduc), Glenvue Holsteins, Greg McLean, J.E. & Nancy Loggan
4. Des Chamois Titane (Hartline Titanic-ET), Ferme Des Chamois, Deslacs Holstein
5. Co-Vista Durham Melinda (Regancrest Elton), Comestar Holstein, Ferme G.P. & H. Hébert inc.
6. Helmcrest Dundee Judy (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Ferme Blondin
7. Rama-Way Skyfame Magical (Quality Sky Fame), Trent Valley Holsteins, Phoenix Bros., Richard Green, Pat Conroy
8. Loa-de-Mede Spirte Liv (Cedarwal Spirte), Loa-de-Mede Farms Ltd.
9. Starcroft Canadian Idol (TCET Lyster), Cherry Crest Holsteins
10. Santschi Leduc Virginie (Lystel Leduc), Ferme Ralston S.E.N.C., Santschi Holstein Inc.

Sr 3-Year-Olds in class – winner Valleyville Lheros Jenn

Intermediate Champion
Brookvilla Jasper Aka (Wilcoxview Jasper-ET), Jeff & Jim Butler

Reserve Intermediate Champion
Valleyville Lheros Jenn (Comestar Lheros), Ferme Jacobs inc., Ty-D Holsteins

Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion
Maroch Idem Champion (Calbrett-I H H Champion), Morsan Farms Ltd.

Aka, Jenn & Idem – Intermediate Champions at the Royal!

4-Year-Old Female (19)
1. Lacoulee Annabelle Lheros (Comestar Lheros), Pierre Boulet
2. Lexis R T Haven (Renaissance Triumphant), Cobequid Holsteins, Hi-Calibre Holsteins
3. Caverhill Andrea Lheros (Comestar Lheros), Ferme Des Trèfles inc.
4. Vons-Hillview Stormat Sandy (Comestar Stormatic), Henry P. Van Exel, George Kasbergen, Joey Airosa
5. Littlecorner C L Renata (Comestar Lheros), Pierre Boulet
6. Winsomes-Own Roy Quack (Roylane Jordan), Deslacs Holstein, Frankhaven, Belli-Star
7. Vangoh Durham Treasure (Regancrest Elton Durham), Mike & Julie Duckett
8. Des Chamois Lyna (Calbrett-I H H Champion), Ferme Des Chamois, Deslacs Holstein
9. Hendercroft Lheros Gumball (Comestar Lheros), Herbert Henderson
10. MVF Astronomical Astro (Oseeana Astronomical-ET), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., New Mars Dairy

4-Year-Olds in class

4-Year-Olds final lineup – winner Lacoulee Annabelle Lheros

5-Year-Old Female (17)
1. Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel (Comestar Stormatic), The Hazel Syndicate
2. Stone-Front Iron Pasta (Boss Iron), Mike & Julie Duckett, George Kasbergen
3. Flechedor Stormatic Zita (Comestar Stormatic), Annie Lecours & Luc Boisvert
4. Serli Colorado Lillie (Derianne Colorado), Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd., Wedgwood Holsteins, Morsan Farms Ltd.
5. Prudense Lheros Ostil (Comestar Lheros), Pierre Boulet
6. Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay (TCET Lyster), Adam Hodgins, Starbrite
7. Belcher Linjet Lava (Sunnylodge Linjet), Pierre Boulet
8. RF Cousteau Destiny (Silky Cousteau), Chilliwack Cattle Co., R & F Livestock Inc.
9. La Cantiniere Asia Journalist (Ridge-Star Journalist-ET), Rockymountain Holsteins
10. Harvdale Lheros Star (Comestar Lheros), Condon Holsteins Ltd., Harvdale Holsteins

5-Year-Olds in class

5-Year-Olds top pair – Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel & Stone-Front Iron Pasta

Mature Cow (15)
1. Thrulane James Rose (Shoremar James), Pierre Boulet
2. Mischke Durham Krystal (Regancrest Elton Durham) Arethusa Farm
3. Bruynland Storm Kendra (Maughlin Storm), Pierre Boulet
4. Alholm Rudolph Jingle (Startmore Rudolph), Morsan Farms Ltd.
5. Silverridge Leduc Noleta (Lystel Leduc), Chilliwack Cattle Co., R & F Livestock Inc.
6. Bridgeview Gibson Dottie (Silky Gibson), Brian Coleman
7. Kingsway Leduc Gabriel (Lystel Leduc), Ferme Blondin
8. Miss Dictator Rachel (Seimers Leading), Kelly Barbee, Chris Carpenter, Ronnie Hulen, Vance Proctor, Jr.
9. Lylehaven Lila Z (Regancrest Elton Durham), Comestar Holstein, Cormdale Genetics Inc., Mark Falshaw, Todd J. Whittier, GenerVations Inc., ADI Cattle Corporation Global
10. Doanlea Gilbert Cheyenne (Miley Gilbert-ET), Donald I. Doan, Marthaven Holsteins

Judges Rueth and Yeoman review their final lineup in a phenomenal Mature Cow class.

Mature Cows top pair – Thrulane James Rose & Mischke Durham Krystal

Senior & Grand Champion
Thrulane James Rose (Shoremar James), Pierre Boulet

Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion
Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel (Comestar Stormatic), The Hazel Syndicate

Honourable Mention Senior & Grand Champion
Mischke Durham Krystal (Regancrest Elton Durham) Arethusa Farm

Grand Champion lineup

Thrulane James Rose with another Grand Champion title to her name!

Rose and Pierre in the spotlight!

Breeder’s Herd (3)
1. Cobequid Holsteins, Truro, N.S.
2. Dupasquier Holsteins, Guelph, Ont.
3. Comestar Holstein, Victoriaville, Que.

Overall Premier Breeder
Ferme Jacobs inc.

Overall Premier Exhibitor
Pierre Boulet

Overall Premier Sire
Regancrest Dundee

The Borderway Black and White Sale held Saturday November 29th and hosted at the Borderway Sale Centre, Carlisle, attracted the very best of UK pedigree dairy genetics and resulted in a top price of 20,000gns ($29,500US) and an overall sale average of over £5,000 ($7,400US).
Braedale Goldwyn and Picston Shottle sired many of the stars that made this sale such an immense success and resulted in the highest Black and White sale average in the past 22 years. The sale included a world first opportunity to purchase a first choice animal from two entire herd offerings. The average for all lots sold including embryos, first choice females, Holstein and Jerseys was £5,029 ($7,415US).
Top price was 20,000gns ($29,500US) paid for the first choice of the entire Overside Holstein herd of Hugh Neilson, Strathaven, Lanarkshire. The last bidder was Alan and Christine Watson from the Lillyhall Herd, Cockermouth, Cumbria. The successful bidders have two weeks to make their considered choice from this world renowned herd.
Another herd with a first choice offering was the famous Potterswalls Jersey Herd, owned by the Fleming family. The successful bidders have the option of any female from the entire group of 2008 born calves. Winning the bidding on this exciting 5,000gns ($7,400US) lot was Michael Booth, Co. Laois, Rep. of Ireland.
Denmire Shottle Marie 80, bred by the Dennison family, Ulverston, Cumbria, sold for 19,000gns ($28,000US) to Colin Dent, Bridgend Holsteins, Penrith. The first three females in this pedigree are all Excellent 94 scored dams and each animal has produced over 100 tonnes of milk in their lifetime.
The famous Lylehaven Lila Z (EX-91-CAN) had a beautiful granddaughter sired by Bolton from a VG 87 Two-Year-Old daughter of Picston Shottle. This June born calf attracted enormous interest from around the world and sold with numerous embryo and bull contracts. She was consigned by Andrew Davies, Abertegan Farm, Llanybydder and now joins the breeding establishment of Andrew Bunting, New Abbey, Dumfries, for 18,000gns ($26,500US).
Another headliner that attracted the attention of bidders was Nethervale Goldwyn Tabby. This animal was described by auctioneer Glyn Lucas as a heifer that “flirts with perfection”. Her dam was the former All Canadian Veazland-R Bstar Tabby (EX). This lot was consigned by W. Scott & Co, Netherhall Farm, Largs, and was purchased for 13,000gns ($19,200US) by Jim Currie, Lanark, Drumchapel Estate, Brechin, and Usan Estate, Montrose.
All Red Holstein animals attracted huge interest with a top price of 11,000($16,200US) paid for an Advent Red calf from Scientific Mahogany Red (EX), a sister to the famous Madison show winner, Scientific Debutante Rae. This lot was consigned by Andrew Davies, Abertegan Farm, Llanybydder, and purchased by Willy Templeton, Syke.
Carhall Goldwyn Beth and Feizor Shottle L Melody both sold for 10,000gns ($14,750US). Both calves are bred from top UK show animals and where purchased by the Beth Syndicate and Wilsbro Farms, respectively.
The sale was managed by Harrison & Hetherington Limited of Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria UK.

Thanks to Katie Davidson for this sale report.

Standing room only at the 22nd Borderway Black & White Sale

Denmire Shottle Marie 80 – sold for 19,000gns ($28,000US) to Colin Dent of Bridgend Holsteins, Penrith

Tegan Bolton Lila Z – sold for 18,000gns ($26,550US) to Andrew Bunting of Newabbey, Dumfries