As we head into the final weeks of the 2009 show season, thoughts of All-American contests are heavy on exhibitors’ minds. The World staff has begun sorting through show catalogs and placings, and it’s a nice time to remind you that forms need to be filled out and submitted by October 31! If you plan to show at either the Mid-East Fall National in Louisville and/or the Royal Winter Fair, you still need to fill out a form and submit that by the end of the month – whether you’re in the Junior or Open All-American contests! You can always call in your placings later from those two November shows. Entry forms for all three contests – Junior Holstein, Open Holstein and Jersey, can be found in the September issues of Holstein World and AllBreed Access, as well as on our home page at www.holsteinworld.com (see http://www.holsteinworld.com/page.php?id=13)

While 100% accuracy is necessary, one of the biggest and most important elements of your entry is the picture. The 2008 International Holstein Show Judge, Brian Carscadden, seconds that thought. “Great photos can do so much for the marketing of your cows and cow families. The same holds true for the All American nominating process . I have had the good fortune of serving on several All Canadian and All American nominating panels. It can be a difficult process because of the quality of the contestants as well as the different placings throughout the show season .There are only six positions available in each class, so when a final decision needs to be made, photographs play a huge role. As a former member of the panel, I just wanted to stress the importance of entering quality right-handed portraits. Great photos can make the difference when it comes to getting on the page and after-all it is a photo competition.”

Take time to make sure your entry is the best it can be – accurate, on time, and complete! It will pay off in the long run! If you have any questions on the contest, please contact any one of the following World staff members:

Kathleen O’Keefe 866.302.5156
kokeefe@dairybusiness.com

Karen Knutsen 800.334.1904, ext. 235
kknutsen@dairybusiness.com

Lynnette Wright 800.334.1904, ext. 236
lwright@dairybusiness.com

Carol Moyer 800.334.1904, ext. 223
cmoyer@dairybusiness.com

Congratulations on a very exciting 2009 show season! Best of luck in the All-American contests!

Congratulations to Paul & Sarah Trapp of Taylor, Wisconsin, on their birth of their son, Beau Delos Trapp. Born six weeks early, Beau arrived during World Dairy Expo week and has to spend a bit more time in the hospital bulking up from his birthweight of 5 lbs. 1 oz. Sarah is doing well and is already back at home. Our congratulations and prayers go out to the Trapp family as they wait for Beau to come home as well!

The 2009 edition of the World Classic was held Friday night, October 2nd in the Coliseum in Madison, WI. Featuring consignments from some of the most sought after cow families in the world, the sale averaged $19,814 on 42 lots and buyers came from five countries, four Canadian provinces and 13 states.

High seller at $95,000 was Lot #1 – a first choice of two 9/09 Goldwyn heifers or two 9/09 Sanchez daughters from Harvue Roy Frosty (EX-95). Frosty was the Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion of the 2007 International Holstein Show and will be a contender in the 5-year-old class this year. Consigned by Junemann, Duckett and Armbrust of Rudolph, WI, the choice was purchased by Esteban Pasada Sydicate of Mexico.

Second high seller of the night at $57,000 was Our-Favorite Shnazzy Rae-ET, consigned by Dr. Albertus Diers of Altenberge, Germany and purchased by Kenneth Larson of Downing, WI. Sired by Picston Shottle, the 3/09 granddaughter of Scientific Debutante Rae-ET (EX-92), the Reserve Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show in 2005 and All-American 4-Year-Old that year. The dam of the calf is Scientific Gold Dish Rae-ET (VG-86 2 yrs), a *RC *TV Goldwyn daughter who is a full sister to the popular Scientific Destry bull.

Lot 1 – $95,000
Lot 2 – $55,000
Lot 3 – $40,000
Lot 4 – $30,000
Lot 5 – $57,000
Lot 6 – $18,000
Lot 7 – $11,000
Lot 8 – $35,000
Lot 9 – $30,000
Lot 10 – $20,000
Lot 11 – $14,000
Lot 12 – $13,500
Lot 13 – $16,200
Lot 14 – $15,200
Lot 15 – $8,000
Lot 16 – $12,000
Lot 17 – $12,000
Lot 18 – $13,000
Lot 19 – $16,200
Lot 20 – $14,000
Lot 21 – $8,700
Lot 22 – $15,500
Lot 24 – $19,000
Lot 25 – $13,000
Lot 26 – $14,000
Lot 28 – $7,000
Lot 29 – $27,500
Lot 30 – $10,000
Lot 31 – $9,200
Lot 32 – $13,000
Lot 33 – $26,000
Lot 34 – $29,000
Lot 35 – $9,000
Lot 37 – $15,000
Lot 38 – $9,000
Lot 39 – $6,000
Lot 40 – $7,700
Lot 41 – $9,500
Lot 42 – $7,200
Lot 43 – $8,000
Lot 44 – $10,000
Lot 45 – $15,000

The National Guernsey Show in Madison took place last night and this morning. Fowler Branstetter of KY served as the official judge. Below are some scenes from the show.

The line-up for Junior Champion

The four animals pulled for Junior Champion contention – the 1st & 2nd Fall Calf and 1st & 2nd Fall Yearling.

The Junior Champions (l-r): Reserve Junior Champion, Coulee Crest Chall Jeanie-ET, owned by Josey & Lindsay Morris of Watertown, WI and Eby Lawn Ebybrook Delta Mel owned by Ebylawn & Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel, ON.

1st Milking Yearling – Four Winds Tiller Debutante-Et, Clark & Joy Vilter, Hartland, WI

Jr. 2-Year-Olds (first on right)
1. Ayars Lindsey Manion Sho Snow, John & Bonnie Ayars & Sons/Dr. Kenny Manion, Mechanicsburg, OH
2. Adams Creek Regal Dancer, Brian Dinderman & Kristi Dinderman, Orangeville, IL

Sr. 2-Year-Olds (first on right):
1. Gurn-Z Meadow Heavenly Haven, Jennifer Orchard, Madison, WI
2. Prairie Cream Magicman Alyah-Et, Kimberly Lakey& Kevin Lakey, Trempealeau, WI

Jr. 3-Year-Olds (first on right):
1. Moziers Kingsley Nicole Of UTC, Karen Anderson, Lester Prairie, MN
2. Walnut Corner Valiant Sam Kris, Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL

Sr. 3-Year-Olds (first on right):
1. Four Winds Mentor Highlite, Clark & Joy Vilter, Hartland, WI
2. Quality Quest Mentor Prize Et, Verl Weaver & Ralph Turley, Goshen, IN

4-Year-Old Line-up:
1. Mar Kat Jake Elsie, Tyler, Paige & Justin Chupp & Dakota Zaralac, Inola, OK
2. Cozy Nook H Gypsy, Jens Lantz, Ellsworth, WI

5-Year-Old Line-Up:
1. Loyal Acres Lewis Breezey, Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA
2. Chapmans Vilter Ringer, Makayla E. Hickman, Shelbyville, TN

Aged Cow line-up:
1. Spring River Royal Happy, John & Bonnie Ayars & Sons/Dr. Kenny Manion, Mechanicsburg, OH
2. Wilsonview Roy Ida, Brandon Grewe, Cumberland, WI

Grand Champion of the Junior Show (l-r): and Champion, Moziers Kingsley Nicole Of UTC, exhibited by Karen Anderson, Lester Prairie, MN; and Reserve GrGrand Champion, Loyal Acres Lewis Breezey, owned by Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA

The animals pulled for Intermediate Champion contention l-r: 1st Jr. 2 and the 2nd and 1st Sr. 3-Year-Olds

The Intermediate Champion – Four Winds Mentor Highlite exhibited by Clark & Joy Vilter, Hartland, WI

The Senior Champion contenders l-r: 5-Year-Old and 2nd & 1st 4-Year-Olds

The Senior Champion: Mar Kat Jake Elsie owned by Tyler, Paige & Justin Chupp & Dakota Zaralac, Inola, OK

Grand Champion line-up

The Grand Champion – Four Winds Mentor Highlite exhibited by Clark & Joy Vilter, Hartland, WI. A nice side note, today is Clark & Joy’s wedding anniversary! Congratulations!

The Champions (l-r): Reserve Grand Champion, Mar Kat Jake Elsie and Grand Champion Four Winds Mentor Highlite.

Prime Time VI at Sherona Hill took place in Edgerton, WI last night as sale hosts Mike & Sheryl Deaver welcomed a large crowd to their farm. The sale focused mainly on younger individuals from outstanding cow families and the group was quite appreciated as the sale averaged $5,824 on 63 lots. The Deavers co-managed the sale with Rick & Paula Bovre of the Great Northern and featured a sales force gathered from across the United States and Canada.

Two lots reached the $19,500 figure which tied for high seller of the sale. Lot #3 was the option of a first choice female by Sanchez or Goldwyn or second choice female sired by Shottle from Long-Haven Durham Randi-ET (EX-93 2E). The choice will be a full or maternal sister to Long-Haven Gold Rochelle (VG-88 2yrs), the All-American Spring Yearling in 2008 and a contender in the Junior 2-Year-Old class this fall. Consigned by Long Haven Farms of Clayton, MI, this lot was purchased by Ridgedale Farms of Sharon Springs, NY and Doug Wolfe of Richfield Springs, NY.

The other lot at $19,500 was Lot #19 – Ernest-Anthony Assure-ET – the 11/08 Shottle daughter of EK-Oseeana Ambrosia-ET. The news flash on the evening was that Ambrosia had been seen by the classification committee and is the newest EX-95 cow in the breed! She was the Reserve All-American 4-Year-Old in 2007 and is the daughter of the legendary 2E-96 Tri-Day Ashlyn. David Rama of Delhi, NY made the final bid on this consignment from Ernest Kueffner of Boonsboro, MD.

Ernest-Anthony Assure-ET – $19,500

A fancy young Dundee 2-year-old brought $16,500 from Dobbin Farms of Rose Creek, MN. Mi-Sha Dundee Daffy-ET was fresh in June and is out of Pretz Charles Salina (EX-92), who was the 1st Aged Cow at Southern Spring National in 2003, then three more Excellent dams. Daffy was consigned by Mike & Sheryl Deaver of Edgerton, WI.

Mi-Sha Dundee Daffy-ET – $16,500

Lot #1 – a first choice Freddie due March, 2010 from Regancrest Lissa-ET (VG-85 EX-MS 2yrs) – brought $13,000 from Kenneth Pfaff of Rochester, MN. Lissa is a Honeycrest Elegant granddaughter of Regancrest-PR Barbie-ET (EX-92). Lissa carries four AI contracts and the Freddie females will be some of the earliest to hit the ground. The choice was consigned by Regancrest Farm of Waukon, IA.

Other high sellers:

Morsan Damion Preference-ET – a 3/09 Damion daughter of Miss Paradises Presence-ET (VG-89-2YR-CAN) – brought $12,700. Her granddam is the two-time World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Vandyk-K Integrity Paradise (2E-96). Consigned by Morsan Farms, Beemer Holsteins and Philco Group Ltd of Ponoka, AB, she was purchased by T&L Cattle Company of Chilliwack, BC.

Lot 45 – Tallent-USA J Starlite-ET – $12,000
4/09 Jeeves from the same maternal line as Picston Shottle!

Lot 13 – KHW Sanchez Alys-ET – $11,500
7/09 Sanchez out of Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET (EX-95 2E) – Alys is a maternal sister to the million dollar KHW Regiment Apple-Red (EX-92)!

Lot 15 – Lylehaven Durham Lila Y-ET – $11,500
4/09 full sister to the million dollar Lylehaven Lila Z-ET (EX-91-CAN) – All-Canadian Junior 2-Year-Old in 2004!

Lot 16 – Lylehaven Gwyn Lexi-ET – $10,000
3/09 Goldwyn out of a VG-88 full sister to Lylehaven Lila Z-ET (EX-91-CAN)!

Lot 19 – Ernest-Anthony Assure-ET – tied for high seller at $19,500
L to R: Ray LeBlanc representing buyer David Rama; Brian Craswell, auctioneer; Mike Deaver, sale host and pedigree man; Kate Probert holding Assure; Rick Bovre, sale manager.

Lot 60 – Mi-Sha Dundee Daffy-ET – brought $16,500
L to R: Ray LeBlanc representing buyer Dobbin Farms; Brian Craswell, auctioneer; Mike Deaver, sale host and pedigree man; Justine Kelsey on the halter of Daffy; Rick Bovre, sale manager.

A large crowd travelled south of Madison to Edgerton, WI to partake in Prime Time VI.

John Erbsen and Karen Knutsen keeping warm once the sun went down!

New Yorkers David Rama and Jen Conard enjoying the pre-sale hospitality!

It’s Day 3 here at World Dairy Expo and in the ring now are the Brown Swiss cows!  Judge Dave Sprengeler and his associate Angelo Pozzatti have a big task ahead of them. Keep refreshing for the latest results and photos.

Junior Champion – Danmaur Logic Shilo

Grand Champion: Old Mill E Snickerdoodle, Allen Bassler Jr., Upperville, VA
Reserve Grand Champion: Jo-Dee Prelude Nancy-ET, Jo-Dee Swiss, Tillamook, OR

Premier Breeder – Blessing Farms, IN
Premier Exhibitor – Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
Premier Sire: Red Brae Prelude Zeus

Scenes from the selection of Senior Champion…

Senior Champion: Old Mill E Snickerdoodle, Allen Bassler Jr., Upperville, VA
Reserve Senior Champion: Jo-Dee Prelude Nancy-ET, Jo-Dee Swiss, Tillamook, OR
HM Senior Champion:  Forest Lawn Anthem Busy, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY

Grand Champion of the Junior Show:  Stookeyholm Cartoon Mariah, Adam Keener, Milford, IN (2nd from right)
Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Random Luck KM Lousie-ET, Hayden Haushildt, Ellsworth, WI (far right)
HM Grand Champion of the Junior Show: Blessing Parker Fanny-ET, Allen Bassler Jr., Upperville, VA (far left)

The “Legendary” Snickerdoodle Makes it Eight WDE Class Wins!

Component Merit (8)
1. Old Mill E Snickerdoodle, Allen Bassler Jr., Upperville, VA
2. Forest Lawn Anthem Busy, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
3. Kruses Ponente Shazam, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kruse, Earlville, IA
4. Pot Luck SB Butterfly-ET, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
5. Heiz-Acres JW Princess, Topp-View Swiss, Botkins, OH

Aged Cow (10)
1. Rager Luckey Charm, New View Swiss, Mechanicsburg, OH
2. Bo Joy Ensign Glee-ET, Robert & Joyce Wagner, Quarryville, PA
3. Sunnyisle KB Tristan, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
4. Red Brae La Zeus Tatti J, Bradner Farms, Abbotsford, BC
5. Fox Trail Claire, Ben Sauder, Tremont, IL

5-Year-Old (15)
1. Voelkers Migel Candid, Katie Voelker, Perryville, MO
2. Terra Rose Rhythm Sadie-ET, Jo-Dee Swiss, Tillamook, OR
3. Bo Joy Ensign Georgia, Robert & Joyce Wagner, Quarryville, PA
4. Dublin-Hills Treats, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
5. North Lane Mailman Cookie, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY

4-Year-Old (21)
1. Jo-Dee Prelude Nancy-ET, Jo-Dee Swiss, Tillamook, OR
2. Old Mill JP Grace-ET, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
3. Ja Ka Hillary Hillbilly, Bradner Farms, Abbotsford, BC
4. Round Hill Legacy Flyhi, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY
5. Jo-Dee Prestige Kaluwa, Jo-Dee Swiss, Tillamook, OR

The line-up for Intermediate Champion selection

The four first place animals were pulled

Intermediate Champion:  Top Acres Pilot Groovey-ET (Sr. 3-Year-Old) Mort, Osborn, Blessing, Garrison, Fort Wayne, IN

Reserve Intermediate Champion: R-Hart Bc Cayenne (Sr. 2-Year-Old), Renegade Swiss/Rottinghaus/Woods, Madison, WI

Senior 3-Year-Old (15)
1. Top Acres Pilot Groovey-ET, Mort, Osborn, Blessing, Garrison, Fort Wayne, IN
2. Random Luck Vision Twyla ET, Daria Stransky & Random Luck, Owattana, MN
3. Forest Lawn Whistler Molly, Jeff Woods & Don Rottinghaus, Madison, WI
4. Morsan Courtney Eskimo, Robert Jr Donaldon, Abbotsford, BC
5. Blessing Zeus Fay ET, Rex Mort/Garrison Bros & Blessing Farms, Fort Wayne, IN

Junior 3-Year-Olds (14)
1. Brothers Three Wisp, Katie Gibson/Brothers Three, Eminence, KY
2. Brothers Three Brandi-ET, Peter Vail & Ken Main, Copake, NY
3. Jo-Dee Ensign Rosebud, Jodi Coppini, Tillamook, OR
4. Top Acres Legacy Gypsy ET, Lindsey Rucks, Okeechobee, FL
5. Topp-View Rhythm Trixy, Topp-View Swiss, Botkins, OH

Kingsmill Farm II Futurity (10)
1. Brothers Three Wisp, Katie Gibson/Brothers Three, Eminence, KY
2. Random Luck Vision Twyla ET, Daria Stransky & Random Luck, Owattana, MN
3. Blessing Zeus Fay ET, Rex Mort/Garrison Bros & Blessing Farms, Fort Wayne, IN
4. Random Luck Phylicia Ocs ET, Richard Thompson, Darlington, WI
5. Topp-View Jolt Suzanne ET, Topp-View Swiss, Botkins, OH

Senior 2-Year-Old (19)
1. R-Hart Bc Cayenne, Renegade Swiss/Rottinghaus/Woods, Madison, WI
2. Blessing Dynasty Fern ET, Caid Blessing, Fort Wayne, IN
3. Forest Lawn Pjs Shine ET, True Farms Inc., Perry, NY
4. Cutting Edge Zeus Sparow ET, Peter Vail & Ken Main, Copake, NY
5. Blessing Parker Fanny ET, Allen Bassler Jr., Upperville, VA

Junior 2-Year-Old (26)
1. Bo Joy Tex Judi, Robert & Joyce Wagner, Quarryville, PA
2. Blessing Bonanza Francie, Caid Blessing – Blessing Farms, Fort Wayne, IN
3. Kruses Fastbreak Kitten, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kruse & Family, Earlville, IA
4. West-Hope Zeus Sydney ET, Dr. Kenny Manion / John & Bonnie Ayars, Mechanicsburg, OH
5. Pa-Lyn-Leigh Twinkle Toe ET, Jamie & Jami Hartman, Saint Thomas, PA

Milking Fall Yearling (7)

1. Hoodstead Starsky Betsy-ET, Lindsey Rucks of Okeechobee,  FL
2. Lost Elm Supreme Jinx, Jason Luttropp, Berlin, WI
3. Bo Jay Galaxy Jill, Robert and Joyce Wagner, Quarryville, PA
4. Johann Lang, Johann Lang, St Marys, OH
5. Random Luck Z Suzette-ET, Josh Fairbanks, Anamosa,  IA

Photographer Randy Blodgett captured some more scenes from Expo grounds this week! Enjoy!