Holstein World’s Megan Herberg continues her coverage of SwissExpo 2010 with Red & White Show results.

Red and White Show
Judge: Brian Carscadden

Judge Carscadden analyzes the Grand Champion line up.

Grand Champion, VIOLETTA (BACCALA x ADAM-Red) Marc-Henri
Guillaume

Paul Petrieffer with Hon. Mention Grand Champion, Grands-Bois Rustler OTTAWA (RUSTLER-Red x BACCALA) GS Alliance

Reserve Grand Champion KALINKA (SAM-Red x RADO-Red) Roger Frossard

The crowd storms the ring after the naming of the Champions

Hon. Mention Grand Champion winning her class.

The Grand Champion Lineup.

Class 4 1. ROSY (Khw Kite ADVENT-Red x Pursuit SEPTEMBER Storm) à
Menoud & Fils
2. Scientific Advent ROXANA (KHW Kite ADVENT x STORM) à Haller
Johann,(Austria)
3. Ruegruet MYSTIC (Luck-E ADVANTAGE x SEPTEMBER ) Rüttimann Patrick et André

Advent from the well known Scientific Jubilant Rae family. A rare
find considering Advent is not used in Europe.

Class 5 1. Plattery Glacier OXANA (GLACIER-Red x STBVQ RUBENS) à
Menoud Christian
2. Ruegruet Mr Burns MORENA (Dudoc MR BURNS x MATEO) à Rüttimann André & Patrick

Class 8 1. Lorraine Rustler DANA (Sir Ridgedal RUSTLER-Red x COEUR)
à Menoud Daniel,
2. KEIRA (West-Port MARINE red x STBVQ RUBENS) à Uldry Nicolas
3. Bel Kite ORANGE (Markwell KITE x Al.Par. Stadel ELAYO Red) à GS
Alliance

Junior Champion Champion: Plattery OXANA (GLACIER-Red x STBVQ
RUBENS) à Menoud Christian
Réserve: Dessauges NAGANO (RAMPAGE-Red x ENCOUNTER) à Charrière Claude
Hon. Mention: Siegsoleil Glacier BIJOU ( GLACIER-Red x PICKEL) à Spycher Mathurin

All photos by Sandra Ruetimann

One of Holstein World’s traveling reporters found herself in the beautiful country of Switzerland just a few weeks ago. Megan Herberg brings us the sites and news from the 2010 SwissExpo.

January 15th and 16th proved to be exciting days for European Holstein and Brown Swiss breeders as they gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland for the 2010 SwissExpo. The SwissExpo is the prime opportunity for breeders to showcase their breeding programs and one of the most sought-after dairy events in Europe. Taking place each January in the French speaking part of Switzerland, cattle travel from Germany, France, Italy, Austria and of course Switzerland.

Well known American fitter, Pat Conroy, has traveled the world and been to hundreds of shows in many corners of the globe. He has worked at the SwissExpo for the last six years and credits it as one of the best Holstein shows in the world.

Judges Callum McKiven of Quebec and Brian Carscadden of Ontario sorted through large classes of high quality Brown Swiss, Holsteins and Red & White’s respectively. Anyone looking for a travel destination filled with beautiful scenery, tremendous cows and warm hospitality should book their tickets to Switzerland for this world-class dairy affair.

Watch the April issue of Holstein World for more details on registered
Holsteins in Switzerland.

1st place in Class 16 and Hon. Mention Grand Champion – Hellender Champion Calanda (Calbrett I H H Champion x Ked Juror), Anton Ender

1st place in Class 13 and Res. Best Udder

1st place in class 15 Nic’Holstein Idaho (Roy x Intensifier), Jacques and
James Nicolet

Reserve Grand Champion Cow – Cher-Betty (Goldwyn x Juraky) M. & E. Junker, and Quim Serbassa

The crowd storming the ring following the naming of the Champions!

The Championship Drive, the cow on the far left is named Grand
Champion – Elsina (Maral Juror Bond x Indianhead Red-Marker daughter), Andre Rebetez

Great from any angle Class 13 winner Walland Damion Mira led
by Paul Petriffer.

1st place in the youngest cow class: Crasy Kite (Markwell Kite x
Regancrest Emory Derry), GS Alliance

Reserve Jr. Champion Piller Roy Dania

Jr. Champ

Pat Conroy leading Crackholm Dundee Irissa-ET (Dundee x Skychief
Italia x Astre Inkasu) 2nd in class to the Reserve Jr. Champion Ruegruet
Holsteins.

Pronto x Integrity Robin

Ruegruet Mr Sam Elisa (Mr. Sam x Champion x Leader Ezra x Prelude
Evelyn x Tony Beauty) 1st place class 2, Ruegruet Holsteins

1st-3rd June Calves. 1st Perrestar Lheros Voltage, Ni Uldry
2nd Ruegruet Mr. Sam Sharon (Mr. Sam x Dundee) Ruegruet Holsteins
3rd Ruegruet Jasper Esperanza (Jasper sister to the Mr. Sam winner in class 2) Ruegruet Holsteins

Display from GS Alliance and Ruegruet Holsteins

All photos by Sandra Ruetimann

Junior Calf (14)
1. Deslacs Glacier Alika-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red x Parile Kite Alicia), Deslacs Holstein
2. Deslacs Glacier Aly-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Deslacs Holstein
3. Helmcrest Glacier Gloria-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin Dairy & Helmcrest Holsteins
4. Mellsunset Destry Sabrina (Scientific Destry-ET), Pierre Boulet, Ferme Fortale Holstein
5. Mount Elm Moby Kayman (West Port Moby-Red), Jason Mell, Julie Anderson
6. Deslacs Glacier Lory-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Deslacs Holstein
7. Select Debonair Candy (Scientific Debonair-Red-ETS), Lookout Holsteins & Jerseys & Richard Green
8. West Port Burns Belle-Red (Dudoc Mr Burns), West Port Holsteins
9. Dupasquier Contender Whitny (Patience Showline Contender), Fradol Farms
10. L-Maples Hearts Ruby-Red (L-Maples Ace of Hearts-Red), Maple Lawn Farm

Judge Brian Carscadden of Guelph, ON has completed his placings of the Red & Whites at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto!

Judge Brian Carscadden with Ringman Murray Reisner

41 cows shown – total of 104 head
Grand Champion: Elmbridge FM Loveable-Red, 1st 4-year-old, Tuytel & Lookout Holsteins
Reserve Grand Champion: KHW Regiment Apple-Red, 1st 5-year-old, Apple Partners
HM Grand Champion: Silvermine Adv Tally-Red, 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Milksource Genetics

Judge’s comments: What a great crowd we have for Grand Champion today. First, I’d like to thank the exhibitors for voting me in to judge the Royal. It’s been an honor and a pleasure and I certainly appreciate the opportunity. I’ve pulled out five individuals before us – the Junior Champion, and while she’s not in contention for Grand Champion, she’s still such a beautiful calf. I pulled out my Intermediate Champion, the Sr. 2-year-old – I just love this young cow and she’s got a great future ahead of her. I pulled out these two red cows who are being led by two of the most respected judges in the world and another great uddered cow on the end. But there comes a time when you have to make a choice. I judged a show once with a fellow who asked me which cow he should choose for champion, and I replied that he needed to go with the best udder as long as her frame was good enough. And today, that best udder belongs to this red cow right here. I hate to have to make a reserve of either of these cows, but this other red cow will be reserve. What a tremendous, tremendous pair of cows. However, it’s this dairy, dairy cow that has the best udder. It’s more symmetrical. It’s more balanced in the udder floor, more balanced from left to rear quarters. This red cow in reserve has one unbelievable frame and great style, and I could give all kinds of reasons to make her champion. For honorable mention, I’m going with the Sr. 2-year-old who follows the same pattern. What a great young cow with a fantastic future!

Premier Breeder: Ferme Milibro
Premier Exhibitor: Milksource Genetics
Premier Sire: KHW Kite Advent

Breeder’s Herd (2)
1. Deslacs Holstein
2. Morview Holsteins

Mature Cow (3)
1. Sildajak Regiment Sofie (Carrousel Regiment-Red x Loubel Top Gun Sofie), George Sikma, Bradley, Transfer Genetics
2. Roumers Rubens Dania (STBVQ Rubens), Fred Fornwald & Sons, Wedgwood Holsteins
3. Cobequid Rosette Marker (Indianhead Red-Marker), Richard Green

5-Year-Old (7)
1. KHW Regiment Apple-Red (Carrousel Regiment-Red x Kamps-Hollow Altitude), Apple Partners
2. Gen-I-Beq Talent Splach (Ladino Park Talent Imp), Ardross Holsteins
3. Walkerbrae Redman Roberta (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Larry Bennett, Valleyriver Farms Ltd.
4. Stone-Front Rub Indigo-Red (STBVQ Rubens), Milksource Genetics
5. Dynamic Advent Deidre-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Chris & Louise Birch, Peter Sherwen
6. Stoneden Steve Red Rosette (Briar Success Stieve-Red), Hazelcrest Holsteins
7. Morview Super Special Edda-Red (Pursuit September Storm), Morview Holsteins

4-Year-Old (5)
1. Elmbridge FM Loveable-Red (Nicrest Patrick Ace Fireman x Elmbridge CD Licorice-Red, Peter Tuytel Jr., Lookout Holsteins
2. Swiss Acres Morris Ubi D-Red (Mia Morris-Red), Kasbergen & Richard Green
3. Hilrose Advent Autumn-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Erinwood Genetics
4. Sunnylodge SS Tara-Red (Pursuit September Storm), John Beerwort Jr., Les Davis, Lookout Holsteins
5. Lookout Kite Payton (Markwell Kite), Deslacs Holsteins

Intermediate Champion

Judge’s comments: It’s been an outstanding young cow show this morning. I’ve singled out four animals that have excelled in their individual classes. I pulled out my two Sr. 2-year-olds, my winning Jr. 3-year-old and the first Sr. 3-year-old. Today, I’m going with this pair of white 2-year-olds to be our intermediate champion, followed by this big, open Sr. 3-year-old.

Intermediate Champion: Silvermine Adv Tally-Red, 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Milksource Genetics
Res. Intermediate Champion: Bobmur Kite Nina, 2nd Sr. 2-year-old, Bobmur Farms, Patty Jones, Todd Whittier
HM Intermediate Champion: La Presentation Suzette, 1st Sr. 3-year-old, Continental Holsteins, Hofstra & Markwell

Sr. 3-Year-Old (3)
1. La Presentation Suzette (Lystel Starfire x La Presentation Piccolie), Continental Holsteins, Tim Hofstra, Markwell Holsteins LLC
2. Fradon SS Jordee (Pursuit September Storm), Fradon Holsteins Ltd.
3. Milibro Redman Lorianna (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Michel Brochu

Jr. 3-Year-Old (4)
1. Moy Hall Rubens Truth (STBVQ Rubens x Moy Hall IRM Trina), Milksource Genetics
2. Ropies Advent Java-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Richard Green
3. Micheret Firstred Revolver (Stoneden Revolver), Ferme Micheret Inc.
4. Morview Bookman Maidy-Red (West Port Bookman-Red), Morview Holsteins

Sr. 2-Year-Old (5)
1. Silvermine Adv Tally-Red (KHW Kite Advent x Spungold R-M Tammy-Red), Milksource Genetics
2. Bobmur Kite Nina (Markwell Kite), Bobmur Farms, Patty Jones, Todd Whittier
3. Jen-D Devil Tiffany-Red (Dutchline Red Devil-Red), Reid Stransky, Jeni Dingbaum
4. Sicy Sibyllia Kite (Markwell Kite), Milksource Genetics
5. Ms MG Ad Rider-Red (KHW Kite Advent), Comestar Holstein, Ferme Humqui Inc.

Jr. 2-Year-Old (10)
1. Budjon-Nitzy Destiny-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red x Budjon Redmarker Desire), Milksource Genetics
2. Greenlea Advent Leta-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), James & Nancy Juneman
3. Showline Red Robin (Patience Showline Contender), Chilliwack Cattle Co., R&F Livestock Inc., Westar Holsteins
4. Bri-Mel Advent Arika-Red (KHW Kite Advent), Milksource Genetics
5. Lormarr Lea Redlou Reeny (Fieldhouse Redlou), Futurecrest Holsteins, Stanhope-Wedgwood
6. Delhu Redman Rosalyn (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Ferme Blondin
7. Sauder Holme Redliner Laurel (Fradon Redliner), Murrel & Martha Sauder
8. Dreamcrest Kite Mercedes-Red (Markwell Kite), Hank & Nancy Lee Hazeleger, Martin Hazeleger
9. Sunnylodge Glacier Brandy (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Delcreek Holsteins
10. Morview Talent Madotty-Red (Ladino Park Talent Imp), Morview Holsteins

Milking Yearling (4)
1. Pierstein Redman Superbe (Valleyriver Ruben Redman x Blondin R Marker Supra), Ferme HP Gagnon & Fils Inc.
2. Milibro Rampage Laurally-Red (Rosedale-L Rampage-Red), Laurent Brochu
3. Milibro Extra Lausa-Red (Krull SS Extra-Red), Laurent Brochu
4. Miss SS Peyton-Red (Pursuit September Storm), Tom Mercuro, Darren Watts

62 heifers shown this morning
Premier Sire of heifer show – KHW Kite Advent-Red
Premier Exhibitor of heifer show – Deslacs Holstein
Premier Breeder of heifer show – Helmcrest Holsteins

Junior Best Three Females (2)
1. Deslacs Holstein
2. Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy

Judges’ comments on Junior Champion: Well ladies & gentlemen, it’s been a tremendous junior portion of the red show. I’ve left six heifers on the inside, which is more than I usually do, but these six all warrant great merit. They were all outstanding in their classes. I like correctness, and I like calves who can make good cows. I like dairyness and strength and these six represent all that. Today, this senior calf can’t be denied. When we see them walk around the ring, this heifer is just so correct, so angular…she’s just an awesome calf. And both she and the reserve could definitely hold their own in black and white shows. For reserve, I’m going with another awesome calf. This March calf is just a little more correct in the way she moves and I prefer how comfortably she walks over this big, tall junior yearling.

Junior Champion: Md-Hillbrook Sunburst, 1st senior calf, Hill, Merwarth & Strouse
Res. Junior Champion: Deslacs Glacier Alika-Red, 1st junior calf, Deslacs Holstein
HM Junior Champion: Monanfran-JS Rokette-Red, 1st junior yearling, Mills & Kelsey

Senior Yearling (4)
1. Jericho-Dairy Ad Cayann-Red (KHW Kite Advent Red x Jericho-Dairy CD Celine), Crasdale Farms Inc., T&L Cattle Co.
2. Scenic-Edge Jellybean-Red (KHW Kite Advent Red), David Preder, Rodney Bohnhoff
3. Westliberty SS Tanisha-ET (Pursuit September Storm), Morsan Farms Ltd.
4. Fradol Tribul Hotflash (Raypel Tribul), Fradol Farms

Intermediate Yearling (8)
1. L-Maples KHW Shari-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red x L-Maples R Shae-Red), Milksource Genetics
2. Married-Well T Robin-Red (Ladino Park Talent Imp), Robins Syndicate
3. Ms Apple Pie-Red (Fradon Redliner), Mike & Sheryl Deaver, John & Connor Erbsen
4. Dessauges AS Rampage Exctasy (Rosedale-L Rampage-Red), Georges Bertrand, Sebastien Dion
5. Juniper Advent Star (KHW Kite Advent), Crasdale Farms
6. Rivonel Talent Kansas (Ladino Park Talent Imp), Ferme Rivonel SENC
7. Dortholme Inferno Mandy (Cityview Inferno), Whiskey River Holsteins
8. Fradol Tribul Champagne (Raypel Tribul), Allan Dolson, Leslie Dolson, Fradol Farms

Junior Yearling (8)
1. Monanfran-JS Rokette-Red (Fradon Redliner x West-Croix Advent Ruby-Red), Jenny K. Mills, Maurice F. Kelsey
2. Sherona-Hill-I KKA Red Clover (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Richard Green
3. Proulade Rosette Toby (Browndale Toby), Ferme Proulade Inc.
4. Dodgecrest Adv Tequila-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Milksource Genetics
5. Woodfield Contender Jeannie (Patience Showline Contender), Bill Gibson, Greg Russworm, Brock Gillies
6. Fradon Redman Jlow (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Todd Whittier
7. Helmcrest Camden Red Rose (Md-Valleyvue Camden-Red), Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy
8. Hanalee B Garnet (Dudoc Mr Burns), Hank & Nancy Lee Hazeleger

Summer Yearling (11)
1. Skycrest Rampage Alfalfa (Rosedale-L Rampage-Red x Skycrest Damage Amber), Chilliwack Cattle Co., R&F Livestock Inc.
2. Lookout Jewels Red Rock (Bovigen-SF Red Rock), Lookout Holsteins
3. Lochill Wiskey (Lavender Revolution-Red), Cherry Crest Holsteins, Carmin Howes
4. Daveray Jet Scarlet-Red (Fradon Jet Red), Robert Butt, Markridge Holsteins
5. Burn Starfire Ursula (Lystel Starfire), Michel & Alcide Boisvert
6. Valleyriver Sungod Veronica (Gen-I-Beq Sungod), Valleyriver Farms Ltd., Todd & McKenzie Wright, Brock Gillies
7. Pierstein Advantage Shania (Luck-E Advantage-Red), Dennalie Holstein
8. Rietben Risky Revive (Buckhorn-Acres Risky-Red), Rietveld Dairies Ltd.
9. West Port Joyboy Rachel-Red (Valleyriver Joyboy), West Port Holsteins
10. Raeland Thunder Thelma (Rainyridge Thunder), Raeland Farms

Senior Calf (7)
1. Md-Hillbrook Sunburst (Fradon Redliner x Bingland Advent Sunshine), Chris & Jennifer Hill, Tim Merwarth, Fred Strouse
2. Erinbrett WG Rliner Sierra (Fradon Redliner), Robert Crowe, Robella Holsteins, Wilsongrove, Benbie, Mike Christian Flaman, Fred Fornwald & Sons
3. Helmcrest Camden Rosie-Red (Md-Valleyvue Camden-Red), Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin Dairy
4. Delcreek Walk to Remember (Lystel Starfire), Delcreek Holsteins
5. Helmcrest Glacier Donna (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Montdale Holsteins
6. Gerdoth Talent Vision (Ladino Park Talent Imp), Gerdoth Holsteins
7. Ms Four-Hills Adv Sissy-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Pierre Boulet

Intermediate Calf (10)
1. Woodfield Contender Dawny (Patience Showline Contender x Woodhurst Rubens Dawn), Woodfield Holsteins
2. Tem-North Camden Dixie-Red (Md-Valleyvue Camden-Red), Greenlea
3. Proulade Rose Toby (Browndale Toby), Ferme Proulade Inc.
4. Sejane Touchdown Venus (Rosedale Touchdown-Red), Crasdale Farms, T&L Cattle Co., Wilsim Dairy Farms
5. Famipage Robo Red Poinsettia (West Port Robo-Red), Ferme Famipage Inc.
6. Charpentier Mr Burns Sisi (Dudoc Mr Burns), Lookout Holsteins, Ricardo Pesce
7. Premium Lookout Dika (Lorika Petrus), Francis Morneau, Lookout Holsteins
8. Kozak Talent Tulip-Red (Ladino Park Talent Imp), Brenda & Henry Kozak, Rietveld Dairies
9. Sunspark Contender Deejay (Patience Showline Contender), Holywell Holsteins, Patience Holsteins
10. Dappledale HH Red Allure (Fradon Redliner), Gouldhaven Farms

Junior Calf (14)
1. Deslacs Glacier Alika-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red x Parile Kite Alicia), Deslacs Holstein
2. Deslacs Glacier Aly-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Deslacs Holstein
3. Helmcrest Glacier Gloria-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin Dairy & Helmcrest Holsteins
4. Mellsunset Destry Sabrina (Scientific Destry-ET), Pierre Boulet, Ferme Fortale Holstein
5. Mount Elm Moby Kayman (West Port Moby-Red), Jason Mell, Julie Anderson
6. Deslacs Glacier Lory-Red (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Deslacs Holstein
7. Select Debonair Candy (Scientific Debonair-Red-ETS), Lookout Holsteins & Jerseys & Richard Green
8. West Port Burns Belle-Red (Dudoc Mr Burns), West Port Holsteins
9. Dupasquier Contender Whitny (Patience Showline Contender), Fradol Farms
10. L-Maples Hearts Ruby-Red (L-Maples Ace of Hearts-Red), Maple Lawn Farm

World staffers Frank Putman and Randy Blodgett canvased the barn on Day 1 of the Royal Winter Fair and share these great scenes with us!

A few more photos from the recent shows in Louisville.

Jersey Junior Champion line-up

The eventual Reserve Junior Champion, Lookout CF Smokin’ Baby J (Summer Yearling) owned by Ron & Christy Ratliff of Garnett, KS.

The Junior Champion, Triple H King Icing-ET (Fall Calf ) exhibited by Scott Hammann of Barron, WI

The final three Guernsey heifers pulled for Junior Champion. Far left is Rutter Bros Showtimes Candy-TW, middle is Four Winds Hillpoint T Delight-ET, and far right is Rutter Bros. Challenges Laurel.

Junior Champion (l-r): Judge Dave Trotter; Sarah Weimer, National Guernsey Queen; Terri Johnson, Rutter Bros.;  Junior Champion, Rutter Bros Challenges Laurel owned by Kelly Johnson; Reserve Junior Champion,  Rutter Bros Showtimes Candy-TW, with Cindy Johnson on the halter; Melanie Balinas, National Guernsey Princess; and Becky Freed, associate judge. Rutter Bros. of York, PA, had three class winning heifers, both in Louisville and in Harrisburg.

The line-up for Intermediate Champion (l-r):
Milking Fall Yearling – Cedar Way Apollo Kist
Jr. 2-Year-Old – Sniders Adacka Barbaro
Sr. 2-Year-Old – Chupps Farm Mentor Mary-ET
Jr. 3-Year-Old – Warwick Manor Tiller Bebe (Res. Interemediate Champion)
Sr. 3-Year-Old – Four Winds Mentor Highlite (Intermediate Champion)

Line-up for Senior Champion (l-r):
1st 4-Year-Old – White Hall Tillers Barley (Res. Senior Champion)
2nd 4-Year-Old – Mar Kat Jake Elsie
1st 5-Year-Old – Dix Lee Tiller Joke (Senior Champion)
2nd 5-Year-Old – Chapmans Vilter Ringer
1st Aged Cow – Sniders Omni Aerolin
2nd Aged Cow – Campbells Rodneys Unify

The eventual Grand Champion, Dix Lee Tiller Joke, owned by Springhill Farm in Big Prairie, OH. Joke was the high seller in the 2007 National Convention Sale, where she sold as the reigning All-American Jr. 2-Year-Old and a top 10 CTPI cow. She is freshened just after World Dairy Expo.

Grand Champion (l-r): Becky Freed, associate judge; Melanie Balinas, National Guernsey Princess; Clark Vilter with the Reserve Grand Champion, Four Winds Mentor Highlite; Chris Lang with Grand Champion, Dix Lee Tiller Joke; Sarah Weimer, National Guernsey Queen; and Dave Trotter, judge.

The Milking Shorthorn Senior Champion line-up (l-r):
5-Year-Old – Kuszmar Yo Katy
2nd 4-Year-Old – R-Own Classic Renigade (Res. Senior Champion)
1st 4-Year-Old – Rovin Oprah II IR Orchid  (Senior Champion)
Sr. 3-Year-Old – Parch Grove Aspree Too
Jr. 2-Year-Old – Blue Spruce HTA Melody Mya

Grand Champion: Rovin Oprah II IR Orchid, Jessica Achen, Sauk Centre, MN
Res. Grand Champion: R-Own Classic Renigade, Ost and Paulson, Juneau, WI

A packed house for the 57th All American Jersey Sale! The sale averaged $4,712.50 on 44 lots.

Here are some scenes of the class winners from the second half of the day at the Expo Internationale Holstein Québec:

Milking Yearling

Junior 2-Year-Old – Idee Goldwyn Lulu was also the Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion

Senior 2-Year-Old

Junior 3-Year-Old – Safari Kelly Goldwyn was also the Intermediate & Grand Champion
The 2nd Place Jr. 3-Year-Old, ABF September Cheese, was the Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion

Senior 3-Year-Old

4-Year-Old

5-Year-Old

Mature Cow – Cobequid James Summer was also the Honorable Mention Grand Champion

The Pull for Intermediate Champion

Intermediate Champion, Reserve & Honorable Mention
The Intermediate & Reserve Intermediate Champions were also the Grand & Reserve Grand Champion for the day.

Here are some scenes of the class winners from the heifer show at the Expo Internationale Holstein Québec:

Summer Calf

Junior Calf

Intermediate Calf

Senior Calf

Summer Yearling

Junior Yearling

Intermediate Yearling

Senior Yearling

Junior Champion Lineup

Junior Champion, Reserve & Honorable Mention

The All American Jersey Show is underway down here in Louisville, KY. Judge Brian Sayles and his associate Hank Van Exel are hard at working sorting through the largest Jersey show of the year. Keep refreshing for the latest class photos and winners.

Milking Fall Yearlings:
1. Hillacres Rhonda Ricotta (Bridon Comerica-ET) Thomas Arrowsmith,  Peach Bottom, PA
2. Gibbs Militia Journey (Sunset Canyon RP Militia) Dwight Gibbs and Norm Nabholz, Epworth, IA

Junior 2-Year-Olds (28):
1. WF Bomber Shandy (WF Brook Bomber) Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, VA
2. SAR Apollo Tessa (WF Bomber Apollo) Bush river & Skip A Rilla, Newberry, SC

Sr. 2-Year-Olds (29):
1. KCJF Centurions Ritz (Sooner Centurion) Keightley Core Jerseys, Salvisa, KY
2. Indiana Angelina (Impressive Indiana) Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, OH

Jr. 3-Year-Olds (25)
1. Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh (Rockella Remake) Ben Sauder, Tremont, IL
2. Gadget Jade of Edgebrooke (Sooner Centurion) Mike Dilly, Montour, IA

Intermediate Champion: Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh (Rockella Remake) Ben Sauder, Tremont, IL
Reserve Intermediate Champion: Gadget Jade of Edgebrooke (Sooner Centurion) Mike Dilly, Montour, IA

Senior 3-Year-Old
1. Gillers Georgina (Shamrock Giller) KY-Blue Genetics, Eminence, KY
2. Indiana Veda (Impressive Indiana) Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, OH

4-Year-Old
1. Ratliff Price Alicia (Ratliff Jade Price) Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS
2. Frederick 2783 Adventure (Bridon Master Award) S. Lackey, H. Rader & C. & E. Walton, Carlisle, PA

5-Year-Old
1.  Dalemcee J Counciller Tauntra (Glenholme Counciller) Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, VA
2. Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss (Sleegerholm Champion) Nic, Jeni, Ben & Andy Sauder, Tremont, IL

Aged Cow
1. Potwell By Whom Denise (Giprat Belles By Whom) Keightley & Core Jerseys, Salvisa, KY
2. Ratliff Juno Madison (Valley Stream JIS Juno) Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

Senior Champion: Ratliff Price Alicia (4-Year-Old) Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS
Res. Senior Champion:  Frederick 2783 Adventure (2nd 4-Year-Old) S. Lackey, H. Rader & C. & E. Walton, Carlisle, PA

Grand Champion: Ratliff Price Alicia (4-Year-Old) Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS
Res. Grand Champion:  Frederick 2783 Adventure (2nd 4-Year-Old) S. Lackey, H. Rader & C. & E. Walton, Carlisle, PA

Tower Vue Tobago-ET has just won the National Jersey Jug Futurity. She is bred and owned by Scott M. Walton, of Carlisle, PA.

The Jersey Jug is one of the best traditions in the dairy industry. Below are some photos from the event.

The top 6 are pull aside in no particular order to create suspense!

Judge Wayne Sliker gives them another look.

The top six are heading towards the newly crowned Jersey Royalty – they are:
2009 National Queen: Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna, MN
1st Alternate: Lauren Brittany Core, Salvisa, KY
2nd Alternate: Karessa Mann, Turlock, CA

The rest of the class participants, wo are already placed, look on.

7th place and down – quality throughout!

The top six take one more lap around the ring for the large crowd to finalize their rail-bird placings.

The eventual winner, Tower-Vue Tabago, in line.

Tower-Vue Tabo and some of her owners, Craig Walton and Emily Thornburg, Jersey Royalty, Judge Wayne Sliker and Associate Judge Chris Lahmers.

2. WF Iatola Mercedes, Waverly Farm, VA
3. TJ Classic Sultan Miracle, Joel & Tabitha Bourne, OH
4. Cooper Farm Jana, Meaghan Cooper, NY
5. Family Hill Ren Flirt, Herby & Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer & Mark Erdman, SC
6. Oblong Valley F Sunnyside, Bachelor Farms, IN