Iowa Holstein
Herald
March 2017
March 2017 VOL. 78 NO. 1
Editor - Paula Smith • 3422 140th St. • Brooklyn, IA 52211-8612
Phone: 641-522-5493 • Cell: 641-990-1892
[email protected]
Iowa Holstein Herald
www.iowaholsteins.org
The official publication of the Iowa Holstein Association
Officers
Tom Simon, President
10644 Cemetery Rd, Farley, IA 52046
563-744-3134 • [email protected]
Trent Henkes, Vice-President
18467 165th St, Luana, IA 52156
563-783-2479 • [email protected]
Paula Smith, Secretary
3422 140th St, Brooklyn, IA 52211
641-522-5493 • [email protected]
Shellie Volker, Treasurer
12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
319-269-0318 • [email protected]
District Directors
Paul Stempfle • 536-920-9495
16707 100th St, Maynard, IA 50655
Doug Lyons • 563-419-0275
131 Military Rd, Castalia, IA 52133
Lance Schutte • 563-539-4599
13254 Hickory Ave • Monona, IA 52159
Dan Bolin • 319-278-4288
30707 180th St, Clarksville, IA 50619
Dave Chapman • 712-480-4410
3881 350th St, Ruthven, IA 51358
Carl Mensen • 563-853-2402
21958 Ungs Rd, Guttenberg, IA 52052
Bob Rahe • 563-921-3745
15378 Rte 136, Dyersville, IA 52040
Directors-At-Large
Kevin Fossum • 563-535-7783
1267 Jeglum Rd, Waterville, IA 52170
Joe Gibbs • 563-876-3280
9482 Bierman Rd, Epworth, IA 52045
Jeff Hammerand • 563-744-3611
23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045
Mark Knudtson • 563-568-3790
313 Hwy 9 Waukon, IA 52172
Jess Rediske • 563-380-5772
3171 Scenic River Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
Katie Stoll • 319-480-4700
17914 Rainbow Dr, Monticello, IA 52310
Walt Wessel • 563-590-8162
28547 400th St, Greeley, IA 52040
National Director
Mark Kerndt • 563-568-1727
1318 W Main St, Waukon, IA 52172
[email protected]
Holstein AssociatION
1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Telephone: 802-254-4551
Toll Free Number: 800-952-5200
Fax: 802-254-8251
www.holsteinusa.com
Holstein Regional Representatives
Dennis Devore • 319-270-5038
Cedar Rapids, IA • [email protected]
Alan Graves • 712-574-6120
Hartley, IA • [email protected]
Contents
From the Field............................................................................................................................6
Iowa Holstein Princesses.......................................................................................................4, 8
Iowa Junior Holstein Convention................................................................................................8
Junior News................................................................................................................................8
National Directors’ Report........................................................................................................10
President’s Perspective..............................................................................................................4
Calendar of Events
March
17 Executive Committee Meeting, West Union
18 State Board Meeting, West Union
18 Junior Holstein Meeting, West Union
18 Iowa Spring Sale, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
25 Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
April
1 NICC Dairy Club Sale, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
May
1 Advertising Deadline for the June Herald/Midwest Holsteins
5 Genetic Fiesta Dos, Best Western Plus, Dubuque
6 Courtlane Celebration Sale, Ridgeway
26 Johnan Complete Herd Dispersal, Mantorville, MN
June
28-1 National Holstein Convention, Bellevue, WA
July
18 Iowa Junior Holstein Show, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
19 Iowa Open Holstein Show, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
On the Cover
Featured on the cover are the Iowa Holstein Association award winners who were recognized
at the 2017 Iowa Holstein Convention on February 25 in McGregor.
Upper Photo: Kay and Paul Schmitt - Paul received the Master Breeder Award posthumously.Middle Photo: Blake and Jordan Hansen were the recipients of the Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award. Bottom Photo: Kathy and Ron Lenth - Ron received the Distinguished
Service Award. The award articles for Blake and Jordan Hansen and Ron Lenth are printed on
page 25 in Midwest Holsteins. The Master Breeder Award article and more convention highlights will be printed in the June issue.
Miscellaneous
Subscriptions: A copy of each issue of the Iowa Holstein Herald shall be sent to each adult
member of the Iowa Holstein Association and that $8.00 of each adult member's base rate annual
dues of $25.00 shall be for a year's subscription to the Herald. Junior members may subscribe
to the Herald for $10. The subscription price is $10 for people not residing in Iowa.
Postmasters: Please send address changes to Iowa Holstein Herald, 12686 U Ave., Sumner,
IA 50674.
Iowa Holstein Herald (USPS 024497) is published quarterly each year by the Iowa Holstein Association, 3422 140th St, Brooklyn, IA 52211-8612. The publication dates are March 1,
June 1, October 1 and December 1. Periodical postage paid at Brooklyn, IA and additional offices. The deadline for submitting news and advertising copy is 30 days preceding publication
date of issue.
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President’s Perspective
As I am writing this article, I reflect on
the past two years as president. This time
has gone by quickly. It has been an honor
to work with great people. I will be passing
on the responsibilities as president to Trent
Henkes. I wish him the best of luck. I would
also like to thank Paula Smith and Shellie
Volker for all their support throughout the
last two years. They have been great to work
with.
Our State Convention was held on Saturday, February 25 in
McGregor. It was decided to have a one day convention and have it
held on a Saturday. I would like to thank District 1 for hosting the
convention. Congratulations to all the award winners and to all
who came to the meetings and are supportive of our state.
Our State Sale will be held on March 18 in West Union. We
hope to see the continued support and commitment that we have
had in the past. There should be something for the younger enthusiasts as well as the more mature. Thank you to all that are involved
in acquiring the sale cattle, those placing cattle in the sale as well as
everyone involved in helping to have a successful sale. You are all a
great asset to our organization.
Just a reminder, if you have not done so already, please turn you
memberships in as soon as possible.
The National Convention will be held in Bellevue, Washington
June 27 – July 1. It looks like a beautiful place to visit. Good luck to
all the Iowa Juniors who will be attending to represent our state in
the contests. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable trip.
Tom Simon
Iowa State University
Dairy Science Student Profile
Name: Kyle Kass
Hometown: Farley, IA
High School: Western Dubuque
Class Size: 165
Farm Name: Kahs-Land Holsteins
Major: Dairy Science
Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess
This is one year that I have truly
seen growth in my life. I appreciate the Iowa Holstein Association
for allowing me to represent the
Holstein breed as an Alternate Holstein Princess. I was not called upon
very much, but the honor is still
the same. Already I have learned
so much about the dairy industry
through my time here at Iowa State
University and through the Dairy
Science Club. I look forward to even
more events with the organizations
and showing opportunities. I look
forward to seeing you all again at the upcoming showing events
this summer as well as meeting new dairy and agriculture enthusiasts.
I would like to personally thank Kate Stewart for supporting
me during the princess contest when my nerves got the best of me.
She was very encouraging and spoke like a true representative of
our organization. I would also like to thank Paula Smith for the
helpful reminders for our publication letters! They came so fast!
Lastly, I am blessed to have had the opportunity to compete in the
princess contest and encourage all young ladies to do the same.
Win or lose, the experience will make you even better!
Jenna Chapman
Northeast Iowa Community College
Dairy Science Student Profile
Name: Chelsey Jensen
Hometown: Amery, Wisconsin
High School: Amery High School
Class Size: 10
Farm Name: Golden J Guernseys
Major: Dairy Science
Why did you decide to attend ISU? The
amount of resources that ISU offers such as
career fairs and many professors who are willing to help you really
stuck out to me as well as offering a major that I am passionate in.
What has been your most memorable college experience? Our annual dairy science trip to the American Dairy Science Association
conference where we have a chance to meet many other college
students who are passionate in the dairy industry.
What has been your favorite course? Animal Science 337 a lactation course with Dr. Timms.
What are your future career goals? I would like to work for an AI
company after graduation where I enjoy working with genetics and
meeting with other dairyman.
Why did you decide to attend
NICC? I decided to attend NICC for
the hands on experiences you get
working with cattle. It’s one of the best two year programs for dairy.
What has been your most memorable college experience? My
most memorable college experience has been being a member of
the Dairy Judging team and judging at World Dairy Expo. It was exciting when the team was named national champions and I’m very
excited to travel to Fort Worth, Texas and Scotland this summer.
What has been your favorite course? Animal Health
What are your future career goals? My future career goal is to
come back to the family farm and expand; currently we are milking
75 cows in tie stalls. Our farm is primarily Registered Guernseys and
a few commercial Jerseys. I eventually plan on owning the family
farm.
Iowa State University
Dairy Science Department
Northeast Iowa Community College
Dairy Science Department
123 Kildee Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50011 • 515-294-6021
www.ans.iastate.edu/species/dairy
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From the Field
There have been some questions come our way in regards to
the ET Spot-Checking program and reasons for retesting animals
that may have already been genomic tested. These reasons are outlined below…
ET Spot-Checking 101 – Who, What, When, Why?
Holstein USA has implemented several changes to our ET
spot-checking program in the last year, to help make the program
work more efficiently for breeders, and ensure continued integrity
in our herdbook data, in light of other changes made to our policies
on registration calves resulting from ET and IVF procedures.
We have talked quite a bit about these changes over the past
several months, but still occasionally get questions, so below are
some key points about our two main spot-checking programs affecting ET calves.
Routine ET Spot-Checking Program
Who: The third ET female from each recovery is automatically
selected for required parentage testing.
What: Parentage test requirements may be fulfilled with either genomic parentage, or microsatellite testing (test type that is
automatically selected will depend on the method used to verify
parentage of the dam). If the selected animal qualifies for genomic
parentage and has already been genomic tested directly through a
provider other than Holstein USA or Zoetis (through an AI company, directly with Geneseek, etc.), that genotype can be used to
satisfy the testing requirement if authorization to access the genotype is provided by the company that facilitated the testing to
HAUSA.
When: Selections are done four months after the calves are
registered. This is a change that was implemented in May 2016, to
prevent duplicate requests for calves who were already being genomic tested by their owners.
Why: The routine ET spot-checking program is part of our
long-standing spot-checking program that ensures herdbook integrity. Spot-checking programs are designed to – and do, occasionally – catch any of several errors that can occur from the time
a donor cow is inseminated to the time a parentage result is delivered, that may result in a calf not being who the owner thinks she
is.
A few examples of the types of issues a routine spot-checking
program can detect are:
· Recipient cow was re-bred and gave birth to her natural calf
· Calf switches – animals are identified incorrectly.
· Sampling issues – problem at the farm or in the lab caused the
incorrect DNA sample to be associated with an animal.
P9 Required ET Spot-Checking Program
This is a new program that started in May 2016.
Who: Looking at ET females with a TPI falling into the P9
range (top 10% of the breed for their birth year), 5% of females
will be selected annually. There are checks in place to ensure that
individual herds are not disproportionally over-selected.
What: Selected animals will be required to be tested, even if
they have previously been genomic tested. If an animal has already
been tested, HAUSA will cover the expense of the test, so a breeder
is not paying twice for any animal. Animals will be selected for
genomic parentage verification.
When: Selections are done at the time of registration.
Why: This program is really about ensuring integrity and accuracy of records for those high genetic-merit animals who have
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Dennis Devore
319-270-5038
[email protected]
Alan Graves
712-574-6120
[email protected]
the biggest chance at having an influence on the breed. To be clear,
this program does not infer that HAUSA believes the original genomic test results are inaccurate.
A few reasons why the P9 Required ET spot-checking is important, and issues it can detect:
· All of the reasons mentioned above in the Routine ET Spot-checking program (still relevant even if an animal has been tested once).
· Genotype re-assignments by other nominators that may not have
been correct.
· Breeders who would like to re-genotype to verify parentage of
purchased animals.
· For animals who were tested prior to registration, ensuring the
breeder submitted their records properly.
If you have any questions feel free to call Steve, Alan or Dennis
for answers.
Holstein Association USA Adds New Traits to Official
Holstein Pedigrees
Brattleboro, Vt. (December 29, 2016)...Holstein Association USA is
pleased to announce that three new traits have been added to Official Holstein Pedigrees. Feed Efficiency, Fertility Index, and Sire
Calving Ease are now displayed on all versions of the pedigrees for
the subject animal, sire and dam.
“Feed Efficiency and Fertility Index are two newer traits which
are both included in the TPI® formula, and we wanted to make
them widely available for anyone to see for any Registered Holstein®,” said Lindsey Worden, Executive Director, Holstein Genetic
Services. “Sire Calving Ease is another trait which many breeders
requested to have added to pedigrees, so we are happy to be able
to make all of that information publicly available and easily accessible.”
Official Holstein Pedigrees may be ordered online at www.
holsteinusa.com, or printed pedigrees may be ordered by calling
Customer Service at 800.952.5200. Holstein COMPLETE members
receive free internet pedigrees, up to the number of cows they have
enrolled in the program.
In closing, 2016 certainly posed its challenges in the dairy industry. Despite these adversities, we at Holstein identified a record
number of cattle through our Registration and Basic ID programs.
In total, 690,553 Holsteins were identified in 2016, which is 108,867
more or 18 percent higher than 2015. Registrations totaled 377,305
and 313,248 head were enrolled in the Basic ID program.
We want to thank you all for your continued support and commitment to Registered Holsteins. May you have a blessed 2017!!
District One Congratulates Their 2016 Award Winners!
The following received awards at the District One Holstein Breeders Annual Meeting
on December 27, 2016, at the Luana Savings Bank.
Shown receiving their Outstanding
Junior Member Award blankets are
Cynthia Hamlett and James Fossom.
Also receiving awards but not pictured
were Josie Buddenberg, Kaitlin Grimm,
Kourtney Volker and Christopher
Knutson.
The Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Awards went to Nate Meyer on the left, and Eric Palmer.
Accepting Eric’s award was his daughter, Madalyn and his father Greg, on the right. The Distinguished
Service Award was presented to John Dean, who is in the center. John is a longtime Accelerated Genetics
A.I. technician serving the District 1 area.
District One Holstein Association
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Iowa Junior Holstein
Association News
IJHA Officers
Mary Scott, President • 563-637-2386 • 12402 R Ave, Westgate, IA 50681
Nathan Arthur, Vice-President • 563-578-5342 • 20373 130th St, Sumner, IA 50674
Alyssa Dougherty, Secretary • PO Box 131, Epworth, IA 52045
Brylie Volker, Treasurer • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
Naomi Scott, Co-Historian • 563-637-2386 • 12402 R Ave, Westgate, IA 50681
Brynlee Volker, Co-Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
Trenton & Isaiah Hammerand, Digital Historians • 563-876-3783 • 23334 Kidder Rd
Epworth, IA 52045
Natalie Eick, Reporter • 319-275-4719 • 1105 Ivory Ave Plainfield, IA 50666
Junior Advisory Committee cHair
Carl Mensen • 563-853-2402 • 21958 Ungs Rd, Guttenberg, IA 52052
[email protected]
Junior Holstein Spring Meeting & Lunch Stand
Mark your calendars now to attend the next Iowa Junior
Holstein meeting scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. March 18
in the Stephen’s Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in
West Union. This is the same day as the State Holstein Sale. The
Iowa Juniors will again be in charge of the lunch stand. Please
bring wrapped bars for the lunch stand. Also any help from juniors and their parents to run the lunch stand that day as well as
to help with clothing sales would be greatly appreciated.
Public Speaking Contest
For those of you who are interested in the Public Speaking Contest, please let Carl Mensen know by March 18. There
are three age divisions: Junior (9-13), Intermediate (14-17), and
Senior (18-21) all as of January 1, 2017. Rules for the contest are
available online on the junior page under contests at www.holsteinusa.com. Contact Carl Mensen at 563-329-0876 or email
[email protected] for more details.
National Junior Membership Drive
The National Junior Membership Drive has been a great
success. The contest is continuing and we encourage everyone
to sign up new national junior members. There are two categories: the state with the highest percentage of increase and the
state with the highest increase in individual members. Winning
states will be recognized with a pizza party at the 2017 National
Holstein Convention. Membership increase will be determined
by an initial count on January 1, 2017 and a final count on June
1, 2017. Membership applications can be downloaded at www.
holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/membership.html. The fee for
National Junior Membership is $20 and is a one-time fee for juniors from birth to age 21. For more information contact Kelli
Dunklee at 1-800-952-5200, ext. 4124.
National Cow Awards
In an effort to recognize more youth, Holstein Association
USA Production/Breeder awards are automatically calculated
which began in 2016 using 2015 animal information. Juniors are
no longer required to submit entries for these awards. Information regarding the various cow awards can be found at www.
holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/jr_award.html.
2016 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention
2016 Iowa Holstein Princess
Hello Everyone!
Wow, it`s February already!
The year 2016 has flown by so quickly! It’s been an honor to represent
our Holstein breed as the Iowa Holstein Princess! I’d like to share a few
highlights of the past year with you. I
handed out ribbons at our District 1
Holstein Show in Waukon. I passed
out sales slips for our State Holstein
Sale in West Union with the assistance of Jenna and Sally, and I handed out ribbons and trophies at the Iowa State Fair when I wasn’t
competing in the show ring! But, I would have to say, my most
memorable moment was escorting the Grand Champion Holstein
Cow around the ring for overall Supreme Champion at the Iowa
State Fair! It was such an honor to represent the beautiful Holstein!
It’s been a very fun year being the Iowa Holstein Princess and an
experience I will always treasure! I would like to say best wishes to
the next Iowa Holstein Princess, and I will see all of you this year
at many of the shows! I love our Holsteins and I will be competing
throughout the show season! See you in the ring!
Sincerely,
Jessica Stempfle
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The 2016 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention was held December
28-29th at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dyersville, Iowa. Approximately 40 juniors attended the convention.
The convention was kicked off with a knowledge test to see
who would compete on the quiz bowl teams and in the jeopardy
contest for the 2017 National Holstein Convention. The convention will be held in Bellevue, Washington, with the theme being
“From the Mountains to the Sea”.
The meeting was held and new officers were elected. The new
officers are: President – Mary Scott; Vice President – Nathan Arthur; Treasurer – Brylie Volker; Secretary – Alyssa Dougherty; Reporter – Natalie Eick; Historians – Naomi Scott & Brynlee Volker;
and Digital Historians – Trenton & Isaiah Hammerand.
The afternoon was filled with fun ice breaker activities, games
and pool time. We danced the night away as well as had a hulahoop contest and played musical chairs. After working up an appetite at the dance, we finished off the night with cards games and
a movie!
The juniors would like to thank the parents and adults that
assisted with the convention! We look forward to next year’s Iowa
Junior Holstein Convention. The next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting will be held at the State Sale on March 18, 2017 at 10:30 am at
the West Union Fairgrounds. Hope to see you there!
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Index to Advertisers
Accelerated Genetics.....................................11
Dairy Agenda Today.........................................5
District 1............................................................7
Henkeseen Holsteins......................................12
Holstein USA....................................................9
Iowa State University........................................4
Northeast Iowa Community College.................4
Prairie State/Select Sires..................................2
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Miscellaneous
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Association activities until such bill is paid.
National Directors’ Report
The pace of our industry is evident in everything going on at Holstein USA! In 2016,
690,000 animals were identified, more than ever before, and 18% over last year. Holstein
Complete enrolled cows were up 9%.
The technology project is progressing. HAUSA is investing in this new network that
will result in the capability to better serve members with information, and new online
tools. Already you can go to our website to learn all you need to know about Polled Holsteins, and our inbreeding calculator is a great way to make sure your matings stay in your
comfort zone for inbreeding.
Three new traits have been added to Holstein pedigrees this year. Feed Efficiency,
Fertility Index, and Sire Calving Ease are now displayed on all pedigree versions for the
subject, the sire, and the dam. Inclusion of these traits make it easy to use these factors in
your breeding decisions.
The next months will include an opportunity for attending our HAUSA Judges Conference in Stillwater Oklahoma on April 7. The Type Advisory Committee and the Genetic
Advancement Committee will meet in March. These grassroots committees give our membership the ability to steer the breed into the future.
Our annual convention is in Bellevue Washington this year, June 28 to July 1. This
will be the first year of our increased delegate numbers, giving more members voice in our
governing. This year from the Midwest Dale Drendel is up for reelection to the board, and
Boyd Schaufelberger is running for president. Corey Geiger from Wisconsin has declared
his candidacy for vice president. It promises to be an interesting and exciting event so plan
on joining everyone in Washington!
It is certainly our pleasure and honor to represent you the members on your Holstein
board. Please contact us with concerns and ideas.
Dale Drendel, Director; Mark Kerndt, Director; Boyd Schaufelberger, Vice President
& Paul Buhr, Director
Iowa Holstein Association
2017 Adult Membership Fees due February 1
Have you paid for your 2017 membership?
This issue of the Herald was mailed to
all 2016 adult Iowa Holstein Association
members. However, you will not receive any
further Heralds this year or be able to register
animals at the reduced rate for being a state
and national member until your payment is
made.
If you have not paid, please send your
payment along with this form to the Iowa
Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave., Sumner,
IA 50674.
NAME:______________________________________________ DIST:_____________ CO:___________
MAILING ADDRESS:____________________________________ PHONE:_________________________
CITY, STATE:_____________________________________________ZIP:___________________________
EMAIL:_________________________________________________________________
HOLSTEIN ASSOC., USA #:________________________NATIONAL MEMBER?__________ Yes_______ No
Please check:____________Holstein Owner or Manager ________ Retired
________ Business & Industry
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Base Fee (Every Member Pays)..................................................................................................... $25.00
Cow Fee, # of cows ________ @$1.00 per registered/identified cow on 1/1/17......................... ________
(Maximum Cow Fee $200.00)
Spouse’s Membership in the Iowa Holstein Auxiliary (optional)...........................................................................5.00
Spouse’s Name_____________________
Total Fees: _________
Send card & check to Iowa Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
Bulls For Sale at All Times
Mike & Kathleen Scott Family
Westgate, Iowa
563-637-2386
[email protected]
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Home of Terrick Holsteins
Terry & Kelly Eick
1105 Ivory Ave. • Plainfield, IA 50666
Phone: 319-275-4719
Fax: 319-275-4501
Email: [email protected]
Looking for a little color this Spring?
Selling in the NICC Dairy Club Sale
Lipstick’s RED September Colt-P heifer and she’s Polled!
Henkeseen L Lipstick-ET EX-94-3E EX-MS
7-9 365 28,962 3.9 1120 3.3 942
3X Nominated Jr. All-American Red & White
Intermediate Champion, 1st Sr 3-Yr-Old, 2010 Iowa Holstein Show
7th generation Excellent going back to the Roxy’s!
Looking for a Fall Show Cow Prospect
for the Junior Shows?
Also Selling in the NICC Dairy Club Sale
Henkes-Brook Sid Deanne VG-86
Due July 27th to Merjack!
2-9 356 18,844 4.7 894 3.5 662
Dam: Henkes-Brook LHeros Della-Jo EX-91-3E
34,580 3.0 1030 2.9 1019
Next dams are: EX-91, EX-92, EX-90,
EX-95 Snow-N Denises Dellia
Breeding Bulls and Cows for sale at all times!
Both Red & White and Black & White!
10/16 BAA 110.7 25 EX 32 VG 9 GP
Trent Henkes Family
Phone: 563-783-2479
Looking for a Young Cow with an Excellent pedigree?
Selling in the Iowa Spring Holstein Sale
Henkeseen Sajac Modern
Sells fresh
Dam: Henkeseen B Moriah EX 90
4-11 365 29,235 3.4 976 2.7 808
Next dams: EX-91, EX-92, EX-94, EX-94
Looking for a Fall Calf for a 4-H Project?
Also Selling in the Iowa Spring Holstein Sale
Henkeseen Brash Easley
A Fancy September Brash heifer calf
Dam: Henkeseen Large Erika GP-83@2Y
Next Dams: EX-91, EX-92 EX-91, EX-94, EX-94
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Co-Vista Robust Riley EX-90
2-1 305 27,530 3.9 1069 3.3 920
Her VG-86 Uno sells fresh and along with her 2816 GTPI Jedi born
in July and ready to flush. This family has continuous spiked over PA
and they like to make embryos!!! Next dam is Gold Invite Ex 94 Nom.
All-Canadian followed by a VG 88 Shottle back to Dellia 2E95. Flush
age and over 2800 and available doesn’t happen very often.
Sandy-Valley Robust Ruby VG-87
2-4 2x 305 29,450 3.2 950 3.1 916
The dam of Rubicon and from Planet Sapphire, then all the way back
to Dellia 2E95. This high production family hits again and again. Selling is her 909NM Delta Gr’dtr from an EX Uno. She sells bred and
ready to IVF for her new owner.
Join us on Cinco de Mayo and then attend the Courtlane Celebration Sale on Saturday!
Tom Simon 563.599.9183
Rick Simon 563.744.3541
Mark Simon 563.542.1297
Bill Rauen 563.607.0694
For catalogs, please email Kyle ~ [email protected]
Tim Rauen 563.451.5866
Amanda Hauck 570.765.0536
Mark Butz 319.350.1426
Kyle Demmer 563.451.5376
Johnan Complete Herd Dispersal
Mantorville, MN
Friday, May 26th, 2017 • 11:00 AM
120 Head Sell!
Johcar Rudolph Ginger-ET EX-94 EEEEE 3E
GMD DOM
8-04 2x 365 47,860 3.1 1462 2.7 1276
Ginger has been a calling card cow from this family for generations. There seven cows and numerous heifers that extend back
to this great brood cow.
Vinrose-VU Sanchez Ideal EX-91 EEEVE 2E
4-00 2x 365 34,290 3.1 1076 3.1 1072
This Sanchez sell and looks great, also selling is her Dempsey
daughter that is just fresh. Ideal‘s dam is an EX-90 Durham, then
EX-91 Jolt and then four more EX dams.
Kingsmill Titanic Roese-ET EX-90 EEVVV
7-10 2x 365 37,940 3.3 1256 2.9 1115
This Titanic is a 14th generation EX the Royal Rosa family. Backed by multiple generations of VG and EX dams.
Selling are her daughters that are due after the sale,
sired by Golden Dreams and Atwood.
Heifers are sired by: Armani, Aftershock,
Brazzle, Defiant, and Dempsey
Service Sires: Soloman, Doorman,
Adonis, and Awesome-Red
DA-SO-Burn Mich Delite-ET EX-90 EEVEE
4-04 2x 3-02 35,180 3.8 1352 2.9 1022
Selling is Delite’s EX-90 Goldsun daughter that looks great. Also
selling is her Corvette and Defiant granddaughters. Delite is from
eight of VG or EX with over 30,000 of milk.
Owner:
John Bierbaum
26020 600th St
Mantorville, MN 55955
952-250-9660
Managed by:
2564 Pole Line Road
Ridgeway, IA 52165
Home: 563-387-0035 • Cell: 563-380-1318
[email protected] • Fax: 563-387-0046
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Iowa Holstein Association Awards
Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award
Blake & Jordan Hansen, Hudson
Blake Hansen always wanted to be a dairy farmer. After attending Iowa
State for one year and then finishing his associate’s degree in Dairy Science at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he worked on two Wisconsin dairy farms
before deciding he would be the first of his brothers to come back to the home
farm.
The Hansen land has been in their family since 1864. Blake and his three
brothers are the sixth generation of the family to farm the land. When they talked
about returning to the home farm, they decided to generate more income by starting their own on-farm creamery. The first gallon of milk was produced in February
2004, and now their product line includes whole, 1%, skim and chocolate milk;
butter; cream; cheese curds; ice cream; seasonal egg nog; and ground beef.
Jordan is the daughter of former Guernsey/Holstein dairy farmers Richard
and Linda Drackley of rural Decorah. Her parents sold their herd at the end of
her senior year at North Winneshiek High School, so Jordan never anticipated
living on a dairy farm again. She graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly in
2003 with a degree in journalism and graphic design. She worked at the Waterloo
Courier newspaper as a copy editor/graphic artist and met Blake by chance at a
Cedar Falls bar. Blake was intrigued that she grew up on a dairy farm and the two
hit it off immediately.
They were married in 2005. Jordan began staying home and doing more
work for the farm upon the birth of their daughter Reese (now 7). They also have
a son, Beckett, 4. Blake manages the dairy herd and his three brothers handle the other main
aspects of the farm: crops/nutrition, creamery processing, and sales/delivery of
their products. Jordan handles bookkeeping and marketing. The business includes two dairy retail stores, a gas station, wholesale delivery to 45 retail groceries, eateries and institutions, and the farm’s Tour Center.
The Hansens farm 400 acres with the majority of the alfalfa/corn yield going
back into feeding the 350 Holstein cows (150 milking). They use a double-8 parallel parlor and freestall barn. The herd averages 26,200 pounds on 2X milking with
Distinguished Service Award
Ron Lenth, Oelwein
Purchasing a Registered Holstein heifer for a 4-H project from an area farm
that performed well was a catalyst in Ron’s dairy career. Also three role models
helped shape the years beyond… his father, former Clayton County Extension
Director Jim Hosch, plus former ABS President Bob Walton. His brother Arlyn operates the home farm near Postville. The Lenth’s have farmed in northern Clayton
County since the mid to late 1800’s.
Ron spent 8 years in Clayton County 4-H, and was selected as a delegate to
the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Chicago. A trip to the state 4-H Leadership
Camp as a senior resulted in meeting several others who became lifelong friends,
classmates, colleagues, etc.
A 1970 graduate of Iowa State University with a major in Dairy Science,
with additional focus on extension, Ron lived and work on various projects at the
ISU Dairy Farm. He was a member of both the ISU Dairy and Livestock judging
teams. At the 1969 World Dairy Expo Collegiate Judging Contest he placed fourth
overall individual and second in oral reasons. His senior year he was honored by
Gamma Sigma Delta, honorary agriculture fraternity.
After graduation Ron joined ABS Global in their advertising and public relations department at their headquarters in DeForest, WI for six years. There he
hosted several thousand tourists annually at the famous facility, while also aiding
with field days, sire catalogues, and ads. His next role there was to create the first
dairy sire daughter photography for commercial young sire herds. Then he served
as dairy advertising director for two years.
With a desire to get back into the cow and business side, Ron joined their
marketing department and served as District Sales Manager, as position held for
another 33 years. During that time he was responsible for recruiting, training and
managing AI sales and service representatives, plus coordinating dairy and beef
3.8%F and 3.3%P.
Because the Hansens operate a closed herd, Blake decided to
introduce new genetics through his
own personal business, Glory Road,
starting in 2006. He invested in some
Red and RC cows, which he houses
on other farms, and integrates them
into the herd by flushing and implanting the embryos. His personal herd
began with Red-Vision Ad Glory-Red
EX-92. She is out of the two-time
All-American nominee Red-Vision
Dory-Red EX-92, whose sister, Dis Della-Red, was Reserve Grand Champion
Red-Holstein at World Dairy Expo in 2005. In 2005, the Hansens had an RC Jordan-Red ET heifer calf born from Pinehurst-FL Britney EX-90 by Rubens. Three years later, an Advent-sister to that
calf, Cherrie-Kreek Beulah-Red, was Grand Champion at Expo. The Hansen’s
Cherrie-Kreek Jo Brit Bo EX-92 is still alive today, is pregnant with her ninth calf
and has Red, RC and Black progeny. Blake purchased MS Apple Juice EX-92
(Apple’s RC Goldwyn-daughter) as a calf in 2011. Apple Juice’s Mayfield-son,
Apple Crisp-ET (available at Accelerated Genetics), was Blake’s first bull to go
into AI and her Doorman-daughter, Apple Pucker-ET VG-86, is the No. 2 RC
PTAT cow (GP or higher) and No. 5 in the breed. Blake enjoys using old genetics such as Elevation, Astronaut, Bootmaker
and Mark because he sees the strength and longevity being bred out of the cows
of today. He also breeds polled maternal lines to these older sires to avoid dehorning. Today they have more than 100 polled cows on the farm. They have polled
Astronaut, Elevation and Bootmaker daughters today.
Two Hansen cows prized for their longevity and production are Jaywood
Rudolph Diet Dazzle VG-88 (Rudolph-Emory-Astre) who lived to be 14 years old
and completed 317,200M, and 13-year-old Jaywood Stormatic Limit Len EX-93.
She is in her 10th lactation and is close to the 300,000M.
progeny test herds. Over the years, many
tours came to this area to observe their
offspring. Ron also provided AI training to
over 1,600 farmers, employees, and college
students. As herd sizes began increasing,
he spent time with breeders and owners in
California’s San Joaquin Valley to learn large
herd reproductive management and then introduced it in this area. His district eventually
encompassed 72 counties in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
In the fall of 2009, Ron began a new
career with Iowa State University Extension, serving today as Bremer County
Extension Coordinator, and also aiding Fayette County with educational programming. He also serves on the ISU Extension Dairy Team. He was honored with the
NAACA Achievement Award at the 2013 National Extension conference. His Holstein activities are highlighted by serving as trade show chairman for
both the 2001 and 2014 National Holstein Conventions in Iowa, plus coordinated
the junior’s fund raiser on a Regancrest heifer for the 2001 convention. Ron received the 2004 Iowa Holstein Auxiliary’s Hall of Fame Award. Ron is very active in dairy industry activities to help current and future generations. He serves as board treasurer for the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation
and state treasurer for the Iowa State Dairy Association. He also serves as president of the Tri-State Dairy Expo, which annually brings around 500 FFA students
to the Iowa Dairy Center at Calmar.
Ron and his wife Kathy have three grown children; Angela, who has served
in the medical field in Cleveland, Jessica, who provides social service consultation
in Chicago, and Jacob, who works with Magnolia Creations for home-entertainment systems in Denver. They also have three grandchildren.
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Courtlane Celebration Sale
May 6, 2017 • 12:00 Noon • 150 Head Sell!
Courtlane Braxton Diane EX-92 EEEEE
3-02 2x 365 31,000 3.8 1165 2.9 897
Diane sells just fresh with three daughters, a VG-89 3yr Atwood,
Hero and Beemer. Her dam is an EX-92 Blitz with over 200,000
and then an EX-94 Prelude.
Courtlane Atwood Darcy EX-90 EX-MS @ 3-11
2-01 2x 365 25,600 4.1 1042 3.1 788
Darcy sells with her fancy Bradnick that is a spring yearling
for this year. Her dam is an EX-92 Shottle, 2nd dam is EX-93
Durham Dime and then an EX-94 Prelude.
Courtlane Sanchez Bree EX-93 EEEEE 2E
4-08 2x 365 43,350 2.6 1141 2.7 1177
Bree sells and is from 10 generations of VG or EX’s. Also selling
is her EX-91 Hero, McCutchen Junior 2 year old, and Gregarious
daughters.
Courtlane Braxton Roslyn VG-86 VG-MS
2-03 2x 304 21,590 3.5 761 2.7 593
Roslyn sells bred to Doorman along with her very special
McCutchen yearling and EX-91 Guthrie sister. Their dam is
VG-88 and the grandam is EX-91-2E.
Courtlane Durham Dollar-ET VG-88 VG-MS
5-00 2x 315 29,100 4.3 1251 3.2 936
Dollar is just fresh and looks great! Her dam is an EX-94 Prelude
with 350,000 of lifetime production. Also selling is her Shottle and
Sanchez daughters and granddaughter.
Courtlane G Chip Delicious
Res. All Iowa Jr. Yearling 2016
Delicious sells and will be just fresh as a Jr. 2 yr old. Her dam is
a VG-87 Sanchez that also sells; with the grandam being Dollar
at left.
February 2017 RHA 27,201M 1049F 826P
Courtlane Holsteins
2615 Pole Line Road | Ridgeway, Iowa 52165
Shane: 563-380-5869
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BAA 109.7%
PBR Herd - 7 Years
Managed by:
2564 Pole Line Road
Ridgeway, IA 52165
Home: 563-387-0035 • Cell: 563-380-1318
[email protected] • Fax: 563-387-0046
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Fayette County Fairgrounds • West Union, Iowa • 11:00 AM • March 18, 2017
Iowa Spring Sale
LARCREST CALE-ET VG-89 VEEVE DOM
2-02 2X 365 41,710 5.3 2204 3.6 1487
Selling is her granddaughter by Modesty born 11/2016 that
is +2756GTPI and +816NM. Along with a 12/2016 Jedi that is
+2709GTPI +73P. The Jedi is from a Doorman from a VG-86 Uno
and then Larcrest Cale vg-89.
MS POWER CANTO 9473-ET GTPI+2689
This Powerball-P daughter is the dam of a Jedi with a +2727
gtpi and +72P. Also selling is her modesty that is 2678 gtpi.
Along with her two Franchise daughters with GTPI of +2672 and
a Charismatic that is +2544. From the same family as larcrest
cale-et at left.
Bryhill Ransom Marquisse-Et Gp-83 Dom
2-02 2x 365 27,990 4.6 1278 3.6 995
Selling is her granddaughter by Modesty that has a GtpI of
+2793 and is +2271 of Milk. The dam is sired by Montross.
SRP MAGNUS ZO13699-ET VG-87 VG-MS DOM
3-08 2X 305 37,570 3.8 1411 3.3 1251
Selling are two Jedi daughters from a GP Toprock with this Magnus being the grandam. Ready to work born in July ‘16 and having a Gtpi +2718 and +844nm. Great Opportunity!!!
Sale Force:
Scott Courtney 563-380-1318 • Paul Trapp 715-896-7062 • Bill Rauen 563-607-0694
Kyle Demmer 563-451-5376 • Scott Culbertson 507-923-1881
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Sell!
Fayette County Fairgrounds • West Union, Iowa • 11:00 AM • March 18, 2017
Iowa Spring Sale
BUTZ-HILL DUNDEE RIVAL-ET EX-92 EEEVE 2E
5-03 22 365 34,930 3.9 1351 3.3 1158
Rival is a former Grand Champion at the Iowa State Holstein
Show in 2010. Selling is her fancy 9-16 Archrival daughter.
ERNEST-ANTHONY AQUARIUS-ET EX-92 EEEVE 2E
3-10 2X 305 28,310 3.4 969 2.8 772
This Dundee is a daughter of Aphrodite EX-95 and the next dam
is Ashlyn EX-96. Selling are her granddaughters - a Solomon Winter Yearling and a Roy Summer Yearling.
KHW REGIMENT APPLE-RED EX-96
9-01 2X 365 36750 4.3 1582 3.3 1211
Selling are December ’16 Brash and Sid daughters directly from
Apple herself. Also selling is a September ’16 Awesome from her
maternal sister by Alchemy.
MS APPLES ARIA-ET EX-92 EEEVE
3-10 3X 312 29,830 4.8 1444 3.4 1019
Aria is a daughter of Apple and is sired by Destry. Selling is her
extra fancy Diamondback born in December ‘16. Don’t miss
her!!!
Managed by:
2564 Pole Line Road
Ridgeway, IA 52165
Home: 563-387-0035 • Cell: 563-380-1318
[email protected] • Fax: 563-387-0046
Sponsored by:
Iowa Holstein
Association
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