March 2012 Mid-States Holstein News

Mid-States Holstein NewsMarch 2012

2011 Jr All-American Sr. 3-Year Old

Very Good-86 EX-MS at 2-03 GTPI + 2104 + 1224M + 573 NM$ +2.99 T (No Shottle, Goldwyn, Oman, or Durham) **Tested free of all 3 fertility Haplotypes**

Currently being flushed

EX-92 EEEVE 2E at 6-01 1st Place 5 yr. old

Southern National (2011) By 5-01, Lillian had calved 4 times

(fertility unmatched) Now owned by Stanley Haedge

(Hico, Texas)

“Liev and Lillian” make one of the most Intriguing daughter-dam duos

in the breed today! David Jones

(405) 880-5194 [email protected]

Sue Ann Steele, EditorRte. 4, Box 676Butler, MO 64730660.679.3495 Fax: 660.679.3495Email: [email protected]

Kate Geppert, Managing Editor5803 Redwing DriveColumbia, MO 65202573.814.3148 or 573.808.5607Fax: 573.814.3148Email: [email protected]

ARKANSAS: President: Bruce Tencelve, Little Rock; Vice-President: Susan Fisher, Beebe; Secretary/Treasurer: Shelly Quattlebaum, P.O. Box 337, Grady, Ar; BOARD MEMBERS: Doug Herbaugh, Dr. Wayne Kellogg, Jodie Pennington, James Smith, Mike Quattlebaum, Randy Spears, Brian Weisenfels

KANSAS: President: David Rottinghaus; Vice-President: Robbie Leach; Past President: Roy Buessing; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Vernon Dewerff, Eugene George, Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Rob Leach, Dwight Rokey, Joe Schmitz, David Sie-mens, Doug Unruh, Kevin Winter

MISSOURI: President: Alfred Brandt, Linn ; Vice-President: Eric Ling, Springfield, Linn; Secretary/Treasurer: Jodi Wright, Clever; Director-at-large: Jay Moreleand, Harrisonville, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Matt Day, Stacey Dohle, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Jus-tin Nelson, Crystal Radamacher, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele

NEW MEXICO: President: Andy Vaz, Roswell; Vice-President; Buster Goff; Secretary/Treasurer: Wendy Zens, 190 Dairy Rd, Willard

OKLAHOMA: President: Todd Mason, Kingfisher;, 1st Vice President: Tom Meyer, Okarche Sec-retary/Treasurer: Angie Meyer, Rte. 4, Box 82, Okarche; DIRECTORS: Fred Chitwood, Norman Bayless, Steve Pope, David Jones, Brad Chapman

TEXAS: President, Gerard Hoekman, Windthorst; Vice-President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Richie Heida, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Bradly Veitenheimer, Chad Steinberger

The MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS (ISSN 0884-2809) is published 4 times yearly - March, June, September, and December - by the Holstein As-sociations of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Periodical postage paid at Butler, MO 64730 and at additional mail-ing offices. Subscription rate, $5.00, included in each state membership fee. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS, Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr, Colum-bia, MO 65202.PERIODICAL POSTAL CODE:355240

Mid-StatesHolstein News

March 2012 VOLUME 144 Published: March 1 June 1 September 1 December 1

Regional Representatives:Jenny Elliott Iley Callie Unruh1404 Westwood Court 201 N State Street, Apt. 2Stephenville, TX 76401 Jerseyville, IL 62052254-485-8629 [email protected] [email protected]

Nat’l Holstein DirectorCharlie Schiller Roy Buessing2060 E Harvest Ct, Apt 21 1083 29th RoadSalt Lake City, UT 84121 Axtell, Kansas 66403320-493-4082 [email protected]

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Classification Schedule

May Kansas, Colorado & NebraskaJuly New Mexico, Texas & OklahomaSeptember Arkansas & Missouri

Inside:Southern National InformationOkalahoma State Sale

On the coverBailee Whitehead, Conway, Missouri captured Junior All-American honors with her Sr. 3-Year Old, Indies-View Lulu Jasper. She was the 1st Sr. 3-Year Old and Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at the Grand National Jr. Holstein Show, 1st Sr. 3-Year Old and Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion at the Mid-East Fall National Show, Jr. Division and 2nd Sr. 3-Year Old at the International Jr Holstein Show.

In other Junior All-American honors, Rokeyroad Strmatic Kitty-ET was nominated Jr All-American 4-Year Old. She was bred by Dwight and Anita Rokey of Sabetha, Kansas and is now owned and exhibited by Crystal Siemers-Peterman and Jordan Siemers of Cleveland, Wisconsin.

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As the magazine was going to press, we learned of the pass-ing of Neal Turley, Greenville, Illinois. Mr. Turley and his fam-ily developed the Rolling-Lawns herd. Our sympathies to his family and all the other families who have experienced a loss in the last few months.

Mason Dairy Farm ToddMason ph:405-408-8941 [email protected]

Kingfisher,OklahomaMSHN, March 2012 - PAGE 3

Come to OklahomaWe Have What You Need

RF OUTSIDE BREEZE-ET EX-955-03 365 2X 37,705 4.3 1627 3.3 1240

Grand Champion Southern Spring National 20112nd Choice Gold Chip Sells

MS MDF SANCHEZ 19 VG-85@2yJust fresh in December and milking around 105 lbs

From the All-Oklahoma Blackstar Amy family.She sells along with her December Braxton daughter.

PREMIER-S RAMP TIFFY-RED-ET EX-902-02 365 2X 21,660 4.2 920 3.2 700

Dam is Tina-Lee 2E-91, a 2x R&W All-AmericanHer fancy September red Advent daughter sells.

CASTLEHOLM GOLDWYN RENEE-ET EX-902-08 365 2X 29,977 4.3 1296 3.1 929

From the Royal Rosa FamilySweet September 2011 Braxton daughter Sells

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National Director Notes ...I sure hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. If possible I think we all would order a winter like this every year. As we look ahead in 2012 we have to be thankful for 2011 being the year it turned out to be as far as milk prices were con-cerned. This was also reflected with HAUSA in 2011. Last year we had the most cattle registered since 1995 and when that oc-curred there were over twice as many dairy farms in the United States. As the days begin to get longer and warmer it is time to start thinking about getting cattle ready for the spring shows. The Southern National Show and Sale will be held in April in Stillwater, Ok. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your cattle out and see where you stand against some of the best. We have been fortunate enough to stand occasionally at the top of a class but I’m not so sure we don’t learn more when we don’t. This gives us a chance to step back and take a long hard look at where we need to improve both our breeding and our raising of the animals we exhibit. The sale held in conjunction with the show is also a great way to market your herd. The next thing on the horizon is the upcoming convention hosted by Missouri. I would like to encourage everyone to make the trip to Springfield if at all possible. There are so many activi-ties planned and it is also an opportunity to rub elbows with fel-low breeders from around the country as well as meet staff from the national office. Dallas Burton is also taking consignments for the convention sale so here is another opportunity to market your cattle. Good luck at the spring shows and sales. Roy BuessingGO CATS!!

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Robhtom Jianna Outside EX-94 was named the 2011 Missouri Cow of the Year at the 2012 Missouri Holstein Annual Meeting in Springfield. Jiana owned by Janice Ling, Springfield, Missouri was the Best Bred & Owned animal and Res. Grand Champion at the 2011 Southern Spring National.

2011 Missouri Cow of the Year

On October 1, 2011, Matthew Moreland married Rebecca Cox in a beautiful outdoor ceremo-ny at the home of the groom’s parents, Michael and Heather Moreland, Harrisonville. Matt is employed by Moreland Farms and the couple lives on the farm. The new Mrs. Moreland is employed by Country Club Bank in Harrisonville.

From the Field ...Accurate records that are well organized and up-to-date are useful during any management decision. Some exciting news from the Holstein Association USA this spring is the release of a brand new dairy herd management software program called Dairy Rhythms. Some of you may be very familiar with how a management software program can help a dairy producer ac-cess and store their day-to-day information needed to manage their herd and create reports. Dairy Rhythms was developed to do just that while combining unique features that Holstein breeders may find convenient in managing their herd. The pro-gram allows dairy producers to access all of their management, production, and classification records while having a direct con-nection to the Holstein Association USA database giving you the latest information available on your cattle. More about this ex-citing software can be found later in this issue, or by talking to your regional representative. Many of you are already taking advantage of the conve-nience and savings that is available by participating in Holstein COMPLETE. If you already are a COMPLETE herd, we now have options that can offer you even more value, but if you aren’t yet, it’s worth taking another look at this valuable program. ALL Holstein COMPLETE herds can now save on offering multiple genomic tests for your Registered Holsteins. Tests 15-50 or-dered during your COMPLETE enrollment year are discounted 3%, and any test ordered over 50 is discounted 7% (discount applied as a credit to your Holstein account at the end of your enrollment year). We have added two new options to Holstein COMPLETE as well. Option 1 combines the traditional COM-PLETE services with records processing at AgriTech Analytics, with your DRPC processing fees discounted 20%. Option 2 combines Option 1 with the Dairy Rhythms software, for only $25 per month. As regional representatives, our goal is to help you make best advantage of Holstein programs and services. If you have any questions about Dairy Rhythms, Holstein COMPLETE, or anything else Holstein-related, don’t hesitate to contact Callie, Jenny, or myself.Charlie Schiller

014HO05075 Hvezda*RC September Storm*RC x Durham+2.75 PTAT 92%R

014HO04645 Reality-RedSeptember Storm*RC x Rennaissance

+1.98 PTAT 92%R

014HO05411 PaleRmOGoldwyn x Rudolph

+2.98 PTAT 91%R

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©2011 Accelerated Genetics. Source: 12/11. HA/USDA Genomic. IB/MACE-USA. Photos L-R: Rock-N-Hill Vezdette, ©Lea McCullough. WestphaliaRR Astonish-Red, Crestbrooke GAP Thumper-ET, ©Cybil Fisher.

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4th Fall Calf - 2011 International Holstein Show

Nominated 2011 Junior All-American Spring Calf

Nominated 2011 R&W All-American Winter Calf

After years of work and planning by Mis-souri Holstein enthusiasts, the 2012 Na-tional Holstein Convention is just months away. With its headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, the Convention will enable ev-eryone to learn, visit and just have fun in Southern Missouri. This issue of the roundtable focuses on each of the main committees and their activities to give you a first look at what is in store for you when you come to Springfield to ‘Get Your Kicks on Route 66’ June 26-30. Those participating in the roundtable were: Banquet – Marilyn Moreland; Dairy Bar – Alfred Brandt; Hospitality – Sherri Peters; Host Day – Shirley Best; Juniors – Janice Perry; Non-Delegate Tour – Betty Voskamp; Pre-Convention – Roy Parsons; Sale – Larry Wright. Each person was asked to answer the following questions: to describe their event, who is the target au-dience, what is an unique aspect of event and who are the committee members.

BANQUET The grand finalle of the National con-vention will be the president’s reception and the banquet on Saturday evening. Holstein CEO John Meyer and wife Vicki, President Chuck and wife Vanessa Worden and Vice-President Glen and wife Frankie Brown will receive the Holstein attendees. Everyone will have also have a chance to enjoy some of Missouri’s finest wines. Our Banquet tables will be festive with black table cloths and route 66 decorations. Our MC, Jim Spain will keep the many state and national awards moving right along after a prime rib feast. Our banquet committee is Pam Prob-ert & Marilyn Moreland, co-chairman, Kay Stevens, Jeannette King, & Brenda Moreland.

DAIRY BARThe Dairy Bar is where all Convention at-tendees congregate when not going to meet-ings or tours. In many respects the success of the convention is judged by how good the Dairy Bar is. We will have all types of milk products such as cheese trays, ice cream and milk, and some fruit trays as well. We will be open almost any time there will be people that want something to snack on, from early in the morning until the meetings close. The Dairy Bar will be located in the main lobby near the meeting rooms and registration. We are there to serve any one that wants a quick bite to eat between meetings or something to grab and go. The adults get a lot of use out of the Dairy Bar but it is the juniors that really get a kick out of it. Some of them will live for four days on nothing but chocolate milk and ice cream.We are extremely fortunate to have a some major sponsors for the Dairy Bar. Hiland Dairy is donating the milk and cheese

which enables us to serve the convention with free dairy products.Gail Groves and Robert Perry are helping out, along with many volunteers to do the work the week of convention.

FAMILY NIGHTFamily Night is Wednesday, June 27. This year’s family night event is called Classic Cars & Family Fun Fest. We are hav-ing a private event at Hammons Field, the beautiful new stadium for Spring-field’s minor league baseball team. The stadium is only a short walk from the hotels. As you walk into the stadium, you will be treated to a display of restored clas-sic Chevys. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite one. Inside the stadium, you will get to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime full access to a baseball stadium including the field, dugout and training facilities. There will be baseball-related activities, such as a homerun derby and batting practice. Off the field, there will be a buffet of of classic stadium food and activities for all ages, such as a mechanical bull, obstacle course, make-your-own music video booth and a children’s playground. The gates will open at 6 pm and food will be served from 6:30 to 8 pm. Activities will end at 9 pm. It will be a night for all ages. Our committee has worked hard to ensure there are activities everyone can enjoy. Family Night is unique in that it is the only convention event for the entire fam-ily. It is also the first opportunity of the convention to visit with your old friends and meet some new ones. Our committee members are: Kate Geppert; Sherri Peters; Harlan & Judy Borman; Chris & Suzanne Lenz; Cathy Hemmann; Lynn & Paula Morgan; Sonja Brandt; and Betty Voskamp.

HOST DAYHost Day Tours will be held on Thursday June 28 and feature many opportunities to see cattle, shop and be entertained.Tour 1This Tour is unique it will give vistors, a chance to visit three Century Farms within the Southwest Springfield area & Branson. The first stop will be Robthom

Farms, deep pedigrees, National Show winners, high milk production, have given Robthom Farms worldwide re-conition. The 2nd stop

will be Groves-View Farms, home of the Groves Family, where high production, high type ,and breeding elite cow families rule. The 3rd Stop, College of the Ozark

in Branson. See how they operate with a work-study program, where they pro-vide students the ability to graduate college debt free. You will be able to view the beautiful Campus and enjoy Lunch at the college. The final stop is the Branson Belle where you can enjoy a beautiful Dinner & Show while relaxing on a two hour lake cruise across beautiful Table Rock Lake. Tour 2 This tour travels to Bass Pro Outdoor World, in Springfield. You can shop and browse at America’s Premier Outdoor re-tailer. It’s as close to the Great Outdoors as you can get indoors. After you leave Bass Pro, the group will go to Robthom Farms. The 3rd stop will be at PFI. Nothing say’s Country and Western quite like PFI. Enjoy shopping and browse and enjoy Barbecue lunch at PFI. We will then meet up with Tour 1 and have a relaxed two hour Lake Cruise across the beautiful Table Rock Lake in Branson including a Showboat Dinner and Show on The Bran-son Belle Show Boat. Our target for these two tours is a little for everyone to find enjoyment, see how good people, cows and farms seemed to go together, so if you like to see good cows, come with us on Tour Day. If you

like shopping experiences, browsing, eating, and a relaxing dinner cruise on Branson Belle Show Boat and see what Branson, Missouri is all about. But if your fancy is not cows,

hang on the next stop might be just what you are looking for, so join us on Thursday June 28. Our Committee has worked hard on planning Host Day Tours. We believe you will like what we have planned. We would like to thank all of our committee members who help work out all the details & have watch it all come together. Shirley Best Co- Chairman , Brad Groves-Co-Chairman, Becky Durst, Justin Nelson, Lance Da-vinson, Kevin Phillips, Ron Shaver, Sandy Thornhill, James Penn, Ray Schooley, Don Ely, and Janine Staiger.

JUNIORSI am Janice Perry and along with my husband, Robert, and our hard working committee, we have some fun and excit-ing events planned for all. Our committee members are Sheila Groves, Karla Deaver, Jeanne Luttrell, Crystal Rademacher, Su-san Brooks, Mike Nelson and Kim Wilson. Wednesday, June 27: A luncheon is planned for juniors and adults with a taco bar on the menu. For a change-up of the

Get Ready For Fun in Missouri At the 2012 Holstein Convention


ordinary meal over the Jeopardy lunch break, we have invited K.C. Wolf to speak. Wolf has been the lovable mas-cot of the K.C. Chiefs for 22 years. He

will have a motivating and fun talk for adults and juniors to enjoy. A Junior mixer for all ju-niors with a welcoming dance and exchange of state gifts will be held beginning at 9 pm. The dance will have snacks and drinks.

Thursday, June 28 Host Day: Silver Dollar City is our Junior Host Day desti-nation. A full day of rides, rides, rides and with a few shows mixed in. If they need time to slow down and catch their breath, each ticket holder will get a $10 food voucher for lunch at the park. There will be plenty of time to browse the shops and take in the street entertainment. For anyone undecided as to which tour to take, we have a special deal where you can buy a Silver Dollar City ticket at our price and go there for up to 7 days after convention ends! Friday, June 29 Dairy Bowl Day: A luncheon will feature a Deli Buffet. This lunch is open to all convention at-tendees. For our final junior dance in Springfield, we will bus to a unique des-tination, Fantastic Caverns. Just a short drive from the hotel in North Springfield, it is a must see to our visitors. We will dance to tunes provided by Just One More Song and enjoy a great light show. This gal also has Holstein ties all the way to California! We will have Dip-N-Dots, home-made cookies and drinks while we dance through the night. A VERY cool place! Saturday, June 30 Junior Awards Luncheon, the annual award luncheon for adults and juniors interested in watching the presentation of the winning teams, and winners of speeches, scrapbooks, digital scrapbooks, banners, folding displays, and the state raising the most money for Penny Wars. We will also draw for the winners of our raffle items which are an IPad2 and a Unique Carved wooden box with a pasture scene with Holsteins. A Buffet style lunch with Beef and Chicken will be enjoyed by all. Our featured speaker for the banquet will be 2011 Miss Oklahoma, Betty Thomp-son. She was also runner-up Miss America 2012. She is a dairy girl who can relate to all the things our kids have competed for throughout their lives. Just a short walk from the hotel is Hammons Field, home of the Double A Springfield Cardinals. Our Redbird Roost seats will have unlimited ballpark food and Coke products for the duration of the baseball game, which is a great way to close out the convention. This event is limited to 200 tickets.

NON-DELEGATE TOUROn Friday, June 29, we will take a trip on the Branson Scenic Railway through the Ozark countryside, a breakfast of biscuit and gravy, sausage, fruit and drinks will also be included. After the train ride we will go to Branson Landing to shop. The old part of Branson is within walking distance if any are wanting to check out those shops also. Lunch will be on your own. We will be back in Springfield so that all have a chance to rest and get ready for the National Sale that evening. A n y o n e w h o would like to see our Ozark countryside by train and enjoys shopping will have a great time on this experience! Many have never been on a train and this will give any and all that chance. The committee members are Patty DeLong and Betty Voskamp.

PRE-CONVENTION TOURSThe Convention kicks off with the pre-convention options on Tuesday, June 26. There are two options for a chance to combine fun, water & sun.With tour one first option, enjoy a relax-ing, four hour float trip on scenic Lake Taneycomo. Lake Taneycomo sits below Tablerock Dam and maintains an approxi-mate year-round temperature of 50° F. The swiftness of the current, and hence, the

length of the float trip, depends on whether electric-ity is being gen-erated on that day. Floaters may choose from a ca-noe, or a single, double, or triple

kayak. All participants must sign a waiver prior to setting out on the lake. Tour one second option encourages you to team up with a friend or make a new acquaintance as you take part in this five hour, guided fishing trip on one of the premier trout hotspots in the country. Set out in a western style drift boat (i.e., no motor) with your guide and another par-ticipant in pursuit of rainbow and brown trout at this year-round, tailwater fishery. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned fisherman, your guide will instruct you

on how to pursue that trophy trout. While fly fishing gear is provided, all participants must bring eye protec-tion (e.g., glasses, safety glasses) and headgear (e.g., hat, cap). Participants will be able to obtain a Missouri fish-ing license and trout stamp the day of the tour ( the price for both are in-cluded in the ticket price). Because of the uncertainty of the currents from the electricity generating dam, wade fly fishing will not be available on this

trip. This tour is limited to 14 people. The second tour will feature Mis-souri’s south-central area on Wednesday, June 27. The first stop will be the Dairy Farmers of America Research and Devel-opment Facility. DFA’s product develop-ment and testing facility for consumer and industrial dairy products utilizing state-of-the-art technology to make shelf-stable consumer beverages and sauces, coffee-based drinks, retail and bulk cheese and butter products, as well as milk and dairy-based specialty powders for snack food applications. The tour will then travel to the Best Sunrise Dairy in Hous-ton. Home of one of Missouri’s best-known and respected registered herds, Richard and Shirley Best invite you to enjoy their beautiful, scenic home and farm. At this stop, you will view great cow families, see a demonstration of Richard’s registered working border collies and enjoy an Ozark lunch. The final visit is to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum in Man-sfield. In 1894, Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder, with their daughter Rose, settled on Rocky Ridge Farm, near Mansfield. They established a successful farm, built their own home and settled down permanently in the Ozark hills. In 1932, Laura Ingalls Wilder published the first of her beloved Little House books, which described the pioneering of the Ingalls and Wilder fami-lies during the 1870’s - 1890’s. All nine manuscripts for these famous books were penned right here on Rocky Ridge Farm The third tour will be on Wednesday, June 27. It will feature two stops and

lunch. Guests will first travel to the Precious Mo-ments Park and Chapel in Carthage. Sam Butcher’s art work of his teardrop eyed children is among the most recognized art in the world. His hope is to share loving, and caring messages

with collectors around the world through murals, stained glass and figurines. Walk the beautiful gardens and attend a guided tour of the Chapel The Chapel has often been described as “America’s Sistine Cha-pel” as an artful representation of Michel-angelo’s own Sistine Chapel in Rome. The tour will then return to Spring-field for lunch and a tour of the Pythian

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Castle. The castle was originally built be the Knights of Pythias as an orphanage and senior citizens home for its members and their families in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the Castle was used during World War II as a property for recovering veterns. As you en-joy lunch, you may have some unexpected guests. The castle has been certified as haunted by the Paranormal Task Force and Ozark Paranormal Society and was featured in the 2010 book, Missouri’s Haunted Route 66. The Committee members are Fritz Hegeman, Roy Parsons, co-chairs, Ann & Richard Lenz, John Denbigh, Mike Hack-mann, Jay Moreland, and Daisy Parsons.

CONVENTION SALESThe Futures Sale on Thursday night June 28 will feature an Open bar with Cheese & Crackers and a Deal or Real Deal Game – Be sure to be there – it will be exciting. The Live Sale will be Friday night June 29. Cattle will be on the Center Stage at Juanita K Hammons Hall for the Perform-ing Arts. It will be an event to remember. Our most unique aspect is our Loca-tion, Location, Location. The sale targets people wanting to buy high quality cattle. The Committee members are Larry Wright, John Miller, Michelle Ramaeker, and Eric Ling.

Order Your Hosts Shirts Now For National Convention

Whether work-ing the registra-tion desk, host-ing a tour bus or hanging out in the hallways at the up-coming National Convention, Mis-souri members need to be eas-ily identified. Our host shirts will be Mizzou gold with a Missouri Holstein Route 66 logo in both t-shirt and polo styles. T-shirts are $8 each and available in youth sizes: XS (2-4); S (6-8); M (10-12); and L (14-16) and adult sizes Small to 4XL. T-shirt adult sizes 2XL to 4XL are $10 each. Polos are $12 each and available in adult sizes Small to 4XL. Polo adult sizes 2XL to 4XL are $14 each. All shirts must be pre-ordered and will be available at the National Conven-tion registration desk. Send your orders to Hospitality Committee, c/o Sherri Pe-ters, 18515 Briar Lane, Holt, MO 64048. Checks should be made payable to 2012 National Holstein Convetion. Orders will close on May 1st.

Be bold - wear gold - let everyone know you are from Missouri!

Sarah Harris, Scott Murphy, Nathaniel McGee, and Amanda Miskiel were the team members of the Kansas State Uni-versity Dairy Judging Team that placed 5th at the Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Jan 15, 2012. This year the con-test was made up of 14 teams from all over the nation. Additional team honors included 3rd high team overall reasons, 5th high team Holstein, and 4th high team Jersey. Individual team members also did well. Sarah Harris was 8th high individual in the overall contest, 3rd high individual reasons, 7th high individual in Holstein, and 4th high individual in Jersey. Scott Murphy was 14th high in-dividual overall, 14th high individual rea-sons, and 5th high individual in Jersey. Nathaniel McGee was 9th high in indi-vidual reasons.

K-State Enjoys Judging Success

Robin Kleine; Asst. Coach, Scott Murphy, Na-thaniel McGee, Sarah Harris, Amanda Miskiel, and Coach Jon Pretz

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2012 OKLAHOMA STATE SALE


RF OUTSIDE BREEZE 2E-955-03 365 3X 37,705 4.3 1627 3.3 1240

Her 2nd Choice Gold Chip sells from the 2011 Southern National Champion! - Mason, 405-408-8941

KWH REGIMENT APPLE-RED 2E-952-03 365 2X 25,790 3.8 988 3.4 889

Fancy Spring Yrlg Fever from Apple’s 2E-91 Champion Sister. - High Altitude Syn, 608-762-5881

MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE-ET EX-92 GMD DOM

From Atlee’s EX-90 dtr with over 31,000, sells a 12/10 Final Cut heifer.- Philips, 254-485-9999

Gold Chip Choice From the Champ A Fever From the Apple Family Fancy Winter Yearling Gdtr

C ALANVILLE INSPIRATION TINA 2E-95 2x Res. All-American Aged Cow

A 12/11 Braxton from her 3E-92 Milan with over 261,000 lifetime sells. - Erbsen, 815-275-4990

C-OF-O ADVENT ROSE-TW VG-862-11 365 3X 22,670 3.4 766 2.8 645

Fresh in January and milking 121 lbs, she will be bred to Gold Chip. - College of the Ozarks, 417-334-6411

JERGIESE DURHAM CRISSY 2E-934-07 305 30,060 4.4 1322 3.1 935

From her Res. Jr. All-American Jasper Dtr, a 3/2011 Gabor sells. - Culbertson, 614-264-5980

Fancy Braxton Granddaughter VG-86 Advent Sells Gabor Spring Yrlg Gdtr

ROHES ATLAS SHANNON2011 Jr Champ, State Fair of Texas

Sells Fresh March 1. Dam 3E-92 with over 200,000 lft. - Brand, 806-333-4546

CASTLEHOLM GOLDWYN RENEE-ET EX-90 EX-MS

Her fancy 9/11 Braxton sells - Mason, 405-408-8941Also from Rosa family - Braxton embryos from Atwood - Culbertson, 614-264-5980

BAN-VIEW DURHAM ANGEL-ET EX-9012/11 Gold Chip from Angel sells. - Zoelzer, 618-377-6335Advent bred to Dusk. - Hyde, 575-526-69519/11 Dundee from VG-85 Lyster - Tencleve, 501-312-0787

Proven Show Winner Sells Potential 16th Generation Excellent The Ban-View Annie Family

Oklahoma State Sale sponsored by the Oklahoma Holstein Association

Todd Mason, president, 405-408-8941Angie Meyer, Secretary, 405-298-0082

Assisted by: Dykshorn Sales ServicePre-Sale Meal 11:00 am Friday

catalog available on dairyagendatoday.com

Sales staff - For information contact:Gary Estes, 417-830-0051Bob Griggs, 405–880–2213Alan Dykshorn, 712-441-0686John Erbsen, 815-275-4990Scott Culbertson, 614-264-5980Nate Goldenberg, 254-717-7910

David Jones, 405-880-5194Dallas Burton, 785-806-9774Kenneth Hall, 501-940-9711Bruce Tencleve, 501-519-3856Chris Lahmers, 614-306-7194Ken Janes, 330-464-4134

12:00 Noon Friday, April 13 - Stillwater, Oklahoma

2012 OKLAHOMA STATE SALE

GALESTONE BOBBISOX-RED-ET VG-85-2Y VG-MS

Fancy Jet-Red fresh in Nov sells. She’s a RED from the Roxy family. - Holton, 785-691-7498

SCIENTIFIC GRACE-RED-ET EX-91Nom All-American R&W 2007 & 2008

Her Red Contender Fall Heifer sells ready to contend for the top.- Stransky, 715-537-5413

CARDINALV VELICIOUS-RED-ETCould be the Sr. 2 to beat! Her 2E-94 Dam was All American R&W 4 Yr & 5-Yr Old- Wild, 815-291-4548

Fancy Jet Red Sells Showtime Fall Calf Fancy Fresh Red Big Apple

RED-VISION DIS DELLA-RED-ET EX-91Res. Grand Champ, Internat’l R&W 2005From her VG-86 Durham, her Cashman Grdtr sells. - Kaufmann, 605-335-1857

PO-LIN-MAX DIR ANGIE-RED1st Wtr Yrlg & Res. Jr Champ, Ft Worth ‘11Her 12/11 Big Apple sister sells from the Rbns Aspn-Red EX-94 family. - Leach, Buessing & Maxey, 913-723-3472

MS EN-MAR JET JAYZEE VG-85 Nom Jr. All-American R&W Jr. 3-Yr Old

Her 12/11 dtr sells. Jayzee’s Redliner dtr was 2011 HM Jr. All-Am. R&W Sr. 2 - Marotz & Konecky, 402-480-1461

Fancy Winter Yearling Grdtr Big Apple From Proven Show Winners Super Sweet Dec Jet-Red Dtr

12:00 Noon Friday, April 13 - Stillwater, Oklahoma

Fresh Cows- VG-85 Sanchez from Blackstar Amy family - Mason- Mac from the Arlene family sells fresh - George- VG-86 Baxter 2 VG dams - Robthom- Pronto bred to Braxton from VG-87 Mtoto - Hoekman- Instamatic from 9 Excellent Dams - Bayless- Promotion from 3E-94 Jolt bred to Atwood - G. Jons- Dundee fresh in Feb from Elegance family - Esau- Sanchez fresh in Jan from Luke Rapture family - Rokey- Two fresh Linjet’s from the Adeen’s - Bayless, Buessing & Kath- VG Glen due in April to Gold Chip - G. Jons- Roy due in March to Shameless - Colblentz- Spearmint from VG-86 Lad sells fresh - Fast- G+83 Million bred to Hero - Univ. of Missouri

Bred Heifers- Show Stopping Advent due in June to Colt P - Gueldener- Durham bred to Sanchez -Tencleve- Spearmint due in May to Glen - Geppert- Lightning bred to Fever from Elegance family - Brandt- Braxton bred to Gold Chip from 2E-91 Ito - Koelsch- Absolute-Red due in June to Gold Chris - Zapalac- Laurin due just after sale, Grdam EX-90 - Wright- Sanchez due in June to Braxton - Haedge- Atwood from VG Blitz bred to Braxton - Koster- Jenison due at sale time to Blade. Grdam is EX - Bayless

Fancy Show heifers9/10 Debonair, Res. Jr Champ 2011 So. Nat Jr Show - Philips3/11 Atwood from Terry Future family - Bayless & Mason3/11 Alexander from VG Aspen - Team Holsteins & Swanson3/11 Carson-Red from Rubn Ruby-Red family - Esau & Winter3/11 Alexander from Bayless Print family - Koenen Dairy3/11 Sanchez from VG Durham & Renita family - Hill6/11 Shottle from VG-87 Jasper. Grdam: 3E-92 - Cow-Aholics6/11 Bolton, 2011 SSN Res. Jr Champ same family - Gahm6/11 Sanchez from 2E-94 Durham - McFarland6/11 Absolute-Red. Grdam: 2E-91 James - Drendel7/11 Reality-Red. Grdam: EX-90 Nom. AA R&W - Wild9/11 Airraid from G+Buckeye - Gueldener9/11 Prizer, 1st Fall Calf at Fort Worth - Hoff9/11 Fever from EX-90 Durham - Vierhout9/11 Sanchez from EX-91, 2E-93, 3E-94 dams - Zimmerman9/11 Lauthority. Grdam Res. All-Can. 4-Yr Old - Gahm9/11 Advent from EX-90 Rampage - Mason & Hyde9/11 Advent. Dam VG, next 9 dams EX. - Koenen Dairy12/11 Shottle from VG-87 Jasper. Grdam: 3E-92 - Cow-Aholics12/11 Guthrie from 2-Yr Mac. Grdam: EX Durham - Groves12/11 Sanchez. Grdam 24,280M, 3rd D: VG-85 - Esteford12/11 Braxton from VG Sanchez - Mason

Embryos & Choices- Gold Chip First Choice from 3E-95 Hon Mention All American 5-Yr Old - Premium Star & Hoffman- Lauthority embryos from 3E-94 Red-Marker - Heuer

MSHN, March 2012 PAGE 11

Also Selling 25 head from the heart of Nate Goldenberg’s herd!

2012 Southern Spring National Holstein Show2012 Southern National Jersey Show

April 9-14, 2012Payne County Expo Center

Sti l lwater, Oklahoma

Entries close March 9thThe 2012 Holstein Show has been designated a

National show by Holstein Association USA, Inc.Therefore all National rules apply.

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 9 8:00 a.m. Cattle can begin arriving on fairgrounds Stalls will be assigned

Wednesday, April 11 12:00 p.m. Cattle must be in place and checked in 12:00 p.m. Exhibitors Meeting and Dinner -- catered by Klein’s -- Sponsor: Lonestar Milk Producers

Thursday, April 12 6:00 a.m. Complimentary donuts, milk, coffe and juice -- Sponsor: COBA 10:00 a.m. Southern Spring Junior Holstein Show and Southern National Jersey Junior Show (will alternate), Judge: Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI Showmanship (Holstein and Jersey) Judge: John Kisst, Dalhart, TX Clippers to the Winning Senior Showman!! 7:00 p.m. Junior social (all juniors invited) -- Eskimo Joes!!!

There has been a change by the National Holstein Association on transfer and length of ownership on cows.Since the Southern National is a spring show heifers and cows can be exhibited as long as the

papers have been transferred by show day.

Friday, April 13 6:00 a.m. Complimentary donuts, milk, coffe and juice -- Sponsor: COBA 11:00 a.m. Complimentary lunch -- Sponsor: Southwest Dairy Farmers 12:00 noon Oklahoma State Holstein Sale 7:00 p.m. Complimentary steak dinner --- Sponsor: Land O’ Lakes Purina

Saturday, April 14 6:00 a.m. Complimentary donuts, milk, coffe and juice -- Sponsor: COBA 8:00 a.m. Southern Spring National Holstein Open Show and Southern National Jersey Open Show (will alternate), Judge: Paul Trapp, Taylor, WI 1:00 p.m. Jr. 2-yr olds through group classes

All show cattle will be released at the conclusion of the show on Saturday.

HEADQUARTERS OTHER MOTELS Stillwater Plaza Days Inn 405-743-2570 Motel 6 405-624-0433 600 E. McElroy Rd. Fairfi eld Inn 405-372-6300 Quality Inn 405-372-0800 405-377-7010 Hampton Inn & Suites 405-743-1306 Residence Inn Marriott 405-707-0588 Mention Holstein or Jersey Show Microtel 405-372-7100 for special rate.

Oklahoma Holstein Association Oklahoma Holstein Association Oklahoma Jersey Cattle Club Todd Mason, President Angie Meyer, Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Haley, President Route 5, Box 197 Route 4, Box 166B 870791 S. Hickory Lane Kingfi sher, OK 73750 Okarche, OK 73762 Chandler, OK 74834 405-375-3484; cell 405-408-8941 405-263-4920; cell 405-298-0082 405-240-5759 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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2012 Southern Spring National Holstein Show (Open)Entries close March 9, 2012

Class 1 --- Winter Heifer Calf Class 17 --- Intermediate Champion - $250 Prize (12-1-11 to 2-29-12) Sponsored By: the Texas Holstein Association Class 2 --- Fall Heifer Calf (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 12 through 15) (9-1-11 to 11-30-11) Class 18 --- Reserve Intermediate Champion - $100 Prize Class 3 --- Summer Yearling Heifer Class 19 --- 4 Year Old Cow (6-1-11 to 8-31-11) (9-1-07 to 8-31-08) Class 4 --- Spring Yearling Heifer Class 20 --- 5 Year Old Cow (3-1-11 to 5-31-11) (9-1-06 to 8-31-07) Class 5 --- Winter Yearling Heifer Class 21 --- Aged Cow (12-1-10 to 2-28-11) (Before 9-1-06) Class 6 --- Fall Yearling Heifer Class 22 --- 125,000 lb. Cow (9-1-10 to 11-30-10) Class 23 --- Best Bred & Owned Female - $100 Prize Class 7 --- Junior Champion - $250 Prize Class 24 --- Senior Champion Female - $250 Prize

Sponsored By: Warren Caterpillar Class 25 --- Reserve Senior Champion - $100 (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 1 through 6) Sponsored By: Lonestar Milk Producers Class 8 --- Reserve Junior Champion - $100 Prize Class 26 --- Grand Champion Female - $500 Prize (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 18 through 21) Sponsored By: Lonestar Milk Producers Class 9 --- Junior Best 3 Females Class 27 --- Res. Grand Champion - $250 Prize (3 animals under 2 years of age, all bred, one Class 28 --- Best 3 Females owned by exhibitor.) (All bred & one owed by exhibitor) Class 10 ---Dry 3 & 4 Year Old Cow Premier Exhibitor (9-1-07 to 8-31-09) Premier Breeder Class 11 --- Dry Cow, 5 Year and Older (Born before 9-1-07) Class 13 --- Junior 2 Year Old Cow, fresh (3-1-10 to 8-31-10) Class 14 --- Senior 2 Year Old (9-1-09 to 2-28-10) Class 15 --- Junior 3 Year Old (3-1-09 to 8-31-09) Class 16 --- Senior 3 Year Old (9-1-08 to 2-28-09)

2012 Southern Spring National Junior Holstein Show

Class 1 --- Winter Heifer Calf Class 17 --- Intermediate Champion (12-1-11 to 2-29-12) (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 11 through 15) Class 2 --- Fall Heifer Calf Class 18 --- Reserve Intermediate Champion (9-1-11 to 11-30-11) Class 19 --- 4 Year Old Cow Class 3 --- Summer Yearling Heifer (9-1-07 to 8-31-08) (6-1-11 to 8-31-11) Class 20 --- 5 Year Old Cow Class 4 --- Spring Yearling Heifer (9-1-06 to 8-31-07) (3-1-11 to 5-31-11) Class 23 --- Aged Cow Class 5 --- Winter Yearling Heifer (Before 9-1-06) (12-1-10 to 2-28-11) Class 23 --- Best Bred & Owned Female - $50 Prize Class 6 --- Fall Yearling Heifer Class 24 --- Senior Champion Female - $50 Prize (9-1-10 to 11-30-10) (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 10 through 19) Class 7 --- Junior Champion - $25 Prize Class 25 --- Reserve Senior Champion - $25 Prize (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 1 through 6) Class 26 --- Grand Champion Female - $100 Prize Class 8 --- Reserve Junior Champion - $25 Prize Class 27 --- Reserve Grand Champion - $50 Prize Class 9 --- Junior Champion Bred & Owned Class 11 --- Dry Cow, any age (Born before 9-1-09) Class 13 --- Junior 2 Year Old Cow, fresh (3-1-10 to 8-31-10) Class 14 --- Senior 2 Year Old (9-1-09 to 2-28-10) Class 15 --- Junior 3 Year Old (3-1-09 to 8-31-09) Class 16 --- Senior 3 Year Old (9-1-08 to 2-28-09)

NOTE: Junior show entries will automatically be entered into the open show of their respective breed.

***Premiums: Junior Show premiums will be paid 1st-$40, 2nd-$30,3rd-$20. This was made possible by Dairy Max andMidwest Dairy Association.

Holstein Association USA is offering:Show shirts for youth Holstein exhibitors,

Grand Champion, Reserve GrandChampion, Bred & Owned class

medallions, Champion Bred & OwnedJunior Champion Bred & Owned, and

Judi Collinsworth Award

BREEDERS TRIFECTA 1st Place - $1000To be eligible breeders will have to exhibit in the Jr. Best 3, Sr. Best 3 •and the Breeders herd classes.Will use same point system as Premier Breeder & Exhibitor.•First prize is $1000; 2nd - $500; 3rd - $300; 4th - $200•

This class will replace the State Herd.

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Arlis UnrauArlis Arthur Unrau passed away Feb. 11, 2012. He was born February 2, 1945, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Arthur and Frieda (Regier) Unrau. Arlis grew up on a dairy farm in Inola, Okla-homa, and attended Midway, Longview, and Chou-teau Schools. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Ag-riculture. He then completed a 2-year term of Vol-untary Service at Boys Village in Smithville, Ohio,

where he worked with juvenile delinquents. He also spent a year in Whitesburg, Kentucky, employed as a county extension agent, and was featured on a brief radio spot each week. After his return to Oklahoma, Arlis spent the next 12 years as the dairy manager at the Whitaker State Children’s Home in Pryor. During that time, he married the love of his life, Roberta Chupp, on September 1, 1973, and a few years later their daughter Amy was born. In 1981, they moved to a farm northeast of Pryor, and Arlis began working as a District Sales Manager for COBA Select Sires of Columbus, Ohio, a job he continued to do and enjoy un-til the day of his death. He also was a farmer and beef producer. In 1982, their son Brad was born, and early on became his dad’s right-hand man on the farm. That eventually led to a farming and ranching partnership between father and son. Arlis will be remembered as a loving husband and father, one who always made time for his family. His children have many treasured memories of summer vacations, joking around the kitchen table, and his presence at any significant event. He accepted Jesus as His Savior and was baptized at Eden Mennonite Church in Inola in 1958. He later became a member of Zion Mennonite Church in Pryor, where he served in various capacities as a Sunday School teacher, youth sponsor, trustee, elder, and Bible study grader. In recent years, he enjoyed travel-ing to Phoenix, Arizona, each spring to grill Unrau beef for Aim Right Ministries’ Annual Benefit Auction. Arlis loved agriculture, evidenced by his involvement in the dairy industry at the local, state, and national levels. He was a familiar face at many dairy shows and sales. Within the com-munity, Arlis was well-known and respected. He served on the Bradford Christian School board for many years and also vol-unteered as a bus driver. Arlis’ outgoing personality and sense of humor were trademarks that made him uniquely Arlis. He seemed to never meet a stranger and lightened up many a con-versation with a timely wisecrack. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, of 38 years; daughter Amy of Phoenix, Arizona; son Brad of Pryor; sister Mary Helen Hardy and husband Jack of Pryor; father-in-law Andy Chupp of Adair; brother-in-law Robert Chupp and wife Cathy of Adair; sister-in-law Betty Geib and husband Jim of Pryor; sister-in-law Mary Miller and husband Paul of Pryor; brother-in-law Andy R. Chupp and wife Reyes of Adair; beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and loyal dog Fritz. He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law Lizzie Chupp.

Leon VanderfeltzLeon G. Vanderfeltz, 79, passed away suddenly with family by his side on Monday, February 6, 2012. He was born December 1, 1932, in Jef-ferson City, Missouri, the son of the late G.G. and Cecilia Franken Vanderfeltz. On December 1, 1951, he was united in marriage in Jefferson City to Rita Mae DeBroeck, who proceeded him in death on May 24, 2008. Leon attended St. Peter’s High School where he was a 1950 graduate. Leon grew up on the family dairy farm helping his father with the herd and farming operations. He was part owner and store manager of DeBroeck’s Market from 1956 to 1974. In 1969, he moved to the farm and in 1974, became a full-time dairy farmer. He was a charter mem-ber, lifetime member and past president of the Helias Athletic Booster Club. He was also a member of the Helias Band Booster Club. Leon served as a communion minister, was a member of the Knights of Columbus - Helias Council 1054 and was a 4th degree Knight with the Dan C. Coppin Council. He was a mem-ber of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Mid-Ameri-can Dairy Association. He was also a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement and the Missouri State Holstein Association where he served as past president of both. Leon was honored as an affiliated member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The honor is given to those who show

outstanding religious and community concern, especially to-ward young people. He was a 2008 inductee of the Helias Hall of Fame. In 1992, Leon was honored with the Dairy Leadership Award. Leon was known as Helias High School’s #1 Cheerleader, supporting and cheering the Helias Crusaders at all sports both home and away. Everyone will remember him for his famous Helias Cheer that starts with “Give Me An H”. He loved spend-ing time with his “girlfriend” Rita Mae and being surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren during the weekends and holidays. He was an avid antique tractor collec-tor, no matter what color they were. He is survived by five sons: Donald Vanderfeltz, wife Jean of California, Missouri, Mark Vanderfeltz, wife Mary Beth of Jef-ferson City, Daniel Vanderfeltz, wife Joan of Jefferson City, Bill Vanderfeltz, wife Glenda of Jefferson City and Joseph Vander-feltz, wife Melinda of Lawton, Pennsylvania; three daughters: Ann Mulholland, husband Eddie of Jefferson City, Joan Plass-meyer, husband Jeff of Freeburg, Mary Padgett, husband Kent of Jefferson City; two brothers: Robert Vanderfeltz of Jefferson City and David Vanderfeltz of Westphalia; three sisters: Madeline Sutherlin of Lee’s Summit, Rita Puckett of Jefferson City and Geraldine Vanderfeltz of Westphalia; his uncle: Virgil Vander-feltz of the home; twenty-two grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Along with his wife Rita Mae, Leon was preceded in death by one brother: John Vanderfeltz.


The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors recently awarded its 2012 Class of inductees. Re-ceiving this honor was Wilbur Feagan for Dairy Leadership; Gary Estes for Meritori-ous Service; Ron & Patty DeLong and Larry Purdom for Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder; and Fred Vesper and Paul Selken for Pioneer Leader. In 1959, Wilbur Feagan along with Paul Higley formed the F&H Food Equip-ment Company in Springfield, Missouri. The company focused on the safety and quality of food products. Through appli-cation of his knowledge and experience of food equipment and processes, he has gained an enviable reputation in the food industry. In 1993, Feagan and F&S, with the cooperation of the International Association for Food Protection, created the Black Pearl Award which annually recognizes a company for its commitment to corporate excellence in food safety and quality. Gary Estes of Rogersville, Missouri is a familiar sight in the auction block and in the showring. Calling sales for almost 40 years, the first state sale Estes auctioned was the 1974 Oklahoma Guernsey Sale. Over the years, Estes has built a reputa-tion as one of the best auctioneers in the country. He has auctioned dairy cattle in over 20 states, including many national sales. In addition, Estes is recognized as an outstanding dairy cattle judge. He has judged Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn and Holstein breeds at the World Dairy Expo, along with judging in Mexico and several other countries. In addition, he has been an official judge for the Hoard’s Dairyman Dairy Judging Contest. Ron and Patty DeLong of Marionville, Missouri have been in the registered dairy business for over 40 years. They began by raising Holsteins and developed the first and second EX-95 scored cows in Mis-souri. Two favorite cows were Ronde Chair-man Patty, a familiar cow on the show circuit, and Ronde Commander Wendy, a brood cow which produced several sons for AI and export. In recent years, the DeLongs have transitioned to a rotational

grazing system and began breeding high quality Jerseys. They have bred two EX-95 Jersey’s and over 30 Excellent descendants from the Queenie family. Larry Purdom created his Indianhills herd from scratch with only the help of his wife Alice and daughters Teresa and Rhon-da. From those humble beginnings, the herd grew into one of Missouri’s best. The Purdom’s earned Grand Champion honors at the Missouri State Fair in 1964, 1966, 1976, 1977 and 1978. Together, Teresa and Rhonda showed five animals to Re-serve or Honorable Mention All-American status and the family had 35 All-Missouri winners. Genetics were also important to the Purdoms, their bull Indianhills Senator Flame, was a popular bull in AI through Carnation Genetics. Larry has been very active in dairy policy. He serves on the DFA Corporate Board, and has served as chair of DFA’s Political Action Committee. The March 1925 Holstein World fea-tured a new world record production of 25,207M for Rye Hill Korndyke Konigen, a 4-year old owned by Fred Vesper. Produc-tion was a key for Vesper who developed a dairy in the early 1900’s near St. Louis. In the late 1920’s his farm produced four All-Americans and was when type clas-sification began in 1929, his herd was the first Missouri herd to classify. That first classification resulted in 6 Excellent and 17 Very Good cows. In addition, Vesper served as a director of the National Holstein Association from 1926 to 1935. The showring and Paul Selken were a great fit. From his teenage days in 1932 at his first show and until his death in 1969, the Seluhm prefix was a familiar sight on show listings. He was Premier Breeder at the Missouri State Fair for 13 years in the 1950’s and 60’s. Selken believed in en-couraging the youth and shared his breed-ing with others. In the 1952 American Royal, 31 animals owned by 11 exhibitors carried the Seluhm prefix. From 1949 to 1970, he bred 68 All-Missouri winners. In addition to the dairy, Selken farmed over 2500 acres near Smithon, Missouri. The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors is

Missouri Dairy Hall Honors 2012 Class

Top: Missouri Dairy Hall President Dave Cochard present Gary Estes with his award. Middle: Ron and Patty DeLong; Lower: Larry, Alice and Rhonda Purdom

located on the campus of the University of Missouri. In addition to the awards, the Dairy Hall provides a memorial endowment award. A $100 contribution in honor of any dairy enthusiast will help continue its work and upkeep. Contributions may be sent to Dr. Rex Ricketts, S102 ASRC, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211.

Fall Calf: Hoff-Hill Prizer Angel, Adam Hoff, Windthorst, TexasSummer Heifer: Kow-Castle Sanchez Jamila, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TexasSpring Yearling: Kulp Dale Contend Ruby-Red, Dustin Kirkpatrick, Godley, TexasWinter Yearling: Ms Annas Fortune Alex-ET, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TexasFall Yearling: Ka-Da Sensation Sue 69, Kaylie Zapalac, Schulenberg, TexasSummer Yearilng: Tex-Stein Gabor Susanna, Garrett Steinberger, Windthorst, TexasUnfresh 2-Yr Old: Hoff-Hill 4Aces Debbie, Kirkpatrick & Paulson, Godley, TexasJunior Champion: Ms Annas Fortune Alex-ETRes. Jr Champion: Ka-Da Sensation Sue 69Jr. Best Three: Adam HoffSr. 2-Yr Old: Goff Grand 35331, Jason Goff, Hobb, NM

Jr. 3-Yr Old: Rokeyroad Laramie Kali-ET, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TexasSr. 3-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Advent JocelyneIntermediate Champion: Tex-Stein Advent JocelyneRes. Int. Champion: Rokeyroad Laramie Kali-ET4-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Moscow Tamia, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, Texas5-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Durham Tierney, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, TexasAged Cow: Holbric Genius Laurel-ET, Jeff Koster, ComancheSr. & Grand Champion: Tex-Stein Moscow TamiaRes. Sr. & Grand Champion: Kow-Castle Talent 1247Produce of Dam: Gage & Gavin SteinbergerBreeder’s Herd: Tex-Stein DairyPremier Breeder: Tex-Stein DairyPremier Exhibitor: Tex-Stein Dairy

Southwestern Regional Holstein ShowJan. 16, 2012 - Fort Worth, Texas

Judge: Andrew VanderMeulen

Future JuniorsKate and Matt Smith of Waterton, Wisconsin welcomed their first child, Mia on February 11, 2012. Proud grandparents are Ted and Pam Probert of Mansfield, Missouri.

Juniors - Jot it Down...

Missouri Cow Camp Coming SoonYouth (ages 10 to 18) that are interested in learning about the dairy industry will want to register for 4-H Dairy Cow Camp, scheduled for May 29-31 in Springfield, Mo. “This camp draws attention to the importance of farming and its important role in Missouri’s economy. It provides youth a hands-on opportunity to care for dairy animals and learn about many aspects of dairy production while learning life-skills at the same time,” said Karla Deaver, 4-H youth development specialist. Campers work in pairs under the direction of adults and take part in workshops to learn about judging dairy ani-mals, dairy management, animal care ethics and showman-ship. Persons working in the dairy industry visit with camp-ers about careers in the dairy industry as well. This year’s camp will feature an exciting guest speak-er. Betty Thompson, Miss America First Runner Up, will make an appearance at cow camp and provide the keynote address. Thompson grew up on a dairy farm in Oklahoma. She was active in 4-H, serving as a regional officer, and very active showing and judging dairy cattle. She was a member of the Oklahoma State Dairy Judging Team and will share some insights with the cow campers. Participants at the 2012 cow camp will also be certified in the Show-Me Quality Assurance program. The primary goal of the program is to increase the knowledge and aware-ness of Missouri youth about food quality issues related to animal production. A judging contest and showmanship competition provide the culmination for the camp. 4-H Dairy Cow Camp is a cooperative program between University of Missouri Extension and a number of indus-try sponsors, including Robthom Dairy, Dairy Farmers of America, Southwest Dairy Farmers, MFA, Missouri 4-H Foundation, Missouri Holstein Association, Missouri Dairy Association, Missouri Junior Holstein Association, Missouri Ayrshire Breeders Association, Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association, Missouri Jersey Breeders Association, Mac’s Vet Supply and Alltech. The registration brochure and health form may be found at http://extension.missouri.edu/lawrence . For more in-formation about cow camp, contact Karla Deaver, (417) 466-3102, or your local Missouri county extension center.


Southwest Regional Holstein Jr ShowFort Worth, Texas

Fall Calf: Tex-Stein Catch Dayalyn, Gavin SteinbergerSummer Calf: Tex-Stein Alan Sydney, Gavin Steinberger

Spring Calf: Macland Damion GL Patty, Kyler ValentaWinter Yrlg: Ms Annas Fortune Alex-ET, Jeff Koster

Fall Yrlg: On Cloudnine Lhro Luxury-ET, Clayton WolfSum. Yrlg: Goldfawn Rok Selma-Red, Adam Hoff

Unfresh 2-Yr: Henkes-BW Mac Sunny-ET, Dillan DrabekJunior Champion: Macland Damion GL Patty

Res. Jr. Champion: Henkes-BW Mac Sunny-ET2-Yr Old: Playbill Lgtning Logic-ET, London Jones

3-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Gage Steinberger4-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Moscow Tamia, Gage Steinberger

Aged Cow: Tex-Stein Durham Tierney, Gage SteinbergerGrand Champion: Tex-Stein Durham Tierney

Res. Grand Champion: Tex-Stein Advent JocelyneJunior Showmanship: Gage Steinberger

Senior Showmanship: Dillan Drabek

Missouri Honors Junior Members at Annual Meeting

The hard work of Missouri Junior members was recog-nized at its annual meeting in January in Springfield. Pictured above are all the members who received a Ju-nior All-Missouri award. At right, Lora Wright of Clever, was awarded the 2011 Dis-tinguised Junior Member. At the meeting, she also gave her award winning speech to the adult convention.

Missouri Holstein Roy-alty was also crowned at the Springfield meet-ing. Named 2012 Mis-souri Holstein Princess was Britteny Groves, Billings. Selected as Holstein Miss was Au-drey McClellan, Willow Springs. Also pictured is Kiera Groves, Billings, the 2011 Holstein Miss.

4-State Invitational Dairy DaysJune 15-16, 2012 - Bentonville, Arkansas

Open to all dairy youth ages 5-19

June 15Activities include Dairy Judging, Quiz Bowl,

Dairy Olympics and Ice Cream Social

June 168:00 am: 4-H, FFA, FCCLA Dairy Cattle Show

Show will begin with Showmanship, including Pee Wee (ages 4 and under), Cloverbud and Junior & Senior levels.

For more information contact Tim or Nikki Crawley at (479) 291-4552 or [email protected]

BUGG’S DAIRY FARM‘You’re always welcome at the Bugg House’

Bill & Pat BuggRoute 1, Box 44

Hennessey, OK 73742405-853-2726

Ed & Sue Ann SteeleRt. 4, Box 676ph: 660-679-4477

Jerry & Jeanette KingRt. 4, Box 744ph: 660-679-4669

Rick KingRt. 4, Box 139ph: 660-200-5315

Brett Morris 405-222-2678

Ninnekah, Oklahoma

ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARMSeneca, Kansas

David: 785-336-1543 Walt: 785-336-2681

For Sale: Embryos — Bulls — Heifers

Check out our web site: www.rottinghausholsteins.com Jay & Mike MorelandHarrisonville, Missouri - 816-884-4598

MORELAND FARMS

Tom & Angie Meyer

Megan, Lauren,

Joshua & Kristen

Okarche, Oklahoma

405-263-4920

M-6 Dairy Farm LLC


Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Todd 417-880-7012 Brad 417-224-1427

173 County Line Rd - Clinton, Arkansas 72031501-745-7577 (office)501-940-9711 (mobile)

Select SiresMid-America

For all your Select Sires needs in Missouri, contact:Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO 573-289-2058

Matt Drake, Freeman, MO 816-738-1825

Kevin Phillips, Nixa, MO 417-725-0127

Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO 573-243-1969

DATES TO REMEMBERMarch 15 Clinton, Arkansas Rockwin Dairy DispersalMarch 24 Abilene, Texas All-Texas Holstein ShowMarch 31 Columbia, Missouri Missouri Spring ShowMarch 31 Carlyle, Illinois Clinton County ClassicApril 10-14 Stillwater, Oklahoma Southern Spring NationalJune 15-16 Bentonville, Arkansas 4-State Dairy DaysJune 26-30 Springfield,Missouri National Holstein ConventionAug. 17 Sedalia, Missouri Missouri State Fair

INDEX of ADVERTISERSABS Global .................................................................9Accelerated Genetics ..................................................5Best-Sunrise .............................................................20Borman Farm ........................................................ IBCBuggs Dairy Farm ....................................................18Esteford Farm.............................................................4Groves-View Farm .................................................. 19Klassen Dairy ..........................................................19M-6 Dairy .................................................................15Mason Dairy Farm ......................................................3Moreland Farms ......................................................18Morrisland Holsteins .................................................18Oklahoma State Sale ...........................................12-13Oklahoma State University ........................................1Ram-Elle Holsteins ...................................................11Robthom Farm ....................................................... IFCRockwin Dairy .........................................................19Select Sires .............................................................. BCSelect Sires MidAmerica ...........................................19Steele & King Farms ................................................18Strickler Holsteins ...................................................18Whitehead Dairy .....................................................18


2012 Clinton County Classic10:30 am March 31, 2012

Clinton County Fairgrounds, Carlyle, Illinois For Catalgos:

Contact Lester Huels, 618-210-3326

Celebrate Your Spring Show SuccessFeature Your Favorite Cow Family

The June Mid-States will be a great opportunity to show the World, (Ok, maybe primarily the US) your latest

accomplishments! The June Mid-States will be on display and available for everyone at the

National Convention in Springfield.

Richard & Shirley, Michael & Hope Best417-967-2465 * 6340 Lilly Rd, Houston, MO 65483

Fax: 417-967-5615 www.holstein.comemail: [email protected]

Our Best Follow in Their Families Footsteps

We had a Great Classification Day!5 NEW EXCELLENTS * 18 NEW VERY GOOD * 12 YOUNG HEIFERS SCORE 83-84

From the Silk (3E-92) FamilyBest-Sunrise Toystory Spot EX-90 EX-91-MS @4y, fresh 70 days milking 133 lbsBest-Sunrise Toystory Sweet EX-90 EX-90-MS@4y, fresh 30 days milking 107 lbs

Best-Sunrise Aspen Sally VG-85@3yBest-Sunrise Damion Spenda VG-85@3y

Best-Sunrise Elmo Salmon G+84@2yBest-Sunrise Colby Stella G+83@2yBest-Sunrise Colby Snow G+83@2y

Best-Sunrise Malicieux Sybil G+83@2y

From the Julie (EX-90) FamilyBest-Sunrise Freehand Jenny EX-90 EX-MS@5y

From the Dawn Malachi (4E-91) & Blackstar Dawn (4E-92) Family Best-Sunrise Hi-Metro Day EX-90 EX-92-MS@6y

From the Blackstar Jo (EX-90) Family Best-Sunrise Blitz Janell EX-90@7y

From the Integrity Lee (EX-92) Family Best-Sunrise Mac Ladybug VG-85@3yBest-Sunrise Reflection Lee G+83@2yBest-Sunrise Outside Lexie G+83@2yBest-Sunrise Colby Lucinda G+82@2y

More HighlightsBest-Sunrise Lincoln Anna VG-88 VG-MS

Best-Sunrise Pagewire Chili VG-87 EX-90-MSBest-Sunrise Laramee Abbie VG-85 VG-MS

Best-Sunrise Pronto Brock VG-85Best-Sunrise Sanchez Ayssa G+83Best-Sunrise Finest Anna G+83

Best-Sunrise Dakota Arizona G+83Best-Sunrise Moscow Jello G+83

We look forward to seeing you on the 2012 National

Holstein Convention Pre-Convention Tour!

Make Your Plans Now!

no bSTBAA: 107.7 PBR 15 years


Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 [email protected] & Kelly, 573-826-0803 [email protected] & Sophia, 573-814-3148 [email protected]

BORMAN FARM4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262

PBR - 15 yrs Progressive Genetics - 15 yrs BAA: 107.4

Spring Sale Specials

Selling in the Oklahoma State SaleRadine Spearmint MylieDue May 10 to gender selected GlenSpearmint X Radine Mason Myss EX-90Myss has over 27,000M and has calved at 2-00, 3-00, 4-00 & just now at 5-012nd Dam: Radine Junior Myssle VG-873-10 365 2x 31,110 3.9 1218 2.9 888

RADINE MASON MYSS EX-90 EX-MS

RADINE MILIBLACKSTAR-ET VG-85

Selling in the Clinton County ClassicRadine Zigler Marla G+832-03 325 2x 24,466 3.6 779 2.9 703Due April 5 to Pasen Marsh.Dam: Radine Ace Marty1-11 305 2x 25,080 3.4 865 2.9 730G+BW Marshall with 29,800M x G+Aero Wade with 32,250M X Miliblackstar VG-85 with 32,250M

Both Mylie and Marla are from our foundation Elevation Millie cow family. The ‘M’ cows have long been our favorites with solid production and outstanding type. Many members have been named to the locator list and named Gold Medal Dam or Dam of Merit. Longevity has been a strength with many production records over 100,000 lft, including Millie at 218,000.

Check out Mylie and Marla and add some M to your herd!

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March 2012 Mid-States Holstein News