FROM THE EDITOR By: Richard Bosma E
ach and every year the dairy cow brings the industry together during conventions, shows, 4-H events, sales and seminars. Not only does she provide us with one
of mankind’s oldest and most essential foods she is our major source of income. Cows allow us the opportunity to learn from one another through networking and socialzing. Challenging breeders every day cows continue to provide both herd and breed improvement. Shown through production, type and genomics we quickly recognize how far each of the breeds have come.
Over the last few years we have utilized our passion and dedication to grow Cowsmopolitan making it the World’s fastest growing all-breeds magazine. Dedicated to serving you better we want your insight. This is your opportunity to help us keep Cowsmo fresh and exciting. Tell us what kind of coverage, stories and features you would like to read or see in the magazine and or on the website. By lling out the survey attached to the subscription card (insert) and mailing it in you will have the opportunity to win either a ½ page ad or hats or coats. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Cowsmo’s future game plan.
Over the past few months it has been heart warming to see the overwhelming support at various sales to the childrens hospitals across Canada. Watch for more opportunities throughout the summer to donate to these worthwhile causes.
Expect no less from Cowsmo, this summer we will bring you the summers Worldwide events!
Looking for Cowsmo? Ask one of our great representatives. North America
Lexi, Ella & Carol Wright – Canada Kim Rae – Eastern Canada advertising & events representative Becky Quickfall – Website information Claire Swale – Europe & UK
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ost of a dairy farm’s workforce consists of four-legged employees. These animals have the right to proper care and ethical treatment. Successful dairies work pro actively
with veterinarians, hoof trimmers and nutritionists to ensure that the needs of their animals are met. Herd health and cow comfort de nitely do pay dividends.
Dairy consumers also wish to be assured that the products which they purchase are produced under conditions of responsible animal care and best management practices. It has become the obligation of producers to promote and support measures that address these concerns.
Holstein Canada assists breeders in this regard by working to reduce health and genetic issues. Some avenues include in-house research and funding other research. Our Association is also represented on various national industry committees and boards. Holstein Canada continues to lobby for full dairy traceability as well as initiatives to control Johnes, among other issues.
Holstein Canada along with CDN and Semex have been leaders in applying genomics to genetic evaluations in Canada. In the future, further application of genomics may lead to improved disease resistance, better testing for recessives, reduced lameness, better mastitis resistance, etc.
The last few issues of Holstein Info have contained good articles on genomics. (Past issues can also be found on the Holstein Canada website). One article seems to suggest that a level of inbreeding could intensify bene cial genes while genomics could screen for unwanted gene combinations. Another article discusses how to use genomic testing for herd improvement. The screening and culling of heifers could eliminate some of the costs of raising all replacements.
Call your national director with questions or concerns regarding Holstein Canada policy. Be aware that speci c solutions are routinely provided by the friendly customer service desk at Holstein Canada. I hope to connect with many of you at dairy industry and Holstein functions this spring.
GREEN ACRES HOLSTEIN CLUB SHOW 2011 HOLSTEIN
Junior Champion
Goldenset Shottle Dodie (Shottle) Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
Reserve Junior Champion Thornspyc Picolo Kaylie (Picolo) Thornspyc Dairy, AB
HM Junior Champion
Rietben Apple Candace (Apple-Red) Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
Grand Champion & Best Udder Rietben Lou Cheetah (Lou) Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
Reserve Grand Champion Triple T Blake Dana (Blake) Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
HM Grand Champion
Pol Butte Payday Delicia (Payday) Van de Pol Dairy, AB
Grand Champion 4-H Marylander Damion Kyra Jaime Hummel, AB
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Marylander Dolman Lacey Jaime Hummel, AB
Lethbridge Exhibition Grounds May 28, 2011 Judge: Linsey Whalen, AB 73 head
Junior Calf (7) 1. Pol Butte Atwood Jasmarie (Atwood), Van den Pol Dairy, AB 2. Chinook Sanchez Evonne (Sanchez) Corien Van Den Pol, AB
Intermediate Calf (9) 1. Rietben Apple Candace (Apple), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB 2. VandenDool Howie 2258 (Howie), Vandendool Farms, AB (1st 4-H; Austin VandenDool)
Senior Calf (12) 1. Thornspyc Picolo Kaylie (Picolo), Thornspyc Dairy, AB 2. Bernalta Dundee Dixie (Dundee), Van den Pol Dairy, AB
Summer Yearling (5) 1. Pol Butte Reality Carmen (Reality), Van den Pol Dairy, AB 2. Rietben Sterling Miley (Sterling), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
Junior Yearling (7) 1. Goldenset Shottle Dodie (Shottle), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB 2. Pol Butte Baltimor Marsja (Baltimor), Van den Pol Dairy, AB
Intermediate Yearling (7) 1. Rietben Max Amazon (Maxlife), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB 2. Butte Shottle Cory (Shottle), Butte Holsteins & Dr. Betty-Jo Bradley, AB
Senior Yearling (6) 1. Pol Butte Lawn Boy Tomie (Lawn Boy), Van den Pol Dairy, AB 2. Springbutte Goldwyn Jennings (Goldwyn) Slomp Farms, AB
Junior 2-Year-Old (2) 1. Chinook Shottle Felicity (Shottle), Corien Van Den Pol & Van den Pol Dairy, AB 2. Decoy Buckeye Twilight (Buckeye), Van Der Kooij Dairy, AB
Senior 2-Year-Old (6) 1. Pol Butte Shottle Erica (Shottle), Van den Pol Dairy, AB 2. Rietben Pro Chariot (Promotion), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
Grand Champion & Best Udder, Rietben Lou Cheetah (Lou) Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB; Reserve Grand Champion, Triple T Blake Dana (Blake), Rietveld Dairies Ltd; HM Grand Champion, Pol Butte Payday Delicia (Payday), Van de Pol Dairy, AB
COWSMOPOLITAN FALL 2008 9
Junior 3-Year-Old (2) 1. Tripe T Blake Dana (Blake), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB 2. Pol Butte Shottle Jasmine (Shottle), Van den Pol Dairy, AB
4-Year-Old (4) 1. Pol Butte Payday Delicia (Payday), Van den Pol Dairy, AB 2. Butte Drake 1175 (Drake), Butte Holsteins, AB
5-Year-Old (1) 1. Pol Butte Goldwyn Rhona (Goldwyn), Van den Pol Dairy, AB
Mature Cow (3) 1. Bienert Lee Cinder (Lee), Butte Holsteins, AB 2. Benner Leduc Jodette (Leduc), Rietveld Dairies Ltd., & Butte Holsteins, AB
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Van den Pol Dairy, AB
FROM the BC NATIONAL DIRECTOR
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