CMSS Newsletter - Autumn 2018Secretary-Manager: Ryan Barrett

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2018 National Show Report

The 2018 Canadian National Milking Shorthorn Show was held on Friday, September 21st at the Lindsay Exhibition in Lindsay, Ontario. While number of animals exhibited was down slightly this year from previous years, the quality of the show was still quite strong. The judge for this year’s show was Bobby Jarrell of RJ Farms in Corbyville, Ontario, a noted Jersey and Holstein breeder and official judge for both breeds.

Taking Junior Champion honours from the heifer classes was Richford Anecdote Marmalade, the first place Interme-diate Calf. This stylish, red daughter of Koopycrest Anecdote-P is bred and owned by Don and Karen Richardson and family of St. Mary’s, Ontario. The Richardsons also took home the Reserve Junior Championship with Richford Conrad Snapchat, the first place Senior Yearling. Honourable Mention Junior Champion was Prinsville Bolero Ima Star, bred and owned by the Prinzen family of Prinsville Dairy Farms, Bloomfield, Ontario.

This year’s Grand Champion went to first time exhibitors Camflat Holsteins (John and Laura Campsall) of Woodville, Ontario with their first place Mature Cow and Best Udder of Show, Camflat Inforcer Mary EX-92. Mary is a currently milk-ing in third lactation, projected for over 9800 kg milk. She is sired by Quality Inforcer, a herd sire by Plato out of Quality Ina (previously HM Grand Champion at the 2008 National Show) and she is out of an Oceanbrae dam previously pur-chased at a CMSS National Sale. What better way to debut at the National Show!

Reserve Grand Champion went to Lynmark Otis Siesta EX-90, the first place Four Year Old bred and owned by Lyn-mark Farms of Norwood, ON. Siesta is sired by homebred sire Lynmark KAO Otis and was previously the Reserve Junior Champion as a calf in 2014. Honourable Mention Grand Champion was Emadale LSC Taco Maid VG-85, bred by Doug Wherry and owned by Lynmark Farms. Taco Maid is one of the first milking daughters of Lynmark St Clare and a daugh-ter of last year’s HM Grand Champion, North Star Jacks Dorito VG-88.

Thanks to all of our exhibitors and sponsors! Full results are listed on the next page.

2018 National Show Grand Champions: Grand - Camflat Inforcer Mary (right); Reserve - Lynmark Otis Siesta (middle); HM - Emadale LSC Taco Maid (left)

2018 National Show - ResultsFriday, September 21st, 2018 Judge: Bobby Jarrell, Corbyville, ON

Showmanship: (sponsored by Richford Farms)1. Julia Deklein 2. Alexa Prinzen 3. Briar Loney 4. Joy Prinzen 5. Ethan Stewart 6. Hayley Ashton

Junior Calf: (sponsored by Wood’s Dairy Source)1. Richford Ironman Ilene (Oceanbrae Ironman-P) – Richford Farms 2. Lynmark Adam Fancy Pants (Kulp-Gen OK Acdmy Adam-P) – Lynmark Farms 3. Emadale Logic Fajita (GMC Rebel Logic) – Lynmark Farms 4. Ashtonia St Clare Evelina (Lynmark St Clare) – Ashtonia Dairy Cattle

Intermediate Calf: (sponsored by Laughlin Farms)1. Richford Anecdote Marmalade (Koopycrest Anecdote-P) – Richford Farms 2. Lynmark Bolero Rosanna (Rovin Bolero-EXP) – Lynmark Farms

Senior Calf: (sponsored by Ashtonia Dairy Cattle)1. Prinsville Bolero Stars (Rovin Bolero EXP) – Prinsville Dairy Farms 2. Lynmark St Clare Harmonica (Lynmark St Clare) – Lynmark Farms 3. Lynmark St Clare Simone (Lynmark St Clare) – Lynmark Farms

Summer Yearling: (sponsored by Laralor Milking Shorthorns)1. Lynmark St Clare Shazam (Lynmark St Clare) – Lynmark Farms

Junior Yearling: (sponsored by Knoxdale Farms)1. Prinsville Bolero Ima Star (Rovin Bolero EXP) – Prinsville Dairy Farms 2. Lyndale Me Right Now (SWAG Mega Mr Right) – Lynmark Farm 3. Ashtonia Clare Elvira (Lynmark St Clare) – Ashtonia Dairy Cattle

Senior Yearling: (sponsored by Dr. Tim Henshaw)1. Richford Conrad Snapchat (Lady Grove Conrad) – Richford Farms 2. Lynmark Royal Silky (Ecuafarm Kaiser Royalty) – Lynmark Farms 3. Ashtonia Logic Ellen (GMC Rebel Logic) – Ashtonia Dairy Cattle 4. Prinsville Ace’s Superstar (Kulp-Gen Jurist Ace) – Prinsville Dairy Farms

Junior Herd: (sponsored by Prinsville Dairy Farms)1. Richford 2. Prinsville 3. Lynmark 4. Ashtonia

Junior Champion: Richford Anecdote Marmalade – Richford FarmsReserve Junior Champion: Richford Conrad Snapchat – Richford FarmsHM Junior Champion: Prinsville Bolero Ima Star – Prinsville Dairy Farms

2018 National Show Junior Champions:

Junior Champion (right):Richford Anecdote

Marmalade

Res. Jr. Champion (left):Richford Conrad

Snapchat

Dry Cow:1. Prinsville Pingerly Star (Treeton Pingerly) – Prinsville Dairy Farms 2. Prinsville Adam Evening (Kulp-Gen OK Acdmy Adam-P) – Ashtonia Dairy Cattle 3. Lynmark NYS Rosina (Mericrest Now You See) – Lynmark Farms

Two Year Old: (sponsored by Sunderland Cooperative)1. Emadale LSC Taco Maid (Lynmark St Clare) – Lynmark Farms 2. Lynmark Conrad Reggie (Lady Grove Conrad) – Lyn-mark Farms 3. Prinsville Cody Equity (Rovin Ali Cowboy Cody EXP) – Prinsville Dairy Farms 4. Richford Ironman Idyllic (Oceanbrae Ironman-P) – Richford Farms

Four Year Old: (sponsored by Oceanbrae Farms)1. Lynmark Otis Siesta (Lynmark KAO Otis) – Lynmark Farms

Mature Cow: (sponsored by Grand Valley Fortifiers)1. Camflat Inforcer Mary (Quality Inforcer) – Camflat Holsteins 2. North Stars Jack Dorito (North Stars Parti Jack) – Ash-tonia Dairy Cattle 3. Prinsville Adam’s Evelina-P (Kulp-Gen OK Acdmy Adam-P) – Prinsville Dairy Farms

Breeder’s Herd: (sponsored by Maple Inn Farms)1. Lynmark 2. Prinsville 3. Richford

Grand Champion and Best Udder: Camflat Inforcer Mary – Camflat HolsteinsReserve Grand Champion: Lynmark Otis Siesta – Lynmark FarmsHM Grand Champion: Emadale LSC Taco Maid – Lynmark Farms

CanWest DHI Award for highest Composite BCA: Prinsville Adam Evening – Ashtonia Dairy Cattle

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Lynmark Farms

Premier Sire: Lynmark St Clare

2018 National Sale Report

The prevailing market conditions in the Canadian dairy industry played a large factor in having a somewhat disap-pointing National Sale this year. A number of producers expressed interest in the sale this year, but many were already overstocked due to low cattle prices, combined with the effect of low milk prices in the last year. However, we did have some consignments selling to newer breeders, which is always desired outcome of our National Sale. Sincere thanks to all of the consignors who consigned some very high quality animals this year. A number of these animals are still avail-able for sale for anyone interested.

High selling lot: $3050 for Oceanbrae TP Miranda. Purchased by Fieldcrest Farms, Addison, ON

Additional animals selling:

Lot 13: Kolson Royal Leaf ($1600). Buyer: Lynmark Farms and Emadale Milking Shorthorns, Norwood, ON

Lot 10: Laughlin Natasha A ($1500). Buyer: Maughlin Farms, Rockwood, ON

Lot 12: Richford Royalty Charlee ($1250). Buyer: Northbrook Milking Shorthorns & Cranholme Farms, Ancaster, ON

Lot 8: Headacher Mocha Danica ($1200). Buyer: Lynmark Farms and Emadale Milking Shorthorns, Norwood, ON

Lot A: Lynmark Embryos (Zumba x Fleece) ($300/each). Buyer: Fieldcrest Farms, Addison, ON

Excellent Cows: August 15th to October 27th, 2018

Oceanbrae Pepper Lorelei EX-91-5E GMC Rebel Logic Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PEOceanbrae Ironman Ginger EX-91 Oceanbrae Ironman-P Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PE Prinzen Jurist Oksana EX-90-3E B Jurist Shawn Koopmans, Picton, ONOceanbrae DJ Treasure-P EX-90 Oceanbrae Diamond Jack Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PERichford Ironman Scarelet EX-90 Oceanbrae Ironman-P Richford Farms, St. Marys, ONRunning Spring Paprika EX-90 Oceanbrae Diamond Jack James Bartlett, Caledonia, ONPrinsville Adam’s Evelina-P EX-90 Kulp-Gen OK Acdmy Adam-P Prinsville Dairy Farms, Bloomfield, ONSpruce Briar Zumba Apple EX-90 Mapleton Vly J Zumba A & A Bromley, Westmeath, ON

Very Good Two Year Olds: August 15th to October 27th, 2018Serol Pingerly Marielle VG-86 Treeton Pingerly Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PESerol Pingerly Beybesam VG-86 Treeton Pingerly Richford Farms, St. Marys, ONLaughlin Leslie SC VG-86 Lynmark St Clare Laughlin Farms, Kinburn, ONOceanbrae Ironman Crystal VG-85 Oceanbrae Ironman-P Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PEKolson Mocha Ridley VG-85 Clarefield Mocha Stephen & Janet Edwards, Cobden, ONKolson Mocha Leary VG-85 Clarefield Mocha Stephen & Janet Edwards, Cobden, ONOceanbrae Turbo Irish VG-85 Oceanbrae Turbo Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PE

Excellent Bulls: January 1st to October 27th, 2018Northend Ninja’s Raphael-P EX-90 Northend Adventures Ninja Glenda Mutrie, Thorsby, AB

Very Good Bulls: January 1st to October 27th, 2018Oceanbrae Royal Bentley VG-87 Mericrest Royalty Oceanbrae/CMSS Syndicates

Changes to CMSS Fee Schedule

Milking Shorthorn breeders should note that the Board of Directors have made two small changes to the fee schedule for registry services, effective January 1st, 2019:

1. The member rate for registrations up to 3 months of age will be raised from $15.00 per animal to $16.00 per ani-mal. The $1.00 per animal discount for registrations received online or by ERA remain. The non-member rate also increases by $1.00 to $31.00 per animal.

2. The rate for registrations of animals 50% purity or less will be raised from $12.00 per animal to $16.00 per animal. For animals 50% purity or less there is no overage fee, and the rate is the same for members and non-members.

For a full listing of registry fees, please see our website at www.milkingshorthorn.ca/services

Syndicate Sire: Oceanbrae Foster

The next CMSS Syndicates sire, Oceanbrae Foster, will be syndicated in the very near future, as soon as we have confirmation that he has made sufficient doses.

The share price is $225, and includes 15 doses of semen upon release of the bull by Semex. If breeders have accu-mulated royalties from previous shares, this can reduce the cost of the share purchase.

Foster is the first son of Treeton Pingerly (#1 LPI) to be available in North America. His dam is Oceanbrae Logic Feather EX-92, the #19 LPI cow with high fat and protein production and a high performing cow family. Foster is the #1 PA LPI young sire in Canada at +2103.

To reserve your share, please contact Ryan. Semen release for Foster is scheduled for later this fall.

Oceanbrae Logic Feather EX-92

Foster’s Sire: Treeton Pingerly +2166 LPI +992M +23F +28P +13 Type

Foster’s Dam: Oceanbrae Logic Feather EX-92-2E 5 lact. 44,866M 4.4%F 3.4%P 4-4 305d 10,553M 4.1%F 3.4%P

MGD: Oceanbrae Fawn’s Accent-P EX-94-4E 6 lact. 56,555M 7.0%F 3.6%P

Notes from the Secretary-Manager:

1. There are currently some Milking Shorthorns available for sale on our website at www.milkingshorthorn.ca/ genetics/. If you’re interested in adding Milking Shorthorns to your herd this fall, be sure to visit the site and contact the breeders with cattle available.

2. As we get to the end of the year, a reminder to get caught up on registrations and transfers. For any breeders significantly behind on their registrations who would like to explore a once-in-a-lifetime moratorium on late fees to get caught up, please contact me for more details. Note: CMSS memberships renew annually on the day that they were applied for, so you can become a member at any time and get full value for your membership! First-time members are eligible for a discounted rate for their first year of membership...apply today!

3. The office has heard that there have been some Milking Shorthorns imported from the United States to Quebec and are now in the herds of a number of first-time Milking Shorthorn breeders. This is exciting news for growth of the breed in Quebec, and I will be working with these producers to ensure that registrations and transfers are com-pleted.

4. Included on the next page is a brochure for the International Red Dairy Breeds Federation tour in Australia in March 2019. For anyone interested in this tour, please feel free to contact me for more information and the full registration brochure.

In addition, the World Shorthorn Congress is planning meetings and a tour in Australia in September/October 2019. Some Dairy Shorthorn herds are on the agenda, and there would likely be an opportunity to meet up with some Illawarra herds as well. Please let me know if interested in more information.