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From the/Van die President 4Raad/Council 4Personeel 4Finansiële State/Fincancial Statements 5Shedding light on the use of genomic testing 192018 SA Kaasfees 21Klubs 22Royal Show 24Kalfies in meervoud 25Mediavrystelling: Agri-Expo 26

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SA NasionaleKampioenskappe10 Oktober 2018SA Holstein Algemene Jaarvergadering, Stellenbosch - Kantoor 051-4479123

11-13 Oktober 2018SAH National Show @ Sandringham

ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING / ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kennis word hiermee gegee van die Algemene Jaarvergadering wat gehou sal

word op:

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on:

Datum/Date: 10 Oktober/ October 2018 / Tyd/Time: 18h00 / Plek/Venue: Sandringham,

Wes-Kaap

11-13 OKTOBER 2017 SANDRINGHAMJUDGES BRAIN CARSCADDEN

September 30 Old Mutual Insure Nasionale Jeugskou - Breyton Milford (082 708 5939)

October 1-3 Old Mutual Insure Nasionale Jeugskou - Breyton Milford (082 708 5939)

10 SA Holstein Algemene Jaarvergadering, Stellenbosch - Kantoor 051-4479123

11-13 SAH National Show @ Sandringham, Stellenbosch - Kantoor 051-4479123

10-13 Afgri-Expo Livestock, Sandringham, Stellenbosch - Breyton Milford (082 708 5939)

November 6-8 ECHC Herd Competition - Mario Marais (082 854 5110)

December 14 Kantoor sluit/ Office close

Belangrike DatumsImportant dates

Voorblad/Cover:Imago Hotspot Nicole 11 44, Senior and grand champ Holstein cow with Jaco Herbst (owner). Photo: Wayne Southwood

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SA Holstein is trots om te kan sê dat ons Genomiese ontledings besig is om momentum te kry.

Ons lede besef by die dag, meer en meer die waarde van hierdie diens wat die genootskap aan ons lede bied.

Dankie aan elke lid wat help om die fondasie van ons genomiese databasis te lê sodat toekomstige generasies steeds genetiese vooruitgang kan monitor en verseker.

SA Holstein is die enigste telersgenootskap wat hierdie diens vir sy lede bied.

Ons wil graag elke lid uitnooi om die algemene jaarvergadering in Oktober by te woon en na die tyd lekker saam met die Holsteinfamilie te kuier tydens ons 2018 Nasionale Kampioenskappe.

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1. President/President, Jaco Herbst Posbus 1281, HENLEY-ON-KLIP 1962 Sel: 082 387 1583 • Faks: 016-365 6654 E-pos: jaco@freshpackdairy.co.za

2. Tesourier/Treasurer, Hannes Pretorius Posbus 235, Ficksburg, 9730 Sel: 082 564 9840 • Tel: 051 933 6301 dairy@mdfondation.co.za

3. Rob Slater PO Box 15282, Panorama, 7506 Cell: 082 777 1316 • Tel: 021 558 7083 rslater@degrendel.co.za

4. Rubi Redelinghuys Posbus 265111, Drie Riviere, 1935 Sel: 083 535 7163 red.rubie@hotmail.com

5. Herman Duvenage Rasdirekteur

6. Susan van Niekerk Bestuurder Finansies & Admin

7. Mirtelize Kreuiter Assistent Ras Direkteur

Ellen Jacobs - Geboortes, kansellasies, semen invoereMargret Moloabi - Klerk

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SHEDDING LIGHT on the use of GENOMIC TESTING- Mirtelize Kreuiter

Genomic testing makes it possible to reliably predict genetic merit, confidently select for a more valuable herd and to make sound breeding decisions based on scientific data for core traits.

These benefits are available to commercial dairy farmers using this tool, according to Zoetis USA, which is the laboratory that analyses SA Holsteins genomic samples.

However, commercial dairy farmers in South Africa are still wary of this new technology, despite the fact that it is the latest “buzzword” in agricultural magazines, Farmers’ days, blogs and social media pages.

This may be because the “big genomic fuss” tends to be theoretical rather than practical. If their resistance is to be overcome, commercial dairy farmers need to be convinced that this tool will make a difference to herd health and profitability.

I have interviewed several SA Holstein members who have regularly used genomic samples to look for patterns and recurring themes among their experiences. The following trends emerged:

GENOMIC TESTING CAN IMPROVE YOUR BREEDING GOALS:

“We can now collect accurate information for over 30 production, health and type traits. With this data we

can identify the top 70% of heifers for insemination, with the best possible selection of bulls to improve the next generation,” say the management of Droevlei Farm in the Western Cape.

Management of De Grendel farm in the Western Cape agree: “Our goal is to breed profitable, healthy and long-lasting cows (and one or two for the show ring)!

Genomics helps me identify which cows have the best genetic potential to fulfill these goals.”

Another Holstein member emphasized that breeding goals had shifted to milk production, fertility and health during the past ten years. “Dairies have decreased in number and increased in size, and genomic testing has helped us predict the traits which are vital to help us reach our goals.

“This makes it possible to establish whether our herds are actually improving.”

CHALLENGES REGARDING THE USE OF GENOMIC RESULTS:

One respondent stressed the importance of collecting sufficient data to incorporate into breeding programmes, thereby making it possible to formulate breeding goals.

He stated that the biggest challenge was to work out averages for tested daughters, as tests on individual

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calves were impractical, and could not be used for breeding purposes. Data provided by averages would make it possible to select the bull most likely to improve the herd potential.

Another respondent said that ease of access to results was another challenge, especially for TPI results. LPI results were more readily available, he said.

Time was another factor, he said. “You need time to sit and dig through all the paperwork and sire options.

High costs were another factor to consider, according to a respondent from De Grendel farm. “Once you have identified brood dams, you need to do something with them, and flushing costs are high,” he said.

ADVANTAGES OF GENOMIC TESTING FOR YOUR DAIRY:

According to Zoetis USA, long-term advantages of genomic testing include correctly addressing inbreeding, prediction of future profitability, and the ability to choose replacement animals with the potential to enhance the herd’s genetic or breeding plans.

“Genetic improvement is the first thought that comes to mind when we think about long term advantages. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and breeders or commercial farmers can’t expect to make immediate genetic improvements. Genetic and herd improvement take a long time. With that said, deterioration can happen faster than improvements. Genomic results highlight positive traits, as well as what to look out for in a bull to correct any shortcomings.

According to De Grendel management, short term advantages include sorting the herd into high index and show type, and thereafter ranking the rest from good to not so good. Long term advantage will be to increase the average index of the herd by disposing of the “tail” and therefore increasing profitability and longevity.

Droevlei management believe that genomics can accurately predict the quality of heifers entering the milking parlor the following year.

GENOMICS AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL IN DAIRIES:

Genomics is a tool to identify the cows with the best genetic potential. This empowers the farmer to multiply those lines and thereby achieve his breeding goals. It is also the means to measure a farm’s best genetics (and ultimately the herds’ genetics), against others world wide, say De Grendel management.

Farmers should realize that patience is the key when trying to solve breeding programs. Using genomics to improve the herd is a process, and not a quick fix. Some farmers become discouraged when they

have used the best genetic material for artificial insemination (AI) and the results are disappointing.

It is impossible to measure herd improvements simply by observing cows in the herd and selecting good bulls. This is where genomics is a helpful tool, because it reveals the cow’s hidden genetic potential. The genes of a good bull and a good cow don’t necessarily produce a good calf, because of recessive and dominant genes. Genes can also skip generations, and some traits are negatively correlated to others. The more traits one selects to work on simultaneously, the longer it will take to effect herd improvement.

Genomics is a management tool which enables dairy farmers to get a scientific prediction of what the calves will look like when they start milking. This will empower them to select bulls which will improve the specific traits required, whether milk production or fertility.

GENOMIC RESULTS USED IN MATING PROGRAMS:

According to Zoetis USA, genomics addresses fertility haplotypes and genetic conditions that can be better managed in mating programs. Genomics does this by providing electronic reports which can be integrated into mating programs.

Genomic testing has broadened Farmers’ bull selection choices, since most bulls are genetically tested on a Total Performance Index (TPI). Farmers can therefore use any breeding program they prefer to predict the quality of the calves from genomic tested cows if specific bulls are used.

It can therefore be seen that Genomics takes a lot of the guess-work out of breeding programs aimed at improving herd genetics. It therefore has the potential to save farmers time and money in their quest to improve their herds and improve profitability.

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KAASFEES2018SA

Die skare staan in afwagting om te sien hoe die groot wit Naomi koei van Rob Slater gemelk gaan word en die melkmasjien wil nie aan nie … Twee elektrisiëns en almal vol koei mis, melk en modder later, het ons darem so 2 liter met die hand kon melk om die skreeuende kalf kos te gee voor die koei en kalf terug is plaas toe, so skop SA Holstein se stalletjie by die Kaas Fees 2018 af.

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Die Suid Afrikaanse Kaas Fees, die grootste kulinere gebeurtenis in Suid-Afrika, was begin in 2002 om ‘n platform te skep vir die suiwel bedryf om produkte te vertoon aan meer as 30  000 mense. Met verskeie stalletjies en vermaak vir die hele gesin, is dit beslis die moeite werd om by te woon.

SA Holstein het hierdie jaar ‘n koei, kalf en vers by die Kaas Fees op Sandringham gehad. Die idee rondom ons uitstalling was om die mense te laat voel dat hulle op die melkplaas kuier, met ‘n melkkantoor; wat verskeie fotos van ons lede en feite oor die Holstein ras vertoon het, ‘n melk stalletjie/fabriek; waar mense varsmelk kon proe en die melkstal waar ons die koei gemelk het.

Ongelukkig was ons melkmasjien buitewerking en moes Andrew Rabie se vers Anna van Dasvlei die klomp fees-gangers vermaak, alhoewel ek dink dit andersom was. Kinders groot en klein het vir Anna kom borsel en streel.

Ons stalletjie was definitief ‘n sukses! Dankie aan almal wat ons kom ondersteun het en die gene wie hulle naweek opgeoffer het om te kom uithelp.

OOS-KAAP HOLSTEIN KLUB/EASTERN CAPE HOLSTEIN CLUBMario MaraisPosbus 392, Jeffreys Bay, 6332Email: mario.marais@afgri.co.za Cell: 082 854 5110

NATAL HOLSTEIN KLUB/NATAL HOLSTEIN CLUBCraig ReesPO Box 89, Blackheath, Cape Town, 7581Email: craig@rees.co.zaCell: 083 560 0040

WES-KAAP HOLSTEIN KLUB/WESTERN CAPE HOLSTEIN CLUBChris FourieTottumstraat 16, DURBANVILLE, 7550Epos: dmcchris@gmail.comSel: 082 920 4887F: 086 660 1345

VRYSTAAT HOLSTEIN KLUB/FREE STATE HOLSTEIN CLUBWikus van der MerwePosbus 100828, Brandhof, 9324E-pos: Wikus@embryoplus.comSel: 084 240 6517

TRANSVAAL HOLSTEIN KLUB/TRANSVAAL HOLSTEIN CLUBRuben RedelinghuysPO Box 265111, THREE RIVERS, 1935Email: red.rubie@hotmail.comT: 016-324 4045 ~ Cell: 083 535 7163

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Reserve champ Holstein heifer

EDE Thean 12 200, Reserve senior and reserve grand champ Holstein cow with Poena van Niekerk (manager). She also won the senior and best udder. Owned by Miles Stead, EDE Farming, Middleburg. Contact 0828932783 Poena (manager).

Red Rubie Commander 646, Holstein heifer champ with Rubie Redelinghuys (owner). Owned by Rubie Redelinghuys, Red Rubie Holsteins, Hiedelburg GP

EDE RM Black Rose Fairy 15 047, Holstein Young cow champ with Poena van Niekerk (manager). Owned by Miles Stead, EDE Farming, Middleburg. Contact 0828932783 Poena (manager).

Imago Hotspot Nicole 11 44, Senior and grand champ Holstein cow with Jaco Herbst (owner). Owned by Jaco and Ilze Herbst, Imago Holsteins, Henley on Klip. Contact 0823871583.

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Goede Ontmoeting, mnr Dirkie Herold se melkery, is vier kalfies ryker en al vier van dieselfde ma !!!

10 Maart 2018, 4 uur die oggend het mnr Nico Smuts, melkery bestuurder, op die rare verskynsel afgekom. Hy het onmiddelik geweet die vier kalfies behoort aan dieselfde koei aangesien sy alleen in die melkery se koeihuis gekalf het, maar om 100% seker te maak het Goede Ontmoeting DNA toetse laat doen en die toetse het bevestig dat dit sowaar ‘n vierling is.

Drielinge en vierlinge is ongelooflik skaars, ‘n veearts in Amerika meen dat die kanse dat ‘n Holstein koei ‘n vierling kry 1 in 11.2 miljoen is!

Die koei het sonder hulp gekalf. Dit is die vierde keer dat sy kalf. Die vierling is twee bulletjies en twee versies.

Ongelukkig is die vierling 30 dae te vroeg gebore. Smuts vermoed die kalfies se longe was onderontwikkel

KALFIES INmeervoudMnr Nico Smuts saam met die kalfies. Foto Chris Fourie

en dit mag die rede wees waarom hulle die swakste kalfie verloor het.

Smuts reken sy uitdagings met die drieling lê nog voor. Hy moet nou vasstel of die verskalfie sal kan reproduseer. Dit is dikwels die geval in meerlinge dat versies steriel gebore word . Hy moet ook ekstra moeite doen en geduld hê om die kalfies groot te maak; aangesien hulle prematuur is mag daar gesondheidsrisiko’s voorlê.

Agri-Expo Livestock huisves 20ste SA Holstein Nasionale Kampioenskappe

Die 20ste SA Holstein Nasionale Kampioenskappe vind vanjaar by Agri-Expo Livestock op Sandringham buite Stellenbosch plaas. Livestock, die grootste suiwelskou in Suid-Afrika, word vir die vyfde keer, van Donderdag 11 tot Saterdag 13 Oktober, aangebied.

Dit is slegs die derde keer in die 106-jarige bestaan van die SA Holstein Telersgenootskap (sedert 1912) dat die kampioenskappe in die Wes-Kaap aangebied word. Die eerste nasionale kampioenskappe is in 1949 by die Randse Skou in Johannesburg gehou. Die vyfde en sewende kampioenskappe is onderskeidelik in 1970 en 1981 by die Kaapse Skou by Goodwood, ook deur Agri-Expo, aangebied.

SA Holstein se Algemene Jaarvergadering vind op Woensdag 10 Oktober plaas, gevolg deur die Nasionale Kampioenskappe van Donderdag 11 tot Saterdag 13 Oktober.

Volgens Herman Duvenage, rasdirekteur van SA Holstein, sal besoekers diere van uitstekende gehalte van regoor Suid-Afrika in die ring kan sien. “Livestock word beskou as ‘n uitstekende platform vir telers om hul beste diere ten toon te stel aan beide die publiek én voornemende kopers,” sê Duvenage. “Ons nasionale skou is altyd ‘n hoogtepunt vir enigeen wat die belange van dié ras op die hart dra. Hulde sal ook gebring word aan Holstein-rolspelers wat diep spore getrap het tydens ‘n spesiale Aand van die Legendes op Woensdag 10 Oktober.”

Livestock is veral gesog vir sy suiwel-interrasskou wat deur die grootste drie suiwelrasse, die Holstein-, Ayrshire- en Jersey-telersgenootskappe, ondersteun word. Die kroning van die FNB-Suiwelkoningin op Saterdag 13 Oktober is die hoogste eer wat aan ‘n teler toegeken word. ‘n Holstein-koei, Milagro Sexie 13140 van Andrew Masterson, bekende teler van die Oos-Kaap, het verlede jaar dié kroon gedra.

Agri-Expo Livestock hosts 20th SA Holstein National Championships

The National Championships of the SA Holstein Breeders’ Society will take place from Thursday 11 until Saturday 13 October at Agri-Expo Livestock at Sandringham outside Stellenbosch. It is the 20th time that the championships are presented, but only for the third time in the Western Cape, in the 106 years of the society’s existence. The first championships were held at the Rand Show in Johannesburg in 1949.

According to Johan Ehlers, Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Expo, the fifth and seventh championships were held in 1970 and 1981 at the Cape Show in Goodwood, also by Agri-Expo. “It is therefore highly appropriate that Agri-Expo Livestock as the biggest dairy show in South Africa, which is being presented for the fifth time this year, hosts the championships,” says Ehlers. “Honour will be bestowed upon Holstein role-players who made their mark in the industry during a special Night of the Legends.”

According to Herman Duvenage, Breed Director of SA Holstein, visitors will see animals of excellent quality from all over South Africa in the ring. “Livestock is considered an excellent platform for breeders to showcase their best animals to both the public and prospective buyers,” says Duvenage. “Our national show is always a highlight for anyone who has the interests of this breed at heart.”

SA Holstein’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 10 October, followed by the National Championships from Thursday 11 until Saturday 13 October.

Livestock is especially sought after for its dairy interbreed show, supported by the three largest dairy breeds, the Holstein, Ayrshire and Jersey breeders’ societies. The crowning of the FNB Dairy Queen on Saturday 13 October is the highest honour awarded to a dairy breeder. A Holstein cow, Milagro Sexie

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Internasionale Holstein-beoordelaar

‘n Hoogtepunt by vanjaar se suiwelskou is die deelname van die internasionale Holstein-beoordelaar, Brian Carscadden van Kanada. Carscadden het al in meer as 28 lande beoordeel, waaronder by nasionale skoue in 18 lande. Carscadden se deelname word moontlik gemaak deur Semex Suid-Afrika en die Holstein-telersgenootskap van Kanada.

Agri-Expo Livestock is van Donderdag 11 tot Saterdag 13 Oktober daagliks van 08:00 tot 18:00 oop vir die publiek. Die program sluit ook vleisbees-interraskampioenskappe, ‘n streeksjeugskou, veilings, ‘n gratis skoleprogram, vleisbees- en melkbokinligtingsdae en Die Groot Plaasproe-kosstalletjies in. Besoek www.livestock.org.za vir die volledige Livestock-program. Kaartjies is by Computicket en die hek beskikbaar teen R100 vir volwassenes en R30 vir skoliere (gratis op Donderdag en Vrydag). Toegang vir kinders onder ses jaar is gratis. Pensioenarisse betaal op Donderdag en Vrydag slegs R50.

Interessante feite:

• Die SA Holstein telersvereniging is die grootste suiwelrasvereniging in Suid-Afrika. Holsteins produseer die meeste van die melk wat deur die publiek verbruik word en is ook die ras wat die meeste werk skep.

• Die Holstein-ras is die wêreld se grootste suiwelkoeiras met byna 30 miljoen koeie wat in dertig lande aangeteken is. Die voordeel vir die Suid-Afrikaanse suiwelvervaardiger is dat die heel beste diere uit ‘n baie groot bevolking gekies kan word met groot verbeteringe in genetika oor redelike kort periodes van tyd.

• Die gemiddelde Holstein-koei het ‘n verhoogde melkproduksie van meer as 12 000 kg in vergeleke met 50 jaar gelede.

• Volgens SA Holstein is hulle die enigste organisasie wat amptelik deur die World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF) en die Diere Verbeteringwet erken word vir die uitreiking van stambome van geregistreerde Holsteins in Suid-Afrika. SA Holstein is ook die enigste telersgenootskap wat kopiereg op hul stambome besit (sedert 1946).

13140 from Andrew Masterson, well-known breeder of the Eastern Cape, carried this crown last year.

International Holstein judge

A highlight at this year’s dairy show is the participation of the international Holstein judge, Brian Carscadden of Canada. Carscadden has already judged in more than 28 countries, including at national shows in 18 countries. Carscadden’s participation is made possible by Semex South Africa and the Holstein Breeder Society of Canada.

Agri-Expo Livestock is open to the public daily from 08:00 to 18:00 from Thursday 11 until Saturday 13 October. The programme includes beef cattle interbreed championships, a regional youth show, sheepdog and horse auctions, a free schools’ programme, beef cattle and dairy goat information days and the Groot Plaasproe food stalls.

Visit www.livestock.org.za for the full Livestock program. Tickets are available at Computicket and the gate at R100 for adults and R30 for scholars (free on Thursday and Friday). Access for children under six years is free. Pensioners pay only R50 on Thursday and Friday. For more information, contact Agri-Expo at 021-975 4440 or admin@agriexpo.co.za.

Interesting facts:

• The SA Holstein cattle breeders association is the largest dairy breed association in South Africa. Holsteins produces most of the milk consumed by the public and is also the breed that creates the most work.

• The Holstein race is the world’s largest dairy cow breed with nearly 30 million cows recorded in thirty countries. The advantage for the South African dairy manufacturer is that the very best animals from a very large population can be selected with major improvements in genetics over fairly short periods of time.

• The average Holstein cow has an increased milk production of more than 12 000 kg compared with 50 years ago.

• According to SA Holstein, they are the only organisation officially recognised by the World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF) and the Animal Improvement Act for the issue of pedigrees of registered Holstein in South Africa. SA Holstein is also the only breeders’ association that owns copyright on their pedigrees (since 1946).

UITGEREIK DEUR/RELEASED BY

Isabeau BothaKorporatiewe Kommunikasiebestuurder/Corporate Communication Manager, AGRI-EXPO

www.agriexpo.co.za | 021 975 4440/072 247 5868 | isabeau@agriexpo.co.za

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