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JerseyJournal October/November 2008 — 1

CONTENTSVolume 62 No. 20 —Oct/Nov 2008

PO BOX 292, ASCOT VALE, VIC 3032 Telephone: (03) 9370 9105

Fax: (03) 9370 9116

Email: [email protected]

Compiling Editor:Scott Joynson

Designed and Printed by:Numurkah Leader

(03) 5862 1034Email: [email protected]

New South WalesState Secretary - Milton Johnston

Phone: (02) 6552 5915Fax: (02) 6552 5915

QUEENSLANDState Secretary - Diane Reeves

Phone: (07) 5485 4585Work: (07) 3221 3182Fax: (07) 5485 4575


SOUTH AUSTRALIAState Secretary - Megan March

14 Murray DveMurray Bridge SA 5253Phone: (08) 8531 3803


TASMANIAState Secretary - Max McCormack

PO Box 1258Devonport TAS 7310

Phone: (03) 6424 1250Mobile: 0409 252 232


VICTORIAExecutive Offier - Scott Joynson

79 Munro StreetAscot Vale VIC 3032

Phone: (03) 9370 9105 BHFax: (03) 9370 9116

[email protected] Recovery Officers

Chris MacKenzie (Western Districts)Phone: (03) Phone:(03) 5598 7222Margaret Cockerell (Northern Vic)

Phone: 0407 641 132 (03) 5864 1133Barry Monson

(03) 5625 3176 or 0429 343 903

WESTERN AUSTRALIAState Secretary - Kay Peek

Phone: (08) 9313 2145Fax: (08) 9313 3380

Opinions expressed in The Australian Jersey Journal are not necessarily those of the Australian Jersey Breeders Society Federal Council Inc. or Compiling Editor, and no responsibility whatsoever is taken for their authenticity. While every effort will be made to publish advertisements as ordered, no responsibility is taken for the failure of an advertisement to appear as ordered.

Behind the Scenes 2

Innovation Prize Boosts Dairy

Manufacturing Horizon 3

Changing Times at Willow Dell 4

Swing to Type 6

Progen y Test Rebate 8

AI Sires Better than Bulls 9

Royal Melbourne Show results 10

Royal Adelaide Show results 13

Youth Profile-Callum Moscript 20

Top 11 Registered Cows 22

Zeus - Off the Scale 24

The Old 1-2! 25

From the Classroom to the

Showring 26

Dairy Youth Camp 27

From the Office 28

Fees 28

Editorial & Advertising to:

Scott JoynsonPO Box 292, Ascot Vale VICTORIA 3032Ph. (03) 9370 9105 Fax. (03) 9370 9116


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Breeders Club 21

Riverside Jerseys FC

Semex - Centurion Sultan BC

World Wide Sires IBC

Riverside Jerseys Success

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Ginger our winning

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and Junior Champion

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behindthescenes

PRESIDENT:Trevor Saunders495 Araluen Rd,Yarragon 3823Telephone: (03) 5626 [email protected] PRESIDENT:Milton Johnston118 Edinburgh Drive, Taree, NSW 2430Telephone: (02) 6552 5915SECRETARY:Scott JoynsonPO Box 292, Ascot Vale, Vic 3032Telephone: (03) 9370 [email protected]. TREASURER:Peter NessPO Box 93, Mt Compass, SA 5210Telephone: (08) 8556 8270

[email protected] Hoey77 Warner Street,Warwick QLD 4370Telephone: (07) 4661 4157

Don FryMitchell Rd, Benger, WATelephone: (08) 9726 [email protected]

Geoff HeazlewoodPO Box 87 Latrobe 7307Telephone: (03) 6426 1169

Noel Furze “Holmecotte” Rmb 2015, Huon 3695Telephone: (02) 6027 [email protected]

Jeff Parker 142 Moy Pocket Rd Kenilworth Qld 4574 Telephone: (07) 5466 [email protected]

Chris MacKenzieRMB 5460 Timboon Victoria 3268 Telephone: (03)559 [email protected]

Troy MaugerThe Willows Willawa Rd Jerilderie NSW 2716Telephone: (03) 5885 9294 [email protected]

AJBS Website: www.jersey.com.au

Jersey Australia Board Members

Definitely a busy time for our national office as we begin the new process of accepting memberships and

registrations directly – one set of fees no matter where

you live in Australia. A gentle reminder at this stage, please do make cheques payable to Jersey Australia.

At time of writing this ramble national registrations were

approximately 250 up on last year’s numbers which is a relief as 2007 was the lowest national total for at least

five years. Our national office needs your patronage and we are determined to help make the registration

process as painless for you as possible. Please contact

Lorraine and ask about catching up on registrations via

your herd test DIF files – we do the bulk of the paperwork for you.

Classification applications have now been received

and again we are pleased to see a slight increase on

last year’s figures. Classification Convener Alan Carson and the Jersey Australia Board of Management are

set to meet with AB Companies to discuss ways that

companies can have more involvement in setting

2yr old LTE tours. It is hoped that the AB Companies

involvement will improve the amount of LTE daughters

assessed.

Experience shows that PT herds are less likely to ignore a request for keeping animals back for LTE assesment

when the AB Company who sold them the PT semen

becomes involved. Membership classification tours will begin mid October with combined LTE and member classification tours kicking off from the second week of November.

(L-R) Geoff Heazlewood, Noel Furze, Chris MacKenzie, Trevor Saunders, Troy Mauger, Don Fry, Milton Johnston, Peter Ness, Graham Hoey and Jeff Parker.


Ice cream for a beautiful skin or anti-aging yoghurt?

Innovation prize boosts dairy manufacturing horizonsBy Sue Webster

Novel dairy foods, functional foods, sustainability and process improvements are some of

the exciting areas that could be explored by the recipient of the 2009 Innovation in Dairy

Manufacturing Award.

This inaugural Dairy Australia

Award offers an innovation

grant of $20,000 and an award certificate.People currently working in the

dairy food manufacturing sector or

in industry-related manufacturing, research or innovation are

encouraged to apply.

Dairy Australia’s Program Manager – Dairy Product Innovation – Dr

Mani Iyer, said that the award

offered an opportunity to bring

innovation to dairy manufacturing

in both domestic and overseas

markets.

“This might provide the Australian

dairy industry with a chance to

learn from what others are doing

overseas,” he said. “Applications could include any aspect of dairy

manufacturing, from process or quality improvement to new

product development.” The grant may be used to initiate

or progress manufacturing

research, or to travel overseas to study a specific product or process that presents an opportunity for

progressing innovation in the

Australian dairy industry.

Recipients of the award are

expected to share outcomes and learnings with the wider industry

on completion of the project.

“The award supports and

encourages new ideas for industry

innovation and broadens the

skills of the recipient, while also benefiting the entire dairy industry through sharing information on

innovation,” Dr Iyer said. “Dairy Australia is investing in the

skills of tomorrow’s food innovators to make a better future for dairy.”Full details on the 2009 Innovation

in Dairy Manufacturing Award can

be found on the Dairy Australia

website: www.dairyaustralia.

com.au

The newly elected Jersey Australia Board of

Management met for the first time in late September and considering the full agenda it was amazing that all

business was covered in one busy day. Trevor Saunders

was elected Jersey Australia President, Milton Johnston Senior Vice President, Jeff Parker Junior Vice President and Peter Ness was reinstated as Treasurer. The Board

then set three official subcommittees being Finance &

Administration, Breed Development and Promotion. It is through these three subcommittees where specific projects or issues will be researched and presented to

the full Board for approval.

Jersey Australia had been working on the idea of one

national Public Liability Insurance policy to cover Jersey

Australia Board, states, staff, classifiers and regional cattle clubs. Ray Maxwell of CGU Insurance has created a renewed policy that will cover our organisation

nationally; however Jersey Australia will need to show

legal evidence that cattle clubs are affiliated with the national office. The Jersey Australia Board has moved to invoice states and cattle clubs an ‘affiliation fee’ of $10. By paying this fee and providing a list of events

your club or state runs annually you will be included

under the national policy and enjoy upto$20 Million

Public Liability insurance cover. Contact the office for more details.

The Board voted to take over the Jersey Calendar and

Jersey Marketing Service while a decision on the Young

Guns project begun by the previous Victorian Branch was delayed to a future meeting.

At the completion of the formal meeting the Chairman

Mr Saunders called forward new Board Member Geoff

Heazlewood who was presented with a Distinguished

Service award for nearly two decades service as a

Classifier. Mr Saunders hoped that the commitment shown by Mr Heazlewood to classification would be an indication of his enthusiasm to serve as a Jersey

Australian Board

Member.

The Jersey Australia

Board intends to meet

face to face quarterly

with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday

9th December at Jersey

House.

A final note regarding the World Jersey

Cattle Bureau 18th

Conference Journal, copies are now

available from Jersey

Office at $15 including

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One of the most vivid memories from John Waters’ childhood is that of seeing a DC3 aircraft landing at

Melbourne’s Essendon airport in 1947. On board were 45 cows, a bull and a dog – which was the first load of several that would be flown across Bass Strait to Victoria, from the family farm in Tasmania. “I was only 9 at the

time, and I can remember that my father tried to get them across by ship, but there weren’t any available straight after World War 2, so he arranged for them to be flown over, which I think was the first time in Australia that cattle travelled by air “ John said.

John’s family used to farm a property near Stanley in North Western corner of Tasmania but John’s father Graeme, wanted to amongst the Jersey action in Victoria. After the cattle touched down in Melbourne, they were trucked to the new property at Girgarre in

northern Victoria. Graeme and the family worked on this farm up until Christmas 1949 then the family moved

to Echuca where they farmed for a further five years.From 1955, Willow Dell Stud has been operating at Deniliquin NSW, and today runs 640 head, with 500 Jerseys and the balance cross bred. John and wife

Esther took over the property and raised a family of

four children, with one of their sons, Steven, working the family farm with his parents. Steven and wife Fiona now

have their own family of three boys, and the extended family provides most of the farm labour, with a fulltime worker recently let go due to the impact of the dry

conditions.

The drought has bitten hard in the Deniliquin region.

“Two years ago we bought the property next door, with the plan to increase the milking herd – but the ongoing

drought has changed not only those plans, but also how we manage our herd and operate our entire business.

For the first time last year we experienced failed wheat crops, which we then chopped up to use on the feed-lot. We also bought in silage, and while we have always had a ‘bit of green’ to feed the cows, the underground water levels are dropping”. “The spear point and pump irrigation that we used

to top-up the normal rainfall has now run dry – I can

remember how high the water table was back in the

1970’s – it’s nowhere near that now. Last autumn we bought 70ML of temporary water to grow 100 acres of

winter pasture and wedge tail wheat for the feed-pad, and luckily there was a bit of rain to keep it growing”. “With the price of temporary water now running at

around $500 per ML, we just can’t afford to buy more this year, while still paying for a permanent water allocation that we won’t get – it’s crazy” John said.“However, regardless of the dry conditions, we always try to buy the best quality hay and silage that we can

afford, as we have seen the benefits of using top quality feed. Over the years we have used consultants with good results, and I have learnt that you will recoup the benefits in production if you feed the herd top quality rations” John said.The Willow Dell dairy is a 10 double-up herringbone with cup removers. “We had planned to upgrade

and expand the dairy along with connecting the two properties – but that didn’t happen due to the drought. We milk twice per day, with each milking taking around 31/2 hours each time. It’s a long time to spend on your feet on a concrete floor, so we make sure to take regular breaks!” John said.“We find that split calving the herd in spring and autumn works well for us to maximise factory bonuses, and also to pick-up those cows that didn’t go in calf the first time” John said.

The Willow Dell breeding program never strays to far

from the words of wisdom from John’s father. “We have always done well by sticking to the old method

of breeding, feeding and weeding – breeding the right type of cow is essential. John’s father imported a bull from the USA ‘Advancer Commander Wonderful’. “He was the foundation of the Willow Dell herd, and we used to sell a lot of young bulls from him to other breeders

in the area. A big thrill in 1970 was winning Champion

Cow at the Melbourne Show, with Willow Dell Crystal 8th”.” John said.Travel has always been on the agenda for John and

Esther over the years, with a trip to Canada in 1996. “We

Changing Times for Willow DellBy Linda Houghton

(L-R) Steven Waters

holds his youngest Angus

with John & Esther at

the halter. Ronan and

Charlie Waters in front of

Willow Dell Fancy 512.


saw some Holstein and Jersey studs, in particular Valley Stream and Bridon, the top production herds in Canada at the time. Valley Stream bred Juno, who would go on to be an AI bull. We also enjoy travelling locally

to Victorian and NSW breeder sales when we can – they are always interesting, and we have particularly liked those we have attended in the Taree, Bega and Camden areas” John said.“In 2001 we went to the USA to attend the big show and sale at Louisville, and then onto Canada to see more Jersey studs. At the time, the exchange rate for our Aussie dollar was terrible – it was buying about .50 US cents, which pegged us back a fair bit!” John said.“In the past couple of years we have used ‘Dunkirk’, ‘Sabre’, ‘Futurity’, ‘Carrier’ and ‘Militia’ with good results. Back in the 1980’s and 90’s, you could see it was going to take a while to see the benefits of better genetics – and it’s happening now. “A great bull we used in the 90’s was the Canadian – ‘Juno’. After a break from the show ring the Water’s headed to IDW in 1997 and won Champion Cow at Dairy Week with Willow Dell Girlie 175 (by Juno), and also won Champion Cow in 1998 with Willow Dell Fancy 332 (by Lester) along with Premier

Breeder and Exhibitor. A very pleasing aspect to that win was that we won them in the in-milk classes. In 2003 we also won Champion Cow with Willow Dell Chevy 57 (by Berretta). Today, we have about 9 top cow families all up, with our favourites being the ‘Fancie’ Blonde’ and ‘Girlie’ families” John said.“Our proudest moments in the ring were undoubtedly the two Dairy Week wins, however showing is a lot of work, and I think the on farm challenge is a good alternative.

It gives everyone a go. We have participated in it and

done well at club level (Riverina), and have also had class-level wins and gone on to represent the club at the Great Southern Challenge. There is a definite place for this format, and gives breeders that wouldn’t normally exhibit the chance to show their cows” John said. Today, the Waters family has been through the process of examining and discussing succession planning and options to keep the property going. “We have had

an advisor helping us, he is very experienced and knowledgeable about local conditions and farming, and together we are working out some ‘what-if’ scenarios to help us determine the way forward.

We’ve also talked to a lot of families going through the same process, to gauge how they have handled it, and finally we have come to a comfortable arrangement that we think will work well. “I still have very mixed feelings about winding up my involvement, but as I am now 70 it is time to step back a bit”. A recent and unique experience was when Willow Dell hosted a group of 14/15 year-old students from Deniliquin High School, and taught them the skills of grooming, handling and leading cattle for the show-ring. “It was really Esther that did all of the work with

the kids, with help from our neighbours. Deniliquin High School teacher Anthony Michael picked up the

idea from Finley High School, which had pioneered the program, and Anthony knew that we did a bit of showing. It provided an opportunity to get students

involved with the cows to increase their self-confidence and social skills. Anthony selected students that would

benefit most from the program, and we had about 20 kids out here – learning how to wash and groom cows, and then to lead them” John said.The group went on to have some success at the

Deniliquin Show, and then six of the group were selected to take cows to the recent Melbourne Show. “They

went on to win the show’s Champion Vessel Cow and Supreme Jersey Exhibit with Willow Dell Fancy 512 (by Astound) – which was an enormous thrill for everyone.

They had competed against some of the best Jersey

stud exhibitors, and done extremely well. All of the kids reported that they received great support at the show

from the other breeders, which is good to hear, and it agreed that it was a terrific program to be involved in. The feedback has been very positive, the kids now see a lot of career opportunities that they may not have

thought about, and they loved handling the cows,” John said.

We have had success in the On Farm Challenge, people like it because, it gives everyone a chance, and brings people at the club level a reason to come together.

Drought has bitten hard in the Deniliquin region. “Two

years ago we bought next door, for Stephen and Fiona, with the plan to increase the size of the herd – but the

ongoing drought has meant that we have to change

the way we operate. We bought wheat silage from

other farmers failed crops, which worked quite well, we have some underground water, with which we grew sorghum, and we sent over a hundred young stock to the southern highlands of NSW, last autumn we bought 70 megalitres of water on the temporary water market, to start 100 acres of winter pasture, and we grew 400 acres of wedgetail wheat for grazing and silage.” “With record milk prices, we are managing, but with another dry year coming, have sold 200 of our best cows to a local Holstein breeder. We know they are going to

a good home. We are selling another 60 heifers later

on. Stephen has bought Esther and myself out , and will continue with the stud, milking over a hundred, this summer, and maybe building up again”.“We love the Jerseys because they are such an easy

animal to look after, we are not up all night helping them to calve, they get in calf easier, they are more heat tolerant, and the best part is their feed conversion”.

John and Esther with Willow Dell Fancy 512 at home after her win at Melbourne Show.


By Jim Lindsay

North Victorian Jersey breeder, Andrew Ferguson, has switched to Semex genetics to correct what he sees as major type flaws that have emerged in his herd following

a decade of over-emphasis on production.

This single-minded focus has done untold damage to his own herd

– and presumably to hundreds of

others throughout

Australia. “Like a

lot of breeders, I got caught up with

U.S. genetics and selecting purely

on index,” Andrew said.

“It certainly worked

in the sense that

we have lifted

production by more

than 3,000 litres over the past decade, but it’s come at a fairly high cost. We

have put too much

engine into too

small a car.

“I lost sight of the

bigger picture and I can only

blame myself. My heifers are

disappointing. We have always

had one or two that we would

be proud to show each year, but we’ve got nothing at the moment.

“When I look at my herdbook, it’s obvious we have lots of heifers and

lots of older cows by Lester, Jude and Biestar, but nothing in the middle. We are losing our third to

fifth lactation cows too quickly just when they are starting to become

profitable.“We are also culling a lot of heifers

for poor udders in their first and second lactation before they have

even paid for themselves. This

situation is even worse because

we have been feeding more in

the past couple of years.”Andrew made a conscious

decision to overhaul the breeding

program in his 180-cow herd

three years ago. “Over the past three years we have completely

changed our focus from ABVs to type,” he said. “I used to breed two generations for

production and then one for type.

Now it’s the other way around – we have to set up our cows to last

longer. We’ve gone too far done the path of production to the point

that I am willing to sacrifice 700 or

800 litres to get longevity.

“We need to get more size and

capacity into our cows. I want

a large animal that has at least

500kg bodyweight, not 400kg. I don’t care want anyone else thinks – our cows have to pay our

bills and I have to milk them.

“We are also playing close

attention to udder quality. Lack

of fore udder attachment and

ligament strength is a major

problem in the breed today, not just here. If the fore udder doesn’t hold, it doesn’t matter how good the rear udder is.”Andrew used SHF Centurion

Sultan, Fleurieu Augustus and Bushlea Brook Biestar extensively in his breeding program three years

ago. “I can’t wait to start milking these heifers,” he said.“These sires have done exactly what I wanted them to do, particularly Sultan. He has really

added the strength and width into

our frail cows.”More recent selections have

included Pine Haven Senior, Bridon Remake Comerica, Bridon Jamaica, Rapid Bay Resurrection, Bridon Excitation (a Sambo brother to Comerica), Bushlea Freeagent, RJF Big Show, Lencrest Taylor Made and Ontime.“Semex probably has the best

all-round team available at the

moment,” Andrew said. “Semex has a wide range of

sires suitable for

whatever you want

– production, type or both.

“I try to selectively

mate each cow

based on what I

need, not price. Once you start selecting your sires

on price alone you

might as well give

up. In general, I use about 25 doses of each sire so I get

five or six daughters. If I like his heifers, I’ll go back and use him again.” Lara Jerseys is based on a 175 hectare property at Toolamba.

Average production is about 7,000 litres at 4.7% fat (330kg) and 4.0%

protein (280kg), achieved from about 5 kg/day of grain, as well as silage and hay grown on a dryland

block at East Murchison.

Like hundreds of other dairy

farmers, Andrew has been forced to completely revise his

management program to cope

with water shortages. “We have

a 660 ML licence but we have

only received half of this in recent

years,” he said.“We are changing from permanent

pasture to annuals like ryegrass.

We have stopped autumn calving

altogether and are moving our

spring calving forward to June. We

are trying to get more annual grass

Swing to type

Andrew Ferguson believes “index without type leaves disappointing heifers”.


through the cows before we have to start irrigation, which we stop from December to March.”Originally from Avenel, Andrew and his wife, Fleur, moved to northern Victoria 20 years ago. “My father was happy to milk grade cows but we always used

Jersey bulls because of a family connection,” he said.

“I started my stud in 1974 when I was eight years

old. My uncle gave me three heifers and I started

buying a few cows as I got older. My father used to

show horses and Simmental cattle at the Melbourne

Royal Show and I tagged along for the ride with my

Jerseys.”Andrew continued the tradition and showed at

Melbourne Royal and Shepparton for many years. He

has since wound back his showing to International

Dairy Week. “Showing used to be a real passion but

the appeal has worn off because I am so focussed

on the farm,” he said.Notable successes at IDW include Supreme

Champion in 2006 with Warrawee Park Biestar Goldy

4, Reserve Senior Champion with Lara Lester Pam in 2002 and intermediate Champion with Lara Whistler

Colette 3 in 2004.

In 2003, Andrew and Fleur’s daughter, Erin, exhibited Supreme Champion In Milk Heifer at the Youth Show

with Lara Biestar Lovelies and Reserve Champion In

milk Heifer with Lara Tidy Pam. The following year

Lovelies was Supreme Champion at Melbourne and

the year after that, she was a regional winner in the Jersey Australia On-Farm Challenge.The Fergusons also milk about 40 registered and

grade Holsteins, courtesy of their son, Tim. “We bought Pooley Bridge Storm Jane at International Dairy Week

in 2001 and Tim has followed it from there,” Andrew said.

JUDGING SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 2009The Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders

Club will be hosting a 2 day Judging

School on 17 – 18 February 2009 in the

West Gippsland area. The Club is now

calling for expressions of interest from potential participants.

Anyone interested in attending this

Judging School is asked to complete

the form below and reply via post or

email to:

Dawn Anderson

Anvale Jerseys

780 Labertouche North Road

Labertouche VIC [email protected] tel: (03)

5628 7671

Upon receipt of your expression of interest, an information pack will be sent to you including a registration form, schedule for the 2 days, and information on the West Gippsland area.

I am interested in attending the 2 day Judging School being hosted by the Central Gippsland Jersey

Breeders Club in February 2009.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tel: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________

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Progeny Testing Rebate ~ Not Just Free Registrations!Progeny test has long been discussed as a problem for

the Jersey breed here in Australia. As our national dairy

industry shrinks so too does the amount of young bulls

offered by AB Companies for progeny testing.

As a means to ensure that the numbers of young bulls

offered for testing remains strong in this country Jersey

Australia encourages its membership to use at least

20% unproven semen within their herds annually. Based

on current membership levels all using 20% PT semen

it is estimated that 60 young bulls will receive reliable

proofs.

With this in mind Jersey Australia approached all major AB

Companies with the idea of implementing a PT Rebate

scheme so as to promote the use of Progeny Test semen

usage in registered herds. Jersey Australia encourages

members to participate in the PT rebate scheme and

support the companies who choose to invest in the

Jersey breeds future via progeny test teams.

Participating members can claim a $10+GST rebate for

all progeny registered from the list of nominated young

bulls. Simply register (and pay in the usual manner) all

progeny of the nominated young bulls as part of your

annual calf registration routine. Either download a PT

rebate form from http://www.jersey.com.au/pdfs/

ptrebate08.pdf or contact the office and the rebate application form will be sent to you directly. Submit

the form and office staff will invoice companies for the rebate it’s that simple!

ELIGIBLE BULLS FOR PT REBATE SCHEME - 2008ABS AUSTRALIA – TO BE ELIGIBLE, DAUGHTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BETWEEN LISTED DATES

29JE3521 – Rocha Saber Wine 1/6/07 - 31/12/09 MAESTOSO – Fleurieu Rueben Maestro 1/6/07 – 31/12/08

29JE3492 – Senn-Sational April Reflection 1/6/07 -31/12/09 MELODIC – Kings Ville Melvin 1/6/07 – 31/12/08 CHROMATIC – Naranda Park Cherokee 1/6/07-31/12/08 TOCCATA – Double-D Rueben Titan 1/6/07 – 31/12/08FLOWTA – Kaarmona Flowta 1/6/07-31/12/08 BECLEAR – Kaarmona Beclear 1/6/07 – 31/12/09 GOLDAWARD – Riverside Gold Award 1/6/07 – 31/12/08 CHARTTOPPER – Hatties Chart Topper 1/6/07 - 31/12/09HAZELSDAN – Venoma Hazels Dan 1/6/07 – 31/12/08 CSCABDUL – Yenolam Jace Abdul 1/6/07 - 31/12/09MEGAGLEN – Kaarmona Mega Glen 1/6/07 - 31/12/09 BRASER-Kaarmona Braser 1/6/08 - 31/12/09MENDOZA – Fleurieu Mendoza 1/6/08 - 31/12/09 MOONSHINE – Riverside Moonshine ET 1/6/08 - 31/12/09NEKEY – Denson Dale NE Keystone 1/6/08 - 31/12/09 RIVERSIDE – Riverside Rockstar ET 1/6/08 - 31/12/09SNOWPATROL – Kaarmona Snow Patrol 1/6/08 – 31/12/09 VISIONARY – Densondale MJ Visionary 1/6/08 -31/12/09SESULY – Fleurieu Sesuly 1/6/08 – 31/12/09

AGRI-GENE – TO BE ELIGIBLE DAUGHTER’S DATE OF BIRTH MUST BE BETWEEN 1 APRIL 2008 AND 30 SEPT 2009MAIDOFGOLD – Riverside Maid of Gold PAZAM – Lara Iatola PazamPOWERPACK – Nowell FP Bourbon MUSGROVE – Lerida Park MusgroveVIDO – Gold Wave Augustus Vido BRACTION – Bushlea Brook F ActionMIAMISPEAR – Miami Spear

21ST CENTURY GENETICS-TO BE ELIGIBLE, DAUGHTERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF CALF BORN BETWEEN 1 APRIL 2008 AND 31 DECEMBER 2008

BRENTWOOD – BW Kelvar MRMEGA– First Choice Mr MegabelleVANAHLEM – Panoo Abe Vanahlem CAIRNBRAE – Cairnbrae Rockets DynamiteBLUELABEL – Jugiong Whiskey Star LONGWARRY – Kings Ville Longwarry (reg’d b/n 1/1/2006 & 31/12/2008)


WORLD WIDE SIRES – TO BE ELIGIBLE DAUGHTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 JUNE 2008 TO 31 DECEMBER 2008VARIETY – Gold Wave Jace Variety JURACE – Kaarmona Jurace

SEMEX – SEE INDIVIDUAL BIRTH DATE RANGESJEJEEP – Kaarmona Jeep 1/1/05 – 30/06/08 JERHODES – Jugiong Nari Rhodes 1/7/07 – 31/12/09JECLANCY – Boggabilla Clancy 1/1/05 – 30/06/08 JEGOLDORE – Nowell Goldore 1/7/08 – 31/12/09JEVIRGIL – Gold Wave Augustus Virgil 1/7/07 – 31/12/08 JEFIDEL – Bushlea Fidel 1/7/08 – 31/12/09JEKAZOO – Denson Dale Kazoos Rebel 1/7/07 – 31/12/08 JEADDICTION – Riverside Addiction 1/7/08 – 31/12/09

GENETICS AUSTRALIA – TO BE ELIGIBLE, DAUGHTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 APRIL 2008 TO 31 DEC ‘08ACEMAN – Spring Gully Sara Augustus LINESMAN – White Star Linesman BARCODE – Loxleigh Barcode MERLOT – Silhouette Merlot BUGLE – Beulah Bugle REVEAL – Bercar Reveal DEFROST – Loxleigh Defrost SWATZA – Nowell SwatzaEACHWAY –Strathmore Eachway TRUFLO – Bercar Truflo GAINFUL– Kaarmona Galeao UNCANNY – Aldehneo Uncanny GIVEAWAY – Jarndie Gogetter VANORTON – Pannoo Rebel Vanorton KABOOM – Beulah Kaboom VETSRUN – Jarndie Vetsrun ET

HUON AB – TO BE ELIGIBLE, DAUGHTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 MAY 2008 TO 31 DEC 2008 SANDBLAST – Nowell Sandblast

BOS TRADING - TO BE ELIGIBLE, DAUGHTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 MARCH 2008 TO 30 JUN 2009 BOSREFUTE – Wallacedale Violets Refute

Artificial insemination (AI) beats natural

joining hands down.

Recent research

shows that a dairy

cow bred by AI is on

average, $53 more profitable every year than it’s naturally bred counterpart. For

a 400-cow herd, that’s an extra $21,000 pure profit every year! This is the finding by Mekonnen HaileMariam and Mike Goddard at the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, who used national herd recording data to quantify the value of AI to

dairy business profitability. AI-bred cows are more profitable because they produce more milk solids and last in the

herd for more lactations.

With the AI season in full swing on many dairy

farms right now, the message is don’t be too hasty in putting out the mop up bulls, especially if you are keen to keep as many replacement

heifers as possible.

Michelle Axford from the Australian Dairy

Herd Improvement

Scheme said it’s really worth making the most

of AI opportunities.

“Continuing to AI for

an extra week or two should mean you’ll have more heifer calves bred

to AI to keep as replacements. That gives you

flexibility to increase herd size, cull more heavily or increase income by selling the surplus.

Genetics is the reason why AI-bred cows are more profitable than those bred from bulls. “AI sires are generally of higher genetic merit

than natural bulls. And AI sires come with an

objective measure of their genetic merit, in the form of their Australian Breeding Value (ABV) which makes it easy to compare sires for the

traits that are important to your business,” she said.

For more information contact Michelle Axford at ADHIS ph (03) 8621-4240 or email [email protected].

AI sires better than bullsBy Michelle Axford


HEIFER, 7 to 9 months (dry), born on or between 1/1/2008 and 28/02/20081 D & K J Gilmore: Ingolmore Comerica Beauty

2 T D & K J Gilmore: Ingolmore Sunset Beauty (E.T)

3 Collins Farms: Mangarra Tex Dutchess

HEIFER, 9 to 15 months (dry), born on or between 1/7/2007 and 31/12/2007 1 C Allen: Riverside Colettes Cosmo

2 M T & D A Vallence: Elmsdale Star Fingers 3 J, E, S & F Waters: Willow Dell Crystal 457 4 Miss C Goodfellow: Gower Park Astound Blonde

HEIFER,1.1/2 years old (dry), born on or between 1/1/2007 and 30/6/2007 1 D Weel: Royal Jamaica Baby Jane 10th

2 G & D L Robertson: Ivanhoe Linda 19

HEIFER,2 years old (dry), born on or between 1/7/2006 and 31/12/2006 1 M T & D A Vallence: Elmsdale Astound Marthas

Joy 307

2 Melonlea Jerseys & Holsteins: Melonlea Whiskey

Aquarius GR1

HEIFER, 2 years old (in milk) born on or between 1/7/2006 and 31/12/2006 1 Chilcott: Rolma Astound Narcissus 19 (E.T.)

2 K & W Barnett: Yenolam Action Vanilla 3 J H & G L Carson: Glenbrae Ausgustus Daisy 21

4 M T & D A Vallence: Elmsdale Furor Sam

HEIFER, 2 1/2 years old (in milk) born on or between 1/1/2006 and 30/6/2006 1 Collins Farms: Mangarra Astound Victoria 2 C M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Actions Melaine 2

3 G & D L Robertson: Ivanhoe Illusion 56 4 Mr & Mrs T & A Saunders-Day: Araluen Park

Manhatten Buttercup

COW, 3 years old, (in milk), born on or between 1/7/2005 and 31/12/2005 1 Brunchilli Farming Trust: Brunchilli W Vision 2 M T & D A Vallence: Rolma Tee Fingers 21 Twin

COW, 3 1/2 years old (in milk), born on or between 1/1/2005 and 30/6/2005 1 Melonlea Jerseys & Holsteins: Lynbrae Chrismas

Lily 155

COW, 4 years old (in milk), born on or between 1/7/2004 and 31/12/2004 1 J, E, S & F Waters: Willow Dell Fancy 512 2 C M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Parade Marie

3 J H & G L Carson: Glenbrae Astound Dolichos 4

4 R Attenborough: Attenvale Jace Melaine

COW, 5 years old (in milk), born on or between 1/7/2003 and 30/6/2004 1 C M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Sambo

Buttercup

2008 ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW RESULTS

Judge: Jeff Parker, Glen Echo Jersey Stud Kenilworth, Queensland.

Reserve Champion Jersey Melbourne show 2008. Rohan Butler Semex and Judge Jeff Parker with owner Luke Wallace, Poowong , Victoria leading his champion.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Cow Melbourne show 2008 with judge Jeff Parker, Kenilworth, Qld. Class sponsor Semex represented by Rohan Butler with exhibitor Melanie Ridgeway, Yinnar, Victoria.

Reserve Junior Champion Jersey cow with Margaret Nicholas, Malvern, Victoria and Beth Scott ,Wonthaggi on the halter at Melbourne show 2008.

Junior Champion Jersey at Melbourne show 2008 with Margaret Nicholas and Melinda Serra from Warrnambool at the halter.


2 M T & D A Vallence: Rolma Conn Glenda 43 3 M T & D A Vallence: Rolma Hot Del Noella 11 4 Bawden & Sykes: Minstonette Parade Daisy (E.T.)

COW, 6 years old (in milk), born on or between 1/7/2002 and 30/6/2003 1 Brunchilli Farming Trust: Brunchilli Marcia

2 C M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Peris Marie

3 G & D L Robertson: Ivanhoe Illusion 45

COW, 7 years old or over (in milk), born on or before 30/6/2002 1 Collins Farms: Stonehenge Fanclub Pal

2 C M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Paramount

Melanie

3 Collins Farms: Lynbrae Dorothy 246th (A.I)

4 Miss C Goodfellow: Delwyn Park Marthas Joy 287th

VHC 90 BEST VESSEL (cow or heifer to be of good breed type)1 J, E, S & F Waters: Willow Dell Fancy 512 2 Collins Farms: Stonehenge Fanclub Pal

3 J H & G L Carson: Glenbrae Astound Dolichos 4

4 C M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Sambo

Buttercup

NOVICE CLASS, COW OR HEIFER, any age1 K & W Barnett: Yenolam Action Vanilla 2 Miss C Goodfellow: Delwyn Park Marthas Joy 287th

VHC 90 3 T D & K J Gilmore: Ingolmore Comerica Beauty

THE NORMAN ENDERS SIRE’S PROGENY GROUP, 3 females, any age, by the same sire1 J, E, S & F Waters: Group by Montana Saber

THE JOCK & BERT ANDERSON MEMORIAL BREEDERS GROUP PRIZES, 3 females, any age1 C M L & M Wallace:

2 J, E, S & F Waters: 3 G & D L Robertson:

GROUP PRIZE - DAM AND DAUGHTER or alternatively 2 daughters of the one dam1 M T & D A Vallence: 2 M T & D A Vallence:

PAIR OF DAUGHTERS 1 C M L & M Wallace:

2 T D & K J Gilmore:

JUNIOR CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER, 2 year or under (dry)M T & D A Vallence: Elmsdale Astound Marthas Joy 307

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFERD Weel: Royal Jamaica Baby Jane 10th

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFERChilcott: Rolma Astound Narcissus 19 (E.T.)

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER Collins Farms: Mangarra Astound Victoria

SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY COWJ, E, S & F Waters: Willow Dell Fancy 512

Senior Champion Cow with Rohan Butler Semex Australia, Judge Jeff Parker, Keniworth , Qld alongside Anthony Michael , Deniliquin, NSW, and Bec Joyce , Warrnambool.

Judge Jeff Parker deliberates during the Best Vessel Line Up.

Best Vessel at Melbourne show 2008 with Bec Joyce, Warrnambool at the halter, Rohan Butler Semex at one end of the ribbon with Anthony Michael Deniliquin, NSW, at the other. The cow was exhibited on behalf of John Waters, Finley NSW.


RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY COWC M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Sambo Buttercup

SUPREME JERSEY EXHIBITJ, E, S & F Waters: Willow Dell Fancy 512

Female having the highest Production and Type Judging ScoreC M L & M Wallace: Wallacedale Paramount

Melanie

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITORC M L & M Wallace

INTERBREED HIGHLIGHTSReserve Junior Champion Dairy HeiferM T & D A Vallence: Elmsdale Astound Marthas Joy 307

Interbreed Champion Vessel.J, E, S & F Waters: Willow Dell Fancy 512

Jersey judge Jeff Parker and Rohan Butler Semex present the Junior Champion Ribbon to Nathan and Amanda Chilcott, Montana,Tasmania. Clayton Bawden Labertouche at the halter.

All breeds Best Vessel winner with Sebastian Liphugzen, Deniliquin, NSW, and Melissa Anderson, Athlone, Victoria Junior Youth Show Ambassador.

Top 20 Sires By Registration01/03/08 - 09/10/08

Rank Nasis ID Name #Offspring1 BWCOUNTRY BW COUNTRY 2592 FLOWERPOWER CLAYDON PARK FLOWER POWER 1863 ASTOUND MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FABULOUS 1694 VALERIAN KAARMONA VALERIAN 1515 BADGER BEULAH TARANAK BADGER 1506 29JE3301 SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA 1387 JEBROOKBI BUSHLEA BROOK BIESTAR 1268 ALTAMEGASTAR ROWANTREE JUGIONG MEGASTAR 1259 ALTAFUTURITY SUNSET CANYON FUTURITY 12210 ALTAWHISKEY WATTLEBRINK WHISKY 10512 7J535 WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE 8713 JECOMERICA BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA 8714 JEPINE PINE HAVEN SENIOR 8115 7J472 BW PARADE-ET 7916 7J590 FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION 7817 SIGNATURE FAMILY HILL AVERY SIGNATURE 6818 14J366 SIL-MIST MONTANA BLAIR 3753 6319 FOUNDATION BEULAH TARANAK BALAS 5620 AMBMANHATTEN OKURA MANHATTEN-ET SJ3 53


The 2008 Adelaide Royal show

provided a great venue for Jerseys

and Jersey folk with Tara Bonhert

from Elmwood, Illinois USA, the judge of the Jersey Feature breed

display of Jersey cattle. Tara’s judging ability and her excellent comments on her placings was

well received by all.

The Royal commenced the

Feature breed initiative a couple

of years ago and support funding

on a dollar for dollar basis with

a maximum figure this enables to breeds to raise monies to

go towards prize money and

sponsorships.

The South Australia Branch

accepted the offer and 13 local

and interstate breeders supported

the classes with good numbers of

animals.

As an added interest the Society

made an effort to contact as

many former breeders, exhibitors and committee members to invite

them to attend, and at the end of judging a light luncheon was

provided.

This proved very popular with

the ex-breeders. The interest shown and favourable comments

about the animals was most

encouraging.

A former Jersey stud owner Mr

Bob Cowper said the general

improvement in both type and

productive ability was quite

remarkable. Mr Cowper showed

his jerseys for 20 years and served

as a committee member for the

state.

Another lady Mrs M. Pfitzner who with her late husband has ran the

successful “Hampden” stud at Eudunda greatly enjoyed the day

catching up with lots of old friends.

It is many years since she attended

a Royal having dispersed her herd

in 1976.

The Jerseys were also successful

in the All Breeds classes taking

out Supreme Juvenile cow and

Supreme All Breeds cow. These

two animals were owned by Karin

and Corey Couch, Nirrandra, Vic of Riverside Jerseys in the western

districts of Victoria.All in all the day was most

successful and the committee

thank the sponsors and breeders

for their support and effort.

2008 ADELAIDE ROYAL SHOW JERSEY FEATURE BREED

By Colin Blacker

Tim Thorn chats with Judge Tara Bonhert after judging.

Scotty Atkinson ‘Cumbria’ Mortlake with South Australian Branch Vice President Colin Blacker just after judging.

(L-R) Mrs M PFitzner, Ruth Robinson and Toni Robinson watching the judging.

(L-R) Bob Cowper, Kevin Watkins and Pauline Blacker watching the Jersey Judging at Royal Adelaide.

2008 Royal Adelaide Show ResultsJersey Feature Breed – Judged by Tara Bonhett Alta Genetics, Illinois USA

Class 91 Heifer, born from 1 January of the current year. 1st 497 L F Warner Shoshanna

Trouble Free

Sire: Tally’s Bigtime Trouble2nd 484 G J Maddern Garcola

Militia Rain

Sire: Sunset Canyon RP Militia

3rd 486 G J Maddern Garcola

Militia Prim

Sire: Sunset Canyon RP Militia

Class 92 Heifer, yearling.1st 501 L F Warner Shoshanna Lester Curious

Sire: Shoshanna Lester Jaguar

2nd 499 J A & E V Kernich Carcoola Mikhaila

Sire: Bridon Jamaica

3rd 494 G A & L J Klatt Homelands

Sultans Whisper

Sire: SHF Centurion Sultan


Juvenile Champion Heifer at Adelaide 2008 with Bob Cowper, Nettley SA and Cameron Thompson Launceston Tasmania.

Class 93 Heifer, 18 months old.1st 564 L F Warner Shoshanna M & MSire: Shoshanna Montana Matrix2nd 506 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15thSire: SC Goldust Iatola

3rd 505 J A & E V Kernich Carcoola Milkshake 3

Sire: Bushlea Brook F7 Jace

Class 94 Cow or Heifer, 2 year old, dry.1st 510 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Signature Ginger

Sire: Family Hill Avery Signature

2nd 509 L F Warner Shoshanna Action Time

Sire: Forest Glen Avery Action

3rd 507 S & L & B Manuel Bellview Fabulous Junette

Sire: Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous

Class SP JUVENILE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE 1st 510 Corey & Karin Couch

Riverside Signature Ginger

Sire: Family Hill Avery Signature

Class SP RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION JERSEY1st 564 L F Warner Shoshanna M & MSire: Shoshanna Montana MatrixClass 95 Cow, over 2 years and under 3 years old, dry.1st 512 L Haebich Noeda Ailette 202Sire: Rapidbay Just Wait

2nd 511 G A & L J Klatt Homelands Sadams Silvermine

Sire: Pasadena Sadam

3rd 521 T A Martin Gumbyrne Sultan Cherub


Class 96 Cow, 3 year old, in milk.1st 518 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Manhattan Selly

Sire: Okura Manhatten2nd 517 Trevor & Cathy Schutz Kingurra Silverlea Manhatten

Sire: Okura Manhatten3rd 515 L J Paish Elmar Felix Peggy

Sire: Faxall4 520 L F Warner Shoshanna Action Prefect


Class 97 Cow, 2½ year old, in milk.1st 526 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Noble Nancy 74

Sire: Claydon Park Flower Power

2nd 632 S & L & B Manuel Bellview

Fabulous Sophia

Sire: Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous

3rd 635 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Action Selly


4 636 G J Maddern Garcola

Clancy Goldilocks

Sire: Bogabbilla Clancy

Class 98 Cow, 2 year old, in milk.1st 528 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Sultans Anthem ET


2nd 527 L F Warner Shoshanna Main Attraction

Sire: Lester Sambo

3rd 565 L F Warner Shoshanna

Sashing the Reserve Champion Juvenile Champion heifer is Bob Cowper held by Brendan Warner, Mt Compass, SA, at Adelaide 2008.

Intermediate Champion Cow with Aileen Gale, Bat valley, SA and Mark Patullo, Adelaide 2008

2008 Royal Adelaide Show Results (cont’d)Jersey Feature Breed – Judged by Tara Bonhett Alta Genetics, Illinois USA

JerseyJournal October/November 2008 —

Avonlea Renaissance Kookie Ex92 (Canada)

A leading member from one of Canada’s premier cow families

2 11 305 8053 376 4.67 297 3.693 11 305 8563 421 4.92 326 3.815 1 305 8602 461 5.36 324 3.77All Canadian, Junior Two Year 20001st Junior 3YO, BU, Intermediate ChampionHon. Mention Grand Champion, RAWF 2001All Canadian Junior 3YO 2001Hon. Mention All Canadian 4YO 2002Reserve All Canadian 5YO 20032nd Mature Cow, RAWF 2004Res All Canadian Mature Cow 2004

Next Dam Avonlea Juno Kracker Ex 945.3 305 8023 443 5.52 313 3.90

3rd, 4th and 5th Dams all excellent

Her “Jace” son born September 2007 for private sale. Her 2 Jace daughters will be

retained at Bushlea to develop this wonderful family. They will be bred to “Sultan”.

NEXT ON FARM SALE - MARCH 3, 2009Approximately 65 head, all under 21/

2 years, and all from cows classified 90 points or better will

be sold. The 24 autumn calving heifers have been bred to Valerian. A sample of their dams are:-

Bushlea FarmsKeith & Pat Kuhne Ph: 0356 642235 Email: [email protected]

Wayne & Lisa Kuhne Ph: 0356 642403 Email: [email protected]

Bushlea Brook Fernleaf VHC 92, IDW Intermediate and Res Snr Champion, 3 Times over 8000 Ltrs Dam of J.E. Brookbi. Will be respresented by 3 Megastars, 2 Lara Ren. Prince, 1 Action, 2 Valley Stream Joe 7S

Bushea Etta Fernleaf 7 VHC 90 IDW twice Intermediate and Res Snr Champion. Twice over 7000 ltrs, Dam of Farmstead G.A. Her daughters are sired by Megastar (2) and Jace (2)

Bushlea Lester Iris 9 VHC 92, the 2008 IDW Supreme Champion. 52Mn 9074 298 3.3 426 4.7 PI 112.72Mn 8740 315 3.6 421 4.8 PI 115. Has an impressive Manhatten Selling - Great likeness to her dam

The only Brookbi selling is from Bushlea Lester Sleeping Beauty Ex 91 84Mn 8685 312 3.6 498 5.7 PI 116. Twice 2nd In Milk IDW97Mn 8102 287 3.5 438 5.4 PI 110

A Manhatten daughter from Bushlea Jace Fernleaf VHC 91 displaying all the dairyness of her dam.24MN 7455 258 3.5 308 4.1 P.I. 11337Mn 8702 303 3.5 368 4.2 P.I. 1161 st 21/2 years in milk 1st Best Vessel Intermediate Champion, Supreme Champion Melbourne Royal 2006

2 Badgers sell from: Bushlea Etta Fernleaf 12 VHC 90, 3 Generation 7000 ltrs, 4 generations 90 pts or betterBushlea Manix Fernleaf VHC 90, 8000 ltr cow

Bushlea Brook Maybell Ex Sup 94The 2004 and 2007 IDW Supreme Champion. Twice over 8000 ltrs.Her Action and Megastar daughters selling have already been selected by visitors as the pick of the group.

— JerseyJournal October/November 2008 JerseyJournal October/November 2008 —JerseyJournal October/November 2008 —


Judes Misty

Sire: Curtsey Duncan Jude

4th 534 L Haebich Shoshanna Big Time Star

Sire: Blacky’s Big Time

Class SP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE1st 526 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Noble Nancy 74

Sire: Claydon Park Flower Power

Class SP RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE1st 528 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Sultans Anthem ET


Class 99 Cow, over 3 years and under 5 years old, dry.1st 538 S & L & B Manuel Brimarvi Pop Fowler

Sire: Pop of New Direction

2nd 536 S & L & B Manuel Brimarvi Dairymaid 5Sire: Royal Blaine

3rd 537 G J Maddern Garcola V J Jodene

Sire: Valleystream JulianClass 100 Cow, 5 years old and over, dry.1st 540 G J Maddern Garcola Bo’s Gadget

Sire: Classic Belles Boaster

Class 101 Cow, 4 year old, in milk.1st 546 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 12

Sire: Fleurieu Augustus

2nd 542 Michael & Katie Atkins Rosedale Judes VarietySire: Curtsey Duncan Jude

3rd 543 Trevor & Cathy Schutz Kingurra Armada AlexisSire: Kingsville Armada

4th 547 L J Paish Elmar Outinfront Muriel

Sire: Out in FrontClass 102 Cow, 5 year old. in milk.1st 495 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Renaissance Ivy 3 VHC90Sire: Hollylane Renaissance

2nd 557 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Centurion Selly

Sire: Sooner Centurian

3rd 549 Brett Schutz Hindmarsh Ginger 4

Sire: Lester Sambo

4th 552 S & L & B Manuel Brimarvi Blaine Fowler

Sire: Royal Blaine

Class 103 Cow, 6 year old, in milk.1st 561 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Connect Lady 3061 VHC 90Sire: Giprat Belles Connection

2nd 558 G J Maddern Garcola Hallmark Garnet

Sire: Schultz Brook Hallmark

Class 104 Cow, over 6 years old, in milk.1st 566 J A & E V Kernich Carcoola Kayla 2

Sire: Glenholme Counciller

2nd 563 L J Paish Elmar Digney Clarity

Sire: Alta Digney

3rd 634 J A & E V Kernich Carcoola Dill 3


Class SP SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE

1st 495 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Renaissance Ivy 3

VHC90Sire: Hollylane Renaissance

Class SP RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE1st 561 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Connect Lady 3061 VHC 90

Sire: Giprat Belles Connection

Class SP SUPREME CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE1st 495 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Renaissance Ivy 3

VHC90Sire: Hollylane Renaissance

Class 105 Cow, with Best Udder.1st 578 G C & S J Thorn2nd 579 G C & S J Thorn

Corey and Karin Couch with judge Tara Bonhert, Peter Maxwell and Matt Templeton holding the Senior Champion Jersey Cow at Adelaide 2008.

Reserve Champion Senior Cow at Adelaide 2008. Peter Maxwell, Myponga SA and Judge Tara Bonhert, Cameron Thompson at the halter.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Cow at Adelaide 2008 with Aileen Gale sashing and handler Debbie Young.



Class 106 Group of Three Females.1 588 G C & S J Thorn2nd 589 L F Warner3rd 591 L J PaishClass 107 Sire’s Progeny Group.1st 595 J A & E V Kernich Glenholme Counciller


Class 108 Pair of Cows, any age.1st 601 G C & S J Thorn

2nd 600 G C & S J Thorn

3rd 603 L F Warner

Class 109 Cow and Daughter.1st 609 G C & S J Thorn

2nd 614 Brett Schutz

3rd 612 L J Paish

Class 110 Progeny of Dam.1st 620 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu

Berretta Selly 3rd

Sire: Mason Boomer Sooner

Berretta

2nd 619 Michael & Katie Atkins

Daraway Taranak VeritySire: Royals Green Elmo

3rd 621 G J Maddern Garcola

Hayley

Class 111 Type and Production.1st 557 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Centurion Selly

2nd 518 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Manhattan Selly

Class 112 Pair of Heifers, 2 years and under, in milk or dry.1st 628 L F Warner

2nd 629 J A & E V Kernich3rd 627 L F Warner

Class SP MOST SUCCESSFUL JERSEY EXHIBITOR1st G C & S J Thorn

I n t e r b r e e d H i g h l i g h t sClass SP SUPREME JUVENILE CHAMPION DAIRY COW1st 510 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Signature Ginger

Class SP SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW1st 495 Corey & Karin Couch Riverside Renaissance Ivy 3 VHC90

Interbreed Champion Juvenile heifer with the Bruce McFarlane , chairman of Adelaide Royal show Kim Giersch, Naracoorte with Corey and Karin Couch. At the halter Cameron Thompson.

Supreme Champion Dairy Cow All Breeds at Adelaide 2008 sponsor Lynton Keen CBA Adelaide with handler Matt Templeton, exhibitors Corey and Karin Couch alongside judge Tara Bonhert.

Champion Jersey Exhibit at Adelaide 2008 with judge Tara Bonhert with sponsor Lynton Keen CBA Adelaide and handler Matt Templeton.

Judge Tara Bonhert amongst the Best vessel class at Adelaide 2008.



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By Linda HoughtonAt the time of interview, Callum Moscript had just returned to his family’s Glenjuristan Stud dairy-farm in Leongatha South, following a two-week trip to the Philippines. The trip was arranged through

South Coast Christian College, with the group of thirteen visiting the region to extend friendship, and to increase understanding and awareness of

the hardships and living conditions. “We went to

a few places, including prisons and leprosarium’s, where people who had recovered from leprosy

went to live, as the fear and stigma of the disease prevented them from being accepted back into

their communities. Along the way I did see a few

cows, but mainly beef cattle with no fat on them at all” Callum said.On his return, Callum heard that he had been offered the opportunity to observe the judging of the

upcoming South Gippsland On-Farm Challenge. “I had no idea that I was even being considered for this

– it was a complete surprise, but a good one at that”.“I have been to quite a few shows and I like to watch

the judges closely, to learn about what they look for, and how they examine the various components of a cow. I also use photographs of cows to practice

and develop my judging skills. A recent highlight

was going to IDW and watching how Mike Gould

(UK Holstein Judge) lined up the cows – he knew exactly what he was looking for and where he was going to place them”. While the Moscript family doesn’t regularly show their cattle, they enjoy participating in the On-Farm Challenge (OFC). “I think the OFC provides

a great opportunity for breeders to see how their

cows compare, and offers great social benefits at club level and beyond. We were lucky to win ‘Most

Successful Exhibitor’ in the 2006 OFC Callum said. “There are some very supportive mentors at our local

Jersey club who are keen to assist young people

interested in the breed, such as Ian Richards and Luke Wallace. The club also hold events including

how to score cattle which we attended along with

other members of our Sub-Branch. This informative event was held at Gordon Lawson’s property, and run by experienced classifiers. It was a great way to learn more about scoring cows, and I appreciate the clubs ongoing interest in helping young members” Callum said.

“I’ve always enjoyed being around Jerseys and being involved in breeding them. They are very

easy to milk, and it is rare for them to go down in the shed, I just find them to be quiet and efficient producers. As a kid, I loved helping to raise a few calves, and help out in the calf shed – as I got older, my involvement in all aspects of dairying has grown” The Moscript family runs a 280 – 300 head herd, of which 150 are Jerseys and the remainder Holstein. Favourite and top-performing Jerseys in the herd are from the ‘Osprey’ and the ‘Love’ family – which originated from a cow purchased at the Lyndocks

Park dispersal sale. Love has milking daughters

sired by ‘Astound’, ‘Armarda’ , ‘Taranak’ , ‘Jace’, ‘Badger’ They also have a promising 2YO by ‘Brookbi’ due to calve next year, and a yearling by ‘Brookbi’ and a ‘Defrost’ calf. “It will be exciting to see how they perform,” Callum said.“This year we have had a very good general

crop of Jersey calves, and I really enjoy the whole process of selecting bulls, reading the progeny test catalogues and helping Dad pick out which bulls to

use. Selection is very important, and we look for a bit of index and a solid type group – a balance of type and production is right for us.

Callum is currently studying Agriculture as part of his

Year 10 curriculum, which can lead onto certificates and an advanced diploma. “I can see myself

working in the dairy industry, I think there are a lot of opportunities if you look for them. Ideally, I would like to work in genetics, within a dairying context. However, I still really enjoy the hands-on aspect of dairy farming, and I’d love to take over the farm and fully develop the ‘Love’ and ‘Osprey’ cow families, and whatever else pops-up in the genetic recovery program. I’m also looking forward to getting my own Jerseys – I already have a Holstein, plus I am thinking about using the Glenjuristan stud name for

a 3rd generation.

In the meantime Callum’s schedule is a busy one; studying, saving up to attend a Youth Camp in the future and lining up to play with the local cricket club.

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pictured with Glenjuriston Badger Chrissy


GLENARRON JERSEYSRon, Glenyss & Grant Baker14 Hutchins Lane Katunga(03) [email protected]

YENOLAM JERSEYSNeil, Wendy, Dick & Lyla1119 Boals Rd Numurkah 3636Ph (03) 58641064 Fax (03) [email protected]

GRAGLEN JERSEYSGraham, Glenys, Tim & Jon PearceKerrs Rd Tallygaroopna 3634(03) 58298334 [email protected]

EARLDENE JERSEYSDick & Barb Scoones2720 Rendells Rd Numurkah 3636(03) [email protected]

BERNBRAE JERSEYSMcMillan FamilyHawkers RdNathalia 3636(03) 58641303

YALCARA JERSEYSPeter & Lyn SpruntRMB 2790 Katunga 3640(03) [email protected]

KADDY JERSEYSAndrew Younger 50 Zeerust School Rd Zeerust 3634 (03) [email protected]/jweb/up-loads/kaddy/kaddy_intro.html

GENTEEL JERSEYSBrad Adams553B Mywee/Koonoomoo Rd Strathmerton 3641(03) [email protected]

HOMELANDS JERSEYSPhil Hentschke & Warren Schutz142 Youanmite Rd Invergordon 3636(03) 58655171

LOXLEIGH JERSEYSGeoff AkersVictoria Rd Tallygaroopna 3634(03) [email protected]

WARRAIN JERSEYSJohn & Margaret Cockerell1219 Rendells Rd Numurkah 3636(03) [email protected]

GLENFERN JERSEYSPeter & Bev Farrell579 Healesville-Kooweerup Road, Healesville 3777(03) 5962 [email protected]

VAMOS JERSEYSKelly & Warren BarnettAmaroo Park Solly Rd Mathoura 2710(03) [email protected]

FROGLANDS JERSEYS51 Victoria StreetTallygaroopna 3634(03) 5829 8339

WAIANIWA JERSEYSLindsay Hamilton1045 Hawkers Rd Nathalia 3636(03) 58641380

KAARMONA JERSEYSGraeme & Robyn, Rohan & Claire Sprunt228 & 235 Kaarimba Hall Rd Kaarimba 3635. (03) [email protected]

President: Rohan Sprunt (03)58 269 506 Secretary: Margaret Cockerell (03) 5864 1133

• Established in 1950

• Thanks to Alta and 21st Century Genetics, Tara Bohnert ,Tony Simpson, John and Marg Cockerell and all attendees at Warrain Jerseys recently for a jersey update from the USA and a look at a wonderful herd.

• If you are looking to purchase bulls, cows or heifers give one of our members a call.

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GMJBC doing our bit to promote the Jersey Breed in Australia and Worldwide.


The Jersey Australia Board would like to recognise and congratulate those members who have been listed as owning this country’s top registered cows based on the ADHIS Cow ABV’s released in August 2008.

JERSEY AUSTRALIA

TOP 100 REGISTERED COWS*Ranked in ASI order August 2008

Rank Cow Name Owner NIH ID Hbook ASI Prot Prot% Milk Fat Fat% Rel Lact1 CAIRNBRAE FLOWERS ESTELLE A & J Carson Irrewillipie VIC 3690 524915 170 43 0.09 1143 69 0.15 50 32 WHITE STAR 4809 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4809 582583 157 39 0.19 879 59 0.22 42 13 AGHADREENA PERIMETER ENA Singleton M Deniliquin NSW 7458 555766 152 33 0.37 452 55 0.59 49 34 WHITE STAR 4757 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4757 547022 149 29 0.53 146 49 0.77 43 1 5 BERCAR PATTERN McManus B.T.& C.A. Bamawm VIC 1941 509386 147 22 0.52 -78 69 1.38 52 46 FLEURIEU PARK COUNTESS 27 M J Thorn Tatura 2933 547703 146 38 0.29 740 40 0 37 17 CREEBANK AMBMANHATTEN PRIMROSE Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1488 541891 146 32 0.25 593 60 0.53 43 18 RIVERSIDE MBSB ADRIENNE 856 C & K Couch Narringal VIC 2856 484995 140 41 -0.06 1296 52 -0.34 54 59 WHITE STAR 4655 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4655 535491 138 34 0.17 765 52 0.2 48 210 KOENARL MELBA X13 Tim Taylor Brucknell VIC 1923 508325 134 21 0.43 26 63 1.16 51 411 WHITE STAR 4667 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4667 582587 133 37 0.04 1053 46 -0.21 48 212 R&J BIG STAR Nicholson & Mauger Girgarree VIC 983 526315 133 35 0.05 962 51 -0.01 50 313 RIVERSIDE BERRETTA SHARNA 742 C & K Couch Narringal VIC 2742 446135 132 37 0.28 690 30 -0.14 60 714 SUNNYCREST LEDA CORONA P J & F Singleton Dorrigo NSW 846 540605 132 34 0.13 833 46 0.03 47 215 MINSTONETTE DANS IDA 12TH J & K Sykes Ringarooma TAS 88 455515 132 32 0.22 625 47 0.26 53 616 BROADLIN ILAGAY 2159 L & L Broad Lockington VIC 2159 531312 129 41 -0.04 1246 38 -0.54 48 217 LERIDA PARK MINSTRELS ROSE 209 BR. JL. RP. LJ Smethurst Princetown VIC 3902 548991 129 28 0.35 336 44 0.5 42 118 JACKIAH FABULOUS PRIMROSE S Reid Larpent VIC 2006 489416 129 32 -0.05 1019 61 0.11 57 519 RYE VALLEY ADMIRAL SANDRA 2ND N & K Furze Huon VIC 1957 405476 129 25 0.29 346 56 0.71 65 820 WHITE STAR 4793 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4793 547054 127 31 0.26 558 41 0.2 43 121 FLEURIEU PARK COUNTESS 4TH M J Thorn Tatura 1949 408566 126 30 0.38 367 33 0.26 57 822 GLENBRAE PERIMETERS DAISY 5 JH & GL Carson Irrewillipie VIC 4700 507447 124 23 0.48 15 43 0.79 52 423 CAMO WATERLILY DG RS Hallyburton Cobden VIC 2848 543904 124 25 0.14 546 62 0.62 40 124 LOXLEIGH POWER DESIGNER 6 R H & G Akers Tallygaroopna VIC 2667 524570 124 29 0.17 635 47 0.25 48 325 Dairyvale 2472 GR1 D C & E A Glasgow Bena VIC 2472 582580 123 19 0.6 -277 44 1.11 43 126 LOXLEIGH MANHATTEN DAISY R H & G Akers Tallygaroopna VIC 2893 552482 123 28 0.27 456 42 0.34 42 127 JUGIONG LEONIE 4768 Nicholson Family Girgarree VIC 4768 513536 123 34 0.02 980 45 -0.15 47 228 CRAGLEN POWER BLUE 4180 G & G Pearce Tallygaroopna VIC 4180 551249 121 37 -0.13 1277 46 -0.44 50 329 STONYRUN AUS MANHATTEN MEG T Saunders & A Day Shady Creek VIC 6052 546668 121 33 0.22 658 32 -0.06 42 130 RIVERSIDE AMERICAN SHARNA 921 C & K Couch Narringal VIC 2921 498429 120 29 0.14 674 46 0.18 53 531 WHITE STAR 4527 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4527 523626 118 24 0.31 284 45 0.56 47 232 CREEBANK ROUGE GIRL Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1143 506554 118 31 0.16 699 37 -0.02 50 433 FLEURIEU PAULA 3RD GC SJ Thorn Fleureiu SA 1162 477917 118 28 0.43 241 24 0.21 54 534 CARLA ROSE VICKY 2 Warren Lace Devon North VIC 1227 575094 116 33 -0.03 1010 44 -0.19 50 335 MONTANA PARK 21033 S Gleeson Purnim VIC 1033 533235 116 28 0.19 573 40 0.17 46 236 MONTANA PARK 1069 S Gleeson Purnim VIC 1069 545175 116 27 0.35 311 31 0.28 42 137 WHITE STAR 4641 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4641 535480 116 27 0.21 506 42 0.28 47 238 NOWELL POWER SANDY N & K Furze Huon VIC 2353 527041 116 29 0.12 695 43 0.11 45 239 CREEBANK ARMADA LIBBY Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1161 506572 116 27 0.05 733 53 0.26 52 440 BERCAR PIGTAIL McManus B.T.& C.A. Bamawm VIC 1824 453232 115 24 0.37 213 37 0.47 57 741 CLAYDON PARK TARANAK BENITA 3RD ET G & G Pearce Tallygaroopna VIC 4150 492805 114 30 0.01 877 47 0 60 442 KAARMONA MANHATTEN BABE Sprunt GC & RG Karimba VIC 5691 546066 114 22 0.51 -52 32 0.67 42 143 DARAWAY TARANAK VANESSA Bacon R.L.G. & S.L Tennyson VIC 4280 478471 114 25 0.15 521 50 0.41 63 444 WARRAIN ALFS EMPRESS 3RD Cockerell JR & MA Numurkah VIC 2126 437822 113 28 0.07 719 47 0.17 61 645 LERIDA PARK BERRETTAS ROSE 115 BR. JL. RP. LJ Smethurst Princetown VIC 2844 445054 113 33 0.17 723 27 -0.23 56 846 LERIDA PARK POWERS LUCY 15 BR. JL. RP. LJ Smethurst Princetown VIC 3681 523950 112 25 0.51 36 21 0.37 49 347 WHITE STAR 4741 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4741 547013 112 18 0.49 -137 42 0.94 43 1


48 SHENSTONE LINDA 365 Emmett GJ & LK Stanhope VIC 2799 535227 112 26 0.02 725 56 0.31 47 249 KAARMONA PASSIVE VIOLET Sprunt GC & RG Kaarimba VIC 5581 534042 112 24 0.33 251 37 0.44 43 1 50 DARAWAY PERIMETER VANESSA R H & G Akers Tallygaroopna VIC 2495 507390 112 21 0.4 84 39 0.66 52 351 CAIRNBRAE PARADES DAISY A & J Carson Irrewillipie VIC 3761 535370 111 25 0.2 473 42 0.32 47 252 JACKIAH FABULOUS PRIMROSE 2073 S Reid Larpent VIC 2073 533207 111 29 0.03 818 44 0.01 51 353 CAMO JACINTA DG RS Hallyburton Cobden VIC 4220 571385 111 15 0.49 -231 48 1.15 47 254 LOXLEIGH POWER DESIGNER 5 R H & G Akers Tallygaroopna VIC 2665 524568 111 26 0.19 517 40 0.24 48 355 CREEBANK PASSIVE GIRL Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1453 543754 111 26 0.2 483 39 0.25 43 156 WARRAIN APACHE EMPRESS Cockerell JR & MA Numurkah VIC 2690 508842 110 29 0.18 611 33 0 51 357 PROM VIEW JENNY 108 R & J Richards Foster VIC 2460 555512 110 32 0.04 892 34 -0.26 46 258 BUSHLEA HATTEN FERNLEAF 2 Kuhne K & P & W & L Leongatha VIC 3265 551952 110 28 0.22 533 32 0.06 42 159 WHITESTAR 4311 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4311 566065 110 34 0.09 862 27 -0.37 55 460 KOOROO HATTEN PAM G & M Lawson Mardan VIC 2852 575675 109 31 0.22 590 24 -0.15 43 161 KINGS VILLE GIRLIE 39 R & K Anderson Robin Hood VIC 3826 552094 109 32 -0.03 985 37 -0.3 42 162 CREEBANK VALERIAN PRIMROSE Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1402 543695 109 26 0.12 589 44 0.24 46 263 CREEBANK NZG DODDY JEAN Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1503 582765 109 18 0.38 28 45 0.83 40 164 WARRAIN ARMADA ROMA Cockerell JR & MA Numurkah VIC 2688 508840 108 25 0.45 126 22 0.28 51 465 KAARMONA MANHATTEN BABE 3 Sprunt GC & RG Karimba VIC 5712 546080 108 24 0.11 551 49 0.37 42 166 SUNNYCREST ROWER LORNA P J & F Singleton Dorrigo NSW 836 540600 108 26 0.08 670 45 0.16 47 267 CREEBANK PANACHE OWLL Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1083 506495 108 12 0.32 -82 65 1.32 56 568 ISYCOED TARA LADY Brereton CR ME KA & MJ Gunbower VIC 2072 504995 107 23 0.15 481 46 0.38 53 4 69 BUSHLEA POWER FERNLEAF 4 Kuhne K & P & W & L Leongatha VIC 3082 528198 107 22 0.38 133 32 0.46 49 370 JACKIAH MEGASTAR PRIMROSE 2221 S Reid Larpent VIC 2221 546185 107 24 0.13 517 46 0.34 46 271 WHITESTAR 4490 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4490 566066 107 23 0.41 107 28 0.43 51 372 LOXLEIGH POWER DESIGNER 3 R H & G Akers Tallygaroopna VIC 2651 524559 107 28 0.14 620 36 0.05 48 273 BERCAR PALE FACE McManus B.T.& C.A. Bamawm VIC 2067 546767 107 19 0.43 -13 37 0.71 43 174 AUBURN VALE LAURETTE 400 K Trotman Yarram VIC 2301 541607 106 24 0.38 185 27 0.32 47 275 WALLACEDALE PANACHE D. MELANIE Wallace Family Poowong VIC 3913 502308 106 9 0.47 -369 60 1.51 49 376 WHITESTAR 4782 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4782 547043 106 28 0.03 779 43 0.02 43 177 JUGIONG DELILAH 4856 Nicholson & Sons W & P Girgarree VIC 4856 526168 106 38 -0.24 1449 35 -0.81 47 278 BROOKBORA STANDARD LADY 222 Bacon R.L.G. & S.L Tennyson VIC 4035 538295 106 23 0.24 362 40 0.38 48 279 R&J NUMBERWON STAR Nicholson & Mauger Girgarree VIC 1199 542501 106 29 0.05 794 37 -0.1 46 280 KINGS VILLE GIRLIE 32 R & K Anderson Robin Hood VIC 3723 529841 106 35 -0.05 1092 29 -0.56 47 281 CAIRNBRAE ALFS ESTELLE A & J Carson Irrewillipie VIC 3186 436478 105 15 0.45 -192 45 1.05 60 782 BERCAR PIGFACE McManus B.T.& C.A. Bamawm VIC 2020 534789 105 26 0.23 436 32 0.16 43 183 WHITESTAR 4795 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4795 583320 105 19 0.26 204 48 0.7 43 184 LOXLEIGH POWER IRIS 2 R H & G Akers Tallygaroopna VIC 2653 524561 105 24 0.32 258 30 0.3 48 285 KINGS VILLE BP BELLE 11 R & K Anderson Robin Hood VIC 3796 552122 105 24 0.13 537 42 0.25 42 186 BRUNETTA PYRAMID JADE 4TH D & A Van Popering Numurkah VIC 2340 495599 104 25 0.07 639 45 0.2 41 187 LARA BIESTAR LOVELIES 7 A & F Ferguson Toolamba VIC 1718 479267 104 25 0.16 524 38 0.19 52 688 COORIEVALE BISTAR BARBARA A & J MacKenzie Cooriemungle VIC 2576 524277 104 27 0.22 480 29 0.06 54 489 WHITE STAR 4759 Glennen & Co Noorat VIC 4759 547024 104 26 0.19 494 34 0.14 43 190 ASH GROVE CARMEL 11 B & R Mills Bamawm VIC 2500 533759 104 18 0.37 7 42 0.79 46 291 CREEBANK FLOWERPOWER DELIGHT 2 Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1290 528307 104 33 -0.14 1153 39 -0.43 50 392 CREEBANK REUBEN OWL Williams HN & PJ Vacy NSW 1294 528311 104 26 -0.1 908 53 0.09 48 293 WARRAIN PARA EMPRESS Cockerell JR & MA Numurkah VIC 2766 515679 103 23 0.1 550 47 0.32 49 394 ISYCOED 2268 Brereton CR ME KA & MJ Gunbower VIC 2268 542774 103 27 0.22 493 27 0.01 44 295 JARNDIE SABINA 117 B & D Smethurst Cooriemungle VIC 1723 483080 103 20 0.5 -80 24 0.54 55 496 ALMERVISTA NAVARA BELLIS AJ PL MA KE York Longwarry VIC 2758 545307 103 21 0.23 315 41 0.46 40 197 BROOKBORA EILEEN 74TH Bacon R.L.G. & S.L Tennyson VIC 3908 526951 103 20 0.1 454 54 0.56 50 398 ROCKANIA JILL 2 F M Maninveldt Warrigul South VIC 2942 547121 103 27 0.1 652 37 0.03 42 199 NOEDA BEATRICE 37 J R Eckermann Narrung SA 2220 507376 103 23 0.42 107 23 0.34 52 3100 JACKIAH AUGUSTIS PRIMROSE 2176 S Reid Larpent VIC 2276 576755 102 21 0.11 467 49 0.46 40 1


ZeusOff the scale for udder overall score

By John Redshaw, Bull Acquisition Manager, Livestock Improvement.

It is a delight to be able to offer a bull like Hawthorne Grove Zeus ET to dairy farmers in

Australia who appreciate bulls at the extreme for udder traits. Zeus was sired by a yearling bull from a proven cow family, demonstrating LIC’s approach to reducing the generation interval and breeding extreme outliers with a portion of each bull intake.Hawthorne Grove Zeus ET is a one-in-a-thousand-bull for udder improvement. His Breeding Values (BVs) for udder support (0.90), front udder (1.12), rear udder (0.99) and front teat placement (0.41) all stack up to form a phenomenal udder overall BV of 1.09, based on 65 TOP daughters. This puts him above other great udder improvers like Homestead Ernest, Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous and Hermanns Red Ribbon GR. Zeus is also extreme for overall opinion, at 0.57 BV, and completes the package with BVs of 0.53 for capacity, 0.61 for dairy conformation and -0.45 for somatic cell count.Zeus was bred by Ron and Jackie Monk of Hokitika and sired by a yearling bull, Okura Pans Index ET – a grandson of well-known proven bull mother Okura Admirals Iris. Zeus’ Parkwood Casper dam, Kelly PC Adine SJ3, was bred by Bernard and Carolyn O’Neil of Eketahuna, then entered in the inaugural Jersey JET herd in 2000 where she recorded a 318 Lactation Worth (LW) and classified Excellent. As a result, she became one of five heifers that year to receive the JET Elite Award.

Adine was purchased by Ron and Jackie Monk at the end of her heifer lactation and

moved to Westland where she has continued to perform well and was reclassified Excellent as a four-year-old. She has now completed her eighth successive lactation, following in the footsteps of her Judds Admiral dam, which has completed her 11th successive

lactation, and her E8 classified Tregarden Ponsonby RR granddam, who completed eight successive

lactations.

Zeus has a total longevity BV of 343 days, bettering that of both his dam and sire.

I hope dairy farmers enjoy milking the daughters of Zeus

as much as our New Zealand Sire Proving Scheme farmers

have. I’m sure these will be the bulls that future type specialist bulls are compared to.

* Breeding Worths quoted are from the 20 September 2008 Animal

Evaluation run.


The old 1-2!By Jim Lindsay

The time-proven combination of improved feeding and breeding has done marvels for Western District

breeders, Craig and Cheryl Kermond. In 15 years, they have quadrupled their herd size and doubled

average production, achieving an eightfold increase in total production from the same land area!Craig and Cheryl milk about 400 Jerseys year-round on their 120-hectare property near Nullawarre. Located in a 750 mm reliable rainfall area and boasting three centre pivots, the property is sown to perennial ryegrass pastures undersown with Italian ryegrass.

Their Meadowglen herd boasts an average

production of 6,290 litres at 4.9% fat (311 kg) and 3.7% protein (234 kg) achieved from a high-level supplementary feeding program that sees each cow

receive up to 1.7 tonnes of grain per year.

The current situation is a far cry from when Craig

started share milking on his parents’ farm 15 years ago. “Dad bought his cows many years ago from

good herds in the region and I bought the herd from

my parents,” he said.“Our cows were wedgy, short and deep and the suspensory ligament on their udders was a bit loose.

They had capacity and plenty of potential, but they really needed more size and length.

“We’d been using a few New Zealand bulls but in 1993 we started using the Canadian sires, Valleystream JIS Juno and Meadow Lawn J Imperial, to add some size and tidy up their udders.

“Their daughters formed the foundation of our

present herd. Juno’s daughters weren’t great milkers at first but by the time they were three or four years old they were fantastic – and they lasted! Imperial’s daughters were much the same.” Craig and Cheryl have since used a number of

sires from the Semex catalogue , including Curtsey Duncan Jude, Rock Ella Perimiter, Fleurieu Augustus, Bushlea Brook Biestar and SHF Centurion Sultan.

“They’ve added a lot of stature and strength where the cows were previously small and frail, and they’ve brought the udders up nice and tight under the cows,” Craig said. “We never really had any problems with

feet and legs but they’re even better now.“Before we started using Semex genetics and supplementary feeding, our cows were only producing 2,000 or 3,000 litres per cow per year. They’re doing double that now and on top of that we’re running almost four times as many cows on the same milking area.

“Sure, feeding has a lot to do with that but genetics has played an important role, too. Nutrition probably determines 90% of your farm profitability but if you don’t have that right, you can’t get enough out of

your genetics.”Another bonus from the Semex Balanced Breeding philosophy is dramatically increased longevity.

“We’re only replacing about 20% of the herd each year,” Craig said.“Longevity is so important because it costs an awful

lot of money to rear heifers. Rather than an average

life of three or four lactations, we have cows who are 10, 11 or 12 years old and still going strong.”A compelling case in point is Meadowglen J Sapphire, a 13-year-old Imperial daughter who boasts an amazing lifetime production of 49,695 litres of milk containing 5.2% fat (2,695 kg) and 4.0% protein (1,998 kg), including 5,849 litres at 5.4% fat (316 kg) and 4.1% protein (240 kg) on her 11th lactation!“We also have a Jude daughter who was born in 1997

and she’s still extremely profitable – she did 10,910 litres over 613 days on her last lactation,” Craig said.The Kermonds use up to six sires in their split autumn-spring breeding program each year. “The main reason

we use Semex is that they have terrific bulls with good, solid pedigrees, strong type, high production and deep cow families,” Craig said. “We look for sires with good proofs, especially in the areas of production, type, workability and temperament. Everyone wants a ‘super cow’ but it’s the good, consistent cows that pay the bills. “I also talk to people who have cows on the ground.

I put a lot of stock in the advice and follow-up I get from Semex Field Representative, Peter Dickson, who has been in the game for a long time.”

Cheryl and Craig Kermond of Meadowglen Jerseys, Nullawarre, Victoria.

— JerseyJournal October/November 2008 JerseyJournal October/November 2008 —JerseyJournal October/November 2008 —

From the Classroom to the Show RingBy Linda Houghton

As a teacher at Deniliquin High School for the

past 14 years, and the past six as a Head Teacher,

Anthony Michael has found it an ongoing challenge

to create fresh ideas and programs to inspire

his students. However, the physical education

teacher’s most recent program could be his best

idea yet – culminating in an amazing success

story of students with no agricultural experience

whatsoever, preparing and presenting Jerseys in

the show-ring – and winning! At this year’s Royal

Melbourne Show, the six-student show-team won

Champion Vessel Cow with Willow Dell Fancy 512,

and Supreme Jersey Exhibit, competing against

some of the best dairy studs around. It was a thrill

for John and Esther, and Stephen and Fiona Waters

(of Willow Dell) as well, because that cow had

never previously been shown before, and won a

major event.

“My idea for the program came from having a

personal link to the dairy industry (Steven Waters

of Willow Dell is Anthony’s brother in-law) and

wanting to give students the opportunity to

experience agricultural activities, and to consider

the career options available in the dairy industry.

I also hoped that the program would benefit our student’s personal development and confidence,” Anthony said.

After presenting the idea and following discussions

with the school Principal, the program was

internally funded, and has run for the past two

years. It is an additional activity to the student’s

curriculum, and they are expected to keep up

with their normal study routines and timetables.

The local community got behind the program,

donating bales of hay and the use of trailers and

other equipment.

“I like to put different ideas out there, and wait for

the reaction and interest levels shown by the kids.

The first year I ran this program in 2007, we had only four boys involved, and went to the local Deniliquin

and Finley Shows. In 2008, the word had got

around amongst the kids that it was a good

program, and we had 18 students involved

from Years 7/8/9 – and this time half were girls.

Nearly all the kids who wanted to do it were not

from a farming background, but liked animals.

As it is a self-funded and contained program,

I think that also made it a lot more accessible

and attractive to parents” Anthony said.

“We will be running the program again in

2009, particularly after our big win at the Royal

Melbourne Show. The kids were just stoked,

and probably didn’t really appreciate just how

big a deal it is, as some breeders show for years,

and never achieve an outcome like that. The

exhibitors at the show were a fantastic support

to the students – giving them advice and helping

them out. For next year, our focus will be on

training the students in the selection process, so

that they can pick out their own cows to show.

We will be using Willow Dell heifers, and perhaps

cows from some of the other Jersey breeders

that have shown interest,” Anthony said.

“Breeders can also see that they benefit from the program, as it provides them with a show-

team to prepare and take their cows to the ring

– sparing them all of the additional work and

time required. Esther Waters really enjoyed

being involved, and loved having the kids out

at their property, and I know that the kids loved

spending time with her. It is also great publicity,

and a boost for the school and wider community

in these uncertain times” Anthony said.

“The feedback we have received from parents

has also been very encouraging, with kids

Jesse Birks gives Fancy a kiss after winning her class

The Deni High school Cattle Show Team with Fancy 512 after winning senior champion Jersey Cow


Young dairy enthusiasts wanting to develop skills in

dairy cattle breeding should mark their calendars for

the 2009 National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp. The

Camp will be held from 5-9 January at the Northern Victoria Campus of the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia located at Dookie College.

Camp participants will develop confidence in handling dairy heifers, learn judging, showing and clipping skills, discuss breeding and new technology. The Camp also offers an opportunity to meet other

people with similar interests in the dairy industry. The

2009 theme will be “Marketing”.“The Camp is a fantastic opportunity for young

people who want to investigate opportunities in

the dairy industry and meet new people with similar

interests,” comments NCDEA Gippsland Manager, Tony Seymour. “The dairy industry is a source of

rewarding careers and the Camp is an innovative

program that encourages young people to

investigate opportunities within the dairy industry,” he said.

The Youth Camp began in 1992 and this year will be

the fourteenth Camp to be run. Forty-five participants from around Australia and New Zealand are

expected to attend and according to Pat Nicholson, Camp Committee Member, “The National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp has been both a starting point

and a stepping stone for many young people in the

dairy industry.”“Past participants often credit the Camp with playing

a major role in their career choices. We look forward

to continuing to foster this development,” said Mr Nicholson.

Collaboration with dairy industry organisations is

integral to the running of the Camp. Outstanding camp participants are recognised with awards from

the Camp’s supporters.The grand finale for the week will be the Exhibition Day on Friday 9 January, 2008. The community is welcome to attend this event.

Applications for the Camp are now available.

Participants from all backgrounds are invited. People

between the ages of 16 and 20 years are asked to

contact NCDEA on 1300 062 332 for an application

form. The cost is $200 per person. Deadline for

applications is Monday 24 November, 2008.For more information on the National All Breeds

Dairy Youth Camp, contact Tracey Marsden on 1300 062 332 or e-mail [email protected] or Pat Nicholson on 03 5854 6513 or email [email protected] For an application form contact

the NCDEA on 1300 0 NCDEA (1300 062 332) or visit

www.ncdea.edu.au

Dairy youth camp promotes careers in farming

frequently commenting, ‘at last - I have found

something at school that I am good at’.

Previously very shy students are now able to

stand up and address the school assembly, talk

about the program and show-off their ribbons.

This is very pleasing, as most of these kids are

not particularly academic, or good at sports”.

“Another benefit to the students is that is has them thinking about careers in agriculture.

Students who had never considered agriculture

before have been amazed by the vast range of

options available to them, from apprenticeships

to diplomas and degrees. It really has been an

eye-opener for our students as to the choices

available” Anthony said.

“I can also see how this program could be

adapted to involve other animals as well, such

as horses or alpacas, and as a teacher, I have

really enjoyed the whole process of running

this program. My aging body is not what it was

and doesn’t hold up all that well for sporting

activities!” Anthony said.

Meanwhile, Deniliquin High School students are

preparing to go to the Numurkah Feature Show

next week, and are looking forward to tackling

the Royal Melbourne again in 2009.

The show team with Fancy 512 after winning Supreme Jersey Exhibit.


FROM THE OFFICE By Office Manager Lorraine O’Toole

Hi everyone

Well a busy few months with the

conversion to Jersey Australia

going fairly smoothly. Thanks for

this should be placed squarely at

the door of Diane Gerassimou.

Diane had procedures in place

for every eventuality – in the

main cheques being made

out to the wrong entity ie: AJBS

instead of Jersey Australia. There

were a few tense moments

during it all but a few chocolates

and everyone settled happily

again!Thanks to all of you who got

your Classification Applications in on time, and also to those who bribed us with offers

of champagne, flowers, chocolates etc. if we would

take them over the phone. WE

remember who you are and

wait with anticipation for the

loot to arrive.

Excuse of the month: My classification application is late because it fell behind the

fridge.

Yeh, right! How many of you pull the fridge out on a regular

basis???

Regards

Lorraine

REGISTRATION FEES

COWS & BULLS PRICE GST TOTAL 0 - 3 months $10.00 $1.00 $11.00 3 - 6 months $12.00 $1.20 $13.20 6 + months $16.00 $1.60 $17.60

Associate Members $16.00 $1.60 $17.60

(5 registrations per year) Bulls born after July 1, 2007 - dam must be classified.

Bulls born to a GR cow cannot be registeredTelephone Emergency Registrations - $55.00 surcharge

GENETIC RECOVERY PRICE GST TOTAL Live Animals (1st yr) $6.00 $0.60 $6.60

Dead Animals No Charge

JMS DISCOUNT REGISTRATION FEES PRICE GST TOTAL3 months & under: CGU Farmpack Insurance plus

$500 Semen purchase JMS $9.00 $0.90 $9.903 months & under plus $2000 semen

purchase JMS $9.00 $0.90 $9.90

*available in all States

TRANSFER CHARGES

SITUATION PRICE GST TOTAL Transfer Fee $15.00 $1.50 $16.50 Within Family No Charge

Within Syndicate No Charge

Bulls to AI Companies $35.00 $3.50 $38.50

REPLACEMENT PEDIGREE CERTIFICATES

SITUATION PRICE GST TOTAL Incorrect Information No Charge

Whole Herd (per animal) $1.00 $0.10 $1.10

Individual Animal $2.00 $0.20 $2.20

AI Company $5.00 $0.50 $5.50

MEMBERSHIPS

TYPE PRICE GST TOTAL Family $180.00 $18.00 $198.00

Full or Syndicate $160.00 $16.00 $176.00

Junior $80.00 $8.00 $ 88.00

Associate* $80.00 $8.00 $ 88.00

Jersey Journal Subcription (Aust & OS) $ 71.50

Jersey Australia Bank Account Details: BSB: 063-102 A/c No. 10239056

ADVERTISING RATES (Including -GST) Effective 1st January 2008Member: 6 issues CasualFull page B&W $235.95 $280.501/2 page B&W $157.41 $182.601/4 page B&W $108.90 $121.00

Business Card B&W $ 79.86

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Body Page Colour $399.30

FEES & CHARGES 1ST SEPTEMBER 2008 - CURRENT

Dam: Huronia CenturionVeronica 20J, EX 95

White Rock Award Lucky, VG 85 Rachelles Louie #6395

Currently Available as Sexed Semen from World Wide Sires Australia:507HO7947 Balziar RRP $70 507HO6753 Atom RRP $60 507HO6794 Emmett RRP $60 507HO7313 Nathan RRP $70507HO6782 Zenith RRP $80* 507HO7735 Cadet RRP $70 507HO9397 Raid-Red RRP $60 507JE712 Award RRP $75507JE915 Verify RRP $60 507JE738 Louie RRP $75* 507JE707 Juan RRP $65* *Available Spring 2008

Order now to ensure availability due to high demand

08_08 Jersey Sexed Semen 8/5/08 12:03 PM Page 1

Sunset Canyon Sultan’s Anthem VG-88-2YR-USA

JESULTANCenturion x Jude x Top Brass

PO Box 509, Melton Vic. 3337Office & Warehouse10 - 12 Coburns Rd

Email: [email protected]: www.semex.com.au

SEMEXYOUNG SIRE PROGRAMDam of JEADDICTION Riverside

ADDICTIONJEADDICTIONSIRE: SHF Centurion Sultan EXDAM: Riverside Stars Amity 832

VHC 9104-09 305 10,049 384 3.8% 442 4.4% kgMGS: Bie BistarMGD: Riverside MBSB Amity 607

VHC 9007-05 305 7,261 264 3.6% 346 4.8% kg

JEGOLDORE NowellGOLDORE

JEGOLDORE

SIRE: Forest Glen Avery ActionDAM: Elite Alf Golda EX-9004-02 305 7,306 282 3.9% 366 5.0% kg

MGS: Comfort Royal AlfMGD: Sweet Grass Lester Golda

EX-91-2E03-07 305 7,983 293 3.7% 412 5.2% kg

Dam of JERHODES Jugiong NariRHODES

JERHODES

SIRE: O.F. Barber RocketDAM: Jugiong Nellie 4771 HC-8802-05 305 6,355 233 3.7% 294 4.6% kg

MGS: Schultz Brook HallmarkMGD: Jugiong Pitino Nellie

VHC 9005-06 305 8,148 309 3.8% 376 4.6% kg

Sunset Canyon Sultan’s Anthem VG-88-2YR-USA

Order one dose of SULTAN together with one dose of each of ourJersey Young Sires – JEADDICTION, JEGOLDORE and JERHODES

for the total price of $32.00 Excl. GST.

the australian jersey journal october 2008

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