Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Eurogenes Online Heifer Sale 2008
The Eurogenes Online Heifer Sale 2008 has now concluded, resulting in an average of €11,742.50, and a highest price of €33,500.
The 20 animals sold will go to 5 different countries.Top seller was a first choice daughter from the mega-popular Ralma Christmas Cookie VG89-2yr. Zuchtbetrieb Reinermann from Germany bought this first choice Mac for €33,500!
€32,000 was paid for a Baxter daughter from Comestar Goldwyn Lilac VG88-2yr., Lilac is one of the most popular milking heifers in Canada and stems from the “One Million Dollar Cow” Lylehaven Lila Z!
The 20 animals sold will go to 5 different countries.Top seller was a first choice daughter from the mega-popular Ralma Christmas Cookie VG89-2yr. Zuchtbetrieb Reinermann from Germany bought this first choice Mac for €33,500!
€32,000 was paid for a Baxter daughter from Comestar Goldwyn Lilac VG88-2yr., Lilac is one of the most popular milking heifers in Canada and stems from the “One Million Dollar Cow” Lylehaven Lila Z!
Friday, October 17, 2008
WORLD HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN FEDERATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY GENERAL
The WHFF Council announced the appointment of Dr Egbert Feddersen, Germany, as President and Matthew Shaffer, Australia, as Vice President of the organization. It was also confirmed that David Hewitt, former chief executive of Holstein UK, had been appointed Secretary General, replacing Mathieu Meers who is retiring.
President Feddersen emphasized the need for international cooperation, ‘We should aim for a closer relationship and co-operation with other World organizations like ICAR and Interbull. It is important that WHFF returns to its former leading industry position.’
Commenting on his appointment as Secretary General, Mr. Hewitt said ‘the global expansion of Holstein Friesian breeding offered WHFF many challenges and opportunities. The organization was ideally placed to assist emerging, as well as established herdbook’s, promote, develop and administer the Holstein Friesian breed to international standards’.
The changes were announced at The World Holstein Friesian Federation Conference in Killarney, Republic of Ireland. The conference focused on the continued development and expansion of the Holstein breed throughout the world, which was endorsed by the fact that 34 countries were represented. The conference theme from ‘grass to glass’ focused on the efficient management of Holsteins, combined with the development of new technologies to aid breeding and efficient milk production. Organized by the Irish Holstein Friesian Association the conference and three days of events climaxed with IHFA Championship Show held at the Millstreet Exhibition Centre.
President Feddersen emphasized the need for international cooperation, ‘We should aim for a closer relationship and co-operation with other World organizations like ICAR and Interbull. It is important that WHFF returns to its former leading industry position.’
Commenting on his appointment as Secretary General, Mr. Hewitt said ‘the global expansion of Holstein Friesian breeding offered WHFF many challenges and opportunities. The organization was ideally placed to assist emerging, as well as established herdbook’s, promote, develop and administer the Holstein Friesian breed to international standards’.
The changes were announced at The World Holstein Friesian Federation Conference in Killarney, Republic of Ireland. The conference focused on the continued development and expansion of the Holstein breed throughout the world, which was endorsed by the fact that 34 countries were represented. The conference theme from ‘grass to glass’ focused on the efficient management of Holsteins, combined with the development of new technologies to aid breeding and efficient milk production. Organized by the Irish Holstein Friesian Association the conference and three days of events climaxed with IHFA Championship Show held at the Millstreet Exhibition Centre.
Millstreet 2008 results
World Conference Holstein Show
Oct. 11 – Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Judge: Callum McKinven
Junior Champion: Moore-Farms Advnt Paradise-ET (KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET),
1st heifer born after Jan 1, 2008, Moorefarms & Mapleridge Holsteins
Reserve Junior Champion: Swiftsheath Susie Mist 923-ET (Picston Shottle),
1st heifer born July 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2007, Liam Murphy
Champion Junior Cow in Milk & HM Grand Champion: Kilwarden Goldwyn Vixen (Braedale Goldwyn-ET), 1st Jr 2-year-old, Brochan Cocoman
Reserve Champion Junior Cow in Milk: Rosstemple Dundee Winnie-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET),1st Sr 2-year-old, John Curtain
HM Junior Cow In Milk: Kilwarden Gibson Vixan (Silky Gibson-ET),
2nd Sr 2-year-old, Brochan Cocoman
Champion Cow: Croagh Fran 26 (Regancrest Elton Derry-ET), 1st 4-year-old, M & P Jones
Reserve Champion Cow: Smearlview A Storm Vixan-ET (Maughlin Storm-ET), 1st Production Class, Tim & John Kirby
Oct. 11 – Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Judge: Callum McKinven
Junior Champion: Moore-Farms Advnt Paradise-ET (KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET),
1st heifer born after Jan 1, 2008, Moorefarms & Mapleridge Holsteins
Reserve Junior Champion: Swiftsheath Susie Mist 923-ET (Picston Shottle),
1st heifer born July 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2007, Liam Murphy
Champion Junior Cow in Milk & HM Grand Champion: Kilwarden Goldwyn Vixen (Braedale Goldwyn-ET), 1st Jr 2-year-old, Brochan Cocoman
Reserve Champion Junior Cow in Milk: Rosstemple Dundee Winnie-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET),1st Sr 2-year-old, John Curtain
HM Junior Cow In Milk: Kilwarden Gibson Vixan (Silky Gibson-ET),
2nd Sr 2-year-old, Brochan Cocoman
Champion Cow: Croagh Fran 26 (Regancrest Elton Derry-ET), 1st 4-year-old, M & P Jones
Reserve Champion Cow: Smearlview A Storm Vixan-ET (Maughlin Storm-ET), 1st Production Class, Tim & John Kirby
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Show is the perfect shop window for dairy genetics
DAIRY farmers enjoyed a pre-recession bash at the World Holstein Friesian Federation Conference and Show in Killarney and Millstreet at the weekend. The conference culminated with the Irish Examiner Supreme Championship on Saturday evening — keenly anticipated as a shop window for Irish dairy genetics, and was attended by 350 delegates.
Championship winners Mervyn and Philip Jones, who farm at Gorey, Co Wexford, were the toast of a huge attendance, including breeders who attended from 40 countries, and from all over Ireland.
At a cattle sale on Friday night breeders from France and Britain were among those who paid €159,000 for 27 Irish animals on the worst day for global stock market panic since 1987.
But the big payoff is likely to follow in the form of overseas orders for Irish embryos — the preferred option for modern dairy cattle breeders trading high priced genetics around the world.
Mervyn Jones confirmed he has strong international enquiries for embryos from his champion, Croagh Fran 26.
When dairy markets are strong, buyers of dairy genetics can achieve 20-fold returns on investment within two years by using embryo techniques.
However, after the weekend high for breeders at Killarney and Millstreet, it looks like a time for dairy industries globally to batten down the hatches.
Twelve months previously at Millstreet, farming leaders celebrated boom times and said they expected strong milk prices for at least three years. However, they now predict reduced spring milk prices, making thousands of suppliers economically unviable.
But at least one farmer is expecting a quick recovery. He paid €10,200 for Desmond Dundee Embrace ET, a one-month-old calf offered at Friday night’s Cream of Ireland Elite Sale by Martin O’Sullivan, Ardagh, Co Limerick. A week earlier the calf’s mother was one of the champions of the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin where US breeders paid up to $97,000 for top Holstein Friesians.
Championship winners Mervyn and Philip Jones, who farm at Gorey, Co Wexford, were the toast of a huge attendance, including breeders who attended from 40 countries, and from all over Ireland.
At a cattle sale on Friday night breeders from France and Britain were among those who paid €159,000 for 27 Irish animals on the worst day for global stock market panic since 1987.
But the big payoff is likely to follow in the form of overseas orders for Irish embryos — the preferred option for modern dairy cattle breeders trading high priced genetics around the world.
Mervyn Jones confirmed he has strong international enquiries for embryos from his champion, Croagh Fran 26.
When dairy markets are strong, buyers of dairy genetics can achieve 20-fold returns on investment within two years by using embryo techniques.
However, after the weekend high for breeders at Killarney and Millstreet, it looks like a time for dairy industries globally to batten down the hatches.
Twelve months previously at Millstreet, farming leaders celebrated boom times and said they expected strong milk prices for at least three years. However, they now predict reduced spring milk prices, making thousands of suppliers economically unviable.
But at least one farmer is expecting a quick recovery. He paid €10,200 for Desmond Dundee Embrace ET, a one-month-old calf offered at Friday night’s Cream of Ireland Elite Sale by Martin O’Sullivan, Ardagh, Co Limerick. A week earlier the calf’s mother was one of the champions of the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin where US breeders paid up to $97,000 for top Holstein Friesians.
Monday, October 6, 2008
World Dairy Expo 2008 Grand Champion. B&W.
Grand Champion: Thrulane James Rose (1st Aged Cow), Ferme Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC
Reserve Grand Champion: Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel (1st 5-Year-Old), The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, CT
Honorable Mention Grand Champion: Mischke Durham Krystal (2nd Aged Cow), Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT
Grand Champion reasons:
Adam Liddle said that his barn was a little empty and he was wondering if he could take any of these home with him. So see him after the show! As you heard me talk about them in the Senior Champion class, when this cow walked in the ring, I was blown away. I'm sticking with my senior champions as grand, and I probably gave it away when I said my favorite cow of all time was this cow. They go over these tremendous intermediate champions today as they have a little more strength and are a little more ready today.
Reserve Grand Champion: Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel (1st 5-Year-Old), The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, CT
Honorable Mention Grand Champion: Mischke Durham Krystal (2nd Aged Cow), Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT
Grand Champion reasons:
Adam Liddle said that his barn was a little empty and he was wondering if he could take any of these home with him. So see him after the show! As you heard me talk about them in the Senior Champion class, when this cow walked in the ring, I was blown away. I'm sticking with my senior champions as grand, and I probably gave it away when I said my favorite cow of all time was this cow. They go over these tremendous intermediate champions today as they have a little more strength and are a little more ready today.
World Classic
The World Classic was held on Friday night and achieved a superb average of $25,213 on 45 lots.
The top seller at $97,000 was Lot #1 - Comestar Lautalia Goldwyn - a 6/08 Goldwyn daughter out of Comestar Lautamie Titanic (VG-89-2YR-CAN). Lautamie was the Reserve All-Canadian Jr 2-Year-Old in 2006 and is the #2 LPI cow in Canada. Consigned by Comestar Holsteins, La Travesa Farm and Granja La Ponderosa, she sold to Daryld Gahm of Mt. Carroll, IL.
The top seller at $97,000 was Lot #1 - Comestar Lautalia Goldwyn - a 6/08 Goldwyn daughter out of Comestar Lautamie Titanic (VG-89-2YR-CAN). Lautamie was the Reserve All-Canadian Jr 2-Year-Old in 2006 and is the #2 LPI cow in Canada. Consigned by Comestar Holsteins, La Travesa Farm and Granja La Ponderosa, she sold to Daryld Gahm of Mt. Carroll, IL.
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