1/18/12 National Dairy Shrine Award Applications Due March 15

Denmark, Wis. – National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for its most prestigious awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Progressive Dairy Producer, and Graduate Production Award.

The Guest of Honor is given to a contemporary dairy leader for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry. It has been awarded every year since 1949 when Dean H. Kildee was named the first Guest of Honor. Each year, three to four living or deceased Pioneers of the dairy industry are honored by National Dairy Shrine for their service and leadership in the dairy industry. Meanwhile, the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder is an award which recognizes active, progressive dairy producers who, through their expertise in managing a dairy breeding herd based upon sound genetics and business principles, serve as a model of success for fellow breeders throughout the country. All these award winners’ accomplishments are on permanent display in the Dairy Hall of Fame at the National Dairy Shrine Museum in Fort Atkinson, Wis.

One of National Dairy Shrine’s newer awards, the Progressive Dairy Producer Award, is given to producers ages 21 to 45 who have introduced and applied effective management and business practices that help achieve more profitable dairy businesses. Two $2,000 awards for education and travel are given annually, one for herd sizes with 300 milk cows or less and a second for herds with over 300 milk cows. The Graduate Dairy Production Award recognizes and assists qualified two-year and four-year agricultural college graduates efforts to pursue a career in commercial dairy farming and to gain ownership of dairy cattle with the intent of growing their dairy herd. The applicant must be employed in a herd management role on a commercial dairy when completing the award application. The winner will receive a $2,500 award from National Dairy Shrine.

Nominations or applications must be submitted on official forms by March 15, 2011. If you know someone who should be nominated for these awards, please visit the NDS website at www.dairyshrine.org and click on “Adult Awards” to view a complete listing of each award form. Then you can download the application for the respective award desired. You can also request an application for the respective award via e-mail at info@dairyshrine.org or by mail at PO Box 725, Denmark, WI. 54208.

The annual National Dairy Shrine awards banquet will be held on October 4 during World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. For more information about the banquet or about students, producers and industry representatives being recognized by National Dairy Shrine, please contact Dr. David Selner, Executive Director, at (920) 863-6333. National Dairy Shrine membership information is also available by phone or online at www.dairyshrine.org. Dairy enthusiasts are encouraged to become a part of this important organization to help honor our heritage, inspire future leaders and promote the dairy industry.

10/21/11 Wendorf Joins the Red & White Dairy Cattle Association as Operations Manager

The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association is pleased to announce Elmo Wendorf of Ixonia, Wisconsin as Operations Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing the daily office tasks of the RWDCA including book-keeping, herdbook management and registrations. Wendorf will be working with the membership of the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association at national and approved Red and White shows.
The Wendorf family farm, Crescentmead Farms, is well known worldwide. The farm has bred and developed: 53 All-American or Junior All-American Nominations, 318 Excellent cows, 67 Gold Medal Dams or Sires and 19 cows over 200,000 milk up to 295,000 milk.
Wendorf has an extensive list of accomplishments throughout his career in the dairy industry. A few of his highlights include: Chairman of the 2008 National Holstein Convention held in Wisconsin, Director on the National Holstein Association Board for nine years, Director on World Dairy Expo Board for nine years and Chairman of the first ‘All Seven Major Dairy Breeds’ Convention in Wisconsin held in 2000. Wendorf has worked as International Sales Manager for Accelerated Genetics and has traveled to 11 countries on behalf of Accelerated.
Further, Wendorf is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science. He has also served as an international speaker on U.S. genetics in 18 different countries over the past 28 years.
For further details, please contact the Red & White Dairy Cattle Association at 308B Ogden Ave., Clinton, WI 53525; Phone: (608) 676-4900 or 4909; Fax: (608) 299-0800; Email: rwdcastephanie@gmail.com or rwdcareg@gmail.com; Website: www.redandwhitecattle.com.

4/28/11 TWG/ST’s Sir Ridgedal Rustler-Red-ET has passed away.

Trans-World Genetics announces that recently after the bull entered his 13th year of life, Sir Ridgedal Rustler-Red-ET has died.
Rustler-Red the first ever EX-97 point bull of the Red & White breed ends his chapter as a history making Red & White bull.
Rustler-Red is well-known around the world for transmitting high components and outstanding Type in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany. He is the sire of many champions, including the Euro Champion at the Cremona Italy 2010 Show, Pepita!
Rustler-Red’s ability to sire show winners was not his major contribution to the breed; more so, it was his ability to sire strength, exceptional mammary systems and extremely sound fundamental Type cows.
Rustler-Red’s daughters have flawless high-style mammary systems and excellent feet & legs. His pedigree confirms his credentials; he is from the famous Roxy Family, which produced the “Queen of the Breed” C Glenridge Citation Roxy EX-97. The pedigree completes a total of 12 generations of Excellent cows on the maternal and paternal sides of his pedigree. His daughters will carry on as foundation cows and will ensure his imprint on the breed for years to come.
Rustler-Red was bred by Ridgedale Farm, Wayne Conard & Family and fortunately leaves behind an inventory of both conventional and sexed semen.
Semen and additional information on Rustler-Red and numerous other elite sires that are available from TWG/ST can be obtained by calling 1.800.525.2953, e-mail us at bullseye@twgltd.com or visit www.twgltd.com.
TWG/ST has been building on the traditions of superior genetics with the Red & White Holstein, Black & White Holstein, and Brown Swiss breeds for more than thirty five years, and is one of the single, largest suppliers of Red & White, Black & White Holstein and Brown Swiss dairy semen and genetics in the world.

3/15/11 World Dairy Expo Announces 2011 Honorees

When the world’s dairy industry gathers each fall in Madison, Wisconsin, it is only fitting that outstanding individuals be recognized for their contributions to the dairy business. World Dairy Expo General Manager Mark Clarke notes, “The best come to Madison. This is true whether you are talking about the trade show exhibitors, the dairy cattle that parade on the colored shavings or the people who attend this show year after year. We are honored to spotlight accomplishments with four special awards.”
World Dairy Expo’s 2011 Recognition Award Winners include: Dairymen of the Year – Koepke Farms, Inc., Alan, Jim, David and John Koepke, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Dairy Woman of the Year – Donna Myers, Windsor Manor, New Windsor, Maryland; Industry Person of the Year – Dr. H. Duane Norman, Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, ARS, USDA, Fulton, Maryland; and International Person of the Year – Anne Perchard, La Ferme Ltd. (The Ansom Jersey Herd) of Great Britain.
The recipients will be honored during World Dairy Expo at a special “Dinner with the Stars” banquet, held on Wednesday, October 5, in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets for the event are $30. Reservations are required by Tuesday, September 27.
World Dairy Expo is an international trade and cattle show for dairy producers. This year’s show will take place October 4-8. For more information, contact World Dairy Expo at 608-224-6455 or visit www.worlddairyexpo.com.

3/7/11 Adjustments make all cow PTAs similar to those on genomically tested cows

2/25/11 National Dairy Shrine Scholarship Applications Due April 15th

The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual FUNDING of scholarships. Applications must be completed by April 15. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the NDS web site, www.dairyshrine.org under scholarships.
The National Dairy Student Recognition Program recognizes and rewards graduating seniors planning a career related to dairy production. There will be a $2,000 cash award given to the winner, a $1,500 reward for second place, and three to seven $1000 cash awards depending on the number and quality of applicants.
The National Dairy Shrine/Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI) Milk Marketing Scholarships are available to encourage students to pursue careers in the marketing of dairy products. The winner receives a $1500 scholarship while the other winners receive $1000 scholarships. Six to nine winners are recognized annually. DMI provides scholarship dollars for scholarship and several other NDS scholarships.
The Kildee Scholarships are offered in two categories. Graduate study applicants may include the top 25 All-American contestants in one of the past three National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Contests plus the Platinum winners in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge National contests and these students are eligible to apply for two $3000 scholarships. Undergraduate students may apply in their junior or senior year of college for one $2000 Kildee Undergraduate scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must have been one of the top 25 contestants at the National 4-H or FFA Dairy Judging Contests.
Two NDS/McCullough scholarships of $2500 and $1,000 are awarded annually to high school seniors intending to enter a four year college or university and major in: Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agriculture Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.
There will be one NDS/Iager Dairy Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000 to a second year college student in a two-year agricultural college. This scholarship is sponsored from a fund created by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Iager of Fulton, Maryland.
There will be one NDS/Core Dairy Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000 to a freshman college student in a four year agricultural college. This scholarship is sponsored from a fund created in honor of Maurice E. Core long-time industry leader and past Executive Director of National Dairy Shrine.
There are four NDS/Klussendorf scholarships given in the amount of $2,000 to students in their first, second, or third year at a two or four year college or university. Applicants need to major in Dairy or Animal Science with intentions to enter the dairy cattle field.
There are two NDS/McKown scholarships given in the amount of $2,000 to students in their first, second, or third year at a two or four year college or university. Applicants need to major in Dairy or Animal Science with intentions to enter the dairy cattle field.
If you would like to apply for any of these scholarships, please visit the NDS website at www.dairyshrine.org to download the applications. If you have any questions, please contact the NDS office at info@dairyshrine.org. Winners of these awards will be announced in this summer, with the presentation of awards to be held at the annual NDS awards banquet in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, September 29, 2011.

2/14/11 Announcing the RWDCA Summer 2011 Intern

The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association is excited to announce that their 2011 summer internship position was awarded to Tiffany Langteau of Stetsonville, Wisconsin. During the course of the summer, Tiffany’s responsibilities will include assisting with registrations and transfers, publications and representing the RWDCA at various events.
Tiffany is the oldest daughter of Steve and Kathy Langteau. She was raised on her parents’ 320 acre farm were they milk 50 Registered Holsteins. There she developed her love and passion for the industry at an early age. At the age of five, she was given her first registered cow and is very involved in the development of her own herd of cattle. Tiffany has been showing cattle since the age of six and continues to attend shows, sales and barn tours whenever possible.
Tiffany Langteau is currently a sophomore at the University Wisconsin-River Falls where she is double majoring in Agriculture Education and Dairy Science. Her career goal is to become a Holstein Classifier. Tiffany is very involved with several school organizations including Dairy Club, Block and Bridle, UWRF Cattle Evaluation team and Big Brother Big Sisters program. She also in still involved in FFA, 4-H and the Clark County Dairy Judging team.
We look forward to Tiffany joining our team for the summer months!

10/18/10 RWDCA Internship offered in 2011 for Red & White Junior Members

RWDCA Objective: To offer a junior member the opportunity to gain a wide variety of experiences and opportunities that coincide with working at the Red & White Dairy Cattle Association.
Intern responsibilities:
• Representing RWDCA at various events throughout the summer.
• Working on press releases for upcoming & recent events.
• Working on articles, advertisements and lay out of The Red Bloodlines.
• Assisting with registrations and transfers.
Qualifications:
• Self or family is a member of the RWDCA.
• Has completed at least one year of college prior to start date & pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Ag Journalism/Communications, Dairy Science or related degree.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Preference will be given to those applicants possessing strong communication and organizational skills.
Stipend:
• Salary: $1,000/month
• Travel Expenses: covered by RWDCA
Housing:
• Housing is not supplied; however we will provide assistance in finding housing.
How to apply:
• Cover letter that includes why you believe you would be a good candidate for this internship, and any involvement you have had with the RWDCA.
• Resume that includes education, previous work experience and achievements.
• 3 letters of recommendation from people not related to you (i.e. teachers, employers, ect.).
Deadline:
• All material must be postmarked by December 1st, 2010.
• Please mail all materials to: Red & White Dairy Cattle Association; 308B Ogden Ave; Clinton, WI 53525.
The Jr. Committee will review the applications and hold interviews in early January. Internship winners will be announced February 1st, 2011.
If you have any questions regarding this internship please contact Stephanie Stout at the RWDCA office (608)-676-4909 or rwdcastephanie@gmail.com.

7/26/10 The Red Sensational 2010 National Red & White Convention Highlights

HARRISONBURG, VA - The Southeast Red & White Dairy Cattle Association hosted the 2010 National Red & White Convention, “The Red Sensational” July 20-23. The Convention began by members meeting the candidates of the first National Red & White Queen Contest Tuesday night, a judging contest for all members and the queen contest on Wednesday, Farm tours and the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, ending with the 41st National Red & White Convention Sale on Friday.

Tuesday evening started the convention on a historic note. Members received a chance to socialize with the candidates of the first ever National Red & White Queen Contest. Abbi Lea Goldenberg representing Texas and Hannah Thompson representing Maryland, introduced themselves to the members at a meet and greet sponsored by St-Yle Holsteins.

The second day of convention was filled with Junior activities. A judging contest for members of any age started the day off. Winning the 15 years and under category was Brook Ambler, placing second was Zach Seekford. In the 15-21 year old category, queen contestant Abbi Lea Goldenberg took the top, followed by Shawon Vande Zande. In the 21 years and older category, Richard Mellinger won first place followed by Southeast RWDCA Vice President Steve Rhodes.After lunch, junior members had the chance to participate in a water fight. Early that evening the queen contest was underway. Both contestants were interviewed and then presented speeches to the members. A social followed the contest sponsored by Richard M. Green, Sr., Jake Skinner & Julie Tracy-Wagner Farm.

Thursday was filled with farm tours, a classification demonstration, the Annual Members Meeting and Awards Banquet. Members started their day off with a bus ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah State Park. Following the incredible views was a tour of Gloryland Holsteins, Grottoes, Virginia. Here members enjoyed lunch put on by Gloryland Holsteins. At the next stop, Jennings Gap Diary in Churchville, Virginia, members received a classification demonstration by David Wallace, Executive Secretary of the Brown Swiss Association.

Following the tours, the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet took place at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Thursday, July 22. After the meeting a pig roast sponsored by the Southeast RWDCA was enjoyed by members. It was the pleasure of this organization to award the work of its outstanding members who have invested in the betterment of the Red & White Cow. The 2010 National Red & White Convention Awards Banquet began with recognizing the 25+ Year Members. David & Yvonne Preder & Rodney Bohnhoff of Plymouth, Wisconsin were awarded the Larry Moore Master Breeder Award, Dale and Deanna Bendig from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania received the J.P. “Doc” Ostrander Young Breeder Award and Ryan Morrill of Penacook, New Hampshire received the Junior Breeder Award. The Don Albrecht Distinguished Service Award was received by Frank Good of Dayton, Virginia and Dana Erway of Coudersport, Pennsylvania was awarded the Gary Mayhew Keystone Award. The 2010 Junior Essay winners were Daniel Kitchen, Danville, Pennsylvania, Amber Gabel of Newport, Pennsylvania, and Leah Henkes, Luana, Iowa. The Albrecht Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Kelsey Crull, Poplar Grove, Illinois, Seth Elsner, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin and Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Hannah Thompson, Walkersville, Maryland was crowned as the 2010 National Red & White Queen. All-American, Junior All-American, and Superior Type Awards were presented to their recipients. Members also recognized and thanked the retiring board members for their hard work and leadership, Bill Hughes, Mt. Solon, Virginia and Jerry Good from Caledonia, Michigan. New Board Members were introduced and welcomed by the members and they are Jennifer Keilholtz-Hill, Thurmont, Maryland, Dr. Kim Olson, Atwater, Minnesota and Jake Skinner, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.

The 41st National Red & White Convention Sale sold 98 lots of top Red & White cows and heifers on Friday, July 23. In spite of the heat, the cows and heifers strutted their stuff through the auction ring and averaged $2,655. The top seller was a flashy December calf from the Jodie family. Gloryland-JG Julia-Red-ET left the hands of the Jubilee Group and went home with Ryan Krohlow of Black Creek, Wisconsin. Also topping the sale was a choice out of the known KY-Blue Ruben Marla-Red-ET, Devon Benfer of Concordia, Kansas purchased that choice for $7,600 from Richard Green. A big congratulations goes out the Southeast RWDCA for sponsoring the 2010 National Red & White Convention Sale.

A live auction of donated items followed the awards banquet with the proceeds benefitting the RWDCA’s Junior Programs. The Scholarship Calf Raffle winner was drawn shortly before the 41st National Red & White Convention Sale. The winner was Dan Frohling of Woodstock, Illinois, who opted for the $1,000. The calf was then auctioned off at the end of the sale. Thank you to Leon Rhodes for donating the July calf. Another THANK YOU to all the donors, buyers and consignors of both the junior benefit auction and cattle sale, and those who bought raffle tickets, your continued support to the Junior Programs is highly appreciated by the members of Red & White Dairy Cattle Association.

A special Thank You goes to the Southeast Red & White Dairy Cattle Association for hosting a successful and historic 2010 National Red & White Convention. Next year’s convention will be held under the “Northern Lights” in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota from July 20-23, 2011.

7/21/10 Requirements for All Red & White Sanctioned Shows

Looking to show your Red & Whites this fall? The show requirements of the Red & White Dairy Cattle Association (RWDCA) are as follows.
 

1. Animals MUST have an RWDCA registration paper prior to the show. Note: Animals with only a Holstein Association USA or Holstein Canada registration paper ARE NOT considered registered with RWDCA and CANNOT be shown.
2. Exhibitors MUST be members of the RWDCA.
3. Animals must be true RED in color (no black-reds or brindles)

Submit your registration applications early to avoid rush fees. Rush fees: $20 within 30 days of postmark date or fax date, $50 Five-Business-Day service, $100 Same-Day-Service (to be collected at time of service).

6/23/10 Announcing the 2010 National Red & White Convention

Are you ready for a new sensation? “The Red Sensational” that is. The Southeast RWDCA is proud to host the 2010 National Red & White Convention in Harrisonburg, Virginia on July 21-23. Red & White enthusiasts are all welcome to come and enjoy a full schedule of exciting activities.
Tuesday, July 20 Pre-Convention activities include the RWDCA Directors Meeting at 2:00pm. At 7:00pm members will be able to meet the contestants in the 1st ever National Red & White Queen Contest.
Wednesday, July 21 begins with the RWDCA directors meeting at 8am. The RWDCA Junior activities include a judging contest for all ages at 10:30am, following a BBQ lunch at noon will be Ag Olympics and water fight. The 1st National Red & White Queen Contest will commence at 4:00pm and will be followed by an ice cream social.
Thursday, July 22 starts at 8:00am with a ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway followed by two farm tours. The first one is scheduled with Gloryland Holsteins, Grottoes, Virginia where lunch and entertainment will be provided. Afterwards a classification demonstration will be given at Jennings Gap Dairy in Churchville, Virginia. The features for Thursday evening will be the annual meeting, awards banquet and 25+ year member recognition scheduled to begin at 5:00pm. A pig roast meal will be sponsored by the Southeast RWDCA. Following the banquet will be a live auction of donated items. RWDCA members are encouraged to show their support to the Junior members and 25+ year members by attending the meeting and awards banquet.
Friday, July 23 marks the 41st National Red & White Convention Sale, which is scheduled to begin at 10:15am sharp. The sale is sponsored by the Southeast RWDCA and will take place at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, Virginia. If you are interested in a sale catalog, please contact Bill Hughes at 540-421-9486.
Other events planned during the 2010 National Red & White Convention include the Red & White Scholarship Calf Raffle.

3/31/10 National Dairy Shrine Seeks Applications for Scholarships

The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual awarding of scholarships. Applications must be completed by May 1, 2010. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the NDS web site, www.dairyshrine.org.
The Dairy Student Recognition Program recognizes and rewards graduating seniors planning a career related to dairy production. There will be a $1,500 cash award given to the winner, a $1,000 reward for second place, and three to seven $500 cash awards depending on the number and quality of applicants.
The National Dairy Shrine/Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI) Milk Marketing Scholarships are available to encourage students to pursue careers in the marketing of dairy products. The winner receives a $1500 scholarship while the other winners receive $1000 scholarships. Six to nine winners are recognized annually. DMI provides scholarship dollars for scholarship and several other NDS scholarships.
The Kildee Scholarships are offered in two categories. Graduate study applicants may include the top 25 All-American contestants in one of the past three National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Contests plus the Platinum winners in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge National contests and these students are eligible to apply for two $3000 scholarships. Undergraduate students may apply in their junior or senior year of college for one $2000 Kildee Undergraduate scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must have been one of the top 25 contestants at the National 4-H or FFA Dairy Judging Contests.
Two NDS/McCullough scholarships of $2500 and $1,000 are awarded annually to high school seniors intending to enter a four year college or university and major in: Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agriculture Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.
There will be one NDS/Iager Dairy Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000 to a second year college student in a two-year agricultural college. This scholarship is sponsored from a fund created by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Iager of Fulton, Maryland.
There will be one NDS/Core Dairy Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000 to a freshman college student in a four year agricultural college. This scholarship is sponsored from a fund created in honor of Maurice E. Core long-time industry leader and past Executive Director of National Dairy Shrine.
There are four NDS/Klussendorf scholarships given in the amount of $2,000 to students in their first, second, or third year at a two or four year college or university. Applicants need to major in Dairy or Animal Science with intentions to enter the dairy cattle field.
There are two NDS/McKown scholarships given in the amount of $2,000 to students in their first, second, or third year at a two or four year college or university. Applicants need to major in Dairy or Animal Science with intentions to enter the dairy cattle field.
If you would like to apply for any of these scholarships, please visit the NDS website at www.dairyshrine.org to download the applications. If you have any questions, please contact the NDS office at info@dairyshrine.org. Winners of these awards will be announced in this summer, with the presentation of awards to be held at the annual NDS awards banquet in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, September 30, 2010.

2/1/10 RWDCA Hires 1st Intern

The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association is excited to announce that their first-ever summer internship position was awarded to Julie Wadzinski from Marathon, Wisconsin. During the course of the summer, Julie’s responsibilities will include assisting with registrations and transfers, publications and representing the RWDCA at various events.
Julie is the daughter of Steve and Sara Wadzinski and she grew up on her parents' 400 head grade Holstein dairy operation. She developed an interest in dairy cattle at a young age by working with her parents and two brothers, Ken and Jonathon, on the farm. Julie started her own herd of registered Holsteins by participating in the Marathon County Heifer Program and exhibiting those animals at the county fair.
Julie Wadzinski is currently a Junior at University Wisconsin-River Falls where she is majoring in Dairy Science with a double emphasis in science and management. Julie participates in several school organizations including Dairy Club and Destination. She remains active in her 4-H club by volunteering as a project leader for rabbits, dairy cattle and goats. She also organizes community involvement and volunteering activities for the youth members of her 4-H club.
We look forward to Julie joining our team for the summer months. 

11/24/09 RED EXPRESS MORATORIUM - $10/registration - any age!

Enroll your herd in the RED EXPRESS to get the moratorium rates today! Ends March 31, 2010!
To enter your animals: Send in $150 herd fee and your applications with $10/animal. Other benefits during the year include: membership, bull briefs, listing in the Red & White Directory, 10 free transfers, one free classification and a 10% discount on advertising in The Red Bloodlines, Leading Ladies and Red Sire Showcase. Click here for details!

10/14/09 Canadian Red & White Club Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Red & White Club will take place November 12, 2009 at 3:15 p.m., Salon C2, Level 2 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON. This year's guest speaker will be Brian Van Doormaal, General Manager, Canadian Dairy Network (CDN), on “How to use genomic evaluations in your breeding program.” All are welcome to attend. If you would like a copy of the latest Canadian Red & White Holstein Club's newsletter, The Red Line, contact the RWDCA office.

8/10/09 PDCA Unveils New Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard

Madison, WI - The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association has just released its newly revised Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard. The scorecard was first established in 1943 and has had four previous revisions, the latest in 1994. This, the sixth edition, will feature many improvements including increased emphasis on traits and characteristics associated with a longer productive life, anatomical functionality, and industry management trends in housing systems and animal welfare. The new scorecard also includes breed characteristics for the most recent breed member, the Red and White.
Key changes include balancing the cow’s dairy and strength characteristics, making movement and locomotion a priority in feet and leg evaluation, and reducing the value placed on stature.
According to Ted Halbach, chairman of the scorecard revision committee, “There are several significant changes. Dairy character and body capacity are combined to create dairy strength with a 25 percent weighting, rear feet and legs receive more weight, each breakdown has traits listed in priority order with a point value for each trait, and breed exceptions to specific traits are listed under breed characteristics.”
The new PDCA Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard can be found under Dairyman Extras at www.hoards.com. It will also be available on the web in electronic format from PDCA and its member breed associations. Questions may be directed to PDCA at pdca@wdexpo.com or by phone at 608-224-0400.
The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, Inc., is a federation of the seven national dairy breed registry associations serving breeders and owners of Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, and Red and White dairy cattle. PDCA and its member organizations promote the added value and profitability of registered dairy cattle.
Also found on the RWDCA website at www.redandwhitecattle.com/animals_cows.html.

8/4/09 Canadian Red & White Extravaganza

Pack your passport and head north to Ontario for an event billed as “a two-day Canadian Red & White Holstein extravaganza” featuring a show and sale where you will see some of Ontario’s finest Red & Whites on parade and have a chance to buy a few, too. The events take place August 10-11 at the facilities of David Carson Farms & Auction Services Ltd., Listowel, Ontario.

The Red & White Rally Sale, an event offering 50 head of Red & White Holsteins with show style, popular sires and deep pedigrees, will take place Monday, August 10th commencing at 6:30 p.m. American Louis Prange will read pedigrees at this sale featuring cattle handpicked by Larry Bennett and Scott Wilson. Many of the consignments come from the breeding programs of Canadian Red & White Holstein Club members. For more information or catalogues contact sale manager David Carson at 519-291-2049, Bennett at 519-939-3995 or Wilson at 416-522-1674.

The following day, Tuesday August 11th, the Ontario Red & White Holstein Show will commence at 10 a.m. at Carson’s show pavilion. A full slate of classes are offered at this show that began at this location in 2006 and is increasing in popularity each year. Appreciated as a grass root Red & White show with a relaxed atmosphere that encourages beginner and veteran showmen alike, this event is also known to include Madison and Royal Winter Fair caliber winning cattle. A junior showmanship competition will take place prior to the show, beginning at 9 a.m., and exhibitors and spectators are welcome to stay for a complimentary meal in the ring immediately following the show.
Carson Farms & Auction is located one mile east of the town of Listowel on Highway 86. Unserviced trailer camping is permitted on grounds and several motels are nearby. Carson Farms is just a two-hour drive from U.S.-Canada border crossings into western Ontario. See you there!

7/30/09 Red & Whites “Shine” at the 2009 Red & White Convention

BELVIDERE, IL- The Midwest Red &White Dairy Cattle Association hosted this year’s 2009 National Red & White Convention, “Red & Whites Shine in 2009” July 22-25. Activities included a Red & White dinner seminar focusing on genomics on Wednesday evening, RWDCA open house, farm tours and Junior Dairy Jeopardy contest on Thursday, Red & White show and awards banquet on Friday and concluded with a successful National Red & White Convention Sale on Saturday.

Wednesday evening, Jeff Ziegler, Genomics Program Manager at Select Sires presented Red & White breeders with information pertaining to genomics. What are genomics, how to use it and future plans with the research of genomics.

Day two of the convention began with an open house at the new office of the RWDCA. Guests were welcomed as they toured the new office location situated in Clinton, Wisconsin, just 20 miles north of this year’s convention. President Jerry Good welcomed everyone and Executive Managers, Nicole and Stephanie Stout explained office procedures and the programs and services provided by the RWDCA. Convention tours went to Briar Holsteins, Poplar Grove, Illinois- Brian & Sue Crull and family, highlights included viewing daughters of several Red & White and RC young sires and the development of several unique pedigrees in their herd. The next tour stop was Golden-Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Illinois- Gary & Nate Janssen, Golden-Oaks Perk Rae-Red and her daughters were on display as well as 4 RC Shottle calves from Windsor-Manor Talent Reva-Red. A special thank you to Grande Cheese, Golden-Oaks Farm and Wagner Farms for sponsoring the tour lunch and to Midwest RWDCA and Midwest Dairyman’s Company for sponsoring refreshments at the open house. Thursday’s events concluded with a Junior Dairy Jeopardy contest. This year’s top 4 contestants were Aaron Mitchell, Leah Henkes, Emily Irwin and Karly Timmerman.

Friday began with the Red & Whites Shine in 2009 National Convention Show. 78 head were shown by exhibitors from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas. Poor-Riches Rubns Aspn-Red-ET, owned by Donald J. Rottinghaus, Seneca, Kansas was selected as Grand Champion. Reserve Champion was Red-Vision Ad Cory-Red-ET owned by Deaver, Judd & Tuman, Edgerton, Wisconsin. Junior Champions were the winning Winter Calves, Jerian Advent Sunny-Red-ET and Jerian Rubens Safari-Red-ET, both owned by Crystal Seimers-Peterson & Jordan Seimers, Newton, Wisconsin. In the Junior Show, Henkeseen L Lipstick-Red, owned by Leah Henkes, Luana, Iowa received Grand Champion honors. Greenlea Adv Candles-Red-ET, owned by Laura Finley, Lake Mills, Wisconsin was selected as Junior Champion and St-Yle-SA Jumpn4Joy-Red-ET, owned by Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Illinois was Reserve Junior Champion. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of the Red & Whites Shine in 2009 Show went to the Jim & Vicky Cleland Family of Clinton, Wisconsin. Winning the overall showmanship contest was Laura Finley, Lake Mills, Wisconsin, who also won the junior division. 2nd place in the junior division was Katelynn Griedanus, Delavan, Wisconsin. Senior division showmanship was won by Jennifer Wakeley, Winnebago, Illinois, 2nd place went to Matthew Henkes, Luana, Iowa.

Later that evening, the annual meeting and awards banquet were held at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, Illinois. The following awards were presented at the Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Friday, July 24. The RWDCA congratulates the 2009 award winners and applauds their dedication to the Red & White cow. Albert & Mary Etta Lenkaitis of St. Charles, Illinois received the Albrecht Distinguished Service Award, Dave & Betty Gregory of Harvard, Illinois received the Gary Mayhew Keystone Award, Louis Prange of Sheboygan Falls received the Larry Moore Master Breeder Award, Joseph Stitt of Belleville, Pennsylvania received the J.P. Ostrander Young Breeder Award, and Stephanie Aves of Poplar Grove, Illinois received the Junior Breeder Award. Albrecht Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Leah Henkes of Luana, Iowa and Carly Lyons of Castalia, Iowa. This year’s Junior Essay Contest Winners were Kelsey Crull of Poplar Grove, Illinois, Morgan Lundy of Jefferson, Wisconsin, Jessica Crull of Poplar Grove, Illionis and Carly Sherwood of Meshoppen, Pennsylvania. All-American, Junior All-American and Superior Type Awards were also presented. New and retiring board members were introduced with Tim Baumgartner, Oakdale, California joining the Board of Directors and John Burket, East Freedom, Pennsylvania retiring from the board. A special presentation was held following the awards banquet with a Dairy Jeopardy Challenge; Adults vs. Juniors. Adult participants included Gary Janssen, Wauconda, Illinois, Bret Butterfass, Little Falls, Minnesota, Stephanie Stout, Janesville, Wisconsin and Brian Olbrich, Harvard, Illinois. Junior participants included Emily Irwin, Belvidere, Illinois, Jessica Crull, Poplar Grove, Illinois, Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago, Illinois and Justin Crull, Poplar Grove, Illinois.

The 40th National Red & White Convention Sale, held on Saturday, July 25th showcased 117 lots of the most sought after Red & White genetics. Despite the tough economic times, the sale averaged an impressive $3,695. At the top of the sale, consigned by Parker Hardy, Tipton, Michigan was Heatherstone Devlin-Red (VG-86) at $15,000 from the Delit family. Devlin was the 3rd place Fall Yearling in Milk at the 2008 Grand International Red & White Show at World Dairy Expo. She was purchased by Doug Lemke, Chilton, Wisconsin. The second high seller, consigned by Tom Mercuro, Boonsboro, Maryland was Durchan Advent Dusk-ET-RC at $14,000. Dusk is an Advent daughter of All-American Coldsprings Dur Chan 109-ET (EX-95-2E DOM). She was purchased by Pilar Holsteins, Mike Berby, LaPorte, Indiana. The third high selling individual, consigned by Brookview Farms, Eric Havens, Fremont, Ohio was Starmark Ad Roses-Red-ET at $12,000. Roses is an Advent x VG-88 September Storm x World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Redrose (EX-96-2E). She was purchased by the Redrose Syndicate c/o Tom Mercuro, Boonsboro, Maryland. Cattle were sold to buyers in Canada, Denmark and the United States including California, Texas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Delaware and Maryland. Jason Lamoreaux, CanAm Sales Management, Belding, Michigan managed this year’s sale with Larry Kleiner reading pedigrees. Additional sale results can be found at www.redandwhitecattle.com.

Other convention highlights included a silent auction and the Red & White Scholarship Calf Raffle. The silent auction raised nearly $2,000 for RWDCA Junior Programs, Reserve Fund, Scholarship and Midwest RWDCA. The winner of the Red & White Scholarship Calf Raffle was Luck-E Holsteins of Hampshire, Illinois. Thank you to all of the donors and buyers of the silent auction and scholarship raffle tickets and a thank you to Golden-Oaks Farm for donating this year’s scholarship raffle calf!

Special thanks and appreciation goes to Brian & Sue Crull and the Midwest RWDCA for hosting a successful 2009 National Red & White Convention. Next year’s National Convention will be held in Harrisonburg, Virginia from July 21-23, 2010. Join us at “The Red Sensational!” 

7/10/09 RWDCA Announces Election Results for Board of Directors

Kimberley Morrill, Mary Etta Lenkaitis and Tim Baumgartner have been elected to serve three-year terms on the RWDCA Board of Directors from 2009-2012. Morrill, Lenkaitis and Baumgartner will begin their three-year terms following the Annual Meeting of the RWDCA at the National Red & White Convention on July 24th held in Belvidere, Illinois. 

6/18/09 Red & White Calf Raffle to Support the RWDCA Scholarship Fund

Someone will win a RED calf!…Will it be you? Tickets are available for the 2009 RWDCA Scholarship Raffle Calf! This year’s calf was generously donated by Golden-Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Illinois. Golden-Oaks Ad Mysty-Red-ET, a potential 9th generation VG-EX, was born on March 20, 2009 and is sired by the ever-popular KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET (EX-94). Mysty’s dam is Derrwyn Mystlet-Red-ET (EX-91) with a lifetime production of 101,240M 4.2% 4242F 3.2% 3274P, sired by Rubens. Grandam of Mysty is Derrwyn MG Mystery-Red (EX-92) sired by Mardi Gras, backed by a VG-86 Triple Threat, EX-91-2E Gold, VG-88 Magic, VG-85 Bootmaker, VG-88 Hagen and an EX-91-2E Hillside.

Mysty will be raffled at the 2009 National Red & White Convention held July 22-25 in Belvidere, Illinois. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and are available by contacting the RWDCA office 608-676-4900 or 4909, Dana Erway 814-274-8862, Richard Green 302-378-2742, Brian & Sue Crull 815-765-3673 or any RWDCA National Director. Proceeds go towards the RWDCA Scholarship Fund.

$1,000 cash can be substituted for the calf. Additional prizes include a Benelli – Super Nova 12 GA Pump Gun @ FLXX Tech Stock, Canadian Red & White True Type Cow and semen from All-Red Genetics.

For more information, please contact Dana Erway, RWDCA Scholarship Committee Chair at 814-274-8862 or the RWDCA Office at 608-676-4900 or 4909.
 

5/1/09 The Red & White Dairy Cattle Association Relocates to Clinton, Wisconsin

As of May 1st, the RWDCA will be operating out of a new location in Clinton, WI. Located in south central Wisconsin, Clinton is centrally located between Madison and Chicago, therefore providing better access to airports. Technical support and professional services are also more readily available at this location. The office building is situated about one mile south of I-43 and eight miles east of Beloit.

New contact information is listed below:

Red & White Dairy Cattle Association
308B Ogden Avenue, Clinton, WI 53525
Ph: 608-676-4900 – Registrations
Ph: 608-676-4909 – Stephanie Stout
Fax: 608-299-0800

Email addresses will remain the same:
Registrations: rwdcareg@gmail.com
Stephanie Stout: rwdcastephanie@gmail.com
 

3/24/09 The Influential KHW Kite ADVENT-RED Passes Away

Select Sires regrets to announce that 7HO7872 KHW Kite ADVENT-RED-ET (EX-94) died yesterday. Inventory remains available for future sales.

Known for providing the "Showtime Advantage", ADVENT-RED has been extremely impactful in the Holstein breed. Widely believed to be one of the greatest show-ring sires of his time, ADVENT-RED daughters have accumulated numerous accolades at the world's greatest shows. In 2008 he was named Premier Sire at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair National Red and White Show, Toronto, Canada. ADVENT-RED daughters have also commanded attention in both the Red and White and black and white shows at World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis. In 2008, he sired the grand champion of the Red and White show, in addition to five class winners and 25 top-five placings.

"ADVENT-RED's daughters are making a huge impact in the breed," said Charlie Will, manager, Holstein sire selection for Select Sires. "His heifers have dominated on the colored shavings for a few years now, and they continue to develop into great young cows with beautiful udders."

ADVENT-RED was a popular Super Sampler™ for Select Sires and went on to become an even more popular Showcase Selections™ sire on the proven lineup. His legacy will be felt for generations to come, both at Select Sires and in the Holstein breed. His sons and daughters continue to transmit the same qualities that made him so popular - tall and open frames, stylish front ends, beautiful udders and correct feet and legs.

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc., is North America's largest A.I. organization and is comprised of 10 farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen as well as excellence in service and programs to achieve its basic objective of supplying dairy and beef producers with North America's best genetics at a reasonable price.