ullseye

May 2013
The
WESTGEN
BULLSEYE
Digital copy of Bullseye, available on-line at:www.westgen.com
NEWS
IDEAS
HOT TOPICS AND TRENDS
Boviteq-West launched for
Western Producers
By the time this newsletter lands in mail
boxes across the west, the first recipient
heifers will already be in their pens. With
their arrival and through a new initiative
called Boviteq-West the historical barns
at Westgen will once again become a focal
point for ongoing genetic leadership in
the west. Boviteq-West has been
launched so that western Canadian cattle
producers can participate more easily in
the cutting edge arena of In-vitro
Fertilization technology.
Boviteq-West is a joint venture between
Westgen and Abbotsford Veterinary
Clinic and will operate as a franchise of
L’Alliance Boviteq (Boviteq), an IVF leader
located in Quebec. By way of a share in
the ownership of Semex and hence
Boviteq, producers already have a stake
in this company, but through this
franchise it will become easier for western
producers to participate in this emerging
field as well. In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
involves the harvest of oocytes directly
from the ovary and then creating a
fertilization and embryo outside the
body (‘in-vitro’ literally translating to ‘inglass’). IVF technology has advanced in
leaps and bounds over the past decade,
and while conventional flushing on-farm
still produces a higher percentage of the
industry’s overall embryo production, IVF
is growing rapidly and is a strategic tool
utilized by many producers on their high
value animals. Why? IVF can be conducted
every 14 days. What’s more, the IVF
procedure can continue even when an
animal is pregnant up to 4 months.
Canadian dairy producers should be
proud of Boviteq, the Canadian company
having pioneered many of the IVF
protocols that have become the industry
standard. Furthermore research conducted
by Boviteq gets at least some of the credit
for why pregnancy rates on frozen IVF
embryos now rival that of conventional
embryos. Boviteq-West will operate
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David Yoxall:
under the gold standard of excellence
provided by Boviteq.
David was
brought up
on a family
dairy farm in
the north west
of the United
Kingdom. The Boviteq-West concept utilizes the
many gains that have been made with
cow and oocyte preparation that allow
eggs harvested from western-based
cows to be shipped in a controlled
medium to Boviteq for processing.
Fertilized embryos are then returned to
Boviteq-West for implantation in its
recipients. Once confirmed pregnant,
those recipients are shipped to the
producer. Boviteq-West will also make
available donor housing, if required.
point-manforBoviteq-West
While continuing his involvement in
the family’s 80 cow dairy David began
augmenting his skill set by becoming
accomplished in many different areas
of cattle reproduction, embryo transfer,
and the education of others in both areas.
Employed with Embyonics in the UK, David
honed his skills and eventually made this
his full time occupation after dispersing the
herd in 2007.
David’s journey then took another major
step with his appointment at Morsan
Farms in Alberta. There he oversaw the
development and management of show cows
like Seisme-Red and Missy, and managed
the ever expanding embryo transfer program.
In appointing David as Boviteq-West’s IVF
Manager, it is expected the new joint venture
will benefit from the wealth of experience
he brings to the logistical aspects of the IVF
process and of the care and management
required to maximize pregnancy results
from both donors and recipients. Working
alongside Dr. Rich Vanderwal and his team,
it is expected that Boviteq-West has a strong
point-man in David Yoxall and will be up
and running quickly as a result. BoviteqWest is open for business and David can be
contacted at 1-800-657-5613.
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Who should consider using IVF?
The IVF process comes with a cost, thus
attracting only the very best animals
whose embryos command a significant
premium from the market. Still, when all
the advantages are considered, more
and more producers are making the
determination to invest in IVF rather
than conventional flushing. Some of the
industry’s brightest young stars have
achieved such high prices because they
can generate a bigger return more quickly
thanks to IVF. In some cases over 50
embryos have been produced by the
time the heifer calves for the first time –
and still close to 24 months of age! The
ability to use “reverse sorted” semen is a
big advantage as well with IVF. Reverse
sorted semen takes conventional frozen
straws, thaws them and then sorts them.
This option only exists for IVF embryo
production, but significantly increases
the number of live females that can be
generated from the harvested eggs.
Another area where the IVF option has
gained favor is for show cows that can
continue to have eggs harvested while
pregnant and without skipping a year
on the show circuit. Again, reverse
sorted semen helps maximize female
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production from these animals. What’s
more, many producers with such animals
recognize the benefit in making “show
age” calves, but simply do not have
sufficient recipients of their own to do
so. The Boviteq-West recipient option
can be instrumental in assisting with
that strategy whether they are IVF or
conventional embryos.
Top 10 Advantages with IVF:
1. The interval between flushes is
much shorter – just 14 days
2. Lactating donors can be flushed
earlier in lactation
3. Pregnant cows can continue to be
flushed to 100 days pregnant and
sometimes beyond
4. Heifers can be enrolled at a younger
age than with conventional flushing
– 9 months
5. With larger egg harvests the choice
can be made to use multiple sires
The IVF technology is primarily used by
top breeders today and on high value
females. Some producers might
conclude that this is an elite technology
that has little application for ordinary
producers. In fact there are many who
believe that IVF will become a
mainstream technology much like the
use of sexed semen. In the initial stages
it requires a leap of faith and investment,
but the expectation is that BoviteqWest will eventually be a source of
great pride for the west.
6. Frozen IVF embryos now achieve
comparable pregnancy rates to
conventional
7. Reverse sorted semen maximizes
female creation from sires not
typically offered sexed
8. Reverse sorted semen can eliminate
need for a biopsy to verify sex of
embryo
9. Expensive semen can be used across
multiple donors even after reverse
sorting
10.Cows producing many unfertilized
embryos via conventional often
achieve better results with IVF
Photo: Frank Robinson
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We stg e n Days 2013
It has been Westgen’s intent to create an
annual event that would bring dairy
producers from the four western
provinces together once a year. Those
days which include the societal requirement of holding an annual general
meeting of members have been renamed as Westgen Days. After all, the
annual meeting is but a small part of the
event. This year’s Westgen days, held in
Chilliwack, BC saw producers from all
four provinces listen to and gain
valuable insight from 4 invited speakers
plus enjoy a day of farms tours. Out-oftown participants in the Westgen Days
program gathered on Monday March 25th
for a wine and cheese reception where
producers had an opportunity to socialize
with producers from other provinces
and with Westgen and Semex staff. The
following morning the same producers
plus many more from the BC lower
mainland gathered for the annual
meeting. There they heard aboutWestgen’s
successful 2012 business year where a
small operating profit was realized.
With Semex profit share and investment
returns included, Westgen’s income for
the year was just under $750,000. A
table outlining credits returned directly
to producers was shared to underscore
Westgen’s ongoing support of breed
improvement initiatives.
Westgen’s 2012 Support
of Breed Improvement
Milk Recording
$496,950
Classification
$215,837
Genetic Leader Total
$712,787
Partner Credits
$473,750
Total Support
$1,186,537
Brad Sayles, Semex VP Global Sales &
Marketing provided an update on the
global markets Semex products continue
to be well received in. In fact it was a
record year for Semex in terms of doses
sold and on total revenue generated.
Back Row: Art Pruim (Vice President), Osler, SK; Raymond Brink, Chilliwack, BC; Tim Hofstra, Millet, AB;
David Janssens (Past President), Surrey, BC; Tom Kootstra, Ponoka, AB
Front Row: Matt Plett (Treasurer), Blumenort, MB; Henry Gisler (Semex Rep), Langley, BC; Tony DeGroot (President),
Chilliwack, BC; Rudy Russenberger, Abbotsford, BC; Ken Massie (Semex Rep), Chilliwack, BC
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Westg e n Days 2013
President Tony DeGroot
thanks Past President
David Janssens for his 5
years as board President
Mike West, the designated sire analyst
for western Canada, provided an overview
of the company’s product development
initiatives, strategies and summarized
how bull purchases are being made,
where they come from and through this,
how the industry is changing, how
producer breeding strategies are changing.
Tuesday afternoon saw three invited
speakers provide educational presentations for producers. André Barnabé
provided a picture of In-vitro Fertilization
technology and how dramatically its
advances are aiding genetic advancement
strategies in Canada and how through
Boviteq-West, producers in western
Canada can soon participate more easily.
Dr. Gordon Atkins provided a presentation
on the role of Conformation Evaluation
in an era dominated by genomics.
This presentation communicated the
importance of breeding for structurally
sound cattle as much to provide a
benchmarking tool on-farm for producers
as to add to the reference population via
daughter proven sire information. The
last speaker on the day was Brad Sayles
who provided a summary of the High
Immune Response research work that
lead to the launch of the Immunity+
brand at Semex. The day ended with a
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producer dinner and a comedy act to
end the day on a lighter note.
Wednesday March 27th was a day for
primarily the out-of-town guests to visit
several interesting dairies. Nathan Creek
Farms was first on the day where
producers could see a modern herd
with exceptional organization and
management in action and how
Westgen’s full service AI technician
program is contributing value to the
herd’s bottom line. UBC provided a more
research focused stop where Dr. Dan
Weary provided a summary of the
research being conducted at the
research centre. Farm Manager Nelson
Dinn provided a tour of the facilities and
discussed the key projects underway
and practical conclusions producers can
draw from them. The last stop on the
day was to the farm of Tom and Laury
DeGroot, a herd meticulously run and
with many top calibre cattle to be seen.
Westgen Days is an annual event that
draws together progressive-minded
producers from the four western
provinces. We encourage participation
and would welcome your early request
to reserve a spot for next year’s program.
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What’s New in Red
Breeding Red & White Holsteins has been on the upswing for the
last decade in Canada, with record numbers of red and white animals being registered
in the herdbook the last few years. Approximately 2.5% of animals registered have red
coat colour and over 15% of black and white cattle carry the red gene. The Semex lineup has greatly aided the proliferation of the red gene in the Canadian Holstein
population in the last 10 years through the marketing of such complete bulls like Talent,
September Storm, Mr Burns, Tribute, Salto and Picolo. However, the limited population
of Red & White cattle means that breeders need to be vigilant about finding sires with
different pedigrees to continue developing their red families. The April 2013 Westgen
proof sheet features more red or red carrier options than ever with 7 Red or RC sires,
of which 6 are new additions.
The #1 new release LPI sire, Regan-ALH Diplomat, is a red-carrying Class Extra sire
that traces back to the tremendous Markwell Bstar E Raven, as a Mr Burns son of her
great-granddaughter A-L-H Destiny VG-87 GMD DOM. 2905 GLPI earns him the 7th
spot on the LPI list. Diplomat offers a very balanced proof and true to his pedigree is
an impressive production transmitter with 1382 kg of milk, and 73 kg of protein. His
+10 conformation profile is highlighted by 8 on fore attachment, 9 for rear attachment
width, 11 for set of rear legs, and an astounding 12 for chest width. The O Man influence
is evident in his functional traits of 106 Herd Life, 2.81 SCS and 101 Daughter Fertility.
Amigo Diplomat Snowred Rose
Daughter of Diplomat
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Claynook Tennessee, another red carrying Mr Burns son lands in the 34th spot on the
LPI list. From an 89 pt Goldwyn dam and then the Allen poster-girl, Claynook Tammy
Allen VG-87 8*, Tennessee offers a true source of conformation improvement that
earns him a Robot Ready designation. At +13 for type, he transmits soft and well
supported udders, steep feet, openness of rib, and rumps with a consistently correct
slope (+10 pin setting). An exceptional health trait profile is complemented by double
digit positive deviations for both fat (+.15) and protein (+.18).
Valrick Tennessee Bella
Maxie Tennessee Madison
Daughters of Tennessee
It’s not often a true red sire lands in the top half of the proof sheet bulls when they’re sorted
by LPI, but Greenlea Artie Red has accomplished that impressive feat. A Mr Burns son
from the beautiful full sister to Million $ Apple Red, KHW Regiment Ariel Red VG-894YR-CAN, Artie was a highly anticipated new release due to 75% of his first crop
daughters scoring GP or better, and 8 already achieving Very Good. Artie is an exceptional
feet and leg improver with a nice production index of 47 kg protein and 36 kg fat.
Fieldhouse Artie Adia Red
Character Artie Hershey Red
Howland Artie Lana
Daughters of Artie Red
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The Semex Genomax offering is a great source of red and red carrier sires with unique
pedigrees. Sandy-Valley Chipper-P RDC tops the list and appeals to the polled niche
that many breeders that focus on red also try to satisfy. This Colt-P Red (Lawnboy x
Bolton) son from a Planet dam, that descends from the Ralma Juror Faith family, has
DGV indexes higher than his GPA for LPI (2771) and Conformation (10). Lookout P
Survivor Red is a Magna-P son from the showy Charpentier Mr Burns Sisi VG-862YR-CAN. Survivor is the #1 GPA LPI bull in Canada at 2738, with a 2803 Direct
Genomic Value on LPI. A red bull that’s been receiving a lot of attention thanks to the
popularity of both his sire, Semex Genomax bull, Willsbro Larson RDC, and his
incredible dam, Luck-E Advent Asia EX-92-USA (maximum score), is Luck-E Adonis
Red. Adonis has a GPA of 95kg combined fat and protein, and 13 for conformation.
Sandy-Valley PLA Cricket (Dam of Chipper-P RDC)
Charpentier Mr Burns Sisi (Dam of Survivor Red)
Luck-E Adonis-Red
Luck-E Advent Asia (Dam of Adonis Red)
The thrill of birthing a red and white calf doesn’t grow old for many dairy producers
and their families. The increased popularity of reds has helped to diversify the gene
pool and rapidly improve the quality of Holstein genetics available to red breeders.
With the heavy usage of red carrying sires in western Canada over the last decade, there
are many cows with the red gene in most herds. Your Westgen Rep would be glad to
recommend which of these new sires would make a great addition to your breeding
program and just might deliver that next anticipated red calf.
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May 2013
WESTGEN
WINNER’S
CIRCLE
Our sincere congratulations to all breeders and owners of these fine Semex sired cows.
Glenridge Goldwyn Mouse
BVK Goldwyn Alaska VG-85
Brando
Bonair
1147 VG-85
Neuday Denison Apple VG-86
Heritage
GRDBessie
Holsteins,
BC
Very Good First Classification VG-86
Brando Holsteins Inc., AB
Baumann Holsteins,
SK AB
Rockymountain Goldwyn
Wendon
Holsteins,
CragganVG-88
Goldwyn Zing VG-88
Winnie
CedarwalJasper
CarlyMaybe
HowieVG-85
VG-85
Brooknook
PDF Goldwyn Harrah VG-86
Westcoast Holsteins,
BC Ltd., AB
Mosnang
Holsteins
Hyljon
Eight Farm,
Yvette
CedarwalHolsteins,
Farms BC
Ltd., BC
Brooknook
Prairie Diamond
SK VG-86
Orville
Schmidt,
John Hylkema, BC
HarvestO.
Jasper
LibertyAB
Libbie VG-87
Buker
Bonair 536
VG-85
Rainyridge Goldwyn Caution VG-86
Rockymountain
Crestomere
Gold
Rush VG-85
Radar Holsteins, BC Holsteins, AB
Holsteins,
BC AB
Ronald Boerchers,
MB Sarah VG-86 Trinity
Rolynfra Farms,
BC
Wendon
Holsteins,
AB
Image
Knowledge
Everett
Simanton,
Optimal Holsteins,
Dairy, MB BC
Image
Bulrush Goldwyn Kewee VG-85
Lyba Goldwyn Ally VG-87
Alley
Goldwyn
Collet
VG-87
Dane’spride
650 VG-85
Bulrush
Holsteins,Denzel
MB
Rockymountain Mack Camaro Red
Spruce Lane Dairies Ltd., AB
Westcoast
Holsteins,
BC
Mosnang
Denzel
Darling
Rockymountain
Holsteins,
AB VG-86 Vermeer’s Dairy Ltd., AB
Van Den Pol Dairy,
AB
Continental Talent Moonlight VG-85
Thornspyc Dairy, AB
Continental
Holsteins,
SheronaSchermers,
Hill-HH Radiant
Rietben Sterling
VG-87
Blondin
JasperMiley
Bellissima
Adrian
AB VG-86
Darcor FBI
TessaABVG-85
Westcoast Holsteins, BC
Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB
VG-87
Darrin
Rasmuson,
ABVG-85
Corlane Stallion Andora
Denallie
QC
Saanwood
GoldwynDetained
Lacey VG-86
Corlane Holsteins Ltd., AB
Springbend Baltimor
VG-86
T-C-G GoldHolstein,
Ring VG-87
T&L
Cattle
Ltd., BC
J.
William Wikkerink
Springbend
Farms, BC Farms Ltd., BC Detimdale Chantilly Magot
Westcoast
Holsteins,
BC
CRF
Knowledge Pansy VG-85
Dubeau, QC
VG-85
Rietveld
Dairies Ltd.,
Stanhope
Pam Jasper
Altappel Stallion Shine VG-86
Trejey
Goldwyn
877VG-86
VG-86
Tim Hofstra,
AB AB
Stanhope-Wedgwood,
BC
Spruce
Lane
Dairies
Ltd.,
AB
Neuday Zircon Glitz VG-87
Lakeside Dairy Ltd., AB
CRF Knowledge Susan VG-85
Continental
Holsteins
Ltd.,
AB
Detimdale
Vedderlea Baltimor Edie VG-86
Rietveld
DairiesKessette
Ltd., AB Final Cut
Baumann Dolman
Annika
VG-86
Tuytel
Lightning
VG-86 VG-85
VedderleaJasper
Farm Ltd.,
BC
Baumann Holsteins, SK
Deerhaven
Final
Tuytel Jasper Littlelady VG-87 Bert Tuytel, BC
Tim Hofstra,
ABKristy VG-85
Willswikk Stallion Sami VG-86
Glenda M. Mutrie, AB
BVK Goldwyn
Alaska VG-86
Bert
Tuytel, BC
J. William Wikkerink Farms Ltd., BC
Brinkland Farms Ltd., BC
Wendon
Jasper Devotion VG-86 Detimdale
*Eljon 1783
JettSterling
Air VG-85
Dacey
VG-85
Valleyville
ABVG-85
Skyline
Dairy
*Agape PatHolsteins,
Carrera 2141
Tim
Hofstra,
AB Ltd., MB
CrestomereGoldwyn
Gold Rush Rena
VG-86 VG-87 Wendon
T&L
Cattle
Ltd.,ABBC
Agape Dairy Ltd., AB
Everett
Simanton,
LightningTestify
FortuneVG-85
VG-85
Willswikk Goldwyn Angie VG-86 Diamondlit
Ernest-Anthony
Alpina Baltimor
VG-85
*Daridelite Lawman
Chickita
VG-86
Blue
FarmsBC
Ltd., BC
Vedderlea
Goldwyn
Esther
Morsan
Farms Cheam
Ltd., AB
T&LDiamond
Cattle Ltd.,
Alpina Dairy Farm Ltd., BC
Dari Delite Farm Ltd., BC
VG-87
Donfield Precious Lightning VG-85
Peter
&
Nicole
Tuytel,
BC
Altappel
Goldwyn
Gisabella
Everdawn
Bekkers Jasper
Gene VG-85
Deken Happie Denzel VG-86
Donfield
FarmsLotsa
Ltd., MBTalent VG-85
Bekkers Holsteins Ltd., BC
VG-85
Michelle Wagner, BC
Deken Holsteins, BC
Gifford Delinda Denzel VG-85
Alpina Denzel Sprite VG-86
Spruce Lane Dairies Ltd., AB
Benbie Goldwyn Sasha VG-85
Hamming
Knowledge
Ella BC
VG-86
Gifford
Acres Farms Ltd.,
BC Maria
Alpina
Dairy
Farm Ltd.,
Falonasprings
Talent
Benbie Holsteins Ltd., SK
Hamming Holsteins Ltd., BC
Benco
Rett Denzel VG-85
Red
VG-85
Glenridge Goldwyn Music VG-85
Benco
Ronni Denzel
VG-87
Benco
AB VG-85
Falona-Springs
Holsteins,
ABMB
Benner Holsteins,
Manifold Blissany
Hyljon Manifold
Stella VG-86
James
Valley Hutterian
Mutual Corp.,
Benco
Holsteins,
Benner Holsteins Ltd., MB
John E. Hylkema,
BC BC
Hammingview
Brawler
Montana
VG-85
Benner Goldwyn Kaboodle
*Favour Ruth
Jetair
VG-85
Benner Manifold Brenna VG-85
Larest JasperSpirte
LibertyPearl
VG-86 VG-86
Hammingview
Farms
Ltd.,AB
BC
Chubanna
VG-85
Klaas Vander
Veen,
Benner Holsteins Ltd., MB
Southview Dairy, MB
Chubanna
Holsteins Ltd., AB
Benner Holsteins Ltd., MB
Harmill Brawler Laura VG-85
Gifford
Judy
VG-85
Bernalta Pic Scarlet VG-85
Straub
& Son
Dairy,Modest
AB
Kenmarank Stallion Ila VG-86
Bernalta Dairy,
AB
CNS
Whitney
Bernalta
Goldwyn
Winnie VG-85 Gifford Acres Farm Ltd., BC
Kenmarank
FarmsVG-86
Ltd., BC
Harmill Mr Burns Amy VG-85
Corey & Nicole Stefanshion, AB
Bernalta Dairy, AB
Harmill
Farms Ltd., MB
Bernalta Terrason Wildfire VG-85
Krista Golden Apple VG-86
Hammingview
Goldwyn Marty
Sunninghill Holsteins, BC
Krista
Holsteins,
AB
Fraeland Gold Gabby VG-86
Brinkland September Jujube
VG-85
Duane
G. Zimmer,
AB
VG-85
Ben & Suzanne Cuthbert, BC
Bienert B Goldwyn Hope VG-85
Leylo Dolman
Bells VG-86
Brinkland
DairyAB
Ltd., BC
Wendon Holsteins,
Alley Holsteins, SK
Very Good First Lactation
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DECEMBER - 2012
WESTGEN
WINNER’S
CIRCLE
Our sincere congratulations to all breeders and owners of these fine Semex sired cows.
Glenridge Goldwyn Mouse
BVK Goldwyn Alaska VG-85
VG-86
Heritage GRD
BC
Harmill Mr Burns Ruth VG-85
Lavender Picolo Rosa Red VG-85
Rainyridge
JasperHolsteins,
Jasmin VG-85
Rockymountain
Wendon
Holsteins,
Harmill Farms Ltd., MBGoldwyn
Lavender Farms
Ltd., BC AB
Ronald Boerchers, MB
Optimal
Dairy,Carly
MB Howie VG-85
Winnie VG-88
Cedarwal
MarsfieldEight
Knowledge
VG-85
HiddenluckHolsteins
Talent Pipps
VG-85
Mosnang
Ltd.,
AB
Hyljon
YvetteJodine
VG-86
Cedarwal Farms Ltd., BC
Gert & Sonja Schryver, AB
Sunny Vale
Ltd., BCAB
Roemers Tee Off Eliza VG-85
Orville
O. Farm
Schmidt,
John
Hylkema, BC
Roemer Farms Ltd., BC
Rockymountain
Holsteins,
AB
Crestomere Gold Rush VG-85
Martiann Promar Beauty VG-85
*Hyljon Jockey Rozlyn VG-85
Wendon
Holsteins,
Image
Knowledge
Everett Vittorio
Simanton,
Martin Hamming,
BC Sarah VG-86 Rosecity
John E. Hylkema,
BC AB
YessAB
M VG-85
Image Holsteins, BC
Rose City Dairy, AB
Mazylake Talent Boots VG-85
HyljonGoldwyn
Kingly 875 Collet
VG-85 VG-87
Alley
Dane’spride Denzel 650 VG-85
Mazylake Holsteins, AB
John E. Hylkema,
BC
Baltimor
Westcoast
Holsteins,
BC
Mosnang Denzel Darling VG-86 Rypster
Vermeer’s
DairyW672
Ltd.,VG-85
AB
Francis Hylkema, BC
Thornspyc
Dairy, AB
Missiontrail Stallion
Jessica VG-85
Hyljon SS Hawaii VG-85
Current Holsteins,
MB AB
Blondin
Jasper
Adrian
Schermers,
Darcor FBITee
Tessa
VG-85
John E. Hylkema,
BC Bellissima
Silvermaple
Off Ray
VG-85
Ben
& Suzanne
Cuthbert,AB
BC
VG-87
Darrin
Rasmuson,
Mosnang Stallion
LexusLacey
VG-85VG-86
*Idavista Holstein,
Jiggle VG-85
Denallie
QC
Saanwood
Goldwyn
Mosnang Holsteins Ltd., AB
Shaquille Rafiki VG-85
Idavista
FarmsLtd.,
Ltd., BC
T&L
Cattle
BC
J.
William Wikkerink Farms Ltd., BC Skycrest
Detimdale
Chantilly
Skycrest
Holsteins
Ltd., AB Magot
Dubeau,
QC Chromium VG-85
VG-85
MS Joleanna S Auburn Red VG-85
Innislake Stallion
Trejey
877 VG-86
Tim Hofstra,
AB Yellow VG-85
WestcoastGoldwyn
Holsteins, BC
Springbend
Denison
Innislake Dairy Farm Ltd., AB
Springbend Farms, BC
Neuday Zircon Glitz VG-87
Lakeside Dairy Ltd., AB
Myowming Perdee Knowledge VG-85 Detimdale Kessette Final Cut
Innislake Stallion
Fantastic
Continental
Holsteins
Ltd.,VG-85
AB
Wilbur Hofstra, AB
Springbend Dinamo FC VG-85
Innislake Dairy Farm Ltd., AB
Tuytel Jasper Lightning VG-86 Springbend
VG-85 Farms, BC
Spruce Lane Dairies Ltd., AB
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WESTGEN
WINNER’S
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Our sincere congratulations to all breeders and owners of these fine Semex sired cows.
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