IDairy Announces FAIR System

Chuck ZimmermanDairy Group, World Dairy Expo

IDairyWith the help of Mary Knigge with the National Milk Producers Federation, we have this picture from the IDairy press conference at World Dairy Expo.

Representatives from the IDairy coalition officially announced the National FAIR system as the database for manageing dairy identification information on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at World Dairy Expo. During the press conference, a memorandum of understanding was signed by the six organizations naming National FAIR as IDairy’s choice to confidentially house dairy and livestock identification data in compliance with the upcoming national animal identification system.

“Dairy producers need a private animal identification database that can ensure confidentiality, while also complying with the needs of USDA, at a low cost,” said Jerry Kozak, National Milk Producers Federation President/CEO. “As the IDairy coalition looked across the industry for such a system, National FAIR was the clear choice. Producers who choose to work with IDairy can be ensured they are leading the charge for a national animal identification system.”

Dairy and livestock producers can visit the IDairy website: www.idairy.org to learn more about the IDairy database system.

Temperature Control

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

One more from Ned. This time it looks like we have a picture from the JanAire exhibit and a product they have on display.

Poly Vent III is a technology being presented to attendees at World Dairy Expo this week which uses small fans to inflate clear plastic tubes in conjunction with a thermostat to control interior temperatures. The interior of the building is naturally illuminated through the tubes, which also provide insulation in cold weather.

Street Cow at WDE

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

CowParade at WDEThanks to Ned Arthur’s mobile phone we have some more pictures from World Dairy Expo to show you.

Here’s his note with this one.

Cattle roaming the streets at World Dairy Expo this week. Is it real… or is it surreal?

I don’t know Ned. Looks like a “rea” CowParade cow to me.

Got Grilled Cheese?

Chuck ZimmermanCheese, Holstein Association, World Dairy Expo

Eating Grilled Cheese SandwichesWhen you’re at World Dairy Expo it’s hard to resist the grilled cheese sandwiches.

The Holstein Association people didn’t. Lisa Perrin sent in this group shot.

The Holstein gang enjoys an early morning snack before a full day at the show! The famous “Badger Club Grilled Cheese Sandwich” is a favorite of World Dairy Expo attendees and the Holstein Association.

The morning was chilly, but the day is shaping up to be beautiful! Traffic is picking up, and you can almost feel the excitement in the attendees! It’s going to be a great day here.

Anyone else there have some photos you’d like me to publish please email them in.

World Dairy Expo Show Ring In Action

Chuck ZimmermanCompetition, World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo Show RingI’ve got some help now with the happenings at World Dairy Expo. Sure wish I could be there.

Here’s the show ring in action. Even with all the activity it’s a great place to kick back and relax with family or friends as you watch the competition taking place.

There are now some photos starting to show up on the World Dairy Expo website too, so make sure you check it out.

In the latest news:

  • Neil Duncan from Warsaw, Ohio brought out the Grand Champion of the Central National Junior Ayrshire Show, on Tuesday, October 3 at World Dairy Expo. Winner of the senior two-year-old class, Litzenberg Laro Puddin, is sired by Des Chamois Pat Laro-ET and her dam is Litzenberg Olympic 2 Pixie. Just into her first lactation, the champion’s production at 125 days was 13,200 pounds of milk, 616 pounds fat and 350 pounds protein.

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    Holstein Association Booth Shows New Logo

    Chuck ZimmermanDairy Group, Farm Show, Holstein Association, World Dairy Expo

    Holstein Association USAThanks to Lisa Perrin, Holstein Association USA, I got a couple of pictures from their booth at World Dairy Expo. I like the new logo. Here’s the message she sent along with them.

    Holstein Association USA CalendarHolstein Association launched a new logo at World Dairy Expo this year. The logo sends a powerful message about U.S. Registered Holsteins. They are the breed for dairymen to achieve maximum profit. Producers can show their pride in U.S. Registered Holsteins by purchasing a fleece jacket with the new logo at the Holstein booth. Two styles are available, a half-zip and full-zip jacket. Also happening at the Holstein Association booth, free tag education kits and 2007 posters are available. The Holstein Foundation is selling their highly successful “Holstein Royalty” prints.

    PS-the weather yesterday was beautiful, warm and sunny. This morning started out with RAIN, and lots of it, but by about noon time, the sun had come out. It was a little chilly… Tues-FFA/club day- LOTS of kids coming through the show. Wed-traffic was down.

    New Dairy Promotion Board Members

    Chuck ZimmermanDairy Checkoff, Government, Promotion, Research

    Dairy Checkoff WorksThere are some new members of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Our Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, made the announcement today.

    Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the appointment of seven new members and reappointment of five incumbents to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. All will serve three-year terms from Nov. 1, 2006, through Oct. 31, 2009.

    Newly appointed were: Lawrence A. Hancock, Muleshoe, Texas (Region 4); Paul L. Kent, Mora, Minn. (Region 5); Peter J. Kappelman, Two Rivers, Wis.
    (Region 6); Randy G. Roecker, Loganville, Wis. (Region 6); Larry G. Purdom, Purdy, Mo. (Region 7); Rita P. Kennedy, Valencia, Pa., (Region 11); and Sanford Stauffer, Nicholville, N.Y. (Region 12).

    Reappointed to serve second terms were: Elizabeth I. Anderson, Onalaska, Wash. (Region 1); Mary E. Cameron, Hanford, Calif. (Region 2); Kimberly K.
    Clauss, Hilmar, Calif. (Region 2); William C. Stouder, Wendell, Idaho (Region 3); and Donald E. Gurtner, Fremont, Ind. (Region 9).

    The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, composed of 36 dairy farmers representing 13 regions of the contiguous United States, administers a coordinated program of promotion, research and nutrition education.

    Some Old Dairy Council TV Spots

    Chuck ZimmermanPromotion, Video

    It’s amazing what you can find on the internet today. If you like old tv commercials you might enjoy a couple of old animated Dairy Council spots that are posted on AdJab.

    As Adam Finley says in his post, “Does anyone even talk about the four major food groups anymore? It seems like at least three of the basic foods mentioned, milk, eggs and dairy, are either good for you or bad for you, depending on who you ask and what time of the day you ask it.” Yep Adam, it’s a new world we live in isn’t it?

    Some News From World Dairy Expo

    Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

    Here’s some of the latest information from the World Dairy Expo, taking place right now in Madison, WI. Hopefully I’ll have some pictures for you soon.

  • Thirty teams competed for top honors, last night, in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. Maryland won the contest with 2,035 points; of a possible 2,250 points. Ohio’s own Neil Duncan earned 691 points, out of a possible 750 points, to take home top individual honors. The Minnesota team placed second; followed by Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin in third, fourth, fifth respectively.

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  • The Kaskaskia College clinched the 18th International Post-Secondary Judging Contest held during World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, with 21 points more than second place SUNY – Cobleskill. Amanda Durant, of Morrisville State College, captured top individual honors and the SUNY – Cobleskill team topped the reasons portion of the contest.

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  • Virginia Tech won the overall team title at the Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest with one of the highest total scores in the history of this prestigious contest averaging over 47 points out of a possible 50 over 18 classes of placings and reasons. Luke Olson from the University of Minnesota earned top individual honors and the University of Minnesota also received second place. The University of Wisconsin-Madison placed third overall and topped the oral reasons division adding to their impressive streak – winning reasons at 17 of the last 40 competitions.

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  • The International Junior Holstein Show kicked-off the five days of World Dairy Expo dairy cattle shows. Judge Gilbert Teixeira, owner of Gil-Tex Holsteins in Turlock, Calif., had the pleasure of placing the 139 entries. A pair of dairy, very balanced cows claimed top honors. Shephard-Farms Aero Ruby, exhibited by Collin S. Abraham of Livingston, Calif. was named the Grand Champion of this year’s International Junior Holstein Show. Her dam is Shepards-Farm Jackpot Rae and she is sired by Oliveholme Aeroline-TW-ET.

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  • Consecutive Grand Champions honors were bestowed to Valevue BBK Minerva at the Central National Ayrshire Show, held October 3, 2006 at World Dairy Expo. The first place four-year-old was exhibited by Steve and Vicki Searles/ Stillmore Cattle Company from Pine Island, Minn. The show’s premier sire Blackaddar BB Kellogg sired the champion and her dam is Yellow Briar Patrick’s Mint. Her 305-day production record at 3-01of age was 30,029 pounds of milk, 1,644 pounds of fat and 984 pounds of protein

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