Want to know more about the recently discovered haplotypes impacting Holstein cow fertility? Join the Holstein Association USA for an educational webinar on the subject Wednesday, August 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard time. Leading the presentation will be Dr. Roger Shanks, Holstein Association USA Dairy Genetics Consultant, who will discuss general information about the haplotypes, as … Read More
Holstein Youth Win at Bowl & Jeopardy
Congratulations to all of the youth that participated in the National Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy contests during the National Junior Holstein Convention. Dairy Jeopardy Dairy Jeopardy had over 75 contestants in three age divisions; Junior, ages 9-13, Intermediate, ages 14-17, and Senior, ages 18-21. The lively and engaging competition is based on the popular television game show, but focuses … Read More
Holstein Honors Three
Congratulations to Brad Groves, the family of Frank Raymond Ruby and Charles Iager, three Holstein Association USA members were recognized during the National Holstein Convention for their outstanding contributions to Holstein Association USA and the Holstein breed as a whole. Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Brad Groves of Groves-View Dairy in Billings, Mo. was honored as the 2011 Distinguished Young Holstein … Read More
Holstein Convention Preview
Final preparations are underway for the 2011 National Holstein Convention and 126th Annual Business Meeting, taking place June 22-25 in Richmond, Va. Holstein Association USA’s website will be updated during Convention with pictures, contest results and daily summaries. If you cannot attend the Convention in Virginia, be sure to check in to see the latest news from Richmond. The Virginia … Read More
Gwendelyn Star of the Breed
Scarlet-Summer RB Gwendelyn, bred and owned by Scarlet Summer Holsteins of Muncy, Pa. is the newest Holstein Association USA’s Star of the Breed! The award recognizes a cow that can compete with the best both in the showring and with her milk production. Scarlet Summer Holsteins is comprised of Jarrod and Marsha Burleigh, and their two children, Alex, 7, and … Read More
Herds of Excellence Announced
Holstein Association USA is proud to announce nine U.S Registered Holstein herds that have qualified for the 2011 Herd of Excellence recognition. Congratulations to all of the dairy families for this honor! These herds have all achieved the rigorous criteria to qualify for this honor, as follows: must be 25 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent (ME) for milk, fat, … Read More
Holstein Announced Junior DJMs
Congratulations to the 12 Holstein Association USA Juniors who were named as semifinalists in the annual Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition. The DJM award recognizes outstanding Holstein youth, ages 17 to 21, and is the highest honor that can be given to a Junior member. The award recognizes a lifetime of commitment to the Holstein breed and involvement in variety … Read More
Holstein Holds Board Meeting
The spring Holstein Association USA, Inc. board of directors meeting was held in Brattleboro, Vt., March 24-25. The Business Plan portion of the meeting included updates on 2011 objectives. The board heard reports from the Audit, Nominating, Genetic Advancement, Legislative Affairs, and Show committees. Member participation in the programs and services provided by the Association demonstrate an encouraging start to … Read More
Holstein Foundation Raises Funds for YDLI
The Dairy Leaders for Tomorrow campaign, hosted by the Holstein Foundation, has raised over $400,000 in gifts to support the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), a cornerstone program of the Foundation. Holstein Association USA offered $2 million in seed money for this new endowment and a match for all donations received. Over $400,000 in gifts were received, and with Holstein … Read More
Judges Conferences Offered by Holstein USA
Plan to attend one of the three Judges Conferences being held by the Holstein Association USA. All people currently on the Holstein Association USA National or Qualified Show Judges Lists, or those wishing to apply for the lists in future years, will be required to attend one conference every three years and receive a satisfactory rating before applying. In 2011, … Read More