Congratulations to Brad Barham, of Calhoun, Tenn., for being named the American Jersey Association’s Business Development Specialist. In this newly created position, Barham will market and provide customer support for internet-based Herd Services, genomic testing services and young sire development programs, in addition to seeking new domestic and international business for the USJersey organizations. He will be based in the … Read More
Fred Stout Applications Due
Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Fred Stout Experience awards. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Complete rules here. The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, … Read More
Jersey Marketing Service Hires Two
Jersey Marketing Service has hired Jason Robinson and Erica Davis. Robinson has been named Manager of Jersey Marketing Service and Davis will assist with marketing and promotion for all JMS activities and provide on-site support for public auctions. As manager, Robinson will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of Jersey Marketing Service. Robinson brings over 20 years experience in livestock … Read More
Junior All American Winners Announced
Seventeen Jersey youth between the ages of 9 and 20 from 11 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2011. The awards were announced November 5 during The 59th All American Junior Jersey Show in Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Imprinted certificates were presented to the owner of … Read More
Jersey Champions
The Grand Champions in the open and junior divisions of The 59th All American Jersey Show were named the Supreme Champions of the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) dairy shows. Pine Haven SSM Marmie, Excellent-94%, was the open show Supreme Champion, receiving a check for $2,500 sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau. She was first and Best Udder in … Read More
Krull Named Jersey Queen
Congratulations to Cassandra Krull, of Lake Mills, Wis. – the new National Jersey Queen! Cassy will represent Jersey breeders for the next year with her participation in events such as the Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, World Dairy Expo and The 60th All American Jersey Shows & Sales. The National Jersey Queen contest lasted two days with … Read More
Two Heifers Donated to Benefit Jersey Youth
Two Registered Jersey™ heifers, one donated by Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., and the other by the TJF/Lee Syndicate of Boonville, Miss., will sell for the benefit of national Jersey youth programs at The 59th All American Jersey Sale on November 6, 2011 in Louisville, Ky. BW Region Louisa W418, sired by Maackdairy Region-ET (GJPI 91), has been donated by AJCA … Read More
Rochas Donate Calf for Scholarship Fund
Cris and Doris Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., have donated a fancy junior calf to sell for the benefit of the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund at The 59th All American Jersey Sale on November 6, 2011 in Louisville, Ky. Rocha Blackstone Francesca, sired by Lencrest Blackstone-ET, GJPI 97, is out of the Excellent-91% Rocha Iatola Francesca, with 2-11 305 16,070 … Read More
Jersey Entries Due
Entries for the 59th All American Jersey Show & Sale are due by September 20. The show will be held at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., November 5 to 7. The headquarters for the All American is the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport. The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 5. Ted … Read More
AJCC Seeks Research Proposals
Attention researchers interested in work involving the Jersey dairy cattle breed: the AJCC Research Foundation is seeking research proposals to be funded in 2012. Proposals should address significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers. Current priorities for research funding are: · Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; · … Read More