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Photo: Christine Massfeller
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Holstein of the week
Germany’s newly awarded “Cow of the Year 2024”, VOX Sina (picture) owned by the Volkmann family (VOX-Holsteins) is a clear winner. This EX-94 Snow-RC has produced numerous good descendants. She is also the dam of the popular Red-Holstein bull VOX Say-Red-PP. Ten-year-old Sina not only looks good and breeds incredibly well, but also produced almost 90,000kg (198,000lb) of milk so far.
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Canada
At this year’s Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show, Hendercroft Unix Fuzzy of Hendercroft Holsteins was crowned Grand Champion. Reserve Grand went to Kingsway Sidekick A-Touchdown of Cherry Crest & Kingsway Farm, while Mosnang Avenger Lippy of Donnadale/Cedarwal/Kingsway/Barnum was Honorable Mention.
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Switzerland
She sets a new world record. These days Wyss Blaide Herta VG-89 officially completed over 200,000kg (440,000lb) lifetime production. With Herta, the Wyss family from Switzerland already has the second home-bred 200,000kg cow. This is unique in the world, as it concerns granddam (Wyss Rudolph Haiti) and granddaughter.
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France
GAEC Wilt was the big winner at this year’s Agrimax Expo in Metz. With Wilt Entity (<Chief)) and Wilt Estonie (<Haniko), that breeder herd not only produced the Holstein Grand and Reserve Champion of the show but also the Grand Champion, Luck-E Jess-P-Red (<Altitude), and the Reserve Grand Champion, Mox Ricky-Red (<Doral-Red), with the Red-Holsteins.
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Germany
At the German Masters Sale in Fließem, 137 lots sold at an average of €5,466 to buyers from 12 different countries. An IVF session out of C&D Dropbox Perfection was sold for €34,000. With 3183 gTPI and 3.54 PTAT, Perfection is one of the world leaders. Beerzedal HiPo Emily (<Sheepster) went to the Netherlands for €28,000. Emily has 3241 gTPI and a deep US pedigree.
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In brief:
- BJH Chief Ishine scores VG-88 (2yr, VG-88 MS) in the Netherlands
- At the young breeders’ show in Bolzano/IT, Ederhof Nanni (<Jordy-Red) of Wurzer claims Grand Champion honors
- P’tit Coeur Holsteins of Roger Frossard was honored by Swissherdbook as the most awarded herd of the past 10 years
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Advertorial
Cremona International Livestock Fair Ready for Another Memorable Edition.
Scheduled to take place at Cremona Fiere from November 28 to 30, 2024, the 79th edition of this historic event promises to be unforgettable.
The 79th edition of the International Livestock Fair, the event that gathers the world of dairy livestock in Cremona, will be held at Cremona Fiere on November 28, 29, and 30, 2024.
Currently, over 800 entries are already registered, representing the best of world animal husbandry. The Cremona Show, featuring Holstein, Red Holstein, Jersey, and Brown Swiss cattle, is recognized worldwide as an event not to be missed. The presence of the highly qualified judge Nathan Thomas further enhances the prestige of the exhibition.:
This year, the team of breeders coordinating the event will also introduce a new initiative, "Next Generation," a program dedicated to children who are beginning to explore the world of cattle exhibitions. Meanwhile, intense work is underway at Cremona Fiere to finalize the conference schedule and the exhibition showcase, which will feature a selection of the most qualified companies in the sector.
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Agenda of Events
November
1-10 Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, CA
12-15 Eurotier, Hannover, DE
15-16 HHH-show, Leeuwarden, NL
29 Vost Select Sale 12, Leer, DE
29 European Sale, Cremona, IT
28-30 Cremona International Exhibition, Cremona, IT
December
1-27 Holstein Forum X-Mas Sale
2 Fantasy Holstein Sale, IT
14 Prorind Weihnachtssale, DE
18 Dispersal Fuxberg Holsteins, DE
More Events >
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Photo: Han Hopman
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AOT Highclass
Parfect son Highclass has 3033 gTPI and promises good conformation. Out of VG-86 Seaglass x EX-90 Delta x VG-88 Day, he traces back to world-famous Cookiecutter MOM Halo VG-88. The origin of this family is to be found in the heart of the cow family of Dellia EX-95. Highclass promises to transmit very good for udders. He makes very high and wide rear udders and a strong central ligament and offers above-average milk production (853kg) with positive components. Moreover, Highclass is homozygous for both kappa casein BB and A2A2.
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