The American Jersey Cattle Association has announced that for the first time in history, it has recorded 100,000 animals in a single year. The previous record for Jersey registrations—96,174 set in 2011—was broken early in the day on December 26, attesting to rapid expansion of the Jersey population across the United States and of producers recognizing the value of identified … Read More
Most Choose Artificial Trees
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What kind of Christmas tree do you have?” Our poll results: Fifty-one percent said artificial tree; thirty-three percent said real tree; eleven percent said none and four percent said other. It looks as though the majority of you have allergies to real trees like my family! Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks … Read More
Moo-ry Christmas!
We really like this photo our friends at the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association shared on their Facebook page, and we think it sums up our wish to all of our World Dairy Diary fans – Moo-ry Christmas!
Holstein Has New Guide Available
Holstein Association USA has added a new section to the web site, entitled “Holstein 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Holstein Cattle.” Aimed at those with little or no exposure to Holstein cattle or the dairy industry, the web site features several tabbed sections to help people familiarize themselves with dairy cattle and the Holstein breed. To view the Holstein … Read More
Salt Block Art
Do you consider your cows’ salt block art? Rancher Whit Deschner does, and has used the unusual ‘art’ to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research1 Whit Deschner is probably the world’s foremost connoisseur of salt block art. These sculptures start out as 50-pound cubes of salt, about a foot long on each side. Ranchers give them to their livestock as … Read More
Leadership Conference Offered
Accelerated Genetics announces their Leadership Conference, open to all farmers. This year’s event will take place March 15-17, 2013 in Warrens, Wis., at the Three Bears Resort. The conference goal is to ‘Develop Leaders Who Deliver Results.” Accelerated Genetics has specifically tailored the Leadership Conference for persons who would like to improve leadership skills, participate in educational activities, network with … Read More
Expo Announces Judges
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the official judges for the 2013 dairy cattle show. The individuals who will be responsible for evaluating over 2,300 head of the finest dairy cattle in North America during the five-day event will be: · International Ayrshire Show – Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis. · International Brown Swiss Show – Richard Hill, Cattaraugus, N.Y. … Read More
Jersey Youth Acadamy Receives Gifts
Gifts in memory of Donald S. Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., have now been made by 73 individuals, companies and organizations to scholarship and educational funds operated for the benefit of Jersey youth by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Donnie, one of the 12 founding owners of Hilmar Cheese Co., was one of only 11 people to receive the two highest awards … Read More
2012 Friends of Expo
Congratulations to the four volunteers honored by World Dairy Expo for their years of support and outstanding service! The 2012 Friends of Expo honorees include: Robert Fourdraine, Nancy Solberg, Bonnie and Skip Bohse. Robert Fourdraine was recognized as a Friend of Expo for his assistance in implementing enhanced cattle health check-in procedures. Fourdraine’s education and experience in animal identification and … Read More