Sales and Shows

2012 World Dairy Expo Results
Congratulations to these CA exhibitors on their Top 10 Placings:
International Holstein Show
8^th Winter Calf: Ms Goldchip Bright ~ Jeff Butler, Frank & Diane Borba
6^th Summer Yearling: Red Oak Sanchez Odyssey ~ Lookout, Weeks, Halbach, Frank & Diane Borba
1^st Spring Yearling and Reserve Junior Champion:
Jaslyn Aftershock Avila ~ Lookout Purple Fever, Halbach, F&D Borba
7^th Winter Yearling: Devens Denzel Angel ~ Lookout, Weeks, Halbach, F&D Borba
5^th Fall Yearling: Trefle Angola Goldwing ~ Butler, Maplewood, O’Connor, F&D Borba
7^th Fall Yearling in Milk: Heritage-E Debbies Diva ~ Nick & Jessica Srabacker, Matt & Lauren Evangelo
1^st Junior 2 Year Old: BVK Atwood Arianna ~ Jeff Butler, Frank & Diane Borba
5^th 5 Year Old: Rocky Mountain Talent Licorice ~ Butler, Borba, Price, Durrer & Elite Dairy
7^th 5 Year Old: Pierstein Gold Frisou ~ Jeff Butler, Frank & Diane Borba

International Junior Holstein Show
7th Spring Yearling: R-John Atwood Aspire, Rocco Cunningham
7th Junior 3 Year Old: R-John Jasper Sadie, Rocco Cunningham
3rd 5 Year Old: Nabholz Dundee Sally, Rocco Cunningham

CA Success in Colored Breed Shows as well!
Reserve Junior Champion International Junior Jersey Show:
Avonlea Comerica Rhianna ~ Natalie Sanders
Reserve Grand Champion (and Grand Champion Junior Show) International Brown Swiss Show:
Busy Bee Syndicate Jasper ~ Elisabeth Regusci
Honorable Mention Senior Champion International Red & White Show:
Ms Candy Apple-Red ~ Frank & Diane Borba and Frank & Carol Borba
Honorable Mention Junior Champion International Red & White Show:
Lookout Elmbridge Lady Rouge ~ Lookout, Elmbridge, F&D Borba, P Conroy, G Morasci

Congratulations to Tony Garcia, Jr. on placing 1st in the World Dairy Expo
4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest!
The CA 4-H team earned 7th place overall.

2012 California State Fair
Congratuations to these exhibitors on their success at the recent State Fair Holstein Show.
Junior Show
Grand Champion : Zendi Outside Nutmeg , exhibited by Brandon Almeida

Reserve Grand Champion : Paulo-Bro SP Shari-red , exhibited by Macey Pearson
Junior Champion : Scientific Pico Doll-red , exhibited by Elise Regusci
Reserve Junior Champion : BVK Alexander Adalira , exhibited by Tony Garcia
Open Show

Grand Champion : Calori-D Jasper Marigold , exhibited by Calori-D Holsteins
Reserve Grand Champion : Zendi Dundee Exhilarate , exhibited by Becky Deniz
Junior Champion : Fradon Redliner Aka , exhibited by Dominic Agresti-Assali
Reserve Junior Champion : Calori-D SM Aftershock Eva, exhibited by Stephen Mast

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor, 1st Senior Best 3 and Dairy Herd: Airosa Dairy

Western Spring National

Congratulations to California exhibitors on their success at this year's show, held May 17-18 in Richmond Utah. Top 5 placings:
Winter Calf~
1st: Exels Pronto Aleena 17221, Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
2nd: Ms Duckett Jordan Mystic et, Rocco Cunningham
Fall Calf~
2nd: R-John Goldwyn Kaylynn, Rocco Cunningham
3rd: Exels Bookem Adriel 16973, Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
Summer Yearling~
5th: Airosa Fever Sprit 15129, Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
Spring Yearling~
3rd, and Reserve Junior Champion of Junior Show: R-John Atwood Aspire, Rocco Cunningham
Winter Yearling~
3rd and Honorable Mention Junior Champion of Junior Show: McClelland Sanchez Dolly, Rocco Cunningham
Fall Yearling~
Ta-Ro-Lee Advent 2155 red, Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
Senior 2 Year Old~
3rd: Exels Sanchez Alice, Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of Junior Show~
Ms Exels Pronto Gianna 15614 (Sr 2), Rocco Cunningham
Junior 3 Year Old~
4th: Lazy-A B277 Loviet 385, Lazy-A Holsteins
Senior 3 Year Old~
3rd: FernOak Advent Clair 16221 et, Legend Dairy Farms
5 Year Old~
4th: Legend Dairy Shanny 11750, Legend Dairy Farms
125,000 lb Cow~
1st and Grand Performance Award Winner: Legend Dairy Rhonda, Legend Dairy Farms

Ocean View Dispersal

Held May 2nd at the fam in Windsor, the Ocean View Dispersal averaged $2742 on 550 head. High Sellers included:

$15,200 - Lot 2447 Ocean-View Allen Zmora-ET EX-92 (Allen X Mandel Zandra), Buyer: Daryl & Pam Nunes, Deerfield, WI

$15,000 - Lot 2759 Ocean-View Gold Sheen VG-87 2yr (Goldwyn X Outside Sheen EX-91), Buyer: Genasci Dairy, Dave Rama & Mike Mulas

$14,250 - Lot 2785 Ocean-View Gold Roxette-ET VG-87 2yr (Goldwyn X Roy Roxann EX-91), Buyer: Kisst Dairy, Ripon, CA
$12,500 - Lot 3127 Ocean-View Super Juliena-ET Born 10/2010 (Superstition X KED Duster Julienna) GTPI +2171 +1187M +17F +48P DPR +2.4 PL+7.2 T+2.51 UDC +1.63, Buyer: Nunes, Mongini, Herzog, Deerfield, WI

$12,000 - Lot 2713 Ocean-View Gold Shari-ET EX-90 (Goldwyn X Durham Sheen)Buyer: Devon Benfor, Concordia, KS

$10,700 - Lot 2480 Ocean-View Roy Christina-ET EX-90 (Roy X Carnation Carlton Cassey-ET) 10th Generation Excellent, Buyer: Legend Dairy Farms, Chino, CA

$10,000- Lot 2790 - Ocean-View Gold Doreen VG-87 (Goldwyn X Durham Doreen), Buyer: Genasci Ranch, Modesto, CA

2012 California State Holstein Show

~State Show photos courtesy of Carolina Evangelo

Junior Champion Open Show and Junior Show: R-John Atwood Aspire, Spring yearling, exhibited by Rocco Cunningham
Reserve Junior Champion Open Show and Junior Show: BVK Alexander Adalira, Winter Yearling, exhibited by Tony Garcia, Jr.
Jr Champion

Intermediate and Grand Champion Open Show, also Best Bred & Owned and Best Udder of Show: Calori-D Jasper Marigold, Senior 3 Year Old, exhibited by Stephen & Rebekah Mast
Reserve Intermediate Champion Open Show: Airosa Redbull 12417, Senior 3 Year Old, Airosa Dairy
Int Champion

Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show: Ms Exels Pronto Gianna, Senior 2 Year Old, exhibited by Rocco Cunningham
Reserve Intermediate Champion Junior Show: Cache-Acres Pronto Razine, Senior 3 Year Old, exhibited by Brandon Almeida
Int Champion JR

Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Open Show: High Point Carlow, 4 Year Old, exhibited by Frank & Carol and Frank & Diane Borba
Reserve Senior Champion Open Show: Zendi Dundee Exhilarate, Aged Cow, exhibited by Zendi Farms
Sr Champion open

Senior and Grand Champion Junior Show: Whitney Oaks Roy Bella, 4 Year Old, exhibited by Michael Davis
Reserve Senior Champion Junior Show: Gleneil Mr Samuelo Bo Doll, 125,000 lb Cow, exhibited by Michael Davis
Sr Champion JR

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor: Airosa Dairy
Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Junior Show: Michael Davis
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor

38th Annual California Holstein Futurity

1st place Will-Tattoo Lacey et, exhibited by Adam & Lacey Van Exel
2nd Place: Ruann Lassit Merla 80872, exhibited by Ruann Dairy
3rd Place: Giltex Jasper Barcelona, exhibited by Giltex Holsteins
Futurity

2012 California State Red & White Show

Junior Champion Red & White Show: Ta-Ro-Lee Advent 2155 red, Fall Yearling, exhibited by Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
Reserve Junior Champion Red & White Show: A Mason Lou Koko red, Winter Yearling, exhibited by Frank & Carol Borba, Frank & Diane Borba, and George Morasci
Jr Champion RW

Intermediate Champion and Grand Champion Red & White Show: Paulo-Bro-SP Shari red, Senior 3 Year Old, exhibited by Macey Pearson
Reserve Intermediate, and Reserve Grand Champion Red & White Show: Kingsmill DB Derica red, Senior 3 Year Old, exhibited by Ken Melvold
RW Grand Champion

Senior Champion Red & White Show: Cache-Acres Advt Reezy red, 4 Year Old, exhibited by McIsaac & Plocher
Reserve Senior Champion Red & White Show: Air-Osa Advent 11502 red, 4 Year Old, exhibited by Airosa Dairy
RW Sr Champion

Merced County Holstein Sale

Held April 26th in conjunction with the State Holstein Show, 42 lots averaged $2014. Topping the sale at $5600 was Lot #1, Dinomi Atwood Renetta-ET, a 3/11 Atwood from Dinomi Offroad Ryley, the EX-91 Grand Champion of the 2010 California State Holstein Show. Her dam is a VG-89 GMD Titanic from the Markwell Bstar Raven (EX-95 GMD) family. Cranehill Genetics purchased this consignment from Dante & Dino Migliazzo. Selling for $4500 was Lazy-A Legend Elegance, a 12/11 Ra-Mar-Land Legend daughter of Lazy-A Blitz Elegance 440. Consigned by Lazy-A Holsteins, this descendant of the Elegance family sold to Brandon Almeida.

Merced County Club Show

On a bright, sunny 95˚ day in Merced, California, the Merced County Holstein Club hosted a very successful Holstein Show on Sunday April 22.

Approximately 40 Holsteins were placed by Judge Joey Airosa, including the continuing Futurity classes. This year's Futurity Winner, Den-K Damion Elsie brought her owner Lauren McCullough a $500 prize. The Merced County Holstein Club would like to thank all that made the show successful with their time, talent and donations. A big Thank-You to Joe Pereira and Yosemite Farm Credit for a great lunch, and we would like to especially thank James and Tara Davis for chairing the event and making it such a special day for so many Holstein enthusiasts!

Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion- Nasc-M Airrraid Fiesta (4 Year Old) Exhibited by Matt Nascimento

Senior & Grand Champion - Den-K Damion Elsie (Sr. 3 Year Old) Exhibited by Lauren McCullough
pictured with Judge Joey Airosa and Future Dairy Princess Ava Davis & Ms. Mancebo

Reserve Junior Champion: Den-K Ayden Alyce Exhibited by Lauren McCullough

Junior Champion: Bor-Mor Alexander Lizzie-ET Exhibited by Brandon Almeida
* thank you Kirsten Areias for pictures!

Redwood Empire Club Spring Show

The Redwood Empire Spring Show was held on Saturday, April 7th at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Mandy Brazil served as judge.
Congratulations to all of the exhibitors.
~Thank you to Saralee McClelland Kunde and Catie Kunde for pictures and report!

On Left: Senior & Grand Champion of the Open Show & Best Udder of the Open Show

Cache-Acs Advt Reezy-Red, Breeder & Exhibitor: Neil McIsaac & Son & Frederick Plocher (Norma Plocher)

On Right: Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion of the Open Show

Zimm-Acres Durham Inez, Breeder & Exhibitor: Neil McIsaac & Son & Terry Zimmerman (Jessica McIsaac)

On Left: Intermediate Champion & Grand Champion of the Junior show & Best Udder of the Jr. Show

Zendi Dundee Extra Mile-ET, Shown by Jackie Jones, owned by Alexandra Gambonini

On Right: Senior Champion & Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show

Gypsy, Breeder & Exhibitor: Jessie Petersen

On Left: Intermediate Champion of the Open Show

Zendi Dundee Escalade-ET, Breeder & Exhibitor: Zendi Farms

On right: Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Open Show

Zendi Sept Storm Entitle-ET, Breeder & Exhibitor: Zendi Farms

On Left: Junior Champion of the Junior & Open Show
McClelland Sanchez Dolly, Breeder: McClelland's Dairy, Exhibitor: Rocco Cunningham

On Right: Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior & Open Show

R-John Jasper Abby-ET, Breeder: Rocco Cunningham, Exhibitor: Emilie Strand

California Earthquake Sale

Hosted by Frank & Diane Borba, Frank & Carol Borba, Leo & Chris Durrer, and Wayne & Beth Glaeser; managed by Butler-Fellers Auctions.
The sale on Friday, March 23 at the Durrer Family Party Barn averaged an impressive $13,740. Congratulations to all involved with the sale on a memorable event including elite cattle, and fine hospitality! ~thank you to Carolina Evangelo for pictures

High Sellers of the day included:
Lot 13- $150,000 – Furnace-Hill Lewis Shes Sam +2617 GTPI Lewis daughter of Ladys-Manor Pl Shandra-ET (VG-85 GTPI +2400), the #4 GTPI heifer in the breed!
Lot 1 – $125,000 – Pierstein Goldwyn Frisou VG-89-CAN – will show as a 5-Year-Old this year!
Lot 14 – $70,000 – Bacon-HIll Ostyle Monica-ET, a 12/11 O-Style at +2380 GTPI out of Unique-Style Bolton Money (EX-91 GTPI +2296)
Lot 17 – $62,000 – Pencroft-Ammon GC Cierra-ET, a 10/11 Gold Chip that is the #1 Type heifer in the breed at +5.00T. Her dam – Ammon Farms Mac Classic-ET is now EX-90.
Lot 21 – $58,000 – 1st choice Numero Uno out of Sandy-Valley Robust Ruby-ET +2575 GTPI out of VG-87 Planet Sapphire
Visit the Holstein World Blog for more prices.

Western Classic Junior Dairy Show Held March 3&4~ Judge, Tony DeMello

Show Summary: 98 Registered Holsteins, 76 Grade Holsteins, 55 Registered AOB, 12 Grade AOB
Total Animals Shown: 241, from 120 Exhibitors (click thumbnail for pictures)

Registered Holsteins
Junior Champion: 1^st Place Spring Yearling – Jacobi Alexander Escape; Exhibited by Hannah Van Dyk, Hanford
Reserve Junior Champion: 1^st Place Fall Yearling – Lyn-Vale Sanchez Glenna – ET; Exhibited by Tanner Bos, Fresno
Senior & Grand Champion: 1^st Place Sr.3 Year Old – L-C-V Shane Judy 1519; Exhibited by Macey Vieira, Hilmar
Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: 1^st Place Aged Cow – Moo-Time Durham Ceirra – ET; Exhibited by Marissa Soares, Turlock
Grade Holsteins
Junior Champion: 1^st Place Fall Yearling; Exhibited by Anna Andrews, Bakersfield
Reserve Junior Champion: 2^nd Place Fall Yearling; Exhibited by Justin Andrews, Bakersfield
Senior & Grand Champion: 1^st Place Aged Cow; Exhibited by Tony Garcia, Modesto
Reserve Senior & Grand Champion: 1^st Place 4 Year Old; Exhibited by Luke Van Dyk, Hanford

Supreme Champion: 1^st 4 Year Old – UHT Canaan Rush Vanessa; Exhibited by Dominic Agresti-Assali, Ceres
Reserve Supreme Champion: 1^st Place Sr.3 Year Old – L-C-V Shane Judy 1519; Exhibited by Macey Vieira, Hilmar, CA

Showmanship
Junior Division (38 Participants)
1^st Place: Hayden Costa, Hanford; 2^nd Place: Lantz Adams, Laton; 3^rd Place: Cort Rowley, Visalia
Intermediate Division (31 Participants)
1^st Place: Anna Andrews, Bakersfield; 2^nd Place: Hannah Van Dyk, Hanford; 3^rd Place: Nicole Sanders, Hilmar
Senior Division (31 Participants)
1^st Place: Justin Andrews, Bakersfield; 2^nd Place: Natalie Sanders, Hilmar; 3^rd Place: Kasidi Barcelos, Hilmar

Also a part of the Western Classic Junior Dairy Show was a judging contest. Here are the results:
FFA Contest:
Overall Teams:
1. Tulare Team A; 2. Gustine Team A; 3. Buhach Colony Team Black; 4. Turlock; 5. Mt. Whitney
Overall Individuals:
1. Tony Lopes, Gustine Team A; 2. Katie Migliazzo, Buhach Conlony, Team Black; 3. Hannah Van Dyk, Tulare Team A;
4. Stephanie Toste, Tulare Team B; 5. Kevin Azevedo, Gustine Team A
4-H Contest:
Overall Teams:
1. Hilmar Colony; 2. Oakvale; 3. Kings Harvest; 4. Elkhorn; 5. Southwest
Overall Individuals:
1. Dillon Stockton, Elkhorn; 2. Donovan Miguel, Hilmar Colony; 3. Hayden Costa, Kings Harvest
4. Anna Andrews, Southwest; 5. Nikki Sanders, Hilmar Colony

Airosa 100th Anniversary Sale

Held February 16th in Tulare, this sale was a huge success, averaging $4,880.
Visit the Holstein World Blog for more pictures and sale results.

The high seller of the evening at $31,500 was Lot 14- MS Air-Osa Nia Alli4537-ET. She is a November 2010 Niagra from the AltaAirnet family, and is #3 heifer in the US for protein. Buyer was Seagull Bay Dairy.

2nd High seller was Lot 1- KHW Regmnt Apple A3-Red-ET. The clone of the famous Apple sold to Eduardo Ramirez of Mexico for $30,100.

thank you Lauren Evangelo for pictures

2012 State Convention Sale

The California State Holstein Convention Sale was held on Thursday, January 26th at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.

37 live (selling absent) and pick lots averaged $3,221
Top Sellers:

Lot # 23 at $8200: pick of 4 Shamrocks due 6/2012 x VG Baxter that is #CTPI in CA, #5 PL in US from the Raven's
consigned by Ed ,Jim & Bill Genasci, buyer was the Giants Syndicate

Lot # 2 at $8000: pick of Shottles due 7/2012 x EX-93 Canyon x 8 gen VG or EX Delmira's
consigned by Legend Dairy Farms, purchased by the Opal Syndicate

Lot # 9 at $5900: pick of Epics due 7/2012 x VG Airmstead +2056G x 9 more VG dams
consigned by Dino Migliazzo and purchased by the Redwood 5 Syndicate

photos courtesy of Carolina Evangelo

2011 World Dairy Expo

Congratulations to these California Exhibitors on their top 10 placings at this year's World Dairy Expo Shows!

International Holstein Show
Spring Calf: 8th- R-John Atwood Aspire; Rocco Cnningham
Fall Calf: 1st and Reserve Junior Champion- Delcreek Fatal Attraction; Butler & Borba
3rd- Nelsons Pronto Liz; Nelson Farms
Fall Yearling: 5th- Claquato-RH Escape; Butler, Borba, Heath, Robin-Hood
6th- Ernest-Anthony Jaz Tempo; Butler, Borba
Milking Fall Yearling: 4th- East River Gold Deb 850; Butler, Borba, Borba, Durrer, Todd
Senior 3 Year Old: 5th- Donnanview Damion Lyza; Butler, Borba
4 Year Old: 1st and Reserve Senior Champion- Rocky Mountain Talent Licorice; Butler, Borba, Price, Durrer, Fernandes, Elite
5 Year Old: 4th- Werrcroft Goldwyn Tara; Butler, Borba, Vail
Aged Cow: 1st- Ms Exels Dundee Beauty; Van Exel, Sharp, Bennet, Triple-T, Conroy
125,000 lb. Cow: 8th- Miss Leann Aaron; Crazy-For Holsteins

International Junior Holstein Show
Spring Calf: 8th- R-John Atwood Aspire; Rocco Cnningham
Fall Yearling: 5th- Lazy-A Elegance 1; Randy Edwards
Junior 2 Year Old: 4th- R-John Jasper Sadie; Rocco Cunningham
4 Year Old: 1st- Nabholz Dundee Sally, Rocco Cunningham

2011 Western Fall National Holstein Show

This year's show was held September 5th in Salem, OR with Michael Heath judging.
Visit Holstein World's blog to see pictures of the class winners.
Congratulations to these CA top five placings:

Spring Calf: 2nd (1st JR)- R-John Atwood Aspire, Rocco Cnningham
Winter Calf: 3rd (1st JR)- BVK Alexander Adalira-red, Tony Garcia
Fall Calf: 1st (1st JR)- Ta-Ro-Lee Atwood Sun-et, Vincent Migliazzo
4th (2nd R&W Show)- Exels Contender Tia 16438-red, Van Exel Dairy
Summer Yearling: 4th (2nd JR)- R-John Aftershock Diane, Rocco Cunningham
Fall Yearling: 4th (1st JR)- Claquato-RH DS Ecstasy-et, Rocco Cunningham

Jr Champion Jr Show

Junior Champion Junior Show: R-John Atwood Aspire, Rocco Cnningham
Reserve Junior Champion Junior Show: Ta-Ro-Lee Atwood Sun-et, Vincent Migliazzo

Milking Yearling: Floco Koraleen Promotion, Pires Dairy
Junior 2 Year Old: 2nd (1st JR)- R-John Jasper Sadie, Rocco Cunningham
Senior 2 Year Old: 4th- Crasdale Jasper Lucky, Joey Airoso
Senior 3 Year Old: 4th- Wedgwood Dorinda Dundee, Van Exel Dairy
125,000 Lb Cow: 3rd- Exels Durham Giddina, Van Exel Dairy

Int Champion Jr Show

Intermediate Champion Junior Show:R-John Jasper Sadie, Rocco Cunningham
Reserve Intermediate Champion Junior Show Luck-E Jasper Shelby, Brandon Almeida
(photos from Holstein World)

2011 California State Fair

CA State Fair was held July 25th in Sacramento, with Herby Lutz of Chester, SC serving as judge.

Grand Champions

Reserve Champion to Budjon Nitzy Danielle (4 Year Old), exhibitor Giltex Holsteins; Grand Champion to Pappys Goldwyn Reanna (Jr 3 Year Old), exhibitor Dominic Agresti-Assali.
Reanna was also Grand Champion of the Junior Show, followed in Reserve by Nabholz Dundee Sally (4 Year Old) exhibited by Rocco Cunningham.

Junior Champions

Junior Champion of both the Open and Junior Show was Claquato-RH DS Ecstasy (Fall Yearling) exhibited by Rocco Cunningham.
Reserve Junior Champion of the Open Show was Royalty Dundee Cerana exhibited by Dan & Michelle Upchurch
Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show was Elegance 1 (Fall Yearling) exhibited by Randy Edwards.

Premier Breeder: Airosa Dairy
Pemier Exhibitor: Giltex Holsteins
Senior Best 3 Females (and Supreme Senior Best 3): Nelson Farms