The Latest from the Ohio
Jersey Breeder's Association
Ohio Spring Classic Sale May 28, 2012 - 11 am
Sidney, OH
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Ohio Jersey Breeders Annual Meeting
Ohio Jersey breeders were recognized for achievements at the state annual meeting in January. Among the honorees were Tom and Shirley Schindel, center, who received the Pioneer Service Award. CLICK HERE to read more about other breeders who were honored as well.
Production Laurels
Several Ohio Jersey herds rank among the nation's top producers for AJCA lactation average for 2011.
Regan F. Miller and Family, Big Prairie, ranks 8th for milk and 10th for protein with a lactation average of 22,725M, 1,087F and 823P on 126 cows. The herd ranks second for milk and fat and third for protein among herds with 80-149 cows. As well, a member of the herd produced one of the country's top 305-day records in 2011. GR Dar-Re Action Christin-P, E-90%, made 33,090M, 1,355F and 1,140P at 4-1 (8th for milk).
Other dairies to rank among their peers with similar-sized herds: 150-299 cows Cold Run Jerseys LLC, Salem: 7th for milk, fat and protein (20,560M, 977F, 727P on 172 cows) 80-149 cows O Do Acres Farm, Utica: 9th for milk and protein (21,226M, 977F, 749P on 111 cows) Cooperrider and Sons, Croton: 9th for fat (20,520M, 1,017F, 745P on 117 cows)
In the Press
Several Ohio Jersey breeders have been in the news in recent months. J-Lynn Jerseys Farm, owned by Kyle and Jenny Bernhard, Shiloh, was featured in the December 2011 issue of the Ohio Jersey News. CLICK HERE to read more about them.
As well, the Schirm Family, West Salem, was featured in The Daily Record. CLICK HERE to read their story online.
Young's Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs, turned 143 in January 2012. The milestone was a marked with a feature story by WDTN.com (NBC 2). CLICK HERE to read more about how the Young family has been supplying Jersey milk and other dairy products to consumers since the 1950s.
All American Achievements
Ohio Jersey breeders topped the state herd class at the All American Jersey Show in Louisville, KY.
They also captured an All American and three Reserve All American honors in the open and junior shows.
CLICK HERE for Ohio highlights from the open and junior shows.
Junior Achievements
Several Ohio juniors were recognized at All American festivities in Louisville, KY, for their achievements in national youth competitions. Kyle Schirm (left), West Salem, placed second in the 2010 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest and received the V.L. Peterson Scholarship.
Kyle also placed 10th in the Pot O'Gold Production Contest.
Brandon Russell King, Creston, placed 7th in the National Youth Production Contest (division I). Other juniors placing in the Pot O'Gold Production Contest were: William D. Grammer, Sebring (7th); Leeann Rose King, Creston (11th); Benjamin P. Grammer, Sebring (17th) and Allison Mangun, Burbank (20th).
