Jerseys Dominate National Jersey Cattle Convention at Eau Claire
From Maine to California breeders gathered at Eau Claire for the National Jersey Cattle Club and National All Jersey conventions. David Spahr of Finley said Jersey expansion is driven by fair milk pricing, stronger production, and better markets, with 37 states and international visitors noting the breed’s growth. Richard Glauss and Maurice Core echoed optimism as equity pricing boosts cheese production and demand for Jerseys rises, urging breeders to cultivate profitable cattle and educate new owners.
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National Jersey Cattle Club
Eau Claire
Maine
California
Georgia
Washington
Jersey
America
David Spahr
Finley
Ohio
National Organization
Richard Glauss
National All-Jersey, Inc
New Jersey
Maurice Core
Core
Spahr
Foreign visitors at Jersey Cattle Club convention in Eau Claire
Glyn and Peter Durham of South Africa and Alan and Maureen Hintz of New Zealand joined about 400 attendees at the American Jersey Cattle Club convention in Eau Claire for a three day event. Visitors noted similarities in Jersey cattle farming and commented on political relations between the two countries.
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Eau Claire
Glyn and
Peter Durham
Republic of South Africa
Alan and
Maureen Hintz
New Zealand
Glyn Durham
Dundee
South Africa
Top Jersey breeders honored at AJCC convention in Eau Claire
Jersey breeders from across the nation were recognized at the American Jersey Cattle Club convention in Eau Claire. G. Joe Lyon of Toledo Iowa received the 36th AJCC Distinguished Service award for unselfish service to the Jersey breed. Lyon, a National Dairy Promotion Board member, led AJCC through three presidencies advancing the USDA Sire Summary adoption and promotion for Jerseys.
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Jersey
Country
American Jersey Cattle Club
Eau Claire
G. Joe Lyon
Toledo
Iowa
National All-Jersey Inc
AJCC
Lyon
National Dairy Promotion Board
Reading
United States
USDA
Master Breeders Honored as Jersey Cattle Club Winners
The Robert S. Pike family of Highland Farms Cornish Maine won the 1987 Master Breeder Award for long standing Jersey cattle breeding. The Pike operation founded by David C. Pike in 1886 spans five generations. Also recognized were the Hayes family of Seneca Missouri for top producing Jersey Faithful Mary Francis and others including Diley and Sons Ohio and Allen Kracht Wisconsin for Jersey excellence. International notes cite New Zealand Denmark and South Africa Jersey enthusiasts discussing milk quality cheese yield and breeding trends.
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Robert S. Pike
Cornish
Maine
American Jersey Cattle Club
Allaire Palmer
John Palmer
Highland Farms, Inc
George
Cathy Hayes
Seneca
Missouri
SLJ
Mary Francis
Jersey
Dairy farmer talk on milk output and sanctions impact
Foreign visitors discuss milk costs and a plan to raise milk per cow to turn a profit. Glyn Durham notes embargoes hurt both races but blacks more. some dairy export markets exist if needed. World Jersey breeders conference in Pretoria linkedWisconsin farmers met by Hintz and Barlass couples.
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Glyn Durham
Durhams
South Africa
Durham
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All-Jersey Organization
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Jerseys
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Mr. Lyon
Tom Lyon
Century 21 Genetics
Shawano
Pike
David C. Pike
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Allaire
Highland Farms
Highland Magic Duncan
William and Henry Diley and Sons
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy
Ogston Farm
High Lawn Farm
Kracht
Palmer
Florence Kracht
Allen
Hitz
Mr. Hintz
Europe
Denmark
U.S. Jersey Association
Arnie Hoffman
Pretoria
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