Large Guernsey cow Panda tops breed with 1987 pound weight
A Guernsey cow named Butenschoens GD Panda is officially the largest Guernsey at 1987 pounds when dry and open. She is predicted at over 20000 pounds and classified Excellent. “Okie” was named All American aged cow by her breed last season. William and Clark Wilter of Hartland purchased the cow years ago and Clark has continued ownership.
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Guernsey
Butenschoens
Okie
William and Clark Wilter
Hartland
Clark
Okie the Okie Guernsey Cow Dominates Hartland Show Circuit
Hartland area farm owned by Clark and Eleanor Vilter celebrates Okie the Guernsey cow as the year’s top show animal. Okie led the Vilter family to 18 championships across 11 shows in 1985, including All-Wisconsin honors and a Wisconsin Guernsey Magazine cover. The giant cow, known for her size and gentle disposition, drew nationwide attention and helped publicize Four Winds Farm with record show mileage.
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Okie
Waukesha County
Four Winds
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Kentucky
Wisconsin Guernsey Magazine
Prized and sized Guernsey farm on 275 acres thrives
The Vikters, William and Clark Wilter family, run 275 acres with 80 rented, a single dairy barn amid urban sprawl. They own about 100 Guernseys, 30 to 40 milking, with DHIR top herd honors in the country. Ruthie the 4-H grand champion ancestor backs a show program now aided by embryo transfer using Holsteins as recipients.
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William and Clark
Vikters
Dhir
Guernsey
Wisconsin researchers study bovine growth hormone impact
University officials in Madison say BGH research addresses dairy farmers and consumers while examining social and economic effects. Dr. Satter and Dr. Butler lead cattle trials and field studies on milk production, forage-heavy rations, and genetic engineering to boost meat and milk. FDA approval and safety assurances accompany planned milk marketing from treated cows.
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University of Wisconsin
L.J. Butler
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department of Agricultural Economics
Wisconsin
Larry Satter
Prairie du Lac
Dr. Satter
University
The
Dairy Forage Research Center
FDA
Mr. Combs
Mr. Shook
America Cyanamid Company
ACC
AMPI leaders oppose Masstock dairy plans in Georgia
AMPI president Irvin Elkin and the corporate board join U.S. dairy farmers in denouncing Ireland based Masstock International for plans to milk thousands of cows in Georgia. They cite policy inconsistencies and seek federal legislative options to block foreign investments in U.S. dairy. Georgia dairymen cut state milk production by 22 percent and retired 24 000 cows.
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Associated Milk Producers
Irvin Elkin
AMPI
U.S
Masstock International
Georgia
Elkin
Amery
Polk County
Te Ampi Corporate Board of
National Milk Producers Federation
Congress
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Hartland Area
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Eleanor Vilter
Jan Shepel
William
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Eleanor
William Wilter
Ruthie
Four Winds Farm
Star of the Barn
Joy
Tim
Christina
Jim
Madison
David Combs
George Shook
Department of Dairy Science
Arlington Agricultural Research Station
Neal First
Department of Meat and Animal Science
Usdfrc
Neal Jorgensen
College of Agriculture
Uw-Madison Biological Safety Committee
Farmers Home Administration
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