32—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 16, 1973 Million-Pound Ayrshires in Chester County Reared There are some evident ob servations to be made whenever a Million Pound Herd is established. This rare ac complishment is the product of, first of all, top cow men ajid capable managers who have learned and who practice the fine art of breeding and selecting above average dairy cattle. Such men usually demonstrate con siderable reed leadership and fortun :tely m this case, Ayrshire leadership. On top if this it takes much purpose, and dedication to a long term goal that cannot be achieved overnight Certainly these are some of the attributes of Harold and Charles Gable of Conebella Farm in Chester county, Pennsylvania whose 40 year Ayrshire history has resulted in their most recent accomplishment - breeders and developers of 10 cows whose total lifetime production exceeds one million pounds of milk The post office address for Conebella Farm is Elverson, Pa., but it is actually located in West Nantmeal Township in nor thwestern Chester county. Originally the region was settled by the Welsh and in fact the ridge that can be seen from the farm is known as Welsh Mountain and the name Nantmeal is Welsh for ‘sweet water’. It is about 30 miles east of Lancaster and 45 miles west of Philadelphia. The farm was one of those visited on the tour at the time of the 1970 National Meeting in Lancaster. On opposite sides of the farm are two railroad crossings, Conestoga and Isabella, and it is from these that the farm name ‘Coneballa’ was derived. In 1922 the original farm of 160 acres was acquired but acreage now totals 198 with the addition of 38 acres in 19C8 Practically all the feed for the herd is grown on the farm with the exception of some protein supplement The soil and climate Special Special Special The only low-priced chain sow with high-priced features! & *ii 2-y««r wmi and Automatic Tnggar Otlmf NEW REMINGTON. MIGHTY MITE.BANTAMXHAIH SAW - 6V2 lbs less bar and chain - Cuts trees 20 inches thick - Powerful 2.1 cu. in. engine - Perfectly balanced - Cushioned hand grip - Quiet low-tone muffler - Safe Foot-brace starting All These Features PLUS FREE - $19.95 CARRYING PURCHASE CASE GEHMAN BROS. 1 Mile North of Terre Hill on Route 897 EAST EARL R.D.i PHONE 445-6272 is well suited for alfalfa and 159 bushels per acre of corn is not unusual. The alfalfa crop generally produces four cuttings. Ayrshire cattle first came to the farm in the late 1930’s when C. Harold Gable purchased some heifers with Penshurst breeding from the Dunwoody Home Farm. At that time, Dunwoody was managed by his brother, John I. Gable. Very few animals have been purchased since. The present herd of approximately 90 head are all descended from these heifers with the exception of one animal that was not born at Conebella. In 1952, the herd was enrolled on DHIA and completed the year with an average of 8,696 lbs. of milk and 352 lbs. of fat The high cow made 10,703 lbs. of milk and 423 lbs of fat. As of 1973, Conebella Farm has received its 15th Constructive Breeder Award The 1972 DHIR herd actual average on 41 cows is 12832 lbs of milk, 4.1 percent and 525 lbs of fat The M E average is 14102 M and 565 F. with the top MELVIN KOLB, INC. THURS., June 21 - 8 P.M. Monthly Holstein At my Maryland Farm Sales Barn, located Vz mile Northwest of Woodsboro, on Route 550, Frederick County 75 Registered 100 HEAD 100 25 Grades Here you will see and buy some of the finest Purebred and Grade Dairy Cattle we could purchase in Eastern Ontario, Pennsylvania, and New York State. Most are Fresh or will be Close at time of Sale. SPECIAL MENTION: 5 yr. old WHIRLHILL KINGPIN daughter - Good Plus - as 4 yr. old: 344 d 17,880 m 662 f. Bred to SAMPSON APOLLO REBEL 9-22-72. This is a good big Black KINGPIN daughter. I think she will go Very Good. A Good Plus SEILING ROCKMAN 6 yr. old from a Good Plus dam, Very Good Grandam. Canadian record over 500 f, 4 per cent 1.1 think this cow will go Very Good. Bred to TELSTAR full brother, will be Fresh or right ready. We expect to have some HEIFER CALVES for this Sale Following are just a few of the Outstanding Sires of cows for this Sale: LASSIE LEADER NORTH-LEEDS ROCKY PRESIDENT KAYEN FARM ANTHONY WAY BROOK REFLECTION MARQUIS MISSISSIPPI ROYAL ANTHONY DUKE SUN DREAM DIJAX DUDE LEADHOLM ACE PAUL MYHILL ROCKMAN RINGLEADER SEILING PETRO TARA HILLS FOND IVANHOE ROCKDALE PRESIDENT GLENHOLM ALERT DEAN PABST CLAYANA DEAN SERENS IVANHOE GREEN TOP PONTIAC ROYAL RIDEAU RIDGE ROCKMAN PAT SUNREST REFLECTION MEL All Cattle must be as represented. Cattle will be tested within 30 days of Sale for TB and Bangs for Interstate shipment Terms: Cash on day of Sale Not responsible for accidents James G. Trout, Auctioneer Marvin A. Eshleman, Pedigrees Mehrle N. Wachter, Clerk HOME FARM 621 Willow Road Lancaster, Pa. 17601 Phone: 717-393-7459 Refreshments Available For Free Transportation please phone before Wednesday noon cow making 17640 lbs. milk, 783 lbs. fat. Since 1952, 29 cows have been Approved; 15 have made over 100,000 and three made over 150,000. In 1953 Charles went into partnership with his father and operated as C. Harold Gable and Son until 1967 when Charles took over Conebella as owner operator. Charlie has been active in local, state and national Ayrshire affairs. He is a past president of the Pennsylvania Ayrshire Club, an office he held at the time of the 1970 National Meeting in Lan caster In 1971 he was nominated for the position of second Vice president of the National Association losing in a rather close vote to Merritt Cook of lowa Conebella’s 10 cow group ranges in ages from just under nine to over 13 years and consists of five that have each made from 100,000 to over 138,000 pounds of milk, plus five whose production is from 85,000 to 95,000 pounds. The lifetime butterfat test for Mel Kolb SALE MANAGER Loading Chutes Available MARYLAND FARM: R.D. 1 Woodsboro, Md. 21798 Phone: 301-898-7663 Mon each is 4.0 percent or higher for all but one cow and the overall average test is 4.2 percent. Conebella’s 10 cow group ranges in ages from just under nine to over 13 years and consists of five that have each made from 100,000 to over 138,000 pounds of milk, plus five whose production is from 85,000 to 95,000 pounds. The lifetime butterfat test for each is 4.0 percent or higher for all but one cow and the overall average test is 4.2 percent. For this story the production figures are as of early November. Of course most of the cows are adding to these totals in their GUERNSEY DISPERSAL At the Ass’n. Sales Pavilion, 6 miles East of Lancaster • THURSDAY - JUNE 21ST - 12:30 NOON David S. Evans, York, is selling his entire milking herd and bred heifers, a total of 75 head. 46 due to freshen from June through August. Quite a number with records over 10,000 M or on heifers with dams over 10,000 M. David Evans used the best from Atlantic Breeders for a number of years. With as many summer and fall fresheners, this sale offers an unusual opportunity to strengthen your production during that period. Fall fresheners will be in great demand Get yours early out of a herd where you will have a large selection. SALE MANAGED BY: PENNA. GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ ASS’N, P.O. BOX 458 QUALITY DAIRY CATTLE FOR SALE BLACK and WHITE HOLSTEIN FARMS 2220 Dairy Road Lancaster, Penna. 100 REGISTERED & GRADE HOLSTEINS 100 HEAD On hand at all times HEAD CANADIAN - WISCONSIN- MINNESOTA All cattle hand picked for type, conformation and perfect udder development, most of them with good production and B F records NOTE - Will deliver from 4 head to a carload subject to your approval to your farm at anytime. Pennsylvania’s Largest Sales Pavilion Dairy Cattle Auction Sale 3rd Friday Night Every Month CHARLES C. MYERS, Owner. Plw Park Myers, Sales Mgr. Private Sales Daily COMPUTE HOLSTEIN DISPERSAL Along Route 272 at Black Bear Farm 4 miles South of “The Buck,” 14 miles south of Lanaster. TUESDAY, July 3-12:00 Noon 61 GRADE and REG. HOLSTEINS 36 Milk Cows 9 Reg. 25 Heifers (bred) 3 Reg. All cows bred to Winterthur Ivanhoe Eden Select Nearly all Cows due June, July and August Bull run with heifers Oct. 25, 1972 This is a good milking herd, good opportunity to buy fall cows. Sale held under cover. TB and Bangs Cert. Health Charts sale 'day. 4 Unit Surge 50 lb. elec, pulsation Almo #3O milker pump with grease tank 3 feed carts 2 barn clocks 100 new window sash Surge 15,000 K.W. alternator (like new) TERMS BY ELMER S. CLICK KREIDER & DILLER AUCT. Lunch by Fulton Fire Co Auxiliary current lactations. Sires of the cows include several popular A.I. bulls. Two cows are by Toll Gate Wheel of Fortune and there is one daughter each of Windrow Preferred Kingfish, Oak Ridge Oracle, Glengarry Lloyd Royal and Reidina Double Don. Four of the younger cows are sired by Meredith Tornado, a bull the Gables purchased from Meredith Farm. Tornado is sired by Meredith Prediction and out of a daughter of Meredith Sir Echo and Atwood Orchards Ora, 90.5-Excellent, (Continued On Page 33) CAMP HILL, PA. 17011
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