18—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 18, 1973
Note; The June DHIA report was unavailable for publication.
A Holstein cow owned by Titus B. Stoner, 3207 Bowman Road,
Landisville, completed the highest 305 day lactation. Hector
produced 22,850 pounds of milk, 864 pounds of butterfat with a 3.8
percent test. A Holstein cow owned by Lester M. Weaver,
Quarryville RDI, placed second. 838 produced 19,736 pounds of milk,
849 pounds of butterfat with a 4.3 percent test in 305 days.
The herd of Rufus G. Martin, Ephrata RD3, had the highest daily
butterfat average. This herd of 25.0 Registered Holstein cows
averaged 62.4 pounds of milk, 2.26 pounds of butterfat with a 3.6
percent test. The herd of Amos and Eleanor Hershey, Kinzers RDI,
placed second. This herd of 26.0 Registered and Grade Holstein cows
averaged 41.8 pounds of milk, 1.88 pounds of butterfat with a 4.5
percent test.
FIRST 305 DAYS OF LACTATION WITH 620 OR MORE POUNDS
OF BUTTERFAT.
Ojmef* Name Breed Ate Oayi MUk
Titus B. Stoner
Hector
Trinket
Lester M. Weaver
838
448
110
338
450
250
Donald Eby
Stephen
Dewdrop
J. Earl Horst
Karen
John S. Wenger
Florence 44
Carl! 30
J. Kenneth Hershey
Lady
Sharon
Clyde W. Martin
Piebe
Kit
Rosa
Dotty
Roxy
Sorry
Aaron E. Beiler
Topper
Samuel F. Long
Bert
Dawn
Sunny Craft Farm
Pae
David L. Landis
Bess
J. Ray Ranck
Tina
Maggie
Christian Zook
Laura
Ben S. Stoltzfus
Renee
Whity
John Omar Stoltzfus
Sally
Betsy
Arthur D. Wenger
Rocket
Marian
D George Beiler
Melba RH
J. Harold Musser & Son
Sandy RH
45 GrH
Divi 18 RH
Oarle 50 RH
Ivan Z. Martin
Emmy
Betty
Jonas B. Lantz
Echo
John C Metzler
Fannie RH
305
305
GrH
RH
GrH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
305
305
6-6
6-4
RH
RH
278
305
RH
RH
5-1
10-0
305
305
RH
RH
RH
RH
GrH
RH
RH
RH
3-11
305
305
RH
RH
RH
380
305
GrH
GrH
RH
4-10
305
304
5-2
8-1
RH
GrH
305
305
6-1
3-8
RH
RH
305
305
4-6
8-11
RH
RH
305
303
305
305
298
8-6
2-11
3-
4-
305
305
RH
RH
305
RH
305
LANCASTER
COUNTY
DHIA
MONTHLY
REPORT
Teat Fas
22,850
17,854
19,736
20,478
16,963
17,355
17,832
17,561
19,827
17,164
22,743
4.4
4.3
17,785
14,892
5.0
3.8
15,729
19,389
20,300
15,770
15,888
18.185
18.186
15,155
4.8
16,295
4.0
3.5
19,098
18,447
3.9
19,485
19,238
4.8
4.8
15,577
13,566
4.3
17,432
4.2
4.0
17,885
15,835
17,939
16,572
15,694
17,913
20,996
4.3
3.4
3.7
4.0
17,202
19,750
17,754
16,161
17,980
19,421
17,948
17,761
Louise
Reuben Z. Smoker
Jo
Galen W. Crouse
Glamour
Masterpiece
Lill
Rachel
Olive
John P. Lapp
Queen
Janet
Kimberl.
Willis M. Martin
Ruth
Elsie
John M. Harnish
Sandra
Lorie
J. Eby Hershey
Sylvia
Calvin D. Better
Emma RH
Roy H. & Ruth H. Book
Jill RH
Paul V. Nissley
Strawby
Rusty
Rae
Kreisle & Lehman
May
Nathan G. Stoltzfus
Polly
Robert Kauffman Jr.
864
624
Wendy
Harry S. Mumma
Jewel A
Edgefield Farms
Clara
Nelson H. Wenger
Paula
J. Floyd Kreider
Marion
Marvin S. Nolt
36
59
796
663
J. Z. Nolt
Ozzie
Elmer E. Kauffman
Emmy
Ezra M. Martin
Say
John L. Beiler
Rachel
Peggy
Roy C. Neff
Pam
786
635
782
730
Curtis E. Akers
Violet
Bess
Vesta
Una
Terry
Ivan S. Stoltzfus
Burkke
Citation
J. Rohrer Witmer
Randee
Harry S. Aungst
776
768
651
765
659
Pam RH
Kelly RH
Marcy RH
Herky RH
Robert & Joan B. Book
753
651
752
Chris
Glenn E. Burkholder
Sparker
Minnie
Dinah
750
641
746
654
Aaron S. Beiler
Helen
S. R. Shellenberger
Sandy
Cora
Noah Kreider & Sons
102
746
642
744
Kenneth L. Beiler
Midnite
Thomas C. Lapp
Lilly
Sharlet
Albert Breneman
Jane
Elam P. Bollinger
Rainbo
739
667
649
647
737
638
725
725
RH
RH
2-8
5-10
4-8
9-10
4-2
RH
RH
GrH
RH
RH
5-3
3-7
5-9
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
3-1
2-10
RH
5-10
9-8
4-5
GrH
GrH
GrH
GrH 6-8
7-10
GrH
6-10
RH
RH
9-11
GrH
GrH
3-11
5-6
RH
7-9
3-11
44)
3-11
5-6
RH
RH
4-5
124)
RBrSw 4-5
3-8
6-6
5-10
8-10
RH
these differences in production
per day are much more im
portant than they appear at first
glance. If we compare the two
groups of 1,100-pound heifers
mentioned above, we note that
those calving at 24 months or less
averaged 2.02 pounds per day
(24.97-22.95) more than those
calving at 25-26 months of age.
However, this becomes a dif
ference of 4,357 pounds during the
total lifetime and, if milk sells for
$6.50 per hundredweight, it has a
value of $283. In other words, this
is the additional income which
can be realized by achieving 1,100
pounds body weight two or three
months sooner. The value of a
good calf and heifer raising
program cannot be over
emphasized.
Washing Inflations
In Milking Parlor
Present requirements of the
RH
RH
RH
6-8
7-9
9-0
GrH
3-11
RH
RH
GrH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
19,329
305
18,346
18,425
18,522
14,515
17,285
17,91?
4.2
4.6
3.5
17,183
15,302
19,478
305
305
305
15,828
26,677
305
270
15,838
18,379
305
305
17,653
15,842
19,788
3.2
4.1
4.3
22,020
15,597
14,930
305
305
303
17,566
12,525
19,381
17,597
16,459
18,096
16,679
16,929
17,226
305
305
16,475
275
21,395
16,344
15,479
21,299
305
305
17,142
16,755
14,585
15,135
17,822
17,102
15,359
17,427
273
241
16,640
4.6
5.0
3.6
4.0
14,707
12,697
17,121
15,662
300
305
305
305
18,735
305
4.1
4.9
4.9
16,410
13,370
13,468
294
296
305
14,981
305
16,169
15,815
305
305
15,729
305
17,876
305
17,371
15,513
305
305
14,828
305
18,146
305
Facts
for
674
723
Dairymen
N. Alan Bair. ~>S mm
Assistant
Connty
Agricultura
Agent
714
697
691
Rapid Growth and Early
Calving Are Important
In Dairy Heifers
A long range study of various
dairy management practices is
nearing completion at The
Pennsylvania State University.
The study was started several
years ago by Harvey E. Shaffer,
Extension dairy specialist and
was designed to determine the
effects of certain management
practices on the performance of
cows throughout their entire
lifetime. The study involved 2,365
Holstein cows, all starting as
first-calf heifers in 1961 and they
were in 217 herds selected at
random. Of the cows, 17 are still
living, but some conclusions can
safely be drawn at this time.
Two of the factors being
studied are age and weight of
heifers at first freshening.
Although the weights were no
doubt estimated in most in
stances, the data clearly show
that first-calf heifers weighing
1,100 pounds are more efficient
producers than those that are
either larger or smaller. They
live longer, produce more milk in
their lifetime, and have a higher
average production per day of
life. It might be assumed that
many of the heavier heifers were
too fat and it is possible that 1,200
pound heifers would perform
better if they were grown
properly. However, this is
speculation.
The study also shows a definite
advantage for heifers freshened
at an early age, even as young as
22 months. It is true that older
heifers at first calving actually
live longer, but for each ad
ditional month of age at first
calving, there is a gain of only
about 20 days in total life. In
terms of total lifetime production
and production per day of life,
there is a definite and marked
advantage for heifers freshened
at 24 months or younger.
When we consider the com
bined effects of age and weight,
the results are even more
interesting. The most efficient
combination of age and weight
was 24 months and less at a
weight of 1,100 pounds. These
cows produced an average of
24.97 pounds per day of total life
(figured from birth). The second
highest average was 23.69 pounds
per day for heifers 25-26 months
old and weighing 1,200 pounds.
Next highest was the group 25-26
months old weighing 1,100 pounds
with an average of 22.95 pounds
per day. By contrast, the heifers
freshened at 31-32 months of age
and weighing only 1,100 pounds
averaged'just 19.10 pounds per
day.
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