Gerrilynn
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cows come in for grain, and a 40-
percent protein concentrate is also
balanced in with the other rations.
High moisture shelled corn was a
new taste for these cows’ palates
this fall. Wolf acknowledges that
the butterfat level did take a drop,
but a buffer program is being
balanced and fat averages have
again turned back uphill.
Each cow gets careful attention
and individual feed weights, based
on DHIA, her age and size. Heifers
milking ninety pounds or over and
there are several - earn extra
helpings.
Wolfs production goals call for
animals with appetites, and he’s
quick to admit an affinity for big
cows. Much of the credit for his
appreciation for capacious,
growthy milkers he gives to
Herman Stebbins, former
manager of the nationally known
Sinking Springs herd north of
York.
“You can milk a big cow with a
big udder. But try to milk a little
cow with a big udder,” is Wolf’s
“big cow” reasoning. “You can
also cross a smaller bull to a big
cow, and still come up with a
sizeable animal.”
Heifers here are well grown,
bred to freshen between the ages of
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22 and 24 months. While milk
production is the prime goal at
Gerrilynn, and slackers depart for
auction unless they show plenty of
future promise, type isn’t ignored.
In the most recent classification,
the herd finished with an official
B.A.A. of 101.2, and 3 Ezcellents, 10
Very Goods and 25 Good Plus on
the score sheets.
A total of five Excellents have
developed from the Gerrilynn
breeding lines, with one presently
in the herd. She’s an Elevation,
from an Ivanhoe Star, scored 90-
2E, but went Excellent at just four
years of age.
Two other Excellents just
recently were culled due to
problems. One, a 13-year-old, was
a 90-3 E Topper, and the other a 90-
point Kit Builder, also out of an
Ivanhoe Star. A ten-year-old, 91-
3E, Gay Ideal daughter was lost
about a year ago.
“Ivanhoe Star has been good for
our herd,” asserts Wolf of the
popular former Atlantic Breeders
son. After seeing Ivanhoe Star
daughters at a sale many years
ago, and being extremely im
pressed with their size and scale,
Wolf came home and started heavy
use of the Lancaster cooperative’s
bull.
About ninety percent of the
present herd now carry Star
somewhere in their pedigree
generation or two back.
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Bulls come under close scrutiny
before being fitted into the herd
mating program, and must meet
Wolf’s specifications for both milk
and fat, plus carry desirable udder
and feet characteristics.
Sires currently in use include
Valiant, Chairman, Sol, Dairyman
and Jet Stream. One Jet Stream
two-year-old in the herd is milking
over 90 pounds. Wolf also used
Marvex heavily, and has several
extremely tall, milky daughters of
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occasional herd daughter, seuing
breeding stock is not his reason for
being in the dairy business.
“I figure I have to keep the best
if I want to get anywhere.”
Nor does Wolf aspire to own a
gigantic spread of acreage. The
original purchase included 85
acres, and six years ago he and
Gerry bought an adjoining 29 that
came up for sale. Additional land,
adjoining the farm is rented, for a
total in crops of about 200,
providing enough acres to amply
feed the herd.
“I like to work with cows, not
machinery,” says Wolf, summing
up his feelings about expanded
cropping plans.
Truly a family operation, all five
of the Wolf family members can
generally be found working
together to complete whatever
needs doing, from milking and
feeding to putting away hay.
LED DIE
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Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 8,1984-A39
One full-time employee, Danny
Rogers, started working with Woif
as a high-school student, and
elected to stay full-time after
graduation. He’s a grandson of the
farm’s previous owner, and like
the Wolf family members, can “do
anything needed” around the bam
and fields.
Chris, the Wolf’s oldest
daughter, is 18 and a history major
at York College. She’s considering
a career in that field, possibly in a
historical museum position. Six
teen-year-old Debbie, a junior at
Spring Grove, is still undecided
about her future plans after high
Johnes session scheduled
BY ROBIN PHILLIPS
Staff Correspondent
HAMBURG Dairy cattle
breeders interested in producing
better milk and healthier animals
are invited to hear Dr. Whitlock,
professor from the University of
Pennsylvania, discuss Johnes
disease and other contagious
diseases at a dinner meeting on
Thursday, Dec. 13. Sponsored by
the Hi-Protein Breeders of
Southeastern Pennsylvania, the
dinner-meeting will be held at
Schmecks Diner, Rt. 61, south of
Hamburg, at 7:30 p.m.
Beginning with dinner on your
own, dairymen can become
acquainted and trade ideas on the
COMPLETE HERD
DISPERSAL
WILL-O-WOOD FARM, ERROL KRING
Meshoppen, Auburn Township, Susquehanna Co., Penna. Due to
health reasons we have been Commissioned to sell on
At Farm on Leg. Rte. 57013, 2 mi. South of Auburn 4 Corners 15
mi. So. of Montrose (3 mi. of Rt. 29 @ Lynn) on 4 mi. off Rte. 6 via
Slumber Valley Rd.-East of Meshoppen-Watch For Arrows
(Former Donald Naylor Farm)
85 REGISTERED and HI-GRADE
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 85
85 Cows in Milk, Mainly Fall Freshening Dairy, 9 reg., 40 Cows Fresh
Aug. & Sept.; 10 Fresh Oct-Nov.; 4 Springers. 56 cows bred back A.I. For
July & August 85 Freshening A Top Group Of Cattle, 32-lst Calf, 42-2nd
Calf. DHIA Records, Herd Averaging 63 Lbs. 3.6% BFT On Nov. 23, Test.
Registered Cows Include 2 Creeks, Job, Jerry & Jemim daus.
Some Top Individuals To Look For:
Sale# 15 Grade Astro Galaxy Fresh Oct 25,1984 Milking 87 5 lbs
23 P B Job Fresh July bred back tor Aug milking 81 libs
70 Grade Fresh Oct 3 Milking 108 lbs
87 Grade Fresh Aug bred back for Aug Milking 92 lbs
Just A Sample Of Many Individuals Milking In 80’s And Many Projected
Over 18,000 Lbs. Milk
Cattle 30 Day Blood & T.B. Tested - Shipping Pever Shots
DHIA Records-Catalogs At Ringside
Auctioneers Note: Only reason this good herd is available is due to Errols
ill health. Finest group of cattle offered this season, come see for yourself.
Terms: Cash or Good Check Lunch Available Will-O-Wood Farms
Owner,
ERROL KRING
717-833-4280
Farm For Sale or Rent by Private Treaty, 440 Acres, New Barn for
85 Cows, 2 other barns, 6 Silo's, 2-houses, Has to be seen to
appreciate. Owner financing by Contacting Errol at 717-833-
4280
GLENN SHORES HOWARD W. VISSCHER
Towanda, Pa. 717-265-8280 Nichols, NY 607-699-7250
school. Both have been 4-H dairy
club members and exhibited their
animals at both local and more
advanced junior shows.
Brad, 6, is in first grade and the
self-appointed overseer of the
assorted barn cats, while lending a
hand at whatever barn chores he
can handle.
As the night grows late, and
traffic outside the bam on Route 30
slows from the hectic daytime
pace, lights around the bam may
go on one last time. It’s probably
Wolf, making one final round, just
to make sure that none of his high
producing girls go to bed hungry.
solutions for their troubled in
dustry. Reports and updates on the
current efforts of the Hi-Protein
Breeders to upgrade standards
and promote a “better” milk will
also be given. After dinner, Dr.
Whitlock will be on hand to discuss
contagious diseases which
dairymen should be concerned
about and answer questions on
current research.
Everyone interested in
producing and promoting a better
product is encouraged to attend.
For more information on joining he
Hi-Frotem Breeders or directions
to attend the meeting, call:
William Zollers, Mertztown, 682-
7880; or Dr. Robert C. Dreisbach,
Hamburg 562-3242.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14,1984
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