(Continued from P«B» M)
T HamlS h, 2 Eden Run Farms, 3 David &
Calves, Jan -Feb 1997 1 The
L Family. 2 Ma P le Lane Farm 3 Davld *
Calves, Nov-Dec 1996 1
•Post, Jr, 2 Eden Run Farms 3 Daniel C
I nlor Heifer Calves, Sept -Oct 1996 1
tun Farms, 2 Eden Run Farms
ampion Heifer Calf Eden Run Farms
stive Maple Lane Farm
It summer Yearling Heifer. July-Aug
1 Eden Run Farms, 2 Wendy
JwSummer Yeadmg Heller, May-June
1 Kelly S Dietnch, 2 John & Carol
w 'r 3 David & Lynda Miller
"litl j r . Yearling Heller, March-Apnl 1996 1
Post, jr, 2 Eden Run farms, 3 Ashley
titSUne
S Yearling Heifer, Jan -Feb 1996 1 Frank
Kjr, 2 LadonnaK Miller
Bailor Champion Heifer Frank Post, Jr
Kterve Kelly S Dietrich
KrYearllng Heifer, Sept-Dec 1995 Maple
■Farm
Kyo year Old Heifer, Jan -May 1995 1
p Lane Farm, 2 Eden Run Farms
iriteelor Champion Heifer Maple Lane Farm
;£wrve Maple Lane Farm
illand Champion Heifer Maple Lane Farm
pJJaarve Maple Lane Farm
'Simmer Bull Calves, May 97 and after 1
m t Lynda Miller, 2 Maple Lane Farm, 3
ItHamish
lilt Spnng Bull Calves, April 1997 1 Eden
I FBrms, 2 The Mosher Family, 3 The
ihn Family
Early Spnng Bull Calves 1 Maple Lane
Jr Bull Calves, Jan-Feb 1997 1 Eden Run
Winter Bull Calves, Nov-Dec 1996 1
tple Lane Farm
Senior Bull Calves, Sept-Oct 1996 1
iple Lane Farm, 2 Frank Post, Jr
Champion Bull Calf Maple Lane Farm
Reserve Maple lane Farm
Sr Yearling Bulls, Sept -Dec 1996 1
Mitel C Fick
Senior Champion Bull Daniel C Fick
Giand Champion Bull Maple Lane Farm
, Reserve Maple Lane Farm
ftPnduce of Dam 1 Maple Lane Farm, 2
|i Run Farms
junior Get-Of-Slre 1 Maple Lane Farm, 2
tMosher Family
fOet-Of-Sire 1 Maple Lane Farm, 2 The
•Her Family
Bleeders Herd 1 Maple Lane Farm, 2
krißun Farms, 3 David & Lynda Miller
Premier Exhibitor Maple Lane Farm
Premier Breeder Maple Lane Farm
POLLED HEREFORD
Ule Spnng Heifer Calf after March 1997 1
rfn J Diehl, 2 Salunga Acres, Dorothy
tdir, 3 Sheila Miller
Earty Spring Heifer Calf, March 1997 1
Munga Acres Dorothy Metzler, 2 Curt
hckdale, Stockdale Farm, 3 Emllie C Miller
■Jr Heifer Calf Jan-Feb 1997 1 Tamml
irubb. 2 Salunga Acres, Dorothy Metzler, 3.
•organ A Firestme
Winter Heifer Calf. Nov-Dec 1996 1 Kristi
pn Hooker
Sr Heifer Call, Sept-Oct 1996 1 Kevin W
*»n 2 Jennifer Shultz, 3 Thomas Eberiy
Champion Heifer Calf Tamm) Grubb
Reserve Salunga Acres, Dorothy Metzler
Late Summer Yearling Heifer, July-Aug
M 1 Matt Samsel
Early Summer Yearling Heifer, May-June
m 1 Amanda Daugherty, 2 Bar H Farm
Late Jr Yearling Heifer, March-April 1996 1
** Granberry, 111, 2 Kevin J Diehl, 3 Emlhe
I.MRer
Junior Champion Heifer Frank Granberty,
Reserve Kevin J Diehl
Early Jr Yearling Heiter, Jan-Feb 1996 1
wrga Acres, Dorothy Metzler; 2 Margeaux L
mine, 3 Kyle Patrick Rocker
Senior Champion Heifer Salunga Acres,
Mhy Metzler
Reaewe Margeaux L Fir Mine
Grand Champion Heifer Tamml Grubb
Reserve Salunga Acres. Dorothy Metzler
Cow/Call Champlon/Reserve Champion 1
Granbeny, 111, 2 Drs Polled Herelords
Ltt* Spring Bull Calf after March 1997 1
N* Acres Dorothy Melzler, 2 Solid Stone
p. 3 Frank Cranberry, 111
Eaity Spnng Bull Calf, March 1997 1
•wnga Acres, Dorothy Metzler, 2 Salunga
Dorothy Melzler, 3 Morgan A Flrestlne
Jr Bull Calf, Jan -Feb 1997 1 Salunga
™js. Dorothy Metzler; 2 Maple Springs Farm,
3 wrHFam)
Winter Bull Call, Nov -Dec 1996 1 Salunga
Dorothy Melzler
'Champion Bull Clat Salunga Acres, Dorothy
Reserve Salunga Acres. Dorothy Metzler
tarty j r Yearling Bull, Jan-Feb 1996 1
““oga Acres Dorothy Metzler
c-.:?* 2 Year 01(1 Bull. May-Aug 1995 1
SoM Slone Farm
Senior Champion Bull Salunga Acres,
wraihy Melzler
Reserve Solid Stone Farm
Grand Champion Bull Salunga Acres,
Bwothy Melzler
Reserve Solid Slone Farm
1 Salunga Acres, Dorothy
Gel-01-Sire 1 Salunga Acres, Dorothy
Six Head 1 Salunga Acres, Dorothy
Premier Exhibitor Salunga Acres Dorothy
Supreme Bull Champion Brings Tears Of Joy
Metzler
Premier Breeder Salunga Acres, Dorothy
Metzler
Summer Heifer Calf, May 1997 and after 1
Jerry & Ginger Woolcock, 2 Jason C Wagner,
3 Stanley Graver
Late Spnng Heifer Calves, Apnl 1997 1
Troy Larry Gelsmger, 2 Michael D Messick, 3
Raymond G Slough
Eariy Spnng Heifer Calves, March 1997 1
Lee & Linda Snyder, 2 Haven Woods Farms, 3
Michael D Messick
Early Spnng Heifer Calves, March 1997 1
Shelby Lynn Rarick, 2 Michael D Messick, 3
Tnple L Farms, Larry E Hughes
Jr Heifer Calves, Jan-Feb 1997 1 Haven
Woods Farms, 2 Lee & Linda Snyder, 3 Shelby
Lynn Ranck
Winter Heifer Calves, Nov.-Dee 1996 1
Jerry & Ginger Woolcock, 2 Scott Harclerode, 3
Tammy J Gelslnger-Blatt
Senior Heifer Calves, Sept-Oct 1996 1
Haven Woods Farms, 2 JamesGertach,3 Katie
I Myers
Champion Heifer Calf Haven Woods
Farms
Reserve Lee & Linda Snyder
Late Summer Yearling Heifer, July-Aug
1996 1 Michael D Messick, 2 Troy Larry
Gelsmger
Eariy Summer Yearling Heifer, May-June
1996 1 Troy Larry Gelslnger, 2 Shelby Lynn
Rarick, 3 Lawrence H Bulks
Late Jr Yearling Heifer, March-Aprtl 1996 1
Shelby Lynn Rarick, 2 John J Messick, 3
Shelby Lynn Rarick
Junior Champion Heifer Shelby Lynn
ITHACA, N.Y. As the re
gion’s dairy farmers faced a year
of economic challenges, the
Northeast Dairy Herd Improve
ment Association (DHIA) re-ex
amined its businesses, focusing on
developing more relevant services
and lowering costs to farmers.
At the Northeast DHIA annual
meeting, held recently in Ithaca,
N.Y., Harold W. Bodwell HI.
President of die Northeast DHIA
Board of Directors, chronicled the
organization's achievements of
the past year, particularly high
lighting the creation of Coopera
tive Dairy One, an information
technology venture with Dairylea
Cooperative Inc.
Known as Dairy One, the ven
ture began operations in early
1997 with die purpose of develop
ing technologies and services to
meet the information demands
necessary for progressive dairy
management At the same time,
the alliance allows for the elimina
tion of overlapping operations,
thereby increasing die economic
efficiencies for both organiza
tions, which benefits their respec
tive memberships.
During his remarks, Bodwell
noted the significant savings that
were realized in the past year
through both the creation of Dairy
One and the streamlining of
Northeast DHIX.
“In serving our membership we
will continue to address the
changing structure of the dairy in
dustry,” said Bodwell. “Our chal
lenge remains the same how to
provide the right herd manage
ment information at a competitive
cost”
Rick Smith, Chief Executive
Officer of Dairy One. addressed
the delegate body providing an
overview of the current Northeast
milk pricing climate, as well as the
changes occurring within the dairy
industry.
A We do not fed good knowing
that many of our members are
caught in the cost/pricc squeeze of
today’s milk marketing environ
ment.’’ stated Smith. “This has led
to a decrease in the number of
farms in the Northeast, which af
fects die entire agriculture infra-
SIMMENTAL
Northeast DHIA Reviews
Progress At 10th Annual Meeting
Ranck
Reserve JohnJ Messick
Eariy Jr Yearling Heifer, Jan -Feb 1996 1
Shelby Lynn Ranck, 2 Maple Cove Breeders, 3
Troy Larry Gelslnger
Senior Yearling Heifer, Sept -Dec 1995 1
Maple Cove Breeders. 2 Lyle Haflett
Senior Champion Heifer Shelby Lynn
Rarick
Reserve Maple Cove Breeders
Cow/Call 1 Valene D Blauch, 2 Lyle
Haflett
Grand Champion Heifer Shelby Lynn
Ranck
Reserve Haven Woods Farms
Summer Bull Calves, May 1997 and after 1
Shelby Lynn Ranck, 2 Michael 0 Messick, 3
Sorrell Acres Farm Varner
Late Spnng Bull Calf, Apnl 1997 1 Lee &
Linda Snyder, 2 Haven Woods Farms, 3
Michael D Messick
Eariy Spnng Bull Calves, March 1997, 1
Haven Woods Farms, 2 Jerry & Ginger
Woolcock, 3 James Gertach
Jr Bull Calves. Jan -Feb 1997 1 Haven
Woods Farms, 2 Chad Walker, 3 Maple Cove
Breeders
Champion Bull Calf Lee & Linda Snyder
Reserve Haven Woods Farms
Late Jr Yearling Bulls, March-Apnl 1996 1
Triple L Farms, Larry E Hughes, 2 Jerry &
Ginger Woolcock, 3 Joseph M Messick
Eariy Jr Yearling Bulls, Jan -Feb 1996 1
Shelby Lynn Ranck, 2 Haven Woods Farms
Junior Champion Bull Tuple L Farms, Larry
E Hughes
Reserve Shelby Lynn Ranck
Eariy 2 Year Old Bull, Jan-Apnl 1995 1
Tammy J Gelslnger-Blatt, 2 Maple Cove
Breeders
structure. We must continue to de
velop new ventures and partner
ships much like Dairy One
in order to create innovative ser
vices that enhance dairy fanners'
potential for profitability,” Smith
added.
Following Smith’s report. Dr.
Arden Nelson, a veterinarian with
Dairy Production Services, mod
erated a panel that reviewed sever
al of the newer and mere innova
tive services available through
Dairy One.
Panel member Scott Flowers, of
Harper Farms in Savannah, N.Y.,
discussed using Dairy Comp 305
herd management software to the
back changes in his 200-milldng
cow operation. “I think Dairy
Comp 305 is one of the best tools I
have ever purchased. It allows me
to quickly access and analyze my
information,” Flowers said.
The use of Milk Urea Nitrogen
(MUN) Analysis, an analysis per
formed on milk samples to mea
sure the amount of protein cows
ate using in the ration, was ad
dressed by panelist Rick Hol
dridge of Humdinger Holsteins in
Bloomville. N.Y. “We are con
stantly asking ourselves if we are
profitable,” said Holdridge.
“MUN analysis gives us a way to
check on whether or not we are
feeding too much. It costs us $6
for MUN testing and $3,000 a
month for grain. So. for only $6.
we can keep close track of a major
expense.”
Paul Sirois, DHI Forage Lab
Manager, rounded out the panel
by presenting information on the
new In-Vitro procedure, which
can fine tune the energy predic
tions of feed. “In-Vitro methods
attempt to simulate digestive pro
cesses that naturally occur in the
animal, in particular, the microbial
breakdown of forages in the
rumen,” reported Sirois.
Currently, the DHI Forage Lab
is one of only a few laboratories in
the United States to offer In-Vitro
analysis as a commercial service.
Jamie Zimmerman, Assistant to
the CEO, reviewed the progress
made by Dairy One since its in
ception in early 1997. Zimmer-
Champion Slmmental heifer went to Shelby Lynn Raiick,
far right From left, John Myers, breeder; Kenl Anne Rarlck;
and Shelby.
Senior Champion Bull Tammy J Gelsmger-
Blatt
Reserve Maple Cove Breeders
Grand Champion Bull Triple L Farms, Larry
E Hughes
Reserve Lee & Linda Snyder
Get-Of-Sire 1 Lyle Hailed
Premier Exhibitor Shelby Lynn Rarick
Premier Breeder Maple Cove Breeders
man noted that the sample trans
portation systems of Dairylea and
Northeast DHIA were combined
into a single Dairy One sample
transportation system in January,
resulting in improved service and
turnaround for both organizations.
In April, Dairy One purchased a
calibration unit and began provid
ing a bulk lank calibration service
throughout the Northeast region.
Additionally, expansion of the
milk analysis laboratory occurred
in early summer resulting in a
state-of-the-art laboratory that
performs all milk testing from tra
ditional DHIA sample analysis to
producer payment analysis, as
well as calibration and control
samples and bacteria analysis.
Cumberland County
Drill Team Entertains
At Farm Show
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) - Carousel horses came to
life as the members of
Cumberland County Mounted
Drill Team performed various
formations including a carousal
and wagon wheel in the large
arena at Farm Show.
Farm Show visitors watched
as the 22 youngsters, ages 8 to
18, rode impressively. One cou
ple watching commented in
amazement as the riders moved
their horses through a figure
eight. "They’re really very good,"
commented the woman.
The drill team members prac
ticed weekly for nearly two
months to prepare for Farm
Show. They looked ready as they
rode into the arena wearing
matching green vests and carry
ing flags.
Being part of the drill team is
about more than just work, says
4-H leader Sandy Long. Team
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SUPREME CHAMPION
BEEF COW
Dale A Rains
SUPREME CHAMPION
BEEF BULL
Salunga Acres, Dorothy Metzler
“Dairy One will continue to ex
plore ways in which both Dairylea
and Northeast DHIA can work to
improve services and profitability
to Northeast dairy producers,”
said Zimmerman.
At an evening banquet, past and
present Directors of Northeast
DHIA honored former General
Manager Nelvin Empet, who re
cently retired after 20 years of ser
vice to the Cooperative.
Northeast DHIA Records Ser
vices currently provide service in
the nine state region of Pennsylva
nia, New Yak, New Jersey, Con
necticut, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Vermont, New Hampshire,
and Maine.
member Levi Smith said, "It’s
lots of fun." He enjoyed meeting
people through the drill team.
Mary Strasbough liked com
ing to Farm Show and giving
people the chance to see a horse
and learn more about them. The
wagon wheel was Lorie
Wagner's favorite part of the
drill team because she enjoyed
working with others and the
wagon wheel can only be done if
everyone works together.
Long hopes that the drill
team shows people the joy that
horses can bring and also helps
to promote 4-H youth programs.
The Cumberland County 4-H
Mounted Drill Team was first
organized in 1954 and there has
been one ever since. Sandy and
Mainard Long, the current lead
ers, were both members. The
drill team performs at Farm
Show and at three summer
events.