Davis Cow Tops At Kutztown Fair DAVE LEFEVER Lancaster Farming Staff KUTZTOWN (Berks Co.) lor the second year in a row, Mike and Angela Davis led the same Holstein cow, “Gai,” to a supreme championship at the Kutztown Fair Dairy Show. The show on Thursday fea tured about 220 animals from eight breeds. The Schantz family of Show-Top Farms was named premier breeder and exhibitor at the Kutztown Fair Dairy Show. Shown here, from left, are Megan, Nathan, and Matthew Schantz, with “Kate,” the 4-H grand champion Holstein. We Specialize in Building f Remodeling, and Automating Dairy Facilities ... Featuring Norbco stalls & curtains, Bohlman caterers, Pasture Mat pillows and cover. 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The Schantz family of Show- Top Farms, Alburtis, were named premier breeder and ex hibitor in the Holstein show. Saudercrest Farms iCKESBURG, PA 100 Cow Open Front Freestall. Give Us A Ring If You're Thinking About A Project Or David and Kathy Schantz and children Megan, 17, Matthew, 16, and Nathan, 10, manage a milk ing herd of 160 Holsteins. Matthew Schantz’s cow, Show- Top Farms Glennwood Kate, was also 4-H grand champion. Mat thew and his siblings are mem bers of Eastern Berks 4-H Dairy Club. Colored breed champion ex hibitors were Kevin Buch of Fleetwood, Ayrshire; Natalie Buch of Fleetwood, Brown Swiss; Kara Brendlinger of Kempton, Guernsey; Travis Mast of Oley Valley, Jersey; Evan Mertz of Kutztown, Lineback; Laura Les her of Bemville, Milking Short horn; and Doug Sattazahn of Womelsdorf, Red and White. HOLSTEIN DAIRY BREED JUNIOR SHOW RESULTS Junior calf: 1. Ashley Mohn. 2. Amber Hallowell. 3. Tyler Sattazahn. Intermediate calf: 1. Brent Schuler. 2. Melissa Schuler. 3. Gail Switzer. Senior calf: 1. Brent Schuler. 2. Melissa Schuler 3. Jessica Schaefer. Summer yearling; 1. Brent Schuler. 2. Kristen J. Gross. 3. Gwen Switzer Junior yearling. 1. Amber Hallowell. 2. Amber Hallowell. 3. Melissa Schuler. Intermediate yearling; 1. Tyler Sattazahn. 2. Melissa Schuler. 3. Matthew Werley. Senior yearling: 1 Doug Sattazahn. 2. Brent Schuler. 3. Amber Hallowell. Dry cow 1. Jennifer Rassler. 2. Pepper Kissell. 3. Megan E. Schantz Junior 2-year-old: 1. Doug Sattazahn. 2. Jason S. Troutman. 3. Melanie L. Bicksler. Senior 2-year-old; 1 Jason S. Troutman, 2. Gwen Switzer. 3.'Pamela S. Werley. Junior 3-year-old’ 1. Jason S. Troutman. 2. Tiffany M. Kissell. 3. Kevin S. Buch. Senior 3-year-old* 1 David P. Sattazahn. 2 Manssa Koinski. 3. Megan E. Schantz 4-year-old: 1. Matthew D. Schantz. 2 Megan E. Schantz. 3. Pepper Kissell. 6-year-old and over; 1. Megan E. Schantz. Club herd: 1. Northern Berks 4-H Club. 2. West Berks 4-H Club. 3. West Berks 4-H Club. JUNIOR CHAMPION Brent Schuler RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Doug Sattazahn SENIOR CHAMPION Matthew D. Schantz RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Jason S. Troutman GRAND CHAMPION Matthew D. Schantz RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Jason S. Troutman HOLSTEIN DAIRY BREED OPEN SHOW RESULTS Junior calf; 1. Ashley Mohn. 2. Amber Hallowell. 3. Tyler Sattazahn. Intermediate calf: 1. Brent Schuler. 2. Melissa Schular. 3. Gail Switzer. Senior calf: 1. Andrew Younker. 2. Brent Schuler. 3. Michael and An Davis. Summer yearling; 1. Brent Schuler. 2 Knsten J. Gross. 3. Gwen Switzer. Junior yearling; 1. Amber Hallowell. 2. Amber Hallowell. 3. Melissa Schuler. Intermediate yearling: 1. Tyler Sattazahn. 2. Melissa Schuler. 3. Matthew Werley. Senior yearling: 1. Doug Sattazahn. 2. Brent Schuler. 3. Amber Hallowell Dry cow. 1. Jennifer Rassler. 2. Pepper Kissell. 3. Megan E. Schantz. Junior 2-year-old' 1 Doug Sattazahn. 2. Jason S. Troutman 3. Cody Miller Senior 2-year-old - 1 Jason S. Troutman 2 Gwen Switzer. 3. Pamela S Werley Junior 3-year-old* 1. Jason S. Troutman 2. Tiffany M. Kissell 3. Kevin S Buch. Senior 3-year-old; 1 Michael and An Davis. 2 Jennifer Davis 3 David P Satta zahn. 4-year-old: 1. Matthew D. Schantz 2 Megan E. Schantz 3. Pepper Kissell. 6-year-old and over' 1 Megan E Schantz. Best udder; 1 Michael and An Davis 2 Indiana Livestock Auction Homer City, Pa. Thursday, Aug. 14,2003 Report Supplied By PDA CATTLE: 108. STEERS AND HEIF ERS STEADY. COWS STEADY. BULLS STEADY TO 2.00 HIGHER. STEERS: CHOICE 1-3 1060/1240 LBS. 78.25-81.00. SELECT 1-2 ONE AT 75.50. HOLSTEIN STEERS: CHOICE 2-3 1205/1360 LBS. 65.75-66.75. SELECT 1-2 COUPLE AT 61.25 & 61.50. HEIFERS: CHOICE 1-3 1120 LBS. ONE AT 78.00. SELECT 1-2 72.50-74.00. COWS: BREAKERS 75-80% LEAN 47.00- BONERS 80-85% LEAN 37.50. LEAN 85-90% LEAN 34.50-39.00. SHELLS 34.00 AND DOWN. BULLS: YG 1 1535/1600 LBS. 52.00- YG 2 1000/1865 LBS. 43.50-51.00. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS FEW M -1 325/580 LBS. 78.00-90.00. HEIFERS M pp*r »--i S.S. 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Colored breed champion exhibitors are Kevin Buch, Natalie Buch, Kara Brend linger, Travis Mast, Evan Mertz, Laura Lesher, and Doug Sattazahn. Jason S. Troutman. Get-of-sire: 1. Amber Hallowell. 2. Mi chael and An Davis. 3. Gwen Switzer. Best three females: 1. Michael and An Davis. 2. Brent Schuler. 3. Pamela S Wer ley Dairy herd. 1. Michael and An Davis. 2 Jason S Troutman. 3. Matthew D. Schantz Produce of dam' 1. Jason S Troutman 2 Matthew D Schantz. 3. Pepper Kissell. Dam and daughter: 1 Pepper Kissell. 2 Tiffany M. Kissell. 3. Manssa Komski. JUNIOR CHAMPION Brent Schuler RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Andrew Younker SENIOR CHAMPION Michael and An Davis RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Jennifer Davis GRAND CHAMPION Michael and An Davis RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Jennifer Davis & L-l 480/660 LBS 67.50-78.00, M & L-2 465/880 LBS. 50.00-61.50. CALVES: 115. STANDARD & GOOD 70/110 LBS. 27.50-55.00. UTILITY 65/90 LBS. 12.50-25.00. FARM CALVES: HOL STEIN BULLS STEADY TO 20.00 HIGHER. NO. 1 BULLS 90/125 LBS. 110.00- NO. 2 BULLS 80/125 LBS. 62.50-105.00. NO. 1 HEIFERS 85/115 LBS. 330.00-420.00. NO. 2 HEIFERS 80/100 LBS. 180.00-121.00. BEEF CROSS BULLS AND HEIFERS 70/120 LBS. 90.00- 140/160 LBS. 105.00-190.00. HOGS: NO MARKET TEST. FEEDER PIGS: 20. 2-3 55/60 LBS. 17.00- SHEEP: 60. HIGH CHOICE & PRIME 105/130 LBS. 75.00-80.00. CHOICE 50/70 LBS 75.00-85.00 CHOICE 80/100 LBS. 77.00-81.00 GOOD & CHOICE 45/70 LBS. 25.00- SLAUGHTER SHEEP 23.00- GOATS: NO MARKET TEST.
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