The National Brown Swiss Convention held in Green Bay, Wisconsin and hosted by the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association completed day 2. The day started with a breakfast and then awards, a complete list of awards and winners will be published in the July/August Brown Swiss Bulletin. Here are a few highlights:
2023 Living Lifetime Cow Award - ECM was Jenlar Dynasty Treat with a lifetime ECM 433,802. She is owned by Larry and Jennifer Meyer, Chilton, Wisconsin.
J.P Eves Trophy winner was Hilltop Acres Lucky Denim with 4-09 305d 3x 53,150m 4.9% 2,608f 3.0% 1,588p. Owned by Tanner Mashek, Calmar, Iowa. Denim was also the Protein Award winner.
The H.R. Searles Trophy was earned by Nor-Bert Carter Lexus ETV with 4-02 305d 3x 39,690m 7.0% 2,779f 3.7% 1,478. Owned by Dalton, Dillon and Breanne Freemen, Bremen, Indiana.
The Vernon C. Hull Total Performance Award was earned by Dutch-Marie Dundee Allie with a point total of 288. Her production record is 4-04 305d 2x 39,150m 4.1% 1,603f 3.5% 1,351p and Allie was the Total Performance Winner at the International and Southeast National shows. She is owned by Hadleigh, Ezra, Kenna Jones and Kelly Jo Manion, Edmonton, Kentucky.
Allie was also the winner of the Cow for all Seasons Award with a ECM of 43,896m and she was Type and Production winner at the International Brown Swiss Show.
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Shortly after the awards were presented the 2024 Annual Meeting was called to order. A complete summary of the meeting will be published in the July/August Brown Swiss Bulletin. Highlights include election of members of the Board of Directors, President and Vice-President, they are:
President and Director District IX Brian Pacheco, Kerman, California
Vice-President and Director District VI Dayne Voelker, Perryville, Missouri
Director District III Sheri Smith, Ohio
Director District IV Brent Moyer, Caro, Michigan
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Lunch was taken and then the Brown Swiss Historical Society Awards were presented. Active Master Breeder was Shelburne Farms, Historical Master Breeder was Sunshine Genetics, Inc. and Hall of Fame awards were Ira Inman and Orville Kurtz.
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The afternoon was filled with the ST Genetics National Junior Heifer Show with Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wisconsin placing the classes.
Junior Showmanship
1. Katelynn Sadler, West Unio, IA
2. Adella Loehr, Eden, WI
3. Ainsley Loehr, Eden, WI
Intermediate Showmanship
1. Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
2. William Sadler, West Union, IA
3. Grace Guy, Sheboygan, WI
Senior Showmanship
1. Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI
2. Kylie Konyn, Madison, WI
3. Suton Paulson, Arlington, WI
Spring Heifer Calf
1. Just So F Faithfilled exhibited by Elin Stilling, Lake Mills, WI
2. Red Brae Spa Col Nicola ETV exhibited by Ainsley Loehr, Eden, WI
3. BB&O - Silver Royal Wizdom N Daley exhibited by Eli Staudinger, Reedsville, WI
Winter Heifer Calf
1. Acclaimed BR For Charlee ETV exhibited by Ethan Staudinger, Reedsville, WI
2. Round Hill Fmost Wilder ET exhibited by Dakota Voegeli-Paulson, Arlington, WI
3. BB&O - Jenlar Diego Windfall ETV exhibited by Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
Fall Heifer Calf
1. VB Famous Wrenley exhibited by Jacob Harbaugh, Marion, WI
2. BB&O - Jenlar Design Worth It exhibited by Brianna Meyer, Chilton, WI
3. Jenlar Norwin Truly ETV exhibited by Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Knapp Kickstart Dance ETV exhibited by Jacob Betley, Pulaski, WI
2. Horseshoe Hill Ricearoni exhibited by Caroline Anderson, Fort Atkinson, WI
3. Inwood-Hill Famous Leah exhibited by Matthew Thompson, Darlington, WI
Spring Yearling Heifer
1. Jenlar Foremost Winnipeg ETV exhibited by Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
2. Jenlar Rasta Warbler ETV exhibited by Brianne Vandoske, Cleveland, WI
3. Brothers Three Cade Windsor exhibited by Kylie Konyn, Madison, WI
Winter Yearling Heifer
1. VB Diego Tailgate exhibited by Alex Roe, Monticello, WI
2. Siegerts Shocker Cueuahs exhibited by Lisa Luitjens, Ashton, IA
3. SG VB Biniam Callise ET exhibited by Natalie Roe, Monticello, WI
Fall Yearling Heifer
1. KCCK Dependable Granny exhibited by Ty Vanholland, Garretson, SD
2. Edge View C Breeze ETV exhibited by Grace Guy, Newton, IA
3. Sweet Dream WF Shiver exhibited by Lila Kilsdonk, Seymour, WI
Grand Champion Heifer
Grand Champion
Knapp Kickstart Dance ETV exhibited by Jacob Betley, Pulaski, WI
Reserve Grand Champion
VB Famous Wrenley exhibited by Jacob Harbaugh, Marion, WI
HM Grand Champion
Jenlar Foremost Winnipeg ETV exhibited by Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
Genomic Merit Award
SG VB Biniam Callise ET exhibited by Natalie Roe, Monticello, WI
Champion Junior Bred & Owned Heifer
Jenlar Foremost Winnipeg ETV exhibited by Abby Meyer, Chilton, WI
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The day ended with a dinner at the fairgrounds sponsored by Vita Plus, Youth Fun Auction and Fireworks viewing.