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Breeders of Taranaki
Winter 2019
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Special Features
4 Breeders of Taranaki
16 Industry Insight
18 Breeder Profile - Buelin Holsteins
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24 HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Finalists
30 2019 Genetic Leaders
32 Valden Cow of the Year
34 Breeder Profile - Waiokura Holsteins
38 LIC Premier Sires Breeders
40 Semex On-Farm Regional Results
42 Promotional Photo Competition
44 Youth Profile - Dylan Beardmore
46 Young Breeder Profile - Kelsey Brooks
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48 B&W Youth Photo Compeition
52 Excellent Cows
Regular Features
2 President’s Column
3 Editorial
12 Winter News & Obituaries
13 Cow Spotlight
22 Sire Profile
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Black & White Youth News
Sales Reports
Around the World
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55 From the Feild
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From the That leaves us being better off to is where I believe a good number of
President concentrate on parts of the business
where we can make a difference.
farmers are missing out on heterosis
by not understanding how hybrid
One of these is breeding cows. With vigour can be maximised.
breeding; “it won’t happen overnight,
but it will happen”. A great example Let’s be clear, I’m not getting carried
of this can be found further on in this away with promoting cross breeding
issue of nzholstein, where you’ll find here, as I firmly believe that our breed
an article about Carse-O-Fern Talent of choice gives us ample opportunity
Given EX5. to select and breed for desirable
traits within the Holstein Friesian
We work with our animals every breed, as opposed to breeds with a
day and we have the joy of seeing smaller reference population. But
improvements over time. And in this instance and others over the last
case we can’t see improvements we little while have highlighted to me the
can adjust the emphasis on certain lack of knowledge of basic breeding
traits to get better outcomes down principals among a good number of
the track. During a recent field day, farmers. And some farmers get lead
I got talking to a young farmer from down the wrong track through this
the area. He’s taking over the family lack of understanding.
farm and I see him as a good astute
Getting the most out of your breed of operator. Now we’ve got a Holstein Coming back to the realisation of
choice... Friesian sign on the gate so it’s easy hybrid vigour, there is actually good
to see what our breed of choice is. opportunity for this within our own
Reading the introductory words of This chap was questioning me about breed. Earlier work in NZ has shown
various chair people in the sector it that and until recently was himself that NZ Holstein Friesians are closer
strikes me that a lot of them come to farming straight bred stock of a related to the NZ Jersey population
the conclusion that it was a difficult different breed, but decided to try then some overseas HF’s. On top of
year and that we hope next year will cross breeding this year. During the that the Holstein Friesian breed is one
be better, or words to that effect. discussion with him I was quite taken of (if not the) biggest dairy breeds
back by his ingrained belief that any on the planet and the variety in lines
With the dairy season about to come cross-bred bull gives you maximum from different parts of the world give
to an end as I write this, in my part hybrid vigour. You’ll get some but of us the opportunity to make use of
of the country, it’s been the driest in varying degree. In the last century and breeding different straight bred lines
25 years according to local weather a half enough science work has, time to get hybrid vigour. NZ dairy cattle
records. That or similar could be said and again, discovered that successful breeding has successfully made use
for any other part of the country as crossbreeding and exploiting heterosis of this in the last few decades and at
no doubt it would have been too wet, (or hybrid vigour), is done by mating the moment you’ll be hard pressed to
too dry, too windy, too cloudy etc., etc. two (or more) different pure bred find a New Zealand cow that hasn’t
during some part of the season. By lines that have certain desirable traits got at least some overseas breeding in
all means ample opportunity to vent with the resulting progeny having its pedigree somewhere.
our frustration about external factors characteristics or traits that can’t all be
that impacted on our collective dairy explained from the parent averages. The nzholstein magazine that you’re
businesses. However, since there is That’s roughly the definition of reading right now, is doing its best
little we can do about these factors, hybrid vigour. In livestock breeding to keep you in the loop about what’s
it is pointless to blame them for the around the world particularly in happening with Holstein Friesian
outcome. I’m not saying that it’s nice poultry and pig breeding programs, breeding here in New Zealand and
and it frustrates me when pasture extensive use has been made of this around the world.
stops dead in its tracks with some of breeding principal.
these events, but we can be sure there
will be any number of events coming So the success of cross breeding will
our way next season or the year after, always rely on keeping the breeds
that will test our ability to farm the from which you digress, pure. In other
way we want to. That claim can be words, cross breeding will only ever
made with considerable confidence be successful if we keep the breeds Hennie Verwaayen, President
(and I’m not known to be a reliable we use for crossing, pure. Any hybrid
weather forecaster). vigour halves with every subsequent
generation after the first cross. This
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From the
Editor
We first visit the Taylor family- Senior working to purchase her first herd,
HFNZ Judge Jamie and partner along with her young family.
Donna, along with children Paige,
Zach and Lacie, run the Maunga This issue’s Industry Insight comes
View stud, located (as the name from the World Holstein Friesian
suggests) just under the mountain. Federation, and looks at how to
Next, we travel on to Rock View. If improve your genentics using DNA
you attended last year’s conference, markers. We have a special sire
you may have visited Gary and Karen promotion from Semex, profiling
Peters’ farm, also under the mountain, Benner Bardo, as well as an equally
and more recently seen their heifer special cow spotlight which features
calf appear in the top six for the HFNZ Vice President Doug
HFNZ Elite Heifer Raffle. Our most Courtman’s EX5 cow Carse-O-Fern
long-standing members during the Talent Given and her family.
tour are Jim and Sue Webster, Waiau
Holsteins. The Websters established And of course, Winter is the
their stud in 1976, just in time for competition issue! Included in the
the first issue of the NZ Friesian following pages are the Black and
We mark our 60th issue of nzholstein Journal in 1977! Next up is a newer White Youth Photo Competition
with a journey around the Taranaki HFNZ member, Stefan Buhler, who and Promotional Photo Competition
region, home of its namesake, Mount has already won awards for his herd’s results, as well as the finalists for
Taranaki. The area is well-known production and gives some valuable the HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo
for dairying, and with the Taranaki insight into his operation at Manaia. Competition. You’ll also find Semex
Branch of Holstein Friesian NZ Last but not least, you can read On-Farm Regional results and Valden
celebrating its 100th birthday last year, about the Waiokura stud of Rhys Cow of the Year finalists.
it’s a privilidge to have the opportunity and Tamara Parry- a “hidden gem”
to explore the businesses of both new in Hawera. Our young contributors Enjoy!
and long-standing members in the for this issue are Dylan Beardmore,
area. Thank you to all the members in a breeder in the making with three
this issue for contributing their time, generations of farming behind him,
knowledge and sharing their passion and Kelsey Brooks, a recent graduate
for Holstein Friesians. Rachel Cakebread, Editor
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BREEDERS OF TARANAKI
725,800
hectares
170,451
Waiau
effective dairy hectares
477,311 Mt Taranaki Rock View
Dairy cows
Maunga
View
Buelin
3,233 Waiokura
Registered
Holstein Friesians
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HFNZ Members
TARANAKI
Breeders of
Welcome to Taranaki, an area famous for their iconic, cone-shaped
mountain. However it is also a major dairying region, home to
Fonterra’s Whareroa Factory and the second highest population of
dairy cows in the North Island...
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Maunga View Richie Coco VG87
Maunga View Holsteins
The Maunga View stud, named from “They have all been involved in calf When it comes to breeding, Jamie and
its location under the mountain, was club for several years,” says Donna, Donna look for good udders, capacity,
established in 2005 by Jamie Taylor “and as a family we have enjoyed feet and legs, stature and production.
and Donna Manley with only a showing throughout the province, Their most influential sires include
handful of young stock. and at NZ Dairy Event.” Muritai Talent Warrior, Ladino Park
Talent, Higgins Format, Puketiro
Today they are milking 320 cows (90 Jamie himself took on the President’s Frostman and Advent, to name a few.
heifers) on 116 effective hectares with role for Taranaki Branch of HFNZ in
a target this season of 140,000kg m/s. 2017, and obtained his senior judging There are currently four predominant
The herd is around 70% Holstein certificate with HFNZ in 2016. cow families throughout the herd.
Friesian and are milked twice-a-day Firstly, there are numerous generations
through a 40 aside herringbone. Back on the farm, the stud operates of the “W” family, from Muritai
as grass based, system 2/3, with PKE Holsteins (Wayne and Leeanne
The love of Holstein Friesians runs blends and maize feed. All grass silage, Taylor), who have had animals under
in the family. hay and maize is grown on-farm and contract with AB companies and also
PKE is bought in. do well in the show ring. Then, there’s
“I was brought up with the Holstein the “C” family, which goes back to
Friesian breed,” says Jamie, “my “This suits the weather and how wet Belrose Cosha Coco, and also has
whole family has been involved with we get at certain times of the season,” family members under contract. The
the Association since I was a kid. My says Jamie, “Although we have also C’s do well in on-farm competitions
children, Paige (13), Zach and Lacie improved a lot on drainage and this and excel in production. The “T”
(8) have the same passion and love for has paid off with being able to grow family, which goes back to Cloudy
the cows.” more feed.” Bay Holsteins, have been a great
family for the show ring and also hold
their own in production.
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We love
being with
the kids and
family and
doing what
we love
breeding in 2016,” says Donna, “and
usually get cows in the top six in the
Milking time with 8 year old Lacie &
Semex On-Farm Competition.”
Maunga View Advent Taylor EX2
Maunga View also had a bull go
“Last but not least, the ‘B’ family is Many highlights for the family are in through to the Holstein Friesian
our own family,” says Jamie, “and the show ring and in competitions. Genetic Leaders team in 2013-
they are proving to be punching with Maunga View Mint Whaka-ET, who
the best of them in production and “We love being with the kids and has since graduated with his daughter
contracting bulls to AB companies.” family and doing what we love.” proof. Furthermore, they have had
success with the Genetic Leaders
All four families are “good, honest Best performers include Maunga Superior Female programme with
cows” and have produced outstanding View Advent Taylor EX2, Maunga Muritai B Wattle-ET VG86, her
animals including Maunga View View Laven Taylor VG85 and Maunga daughter Maunga View Brave Wattle,
Format Wattle, Maunga View Richie View Dakota Wattle VG86. and this year with Maunga View TN
Coconut and Maunga View Advent Coco S3F from the “C” family, all
Taylor EX2. “We won Champion Holstein at the participating.
Stratford A & P Show with our own
The crew at their mini show taking out most points
Top row: Jamie and Donna, Ashton Sharp
Bottom row: Lacie, Zach, Paige
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Rock View Holsteins
The Rock View Stud initially
belonged to Gary’s grandparents,
Roy and Edna Peters who farmed
at Johns Road, Tariki. The herd was
founded in 1965 and was based on
Pukeroro bloodlines. The well-known
bull, Pukeroro Norbert Lock was
used very heavily and later, Athol
Famous Prefect. In 1996 the herd was
dispersed through an American-Style
public auction, with Gary and Karen
purchasing the half that didn’t sell.
They stayed 50-50 sharemilking at Rock View M Blubel-ET S2F VG89
Tariki for nine years.
“We took on a lower order share- “I’ve got no time for cows that look They both scored VG89 this year
milking position milking 340 cows good but don’t produce. They don’t as three year olds and are producing
(which included the lease of our herd) do me any good.” well. Blubel has done 7,695 litres and
from 2004–2008,” says Gary, “In our 519kg m/s in 252 days, and Daphne
“…And they have to be friendly,” has done 8,028 litres and 554kg m/s
fourth year we decided it would be a
chimes in Karen. in 251 days with another herd test to
good idea to put a cowshed on our
property at Midhirst. Prices for cows go.”
“We have several Goldwyns in the
were ridiculous at that time, so we sold herd that we like, and the Manifolds Gary and Karen also particularly
most of the cows we owned to a guy have been good commercial cows like the Doorman young stock that
down in the South Island. A few of for us. Ricecrest Monday also left are coming through. Plus they have
the older cows were kept, along with his mark on our herd; in fact four of some Pine-Tree Sid daughters, but
some calves, and they have formed our six excellent cows are Mondays. have found that they are a bit too tall,
the basis, along with new purchases, Mascalese has also left us some narrow and tucked up for their farm.
of the herd we have today.” good young cows that visitors always
comment on. We have two favourites “Of the cows we have purchased, we
Gary and Karen moved to their
-one is Rock View M Blubel-ET have tried to buy into good family
current 42 hectare farm in 2009. The
S2F VG89 out of our old favourite lines, including the Suki and Liza
farm is quite wet, so they installed a
Rock View Tal Butacup S1F EX. She families from Waipiri, the Rosa family
herd shelter, and in the last two years
has been a great breeding cow, has at Clover-Lane, the Shoremar Alicia
leased a run-off up the road for the
classified EX and last year produced family from the USA, along with
young stock and wintering cows.
10,801 litres and 698kg m/s in 298 the Misty Springs Smokin Barbara
“We currently milk 110 cows doing days. The other Mascalese is Rock from Canada. We’ve also bought
64,000kg m/s,” says Gary, “and my View Masc Daphne S1F VG89 out several from the Makuri stud of
goal is to get to 700kg m/s per cow of a Fairmont Mint Edition cow. Mark Rowland, and a couple from the
without a feed pad. We feed 1kg per
milking through an ancient in-shed
feed system which consists of soya
hulls, tapioca and dried distillers grain.
They can snack on PKE as they leave
the shed. For the last two seasons we
have also purchased 30-35 tonnes of
maize.”
Of the 110 cows, there are 10 Ayrshires
– the remaining 100 are Holstein
Friesian with 35% being ‘pure’ and
the remaining 65% descending to
supplementary registered stock.
Gary’s ideal cow is a strong, open-
framed cow with a good udder and Rock View Masc Daphne S1F VG89
she has to give plenty of milk.
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the Holstein Friesian Taranaki Branch
Sale.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the day
and we plan to continue selling our
animals each year in support of this
annual sale.”
“As far as interests off the farm are
concerned,” says Karen, “Gary used
to be right into sports – that was way
back when he used to play rugby,
cricket, squash and everything. But
he broke his leg playing rugby, and he
Rock View Gold Stacy-ET VG87 ripped the ligament off his shoulder
playing squash, and if he tried to play
cricket now he wouldn’t even be able
Bushview stud of Ian McCormack, are traits we need to protect for in this to see the ball, so he just stays on the
so we are looking forward to seeing harsh Midhirst climate. Living under farm. However from time to time,
how they all go.” the mountain here, when you go into he does like to keep in contact with
the winter, if the cows aren’t strong Captain Morgan. They have a very
One of the Peters’ best young cows enough, they just disappear so body competitive relationship.”
at the moment is Rock View Gold depth and width is important for us.
Stacy-ET VG87, a Goldwyn daughter I have three Oman yearlings that are Gary is also Vice President of the
of Waipiri Oman Suki. built like brick outhouses, so I will use Taranaki Branch of HFNZ, but
Unix over these style animals.” doesn’t really think his future lies in
“We are happy with our lines of young
politics.
stock coming through. They seem to Gary and Karen always like to
be getting better every year, especially enter the Taranaki Branch on-farm “Karen really enjoys going to all the
the udders. For the last three years competitions and the last few years sales and doing all the buying, while
we have brought in around 30 heifers have had finalists in the Semex I stay at home and do all the work,”
each year and we have been confident On-Farm competition. Earlier this comments Gary, “we did take a five-
that they will perform. Our herd year, you may remember the Peters week holiday to Europe a few years
classification average is 84.62 over from the HFNZ Elite Heifer Raffle, ago which was long overdue and
100 cows and we have 6 EX cows and where they made the top six heifers really great. We probably should look
36 VG cows.” with Rock View Doorman Selisa- a to repeat this again one day soon. I
Doorman out of Rock View Gold would love to go to the World Dairy
Gary and Karen AI around 70% of Stacy-ET. Also this year they hosted Expo at some stage, and also to
their yearlings to easy-calving Holstein
Canada.”
Friesian sires and have had only one
difficult calving in seven years, so will
Karen and Gary with old herd favourite
continue down this track in order to Rock View Tal Butacup S1F EX
fast-track their pure bloodlines.
“We enjoy doing embryo work, and
would love to do more. We prefer
using MOET rather than the IVF
technique as we have had more
success through MOET.”
This year the cows are in-calf to
Maple-Downs- I G W Atwood, Val-
Bisson Doorman, Croteau Lesperron
Unix, Jk Eder-I Control, Westcoast
Alcove, Walnutlawn Solomon and a
few other bits and pieces.
“I need to be a little careful with Unix,”
says Gary, “as he is a big negative for
chest width and body depth and those
8Waiau Holsteins
Jim and Sue Webster, of Waiau
Holstein Friesians, started their
venture into the Holstein Friesian
breed so that they could grow bigger
calves for Jim’s father’s sheep and
beef farm. The Websters have been
HFNZ members since 1976, when
they registered their first born calves
from early pedigrees.
“Our first pedigrees were bought at
the Tarata Dispersal,” says Jim, “when
a couple of friendly neighbours took
me down to the sale in the Manawatu.”
Waiau Meadows Tenise S2F VG86 6*ET SP
Later purchases were made at
Tangimati, Come Lucky, Kapawai,
Jellymans and Valden, and more The farm is 42 effective hectares The Waiau Stud has a proven record
recently from Arkans, Koru Glen and and the Waiau herd comprises of for producing top bulls. A recent
Ngatoka as well as selections from 110 cows, dropping below 100 in notable dam is Waiau Meadows
grade herds. A number of the better December. Over the last few years, Tenise S2F VG86 6*ET SP. Tenise is
grade cows have been registered production has ranged from 56,000 the dam of RAS list bulls Waiau Mint
through the supplementary register. – 66,450kg m/s per year. The herd Thadius-ET S3F, Waiau Max Tommo
is fed a balancing ration of 4kg S3F, Waiau Rain Tsunami-ET S3F
The Webster’s farm is located in during the milking season; Rensinus and Waiau FI Tenzing-ET S3F. Waiau
Onaero, North Taranaki, only about Schipper, a senior farm consultant Curious Lana VG85 also bred RAS
3km from Tikorangi which is where from MilkMaP, helps to formulate the list bulls including Waiau Fatal Leo-
Jim grew up. feed mixture. ET, Waiau Royal Libra-ET and Waiau
Eminence Lotus. Additionally, SRD
“It is great to walk down the street “The in-shed feed system has also Waiau Baron Marie S3F VG88 was
and talk with people I have known been a good investment,” says Jim, a 6 starbrood cow and dam to Waiau
for decades.” “it has allowed us to put in minerals Paladium Mal. Other bulls returned
like zinc and magnesium and has to service from this family were
Jim and Sue are also privileged to
given each cow an opportunity to eat Waiau Lance Melniko and SRD Waiau
have all five grandchildren living
supplement, which was previously Nordkap Glory.
nearby- three of which are just across
just for bossy cows!”
the main road.
“Another notable cow was Waiau
Sovereign Nugget,” says Jim, “we
purchased her from my uncle at Bell
Block. Nugget possibly traces back
to the Woodend Stud of Romulus
Street- my uncle’s step grandfather.
Romulus and Newton King imported
four cows and a bull from North
America in 1902.”
Waiau Lucys Suzie Anne VG85
(pictured left) won a number of
ribbons in her short career in the
show ring.Her Dam Waiau Prefect
Lucy was the Webster’s first Excellent
classification and the matriarch of the
family that produced Waiau Curious
Lana VG85. Presently, however, Jim’s
most promising cow is Waiau Beamer
Penny S0F VG85, who has a BW 223
Waiau Lucys Suzie Anne VG85
and PW 336 at two years old.
9In dropping
BW values,
it’s a matter of
refocussing on
the increased
value of fat
then results in less outlier bulls used
and less heterosis. Maybe we can take
a lead from industries like salmon and
poultry that have a shorter generation
A Thadius daughter: Waiau 12-5 S2F interval, or make sure some outlier
bulls are used.”
The Webster’s breeding philosophy imaging for some conformation traits, As for the future of the farm, the
has been to use the highest BW bulls and the possibility of getting daughter Webster’s are selling their dairy herd,
with corrective matings to improve proofs from genotyping daughters. with in-milk animals being sold
rump angle and udder traits, but from October this year. However,
have minimum levels for capacity, “I attended the World Congress they will be continuing the breeding
temperament and fertility. Influential on Genetics Applied to Livestock programme with the Waiau young
bulls used include Tahora Linmack Production in February last year,” says stock.
Glen, Athol Famous Prefect, Jim, “There have been many Genome- “I would like to thank those of
Tangimati AP President, Collins wide association studies that have you who have contributed to our
Royal Hugo, Kapawai Piere and San found gene groups around the world progress,” says Jim, “your influence
Ray Beamer. for things like heat resistance, hoof and friendship have been much
health and methane free emissions. appreciated.”
“Embryo transfer has been used on Maybe we can use these studies to
our best two to three animals each find the genes to improve fertility. Jim is also part of the Farmer
year- initially this was MOET but An interesting paper presented by an Advisory Panel for NZ Animal
lately IVP.” Italian scientist suggested genomic Evaluation Ltd at DairyNZ, and is
advantage will only last five to seven happy to discuss any queries with
A highlight of the Webster’s breeding generations. His reasoning was members. Jim’s details can be found
career has been winning the National that less gene mutations occur in a on the following page; the Taranaki
Holstein Friesian Senior Progeny narrower breeding population. This Branch Members list.
Competition with a group of Athol
Famous Prefect daughters in 1994.
Other achievements include being
Taranaki ward’s top producing herd
in 2014/15, winning the National Ag
Heifer competition for the Holstein
Friesian section in 2002 and 2004,
and getting to number two for BW,
and number one for PW (prior to the
February BW changes).
“I sympathize with those Holstein
Friesian breeders who’s BW dropped
in the re-evaluations in February,”
says Jim, “ours dropped 23 points
and 86 places on the BW list. For me
it’s a matter of refocussing on the
increased value of fat .”
Sue and Jim Webster
Looking to the future of the industry,
Jim imagines the use of 3D photo
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Winter News
CRV Scholar
Young Breeder and AgriScience graduate Isabelle Phipps was recently awarded
the CRV Ambreed Scholarship. Here Isabelle tells us a little more of what this
invloves, and what she plans for the future...
I have recently graduated
from Massey University with
a Bachelor of AgriScience.
I am currently working
for CRV Ambreed within
their Breeding and Product
Development teams, which
has been a big learning curve
so far and a great opportunity
to be working within the
genetics field which I am so
passionate about.
My role is varied and includes
visiting farmers to inspect
New arrival!
bull dams and coordinating
an R&D genotyping project which I have just taken over. I am also starting to Quinn William Courtman was born
be involved in bull selection meetings, which is a highlight for me. I am really on 8 April 2019, son of Mike and
enjoying being a part of the Breeding team as it is something I have always aspired Laura Courtman, Mira Holsteins.
to do, and it is an awesome feeling knowing that what you’re doing is positively Grandson to Doug and Lorraine
influencing the dairy industry through helping to breed better cows. Courtman, Carse-O-Fern Holsteins.
Congratulations!
While still at University in 2018 I was lucky enough to be selected for the CRV
Ambreed Scholarship, where I will be travelling to their headquarters in Holland
at some stage this year. The focus of the trip will be to gain an understanding of
the work CRV is doing globally to develop herd management programmes for
dairy farmers, as well as learn more about global dairy farming systems.
In the future, I want to continue learning as much as I can from farmers and those
around me within CRV, and hopefully work my way up within their Breeding
team. Long term, I aim to go back to my roots to breed and own a herd of high
genetic merit Holstein Friesians, as farming and cows are in my blood. I want to
continue to be an active HFNZ member and was proud to receive a full pass to
be a certified TOP inspector this year.
Obituaries
Wedding bells!
Holstein Friesian NZ entends sincere condolences to the
Congratulations to Andrea Harvey
families and friends of the following members who have
and Mark Pilcher, who married on 2
passed away recently:
February 2019 at RaiValley. Andrea
is the daughter of Pam and the late
WJ (Bill) Fiecken – Riversley Holstein Friesians, Canterbury
John Harvey of Harvest Friesians, Rai
JD (Jock) Jones - Homebrook Holstein Friesians, Hawkes Bay Valley, Marlborough. The Marriage
Celebrant was Spencer White.
12COW SPOTLIGHT
Carse-O-Fern Talent Given EX5
5 times EX!
Carse-O-Fern Talent Given, bred by Having never missed a season, Given Did you know?
Doug and Lorraine Courtman, Carse- is due to calve again in August to
O-Fern Hoslteins (Otorohanga), Maire Mint Fire-Up, which will be For a cow to classify EX in NZ,
earned an impressive EX5 her thirteenth calf! Previous progeny they must have had three calves
classification at 14 years old in the include Carse-O-Fern Plan Given, or more, and after this, they only
spring of last year. who was unfortunately lost, but have the opportunity to score
EX again every 2 years and only
Age Milk (L) Prt (%) Prt (kg) Fat (%) Fat (kg) Days if they have calved twice in that
time!
14 6,574 3.32 218 3.54 233 247
13 6,797 3.31 225 4.02 273 263
12 7,328 3.49 256 3.92 287 290
11 6,671 3.48 232 4.08 272 231 BW -88/63
10 8,342 3.38 282 3.84 320 257 PW 83/89
9 8,379 3.32 278 3.85 323 254 LW -261
8 8,380 3.35 281 4.18 350 272 Protein BV (kg) 29/66
7 9,043 3.48 315 3.83 346 305 Fat BV (kg) 23/67
6 8,243 3.53 291 4.10 338 271 Milk BV (L) 1253/69
5 8,815 3.39 299 3.83 338 277 Liveweight BV (kg) 114/63
4 7,411 3.29 244 3.93 291 245 Fertility BV (%) -3.5/52
3 6,265 3.48 218 4.20 263 251 Total Long BV (days) 63/55
2 5,344 3.39 181 4.23 226 280 Somatic Cell BV 0.17/63
Avg 7,507 3.40 255 4.01 297 265 Calving Difficulty 2.3/38
13acheived a VG88 classification and
was a top producer. Her best season Carse-O-Fern SHM Given
was as a 5 year old when she produced
8,481 litres, 282kg (3.3%) protein and
293kg (3.5%) fat over 258 days.
Talent Given currently has a
promising Crackholm Fever daughter
(2 years old), and a Heavenly Golden
Dreams-ET grand daughter; Carse-
O-Fern HDG Given. As a 2 year old
in her first lactation, HDG Given
produced 8,166 litres, 266kg (3.3%)
protein and 330kg (4.0%) fat over 304
days.
You may also remember, from earlier
this year, the Sully Hart Meridian
calf, Carse-O-Fern SHM Given, who
made the top six in the HFNZ Elite
Heifer Raffle. Insp Given lived until she was 14 years says Doug, “they are a showier branch
old, peaking as an 8 year old when she from the Hanover-Hill Inspiration.”
Long living, functionally correct cows produced 7,326 litres, 255kg (3.5%)
are a common trait of the Given protein and 324kg (4.4%) fat over 304 Carse-O-Fern Free Jess EX2 proves
family. days. Insp Given is also the ancestor this. The great grand daughter of Insp
of another notable Carse-O-Fern Given, Jess was crowned Supreme
“Whilst the Talent is arguably the family- the “Jess” family. Champion at the 2011 Royal Easter
best cow from the family today,” says Show, and won the Mature Cow
Doug, “its best brood cow was her “As I was getting quite a few ‘Given’ Class in the 2012 Semex On-Farm
mother- Carse-O-Fern Insp Given cows, I decided to make a ‘Jess’ line,” Competition.
EX3.”
Carse-O-Fern Insp Given EX3
14ROBOT
UDDERS
Redrock-View Klutch-ET
From the Apple family with
ALTITUDE EX-95 2E as 3rd dam
Dam: Redrock-View Kingboy 367-ET
: +2713 GTPI, +7.3 PL, +4.3 DPR,
CE 6.7, Fertility Index +4.1 Available in Conventional semen and
SexedULTRA
St Gen R-Haze Rapid-ET TC
: MGS is Rubicon - currently
Dam: ST Alana Rub 54761-ET
the #3 sire in the breed for TPI
+2850 GTPI, +3.04 PTAT,
SexedULTRA
+5.1 PL, +97 lb Fat
W: www.stgenetics.co.nz
E: admin.nz@stgen.com
P: 0800 784 363INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Genetic Improvement using
DNA markers
“DNA markers” are becoming increasingly important in animal breeding and have been successfully
used in bovine identification, parentage testing and to establish relationships between two or more
individuals.
Advances in molecular biology, molecular information will greatly genomic evaluations comes from
especially genomics, provide a new contribute to the achievement of improved accuracy of animal
set of information to be used in genetic improvement for animal traits breeding values, shortened generation
the animal industry. On one hand, through the use of marker assisted intervals and increased intensity of
the use of molecular information selection (MAS), gene introgression, selection. Nevertheless, there is still
may contribute to the enhancement heterosis prediction and advanced a need for research and development
of consumers’ trust in the ability pedigree validation. in the search for associations between
to monitor and control the animal In most cases, advantages of using DNA markers and traits of interest.
production chain. On the other hand, molecular information through
Important terms
Microsatellites – A Microsatellite is a DNA sequence with repeatable base pairs. The DNA segments can range in length
from one to six or more base pairs, which typically repeat five to fifty times. In cows, twelve (as recommended by ICAR)
to eighteen loci (additional loci used to aid verification) are used to verify parentage.
SNPs – SNPs are single nucleotide polymorphisms located throughout the genome i.e. variations in a single nucleotide base
occurring in a specific point in the genome. ICAR have set a minimum requirement to use at least 95 SNPs from the ISAG
(International Society of Animal Genetics) defined 200 parentage SNPs to be used. In addition, if parentage discovery is
likely to be needed, for instance when the sire needs to be established, 400 SNPs are required.
MS imputation – Some SNP chips contain an extra 1,000-2,500 SNPs; using these it is possible to impute microsatellites
from SNP haplotypes. This has been trialled in Ireland at ICBF for some time and has been shown to have 91% accuracy in
Slovenia Brown Swiss. A quote from Matt McClure (Lead Geneticist of Dairy at ABS Global) who discovered these SNPs:
“MS imputation is not a perfect process but it will help you transition from MS to SNP in a cost effective manner. Once
you are using SNP you are then able to access all the extra things a SNP based panel brings; more accurate parentage, parent
prediction, genomic breeding values and genetic defect/trait status.”
Parentage verification and parental assignment – Prior to the emergence of SNP genotyping, parentage verification was
one of the commercial uses of genetic markers. Traditionally, parentage testing was based on the exclusion of relationship
(i.e. sire or dam) when an animal has a genotype inconsistent to an expected relationship.
16As the cost of the analysis decreases and the number of genetic markers available increases, breed societies are now able to
build up pedigree records using genetic markers to track the pedigree of calves born in a herd at a given time. This requires
a prior knowledge of candidate sires and dams for a set of identified markers. The probability of assignment to a correct
pair of animals will depend on the number of alleles per loci, allelic frequencies in the population, the number of parents
and the number of possible matings. ISAG has recommended a panel of 200 SNP markers for this purpose.
Sire Verification – Sire verification can occur where you have the genetics of a calf and its sire. This must be done with
care as several sires may be possible. It should be combined with farmer records to ensure the correct sire is attributed to
the calf. It is not parentage verification as the dam is not taken into consideration.
Sire Discovery – Sire discovery is where the calf ’s sire is unknown or may be one of several. The DNA of the calf is
compared to all known sires and a probability is assigned to each sire that it is the parent of the calf.
SNP offers more for your money! without needing to re-test How to move
historical animals.
The major reason to change from MS • More accurate parentage. Organisations need to carefully plan
to SNPs is that you get far more for • Options for more information the move to using SNPs for parentage
your money. If you have an animal (major genes/genetic traits). verification. Suggestions for making
run on a SNP panel, you can get a • Genomic breeding values can be this transition happen smoothly
parentage verified, your animal can be calculated from the same sample. include:
checked for genetic traits, and you can • Mandating that all calves should
get a genomic evaluation all from the Moving to SNPs presents 2 main have DNA taken at birth and
same sample! issues; price and the availability of stored.
genotypes. • Requesting SNP genotypes for
SNPs are more accurate! high risk animals such as AI sires,
Cost of SNP Genotyping male registrations and ET donor
Microsatellite data will tell you who dams, ET calves and high genetic
is NOT the sire, but cannot tell you In some countries testing a DNA
animals including some imported
exactly who the sire IS. The primary sample for SNPs is more expensive
animals.
reason is because each microsatellite than testing for microsatellites. Cost
• Move to SNP parentage
provides limited information and so depends on the size of the chip and
verification for all possible
few of them are used for parentage on the number of tests. If only a
parentage checks including male
analysis. For example, if we say that parentage test is required, it could
registrations, ET donor dams,
a calf has allele A for microsatellite be difficult to justify the additional
random parentage checks and
MS1, the sire we’re comparing the expense. However the additional
farmer requests.
calf to does not have allele A for information obtained far outweighs
• Microsatellite imputation can be
microsatellite MS1 therefore he the additional cost. Also the more
used where there is a mix of MS
cannot be the sire. The problem arises samples analysed, the better the price
and SNP parentage, as long as the
when multiple sires all have allele A that can be obtained.
organisation uses a DNA lab that
at MS1; the calf could belong to any is able to impute microsatellites
of them. Using more microsatellites How to get access to the SNP genotypes
from SNPs.
helps but you can only do so much • Use a lab that is accredited with
In most countries around the world,
with 12 of them. the ICAR accreditation for DNA
bull SNP genotypes are more readily
available than in the past. Dam SNP interpretation centres. The lab
SNPs test anywhere from 100 (not
genotypes will be few, however usually can then be accredited to access
very accurate) to 800 (very accurate)
a sample of dam DNA is required at GenoEX-PSE, and use the SNPs
base pairs on the animals’ genotypes
time of verification. If organisations available on GENOEX for
in order to verify parentage. Some
began to verify parentage using SNPs, parentage verification on behalf
laboratories are doing a full check
in the future the female calf genotypes of the organisation.
on all 55,000 SNPs so if they say a
sire is the sire of your calf, you can would be available for SNP testing
be 99% sure that it is correct. This is their calves. The main genotypes that
organisations could get quick access More information on ICAR genomic
also useful if you can get enough sires
to are for bulls, possibly mothers services can be found at: www.icar.org
genotyped in your database- you can
then predict a sire. The main points and ET donor dams. Also more and
more famers are starting to test all the Please note the information in this article
on why to go to SNPs:
female calves. was provided by WHFF and not all services
• Imputation allows you to move
are available or apply in NZ at present.
forward with the technology
17BREEDER PROFILE
Buelin Fluke Patsy S0F VG88 (front) at 8 years old
Something Special
Buelin Stud, Manaia
On the coastal Waimate Plains of because they always out-produced the Stefan converted the Manaia farm
Manaia, South Taranaki, the Buelin Jerseys. I left school too early at the (from half dairy and grazing) and
Holstein Friesian Stud, consisting age of 16, but all I wanted to do was placed a 44 bale rotary shed in the
of 263 milkers, is making its mark farm. I was lucky that by age 18 I was middle of the farm with a central
in a big way. An HFNZ Member 39% share-milking and by 21 I owned race. One of the first things he did
since 2016, Stefan Buhler (CView my first herd. Through this time, all was to put in a meal feeding system
Trust) has already achieved awards I thought I needed was my cows, and five years later, a feed pad.
for his herd’s production, including a cricket and rugby!”
Nutritech Performance Award as the “I wanted to get more production out
highest performing herd in Ward 4 By the age of 26, Stefan went into of my cows and hated the wastage of
for the 2016/17 season. partnership with his parents on a dry feeding maize in the paddock.”
stock farm which was converted to
Stefan has been farming since the day dairy while he was still share-milking. Stefan owns the farm with his partner
he was born. One of six children, he He then bought out his parents at Amanda, who also works full time as
was raised on his parent’s dairy farm, age 30 and purchased his first farm, a teacher at a local Kindergarten.
and everyone had to pitch in and help. staying there for eight years before
moving on to his current farm at “Amanda offers a huge amount of
“I first became interested in the Manaia. support on and off the farm,” says
Holstein Friesian breed when I Stefan, “I couldn’t do it without her. In
noticed that all dad’s best cows were “I feel lucky to be where I am now- particular, she loves the friendly cows
the black and whites,” says Stefan, “I the soil is rich and the land is flat, with that you can give a good scratch!”
loved the herd testing side of things a great view of Mount Taranaki.”
18Exceptional production
Stefan does very high production per
cow and believes the key to this is well
grown, big and mature cows- but this
does come at a cost.
“You need to grow your heifers and
yearlings as big as you can,” says
Stefan, “I try to minimise the cost
of this by growing my own maize,
wintering my own cows and grazing
young stock on my run-offs. Before
I did this, costs just kept rising, so I
needed to re-evaluate all my feeding
methods in order to maintain the
results that I wanted.”
Looking back about eight years,
Stefan was finding he couldn’t get
over 500kg m/s per cow. He bumped
into an old boss, a race horse breeder,
on the roadside who, after a chat,
Stefan and Amanda with the Buelin herd
advised Stefan that he “wasn’t aiming
high enough.”
“I was puzzled by this comment so “Erica is a small 550kg cow, but she “Udder shape and type come first
he explained; ‘any horse can finish has incredible percentages. This without giving up production,” says
a race, but to win the race you need season she produced 11,591 litres, Stefan, “I still stick with NZ genetics
to be feeding it the best diet.’ I took 468kg (4.0%) protein and 654kg because I am fussy- their percentage
that on-board and grazed my own (5.6%) fat over 305 days - 1,122kg of fat and protein are so much higher
heifers. They grew to their potential milk solids!” than overseas genetics. However I
and within two years I had surpassed have noticed that a lot of the cows in
500kg m/s and was doing up to 700kg “It does take a lot of work to hit the my herd, plus some good bulls that
m/s. It amazes me how well-grown high production,” says Stefan, “I try I have used in the past, have a lot of
heifers can average 600kg m/s.” to keep things simple but I’m usually Dutch genetics in their ancestry.”
very busy! I’ve learned from mistakes
Stefan’s top season so far was around and experience of how to make the Stefan’s absolute favourite bull has
six years ago, before the downturn, right choices at the right time.” been Fairmont Mint-Edition and at
when he hit a total of 201,000kg m/s. one stage had a 120 Mint-Edition
This year has also been an exceptional Breeding to last cows and heifers in the herd.
year, with 15 cows on or above
1,000kg m/s. The more Stefan’s cows produce, the “I liked his ancestry- initially I used
more he has focussed on udder shape a small amount of the bull Etazon
One such cow is Buelin Odriv Gabby- and type, and less on the “mighty Knockout, and then of Top Deck KO
OC S0F GP83 who is the second top BW”. Pierre who were the grandfather and
performer in the herd. This season
Gabby produced 15,484 litres, 541kg
(3.5%) protein and 570kg (3.7%) fat
in 295 days. The best two year old QUICK FARM FACTS
is Buelin Beamer Chrisie S1F who
produced 10,490 litres, 430kg (4.1%) Location > Manaia
protein and 475kg (4.5%) fat in 302 HFNZ Member > CView Trust
days. Operation > Farm Owners
Cows > 230 registered H/Fs
As much as he likes breeding cows, Area > 78 effective ha
Stefan also enjoys buying other elite Production > 194,000kg m/s
cows and seeing what he can achieve
Farm Dairy > 44 bale rotary
with them. In fact, the top producing
cow in the herd this year is Glen Koru
FME Erica S3F GP84.
19“They come from good families,” In line with this, the plan on Stefan’s
says Stefan, “and whenever I breed farm is to lower the stocking rate,
I can’t emphasise them their type is passed on. They’re reducing total production, but saving
enough the not the highest producers but are my on some of the bought in food
favourite for their type, length and including soya meal (in-shed) and
importance of dairyness. I would like the whole herd PKE by growing more top quality
to look like these cows!” maize and grass silage.
rearing good
calves and Farming in the future Stefan has this advice for young
Holstein Friesian breeders:
heifers to their full Stefan can see a lot of changes in the
way people will farm in the future, “If you want top producing cows
potential specifically regarding the spotlight that last, you need to look at udder
on emissions and climate change. But and type and the bull’s mother, going
he thinks these changes will suit the back three generations. If they are all
father and of Mint-Edition. I thought Holstein Friesian cow. high producing you can’t go wrong. I
they had great type.” have been influenced too many times
“I think more farmers are going by BW but it always changes. Type,
The main bulls for this season are to milk all year round, with longer udder and production on ancestry will
Maire IG Gauntlet-ET, Maire Mint lactations and shorter dry periods never change! Also, I can’t emphasise
Fire-Up and Maire FI Golddigger. and the Holstein Friesian cow is enough the importance of rearing
very capable of doing a long milking good calves and heifers to their full
“It’s a lot of Maire,” laughs Stefan, season. We could lower replacement potential.”
“but full credit to Craig Rowe- his numbers with less MT cows and this
bulls have everything I’m looking should mean lower emissions. Don’t Stefan always welcomes visitors to
for!” give up on the Holstein Friesian the farm, so if you are up Manaia way
breed! They will be a sought after and would like a chat and a wander
The traits Stefan looks for are most breed in the next 10-15 years because through the herd, please get in touch
apparent in his favourite cows; Buelin they have capabilities beyond other by email: s.buhler@xtra.co.nz.
Fluke Patsy S0F VG88 and Buelin breeds.”
FME Francis S0F VG88.
Buelin FME Francis S0F VG88 at 7 years old
20WORLD HOLSTEIN FRIEISIAN
CONFERENCE
MARCH 2020
MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND
Would you like to join the HFNZ tour group to the
World Holstein Conference in 2020?
Please forward expressions of interest to
Cherilyn Watson : 07 839 9957 - c.watson@nzhfa.org.nz
Further details available soon!
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Benner Bardo
By Brenda Lee-Turner:
Semex Marketing Communications Specialist
Benner Bardo debuted in April lactation full sister that is following in The third dam is none other than
2019 as Canada’s number 2 LPI sire, the footsteps of this great pedigree. brood cow extraordinaire Gen-I-Beq
creating tremendous interest with Shottle Bombi EX-94 25*. Bombi
his impressive breakdown and his The second dam is Mapel Wood was nominated Canadian Cow of
exceptional pedigree, and making him Baxter Bethany, a VG85, 16 starbrood the Year in 2013 and has numerous
instantly popular. cow that was acquired by Benner daughters and granddaughters that are
Holsteins at the Sale of Stars at building her legacy worldwide, as well
Bardo comes from one of the most the Royal Winter Fair in 2008. She as 11 sons in stud in North America
well-known cow families in the established herself as a great brood alone. Pedigree enthusiasts know that
Holstein Friesian breed. His dam is cow, with 29 daughters classified and Bombi is by Picston Shottle-ET, and
a VG86 Mountfield Ssi Dcy Mogul- 86% of them achieving 80 points and from the same family as Holstein
ET that produced 15,776kg of milk better, averaging 13,444kg of milk, legend Braedale Goldwyn.
with 4.7% fat and 3.5% protein in 305 4.0% fat and 3.2% protein. Bethany
days as a two year old. Her lifetime herself produced 15,785kg of milk in With the great results his pedigree is
production is over 60,000kg to date her first lactation with a 4.7% fat and proven to transmit, it is no surprise to
and still climbing. Bardo’s most 3.5% protein. see the same breeding pattern in Bardo
notable sibling is a VG88 second daughters. He is an exceptional rump
22improver, with dairymen admiring
how strong they are all the way down
their spines, and how nicely their parts
blend together. He consistently lowers
the pins, strengthens the loin and
moves the thurl ahead into the correct
position. An excellent rump improver,
we consistently see Bardo’s feet &
legs as the best parts! They’re deep in
their heel with a strong pastern, have
a tremendous foot structure and an
ideal set to their leg, with a good flex
in their hock that gives them a very
comfortable mobility. Their udders are
shallow with ideal volume, showing
great texture and a strong crease for
support.
Common comments from the owners
When used on cows with a stronger of the Bardo daughters revolve
around how quiet and good they are to For more information
fore udder attachment, we see
work with, a trait reflected in his +105 on Semex, and any of
fantastic results. They are cows that
Milking Temperament evaluation. Semex’s sires visit:
are appreciated for the adequate
width in their front ends, while
Bardo continues his pedigree’s legacy www.semex.co.nz
having angularity and openness in
and has made a great first impression
their rib structure. As they develop,
as breeders are committing to using
we look forward to seeing them body
him again and again!
down, adding to their overall balance.
PAROA WINDBROOK PEPSI
PAROA HOLSTEIN FRIESIANS
Scanned to calve to date • VG87 - will improve • Dam Paroa Colin Prim EX2 won BOP Semex Veteran Cow
Sells as Lot 3 in the
STEAMING GENETICS
Photo Sale
20 June 2019 at 3pm
Heritage Farm, Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua
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Shiloh Plains Ltd • Robert & Liz Cleland • 07 308 8554 • shiloh50@xtra.co.nzDELAVAL/HFNZ ALL NZ PHOTOS
F in a l is t s
Senior Cow
The six finalists in the 2019 HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Senior Cow class (five years and over) are displayed below (in photo
number order only). Twenty mature cows were entered in this class for judges Stephen Booth, Jamie Taylor and David Johnson
(Australia) to assess. Announcement and presentation of prizes for the All NZ Champion and Reserve will be made at the 2019
Conference on 19 June in Rotorua.
Owner: Fairview/Wakelin Partnership
Owner: Cresslands Farms Ltd No 1
ALLNZ3
Cresslands Windbrook Dana EX ALLNZ4
Fairview Atwood Leigh EX
Sire: Gillette Windbrook | Dam: Cresslands Buckeye Danae VG86 Sire: Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood-ET | Dam: Fairview Mtoto Leigh EX2
Owner: Fairview Holstein Farm
Owner: Belbrook Farming Ltd
ALLNZ5
Fairview Windbrook Paula EX ALLNZ7
Belbrook Wind Embrace-ET EX
Sire: Gillette Windbrook | Dam: Fairview Toystory Paula VG89 Sire: Gillette Windbrook | Dam: Belbrook Talent Elspeth EX3
Owner: Sherraine Holsteins Ltd
Owner: Sherraine Holsteins Ltd
ALLNZ18
Sherraine Congress Maria EX2 ALLNZ19
Sherraine Fortune Carra EX2
Sire: Sherraine Congress-ET | Dam: Sherraine Dundee Maria VG87 Sire : To Mar D Fortune-ET | Dam: Sherraine Talent Carrie EX2
24F in a l is t s
Intermediate Cow
The six finalists in the 2019 HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Intermediate Cow class (three and four years) are displayed below (in
photo number order only). Twenty seven young cows were entered in this class for judges Stephen Booth, Jamie Taylor and
David Johnson (Australia) to assess. Announcement and presentation of prizes for the All NZ Champion and Reserve will be
made at the 2019 Conference on 19 June in Rotorua.
Owner: Fairview Holstein Farm
Owner: P Trounce
ALLNZ25
Fairview Jazzs Gold-ET VG89 ALLNZ26
Fairview Doorman Resolute VG89
Sire: Braedale Goldwyn | Dam: Fairview Dolman Jazz-ET EX Sire: Val-Bisson Doorman | Dam: Fairview W Resolution-ET VG87
Owner: Pipe/Wakelin Partnership
Owner: Belbrook Farming Ltd
ALLNZ31
Belbrook Smokin Piper EX ALLNZ33
Clover-Lane Aftshk Sue-ET EX
Sire: Misty Springs Smokin | Dam: Belbrook Talent Penelope EX2 Sire: MS Atlees SHT Aftershock-ET | Dam: Clover-Lane Aspen Star-ET EXOwner: Ferdon Genetics
Owner: R Sherriff
ALLNZ43
Sherraine Atw Charque-ET VG89 ALLNZ44 Kauri Glen Wind Prim-ET VG89
Sire: Maple-Downs-I G Atwood-ET | Dam: Sherraine Wild Charm-ET EX2 Sire: Gillette Windbrook | Dam: Kauri Glen Lheros Prim EX2
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