The first day of the Holstein Association USA annual meeting was full of excitement and energy for the Holstein breed. Starting off the meeting was an Early Bird session featuring a discussion with Frank Regan of Regancrest and Bob Miller of Mil-R-Mor Holsteins, talking about highlights and lessons learned during their lifetime career breeding Registered Holsteins.
Another highlight of the meeting was the annoucement of a new web-based genetic analysis tool called Enlight™. Developed in partnership with Zoetis, Enlight is exclusively available for Holstein Association USA members and Zoetis customers who are genomic testing Holstein cattle. With a variety of reports, graphs and other analytical tools, this new resource provides Holstein breeders with real-time access to their genetic and genomic information. Learn more at www.EnlightDairy.com, and talk to your Holstein Association USA regional representative to schedule a demo!
After lunch was a keynote panel titled, The Future of the Dairy Industry from Young Holstein Breeders’ Perspectives. This panel, as well as the morning discussion with Regan and Miller.
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| Young Breeder Panel (l-r): Brent Schuler; Diesel Hitt; Jeff Brantmeier; CEO, John Meyer, Moderating; Dan Bolin, and Ashley Abbott. |
While Holstein Association USA’s Annual Business Meeting was underway, Junior members battled for a chance at the National Holstein Dairy Bowl championship! Finals will be held tomorrow morning, prior to the National Junior Forum.
The Senior division will have Pennsylvania and California battling to become the number one Dairy Bowl team, while the Junior division final round will consist of Illinois and California.
Tomorrow will be an exciting day for Juniors all around, as results from many of the week’s contests, including the coveted Distinguished Junior Member Finalists, will be announced. Stay tuned for complete results Saturday evening!
Closing out the evening was the 2014 Holstein Convention Sale, where several lots of quality Registered Holsteins were struck off, averaging $14,345 .
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