Jersey Canada is pleased to announce three nominees who have been selected to compete for the coveted Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year award. The inaugural award began in 2011 and annually recognizes the achievements of Jersey cows who compete to win the title of Cow of the Year.
The nominees are Canadian born purebred Jerseys who showcase longevity, production, genetic merit, and strength of pedigree – both the nominees and winner of this interactive contest are great Ambassadors of Canadian genetics. Nominations were sought in early summer of 2013 and the Cow of the Year Selection Committee recently chose three finalists who will vie for the prestigious title.
The nominees selected for the 2013 Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year competition are as follows:
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1] Kingsdale Prize Tanya
Breeder: Kingsdale Jersey Farm
Owner: Terry and Tara Creighton of Maplevale Jerseys
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2] Rapid Bay Whistler’s Rumour ET
Breeder: Stephen & Janet Borland
Owner: Rapid Bay & Candace Borland
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3] RJF Remake Becky
Breeder & Owner: Robert Jarrell
More information on each nominee will be available in the August/September issue of the Canadian Jersey Breeder and on the Jersey Canada web site in late August. “When the voting gates open on September 1st, participants can take advantage of the convenient voting options we have introduced this year,” stated Kathryn Kyle, General Manager for Jersey Canada, “we will also accept votes at the Royal, so be sure to find our booth.” There are three ways that each prefix/farm can vote: on-line, email and in-person, and although each prefix/farm can only submit one vote, you do not need to be a Jersey Canada member.
“This is a chance to recognize a Jersey cow that truly demonstrates extraordinary qualities and is a legacy to her sons and daughters,” comments Matthew Graye, President of Jersey Canada, “voting ends December 1st, the winner is announced thereafter, and is then presented with the award at the Jersey Canada 2014 Annual Meeting.”
About Jersey Canada:
Jersey Canada is the national breed association for Jersey breeders and owners. The chief responsibilities of this association are to encourage the growth of the Jersey breed in Canada, promote genetic improvement of the breed, and to enhance the breed’s position and stature within the Canadian dairy industry, all while regulating and maintaining the Canadian Jersey herdbook and register.
