CMSS Newsletter October 2015 OVERAGE REGISTRATION MORATORIUM: DEADLINE EXTENDED As breeders should be aware, the Society announced at the start of the year that we would be putting in place a moratorium on overage registration fees for CMSS members until October 31st, 2015. The rationale behind this program was to encourage members to get caught up on registrations and transfers ahead of our change of registry service to Holstein Canada in 2016. The Secretary-Manager has been in contact with Holstein Canada officials in recent weeks to prepare for registry service provision in 2016. While progress is being made, there is the potential for a short period of time at the start of the new year where completing registrations and transfers might not be available. As such, we are encouraging members to get as caught up as possible on registry work in advance of the change-over. The deadline for the overage registration moratorium has now been extended to December 1st, 2015. If you have work to be completed, please send your information to Canadian Livestock Records Corp. before December 1st to make sure that it gets completed before CLRC s Christmas shut down. Under the moratorium, rates are: Registrations on animals 0 to 6 months: Registrations on animals 6 to 12 months: Registrations on animals over 12 months: $18 + tax $18 + tax (reduced from $26 + tax) $26 + tax (reduced from $40 + tax) Reduced rates are applicable to CMSS members. Membership rates for first time members are only $40 + tax. Additional details on the new service to be provided by Holstein Canada will be made available before the end of the year. Stay tuned for more details. We encourage members to take advantage of this opportunity to get caught up to date on registrations. Your membership and registration fees are essential income for the Society in funding the breed promotion and breed improvement programs that we offer. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact Ryan Barrett, Secretary-Manager, at (902) 439-9386 or milking.shorthorn@gmail.com.
From the Secretary s Desk: Strickley True Perfection semen available The CMSS has a limited supply of semen available on the UK Milking Shorthorn sire Strickley True Perfection. This bull is already proven in the UK and is positive for type and components. More info on True Perfection is available in this newsletter. Semen is available for $25/dose and is stored at Eastgen and will be released to your Eastgen/CIAQ/Westgen account, or alternate shipping arrangements can be made. Additional Phone Number for CMSS Office I have recently added a new home phone number that you can reach me at on evenings and weekends. That number is: (902) 200-1396 During the day, my cell number (902) 439-9386 is the best number to reach me at. However, please feel free to add this new number to your contact list. Hair Sample Collection for Genomic Gene Bank For the past couple of years, I have been collecting hair samples from Milking Shorthorns across the country in an effort to build up a bank of samples for future use in genomic research. Any future research into genomic evaluations for our breed is going to require the testing of a large number of females to build a sufficient genetic base for reliable prediction. Therefore, we re trying to build up a bank of samples to ensure that we have representation for diverse pedigrees. If you would like to submit samples for the genetic bank, please pull a sample of tail hair and send it in a sealed envelope for each animal, including the animal s name and registration number. Samples can be sent to me any time and I will hold them for future use. Materials available for local promotions Do you have an opportunity to promote Milking Shorthorns in your local area? Perhaps you just have a neighbour who would like information on the breed? Maybe you are hosting a farm tour? If so, feel free to contact me for: Copies of The Improver Brochures (English or French) Pens Sire sheets and other breed info When useful, we also have a pop-up banner that is lightweight and can be shipped for small displays at meetings or trade shows. We also have a larger table-top display that can also be used to create an attractive booth at various meetings or shows. New Syndicates Sire - Koopycrest Anecdote-P The latest bull in the Semex - CMSS Syndicates young sire program is Koopycrest Anecdote-P. He will be available for sale after November 16th, 2015. Anecdote-P was bred by Shawn Koopmans of Picton, ON. He is the first son of Oceanbrae Ironman-P to enter AI and his dam, Koopycrest Logic Ali Anne VG-87, is a former class leader for production as well as Hon. Mention Grand Champion at the 2014 National Show. The maternal grand dam of Anecdote-P is Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple, the 2014 Canadian Cow of the Year. A flyer on the bull is included in this newsletter. A few shares are still available...please contact me immediately if you are interested in purchasing a share for $250, which includes 15 doses of semen as well as a share in royalties in the bull. To contact me: Cell: (902) 439-9386 Home: (902) 200-1396 Email: milking.shorthorn@gmail.com Mail: 203 Ferry Road, Cornwall, PEI C0A 1H4
2015 Canadian National Show September 25th, 2015 Judge: Glenn Barkey, Blackstock, ON Junior Champion: Kolson Ironman P Lacie Junior Champion: Kolson Ironman P Lacie - Kolson Milking Shorthorns, ON Reserve Junior Champion: Lynmark Royal Sochi - Lynmark Farms, ON HM Junior Champion: Richford Conrad Illinois - Richford Farms, ON 1st Place Junior Herd: Lynmark Farms, ON Grand Champion: Oceanbrae Pingerly Betty - Oceanbrae Farms, PE Reserve Grand Champion: Oceanbrae Ironman Ginger - Oceanbrae Farms, PE HM Grand Champion: Oceanbrae Redrama Peg-P - Oceanbrae Farms, PE 1st Place Breeders Herd: Oceanbrae Farms, PE Grand Champion: Oceanbrae Pingerly Betty Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Oceanbrae Farms, PE CanWest DHI Production Award: Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple - Shawn Koopmans, ON Full show results are available on the website at www.cmss.on.ca 2015 National Sale September 4th, 2015 High Seller: Northmark Alicia (Junior Calf) - $4,000 Consigned by Lynmark Farms and B & B Cupples Purchased by B & B Cupples, Errington, BC 2nd High Seller: Richford Pingerly Lesly (Three Year Old) - $3,700 Consigned by Richford Farms, St. Marys, ON Purchased by Oceanbrae Farms, Miscouche, PE Lady Grove Mocha Alice 12 - Dam of High Selling Lot Sale average on live animal lots: $2,689 Sale average on all lots: $2,532
KOOPYCREST ANECDOTE-P MSCANM11907968 200MS00125 born August 27, 2014 Purity: 84.4% bred by: Shawn Koopmans, Picton, ON August 2015 Parent Averages: +1772 LPI +218M +32F +0.37% +8P +0.05% +10 Conf +9 Mammary To be released in Fall 2015 through Semex Alliance and CMSS Syndicates Anecdote-P is an exciting polled sire from one of the most exciting cow families in North America. He is the first son of Ironman-P to be sampled. Ironman s first daughters show refinement, superior udders and feet & legs, and positive milk and component production figures. Anecdote s dam, maternal grand-dam and 3rd dam have all been in the Championship ring at National Shows in Canada and USA, combined with breedleading production figures. This family has been breeding true for type and components! Sire: Oceanbrae Ironman-P +1524 PA LPI (Aug 15) 31% Rel. +227M +26F +0.28% +8P +0.06% +5 Conf awaiting proof in Canada 8 daug. classified: 1 VG 6 GP 1 G PGS: PGD: Kulp-Gen OK ACDMY Adam-P +1464 LPI (Aug 15-71% Rel) -423M +12F +0.50% -1P +0.23% +10 Conf Fieldcrest Ideal-P EX-92-4E 8 lact. 82,824M 3033F 3.7% 2683P 3.2% 2010 Canadian Cow of the Year Dam: Koopycrest Logic Ali Anne VG-87 (2-11) +1932 LPI (Aug 15) 43% Rel. +209M +37F +0.45% +7P +0.03% +14 Conf #7 LPI Cow in Canada 1-11 270d. (3x) 8188M 407F 5.0% 267P 3.3% 2-9 305d. (3x) 10,041M 467F 4.7% 333P 3.3% 2nd Two Year Old and HM Grand Champion, 2014 National Show MGS: GMC Rebel Logic +1759 LPI 84% Rel. (Aug 15) -172M +22F +0.48% -2P +0.07% +13 Conf 59 daug. classified: 7EX 27VG 19GP 6G MGD: Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple VG-88 (3-2) #5 LPI Cow in Canada 2014 Canadian Cow of the Year 1-9 305d (2x) 8650M 378F 4.4% 292P 3.4% 2-11 305d (3x) 16,742M 676F 4.0% 488P 2.9% All Time Single Lactation Milk & Protein Champion 1st Three Yr Old & Grand Champion, National Show 2013 3rd D: Rovin Derek Ali Accent-P EX-92 Six Star Brood Cow Grand Champion, Winter National Show 2005 Pictured: Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple VG-88 MGD of Anecdote-P
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