The Herd of Excellence Award was developed to recognize Registered Holstein breeders who have bred and developed excellent herds made up of cows with superior type and production. There are three herd size divisions that are based on the number of cows included in production averages for each herd. The categories are as follows: small herds (10-99 cows), medium herds (100-499 cows), and large herds (500+ cows).
To qualify for this award, the herd must qualify under the following criteria:
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The herd must have classified within the last year and have an average age-adjusted classification score of 83 points or higher. |
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The herd must be at least 70 percent homebred. |
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The herd must be enrolled in the TriStarSM production records program. |
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Additionally, qualifying herds must meet the following production criteria: |
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Small Herds - 25 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent for milk, fat and protein |
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Medium Herds - 20 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent for milk, fat and protein |
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Large Herds - 15 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent for milk, fat and protein |
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Fustead Holsteins
The Fust Family, Wausau, Wisconsin
72.4% Homebred
Average Age-Adjusted Classification Score - 83.2
Milk: 32,829 Fat: 1,489 Protein: 1,071
First Year Honoree
(100 to 499 herd size division)
Koepke Farms Inc.
The Koepke Family, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
100% Homebred
Average Age-Adjusted Classification Score - 84.1
Milk: 35,516 Fat: 1,508 Protein: 1,098
Seven Year Honoree
(10 to 99 herd size division)
Ever-Green-View Holsteins, LLC
The Kestell Family, Waldo, Wisconsin
99.1% Homebred
Average Age-Adjusted Classification Score - 87.5
Milk: 39,695 Fat: 1,716 Protein: 1,246
Fifteen Year Honoree
Kal-side Holsteins
The Oberholtzer Family, Hillsboro, Wisconsin
97.1% Homebred
Average Age-Adjusted Classification Score - 88.1
Milk: 35,570 Fat: 1,531 Protein: 1,151
Second Year Honoree |
