2020

March
Newsletter
Member Highlights | Dairy News | Industry Events
MARCH 2020
INTERMEDIATE
Member Highlight PROOF RUN
BRIGEEN FARMS Holstein Plaza Member bred
and owned female, GENO-
Bill & Betsy Bullard are the 10th generation to operate Bri- SOURCE HISTORIC 8419-
geen Farms in Turner, Maine dating back to 1777. After Uni- ET, tops the list of Top 25
veristy, Bill & Betsy returned to the farm in 2000. They since New Genomic Females for
have grown from milking 60 cows in a tie-stall barn to their the March Intermediate Run.
current setup which includes milking 600 cows with sand This Solution daughter scores
bedded free stalls. GTPI +2990, +1131 NM$,
and is owned by GenoSource.
The herd at Brigeen Farms is comprised solely of Registered Other females in the Top 5 in-
Holstein cows, each reflecting the breeding goals of the farm, clude:
focusing on creating a high producing female with pleasing 2. River-Bridge Tahiti Cruise
type features. GTPI +2986
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 3. Peak Dnalee Mllnal 82649
GTPI +2967
4. Peak Grdian Mllnal 82652
GTPI +2947
5. T-Spruce Dynasty 7609
GTPI +2946
View the full list at:
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top-genomics

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Brigeen Supersire
SH Gigi EX-92 2E
Dam of multiple high offspring

combining both index and type.

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With the next generation interested in exhibiting homebred
animals, they are always seeking to create the Unicorn female,
who can produce in the parlor, succeed in the show ring, and
create offspring that will follow suit.

When making sire and mating decisions, other than looking

for bulls with production and functional type features, they
place an emphasis on feed efficiency traits. Being a farm which
purchases 100% of their feed ingredients, they see the impor-
tance and value an added trait, like feed efficiency, can bring
to their herd.

After many years of a stable herd size and the desire to ensure
a viable business for future generations, Bill & Betsy made
the decision to open a small on farm creamery where they
GAIN ACCESS TO produce and sell small batches of premium flavored ice cream.
HP PERKS, Canty Cow Creamery opened this past winter and allows vis-
itors to enjoy a delicious treat on the farm, which overlooks
BECOME A Mount Washington.
MEMBER TODAY!
Feel confident in your mar- To learn more about Brigeen Farms, visit their Holstein
keting stratigies by starting Plaza Breeder Page at holsteinplaza.com/brigeenfarms.
your Holstein Plaza member-
ship today!
With a membership you gain
access to our member-con-
signment auctions and 24-7
Webshop. Every member has
a personalized Breeder Page,
highlighting their farm and a
select number of donors, with
monthly page updates.
Membership rates are based
on the number of individu-
al donors you are looking to
promote.
Contact us today for more
information and to get a Betsy Bullard, 10th Generation Farmer
copy of our 2020 rates. Owner of Brigeen Farms and Canty Cow Creamery.
Photo by Molly Haley Photography.

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 HOLSTEIN PLAZA MEMBERS
CONSIGN TO MULTIPLE SPRING SALES
Holstein Plaza Members have consigned exciting offerings to several spring 2020 sales. Don’t
miss your chance to take home one of these offerings backed by elite cow families!
Massachusetts Blue Ruann Fiesta Sale Ruann Fiesta Sale
Ribbon Calf Sale

Lot 48 - Brigeen Hunk Evie Lot 26 - Our-Favorite Electra Lot 28 - T-Triple-T ENT Paris
Consigned by Consigned by Consigned by
Brigeen Farms Our-Favorite Holsteins Triple-T Holsteins
Other consignments include...

Golden-Oaks Master Durchamp 1st Choice of December 2020 Calves Willows-Edge Atwd Iconic
GOLDEN-OAKS FARM from Fanny-Red by Analyst WILLOWS-EDGE
UWRF Falcon Premier Sale TRIPLE-T Purple Ribbon Classic
*First Master calf to ever sell! Ruann Fiesta Sale *Summer Junior 2 prospect
due to sexed Addison

Willows-Edge Doorman Jingles Duckett Crushabull Legend OCD Jordy Ram Jam-Red
WILLOWS-EDGE DUCKETT HOLSTEINS OAKFIELD CORNERS
UWRF Falcon Premier Sale Purple Ribbon Classic Ruann Fiesta Sale
*A doorman fall calf from the *Backed by EX-95 Rocky- *Full sister to multiple
EX-93 Sanchez Janna family mountain Talent Licorice All-American Females

For more details

on spring sale
consignments
visit our website
at
holsteinplaza.com.

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 Upcoming Industry Events
Mar. 3 Official Genetic Evaluation Release
Mar. 3-5 National DHIA Annual Meeting
Mar. 5 Harvue Sale of Excellence
Mar. 6-7 Pennsylvania Holstein Convention & Sale
Mar. 6-7 Select Your Success Sale
Mar. 6-12 Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction
Mar. 6-7 Minnesota All-Breeds Convention
Mar. 7 Purple Ribbon Classic
Mar. 10-13 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar
Mar. 11 Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference
Mar. 11-12 Northeast Dairy Management Conference
Mar. 13 Holstein USA Judges Conference

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Mar. 20
UWRF Falcon Premier Sale
Michigan Spring Foundations Sale
Mar. 20 March Madness 2020: All-Breeds Edition
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