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Homebred Cow Wins 49th Jersey Jug Futurity January 2005 During the 49TH National Jersey Jug Futurity, Judge Kevin Williams described the class as “the most prestigous class of Jerseys anywhere in the world.” Few would argue the prestige that this annual event has generated over the past 49 years. “Winter Wonderland” was the theme of this year’s Futurity and served as the backdrop for the most prestigious class of three-year-old cows from around the nation. Each year, breeders from around the United States select and nominate their calves for the National Jersey Jug Futurity. An annual fee is then paid to retain that animal’s place in the competition. Three years after the original nomination, the cows travel to Louisville, Ky., to participate in what remains arguably the most glamorous show in the world. Thanks go to chair, Marion Barlass, Janesville, Wis., associate chair, Rick Dalessandro, Richmond, Ind., and the other members of the Jersey Jug committee who made the 49TH showing of the National Jersey Jug Futurity, a “Winter Wonderland.” The Pageant The afternoon of beauty began with the traditional darkening of the arena. The spotlight centered on the Chevrolet truck bringing in the new National Jersey Queen and her court. Crowned at the Junior Banquet the evening before was Miss Lena Magnochi, Carnation, Wash. Lena is the current Western National Jersey Queen and has owned Registered Jerseys for 12 years. Her dairy, Two Sisters Dairy, is now home to her herd of 85 cows and heifers. Sitting on each side of Lena were the two alternates. First alternate is Sara LaFever, Sparta, Tenn. LaFever is a freshman at Tennessee Technological University majoring in animal science. She has built a herd of 58 Registered Jerseys over the past nine years. Named as second alternate was Carrie Elizabeth Hubbard, Oakland, Minn. Hubbard is a senior in high school and will be attending Drake University next year to major in public relations and communications. This past year one of her Jerseys was displayed at the International Ag Show in Havana, Cuba. Escorting the young ladies were Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., James Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C., and Craig Martin, Olivet, Mich. Honoring Our Nation After the introduction of the queens, six juniors from Pennsylvania displayed the country’s flag in the spotlight. Jackie Chyle, Jacob Wenrich, Katie Skaggs, Melissa Tush, Robert Weber and Vanessa Ebersole were selected to carry the American Flag to the center of Freedom Hall as breeders from around the world paid tribute. Former National Jersey Queen Brooke Core, Salvisa, Ky., sang the national anthem in front of the standing room only stands. It was then time for the 42 cows participating to individually enter the show ring, where they each took a turn in the spotlight for their formal introduction to the ringside by AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith. Judge Kevin Williams, McConnellsville, Ohio, and his associate Michael Hurst, Waynesburg, Ohio, then entered the ring to begin their selection process. The Final Six As judges Williams and Hurst observed the class from all angles, the crowd was eagerly picking their favorites for the “railbird competion.” Before the mandatory milk out of the class, Rawn selected his top six. Pictured below, from left to right were:
The Reasons As judges Williams and Hurst made their final decisions after the milkout, anticipation of the winners mounted. Master of Ceremonies Neal Smith called the finalists into the line-up after the milkout—from sixth, to fifth, then to fourth—anticipation mounted. Who would be the winner? When Reich-Dale GC Sequal-ET was called into third, Smith paused to acknowledge the two cows left in the center of the ring—SAR Andre and JVB Redhot C Zsa. As the floor was given to Associate Judge Hurst to place the purple banner over the shoulders of SAR Andre as the 49th winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Judge Williams took the microphone for his reasons, “The cow we started this class with caught my eye when she walked in.” As Amanda Stiles led “Andre” out Williams continued about her, “She exhibits a tremendous amount of dairyness, tremendous height and width to her rear udder and exhibits a lot of silkiness with style and balance on the move.” The winner was also best bred and owned of the class. JVB Redhot C Zsa, then followed the winning cow out and Williams commented, “The cow in second we did make her the first best udder . . . and it is because of her udder that she is here.” “She fits in this second position well. She just is not exhibiting the dairyness and cleanliness of the first cow.” Third went to Reich-Dale GC Sequal-ET. Cited for her tremendous dairyness throughout, Judge Williams granted it was her hardness over the top and snugness of her fore udder that carried her over SHF Renaissance Faline-ET, in fourth. “We admire the silkiness of this fourth cow.” The winner of the Premier Performance award and the E. Lea Marsh Memorial Trophy for the highest producing cow went to Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET, the fifth place cow. “She is a real, real dairy machine. You love her openess and would just like to see more strength in her front end to place higher,” Williams concluded. The Awards Each year the Jersey Jug Futurity is the richest purse in an individual dairy class. The premiums for the 2004 National Jersey Jug Futurity, collected in nomination and annual fees totaled $9,770. The top fifteen cows, their owners, and premiums are:
Other Awards The Wetherall Dairy Trophy for the highest ranking entry by a junior exhibitor, went to Millers Majestic Melissa, exhibited by Joe Nash, Campbellsville, Ky. She placed 17TH in the class. |