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NORTH AMERICAN NORMANDE ASSOCIATION
748 ENLOE RD.
REWEY, WI 53580
608-943-6091
800-573-6254
EMAIL: mwbeef4u@mhtc.net
NORMANDE GENETICS IN A PASTURE FINISHING SYSTEM
BY: Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky Extension Beef Specialist,
former University of Wisconsin Beef Cattle Specialist.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture has three facilities in which
beef cattle are managed for teaching and research purposes. These include the Franbrook
Farm home to a crossbred herd of approximately 100 cows utilized in studying the
genetics associated with multiple births (i.e. twinning), the Arlington Agricultural
Research Station which has finishing barns for feedlot studies along with pasture for 250300 stockers during the grazing season, and the Lancaster Agricultural Research Station
which is home to a 90 cow herd as well as running an additional 50-100 stockers
annually.
These research stations are reviewed periodically which includes allowing producers or
clientele an opportunity to provide input with respect to how the station is meeting their
needs to help them make informed decisions. At the most recent Lancaster station
review, clientele indicated that they desired to see the station utilize alternative or less
common breeds. This would allow producers an opportunity to see how these breeds
might be utilized in their herds in the future.
The World Beef Expo, through its
Fed Steer Futurity Contest,
provided us an opportunity to see
how Normande genetics performed
in a feedlot situation in relation to
more common breeds. It was
noted in general that Normande
genetics had slightly slower rates
of gain than the average of all the
cattle while producing carcasses
that had minimal backfat average
to above average marbling along
with good muscling. From this program, it was believed that these genetics may be well
suited to pasture finishing systems as they have the potential to deposit intramuscular fat
while having minimal backfat. Considering that pasture finishing may be seasonal with
cattle grazing during periods of heat stress, this reduced backfat cover is considered
beneficial with respect to lessening heat stress during the summer finishing period. A
research project was proposed and funding by USDA CSREES HATCH funds
administered by UW CALS to investigate various supplementation strategies and
Normande-influenced genetics within a pasture finishing system. This project was
conducted from 2005 through the grazing season of 2007 involving 48 steers annually of
which half were Normande-sired. The remaining steers were of crossbred beef genetics
with calves purchased during 2005 and sired by Angus or Hereford bulls from the
Lancaster herd in 2006 and 2007.
Supplement strategies investigated
included non-supplemented pasture only,
alfalfa pellets, soybean hulls + dried
distillers grains, and soybean hulls + dried
distillers grains + Rumensin. The
supplements were offered up to 9 lbs per
head daily. Some steers consumed less
than this level while most steers on the
co-products consumed all nine pounds
daily. It was noted that steers consuming
the alfalfa pellets consumed less than
those consuming the grain co-products.
Additionally, it was noted that not all
alfalfa pellets are equal with respect to
palatability. We noted a dramatic
difference in intake between two different
sources of alfalfa pellets. To simplify the data reported, only the breed responses are
discussed below.
Cattle were harvested in 2005 & 2007 directly off of pasture. In 2006, live weight and
ultrasound information were utilized to form two marketing groups. The first group was
harvested directly off pasture, the second group was placed in the barn, offered alfalfa
haylage and their treatment
supplements until harvest.
Initial weights were different
during 2006 and 2007 at the
beginning of the grazing season
(see Table 1). This was due to
different calving periods between
the Lancaster and Michael
Mueller’s Normande herd. The
Lancaster cattle were on average
a month older than the
Normande-sired steers. Daily
gain of the Normande-sired
calves was not different from the
Conventional beef genetics in either year averaging just over 2.0 lbs per day for all steers.
This supported our original hypothesis that under pasture finishing conditions, Normande
genetics would perform similarly to more common beef genetics utilized by the industry.
The carcass data is presented below in Tables 2, 3 and 4. The data in the first table is
direct analysis of the carcass traits measured. It is noted that the harvest and hot carcass
weights (HCWT) were heavier for the Conventional beef genetics when compared to the
Normandes due partially again to the heavier initial weights. Dressing percentage
(HCWT / harvest weight) was observed to be higher for the Normande carcasses while
there were no differences in ribeye area (REA). Supporting what had been previously
observed in the World Beef Expo information, the Normande genetics possessed less
backfat than the conventional genetics. Not expected, the marbling scores for the
Conventional beef genetics were higher than that of the Normande genetics. This is
likely a functional of differences in the physiological and chronological maturity of the
two genetic pools. Fat color scores (1 = creamy white; 9 = yellow/orange) were also
observed to be slightly higher for the Normande genetics in comparison to the
Conventional genetics.
It was noted that a strong correlation existed for backfat thickness and marbling score. In
an effort to adjust for this relationship, several of the carcass traits were analyzed in a
different model adjusting the data to a constant backfat endpoint (Table 3). These data
suggest that had Normande genetics been fed to similar backfat thickness, differences in
marbling scores would not likely be observed nor would one anticipate differences in
HCWT or REA.
Lastly, several of the carcass
traits were analyzed to a
constant hot carcass weight.
These data mimic the data in
Table 1 with Conventional
genetics having higher
marbling scores and more
backfat at a similar hot
carcass weight. This might
be interpreted as the
Normande genetics utilized
would need to be taken to
slightly heavier weights in
comparison to the
Conventional beef genetics in these trials to achieve similar marbling scores. Due to the
relationship between HCWT and REA, this could also result in larger REA size at these
similar marbling scores. However, this is in theory and would need to be examined in a
trial in which % Intramuscular Fat (marbling) was the target endpoint using ultrasound
technology to determine harvest windows. Based on knowledge of the genetics, it would
be expected that the Normande genetics would continue to have an advantage by having
less backfat at harvest. This may be due to a difference in the rate of adipocyte growth or
fat deposition in the subcutaneous and intramuscular sites between Normande and
Conventional beef genetics. Again, this would need to be validated.
In summary, our results would support our original expectations that Normande genetics
have the potential to perform similarly to Conventional beef genetics in a pasture
finishing system. Further, it is expected that when finished to a constant backfat
thickness, Normande genetics would be expected to yield higher and produce carcasses
similar to those from a population of average beef genetics.
Table 1. Preliminary performance data for Normande-sired and Conventional beef breedsired steers managed within a pasture finishing system.
Normande
Conventional
SEM
2005
On wt, lb
810
818
16.0
Off wt, lb
1046
1052
17.6
ADG, lb/d
2.1
2.2
0.07
2006
On wt, lb
781b
848a
10.0
1
Off wt, lb
1098
1102
8.4
ADG, lb/d1
1.9
2.1
0.06
2007
On wt, lb
743b
858a
12.9
1
Off wt, lb
1213
1194
10.9
ADG, lb/d1
2.3
2.2
0.06
1
Differences in On weight were noted and used as a covariate in the analyses for Off
weight and ADG.
a,b
Means with unlike superscripts differ P < 0.05.
Table 2. Preliminary 2005-2007 combined carcass trait data from pasture finished steers
sired by either Normande or Angus and Hereford (Conventional) bulls.
Variable
Normande-sired
Conventional Beef-sired
b
Live wt., lb
1187
1238b
HCWT, lb
673b
689a
a
Dressing %
56.5
55.3b
REA, sq. in.
11.5
11.6
Backfat, in.
0.15b
0.27a
Marbling score
437b
471a
REA/HCWT
1.48
1.44
a
Fat color score
3.1
2.6b
a,b
Means with unlike superscripts differ P < 0.05.
Table 3. Preliminary 2005-2007 combined carcass trait data from pasture finished steers
sired by either Normande or Angus and Hereford (Conventional) bulls adjusted using
backfat thickness as a covariate.
Variable
Normande-sired
HCWT, lb
677
Dressing %
56.8a
Marbling score
460
REA, sq. in.
11.5
a,b
Means with unlike superscripts differ P < 0.05.
Conventional Beef-sired
683
55.2b
454
11.6
Table 4. Preliminary 2005-2007 combined carcass trait data from pasture finished steers
sired by either Normande or Angus and Hereford (Conventional) bulls adjusted to similar
hot carcass weight.
Variable
Normande-sired
Dressing %
56.6a
Marbling score
440b
REA, sq. in.
11.4
Backfat, in.
0.15b
a,b
Means with unlike superscripts differ P < 0.05.
Conventional Beef-sired
55.4b
471a
11.3
0.25a
SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
The lead article in this issue of Normande Happenings is an information brochure NANA
makes available at shows and to those who are interested in our breed. As we did with
our “What Is A Normande” brochure, we have placed this brochure in the newsletter so
you can make copies of it and distribute it to individuals who have come to you for
information about Normandes.
The Normande breed is considered a dual purpose breed. During the over 200 years the
breed has been developed in France, breeders selected animals that produced milk
possessing high components (protein and butterfat) which made great cheeses, and had a
highly desirable carcass which made the breed doubly profitable for those raising and
breeding Normandes. The primary source of feed during the breed’s development was the
lush, green pastures of Normandy, France.
Today there is a growing niche market for grass finished beef. Thousand Hills Cattle
Company (www.thousandhillscattleco.com) and the Wisconsin Grass Fed Beef
Cooperative (www.wisconsingrassfed.coop) are two companies providing evidence for
the growing demand for grass finished beef.
The University of Wisconsin conducted a three year research project on profitable ways
to raise grass finished beef from 2005 through 2007 at their Lancaster, WI research farm.
One half of the animals fed during the research project were Normandes (one half bloods
all the way up to purebreds). Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler’s article provides information about the
Normandes’ performance during the research project.
As editor of Normande Happenings, we do not make any claims of having a great deal of
knowledge about grass finishing beef other than our herd was the source for the
Normande animals involved in the UW’s research project. Nor are we advocates of grass
finishing over grain finishing (The Normandes in our feed lot are grain finished.). Both
methods of finishing cattle for meat can be profitable if done with a diligence for detail.
The reality in beef production right now is grain finishing is the main stream and grass
finishing is the niche. Who knows? With higher energy and grain prices, the dynamics of
finishing cattle for beef may be changing to the point where grass finishing becomes the
mainstream and grain finishing is the niche. Time will tell. If you feel grass finishing is
the way to go for you then we suggest the following.
1) Do your homework before getting started (and this goes for those grain finishing
cattle as well). There is a lot of information about grazing, different forages, fencing,
watering systems, and grass finishing available via the internet and published periodicals.
Other producers are already doing what you may be thinking of doing. Their knowledge
and experience is invaluable. Not doing your homework could put you out of business
before you even get started.
2) Have a market in place for your grass finished animals before you get started. Selling
grass finished meat is a NICHE MARKET! Selling a grass finished animal on the
traditional fat cattle market rather than through a grass finished market will cost you your
shirt, your pants and your underwear. And you are going to wonder what happened to this
dream of profitability.
3) Consider calving during late summer or in the fall. Finishing cattle on grass takes
longer and consequently they are older (12-15 months of age on grain compared to 20-24
months of age on grass). And depending upon what part of the country you live in will
determine the quality and the length of your grazing season. By calving in the late
summer or fall, your animals will be getting finished on prime spring and summer grass
within the best age range for profitable grass fed beef production.
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DEMAND HIGH FOR
NORMANDE BULLS
Normande breeders Jeff and Nona Bock (Crick
Ridge Farm) of River Falls, WI, and Wayne
and Lisa Dewey (Circle D Farm) of Iowa Falls,
IA, were very pleased with the performance of
CIRCLE D TANK HAWK 196X
their bulls in the St. Croix Valley Bull Test and
Sale. Bidding was brisk and competitive, and there were a few buyers for Normande bulls
who went home with an empty trailer.
Circle D Tank Hawk 196X, a son of Circle D Foolerman 51R, was recognized as a
calving ease sire and consequently brought the top price among the Normandes. Robert
and Diana Lange of Kimball, MN were the successful buyers at $2300.00.
The highest performing Normande, Circle D X Caliber Rocky X91, another son of
Foolerman, brought $2000.00 with the bid from Paul and Delores Moechnig of Lake
City, MN. Crick Ridge Winky 28X, a son of HN Triple Levi 35K, was purchased for
$2000 by Wayne and Lisa Dewey of Iowa Falls, IA. And Crick Ridge Wrangler 1X, a
son of SGF Polled Rocket 79XH, also brought $2000.00 with the final bid from Bruce
and Connie Bolen of Green Top, MO.
If you are considering entering one or more of your 2011 born Normande bulls in the
2012 St. Croix Valley Bull Test contact Jeff Bock at 714-425-0237, or Sandy Drinkman
at 715-265-4374 for more information about the test.
The North American Normande
Association
Presents
2011 Annual Normande Breeders Field
Day Picnic
Come learn about the Normande Breed.
All Are Invited! General Public
Welcome!
Food. Fun. Door Prizes and more!
WHEN: Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Opens at 11am
Welcome and Introductions: 12Noon
Lunch: 12:30pm
After Lunch: Cattle Viewing, Door Prizes, Hayrides,
Sack Races and Piñatas
WHERE: Hosted by Jeff & Nona Bock Crick Ridge Farm
W831 870th Avenue
Spring Valley, WI 54767
For More Information: Contact Jeff Bock at 715 4250237 or 715 760-0024
NANA AT WISCONSIN FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS
Farm Technology Days is the largest outdoor agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of
the largest in the nation. The dates for this year’s show are July 12-14, 2011. The three-
day event showcases more than 600 commercial and educational exhibitors in a 60 acre
Tent City where exhibitors are eager to visit with attendees about their machinery,
equipment, facilities, products, and service needs. Educational exhibits, special interest
displays, and more than 250 acres of field machinery demonstrations provide something
of interest for everyone.
“Farm Tech Days” is a “family friendly” event offering free parking, baby care stations,
rest areas, motorized mobility scooters (only $25 daily), free selected health screenings,
and a menu of food choices that will satisfy your taste buds. The admission fee is $5.00
per person for individuals over 12 years of age. The gates open at 9:00 am and close at
5:00 pm.
Hosting this year’s event is Seehafer Acres, owned and operated by Ken & Karen
Seehafer. The Seehafer Acres farming operation began in1976, and is located north of
Marshfield on Hwy. 97, in Marathon County. It is centrally located in the state.
Ken & Karen have two adult children and four grandchildren. Their daughter, Holly, is a
reading and math specialist in a Spanish Immersion School in Eden Prairie, MN and their
son, Jesse, is involved in all aspects of the farming operation. Other full time employees
include: Dave Gadke, Dennis Weber and herdsman, Jeremy Marshall.
The 3rd generation family farm was originally purchased by Ken’s grandfather in 1930
consisting of 80 acres. The farm grew to 200 acres when operated by Ken’s parents,
Alma and Elmer Sr., and was milking 36 cows when Ken joined the operation in l968. He
purchased the farm in 1972 and has continued to change it throughout the years to its
existing 750 acres owned plus 100 rented and 250 milking cows. In 1989 the farm was
incorporated. Seehafer Acres is a well kept modern dairy facility managed by a husband
and wife team showcasing cow comfort, herd management and conservation practices.
The Seehafers pride themselves on making cow comfort a high priority. Their
herdsman, focuses on their comfort while maintaining herd health and reproduction. Two
employees milk the cows twice a day in the double-ten parallel parlor. All livestock are
raised on the farm for management control. Housing includes a free stall barn for 230
milking Holsteins, a young stock facility to house yearlings and calves, and a loose
housing facility for bred heifers, along with a recently completed dry cow barn. Sand
bedding is used in the free-stall barn and the dry cow barn utilizes sand in summer and
corn stalks in winter. The original dairy barn has been renovated to provide hay storage
and to create a nursery for newborn calves.
As they manage 850 acres of forage, corn and soybeans, Seehafer’s utilize conservation
practices through minimum tillage, strip cropping, terracing and waterways. Once
harvested, feed is stored in four conventional stave silos, one harvestor and three bunker
silos. There are on-farm storage bins for corn and soybeans.
You can find the North American Normande Association exhibit in the Wisconsin
Cattleman’s Association Beef Tent. NANA will have a live animal display as part of our
exhibit. If you would like to help with the booth and promoting Normandes during the
show, please contact the office by July 10. Any help is appreciated.
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WORLD DAIRY EXPO
“Around the World of Dairy in 5 Days” is the theme of the 2011 World Dairy Expo.
This year the world’s premier dairy show will be held from October 4-8, 2011, in
Madison, WI. NANA will have a booth in the Grazing Pavilion. NANA members will be
providing a number of Normande dairy cows for the live exhibit within the Pavilion.
With many visitors coming through the Grazing Pavilion, NANA needs people to staff
our exhibit booth throughout the entire time of the show. If you love meeting people and
are filled with enthusiasm for the Normande breed, your assistance would be appreciated.
Call the office if you can help out for a day or more.
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NORMANDE HAPPENINGS is the official newsletter of the North American
Normande Association published by the Association office four times per year. Associate
and Active NANA members receive the newsletter as part of their dues. Non-members
may subscribe for a cost of $10.00/year.
Editor: Michael Mueller
Publisher: North American Normande Association
748 Enloe Rd.
Rewey, WI 53580
608-943-6091
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NORTH AMERICAN NORMANDE ASSOCIATION JUNIOR
HEIFER PROGRAM
For over a year now the Board of Directors of the North American Normande
Association has been working on a program to give a young person (age 12-17) the
opportunity to own, raise, and show a Normande heifer as part of their 4-H or FFA
project, with the ultimate goal of developing another active Normande breeder. During its
January 17, 2011, board meeting the Board of Directors gave their approval to go ahead
with the program developed by a Board Committee consisting of Jeff Bock, Paul
Moechnig, Barb Wogsland and Mike Mueller.
Prior to the 2011 NANA National Show the winner will be announced and he/she will
have the privilege of taking home a registered Normande heifer to raise and show. The
ownership of the heifer will be transferred to their name. To enter the program a young
person must submit signed agreements and an essay (no more than 425 words) titled
“Why I Want To Own A Normande Heifer”. The NANA Junior Heifer Program rules,
applications, and stipulations are listed below. Applications must be submitted to the
NANA office by 07-31-11, and the winner will be expected to pick up their heifer at the
National Show in Mineral Point, WI, on October 1, 2011. If applicants have any
questions please call the NANA office (608-943-6091 or 800-573-6254).
PURPOSE AND GENERAL INFORMATION: The purpose of this contest is to
encourage the growth and development of Normande Cattle breeders through 4-H and
FFA projects and programs.
Through this program one registered Normande Beef or one Normande Dairy heifer calf
will be awarded to a winning applicant. The winning applicant will also be awarded one
year of free membership to NANA as a Junior Member. Current Junior Members who do
not presently own any Normande cattle are eligible to participate. A contestant can win
only one heifer during their 4-H or FFA career. Once a contestant is awarded a heifer
they are not eligible to apply again. Applicants not chosen to receive a heifer in the year
they apply are eligible to apply in another year.
Applicants can be male or female, and must be 12-17 years of age. We encourage the
person to be active in either 4-H or FFA. The winner of the heifer must compete in at
least two cattle shows per year. The two cattle shows must include their local county fair
and the annual National Normande Show. The winner is encouraged to show in other
cattle shows, but it is not required beyond the two specified shows. Applicants essay
must be in their own handwriting and must be accompanied by a completed Parental
Consent Form.
Each applicant’s entry will be judged on the applicant’s need for help in getting started
with Normande Cattle, neatness and completeness of the application and essay, ability to
provide a good home for the calf, and the desire of the applicant as expressed in his or her
essay. The title of the essay will be “Why I Want to Own a Normande Heifer.” The
essay shall not exceed 425 words.
To apply simply use the entry form below. If additional forms are needed you can make
additional copies, but copies must not be altered in any way from the application below.
All applications must be submitted to the NANA office and be post marked no later
than July 31, 2011.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THE WINNING APPLICANT:
1. Adequate facilities for the care of the heifer must be provided.
2. The responsibility for the daily care of the heifer must be accepted by the recipient
and his/her family.
3. The recipient and his/her family must be capable of handling all expenses (veterinary,
breeding, feed, housing, transportation, etc) that occur with ownership of an animal.
4. The recipient must show his/her heifer for two years at their local county fair and the
National Normande Show.
5. The recipient must breed his/her heifer to a registered Normande bull.
6. The recipient must register their heifer’s first calf with NANA if the calf is a heifer.
7. The recipient must be open to a NANA representative checking on the welfare of the
heifer if requested by NANA.
8. The recipient must submit photos and a yearly summary of their activities with the
heifer for two years. The photos and summary may be used in NANA.s newsletter.
9. The recipient must be willing to promote the Normande breed and this program to
others.
10. The recipient and his/her family must be willing to commit themselves to the two
year length of this program.
11. The recipient is encouraged to pay the dues for NANA membership in the second
year of the program.
12. NANA reserves the right to reclaim the animal if deemed necessary due to the
recipient not complying with the above requirements.
NANA JUNIOR HEIFER PROGRAM APPLICATION
NAME:___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________________
CITY:_____________________________ST:_______________ZIP:_________
PHONE:_______________________CELL PHONE:_____________________
EMAIL:_______________________________BIRTHDATE:______________
SIGNATURE:_______________________________DATE:_______________
AREA OF INTEREST:(check one) Normande Beef____ Normande Dairy____
In your essay please answer the following questions:
1. Tell us why you would like to participat in this program. What are your goals and
where do you see this project taking you?
2. Tell us how you would be able to promote this project and the Normande breed
within your state and community.
3. Describe your home farm and what your responsibilities there are.
4. If you were awarded a calf, describe how you would care for it, where would you keep,
and how you would feed it.
5. What organizations do you participate in and what positions of leadership have you
held?
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FREDERICK HAS GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
Within the past twelve months, young Jordan
Frederick of Glenwood City, WI, has purchased two
Normande heifers. And he is already having a
successful show season. On June 3-4, 2011, Jordan
showed his two heifers in the “Dust’Em Off” Junior
Livestock Show at the St. Croix County
Fairgrounds. His yearling heifer “Crick Ridge
Wanda” topped her class and was chosen Grand
Champion Female for the Normande breed. His
heifer calf, “Crick Ridge Yuri” was awarded a blue ribbon in her class. Both of Jordan’s
heifers were purchased from Jeff and Nona Bock of River Falls, WI. “Wanda” is a
daughter of Crick Ridge Brutus and her dam is CRF Mecca 1M. “Yuri” is sired by Crick
Ridge Visanti 6V and her dam is Crick Ridge Priscilla.
PARENTAL CONSENT FORM
NAME:________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________
CITY:_________________________________ST:_________ZIP:________
PHONE:_______________________CELL PHONE:__________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________
By signing this consent form we agree to provide facilities for this project heifer and we
will provide assistance and experience to our son or daughter. We understand the
expenses that are associated with this project. We are willing to promote the NANA
Junior Heifer Program and agree to allow our names, testimonies and pictures to be used
for its promotion.
Since the calf will be awarded at the Normande National Show in Mineral Point, WI, we
understand we are responsible for the transportation of the calf from the show to our
home.
We, the undersigned parent, have read all of the aforementioned stipulations and
requirements, and we agree to abide by them.
SIGNATURE:______________________________________DATE:_____________
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FROZEN EMBRYOS TO JAPAN
100 frozen Normande embryos are on their way to Japan. Putting together an
international shipment of frozen embryos takes time (nearly a year), health tests, super
ovulating of donor females, breeding of the donor females, flushing and collecting the
embryos, checking and verifying the quality of the embryos, freezing them, lots of
paperwork, and the cooperative efforts of the breeders, buyer, veterinarians, and the
shipment coordinating business.
Zen-Noh Livestock Co., LLC of Tokyo, Japan was the buyer. Barbara Wogsland, New
Hope Normandes, of Scandinavia, WI, and Carl and Bonnie Werner, Car-Bon
Normandes, of Beaver Dam, WI were the breeders. Malin Embryo Transfer and The
Practice Veterinary Service, LLC were the veterinary clinics. And Cooperative Resources
International was the business through which the shipment happened.
Donor females were: New Hope Primate Minocqua-ET; New Hope Redondo Monica-ET;
New Hope Redondo Montreal-ET; New Hope Telerama Madonna-ET; Car-Bon-N Royal
Holl Robin-ET; and Car-Bon-N Nivea Rosemarie-ET. Sires of the embryos were: New
Hope Redondo Montana-ET; New Hope Saintyorre Uno-ET; and Car-Bon-N Royal Holl
Red-ET. All of the embryos are full blood Normandes.
NANA congratulates everyone involved in this historic shipment of U.S. Normande
embryos. And we wish Zen-Noh Livestock Co., LLC the best and much success with
their endeavor with Normandes.
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New bloodlines not seen before in the US. Amazing pedigree power. Nice mix of outcross
genetics. Shipping available for embryos or semen through-out the US. Contact Genex/CRI for
international shipments.
NEW HOPE NORMANDES
BARBARA WOGSLAND
11006 Bestul Road
Email kbklewogsland@mwwb.net
Scandinavia, WI 54977
715 445-4288 or 715 572-4289 cell
SEPT. 30 & OCT. 1, 2011
DODGEVILLE, WI: The Country Kitchen at 1202 N. Johns St. will be the site for
NANA’s Annual Membership Meeting on the evening of Sept. 30. We will start at 7:00
pm with a meal from the buffet or menu, and the Annual Membership meeting will
follow.
MINERAL POINT, WI: The Iowa County Fairgrounds at 900 Fair St. will be the site
for NANA’s National Normande Show & Sale. Cattle will move in on Sept. 30 and the
show begins at 11:00 am. After the show and free lunch, the successful buyers in the
Silent Auction will be announced.
The history of NANA’s national show has been sporadic. At first it was held in
conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo. Then for a number of years there was no national
show or sale. During those years the Annual Membership Meeting was either held at the
time of the St. Croix Valley Bull Test Sale because of the number of Normande bulls
selling in the sale, or it was held in conjunction with a field day on a member’s farm. In
2007 NANA held a show in Manchester, IA That show moved to Mineral Point, WI for
the Cinor 2008. In 2009 the show at Mineral Point became our national show and sale.
Since the show in Manchester, IA we have seen a gradual increase in the number of
animals shown and the number of exhibitors bringing animals. It is anticipated we will
have a larger show this year than we did a year ago.
Now is the time to begin planning and preparing to show some of your animals. The
facilities at the Iowa County Fairgrounds are excellent and Mineral Point, WI is
somewhat centrally located for those who have exhibited in the past. We realize the
location of the show means some folks have to travel a distance. We would recommend
trailer pooling with another breeder if possible. More information and entry forms will be
coming in August.
WANTED FOR FUTURE NEWSLETTERS!
*COMPLETED MILK PRODUCTION RECORDS
*PICTURES OF NORMANDE DAIRY ANIMALS ON PASTURE,
IN BARN, OR PROFESSIONALLY TAKEN
*AN ARTICLE YOU HAVE WRITTEN THAT WOULD BE OF
INTEREST TO THE NORMANDE COMMUNITY
2010
YEAR
CODE
X
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE
REGISTERED PUREBRED AND PERCENTAGE BRED COWS
AND BRED HEIFERS. DUE IN THE SPRING OF 2009 TO
“BBN SIMBA TED 458”.
OPEN YEARLING HEIFERS SIRED BY “BBN SIMBA TED
458”.
RAY & MARJ STONECYOPHER
1052 RIVER RD.
FLOYD, IA 50435 641-395-2617
RIVER VIEW RANCH
PUREBRED POLLED NORMANDES
ROBERT & DIANA LANGE
5616 HWY 55
KIMBALL, MN 55353
320-398-8633
NORMANDE GENETIC SPECIALITIES
*The ultimate in “Grade and Yield Balancer Bulls”
*Polled Fullblood Genetics
*Calving ease sires
*Black polled purebred bulls
“The Normande breed has a level of consistent quality
grade and yield grade balance that crossbred ‘Balancer
Bulls’ seldom deliver.”
218-262-3981
SEMEN
&
EMBRYOS
BRIAN TOIVOLA
NGS President
11544 Spudville Rd.
Hibbing, MN 55746
DATES TO REMEMBER
*?????-YOUR SPOUSE’S BIRTHDAY
*?????-YOUR ANNIVERSARY
*July 7-17, 2011-Cinor 2011,Columbia, South
America
*July 12-14, 2011-Wis. Farm Technology Days,
Marshfield, WI.
*Aug. 20, 2011-NANA Field Day, Jeff & Nona
Bock, River Falls, WI
*Sept. 22-25, 2011-World Beef Expo, WI State
Fairgrounds, West Allis, WI
*Sept. 30, 2011-NANA Annual Membership
Meeting, Dodgeville, WI
*Oct. 1, 2011-NANA National Show & Sale
Mineral Point, WI
*Oct. 4-8, 2011-World Dairy Expo, Madison,
WI.
THE COVER
The picture on the cover was provided by
Brent & Jennifer Skelonc of Sand Lake, MI.
The Skelonc’s Six S Dairy, LLC, is a
diversified organic farm that includes dairy,
beef, hogs, sheep and poultry.
www.sixsdairy.com is their website.
The NANA office is looking for eye catching
and attractive pictures of Normande cattle to
use on the cover of future issues of “Normande
Happenings”. Please submit your picture(s) to
the NANA office and if the editorial advisory
board (my family) should choose your picture
it will be on the cover of a “Normande
Happenings”. Submitted pictures will be
returned once scanned into the computer.
THANK YOU!
FOR SALE
NORMANDE DAIRY HEIFERS
CALVES-OPEN HEIFERS-BRED HEIFERS
HALF BLOODS-3/4 BLOODS-7/8 BLOODS
SIRED BY FRENCH BULLS OUT OF HOLSTEIN DAMS
RED& WHITES-BLACK& WHITES
BEGAN BREEDING WITH NORMANDE IN 1998
BIEBER NORMANDE DAIRY
607-522-4350
CAR-BON NORMANDES
OUTTA BOX RANCH
DAIRY BULLS & EMBRYOS
BREEDING STOCK AVAILABLE
CARL & BONNIE WERNER
HEATHER ANHRENS & MARY HINDMAN
N9129 BASSWOOD RD.
BEAVER DAM, WI 53916
920-885-4229
BOX 7
HAY SPRINGS, NE 69347
308-207-5437
WANTED
NORMANDE DAIRY HERD SIRES AVAILABLE
SMALLER FRAMED NORMANDE
AND/OR NORMANDE CROSS
HEIFERS AND/OR COWS, THE
SMALLER THE FRAME THE BETTER.
WE HAVE SERVICEABLE AGE NORMANDE DAIRY BULLS
AVAILABLE. SIRED BY THE TOP FRENCH BULLS AND
OUT OF PRODUCTION TESTED DAMS.
OUTTA BOX RANCH
HEATHER AHRENS
POLZIN FARM
BOX 7
HAY SPRINGS, NE 69347
GEORGE POLZIN
308-207-5437
8492 CTY. HWY XX
CADOTT, WI 54727
HOUSE: 715-289-3914
BARN: 715-289-313
HEIFER CALF WANTED
NANA IS LOOKING FOR A DAIRY AND BEEF BREEDER
WILLING TO DONATE A REGISTERED HEIFER CALF TO THE
JUNIOR HEIFER PROGRAM. FOR YOUR DONATION YOU WILL
RECEIVE A ONE YEAR NANA MEMBERSHIP FOR FREE AND
TEN FREE REGISTRATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE
A HEIFER CALF, PLEASE CONTACT THE NANA OFFICE.
NANA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: ROBERT LANGE (11)
5616 St. Hwy. 55
Kimball, MN 55353
Phone: 320-398-8633
Email: rattleflash@meltel.net
VICE-PRES: KEN RABAS (12)
3387 320TH St.
Wellman, IA 52356
Phone: 319-646-2767
Email: grassfed@netins.net
RHONDA TREML-KNEBEL (12)
8924 Cty. Hwy. F
Arpin, WI 54410
Phone: 715-305-2843
Email: howlingoaks1@yahoo.com
DARLINE NICHOLSON (12)
30698 Ottoman Ave.
Elroy, WI 53929
Phone: 608-463-7512
Email: hsfmom@dcemail.com
SECRETARY: PAUL MOECHNIG (13)
JEFF BOCK (11)
64841 310TH Ave.
368 Page Ln.
Lake City, MN 55041
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: 651-345-4372
Phone: 715-425-0237
Email: pdmoechnig@embarqmail.com Email: jeffbock@dishup.us
TREASURER/REGISTRY SECRETARY:
MICHAEL MUELLER (13)
748 Enloe Rd.
Rewey, WI 53580
Phone: 608-943-6091
Email: mwbeef4u@mhtc.net
YEAR CODE
FOR 2011 IS
Y
BRUCE BOLEN (13)
18858 Hungry Hollow Rd.
Green Top, MO 63546
Phone: 660-665-3919
Email: cjbolen@gmail.com
BARBARA WOGSLAND (11)
11006 Bestul Rd.
Scandinavia, WI 54971
Phone: 715-445-4288
Email: kbklewogsland@mwwb.net
NORTH AMERICAN NORMANDE ASSOCIATION
748 ENLOE RD.
REWEY, WI 53580
NORMANDE HAPPENINGS
APRIL, MAY, JUNE 2011