Spring 2011 Dairy - AAG Shur-Gain Québec

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Reports: Fleury et Fils Farm, Clerval Farm and Des 4 Guindon Farm.
Jean-Pierre Picard
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Ruminant Group and Marketing
East Canada region
Shur-Gain’s
New Heifer Program
The Power of Research Within
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This edition of At A Glance focuses extensively on heifers. An effective
feed program for heifers can make a huge difference in terms of health
and profitability. We know that the first two months of a calf’s life
are critical to optimizing future milk production performance. The
better the feed program, the more potential the animal will have when
it starts to produce milk.
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undertook an exhaustive scientific review and conducted numerous
experiments at our research facilities. Today, we are proud to introduce
our line of OPTIVIA products and feed programs for heifers, based
on everything we have learned. We will also introduce you to
“Flavour Burst”, our exclusive taste stimulator (page 11).
This is how we can help you optimize the growth of your heifers to
enable them to express their full genetic potential when they enter
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IN THIS ISSUE
2 Editorial
3 OPTIVIA Milk Replacers:
for an Optimized Future Performance
Intensified Growth Program:
6 a Profitable Choice!
21 Washing and Disinfection
22 Testimonials
26 News
27 Holstein Master Breeders
Calf Starter: the Other Important
9 Feedstuff for Proper Calf Growth
and Development!
12 Fleury et Fils Farm
28 Honours for an honourable man:
Marc Comtois
14 Clerval Farm
30 Shur-Gain Club
16 Des 4 Guindon Farm
31 Holstein ALL-QUEBEC 2010
18 Young Farmers in Action
32 OPTIVIA
29 Meunerie Trans-Canada
Douglas F. Waterman, Ph. D.
Director, Dairy Technology Application
Nutreco Canada Agresearch
OPTIVIA
Milk Replacers: for an
Optimized Future Performance
How you feed and manage your herd replacements during
the first 56 days of life has a significant impact on first lactation
milk yield and this extra milk potential should carry through
to subsequent lactations!
Remarkable Results
The concept of “Intensified” Milk Replacer was introduced to the
industry in the late 1990’s by Dr. Mike VanAmburgh. He showed
that calves would consume significantly higher amounts of dry
matter from milk than was recommended and that they would gain
more weight, be taller and have more lean tissue growth. Tikofsky
et al. (2001) showed that calves raised on a 28:15 versus a 22:20
milk replacer gained 5.9 kg (13 lb) and 9.07 kg (20 lb) more weight
by weaning and the end of the transition period (Graph 1).
Optimized Milk Performance
However, did these animals maintain the advantage in growth and,
more importantly, produce more milk? We now know that they indeed
did produce more milk and the research now indicates that they
produced approximately 818.18 kg (1,800 lb) more milk in the first
lactation. A summary of seven trials that compared cows raised
conventional vs intensified milk replacer programs reported the milk
yield advantage ranged from 453.6 to 1,360.8 kg (1,000 to 3,000 lb)
(Table 1). Graph 2 illustrates the benefit of higher average daily
gains from birth to breeding on lactation milk yield.
Table 1
Study
Additional first-lactation milk,
kg (lb)
Graph 1
Foldager and Krohn (1994)
1,405.5 (3,092 lb)
Effect of Feeding Isocaloric Amounts of 22:20
CP:Fat and 28:15 CP:Fat Milk Replacers on Growth
Under Identical Management – data of Tikofsky et al.
Bar-Peled et al. (1998)
453.7
(998 lb)
Foldager et al. (1997)
519.6
(1,143 lb)
Ballard et al. (2005)
701.4
(1,543 lb) at 200 days in milk
Rincker et al. (2006)
500.0
(1,100 lb) based on projected
305d milk
Moallem et al. (2006)
1,136.4 (2,500 lb)
Drackley et al. (2007)
836.8
111.82
(246)
113.64
(250)
90.91
(200)
68.18
(150)
102.73
(226)
78.18
72.36 (172)
(159.2)
Weaning
weight
(1,841 lb)
Hoards Dairyman January 2011
Courtesy of Mike VanAmburgh
Weight, kg (lb)
136.36
(300)
Transition
weight
22:20
28:15
3
18,181.82
(40,000)
15,909.09
(35,000)
13,636.36
(30,000)
11,363.64
(25,000)
9,090.91
(20,000)
6,818.18
(15,000)
4,545.45
(10,000)
y = 8240.6x + 13481
R² = 0.2762
Courtesy of Mike VanAmburgh
Milk yield, kg/yr (lb/yr)
First Lactation Milk Yield vs ADG Birth-Breeding
0.46 (1)
0.68 (1.5)
0.91 (2)
1.14 (2.5)
1.36 (3)
Average daily gain, kg/d (lb/d)
Significant Weight Gain
Based on work from Cornell, higher rates of gain resulted in more milk
and 22% of the variation typically observed in first lactation yield
can be explained by pre-weaning growth rate! “Intensified” milk
replacer programs may cost more to implement upfront, but are more
profitable from the standpoint of lifetime profitability.
OPTIVIA: An Important Innovation
With these facts in mind, Shur-Gain is introducing OPTIVIA - A new
Herd Replacement Program. OPTIVIA incorporates the latest
science based around the “Intensified Concept” in regards to milk
replacer products. In this article, we will outline the improvements
we have made to the milk replacer product line, while starters will be
addressed in a subsequent article.
OPTIVIA Milk Replacers Aim for Performance
For the OPTIVIA Program we developed two different milk replacers.
The 22-18 (protein-fat %) is our “High Performance” product. It was
designed to provide adequate protein and energy to support lean
tissue growth and a gain of around 454 g (1 lb) per day. The
“Advantage” product is a 26-16 (protein-fat %). This product was
developed to support 600-900 g (1.75 to 2.0 lb) of gain per day. The
protein to fat ratio and feeding rates were based on the metabolizable
energy (ME) and apparent digestible protein (ADP) requirements for
the targeted ADG and intake (adapted from Davis and Drackley, 1998).
Table 2
OPTIVIA Milk
Temperature
Quantity
High Performance
13 °C and 21 °C
(55 °F and 70 °F)
600 g
(1.5 lb)
0 °C (32 °F)
900 g (2 lb)
13 °C and 21 °C
(55 °F and 70 °F)
900 g
(2 lb)
0 °C (32 °F)
1,200 g (2.5 lb)
Advantage
*For temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), a thirds feeding is recommended!
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For the times of the year when the environmental temperature drops
below 0 °C (32 °F), preliminary research would suggest that calves
cannot maintain a target growth rate of 0.9 kg (2 lb) at the above
recommended feeding rates. At these extremely low temperatures,
it is highly recommended that a third feeding be provided if you want
to continue growing your herd replacement. In addition, research has
clearly shown that a higher caloric intake will have a positive impact
on the animal’s immune function.
100% Milk Protein
The key to formulating a high quality milk replacer is to start with
the right ingredients. The best sources of protein and carbohydrates
are from milk ingredients (whey, whey protein concentrate, skim milk,
delactosed whey, casein, lactose). These ingredients are highly
digestible and provide lactose which is an excellent source of
carbohydrate to a young digestive system. Calves raised on milk
replacers formulated with ALL MILK proteins consistently outperform
those raised with alternate proteins. Tomkins et al. (1994) reported
a trial that compared milk replacers formulated with varying amounts
of alternative proteins and at different percentages to an ALL MILK
formula. Calves fed the ALL MILK milk replacer gained significantly
more weight in days 1-14, recorded lower mortality and lower morbidity
(Graph 3).
Graph 3
Results: Calves Included in Analyses
(A higher number indicates better survival)
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30
Number of Calves
Graph 2
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28
28
27
27
26
25
24
20
1
2
SPC
3
Wheat
4
5
Plasma
6
7
8
Milk
A typical alternative protein milk replacer will save $5-10 per bag, but
if you lose one calf or more, have higher morbidity and/or lower
growth rates, the alternate protein will not be more economical.
Make sure your milk replacer contains only milk protein!
Next to lowering mortality and morbidity the success of your calf
program will be measured by how well they grow. The growth goal
should be that the calves will double birth weight by 56 days. This can
be achieved by providing more total nutrients as mentioned above.
You can enhance your chance of success by also providing the highest
quality milk replacer possible.
Graph 4
Milk Acidification Reduces Scour Producing Bacterial
Growth in the Stomach
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x x xx
xxx x x
xx
xx
Period of
no bacterial
growth
xxx
xx
xx
2
xx xx x
4
Period during
which bacterial
growth could occur
x x x x xx
xxxx x x
x
xx x x
pH
Feeding
x xx
xx x
Time
Graph 5
Amino Acids Reduce the CP Required in a Milk Replacer
0.55
(1.2)
No AA
w/ AA
17% fat MR fed at 0.68 kg (1.5 lb) per day
0.45
(1.0)
Adapted from Hill et al. (2008)
Gain, kg/day (lb/day) (0-28 days)
Acidified Milk Replacer for Optimized Results
Another feature incorporated into O PTIVIA milk replacers is
acidification. Mild acidification was chosen over full acidification
because the primary goal was to reduce the time the pH of the
abomasum was elevated versus complete preservation of the milk
replacer. Text books have shown that the bacteria that cause scours
do not grow well below a pH of 4.5. A calf’s abomasum is generally
around a pH of 3, but when sweet milk replacer is fed the pH increases
to 6-7 which is optimal for many bacteria (see Graph 4). By mildly
acidifying the milk replacer, you lower the amount of time that the gut
pH is above 4.5 thus reducing the optimal time for the bacteria to grow.
Mild acidification will not reduce DMI and will not require additional
mixing to prevent separation. Another benefit which cannot be
overlooked is that you do not have to handle dangerous acids yourself,
as we have blended it directly into the OPTIVIA milk replacer line.
0.36
(0.8)
0.27
(0.6)
24
26
% Crude Protein
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Please Read the Milk Replacer Tag!
Other milk replacer may list supplemental lysine and methionine
on their tag, but this may not necessarily mean extra amino acids or
protein. Synthetics can be added just to meet a targeted crude protein
level. This method simply replaces some of the milk protein
ingredients in the formula with synthetic amino acids, which lowers
the overall amino acid balance and potentially makes it less expensive
compared to a product with just ALL MILK protein.
It is always important to read the milk replacer tag to make sure you
are comparing equivalent products. Look at more than just the protein,
fat and mineral levels. Check the ingredient listing and make sure the
product is made with ALL MILK ingredients and don’t be afraid to ask
your nutrition advisor to explain any differences.
Addition of Amino Acids
Another feature of the O PTIVIA Advantage milk replacer is the
addition of Amino Acids (lysine and methionine). The purpose
of including additional lysine and methionine was to achieve levels
similar to those present in whole milk. Hill et al. (2008), reported
higher ADG days 1-28 for a 26% CP milk replacer with supplemental
amino acids (AA) compared to a 28% CP milk replacer with or without
supplemental AA. The overall benefit is that less total protein is
being fed so the calf is more efficient and it is more economical
for the producer.
O PTIVIA milk replacers are formulated too
supply highly digestible sources of nutrients
that will support higher rates of gain, support
lower mortality and morbidity by:
• Using ALL MILK proteins
• Being mildly acidified
• Containing supplemental amino acids
• Providing a higher plane of nutrition
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Daniel Fournier, Agr.
Technical Services-Polygastrics Director
Ruminant Group
East Region
Douglas F. Waterman, Ph. D.
Director, Dairy Technology Application
Nutreco Canada Agresearch
Intensified
Growth Program:
a Profitable Choice!
BEWARE OF FALSE PERCEPTIONS
For years now, you as producers have heard the debate between
conventional and intensified calf programs. Some disregard the
intensified program because the initial input costs were greater due to
increased milk replacer powder being consumed. Others might say,
“What difference does AFC (Age at First Calving) make, as long as she
makes it into the milking stream at some point in her lifetime.”
Perhaps we (nutrition advisors and producers) have been thinking
about this the wrong way.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO CONSIDER:
THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Rather than label a calf raising program as “conventional” or
“intensified”, we should be focused on what the calf requires to grow
efficiently and through these increased efficiencies we may get a
healthier animal of proper size and weight that potentially gets into
the milking stream at an earlier age and produces milk to her genetic
potential. This is a win-win... raising heifers that will make more milk
and have a lower mortality and morbidity rate. In addition, calving
at a younger age means that less replacements will be required
to maintain your herd size or allow for greater internal herd growth
if you are in fact growing your herd or wanting to sell animals.
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YOU CAN CALCULATE IT: INTENSIFIED GROWTH PROGRAM
IS PROFITABLE
Dr. Galligan illustrates in Graph 1 the time required for a heifer to cover
her raising costs... basically how long before she is profitable.
We all know that a heifer isn’t considered “profitable” until the amount
of money she generates (milk in the bulk tank) is greater than the
amount of money invested. The average heifer will be 40 months of
age and into her second lactation before she starts becoming profitable.
So how does lowering the AFC impact her profitability? With the
current cost of raising a heifer from birth to calving ranging from
$3,100 CND direct costs (Syndicat de gestion) ($1,600 - 1,800 US)
the sooner an animal is introduced into her lactation the sooner she
can start paying you back. In addition, the younger she calves the
more productive days she will potentially have or in other words the
greater her productive life will be, assuming the same age of leaving
the herd. Dr. Alex Bach at the 2010 Shur-Gain Seminar reported that
the younger a heifer calves, as long as she is at least 22 months old,
the greater the probability of her completing her first lactation
compared to older heifers.
Graph 1
Table 1
Animal Age Versus Dollars Spent or Gained per Month
Number of Replacement Heifers Required
for 100 Dairy Cows
5,000
250
2,000
100
1,000
50
0
0
-50
Herd Cull Rate %
22
24
26
28
30
20
40
44
48
51
55
Total US Dollars
US Dollars per month
3,000
150
-1,000
-100
-150
Age at 1st Calving
4,000
200
25
50
55
60
65
69
30
61
66
72
77
83
35
71
77
83
88
93
40
82
88
94
100
106
45
92
97
102
107
112
-2,000
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Cow age
Daily
Cumulative
Chart courtesy of David T. Galligan, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
BENEFITS ON CALVING AGE AND HERD REPLACEMENT
Another important point to take into consideration when assessing
AFC is the impact it can have on the number herd replacements
needed to maintain your herd size. Table 1 illustrates the impact on
the number of herd replacements required per 100 cows based
on cull rate and AFC. As you would expect as the cull rate increases it
will require more replacements to maintain the herd, but for every
month that the AFC is above 22 months the farm will need 1.0 to
1.5 more heifers per 100 cows, depending on the specific cull rate.
So there are three direct benefits of lowering the AFC to 22 months:
Table 2
Based on the Assumptions Used in this Model:
Net Results in US $: (Intensive vs Conventional)
Feed costs
$74.29
Labor costs
$(14.66)
Health/ vet med
$(14.65)
Interest cost
$(15.50)
Reproductive culls
$(7.45)
Other costs
$(20.36)
Total “dead calf” costs
$(21.49)
Net Result (Savings):
$(19.81)
• Add in value of additional milk - $170 – and the advantage for Intensive Rearing ˜$190
Mike Overton, AABP 2010 courtesy of Mike VanAburgh
1. higher probability to complete the first lactation,
2. less herd replacements to maintain the current herd size
3. a higher number of productive days.
Dr. Overton illustrates the potential income that can be generated with
an intensified program versus a conventional program by comparing
input costs and the extra income from milk (Table 2). In addition,
you could add another $3,100 CND direct costs (Syndicat de gestion)
($1,600-1,800 US) in savings for every animal not raised by simply
lowering your AFC.
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AND ABOVE ALL: INCREASED MILK PERFORMANCE!
As mentioned in an earlier article, Dr. Van Amburgh has been an
advocate for intensified growth programs and a summary of data
suggests that an intensified growth program increases milk production
in a heifer’s first lactation by as much as 818.18 kg (1,800 lb) and this
extra production should continue into future lactations. At $0.70 CND
($0.18 US) milk, that equals an additional $1,200 CND ($324 US)
in milk income for that first lactation alone. Leonel Leal summarized
numerous papers on intensified milk replacer programs in a recent
literature review. The literature supports significantly higher ADG at
weaning for 9 of the trials listed for an average increase of 160 g/c/d
(0.35 lb/c/d). That is 19.8 lb (9 kg).
Seven of the 11 trials recorded AFC with 4 reporting less days
to calving for heifers raised on an intensified program compared
to conventional. The differences were not significant but calves raised
on the intensified program were numerically younger at first calving.
In addition, the first lactation milk yields were significantly higher for
6 of the 11 trials while all the trials reported numerically higher milk
yields (+1,077 lb or 488 kg) for heifers raised intensively.
FIN
FINALY,
HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS
YOU SHOULD ASK TO YOURSELF:
Reg
Regardless
of what type of calf raising program
yyouu are using the most important questions
yo
to answer are these:
1. Am I meeting the nutritional
requirement of the calf?
2. Am I meeting those requirements
under times of environmental stress?
3. Am I maximizing my milk income profit by having
heifers calve in a timely manner at an appropriate size
and weight?
4. Have I provided her every opportunity to cover
her raising costs?
Now it’s your turn to decide what feed strategy you want.
Your Shur-Gain Dairy Nutrition Advisor is there to help you find
the right plan based on your needs and objectives.
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HEALTHY HEIFERS WILL COVER THEIR RAISING COST,
AND EVEN MORE!
Dr. Van Amburgh detailed the importance of adequate nutrition for
the first few days of the new-born calves’ life. Calves are born with only
3 to 4% body fat, much lower than other animals. If calves do not
consume enough calories to meet their maintenance requirements,
they will begin to use body fat. With such little fat reserves, they will
ultimately begin to use body protein as an energy source, and this has
substantial long term delays in growth and leads to a weakened
immunity system. Calves that have a weaken immune systems
are more prone to sickness which can slow or inhibit growth, delay
AFC, or die. These so called “poor performers” may make it to calving
but a high percentage fail to complete the lactation. Animals that don’t
make it to calving (die or culled) or don’t complete their first lactation
are never able to cover their raising costs, thus losing the producer
money.
Brian Tarr
Ruminant Nutritionist
Shur-Gain Central Region
Daniel Fournier, Agr.
Technical Services-Polygastrics Director
Ruminant Group
East Region
Calf Starter:
the Other Important
Feedstuff for Proper Calf
Growth and Development!
In the previous article we discussed the importance of feeding your calves a higher plane of nutrition.
Calves raised on an intensified program, grew faster, were healthier, calved earlier and produced more milk
in their first lactation. However, to grow a calf correctly and economically a calf starter must also be fed along
with the milk replacer.
From Milk Replacer to Dry Calf Starter
Figure 1
Figure 2
The calf is totally dependent on the protein and energy supplied by
milk replacer for the first 14 to 21 days of age. At this point in time the
calf will require more nutrients than the milk replacer or milk alone can
supply. To correct for this you must feed more milk replacer or dry calf
starter. Starter is much more economical and it is necessary for the
development of the rumen. Adequate calf starter intake is essential
for volatile fatty acid production, particularly butyrate, which enables
early rumen development and enables the calf to be transitioned off
of milk (Figure 1 and 2).
Only Milk
Milk and calf starter
When Should we Offer Dry Calf Starter?
As early as 5 days of age calves should be offered calf starter and free
choice water. The most important factor for the successful feeding of
the pre-weaned calf is the early acceptance and high intake of the calf
starter ration. There are many factors that affect the calf starter intake
but the two main factors are free-choice water and a starter that
is palatable. Kertz (1984) conducted a trial that showed calves
consumed significantly more dry starter and recorded higher average
daily gains (ADG) when they had access to free choice water
compared to no water (Graph 1, page 10).
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Graph 1
Calves Need Water!
400
(0.88)
300
(0.66)
Source: Kertz, et al., JDS, 1984
Gain / Intake, g (lb)
500
(1.1)
200
(0.44)
100
(0.22)
0
ADG
Blue is ad lib water
Intake
Red no water
Trials and Studies on Ingredients for Palatability
Palatability generally means the feed “tastes good” but in the context
of the calf that may be more difficult to define. Several researchers have
examined different ingredients for palatability to calves. Dr. Quigley,
for example, suggests that soybeans and molasses improve palatability,
soybean meal and corn don’t appear to have any effect either way, while
canola meal and urea will reduce palatability. Some ingredients, such as
fats and bicarbonate may enhance palatability at low inclusion rates but
depress intake at higher inclusion levels. Work reported by Montoro
et al. (2010) in a preference trial showed that wheat was highly
palatable while gluten feed was not. Choosing the best ingredients
is important, but equally important can be the inclusion level of
these ingredients.
Shur-Gain has conducted several trials looking at ingredient palatability and followed these up with preference trials to determine which
feeds the calves actually prefer or would consume first given a choice.
The preference trials conducted at our Nutreco Research facilities
demonstrated a wide range of preference by the calves for several
products on the market today. We brought in calf starter products
manufactured across the company to evaluate the preference and
acceptance by new born calves. Interestingly, when our group
examined all the products for appearance and “smell”, the calf starter
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that we deemed to be best based on these visual criteria, was not the
one the calves ate the most of!
OPTIVIA Textured Calf Starters,
for Optimized Palatability and Intake
The Shur-Gain 22% Express Textured Calf Starter out performed the
other textured products on trial based on early acceptance and overall
intake by the calves. These studies have been used to further refine
our calf starter formulations and we are confident that the ingredients
selected and inclusion levels used in the OPTIVIA rations optimize
the palatability for the young calf and thus ensure maximum intake.
Textured vs Pelleted Calf Starters
Both textured and pelleted calf starters are fed to pre-weaned calves
and they both can provide equivalent nutrients. However, numerous
research trials have demonstrated that feeding textured starters
helps prevent parakeratosis (keratin build up on the papillae) in
the developing rumen. Keratin build up on the papillae permanently
reduces their ability to absorb nutrients. Both textured and pelleted
forms of calf starter produce the Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) necessary
for rumen development but textured starters provide the scratch
or abrasiveness that prevents the build up of keratin on the papillae.
EXCLUSIVE
CALF STARTER
with a Special Flavour Enhancement:
FLAVOUR BURST
Palatability or what we perceive as “taste” can also be enhanced in a number
of ways, including flavours and sweeteners. The simplest of these and most
common is molasses. Calves and other small ruminants show a distinct preference
for starter rations that have molasses added “on the outside” of the feed. The
research reviewed indicates that 4 to 5% molasses is ideal. It is not entirely clear
if this is simply enhanced palatability or if there is an olfactory role as well.
To gain the highest intakes, Shur-Gain has developed a special flavour
enhancement that will only be available with O PTIVIA Calf Starters:
Flavour Burst. This flavour enhancer when combined with our carefully
selected ingredients led to a significant improvement in intake.
Keratinization can be partially mitigated in pelleted calf starter
formulations by supplementing the starter with chopped straw or hay.
Recent studies reported by Dr. Alex Bach from Spain showed that
feeding straw along with pelleted calf starter rations provided
sufficient “scratch” to help reduce parakeratosis. However, the straw
intake should not exceed 10% of the total daily feed intake. The advantage of a pelleted starter is it can be stored in bulk bins and attracts
fewer flies in the summer compared to textured feeds with molasses.
Optimum Protein Level
When selecting a calf starter which crude protein level is best?
In reality the crude protein level should not matter - the key parameter
is the amount (number of grams, kilos or pounds) of protein consumed.
The most important factor in optimizing protein consumption is
intake. More palatable calf starters promote higher intake and
supply more total nutrients.
Key Points
for a Good Start
High calf starter intake is the most important
factor determining the success and outcome
of the calf feeding program (higher growth
rates and better health). There have been
many studies looking at nutritional
composition of the diet in an effort to find
the optimal diet for growing calves efficiently andd costt
effectively. This is likely more difficult to determine than it appears
as it is confounded by palatability and intake. In addition, cold and
heat stress have important effects on the nutritional requirements
of calves, as do the environmental conditions that they are raised
in. We need to feed well balanced, highly nutritious diets to calves
that can be easily adjusted to suit the prevailing conditions.
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AT A GLANCE, SPRING 2011
Fleury et Fils Farm
Solid Management and Well Deserved
Success!
Five years after winning their first Master Breeder Shield,
the passion is still there for the owners of Fleury Farm.
To highlight the winning of their first Master Breeder Shield, the Fleury
family organized the “Fleury Master Breeder Invitation Sale” in April 2006,
in which 40 animals from their breeding stock were put up for sale.
A few years later, there were 3 new EX and 24 new VG for the new owners
of this “Fleury stock”.
Holding this prestigious sale gave new impetus to Fleury Farm,
enabling it to diversify its breeding operations and invest in new
cow families.
This is how the Fleurys became co-owners of CALBRETT SHOTTLE
LISAMARÉE “GP 89”, a SHOTTLE cow that came from the popular
LYLE HAVEN LILA Z “EX 94 8*”. To date, 12 bulls from this cow have
been sold to different AI centres, and 3 heifers fetched a high price
in national sales. There are also 10 to 12 daughters in the herd and
some are just about ready to calve.
Another internationally known heifer was acquired on a co-ownership
basis: DESLACS GLACIER ALIKA RED. A winner at the Madison, Toronto
and EIHQ shows in 2009 and 2010, she is the daughter of PARILE KITE
ALICIA EX who was Grand Champion Red & White at the Royal in Toronto
and EIHQ show, and ALL-CANADIAN in 2007.
A star in the herd, BRAINWAVE GOLDWYN LAUREN “GP 89” won 2nd
Senior 2-Year Old at the Victoriaville Exhibition in 2009. She comes
from FLEURY FORMATION LAURIA “EX 95 3E 2*”, who was nominated
ALL-CANADIAN in 2003.
Constant Improvements
Over the last 5 years, several improvements were made to increase
the efficiency and productivity of the business:
• Modernization of the rail milking system and introduction
of a computerized herd management program.
• Modernization of the hay harvesting equipment.
• Acquisition of a forage mixer for the partial mixed ration (PMR). The
basic ration is made up of dry hay, mixed haylage from round bales
and corn silage stored in a bunker.
As far as short term projects are concerned, the owners of Fleury Farm
would like to work with a cold nursery for young calves equipped
with an automatic distributor for powdered milk.
Social Involvement
One way that Jean-Albert has found to give Jean-Claude more room
to maneuver on the family farm is by getting more involved outside
the farm. After being a manager and director at Holstein Quebec for
11 years, Jean-Albert has recently been elected to the Holstein Canada
board of directors.
Jean-Albert’s work at the Spring Show for the last 10 years was
highlighted this year by Tourisme Bois-Francs. The association awarded
him the title of AMBASSADOR by Excellence.
What will the next 5 years bring to these breeders who have a relentless
passion for what they do best? To be sure, a very promising future!
FLEURY TALENT LORRAINE “EX 2E” RDC, from the same family as
LAUREN, produced several embryos for export to France in addition
to 5 heifers by SANCHEZ that are presently in the herd, one of
which won Honorable Mention, ALL-QUEBEC and was nominated
ALL-CANADIAN in 2010.
As descendants of FLEURY AÉROSTAR LAUSA “GP 87 22*”, these two
cows are a direct continuity of the efforts that won the Fleurys their
first Master Breeder Shield five years ago.
Finally, FLEURY DUPLEX MERIDIT “EX 91” (10 generations GP – EX – 49*)
is one of the favorite cows in the Fleury herd. From the same family
as FLEURY MATHIS, at 2 years old she had a daughter by BAXTER VG,
contracted by SEMEX.
Deslacs Glacier Alika RED
Junior Champion R&W RAWF and EIHQ 2010
All-Canadian and All-American 2010
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Jean-Albert and Jean-Claude Fleury photographed with
2 co-owners, Carl and Stéphane Tourigny from Deslacs Holstein.
Fleury et Fils Farm
Ginette, Jean-Albert and Jean-Claude Fleury.
“Five years after winning their first
Master Breeder Shield, the PASSION
is still there (…).”
Farm profile:
Fleury et Fils Farm, Victoriaville, Quebec
Owners: Jean-Albert, Ginette and Jean-Claude Fleury
Number of head in the herd: 200
Cows in milk: 70
Quota: 12,270 kg (26,994 lb) – 3.8% − 3.3%
BCA: 262-264-267
Classification: 5 EX, 37 VG and 33 GP
Size of property: 500 acres
Service center:
Meunerie Ducharme Inc.
Dairy nutrition advisor:
Simon Martel, T.P.
Farm income
In addition to selling 750,000 litres (1,653,450 lb) of milk annually, Fleury Farm gets about 25% of its income from the marketing and sale
of embryos and animals.
An Example of Loyalty
“Simon has seen 3 generations of producers at Fleury Farm. Adrien, the grandfather, was one of his first customers in
1975. After working with Jean-Albert for many years, Simon now has the pleasure and privilege of working with Jean-Claude.
One can definitely say that both the customer and the representative are great examples of loyalty!”
Simon Martel, T.P., Meunerie Ducharme Inc.
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AT A GLANCE, SPRING 2011
Clerval Farm
A Winning Strategy!
In Operation Since 1850
The first of the Leclercs settled on the land in 1850, and since,
5 generations have followed. The first purebred Holstein cows were
bought in 1968. Six years later, the farm started official PATLQ milk
recording and introduced individual cow identification. Then in 1987,
the first embryo transplant took place. François Leclerc purchased
the property in 1989 and founded Clerval Inc. Farm in 1992 with his
spouse, Hélène Côté.
Clerval Farm Today
The business now has a Holstein herd of 120 head with 45 cows in milk
and produces 62 kg (136.4 lb) of quota. The land, including 22 additional
hectares, was drained in 1990. The farm now has a total of 102 hectares.
The Leclercs grow grain corn (29.3 ha), silage corn (14 ha), barley
(10.5 ha), soybeans (12.5 ha) and hay (30.5 ha), and have 5.2 hectares
of grazing land.
Performance Results that Speak for Themselves
Over the last few years, Clerval Farm has obtained amazing results. The
value of the farm’s annual milk production is $7,949/cow, compared to
the provincial average of $6,151. In 2009, average production was
10,188 kg/milk (22,413.6 lb/milk), and at the end of 2010 this figure had
risen to 11,219 kg (24,681.8 lb). The projected average for 2011 is
11,943 kg (26,274.6 lb). Peak milk, which averaged 40.8 kg (89.8 lb)
two years ago, is now 45.9 kg (101 lb). The provincial average is 36.4 kg
(80.1 lb). As for butterfat production per day, it went from 1.25 to 1.4.
Good Herd Management
The calving interval is 411 days. The average annual service rate per
cow is 2.4.
A Rigorous Follow-up
“The results we are getting are really motivating. We get a lot of
support from Régis Soucy, our dairy nutrition advisor at the L.D. Roy
feed mill. He keeps a close eye on our results and makes sure we
make the appropriate changes to improve productivity. Seeing our
milk production go up lets me know that we have the business under
control,” states François. “This is especially encouraging for the
younger generation,” he adds.
Getting the young ones off to a good start.
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A Large Family of Eight and a Future for the Younger Generation!
“Hélène and I are very lucky,” says François. “We have six wonderful
children: Philippe (19 years old), Sébastien (18 years old), Étienne
(16 years old), Jacinthe (13 years old), Laurianne (12 years old)
and Camille (8 years old). They all take part in the work on the farm
in their own way, helping with the milking or in the fields.” François’
eldest sons, Philippe and Sébastien, are students at the ITA in
Saint-Hyacinthe. Philippe is enrolled in the Farm Management
and Operation program and Sébastien is taking up Agricultural
Management. Obviously, there is a future for the younger generation!
What’s Up for Dairy Production in the Years Ahead?
When asked how he sees the future of dairy farming, François has
these words to say: “Being a producer today requires a lot more
business management than before. This is why you need to surround
yourself with the right people who will give you the right advice.
With globalization, people are changing their consumption habits and
we have to adapt our products to this. This can be quite a challenge, as
we are the first links in the chain. I believe in the quota and supply
management system; it’s the basis of our survival. Other countries
should follow the example of Canada where producers control the
management and marketing of their product and obtain a fair price for it.”
Feeding Strategies
One of the strong points of Clerval Farm is the relationship François
has with his dairy nutrition advisor. “I like talking about nutrition with
Régis,” says François. “He gives me straightforward answers. Régis
knows how to adapt our feeding strategy to changes on the farm, such
as when something goes wrong with the fermentation process, during
silo changes or when a different cut of hay is used. We plan the timing
for hay cuts together to maximize the value of our forages and always
manage to get the lowest prices for concentrates,” François explains.
Thanks to NEWTON, François and Régis make sure the cows get
exactly what they need to stay productive, with no waste. “I chose
to do business with Shur-Gain and stayed with them through the years
for the quality of their products and their exceptional service,”
concludes François.
With NEWTON, cows are fed exactly what they need
to be productive, with no waste.
Comfortable cows mean optimum performance.
Clerval Farm
The Leclerc family.
“Being a producer today requires a lot more
business management than before (…) you need
to surround yourself with the right people who will
give you the right advice.”
Farm profile:
Clerval Farm, Saint-Zéphirin, Quebec
Owners: François Leclerc and Hélène Côté
Number of head in the herd: 120
Cows in milk: 45
Quota: 62 kg (136.4 lb)
Average production: (2010) 11,219 kg (24,681.8 lb)
(2011 Projection) 11,943 kg (26,274.6 lb)
Classification: 2 EX 3 E, 2 EX 2 E, 16 VG, 23 GP and 7 G
BCA: (2010) 241-253-246 − (2011 Projection) 264-275-265
Size of property: 102 hectares
Service center:
Meunerie L.D. Roy Inc.
Dairy nutrition advisor:
Régis Soucy, T.P.
An Inspiring Family
“It’s a great pleasure and privilege to work with François and Hélène. I find it inspiring to see the younger generation
so involved on the farm. Everything has been put in place to optimize herd performance. The Leclercs are open to new
technologies and I suggest ways they can improve their results. Everything is done with the well-being of the animals
in mind. It’s very motivating to work with them. A nice complicity has developed between us over the years. Congratulations
to this family who is fully committed to the profession!”
Régis Soucy, T.P., Meunerie L.D. Roy Inc.
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AT A GLANCE, SPRING 2011
Des 4 Guindon Farm
Solidly Anchored Young Producers
A Farm Over a Century Old
Des 4 Guindon Farm is located in Hammond, Ontario, south of the
Ottawa River, in a region proud of its fertile land and French speaking
culture. Farming on the land now occupied by Jenrené and Chantal
Guindon, the present owners of the farm, began in 1880. At that time,
the farm belonged to the Butler family.
4 Generations of Guindons
The first Guindons to settle there, Arthur and Célina, bought the farm
in 1925. Their youngest son, René, took over in 1947 with his wife
Simone. The couple gave birth to 10 children. One of them was Gilles,
who took over the business from his parents in 1975. Gilles and his
wife Louise had 3 children and sold their land to their son Jenrené and
his wife Chantal in 2009. This is how today’s owners became the fourth
generation of Guindons to operate the farm.
Chantal and Jenrené have two young sons that they are very proud of:
Olivié, who is three years old, and one-and-a-half year old Zavié. Their
youngest son Zavié is of the fourth generation of Guindons born at
a 30-year interval from the previous generation. Each one was the
second boy in his lineage. And that’s not all! The couple is expecting
their third child in September 2011. To be sure, the children still have a
lot of time to think about their future, but if the family tradition is maintained, there may one day be a fifth generation of Guindons on the farm!
A Quality Herd
Since 1951, the Guindons have been breeding only purebred Holstein
animals. Today their herd has 100 head of cattle with 45 cows in milk.
The owners have 57 kg (125.4 lb) of quota. The farm’s milk records
show an annual milk production of 10,389 kg (22,903.6 lb) with
3.43% protein and 2.21% fat. The herd’s BCA is 235-241-260 and
components are 4.21. As far as classification is concerned, the herd
at Des 4 Guindon Farm has 1 multiple EX, 12 VG, 30 GP and 10 G.
Taking Care of the Fields and the Herd
The farm sits on 250 acres of land, with 65 acres of corn, 30 acres of
barley and 70 acres of soybeans. There are also 85 acres of hay fields.
The cows are fed corn silage and feed containing dry corn, barley,
soybeans and a supplement. They also get as much haylage as they
can eat. To help them look after the work on the farm, the Guindons
have one employee, Alain Charrette who works there close to full time.
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Alain Charrette and his son Alexandre in the bulk tank.
A well managed dairy.
With his wife Andrée, Alain grows crops on 100 acres of land and
is in the process of starting up a business as a producer of goat meat.
Recent Improvements
In 2007, the Guindon family built a bedded pack cold barn for their bred
animals. The following year, they redid the inside of the cow barn
and converted the area where the cows were housed head to head.
They are now placed back to back and have bigger stalls. Today the
barn can house up to 60 animals.
Off to a Good Start
The young couple love their work as dairy producers, and in particular
the diversity of tasks that are involved. They also find time to do
outdoor activities with the family and travel. As far as the future
is concerned, they are confident about the years ahead, knowing
they got off to a good start on a family farm solidly anchored in the
past and built to last.
A Long Term Vision
Enthusiastic about the future, Jenrené sees his barn getting filled “one
kilo of quota at a time”, knowing he has good cow lineages and what
it takes to ensure the long term success of his business. “We’ll have
to make sure our performance stays very good and hope that all
the people in the industry as well as our government work together
to maintain our quota system,” he asserts with conviction.
Personalized Service
In speaking about his relationship with dairy industry professionals,
Jenrené says that he greatly appreciates the way Danny Villeneuve,
his dairy nutrition advisor at the MacEwen Agricentre feed mill, listens
to him attentively. “He knows what our goals are and really follows up
on what happens on the farm,” explains Jenrené. “And he does
everything in such a professional way,” he adds.
In Good Hands
Jenrené only has good things to say about the way his feed mill works.
“We’ve been doing business with MacEwen Agricentre since 1951,”
he recounts. “Year after year, we’ve always been very satisfied with
Shur-Gain’s technology. The prices are very competitive and the
service is excellent.” When such great results have been had for so
long, you know for sure that you are in good hands!
The four generations brought together.
Des 4 Guindon Farm
Jenrené and Chantal with their two lovely boys, Olivié and Zavié.
“Enthusiastic about the future,
Jenrené sees his barn getting filled
‘one kilo of quota at a time’. ”
Farm profile:
Des 4 Guindon Farm, Hammond, Ontario
Owners: Jenrené and Chantal Guindon
Herd prefix: Imagine
Number of head in the herd: 100
Cows in milk: 45
Quota: 57 kg (125.4 lb)
Average production: 10,389 kg (22,855.8 lb)
Average milk components: 4.21% BF − 3.43% P
Classification: 1 multiple EX, 12 VG, 30 GP and 10 G
Size of property: 250 acres
Service center:
MacEwen Agricentre Inc.
Dairy nutrition advisor:
Danny Villeneuve
Teamwork at Its Best!
“Jenrené and Chantal are people of action who are passionate about making things happen. We work together to properly
identify their goals and establish a precise action plan. Working with the Guindon family is a privilege for me. Their desire
to innovate and their drive towards accomplishment make our discussions all the more worthwhile. I tip my hat to them
and wish the farm another four generations of success!”
Danny Villeneuve, MacEwen Agricentre Inc.
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Young Farmers
AT A GLANCE, SPRING 2011
in Action
Mathieu Rouleau (18 years old)
Normand Isabelle (29 years old) and Stéphanie Bérubé (27 years old)
A Keen Young Breeder
Living Out their Dream
Mathieu Rouleau is 18 years old and lives in Saint-Chrysostome in the
Montérégie region of Quebec. He is a first year student in the Farm
Management and Operation program at McGill University’s MacDonald College
in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. On weekends, he works on the family farm, looking
after the purebred Holstein herd with animals bearing the Rouleau prefix. The
100-head herd includes 21 VG, 25 GP and 1 G. Mathieu has been a member of
the 4-H Club in Howick for the last 10 years. He was president of his 4-H Club
from 2008 to 2010 and is now the provincial director for 4-H clubs in Quebec.
In 2010, Mathieu showed a Red and White heifer for the first time. Her name
is Rouleau Hotblood Inuit. He took this heifer to the shows in Ormstown,
Huntingdon and Havelock, and at the 4-H Rally for the province of Quebec. His
heifer was named Reserve Champion at the 4-H Rally, in addition to being
selected for the Canadian 4-H Classic Junior Dairy Show in Toronto.
Both from Yamachiche, Normand Isabelle and his spouse, Stéphanie Bérubé,
had a dream: they wanted to make a living from dairy farming. In June 2007
they acquired a barn, a house, a quota of 15 kg (33 lb) of fat/day (10 + 5 from
the provincial help program for young farmers), cows, and all the forage and
grain they needed.
Mathieu has been interested in Red and White Holsteins and dairy cow
genetics since he was quite young and is already very involved in selecting
the bulls used for the Rouleau herd.
Rouleau Farm, Saint-Chrysostôme, QC • Service center: Gérard Maheu Inc.
Today they have a quota of 26 kg (57.2 lb) of fat/day and still purchase all
their inputs and replacement animals. Since they first started out, they
extended the barn, added a new barn cleaning system, built a manure pit, and
purchased a sugar bush and a small parcel of cultivable land.
Agri-Service DMR is proud to have among their customers this motivated,
dynamic young couple who successfully started their own dairy farm.
Stéphanie recently gave birth to the couple’s second child. Who knows,
we may be back a few years down the road with yet another story about
young farmers starting out in dairy production...
Congratulations!
Normand Isabelle Farm, Yamachiche, QC •
Service center: Agri-Service DMR - Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
A Passionate Trio!
At the André Montpetit Farm in Sainte-Martine, Carl, Maxime and Olivier all
have a passion for agriculture. They are the third generation in the family to be
working on the farm located on Rang Roy.
Twenty-four year old Carl, who is the oldest of the three, studied at the Centre
des Moissons in Beauharnois where he obtained a vocational diploma in Dairy
Production and an Attestation of College Studies in Agricultural Business
Management. Twenty-one year old Maxime will finish his vocational diploma
in Farm Management and Operation at the ITA in Saint-Hyacinthe this spring.
As for the youngest boy, Olivier, who is 18 years old, he has started studying
for his vocational diploma in Dairy Production at the Centre des Moissons
in Beauharnois.
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Maxime (21 years old), Carl (24 years old) and Olivier (18 years old)
The farm now has a herd of 75 head including 35 cows in milk. Crops are grown
on a rotational basis on 60 hectares of land. Thanks to the efforts of the three
motivated young men, animal comfort in the barn was improved by adding mats
and fluorescent lighting. This had a direct impact on improving herd performance.
Every day in the winter, each boy puts on his skates for a game of family
hockey. It’s a great way to have fun without having to leave home!
The family is now working on transferring the farm to the next generation. For
Mr. Montpetit, it is very important that his sons be able to work in agriculture,
be it on the family farm or elsewhere. He wants to be present to help them get
settled if need be.
André Montpetit Farm, Sainte-Martine, QC • Service center: Gérard Maheu Inc.
The team at the Gérard Maheu Inc. feed mill wishes these three motivated
young men the best of luck in all their future projects!
Frédéric Chollet (29 years old)
Nicolas Brunet (27 years old) and Violaine Daoust (30 years old)
Creative and Determined
A Different Beginning
Frédéric obtained a vocational diploma in Dairy Production at the CFAM in
Mirabel in 2000, then completed an Attestation of College Studies in Agricultural
Management in 2002. He also worked on farms in his parents’ homeland of
Switzerland for 7 months. In 2003, at the age of only 21, he became the sole
owner of his family farm. The entire dairy operation and all the fieldwork have
been managed by Frédéric ever since. The farm has also been breeding goats
since 2008 and keeps about 30 breeding goats in addition to marketing
goat meat, which is a part of the farm’s operations managed by Frédéric’s
wife, Marie-Josée. In a few short years, the couple managed to acquire an
excellent reputation for the quality and variety of the products they sell
to consumers.
Violaine Daoust and her spouse, Nicolas Brunet, have been operating
O’Bon Lait Farm since May 2009. Both had dreamed of owning a dairy farm.
After making intense calculations and researching their project for several
months, the couple found out that a nearby producer was selling his animals
and that another neighbor was willing to rent them a barn. They purchased a
herd of cross-bred cows and found financing for their project. Today they are
milking 25 cows and replacing less productive cross-bred cows by purebred
cows with a high genetic potential.
Frédéric really takes agriculture to heart. Be it through his role as a member
of the board of directors in his local UPA chapter since 2003 or by taking part
in open house days organized by the UPA, he doesn’t hesitate to take concrete
steps to further the advancement of issues that are important to him.
In terms of the future, Frédéric doesn’t plan to increase the size of his operations. He would rather focus on improving the profitability of his business
by optimizing efficiencies on the farm. Congratulations on everything that
has already been achieved and good luck in your future endeavours!
Violaine and Nicolas both work outside their home. She is a physiotherapist
and he is a team leader at a merchandise warehouse. They plan to continue
doing this until their debts are reduced and they are able to live off the farm.
For the future, these two cow lovers would like to build a profitable herd with
high genetic potential that they enjoy working with.
The future looks very bright for this young couple who are willing to give it all
they have. We wish them all the success they deserve!
O’Bon Lait Farm, Mirabel, QC • Service center: Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
La Longeraie Farm, Saint-André d’Argenteuil, QC •
Service center: Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
A Passion for Genetics
Jean-François Tétreault, the son of Gilbert Tétreault and Suzanne Scott, works
at Tétreault et Fils Farm. Along with his brother Patrick, this handsome,
six-foot tall young man with brown eyes and a proud look is a prime candidate
for taking over the family farm. He and Patrick are the 3rd generation to work
there. The young man has always had a passion for animals. When he was
10 years old, Jean-François loved to help his parents feed the calves and give
grain to the cows. He knew from a very early age that he would become a
dairy farmer. Encouraged by his family, Jean-François obtained his vocational
diploma in Agriculture at the age of 18 and has been working full time
on the farm ever since. He mainly looks after herd follow-up, management
and feeding, while his father and brother Patrick look after the field work and
machinery repairs. The farm has been relying on milk recording and having
the herd classified for several years.
Ambitious and determined, Jean-François persists in developing his knowledge
of genetics by reading as much as he can on the subject. When it comes to
choosing bulls, his selection criteria are mainly milk, build and good udder.
The main bulls used for AI at the farm are Sanchez, Duplex, Braxton, Bolton
and Guthrie. Today, efforts to build a herd with so much high end genetics
enable producers to get exceptional performance. The first lactation milk
production average to date has reached 10,998 kg (24,195.6 lb). For the herd as
a whole with 80 cows in milk, production is 12,171 kg (26,776.2 lb) with 4.08% fat
and 3.36% protein. Classification is as follows: 1 EX, 20 VG, 61 GP and 18 G.
In addition to feeding his passion for genetics and working on the farm,
Jean-François has been the director of the Rouville Holstein Club for the last
three years. For the Meuneries Mondou, Jean-François and the team at
Tétreault et Fils Farm represent a shining example of people who contribute to
the success and advancement of dairy production. Best wishes for future
success to all of you!
Jean-François Tétreault (27 years old)
Jean-François, Patrick and Gilbert.
Tétreault et Fils Farm, Saint-Mathias, QC • Service center: Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
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Young Farmers
in Action
Cargill Damion Noe VG 85-2 year old, 10,339 kg (22,745.8 lb) at 3.9% fat
and Sébastien Laniel (22 years old)
A Dynamic Producer Who Seizes Opportunities
Nicolas Lalande (15 years old)
A Life Focused on Agriculture
Nicolas is the second child in his family. He is in Secondary IV in the International Education program. In spite of his young age, he has already spent
two summers working on farms in Ontario to brush up on his English,
an indispensible tool in today’s world! Nicolas is following his parents’
footsteps by getting involved in community organizations that he takes to
heart. He has been the director of his Young Farmers’ Association for several
years where he plans and takes part in events. He also does volunteer work
in various sports and social organizations.
Given the size of the farm, there is always plenty of work to do. Nicolas takes
part in it all, from looking after the animals and the machinery, to harvesting,
shows and sales. Last year he attended the Dairy Cattle Fitting School in
Montmagny and would like to apply what he has learned there on the farm.
Nicolas showed his first calf when he was only four years old and has done so
each year ever since. With his Club, he took part in the Jeunes Ruraux Classic
in Quebec City in 2009. He would like to repeat the experience, but this time,
at the Classic in Toronto. We wish him success in carrying out this project!
Nicolas is still undecided about the future. However, with his parents’ farming
background and having grown up with a love for agriculture, we are willing
to bet that his career choice will have something to do with agricultural
production. To be continued...
Sébastien has had a passion for agriculture since he was very young. Now
that he has obtained his diploma in Farm Management and Operation from the
ITA in Saint-Hyacinthe, he is very involved on the family farm. At Car-Gill Farm
in Huntingdon, Sébastien and his parents, Gilles Laniel and Carole St-Onge,
put all their love and energy into dairy production. In January 2010, Sébastien
acquired 50% ownership of the farm. Recently, several projects were
completed, including building a manure pit and adding 20 more stalls to the
cow barn. Since Sébastien finished his studies, he has gradually been taking
over responsibility for the herd, looking after the health and reproduction
of his animals.
Sébastien’s social activities include recently becoming a member of the
board of directors of his young farmers’ association, La Relève Agricole du
Haut-St-Laurent, which he has been a member of for the last six years.
Car-Gill Farm grows crops on 120 acres of land. This includes grain corn,
silage corn, dry hay and hay for haylage, enabling the farm to meet its own
needs. This year the farm produced an average of 10,174 kg (22,382.8 lb) of
milk per cow with 4.1% fat and 3.4% protein.
Over the long term, Sébastien would like to increase the productivity
and efficiency of the business while maintaining a good quality of life
and enjoying his work on the farm. Sébastien is a sportsman at heart and
also regularly plays volleyball and hockey.
This last year, he also started taking part in regional shows with the support
of his parents and the team at Gérard Maheu Inc. Already at the beginning
of 2011, a first selection of potential show heifers was made with the help
of Mr. Serge Lampron and the farm’s Shur-Gain representative, Myriam Corbeil.
The team at Gérard Maheu Inc. would like to wish Car-Gill Farm and its owners
great success and longevity!
Car-Gill Farm, Huntingdon, QC • Service center: Gérard Maheu Inc.
Blondin Farm, Saint-Placide, QC • Service center: Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Ready for the Future
From a young and tender age, Martin Bergeron always loved working on
the family farm to look after the animals. Martin got his vocational diploma
in Mont-Joli in 2005, and only two years later, acquired the farm from his
parents, Adrian and Jocelyne, and became its sole owner. The farm had
a production of about 7,000 kg (15,400 lb) per cow and 18 kg (39.6 lb)
of quota, including the 5 kg (11 lb) Martin got through the provincial help
program for young farmers.
Martin started making changes right from the first year. All the stalls were
completely redone to make more space for each cow. The floor and feed bunk
were also rebuilt. In addition, Martin started keeping records of his cows
and each new heifer calf born into the herd.
Martin Bergeron (29 years old)
In 2007, he started milk recording and purchased 2 kg (4.4 lb) of quota. The
following year, new improvements were made at the farm, including the
construction of a new cow barn with room for 40 animals and a manure pit as
well as the purchase of an additional 7 kg (15.4 lb) of quota. All the cows were
moved to the same location, and the heifers were transferred to the old barn.
Martin’s goals are to improve the genetics of his herd and maintain a production of around 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). He would also like to further increase
the general efficiency of his business as far as the fields, herd management
and finances are concerned.
Today the farm has a production of 9,337 kg (20,541.4 lb) per cow with a
projected 9,960 kg (21,912 lb) at 4.05% fat and 3.35% protein. At harvest
time and whenever there is a surplus of work, Martin can count on his father
and brothers to give him a hand.
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There is no doubt that this young man has a promising future ahead of him.
Congratulations!
Dalton Farm, Amqui, QC • Service center: Meunerie Bernard Landry ltée
Alain Lafortune, Agr.
Manager, Animal Health Services
Shur-Gain
Washing
and Disinfection
The washing and disinfection of buildings is a widespread
practice in animal production. The benefits are easy enough
to see in intensive livestock operations, as even a minor
oversight with regard to health can have severe consequence.
All livestock keepers know that the cleanliness of the facilities
and equipment is essential to ensure good performance
and maintain animal health.
In terms of both its practices and framework, dairy production
has gone through a lot of changes over the years. Following the
establishment of the Canadian Quality Milk (CQM) program designed
to help producers prevent, monitor and reduce food safety risks
and hazards on their farms, one can expect the “food safety” bar to be
raised in the next few months.
Cleanliness is particularly important in some environments tied to
dairy production, such as in calving lots, calf pens and hutches, animal
stalls, drinking systems, etc. It also obviously benefits the people who
are working in and around these spaces.
To make your work easier and effective, it is important to use
a proven method:
• Preliminary cleanup (sweeping, scraping, soaking)
• Application of detergent (Figure 1)
• Washing and rinsing
• Disinfection
• Drying
• Depopulated period.
If sickness is involved, you should consult your veterinarian to
identify the infectious organism in order to choose the most
effective products.
Shur-Gain offers a proven program, expert advice and a complete line of
cleaning products for buildings, footbaths and water lines and tanks.
We invite you to speak to your representative to obtain an effective
program adapted to your facilities.
Figure 1:
Importance of detergent:
Water alone does not wet
deeply. The presence
of detergent enables water
to penetrate deep into
the asperities of the
surfaces to be cleaned.
Water Alone Does Not Wet Enough
Superficial tension values determining wetting power
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Milk
44
Oil
33
Water
+
detergent
30
The presence of detergent enables water to penetrate deep into
the asperities of the surfaces to be cleaned.
Surface
Microscopic view
of the asperities
of the surface
Superficial
tension values
in dynes/cm2
Source : Arca Magazine
Water
drop
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AT A GLANCE, SPRING 2011
TESTIMONIALS
Farm profile
Pierre and Diane Choquette Farm
s.e.n.c.
Roxton Falls, Quebec
Owners:
Quota :
Cows in milk:
Milk components:
Somatic cell count:
Service center:
Pierre, Bruno, Benoît Choquette
and Diane Favreau
41.5 kg (91.3 lb)
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4.15% BF, 3.54% P
140,000
Meunerie Sansoucy et fils Inc.
Pierre, Diane, Bruno and Benoît.
Teamwork that Pays Off!
Gilles Plante at the Meunerie Sansoucy feed mill
speaks about the Choquette family with a lot of
respect. “In the fall of 2009, we met with the people
involved on the farm,” Gilles told us. “The supplier
they were dealing with didn’t meet their needs
anymore. They explained their objectives to us.
They wanted to improve the general health of their
herd, especially as far as their close-up cows were
concerned, which is where they seemed to be
having the most problems. The die was cast for us
to meet the challenge of helping them attain their
goal. We toured the barn, looked at the figures,
analyzed the whole thing and suggested an action
plan with regular follow-ups focused on the objectives
set by the owners.”
The farm, which has been owned by Pierre and
Diane Choquette since 1972, now has two new
partners: their sons Benoît and Bruno.
Today the focus is on making improvements.
Despite the limits of their existing building, the
Choquettes managed to increase their milk volume
to catch up on their production, which had fallen
behind. They also took full advantage of their right
to produce extra milk in the fall. As a result, their
income went up by $46,000 in one year. Their price
per hectolitre also increased by close to $5.00/
hectolitre, as they succeeded in raising their fat
content by 0.18% and their protein content by 0.06%.
As far as production per cow is concerned, there
was an increase of 6 to 7 litres/cow/day (13.2 to
15.4 lb/cow/day) in 2010 in comparison to 2009.
In addition, the somatic cell count dropped by more
than 50% following a few management changes.
Benoît and Bruno are amazed. “Unlike before,
we now have a surplus of both milk and cows to
manage,” they say. “Instead of having to buy cows,
we can now make a choice and decide to keep
the best ones. It makes a huge difference in
terms of our morale and finances,” they assert
cheerfully.
“I’ve known the Choquette family for a long time. When I visited them with
Alain Guimond from Shur-Gain, we realized that they were genuinely interested
in making improvements and were very open to constructive suggestions. I’m
very proud of what we have done during the last year and I believe that we are on
the right track to ensure the continuity and development of the family business.
It was true teamwork! I find it very stimulating to work with producers such as
the Choquettes. I’m proud of the confidence they have in the Meunerie Sansoucy
team and the Shur-Gain technology. Thank you!”
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Gilles Plante, Technologist, Meunerie Sansoucy et Fils Inc.
Farm profile
Dujardin Farm
s.e.n.c.
Saint-Joachim, Mirabel, Quebec
Owners:
Richard, Carole
and their son Éric
Quota:
80.5 kg (177.1 lb)
Projected annual production: 10,820 kg (23,804 lb)
Average milk components: 4.02% BF, 3.46% P
Service center:
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Carole and Richard.
Éric, Félix-Antoine, Kellyane, Maïna and Annie.
A Thriving Business
Richard and Carole Desjardins began their dairy
production adventure in 1974 with the purchase
of about 100 acres of land, 30 head of cattle and a
barn with 44 stalls. Over the years, the business
gradually expanded with the purchase of more
land, quota, silos and buildings as well as the fulltime participation of Carole’s brother, Alain Ratté.
The owners also made improvements by draining
different parcels of land year after year until
the entire project was completed in 2007. Be it by
installing mats or introducing a TMR mixer, the
farm has continuously sought to maximize cow
comfort and optimize its daily operations. Éric
officially joined the business in 1999 when it
became a partnership. Since then the farm has
continued to make progress with the addition of
a manure pit and a 24' x 90' silo, the renovation
of the barn and the gradual purchase of more quota.
In 2005, Éric married Annie Perreault with whom
he has built a lovely family with three wonderful
children: Kellyane (7 years old), Maïna (4 ½ years
old) and Félix-Antoine (3 years old).
The business now has 600 acres of cultivable land,
an old-fashioned 1,500-tap sugar bush with pails,
a barn with 70 stalls and a 160' x 44' cold barn. In
2007, the Desjardins decided not to raise any more
replacement animals. This decision was made for
financial reasons, as investing in the construction
of a new building, extra labour and additional
forages would have cost more than the average
cost of purchasing replacement animals. They
now buy pregnant heifers based on the needs
of the farm and fill their 80.5 kg (177.5 lb) quota
with the production from their 64 cows in milk.
Éric manages the herd, milks the cows and helps
out with field work. Alain looks after feeding the
animals and also works on machinery and in the
fields with Richard. As for Carole, she is in charge
of the paperwork.
the Meuneries Mondou feed mill. Thanks to
the precise feed recommendations of NEWTON,
Christian enables the farm to maximize the use
of its high quality forages, which has a real impact
on the performance of the animals in the herd.
Éric is now 33 years old and plans on taking over
the farm in the years to come. At this point, he
doesn’t think he will make major changes except
for building a machinery shed. “With the current
status of the business, the future looks very
positive,” he states with confidence. “The structure
of the farm allows for a nice balance between
quality of life and profitability.” Éric also believes
in the benefits of working as a team with
Christian Gonthier, his dairy nutrition advisor from
“Éric is a very thorough and energetic producer. His proactive management
of the herd is an example to follow. Nothing is left to chance. Everything is well
thought out. He knows where he’s going and what he has to do to reach his goals.
The pleasant atmosphere at the farm makes each one of my visits there a real
pleasure. The future of the farm is in good hands!”
Christian Gonthier, M. Sc., Agr., Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
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AT A GLANCE, SPRING 2011
TESTIMONIALS
Hectare
Farm profile
Les Hectares Verts Farm
Roxton Pond, Quebec
Owners:
Dominique, Jérôme
and Nicolas Baechler
Number of cows in milk:
130
Quota:
145 kg (319 lb)
Butterfat (milk pay):
1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
Protein (milk pay):
3.2%
Projected annual production: 11,150 kg (24,530 lb)
BCA:
243-250-242
Service center:
Willie Dorais Inc.
Nicolas, Gérard, Imelda, Dominique and Jérôme.
Reproduction and management:
the keys to dairy performance
Dominique, one of the three owners of Les Hectares
Verts Farm, told us the story of how his family
came to the farm: “We used to be dairy producers in
Switzerland. Our family decided to move to Quebec
16 years ago and purchased a dairy farm. At that
time we had 75 kg (165 lb) of quota. We produced
8,200 kg (18,040 lb) of milk on the average and
the classification of our herd included 20 VG. One
of the main reasons for settling in Quebec was our
passion for genetics. We wanted to have a bigger herd,
but only owned 7 hectares of land in Switzerland. In
addition, our buildings there were old and would
have cost a lot to renovate. Our parents also wanted
to provide opportunities for us children, as we all
had a strong interest in agriculture. This is what led
us here.”
Today, Les Hectares Verts Farm includes 107 hectares
of cultivable land and has a milk quota of 145 kg
(319 lb). The Baechlers have been working with
the Shur-Gain team since they arrived in Quebec.
“Every year, we improve our performance, our herd
management practices or our quality of life. Jean-Marie
constantly challenges us in a constructive way. He
has an open mind and really takes our needs into
account. With his help, we made a change to our
breeding practices by adding a new building for our
replacement animals,” explains Dominique.
Then he adds as a conclusion: “Our performance in
terms of reproduction and management has helped
us improve our average production, which is now
around 11,150 kg (24,530 lb) of milk with 1.2 kg
(2.7 lb) of fat per cow produced daily. Since proper
feeding during transition is the basis of good performance, nothing is neglected at this stage. The feed
program for our transition cows is reviewed every
time there is a change in forages.”
“Their passion is truly contagious! Every visit is stimulating and exciting...
Working with these guys makes my job wonderful. I’m very proud of the
complicity we have developed and the confidence they have in me.”
Jean-Marie Robert, T.P., Willie Dorais Inc.
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Farm profile
Roggua Farm
Stanstead, Quebec
Owners:
Rachel Guay, Kevin, Bryan
and Raymond Favreau
Number of head in the herd: 110
Number of cows in milk:
40
Quota:
40 kg (88 lb)
Projected annual
production:
10,510 kg (23,122 lb)
Classification:
4 EX (including one 3E,
two 2E and one 1E),
30 VG and 8 GP
BCA:
237-224-233
Size of land:
236 acres
Website:
www.rogguaholstein.com
Service center:
H.L. Boisvert Inc.
Bryan, Rachel, Kevin and Raymond.
Producers with a passion for
genetics who like to meet challenges
Rachel and Raymond acquired their farm in 1999.
Since then they have made some improvements.
In 2001, the cow barn was extended and the
manure pit was rebuilt. The following year, they
built a machinery shed. In 2009, another major
development took place on the farm, as the owners
built a hay barn for their large square bales.
Since 2006, Roggua Farm has won 16 banners
at the Ayer’s Cliff Agricultural Fair. Rachel and
Raymond have passed on their interest in showing
animals to their two children, 12-year old Kevin and
9-year old Bryan, who are active in the local Young
Farmers’ Association, in addition to being involved
on the farm.
The farm came in 3rd in 2009 and 4th in 2010
for milk quality in the Estrie region. Last year,
it was ranked 44th for Quebec as a whole (FPLQ
Great Distinction).
Two cows from the herd distinguished themselves:
Roggua Dundee Evelyn VG 88, was nominated
All-Canadian Senior 2-Year Old and Roggua
Sensation Avia, won the title of All-California
Summer Yearling. The Roggua herd also has the
first Canadian Shuttle EX cow.
Raymond and Rachel like to keep things simple.
This is reflected in how they care for their animals,
aiming for both simplicity and performance. Their
feed is mainly composed of corn silage, square
bale haylage and complete feed, including NR
Transition 28% from Shur-Gain’s popular PROPULSION
product line. They greatly appreciate the advice
they get from François Roux, their representative
at the H.L. Boisvert feed mill, who always takes
their needs into account.
Their plans for 2011 include redoing the nursery
and replacing their two small corn silage silos
with a bigger one.
The couple’s taste for meeting new challenges
has led them to organize a silent auction to be held
from September 19 to 23 of this year, in which
the major part of their herd will be put up for sale.
This is one of the first such silent auctions to take
place in Quebec. Rachel had this to say about their
project: “I hope the buyers will be satisfied with
their purchases and want to come back for more
later.” Thanks to this auction, Rachel and Raymond
will be able to start off fresh by purchasing new
animals and embryos to further improve the
genetics of their herd, a subject they seem to have
an endless passion for.
“It’s a pleasure to work with people such as the owners of Roggua Farm. They
always consider my advice and are definitely not afraid to meet new challenges.”
François Roux, Technologist, H.L. Boisvert Inc.
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Outstanding Young Farmers
The finals of the Outstanding Young Farmers competition took place
last September in Saint-Hyacinthe. The purpose of the event is to
honour producers who are less than 40 years old by recognizing
them for their exceptional performance. To make it to the finals, the
candidates must qualify in several areas, including progress made
during their farming career, soil, water and energy conservation,
contributions to the well-being of their community, etc.
Isabelle Marcoux and Martin Lavallée from Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu
were among the three finalists. These passionate producers have a
herd of 85 cows with a production average of 10,000 kg (22,000 lb).
Martin comes from a family of producers. In 2006, he and his spouse
Isabelle purchased his parents’ farm and have been operating it since.
In addition to being involved on the farm, Isabelle also finds time
to organize agri-tourism trips.
Caniel Holstein
Les Meuneries Mondou
Shur-Gain
and
would like to congratulate these outstanding producers
for their sense of innovation and focus on quality, which are
certainly key ingredients to their success. It’s a pleasure and
a privilege to be there to help them meet their objectives.
“Success Is Not a Matter of Chance —
It Takes Perseverance!”
Jean-Daniel and his spouse, Caroline Poirier, have had a longstanding
passion for the Holstein breed. This passion combined with perseverance
prompted them to invest in their dream and become dairy producers.
Ever since he was a young boy, Jean-Daniel has had a passion
for cows. When he was only six years old, his family farm was sold.
However, his father’s cousin also operated a dairy farm and this is
where Jean-Daniel took a liking to farm work. He started by unloading
hay as soon as he was big and strong enough to do so. As the years
went by, he developed his skills and acquired solid experience,
especially at Ferme Gilette where he looked after the calves and the
midday milking. Then he started working as a manager at Ferme Jorica.
Motivated by the desire to have their own herd, Jean-Daniel and
Caroline renovated a rented farm. In June 2010, their dream came
true, as 25 mixed breed cows entered their barn. Gradually, Jean-Daniel
began registering his animals, introduced milk recording on the farm,
and started the classification of his herd. Presently, Caniel Holstein
has 4 VG cows, 6 GP and 8 NC. Although this is only the beginning,
the farm has already distinguished itself by winning the ALL-QUEBEC
2010 title with MARY INN ELLE SANCHEZ.
As a young producer, Jean-Daniel has several objectives in mind.
As far as production is concerned, he would like to maintain a good
level of production and do a stricter follow-up of his transition cows.
This way, the performance of his herd will improve. Over the medium
term, his main goal is to have only purebred animals. He would also
like to increase the size of his herd and purchase at least 1 kg (2.2 lb) of
quota a year. His wish is to become an independent producer so he can
concentrate on his own herd. For the time being, he is still working at
Ferme Jorica. His long term plans are to milk 50 cows and have his
own farmland and buildings.
Bonny and Jean-Daniel
MARY INN ELLE SANCHEZ
Caroline Poirier et Jean-Daniel Corbeil
For Jean-Daniel, the future of dairy production in Quebec looks very
promising. He knows that with passion and motivation, anything
is possible!
C onngerwadtauirlay tpiroondsucers!
to th ese
Farm profile:
Caniel Holstein, Rigaud, Quebec
Owners: Jean-Daniel Corbeil and Caroline Poirier
Number of cows in milk: 14
Kilos of quota: 20
Components: 4% BF, 3.5% P
Service center: Gérard Maheu Inc.
Dairy nutrition advisor: Myriam Corbeil, T.P.
Congratulations
to our Master Breeders!
The Master Breeder shield is the highest distinction given by Holstein
Canada as a reward for breeding excellence.
Gilson Inc. Farm
Les Hectares Verts Farm
Owners: Adolphe and Léon Gilson
Upton, Quebec
Service Center: Willie Dorais Inc.
Owners: Dominique, Jérôme et Nicolas Baechler
Roxton Pond, Quebec
Service Center: Willie Dorais Inc.
Barbara Paquet, president of Holstein Quebec, Nicole Benoit and Léon Gilson.
Elizabeth, Sylvain, Françoise, Dominique, Mathilde, Gérard, Jérôme, Imelda
and Barbara Paquet, president of Holstein Quebec.
Barbara Paquet, president of Holstein Quebec, Mauranne, Rock, Nathalie and Joëlle.
Mario Vincent, Jacinthe Guilbert, Alexandre G., Marie-Pier Vincent
and Barbara Paquet, president of Holstein Quebec.
Rock Hébert and Nathalie Dumais
Vinbert Inc. Farm
Owners: Rock Hébert and Nathalie Dumais
Sainte-Hélène-de-Kamouraska, Quebec
Service Center: Lactech
Owners: Mario Vincent, Jacinthe Guilbert, Marie-Pier
and Alexandre G. Vincent
Acton Vale, Quebec
Service Center: Willie Dorais Inc.
ShurGain Congratulates You
for Your Effort and Determination.
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Honours
for an honourable man:
Marc Comtois
On May 14, 2011 Holstein Canada will present a Superior
Accomplishment Award to Mr. Marc Comtois/Comestar Holstein
at the Holstein Canada National Convention. In the entire 128 years
of history of the Association, Marc will become the 20th Canadian
and the 2nd Quebecker to receive such an honour.
The Superior Accomplishment Award will be granted to him
in recognition of his passion for the Holstein breed, his great
success in breeding and raising exceptional animals, his marketing
innovations and his inspiring mentorship. Marc’s remarkable
achievements have played a major role in the development
and success of the breed, the Association and breeders in Canada
and throughout the world.
Main achievements of Marc Comtois:
• Master Breeder in 1995 and 2009
• Recipient of the prestigious National Dairy Shrine in 2008
• Curtis Clark Award in 1996
• Judge at the 1999 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto
• Judge in over 20 countries
• Cow of the Year in Canada in 1995
• Queen of the Breed Finalist in 2004
• 9 Class Extra bulls (ex aequo with Hanover Hill)
• 4 bulls with over a million doses sold
• 51 All-Canadian and 10 All-American nominations
• Premier Breeder at the Royal Winter Fair in 2007
• Cow of the Year Finalist in 2010
• #2 GLPI bull (9th Class Extra bull) Comestar Lauthority
• #1 bull – genomic at +3304 Comestar Lobster
The future certainly looks promising. After all these successes,
Comestar still holds the Top Position in 2011!
tois
France et Marc Com
Over the years, famous personalities have received this award,
including the following: Mr. Peter Heffering from Hanover Hill,
Mr. David Houck from Romandale and Mr. Roy Ormiston from
Roybrook. The only other Quebecker to have been so honoured was
Mr. Hector Béliveau in 1964. He worked as an agronomist for
the MAPAQ and was a secretary and publicist at the Bois-Francs
Holstein Club.
The entire Meunerie Ducharme and Shur-Gain team
congratulates Marc Comtois for this ultimate achievement
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and wishes Comestar continued success in the years ahead!
The most modern and efficient
feed mill in Canada
Meunerie Trans-Canada
The official opening of Meunerie Trans-Canada in Pintendre,
in the county of Lévis, took place last October. The event celebrated
the construction of a new building. Meunerie Trans-Canada was
originally located in Saint-Apollinaire along Highway 20 and was
destroyed by a fire on February 17, 2009.
Mr. Bernard Couture oversaw the design of the new building. It only
takes a few minutes of conversation with him to discover how
passionate he is and how much he knows about feed mill operations.
Mr. Couture described the project as follows: “The main objective behind
each stage of the construction was to install high-performance
equipment enabling us to provide swine, poultry and dairy producers
products of impeccable quality without compromise. Efficiency, quality,
and competiveness were at the heart of my concerns throughout the
completion of this project.”
Bernard, Irénée and Laurence Couture.
Meunerie Trans-Canada is part of the Alfred Couture Ltée group,
property of the Couture family, originating from Saint-Anselme.
The opening of the feed mill coincides with the 65th anniversary
of Alfred Couture Ltée. The family business is managed by Bernard
and Laurence Couture.
The computerization and automation of all manufacturing and
shipping processes make Meunerie Trans-Canada the most modern
feed mill in Canada. The great productivity of the new facilities enables
the manufacturing of feed products with very high quality standards.
Dairy producers in the region can now count on a very efficient feed
mill with an expert staff on hand.
Shur-Gain would like to congratulate the owners
and their team for this remarkable accomplishment!
ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Daily Production
Holstein:
60 kg 132 lb
Ayrshire:
45 kg 100 lb
Brown Swiss: 45 kg 100 lb
AYRSHIRE
Age Days Kg
Rec. Date
FERME GUIMOND & FILS ENR. – SAINTE-BLANDINE
GUIMOND AMIRAL RICHIE
04-02 60 47.0
GUIMOND CEBERE ROUGETTE 05-00 70 54.2
GUIMOND COREY KARI
09-11 68 45.4
GUIMOND PARDNER NICIX
06-10 79 46.4
PRO-GEN-AYR LARO PATTY
05-05 26 48.6
PRO-GEN-AYR LARO PATTY
05-05 54 50.6
PRO-GEN-AYR LARO PATTY
05-05 95 46.2
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
103.4
119.2
99.9
102.1
106.9
111.3
101.6
03/03/10
08/17/10
01/18/11
06/04/10
05/07/10
06/04/10
07/15/10
FERME LIZÉ – SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LA-PÉRADE
LIZE BALBOA DALICIA T.B.
03-05 63
LIZE BALBOA RUDITH T.B. 87 04-02 33
LIZE COPPER MARQUISE
02-01 142
LIZÉ SYLV KARO T.B. 87
07-11 25
LIZE T-BRUNO MARIELLE B.P. 04-07 61
Service center: LACTECH
101.4
105.2
125.6
102.1
130.7
02/10/10
11/10/10
11/10/10
02/10/10
08/17/10
46.1
47.8
57.1
46.4
59.4
FERME VA-BER INC. – SAINT-JOSEPH-DE-BEAUCE
VA-BER CORNELIUS BIZOU
07-06 45 47.3
VA-BER GALANT TEATOO
05-05 59 45.3
VA-BER LARO BUTTER
05-07 70 45.7
VA-BER PASSION SHEILLA
04-08 75 46.1
VA-BER PERCE BUNNY
05-05 105 45.5
VA-BER PETER KINSEY
04-03 33 45.9
VA-BER PETER SUPER G
04-04 88 46.3
VA-BER STARDOM ANAIS
06-05 41 49.6
VA-BER STARDOM CREME
05-07 51 50.8
VA-BER STARDOM CREME
05-06 82 46.3
VA-BER TRID BÉQUILLE
06-10 34 45.3
VA-BER TRIDENT BUSY
07-04 46 46.6
VA-BER TRIDENT BUSY
07-04 85 45.3
Service center: MEUNERIE SAINT-ELZÉAR LTÉE
104.1
99.7
100.5
101.4
100.1
100.9
101.9
109.1
111.8
101.2
99.7
102.5
99.7
04/19/10
02/03/10
07/05/10
04/19/10
10/08/10
10/08/10
10/08/10
04/19/10
09/07/10
10/08/10
04/19/10
03/11/10
04/19/10
LAITIÈRE 3J – SAINT-FÉLICIEN
DES 3J RONQUILLE
04-08 62 45.4 99.9
Service center: ALI-SEM 2000 INC.
01/21/10
ROSS. BRENT PEDDIE – HOWICK
COLEN MALCOLM LASER’S JADA 06-05 82 55.6 122.3
GLEN MALCOLM LASER’S JADA 06-05 49 46.1 101.4
GLEN MALCOLM LASER’S JADA 06-05 110 53.2 117.0
GLEN MALCOLM LASER’S JADA 06-05 139 54.9 120.8
GLEN MALCOLM LASER’S JADA 06-05 172 53.7 116.6
GLEN MALCOLM LASER’S JADA 06-05 201 49.0 107.8
GREENCREST VIRGINE
04-09 103 45.6 100.3
GREENCREST VIRGINIE
04-09 49 45.0 99.0
HAZELBRAE PARIS
06-05 67 49.0 107.8
MARBRAE CALIMERO’S ANASTASIA 03-05 44 47.6 104.7
MARBRAE CALIMERO’S ANASTASIA 03-05 44 47.6 104.7
SMITHBURN COPPER
03-00 51 48.0 105.6
SMITHBURN JAUNTY JERRY
06-03 49 45.5 100.1
SMITHBURN VENUS WILTON
05-01 55 46.2 101.6
SMITHBURN WHIST WILTON
05-00 55 45.5 100.1
TERRACE BANK WONDER
06-05 31 48.1 105.8
Service center: MEUNERIE SAINT-CHRYSOSTOME INC.
03/31/10
02/26/10
04/28/10
05/27/10
06/29/10
07/28/10
12/21/10
10/28/10
12/21/10
02/22/11
02/22/11
12/21/10
05/27/10
05/27/10
05/27/10
09/29/10
HOLSTEIN
Age Days Kg
Lb
Rec. Date
BRYHILL FARM INC. – ORMSTOWN
BRYHILL LENY LOTUS
05-01 117 62.0 136.4
BRYHILL WINDOWS LASHES 05-01 77 66.3 145.9
Service center: MEUNERIE SAINT-CHRYSOSTOME INC.
05/03/10
05/03/10
CHARBONNEAU. LUC & BENOÎT – NAVAN. ONTARIO
CHARBONNEAU GUNTHER 262 03-09 140 63.0 138.6
Service center: MACEWEN AGRICENTRE INC.
03/09/11
DELAPOINTE INC. – UPTON
LAMARIA BLAKY STORMATIC
LAMARIA DORIAL STORMATIC
LAMARIA DORIET LHÉROS
LAMARIA DORIKY FREELANCE
LAMARIA DORIKY FREELANCE
LAMARIA DORIKY FREELANCE
LAMARIA DORIKY FREELANCE
30
Lb
06-09
07-01
07-05
04-11
04-11
04-11
04-11
66
58
51
33
70
96
152
61.0
61.2
61.0
66.4
67.0
66.6
68.0
134.2
134.6
134.2
146.1
147.4
146.5
149.6
08/10/10
06/15/10
01/11/11
01/05/10
02/11/10
03/09/10
05/04/10
DELAPOINTE INC. – UPTON
LAMARIA DORIKY FREELANCE 04-11 194
LAMARIA DORIKY FREELANCE 04-11 152
LAMARIA POMIE ELATION
07-07 56
LAMARIA SIMAKI LINJET
07-03 34
LAMARIA SIMAKI LINJET
07-03 76
LAMARIA SIMAKI LINJET
07-03 97
LAMARIA SIMAKI LINJET TB88 07-03 34
LAMARIA SIMAKO CEVIS
06-09 35
LAMARIA SIMAKO CEVIS
06-09 68
PTIBOIS PASCAL ICEFYRE EX93 06-06 24
Service center: WILLIE DORAIS INC.
69.6
68.0
62.0
69.2
67.6
60.4
69.2
68.0
63.4
63.1
153.1
149.6
136.4
152.2
148.7
132.9
152.2
149.6
139.5
138.8
06/15/10
05/04/10
12/09/10
05/04/10
06/15/10
07/06/10
05/04/10
01/11/11
12/09/10
05/04/10
FERME ADMAUGARD – SAINT-HYACINTHE
ADMAUGARD SALTO AVA
04-06 43 60.0 132.0
Service center: LABONTÉ-BELHUMEUR INC.
02/22/11
FERME ALAIN CHOINIÈRE S.E.N.C. – NOTRE-DAME-DE-STANBRIDGE
ALNA BLITZ FANYA
05-11 76 60.0 132.0 06/21/10
ALNA GOLDWYN MIRANA
02-11 71 60.0 132.0 06/21/10
ALNA MORTY SAMANTA
05-11 46 61.7 135.7 05/04/10
ALNA NEWMAN MATHILDA
05-03 32 63.8 140.3 05/04/10
ALNA NEWMAN MATHILDA
05-03 80 60.6 133.3 06/21/10
ALNA NEWMAN MATHILDE
05-05 24 61.6 135.5 06/21/10
Service center: MEUNERIE HÉBERT INC.
Jersey: 35 kg 77 lb
Canadian: 35 kg 77 lb
Guernsey: 35 kg 77 lb
FERME HUDON & FILS INC. – SAINT-ANACLET
COMESTAR SAMUELO LASTINA 03-02 92 61.5
DESDEUXLACS DENISON ROLLIE 02-00 21 75.8
DESDEUXLACS MANAGER CARIE 07-02 36 69.0
DESDEUXLACS MANAGER MELBA 04-03 38 60.5
DESDEUXLACS MANAGER MELBIE 04-03 139 61.1
DESDEUXLACS MILKSTAR FELICE 03-05 77 61.1
DESDEUXLACS RUBENS TABOU 06-04 104 62.1
DESDEUXLACS STORMATIC DESTYNE 03-00 49 60.3
LAROSCO TALENT REGINA
06-03 45 61.1
PLOURDE STORMATIC POPRA 04-04 33 70.1
PLOURDE STORMATIC POPRA 04-04 186 63.0
RIMOUSKOISE TITANIC SORINA 05-11 46 61.1
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
135.6
166.8
151.8
133.1
134.4
134.4
136.6
132.7
134.4
154.2
138.6
134.4
03/16/10
03/16/10
10/25/10
11/30/10
01/10/11
10/25/10
03/16/10
05/31/10
01/10/11
03/16/10
08/16/10
10/25/10
FERME JANEBERT (2000) INC. – SAINT-EUGÈNE DE LADRIÈRE
JANEBERT MR BURNS KARABE 02-00 86 64.7 142.3 04/04/10
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
FERME LAROSCO INC. – SAINTE-FLAVIE
LAROSCO BASS GATANNE
07-00 46
LAROSCO BLITZ MARGO
03-03 70
LAROSCO BOSS GATANNE
07-00 46
LAROSCO ELWAY RIGIANE
05-10 40
LAROSCO ELWAY RIGIANE
05-08 40
LAROSCO MORTY REMONDE B.P. 05-07 32
LAROSCO MORTY REMONDE B.P. 05-07 32
LAROSCO MORTY REMONDE B.P. 05-07 82
LAROSCO MORTY REMONDE B.P. 05-07 82
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
62.0
72.4
62.0
63.4
63.4
65.0
65.0
67.6
67.6
136.4
159.3
136.4
139.5
139.5
143.0
143.0
148.7
148.7
03/24/10
08/17/10
03/24/10
03/24/10
03/24/10
02/02/10
02/02/10
03/24/10
03/24/10
FERME CHARRIÈRE & FILS INC. – CHAMPLAIN
TRANSVAL CREAM MARCELLA 04-11 76 60.5 133.1
Service center: LACTECH
03/02/10
FERME CLERVAL – SAINT-ZÉPHIRIN
CLERVAL IGNITER ROSILA
04-02 21 62.6 137.7
CLERVAL LOLO GIVENCHY
04-04 49 61.1 134.4
Alimenté par : L.D. ROY INC.
03/23/10
03/23/10
02/17/10
04/15/10
FERME COTOPIERRE – RIMOUSKI
COTOPIERRE DUNDEE CORA
05-05 41 60.3 132.7
VALBRILLAN INGNITER RATATOUILL 08-09 29 62.3 137.1
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
FERME M. ET N. PICHÉ – CAP-SANTÉ
MARSALE SUSIE CARIE T.B. 88 07-09 96 64.4 141.7
WILLOWHILL OUTSIDE JENNY T.B. 06-00 58 61.8 135.9
Service center: LACTECH
01/12/11
09/07/10
FERME DEL RIO – SAINT-EUGENES-DE-GUIGUES
DEL RIO DEESSE BLITZ T.B.
04-00 47 64.6 142.1
DEL RIO DEESSE BLITZ T.B.
04-00 235 60.2 132.4
DEL RIO JEANNE MAIL B.P.
08-08 54 61.9 136.2
DEL RIO NEVADA SEPTEMBER B.P. 04-08 55 62.9 138.4
DEL RIO PROMISE LOUIE B.P. 08-07 33 67.9 149.4
DEL RIO PROMISE LOUIE B.P. 08-07 56 67.6 148.7
DEL RIO STAR INTEGRITY B.P. 06-02 35 61.6 135.5
Service center: SHUR-GAIN NOTRE-DAME-DU-NORD
05/11/10
06/02/10
06/21/10
03/31/10
10/28/10
10/28/10
10/28/10
10/05/10
10/28/10
03/31/10
FERME MACPES ENR. – SAINT-NARCISSE
MACPES BLITZ LOLLY POP T.B.87 03-04 13 60.2 132.4
MACPES BLITZ LOLLY POP T.B.87 03-04 35 63.6 140.0
MACPES BLITZ LOLLY POP T.B.87 03-04 54 62.8 138.2
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
FERME MARLOU – SAINTE-SABINE
RAINVY TALENT JANETTE
05-04 69 62.2 136.8
RAINVY TALENT JANETTE
05-04 105 63.8 140.4
Service center: MEUNERIE HÉBERT INC.
02/24/10
04/01/10
FERME MARNY – SAINTE-CHRISTINE
LEONARDIE ROSE ONY B.P.
07-04 53 60.7 133.5
Service center: LACTECH
08/10/10
FERME DES 4 GUINDON INC. – HAMMOND. ONTARIO
IMAGINE TEENA RR
03-08 89 60.0 132.0
Service center: MACEWEN AGRICENTRE INC.
05/12/10
FERME DIJEAN INC. – SAINT-OCTAVE
DIJEAN MANAGER KARO
03-02 53
DIJEAN MERCHANT DAYTONA 05-02 47
DIJEAN MORTY SOLEIL
05-03 64
DIJEAN REGGIE DIAMANTE
05-01 58
MYRTILLE FINLEY NEPTUNE 05-03 42
MYRTILLE FINLEY NEPTUNE 05-03 107
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
137.7
136.2
141.0
135.3
139.5
133.1
02/16/10
10/17/10
02/16/10
11/10/10
02/16/10
04/22/10
FERME GENEVOISE INC. – SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE
RAYMO PAMELA ROYAL
03-00 41 63.2 139.0
Service center: LACTECH
01/05/10
FERME GÉNO INC. – SAINT-MARC-DES-CARRIÈRES
GENO STORMATIC MINETTE T.B. 86 06-09 90 62.7 137.9
Service center: LACTECH
04/01/10
FERME HAR-LAIT INC. – SAINT-ÉPIPHANE
BERLAIT MARTINI
05-03 41
BERLAIT MARTINI
05-03 80
BERLAIT SAN DIEGO KISSY T.B.85 04-02 70
HARMIEUX CHAPTER PEEKABE 06-00 13
HARMIEUX LUCIDER LITANIE 05-00 32
JMC TITANIC GRACIEUSE T.B.87 04-02 27
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
03/15/10
04/23/10
01/09/11
09/23/10
09/23/10
08/27/10
FERME MIRELLA INC. – SAINT-BERNARDIN. ONTARIO
MIRELLA DOLMAN FIONA
03-03 44 60.0 132.0
MIRELLA GOLDWYN DAISY
04-05 37 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA GOLDWYN DAISY
04-06 69 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA GOLDWYN DESIGN
03-03 91 60.0 132.0
MIRELLA GOLDWYN DOT
04-06 103 60.0 132.0
MIRELLA MANSFIELD JORDAN 05-02 44 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA MANSFIELD JORDAN 05-02 44 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA MARION FLEUR
04-04 27 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA MARION FLEUR
04-05 61 70.0 154.0
MIRELLA MORTY JO ANN
06-06 27 63.0 138.6
MIRELLA ROY VIOLET
06-09 91 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA TITANIC JILL
04-04 51 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA TITANIC JILL
04-04 51 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA TITANIC KAREN
06-01 93 63.0 138.6
MIRELLA TITANIC KAREN
06-02 125 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA TITANIC LUCY
05-01 51 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA TITANIC LUCY
05-01 51 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA TITANIC WINTER
05-10 39 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA TITANIC WINTER
05-11 71 62.0 136.4
MIRELLA TITANIC WINTER
06-00 105 63.0 138.6
MIRELLA FREELANCE KAYDEE 05-09 26 63.0 138.6
MIRELLA FREELANCE KAYDEE 05-09 62 64.0 140.8
MIRELLA MORTY ERIKA
06-02 96 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA MORTY ERIKA
06-06 131 60.0 132.0
MIRELLA S STORM LACY
04-05 55 61.0 134.2
MIRELLA STORMATIC JEMMA 05-04 51 65.0 143.0
MIRELLA TITANIC JILL
04-07 94 61.0 134.2
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
03/14/11
02/10/11
03/14/11
01/04/11
03/14/11
04/23/10
04/23/10
11/25/10
01/04/11
01/04/11
01/04/11
04/23/10
04/23/10
02/10/11
03/14/11
04/23/10
04/23/10
10/30/10
11/25/10
01/04/11
07/14/10
08/19/10
08/19/10
09/23/10
06/05/10
06/05/10
06/05/10
62.6
61.9
64.1
61.5
63.4
60.5
61.3
67.0
60.7
65.0
65.0
64.4
134.9
147.4
133.5
143.0
143.0
141.7
HOLSTEIN ALL-QUEBEC
ALL-QUEBEC 201
CLASS
POSITION
NAME OF COW
W
PRODUCER
SERVICE CENTER
SUMMER HEIFER
ALL-QUEBEC
Honourable Mention
MANY INN ELIE SANCHEZ
JACOBS ATWOOD MELODY
Gérard Maheu Inc.
Lactech
INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
Reserve
DESNETTE LEXIS SANCHEZ
SENIOR HEIFER
SUMMER YEARLING
JUNIOR YEARLING
SENIOR YEARLING IN MILK
Honourable Mention
ALL-QUEBEC
Reserve
ALL-QUEBEC
ALL-QUEBEC
FLEURY SANCHEZ LORILEE
AUGURE REINE LARAMIE
JACOBS DENISON JACKLYN
FONTENOISE JASPER PENELOPE
COMESTAR ALIE JASPER
Reserve
COMCO GOLDWYN LOLLL
Honourable Mention
ALL-QUEBEC
Réserve
Honourable Mention
ALL-QUEBEC
Reserve
ALL-QUEBEC
Reserve
ALL-QUEBEC
Reserve
Honourable Mention
ALL-QUEBEC
Reserve
Reserve
ALL-QUEBEC
ALL-QUEBEC
DELHU GOLDWYN GAYLA
STANHOPE LEAH GOLDWYN
PAMPHILY JASPER WINNIE
COMESTAR HORIZON JASPER
SUDVIEW NORDALE GOLD LIBERTY
PIERSTEIN GOLDWYN FRISOU
ROCKYMOUNTAIN TALENT LICORICE
IDEE GOLDWYN LYNLEY-ET
SAFARI KELLY GOLDWIN
RF GOLDWYN HAILEY
WINDCROFT TERRASON IVA
SHYLANE JASPER HARRIET
REDSTONE FREELANCE LOVE
MEADOW GREEN JEANY OUTSIDE
JACOBS
DESLACS GLACIER ALIKA RED
MARY INN HOLSTEIN & JEAN-DANIEL CORBEIL
FERME JACOBS INC.
JOËL LEPAGE
LEPAGE, DESNETTE HOLSTEIN,
HOLSTEIN
FERME JENDRO INC. & JEAN-PHILIPPE PROULX
FLEURY HOLSTEIN
GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD
EXP. BY: GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD
GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD
GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD
OWNER: GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD EXP.
BY: FERME JOCELYN CÔTÉ INC.
AND BRIAN W. CONNOR
FERME BLONDIN
FERME BLONDIN AND HARDYS HOLSTEINS
FERME BLONDIN AND T & L CATTLE LTD
COMESTAR HOLSTEIN
FERME BLONDIN
FERME BLONDIN
FERME BLONDIN
GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD
FERME BLONDIN
GEN-COM HOLSTEIN LTD
FERME BLONDIN
FERME BLONDIN
FERME BLONDIN
FERME BLONDIN
FERME JACOBS INC.
DESLACS HOLSTEIN AND FLEURY HOLSTEIN
JUNIOR 2-YEAR OLD
JUNIOR 3-YEAR OLD
SENIOR 3-YEAR OLD
4-YEAR OLD
5-YEAR OLD
MATURE COW
BREEDER’S HERD
JUNIOR RED & WHITE
FERME NELSON ROCHON & FILS INC. – SAINT-UBALDE
GAYLSON ALLEN HALDA T.B.86 06-05 54 60.0 132.0
Service center: LACTECH
07/13/10
FERME PETITLAC INC. – SAINTE-FÉLÉCITÉ
PETITLAC MELI MORTY
07-01 56 60.5 133.1
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
01/18/11
FERME PIERHO ENR. – RIMOUSKI
PERSIL BOUQUET REVENUE
05-02 44 60.3 132.7
PIERHO EMPEROR MOLLIE
07-09 31 60.7 133.5
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
08/19/10
07/23/10
FERME ROSEBEL – SAINT-GABRIEL DE BRANDON
ROSEBEL KELLY ALLEN EX 91 05-05 40 65.0 143.0
Service center: AGRI-SERVICE DMR INC.
02/22/11
FERME ROUMI INC. – SAINT-CUTHBERT
CLERINDA ALLEN KATARINA T.B. 86 04-01 124
LOLISEE LOTTO LILISAM T.B. 87 08-09 56
LOLISEE LOTTO LISILAM T.B. 87 08-09 31
LOLISEE S COUSTEAU MARY
05-08 98
ROUMI CHAMPION LISI T.B.
04-10 96
ROUMI CHAMPION POPPY B.P. 83 06-08 34
ROUMI DUNDEE JERNA
03-06 36
ROUMI HAMELIN DIANA
05-11 63
ROUMI IGNITER YBBEDK
03-11 46
ROUMI JAY MARGNIE EX 3E
10-01 202
61.5
60.9
65.8
60.0
68.7
60.0
63.8
65.4
60.0
61.0
135.3
134.0
144.8
132.0
151.1
132.0
140.4
143.9
132.0
134.2
07/23/10
02/09/10
01/15/10
02/09/10
02/09/10
04/20/10
07/23/10
02/09/10
02/09/10
04/20/10
FERME ROUMI INC. – SAINT-CUTHBERT
ROUMI LEADER BELLE T.B.
08-06 160 64.8 142.6
ROUMI LEADER ROUMI T.B.
08-06 254 62.3 137.1
ROUMI LEE NIMO B.P. 84
08-02 36 60.0 132.0
Service center: AGRI-SERVICE DMR INC.
04/20/10
07/23/10
04/20/10
PLANTE. FRANCIS – SAINT-CUTHBERT
JACA LOGISTIC AZUMIA
04-10 40 62.0 136.4
JACA LOGISTIC AZUMIA
04-10 71 61.4 135.1
Service center: AGRI-SERVICE DMR INC.
02/21/10
03/21/10
RAYVONHILL FARMS – VANKLEEK HILL. ONTARIO
RAYVONHILL CHAMPION DAMSEL 06-00 41 61.0
RAYVONHILL CHAMPION DAMSEL 06-00 70 61.0
RAYVONHILL DOLMAN NUGGET 02-03 82 67.0
RAYVONHILL FBI LIVELY
04-06 70 61.0
RAYVONHILL LINDON LEXIS
02-01 25 66.0
Service center: LACTECH
05/11/10
06/09/10
01/07/11
11/02/10
08/19/10
134.2
134.2
147.4
134.2
145.2
TEMPLEDALE HOLSTEIN – HOWICK
TEMPLEDALE CHAMPION JONQUIL 04-09 26 61.5 135.3
TEMPLEDALE CHAMPION JONQUIL 04-09 61 68.6 150.9
TEMPLEDALE CHAMPION JONQUIL 04-09 96 61.4 135.1
TEMPLEDALE PERFECT TITANIC 05-08 73 60.4 132.9
TEMPLEDALE STORMATIC QUINT 07-00 83 61.4 135.1
Service center: MEUNERIE SAINT-CHRYSOSTOME INC.
02/19/10
03/26/10
04/30/10
12/02/10
03/26/10
WILKRIDGE FARM – FOURNIER. ONTARIO
LYNMARK TALENT MEDLEY
06-08 46 61.0 134.2
Service center: MACEWEN AGRICENTRE INC.
03/14/11
JERSEY
Meunerie Ducharme Inc.
Meunerie Ducharme Inc.
Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Moulée Vallée Inc.
& Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Meunerie Ducharme Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Labonté-Belhumeur Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Les Meuneries Mondou Inc.
Lactech
Meunerie Ducharme Inc.
Age Days Kg
Lb
Rec. Date
DELAPOINTE INC. – UPTON
LAMARIA ROSITA SULTAN
02-02 49 42.0 92.4
LAMARIA ROSITA SULTAN
02-02 72 42.0 92.4
Service center: WILLIE DORAIS INC.
01/11/11
02/03/11
FERME DIJEAN INC. – SAINT-OCTAVE
DIJEAN FAIR AGATE
08-01 54
DIJEAN FAIR AGATE
08-01 88
DIJEAN FAIR AGATE
08-01 177
DIJEAN FUTURITY MAYANA
05-01 36
DIJEAN FUTURITY MAYANA
04-01 53
DIJEAN FUTURITY MAYANA
04-01 85
Service center: ALLIANCE AGRO-TECH INC.
40.9
35.3
37.0
38.4
35.9
35.9
90.0
77.7
81.4
84.5
79.0
79.0
03/19/10
04/22/10
07/07/10
01/12/11
02/15/10
03/19/10
FERME M&M INC. – SAINTE-MARIE DE BEAUCE
GUIMO ROCKET LOLA
04-04 23 36.2
METDALE SULTAN SUZIE
04-01 44 38.5
METDALE SULTAN SUZIE
04-01 122 37.2
PEARLMONT GAIN DI EMOTION 03-00 28 35.4
PEARLMONT GAIN DI EMOTION 03-00 148 37.4
PEARLMONT KARL PENNY
04-00 168 35.2
PEARLMONT KARL PENNY
04-00 210 36.6
PEARLMONT NATHAN LENNOX 05-02 27 35.3
Service center: MEUNERIE SAINT-ELZÉAR LTÉE
79.7
84.7
81.9
77.9
82.3
77.4
80.5
77.7
09/06/10
09/06/10
11/23/10
09/06/10
01/04/11
11/23/10
01/04/11
01/04/11
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