WEBVTT 00:00:10.410 --> 00:00:13.070 Welcome to the Bullvine Show Ring Spotlight, 00:00:13.130 --> 00:00:15.289 where we bring you the latest from the dairy 00:00:15.289 --> 00:00:18.489 cattle show circuit. Today we're diving into 00:00:18.489 --> 00:00:21.370 the exceptional competition in New York at the 00:00:21.370 --> 00:00:24.329 Northeast Spring National Holstein Show 2025, 00:00:24.870 --> 00:00:28.800 judged by Ryan Crollo. From the impressive winter 00:00:28.800 --> 00:00:31.379 calf class to the breathtaking senior champion 00:00:31.379 --> 00:00:34.780 lineup, we'll analyze the key animals, highlight 00:00:34.780 --> 00:00:37.539 the standout performances, and break down the 00:00:37.539 --> 00:00:39.880 technical evaluations that determine the winners. 00:00:41.039 --> 00:00:44.140 Whether you're a seasoned breeder or simply passionate 00:00:44.140 --> 00:00:47.299 about elite dairy cattle, you're in for a treat 00:00:47.299 --> 00:00:50.259 as we showcase the industry's finest animals 00:00:50.259 --> 00:00:52.500 and the exhibitors who brought them to the ring. 00:00:53.450 --> 00:00:56.450 So sit back and join us as we walk through this 00:00:56.450 --> 00:00:59.350 remarkable showcase of dairy excellence. All 00:00:59.350 --> 00:01:02.350 right, everyone. Welcome back to the show. Today, 00:01:02.450 --> 00:01:05.370 we're going deep into the New York Spring Holstein 00:01:05.370 --> 00:01:10.209 Show. Consider us your virtual... tour guides 00:01:10.209 --> 00:01:12.430 through the show ring and we'll get you up close 00:01:12.430 --> 00:01:14.349 with judge ryan crollo's perspective on what 00:01:14.349 --> 00:01:16.650 makes a modern holstein great we're going to 00:01:16.650 --> 00:01:18.510 go through all the classes so if you're a breeder 00:01:18.510 --> 00:01:20.870 or just a holstein enthusiast you're going to 00:01:20.870 --> 00:01:22.590 want to stick around for this one yeah absolutely 00:01:22.590 --> 00:01:25.049 this show wasn't just a beauty pageant you know 00:01:25.049 --> 00:01:27.469 it was a master class in holstein functionality 00:01:27.469 --> 00:01:30.390 and judge crollo was laser focused on those key 00:01:30.390 --> 00:01:34.090 traits structural correctness mobility dairy 00:01:34.090 --> 00:01:36.709 character you know that's that special something 00:01:36.709 --> 00:01:38.670 that sets a whole scene apart and those all -important 00:01:38.989 --> 00:01:41.629 systems and the quality let me tell you the quality 00:01:41.629 --> 00:01:44.530 was off the charts this was the real deal okay 00:01:44.530 --> 00:01:47.090 let's start with the future of the breed the 00:01:47.090 --> 00:01:49.969 heifers the winter calf class is always exciting 00:01:49.969 --> 00:01:52.390 you know you get to see those promising youngsters 00:01:52.390 --> 00:01:55.689 just starting their show careers and The judge 00:01:55.689 --> 00:01:58.129 really set the bar high right from the get -go. 00:01:58.209 --> 00:02:00.329 He was looking for calves that were more than 00:02:00.329 --> 00:02:02.489 just pretty faces. He wanted to see those strong 00:02:02.489 --> 00:02:04.590 fundamentals that are going to carry them through 00:02:04.590 --> 00:02:07.310 to a productive future. Exactly. And the winner, 00:02:07.510 --> 00:02:11.110 Riverdown Lambda Divinity, a Delta Lambda daughter 00:02:11.110 --> 00:02:15.110 shown by Justin Valthuis up in Ontario, she was 00:02:15.110 --> 00:02:17.990 the epitome of that. The judge called her a handy 00:02:17.990 --> 00:02:20.689 winner. And when you look at her, it's like checking 00:02:20.689 --> 00:02:23.210 all the boxes on a perfect Holstein blueprint. 00:02:23.819 --> 00:02:26.719 you know completeness balance that smooth blending 00:02:26.719 --> 00:02:29.180 from one part to the next she really had it all 00:02:29.180 --> 00:02:31.680 yeah and the judge kept coming back to that extreme 00:02:31.680 --> 00:02:34.060 length that's not just about looking long it's 00:02:34.060 --> 00:02:36.819 about capacity you know that potential to grow 00:02:36.819 --> 00:02:39.979 and develop into a powerful productive cow absolutely 00:02:39.979 --> 00:02:43.300 and he really loved her spring and openness all 00:02:43.300 --> 00:02:46.030 the way to her barrel That tells you she's got 00:02:46.030 --> 00:02:48.289 room for that rumen to do its job, to process 00:02:48.289 --> 00:02:50.710 all that feed and turn it into milk. And let's 00:02:50.710 --> 00:02:53.189 not forget that little extra depth in the forerib. 00:02:53.409 --> 00:02:55.930 That's like having a solid foundation for a house. 00:02:56.110 --> 00:02:58.490 It's all about that strong, well -sprung rib 00:02:58.490 --> 00:03:01.550 cage that can support her through years of production. 00:03:01.849 --> 00:03:04.870 Now, second place went to Rogue Hulu Riptide 00:03:04.870 --> 00:03:07.780 Eat. started by Hulu, and she had a whole team 00:03:07.780 --> 00:03:10.560 of exhibitors, A, W &M Reynolds, Elmo Holsteins, 00:03:10.560 --> 00:03:13.620 and Fly Higher. She was a stunner, no doubt about 00:03:13.620 --> 00:03:15.719 it, you know, really, really balanced, stylish, 00:03:15.939 --> 00:03:18.599 as the judge said. But it sounds like she just 00:03:18.599 --> 00:03:20.379 didn't quite measure up to the winner in terms 00:03:20.379 --> 00:03:22.419 of rib structure and depth. You know, sometimes 00:03:22.419 --> 00:03:24.419 it's those little nuances that separate the champions 00:03:24.419 --> 00:03:26.419 from the rest of the pack. That's the thing about 00:03:26.419 --> 00:03:28.840 these top shows. It's all about those fine details. 00:03:28.979 --> 00:03:32.000 And, you know, Curveily Arc Lovely Eat by architect 00:03:32.000 --> 00:03:34.659 exhibited by Larry and Beanie Hill. She had that 00:03:34.659 --> 00:03:36.900 silky, stylish look, you know, that refined, 00:03:37.139 --> 00:03:39.680 elegant dairy character. But she lacked the width 00:03:39.680 --> 00:03:41.599 in the chest floor that the second place calf 00:03:41.599 --> 00:03:44.159 had. That's right. That chest floor is so important. 00:03:44.400 --> 00:03:46.439 It's like the base for everything else. You want 00:03:46.439 --> 00:03:48.819 a nice, wide chest floor for good lung capacity 00:03:48.819 --> 00:03:50.860 and heart space. You know, it's all part of that 00:03:50.860 --> 00:03:53.210 overall dairy strength. And rounding out the 00:03:53.210 --> 00:03:57.870 top four was Curvale AE, direct edge eat. And 00:03:57.870 --> 00:03:59.789 while the judge liked her free movement that's 00:03:59.789 --> 00:04:02.270 crucial for longevity, she was missing a bit 00:04:02.270 --> 00:04:05.050 of that spring of rib that we saw in third. Even 00:04:05.050 --> 00:04:07.229 at this young age, those little details start 00:04:07.229 --> 00:04:10.270 to add up. Absolutely. Okay, let's move on to 00:04:10.270 --> 00:04:12.550 the fall calf class. And this was a strong group. 00:04:12.650 --> 00:04:15.650 The winner, Black Lily, Bilzy Leona 8, a bullsy 00:04:15.650 --> 00:04:17.689 daughter from Butler View Farms. She was just 00:04:17.689 --> 00:04:20.889 a picture of completeness. and balance. And she 00:04:20.889 --> 00:04:23.350 moved like a dream, you know, precise tracking 00:04:23.350 --> 00:04:26.629 and real comfort in her locomotion. That's the 00:04:26.629 --> 00:04:29.029 kind of mobility that translates to a long, productive 00:04:29.029 --> 00:04:31.589 life in the milking string. And in second place, 00:04:31.790 --> 00:04:34.870 Curvail Energy Premier 8 by Energy, shown by 00:04:34.870 --> 00:04:37.250 Blondin, Clarkview, and Butlerview. She was all 00:04:37.250 --> 00:04:39.990 about style and dariness. The judge really liked 00:04:39.990 --> 00:04:41.670 that length through her midsection again. It's 00:04:41.670 --> 00:04:44.350 all about capacity and that silk factor he mentioned. 00:04:44.529 --> 00:04:47.670 It's that refined, almost delicate look that's 00:04:47.670 --> 00:04:49.769 often associated with high -producing Holsteins. 00:04:49.790 --> 00:04:54.949 Exactly. Third place went to MB Lucky Lady Icateride, 00:04:55.069 --> 00:04:58.129 an alligator daughter from Raincrest Farm. Super 00:04:58.129 --> 00:05:00.290 balanced with a nice wide rump. That's always 00:05:00.290 --> 00:05:02.029 a good sign. You know, good pelvic structure 00:05:02.029 --> 00:05:04.180 is important for calving ease. That's right. 00:05:04.500 --> 00:05:07.139 And then in fourth, Emmex Milk Source Sunday 00:05:07.139 --> 00:05:10.220 Eat by Tattoo, exhibited by Adam Little, she 00:05:10.220 --> 00:05:12.920 had that beautiful side profile and tons of length, 00:05:13.000 --> 00:05:15.060 especially in that long, clean head and neck. 00:05:15.199 --> 00:05:17.500 It's often a sign of good dariness. The only 00:05:17.500 --> 00:05:19.199 thing holding her back, it seems, was her foot 00:05:19.199 --> 00:05:21.139 placement. You know, just not quite as precise 00:05:21.139 --> 00:05:23.220 as the judge would have liked. It's like a gymnast 00:05:23.220 --> 00:05:25.300 with a slightly wobbly landing. It can make all 00:05:25.300 --> 00:05:28.779 the difference in a competitive class. Okay, 00:05:28.839 --> 00:05:31.439 moving on to the summer yearlings. The judge 00:05:31.439 --> 00:05:33.100 said he could have placed five or six of these 00:05:33.100 --> 00:05:35.360 in the top spot. You know, he really liked this 00:05:35.360 --> 00:05:38.459 group. But the winner was curvale, all about 00:05:38.459 --> 00:05:41.560 meat. Another alligator. This one's shown by 00:05:41.560 --> 00:05:44.759 Alfie Stoltzfus. Looks like the alligator daughters 00:05:44.759 --> 00:05:46.560 were really making a statement in this show. 00:05:46.740 --> 00:05:49.500 They sure were. And just like that fall calf 00:05:49.500 --> 00:05:52.079 winner, this one was all about completeness, 00:05:52.120 --> 00:05:55.220 balance, and that effortless, precise movement. 00:05:55.680 --> 00:05:58.000 The judge even went so far as to say she steps 00:05:58.000 --> 00:06:01.060 so sweet down just a little bit more comfortably 00:06:01.060 --> 00:06:03.639 in her locomotion. You can just picture her gliding 00:06:03.639 --> 00:06:05.279 around the ring. That's what you want to see, 00:06:05.319 --> 00:06:07.779 a cow that moves with ease and comfort. Second 00:06:07.779 --> 00:06:10.980 place was Jocker OCD Maximum Eat by Maximum Red, 00:06:11.139 --> 00:06:13.600 shown by Kaylee Baima. She was all style and 00:06:13.600 --> 00:06:15.279 dariness, with that added length through her 00:06:15.279 --> 00:06:17.220 midsection and more of that silk that the judge 00:06:17.220 --> 00:06:20.160 seems to really appreciate. And third place went 00:06:20.160 --> 00:06:23.879 to ML Creek Alpha Sadie Eat by Alpha, exhibited 00:06:23.879 --> 00:06:26.740 by Adam Little. Super balanced, wide rump, another 00:06:26.740 --> 00:06:29.240 one fitting that mold for sure. And in fourth, 00:06:29.439 --> 00:06:31.540 Carol Stein Connection, direct by direct from 00:06:31.540 --> 00:06:33.980 Clark Valley Holsteins. Gorgeous side profile, 00:06:34.279 --> 00:06:36.819 exceptional length. The judge was really impressed 00:06:36.819 --> 00:06:39.139 by that length throughout her frame, her barrel, 00:06:39.240 --> 00:06:41.560 and that clean long head and neck. You know, 00:06:41.560 --> 00:06:44.420 that just screams dairiness. But again, just 00:06:44.420 --> 00:06:46.699 like that fall calf, foot placement was a bit 00:06:46.699 --> 00:06:48.379 of an issue. It's all about those details. It 00:06:48.379 --> 00:06:50.939 really is. Now let's talk spring yearlings. This 00:06:50.939 --> 00:06:52.779 was a class that really stood out for its overall 00:06:52.779 --> 00:06:55.420 quality and depth. The winner Armcrest Select 00:06:55.420 --> 00:06:58.360 Bandana by Master from Butlerview Farm was just 00:06:58.360 --> 00:07:00.279 a standout. You know, she had that openness and 00:07:00.279 --> 00:07:02.240 style on the move that really catches your eye. 00:07:02.339 --> 00:07:04.759 Oh, yeah. She was something special. Long, clean 00:07:04.759 --> 00:07:07.639 neck, silky hide. You know, she just exuded that 00:07:07.639 --> 00:07:10.519 elegant dairy look. Exactly. And he loved her 00:07:10.519 --> 00:07:12.899 rib structure, how open she was in her barrel. 00:07:12.899 --> 00:07:15.180 Again, more capacity and that open rear rib, 00:07:15.199 --> 00:07:17.040 which is really important for lung capacity. 00:07:17.220 --> 00:07:19.259 She sounds like a really well -developed heifer 00:07:19.259 --> 00:07:21.699 with a bright future. Now, second place went 00:07:21.699 --> 00:07:26.339 to Inglour Farms' UNX Rainbow Eat. by Unix from 00:07:26.339 --> 00:07:30.379 Muscular Farms LLC. This heifer really excelled 00:07:30.379 --> 00:07:32.480 in her feet and legs. You know, she just tracked 00:07:32.480 --> 00:07:34.620 so comfortably and straight. That's a big plus 00:07:34.620 --> 00:07:37.899 for longevity. Absolutely. Third was Rienkrest 00:07:37.899 --> 00:07:40.800 Han Limoncello, a Hanan's daughter from Rienkrest 00:07:40.800 --> 00:07:43.120 Farm. The judge said her frame was good enough 00:07:43.120 --> 00:07:45.220 to win the class, and she had an advantage in 00:07:45.220 --> 00:07:46.959 width. You know, she showed that nice flatness 00:07:46.959 --> 00:07:48.699 and levelness through her rump, which can be 00:07:48.699 --> 00:07:51.370 a good indicator of calving ease. And to round 00:07:51.370 --> 00:07:55.069 out the top four, WSC Diamond Memories by Diamondback 00:07:55.069 --> 00:07:57.269 from Rob Hart, Jordan Dee, and Diane Mosher. 00:07:57.350 --> 00:07:59.490 The judge simply called her ultra silky dairy, 00:07:59.649 --> 00:08:01.709 which in a class this competitive says a lot 00:08:01.709 --> 00:08:04.050 about her overall quality. That's high praise 00:08:04.050 --> 00:08:05.910 for sure. All right, let's move into the winter 00:08:05.910 --> 00:08:08.470 yearling class. The judge was blown away by the 00:08:08.470 --> 00:08:11.089 depth here, saying even the lower placings would 00:08:11.089 --> 00:08:13.769 be contenders at many other shows. The top three, 00:08:13.889 --> 00:08:16.310 he said, were just on another level. And the 00:08:16.310 --> 00:08:19.930 winner. Winwright -esque Creme Brulee, a sidekick 00:08:19.930 --> 00:08:22.290 daughter from Butler View Farm. Well, she just 00:08:22.290 --> 00:08:24.509 exuded with, I mean, it was like with for days. 00:08:24.810 --> 00:08:27.089 Right. The judge mentioned it over and over again. 00:08:27.170 --> 00:08:29.790 Wider in the muzzle, wider in her barrel, wider, 00:08:29.870 --> 00:08:32.990 flatter rump she had it all. That width often 00:08:32.990 --> 00:08:35.649 translates to greater capacity and power. You 00:08:35.649 --> 00:08:38.620 know, the ability to really milk. And he even 00:08:38.620 --> 00:08:40.840 liked how her tail head sat. He said it was just 00:08:40.840 --> 00:08:43.840 ever so slightly a little bit neater with neater 00:08:43.840 --> 00:08:46.139 pins. You know, these are those subtle confirmation 00:08:46.139 --> 00:08:48.340 details that breeders really pay attention to. 00:08:48.480 --> 00:08:50.980 Yeah, absolutely. Second place went to Maplebro, 00:08:51.200 --> 00:08:55.019 iPass, Pierrot, Winewedwine. Also from Butlerview 00:08:55.019 --> 00:08:58.320 and sired by iPass P. She had style, angularity, 00:08:58.340 --> 00:09:00.480 dairyness, and blended so smoothly all great 00:09:00.480 --> 00:09:02.620 dairy traits. But she just couldn't match the 00:09:02.620 --> 00:09:05.210 winner's overall width. Right. And in third, 00:09:05.490 --> 00:09:08.590 My Town J .K. Timber, a Denver daughter from 00:09:08.590 --> 00:09:11.870 Gavin Bewley and Avery Best. The judge described 00:09:11.870 --> 00:09:15.110 her as silky with an ultra very deep rib, again 00:09:15.110 --> 00:09:17.850 signaling capacity. And rounding out the top 00:09:17.850 --> 00:09:21.070 four was Reincrest Master Gilead, a master daughter 00:09:21.070 --> 00:09:23.950 from Reincrest Farm, who had that great spring 00:09:23.950 --> 00:09:26.409 and openness all the way through her barrel and 00:09:26.409 --> 00:09:29.210 good depth right after that chest floor. So Butler 00:09:29.210 --> 00:09:31.110 View is really having a day in the heifer classes, 00:09:31.149 --> 00:09:33.159 huh? But let's not forget the fall yearlings. 00:09:33.240 --> 00:09:35.379 This was another really nice group of the standout 00:09:35.379 --> 00:09:38.740 winner. Milk Source, a Tierney Red, an architect 00:09:38.740 --> 00:09:40.259 from who else, Bellerview? I mean, they were 00:09:40.259 --> 00:09:43.139 on fire. The judge called her the most complete 00:09:43.139 --> 00:09:45.820 and well -balanced heifer in the class. And she 00:09:45.820 --> 00:09:48.730 moves so freely and comfortably. That combination 00:09:48.730 --> 00:09:50.769 of balance and mobility is what you want to see. 00:09:50.850 --> 00:09:53.110 Absolutely. Second place went to Crave Seabowl 00:09:53.110 --> 00:09:55.730 Lamea, a crushable from Raincrest Farm. She had 00:09:55.730 --> 00:09:58.309 a really nice rib, dairyness, silkiness, and 00:09:58.309 --> 00:10:00.870 overall quality with a particularly nice bloom 00:10:00.870 --> 00:10:03.190 through her loin. You know, that fullness and 00:10:03.190 --> 00:10:05.370 development in the loin area is often associated 00:10:05.370 --> 00:10:08.049 with good fertility and calving ease. And third 00:10:08.049 --> 00:10:11.529 place went to Marilia Alt -Kataba, an altitude 00:10:11.529 --> 00:10:14.210 from Marilia Holsteins. The judge liked her wide, 00:10:14.230 --> 00:10:16.850 long frame. A good, strong frame is so important 00:10:16.850 --> 00:10:18.690 for longevity and the way she steps out on those 00:10:18.690 --> 00:10:22.070 rear feet. Right. And fourth was Ranway Crushable 00:10:22.070 --> 00:10:24.070 Lovitz, another crushable daughter, this one 00:10:24.070 --> 00:10:26.710 from Alexis Schultz. She had a good hard top 00:10:26.710 --> 00:10:28.590 that's important for structural integrity and 00:10:28.590 --> 00:10:30.909 style, but she didn't quite have the mobility 00:10:30.909 --> 00:10:33.590 of the third place heifer. Now let's talk junior 00:10:33.590 --> 00:10:36.210 champion. This was a tough decision for the judge 00:10:36.210 --> 00:10:38.129 because he had such a quality lineup to choose 00:10:38.129 --> 00:10:40.789 from. But in the end... He awarded the junior 00:10:40.789 --> 00:10:43.929 champion banner to, drumroll please, Winwright 00:10:43.929 --> 00:10:47.230 S. Creme Brulee. That winter yearling winner, 00:10:47.409 --> 00:10:50.370 she just edged out the competition. That width 00:10:50.370 --> 00:10:52.450 really set her apart. The judge said it was an 00:10:52.450 --> 00:10:54.990 extremely, extremely close call, but she had 00:10:54.990 --> 00:10:57.169 a tad more drop of rib than the other heifers, 00:10:57.169 --> 00:10:59.269 which gave her that extra edge. And the reserve 00:10:59.269 --> 00:11:01.850 junior champion, well, that went to her barnmate, 00:11:02.009 --> 00:11:04.830 Maple Bro Eyepass P .R. Antoine, the second place 00:11:04.830 --> 00:11:06.970 winter yearling. Beautiful balance, beautiful 00:11:06.970 --> 00:11:09.820 heifer. And honorable mention went to Milk Source, 00:11:10.100 --> 00:11:13.840 a Tierney Red, that fall yearling winner. She 00:11:13.840 --> 00:11:16.379 was praised for her incredible balance and how 00:11:16.379 --> 00:11:19.480 freely she moved, but she just didn't have quite 00:11:19.480 --> 00:11:22.200 the rib drop of the champion. But all in all, 00:11:22.320 --> 00:11:24.259 it was a dominant showing in the junior championships 00:11:24.259 --> 00:11:27.279 for Butler View Farms. Absolutely. Okay, now 00:11:27.279 --> 00:11:29.440 let's shift gears and head over to the milking 00:11:29.440 --> 00:11:31.720 cow classes, starting with spring junior two 00:11:31.720 --> 00:11:33.700 -year -olds. This was another really quality 00:11:33.700 --> 00:11:36.840 class, and the winner... Walnut lawn, bullsy 00:11:36.840 --> 00:11:39.200 Sadie. Yep, another bullsy daughter. This one 00:11:39.200 --> 00:11:41.919 from Butler View. She just had that wow factor. 00:11:42.080 --> 00:11:44.279 She really did. She had exceptional flatness 00:11:44.279 --> 00:11:46.809 and width again. That's all about capacity and 00:11:46.809 --> 00:11:48.970 power and great spring and openness through her 00:11:48.970 --> 00:11:50.909 midsection. You know, she just looked like a 00:11:50.909 --> 00:11:52.549 well -developed young cow with a ton of potential. 00:11:53.029 --> 00:11:55.190 Second place went to Roz Blaise Tattoo Madison, 00:11:55.549 --> 00:11:58.049 sired by Tattoo and shown by Glamour View, Iger, 00:11:58.070 --> 00:12:00.610 and Walton. The judge was really impressed with 00:12:00.610 --> 00:12:03.029 her tight, utter, always a good sign, and her 00:12:03.029 --> 00:12:04.950 overall dariness, silkiness, and that beautiful 00:12:04.950 --> 00:12:08.269 long head and neck. Right. And in third, King's 00:12:08.269 --> 00:12:11.879 Ransom D .L. Epicren Tidebue by Delta Lambda, 00:12:12.179 --> 00:12:15.480 exhibited by Lauren, Nate, and Hannah King. She 00:12:15.480 --> 00:12:17.100 had a really nice udder, especially that rear 00:12:17.100 --> 00:12:18.620 udder attachment, you know, that the symmetry 00:12:18.620 --> 00:12:20.659 and squareness are so important for even milk 00:12:20.659 --> 00:12:23.200 out. And she also had a longer fore udder, which 00:12:23.200 --> 00:12:26.019 is great for capacity. Absolutely. And rounding 00:12:26.019 --> 00:12:28.500 out the top four was Lundqvist Hanako Manako 00:12:28.500 --> 00:12:32.279 2643 by Hanako from Adam Little and Cookie Cutter 00:12:32.279 --> 00:12:34.820 Holsteins. She had a balanced wide rear udder, 00:12:34.919 --> 00:12:36.759 but the judge felt she could have used a bit 00:12:36.759 --> 00:12:39.179 more quality in her fore udder. You know, the 00:12:39.179 --> 00:12:41.159 fore udder attachment and texture are really 00:12:41.159 --> 00:12:43.960 important for udder longevity. Okay, now on to 00:12:43.960 --> 00:12:45.899 the winter two -year -olds. This was a really 00:12:45.899 --> 00:12:47.659 tough class to judge. You know, the top cows 00:12:47.659 --> 00:12:50.019 were all so different. In the end, Aralene's 00:12:50.019 --> 00:12:52.179 sidekick, Elda, another sidekick daughter, this 00:12:52.179 --> 00:12:54.419 one from Elmview Farm, she took home the blue 00:12:54.419 --> 00:12:56.799 ribbon. The judge loved her squareness through 00:12:56.799 --> 00:12:58.820 the chest, her width all the way through, and 00:12:58.820 --> 00:13:00.860 how smoothly she blended from front to back. 00:13:01.100 --> 00:13:04.000 Plus, she had a really nice level top line, which 00:13:04.000 --> 00:13:06.159 is so important for structural soundness, and 00:13:06.159 --> 00:13:09.389 she moved really freely. Second place went to 00:13:09.389 --> 00:13:12.309 Meekrit South, Believe by Believe P from Butler 00:13:12.309 --> 00:13:15.070 View. She had tremendous texture and width, and 00:13:15.070 --> 00:13:16.909 her udder was carried a little higher, which 00:13:16.909 --> 00:13:18.929 is often a sign of a strong, youthful udder. 00:13:18.970 --> 00:13:21.429 She was also longer through her barrel and more 00:13:21.429 --> 00:13:24.269 level in her floor. So, you know, another really 00:13:24.269 --> 00:13:27.330 nice cow overall. And in third, Rapine Alpha 00:13:27.330 --> 00:13:30.350 Millie by Alpha from Curry Holsteins. The judge 00:13:30.350 --> 00:13:32.610 preferred her over the fourth place cow because 00:13:32.610 --> 00:13:34.909 she had more definition on the bag of her rear 00:13:34.909 --> 00:13:37.389 udder and more seam. You know, those are both 00:13:37.389 --> 00:13:39.590 indicators of good rear udder attachment and 00:13:39.590 --> 00:13:42.049 capacity. That's right. And the fourth place 00:13:42.049 --> 00:13:44.929 cow, Diamond Veal Party Girl by Chief from Diamond 00:13:44.929 --> 00:13:47.750 Valley Dairy. She had an unbelievable udder, 00:13:47.809 --> 00:13:50.409 but she lacked that same definition of seam in 00:13:50.409 --> 00:13:52.809 her rear udder. It just goes to show you how 00:13:52.809 --> 00:13:54.629 important those little details can be in a competitive 00:13:54.629 --> 00:13:57.320 class. Yeah, those judges missed nothing. All 00:13:57.320 --> 00:13:59.299 right, let's talk fall two -year -olds. The judge 00:13:59.299 --> 00:14:02.299 said there were about six really, really nice 00:14:02.299 --> 00:14:05.460 cows in this class with a pretty clear top three. 00:14:05.740 --> 00:14:08.639 And the winner, fairly handy, as he put it, was 00:14:08.639 --> 00:14:12.379 King's Ransom Pure FC Tweed TW by Parfect from 00:14:12.379 --> 00:14:14.929 Lauren, Nate, and Hannah King. It's great to 00:14:14.929 --> 00:14:17.230 see different breeders taking home the blue ribbons. 00:14:17.370 --> 00:14:19.850 She was all style and dairyness, you know, with 00:14:19.850 --> 00:14:22.029 that nice long frame for capacity and a beautiful 00:14:22.029 --> 00:14:24.710 udder that was high and wide with really symmetric 00:14:24.710 --> 00:14:26.509 quarters. All the things you look for in a great 00:14:26.509 --> 00:14:29.389 dairy cow. Second place went to Eastside Hanley 00:14:29.389 --> 00:14:31.970 Lennon, a Hanley daughter from Isaac Foltz, Janlee 00:14:31.970 --> 00:14:34.250 Coleman, and Cameron Garcia. She was a little 00:14:34.250 --> 00:14:36.009 bit more cow all the way throughout than the 00:14:36.009 --> 00:14:38.250 third place cow, with more spring and openness 00:14:38.250 --> 00:14:40.929 to her barrel. Again, capacity is key. Yeah, 00:14:41.029 --> 00:14:43.110 you can't underestimate capacity. Third place 00:14:43.110 --> 00:14:47.070 was Lundcrest Ladybug 2584 by Challenger, shown 00:14:47.070 --> 00:14:50.769 by Lundcrest Farm LLC. She had a tremendous udder, 00:14:50.850 --> 00:14:52.610 and she showed more volume throughout than the 00:14:52.610 --> 00:14:54.470 fourth place cow. Plus, the judge really liked 00:14:54.470 --> 00:14:57.009 the quality down through her hocks. Good cock 00:14:57.009 --> 00:14:59.289 structure is really important for leg soundness. 00:14:59.529 --> 00:15:00.990 Okay, we're halfway through the milk and cow 00:15:00.990 --> 00:15:02.950 classes. How about that? Now, for the junior 00:15:02.950 --> 00:15:05.129 three -year -olds, this was a smaller class, 00:15:05.289 --> 00:15:06.750 but there were still some really nice cows at 00:15:06.750 --> 00:15:10.809 the top. The winner, Country Air Parsley. 7 '2", 00:15:10.809 --> 00:15:13.889 39 by Carsley from Country Air Farms. She really 00:15:13.889 --> 00:15:16.330 stood out for her four udder. Yeah, the judge 00:15:16.330 --> 00:15:18.750 liked how a little longer in the four udder she 00:15:18.750 --> 00:15:20.409 was, and she also moved really well. You know, 00:15:20.409 --> 00:15:22.190 good tracking on those front feet and legs, which 00:15:22.190 --> 00:15:25.289 is so crucial for longevity. And she had more 00:15:25.289 --> 00:15:27.470 width through her chest, which again signals 00:15:27.470 --> 00:15:30.769 capacity and power. Second place went to Top 00:15:30.769 --> 00:15:33.730 View B .R .B. Chirioette by Burgundy Red from 00:15:33.730 --> 00:15:36.730 Genetics Link. She was described as a high -style 00:15:36.730 --> 00:15:38.850 cow. And even though she came in second, she 00:15:38.850 --> 00:15:41.110 sounds like a really quality individual. Now 00:15:41.110 --> 00:15:42.850 let's talk about those senior three -year -olds. 00:15:43.029 --> 00:15:45.330 This was a beautiful class of animals all the 00:15:45.330 --> 00:15:47.870 way down, especially the top six. The judge said 00:15:47.870 --> 00:15:49.950 the top two were just a perfect pair. And in 00:15:49.950 --> 00:15:52.750 first place was Donison Delta Lambda Reign by 00:15:52.750 --> 00:15:55.769 Delta Lambda, shown by Austin, Adam, and Terrence 00:15:55.769 --> 00:15:59.049 Yoder. The Delta Lambdas are really making a 00:15:59.049 --> 00:16:00.919 name for themselves in this show, huh? They sure 00:16:00.919 --> 00:16:03.460 are. And this one was a real standout. The judge 00:16:03.460 --> 00:16:05.139 was really impressed with her mammary system, 00:16:05.360 --> 00:16:07.940 particularly the tightness right at the top of 00:16:07.940 --> 00:16:09.879 the rear udder attachment that's important for 00:16:09.879 --> 00:16:11.820 keeping the udder up where it belongs, and the 00:16:11.820 --> 00:16:14.139 overall venation and quality, which are good 00:16:14.139 --> 00:16:16.279 indicators of good circulation and milk production. 00:16:16.480 --> 00:16:18.700 And her teat size and shape were also ideal. 00:16:18.899 --> 00:16:20.940 You know, that's so important for milking efficiency 00:16:20.940 --> 00:16:23.820 and udder health. Absolutely. Second place went 00:16:23.820 --> 00:16:27.399 to Loyal and Barolo Juniper by Barolo from Pierre 00:16:27.399 --> 00:16:30.679 Boulet. Cedar Lane Farm, LLC. She was admired 00:16:30.679 --> 00:16:34.379 for her overall silky quality, that refined dairy 00:16:34.379 --> 00:16:37.779 look, and her strong flat hocks. Good hawks are 00:16:37.779 --> 00:16:39.840 essential for supporting all that wheat and milk 00:16:39.840 --> 00:16:42.580 production. And in third, Gracely Beautiful Et 00:16:42.580 --> 00:16:45.820 by Movin, shown by Iogan Magar. She had a beautiful 00:16:45.820 --> 00:16:47.960 utter with great width from top to bottom, and 00:16:47.960 --> 00:16:49.820 she was also really wide throughout her body, 00:16:49.919 --> 00:16:53.100 which again emphasizes capacity and power. And 00:16:53.100 --> 00:16:55.899 fourth was Little Home King Doc Morgan by King 00:16:55.899 --> 00:16:58.919 Doc, a really nice silky white cow with strong 00:16:58.919 --> 00:17:01.440 dairy character. Even in fourth, a cow with those 00:17:01.440 --> 00:17:03.700 qualities is one to watch. Okay, now for the 00:17:03.700 --> 00:17:05.980 intermediate champion. The judge was looking 00:17:05.980 --> 00:17:09.579 for that total package. A square -framed, balanced 00:17:09.579 --> 00:17:12.839 cow with a hard top, comfortable movement, and 00:17:12.839 --> 00:17:15.359 of course a tremendous udder. And the cow that 00:17:15.359 --> 00:17:18.460 ticked all the boxes was Donison Delta Lambda 00:17:18.460 --> 00:17:21.759 Rain. That senior three -year -old winner, she 00:17:21.759 --> 00:17:24.349 just had it all. The judge was really enthusiastic 00:17:24.349 --> 00:17:26.730 about her, saying she had an unbelievable future. 00:17:26.990 --> 00:17:29.490 And the reserve intermediate champion was Loyalyn 00:17:29.490 --> 00:17:32.029 Barolo -Juniper, that second place senior three 00:17:32.029 --> 00:17:34.289 -year -old. And honorable mention went to Araleen 00:17:34.289 --> 00:17:36.710 Sidekick -Elda, that winter two -year -old winner, 00:17:36.849 --> 00:17:38.869 who really impressed the judge with her development 00:17:38.869 --> 00:17:41.410 for such a young cow. So the younger cows were 00:17:41.410 --> 00:17:43.329 definitely holding their own in this show. They 00:17:43.329 --> 00:17:45.690 were. Okay, let's move on to the four -year -old 00:17:45.690 --> 00:17:48.130 class. The judge noted the diversity in this 00:17:48.130 --> 00:17:49.970 class, which made it a bit of a challenge to 00:17:49.970 --> 00:17:52.109 judge, but he said the overall quality was really 00:17:52.109 --> 00:17:55.750 high. And the winner, Elm Bend Gapster by Master 00:17:55.750 --> 00:17:58.569 from Elmview Farm, she was described as a laser 00:17:58.569 --> 00:18:00.890 cow. You know that's high praise. Yeah, he was 00:18:00.890 --> 00:18:02.849 really impressed by her width and power through 00:18:02.849 --> 00:18:05.410 her chest and that complete package of dairy 00:18:05.410 --> 00:18:08.490 strength. And in her third lactation, she was 00:18:08.490 --> 00:18:10.750 still showing a tremendous mammary, which is 00:18:10.750 --> 00:18:12.910 really a testament to her longevity and utter 00:18:12.910 --> 00:18:16.140 quality. Second place went to McWilliams Lambda 00:18:16.140 --> 00:18:19.980 Wizard, a Delta Lambda from Pappy's Farm. She 00:18:19.980 --> 00:18:22.180 was extremely balanced with a tremendous attached 00:18:22.180 --> 00:18:24.380 mammary system, but the judge noted that her 00:18:24.380 --> 00:18:27.359 rear udder seam definition wasn't quite as sharp 00:18:27.359 --> 00:18:29.720 as the winner's. Again, it's those little details 00:18:29.720 --> 00:18:31.619 that can make the difference. Right, and third 00:18:31.619 --> 00:18:35.019 place went to JM Valley Sidekick Jacuzzi, another 00:18:35.019 --> 00:18:37.299 sidekick daughter. This one's shown by Pierre 00:18:37.299 --> 00:18:40.079 Boulet in Butlerview Farm. She was a really powerful 00:18:40.079 --> 00:18:42.599 cow with great width, but her rear udder wasn't 00:18:42.599 --> 00:18:45.160 perfectly square. Still a really impressive individual. 00:18:45.500 --> 00:18:49.740 And in fourth, Wargo Acres Donka 3707 Iris by 00:18:49.740 --> 00:18:52.700 King Doc, also from Elmview Farm. The judge really 00:18:52.700 --> 00:18:54.700 liked her free -flowing movement. That mobility 00:18:54.700 --> 00:18:56.960 is just so important. Now for the five -year 00:18:56.960 --> 00:18:59.539 -olds, the judge said it was a good class with 00:18:59.539 --> 00:19:02.160 a pretty clear winner. Love Hill sidekick Candy 00:19:02.160 --> 00:19:04.420 Kane, a sidekick daughter from Alicia Jonathan 00:19:04.420 --> 00:19:06.859 Lamb. Sidekicks were really on a roll in this 00:19:06.859 --> 00:19:09.730 show. Weren't they? This cow is just stunning. 00:19:10.009 --> 00:19:13.450 Long neck, dairy, wide chested, a beautiful spring 00:19:13.450 --> 00:19:16.230 of rib, and she moves so gracefully. And her 00:19:16.230 --> 00:19:19.109 udder, unbelievable. The symmetry, texture, venation, 00:19:19.269 --> 00:19:21.829 quality, it was all there. That's the kind of 00:19:21.829 --> 00:19:23.789 udder that dairy farmers dream of. That's for 00:19:23.789 --> 00:19:27.390 sure. Second place went to MST Triple T TL Fame 00:19:27.390 --> 00:19:30.690 Red by Unstoppable from Oakfield Corners Dairy. 00:19:31.029 --> 00:19:33.690 The judge liked her balance in her freshly cowed, 00:19:33.690 --> 00:19:37.150 well -attached udder. wide from top to bottom 00:19:37.150 --> 00:19:39.089 with a really nice snug attachment in the rear. 00:19:39.230 --> 00:19:42.910 And third place was Welcome Hancock Camelon Et. 00:19:43.420 --> 00:19:45.720 by Hancock from Brock Little. Another cow with 00:19:45.720 --> 00:19:48.319 great overall quality, berry strength, and udder 00:19:48.319 --> 00:19:51.259 quality. And rounding out the top four, MacMara 00:19:51.259 --> 00:19:53.660 DeWhite Lightning by Devour from Rory and Nathan 00:19:53.660 --> 00:19:55.980 Cornell, who had that great mass and spring of 00:19:55.980 --> 00:19:58.220 rib. And the judge really emphasized the overall 00:19:58.220 --> 00:20:00.220 quality of this class. Now for the aged cow class, 00:20:00.400 --> 00:20:02.140 the judge was really impressed, saying every 00:20:02.140 --> 00:20:04.059 single one of these cows was just fantastic. 00:20:04.299 --> 00:20:07.119 And the winner taking the class handily was Jacob's 00:20:07.119 --> 00:20:09.680 Avalanche Bradley, an avalanche daughter shown 00:20:09.680 --> 00:20:12.599 by Glamour View, Curry Holsteins, and Eaton. 00:20:12.720 --> 00:20:15.119 Holsteins. It's amazing to see an avalanche still 00:20:15.119 --> 00:20:17.539 going strong at this age. She really was something 00:20:17.539 --> 00:20:20.599 special. The judge called her a beautiful, beautiful 00:20:20.599 --> 00:20:24.220 dairy cow with tons of quality and dairyness, 00:20:24.420 --> 00:20:27.559 great spring of rib, and a pop and snap to her 00:20:27.559 --> 00:20:30.519 rear udder attachment. She really seemed to have 00:20:30.519 --> 00:20:32.640 aged gracefully and held on to all these great 00:20:32.640 --> 00:20:34.819 qualities. Yeah, she was something else. Second 00:20:34.819 --> 00:20:37.740 place went to Kingsway Dempsey Nora by Dempsey 00:20:37.740 --> 00:20:40.420 from Elmview Farm, another beautiful balanced 00:20:40.420 --> 00:20:43.539 cow with a tremendous udder. The judge also noted 00:20:43.539 --> 00:20:46.180 that she was longer from end to end and had more 00:20:46.180 --> 00:20:47.940 width at the top of her rear udder attachment 00:20:47.940 --> 00:20:50.319 than the third place cow. And that third place 00:20:50.319 --> 00:20:53.279 cow was Oakfield Solomon Sunset Et by Solomon, 00:20:53.539 --> 00:20:56.920 shown by Alicia and Jonathan Lamb. She was described 00:20:56.920 --> 00:20:59.519 as a tremendous udder cow with beautiful balance. 00:20:59.660 --> 00:21:02.799 And in fourth, extra mile intense doorman by 00:21:02.799 --> 00:21:05.700 doorman from Mount Elgin Dairy Farms. She was 00:21:05.700 --> 00:21:08.140 noted for her silkiness, dairyness, and angularity. 00:21:08.240 --> 00:21:10.859 The judge called it a beautiful class of aged 00:21:10.859 --> 00:21:12.900 cows from top to bottom. And, you know, it really 00:21:12.900 --> 00:21:14.960 is a testament to the longevity of these animals. 00:21:15.279 --> 00:21:17.339 All right, let's wrap up the individual classes 00:21:17.339 --> 00:21:20.000 with the lifetime production cows. This class 00:21:20.000 --> 00:21:21.920 is always inspiring. You know, it shows you that 00:21:21.920 --> 00:21:24.019 you get a high production without sacrificing 00:21:24.019 --> 00:21:26.890 confirmation. And the winner at the ripe old 00:21:26.890 --> 00:21:30.190 age of 10 was Underground Adeline by Awesome, 00:21:30.390 --> 00:21:33.869 shown by Glamourview and Eaton Holsteins. Can 00:21:33.869 --> 00:21:36.230 you believe she's 10 years old and still winning? 00:21:36.329 --> 00:21:38.549 That's what I call longevity. Right. She was 00:21:38.549 --> 00:21:40.869 just phenomenal. At 10 years old, she still looked 00:21:40.869 --> 00:21:43.109 so youthful and balanced with that incredible 00:21:43.109 --> 00:21:45.579 width and an... unbelievable mammary system. 00:21:45.779 --> 00:21:47.680 The judge couldn't get over how well attached 00:21:47.680 --> 00:21:50.339 and high quality her udder was. Yeah, that's 00:21:50.339 --> 00:21:52.160 the kind of cow that every breeder wants in their 00:21:52.160 --> 00:21:55.359 herd. Second place went to Tussex VU Avalanche, 00:21:55.559 --> 00:21:58.700 Cagliari Tay by Avalanche, shown by Isaac Foltz. 00:21:58.880 --> 00:22:00.980 She came really close to winning with tons of 00:22:00.980 --> 00:22:03.140 dairy strength, but she just didn't quite have 00:22:03.140 --> 00:22:05.720 that rear udder attachment that the winner had. 00:22:05.880 --> 00:22:08.240 Still a really impressive accomplishment for 00:22:08.240 --> 00:22:11.019 a cow with her production history. And in third 00:22:11.019 --> 00:22:14.519 place, Pierce Stein Cicero timeout. by Cicero 00:22:14.519 --> 00:22:17.420 from Elmview Farm. She had more pop to her rear 00:22:17.420 --> 00:22:20.500 udder and more venation. And fourth was Esho 00:22:20.500 --> 00:22:23.759 Mark Crush Everyone by Crush, shown by Mark Brantner. 00:22:23.920 --> 00:22:26.059 She had a really nice udder and a deep frame, 00:22:26.220 --> 00:22:28.480 but she wasn't quite as bloomy as the other cows. 00:22:28.740 --> 00:22:31.200 The judge called it a beautiful class of five 00:22:31.200 --> 00:22:33.660 cows, which is a real testament to how well these 00:22:33.660 --> 00:22:35.519 high -producing animals are holding up over time. 00:22:35.680 --> 00:22:37.160 All right, it's the moment we've all been waiting 00:22:37.160 --> 00:22:40.059 for. The grand champion selection. The judge 00:22:40.059 --> 00:22:42.660 said it was an absolutely unbelievable lineup 00:22:42.660 --> 00:22:45.619 of mature cows. And the grand champion and best 00:22:45.619 --> 00:22:49.180 udder of show went to Love Hill's Sidekick Candy 00:22:49.180 --> 00:22:51.720 Cane. That incredible five -year -old, she just 00:22:51.720 --> 00:22:53.960 took home the ultimate prize. And deservedly 00:22:53.960 --> 00:22:56.259 so. She was just phenomenal. The judge was blown 00:22:56.259 --> 00:22:58.619 away by her overall dairy appearance, her exceptional 00:22:58.619 --> 00:23:01.000 dairy character, how freely she moved, and that 00:23:01.000 --> 00:23:03.299 perfect symmetric udder. You know, she was just 00:23:03.299 --> 00:23:05.559 the complete package. Yeah, it's easy to see 00:23:05.559 --> 00:23:08.369 why she won. And the reserve grand champion was 00:23:08.369 --> 00:23:10.910 Underground Adeline, that lifetime production 00:23:10.910 --> 00:23:14.390 winner. Talk about an inspiring cow. And honorable 00:23:14.390 --> 00:23:17.210 mention went to Jacob's Avalanche Bradley, that 00:23:17.210 --> 00:23:20.190 aged cow winner. She was another beautiful dairy 00:23:20.190 --> 00:23:22.329 cow, but she just didn't have quite the width 00:23:22.329 --> 00:23:24.849 of the reserve champion. But wow, what a top 00:23:24.849 --> 00:23:27.720 three. Absolutely. So, you know, what did we 00:23:27.720 --> 00:23:30.299 learn from the New York Spring Holstein Show? 00:23:30.359 --> 00:23:32.200 It was a showcase of some of the best Holsteins 00:23:32.200 --> 00:23:35.299 in the world. And Judge Carollo really emphasized 00:23:35.299 --> 00:23:38.339 those key traits. Structural correctness, mobility, 00:23:38.759 --> 00:23:41.000 dairy character, and of course, those amazing 00:23:41.000 --> 00:23:43.259 udders. Exactly. And if you look at the champions, 00:23:43.400 --> 00:23:45.519 from those promising heifers to that incredible 00:23:45.519 --> 00:23:48.200 grand champion, you see a clear trend towards 00:23:48.200 --> 00:23:50.859 cows that are not only beautiful, but also functional, 00:23:51.019 --> 00:23:53.140 efficient, and built to last. Right. It really 00:23:53.140 --> 00:23:54.759 makes you think about the future of the breed. 00:23:55.099 --> 00:23:56.920 Absolutely. And it makes you think about your 00:23:56.920 --> 00:24:00.500 own breeding program. Are you selecting for those 00:24:00.500 --> 00:24:03.019 same traits that Judge Crollo was looking for? 00:24:03.220 --> 00:24:06.019 Are you focusing enough on structure, mobility, 00:24:06.400 --> 00:24:09.299 dairy strength, and utter quality? It's definitely 00:24:09.299 --> 00:24:11.160 something to think about as we all head back 00:24:11.160 --> 00:24:13.480 to the barn and work towards the future of our 00:24:13.480 --> 00:24:15.799 herds. Couldn't have said it better myself. All 00:24:15.799 --> 00:24:17.180 right, folks. Thanks for joining us for this 00:24:17.180 --> 00:24:19.339 deep dive into the New York Spring Holstein Show. 00:24:19.460 --> 00:24:21.490 We'll catch you next time. That wraps up our 00:24:21.490 --> 00:24:24.529 coverage of the Northeast Spring National Holstein 00:24:24.529 --> 00:24:28.190 Show. What an incredible display of dairy excellence 00:24:28.190 --> 00:24:30.789 we witnessed, from Butlerview Farm's dominance 00:24:30.789 --> 00:24:33.390 in the heifer classes to the breathtaking senior 00:24:33.390 --> 00:24:37.109 champion Lovehill sidekick Candy Cane from Alicia 00:24:37.109 --> 00:24:40.769 and Jonathan Lamb. As these exceptional animals 00:24:40.769 --> 00:24:43.369 move on to compete at the highest levels throughout 00:24:43.369 --> 00:24:46.109 the show season, we'll be watching their progress 00:24:46.109 --> 00:24:49.470 with great interest. If you enjoyed this episode, 00:24:49.789 --> 00:24:52.369 Please subscribe to The Bullvine's podcast wherever 00:24:52.369 --> 00:24:55.390 you get your podcasts and visit us at thebullvine 00:24:55.390 --> 00:24:58.529 .com for more in -depth dairy industry coverage. 00:24:58.849 --> 00:25:01.130 Until next time, thanks for listening.