Holstein Canada is proud to announce the winners in the 2021 All-Canadian Holstein and Red & White Holstein contests.
This was the first year that Holstein Canada sponsored and organized the All-Canadian contest after taking it over from the Holstein Journal, who founded and conducted the competition from 1942 through 2019. Several enhancements and changes were made to the contest in 2021. All animals who showed at a Holstein Canada recognized show in Canada were eligible to enter. The Red & White contest was expanded to six classes (formerly four) and six nominees were now named in each class, giving more Red & White animals recognition.
There was no Nominating Committee or nomination process. Instead, 20 judges were invited and charged with the responsibility of evaluating all the Holstein and Red & White entries submitted by exhibitors via the AssistExpo program and then casting their votes “online” for their top choices. Judges ranked animals in each class from first to sixth – first (All-Canadian), second (Reserve All-Canadian), third (Honourable Mention), and four, five and six (nominated). Points were assigned for each vote ultimately determining the nominees and winners. No judge was permitted to vote in a class in which an animal he bred or owned was entered.
JUDGES:
Selecting the 2021 All-Canadian Holstein and Red & White nominees and winners were: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC; Ricardo Boulet, Saint-François, QC; Daniel Brochu, Tingwick, QC; Brian Carscadden, Fergus, ON; Simon Cartier, Saint-Aimé, QC; Yvon Chabot, Victoriaville, QC; Don Chalack, Red Deer County, AB; Jean-Philippe Charest, Saint-Alexandre, QC; Dan Doner, Whitby, ON; Mike Farlinger, Morrisburg, ON; Dominic Fortier, Saint-Christophe-d’Arthabaska, QC; Steve Fraser, Fergus, ON; Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB; Kevin Jacobs, Sainte-Brigitte-des-Saults, QC; Thierry Jaton, Compton, QC; Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, ON; Morgon McMillan, Hastings, ON; Brent Walker, Guelph, ON; Blair Weeks, Pleasant Valley, PE; and John Werry, Oshawa, ON.
ENTRIES
Despite a challenging show season because of restrictions related to Covid-19, exhibitors were enthusiastic in their support of the 19 Holstein and six Red & White classes offered in the 2021 contests. The names of Holstein exhibitors who reside in seven Canadian provinces, 11 states of the United States, and three other foreign countries are found in the final list of All-Canadian winners and nominees. While no 4-H classes were held in 2021 because of the Covid-19 situation, plans are to resume these classes in 2022.
ALL-CANADIAN HOLSTEIN CONTEST
A total of 206 entries were submitted (185 individuals and 21 groups), with entry numbers ranging from eight to 16 in each class. Forty-six different bulls sired a nominee in the Holstein classes.
LEADING SIRE
In the Holstein competition, Croteau Lesperron Unix is the leading sire. His 11 nominated daughters, the most in the contest, captured two All-Canadian, two Reserve and one Honourable Mention award. Following closely behind in second place is Brenland Denver whose eight nominated daughters garnered two All-Canadian, one Reserve and three Honourable Mention prizes.
LEADING BREEDER
In the Holstein contest, this year’s leading breeder is Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils Inc., Saint-Basile, QC. Their Petitclerc prefix appears on eight nominated animals, the most in the competition, and is carried by two All-Canadian and two Reserve winners. Runner-up for leading breeder is Ferme Jacobs Inc., Cap-Sante, QC, whose Jacobs prefix can be found on seven individual nominees who won one All-Canadian, two Reserve and one Honourable Mention designation. These two well-known Quebec breeders were also rewarded in the group classes as well, with Petitclerc having the All-Canadian Junior Breeder’s Herd and Jacobs the All-Canadian Breeder’s Herd.
ALL-CANADIAN RED & WHITE CONTEST
There were 54 entries in the competition. Class sizes ranged from seven to 13 animals. Sixteen different bulls sired the 36 nominees.
LEADING SIRE
Mr Blondin Warrior-Red-ET, whose four nominated daughters seized two All-Canadian and two Reserve awards, is the leading sire among all R&W. Riverdown Unstopabull and Cycle McGucci Jordy-Red had the most nominated daughters in the contest with six apiece. “Unstopabull” takes second place in the sire race, however, with one All-Canadian, one Reserve and two Honourable Mentions to his credit.
LEADING BREEDER
This year’s leading breeder of All-Canadian Red & Whites is Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, Alta., whose Kozak prefix appears on one All-Canadian and one Reserve winner. Runner-up for Breeder is the Blondin prefix of Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC, which can be found on one All-Canadian and two other nominees.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE 2021 ALL-CANADIAN WINNERS!
Holstein Canada wishes to recognize the outstanding contributions of Bonnie Cooper and France Lemieux for managing this contest.
Provided by Bonnie Cooper
