Holstein USA BAA Lists

The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. the 2023 Top BAA Results are now available!👀🎉
The Breed Age Average (BAA%) value provides a way to compare an animal’s score to the breed average, taking into account the age of the animal and their stage of lactation. The calculation puts cows of all ages on a similar playing field.
Check out all of the results and more details on our website at: https://www.holsteinusa.com/programs…/baa_lists_2023.html 🌐🏆
Congratulations to these outstanding herds for their success!

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Ohio Holstein By-Laws Update

A committee reviewed the Ohio Holstein Association Constitution and By-Laws and submitted their suggestions for changes or updates to the wording in the document to reflect current times. The Board of Directors passed the revisions at their December 2023 board meeting and the Ohio Holstein Association Membership will vote on the revisions at the Annual Meeting on March 9, 2024 in Lima, Ohio.

Please review the proposed changes below:

Click on the links below to read the abbreviated bylaws proposal as printed in the Ohio Holstein News (and pictured above), the full proposed revisions as presented to the board, and the bylaws as written and approved in 2022.

Revised Bylaws post for OHN.docx

Proposed Revisions – Bylaws – 11.2023.docx

Bylaws 2022.docx

The committee who presented the changes to the Board of Directors was Dallas Rynd, Judy Wolford, Jason Robinson and Erica Davis.

Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting / Convention – District 12

Be sure to reserve your rooms and place at the awards banquet for the 2024 Ohio Holstein Assocation Convention!

Some of the events scheduled are below:

  • Farm Tours and Tag Sale – Friday, March 8 – Brown Haven, Etgen Way and Topp-View-PC
  • Convention Sale – Friday, March 8 – Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Lima
  • Ohio Holstein Women’s Association Annual Meeting – Saturday, March 9 – Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Lima
  • Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting – Saturday, March 9 – Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Lima
  • Ohio Holstein Junior Meeting – Saturday, March 9 – Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Lima
  • Ohio Holstein Convention Awards Luncheon and Ohio Women’s Auction – Saturday, March 9 – Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Lima

2024 OHA Annual Meeting

For full information view the 2023 November / December Ohio Holstein News. There will also be a review of updates and changes to the Ohio Holstein Association Constitution and Bylaws.

Ohio Holstein Queen Contest

2023 Ohio Holstein Queens

The Ohio Holstein Queen is accepting contestants for the   2024   year. We encourage young Ohio Holstein women,   at least 16   years of age as of January 1, 2024, to look into   this opportunity   to represent the Ohio Holstein industry   at shows and events.

View the rules below and fill out the application, having it   turned into before February 16, 2024.

Ohio Holstein Queen Application 2024 

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Holstein DJM Applications Open Now

Applications are 🌟OPEN🌟 for the most prestigious honors in the Junior Holstein world: the Distinguished Junior Member & Young Distinguished Junior Member Awards! 🏆

🔹 Distinguished Junior Member: We’re on the lookout for exceptional 17-21-year-olds who have made significant contributions to their local and state Holstein activities and are excelling in career preparation.

🔸 Young Distinguished Junior Member: Celebrating remarkable 9-16-year-olds for their Holstein dedication, leadership, achievements, and community involvement.

DJM and YDJM honorees will be recognized at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah🌄

Tap the link to view the application and apply now!

Cover Contest – Ohio Holstein News!

The Ohio Holstein News would like your votes for your favorite 2023 cover!

The magazine is also doing an ad contest (accepting nominations now – read here).

VOTE HERE for your favorite 2023 Ohio Holstein News cover until January 13! Watch the 2024 January/February issue for the reveal!

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Review the covers from the Ohio Holstein News – 2023 issues and vote HERE. 

January / February Ohio Holstein News – Ad Deadline

JANUARY 10th is the Ad Deadline for the January / February Ohio Holstein News.

Ohio Holstein breeders have a lot to be thankful about from 2023 and looking to 2024!

The January / February 2024 issue of the Ohio Holstein News is the All Ohio issue. In addition to those with this honor, we want to help recognize all the breeders and exhibitors who have had All American Nominations (Red and Black) and Winnings (Red) | Junior All American Nominations (Red and Black) and Winnings (Red) | recently classified herd updates | Ohio Holstein Convention and other spring sale consignments | and more!

Brag a little! You guys worked hard for these honors – let us help you be noticed.

Give Melissa Hart, Ohio Holstein News Editor, and her team your ideas, no matter how rough or undeveloped – and let them come up with a show stopping ad for you, no extra cost! If you already have a developed idea or ad concept – let them know that too, they are happy to help you get your herd noticed and work with you.

Contact Melissa at farm.writer@hotmail.com or 517-398-1957 and let the crew at Ohio Holstein News help you get noticed!

Red and White Holstein All American’s Named

Congratulations to all the Ohio Red and White breeders and exhibitors on your hard work and genetics being recognized! Below are the JUNIOR and OPEN Red and White All American Honorees from Ohio!

All results were announced on Sunday, December 31, 2023 on the Red And White Dairy Cattle Association Facebook page. Go there for the full All American, Reserve and Honorable Mention names. Results will be on the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association website soon.

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Ohio Holstein News Ad Contest

Hello Ohio Holstein Members!
We have seen so many incredible ads this year and we wanted to see which one was your favorite!
We will be doing an Ad of the Year contest!
We need YOU!…to nominate an ad that was your favorite. You don’t have to be an advertiser to nominate an ad, but if you are an advertiser, you’re welcome to nominate your own ad!!
We will be doing an Ad of the Year for full page ads and half page ads, each as a separate category.
Please be sure to submit your nominations no later than January 29th.
You can submit to Melissa Hart (farm.writer@hotmail.com) or Sarah Hart (shart6@emich.edu), or message our Ohio Holstein Facebook page. Simply let us know the advertiser’s name and which Ohio Holstein News issue it was in or include a picture of the ad.
Voting begins on February 12th, so get your submissions in soon!