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HOLSTEIN SHOW
Convention honours top genomic heifers in show ring
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his year’s National Holstein Convention Show will be the first in
Canada to spotlight how genomics and conformation go hand-in-hand
by honouring top genomic heifers in the
show ring. This part of the four-day convention will take place in Calgary, Alta. on
April 21 under Judge Gerald Coughlin’s
supervision, as well as in front of Holstein
breeders from across the country.
“Western Canadians have always been
keen on new technology and new ideas all
while breeding great cows,” convention chair
Glenn Hockley said. “It just seemed right to
highlight genomics as we welcome our fellow
Canadians to this showcase of great western
animals.”
The two animals from each of the first
five heifer classes with the highest Genomic Lifetime Profit Index (minimum GLPI
2600) will be eligible to participate in this
genomic championship class. The grand
champion will receive a $1,000 cash prize,
sponsored by Holstein Canada, along
with a certificate for a free IVF collection
at Boviteq West in B.C., courtesy of WestGen. The reserve and honourable mention
genomic champions will get a $500 and
$250 cheque respectively, courtesy of sponsors Benbie Holsteins and RockyMountain
Holsteins.
“Holstein Canada applauds the 2016
convention committee for its innovative and
progressive initiative of including a genomic
championship class at the upcoming convention show,” Holstein Canada chief executive officer Ann Louise Carson said.
The Canadian National Holstein Convention will take place in Calgary and Banff,
Alta. from April 20 to 23. For more information on the convention, visit www.holstein.ca.
PUBLIC TRUST SUMMIT THIS SPRING
ood system leaders will have an opportunity to delve into current issues related to public trust in food and farming.
Farm and Food Care Canada and the
Canadian Centre for Food Integrity will
be hosting a public trust summit from
May 31 to June 1 at the Delta Ottawa
City Centre hotel in Ottawa, Ont. Attendees will have a chance to learn how they
can reach consumers and deliver the right
message