Dear CMSS members, On March 18th, the CMSS office was informed that the Milking Shorthorn sire Oceanbrae Generator ET (MSCANM40011851), marketed by Semex under the CMSS Syndicates program, was not in fact sired by Ovensdale Jenny’s Tribute after receiving results of microsatellite DNA testing. The true sire of Generator is the Australian sire Treeton Pingerly.…
Koopycrest P Per Ali Ariel VG-85 has set a new breed record for lifetime milk production upon completing her eighth lactation. Ariel has now produced 101,936 kgs of milk, along with 4177 kgs of fat (4.1%) and 3257 kgs of protein (3.2%) with average BCAs of 411-418-398. Ariel is bred and owned by Shawn Koopmans…
In recent months, some Canadian Milking Shorthorn cows have completed lactations which have catapulted them to the top of the list for all-time production in their respective age categories. Here are those new production champions: Oceanbrae Granite Leeann-P VG-85 has set new 305 day records for milk and protein production by a Three Year Old.…
At the Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society Field Day and AGM in July, the CMSS presented long-time breeder and exhibitor Doug Wherry with the Distinguished Service Award. Doug is well-known in the breed for his commitment to supporting shows on both sides of the border, as well as being a student of pedigrees. Doug taught school…
2024 CMSS Virtual Show Judges: James and Robert Robinson, Strickley Dairy Shorthorns, Cumbria, UK Calves (born after Sept 1, 2023): Sponsored by Laughlin Farms and Prosperous Acres 1. Bovidae Tribute Carol – Bovidae Farms, Falmouth, NS (4-H Brantley Pemberton) 2. Oceanbrae Bessie Joe 75th – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI 3. Ashtonia St Clare Carnita –…
