The Rural Voice, 2003-05, Page 20On Monday, May 1 2th
Vote
Brian INNES f4)
Liberal Candidate
A Strong Voice for Our Community!
Perth - Middlesex
II#Lihernl
Authorized by Caterina Jutting, Official Agent for Brian Innes
U S K y COMMITTED TO QUALITY YOU CAN DEPEND ON
ELITE MODEL
28L X 26 TIRES
LIQUID MANURE
SPREADER
Also available 1/16 models
HUSKY FARM EQUIPMENT LTD.
ALMA, ONTARIO NOB 1A0 (519) 846-5329
SLIPPERY FLOORS?
pGRI-TR4c
More than just traction!
STOP !
Culling cows
due to injuries from falls
We'll put a corduroy texture
into the entire floor surface.
Traction milling for your
existing concrete or rubber floors.
• Cull Rate Reductions of up to 35%
• Heat detection increases of up to 22%
• Milk production increases of up to 18%
• Foot and leg problem decreases of up to 55%
( statistics from Agri -Trac customer surveys)
Over 220 references available!
Tom Woodall www.agritraction.com Ron Watt
1-877-966-3546 1-866-426-7178
16 THE RURAL VOICE
sold quite a few breeding bulls to
farmers who want to cross -breed
with Holsteins to improve quality.
Given the success the Gubelmann
operation has enjoyed, it would be
difficult to argue his points. In a test
herd of 60 two -year-olds, one of the
Gubelmanns' two entries,
Gubelmann Gordon Dora had the
highest breed class average (BCA)
and was also the highest classified
for all breeds.
In 2001 and 2002 the Gubelmanns
received recognition for highest
producing herd in Huron and in 2001
for the highest Brown Swiss average
in Ontario.
Even their "hobby" does not
stray from the family business.
The Gubelmanns have
participated in the past five Royal
Winter Fairs and have come home
winners many times. In 2002, having
taken 11 head to the Toronto show,
they copped reserve junior champion
The Gubelmanns have
participated in the
past 5 Royal Winter
Fairs and have come
home winners
many times
with a senior heifer, first place with
Dora in the three-year-old class and
second place for second summer
yearling.
In 2001 they took home the
premier breeder and exhibitor
awards.
Though the family does indeed,
refer to this as their hobby, they
admit the wins help them promote
their breed and promote them as
breeders. "In the long run we hope to
sell some good genetics," said Ernst.
"And make a name for ourselves,"
adds Stefan.
Breeding a winner, Ernst says
modestly, is probably as much about
luck as talent. "It is a challenge and
sometimes you are more fortunate
than not. "
Getting a Royal winner, he says is
like grooming for a beauty show.
"The best looking makes a winner.
Ask the judge. You have to breed the
right kind of cow."
A well -tended animal is probably
the first step. "Certainly it's about