Wingham Advance-Times, 1977-12-28, Page 2pW
ATI4t; ,tjafgftearTimes, December 28, 1977
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ogn ition
Banella Linda
By Marion L Duke
It was quite a day.
The site of,,,the event was in top'
condition, and nicely decorated
with a ceuple of cbptainers of
• potted mums. The sizeable crowd
politelybut insistently pushed
steadily towprd the "microphone.
Members of the media jostled for
the best vantage points. The,
information was impressive and
fact sheets were available for
those who wanted them.
It's too bad no one could ask the
guest of honor what she Thought
about the whole thing.
Like a true champion however,
she didn't look too impressed. In
fact, after about 40 minutes of
hearing her achievements cata-
logued and praised, of having
been assessed and just plain
ogled, she sank upto her warm
bed, heaved a sigh of content-
ment (or perhaps boredom),
started • shewing her cud, and
turned her head away from the
excitement. Later she was
coaxed into striking just the right
poses for a number 'of official
photographs.
•n
The event described above oc-
curred on Dec. 7, 1977 in the barn
on the farm of George L. Hayden
of RR 2, Gorrie. It was Recogni-
tion Day for Banella Linda Roy&
Aim (YG ), an outstanding nine-
year -old -Holstein cont.
To an uninformed eye, Royal
Aim looks much like any other
Holstein cow -- which just goes. to
prove how little., the °uliinformed
eye takes in. Comparing. Royal
Aim to just any other cow is a
little like comparing Muhammed
Ali to just any other boxer.
Royal Aim, for example, has a
pedigree which would impress
the ' most discerning of blue -
bloods. What's more, she's an
outstanding piroducer —. a real
milk machine .on the hoof.
This Very Good (VG) daughter
of the Excellent and Class Extra
sire, Beckhaven Nobleman was
acknowledged on her Recognition
Day for her 305 -day record of
•13,510°kg. (29,776 lbs. or approx-
imately 14,000 quarts — enough to
supply a family of four with milk
for 20 years) milk, 579 kg. (1,276
lbs.) fat with a 4.29 per cent test.
el for
R• yal Aim
In 365 days she yielded 14,520
kg. ( 32,020 lbs.) milk, 630 kg.
(1,4389 lbs.) fat,' testing 4.34 per
cent. As of Dec. 8, 1977, Banella
Linda Royal Aim ranks ninth for
fat in Canada in the Mature
ss, 305 -day section. She is also
Che highest butter fat producing.
Ifolstein in Wester9 Ontario, a
region noted for its top dairy
farms.. Royal Aim "produced
about three times the, average
Canadian dairy cow which
produces around 11,000 pounds.
To put that butter fat figure in a
context readily understandable
by those not connected with dairy
farming, most people these days
buy what is known as two per
cent milk, or milk containing two
per cent butter fat content. Royal
Aim's milk contains more . than
twice that amount of butter fat
and is considerably above the
breed average of approximately
3.7 per cent.
For her outstanding achieve-
ments, Royal Aim .received three
framed certificates from the
Holstein -Friesian Association of
Canada:. a 60,000 kg. Lifetime
Production award, and Superior
Production Certificates for -her
305 and 365 -day records. She also
received a silver tray from the
Huron (bounty Holstein Club.
Her Recognition Day was at-
tended by over 150 guests, many
of whom travelled a considerable
distance to .be there. Centres rep-
resented included Toronto, Osha-
wa, Woodstock, Hamilton, Am-
berley, Bayfield, C,,i(nton, Au-
burn, Chesley, Inglewood — and
Holstein, as well as the towns and
villages surrounding the Hayden
farm.
Special guests included Bruce
Reid,' Canadian president of the
Holstein -Friesian Association;
Gordon Bell, Holstein fieldman
for 10 Southwestern Ontario
counties; Peter English ore
Holstein. Journal, livestock pho-
tographer Patty Jones, and
representatives from the United.
Breeders, the Western Ontario
Breeders and from various
branches of the Holstein -Friesian
Association,
FARM FAMILY
When, it comes to livestock,
champions like Royal Aim just
aren't, born. They are bred and
raised. And it takes a lot of
know-how and an equal amount
of effort to turn out a champion of
national repute.
Thefarm operation of George
and Irene Hayden of RR 2, Gorrie
has consistently produced Hol-
stein cattle of exceptionally high
calibre.
George and Irene are ably as-
sisted by a family of four sons, all
of whom are keenly interested in
farming: Glen 18, Carl 15, Fraser
13 and Earl 12.
George took over the Hayden
family farm from his father. It
comprises 184 acres, located on
Lot 14, Concession 1 of Howick
Township. The Hayden Holstein
herd numbers approximately 75`
with about 25 milking cows. The
entire operation is a prime
example of a true family farm,
the kind of fam•)ly farm Ontario
was once famous for.
Unlike many farms in the area,
the Hayden farm landscape is not
dominated by a towering blue
silo. In fact the Haydens do not
have a silo. When asked if he was
going to get one, George told the
guests attending the Recognition
Day that he "couldn't climb one,
if we had it."
FEEDING
"We don't feed heavily on
grain," George • explained.
"That's one way of keeping our
expenses down."
He maintains a good supply of
hay — and not too rich a mixture
of hay at that (the Hayden crop '
contains about 50 per cent
alfalfa) is good for top prdducing
milk cows and is healthier for
their' kidneys.
Royal Aim does of course get
dairy ration "up to 26 lbs. when
she' was.. milking 130-140 pounds
per day — but not nearly as much
as she (Royal Aim) would like."
Royal Aim eats about two bales
of hay a day. The cow weights
about 1800 pounds,.
The Haydens feed their cattle
hay five times a ,day.
"It keeps the feed fresh,"
George explains.."If you feed a
whole lot at Tice, then the cattle
will just pick out the choice
leaves and the rest gets left."
To keep their herd in hay, the
family puts in approximately.
10,000 bales a year.
When it comes to a top produc-
ing cow like Royal Aim, Hol-
stein -Friesian fieldman Gordon
Bell said it isn't unusual to see
them "eat while they're lying
down". However Royal Aim gets
up and eats et the manager.
And while some automobile
owners at times refer to their
gas-gussling lemons as being a
"real hay -burner" in a tone of
derision, as far as George
Hayden is concerned, a "hay -
burner" is very often the sign of a
top producing cow. He describes
Royal Aim as being just such a
"hay -burner".
RED HOLSTEIN
Royal Aim hashad seven off-
spring, many of which have gone
to well-known Holstein locations.
"A heifer went to Parbold Hall
in England; Mervin Howe of
Alymer got another heifer;
Richard Beard who is a promoter
of Pioneer Holsteins in both Eng-
land and Canada got a male,"
George noted.
Like most farm families, the
Haydens are not accustomed to
the kind of fuss and bother that
accompanies something like a
Recognition Day. At the same
time, they are rightfully proud of
the achievements made by their
dairy herd.
Looking beneath the surface,
though, it's easy to see that what
really matters to Hayden farm
family, and to most farm
families, is the smooth operation
of a viable>farm unit. To achieve
that end requires a maximum
effort on the part of every
member of the family.
The nicest part about the Hay -
den's Recognition Day for Royal
Aim is that with the exception of
some of the media people
present, everyone in attendance
knew the ,long hours of work end
planning that had gone::on for
years beforehand.
It had to be one of the mile-
stones i<n the history of the
Hayden farm of RR 2, Gorrie.
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ADMIRE AWARDS—Irene and George Hayden admire the
awards presented to them during Recognition Day held at
their farm for their top producing dairy cow. (Staff Photo)
OFFICIAL PRESENTATION—Bruce. Reid, president of
the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada (left) holds one
of the Superior Production plaques presented by the as-
sociation to Royal Aim, while George Hayden holds the
cow's halter. (Staff Photo)
BANELLA LINDA -ROYAL AIM --George' Hayden gets
Banella Linda Royal Aim ready for a picture -taking session
with livestock photographer Patty Jones '(left) during the
Recognition Day held for the high producing cow.
(Staff Photo)
A PROUD FARM FAMILY—The Hayden family poses with
Banella Linda Royal Aim and the awards the cow received
during a Recognition Day held for her. George Hayden dis
plays a silver tray presented by the Huron Couiity Holstein
Club, son Glen holds Royal Aim's halter and Irene Hayden
smo.s as hoe other •rree sons display p. oduc'ion .ertifi-
cates from the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada.
Other sons, from left are Carl (wearing glasses), Fraser
and Earl. (Staff Photo) Official Extended Pedigree
OFFICr1At-GUSTS—Bruce Reid, president of the Hol-
stein -Friesian Association of Canada, take over the micro-
phone's Holstein fieldman Gordon Bell listens in the back-
ground during Rgeogni'tion Day for Royal Aim at the
Hayden,tprrp. \ (Staff Photo)
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05 DECEN$ER197,7 v —
.FEMALE
BANELLA. LINDA ROYAL AIM .2234240%':'
•
VERY GOOD •.
BORN, 17 NOVEMBER 1967•
INTERVIEWED -George Hayden (left) is interviewed by
Holstein fieldman Gordon Bell during Recognition Day for
Royal Aim. (Staff Photo)
1Y 305 5712 a212 3.72
2Y 304 6414 252 3.93 kG.
G.
3Y 305 7894 294 3.73 KG.
4Y 305 9085 346 3.80 KG.'
6Y 305 11246 472 4.19 KG.
365 11985 505 4.22 KG.
7Y 305 10882 461 4.23 KG.
365 11687 494 4.23 KG.
9Y 305 13510 579 4.29 KG.
365 14520 630 4.34 KG.
7 LACTS.2X, 68950-2806-4.07 KG.
'7 LACTS.AVG, M184—F202% OF BCA
BEST BCA 9Y, M250—F291%
6 SUPERIOR PRODUCTION RECORDS
1VG DAU, 148 BEST BCA MILK
BECKHAVEN.NOBLEMAN 278750
.EXCELLENT & CLASS EXTRA SIRE
108-2YR, $573 — 204 — 3.65 KG.
133 DAUS.AVG, M127—F126% OF BCA
92 DSC DAUS, MILK +5 (—.06% FAT)
SIRE OF,
153 DAUS, 85% GP.(RATING, 129/+30)
4A DC BC MS FU RU LF R L M S
+32' +6 +3+25+22+21 +8 +18+21-13-8
4EX 33VG DAUS., 14VG SONS
H.M. ALL—CAN. GET 1969
BANELLA LINDA ROYAL AIM (VG)
6Y 365 11890 501 4.22 KG.
HOWES N001 F RAVON—RED
RES. JR.CH.BULL LONDON CS 1974
BANELLA LINDA STYLEMAID 2026635
VERY GOOD
2Y 305 12758 568 4.45
325 13249 591 4.46
3Y 305 12071 514 4.26
2 LACTS.AVG, M128—F152% OF BCA
BEST BCA 2Y, M137—F167%
DAM OF,
1 DAU, 250 BEST BCA MILK
1 VERY GOOD DAUGHTER
1 DAU. ,SI.PERIOR PRODUCER
ROSAFE CITATION R 267150
EXCELLENT 6 CLASS EXTRA SIRE
I LEAPING HONOUR LIST SIRE 1966-7-9
1960 DAUS.AVG, M125—F126% OF BCA
1739 DSC DAUS, MILK +5 (—.09% FAT)
3391 DAUS, 80% GP (RATING, 2880/+28)
105EX 712VG 1899GP 614G 57F 4P DAUS.
141 DAUS. STAR BROOD COWS
BECKHAVEN RAG APPLE JULIEIIL 1111648
EXr ,ENT
3RD 14YR. IN MILK CNE 1958
7Y 365 9082 378 4.17 KG.
8 LACTS.2X, 63255-2592-4.10 KG.
8 LACTS.AVG, M134—F149% OF BCA
DAM OF,
1EX 6 3 PROVEN SONS
BANELLA STYLEMASTER 241954
VERY 0000 6 ST SIRE
1013 DAUS.AVG, M106—F107% OF BCA
647 DSC DAUS, MILK —2 (—.03% FAT)
1603 DAUS, 59% GP (RATING, 1555/+7)
8EX 119VG 813GP 594G 65F 4P DAUS.
2EX 9VG 26GP 3G SONS
29 DAUS. STAR BROOD COWS
WALDORF LINDA 1492.176
EXCELLENT 3 STAR BROOD COW
5Y 312 17277 710 4.11
4 LACTS.AVG, M140—F156% OF BCA.
2 DAUS, 137 TO 154 BEST BCA MILK
4VG PROGENY
BANELLA ROCKET ALLENE (VG -3°')
BY 365 20213 810 4.01
A B C REFL.SOVEREIGN 198998 (EX6EXTRA)
252 DAUS.AVG, M124 --F127% OF BCA
79 DSC DAUS, MILK —1 (—.07% FAT)
283 DAUS, 91% GP (RATING, 2500/+36)
GLENVUE NETTIE JEMIMA 547099 (EX —13*)
12 LACTS, 98197-3687-3.75 KG.
1 DAU, 135 BEST BCA MILK
5EX SONS
BECKHAVEN R.A.TRADEMARK 237135 (vG)
'16-2YR, 5202 — 203 — 3.90 KG.
17 DAUS.AVG, M116—F124% OF BCA
16 DAUS, 81% GP •
CEDAR DALE JULIEIIE 974123 (GP)
SY 305 6215 237 3.81 KG.
3 DAUSe 97 TO 153 BEST BCA MILK
1EX DAU. OVER 60,000 KG. MILK
SPRING FARM FOND HOPE 212300 (EX&ST)
1187 DAUS.AVG, M98—F105% OF BCA
190 DSC DAUS, MILK —10 (+.09% FAT)
1315 DAUS, 70% GP (RATING, 1298/+17)
MOOREFIELD PERFECTION ELLA 580943 (VG -8*
6Y 365 10883 397 3.65 3X KG.
5 DAUS, 115 TO 161 BEST BCA MILK
1EX E 5VG PROG.
'ROCKDALE PRESIDENT 255163 (VG&ST)
4353 DAUS.AVG, M11S—F127% OF BCA
2873 DSC DAUS, MILK —3 (+,24% FAT)
5797 DAUS, 62% GP (RATING, 5657/+10)
BRUREEN LINDA WALDORF r068241 (GP)
SY 257 11118 421 3.79
2 DAUS, 118 6 148 BEST BCA MILK
1EX PROGENY
THE HOLSTEIN -FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Official Extended Pedigree