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New Fees effective January 1, 2023

New Fees went into effect for Membership, Associate Membership, Prefix, Classification, and the Brown Swiss Advantage Program.  See the linked Fe...
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December 2022 Genetic Evaluation Files

The Top Bulls, Cows, and Heifers have been posted to the website.  Additional files will be added throughout the week as they are completed.&n...
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Eastern Breeders Sale catalog online

The Eastern Breeders Sale will be held 11 a.m., October 22, 2022, at Fraley Auction Co. in Muncy Pennsylvania. Click the link below to view/print t...
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Heart of America Sale catalog & tearsheet online

The Heart of America Sale will take place October 27, 2022, at the fairgrounds in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The sale catalog has been posted online t...
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Welcome to the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference!

We would like to welcome all attendees to the 2022 World Brown Swiss Conference! We are delighted you made the effort to meet with us and look forw...
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Office Staff Limited Availability October 1-7

Due to the World Brown Swiss Conference and World Dairy Expo from October 1st to the 7th, the Brown Swiss Association office staff will be unavailable...
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World Premier Sale Catalog Posted Online

The World Premier Sale will be held at 3 pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, World Dairy Expo Sale Pavilion, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI. Click the...
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Global Dairy Symposium at WDE

International Agribusiness Center of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection invites you to attend the Global Dairy Sym...
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Now Available -- Markus Mueller/BSHS book: Lee’s Hill and the Hull Influence

Now Available -- Markus Mueller/BSHS book: Lee’s Hill and the Hull Influence.
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New US Brown Swiss Fat & Protein Record Champion!

Beloit, WI, June 15, 2022 – Cutting Edge Stratus Sue ‘3E94/95ms’, owned by Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI, is the new National Fat and Pr...
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Extended Deadline for WBSC 2022 Early Registration

Extended Deadline for WBSC 2022 Early Registration
Extended Deadline for WBSC 2022 Early Registration
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National Sale catalog is available online

Rocky Mountain High Heart of America National Virtual Sale, 2 pm, June 9, 2022
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April Genetic Evaluation 2022

April Genetic Evaluation files have been posted to the website
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2022 Heart of America National BS Convention

2022 Heart of America National BS Convention Rocky Mountain High with Brown Swiss June 7-10, 2022 in Loveland Colorado
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The Kentucky National Sale catalog is online

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December Genetic Evaluation Files

Click the link below to view the December Genetic Evaluation files. 
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94 & 95-Point Cows Updated

Click the link below to view the updated Spotlight/94 & 95-Point Cows page.
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August 2021 Genetic Evaluations

Click the link below to view the August Genetic Evaluation files. 
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BS Historical Society Award Winners

Click the link below to view the Brown Swiss Historical Society Master Breeder and Hall of Fame Award Winners.  
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2021 Young Breeder & Distinguished Service Awards

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This Year's Youth Award Winners

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Congratulations to all national performance award winners!!

To View the Performance Awards on Spotlight, click the link below.
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2020 Sale Averages

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Congratulations to the newest 94-Point Cows!

The 94-Point Cows list has been updated with several additions, and there is a new 95-Point Cow to join the ranks.  Groves View Agenda Tina ET wa...
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2021 National Convention Info

Click the link below to go to the National Convention page.
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Congratulations to the 2020 All Americans!!!

Click the link below to view the All American Winners for 2020.
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April 2021 Genetic Evaluation Files have been Posted

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Congratulations to the 2020 National Junior Bell Ringer Winners!

Click on the link below to view the 2020 Bell Ringers.
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Congratulations to the Cow For All Seasons Winner!

Congratulations are in order for National Cow For All Seasons Winner Nor-Bert Thunder Silverflake. Click the link below to learn more.
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Congratulations to the 2020 NTP Winner!

Congratulations are in order for National Total Performance Winner Lorreda SSBloom Panda. Click the link below to learn more.
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Iowa State Sale Catalog Now Available

Iowa State Brown Swiss Sale, March 13, 2021, Fairgrounds, Cresco, IA Click the link below for the sale catalogs page.
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Congratulations to the All American Nominations

Click the page link below to go to the All American page.  There are links on that page for both the Bulletin Nomination pages and the YouTube...
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Intergenomics added to Genetic Evaluations Page

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New Fee Schedule for 2021 Rates

The Brown Swiss Board of Directors met in December and the fee schedule was discussed and voted on.  Registrations, Transfers, Embryo work, Pe...
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12/20 Genetic Evaluation Reports Posted

The December 2020 Genetic Evaluation Reports for Bulls, Cows, and Heifers have been posted on the BrownSwissUSA website.  Top 20 Lists and Availa...
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NEW PRESIDENT, DIRECTORS ELECTED TO NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE

NEW PRESIDENT, DIRECTORS ELECTED TO NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE
FORT ATKINSON, WI (July 6, 2020)— During the 71st annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Dr. Dennis Funk, Sun Prairie, Wis. was elected pr...
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Heart of America Sale Catalog

The Heart of America Sale, will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the Payne Co. Fairgrounds, Stillwater, OK. Click the link below to go to the ca...
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MN State Sale Catalog & Tear Sheet

Click the link below to view and/or print the Minnesota State Sale catalog and Tear Sheet.
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Parentage Verification -- A Must in These Situations

All donor dams must be parentage verified before embryo recovery sheets or resulting offspring can be registered. When a cow is flushed, a genomics ha...
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8/20 Genetic Evaluation Reports

The 8/20 Genetic Evaluation Reports have been posted.  Click the link below to go to the Genetic Evaluations page.
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Congrats to the Youth Award/Scholarship Winners!

Click the link below to go to the Youth Spotlight page and choose from the award links.
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Congratulations to all the National Award Winners!

For Production Award Winners, click on the link below and select from the awards list:  
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BSHS Awards Postponed

The Brown Swiss Historical Society has postponed both its Master Breeder and Hall of Fame Awards until next year's annual meeting and convention a...
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The Tanbark Trail

THE TANBARK TRAIL Whether at a local or national level, from the first shows ever held — up through today, shows have been a means for breede...
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World Dairy Expo 2020 Cancelled

World Dairy Expo 2020 Cancelled   MADISON, WIS. – For the first time in its 53-year history, World Dairy Expo® has been cancelled...
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Candidates & Responses and 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes

Click the link below to go to the National Convention page.  Links to the Candidates and Minutes will be on the upper right.
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Notice: May Classification Cancelled

**NEWS RELEASE*** The May classification tour for Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Lineback and Dutch Belted has been canceled.  (MN, N...
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BROWN SWISS ASSOCIATION CANCELS 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW ENGLAND.

BROWN SWISS ASSOCIATION CANCELS 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW ENGLAND.
BROWN SWISS ASSOCIATION CANCELS 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW ENGLAND. VIRTUAL MEETING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP WILL BE HELD. Beloit, Wisconsin, April...
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All 4/20 Genetic Evaluation Reports have been posted.

This evaluation run reflects the 5-year base change (cows born in 2015) adjusted for genetic gain or loss over the 2015 base (cows born in 2010). C...
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NOTICE: April Classification Cancelled

**NEWS RELEASE*** The April classification tour for Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Lineback and Dutch Belted has been canceled. After c...
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BSCBA's Current COVID-19 Policy

BROWN SWISS CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION: STATEMENT ON CURRENT COVID-19 POLICY March 24, 2020 Valued Brown Swiss members and breeders, In respon...
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Kentucky National Sale Catalog Now Online

The Kentucky National  Show & Sale will be held at Fairdale Farm in Owenton, Kentucky, on April 3, 2020. Click the link below to view or pri...
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ATTENTION YOUTH

ATTENTION YOUTH
Dear young members of our association, We would like to inform you about the following interesting challenge for you! Here the invitation from Hols...
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European BS Championship, Verona, Italy

ANARB - ASSOCIAZIONE NAZIONALE ALLEVATORI BOVINI RAZZA BRUNA ITALIANA European Brown Swiss Championship Made in Italy A FANTASTIC SHOW A resou...
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Congrats to the All American Winners!

Note: There is a tie for All American 5 Year Old. Click the link below to view the All American Winners and Nominees.
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Congratulations to the 2019 All American Nominations

Click the link below to view the list of 2019 All American Nominations.
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Notice - Letters of Intent

Letters of intent for Directors of Districts 1, 5, 7 and for President are due to the Executive Secretary by Feb. 1, 2020. Letters are to be sent to B...
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December Evaluation Files Added

The following December Genetic Evaluation Files have been added to the website: Top 500 PPR Proven Bulls Top 500 PPR Proven Bulls Linears Top 20 Bu...
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December Genetic Evaluations

The following December Genetic Evaluation files have been uploaded.  More will be added through the week. Top 500 Evaluated PPR Bulls Top 500 E...
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Delilah Continues her Reign as Grand & Supreme Champion

Delilah Continues her Reign as Grand & Supreme Champion
MADISON, WIS. – Cutting Edge T Delilah, owned by Ken Main and Kenny Jo Manion of Copake, N.Y., made history for a second year in a row on Saturd...
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World Premier Sale Catalog is Online

The World Premier Sale will be held October 3, 2019, in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Click on the link below to view or print th...
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Tear Sheet for MN State Sale

Click the link below to download and print the tearsheet for the Minnesota State Sale, September 14, 2019.
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MN State Sale Catalog Revised

The Minnesota State Brown Swiss Sale, will be held in St. Charles, MN on September 14, 2019. Click the link below to view or print the catalog.
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Elite Dispersal Catalog Available

Elite Dairy Complete Dispersal, September 4, 2019, at the farm in Copake Falls, NY. Click the link below to download and pring the Elite catalog.
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August 2019 Genetic Evaluations - additions

The Top 150 Bulls & Linears, the Top PPR Cows,  the Top Young Heifers, and the Top 100 US PPR Bulls have been posted. The Top 500 PPR Evalua...
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Congratulations to the Youth Contest Winners!

A big thank you to all the youth who participated in the this year's youth contests.  The Finalists and Winners have been posted on the Youth Spo...
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Bylaw Change

The following  Bylaws change was voted on and passed at the 2019 National Convention. ARTICLE IV - BYLAWS Move paragraph 3 and 4 under 1.02 ...
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Good Luck to all the Youth Finalists in this year's Youth Contests!

To view the finalists and already announced winners, please see the youth spotlight pages by clicking the link below.
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Brown Swiss Association Hires 2019 Summer Intern

My name is Kaylen Miller and I’m the 20-year-old daughter of Craig & Bev Miller. My family owns Mil-K Valley located in Orangeville, Illinoi...
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Ingleside Dispersal Catalog Available

The catalog for the Ingleside Dispersal Sale, June 15, 2019, at the farm in Cadott, WI, is now online and available on CowBuyer.com.
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National Convention Info

The Joint Ayrshire/Brown Swiss National Convention is swiftly approaching.  Please click on the convention page link below  where you wi...
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Kruses GK Spring Opportunity Sale catalog available online

Click the link below to view/print the catalog for Kruses GK Spring Opportunity Sale.  This dispersal sale will be held at the farm in Dyersville...
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View Rollan & Deb Stewart Dispersal Sale Catalog

Click the link below to view or print the catalog for the Rollan & Deb Stewart Dispersal Sale, which will be held May 11, 2019, in Ava, MO.
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Available Bulls & Top 20 Lists posted

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April 2019 Genetic Evaluations Posted

Click the link below to go to the Genetic Evaluations page. Available AI Bulls, all Top 20 Lists, and Carrier Lists will be added later in the week...
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All American Correction

The Honorable Mention All American Senior Best Three should have been listed as Armbruster Bros. Farm, Inc., WI. Red Brae Faust Liberty, Red Brae SPA...
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Congrats to the 2018 National Junior Bell Ringers!

Results are in.  Click the link below to view the 2018 National Junior Bell Ringer winners.
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National Dairy Shrine Scholarship Apps Due 4/15/19

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 15 The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual scholarship pr...
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View/Print Iowa State Sale Catalog

The Iowa State Brown Swiss Sale will be held March 9, 2019, at Cresco, IA.  Click the link below to view and/or print the Iowa State Sale catalog...
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BSHS Master Breeder Awards Ballot link

The Brown Swiss Historical Society has posted the mini-biographies and ballot for this year's Master Breeder Awards.  Click the link below to...
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2018 All-American Nominations & Winners

Click the link below to view the list of  2018 All  American Nominations & Winners.
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National Total Performance & Cow For All Seasons

Congratulations to winner VB HP Advantage Sugar and her owners, Voegeli Farm Inc. & City Slickers LLC. Click links to see Spotlight for more deta...
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December Evaluations posted online

The December Genetic Evaluations have been posted on the Evaluations page. New Carrier lists will be posted soon.
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CDCB Changes to Evaluation System (Dec 2018)

CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2018) . Changes in Haplotype Distribution in Holstein, Brown Swiss and Jersey By Paul VanRaden and Dani...
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Merle E. Howard Award 2018 Outstanding Jr

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2018 World Premier Sale Report

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International Grand & WDE Supreme Champion 2018

International Grand & WDE Supreme Champion 2018
And the Supreme Champion is the Brown Swiss MADISON, WIS. – For only the second time in World Dairy Expo’s 52-year history, the Supreme...
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Delilah - Grand Champion EN18 & Supreme Champion PAAA

Delilah - Grand Champion EN18 & Supreme Champion PAAA
The Supreme Champion of All Breeds at Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show 2018 is . . . the Grand Champion Brown Swiss, Cutting Edge T Delilah E94/E9...
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MN State Fair BS Champions

Minnesota State Fair announces Champion Brown Swiss Female exhibited at the 2018 Open Class Dairy Cattle Show FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 201...
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August Genetic Evaluation Reports

Click the link below to view the August 2018 Genetic Evaluation reports.  Some reports are in .pdf as before. Certain reports are in  Excel ...
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BS Historical Society Website Updated

Check out the updated information on the Brown Swiss Historical Society website by clicking the link below.
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MD Invitational Show Report

MD Invitational Show Report
Florida native sweeps Maryland Brown Swiss show by Andrea Haines FREDERICK, Md. – The Maryland State Brown Swiss Invitational was held on Sa...
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A Salute to Youth Finalists and Contest Winners!

Thanks to all youth who participated in the contests and youth programs this year!  View the finalists and winners on the Youth Spotlight pages...
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Congratulations to all Performance Award Winners!

A hearty congratulations to all Performance Award Winners.  These include individual cow and herd awards. To view the 2017 Performance Awards, ...
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Notice to All Breeders & Associates with Published Logos

Due to the transition in publication of The Brown Swiss Bulletin from Purebred Publishing to Dairy Agenda Today, all breeders/farms and associated org...
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Genetic Recessive Carrier Lists are posted

Genetic Recessive Carrier Lists by individual recessive can be found on the Breed/Genetics/Genetic Recessives page. Haplotype Carrier Lists can be fo...
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Iowa National Sale Catalog

Click the link below to view/print the Iowa National Sale catalog.  The sale will be held at the Johsnon County Fairgrounds during the National C...
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Tea Rose Becomes Newest 95-Point Cow!

Tea Rose Becomes Newest 95-Point Cow!
The breed’s newest Excellent 95-point cow is Random Luck B Tea Rose 68133880 2E95/E95ms, owned by Junior member Allison Thompson, daughter of Ri...
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New Executive Secretary

New Executive Secretary
5-14-2018 – Beloit, Wisconsin The Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association is happy to announce the hiring of Norman C. Magnussen as ...
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Notice of Pedigree Correction

Due to a formatting change by CDCB for the April 2018 Evaluation run, the percentages of sire daughter averages were incorrectly listed.  Daughte...
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BS Historical Society website updated

Check out the updated information on the Brown Swiss Historical Society website by clicking the link below.
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View Quality in Colors Showcase Sale Catalog

Click on the link below to view and print the Quality in Colors Showcase Sale catalog.  The sale will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 6 pm at t...
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April Genetic Evaluation Reports

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New Publisher for the Brown Swiss Bulletin

Dairy Agenda Today, U.S. Ayrshire Breeders Association, American Milking Shorthorn Society and Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the U...
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2017 All Americans

2017 All American Winners Class Results ...
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Vote by March 31st for BS Historical Society Master Breeders

The Brown Swiss Historical Society has posted the biographies and ballot for the 2018 Master Breeder Awards.  Be sure and vote by March 31st to...
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Brown Swiss Assoc. to offer Neogen genomic services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristen Tickle, Neogen 402/435-0665, ktickle@neogen.com Brown Swiss Assoc. to offer Neogen genomic services LIN...
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View/Print Iowa State Sale Catalog

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Illinois BSA website updated

Check out their updated page.
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Congratulations to the All American Nominees for 2017!

Click the link below to see the list of the 2017 All American Nominees.
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2017 Total Performance & Cow For All Seasons Winner

Congratulations to Jonlee Secret Langwathby who took both the Total Performance Cow and Cow For All Seasons Awards for the third consecutive year.
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Corrected Genetic Evaluation Reports

The CDCB sire evaluation files were rerun and corrected reports have been posted on the Genetic Evaluations page. Click the link below to view the ...
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Problem with CDCB Genetic Evaluation data run

CDCB sent out an email last night – stating they had issues with a particular file (info below). Dear all, In checking the files shared o...
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Member Letter from the Board of Directors

December 4, 2017 Dear Fellow Brown Swiss Breeders, The Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Board of Directors met for their Winter Board Meeting in ...
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December Genetic Evaluations

The December 2017 CDCB Genetic Evaluations have been posted.  Available AI bulls will be released on Thursday. New this time is the revised PPR ...
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Lorreda Swiss Farm Dispersal Catalog - view/print

260 head selling at the farm in Grovespring, MO, on December 9, 2017.   Norm Magnussen, Brown Swiss Sale Service, Sale Manager To vie...
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2017 Harvest Royal Sale Catalog

Click the link below to view/print the 2017 Harvest Royal Sale catalog.  The sale will be held December 2, 2017, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Sale Man...
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All American & Bell Ringers Entries Due December 1 to BSCBA!

Please send or email your All American entries and photographs and your Junior Bell Ringer entries and photographs by December 1 to: Leonard Johnson,...
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World Dairy Expo - Brown Swiss Highlights

INTERNATIONAL BROWN SWISS SHOW (355 Housed On Grounds) Grand Champion: Top Acres Supreme Wizard-ET Exhibited by: Wayne E. Sliker, St. Paris, Ohi...
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Winner Lives Up to Name in the International Junior Brown Swiss Show

Winner Lives Up to Name in the International Junior Brown Swiss Show MADISON, WIS. – Top Acres Garbro Winner-ET, owned by Jonathan Hubbard, Thu...
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WDE Youth Fitting Contest Breaks Previous Record

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, October 1, 2017 Contact: Kristin Olson, Media Relations Manager, kolson@wdexpo.com Katie Schmitt, Communications Spec...
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GENEX Releases 2 Brown Swiss Bulls in Partnership with PBSS

GENEX Releases Brown Swiss Bulls in Partnership with Progressive Brown Swiss Sires SHAWANO, Wisconsin — GENEX announces the addition of two Bro...
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August Genetic Evaluations

The August 2017 Genetic Evaluations have been posted.  New this time is the carrier listing by studcode. Top Ten lists have been  posted.&n...
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Congratulations to the Performance Awards Winners!

to view the performance awards winners, please click on the link below.
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Youth Finalists & Contest Winners

Check out the Youth Spotlight pages showing finalists for Ambassador and Youth Achievement by clicking the link below and then choosing the page links...
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6th Pan American Congress-Brown Swiss & Braunvieh - Queretaro, Aug 2-6

6th Pan American Congress-Brown Swiss & Braunvieh - Queretaro, Aug 2-6
The 6th Pan American Congress of Braunvieh and Brown Swiss will be held in Queretaro, Mexico, August 2-6, 2017. Click on the link below for Informati...
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View the 2016 Annual Report

Click the link below to go to the Annual Report page.
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National Convention Registration, Contest, Tour, & Heifer Show Information

Click the link below for information on the 2017 National Convention held in Ohio.  Register before June 1 for discount rates. Please note, ...
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Judging Tally for All American Contest

Click link below for the 2016 All American Judging Tally.
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Genetic Recessive Lists have been updated

Click the link below to go to the Genetics page.
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Official CDCB Genetic Evaluations 04/17

The 4/17 Genetic Evaluation files have been uploaded to the Genetic Evaluations page.  Top Ten Lists and Available AI Bulls will be added on Thur...
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The BS Historical Society Newsletter is out

The BSHS Newsletter contains last year's Master Breeder winners and the nominee biographies and ballot for this year's contest.  You can also v...
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Carrier Lists have been updated

Abnormality and Haplotype carrier lists have been updated on the website.
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Youth Contests Deadline Extended to March 31.

Youth Applications Link
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2016 All-American Winners

2016 All-American Winners SPRING CALF UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN Blue Diamond Parker Gia ET Elisabeth & Elise Regusci, Modesto, CA RESERVE ALL...
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2016 All American Nominees

2016 All American Nominees
2016 All American Nominees SPRING CALVES Blessing Formula Flourish 68177078, Blessing Farms, Ft. Wayne, IN Blessing Formula Flower 68176010, Bles...
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Wisconsin Share-A-Heifer Program Information -deadline Feb 1

Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association, Barb Muenzenberger, Secretary/Treasurer Coon Valley, WI 608-486-2297 Nelson McCammon Youth Heifer Program acc...
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Board of Director Change

The Board of Directors read and accepted the resignation from Board Member Gary Overstreet, TX, citing health concerns as an explanation for stepping ...
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Delayed Publication of Linear Trait Evaluations

Publication of linear trait evaluations for Brown Swiss was delayed due to some missing data on the linear evaluation file provided by CDCB.  The...
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Official Brown Swiss Judges List has been Updated

To view the current Official Judges list, click here.
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CDCB Genetic Evaluations - Revised Conformation Traits

Revised Conformation Traits – December 2016 Conformation trait evaluations for non-Holstein breeds were revised with the December 2016 run.&nbs...
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Congratulations to all National Show Champs!

Congratulations and thank you to all champions and participants of the seven National Shows held from coast to coast. To view show reports and champi...
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New Superintendent of Records: Stephanie Miranda

Hello Brown Swiss Enthusiasts, I would like to introduce myself:  my name is Stephanie Miranda, and I am the new Superintendent of Records for ...
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Congratulations to all 2015 Performance Award Winners!

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Congratulations to new Youth Ambassador Elise Regusci!

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August Genetic Evaluations Posted to Website

Click to view the August 2016 Genetic Evaluations page.  Top Ten Sires Lists have been added.  Available AI bulls list release on Thursday, ...
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Congratulations to the Youth Contest Winners and Finalists!

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View 2015 Annual Report

Click here to view the 2015 Annual Report activity and production statistics.
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The Breeder's Touch Sale Report

  Thank you to all Involved Especially the Hosts - Blessing Farms "The Touch" ...
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View the April Genetic Evaluation Reports

The April CDCB Genetic Evaluations have been posted. Click to go to the Genetic Evaluation page. In addition, the Haplotype and Abnormality Carrier L...
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Congratulations to the 2015 All-American Winners!

2015 All-American Winners Spring Calves (10) UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN: Topp-View Mega...
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Congratulations to the National Bell Ringers!

2015 National Bell Ringer Winners Spring Heifer Calf Jenlar Carter Twix Twin  68167041 Owner:  Brianna Meyer Reserve Topp-View Megat...
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Secretary of Agriculture Ben Brancel and the Yodelay Yogurt Clan!

  Exciting news for us, a new venture for Voegeli Farms and collaboration with Markus Candinas, owner of world renowned Candinas Chocolatier!!!!...
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Congratulations to Dreamer & Tori, the newest 94-Point Cows!

Pit-Crew Legacy Tori ET '2E94-E94ms'; V B Riedland Denver Dreamer '2E94-E94ms'- link to stories.
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Superior Brood Cow Recognition for America

Superior Brood Cow Twinkle-Hill Dyn America ET – 931713 Twinkle-Hill Dyn America ET was born July 5, 2004.  She was bred and owned by Jea...
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National Total Performance & Cow For All Seasons Winner

Jonlee Secret Langwathby has won two National honors, click the links below for more information: National Total Performance National Cow For All Se...
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National Total Performance & Cow For All Seasons Winner

Jonlee Secret Langwathby has won two National honors, click the links below for more information: National Total Performance National Cow For All Se...
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Congratulations to the First 95-Point Cow

Eloc Wagor Kandid 9602644 has become the first 95-Point Brown Swiss Cow in the United States.  Scored on January 8, 2016, she is owned by Ken M...
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2015 All American Nominations

2015 All-American Nominees Spring Calves (10) Autumn Creek Durham Sierra Nichol...
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Marjorie Hardy joins Purebred Publishing.

Marjorie Hardy Hired! Marjorie Hardy joins the team at Purebred Publishing. Her responsibilities will include advertising sales for all publications ...
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Tattoos

The Brown Swiss Association strongly recommends a tattoo be the permanent I.D. of the animal; however, it is not required with the use of double offic...
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December Genetic Evaluations

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Congratulations to the newest 94-point cows!

Click to go to the 94-point cow Spotlight.
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All American Entry Form or Online Entry Due Dec. 1

New this year, Purebred Publishing will process the All American Entries. Also new, an online entry form is available. click to go to All American ...
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Congratulations to the Winners of 2014 Performance Awards

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Congratulations to all the Youth Award Winners!

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PDCA Code of Ethics Update

PDCA Code of Ethics was modified effective May 5, 2015.  Click here for PDCA Code of Ethics.
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Please Note: Links & Contacts have been combined on the Main Menu

In order to make room for the Progressive Sires tab on the main menu of the BSCBA website, Contacts and Links have been combined.
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PA All American to Require 840 RFID Tags

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2015 Reminder: All-American Dairy Show, Keystone International Livestock Expo, PA Farm Show to Require 840-Sta...
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Calves Sell Well at Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Sale

News Release April 20, 2015 By: Cynthia L. Warner—Special to Farmshine Calves sell Well at Mid Atlantic Brown Swiss Sale 30 calves average $...
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View 2015 Master Breeder Nominations & Ballot on BSHS

Deadline for voting is May 1st.  Click here to go to Brown Swiss Historical Society website to see this year's Master Breeder nominees and ballot...
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2015 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo Show Results

SPRING DAIRY EXPO BROWN SWISS SHOW APRIL 3, 2015 STEVE WAGNER, QUARRYVILLE, PA. JUDGE ...
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CDCB Lowers Rate Code Service Fees for Genomic Evaluations

CDCB Lowers Rate Code Service Fees for Genomic Evaluations Rate Code ...
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Congratulations to the 2014 National Bell Ringers!

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The 2015 Youth Programs Newsletter is online.

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Congratulations to the 2014 National Total Performance and Cow For All Seasons Winners!

2014 National Total Performance Winner 2014 Cow For All Seasons Winner
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Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association New Website Goes Live!

Check out the new website for Wisconsin Brown Swiss!  Click here.
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Recording of Embryo Flush Fee Changes Effective 1-1-2015

Effective January 1, 2015, embryo flushes recorded within 120 days of flush will be $20 per flush.  Those flushes recorded after 120 days will be $50 per flush.
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New Genetic Evaluations have been posted!

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Udder Composite and PPR Formulae Revised for December Evaluations

UDDER COMPOSITE AND PPR FORMULAE REVISED FOR DECEMBER EVALUATIONS The Brown Swiss Board of Directors has adopted revisions to the Udder Composite a...
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Weekly Preliminary Genomic Evaluations to Begin November 11, 2014

By George Wiggans, Leigh Walton, and Paul VanRaden Recently received genotypes will be processed each week to generate approximate genomic evaluation...
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International Junior Show Placings

Barton nabs Grand Champion of International Brown Swiss Junior Show for second year in a row 10/3/2014, DairyStar.com Cutting Edge P Sherry ex...
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Eastern National Junior Show Placings

Click here to see the Eastern National Junior Show placings for 2014.
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Congratulations to the Distinguished Service Award Recipient

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Congratulations to the Master Breeder Award Winners!

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New Youth Ambassador Welcome Speech

Grant Voelker, 2014 Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador

HELLO BROWN SWISS BREEDERS,

My name is Grant Voelker, your 2014-2015 National Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador. I am 19 years old, son of Charles and Nancy Voelker of Perryville, Missouri. I am the youngest of five children. I have two sisters, Katie Hill and Suzanne Schamburg, and two brothers Chad and Dayne. Our dairy farm has been in our family for three generations starting with registered Brown Swiss. I hope to be the fourth generation with the dairy when I graduate from the University of Missouri, where I’m majoring in Agriculture Education. I have been very involved in our farm since I was 8 years old. Some of the roles I had were helping with feeding baby calves, cleaning barns, feeding heifers, milking chores, and I currently do some of the A.I. breeding as well. My family is very big in showing our cattle at county, state, and national shows. At the age of 9, I became a National Junior Brown Swiss Member. I have been very involved as a junior member by attending conventions with my family and participating in the junior activities. I purchased my first Brown Swiss cow at the age of 14 at the National Brown Swiss Convention in Missouri. Since that time my herd has grown and I currently own 15. I was very active in FFA in high school, earning Area Dairy Production Efficiency Award. I was part of the state 4-H Dairy Judging Team and won numerous showmanship awards. I have developed many life skills and new friendships while working and showing Brown Swiss cattle.

I’m very excited about this next year and serving as Ambassador. I plan to reach out to as many new people as possible discussing the Big Brown Cow and promoting our great organization. I plan to attend the All-American Dairy Show, World Dairy Expo, NAILE, and the Southwest National Shows. I hope I get to connect with as many juniors as possible this year!
Grant Voelker gvoelker55@gmail.com

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Youth Contest Finalists & Winners Announced!

The Brown Swiss Association has named Scholarship, Ambassador & Youth Achievement Contest Finalists and Award Winners for Cheese Yield, Production, and Grant Programs! Winners of Scholarship, Ambassador and Youth Achievement Contests will be announced Wednesday, June 25 at the Youth Awards banquet. Good Luck Finalists. See you in Illinois!

Click Here to Enter Youth Spotlight section and view Finalists & Winners!



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The 2013 Annual Report is now available.

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Congratulations to the Progressive Genetic Herd Award Winners!

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Congratulations to the Protein Genetic Herd Award Winners!

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Congratulations to the 2013 Top Ten Milk, Fat, and Protein Cows!

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Congratulations to the 2013 Genetic Honor Herds!

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Congratulations to 2013 Honor Roll Winners!

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BH1 & BH2 Lists updated from 4/14 Sire Evaluations

Click here to see lists of BH1 and BH2 Carrier bulls as of 4/14 sire evaluations. Information reported in these lists are taken directly from CDCB sire evaluations. 
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Intergenomics now available

Click here to see the Intergenomics file from April Sire Evaluations. 
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Huray, Driver, Vasir, top the PPR list!

The April 2014  Top bull, cow, heifer, young sire lists are now available. 

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Hauschildt Cow goes '2E94, E94MS'

Hauschildt Cow goes '2E94, E94MS'
At 7 years and 2 months of age, Jaden Legacy Dipsy Jane owned by Hayden Hauschildt of Jaden Swiss Farm in Ellsworth, Wis. has reached the highest final type score recognized by the Brown Swiss breed, 94 points.

Jane recently scored ‘3E94’ with a Mammary Score of ‘E94’ and has a PTAT of +0.7.
She is a Blessing Mort Laura Legacy daughter that goes back to ‘3E91’ Beu Dell Polkem Daisy who made 169,201 pounds of milk, 7356 fat and 5507 protein lifetime (including record in progress.)

Each year, Jane consistently increases in milk production and final score. She is born in 2006 and on her fourth lactation. On twice a day milking, Jane gave 32,000 pounds of milk, 1103 pounds of fat and 1007 pounds of protein in 305 days. At age 6-11, Jane gave 153,935 pounds of milk, 6,046 pounds of fat and 5,064 pounds of protein lifetime.

For more information on the Brown Swiss classification program, Jane or other 94 point-cows contact BSCBA at 608-365-4474 or email info@brownswissusa.com.
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Your Tattoo & Eartag Questions Answered!

The office has been receiving many questions about Eartags and Tattoos. Here are the answers to questions that we have recently been asked:

Commonly Asked Questions with Tattoos & Registration Numbers

Do we have to tattoo the animals?  Yes, it is a requirement of the Brown Swiss Association that all animals are tattooed.

Does the Brown Swiss Association provide me with a tattoo for the animal? No, the Brown Swiss Association does not give out parameters for tattoos, it is up to the breeder to decide and to provide at time of registration.

Can we use 840 tags and fair tags for Registration numbers?  Yes, but this must be indicated on the application for registration or entered in the registration number space at the bottom of the on-line database registration page. The entire number needs to be entered and in the country code dropdown box, when either submitting a registration or ordering a pedigree, United States 840 needs to be selected.

Can 840 tags and fair tags count as tattoos? No, the animals must also be tattooed.

Can we change the Registration number of our animals to the 840 tag number? No, it is BSCBA policy not to change registration numbers once they are provided.  The 840 tags must be linked to the vet information for show purposes, it will not affect the registration number already given. Also, since the registration number needs to correspond to ID number on cow’s test sheets, if an RFID tag is given to the animal after she already has a registration number, DO NOT change your animal’s ID on the test sheet to the RFID number. It needs to be the REGISTRATION number for her records to be received and reported in the Bulletin and for awards.

Can we cut out the tags in the ears? No, 840 tags must never be cut out of the ears it is a USDA requirement that the animals have them for health tracking purposes.

Where do I get a Premise ID? The State Department of Agriculture. Before RFID tags may be ordered, a Herd Premise ID is required.

My cow has RFID tags, but lost either the button or dangle tag, can I order another number or tag for the animal, do I need to?
If your animal has lost one of its tags, but still has either the button or dangle tag remaining, no you do not need to request a new eartag or number for the animal. If both tags are lost, new tags for that animal will need to be ordered and a new RFID number will be issued, duplicate tags are not issued as this is a unique ID system. In the event an animal loses its ear tag and receives a new RFID number, the Registration number will remain the old RFID number and the animal will be identified with its TATTOO number.

Where do I order 840 RFID tags & which ones work for Expo? You can find a link for ordering tags on our website www.brownswissusa.com at there is a link that looks like an ear tag that you click on and takes you to the website to order the tags or you can go directly to http://www.shopbrownswiss.com/home.php.  The options that work for Expo are option 4 and option 5. For questions regarding ordering of lost tags, please contact the tag distributer: 608-848-6455 (Ask for Leslie).  

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Iowa Brown Swiss Association Commemorates 70 State Sales

The approaching State Sale on March 8 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, will be the 70th sale sponsored by the Iowa Brown Swiss Association.
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Genetic Evaluation of Mobility for Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle

J. Dairy Sci. 96 :2657–2660 J. R. Wright ,*1 G. R. Wiggans ,* C. J. Muenzenberger ,† and R. R. Neitzel † * Animal Improvement P...
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Considering BSA or PTPR? See which is right for you!

The Brown Swiss Association offers two complete program packages: BSA & PTPR. If you are having trouble deciding which is right for your farm, see the main differences below! Applications for BSA & PTPR are due January 31, 2014. Be sure to get them in soon to take advantage of tax breaks. Signing up for BSA/PTPR (being on DHIR official test and Classifying) will also get reduced rates on genomics. 

The main differences between BSA/PTPR are listed below: 

BSA

$100 herd fee + $17.50 per cow up to 75 cows. $16.00 for 76th cow and up. 
Free registrations and pedigrees for 6 months and under, not including ETs and males.
Maximum registration fee for females over 6 months,  ETs is $15.00. 
All male registrations are $50 (includes parentage)

PTPR

$100 herd fee + $11.00 per cow regardless of number of cows. (Lower initial cost)
Free pedigrees for 6 months and under (No free registrations) 
(long-term cost savings, but potentially more cost savings!)
PTPR maximum registration fee for any females is $25. 
All males are $50 (includes parentage) 

Which program is right for me?

-For breeders that do a lot of registrations or have large herds, consider BSA. 

-For breeders that do not do a lot of registrations, have small herds or do mainly ET work, consider PTPR. 

Both Programs include: 1st Class Brown Swiss Bulletin, One Membership, Opportunities for Production Individual and Herd Awards, One free Classification and Discount on second Classification.

Read more about BSA/PTPR

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Iowa Brown Swiss Princess Wins National Campaign for the Real Seal Character Naming Contest

The REAL Seal Company last summer asked the public to suggest names for the REAL Seal Character. The Iowa Brown Swiss Princess, Kathryn Appler, was on...
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Congratulations to the new Cow For All Seasons and National Total Performance Winners

National Total Performance Winner This year’s National Total Performance Winner, V B Hillpoint Pronto Zip ET 68102868 hails from Voegeli Far...
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Congratulations to the Newest 94-Point Cow!

SCF James Vix 917282 is the newest 94-Point cow, scored in December.  Vix was bred by Cason Moyers, TX, and is owned by Adam and Nathan Goldenberg of McGregor, TX.
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New Fillable Form available for Genomic, DNA & Abnormality Requests

A New Fillable Form to Request Genomic, DNA & Abnormality test kits is available on the website! Payment is still required at the time of kit request via check, credit card or credit card on file. Please download the form to your desktop and save a copy of the blank form to use in the future. Email completed forms to genetictesting@brownswissusa.com. Programs & Activities Coordinator Stephanie Lemay is available for questions on genetic testing at ext. 10. Robin Spoden is available to answer billing questions at ext. 22. 
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Hoard's NAILE Junior Show Slideshow

Congratulations to the Brown Swiss Juniors that showed at the NAILE. Thank you to Hoard's Dairymen for capturing highlights of the show. Enjoy!
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Congratulations to the New 94-Point Cow!

The newest 94-point cow, Blue Heaven Snoball Twin ET 906925, was scored in October 2013.  She was bred by Thomas Smithling, Seneca Castle, NY, and is owned by Justin P. Whitney, Fort Ann, NY.
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BH2 Carrier List Now Available

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New Haplotype impacting stillbirth found in Brown Swiss - BH2

A haplotype impacting stillbirth (referred to as BH2 at present) has been identified by Swiss and Austrian Researchers. A haplotype is a combination of alleles (DNA sequences) at adjacent locations on a chromosome that are inherited together. When a calf inherits a haplotype from both the sire and dam as a homozygous recessive, it may be stillborn or die soon after birth. In Europe, two calves that died shortly after birth have been discovered as homozygous for BH2.

Currently, the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association (BSCBA) is working to compile a list of BH2 carriers derived from monthly genomic results. Further research is being gathered in the U.S. and tests are in process to determine if stillborn calves that have been found as having carrier parents are homozygous for BH2. Watch the Brown Swiss website and Brown Swiss Bulletin for future updates on BH2 and BH2 lists. Making efforts to avoid inbreeding when selecting matings will also assist in avoiding stillbirth, SMA, SDM, BH2 and other potential genetic defects that have not yet been discovered.

From New Fertility and stillbirth haplotypes and changes in haplotype status
By Paul Van Raden, Dan Null, Jana Hutchison and Tabatha Cooper (USDA-AIPL):
“The BH2 carrier frequency gradually increased from 4% before 1980 to 20% today. Nearly all carriers trace to U.S. Brown Swiss bull 144488 Rancho Rustic My Design born in 1963. Schwarzenbacher et al. (2012 EAAP meeting) discovered BH2 (which they labeled 19-1) on chromosome 19 at a range of 10.6-11.7 Mbase. The effect of BH2 is significant in both U.S. and Austrian data for stillbirth (not fertility), and the rate of calf loss is similar to the previously known defect SMA. No homozygotes for BH2 were found in U.S., Austrian, or Intergenomic Brown Swiss genotypes even though 29 were expected. Swiss and Austrian researchers recently identified 2 BH2 homozygous calves born with low birth weight that died from poor immune response, and are now using sequence data to locate the mutation causing the calf loss.”
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Genomic Testing & Fee Updates!

 Do you have an animal that you want genomic tested? Click on the link below for a description of fees, types of tests and how to go about improving your genetics through genomic testing!

Genomic Testing & Fee Updates


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International Brown Swiss Show Live

Watch the International Brown Swiss Show Live from World Dairy Expo.
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Congratulations to the New 94-Point Cows!

Three more cows have taken 94-Point honors.
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New View Swiss Sale Report

New View Swiss Sale Averages $2500 on 197 head From: Purebred Publishing, Columbus, Ohio A super market of Brown Swiss genetics was offered for ...
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Lease Applications Due June 1st!

Lease Applications are due June 1st, due to office with ORIGINAL registration application Please send in ORIGINAL Registration Certificates with Lea...
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Jo-Dee Prestige Kaluwa scores 2E94

 Congratulations to the newest 94 point cow Jo-Dee Prestige Kaluwa! Jo-Dee Prestige Kaluwa scored 2E94 in February. Kaluwa is bred and owned by ...
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Congratulations to our newest 94 Point cow, Forest Lawn Whistler Molly

Forest Lawn Whistler Molly classifies 2E94  in June. Molly was bred by Forest Lawn Farm LLC, Wausau, Wisconsin, and is currently owned by Rottinghaus and Woods LLC of Madison, Wisconsin. Her current milk record is 23,410m 3.8% 901f 3.3% 783p. She was All American 4 Year Old in 2010 and 1st 4 year old cow at the Central National Show in 2010.
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Rush Fees within 72 hours increased to $50

Reminder that rushes need to be paid prior to processing. Any rushes ordered within 72 hours of the show deadline will be charged $50.  All other...
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Jo-Dee Prelude Nancy ET Scores E94

A new E94-cow joined the ranks in May.  Jo-Dee Prelude Nancy ET was scored 2E94 with an E94 mammary.  She is owned by Jodi Coppini of Tillam...
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Dublin-Hills Treats classified EX94

Dublin-Hills Treats scored EX-94 during the March classification tour of New York and New England. Owned by Elite Dairy of Copake NY, Treats is the 2011 International Brown Swiss Show Champion and nominated All-American Component cow. Calving at 06/01/2011, Treats is in her 4th lactation. At 4-11 she gave 24,090m 1141f 890p which equates to 29,061 lbs Energy Corrected Milk. She was bred by Nichelle Upton of Thurmont, MD. Congratulations to the both the breeder and owners of Treats!
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Bull registration now includes Parentage

Any bull to be registered now requires a Low Density Parentage Verification Genomic Test at the time of registration. The new bull registration fee is $50 and includes the test. The Genomics Test Kit will not be sent until the $50 registration payment is received from the bull's owner.
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Board Approves New Director Districts

Director Districts have been changed to balance membership numbers.
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