Heart of the Herd
Heart of the Herd
Our Heart of the Herd competition was relaunched in 2018. In the new format, all animals Bred & Owned by an Ontario Member are eligible, no entry required. Top provincial and county winners will be recognized.
Minimum Requirements:
Animals meeting the below minimum requirements are assigned points as per the formula, with the top number of points awarded being declared the winner.
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Must be classified 85 or higher.
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Must have produced at least 60,000kg lifetime.
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Must be alive in the year of competition (determined by lactations and/or calvings occurring in the year in question).
Formula:
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Classification: 5 points awarded for scoring 85, with 1 point added for every point above 85, and 1 point added for every ME.
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Longtime Production: 6 points awarded to a cow that has 60,000kg, one extra point awarded for every 10,000kg over 60,000kg.
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Lactations: awarded 1 point per lactation.
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Superior Lactations & Progeny: awarded 1 point per superior lactation and 1 point for every son/daughter that has scored VG/EX, to a combined cap of 10 points.
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All-Ontario: 1 point for every All-Ontario nomination in milking form.
Tie-Breaker: Most kgs. Lifetime Butterfat.