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Pictured below Ilagay’s are well known for their high production. In this years top ASI list B. Ilagay 2499 is listed as the number 7 ASI cow. Some high producing Ilagay’s in our herd. B Ilagay 2159 9208 milk 390 fat 340 prot. B Ilagay 78 8996 milk 383 fat 314 prot. B Ilagay 79 8732 milk 375 fat 327 prot. There is always an Ilagay near the top of the PI list. Broadlin Ilagay 2429 EXC 91 Dam of VALERGAY at G.A. Within our herd we have used several Ilagay natural sires with another crop calving this year that we are very pleased with. Some making our show team. This again supports the fact the Ilagay family has depth of pedigree to go on to breed many great animals. We have always taken pride in selling animals that will go on and perform in other herds, and to become the foundation of solid families as they have done here. A great cow from this family that comes to mind is Jugiong Ilagay 4712 SUP 93 EXC producing 10762 litres of milk and was Champion Cow Northern Districts Jersey Breeders Club On farm Challenge. Her G-g-dam was purchased from Broadlin. Again Ilagay’s combining type and production. The Ilagay family has had a huge influence on the breed already, whether it’s type, production, ASI or bull dams this family has produced them all. We’re looking forward, with excitement, at the next generations we have. WANTED Elite Jersey Bulls for Progeny Testing Genetics Australia is interested in identifying the best Jersey genetics for Australia breeders. If you have young bulls out of high genetic merit cows, backed by strong cow families we are interested. If you think your genetics will contribute to the continued improvement within the breed then we need to know about them. Information on these young bulls including; pedigree, details on the dam and cow family information can be emailed to Alan Blum ablum@genaust.aom.au or if you would like additional information you can call 56 232207 or 0418 562625. Alan Blum Genetics Australia with Pat and Rosemary Roache the breeders of proven sires OUTINFRONT, BADGER and LAFALOT. For many years Australian Jersey breeders have sourced the very best global Jersey genetics had to offer. Now is an exciting time to be involved in helping identify and develop Australian Jerseys for the future. 26 — JerseyJournalOctober/November 2010
Obituary — Graham Victor Smith 17.10.1934—1.8.2010 Graham Victor Smith was born on 17 October 1934. He was the son of a carpenter and the grandson of a dairy farmer. From a young age, Graham spent a lot of time on his grandfather’s Jersey farm, Falls View at Waharoa, New Zealand. As a school boy, Graham entered many calf club competitions, winning a number of first places, championships and trophies. On leaving school at 15, Graham worked for 2 ½ years at the Tolgarth stud, a top jersey stud in New Zealand at the time. When the stud sold cattle to an Australian breeder, Mr Reg Broad, Graham accompanied the cows on the boat to Australia. Reg Broad wrote ‘in 1952 Tolgarth Jersey Stud advertised a dispersal sale on their farm in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. As I had purchased Tolgarth Illusion in Australia a couple of years earlier, I travelled to New Zealand to see the herd before it was dispersed. Graham was employed by the stud and showed me ten really top cows held in a separate paddock near the house. Graham talked over their breeding. This was the point that I realised Graham was a gifted stud breeder. He had the knowledge of the animal’s background and he also knew their production and conformation. I quickly offered Graham the opportunity to travel on the ship to Australia caring for the animals that I later purchased’. Graham commenced work for Reg Broad at the Francliff Jersey Stud in Sutton Grange. Graham had a keen eye for quality animals. The TATARA Jersey Stud was started by Graham on 1st July 1959 after the purchase of Francliff Betty 2. The name Tatara originated from Graham’s New Zealand background “Totara”, however this name had already been assigned to another dairy farm, so Graham was offered Tatara. After working at Francliff for 9 years and putting together approximately 25 top cows of his own, Graham moved to Mitiamo to work for Arnold Farrar and then onto Yarrawalla working for the Gronow family. He then went on to share-farm with Arthur Broad at Durham Ox, until he purchased his own farm near Pyramid Hill with Elsie (daughter of Will and Beth Broad) in 1969. This farm was purchased from Ernie Broad and became the home of Tatara Jersey Stud which by then consisted of about 70 cows. The farm was approximately 100 hectares with a walk through cowshed containing 4 sets of cups. Over the years, Tatara also became the home for Graham and Elsie’s 5 children, Ashley (dec), Narelle, Darryn, Tanya and Deborah. Graham showed his cows all around north and central Victoria, as well as making the occasional long trip to Gippsland shows and sales and the Royal Melbourne Show. There were successful Tatara sales over the years, combined with Deloraine (Will and Beth Broad), Jenolian (Trevor and Joan Broad) and Les Bunn of Gippsland. In 1998 Graham was awarded a life membership for the Murray Valley Jersey Cattle Club, after approximately 17 years as secretary and in 2001, Graham and Elsie sold their farm to son Darryn and moved to Huntly, on the outskirts of Bendigo. Graham passed away on 1st August 2010, aged 75. Graham had many special friends. He was always the first to reach out to people with a smile and a handshake. His warm heart and caring nature were felt by many and that’s how he will be remembered. JerseyJournalOctober/November 2010 — 27
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