Production and Genetic Leaders
New York Jersey breeders and their cows are often recognized nationally for production achievements, genetic merit and accomplishments in the show ring.
Four New York herds rank among the top 10 in the country for production (2022) on an actual or mature equivalent (m.e.) basis.
- Den-Kel Jerseys LLC, Byron - 3rd protein, 5th milk and fat actual (22,946M, 1,164F and 860P on 57 cows); 3rd for fat and protein, 4th for milk m.e. (25,188M, 1,271F and 944P)
- Merle Lawton, Newark Valley - 4th milk, 7th fat and protein actual (23,033M, 1,131F and 821P on 71 cows); 3rd milk, 6th fat and protein m.e. (25,205M, 1237F and 899P)
- Lyman Rudgers, Attica - 8th milk, 10th protein actual (22,385M, 1,091F and 809P on 153 cows)
- Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville - 8th for protein actual (20,984M, 1090F and 816P on 20 cows); 8th milk, 7th fat and 4th protein m.e. (23,726M, 1,231F and 924P)
The top herd in the state for genetic merit belongs to Greg and Benjamin Chamberlain of Wyoming (herd average JPI +81 on 52 cows). The herd ranks #12 nationally.
JX Den-Kel Medalist Jinger {4}-ET
Very Good-85%
6-9 305 36,130 5.9% 2,122 3.4% 1,232 4,257CY
Ranked nationally for 305-day records produced by Registered Jerseys in 2019
(1st milk, 3rd protein and cheese yield, 7th fat)
Kip A. Keller, Den-Kel Jerseys LLC, Byron
Dutch Hollow Rebel Diva
Excellent-92%
Lifetime: 296,779M, 16,781F and 11,245P (4,753 days)
2020 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest
1st protein and fat, 5th milk
Winner High Lawn Trophy and Edyvean Farm Trophy
Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing
Lawtons Rescue Finess
Excellent-91%
Lifetime: 311,032M, 12,351F and 10,028P (4,529 days)
2020 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest
3rd milk, 10th fat, 6th protein
Winner 2019 Ogston Trophy
Lawton Jersey Farm, Newark Valley
Oakfield TBone Vivianne-ET
Excellent-96%
Lifetime: 271,739M, 14,400F, 10,755P (3,551 days)
2022 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest
2nd milk, fat, protein
Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville
Lawtons Academy Kassie
Excellent-95%
Lifetime: 226,769M, 9,546F, 7,700P (2,854 days)
2022 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest
5th milk
Michael Lawton, Newark Valley
Show Ring Winners
New York Jerseys have also done well in the show ring. Some of the highlights from recent show seasons are shown below.
Lone Pine Nighttrain Lulu
2023 Junior National Grand Champion
Mason Zimba, Durhamville
Jasmari Verb Lil Verona-ET
Reserve Intermediate Champion
2017 International Jersey Show
Michael Heath and Cross Brook Jerseys, Middleburgh
Woodmohr Genty Gin-ET
Reserve Junior Champion
2017 International Jersey Show
Robert D. Nagel, Panama