Milk Production

Oberhasli Milk Production

The Animal Improvement Program Laboratory at USDA conducts research to discover, test, and implement improved genetic evaluation techniques for economically important traits of dairy cattle and goats. Each year they calculate dairy goat breed averages. These averages include one for Oberhasli and are based upon those herds that are at least 75% Oberhasli. Oberhasli were the most recently added dairy goat breed.

ADGA DHIR records which are based on individual doe records show an average 1890 pounds of milk in the year 2000, ranging from 490-3450 pounds in 305 days of milking with an average butterfat of 3.5% and protein of 2.9%.

Elite Sire and Doe

The ADGA Sire Development Program (ADGA-SDP) is a computerized mathematical screening of all young bucks, generated when they are registered. Those bucks with sufficient available production and type appraisal pedigree data are evaluated to determine their relative genetic worth. Data is also collected on the sires and dams for production and type.

These animals below are considered to be in the top percentage in the nation for these factors. You can learn more about this program by going to the ADGA website.

2004 Elite Sire and Dams 2005 Elite Sire and Dams 2006 Elite Sire and Dams 2007 Elite Sire and Dams
2008 Elite Sire and Dams 2009 Elite Sire and Dams 2010 Elite Sire and Dams

Milk Breed Leaders

The prestigious does listed on the ADGA Top Ten lists are Oberhasli that have excelled in milk production for at least one of three cateogries: pounds of milk, pounds of fat and pounds of protein. Each year’s official ADGA Top Ten lists can be found below.
All-Time OBERHASLI Milk & Butterfat Production Record Holder

SGCH CATOICO SUMMER STORN 4*M PB0935588 1997 03-00 304 4665-234/5.0-135/2.9
Bred by: Sam Midkiff, Texas

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Linear Appraisal

Each year breeders across the country apply to have their goats evaluated by Linear Appraisal. This tool provided by ADGA allows breeders to have a "second opinion" on the quality of their animals as judged against the IDEAL animal. The Appraisers are judges that are familar with the traits and characteristics of the IDEAL dairy goat. There are four final categories that receive letter scores (E thur P) and the animal is given a final rating score. The following year listings show Oberhasli owned by OBA members that have been Linear Appraised.

LA Scores

2003 Linear Scores       2004 Linear Scores       2007 Linear Scores

National Show

Each year, the American Dairy Goat Association holds a National Show giving breeders from across the country the opportunity to showcase their finest animals.  Hosting groups bid on the chance to hold the National Show, so the location changes every year.

The Oberhasli was first featured at the ADGA National Show in 1985.   Pictured below are the Oberhasli exhibitors from the inaugural National Show for Oberhasli

Back row standing left to right:

Florence Frazier-OK, Ed Hammerich-CA, Georgia Hammerich-CA, Sandy Pauling-WA, David Dell-OR, Gerri Horka-IL, Janie Peirce-AR, Jerre Mayfield-TX, Penny Mayfield-TX, Cindy Baldwin-KS, Mary Slabach-IN, Pat Reed-WY, Judy Andrews-GA, Beverly Goodwin-AZ, Cy Goodwin-AZ

Middle row left to right:

Lib Zabriskie-VA, Ruth McCormick-CA, Bonieta Smith-WA, Karyl Dronen-MN, Lenora Kell-OR, Marge Davis-OH, Jennifer Cox-CA, JoAnn Clugston-PA, Audrey Hallowell-PA

Front row left to right:

Susie Bard-WA, Dorothea Custer-IL, Judy Marshall-VA

National Show Results

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

2000 2001 2002 2003  2004

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

2010 2011

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Specialty Shows

The Oberhasli Breeders of America has been around for over 35 years and is the founding association for the Oberhasli breed.  What better way for your club to spotlight the Oberhasli breed than a Specialty from the original founding association.  OBA is proud of its traditions and its part in the growth of the Oberhasli breed.
With your OBA Specialty, you have the opportunity to promote not only your show but the breeders themselves by the exposure they will be receiving from our website and newsletter.
A Specialty is a show within a show but with promotional group classes.  Nothing advertises your herd better than a lovely string of Get of Sire or Produce of Dam.
Special rosettes and certificates will be sent with your Specialty acceptance.
Join OBA in its efforts to advance the beautiful Oberhasli and apply for one of our district Specialties.
Specialty Guidelines and past winners Specialty Application 2012 Specialty Shows

Premier Youth Award

Each year the Oberhali Breeders of America awards a Premier Youth Award to a young person for their outstanding showmanship of an Oberhasli.
To be eligible for the award:

  • All youth must be 19 or under
  • The youth, or family must be a current OBA, and ADGA member in good standing
  • The showmanship animal may be a Grade, American or Purebred Oberhasli
  • Shows wins must be at an ADGA sanctioned show
  • Any youth that meets these requirements can fill out the printable Premier Youth Award application and mail it to: Kirk Schnipke @ 17713 Road 4 Pandora, Ohio 45877.
    2004 Awards 2005 Awards 2006
    No Awards
    2007
    No Awards
    2008
    No Awards
    2009
    No Awards
    2010
    No Awards
    2011
    Awards
       

    All American Award

    The OBA All-American program is an annual beauty contest for member owned American and Purebred Oberhasli. Eligibility is determined by show wins. The All-American designations, separated into various age groups, are decided by a series of photographs, along with the qualifying show wins.
    View previous All American winners at the bottom of this page.
    Guidelines
    A) Open to members of the Oberhasli Breeders of America only.B) Nominees must be registered American or purebred Oberhasli does or bucks with legible tattoos.C) Strictly a “beauty contest” —
    1) conformation and show wins are the only things considered.
    2) no DHIR or appraisal scores will be submitted.
    3) winners will be chosen by a licensed ADGA judge based on the photos and show information submitted.

    D) Judge will not be told the identity of the nominees –

    1) all nomination applications will be sent to the coordinator.
    2) pedigree, owner and breeder information will be removed before judging. Show placings and photos will be coded and separated, then sent to the judge. When winners are chosen and returned to the coordinator, they will be matched with the pedigree information, and the names and picture of the winners will be sent to the DGJ and UCN for publication in the Oberhasli issues. Last year’s All American winners will appear in this year’s publications.
    3) owner must provide a stamped, self addressed envelope for return of the photos.

    E) Show wins must be from the current year

    1) do not include wins from previous years if you are nominating an older animal.
    2) nominees must have won at least one of the following:
    a) first place in an individual class
    b) grand or reserve grand champion
    c) challenge winner (best of breed)
    d) senior or reserve senior champion
    e) junior or reserve junior champion
    f) second place in a class where 10 or more Oberhasli were exhibited
    g) at least one of the above must have been won in the age group for which you are applying.

    F) Certain requirements are necessary for the pictures you are submitting –

    1) four views to include:

    a) profile – side viewb) rear – udder and legs c) rear/top – rump to withersd) NEW! – front view – head, chest, legs

    2) no people, ribbons or trophies in the picture: only the posed animal

    3) black & white glossy are preferred. They reproduce best

    4) have goat in show condition, neatly trimmed and clean

    G) Age groups for nominees –

    Does
    1) junior kids-4/1 and after
    2) intermediate kids-3/1 – 3/31
    3) senior kids- 1/1 – 2/28
    4) dry yearlings- 1/1 – 12/31 of previous year
    5) milking yearlings – under 2 years
    6) 2 years and under 3
    7) 3 years and under 5
    8.) aged does – over 5 years
    Bucks
    9) junior bucklings-4/1 and after
    10) senior buckling-1/1-3/31
    11) bucks 1 year and under 2
    12) bucks 2 years and under 4
    13) aged bucks – over 4 years

    H) Nomination forms will be sent to all OBA members with the winter newsletter.

    Nominations/photo deadline closes Dec 30 and applications should be sent to the coordinator by Feb 15.

    Use this Link for a printable application.

    Breeders Directory

    January 1, 2012

     

    CALIFORNIA

    Myra R Bamberger
    Blue Unicorn
    3270 Bell
    Kelseyville, CA 95451
    miscgoats@yahoo.com

    Alison Charter-Smith
    Madrone Coast Farm
    9609 Zayente Drive
    Felton, CA 95018
    alisoncs@wildblue.net

    Ruth McCormick
    Hyonahill Oberhasli
    24900 Skyland Road
    Los Gatos, CA 95030
    ruthmcc@flash.net

    Ben & Kori Peterson
    4Petesake/Look At Me
    559-834-3359
    8580 S. Cherry
    Fresno, CA 93725
    forpetesakeoberhasli@yaoo.com

    www.4petesakelookatme.weeb1.com

    Becca Schwartz
    Little Live Oak Ranch
    4400 Arlas Peak Road
    Napa, CA 95959
    harperhillfaul@yahoo.com

    Liz Smith
    Mini Ridge Top
    22999 Central House Road
    Nevada City, CA 95959
    teemster@oip.net

    IDAHO

    Asaf & Cassie Dayan
    Goshen Farm
    5780 Kuna Road
    Kuna, ID  83634
    cassiedayan@msn.com

    INDIANA

    James M. Duha
    Duha Farms
    1117 Benedict Street
    Whiting, IN  46394
    j.duha@att.net

    MINNESOTA

    Keith & Morgan Allen
    Haycreeks Farm
    11287 485th Street
    Kenyon, MN  55946
    haycreeks@yahoo.com

    NEW JERSEY

    Cindy VonThun & Family
    Sparkling Acres
    519 Ridge Road
    Monmouth Junction, NJ  08852
    cindy@sparkling-acres.com

    NEW YORK

    Charleen & Joe Satkowski
    Harper Hill Farm
    10156 Harper Road
    Darien Center, NY  14040
    harperhillfarm@yahoo.com

    NORTH CAROLINA

    Len & Margy Burton
    Firepink Holler
    150 Hudgins Hollow Road
    Leicester, NC  28748

    OHIO

    Philip & Erin Cooper & Family
    Dairylicious
    70728 Vagary Lane
    Freeport, OH  43973
    farmgirl42@gmail.com

    Anita Dobrzeiecki
    Roaring-Brook
    691 S Alpha Bellbrook Rd
    Bellbrook, OH  9709
    Adobrezelecki1@woh.rr.com

    OREGON

    Tami Nikitins
    Morning Moon
    83725 Morning Star Road
    Creswell, OR  97426
    tami.nikitins@yahoo.com

    Patricia A. Thompson
    Lunawood Dairy Goats
    PO Box 95
    Glide, OR  97443
    lunawoods@centurytel.net

    Bryan & Cheryl Wesley
    Bry Sher Farm
    82594 Greenwood Street
    Creswell, OR  97426
    teenster@oip.net

    WISCONSIN

    Abigail Ball
    Ober-the-Top
    32902 Sunburst Ct.
    East Try, WI 53120
    dthompson@clinicpsych.com

    David W Thompson
    Walnut Bend
    34411 Washington Avenur
    Burlington, WI 53105
    dthompson@clinicpsych.com

     

     

     

     

    brysher

    Brian Wesley
    Bry Sher Farm
    541-895-3848
    82594 Greenwood Street
    Creswell, OR 97426teemster@oip.net
    www.brysherfarm.com

    Breed Education

    These pages are dedicated to the education of newcomers and seasoned breeders which regard to the Oberhasli breed. Modules for breed educations are currently in the works, if you have a topic that you would like to have discussed, contact the Breed Color

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