VISIT #2: CLAYNOOK FARM
The Wagler brothers, Dennis and Wayne, farm the Claynook prefix in New Hamburg, Ontario. The milking facilities
include tie-stalls which house approximately 170 cows milked at one time. Free stalls are available for heifers
and dry cows. The new barn was built in 2001 and can house up to 550 cows, heifers, and bulls. The farm achieved
their Master Breeder shield in 2002 and boasts an impressive breeding program having bred several Class Extra
Sires as well as Superior Type and Superior Production Sires. The Wagler’s sell approximately 60 bulls a year
from several different cow families, of which 15 to 20 go to Artificial Insemination establishments and
approximately 45, are sold to breeders.
VISIT #3: CITYVIEW
David Innes and family are continuing the operation of Cityview Farms, one of Oxford County’s oldest herds. They
currently milk 75 cows in a tie stall facility. The Cityview herd is among the highest for milk production in
the Province of Ontario. Cityview is the home of Cityview Storm Misty, a five time All-Canadian nominee.
Shoremar Alicia, Grand and Supreme Champion at the 2000 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and winner of the 2000
All-World and People’s Choice award was born and raised at Cityview, with many family descendants from this
family remaining in the herd.
VISIT #4: SPRINGBANK SNOW COUNTESS MONUMENT
In honour of the historic world famous Springbank Snow Countess, a life-size monument was resurrected in the city
of Woodstock, Ontario—in the heart of Oxford County which is known as the dairy county of Ontario. The monument,
which was designed by internationally-renowned Oxford County artist Ross Butler, is located at the corner of
Dundas and Springbank in Woodstock, Ontario, for many to see. Springbank Snow Countess is a celebrity in her own
right, becoming a world lifetime producer in butterfat. She produced an impressive 9,062 pounds of butterfat
before passing away at the age of 16 on August 9, 1936. The statue was unveiled by the Holstein Association of
Canada on August 4, 1937. Make sure to bring your camera as this will be a great photo opportunity.
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