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Semex On Farm Challenge
Competition proudly sponsored by: Semex NZ
Kindly judged by: Luke Gilbert
Congratulations to everyone that took part in the competition and a special thanks to Semex NZ for their continued sponsorship. Our thanks also to this year’s judge, Luke Gilbert for taking the time to travel across the countryside.
National 1st, 2nd and Youth winners will be awarded at this year’s Annual Conference held in Rotorua on 14-16 May.
Semex Jersey On-Farm Challenge 2023 – National Results
Supreme National Highest Semex Conformation Winner
Hasty Spring Koop Fancy – Bradnic Partnership – B Parkes & N Johnson
Supreme Conformation Winner
Ferdon Tbone Veneer – Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson
Conformation 2 Year Old:
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Leithlea Hatman Gill | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 2nd | Leithlea Hatman Dance | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 3rd | Ferdon Victorious Shirlee | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 4th | Ferdon Victorious Flower | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 5th | Shaydoc Victorious Love | Shaydoc Limited – S Caird |
| 6th | A’Charnaich Joyride Chicca | The MacDonald Family Trust – P & P MacDonald |
Conformation 2.5 Year Old:
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Grahmar Carrick Gala ET | Gayley Woods Farm Ltd – G, M & J Wallace |
| 2nd | Anchor Jiggy Rilla S0J | Anchor Jerseys Limited – A Shaw |
| 3rd | Kaitaka Gym Rear P | Kaitaka Jerseys – C & N Hickey |
| 4th | Zenith Trig Peaches S1J | Fyvie Meadows Limited – R & A Gibb |
| 5th | Kaitaka Integrity Gangsta | Kaitaka Jerseys – C & N Hickey |
| 6th | Ebboni Trig Fancy S1J | Ebboni Trust – N Dyson |
Conformation 3 Year Old:
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Ferdon Excitation Bella | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 2nd | Premier Goaler Azalia | Premier Cattle Company Ltd – D & C Hayward |
| 3rd | Allandale Vic Penny | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 4th | Belbrook Choice Lulu | Belbrook Farming Ltd – J E & R W Wakelin |
| 5th | Brydale Chrome Erica | K Simmons |
| 6th | Shaydoc Volvo Celena | Shaydoc Limited – S Caird |
Conformation 3.5 Year Old
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Jezmia Quadrant Vera | RMH Dairy Ltd – A Hunter |
| 2nd | Kaitaka Carrick M-Peru | Kaitaka Jerseys – C & N Hickey |
| 3rd | Kaitaka Leopard Juno | Kaitaka Jerseys – C & N Hickey |
| 4th | Jezmia Lamar Brianna S2J | RMH Dairy Ltd – A Hunter |
| 5th | Benworth Gldo Jeny S2J | Benworth Ltd – N Brinkworth & K Bennett |
| 6th | Benworth HFG Gyminy S0J | Benworth Ltd – N Brinkworth & K Bennett |
Conformation 4-5 Years Old
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Ferdon Tbone Veneer | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 2nd | Leithlea Val Spangle | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 3rd | A’Charnaich Valen Diva S2J | The MacDonald Family Trust – P & P MacDonald |
| 4th | Willowhaugh Bar Jenny | I & C Jordan |
| 5th | Leithlea Texas Farren | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 6th | Westell Front Cassie S2J | Jeyes Farming NZ Ltd – T Jeyes |
Conformation 6-7 Years Old
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Ngatea Ogi Clover S3J | Pirie Farms Ltd – B & J Pirie |
| 2nd | Hasty Spring Koop Fancy | Bradnic Partnership – B Parkes & N Johnson |
| 3rd | Glenalla Links Clover S2J | Sherborne Farm – S & A Scherer |
| 4th | Leithlea Aldrin Coconut | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 5th | Ferdon Tequila Caramel | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 6th | Riverina Mantra Ambzed | Riverina Jerseys Limited – W & L Berry |
Conformation 8-9 Years Old
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Poplarbrae Hotm Gay | J MacDonald |
| 2nd | Ferdon BS Vienna ET | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 3rd | Leithlea Van Bertha | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 4th | Willowhaugh Genius | I & C Jordan |
| 5th | Ferdon Bstone Lill | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 6th | Matadale Tana Bessie S0J | T H Davies Farming Ltd – T Davies |
Conformation 10+ Years Old
| Placing | Cow Name | Owner |
| 1st | Leithlea Tequila Sheba | Leithlea Jerseys – T & M Luckin |
| 2nd | Premier SCD Synergy 5 ET S0J | Premier Cattle Company Ltd – D & C Hayward |
| 3rd | Hasty Spring SSM Violet | Bradnic Partnership – B Parkes & N Johnson |
| 4th | Ferdon B Stone Lippy | Ferdon Genetics – W & M Ferguson |
| 5th | Premier May Hazel S0J | Premier Cattle Company Ltd – D & C Hayward |
| 6th | Hasty River Royal Red RR | Bradnic Partnership – B Parkes & N Johnson |
National Teams
| Placing | Team Name |
| 1st | Riverina Jerseys Ltd – W & L Berry |
| 2nd | S & W Skelton |
| 3rd | Totara Dairy Ltd – M Williams |
| 4th | Pirie Farms Ltd – B & J Pirie |
| 5th | Trilogy Farms Limited – M Moffitt & I Phipps |
| 6th | P & S Ingram |
YOUTH – Under 30 Years
| Class | Cow Name | Owner |
| Conformation 2 Year Old | Shaydoc Victorious Love | Shaydoc Limited – S Caird |
| Conformation 2.5 Year Old | Jezmia Trevor Harmony S0J | RMH Dairy Ltd – A Hunter |
| Conformation 3 Year Old | Shaydoc Volvo Celena | Shaydoc Limited – S Caird |
| Conformation 3.5 Year Old | Jezmia Quadrant Vera | RMH Dairy Ltd – A Hunter |
| Conformation 4-5 Year Old | Westell Front Cassie S2J | Jeyes Farming NZ Ltd – T Jeyes |
| Conformation 6-7 Year Old | Ferdon David Louise | Shaydoc Limited – S Caird |
| Conformation 8-9 Year Old | Matadale Tana Bessie S0J | T H Davies Farming Ltd – T Davies |
| Conformation 10+ Year Old | Denson Dale DJ Venus | T H Davies Farming Ltd – T Davies |
Semex Jersey On-Farm Challenge 2023 – Regional Results
Below are the top 10 in each class by region. Highlighted in blue are the top 6 in each national class and will move forward to the National Finals. The National results will be announced in March via Facebook. National awards will be presented to the recipients at this year’s Conference on Thursday, 16th May in Rotorua.