A new undesirable genetic factor, known as Jersey Neuropathy with Splayed Forelimbs (JNS), has been identified in the Jersey breed. The Jersey Canada Board of Directors has been made aware and will be addressing this in the upcoming board meeting in December. From the American Jersey Cattle Association press release: “Calves affected with JNS are […]
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The Jersey Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Krista Cressman as General Manager. Krista started in her new role November 23rd. Krista brings with her an extensive background in member-driven organizations, including the Dairy Farmers of Ontario and 4-H. Starting her career as an educator, she gravitated immediately to the
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Jon Kingdon, Charlyn Jerseys, has been elected to fill the remaining two years for the seat currently held by 2020 president, John Vander Wielen – district Ontario 1. Jon’s two year term will begin at the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2021. By acclamation, incumbent directors were re-elected in the following districts: District:
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Jersey Canada accepts the resignation of Marc Dalton, Director for Jersey West 1. The Jersey Canada Board of Directors extends their thanks and appreciation to Marc for his dedication to our association, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. As a result, there is currently a vacancy on the Jersey Canada
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Jersey Canada is seeking a General Manager. Please see the job posting below: LINK
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2020 JERSEY CANADA VIRTUAL AGM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 All members and industry partners of Jersey Canada are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Jersey Canada on Thursday, September 10, 2020. National President John Vander Wielen, along with Jersey Canada Board and Staff welcome you to join our first virtual annual
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The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has been cancelled. Please see the statement below from the organizers. LINK
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The Board of Directors of Jersey Canada recently held a board meeting and elections, and at this time we would like to announce the following board changes regarding the executive for Jersey Canada. Following the election of officers John Vander Wielen from Elmwood ON was elected as the President of Jersey Canada, Joanne Edwards from
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It is with great sadness that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Jersey Canada is cancelling the 2020 World Jersey Cattle Bureau Tour scheduled for this coming June and July. All paid registrants will receive a full refund. The WJCB board will be holding their meeting by e-conference. We would like to thank the farms
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Jersey Canada’s physical location will be closed until at least April 13th to comply with the Ontario Government’s mandatory order. However, staff will be working remotely and still available during regular office hours. Please bear with us during this time, as our capacity to respond in our usual timely manner may be affected. This is