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Kelli Cull works with a Jersey heifer. Because of their smaller frames, Jerseys are popular with children who want to show cattle at county fairs. Jerseys also tend to be less expensive than Holsteins, Cull says.
"Bugs Bunny" relaxes in the farm's calf-warming room. The room features in-floor hot-water heating. Within three to five days of birth, calves are dehorned and vaccinated.
Kelli and Tom Cull exercise their champion cattle. "Tequila Shot" recently earned Grand Champion Jersey at the New York Spring Jersey Show, while Holstein "Blexy" was named 2017 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion.
Kelli Cull lifts the panel of a calf feeder to check hay supply. She and her husband, Tom Cull, designed the feeder. The "trough" is made from tile drainage pipe, which is easy to clean. Panels can be lifted when adding more feed. In a down position, the panels serve to protect calf feed from wind and precipitation.
Super hutches are among the best investments Budjon Farms has made, Kelli Cull says, adding they're easy to bed and clean.
Budjon Farms needs a bigger wall for all the banners it has received for championship cattle. The awards are displayed in the lobby of the Budjon office.
Colleen Hackett works with "Stassi," a spring-yearling Holstein. Hackett and other team members walk show cattle a couple of times each week so the animals become accustomed to being handled. Hackett, who hails from eastern New York, has worked at Budjon Farms for two and a half years.
Calves with pink eartags are owned by Alta Genetics Peak, which uses the boarding services of Budjon Farms. The weaning barn provides the calves with soft bedding and space to play.
Kelli Cull provides a little history on the trophies in a showcase at Budjon Farms. A farm favorite and champion Holstein, "Cameron," is memorialized.
Budjon Farms has 145 individual hutches to house calves. The farm underwent a calf-raising expansion in 2015.
LOMIRA, Wis. – Home to champions … that name could be applied to Budjon Farms, home to Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn-ET – the 2017 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion.
Lynn Grooms writes about the diversity of agriculture, including the industry’s newest ideas, research and technologies as a staff reporter for Agri-View based in Wisconsin. Email lgrooms@madison.com to contact her.
WHAT: Define your Destiny sale
Budjon Farms and Peak Genetics will offer 80 elite Holstein and Jersey cattle as well as 40 animals from guest consignors. Adults and children -- budding "cattle show-ers" -- are encouraged to attend.
WHEN: begins at 8 a.m. May 19
WHERE: Budjon Farms, N9996 Soo Road, Lomira, Wisconsin
CONTACT: 920-948-3020, office@budjon.com
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Kelli Cull lifts the panel of a calf feeder to check hay supply. She and her husband, Tom Cull, designed the feeder. The "trough" is made from tile drainage pipe, which is easy to clean. Panels can be lifted when adding more feed. In a down position, the panels serve to protect calf feed from wind and precipitation.
Colleen Hackett works with "Stassi," a spring-yearling Holstein. Hackett and other team members walk show cattle a couple of times each week so the animals become accustomed to being handled. Hackett, who hails from eastern New York, has worked at Budjon Farms for two and a half years.
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