Erbacres had a wonderful week getting ready for classification on March 15, 2007. All the cows were clipped and washed. Holstein breeders can have their cattle evaluated for type (conformation) through the Holstein Association's linear classification programs. Holstein breeders use linear classification as a tool to breed, develop and market higher producing, more durable cows. Classification is based on a 100 point scale with 100 being the highest. The highest score a holstein has received is 97 acheived by Linden Dictator Wimble Wimpy in 1963. The breakdown of the holstein scoring is as follows:

Name the 6 classificaiton brackets and scores for each	Excellent 90-100 points
	Very Good [VG] 85-89 points
	Good Plus [G+] 80-84 points
	Good 75-70 points
	Fair 65-74 points
	Poor 50-64 points

Erbacres had a wonderful day with 3 new Excellents. Our favorite is Erbacres Encore Leigh that went 92 as a 3 year old. Leigh has been shown at the state shows and at Expo where she stood 9th. Erbacres Connie went from 86 to 90, she is one of our locator list cows. The last new Excellent is Erbacres Cha Cha. Other cows that increase scores include Cheyene went from 82 to 88; Constantine went from 90to 91; Daisy went to 87; Dallie went to 86 Lexi went to 88; as did Lizzy; Mirage went to 87; Montecarlo went to 92; morgan to 85 and Sophie and sunshine to 86.

Excellent cows that remained the same were Carolina-Red at 90, Carnival at 92, Carnagie 90, Cilia 92, Claudia 93, Constance 94, Cortney 92, Felicia 90, Forsyth 92, Lacey 92, Precious 91 and Sasha 90. Many of these are pictured in the photo section of our web site.

We were lucky enough to have 6 sets of extra hands that day which allowed John the opportunity to picture many of the cows. Look for some of their new pictures on the web site soon.