Holstein Canada has announced the finalists for the 2025 Cow of the Year Award, recognizing excellence in Canadian Holstein breeding. Each nominee reflects years of dedication, strong production, and genetic progress within the dairy industry.
The annual Cow of the Year Award celebrates cows that stand out for production, classification, and the success of their offspring. Member voting opens October 30, 2025, and the winner will be announced at Holstein Canada’s Annual General Meeting on April 18, 2026, in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Meet the 2025 Finalists
Chanmar Adonis Miss Red EX-94 5E 4*
Breeders: Chanmar Holsteins, ON & Glaustar Holsteins, QC
Owner: Century Star Holsteins, ON
Lifetime: 7 lactations; 122,354 kg milk; 4,583 kg fat
Progeny: 9 daughters – 100% GP+, 5 EX, 3 VG, 1 GP
Highlights: Reached 100,000 kg lifetime production and earned one Superior Lactation. Named All-Ontario Red & White Senior Cow in 2019.
Hendercroft Winbrok Gummybear EX-95 4E 4*
Breeder: Herbert Henderson, ON
Owners: Herbert Henderson, Kingsway Farms, Trentward Farms & Matthew Forestell, ON
Lifetime: 7 lactations; 96,017 kg milk; 4,481 kg fat
Progeny: 10 daughters – 100% GP+, 1 EX, 8 VG, 1 GP
Highlights: Recognized for long-term performance with four Superior Lactations and 80,000 kg lifetime. Named All-Canadian Longtime Production Cow in 2023 and All-Ontario Longtime Production Cow in 2023 and 2021.
Jacobs High Octane Babe EX-96 2E 4*
Breeder & Owner: Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC
Lifetime: 4 lactations; 83,775 kg milk; 3,486 kg fat
Progeny: 20 daughters – 100% GP+, 2 EX, 15 VG, 3 GP
Highlights: A consistent performer with multiple show titles, including All-Canadian 5-Year-Old in 2022 and Canadian Champions Senior 3-Year-Old in 2020.
Vinbert Kingboy Birdy EX-95 4E 5*
Breeder: Ferme Vinbert Inc., QC
Owners: Ferme Vinbert Inc., Ferme Belgrade Inc., Ferme Silvercrest Inc., QC
Lifetime: 6 lactations; 124,333 kg milk; 5,527 kg fat
Progeny: 10 daughters – 100% GP+, 1 EX, 8 VG, 1 GP
Highlights: Achieved over 120,000 kg lifetime and four Superior Lactations. Honoured as All-Canadian Longtime Production Cow in 2022 and HM All-Canadian Mature Cow in 2024.
Voting Opens October 30
Holstein Canada members can vote through their Holstein Canada Web Account. Each prefix is allowed one vote, and voting closes February 27, 2026.
This annual recognition highlights not only the remarkable cows that shape the breed but also the breeders and owners whose commitment drives progress in Canadian dairy genetics.
