Prairie Moon Guernseys of Waukon named Reserve Champion Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of Iowa State Fair Guernsey Dairy Show

Top dairies competed for honors in the Guernsey Dairy Cattle show judged Friday, August 11 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Prairie Moon Guernseys, owned and operated by the Sivesind family of Waukon, claimed Reserve Champion Premier Breeder and Reserve Champion Premier Exhibitor honors.

South Lane Farm of Epworth was awarded the Grand Champion Female banner. Knapp Guernseys of Epworth exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female and was awarded the Champion Premier Exhibitor title and Champion Premier Breeder title.

The Premier Breeder Award is given to the competitor who earns the most points for animals bred and exhibited by the entrant or others during the day's show. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Prairie Moon Guernseys placed in the following classes during the show:

Spring Heifer Calf: March 1-May 31, 2017 - 1) Prairie Moon Betsy, 3/1/2017; 2) Prairie Moon L Angelica, 3/6/2017.
Winter Heifer Calf: December 1, 2016-February 28, 2017 - 2) Prairie Moon Abriana, 2/3/2017.
Summer Yearling Heifer: June 1-August 31, 2016 - 2) Prairie Moon L Pierslee, 6/10/2016.
Junior Best Three Females - 3) Prairie Moon Guernseys, Waukon.
Junior Two Year Old Cow: March 1-August 31, 2015 - 2) Prairie Moon L Angelina, 3/1/2015.
Senior Two Year Old Cow: September 1, 2014-February 28, 2015 - 2) Prairie Moon L Abriella ET.
Junior Three Year Old Cow: March 1-August 31, 2014 - 1) Prairie Moon Bliss Bling, 5/6/2014.
Best Three Head - 2) Prairie Moon Guernseys, Waukon.
Best Four Head - 2) Prairie Moon Guernseys, Waukon.
Intermediate Reserve Champion Female - Prairie Moon Bliss Bling.