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Ayr-Ouelle Farm

Ayr-Ouelle Farm

2015

The prefix Ayr-Ouelle came to life in 1984 following the purchase of the farm by Roger Richard and Thérèse Lizotte. Each day, a love for their work, their family, and their cows is what motivated this family of 5 children: André, Marc, Caroline, Guylène, and Marie-Pier. Every family member contributed in their own way to the business activities. In 2000, André acquired shares in the business, and they bought the neighbouring farm. Over the following years, they acquired more land and changes were made to their forage harvesting method to improve efficiency. In 2011, André became the sole owner of the business. Nowadays, Roger and Thérèse continue to remain active in the business, providing valuable assistance. Nathalie, André’s spouse, works off the farm, but also gives a hand whenever possible. They currently have one child, Léo, and are expecting a baby boy in the month of May. At the farm, their breeding philosophy translates into using sires originating from the best cow families and demonstrating exceptional traits with regard to conformation, milk production and components, and longevity, for the purpose of breeding highly-productive and long-lasting cows in the herd. Since their cows have access to pastures, they must be efficient and have great feet and legs. André also wishes to improve the herd by developing two new cow families, through embryo purchases, hence: Faucher R One and Only-ET VG88, grand-daughter of Faucher Loto Opa EX96 4E 7*, and Forever Schoon Show Off-ET, daughter of Forever Schoon Perfecta EX96 2E. These animals correspond exactly to their business philosophy. The current production is 8,298 kg, with a herd classification of 2 Multiple EX, 1 EX, 18 VG, and 12 GP. Special attention is also paid to forage quality, to make it as tasty as possible. Their forage is composed, mainly, of grasses. The Barbara Family particularly stands out; the majority of the herd effectively stems from Ayr-Ouelle Jewel Barbara 3 VG86 2*. This cow and her descendants undoubtedly contributed many points in the awarding of this Master Breeder title. Her two daughters, Ayr-Ouelle Coronation Barbara 5 EX 2E 1*, who produced more than 70,000 kg, and Ayr-Ouelle Cornelius Barbara 6 VG85, both contributed animals of importance in terms of breeding and production. Examples of these are Ayr-Ouelle Barbara 8 EX94 8E 2* and her daughter Ayr-Ouelle Calimero Barbara 22 EX 92 4E, Grand Champion at the St-Pascal Show and the Montmagny Provincial Show in 2013 and 2nd in the Mature Cow class at the 2013 RAWF. Ayr-Ouelle Machine Nancy VG86 1*, the grand-daughter of Hammonds Sunbeam’s Gracie, from the Brush Ayr Gracious Family, with a lifetime production of more than 60,000 kg, also has many descendants in the herd. The Farm participated in its first show in 1984 and has been very involved, ever since, at their local St-Pascal Show and the Montmagny Show, as well as at the provincial shows, the RAWF, and the World Dairy Expo in Madison. Notably, Ayr-Ouelle Cap Primerose VG85 distinguished herself in the show rings by winning Junior Champion in Québec and 1st Intermediate Yearling in Madison. Ayrshire Canada offers its most sincere congratulations to Ferme AYR-OUELLE for its Master Breeder Award.