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13 AAA Application for Membership Join the growing number of breeders who have joined the American Akaushi Association.

15 AAA Membership Directory

Annual reference listing of American Akaushi Association members.

25 AAA Convention Speakers

Meet the dynamic speakers who will present during the 8th Annual Convention.

30 AAA and EBS – A Quality Partnership

How Elgin Breeding Service got involved with the Akaushi breed.

ON THE COVER

2019 marks 25 years of Akaushi in the United States. American Akaushi cattle perform efficiently, improve consistency, maintain uniformity and maximize profit.

In Every Issue 6 Cattle Tales 8 DNA Matters 10 Akaushi Matters

12 Beef Matters 14 Irons in the Fire 28 Calendar of Events

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P.O. Box 487 | Flatonia, Texas 78941 (361) 238-7218 office | www.akaushi.com Executive Director Kaci Carrales (361) 238-7218 | kcarrales@akaushi.com

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ow! Twenty-five years ago, the American Akaushi foundation breeding nucleus was arriving in the United States from Japan. Where were you 25 years ago? I was in third grade enjoying being a kid and was just getting my feet wet in agriculture through 4-H. Twenty-five years ago what were some of your goals to improve your cattle? Do you remember any of the past trends related to cattle or the beef industry? Do you enjoy looking back through history and seeing changes in phenotype and genetics?

Let’s take a little trip back to when the first cattle breeds came to America. Spanish settlers were among the first to bring what they call “Spanish cattle” to Florida in the mid-1500s.

In 1690, the first herd of Longhorns inhabited Texas, which paved the way for the American cowboy. These cattle were very hardy, surviving in some of the toughest environments, and were marketed for hides, tallow and meat. In 1783, the Shorthorn breed arrived in Virginia and was used as a dual-purpose meat and milk breed. The first Hereford cattle came to the Midwest in 1817, and Angus cattle were introduced in 1873. At that time, Angus bulls were mainly crossed with Texas Longhorns, resulting in calves that performed better, especially during the winter. As time went on and more British-influenced cattle were imported, there was little to no change in performance and phenotype.

We can all remember looking back at the fat cattle shows held in the Chicago Union Stockyards and seeing how early maturing, quick-patterned and fat the cattle were. Change was needed to increase growth, performance and cutability. That’s where the introduction of European cattle came into play during the late 1960s and early 1970s. These cattle were known for growth, muscle and leanness, and became extremely popular, especially in the show ring. But that trend shifted the beef herd to opposite extreme. Now cattle were too big, unprothe ductive – especially the females – and lacked marbling potential. It seems by the 2000s, the trend shifted again. This time, pracAkaushi Prime Time • Fall 2019

ticality reigned. Cattle were bred to be moderate framed, have more shape and depth in their rib design and be more structurally functional.

But most important, the trend was to bring back better-tasting, tender, more palatable beef.

It was then that premium branded beef programs really took off.

In 1976, four Wagyu bulls were the first to be imported to the United States. Mazda and Mt. Fuji were black, and Judo and Rueshaw were red. The next big shipment out of Japan was in 1994 and included the American Akaushi foundation breeding nucleus. With only a small breeding battery of Akaushi cattle, all breeding decisions were very strategic to make sure the inbreeding coefficient remained low. Embryo transfer played a huge part in growing the Akaushi breed. The ability to use the imported bulls Shigemaru, Tamamaru and Hikari as a basic, three-breed rotation on import females really opened up some diversity within the breed. Today, that same concept is still used with the ability to add Big Al, as well.

The past 25 years have been a tough sell for the Akaushi breed. In general, Wagyu cattle don’t have that ideal phenotype compared to the traditional cattle we are used to seeing. Trying to sell to a rancher is probably one of the hardest things to do since we tend to be very traditional and don’t accept change easily.

I am confident that all ranchers have one common goal: to produce productive and efficient cattle. Thanks to the accessibility of Akaushi genetics, cow herds across the country and around the world are able to set the stage to show this industry how productive and efficient these progeny can be, not only at the ranch level, but at feedyards and on the rail.

When the American Akaushi Association (AAA) started in 2009, the vision was to promote the Akaushi breed, as well as maintain and verify the breed’s purity, and monitor offspring performance and the quality of the final retail product. Having mandatory DNA parent verification on every AAA-registered animal brings integrity to the breed by ensuring Akaushi buyers can purchase with confidence. It also makes beef customers demand our product more when they realize they are buying what it says they are buying. We take Continued page 10 6

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DNA Matters

Tim Kozelsky | DNA and Data Service Analyst | tkozelsky@akaushi.com

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owdy all! As we prepare to celebrate 25 years of the Akaushi breed being in the United States, I thought it would be good to review the association’s DNA history and progress. The American Akaushi Association (AAA) was among the very first cattle breed associations to DNA profile the entire known Akaushi breeding herd. Unlike other breeds, Akaushi breeding certificates were issued based on DNA results and not herd records.

Most other breeds only used DNA as parent verification of show stock at that time.

The first DNA samples were collected in fall 2009 at HeartBrand Ranch in order to conduct the initial DNA profiling of the foundation breeding herd. In 2010, more than 4,800 samples were submitted to MetaMorphix Genom-

ics (MMI) in Davis, Calif. They were processed using the STR microsatellite profiling method.

The first round of DNA sample collection used the nasal swab method as the primary sample and hair as the backup. Since HeartBrand and Beeman Ranch were the only owners of the foundation herd, and they kept meticulous herd records, DNA was used to verify those records and not as a means of determining parentage.

Since then, the DNA labs have changed ownership several times. MMI was purchased by Scidera, which was purchased by GeneSeek®, which was purchased by Neogen®. Other than name changes on who we addressed the sample shipments to, the only physical address change occurred when GeneSeek purchased Scidera in early 2013 and moved the lab from California to Lincoln, Neb. All of our samples are now submitted to the Neogen lab in Lincoln.

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Producers of Red Angus and Hereford x Akaushi F1’s We have a great herd of Red Angus and Hereford cows that we breed to Akaushi bulls to produce superb quality F1 Akaushi heifers. The Red Angus F1’s are solid red and mostly polled. The Hereford F1’s are red white-faced cattle and all have been de-horned.

These cattle are a cowman’s kind and will be productive for many years. They're moderately framed with great maternal characteristics and mothering/milking ability! They will produce tremendous “A4-eligible” ¾-blood females and feeder steers with yield and quality grades to compete with the top F1 Akaushi genetics in the breed.

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We’re your source for polled Akaushi Genetics. Semen is available to ship and certified to go to South Africa, Australia and South America. Calves are all really calm and have good dispositions.

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Akaushi Matters Loni Soefje | Assistant to the Director | lsoefje@akaushi.com

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hat a year it has been so far for the American Akaushi Association (AAA)! We are celebrating 25 years of Akaushi being in the United States, our membership numbers are rapidly increasing, and this has been, by far, a record year for DNA processing.

I want to take a moment to say thank you to our members and supporters who have worked to build the quantity as well as the quality of the Akaushi breed throughout the past 25 years. Having such dedicated members who are driven to increase the quality of the beef industry is what makes being a part of the Akaushi team so enjoyable.

Since the association originated in 2009, our mission has been to provide programs, services, technology and leadership to enhance the Akaushi breed’s genetics, broaden its influence within the beef industry and expand the worldwide market for superior-tasting, high-quality Certified Akaushi Beef. Although the AAA provides several services to fulfill its mission and increase the efficiency of each producer’s operation, one particular aspect that is principal to the purity of the Akaushi breed is the parent-verification process.

It is well known that the AAA requires all Akaushi animals, fullblood and percentage blood, to be parent verified through DNA processing. But, why is this such an important and required process? Thanks to parent verification, Akaushi offspring can be traced back to the foundation Akaushi breeding herd that was brought to the United States 25 years ago, meaning the lineage of the American Akaushi can be traced back more than 30 generations!

Having this information can increase the profitability of any Akaushi herd, but more important, it has instilled a sense of integrity behind the Akaushi breed.

The Akaushi team recommends that all Akaushi breeders and potential Akaushi buyers use the parent-verified system as a tool when it comes time to buy any Akaushi-influenced animal. The AAA considers this a tool because it allows anyone to buy with not only confidence, but with certainty. The saying “trust Akaushi Prime Time • Fall 2019

your neighbor but brand your cattle” comes into play here.

Be very thorough when asking questions about the pedigrees of the animals you plan to purchase and ask to see their certificates. Fullblood animals will have a registration number with the prefix “AF” listed at the top right corner of the registration paper and “Parent-Verified” on the left side of the certificate only if the association has confirmed that the listed pedigree has been confirmed through DNA processing.

If the animal’s certificate is not available, we suggest calling the AAA office to confirm you are buying from a trusted source or to determine if a specific animal is registered and verified with us. The AAA wants every Akaushi experience to be second to none whether it be through consuming an outstanding primal cut, building a successful branded beef program or upgrading your cow base with Akaushi genetics. Confirming you’re purchasing a parentverified animal is the first step to ensuring an outstanding Akaushi experience.

With that said, if there is anything you believe we as an association can do to increase the value of your experience, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the team members. Although I mentioned this year has been quite successful for the AAA, we are continually looking for ways to grow and further serve our members.

We look forward to hearing from you. PT CATTLE TALES Continued from page 6 great pride in what we produce, and we want to make sure your Akaushi experience is the best one yet!

So, where will we be in the next 25 years?

We hope to be one of the leading beef breeds that helps lead the charge to doubling the national average for the number of carcasses receiving Prime Quality Grades. The association is here to serve its members, but it is only as strong and progressive as its membership.

Growing the breed is a group effort, and we invite you to serve the association in whatever capacity you can through trade shows, field days and simply sharing your closeouts and carcass data with your neighbors. Because together, we are AKAUSHI. PT 10

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Beef Matters

Amy Tipp | Director of Customer Service, HeartBrand® Beef Inc. | amy@akaushi.com “You always overestimate what you can get done in one year and underestimate what you can get done in 10.” – Bill Gates

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Akaushi … What’s that? Twenty-five years ago, who knew? Who knew that this single breed of animals would develop into an industry-altering phenomenon? Who knew Akaushi would change the way health fanatics look at beef? Who knew one simple taste of this heart-healthy beef could keep you hooked for life?

The group of Texas businessmen who introduced this breed to the United States knew these cattle were unique. They knew the Akaushi breed had something to offer. What they did not know is how to grow this amazing breed. In 2006, the Beeman family seized the opportunity to take this breed above and beyond expectations.

The Beeman family began growing their nucleus of cattle, and educating consumers and cattle ranchers about Akaushi. One of the best ways to promote Akaushi cattle and Akaushi beef is simple – taste it! When HeartBrand Beef began harvesting cattle in 2007, they were tackling about 10 head per week to sell. It took a little time for consumers to experience the difference of Akaushi beef. Then they began asking for it by name. HeartBrand Beef was harvesting 60 head in 2012 and, by 2017, they were harvesting 150 head per week. Today, HeartBrand Beef is harvesting around 240 head each week.

HeartBrand Beef has built their branded beef program from the ground up. Consumers are asking for Certified Akaushi Beef. All Akaushi beef programs are picking up momentum and growing thanks to this genetically superior breed.

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Membership No. _______________ Issued by Association

application for membership 128 East South Main | PO Box 487 | Flatonia, Texas 78941 (361) 238-7218 Office | (361) 333-8589 Fax | www.akaushi.com | info@akaushi.com Date _________________________________________ Holding Brand (please draw) ____________________________________________ Brand Location ___________________________________ Permanent ID Location (i.e., left ear, rt. hip, side) __________________________ Member Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ranch Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE indicate whether the membership is to be under the member name or ranch name.

Parent(s) Name(s) – (If Junior applicant) __________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________ State _____________________ Zip Code _________________________ Home Phone ___________________________ Work Phone __________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________ Fax Number ___________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________ Signed ____________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth _____________________________ For Juniors Only

I hereby make application to the American Akaushi Association for membership to be issued in the name given above. I agree to be bound by and abide by the Rules of the Association, which include Whole Herd Reporting Assessment Fees, and Amendments or Modifications, thereto which may, from time to time, be adopted. By signing this application for membership, applicant irrevocably waives any claim against and grants an absolute release to the American Akaushi Association, any member, employee or agent of the Association, for any act or omission in connection with the Association, including but not limited to, any enforcement of the rules and regulations presently in effect or hereafter adopted by the Association.  Please include my name and contact information in the Association’s Directory.  Do not publish my email.

 Do not publish my phone numbers.

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Regular Membership: Jan.-Dec. $100 | April-Dec. $80 | July-Dec. $60 | Oct.-Dec. $30

Lifetime Membership: $1,000

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Junior Membership: $25 per year

American Akaushi Association (AAA) membership is open to anyone who is interested in Akaushi cattle and the purposes of the association. AAA members are focused on producing high-quality seedstock and commercial cattle that produce high-quality, healthful beef. As an AAA member, Akaushi breeders have the opportunity to take advantage of the various programs and services the association offers, including registration, DNA testing, certification, marketing, research and development, and advertising.

Associate Membership: $60 per year

If paying by credit card, please fill out the following: Name on Card _________________________________________________  Visa  MasterCard  Discover  American Express Card Number __________________________________________________ Expiration Date ______________________ Security Code _____________ Signature _____________________________________________________

Please return Membership Application and payment to: American Akaushi Association | PO Box 487 | Flatonia, TX 78941

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REFLECTIONS AND RECOLLECTIONS

Irons in the Fire Paul Marchant | Rancher/Columnist | idahomarchant@gmail.com

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The tiny town of Elba, Idaho, was devastated and grief stricken. The family had already suffered through some tough times the past couple of years, and now they were reeling as

neighbors. In fact, instead of waiting until the week before the fair, he’d kept his 4-H record book completely up-to-date. It was pretty much completed before he died. What kind of kid does that?

Though Sean wouldn’t be there, his older brother wanted him to somehow be able to finish his project. Friends and neighbors arranged with the county fair board and livestock committee to have Sean’s steer exhibited at the fair.

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Alabama Greg Anderson Sullivan Creek Ranch LLC 151 CR 1047 Vinemont, AL 35179 256.841.4494 greg.anderson@ sullivancreekranch.com Eugene Fernandes Fernandes Farm PO Box 553 Robertsdale, AL 36567 858.663.1379 eugenefernandes@hotmail.com

Arizona Alison Hunter Eagle Creek Ranch LLC 10050 W Fair Oaks Rd. Prescott, AZ 86305 602.326.3075 cowdogsaz@yahoo.com Pem Meyer (FB) Bonita Cattle Ranch 10000 W Fair Oaks Rd. Prescott, AZ 86305 Robert Timpson & John Knudson Silver Oak Akaushi PO Box 1723 Colorado City, AZ 86021

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California Lance Batistich (LM, FB) Classic Farms LLC 525 Old Natividad Rd. Salinas, CA 93908 831.970.4151 lance@classicsalads.com John Chester (FB) Apricot Lane Farms 10700 Broadway Rd. Moorpark, CA 93021 805.523.4444 info@apricotlanefarms.com Martin Emigh M.J. Livestock II 5814 Pedrick Rd. Dixon, CA 95620 707.580.5607 martin.emigh@aol.com Jim & Kathy Lewers Chun Ranch 201 Portofino Way Cloverdale, CA 95425 707.894.9348 jklewers@comcast.net Todd Rothweier (FB) Fossil Creek Ranch 73255 Ranchita Ave. San Miguel, CA 93451 909.917.2252 jhopweiler@yahoo.com

Steve & Karmen Landers Leis Creek Cattle Co. 36 Ark Tenn Rd. Clinton, AR 72031 501.831.5911 klanders0707@me.com

Tom & Marcia Whittle PO Box 995 Altaville, CA 95221 209.785.0303 mltawhittle@caltal.com

Mike & Jerry Mooney Rafter M Ranch 9680 Amity Rd. Bonnerdale, AR 71933 870.356.9875 mindymooney@rocketmail.com

Dennis Campbell Rain Dance Ranch 19395 CR 46 Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810 719.342.5752 drcpbl@gmail.com

Ron Sweeney 1332 NW Quail Run Cir. Bentonville, AR 72712 479.799.8688 ron.sweeney@live.com

Colorado

Leighton Curtis (JM) PO Box 61 Mosca, CO 81146 lcurtis@sangreschools.com

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Deadwood Ranch LLC 740 Swearingen Way Basalt, CO 81621 239.398.3700 jerry@deadwoodranch.com Michael M. Mellott (FB) Mellott Ranch PO Box 21 Hugo, CO 80821 719.740.0403 phmellott@esrta.com Greg Weed PO Box 656 Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810

Florida Michael Adams Adams Ranch Inc. PO Box 12909 Fort Pierce, FL 34979 772.461.6321 adamsranch1@prodigy.net Vicki Burgess Burgess Farms 3602 Coy Burgess Loop DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850.585.0931 vicki.burgess@yahoo.com James Deason & Darrell McLendon Dominion Farms 190 NW 265th St. Newberry, FL 32669 352.870.4033 jim@dominionfarmsfl.com Ron & Jennifer Fisher (FB) Windy Hill Ranch 5890 State Hwy. 83 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850.865.4616 windyhillron@outlook.com Mark Ganskop (FB) Columbia Cattle Co. LLC PO Box 1993 Lake City, FL 32056 386.867.0269 explumbing@outlook.com

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Don Garrison (FB) Garrison Farms 13343 Garrison Rd. Live Oak, FL 32060 386.364.1493 garrisonfarms@icloud.com Harrell K. Hammond Ruby’s Ridge Ranch 2887 Johnson Rd. Bonifay, FL 32425 850.527.3370 harrell.hammond@ energytransfer.com Jake Hickton (AM) Burger Monger 5279 Isla Key Boulevard S, Apt. 215 St. Petersburg, FL 33715 312.543.2611 jakehickton@yahoo.com David & Mary Mehta 4390 Devereux Dr. Pensacola, FL 32504 850.291.4811 davidmehta@icloud.com Ronald & Norma Jean Platt Rocking RN Ranch 400 Platt Rd. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850.419.6144 rockingrnranch@gmail.com

Georgia Seth Bice & Dustin Rogers Belmont Cattle Co. 68 Fairfax Ct. Dallas, GA 30157 770.560.0735 bice.seth@gmail.com Bobby Griffin (FB) Power Line Farms 2522 Elko Rd. Elko, GA 31025 478.988.3181 bobbyngriffin@yahoo.com Francois Paul Leger (LM, FB) Chatel Farm 1301 New Savannah Rd. Augusta, GA 30901 706.922.5502 francois.leger@fplfood.com

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Frank Scott 3428 US Hwy. 341 S Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478.988.4446 frank.scott@windstream.net Roy Lee Strickland 1765 Townsend Rd. Villa Rica, GA 30180 404.975.8200 alabettyrosa@yahoo.com John L. Wood (FB) 1210 Golden Isles Pkwy.

Perry, GA 31069 478.960.7999 jlwfarms@windstream.net

Hawaii Frank Boteilho F Ranch LLC 72-3375 Hawaii Belt Rd. #2 Kailua Kona, HI 96740 808.987.7350 fpboteilho@gmail.com Dwayne & Tammie Cypriano Hawaii Lowline Cattle Co. LLC 45-1065 Kalehua Rd. Honokaa, HI 96727 808.775.9852 cypnad@gmail.com

Idaho Seth Christensen Christensen Genetics 2211 W 2800 S Weston, ID 83286 208.589.9988 seth@christensengenetics.com Phil & Yvette Davis (FB) Davis Cattle Co. Inc. 19 Warm Lake Hwy. Cascade, ID 83611 208.382.4892 fphillipdavis@gmail.com Shawn & Jennifer Ellis OK Bar Ranch 936 W 350 N Blackfoot, ID 83221 208.684.4268 okbarranches@hotmail.com George Gersema 1301 S Vista Ave., Suite 200 Boise, ID 83705 208.376.3000 ggersema@employersresource.com

Joe Heaps (FB) Shiloh Warm Springs Ranch PO Box 510 Challis, ID 83226 208.940.0385 joeheaps77@gmail.com

Iowa Keith R. Carlson (AM) Dairy Quality Center PO Box 497, Stratford, IA 50249 800.553.2479 kcarlson@agri-ed.com

Bob & Pam Howard (FB) Howard Ranch PO Box 123 Hammett, ID 83627 208.590.2651 bpwsj@rtci.net

Brent & Elizabeth Carmichael 701 Juneau Ave. SE Orange City, IA 51041 515.371.8944 brentcar@hotmail.com Bruce Pixley Pixley Family Farm 2239 380th St. Grafton, IA 50440 641.748.2400

David O. Jensen Jensen Cattle & Feed LLC 49 E Main St. Franklin, ID 83237 801.319.6665 dojensen@gmail.com

Scott & Sheri Weber (FB) Weber Akaushi 25578 218th Ave. Delhi, IA 52223 319.240.8822 ssweber1@iowatelecom.net

Paul & Gerald Marchant Marchant Ranch 2000 S 50 E Oakley, ID 83346 208.312.0517 paul@progressivepublish.com

Kansas

Eugene Matthews Matthews Land & Cattle LLC 1249 S Hwy. 27 Oakley, ID 83346 208.862.3261 3barcattle@gmail.com

Tim Bergkamp 5780 NE 120 Ave. Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 620.747.0839 Timothy D. Bolz (FB) Bolz Ranch LP 4990 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS 66604 785.231.7339 docbolz@gmail.com

Garth & Robin Monroe (FB) Idaho Wagyu Genetics 16901 Nounan Rd. Soda Springs, ID 83276 208.547.7103 garthm2@gmail.com

Brady Russell Burks Pheasant Run Ranch 161 J Rd. Lebanon, KS 66952 785.282.8049 pheasantrunranchks@gmail.com

Mark Radford Radford Cattle PO Box 50922 Idaho Falls, ID 83405

Illinois

Ben Cramer 269 N Dodge Rd. Healy, KS 67850 620.397.3268 bac290@yahoo.com

Bill Kennell Kennell Farms 1172 CR 2100 N Washburn, IL 61570 309.696.0492 lawrence.kennell@gmail.com

Katie Jacobs & Don Stokes PO Box 344 Kechi, KS 67067 316.209.5174 turnanburn4u@att.net

Indiana Jennie & Paul Hodgen Hodgen Farms 3211 W CR 1350 N Roachdale, IN 46172 402.540.0861 jennie.hodgen@gmail.com

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M. John Keller 1630 RS 115 Saint Francis, KS 67756 785.332.6281

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Melvin E. Kitts PO Box 433 Goddard, KS 67052 620.243.3981 mkitts49@gmail.com Joe Linnebur 12605 40th Rd. Parsons, KS 67357 jlinn2691@tmail.com Scott Lowe Lowe Cattle Co. 192 N College St. Winfield, KS 67156 620.229.9081 slowe5775@gmail.com Matador Cattle Co. (FB) Spring Creek Ranch 448 Reece Rd. Eureka, KS 67045 620.750.0582 russellj@kochind.com John Meng Meng Ranch 4345 NE 60 St. Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 620.491.1333 mengfarm@hotmail.com Jason Patty & Jerod Rigdon Skyview RII Farms LLC 1947 SE Bluestem Rd. El Dorado, KS 67042 316.648.4822 jpatty3@yahoo.com Colten & Callie Salm Red Cow Cattle Co. LLC 203 W Parallel St. Clifton, KS 66937 620.200.0715 colten@csprecisionag.com

Louisiana Timothy M. McGee 1523 Gobert Rd. Church Point, LA 70525 337.351.5856 tmcgee57@msn.com Ronald J. Montgomery Broken L Ranch 10825 Kina Cir. Keithville, LA 71047 318.458.2473 custom.control@comcast.net Rodney Sagrera 11516 LA Hwy. 690 Abbeville, LA 70510 337.893.5855 rodneysagrera@yahoo.com

Maryland John Dell Dell Creek Farm 1228 Harris Mill Rd. Parkton, MD 21120 410.608.3301 ss454bb4@yahoo.com Kevin C. Ford Blue Star Farm LLC 3201 Old York Rd. White Hall, MD 21161 443.829.8860 bstarfarm@gmail.com

Michigan Robert Bushart Mid Central Cattle Co. 393 44th St. Allegan, MI 49010 616.340.8973 r.bushart@crsfacility.net Michigan State University 5401 W Jennings Rd. Lake City, MI 49651

Minnesota Thomas Marty PO Box 236 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 218.863.5158 tmarty@loretel.net Ryan Verlinde Verlinde Farms Inc. 2262 205th Ave. Tracy, MN 56175 507.829.4747 ryanverlinde1@gmail.com

Mississippi Roger R. Brown Triangle B Farms 2116 Beeline Rd. Decatur, MS 39327 601.635.5775 margiebrown@bellsouth.net Charles M. Edwards II 3574 Hwy. 80 Morton, MS 39117 601.732.8936 char65mac@bellsouth.net Mark Harrison 1113 Pleasant Valley Rd. McComb, MS 39648 985.514.0265 markharrison1167@aol.com

John S. Simpson Breezy Oaks Ranch Inc. 298 Quail Rd. Canton, MS 39046 601.707.3201 breezyoaksranch@gmail.com Jeffrey Todd & Susan Brown Brown Family Farm 2776 Little Rock Decatur Rd. Decatur, MS 39327 601.635.4257 susanbl988@yahoo.com

Missouri Rodney & Lisa Alderson (FB) 373 CR 170A Zanoni, MO 65784 573.220.1831 rlalderson86@gmail.com Larry Aschermann (FB) Aschermann Charolais/Akaushi 734 Belle Aire Pl. Carthage, MO 64836 417.793.2855 hayhook@gmail.com Brent Bankhead (FB) Bankhead & Bankhead LLC 3547 Whitsetts Fork Rd. Wildwood, MO 63038 314.853.7512 Clarke, Penny & Lucas Burns Burns Farms 20430 Hwy. M Brookfield, MO 64628 660.258.7389 clarkeburns75@gmail.com David Callis (FB) 5315 Pin Oak Ln. Sedalia, MO 65301 660.827.3969 dwcallis@charter.net Galen & Pam Carson Sunset C Ranch Ltd. 24723 Hwy. YY Concordia, MO 64020 660.463.1956 highplainscowman@yahoo.com Bryan Drury Drury Cattle Ranch 3939 S State Hwy. 125 Rogersville, MO 65742 417.425.8794 bdrury14@gmail.com Jack Farnsworth (LM) Farnsworth Heritage Trust 20003 Garrett Ln. Downing, MO 63536 660.379.2405 jfqh21@hotmail.com

Ferd Good Owen-Good Ranch 19126 S Ranch Rd. Belton, MO 64012 816.331.1343

Wright Charolais 42922 Old Hwy. 10 Richmond, MO 64085

Roger Hines J-H Cattle 29474 May Ln. Asbury, MO 64832 417.437.3718 roy.usar@yahoo.com

Fred Sturdevant & Nancy Haugan Solo Inc. 7983 W Kootenai Rd. Rexford, MT 59930 406.297.3601 nhaugan@montanasky.net

Michelle & Wayne Johnson (FB) Dove Creek Wagyu Cattle Co. 5412 Hwy. W Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417.926.0636 michelle@dovecreekwagyu.com Joseph & Carol Killian 3641 E Sheffield Way Springfield, MO 65802 417.315.5284 socjpk@aol.com Danny Little (FB) PO Box 513 Lamar, MO 64759 417.682.1927 danny@redneckblinds.com Jacob Moenkhoff 25854 Rodekohr Rd. Corder, MO 64021 660.229.6665 jawmo44@gmail.com Wayne & Karen Nichols 5035 CR 2350 Pomona, MO 65789 417.277.5420 nicholsfarms92@yahoo.com Andrew Novak 72 Hwy. N Humansville, MO 65674 612.723.2773 andrewnovak2004@gmail.com Perry & Cheryl Sherman Sherman Charolais/Akaushi 13078 Maries Rd. Vichy, MO 65580 573.299.4652 perrylsherman@gmail.com Steve & Tanya Williams Will-Acres Farm 21221 Finch Dr. Neosho, MO 64850 417.529.8316 will-acres@hotmail.com

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Nebraska Michael Brown (FB) PO Box 224 Elm Creek, NE 68836 308.293.0101 mike@mandjsigns.com Todd Brown (FB) 43591 Rd. 722 Oxford, NE 68967 308.824.3813 toddbrown722@gmail.com Jed & Deann Doetker Horse Canyon Ranch PO Box 96 Wauneta, NE 69045 308.883.1235 thedoetkers@bwtelcom.net Eugene J. Dubas (FB) Dubas Cattle Co. PO Box 458 Fullerton, NE 68638 308.536.2369 geno@dubascattle.com Quinn & Wacey Johnson Johnson Ranch 242 Whitney Lake Rd. Whitney, NE 69367 308.430.5513 deltarho99@gmail.com Jarrod & Don Knorr 85649 US Hwy. 183 Bassett, NE 68714 402.760.2939 jarrod.knorr@gmail.com Brett Mohling 5820 S Pawnee Ave. Glenvil, NE 68941 402.705.7216 mohlingfarms@yahoo.com Brian Schardt (FB) Schardt Cattle Co. 5424 Rd. R Carleton, NE 68326 402.365.4352 brian.schardt@yahoo.com

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Ryan Schwartz & Wendy Gursey Heartland Wagyu (FB) 30716 SW 89th Rd. Beatrice, NE 68310 402.239.5919 wendygursey@gmail.com

Jorge Ramirez Taiban Creek Ranch 30647 Hwy. 60 Fort Sumner, NM 88119 575.355.8890 ramkjorge@hotmail.com

Jaclyn Wilson Flying Diamond Genetics 2602 213th Trl. Lakeside, NE 69351 308.762.3196 jaclyn@flyingdiamondgenetics.com

Chance & Addison Robbins 1110 Wethco Santa Rosa, NM 88435 575.760.1077 addimae13@gmail.com

Arden Wohlers Wohlers Ranch LLC 3420 Cherokee Ct. Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308.632.6496 ardenwohlers@gmail.com

New Hampshire Craig Cassarino KNCC Ventures LLC 116-G S River Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 703.475.6335 ccassarino@lti-global.com

New Mexico Kenneth & Sharon Augustine Augustine Ranch PO Box 176 Tatum, NM 88267 575.393.2359 kennethtaugustine@icloud.com AJ Bluth Corrales Livestock 161 Enterprise Rd. Lovington, NM 88260 575.725.7210 Cee Tee Cattle LLC 2500 Fairway Ter. Clovis, NM 88101 575.374.9098 ceearnett@bovinafeeders.com James W. Cockerham Crazy Heart Cattle PO Box 265 Texico, NM 88135 806.225.7048 wesco@yucca.net Mark & Taylor Marley 6760 W Pine Lodge Rd. Roswell, NM 88201 575.626.9890 taylorkmarley@gmail.com

Alexander R. Newman 600 Nichols Ridge Rd. Seaman, OH 45679 937.779.6278 alexnewmantax@gmail.com Brandon Wannarka 3295 Penewit Rd. Spring Valley, OH 45370 937.308.2865 brandonwannarka@hotmail.com

Oklahoma

James & Denece Robbins Robbins Akaushi 1110 Wethco Santa Rosa, NM 88435 575.760.2277 brojames57@hotmail.com

Robin R. Barry Hailey’s Domenica Farms 15950 E 2nd St. Arcadia, OK 73007 405.206.3490 rbarry@nssokc.com

Paul Taylor III Ranchline PO Box 344 Roswell, NM 88202 paul@ranchline.com

Dale & Pamela Bradley Bradley Family Farm 25793 Hwy. 9A Tecumseh, OK 74873 607.429.8955 bradley.family.farm.llc@gmail.com

New York Luke W. Beadnell Beadnell Riverside Farm 1433 River Rd. Warrensburg, NY 12885 518.260.4048 beadnell21@yahoo.com

Joshua Goodsell Goodsell Land & Cattle LLC PO Box 8 Maramec, OK 74045 970.756.2701 joshua@goodselllandandcattle.org

North Carolina

Matthew R. Oppel (LM) PO Box 555 Kingfisher, OK 73750 405.375.4455 mattoppel@pldi.net

Bass & Sandra Hyatt Seven Meadows Farm 8105 Old Hwy. 64 Brasstown, NC 28902 828.837.6758 shyatt7@yahoo.com

Brett Sterling (LM) Sterling Ranches RR 4 Box 1690 Coalgate, OK 74538 575.390.3835 brett_j_sterling@yahoo.com

North Dakota Christopher Rockeman 42215 226th Ave. NW Donnybrook, ND 58734 701.720.3682 roc4@srt.com

Betsy Sweiger (JM) 9421 N Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 betsy@sweigerfarms.com Billy Sweiger (JM) 9421 N Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73114

Ohio Brennan Durbin 17745 Nashville Rd. Danville, OH 43014 740.398.0190

Terry & Gloria Ter Wee (LM) Double Z 11736 NS 3610 Seminole, OK 74868 405.382.7769 twglo130@gmail.com

John, Rita & Chris Dutton (FB) Dutton Cattle Co. PO Box 152 Bannock, OH 43972 740.359.1390 cgdutton@gmail.com

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Tracy Conway Trust Conway 3X Ranch 1646 Brock Rd. Ardmore, OK 73401 580.220.9454 wtconway@brightok.net Kent Wayman Wayman Farms 17212 N Sheridan Rd. Nash, OK 73761 580.554.5057 kentwayman@pldi.net Joshua Yarbrough (LM, FB) Y2 Wagyu PO Box 636 Noble, OK 73068 405.226.5187 y2wagyu@gmail.com

Oregon Chris & Bonnie Christensen Christensen Cattle Co. 4865 John Day Hwy. Vale, OR 97918 541.473.3096 christensennaturalbeef@gmail.com Margaret McClaran McClaran Ranch PO Box 1050 Joseph, OR 97846 maggiemcclaran@gmail.com Bill & Cindy Romans Romans Ranches 3820 Old Stage Rd. Harper, OR 97906 541.358.2921 bromans@hotmail.com

Pennsylvania Russell C. Judy 986 Upper Georges Valley Rd. Spring Mills, PA 16875 814.441.0986 bovinebasics1358@gmail.com

South Carolina Roger Mauney 155 Old Ferry Rd. Sharon, SC 29742 803.927.6607 bullockck@aol.com Franklin L. Springs (FB) Stein Springs River Side Ranch 6615 Ferney Lee Rd. Effingham, SC 29541 843.373.8233

South Dakota Lanny Binger 2122 Crystal Ave. Aberdeen, SD 57401 830.613.0229 lbhobay@hotmail.com Rex Binger Binger Ranch 17843 377th Ave. Redfield, SD 57469 605.472.1439 bluedog@nrctv.com Jane M. Brehe 29374 176th St. Agar, SD 57520 605.264.5472 d_jbrehe@hotmail.com Dale Faulhaber DC Cattle Co. 40242 126th St. Groton, SD 57445 605.397.7141 kritterdoc@nvc.net Verlin D. Hoffer 3268 Snyder Dr. Waubay, SD 57273 605.380.8192 vdh@itctel.com Calvin Mack 16961 465th Ave. Goodwin, SD 57238 605.881.1961 cmack8670@gmail.com Rick Prentice (LM) Beef Tech PO Box 256 Wessington, SD 57381 605.354.2916 rprenticefarms@gmail.com Allen Schaffer Schaffer Farm 31148 112th St. Herreid, SD 57632 605.437.2491 schafferfarm@gmail.com Cody Wientjes 30004 118th St. Mound City, SD 57646 605.850.3996 codyrwientjes@gmail.com

Tennessee Terrence Bailiff (FB) Opus Farms 1833 Indian Cave Rd. New Market, TN 37820 423.231.6520 coacht27211@yahoo.com

Kelly Glazener KV Cattle Co. LLC 6315 Martin Creek Rd. Bloomington Springs, TN 38545 931.783.3414 kvcattleco@gmail.com

Cee Arnett (CM) Bovina Feeders 1355 FM 145 Farwell, TX 79325 806.825.2103 ceearnett@bovinafeeders.com

Joe & Christina Beltz (LM, FB) Comanche Cattle Co. 11600 Busan Way Canyon, TX 79015 806.683.7329 cowhand@me.com

Billy K. Parsley (LM) Broken P Ranch 460 Betsy Ross Rd. Afton, TN 37616 423.429.1059 bkparsley@gmail.com

Mike Atkinson Atkinson Akaushi 600 CR 228 Lampasas, TX 76550 254.290.7023 mikeatkinson57@gmail.com

Donald & Kim Birkenfeld Heifer Hill Farms Inc. 573 CR 24 Muleshoe, TX 79347 806.946.6217 heiferhillfarms@yahoo.com

Nick & April Patterson 2258 Henson Rd. Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150 256.349.0283 nick@honestabe.com

Pete & Lee Ann Ballew Heart Land & Cattle 820 SW 3001 Andrews, TX 79714 432.556.2443 pballew@yahoo.com

Ricky Black 1360 FM 1172 Friona, TX 79035 806.265.3861 blackricky94@gmail.com

Charles Williams (FB) Doddy Creek Farms PO Box 10 Normandy, TN 37360 615.982.4541 charles@dooddycreekfarms.com

Texas 2F Akaushi Beef (AM) Felito’s Finest LLC 627 FM 2844 Santa Elena, TX 78591 956.735.6401 orders@2fakaushibeef.com 2fakaushibeef.com Michael Afflerbach Afflerbach Farms 1452 Gohlke School Rd. Yorktown, TX 78164 361.563.7773 kim_lozuk@hotmail.com Bud & Sherie Alldredge Agua Negra PO Box 1170 Sweetwater, TX 79556 325.338.6371 beajdum@gmail.com Terry Allen 10880 FM 699 Joaquin, TX 75954 936.590.1628 tgallen56@gmail.com Juan Carlos Alonso El Mileno Ranch – Blanco, LP 4407 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 121 Austin, TX 78746 512.633.3526 j.c.alonso@me.com

Burt R. Barnes Barnes Cattle 1841 Logan Trl. New Braunfels, TX 78130 210.288.1868 burtbarnes@gmail.com Brad Barton Rubicon Ranch LLC 7395 Bessie Heights Rd. Orange, TX 77630 512.787.9084 bradbarton007@yahoo.com Tyler Becker (FB) Becker Ranch 301 Ham Ln. Uvalde, TX 78801 830.900.9398 bttireservice@gmail.com Ronald & Joan Beeman (LM, FB) Beeman Ranch PO Box 628 Flatonia, TX 78941 361.865.3456 rbeeman@akaushi.com Dewey & Lori Bellows (LM, FB) 4B Enterprises/Viduarri Land & Cattle LLC 907 Swift St. Refugio, TX 78377 361.220.4116 deweybellows@gmail.com Joe & Christina Beltz (LM, FB) Broken Winds Cattle Co./ Bar 73 Ranch 11600 Busan Way Canyon, TX 79015 806.683.7329 cowhand@me.com

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Richard M. Bode 2605 W Wallace St. San Saba, TX 7687 325.372.5744 mimi_bode@yahoo.com Patrick Boykin Rocky Creek Ranch 115 Wild Basin Rd., Ste. 201 Austin, TX 78746 512.479.0407 rockycreekranchhye@gmail.com Whit & LaShae Braden (LM) Flying M Farms 1975 Williams Rd. Big Lake, TX 76932 806.781.4127 lashaejohnson@hotmail.com Ryley Brooks (JM) 4480 Old Lehman Rd. Kingsbury, TX 78638 reagan@agrimarkgenetics.com Addie Brown (JM) 2019 Brown Ranch Ln. Beeville, TX 78102 Austin & Jody Brown III (LM) Brown Ranches/Landair 2519 Brown Ranch Ln. Beeville, TX 78102 361.358.1786 aebrown70@gmail.com Austin & Nana Brown (LM) Brown Ranches 2050 Brown Ranch Ln. Beeville, TX 78102 361.579.0377 firebrand1924@gmail.com

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Mike & Kim Burge Lazy 2B PO Box 299 Nazareth, TX 79063 254.967.4800 mlburge@embarqmail.com

Cyd Chauveaux & Lea Walker Hornady Ranch LLC 5930 Prideaux Rd. Windthorst, TX 76389 940.423.6255 hornadyranch@gmail.com

Jennifer Cotton Cotton Ranch 4103 Sand Creek Rd. Bryan, TX 77808 979.589.2807 splash408@gmail.com

Charles W. Downing (FB) Encantada Cattle Co. 201 N Getty St., Ste. C Uvalde, TX 78801 830.278.3100 charlie@cdowninglaw.com

John Busch JMB Farms 4602 Legends Bay Dr. Baytown, TX 77523 281.619.3740 jbusch2571@gmail.com

Stafford Cook S-N-T Farms PO Box 376 Vega, TX 79092 806.231.2380 staffc101@gmail.com

Cross Tie Ranch 2155 E FM 2147 Marble Falls, TX 78654 830.265.0625 brandonxtieranch@yahoo.com

Kayron Dube Dime Box Acres 2109 CR 436 Dime Box, TX 77853 713.823.0361 kdube@dlfarm.com

Ernest Cagle (FB) Redland Ranch 7005 Gleneagles Dr. Tyler, TX 75703 615.971.0490 ernie.cagle@gmail.com

Caden Cooke (JM) PO Box 1191 Canadian, TX 79014

Catarino & Sylvia Carrillo PO Box 251 Mertzon, TX 76941 325.234.9687 sylvia@billscottranch.com Crystal Cassidy LM Ranch 25 Greyton Ln. Houston, TX 77024 713.202.7301 ccassidy741@gmail.com Kevin Castleman Domaci Farms 1941 CR 229 Schulenburg, TX 78956 979.562.2737 kcastle79@cvctx.com Bravo Cattle Co. Bravo Ranch 3412 Airway Blvd.

Amarillo, TX 79118 806.376.6261 neil@bravocattle.com Terry Caviness 3C Cattle Co. PO Box 790 Hereford, TX 79045 806.357.2333 terry@cavinessbeef.com Steve Chapman C-5 Ranch 5919 E Ben White Blvd.

Austin, TX 78741 512.422.7909 schapman65@aol.com Van Chatham T-Bar-C Ranch LLC 240 PR 5222 Grand Saline, TX 75140 903.752.0325 vanchatham@gmail.com

Cody Cooke (JM) PO Box 1191 Canadian, TX 79014 docy.c65@gmail.com Marcee Cooke (JM) PO Box 1191 Canadian, TX 79014 marcee.c1@gmail.com Milton C. Cooke (AM) Cattle Exchange Steakhouse PO Box 1191 Canadian, TX 79014 806.664.2226 milton@cookya.com Aaron Cooper (FB) Myers–Cooper Cattle 1706 Pine Valley St. San Angelo, TX 76904 402.310.1327 coopaaron@gmail.com

Robert & Penny Currie Emerald Pride Farms LLC PO Box 2728 Bellaire, TX 77402 303.947.6575 robertcurrie@usa.net Jayson Danek (FB) Ideal Beef Co. LLC 1651 CR 374 Taylor, TX 76574 512.848.2382 jayson.idealperformance@ gmail.com

Jim Dyer (LM) Rancho Espuela 17257 State Hwy. 166 Fort Davis, TX 79734 432.426.3435 jfdyer@bigbend.net

Cecil, Holly & Melissa S. Davis PO Box 516 Stephenville, TX 76401 817.307.4329 melissadavis10182@yahoo.com

Josh Eaton J Bar P Cattle 3117 CR 2512 Quinlan, TX 75474 214.837.2008 josheaton73@gmail.com

William C. Davis III Four Bar D 2032 Five Mile Rd. Cuero, TX 77954 361.275.9921 williamcdavisiii@me.com

Herff & Nancy Cornelius (LM) E Cross Cattle Co. Inc. 2425 CR 222 Bay City, TX 77414 979.429.4599 ncorn1959@gmail.com

Charles Dawson Mod Ranch 155 Patton Trl. Burnet, TX 78611 210.965.2719 chuck_dawson@icloud.com

Herff & Nancy Cornelius (LM) PO Box 288 Wadsworth, TX 77483 979.429.4599 ncorn@1skyconnect.net

Conly Donnell CWD Cattle Co. 4933 State Hwy. 21 E Caldwell, TX 77836

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Scott Dunwoody 439 Glenchester Dr. Houston, TX 77079 713.705.2121 sdunwoody@msn.com

Carolyn & Howard Davis (LM) San Jacinto Ranch LLC 2260 FM 3186 Onalaska, TX 77360 713.899.4232 hbdavisjr47@gmail.com

Sebastian Cordoba Malinche Cattle Co. 6930 Abbey FLS San Antonio, TX 78249 210.316.1539 malinchecattlecompany@gmail.com

Len & Savannah Cornelius PO Box 250 Wadsworth, TX 77483 817.366.6174 lcornelius06@yahoo.com

Alan Dunn Mallard Land Mgt. Texas/Nail Ranch Midland 608 Solomon Ln. Midland, TX 79705 817.202.5740 abdunn44@yahoo.com

Verlinde & Bill Doubleday Sundowner Farm 1235 Wynden Commons Ln. Houston, TX 77056 713.501.1044 double007eye@msn.com

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Robert Estrada El Miedo Ranch 1525 Banks St. Houston, TX 77006 832.878.4540 restrada@crc-home.com Chris R. Ewing Gilmore Creek Ranch 3960 CR 133 Hico, TX 76457 214.458.9577 cewing@efourholdings.com Marida Favia Del Core Borromeo Blackjack Ranch Lee LLC 1325 PR 3263 Giddings, TX 78942 512.253.0128 blackjackdeer@me.com

Bill Fielding Fielding Ranch PO Box 957 Johnson City, TX 78636 512.627.0226 williamf@tstar.net

Griffin Ranch TLG Cattle Inc. 5101 FM 1205 Coahoma, TX 79511 432.270.4623 tgriffin@reagan.com

Bill Fisher (LM, FB) Legendary Akaushi Genetics LLC 1806 Lowell Ct. Katy, TX 78941 713.412.6228 sales@akaushigenetics.com

Dan Guillotte Tejas Blackland 4605 Birchman Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107 817.996.4493 dan_guillotte@me.com

Brian Folloder Big Daddy Foods 19712 Laisla Cove Spicewood, TX 78669 713.385.3374 brian@bigdaddyfoods.com

Misty Guy & Kristy Wilson (LM, FB) Chickadee Cattle Co. LLC 2232 Chestnut Dr. Pampa, TX 79065 806.282.2339 kristyswa@yahoo.com

Juan Lino Garza Juan Lino Garza LLC 18005 Jara Chinas Rd. Penitas, TX 78576 210.393.5233 jlgarza1@aol.com

Greg Hall 4445 Edmondson Ave. Dallas, TX 75205 619.843.3583 greg.hall@smurfitkappa.com

Romulo Garza Jr. 17967 Jara Chinas Rd. Penitas, TX 78576 917.885.9043 rgarza16@gmail.com Todd & Michelle Gentz 3668 Woodland Ridge Dr. Orange, TX 77632 409.988.9358 tmg7666@yahoo.com Bart & Debbie Gillan Slator Ranch 7425 W Ranch Rd. 152 Llano, TX 78643 325.247.4217 dlsgilan@tstar.net Roger & Kari Goerlitz Caprock Falls 2755 Koether Rd. Carmine, TX 78932 979.203.0791 krgoerlitz@gmail.com

HeartBrandÂŽ Beef Inc. (LM, FB) 732 Jeff Davis Rd. Harwood, TX 78632 830.540.3955 heartbrandcattle.com Terry Hendrick Wagford Cattle Co. LLC 8406 Columbia Dr. Rowlett, TX 75089 214.505.9213 tahendrick@aim.com Joe Herring JBH Cattle Co. 10 Benchwood Cir. San Antonio, TX 78248 803.755.6328 tricountymeatmarket@yahoo.com Russell Hessler 8750 Salem Rd. Victoria, TX 77904 361.550.9710 rhessler@txfb.net

Diana K. Hoffman Coyote Creek Cattle Co. PO Box 660 Salado, TX 76571 254.681.1816 dhakaushi@gmail.com Don Holtkamp Rafter H Cattle Co. 5855 Old Independence Rd. Brenham, TX 77833 979.776.0570 don@holtkampconsulting.com Andrew Hovorak Hovorak Farms PO Box 631 Caldwell, TX 77836 979.220.5050 andrewhovorak@yahoo.com Michael W. Jackson Jackson Farms 567 CR 114 W San Augustine, TX 75972 936.275.3401 sadrug1904@gmail.com

Rafe Hargrove 537 Becker Rd. Snyder, TX 79549 325.725.3036 rafe@hargroveinsurance.com

Joel Hickerson Grin Dog Cattle Co. 9212 Mystic Oaks Trl. Austin, TX 78750 512.565.9439 joel@grindog.com

Chad Harlow (FB) Square H Ranch 21055 Priest Rd. Elmendorf, TX 78112 830.237.7890 hunter@sqhranch.com

Laurie Higgins Dove Creek Ranch 2806 S Bonham St. Amarillo, TX 79109 806.236.2660 lauriehiggins@gmail.com

Ralph & Nan Hartman 1202 Moss Ln. Cuero, TX 77954 361.676.1259 ralph.hartman@yahoo.com

Charlie Hightower L-7 Cattle Co. 404 CR 30 Lamesa, TX 79331 806.759.7761 l7hightower@gmail.com

R.W. & Billie Jaynes Jaynes Farms 253 CR 1632 Linden, TX 75563 903.826.0206 rwjaynesfarms@earthlink.net

Alyssa & Jason Hind Hind Cattle Co. 7320 N Bentsen Rd. McAllen, TX 78504 956.222.3166 alyssa@gmproducesales.com

David L. Johnson South Ridge Land & Cattle Co. 2 Wynden Oaks Ct. Houston, TX 77056 713.705.8291 dljohnson76@gmail.com

Jeff Hobbs PO Box 120 Atlanta, TX 75551 903.799.6342 jhobbsins@aol.com

Douglas M. Johnson 1607 E Kiber St. Angleton, TX 77515 979.417.3888 peggydj2003@yahoo.com

Darrell & Gaylene Hodnett Hodnett Ranch 409 Guffee Rd. Coahoma, TX 79511 432.466.1305 sobhodnett@hotmail.com

Dr. Wayne Johnson The Lazy J 13606 Spring Cypress Rd. Cypress, TX 77429 832.563.8387 drwaynejohnson@comcast.net

Doug & Annalee Harvey Harvey’s Ranch PO Box 793 Jourdanton, TX 78026 830.663.2209 douglasharvey82@gmail.com

Buddy Gonzales 1549 E Kiber St. Angleton, TX 77515 979.299.9972 gonzales_jawr@yahoo.com

Mary Hatfield & Larry Henrichson 750 FM 1558 Big Wells, TX 78830 830.457.2394 henhat@netzero.net

Daniel Lane Griffin D & T Cattle 5115 FM 1205 Coahoma, TX 79511 432.270.3420 philosophisor@yahoo.com

Margot Heard Lazy A Ranch 1059 Kurt Rd. Bellville, TX 77418 979.525.8517 margot.heard@snschools.com

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Elizabeth & Charles James (FB) Zavala Mustang Ranch Ltd. PO Box 625 Crystal City, TX 78839 361.947.5577 elizjames@att.net Kenny Jastrow PT Ranch Cattle Ltd. 1242 PT Ranch Rd. Round Mountain, TX 78663

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Luke Jones L Hanging J 2709 Brookway Dr. College Station, TX 77845 210.316.8251 jones.lukewalker@gmail.com

Analyn Kozelsky (JM) 10230 Roy Rd. Flatonia, TX 78941 tkozelsky@akaushi.com

Max & Jane Jones 5600 FM 612 Fluvanna, TX 79517 325.573.0302

La Fortaleza (FB) La Fortaleza De Zavala 225 S 16th St. La Porte, TX 77571 830.309.8033 jdurham@2creeksranch.com

John Josserand AZTX Cattle Co. PO Box 390 Hereford, TX 79045 806.364.8871 johnj@aztx.com

Christy & JW Lacy Jr. 4JB Ranch LLC PO Box 81 Harwood, TX 78632 432.559.2931 jw@lacyoilcoro.com

Bill Jouette & Tricia Shimer Mejabo Ranch 13309 Rolling Hills Ln. Dallas, TX 75240 214.578.0519 tricia.shimer@gmail.com

James Layssard JL Cattle & Hunting Ranch 1656 CR 120 Alice, TX 78332 361.668.4724 jlysrd55@yahoo.com

John & Charlotte Kimberlin Kimberlin Ranches 3322 Shorecrest Dr., Ste. 200 Dallas, TX 75235 214.351.0885 ckimberdal@aol.com

Tracy Lirette Akane Wagyu Ranch 5798 Crockett Martin Rd. Conroe, TX 77306 281.890.8800 tlirette@palomaec.com

Carrie E. Kindred Hook & Bull 1670 FM 2676 Hondo, TX 78861 210.260.2308 djklaw2000@yahoo.com

Wade Littlefield 8950 W Country Club Rd. Canyon, TX 79015 806.690.6380

Dr. Robert King Artesian Cattle & Farming LLC 19551 Hwy. 36 Gustine, TX 76455 325.330.1550 artesiancattle@gmail.com Danielle & Steve Koehler Kickin K Ranch 275 Wishing Star Ln. Seguin, TX 78155 210.652.3271 kickinkranch15@gmail.com Kenneth Kotzur Kotzur Ranch 2730 Montebello San Antonio, TX 78259 210.414.2387 kjkotzur@sbcglobal.net Scott & Amber Koza 14126 Withersdale Dr. Houston, TX 77077 713.557.3164 amberjk26@yahoo.com

Carlos Lobo PO Box 555 Eagle Pass, TX 78853 Paul M. Lockett KO Hamn Ranch 37902 FM 1736 Rd. Hempstead, TX 77445 979.826.3318 kohamnranch@yahoo.com Tommy & Patricia Love (FB) Dream Catcher Ranch 28401 CR 2100 Kemp, TX 75143 214.681.9490 corn.patricia@yahoo.com Debbie Luna PO Box 36 Roaring Springs, TX 79256 806.348.7278 dusty_79072@yahoo.com Joseph Mackie Mackie Family LP 2401 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg, TX 78539 956.451.6457 joey@themackieclinic.com

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Cody Barrett Madrid Barrett Ranch PO Box 426 Sterling City, TX 76951 817.349.5569 codymadrid86@gmail.com

Mark, Janet & Scott Mello (FB) No W Cattle Co. 4051 Fossil Forest San Antonio, TX 78261 210.845.2120 mmello2120@gmail.com

Martin & Martin Joint Venture Babb Ranch 750 CR 317 Edna, TX 77957 361.782.3392 rcmar@ykc.com

Mark & Andrew Miller Mudflat Ranch LLC 13792 FM 631 Odem, TX 78370 361.543.5528 andrew.miller@sodville.com

Felix Tadeo Martinez FM Cattle Co. 627 FM 2844 Santa Elena, TX 78591 956.735.6402 fmcattle@yahoo.com

Jim & Kathy Moore (FB) (JM)K Cattle 4400 Cotton Belt Pky. McGregor, TX 76657 254.723.2977 info@jmkcattle.com www.jmkcattle.com

Hondo & Caroline Martinez HM Cattle Co. PO Box 155 Linn, TX 78563 956.481.3478 hmcattleco@yahoo.com www.hmcattlecompany.com

Rogelio Munoz (FB) Munoz Cattle Farm 225 S Getty St. Uvalde, TX 78801 830.591.3811 rogeliommunoz@gmail.com

Steven P. Massey Click Cattle Co. LLC PO Box 4867 Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 512.983.3084 mnelson@clickcattleco.com

Ben Murphy Murphy Brothers Cattle Co. LLC PO Box 1470 Snyder, TX 79550 325.207.5772 benmurphycpa@hotmail.com

Harvey “Levi” McBee MC10 Farms & Cattle 10274 FM 775 La Vernia, TX 78121 210.827.7548 hlmcbee@gmail.com

Angela & Albert Myers Sr. A&A Land & Cattle Co. LLC 288 FM 770 Rd. N Liberty, TX 77575 703.585.7717 amyres221@gmail.com

Michael McCoy 9H Ranch 11442 E State Hwy. 97 Waelder, TX 78959 512.558.1233 mgmccoy@gvec.net

Nathan Neuse N Ranch PO Box 1652 Gonzales, TX 78629 713.410.7053 nneuse@barnranchtx.com

Mark Meek Meek Brothers 1190 Benbow Rd. Inez, TX 77968 361.782.8488 dmarkmeek@yahoo.com

Misty Niemeyer (FB) Rayne River Ranch LLC 517 Walnut Grove Rd. N Boerne, TX 78006 210.831.8243 mniemeyer1212@gmail.com

Mark S. Meek Gageby Valley Ranch 9118 CR 16 Briscoe, TX 79011 806.375.2343 meekmarkannette@gmail.com

Nunley Brothers Richard H. & Robert B. Nunley Jr. PO Box 765 Sabinal, TX 78881 830.591.3672 rhnunley@gmail.com

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Nunley Sisters LLC Pear Apple Ranch PO Box 765 Sabinal, TX 78881 830.988.2160 rhnunley@gmail.com Old Three Wagyu (FB) 9 Greenway Pl., Ste. 3150 Houston, TX 77046 281.720.7000 tbocage@rowlandandtaylor.com Rich & Kim Oller Oller-Nothin Ranch 4418 10th St. Lubbock, TX 79416 806.473.8183 ollernothinranch1@gmail.com Roger W. Parker Parker F & R 22895 Bat Cave Rd. San Antonio, TX 78266 210.867.8851 rog525@hotmail.com Donald R. Petrash Jr. 3-7 Cattle Co. 187 Pioneer Passage Bastrop, TX 78602 512.968.5723 speranger@yahoo.com Johnny Petty PO Box 827 Adrian, TX 79001 806.258.0509 danjohnn.petty44@gmail.com Frank Phillips FNJ Cattle 789 E FM 813 Palmer, TX 75152 972.880.3299 fnjtruckingllc@gmail.com Kathy Pierce Waykat Farm LLC 844 CR 4810 Timpson, TX 75975 936.254.9046 jerelpierce@sbcglobal.net Joe & Dee Poses Poses Lazy P Ranch 1014 Texas Ave. Corpus Christi, TX 78404 361.855.8810 posesbeefmasters@gmail.com Michael Price (FB) 3 Creeks Ranch 494 Tres Arroyos Fredericksburg, TX 78624 907.229.3802 msprice@reagan.com

Patricia Purvis PO Box 470748 Fort Worth, TX 76147 817.682.4333 patty@pattypurvis.com Amy & Trey Quinn Quinn Beef LLC 633 Our Ln. Weatherford, TX 76088 817.291.5802 treyquinn3@gmail.com Rancho Anna Margarita LLC (FB) 9111 N Freeway Houston, TX 77037 ram-zavala@dogett.com Redstone Akaushi Cattle Co. LLC (FB) PO Box 1287 Uvalde, TX 78802 830.900.7349 jenniferbarnes38@yahoo.com Tara & William Renfro 16808 E State Hwy. 350 Coahoma, TX 79511 432.270.8121 tarasterling@hotmail.com Ken Rice Triple R Ranch PO Box 1503 Mineral Wells, TX 76068 830.377.9349 riceranch@hotmail.com Suzie Riley Blue Willow Beef 619 Pool Rd. Richards, TX 77873 936.661.4461 mrsgaryriley@yahoo.com William Ring (FB) Chalk Bluff Resources 706 W Viejo Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 713.829.8769 chalkbluffresources@gmail.com Matt Robinson (LM, FB) Robinson Ranch 10 S Gary Glen Cir. The Woodlands, TX 77382 281.296.2475 matt.robinson@rrgltd.com Ken & Melissa Rod Ken & Melissa Rod Farms 1143 CR 370 El Campo, TX 77437 979.543.3906 rod.ken@hotmail.com

Ted Rodriguez Jr. Two Quail Ranch PO Box 400 La Pryor, TX 78872 830.876.2727 trjhorn@yahoo.com

Tully & Darlene Shahan JWJ Family LP PO Box 367 Brackettville, TX 78832 830.563.2462 jtsjwj@sbcglobal.net

Daniel Rosenberg Letovim LLC 7220 McCallum Blvd., Apt. 201 Dallas, TX 75252 818.625.0822 yehuda@letovim.com

Lee Shi‑pp & Victoria Terzo Standing Star Ranch 306 PR 881 Stephenville, TX 76401 817.371.1259 ldextershipp@embarqmail.com

Randy & Rebecca Rouse (LM) Quail Ridge Farms of Hondo PO Box 486 Hondo, TX 78861 830.741.7114 r2@hondo.net

Bill Simmons BP Ranch 10605 ECR 94 Midland, TX 79706 oldgringoironworks@gmail.com

Darrell Rundle (FB) Bosque Oak Ranch 4394 FM 927 Morgan, TX 76671 817.526.4625 sunsetpoint@windstream.net Erwin Sandlin 2160 CR 4850 Warren, TX 77664 409.656.2065 esandlin@apix.com Bob Schmidt Last Wagon Ranch 13919 San Saba Canyon Ln. Cypress, TX 77429 281.703.8944 bschmidt51@gmail.com Trey Schoenvogel (FB) Patriot Ranch 1400 Royal Adelade Dr. College Station, TX 77845 979.277.4266 treyrsl@swbell.net Kenneth Seeker 2705 Tommelson Creek Rd. Brenham, TX 77833 512.801.8663 kseeker@me.com Savanna Sexton (JM) PO Box 92 Water Valley, TX 76958 savannasexton@yahoo.com Thomas J. Sexton (FB) PO Box 92 Water Valley, TX 76958 325.484.2440 tomsexton06@yahoo.com

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Jeremy Smith (LM) Texas Prime Akaushi 4764 CR 225 Caldwell, TX 77836 Susan & Tim Stallings 19551 Hwy. 36 Gustine, TX 76455 979.277.5223 stallings.susie@yahoo.com John & Catherine Stanley 94 CR 448 Stockdale, TX 78160 512.573.9676 kaetizstan@gmail.com Jimmy Sterling (LM) Sterling Cattle Co. 21005 E State Hwy. 350 Coahoma, TX 79511 432.965.3360 j-sterling@live.com Clayton Trammell Christian Ranches LLC PO Box 1615 Gonzales, TX 78629 830.857.4017 Toni Trimble Angel Hand Ranch 4504 State Hwy. 304 Rosanky, TX 78953 979.877.5152 trimble@gvtc.com James Turnbow PO Box 310 Beeville, TX 78104 361.358.2123 maryjanejimturnbow@gmail.com Two Rivers Management Co. LLC PO Box 3088 Galveston, TX 77552

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Ray Vanek Vanek Land & Cattle 211 HCR 2232 West, TX 76691 817.808.8233 rvanek@vanek-group.com

John Zacek (AM) Doubletree Cattle Co. 46 Benbow Rd. Inez, TX 77968 361.572.6506 john.zacek@prosperitybankusa.com

Andrew & Susan Velasquez 3619 Darilek Rd. Flatonia, TX 78941 361.865.2337

Jose M. Zamudio MD Santa Maria 550 S Mesa Hills Dr., Ste. E1 El Paso, TX 79912 915.727.1188 jzamudio1201@yahoo.com

Robert Vineyard Vineyard Cattle Co. PO Box 430 Wharton, TX 77488 979.532.4736 vccbrangus@yahoo.com Vicki & Edgar Von Scheele Jr. PO Box 40081 San Antonio, TX 78229 210.647.5148 6100callaghan@gmail.com Ed Waldron Outta Line Ranch 103 LCR 637 Groesbeck, TX 76642 903.390.8159 nursefarmered@yahoo.com Waypoint Farm 156 CR 234B Hallettsville, TX 77964 alfred@waypoint-farm.com Daryl West (FB) Cross Winds Ranch 28711 S US Hwy. 87 Canyon, TX 79015 806.488.2399 daryl.west@gmail.com WP Ranches Family LP PO Box 974 Llano, TX 78643 325.669.2064 waylandperry@yahoo.com James & Corinne Yancy Yancy Ranch 232 Cave Ln. San Antonio, TX 78209 210.824.1034 yancy.j.c@sbcblobal.net Youens Cattle Co. 636 S Franklin St. La Grange, TX 78945 832.221.6870 youenscattleco@gmail.com

David R. Zinnante Running Z Ranch 2550 CR 233 Florence, TX 76527 910.551.9056 david.zinnante@utexas.edu

Utah Bar B Ranch 3500 E Deer Hollow Dr. Sandy, UT 84092 541.263.1502 lambrechttami@gmail.com Heber Barlow I-Bar Ranch 14775 S River Willow Dr. Bluffdale, UT 84065 801.910.5154 heber@umc.us

Wisconsin GENEX PO Box 469 Shawano, WI 54166 715.526.7582 sesch@genex.coop Darren Kittleson Brunkeberg Kviteseid Farms LLC 5510 Caddis Bnd., Apt. 301 Madison, WI 53711 608.616.9501 dkittleson@gmail.com Edward Peck Birch Ridge Beef 100 Wisconsin Ave., Apt. 502 Madison, WI 53703 608.444.8863 birchridgefarm@gmail.com Donald Rudolph 1865 Keg Rd. Athens, WI 54411 715.257.7762

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Wyoming BG Livestock LLC PO Box 692 Wheatland, WY 82201 307.331.5607 brookbrockman@gmail.com Brush Creek Ranch (FB) 66 Brush Creek Ranch Rd. Saratoga, WY 82331 307.710.2499 Matt Cherni CSC Livestock LLC PO Box 996 Ranchester, WY 82839 307.655.9395 mjcdvm@gmail.com Monte Lerwick Homestead Acres Inc. 2816 CR 159 Albin, WY 82050 montedl@hotmail.com Lynn Robley RLT LLC 424 Kittell Rd. Wheatland, WY 82201 307.322.3458 lmr52153@aol.com

FOREIGN BREEDERS

Australia Prof. Roger Letts Dawkins & John R. Dawkins Melaleuca Shed PO Box 5100 Canning Vale, New South Wales, 6155 Australia 042.888.3316 admin@cyo.edu.au

Canada Stephen Borland (FB) Rapid Bay Akaushi 1189 Island Rd. Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0 Canada 450.921.1189 rapidbaysires@gmail.com

Columbia Andres Ortiz (FB) Carrera 21 #114a-62, Apt. 805 Bogota 110111 andres_ortiz1@hotmail.com

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Denmark Caroline & Brian Kreiberg (FB) Longgaard Meat Tingkaervej 153 Odense SO 5220 longgaardmeat@gmail.com

Mexico Gabriel Holschneider Osuna (FB) Rancho Las Antonias M. Muzquiz, Coahuila 26345 Gerardo & Benjamin Martinez (FB) Fracc Bugambilias Calle 4 Casa 2 Col Atasta Villahermosa, Tabasco 86100 52.993.3.99.6.68 gerardo@beket.mx

Portugal Hugo Patricio (FB) Wagyu World Lda. Estra Dinha S/N Benquerencas 6000-02 hugo.patricio@wagyuworld.pt

South Africa Beyond Beef James Schnetler Schuilklip Ranch PO Box 61 Ingogo 2944 james@beyondbeef.co.za F.P. Stapelberg (AM) Ebuhlanti Wague Breeders PO Box 1476 Marble Hall 0450 278.280.77601 frans@lekkerleef.co.za

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technical manager, he also provides technical support for field staff. Prior to joining Micronutrients, Farmer earned his master’s and doctorate degrees at Kansas State University and spent 15 years working for Purina Animal Nutrition, where his work focused on adapting nutritional programs to specific environments to maximize profitability. He owns and manages his own purebred cattle operation in north central Texas.

Keynote Speaker Mike Howard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC

Mike Howard co-founded Howard Energy Partners (HEP) in 2011. Since then, the company has grown to nearly 350 employees in 10 offices across Texas, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Mexico. HEP operates more than $2.5 billion in assets, including natural gas and crude oil gathering and transportation pipelines, natural gas processing plants, liquid storage terminals, deep-water port facilities, rail facilities and other related midstream energy assets. A South Texas native, Howard earned a degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University. In addition to his professional life, Howard is active in various community, industry and charitable organizations.

Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer, NCBA

General Session Speakers Danielle Beck, Senior Director, Government Affairs, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Danielle Beck joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in June 2016.

As senior director of government affairs, she is the lead lobbyist on all issues pertaining to tax, credit, appropriations, nutrition, food safety, labeling and research. Prior to joining NCBA, Beck represented clients across the food and agriculture sector as a lobbyist for The Russell Group. Before that, she spent five years on Capitol Hill working for Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL), where she managed his work on the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee and House Agriculture Livestock Subcommittee Chairmanship.

Chance G. Farmer, Ph.D., Beef Technical Manager, Micronutrients

Chance G. Farmer, Ph.D., joined Micronutrients in 2018.

He conducts research comparing IntelliBond® hydroxyl trace minerals to other trace mineral sources. As beef

Colin Woodall is chief executive officer of NCBA. He previously served as NCBA’s senior vice president of government affairs in Washington, D.C., where he worked as NCBA’s chief lobbyist on Capitol Hill and led the Washington office in developing strategies to ensure that the cattle industry’s voice is being heard by policy makers.

Originally from Big Spring, Texas, Woodall graduated from Texas A&M and then worked as a grain elevator manager and merchandiser for Cargill at several locations in western Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. After venturing to Washington, he took a job with U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas. He has been with NCBA since 2004.

Breakout Session Speakers Trina Blankenship, Operations Project Manager, Neogen® GeneSeek®

Trina Blankenship joined Neogen GeneSeek in 2013.

Since then she has fulfilled multiple positions, including lab technician, sample reception supervisor, customer support and sample reception manager and, currently, operations project manager.

Through her various roles, she has extracted DNA; established policies, procedures and workflows to support sample submission processes; and standardized communications and processes to excel customer service expectations.

Originally from Lincoln, Neb., Blankenship has bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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DNA MATTERS Continued from page 8 Tag TypiFix™ Tissue tags as a collection method in August 2013. Being able to collect a DNA sample and tag a calf was revolutionary for the industry. Our bigger commercial operations preferred this method for that reason. Since then, this collection method has become very popular across the board because members are able to customize their tag IDs, and the DNA sample barcode correlates to the tag, making it very easy to collect DNA with minimal recordkeeping. Recently, Allflex® has added a tissue collection method that is compatible with Neogen’s DNA processing steps.

DNA testing has taken major leaps recently.

The original STR profiles only utilized 12 pairs of alleles. Therefore, parentage was often inconclusive because a calf qualified for several sires, and there wasn’t enough DNA information to determine the exact sire. Therefore, a sire group in which several bulls qualified as the potential sire to a particular calf were issued instead of naming a specific sire. In June 2016, the association began its conversion to SNP profiling. This change was dictated largely by the lab as their future capacity building was focused on SNP processing and other genomic solutions that are based on SNP technology.

SNPs uses a minimum of 90 markers, which

provides enough genetic differentiation to better determine parentage.

Our conversion was completed this year, meaning all of the working sires and fullblood dams have been SNP’d. There are a few percentage dams that still need to be SNP’d, and we are working with the individual ranches to get those up to date. With the completion of this conversion, we can begin using the SNP platform to gather high-density DNA profiles that will measure more than 100,000 genetic markers. Soon, we will be able to correlate specific genes and/or groups of genes to phenotypic traits. This information will one day be helpful in determining which dam/sire lines are better for carcass traits or calving ease or daily gain.

All will help Akaushi compete in an industry that will utilize technology and data more than ever. But we will save that for a future article.

Keep those samples coming. As of mid-September, we have processed more than 17,000 samples. We are having a banner year as this is almost 2,000 samples more than previous years! Our participating membership has grown to more than 160 members submitting DNA samples. Our average turnaround time is still about four weeks. GeneSeek has notified us that this is their busy season, so if you are planning to submit samples, please get them in as soon as possible in order to minimize any impact of longer processing times. PT

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Jaye Massey, Operations Manager, DigitalBeef®

Jaye Massey is operations manager at DigitalBeef.

She joined the DigitalBeef team in August 2016, and has worked on business and product development as well as new marketing initiatives for the company. Massey has been actively directing the modernization of the DigitalBeef registry portal and the development of CowCalf, the company’s new herd management product.

Massey received her bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Texas A&M University. She has experience working in advertising, human resources and account management. PT

DEC. 4-6

California Cattlemen’s Association/CattleWomen’s Annual Convention, Reno, Nev.

DEC. 11-13

New Mexico Cattle Growers Association Joint Stockmen’s Conference, Albuquerque, N.M.

DEC. 31

Membership Renewal Invoices Mailed

2020 JAN. 31

Membership Renewals due

FEB. 3

Online Registration Opens for 9th Annual American Akaushi Association Convention

FEB. 3

Preliminary Spring WHR Inventory Mailed

FEB. 5-7

Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow, San Antonio, Texas

JUNE 5-7

American Akaushi Association Annual Convention, Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, Texas

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AAA and EBS A Quality Partnership

BY HANNAH GILL, FREELANCE WRITER

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wenty-five years ago, Elgin Breeding Service (EBS) was approached by individuals who needed a place for the original imported Akaushi bulls to be held in quarantine, as they had just entered the United States, recalls Hillary Kvamme, vice president and chief operating officer at EBS. “We didn’t really know them very well and that wasn’t something that we normally did, but we said, ‘Okay, why not,’ and it kind of flourished into this relationship that we have today,” Kvamme says of the Cardwell family business and the American Akaushi Association (AAA).

EBS was founded by Kvamme’s grandfather, W.H. Cardwell, DVM, 40 years prior to the Akaushi breed making an appearance in the United States. Today, family remains involved in running the business, continuing the commitment to service and quality that Cardwell began. In 2018, EBS was inducted into the AAA hall of fame due to their impact on the breed in the United States from the very beginning when EBS held and then collected the original bulls: Shig, Tam, Hikari, Big Al and 518.

“The gist of our business over the years has stayed the same because the quality control of our program has stayed the same,” Kvamme says. “When my grandfather started this, he was using fresh semen, then we moved into the

glass ampules and now we’re into the half-cc straws with all of the information printed on it within a matter of seconds – the straws being filled within a matter of seconds and sealed right away.”

In 2014, EBS added a building that eliminates the challenge of collecting semen during Texas summers. The PolarPen is capable of maintaining 76 degrees with limited humidity, even on 100-degree days. The units are chemical free, use less electricity than traditional air conditioners and have the capability of being monitored 24/7. This technology means that EBS can ensure the best possible semen quality without concerns of heat stress on the semen or the health and safety of the bull.

“Although technology has changed quite a bit, we’ve always remained the same with quality being our No. 1 priority and goal through the years,” Kvamme says.

Quality has always come easily from Akaushi bulls, and EBS has noted that Akaushi outperforms other breeds when it comes to producing quality semen. This is a trend that has continued ever since the first bulls were collected, according to Brad Cardwell, EBS president.

“We have not seen one single bull fail to produce excellent frozen semen,” Cardwell says.

“This level of performance is unprecedented in our laboratories.”

Although EBS collects semen from most breeds, Kvamme says that they have seen an increase in the number of Akaushi over the years as they gain popularity both domestically and internationally.

“It started off with just HeartBrand®, since they started the breed here in the United States, but now that there are many other breeders of Akaushi, we have several Akaushi clients that we work with,” she says.

The largest international shipment EBS ever sent was in collaboration with HeartBrand Beef, bound for Brazil.

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“The number of Akaushi bulls we are collecting each year is gaining momentum, and we are collecting more new bulls and for more new clients as the years go on.”

EBS ships Akaushi semen throughout the United States daily, and Kvamme says they are prepared for growth in the international market as well. When bulls arrive at EBS for collection, the company ensures they get all the health testing necessary within the guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Association of Animal Breeders.

Once that is complete, if the client has made an international sale, EBS helps coordinate with

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Big Al and Shigemaru were two of the original imported bulls that EBS housed and then collected for HeartBrand Beef 25 years ago.

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the foreign clients to ship the semen to that country. In fact, in 2016, HeartBrand and EBS made history when a shipment of 32,440 straws of semen were sent to Brazil – the largest shipment either company had seen.

“I think as a whole, the breed is definitely flourishing,” Kvamme says. “We’ve seen a lot of new faces, a lot of new breeders and a lot of new bulls, so I think that the semen industry as a whole is definitely on the upswing for Akaushi cattle. There are definitely a lot of foreign clients with great interest in the Akaushi genetics who want to have information on what Akaushi can do for their cattle and how it can improve their genetics, so I see a lot of great things happening for the Akaushi breed here and in other parts of the world.” PT

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BEEF MATTERS Continued from page 12 Most of you have heard, where there is smoke there is fire. The same can be said for us: where there is beef there are cattle. Growth of the Akaushi breed is due to its amazing ranchers. Ranchers from all over the world have experienced the love for this breed and the beef. How could you not? The American Akaushi Association (AAA) has

been an advocate and promoter of Akaushi cattle. How many breed associations work to get you a premium for your calves?

HeartBrand Beef works closely with AAA to offer a premium with their buyback program.

This provides a market for your calves. HeartBrand Beef will offer an above-market bid for calves that can fit into our all-natural beef program. Here are the requirements for this buyback program:

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verified through the AAA to be 50 percent Akaushi or greater  No added hormones  No added growth promotants  All vegetarian fed There are a few other questions that will come up during this process:  Location  Age  Type  Estimated weight  Current nutrients such as grass or grain  Number of head per sex HeartBrand Beef will also need to know if you have a place to weigh the animals and if you have the setup to load a double-deck cattle trailer.

Finally, we will need to know where to send the check!

Oh, and that DNA charge I mentioned earlier. HeartBrand Beef will reimburse you for the cost of DNA verifying your calves.

There are many options with HeartBrand’s buyback program. Time of the year is not an issue. When they are ready, we are ready. We can also look at options such as partnering during finish feeding, or you can choose to feed them out.

Keep in mind, though, with this option they will still need to fit in our all-natural program.

In an ideal purchasing situation, HeartBrand likes to see calves that weigh fewer than 900 pounds and are under 1 year of age. Calves need to be weaned with at least their first round of vaccinations. We encourage ranchers to check their calves to make sure they are good, marketable cattle.

Back to the Bill Gates’ quote.

Look what Akaushi has accomplished over the last 10 years.

Look how it has developed over 25 years! Akaushi cattle have the ability to change the world one bite at a time. That’s how we are going to tackle the next 25 years! PT

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FFA kids and their livestock projects, donated more than $63,000 as Sean’s steer was bought and sold 13 times. The outpouring of kindness and generosity was overwhelming as people supported with donations large and small, giving and supporting the healing as best as they knew how.

But, what happens now?

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At the completion of the market animal sale on the last day of the fair, the steer would be auctioned off.

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condolences, can we put a checkmark next to that task on our list? Maybe we can. I don’t know the best answer.

Never should the honest intent of someone’s generosity ever be questioned.

I hope it doesn’t always take a tragedy to spur the goodness inside us. I think that is too often the case, though. It truly does take effort and kindness to reach out to someone in their hours of darkness and despair. But it is probably more meaningful to reach out every day, when nobody is watching. I have neighbors who, every day, show some kind of empathy and kindness to my family. They are never asked and are rarely thanked, yet they do it just the same. They gather my horses off the road and run them back in the pasture and shut the gate.

They drop off a loaf of bread.

They mow my lawn when my mower breaks down. They ask about my kids. They praise and congratulate me when something goes right for me. They tell me when I’m wrong.

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As the nation remembered the darkness, despair and heroism of Sept. 11, 2001, I was compelled to do some deep thinking. Could it be that there’s more value in making the choice to do the right and kind and generous thing than the actual act itself?

I think maybe the true value is probably not in the reward we may expect as a result of being kind – the thank you note, the gold star, the pat on the back or the hug. The real value and growth in character probably comes and goes without so much as a nod Continued page 35

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