2015 Hereford Handbook

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HEREFORD HANDBOOK

A resource guide for American Hereford Association members 2015 Hereford Handbook / A

AHA office contacts

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American Hereford Association 816-842-3757

Committed to Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC AHA Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CHB LLC Drives Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HPI Staff Produces Hereford World, Provides Marketing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hereford World Editorial at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Creative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Online Advertising Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NJHA Develops Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Supporting Youth and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Whole Herd TPR™ — Your Performance Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2015-16 Show Rules and Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2015 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2015-16 National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 State and Regional Hereford Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 State and Regional Junior Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Industry Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AHA Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Visit Hereford Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

Mailing address: P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 Physical address: 1501 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108-1222 816-842-6931 fax • Hereford.org

AHA Records Department 816-842-3757 Contact the Records Department for questions about registrations, transfers, membership, Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™), expected progeny differences (EPDs), sire summaries, carcass data, DNA, account balances and online data submission.

Hereford World/Creative Services 816-842-8878 Questions about Hereford World (HW), contact Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) office • For advertisements, ask for Alison Marx • To provide news articles, obituaries or notes from the field, ask for Julie White • Calendar listings, ask for Christy Benigno • Sale or show reports, ask for Christy Benigno • HW accounts or ordering subscriptions, ask for Debbie Rush • AHA’s field staff, ask for Joe Rickabaugh • General questions on Creative Services projects, ask for Caryn Vaught or Nicole Woods • For quotes on Creative Services projects, ask for Joe Rickabaugh or Caryn Vaught • For information about BuyHereford.com, call Dennis Schock at 903-815-2004

Communications Department • Information for news releases, call Angie Stump Denton at 785-363-7263 • To request promotional materials, call Angie Stump Denton at 785-363-7263 • Show photographs, call Denton Designs at 785-363-7263 • State association resource requests, call Angie Stump Denton at 785-363-7263

Certified Hereford Beef LLC 816-842-3758 • info@herefordbeef.org General questions about program specifications, contact CHB office • To feed cattle with a CHB feedyard or to market CHB-eligible fed cattle, ask for Trey Befort • For questions about listing feeder cattle on HerefordFeederCattle.com, ask for Trey Befort

Committed to Customer Service The American Hereford Association (AHA) mission is to provide the leadership to record, protect, promote and facilitate the production and consumption of Hereford beef. The staff is dedicated to fulfilling that mission and to meeting the needs of the membership.

The records department and membership service team process registrations, transfers and performance

records. Visiting the Hereford website, Hereford.org, browsers have access to expected progeny differences (EPDs), registration forms, sire summaries and other Hereford information.

The AHA is the second largest beef registry in the U.S., registering 71,444 cattle in fiscal year (FY) 2014, with 3,641 active members and 2,670 junior members.

AHA senior office staff contacts Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org Director of breed improvement: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews lmathews@hereford.org Director of records department: Stacy Sanders ssanders@hereford.org

Records supervisor: Tena Martin tmartin@hereford.org Director of communications and public relations: Angie Stump Denton adenton@hereford.org 785-363-7263 Director of youth activities: Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant: Bailey Clanton bclanton@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator: Christy Bradshaw cbradshaw@hereford.org Executive assistant: Anne Stuart astuart@hereford.org BuyHereford.com manager: Dennis Schock dschock@hereford.org 903-815-2004

Records and customer service contacts Records Department records@hereford.org Christy Bradshaw cbradshaw@hereford.org Tara Edwards tedwards@hereford.org Rachel French rfrench@hereford.org

Samantha Kennedy skennedy@hereford.org Kristy Kesner kkesner@hereford.org Laura Loschke lloschke@hereford.org Toni Shapiro tshapiro@hereford.org

Katrisha Shoup kthomas@hereford.org Lata Taula ltaula@hereford.org Nancy Thomas nthomas@hereford.org

AHA Board of Directors contacts

AHA Leaders

OFFICERS

Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews lmathews@hereford.org President: Eric Walker P.O. Box 146, Morrison, TN 37357 wphf@blomand.net Vice president: Sam Shaw 22453 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607-9017 sam@shawcattle.com

Eric Walker

Sam Shaw

Fred Larson

David Trowbridge

Curtis Curry

Jonny Harris

Terri Barber

Dave Bielema

Joe Van Newkirk

Jim Mickelson

Kevin Schultz

Bob Thompson

DIRECTORS Fred Larson N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767-8001 fredlarson@mac.com David Trowbridge Box 60, Tabor, IA 51653 david_trowbridge@msn.com Curtis Curry 2501 Hereford Dr. McAlester, OK 74501-8270 curtis.curry@american-national.com Jonny Harris 334 K-Ville Rd., Screven, GA 31560 greenviewfarms@windstream.net Terri Barber 10175 F.M. 3138, Channing, TX 79018 tbarber@elanco.com Dave Bielema P.O. Box 550, Ada, MI 49301 greatlakesherefordbeef@gmail.com Joe Van Newkirk 18302 Hwy. 26, Oshkosh, NE 69154-5042 vannewkirkherefords@gmail.com Jim Mickelson 5174 Sonoma Mountain Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 jim@jerryanddonsyager.com Kevin Schultz 2048 280th Ave. Haviland, KS 67059 kevin@sandhillfarms.com Bob Thompson 12905 Co. Rd. 4010 Rolla, MO 65401 bandgthompson@earthlink.net

AHA FEES

AHA membership dues  $15 annually AHA member service fee $100 Member registration rates 

Regular Electronic

Up to 4 months $12.50 $10.50 4-8 months $18.50 $15.50 8-12 months $25.50 $20.50 >12 months $50.50 $50.50

2015 Committee Appointments Executive: Eric Walker, Morrison, Tenn., president; Sam Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho, vice president; Fred Larson, Spring Valley, Wis.; and David Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa Financial/audit: Larson, co-chair; Trowbridge, co-chair; Terri Barber, Channing, Texas; Shaw; and Walker Breed improvement: Larson, chairman; David Bielema, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Shaw; Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan.; and Bob Thompson, Rolla, Mo. Marketing: Barber, chairman; Jonny Harris, Screven, Ga.; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Schultz; and Joe Van Newkirk, Oshkosh, Neb. Member service: Shaw, chairman; Barber; Bielema; Curtis Curry, McAlester, Okla.; and Harris

Show and sale: Curry, chairman; Barber; Larson; Thompson; and Van Newkirk Certified Hereford Beef LLC board: Trowbridge, chairman; Bielema; Mickelson; Shaw; Van Newkirk; and Dale Venhuizen, Manhattan, Mont.

Hereford Publications Inc. board: Harris, chairman; Curry; Schultz; and Trowbridge Hall of Fame/Merit: Van Newkirk, chairman; Barber; Harris; Larson; and Thompson.

Junior and Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) liaisons: Bielema, chairman; Curry; and Mickelson HYFA board: Ray Ramsey, Greenfield, Ind., president, and Bruce Everhart, Waldron, Ind., vice president.

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Certified Hereford Beef LLC contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3758 • 816-842-6931 fax HerefordBeef.org Vice president of sales: Mick Welch mwelch@herefordbeef.org Vice president of retail: Brad Ellefson bellefson@herefordbeef.org Vice president of marketing: Andrew Brooks abrooks@herefordbeef.org Director of food service sales: Mike Mitchem mmitchem@herefordbeef.org Director of retail marketing: Mark Layco mlayco@herefordbeef.org CHB supply chain manager: Trey Befort tbefort@herefordbeef.org 816-842-3758 HerefordFeederCattle.com Business analyst: Anne Stuart astuart@hereford.org

Hereford Publications staff contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-8878 • 816-842-6931 fax Director of field management and seedstock marketing: Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org Production manager: Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org Editor: Julie White jwhite@hereford.org Assistant editor: Sara Gugelmeyer sgugelmeyer@hereford.org Advertising coordinator: Alison Marx, amarx@hereford.org Creative services coordinator: Nicole Woods, nwoods@hereford.org Editorial designer/assistant: Christy Benigno Graphic designers: Bruce Huxol Sean Jersett Production assistant: Debbie Rush

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CHB LLC Drives Demand Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Hereford Association with the single mission to drive the demand for Hereford and Hereford/English baldie feeder cattle through market alliance with cattle feeders, processors, distributors, retailers and foodservice providers. The CHB brand is quickly becoming one of the most recognized breed specific brands in the U.S. Participating producers enjoy high carcass acceptance and easily attainable premiums for their Hereford-influenced fed cattle. Live weight, carcass weight and carcass grid purchasing programs are available. Premiums for CHB® and feeder calves are market driven and are not set in any way by CHB LLC. A free online tool for buyers or sellers to view, list or purchase Hereford-influenced cattle is available at HerefordFeederCattle.com. For more information, call Trey Befort at the CHB office.

CHB specifications: • Hereford and Hereford/English cross steers and heifers • Yield Grades: 1, 2, 3 or 4 • Quality Grades: Choice and Select • A maturity • Hot carcass weight of 1,050 lb. or less

CHB licensed packers: • Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. (1999), Omaha, Neb., greateromaha.com • National Beef Packing Co. LLC (2003), Liberal, Kan., and Dodge City, Kan., nationalbeef.com CHB is available through retail and foodservice outlets across the country.

Visit HerefordBeef.org for a complete listing of CHB retail supermarkets and foodservice providers.

HPI Staff Produces Hereford World, Provides Marketing Services Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) staff coordinates publications and communication services to benefit American Hereford Association (AHA) members and their customers.

Hereford World is the official voice of the AHA. Produced 11 times per year, seven glossy issues are mailed to 5,500 subscribers. A tabloid issue is produced in January, February, August and October and is mailed to an additional 15,000 commercial cattlemen.

Timely articles and editorial columns provide readers with information to help them make sound management and marketing decisions. From basic how-to articles to in-depth reports on cuttingedge technologies, Hereford World is a solid

package of beef industry information. The tabloid is an advertising vehicle editorially centered to reach commercial producers interested in Hereford genetics.

Special advertising sections are printed several times per year. The Hereford AI Book mails with the March issue and the Hereford Register (yellow pages) is included in the July issue.

The Creative Services department has been assisting Hereford members meet their promotional goals since 1989 by producing sale books, brochures, posters, letterhead, business cards, directories and newsletters.

Seven field representatives represent the AHA and Hereford World throughout the U.S. and Canada.

AHA/HPI Field Representatives

Hereford World Editorial at a Glance July 2014 – “Mother Nature’s Challenges”

Western Region: Mark Holt Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash.

2300 Bishop Rd. Emmett, ID 83617 208-369-7425 mholt@hereford.org

Mark Holt

Mountain Region: Ben Brillhart Colo., Mont., Wyo. and western Canadian provinces P.O. Box 181 Musselshell, MT 59059 406-947-2222 bbrillhart@hereford.org

Ben Brillhart

North Central Region: Levi Landers Kan., Minn., Neb., N.D. and S.D. 1017 40 Rd. Minden, NE 68959 308-730-1396 llanders@hereford.org

Levi Landers

Upper Midwest Region: John Meents Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 21555 S.R. 698 Jenera, OH 45841 419-306-7480 jmeents@hereford.org

John Meents

Advertising Representative: Dustin Layton Okla.

1615 Castellina Court Edmond, OK 73034 405-464-2455 laytond@yahoo.com

Dustin Layton

Advertising Representative: Juston Stelzer Ark., La., and N.M. Texas 177 Aspen Ln. Aledo, TX 76008 817-992-7059 jcshereford@gmail.com

Juston Stelzer

Eastern Region: Tommy Coley Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 1284 Stage Coach Rd., Sewanee, TN 37375 815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org

Tommy Coley

30 Hereford Youth Heading to Arkansas for ‘Faces of Leadership’ – 2014 PRIDE (Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel) Convention information.

40 Mother Nature’s Challenges 48 Killer Storm – The South Dakota blizzard was devastating — but faith and a strong sense of community survived.

62 Out of the Ashes – Adams Bros. and Co. Ranch is rebuilding after a wildfire in 2012 engulfed 73% of its acreage plus a calving barn, hay and miles of fence.

74 Cows and Wildfire – This unlikely combo is a way of life for one Nebraska rancher.

84 Surviving the Storm – The Prince family of Poseyville, Ind., learned how to start again after a tornado demolished life as they knew it.

96 Pray for Rain – Hereford breeders in the Southwest are facing tough times of drought.

108 Rangeland Realities – Western rangelands provide livelihoods for their caretakers and communities, but the challenges associated with them, including wildfires, can be far from romantic, especially on public grazing lands.

124 Washed Away – Floods drown fences, pastures and crops across Colorado.

136 In the Eye of Ike – Texas ranchers overcome the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike. 148 What’s Your Contingency Plan? – Attention to herd health may help your cattle weather a natural disaster.

150 Got Stress? – Recognizing signs of stress and depression may help you manage it.

158 Hereford Genetic Summit: Get on Board, Navigate Your Future – Make plans to attend the Hereford Genetic Summit Sept. 4-5 in Springfield, Mo. 173 Hereford Bull Demand Steady – National cowcalf survey indicates 22% of commercial cow-calf producers plan to buy a Hereford bull in the next three years.

182 AHA Hosts Simplot Cookout 228 Maintaining Year-Round BCS for Optimum Cow Performance 242 MARC: 50 Years of Collaborative Effort

August 2014 – “Herd Rebuilding”

Central Region: Contact the AHA Iowa and Mo. Northeast Region: Contact the AHA Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt. and eastern Canadian provinces

Cover Growing with Hereford – Matador Cattle Co. purchased Hereford seedstock to maintain its place as one of the most well-known ranch conglomerates in the world.

24 Biosecurity: It’s More Important Than You Think – Case studies emphasize the dramatic effect biosecurity can have on an operation, particularly in profitability.

30 Thinking Outside the Fence – Leasing grass or cropland residues for grazing can help producers expand.

36 Coming Out of Drought – Even with rain, the recovery of pastures takes time. A unique website offers tools to develop your ranch’s own drought plan.

38 Hereford Genetic Summit: Get on Board, Navigate Your Future – Make plans to attend the Hereford Genetic Summit Sept. 4-5 in Springfield, Mo.

42 BIF Meets in Nebraska – Highlights of the 2014 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Meeting.

September 2014 – “JNHE Highlights” 24 Faces of Leadership – Juniors from the Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn associations gathered in Springdale, Ark., to learn about the beef industry and to build leadership skills.

34 Queen for a Year, Memories for a Lifetime – Past National Hereford Queens reflect on their experiences and why they continue to be involved with Herefords.

42 Making the Move to Hereford – Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches allows abused kids to find new hope in agriculture.

49 “A Sweet Family Tradition” – National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members and their families were in Harrisburg, Pa., July 5-12 for the 2014 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). The JNHE coverage includes 51 pages featuring the Herdsman of the Year, top senior showman and new and retiring NJHA directors as well as highlights from the showring, contests, activities and awards presented during the week.

You can find a JNHE section table of contents on Page 49.

98 Continuing a Legacy – Clemson University uses Trask genetics as a teaching and Extension herd for students and producers.

October 2014 – “Hereford Genetic Summit” Cover Hereford Genetic Summit: Get on Board, Navigate Your Future – Hereford breeders were challenged to embrace technology, focus on the customer, and concentrate on feed efficiency and end product merit to help position the breed to gain more commercial market share.

22 Charting Our Course – AHA staff opens the Hereford Genetic Summit with a look back and encouragement moving forward.

24 Challenge Extended – Kevin Ochsner kicked off the Hereford Genetic Summit with inspiration and insightfulness.

30 Understanding Tomorrow’s Consumer – Beef industry experts John Lundeen and Joe Pawlak discussed beef consumer trends.

32 Economic Drivers of the Beef Industry –

Let the Good Times Roll — CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said all the stars have aligned for the cowcalf business. Focus on Feed Efficiency, End-Product Merit — Kee Jim shared what feeders and packers are looking for.

40 The Value of Hereford Genetics in the Commercial Industry – Congratulations, Now Keep Working — Genex’s Lorna Marshall praised Hereford breeders on improvement, encouraged continued commitment to excellence. Herefords as Maternal Sires — Simplot Livestock has documented the advantages of using Herefords in a crossbreeding program.

44 Your Responsibility as a Seedstock Producer – Seedstock producers Galen Fink and Don Schiefelbein shared insights on how to meet commercial customer needs.

46 Tailgating Hereford Style 47 Setting Sail on Branson Belle …continued on page 4

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Hereford World Editorial at a Glance continued

52 2014 Annual Meeting Planned – American Hereford Association (AHA) members will meet in Kansas City to conduct Association business.

62 Step Up – Research proves lameness can be a problem in the beef industry; Zinpro launches a new program to help cattlemen with early intervention.

70 Tell Consumers Sustainability Exists – Livestock sustainability consultant Jude Capper encourages beef producers to be proactive and seize every opportunity to talk about what they do — and why it is sustainable.

November 2014 – “Fiscal Year 2014” 25 A Man of Many Hats – 2014 AHA President Steve Lambert balances his Hereford seedstock operation, leading the AHA and his role as county supervisor while always prioritizing what means the most to him — family.

33 2014 AHA Annual Report: The Hereford Advance – Highlights of fiscal year 2014 include growth in all areas — registrations, cows on inventory, bull sales and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) volume. The American Hereford Association (AHA) continues to focus on breed improvement programs and research projects to document the Hereford advantage. Also includes financial reports and top 10 states and breeders for registrations.

48 ROF Time is Money Named Keystone Supreme

December 2014 – “Annual Meeting” 26 Celebrating the Hereford Advance – Hereford breeders gathered in Kansas City Oct. 31Nov. 2 for the 2014 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting. Highlights of the weekend include the election of new officers and directors, recognition of Hall of Fame and Merit inductees, and the American Royal National Hereford Show. See Page 26 for a section index.

101 Dedication to Detail – Hereford breeder Phillip Moon combines lessons from football, law and cattle to produce practical cattle for a practical world.

106 You Say You Want Purple Cattle… – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Meeting market demands and providing consistent quality cattle can keep Hereford genetics at top of mind for commercial cattlemen.

110 Powered by Protein – Runners across the country tell how beef is their fuel for the finish.

January 2015 – “Herd Rebuilding” Cover Answering with Hereford – Seeing an increase in demand for Hereford genetics, the Bennett family responds with what their customers want.

24 Full Steam Ahead – Record cattle prices, solid beef demand and continued cow herd expansion expected for 2015.

30 2015: Waiting on El Niño – If it develops, anticipate warmer winter in the North and colder weather in the Southern tier.

34 Homemade Heifers – Heifer development involves selection and management.

36 Three Steps to Negotiating a Great Cow Lease – Cow leasing, if done properly, can be advantageous to both parties in the agreement.

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40 Damper Disease in Young Calves – Examining management practices can help prevent and minimize disease during calving season.

42 Motherly Instinct – Tips on assisting the bonding process.

48 Microwaveable and More – The Beef Checkofffunded Beef Innovations Group works to meet consumer demand.

52 Stewardship Insight – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. An industry expert shares the proactive approach being taken to address society’s shifting animal agriculture concerns.

60 Chac Mason 2214, DeLHawk Sapphire 102A ET Top National Hereford Show in Louisville 66 2014 State Tours in Review – Hereford breeders host tours and field days.

February 2015 – “Technology” Cover No Profit in Excuses – Hereford breeders are making the commitment to improve genetics through the use of GE-EPDs 30 Udder Importance – Hereford breeders now have the most progressive tools to make genetic progress on udder quality.

34 Sexed Semen Technology for the Beef Industry – Gender selection in the beef industry presents cattlemen with benefits and challenges.

40 Electronic Efficiency – AHA launches real-time online registry data system, MyHerd.org.

48 Making the Numbers Work – Scan Data and genomic testing help EPD accuracy in young animals.

52 Technologies for Herd Improvement 56 Ranch Help at Your Fingertips – Today’s tools of the trade include a myriad of mobile apps.

72 Soothing Consumer Concerns – Addressing issues with antibiotics and hormones.

76 Fine-tuned Heterosis – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Simplot uses targeted crossbreeding for more efficient cattle.

80 Building Better Replacements – K-State’s winter ranch management seminar addresses replacement females.

84 Challenges Feeding Weather-damaged Hay – How should your feeding practices be adjusted to account for any damage caused by the rain?

88 Tax Planning for High Income – Managing your taxes in a high-income world.

96 Hereford Champions Selected in Reno – Len and Pat McIrvin of Diamond M Ranch honored with the 2014 Lifetime Cattlemen Award.

March 2015 – “National Western Highlights” 28 Hereford Nation – 2015 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) schedule and hotel information is announced.

38 Nash-Deewall Herefords Named Century Breeder – Nash-Deewall Herefords celebrates 100 years in the business of raising lowmaintenance Hereford cattle.

46 Game Changer – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Hereford breeders are encouraged to document and build upon feed efficiency.

52 Solid from the Ground Up – One Kentucky Thoroughbred farm is taking its horse philosophy and applying it to raising Herefords.

62 Herefords Take Denver by Storm – Herefords set records in the Yards and on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 14-17 in Denver. A total of 730 Herefords were exhibited throughout the three-day event. With more than 30 pages of event highlights and winner recognition, the Denver section has its own table of contents on Page 62.

106 Hereford Is Always on My Mind – Promoting Herefords is a year-round job.

April 2015 – “Dams of Distinction” 20 Hereford Nation – 2015 Junior National Hereford Expo schedule and hotel information.

28 2,499 Dams of Distinction Honored – The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes cows that meet the highest standards of production and the producers who manage them through the Dams of Distinction program.

34 99 Bulls Recognized as Sires of Distinction – AHA recognizes the Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females with the Sires of Distinction program 40 The Hereford Game-Changer – Craig Huffhines has left a lasting impression on the Hereford breed.

46 Genetic Factors that Affect Fertility – Identifying genetic markers in seedstock may increase fertility and profitability.

52 Commercially Focused – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Genetic change through research continues to help Hereford’s resurgence in the industry.

56 Sizzling Hot San Antonio – Highlights of the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show.

62 Hereford Champions Named in Fort Worth National Show

May/June 2015 – “Summer Preview” 37 The Extra Mile – National Junior Hereford Association members Cassie and Krista Allscheid aren’t afraid of a little hard work. And they’re reaping the rewards in countless ways.

50 Importance of Involvement – Former junior leaders tell why they are involved in the National Hereford Women.

54 Gearing Up for Grand Island – Nebraska will host the 2015 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) June 27-July 3, 2015.

57 ‘Hereford Nation’ – The 2015 JNHE will be a funfilled event for the whole family. Check out the schedule, lodging information, and important rules and updates for this year’s event.

64 Plan to Attend 2015 PRIDE – Hereford youth will travel to Colorado for the “Faces of Leadership” Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) Convention.

66 Getting Her Bred – Advice for ensuring your females breed with ease.

74 Meeting the Demand – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Hereford breeders can work today to meet consumer demands in the future.

78 1,548 Bulls Recognized as CHB Sires of Distinction 90 Grassland Gleanings – What do good grazing managers know that you don’t? Here, they share some of their insights.

AHA Member Advertising Information Hereford Publications Inc., 816-842-8878

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TABLOID ADVERTISING RATES Full page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 Junior page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Half page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 Quarter page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 Full page, black and white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 Junior page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600 Half page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Quarter page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Seedstock directory (per inch, per year) . . . $350 • Four-color ad includes one photo, each additional photo: $20/photo.

• Black and white ad rate includes one photo, each additional photo: $10/photo.

• Ad contracts and print and Web packages available.

DEADLINES Issue

Submission Deadline

September 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24, 2015 * October 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, 2015 November 2015 . . . . . . . . . . September 25, 2015 December 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26, 2015 * January 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 25, 2015 * February 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . December 24, 2015 March 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 25, 2016 April 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25, 2016 May/June 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 25, 2016 July 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early bird: April 25, 2016 Final deadline: May 23, 2016 * August 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 24, 2016 September 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25, 2016 *Indicates tabloid issue

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

(Included with $100 AHA member service fee) One year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Foreign, 2nd class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 Foreign, 1st class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110

Creative Services Creative Services offers a talented creative team for your next promotional project. Our experienced staff can take your next sale book, directory, brochure, flyer or other project to the next level.

From photo retouching to a complicated directory, Creative Services is your source for affordable promotion.

Projects on a bid basis include catalogs, directories, brochures, flyers, post cards, business cards and other projects (stickers, posters, etc.). Logo and ad design is offered at $50 per hour and photo retouching/cleaning is offered at $25 per hour.

Offering customized mailing and online services

Creative Services clients have the privilege to radius search the five lists listed below to customize a mailing list for their use. They can utilize any combination of the five lists. This is a complimentary service for Creative Services clients.

Adult member list — lifetime or duespaying adult members who registered at least one animal within two years or has a Hereford World subscription.

Junior member list — junior members with current year dues paid.

Tabloid list — commercial producers who have signed up for a subscription for Hereford World tabloid issues for three years.

Bull buyer list — non-member account with at least one bull transferred to them within the last three years.

Female buyer list — non-member account with at least one female transferred to them within the last three years.

Hereford Publications Inc. has teamed up with Denton Designs LLC to provide producers online marketing options. Services include Web design, hosting, updates and other online marketing services. For more information and pricing, contact Denton Designs at 785-363-7263; e-mail info@dentondesigns.net; or visit dentondesigns.net.

Data integrity

Creative Services uses a direct link to the AHA database to retrieve pedigree and expected progeny difference (EPD) information. This link ensures accuracy of information and access to the most current EPDs.

Services

To receive a bid or if you have questions regarding the information needed to create a bid for your project, please call Joe Rickabaugh or Caryn Vaught at 816-842-3757.

Online Advertising Opportunities The American Hereford Association (AHA) website provides visitors the latest updates and announcements affecting the Hereford breed. It is also the site to visit when you are buying or selling Hereford cattle.

Hereford.org serves as a communication vehicle for Association programs and services and is the Hereford breeders’ direct link to the extensive database of sires and dams.

The website is more than a place for information, it is home to the Hereford World, National Junior Hereford Association, HerefordMarketplace.com, ShopHereford.com, Certified Hereford Beef LLC and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America websites.

Listed here are web marketing opportunities offered by AHA.

AHA Website Banner Ads

Banner advertisements rotate throughout Hereford.org.

Hereford breeders can advertise their operations via banner ads that show logos, contact details, brief breeding philosophies, sale dates, etc.

Banner ads serve as direct links to the breeders’ websites. Banner ads are also offered to corporate entities. During fiscal year 2014, 112 banners (56 square and 56 rectangle) had a total of 1.2 million impressions on the AHA website and were clicked on 14,199 times.

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In an effort to offer affordable advertising rates, banner ads rotate from page to page. This rotational method allows for multiple banner ads to be shown in a specific place on a specific page for a specific amount of time, giving the advertiser more exposure on more pages. Only one ad is shown upon each request to view a page; however, when another visitor requests the page, he is presented with another banner ad. There is no limit to the number of ads in the rotation.

Pricing options: 1-month banner ad — $500 with 4 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest 2-month banner ad — $900 with 4 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest (a $1,000 value) 1 year banner ad — $1,500 with 20 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest (a $6,000 value) HPI contract — $5,500 (a $6,100 value)

• 4 1-page Hereford World ads (4-color). You determine in which issues ads are published

• 1 banner ad on the AHA website for 1 year (Does not include eNews or Sales Digest) Creative Services contract

• 1 catalog – per bid basis

• 1 banner ad for one month — $400 (a savings of 20%)

• 4 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest (top spot is not guaranteed. To guarnantee a top spot, add an additional $100/issue) For more information about banner advertising options, contact Caryn Vaught at cvaught@hereford.org or 816-842-3757.

Hereford eNews

Hereford eNews is a weekly newsletter distributed by e-mail to AHA members and other subscribers.

The newsletter keeps readers up-todate on Hereford and other beef industry news. Three banner ad positions are available and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Banner ad rates (per week): • Top position — $200 • Bottom two positions — $100

Online Sale Catalogs

Hereford breeders can post production sale and private-treaty sale catalogs at HerefordMarketplace.com. Catalogs can be posted in two formats — PDF and flip.

Creative Services customers’ catalogs are posted in the PDF and flip formats at no extra cost. Hereford breeders who do their own catalog or utilize another organization to produce their catalog can be listed on the Marketplace at a low cost. As an added benefit, the catalogs will also be listed in the Weekly Hereford Sales Digest.

Online catalog rates: • PDF version — $200 – Customer will provide a low resolution PDF to post to the site.

• Flip version — $250 – Customer will provide a low resolution PDF*. * Note if the PDF file is not optimized or if the flip generator determines errors, it is the customer’s responsibility to fix the errors and resubmit a new PDF. If the Creative Services team incurs additional hours due to technical issues, those hours will be billable at $40/hour.

For more information, contact Caryn Vaught or Nicole Woods at 816-842-3757 or send an e-mail to cvaught@hereford.org.

E-Newsletter Banner Ads

Weekly Hereford Sales Digest and Hereford eNews provide affordable banner advertising opportunities. Contact Caryn Vaught at cvaught@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 to reserve your ad.

Weekly Hereford Sales Digest

This electronic newsletter is e-mailed to nearly 10,000 potential buyers around the world. There are currently four positions for banner ads.

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Web Services

The AHA and Denton Designs LLC have teamed up to provide AHA members and associations with a suite of Web services. Options include website design, hosting and e-mail plans.

Custom websites

Discounted Hereford member rates are available — starting at $315.

Association websites (adult, women and junior)

Discounted pricing is available for association websites — starting at $105.

Associations can generate revenue by selling banner ads and microsites.

Domain registration — yourfarm.com $115 for five years.

Hosting and Statistics

Website hosting — starting at $150/year Website statistics — $70 one-time fee For more information or an estimate, contact John or Angie Denton at 785-363-7263 or info@dentondesigns.net.

BuyHereford.com Online consignment sales

The AHA offers a tool to assist with the marketing needs of all Hereford breeders — BuyHereford.com.

Buyhereford.com features monthly consignment sales in which breeders can consign cattle and cattle-related items. In addition, breeders have the option of hosting private online sales through the site.

To learn more about consigning to the monthly sales, occurring August through May, or to host a private online sale, contact Dennis Schock, BuyHereford.com manager.

Download Hereford Events App Hereford enthusiasts with smart phones can download the Hereford Events app to keep up-to-date with Hereford events, including the Junior National Hereford Expo, the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and the National Western Stock Show.

The app is available on Google Play and Apple stores.

Downloading the Hereford Events app allows users to: • Receive exclusive alerts during events • Download resources including show programs, bios, FAQs • Access maps and directions to show facilities, hotel headquarters and more

NJHA Develops Leaders 2014-2015 National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors

NJHA contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax JrHereford.org Follow us on facebook

OFFICERS Chairman: Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan. 785-614-1645 brjensen@ksu.edu Vice chairman: Amanda Bacon, Siloam Springs, Ark. 479-957-1039 amanda@ruralroutecreations.com Communications chair: Elise Hackett, Tuscola, Ill. 217-621-6864 mhackett2@illinois.edu Membership chair: Kristin Bielema, Ada, Mich.

616-262-6681 kbielema@comcast.net Leadership chair: Taryn Adcock, Assumption, Ill. 217-820-8249 trose@adcockshowcattle.com Fundraising chair: Jason May, Randolph, Minn.

507-339-8248 jason.may@jacks.sdstate.edu

DIRECTORS

Austin Cole, Bowling Green, Ky. 270-282-1728 austin.cole132@topper.wku.edu Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan. 785-614-2920, cjensen8@ksu.edu Tommie Lynne Mead, Midville, Ga. 406-320-0201 tommie_lynne@hotmail.com Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo. 307-340-0634 jess.middleswarth@gmail.com Kelsey Repenning, Mitchell, S.D. 605-770-6128 kelsey.repenning@gmail.com Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, Idaho 208-936-0455 kscattle@mindspring.com

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

YOUTH ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Bailey Clanton bclanton@hereford.org

2014-15 National Junior Hereford Association board of directors (pictured seated, l to r) are: Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan., chairman; Amanda Bacon, Siloam Springs, Ark., vice chairman; Elise Hackett, Tuscola, Ill., communications chair; Jason May, Randolph, Minn., fundraising chair; Taryn Adcock, Assumption, Ill., leadership chair; and Kristin Bielema, Ada, Mich., membership chair. Directors standing (l to r) are: Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, Idaho; Austin Cole, Bowling Green, Ky.; Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; Tommie Lynne Mead, Midville, Ga.; Kelsey Repenning, Mitchell, S.D.; and Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo.

Mission statement

To create and promote enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork, thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the cattle industry.

The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the largest, strongest and most active junior programs in the country. Over the years, members of this association have gone on to earn international and domestic respect as models for youth breed organizational success.

The NJHA, through its extensive educational programs, continues to lay the foundation for the beef industry’s future leaders. The traditions of the past coupled with the energy of today’s board of directors have created a progressive approach to further develop a meaningful and educational association focus.

Do you want to be a member of the NJHA? If you are under the age of 22 and love Hereford cattle you can join. Just simply fill out the form found on the website, JrHereford.org, and mail it back to the NJHA office.

Then you’re on your way to being a member of one of the largest junior beef breed organizations in the world!

Junior National Hereford Expo

One of the largest junior beef breed shows in the U.S., the Junior National

Hereford Expo (JNHE) is a highlight of the NJHA’s summer activities. It is held every July and is co-sponsored by the American Hereford Association (AHA), Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA), and affiliated state Hereford associations.

Known to many as the ultimate family vacation, this summer show provides an opportunity for competition between junior members and their cattle projects. A hands-on type of program for youth provides educational, leadership and motivational forums. During the event youth can participate in 24 skillbased contests. In 2014 the JNHE was voted the Best Junior National by the distinguished Best of the Barns awards.

Mark your calendars, the 2016 JNHE will be in Madison, Wis., July 9-16.

PRIDE Convention

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Supporting Youth and Education Mission statement

Encourage, recognize and reward the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford youth.

Vision statement

Hereford Youth Foundation contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax HerefordYouthFoundation.org

OFFICERS: President: Ray Ramsey Indianapolis, Ind., 317-462-7122 rramsey@diversifiedfvehicleservices.com Vice president: Bruce Everhart Waldron, Ind., 317-407-3618 bruce.a.everhart@wellsfargo.com Secretary/treasurer: Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

DIRECTORS: Steve Folkman Ixonia, Wis., 920-474-7403 cnlfarm@execp.com Nancy Keilty Cedar, Mich., 231-228-6578 nancykeilty@mindspring.com Bob Kube Warrenton, Va., 540-347-4343 rfkubeinc@starpower.net or rfkube@verizon.net Marcia Mickelson Santa Rosa, Calif., 707-527-5948 marcia@kunde.com Doug Perks Rockford, Ill., 815-505-1289 dperks@eclipsenet.com George Sprague Eugene, Ore., 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com Joe Walker Morgan, Texas, 817-595-1121 joe@jmwalkerlp.com Bob Norton St. Joseph, Mo., 816-238-3326 bobnorton@biozymeinc.com

Show your support for Hereford youth, visit ShopHereford.com

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Recognized as the world’s premier foundation for creating growth and development opportunities for youth in the cattle industry.

What is HYFA?

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) was established in 1986 as a notfor-profit organization to provide support to Hereford youth through scholarship and educational purposes. In 2009 a research foundation committee was established to support Hereford research.

access to the “Club Level” that overlooks the showring and other membership perks throughout the event. Friend of HYFA, Ranch Partner, Corporate Partners, Premier Partners and Lifetime Memberships are sold to the Foundation Club and all proceeds support the Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign.

The focus

Scholarships benefit Hereford youth

Since the beginning, the focus of the HYFA has primarily been geared toward supporting youth. Juniors can participate in a wide variety of contests and activities that are supported by the HYFA. Hereford youth have the opportunity to gain invaluable leadership skills that will enable them to become self-directing, educated leaders in today’s world. Each year the HYFA awards close to $50,000 in scholarships to deserving Hereford youth.

Growing a Lasting Legacy

In November 2013, HYFA kicked off the $1 Million Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign to ensure the sustainability of future Junior National Hereford Expos (JNHEs) and leadership events for generations to come. Thanks to the many supporters of the Growing a Lasting Legacy event in Kansas City, Mo., along with Jim and Sue Rowland’s inaugural gift and overages from past JNHEs, HYFA is half way to the million dollar goal.

Join the Hereford Foundation Club

HYFA supporters have the best seats in the house at the JNHE. Hereford enthusiasts can join the Hereford Foundation Club and have

More than $50,000 in scholarship money was given to deserving National Junior Hereford Association members in 2014.

These scholarships are presented each fall in conjunction with the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and each summer during the JNHE. The application deadlines are April 1 and Sept. 15.

Come grow with us

Breeder, industry and corporate support are vital to HYFA’s success. Since HYFA is a 501(c)(3) corporation all contributions are tax deductible.

HYFA supports the programs and activities that not only benefit the Hereford breed today, but also helps establish the future of the Hereford breed for tomorrow’s youth. The most common methods of giving include traditional methods such as: cash donations, stocks, sponsorships and memorials.

Show your support for Hereford youth with a visit to ShopHereford.com for a selection of historic prints, custom made pillows and home decor for the Hereford enthusiast.

For more information on how to contribute to Hereford youth or for more information about awards and scholarships sponsored by HYFA, visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org.

Whole Herd TPR™ ­— Your Performance Partner Whole Herd TPR contacts Mailing address: P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101 Physical address: 1501 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108 816-842-8878 • 816-842-6931 fax Hereford.org Director of breed improvement: Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Director of records department: Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org Records supervisor: Tena Martin, tmartin@hereford.org Education and information services coordinator: Christy Bradshaw, cbradshaw@hereford.org WHOLE HERD DEADLINES: July 1, 2015 Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the fall 2014 calf crop.

July 15, 2015 Completion and return of fall 2015 herd inventories by this date will provide a $.25 per head discount on every female maintained on the fall inventory.

Sept. 1, 2015 Completion and return of fall 2015 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the fall inventory.

Nov. 1, 2015 Closing date for all birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound data to be included in the Spring 2016 Sire Summary.

Dec. 1, 2015 Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the spring 2014 calf crop.

Jan. 15, 2016 Completion and return of spring 2016 herd inventories by this date will provide a $.25 per head discount on every female maintained on the spring inventory.

March 1, 2016 Final date to nominate sires for spring 2016 breeding in the National Reference Sire Program.

March 1, 2016 Completion and return of spring 2016 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the spring inventory.

June 1, 2016 Closing date for all birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound data to be included in the fall 2016 EPD evaluation.

The basic concept of beef cattle performance records is to measure genetic differences between animals for traits of economic importance.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes the importance of performance records in today’s beef industry and through Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) can provide a system flexible enough to meet the needs of the most sophisticated record-keeping breeder or those who desire to keep only the basics.

Within herd and contemporary group records generated through Whole Herd TPR are measures for calving intervals, birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights, scrotal circumference, hip height/frame measures and ratios for most of these measures.

Good within-herd records include information obtained at birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound carcass data as well. These within herd and contemporary group records are adjusted for known environmental sources of variation in animal performance such as age of dam, age of calf, etc.

Today’s commercial cattleman has available to him the germ plasm from multiple beef breeds and numerous breeders and animals within each of the breeds to select his herd replacements.

Competition for the commercial industry purchasing power between and within breeds is keen, and those breeders who can document their seedstock’s performance for the commercial man’s investment have a distinct advantage in today’s beef industry as it moves toward “specification production” from conception to slaughter.

Whole Herd TPR is a system of registration and performance tracking whereby every participating breeder updates his/her cow herd inventory annually and is charged for performance data on a per cow basis as opposed to a per calf basis. The system is positively endorsed by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), a North American umbrella organization of beef breed associations, beef producers, researchers and the academic community. With this system, the AHA measures economically relevant beef production traits such as fertility, longevity and reproductive efficiency. Furthermore, the greater

volume of data reported from each herd for measured growth and carcass traits enhances the accuracy of Hereford expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Participation in Whole Herd TPR is voluntary and breeders may choose to maintain pedigree records without recording performance information.

With this option, known as pedigree registry, breeders do not have EPDs or other performance information printed on their registry certificates.

Call the AHA to get your herd enrolled in the performance registry program or if you are currently enrolled and have questions. The AHA staff will walk you through the process and show you how easy and rewarding it can be.

Whole Herd TPR steps: Step 1:

• Show an accurate inventory record of each female in your herd that is expected to calve in your selected season.

• AHA invoices the breeder for his inventory costs in accordance with the number and kind of animals reported.

• Following data submission, AHA provides a Dam Production Summary Report for each enrolled female.

• AHA returns Birth Information Worksheets (Form 1)

Step 2:

• As calving is completed, breeders are required to return to AHA a Birth Information Worksheet (Form 1) with the birth information for every female enrolled in that season, including data on any that failed to calve, lost a calf, etc.

• AHA returns Birth Report/ Weaning Worksheet (Form 2)

Step 3:

• Member submits completed Birth Report/Weaning Worksheet (Form 2) reporting weaning weight information or a disposal code for animals not weighed.

• AHA returns to the breeder the Weaning Report/Yearling Worksheet (Form 3) when all inventoried females have been reported.

• Note: Yearling information is not mandatory.

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Step 4:

• When the breeder returns Form 3 to AHA, a yearling worksheet is provided and the breeder reports yearling weights on those still in his possession and codes the balance as disposed of.

• If ultrasound carcass data is collected, technician submits carcass data directly to an AHA-approved ultrasound lab that will process the data and forward results to AHA for database inclusion.

• As an alternative, breeders can choose to return the form with no yearling information and request the Calf EPD Summary (Form 5), thereby completing the reporting requirements on that calf crop.

Gold Whole Herd TPR™ Breeders

The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits and collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production. Breeders must meet a specific set of requirements in order to be eligible for the program.

• Herd inventory submitted prior to inventory surcharge deadline.

• Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory.

• Complete reporting of birth, weaning and yearling weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop.

• Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf with a recorded yearling weight.

• Ultrasound data reported on 25% or more of the calf crop.

New online registry — MyHerd.org

The AHA offers online registration, so throw away those handwritten paper forms and start updating your herd data online. The online registration system is called MyHerd.org and it allows you to update your herd inventory, record and register calves, submit weaning and yearling data, transfer animals to your customers, and pay your AHA bill online; the system provides 24/7 access to the majority of record services.

The online system has several advantages. First, the system works in real-time, which means registration and performance data is available upon valid entry, no additional processing

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to wait for traditional mail service to deliver your registration information or to receive reports of updated calf crop performance from the AHA. Registration numbers and performance reports are available online at MyHerd.org immediately following data submission.

MyHerd will help keep you organized with custom performance to-do lists, which tell you exactly what needs to be turned in. Email your member number to MyHerd@hereford.org to sign up for a free account.

Electronic storage

The AHA offers electronic storage of registration certificates to members using the online registry system, MyHerd.org.

When a member registers an animal the certificate is stored electronically at MyHerd.org until the member wants to release the certificate for print.

The electronic storage service allows members to be in control of when they receive registration certificates. Members can store a calf crop electronically and wait to release the certificates until after all performance data is recorded or after a genetic evaluation. There is no additional charge to store or release registration certificates.

New EPDs

Mature Cow Weight (MCW) — The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd.

Udder suspension (UDDR) — UDDR EPDs are reported on the scoring scale. Scores range from 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) and represent assessments of udder support.

Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.

Teat size (TEAT) — TEAT EPDs are reported on the scoring scale.

Scores range from 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) and are subjective assessments of the teat length and circumference. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.

Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) Convention focuses on leadership development.

Junior members, parents and advisors from all over the country participate in the event.

During the three-day event, participants listen to nationally known speakers and participate in leadership workshops, which enhance the individual’s leadership talents, communication and beef industry knowledge.

For the past few years, NJHA has combined forces with the Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn junior associations to host the “Faces of Leadership” PRIDE Convention that has been well received by each breed.

The 2015 PRIDE Convention is July 25-28 in Estes Park, Colo.

State field days and regional shows

Throughout the summer, approximately 30 state affiliates sponsor field days and/or regional shows. The NJHA board helps in planning and organizing activities, such as judging contests, junior cattle shows, and various educational and fun-filled contests and competitions.

Scholarships

The NJHA is an organization devoted to the development of outstanding leadership potential and motivation to seek advanced education. Striving to provide the foundation upon which interested youth can build their future in the agriculture industry, the NJHA offers various scholarships and awards to its membership. HYFA administers these scholarships to deserving Hereford youth. For more information, visit JrHereford.org.

Fall scholarship deadline is Sept. 15. Spring scholarship deadline is April 1.

2015-16 Show Rules and Classifications The American Hereford Association (AHA) show committee approved the following show classifications for the 2015-16 show season. Beginning January 2014, August-born females and bulls were moved from the summer division to the fall division. The classifications below reflect that change. The decision to have both a Hereford and polled Hereford show or to have a combined show will be left up to the discretion of the state breed associations and show management.

State and regional Hereford female show classifications

1. Spring heifer calves calved after March 1.

2. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

3. Winter heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

4. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.

5. Late summer yearling heifers calved June 16 to July 31.

6. Early summer yearling heifers calved May 1 to June 15.

7. Spring yearling heifers calved March 1 to April 30.

8. Junior yearling heifers calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

9. Senior yearling heifers calved Aug.1 to Dec. 31.

10. Cow-calf (Any female older than the above ages with a calf at side.)

• Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.

• If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class.

• Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class.

Female divisions

Junior Heifer Calves . . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Fall Heifer Calves . . . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Intermediate Heifers. . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Spring Yearling Heifers . . Class 7 Junior Yearling Heifers . . Class 8 Senior Heifers . . . . . . . . . . Class 9* * There is no senior heifer division for shows that occur between Jan. 1 and May 1. * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split. * Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

National Hereford female show classifications

1. Spring heifer calves calved after May 1.

2. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to April 30.

3. Junior heifer calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 29.

4. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31.

5. Late winter heifer calves Nov. 16 to Dec. 31.

6. Early winter heifer calves calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15.

7. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.

8. Late summer yearling heifers calved June 16 to July 31.

9. Early summer yearling heifers calved May 1 to June 15.

10. Spring yearling heifers calved March 1 to April 30.

11. Junior yearling heifers calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

12. Senior yearling heifers calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.

• Senior yearlings do not show after the first of the year (Denver and Ft. Worth).

13. Cow-calf (Any female older than the above ages with a calf at side.)

• Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.

• If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class.

• Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class.

• Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

Female divisions

State and regional Hereford bull show classifications

1. Spring bull calves calved after March 1.

2. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

3. Winter bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

4. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.

5. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31.

6. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15.

7. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30.

8. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

9. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.

10. Two-year-old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31.

Bull divisions

Junior Bull Calves . . . . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Fall Bull Calves. . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Intermediate Bulls. . . . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Yearling Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 7 & 8 Senior Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 9 & 10 * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split.

Spring Heifer Calves . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Junior Heifer Calves . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Winter Heifer Calves . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Senior Heifer Calves . . . . . Class 7 Intermediate Heifers . . . . Class(es) 8 & 9 Spring Yearling Heifers . . Class 10 Junior Yearling Heifers . . Class 11 Senior Heifers . . . . . . . . . . Class 12 • Denver and Ft. Worth — No senior division for females.

AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30 day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior calf classes. (Classes 1-6)

National Hereford bull show classifications

1. Spring bull calves calved after May 1.

2. Spring bull calves calved March 1to April 30.

3. Junior bull calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 29.

4. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31.

5. Late winter bull calves Nov. 16 to Dec.31.

6. Early winter bull calves calved Oct.1 to Nov. 15.

7. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.

8. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31.

9. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15.

10. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30.

11. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

12. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.

13. Two-year old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31.

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Bull divisions

Spring Bull Calves. . . . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Junior Bull Calves . . . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Winter Bull Calves. . . . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Senior Bull Calves. . . . . . . Class 7 Intermediate Bulls. . . . . . . Class(es) 8 & 9 Yearling Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 10 & 11 Senior Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 12 & 13 * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split.

American Royal, Kansas City, Mo. Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Harrisburg, Pa. National Western Stock Show, Denver North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky. Southwestern Livestock Exposition, Ft. Worth, Texas Western Nugget, Reno, Nev.

AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30 day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior calf classes. (Classes 1-6)

REGIONAL POINT SHOWS

Rules and classifications

Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification, and any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show.

For state and regional shows, all Hereford animals must be officially recorded at show time to be eligible to show. For national shows all Hereford animals must be officially recorded (registered) 30 days prior to the show date to be eligible to show.

Entries with registrations “Pending” or “Applied for” will be ineligible to show.

Group classes

Get-of-sire — Four animals shown in above single entry classes with both sexes represented and all progeny of one sire. It is permissible to use either the cow or calf from a cow-calf pair for the get-of-sire. Get-of-sire may be comprised of animals from one or more owners.

Best six head — All animals must have been shown in their respective single entry classes and they must be owned by the exhibitor or by a member of his/her immediate family. A cow-calf will be considered as two head in the best six head class. Best six head may be comprised of both horned and polled animals.

Premier exhibitor, Premier breeder

Awarded with the following point system: first place = 5 points, second place = 4 points, third place = 3 points, fourth place = 2 points and fifth place = 1 point. No points will be given for champions. Points will be awarded for the best six head for premier exhibitor.

The same scoring system as above will be used for awarding points for the group classes.

It is suggested that banners be given to the premier exhibitor and the premier breeder.

National junior show ownership rule

Heifers may be jointly owned by siblings provided both are individual members of the National Junior Hereford Association. No animal is eligible to compete if recorded in joint ownership (other than the sibling rule) or ownership of farm or family name.

National and regional show point system Placing

National Show

Regional Show

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Division Champion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reserve Champion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grand Champion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reserve Grand Champion. . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 5 3

Points for show bull and show female of the year will be based on the Regional Show Point System. Animals do not have to show in a regional show in order to be eligible for show bull or female of the year in the respective four quadrants.

An animal may only win show bull or female of the year for one quadrant per year. Ownership percentage followed by ownership succession (breeder, first owner, second owner, etc.) will determine from which quadrant the animal will be recognized.

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NATIONAL POINT SHOWS

Southeast Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, Ala. Appalachian District Fair, Gray, Tenn.

Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, Ark. Dixie National, Jackson, Miss.

Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fla. Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, Ky. Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, La. North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, N.C. South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, S.C. Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, Tenn.

Williamson County Fair, Franklin, Tenn.

Southwest Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix California State Fair, Sacramento, Calif.

Cow Palace, San Francisco Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, N.M. San Antonio Livestock Show, San Antonio Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, Calif.

State Fair of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City State Fair of Texas, Dallas Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City West Texas Fair, Abilene, Texas Northwest Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo.

Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, Kan. Nebraska State Fair, Lincoln, Neb. NILE, Billings, Mont.

Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore. Red River Valley Fair, Fargo, N.D. South Dakota State Fair, Huron, S.D. Washington State Fair, Puyallup, Wash.

Western Idaho Fair, Boise, Idaho Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, Wyo. Northeast Eastern National, Timonium, Md. Eastern States Expo, W. Springfield, Mass.

Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Ill. Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa New Jersey State Fair, Augusta, N.J. New York State Fair, Syracuse, N.Y. Maryland State Fair, Timonium, Md. Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minn.

Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo. Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, Mo. State Fair of West Virginia, Lewisburg, W.Va. Upper Peninsula State Fair, Detroit Wisconsin State Fair, W. Allis, Wis. World Beef Expo, W. Allis, Wis.

2015 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule

Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Aug. 8 Williamson County Fair (July 17)

P.O. Box 329, Franklin, TN 37065 731-925-0567, williamsoncountyfair.org

Entry contact: Glenda Rickman, glendar@centurytel.net

TBA

Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Sept. 3 Nebraska State Fair (Aug. 10)

P.O. Box 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802 308-382-1620, statefair.org

Entry contact: Bill Angell, bangell@statefair.org

Alan Miller Gridley, Ill.

Aug. 13 Indiana State Fair (TBA) TBA

1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-927-7515, indianastatefair.com

Entry contact: entry@indianastatefair.com

Sept. 5

Aug. 13 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo (July 25)

P.O. Drawer 10, Douglas, WY 82633 307-358-2398, wystatefair.com

Entry contact: wsf@netcommander.com

TBA

Sept. 5 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 3 & 10) Casey McMurphy

1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 Edmond, Okla.

651-288-4400, mnstatefair.org

Entry contact: Marie LeFebvre, competition@mnstatefair.org

Aug. 14 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (July 20)

16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-926-3100, mcagfair.com

Entry contact: Cathy Shepard, cshepard@mcagfair.com

TBA

Sept. 5 South Dakota State Fair (Aug. 7) Lydell Meier

890 3rd St. S.W., Huron, S.D. 57350 Clinton, Tenn.

605-353-7340, sdstatefair.com

Entry contact: Pam Hanson, pam_hanson@hotmail.com

Aug. 15 Illinois State Fair (July 1)

P.O. Box 19427, Springfield, IL 62794 217-782-0786, illinoisstatefair.info

TBA

Aug. 15 Wisconsin State Fair (June 10 & 24)

640 S. 84th St., W. Allis, WI 53214 414-266-7000, wistatefair.com

Entry contact: entryoffice@wisconsin.com

TBA

Sept. 6 Du Quoin State Fair (Aug. 1) TBA

655 Executive Dr., Du Quoin, IL 62832 618-542-1515, duquoinstatefair.net

Entry contact: Danette Harbison, danette.mohr@illinois.gov

Aug. 16 Missouri State Fair (July 1)

2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 660-221-5178, mostatefair.com

Entry contact: David Dick, livestocksupt@yahoo.com

TBA

Aug. 20

TBA

Iowa State Fair (July 1) P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-3111, Ext. 207, iowastatefair.org Entry contact: competitiveevents@iowastatefair.org

Aug. 20 Upper Peninsula State Fair (July 15 & 27)

2401 12th Ave. North, Escanaba, MI 49829 906-212-5419, upstatefair.org

Entry contact: Lori Branstrom, loribranstrom@yahoo.com

TBA

Aug. 22 State Fair of West Virginia (July 7 & 10) Rex Tribbett

891 Mapewood Ave., Fairlea, WV 24902 Linden, Ind. 304-645-1090, statefairofwv.com

Entry contact: Jessie McBurney, entries@statefairofwv.com Aug. 26 Appalachian Fair Association Inc. (Aug. 5) TBA

P.O. Box 8218, Gray, TN 37615 423-477-3211, appalachianfair.com

Entry contact: Mike Cunningham, appfair@embarqmail.com Aug. 28 Kentucky State Fair (July 10)

937 Pillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209 502-367-5190, kystatefair.org

Entry contact: Alice Hayse, kfecentry@ksfb.ky.gov

Zach Butler Milton, Tenn.

Aug. 28 Western Idaho Fair (Aug. 10) TBA

5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714 208-287-5663, idahofair.com

Entry contact: Hans Bruijn, premiumoffice@idahofair.com Aug. 29 New York State Fair (July 27 & Aug. 3) TBA

581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209

315-487-7711, Ext. 1337, www.nysfair.org/competitions/

Entry contact: Mary Ellen Daino, maryellen.daino@agriculture.ny.gov Aug. 29 Oregon State Fair (Aug. 1) Chad Breeding

29146 S. Cramer Rd., Molalla, OR 97308 Miami, Texas 503-651-2973, oregonstatefair.org

Entry contact: Ellen Hannan, hannanellen43@gmail.com Aug. 30 Maryland State Fair (July 31)

P.O. Box 188, Timonium, MD 21094-0188 410-252-0200, marylandstatefair.com

Entry contact: Rebecca Williams, rrensor@comcast.net

TBA

Delta Fair (Aug. 15) P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088 901-482-5951, deltafest.com Entry contact: Ann Johnson, livestock@deltafest.com

Sept. 6 Evergreen State Fair (Aug. 2)

13212 Woods Lake Rd., Monroe, WA 98272 360-793-1753, evergreenfair.org

Entry contact: Cindy Rallison, crall54@aol.com

TBA

Russ Dietz Shepard, Mont.

Sept. 11-13 Tennessee State Fair (TBA) TBA

P.O. Box 24747, Nashville, TN 37202

615-852-8997, Ext. 5, tnstatefair.org

Entry contact: Vanessa Warf, vanessa@tnstatefair.org Sept. 11 West Texas Fair and Rodeo (Aug. 15)

1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene, TX 79602 325-677-4376, taylorcountyexpocenter.com

Entry contact: Melissa Shaw, mshaw@expoctc.com

Jake Franke Cisco, Texas

Sept. 13-16 Utah State Fair (Aug. 28)

155 N. 1000 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-538-8445, utahstatefair.com

Entry contact: Judy Duncombe, judy@utahstatefair.com

TBA

Sept. 18 Tennessee Valley Fair (Aug. 28)

3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37914 865-215-1480, tnvalleyfair.org

Entry contact: Shanna Wilhite, shanna@tnvalleyfair.org

TBA

Sept. 19 Kansas State Fair (Aug. 15) TBA

2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 620-664-2747, kansasstatefair.com

Entry contact: Susan Sankey, ssankey@kansasstatefair.com Sept. 20 New Mexico State Fair (Aug. 1) Matt Leo

P.O. Box 8546, Albuquerque, NM 87198 Snelling, Calif.

505-222-9700, exponm.com

Entry contact: Beverly Zastrow, beverly.zastrow@state.nm.us Sept. 25 (H) Washington State Fair (July 31) Blake Bloomberg Sept. 26 (P) 110 9th Ave. S.W., Puyallup, WA 98371-0162 Stillwater, Okla.

253-841-5074, thefair.com

Entry contact: compexhibits@thefair.com Sept. 25 World Beef Expo (Aug. 15) TBA

P.O. Box 1, Burnett, WI 53922 920-479-0658, worldbeefexpo.com

Entry contact: Charlene Becker, info@worldbeefexpo.com Sept. 26 Eastern States Exposition/The Big E (Aug. 15 & Sept. 1) Ryan Rash

1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA 01089 Crockett, Texas 413-205-5011, thebige.com/agriculture

Entry contact: Donna Woolam, aginfo@thebige.com Sept. 27 Oklahoma State Fair (Aug. 15) TBA

P.O. Box 74943, Oklahoma City, OK 73147 405-948-6751, okstatefair.com

Entry contact: Dakota Fields, agcoordinator@okstatefair.com

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Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Oct. 2-11 Dixie Classic Fair (TBA) TBA Oct. 16-24 Grand National Stock Show (TBA) TBA

P.O. Box 34206, Daly City, CA 94014

P.O. Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 415-404-4142, grandnationalrodeo.com 336-896-0706, dcfair.com

Entry contact: Vanessa Schneider, vadams@cowpalace.com

Entry contact: Josh Sell, josh@cameroninsurance.net Oct. 3 Central Washington State Fair (Sept. 4)

1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima, WA 98901 509-248-7160, statefairpark.org

Entry contact: Kady Porterfield, kadyp@fairfun.com

TBA

Oct. 16 Northern International Livestock Expo (Sept. 15) Cheramie Viator

P.O. Box 1981, Billings, MT 59103 Childress, Texas 406-256-2495, thenile.org

Entry contact: Shelby Shaw, shelby@thenile.org

Oct. 3 East Texas State Fair (Aug. 28)

2112 W. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702 903-597-2501, etstatefair.com

Entry contact: Denise Weaver, dweaver@etstatefair.com

TBA

Oct. 16-17 West River Livestock Show (TBA) TBA

P.O. Box C, Dickinson, ND 58602 701-225-5115, dickinsonchamber.org

Entry contact: team@dickinsonchamber.org

Oct. 3

TBA

Oct. 20-21 North Carolina State Fair (Sept. 15) Ryan Rathmann

1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27526 Lubbock, Texas 919-821-7400, ncstatefair.org

Entry contact: Jenni Keith, blueribbonlivestockentries@ncagr.gov

Tulsa State Fair (Aug. 31) P.O. Box 4735, Tulsa, OK 74159 918-728-3212, Ext. 2012, tulsastatefair.com Entry contact: Kara Eschbach, kara@tulsastatefair.com

Oct. 7 Fryeburg Fair (Aug. 15) Clint Rusk

P.O. Box 78, Fryeburg, ME 04037 Stillwater, Okla.

207-935-3268, fryeburgfair.org

Entry contact: Barbara Gushee, info@fryeburgfair.org

Oct. 22

Oct. 9

Oct. 23 State Fair of Louisiana (Sept. 7) TBA

3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-1361, statefairoflouisiana.com

Entry contact: Peggy Swindle, peggy@statefairoflouisiana.com

State Fair of Texas (Aug. 25) P.O. Box 150009, Dallas, TX 75315 214-421-8723, bigtex.com Entry cont act: MaKayla Spaman, livestock@bigtex.com

Oct. 11 Arkansas State Fair (Sept. 1)

2600 Howard St., Little Rock, AR 72206 501-372-8341, arkansasstatefair.com

Entry contact: Tanya Bigham, livestock2@asfg.net

TBA

Brett Barber Channing, Texas

South Carolina State Fair (Sept. 1 & 26) Clint Rusk P.O. Box 393, Columbia, SC 29202 Stillwater, Okla.

803-799-3387, Ext. 23, scstatefair.org Entry contact: Judy Heise, judyh@scstatefair.org

Dec. 29-31 Arizona National Livestock Show (TBA)

1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-258-8568, anls.org

TBA

Oct. 31 Alabama National Fair (TBA) TBA

P.O. Box 3304, Montgomery, AL 36109 334-272-6831, alnationalfair.org

Entry contact: Stephanie Pittman, stephanie@alnationalfair.org

2015-16 National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up Keystone International Livestock Exposition

Western Nugget National Hereford Show

American Royal National Hereford Show

National Western Stock Show

2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-787-2905, keystoneinternational.state.pa.us Show date: Oct. 2 Entry deadline: Aug. 31 Judge: Scott Bayer, Ringle, Wis.

1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102 816-221-9800, americanroyal.com Show date: Nov. 1 Entry deadline: Sept. 10 Judge: Dan Shike, Urbana, Ill.

North American International Livestock Exposition National Hereford Show P.O. Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233 502-595-3166, livestockexpo.org Show date: Nov. 19 Entry deadline: Oct. 1 Judge: Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, N.M.

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1405 Crown Dr., Reno, NV 89503 775-747-8917, 775-722-6116, nuggethereford.com Show dates: Dec. 3-5 Entry deadline: Early, Oct. 15; Final, Oct. 30 Judge: Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla.

4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216 800-336-6977, nationalwestern.com Show dates: Jan. 14-16 Jan. 14 - Juniors and Bulls; Jan. 15 - Carloads/Pens, Sale; Jan. 16 - Females Entry deadline: Nov. 20 Judges: Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., and associate judge, Brian Cates, Modoc, Ind. Carloads/Pens judges: Ronny Morgan, Burwell, Neb.; Ryan Rathman, Stanton, Texas; and Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Southwestern Exposition National Hereford Show P.O. Box 150, Ft. Worth, TX 76101 817-877-2400, fwssr.com Show date: Feb. 1 Entry deadline: Nov. 15 Judge: Randy Daniels, Colbert, Ga.

State and Regional Hereford Associations ALABAMA Alabama Hereford Assn.

President: Perry Debter, Horton Vice president: Darrell Hicks, Cullman Secretary/treasurer: Ron Dugger, 1730 Lamon Chapel Rd., Jasper, AL 35503, 903-816-3706, dsbmgr@aol.com ARIZONA Arizona Hereford Assn.

President: Dave Schafer, Cottonwood Vice president: Duane Coleman, Winslow Secretary/treasurer: Cindy Tidwell-Shelton, 1052 W. Vera Ln., Tempe, AZ 85284, 480-893-2578, fcshelton@aol.com Directors: Jim O’Haco, Winslow; Daric Knight, Springerville; Grace Wystrach, Sonoita; Jon Rowley, Elgin; Dave Hartman, Winslow; and Sylvia Moore, Eagar ARKANSAS Arkansas Hereford Assn. arherefords.org President: Billy Don Martin, Judsonia Vice president: Philip Ives, Batesville Secretary/treasurer: Ruth Ann Evans, 106 Buster Rd., Searcy, AR 72143, 501-281-0417, ruthannevans@yahoo.com Directors: Jacob Holder, Batesville; Brandon Martin, Beebe; Leon Crittendon, Cotton Plant; Ronny Johnson, Beebe; Randy Smyth, Marshall; David Ezell, St. Joe; Joel Kuhens, Mt. Vernon; and Justin Bacon, Siloam Springs Magnolia Hereford Assn.

President: Scott Sullivan, De Queen Vice president: Bill Langley, Camden Secretary/treasurer: Sherry Beaty-Sullivan, 1833 N. 9th St., De Queen, AR 71832, 870-451-3624, sherrybeaty@gmail.com Directors: Shaw Andrews, Camden; Wade Andrews, Camden; Barbara Metch-Holan, Canton, Texas; Karter Castleberry, Nashville; Jeff Miller, Magnolia; Bart Emerson, Taylor; and Scott Stewart, Campbell, Texas FLORIDA Florida Hereford Assn.

President: Nicole Spencer, Old Town Vice president: Ray Hodges, Old Town Secretary: Lesa Roe, 3545 Market Place Ln., Groveland, FL 34736, 352-409-1903, canchaser23@rocketmail.com; polledherefords@bellsouth.net Treasurer: Anne Hodges, Old Town Directors: Arielle Spencer, Old Town, and Tim Roe, Leesburg GEORGIA Georgia Hereford Assn. georgiahereford.com President: Hardy Edwards, Winterville Vice president: John Watson, LaFayette Secretary/treasurer: Ray Hicks, 321 Rocky Ford Rd., Statesboro, GA 30461, 912-865-5593, rhicks@bulloch.net Directors: Tommy Johnson, Warrenton; Randy Roberts, Douglas; Taylor Neighbors, Americus; Bill Sims, Commerce; Tommy Mead, Midville; Angie McGinnis, Danielsville; Paul Harris, Screven; Diann Strickland, Mershon; and Hunter Grayson, Watkinsville

IDAHO Idaho Hereford Breeders Assn.

President: Bruce Sharp, Ririe Vice president elect: Ron Shurtz, Caldwell Secretary: Kim Holt, 20079 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-2013, kkholt1@msn.com Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding Directors: James Anderson, Gooding; Tucker Shaw, Caldwell; David Jenkins, Kuna; and Scott Holt, Caldwell ILLINOIS Heart of America Hereford Assn.

President: Craig Ogle, Shumway Vice president: Darrell Buetler, Lebanon Secretary/treasurer: Corey and Emily Perry, R.R. 2 Box 137, Tower Hill, IL 62571, 217-273-2280, perryem@charleston.k12.il.us Sale Manager: Kevin Babbs Directors: Kent Paul, Marseilles; Dave Sturdy, Rochester; Samantha Parish, Harrisburg; and Rick Morgan, Salem Illinois Hereford Assn. illinoishereford.com President: Tom Laffey, Carthage Vice president: Tom Boatman, Rockford Secretary: Andrew Garnhart, 4858 S. Holland Church Rd., German Valley, IL 61039, 815-238-2381, illinoishereford@gmail.com Treasurer: Buddy Edenburn, Penfield Membership services coordinator: Kim Carney Rhodes, Carlinville, 217-899-4104 Directors: Craig Crutcher, Montrose; John Bickelhaupt, Mt. Carroll; Jacob Chapman, Seneca; Gene Stumpf, Columbia; Arlyn Rabideau, Clifton; Chris Happ, Mendota; Clint Allen, Quincy; Jack Lowderman, Macomb; and Adam Harms, Chrisman INDIANA Indiana Hereford Assn. indianaherefords.org President: Bruce Everhart, Waldron Vice president: Bryan Kelly, McCordsville Secretary/treasurer: Dale and Lesli Kottkamp, 2261 E. US Hwy. 40, Clayton, IN 46118, 317-539-4695, dlkott@aol.com Directors: David Duncan, Wingate; Bill Doig Jr., Waldron; Ted Hunt, Battle Ground; Doug Musser, Otterbein; Alice Hayse, Mauckport; Rick Davis, Thorntown; Terry Hayhurst, Terre Haute; Tony Schantz, Otterbein; Gordon Clinkenbeard, Edwardsport; Kristie McFatridge, Otterbein; Joe Carlson, Royal Center; Ron Denhart, Lafayette; Scott Lawrence, Avilla; and John Camden, Pierceton IOWA Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. iowahereford.org President: David Trowbridge, Tabor Vice president: Sara Casteel, Perry Secretary: Marilyn Lenth, Postville Treasurer: Anthony Monroe, Knoxville Administrative secretary: Becky Simpson, 13359 280th St., Redfield, IA 50233-6014, 515-833-2991, becky@iowahereford.org Directors: Scott Amendt, Pleasantville; Bill Goehring, Libertyville; John Hardy, Lohrville; Chris Knapp, Waverly; Steve Landt, Union; Mark Ohrt, Haverhill; Rande Seuferer, Milo; and Mike Simpson, Redfield

KANSAS Kansas Hereford Assn. kansashereford.org President: Tom Krauss, Russell Vice president: Megan Douthit-Downey, St. Francis Secretary: Tom Granzow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, KS 67449, 785-466-2247, kansashereford@tctelco.net Treasurer: Lynn Geffert, Haven Directors: Brian Staab, Hays; Mike Orpin, Inman; Terry Beran, Russell; Brian Coon, Goodland; Terry Evans, Fredonia; Oliver Beall, Holton; Dana Pieper, Palco; Clint Meitler, Sylvan Grove; and Bob Hug, Scranton KENTUCKY Kentucky Hereford Assn. kentuckyhereford.org President: Robert Botkin, Lexington Secretary/treasurer: Earlene Thomas, 2396 Union City Rd., Richmond, KY 40475, 859-623-5734, thomasep@roadrunner.com Directors: Lowell Atwood, Stanford; Ron Baker, Versailles; L.W. Beckley, Ravenna; Charlie Boyd, Mays Lick; Scott Burks, Park City; Brad Chambliss, Elizabethtown; Paul Hancock, Owensboro; Kevin Perkins, Shelbyville; H. Pile, Cecilia; Vince Popplewell, Russell Springs; Eric Thomas, Richmond; and Tim Wolf, Alexandria LOUISIANA Louisiana Polled Hereford Assn.

President: Herman Ray Hill, Dry Creek Vice president: Robert Hinckley, Opelousas Secretary/treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7444, klewis863@yahoo.com Directors: Jim Mumphrey, Monterey; Wesley Coffman, Leesville; Brett Daigle, Gonzales; Tommy Crouch, Monterey; Ronnie Bardwell, Greensburg; Kenneth Travis, Greensburg; Damon Kirk, DeVille; Rusty Holt, Boyce; and William Green, Ruston MARYLAND Maryland Hereford Assn. marylandhereford.com President: Wes Schuman, Oxford Vice president: Rob Mehlman, Joppa Secretary: Shelly Stull, 10718A Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-898-8552, eastsidehereford@comcast.net Treasurer: Thelma Mills, Frederick Directors: Tina Poole, Union Bridge; Patrick Mullinix, Baltimore; Terry Jacobs, Frederick; Randy Bachtel, Westminster; Bill Baldwin, Millersville; Michelle Grimmel, Jarrettsville; Carol Danforth, Boyds; Randall Marine, Seaford, Del.; Seth Snyder, Gettysburg, Pa.; Peter Schaeffer, New Windsor; Ed Crooks, Upperco; and Chasity Hare, Taneytown MICHIGAN Michigan Hereford Assn. mihereford.com President: Cody Herman, Union City Vice president: Bob Goble, Alma Secretary/treasurer: Jonathan Harfst, 17265 11½ Mile Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49014, 269-615-0742, harfstcattle@gmail.com Directors: Ken DeMiglio, Richmond; Ben Diekevers, Grand Rapids; Ken Ferguson, Davison; Cody Herman, Union City; Bob Goble, Alma; Jonathan Harfst, Battle Creek

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MINNESOTA Minnesota Hereford Breeders mnherefordbreeders.org President: Daryl Rupprecht, Thief River Falls Secretary/treasurer: Jared and Makayla Flower, 1630 10th St. NW, Holloway, MN 56249, 320-413-0483, jmflower.11@hotmail.com Directors: Dale Bellefy, Bagley; Scott Runck, Avoca; Chad Williamson, Pipestone; Kory Kruse, Ellsworth; Kyle Kuelbs, Grey Eagle; Jason McDonald, Kimball; Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton; and Jared Flower, Holloway MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Hereford Assn. mississippiherefords.com President: Mike Dobbins, Petal Vice president: Ron Melancon, Woodville Secretary/treasurer: Jim O’Mara, 3600 Ludlow Rd., Lena, MS 39094, 601-360-9720, omaraj@phelps.com Directors: Amy Adkerson, Starkville; Bill Darnell, Caledonia; Jacque Dearman, Collins; Greg Dimberg, Charleston; Brett Douchard, Wesson; Ammon Herring, Beaumont; Sharon King, Columbia; Ryan McGuffie, Mendenhall; Will Roberts, Petal; and Don Sims, Burnsville MISSOURI Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. missourihereford.com President: Kevin Gregory, Houstonia Vice president: Lee Schrader, Woolridge Secretary/treasurer: Frank Flaspohler, 222 Co. Rd. 402, Fayette, MO 65248, 660-537-4809, fwf@rockingf.com Directors: Matt Woessner, St. James, and Dennis Kauffman, Jefferson City Missouri Hereford Assn. moherefords.org President: Joe Kaczmarek, Salem Vice president: Brad Mueller, Perryville Secretary/treasurer: Matt Reynolds, 1071 C.R. 1231, Hunsville, MO 65259, 660-676-3788 or 660-277-3679, reynoldscattle@cvalley.net Directors: Gene Erickson, Maysville; Tony Belzer, Browning; Bill Nation, Vandalia; Tim Bernt, Leeton; Mark Abramovitz, Columbia; Justin Sissel, Buffalo; and Kenny Spooler, Jackson MONTANA Montana Hereford Assn. montanahereford.org President: Chad Murnin, Loma Vice president: Tom Sparks, Plevna Secretary/treasurer: Lacey Ehlke, P.O. Box 178, Townsend, MT 59644, 406-439-1544, mthereford@gmail.com Directors: Hyer McKechnie, Shelby; Denise Loyning, Absarokee; Mark Ehlke, Townsend; Kelle Jo Ellis, Molt; Tim Feddes, Manhattan; Richard Sidwell, Columbus; and Cory Dutton, Deer Lodge NEBRASKA Nebraska Hereford Assn. nebraskaherefords.com President: Brian Hula, Creston Vice president: Roger Morgan, Burwell Secretary/treasurer: Melissa Buehler, 1519 F St., Fairbury, NE 68352, 402-239-9712, mismcgee@hotmail.com Directors: Joe Brockman, Lawrence; Kaci Toelle, Burwell; Dwight Logterman, Kilgore; Austin Person, Clarks; Art Olsen, Harrisburg; Art Linton, Miller; and Blake McGee, Fairbury

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NEW JERSEY New Jersey Polled Hereford Assn.

President: Josh Pysher, Greendell Vice president: Al Stahoski, Hillsborough Secretary: Nelson Gerlach, 600 Long Ln., Far Hills, NJ 07931, 908-234-0479, dwkfarm@gmail.com Treasurer: Chase Billings, Greendell Directors: Bob Macik, Durham, Pa.; April Daley, Frenchtown; Joe Orr, Newton; Mark Johnson, Flemington; and A.J. Stahoski, Hillsborough NEW MEXICO New Mexico Hereford Assn.

President: Renee Grant, Ft. Sumner Secretary/treasurer: Stacy King, 183 King Rd., Stanley, NM 87056; 505-220-7125; esskay505@gmail.com Directors: Bill King, Stanley; Becky Spindle, Stanley; Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa; Joe Clavel, Roy; Steve Hooper, Quemado; Randy White, Albuquerque; Jim Bob Burnett, Hope; Phil Harvey Jr., Mesilla; Mike Corn, Roswell; Dennis Gallegos, Espanola; Sue Decker, LaPlata; Michael Perez, Nara Visa; Oscar Henard, Tatum; and Manual Salazar, Espanola NEW YORK New York Hereford Breeders nyhba.com President: Kathi Wagner, Catskill Vice president: Grady Updyke, Waverly Secretary: Irene Russell, 2550 S.R. 221, Marathon, NY 13803, 607-849-6631, yinersl13803@citlink.net Treasurer: Carole Card, McGraw

Eastern Ohio Hereford Assn.

President: Jeff Johnson, Navarre Secretary/treasurer: Jane Johnson, 15339 Wynncrest Rd., Navarre, OH 44662, 330-767-3877, jane.johnson12@aol.com Directors: Jeremiah Johnson, Navarre; Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville; Andy Pennell, Louisville; Wanda Pay, Berlin Center; and Randi Hiltner, Sullivan Maumee Valley Polled Hereford Assn.

President: Joe Wright, Venedocia Vice president: Shelley Peak, Mt. Gilead Secretary/treasurer: Tammy Herman, 2106 Rd. 20, Continental, OH 45831, 419-303-4005, tammyhherman@hotmail.com Directors: Brandi Schrader, Continental, and Becky Reed, Springfield Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. switzerlandpolledherefords.com President: Scott Moore, Whipple Vice president: Keith Ullman, Graysville Secretary/treasurer: Rick VanFleet, 21989 Woodsfield Rd., Sarahsville, OH 43779, 740-732-4783, vanfleetrick@yahoo.com Directors: Mark Bailey, Caldwell; Debi Howard, Cambridge; Martin Long, Quaker City; Brenda Merry, Caldwell; Levi Morrow, McConnellsville; Connie Rine, Frazeysburg; Bob Ullman, Rinard Mills; Andrea VanFleet, Caldwell; and T.J. Wells, Lower Salem

NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Hereford Assn. nchereford.org President: Jim Love, Blowing Rock Vice president: George Ward, Providence Secretary/treasurer: Myron McCoy, 11350 Old Hwy. 70 W., Cove City, NC 28523, 252-637-4995, nchereford@yahoo.com Directors: Wesley Bowen, Sandy Ridge; Wes Carpenter, Winston-Salem; Chad Davis, Lexington; Jim Davis, Lexington; Reggie Lookabill, Lexington; Mike Mericka, Brown Summit; Kim Prestwood, Lenoir; Lavette Teeter, Mooresville; and Will Thompson, Polkville

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Hereford Assn. okherefords.com President: Richie Oakes, Taloga Past president: Kyndell Nichols, Ringwood Vice president: Rindy Bacon, Ada Executive secretaries/treasurers: K.C. Kinder, 6445 Ranch Dr. N.E., Piedmont, OK 73078, 405-714-2424, oha.secretary@hotmail.com, secretary@okhereford.com; and Mark Sims, markcsims@aol.com Directors: Brian Courtney, Pryor; Jane Durham, Stillwater; Dennis Troyer, Adair; Cameron Curry, McAlester; Steven Curry; Okemah; Rodney Drake, Apache; Sam Eck, Thomas; Reggie Willits, Ft. Cobb; Jason Shanks, Waynoka; Watson Langford, Okmulgee; Matt Sims, Edmond; and Rusty Jamison, Beggs

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Hereford Assn. northdakotaherefords.com President: Andy Mrnak, Bowman Vice president: Steve Wolff, Oakes Secretary/treasurer: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com Directors: Rollie Baumgarten, Belfield; Mark Rockeman, Donnybrook; Craig Pelton, Halliday; Todd Kuelbs, Hillsboro; Larry Behm, Beulah; and Gary Friedt, Mott

OREGON Oregon Hereford Assn. oregonherefords.com President: Linda Sims, Albany Vice president: Duane Chandler, Baker City Secretary: Teresa Cox, 13892 Jefferson Hwy. 99E S.E., Jefferson, OR 97352, 541-327-2458, coxherefords@msn.com Treasurer: Mike Misner, Crabtree Directors: Dawn Kosinski, Dexter; Cori Anderson, Canyon City; and Mary Hannan, Albany

OHIO Buckeye Hereford Assn. buckeyeherefords.com President: Marsha Farno, Eaton Vice president: Chris Pugh, Shelby Secretary/treasurer: Lisa Keets, 10708 Main Rd., Berlin Heights, OH 44814, 440-320-6193, ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com Directors: Earl Arnholt, Valley City; Jeff Harr, Jeromesville; Liz Core, Rushsylvania; Scott Pennell, Navarre; John Ostgaard, Dayton; Rick Van Fleet, Sarahsville; and Gene Steiner, Mason

PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania Hereford Assn. pahereford.com President: Bill Dunn, Cochranton Vice president: Kevin Diehl, Fairfield Recording secretary: Joanne Fisher, Warriors Mark Corresponding secretary: Les Midla, 34 Cranberry Marsh, Marianna, PA 15345, 724-267-3325, nmidla@pulsenet.com Treasurer: Walt Dana, Tunkhannock Membership chairman: Jill Ott, Bangor Directors: Larry Chaikcic, Vanderbilty; Jerry Clapper, New Enterprise; Doug Howe, Wagontown; Dustin Heeter, Saltsburg; Jill Ott, Bangor; Denny Sotckdale, Dayton; Luke Vogel, Clippery Rock; Joe Cogan, Everett; Samuel Cottle, Everett; and Julie Schmidt, Drumore

SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Hereford Assn. schereford.com President: Alvin Baker, Greer Vice president: Gene McCarthy, N. Augusta Secretary/treasurer: Donnie King, 169 Williams Rd., Pelzer, SC 29669, 864-243-2917 or 864-885-2119 Directors: Earl Forrest, Saluda; Norris Fowler, Jonesville; Greg Fowler, Jonesville; David W. Hendricks, Pickens; Rickey King, Pelzer; Terry McConnell, Marietta; Mac McGee, Anderson; Charles Montgomery, Blacksburg; and John Williams, N. Augusta SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Hereford Assn. Inc. southdakotaherefords.org President: Jeff Klages, Ortonville, Minn.

Vice president: Jerome Ollerich, Clearfield Secretary/treasurer: Phil Eggers, 25748 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, 605-351-5438, esfherefords@aol.com Directors: Richard Wettlaufer, Winfred; Nate Fredrickson, St. Onge; Cindy Aman, Eureka; and Phil Tesch, Goodwin TENNESSEE East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. easttnpolledhereford.org President: Mitch Ingram, Madisonville Vice president: Dean Littreal, Madisonville Secretary/treasurer: Kathryn Ingram, 3149 Old Hwy. 68, Madisonville, TN 37354, 423-337-1383, katingram.123@gmail.com Directors: J.E. Mottern, New Market; Doug Carter, Madisonville; Carlton Norris, Georgetown; Bryan Williamson, Madisonville; and Tim Shope, Cleveland Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.

President: Stan East, Carthage Vice president: Jerry Robinson, Portland Secretary/treasurer: Billy Jackson, 8103 Bill Moss Rd., White House, TN 37188, 615-672-4483 Directors: Phil Spicer, Springfield; Michael Hanes, Georgetown; and T.J. Daniel, Bradyville Tennessee Hereford Assn. tnhereford.org President: Bart Bartley, Shelbyville Vice president: David Burns, Pikeville Secretary: Glenda Rickman, 553 Enville Bottom Rd., Milledgeville, TN 38359, 731-925-0567, glendar@centurytel.net or glendakr@yahoo.com Treasurer: Kay Coley, Castalian Springs Directors: Ernest Anderson, Liberty; Dwight Bryan, Manchester; Tom Carmouche, Woodbury; Julie Chapin, Hartsville; Bob Coley, New Martket; Jim Coley, Castalian Springs; Jonathan Dagley, Wartburg; Kathryn Ingram, Madisonville; J.E. Mottern, New Market; Carlton Norris, Georgetown; David Parker, Bradyville; and Dean Thompson, Nashville West Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn.

President: John Wylie, Kenton Vice president: Jimmy Reeves, Stanton Secretary/treasurer: Raymond Griffin Jr., 401 Beaver Creek Rd., Brighton, TN 38011, 901-476-0414 Directors: Elton Bryant, Covington; A.W. Smith, Brighton; Johnny Martin, Dyer; J.G. Walker Jr., Somerville; Gerald Skelton, Bells; and Todd Rankin, Henning

TEXAS Cross Timbers Polled Hereford Assn. ctpha.org President: James Kinnear, Joshua Vice president: Gary Parr, Stephenville Secretary: Steve Heyroth, 7801 E. State Hwy. 22, Hamilton, TX 76531, 254-386-3003, steve@heyrothranch.com Treasurer: Willis Grisham, Dublin Directors: James Brewer, Hico; Sue Eggenberger, Burleson; Sam Massey, Stephenville; Charles Golightly, Hico; Sarah Miller, Stephenville; and Linda Delaney, Gustine Northeast Texas Hereford Assn. netha.org President: Scott Stewart, Campbell Vice president: Barbara Metch Holan, Canton Secretary: Todd Williams, P.O. Box 373, Fate, TX 75132, 817-988-5573, tk-williams@tamu.edu Treasurer: Kurt Mathias, Mt. Pleasant Directors: Aaron Gann, Mt. Pleasant; Mike Rader, Mt. Vernon; Mike Willis, Emory; and Cory Goswick, Canton South Texas Hereford Assn. southtexashereford.org President: John Winsauer, Beeville Vice president: Ralph Stuebenthal, Skidmore Secretary/treasurer: Robbie Morish, 7001 State Hwy. 35 S., Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-920-0012, rmorish@gmail.com Directors: Don Roeder, Yorktown; Claude Dugie, San Antonio; Charles Moscatelli, Victoria; William Warwas, Yorktown; J.D. Schmidt, Hondo; Gene Spaniel, Alice; Marvin Titzman, La Vernia; Wesley Theuret, Kenedy; and Roy Steindorf, New Braunfels South Texas Polled Hereford Assn.

President: Glenn Weishuhn, Columbus, weishuhnspolledherefords@live.com Vice president: Robert Meischen, Yorktown, robertmeischen@ymail.com Secretary/treasurer: Lorna Herman, Yoakum Directors: Fred Weber, Lockhart; Melisa Motemayor, Laredo; James Kosub, La Vernia; Marvin Kraft Jr., New Braunfels; Mitchell Hartman, Cuero; and Bill Wiesner, San Antonio Texas Hereford Assn. texashereford.org President: Gary Buchholz, Waxahachie President-elect: Chad Breeding, Miami Vice presidents: Terri Barber, Channing; John Winsauer, Beeville; and Curtis Younts Jr., Belton Secretary/treasurer: Jack Chastain, 4609 Airport Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76117, 817-831-3161, texashereford@sbcglobal.net Past-president: Jay Wright, Morgan Executive committee: Pete Case, Eldorado; Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, N.M.; Paul Funk, Copperas Cove; Larry Johnson, Abilene; and Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler Texas Polled Hereford Assn. txpha.org President: Jordan Glaze, Gilmer Vice president: Robert Herman, Yoakum Secretary: Robbie Morish, P.O. Box 1867, Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-571-8742, manager@tpha.net Directors: Shannon Worrell, Mason; James Kinnear, Joshua; Kevin Hartley, Madisonville; Kirbie Day, Waxahachie; Scott Stewart, Cumby; and Steve Heyroth, Hamilton

UTAH Utah Polled and Horned Hereford Assn.

President: Shannon Allen, Antimony Vice president: Dick Jones, Orangeville Secretary/treasurer: Julie Allen, P.O. Box 120083, Antimony, UT 84712, 435-624-3285, sjallen@color-country.net VIRGINIA Virginia Hereford Assn. virginiaherefords.org President: Rodney Phillips, Dabneys Vice president: Paul Arey, Dayton Secretary: Teresa Arey, 10420 Rumsey Ln., Dayton, VA 22821, 540-848-4834, secretary@virginiaherefords.org Directors: Charlie Williams, Fairfield; Paul Novak, Castleton; Todd Scott, Concord; Jack Sheehan, Dabney’s; Billy Koontz, Unionville; Seth Snyder, Gettysburg, Pa.; Roy Dean, Harrisonburg; Sarah Kenley, McCoy; Kent Firestone, Blacksburg; Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania; and Tommy Coley, Sewanee, Tenn.

WASHINGTON Washington State Hereford Assn.

President: Keith Dalia, Vancouver Vice president: Marcy Olsen-Walden, Raymond Secretary/treasurer: Durelle Sullivan, 4711 101st Ln. S.W., Olympia, WA 98512, dsullivan@centralia.edu Directors: Andy Wright, Silvercreek; Derral Mosby, Ridgefield; and Mike Graves, Oak Harbor WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn.

President: Mike Taylor, Petersburg Vice president: Ed Martin, Harrisville Secretary/treasurer: Connie Grogg, 1068 Newberne Rd., Coxs Mills, WV 26342, 304-462-5049 Directors: Butch Law, Harrisville; Mike McDonald, Jane Lew; Ken Scott, Beaver; Eric Goff, Harrisville; and Derek Haught, Smithville WISCONSIN Wisconsin Hereford Assn. wisconsinherefords.org President: Joe Starr, Manawa Vice president: Dan Irwin, Stockton, Ill. Secretary: Ruth Espenscheid, Box 296, Argyle, WI 53504, 608-543-3778, wlbaosf@mhtc.net Treasurer: Melissa Dahnert, Horicon Directors: Ken Pierce, Baraboo; Harold Lietzau, Sparta; Mark Friedrich, Roberts; John Dalton, Emerald; Kevin Bennett, Benton; Grant Wiswell, Elkhorn; Chet Lininger, Burlington; Nathan Reinke, Johnson Creek; Scott Klemme, Plymouth; and Jeff Wiechert, Seymour WYOMING Wyoming Hereford Assn.

President: Brett West, Lusk Secretary/Treasurer: Cindy Stillahn, 3902 C.R. 203, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-635-6716, gcstick@millect.com MULTI-STATE ASSOCIATIONS California Nevada Hereford Assn.

President: Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Vice president: B.J. Macfarlane, Cottonwood, Calif.

Secretary: Shelley Truelock, P.O. Box 47, Vallecito, CA 95251, 209-988-8932 Treasurer: Gail Blagg, Grass Valley, Calif., gailblagg@sbcglobal.net Directors: Tim Baker, Farmington, Calif.; Chris Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif.; Karl Blagg, Grass Valley, Calif.; Brook Hathaway, Lincoln, Calif.; Daron Kelton, Yerington, Nev.; Barry Morrell, Willows, Calif.; Jim McDougald, Friant, Calif.; Steven Schohr, Gridley, Calif.; and Tom Weimer, Susanville, Calif.

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Columbia Empire Hereford Assn.

President: Mark Ellis, Moses Lake, Wash.

Secretary/treasurer: Carol Allison, 70641 Kunze Ln., Boardman, OR 97818, 541-571-7313, mcallison@centurytel.net Indianhead Polled Hereford Assn. indianheadherefords.com President: John Dalton, Emerald, Wis. Vice president: David Steinhoff, New Lisbon, Wis. Secretary: Elizabeth Mittag, N7741 C.R. F, River Falls, WI 54022, 715-781-2584, herefordhanna@aol.com Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond, Wis. Directors: Randy Goglin, Amery, Wis.; Steve Neil, Northfield, Minn.; Steve Kruse, Harris, Minn.; Emery Healy, Frederic, Wis.; and Randy Mittag, River Falls, Wis. Mason-Dixon Hereford Assn.

President: Samuel Hunter, Hagerstown, Md. Vice president: Larry Stillwagon, Connellsville, Pa. Secretary: Melinda Appleby, 435 Bruceton Rd., Markleysburg, PA 15459, 724-329-8437, msappleby69@yahoo.com Treasurer: Nancy Midla, Marianna, Pa.

Directors: Sam Hunter, Hagerstown, Md.; Brendan Midla, Marianna, Pa.; Louise D’Isidora, Perryopolis, Pa.; Alan (John) Appleby, Markleysburg, Pa.; Larry Chaikcic, Vanderbilt, Pa.; Larry Stillwagon, Connelsville, Pa.; Alvin Vogel, Evans City, Pa.; Debbie D’Isidora, Perryopolis, Pa.; and Curt Schroyer, Connellsville, Pa. New England Hereford Assn. newenglandhereford.org President: James Murdock, Harwinton, Conn.

Vice president: Ryan Pepin, Goshen, Conn.

Administrative secretary/treasurer: Gail Murdock, 735 Plymouth Rd., Harwinton, CT 06791, 860-485-0568, bmfcow@sbcglobal.net Recording secretary: Susan Davis, Lebanon, Conn.

Directors: Katie Adkins, Terryville, Conn.; Rick Roberts, Chesterfield, Mass.; Paul Dunn, Sutton, Mass.; Kim Hudson, Hinsdale, N.H.; Alan Fredrickson, Wolfeboro, N.H.; Michelle Pepin, Goshen, Conn.; Wayne Budney, Lebanon, Conn.; Armand Patnaude, Rupert, Vt.; and Vance Oatley, W. Greenwich, R.I.

Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho Hereford Assn. ownihereford.com President: Meg Moore, Cove, Ore. Vice president: Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore. Secretary: Cameron Mulrony, 6078 Eight Mile Rd., The Dalles, OR 97058, 541-296-3041, mulrony@hotmail.com Treasurer: Gary Ottley, Quincy, Wash.

Directors: Max Reinland, Addy, Wash.; Bob Harrell, Baker City, Ore.; Cheryl Thomas, Hood River, Ore.; Bill Cox, Pomeroy Wash.; and Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash.

Western States Hereford Assn.

President: Loren Mrnak, Whitmore, Calif.

Vice president: Brian Gallagher, Enumclaw, Wash.

Show secretary: Sue Hoffman, Reno, Nev. Recording secretary/treasurer: Cheryl Thomas, 2628 Meadowbrook, Hood River, OR 97031, 541-386-4265, cthomas@gorge.net Directors: Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash.; Bill Cox, Pomeroy, Wash.; Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore.; Sherry Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; Don Brumley, Orovada, Nev.; Greg Stallings, Eugene, Ore.; Steven Schohr, Gridley, Calif.; Rod Curtis, Wellsville, Utah; and Steve Lambert, Oroville, Calif.

State and Regional Junior Associations ALABAMA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Cole Wakefield, Lineville Vice president: Jaycie Simpson, Newell Secretary: Will Graves, Cleveland Treasurer: Bryce Hendricks, Troy Reporter: Emma Merriman, Hokes Bluff Directors: Makayla Bohanna, Atmore; Brian Calvert, Anderson; Jeffrey Calvert, Anderson; Stacey Calvert, Anderson; Tyler Carpenter, Hanceville; Clay Conway, Cullman; Drew Conway, Cullman; Todd Crim, Tuscaloosa; Brooke Doolittle, Atmore; Carter St. John, Pell City; Bailey Grice, Goodwater; Brady Grice, Goodwater; Grace Gullatt, Salem; Nathan Gullatt, Salem; Mary Gullatt, Salem; Tyler Hogeland, Bremen; Carly Lindstrom, Huntsville; Will Meadows, Columbia; Jeb Merriman, Gadsden; Michael Morrison, Lineville; Chandler Mulvaney, Opelika; Michael Pettis, Lineville; Hunter Ramsey, Eastaboga; Caleb Ramsey, Eastaboga; Kenslie Simpson, Newell; Jewell Thompson, Opelika; Vickie Thompson, Opelika; Gracie Wakefield, Lineville; Tanner Wakefield, Lineville; and Sheila Warram, Anniston Advisors: Don and Janet Mulvaney, 2200 Lee Rd. 44, Opelika, AL 36804, 334-844-1514, mulvadr@auburn.edu; Randa and John Starnes, 553 Randy Owen Dr., N.E., Ft. Payne, AL 35967, 256-996-5545; and Kent and Joy St. John, 7771 Dry Creek Rd., Pell City, AL 35128, 205-338-1078 ARKANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSOCIATION President: Austin Cook, Greenbrier Vice president: Zachary Andrews, Camden Secretary/treasurer: Kalie Seagraves, Pocahontas Advisors: Jennifer Cook, 173 Western Hills Circle, Greenbrier, AR 72058, 501-472-3881, andrewaustinadam@yahoo.com; and David Ezell, 2676 MC 5008, St. Joe, AR 72675, 870-404-9457, dezell466@gmail.com CALIFORNIA NEVADA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Bailey Morrell, Willows, Calif.

Vice president: Caitlyn Hartzell, Oakdale, Calif.

Secretary: Madison Andrade, San Juan Bautista, Calif.

Treasurer: Wesley Woolery, Hat Creek, Calif.

Reporters: Rhya Sneeden, Maricopa, Calif., Taylor Woolery, Hat Creek, Calif.

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Advisors: Ed Hartzell, 14583 Victory Ave. Oakdale, CA 95361, edhartzell1@aol.com, 209-604-9526; Courtney Baker, Oakdale, Calif.; Ruth Woolery, Hat Creek, Calif.; Cheryl Azevedo; and Austin and Sarah Sneeden, Maricopa, Calif.

FLORIDA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Advisor: Jay Johns, 2702 N.W. 156th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-246-1885, jay@jjherefords.com GEORGIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Gabe Brogdon, Irwinton Vice president: Matthew Murphy, Douglasville Secretary: Hannah Roberts, Douglas Directors: Case Wilson, Waco; Dalton Green, Ringgold; Rebekah Ramey, Waynesboro; Kari Dylong, Oxford; Gracie Johnson, Dexter; and Anna Ruff, Elberton Advisors: Ray and Debbie Hicks, 660 Seaburn Vickery Rd., Statesboro, GA 30461, 912-865-5593, debbiehicks99@gmail.com IDAHO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kelsey Stimpson, Melba Vice president: Emilee Holt, Caldwell Secretary: Dana Kerner, Weiser Reporter: Maggie Shaw, Caldwell Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding Directors: Jae Anderson, Gooding; Ben Holt, Caldwell; Piper Elkington, Idaho Falls; Eric Elkington, Idaho Falls; and Joe Shaw, Caldwell Advisors: Scott and Kim Holt, 20079 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-2013, kkholt1@msn.com; and Sam and Janel Shaw, 22453 Howe Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-453-9790, janelshaw@yahoo.com ILLINOIS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Elise Hackett, Tuscola First vice president: Del Adcock, Assumption Second vice president: Kendi Sayre, Arenzville Secretary: Taryn Adcock, Assumption Assistant secretary: Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa Treasurer: Gabrielle Torrance, Media Reporter: Kagney Collins, Flanagan Director chairman: Miranda Edenburn, Penfield Directors: Jared Aden, St. Joseph; Reid Allen, Quincy; Noah Benedict, Mahomet; Korbin Collins, Flanagan; Nicholas Torrance, Media; Haley Bickelhaupt, Mt.

Carroll; Trevor Bickelhaupt, Mt. Carroll; and C.J. Sweatman, Easton Advisors: Buddy and Lisa Edenburn, 1764 U.S. Rt. 136, Penfield, IL 61862, 217-649-0108, jim.edenburn@clarkdietz.com; Kevin and Lisa Babbs, 3127 Bannister Rd., Salem, IL 62881, 618-548-4314, lisababbs@rocketmail.com; and Dave and Marcia Hackett, 1170 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Tuscola, IL 61953, 217-202-5676, davehackett91@yahoo.com INDIANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Matt Marion, W. Terre Haute Vice president: Samuel Lawrence, Avilla Secretary: Megan Marion, W. Terre Haute Treasurer: Mackenzie Schantz, Bloomfield Reporter: Haley Fulk, Lowell Directors: Samuel Lawrence, Avilla; Burk Van Horn, Morgantown; Lane Zink, Oxford; and Brianne Leising, Connersville Advisors: Kristie McFatridge, 7477 E. 825 N., Otterbein, IN 47970, 765-491-0258, kristielm2001@yahoo.com; and Jill Harker 11595 N. 900 E., Hope, IN 47246, 812-371-9591, jill.harker@e-farmcredit.com IOWA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Ella Meyer, Keswick Vice president: Karly Biddle, Walcott Secretary: Abby Anderlik, Dayton Treasurer: Colton Black, Chariton Directors: Lindsay Black, Chariton; Colin Johnson, Iowa Falls; Jacob Arp, Donahue; Jacob Smith, Newton; Garrett Longnecker, Ames; and Evan Espenscheid, Marshalltown Advisors/treasurers: Tim and Melinda Anderlik, 3125 McGuire Bend Rd., Dayton, IA 50530, 515-547-2453, anderlik@lvcta.com KANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Tara Jo Ellerman, Everest Vice president: Bridget Beran, Claflin Secretary: Bailey McKay, Marysville Treasurer: Casey Jensen, Courtland Directors: Cody Jensen, Courtland; Brooke Jensen, Courtland; Marija Crockett, Atchison; Kalli Valek, Agenda; and Allen Dorrell, Bendena Advisors: Danny and Amanda Davis, 29111 D Keene Rd., Maple Hill, KS 66507, 785-256-4010,

davisherefords@hotmail.com; Sue Rowland, 1272 8th Rd., Marysville, KS 66508, 785-562-2091, sueellenrowland@hotmail.com; and Kristi Moser 20109 West 92nd St., Lenexa, KS 66220, 913-322-8647, mkmoser122@yahoo.com KENTUCKY JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Taylor Belle Matheny, Mays Lick Vice president: Steven Greene, Munfordville Secretary: Austin Cole, Bowling Green Treasurer: Austin Matheny, Mays Lick Advisors: Don and Katina Cole, 320 Posey Ln., Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-791-9910, dcole@wrecc.com LOUISIANA JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. President: Griffen Kennedy, Baton Rouge Vice president: Kaylee Fontenot, Lafayette Secretary/treasurer: Greer Gardener Reporter: Karsyn Bardy, Bush Advisor: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004, k_lewis863@yahoo.com MARYLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Melissa Grimmel, Jarrettsville Vice president: Carolyn Debman, Gaithersburg Secretary: Ella Jacobs, Frederick Treasurer: Madelyn Grimmel, Jarrettsville Advisors: Michelle Grimmel, P.O. Box 125, Jarrettsville, MD 21084, 410-692-5029, michelle@grimmelfarms.com; Bobbye Schmidt, 2100 Crouse Mill Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787, 410-916-5180, dntherefords@aol.com; and Chris Bohrer, 28200 Clarksburg Rd., Damascus, MD 20872, christopher.bohrer@montgomerycountymd.gov MICHIGAN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Hailey Goble, Alto Vice president: Kyle Longcore, Cedar Springs Secretary/treasurer: Amy Thueme, Columbus Advisor: Jami Goble, 11554 100th St., Alto, MI 49302, 616-366-6533, jami@ridgeviewfarm-goble.com MINNESOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS President: Malena Rupprecht, Thief River Falls Vice president: Jeff Neil, Pine Island Secretary: Hannah Neil, Northfield Treasurer: Jackson Neil, Northfield Advisors: Jenna Schmidt, 787 70th Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164, 507-215-1720, jl_schmidt@hotmail.com; Steve and Keely Neil, 27536 Chippendale Ave., Northfield, MN 55057, 507-649-0930, keelykn@yahoo.com; and Jamie Brown, 218-259-5912, jlblitz_oreo@hotmail.com MISSISSIPPI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Danielle Solomon, Columbia Vice president: James Eley, Lucedale Secretary: Laiken Cameron, Hattiesburg Treasurer: Katie Eley, Lucedale Reporter: Rayce Dearman, Collins Advisor: Sharon King, 200 Swamp Rd., Columbia, MS 39429, 601-441-0953, sharon.king@usm.edu MISSOURI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Julie Choate, Pleasant Hope Vice president: Anna Roth, Altenburg Secretaries/reporters: Ellen Jackson, Miller, and Makayla Reynolds, Huntsville Treasurer: Derek Tribble, Unionville Assistant treasurer: Brooklyn Adam, Lathrop Directors: Britney Adam, Lathrop; Jody Miller, Lebanon; and Jon Bellis, Aurora Advisors: Brad and Sherry Hurst, 17275 S. 1900 Rd., Nevada, MO 64772, 417-667-3649, h2hherefords@localnet.com; Jimmie and Andrea Butler, 4195 S. Farm Rd. 53, Republic, MO 65738, 417-732-6069, butlerpolledherefords@hotmail.com; David Tribble, 19066 270th Rd., Unionville, MO 63565, 660-947-3443, tribfam@nemr.net; Richard and Susan Ewing, 4878 State Hwy. PP, Fordland, MO 65652, better.wing@hotmail.com; and Eddie and Mary Roth, 1175 N.E. Hwy. J, Windsor, MO 65360, 660-647-9907

MONTANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Rachel Buzanowski, Pompey’s Pillar Vice president: Nicole Stevenson, Hobson Secretary: Sadie Redick, Belgrade Treasurer: Kylie Bailey, Shelby Historian: Jenna Barker, Shelby Directors: Bryan Barker, Shelby, and Caleb Mertz, Shelby Advisors: Lynda Barker, P.O. Box 380, Chester, MT 59522-0380, 406-450-9716, pmclyndab@yahoo.com NEBRASKA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jefferson Keller, St. Paul Vice president: Railen Ripp, Kearney Secretary: Katie Nolles, Bassett Treasurer: Jackie Lewis, Burwell Reporter: MaKayla Rutt, Minden Historian: Hannah Williams, Kearney Directors: MicKayla Sheets, Wallace; Whitney Steckel, Taylor; Quin Rutt, Minden; Keeley Witthuhn, Callaway; Colten Miigerl, Ravenna; and Levi Farr, Moorefield Advisors: Brent and Stacey Keller, 1517 2nd St., St. Paul, NE 68873, 308-754-4987 or 308-750-3156, keller_farm@yahoo.com; Marie Farr, 43701 S. Shell Rd., Moorefield, NE 69039, 308-233-7804, mblfarr@curtis-ne.com; Donna Steckel, P.O. Box 103, Taylor, NE 68879, 308-214-0202, diamondringds@yahoo.com; and Kent and Linda Lewis, 82852 Kent Ave., Burwell, NE 68823, 308-214-0026 or 308-214-0618, boothillranch@nctc.net NEW ENGLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Rachel McIntyre, N. Brookfield, Mass.

Vice president: Skye Budney, Lebanon, Conn.

Secretary: Rachel Footit, Meriden, Conn.

Treasurer: Eric Frederickson, Wolfsboro, N.H. Advisor: Michelle Pepin, 25 East St. S., Goshen, CT 06756, 860-307-3700, michelle@pepinfarms.com NEW YORK JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSN. President: Megan Andersen, Long Eddy Vice president: Carlee Thompson, Linwood Secretary: Paige Ando, Houghton Treasurer: Cara Ando, Houghton Directors: Tyler Card, McGraw, and Libby KelKenberg, Clarence Center Advisors: Len Ando, 10386 Rushford Rd., Houghton, NY 14744, 585-808-9477, lando109@yahoo.com; and Kirby Dygert, 1230 Blossom Rd., Elma, NY 14059, 585-808-9477, kdygert@ecfair.org NEW MEXICO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jordan Spindle, Moriarty Vice president: Abigail Spindle, Moriarty Treasurer: Rhett Grant, Ft. Sumner Advisor: Becky Spindle, P.O. Box 2884, Moriarty, NM 87035, 505-252-0228, bspin123@aol.com NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Mason Blinson, Buies Creek Vice president: Kate Hice, Pleasant Garden Secretary/treasurer: Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg Reporter: Madison and Salem Sifford, Snow Camp Advisors: Stephen and Rosemary Sifford, 8238 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349, 336-376-0541, roseviewcattle@yahoo.com NORTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Taylor Friesz, New Salem Vice president: Nicole Behm, Beulah Secretary/treasurer: Ashley Giedd, Washburn Directors: Thomas Friesz, New Salem, and Shane Giedd, Washburn Advisors: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com; and Steve Wolff, 122 N. 12th St., Apt. 3, Oakes, ND 58474-1436, 701-742-3382, swolff318@yahoo.com

OHIO BUCKEYE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kyndall Williams, Mt. Gilead Vice president: Keayla Harr, Jeromesville Secretary/treasurer: Allie Steiner, Lebanon Reporter: Mason Weber, Loudonville Advisors: Jessica and Collin Helsinger, Lot 11207 Byers Ave., Hartville, OH 44632, 937-733-3726; and Gene and Kym Steiner OKLAHOMA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jace Prough, Altus Vice president: Hallie Barnes, Hulbert Secretary: Jake Sims, Edmond Treasurer: Brooke Cameron, Kingfisher Reporter: Amy Larson, Tecumseh Directors: NE - Bridgett Kemp, Adair, and Cassidy Hufnagel, Luther; SE - Victoria Chapman, Mannsville, and Josh Kelsey, Tecumseh; SW - Brigham and Kylee Kelley, Yukon; NW - Nicholas Eck, Putnam, and Gage Schrammel, Orlando; At-Large - Evan Sims, Edmond; Sam Barron, Lenapah; and Sydney Johnson, Orlando Advisors: Sam and Rhonda Eck, RR 1, Box 52C, Putnam, OK 73659, 580-661-1145, rhondaeck@yahoo.com; Matt and Aimee Sims, 4245 Wake Forest Rd., Edmond, OK 73034, 405-641-6081, matt@mcsauction.com; Kent and Diana Barnes, 17473 Hwy. 80, Hulbert, OK 74441, 918-685-7266, barnes.4@att.net; and Steven and April Curry, 100180 Hwy. 56, Okemah, OK 74859, 918-623-6677, curryherefords@gmail.com OREGON JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Roslynn McGhehey, Redmond Vice president: Kallie Goss, Redmond Secretary: Chelsea Castrow, Redmond Treasurer: Brandt Downing, Terrebonne Reporter: Jessica Simpson, Bend Directors: Levi Brant, Bend; Bailie Stubblefield, Terrebonne; Cooper Alexander, Redmond; and Emma Eldridge, Redmond Advisor: Kim Herinckx, 1371 Monroe St., Lafayette, OR 97127, 760-587-3097, kim.herinckx@daytonmeats.com PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Matt Powers, Butler First vice president: Aleesha Howe, Downingtown Second vice president: Christine Helm, Shippensburg Secretary: Zoe Buckingham, Honesdale Treasurer: Krystal Helm, Shippensburg Historian: Adam Taylor, Parkton, Md. Reporter: Walker Dunn, Cochranton Advisors: Jenny Howe, P.O. Box 304, Wagontown, PA 19376, 610-942-4150, jenny@deanajakfarms.com; Bree Stockdale, 117 Glade Run Rd., Dayton, PA 16222, 814-257-8625, breestockdale@hotmail.com; and Lou Surace, P.O. Box 184, Pleasant Unity, PA 15676, 724-433-7520 SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Directors: Houston Hutton, Pickens; Caroline Hutton, Easley; Harrison Hutton, Pickens; Myles Hutton, Easley; and Mallory Wiley, Calhoun Falls Advisors: Jim and Susan Hutton, P.O. Box 1524, Pickens, SC 29671, 864-915-0844; and Crystal Wiley, dcmwiley@yahoo.com SOUTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kelcy Schaunanman, Aberdeen Vice president: Abby Repenning, Mitchell Secretary: Holly Becking, Waterton Treasurer: Madalyn Plucker, Tea Reporter: Calah Covey, Hamill Directors: Tim Simmermon, Colton; Alicia Geuther, Volin; and Claire Roudabush, Brookings Advisors: Steve and Lori Repenning, 41366 258th St., Mitchell, SD 57361, 605-996-0196, blacktop@santel.net; Todd and Darla Becking, 1272 Karen St., Watertown, SD 57201, 605-882-3074, dbecking@wat.midco.net; and Mark and Jeanna Johnson, 46473 289th St., Centerville, SD 57014, 605-957-5036

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TENNESSEE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jared Hart, Pikeville Vice president: Michelle Smith, Hartsville Secretary/treasurer: Jordan Hopkins, Winchester Reporter: Emma Rushton, Waverly Directors: Lincoln Hart, Pikeville; Libby Rushton, Waverly; and John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson Advisors: Roy and Kim Hopkins, 2314 Mingo Rd., Winchester, TN 37390, 931-967-0241, hopkins4795@bellsouth.net; Scott Woolfolk, cwoolfolk8@aol.com; and Lee Rushton, leerushton72@gmail.com TEXAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Ashley Cline, Morgan First vice president: Ashley Radde, Axtell Second vice president: Rylee Barber, Channing Secretary: Hannah Schneider, Aquilla Treasurer: Austin Breeding, Miami Reporter: Savannah West, Channing Parliamentarian: Scott Chachere, Dayton Senior directors: J.D. Schnitker, Turkey; Devon Shackelford, Comanche; Cara Cummings, Gilmer; Mallorie Phelps, Grandview; and Harrison Smith, Gatesville Junior directors: Blayke Breeding, Miami; Maggie Chaffin, Morgan; Cooper Coffelt, Whitney; and Devon Lockhart, Bryan Advisors: Jeff and Colleen Chaffin, 463C C.R. 1105, Morgan, TX 76671, 754-775-4578 or 254-396-6049, colleen.chaffin@yahoo.com; Jack and Lyn Chastain, 3924 Burkett Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76116, 817-244-2637 or 817-821-3544, jackchastain@sbcglobal.net; Tim and Erin Lockhart, P.O. Box 4194, Bryan, TX 77805, 979-204-4302, tim@cattleinmotion.com; and Shannon Mehaffey, 5701 C.R. 401, Grandview, TX 76050,

817-271-4050, mngsmom@sbcglobal.net; John and Dorothy Mehaffey, 12505 Village Oak, Burleson, TX 76028, 817-447-0800; and Jay and Stephanie West, 5085 Hwy. 354, Channing, TX 79018, 806-235-0024 TEXAS JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. President: Harley Rogers, Hamilton President-elect: Jena McCall, Emory Vice president: Dylan Morish, Port Lavaca Secretary/treasurer: Kaily Hamman, Jacksboro Reporter: Molly Booth, Whitney Directors: Kyle Bajer, Elm Mott; Ruth Anne Kettler, Washington; Caleb Booth, Whitney; Brody Rogers, Hamilton; William Diezi, Wallis; Garrett Phelps, Grandview; and Carter McClenden, Lavon Advisors: Keith and Cindy Rogers, 171 C.R. 407, Hamilton, TX 76531; 254-386-5699; Joe and Brook Booth, Whitney; Kelly and Sherry McCall, Emory; Bob and Sarah Hamman, Jacksboro; and Robbie and Sherry Morish, Port Lavaca VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Olivia Williams, Fairfield Vice president: Brent Hostetter, Lexington Secretary: Abigail Allen, Warrenton Treasurer: Jamie Worsham, Montpelier Historians: Brittany Linton, Midland, and Kenny Linton, Midland Directors: Hannah Craun, Bridgewater; Cody Worsham, Montpelier; Hanna Durrer, Ruckersville; Courtney Durrer, Ruckersville; and Brandon Dean, Harrisonburg Advisors: Charlie and Meredith Williams, 485 Hereford Crossing, Fairfield, VA 24435, 540-460-6194, herefordxing@gmail.com

WASHINGTON STATE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Lindsay Eldred, Bellingham Vice president: Maggie Ashby, Castle Rock Secretary: Jordan Land, Monroe Treasurer: Tyler Eldred, Bellingham Reporter/historian: Jaymee Graves, Oak Harbor Directors: Colton Dalia, Vancouver; Kaylee Knaus, Acme; Madison Huber, Raymond; Sky Senyohl, Enumclaw; and Ryan Rogers, Eatonville Advisors: Nikki Rogers, 33025 Webster Rd. E., Eatonville, WA 98328-8684, 253-529-2742, nikki_rogers@rpsins.com; and Brian Gallagher, P.O. Box 672, Enumclaw, WA 98022-0672, 253-261-9968, bwgallagher@centurylink.net WISCONSIN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Bailey Jones, Darlington Vice president: Brett Jones, Darlington Membership secretary: Brittany Renn, Hartland Secretary: Annah Dobson, Johnson Creek Treasurer: Rhett Katzenberger, Monroe Reporter: Madison Katzenberger, Monroe Directors: Briana Katzenberger, Monroe; Nikki Folkman, Ixonia; Matt Schommer, Portage; and Taylor Chwala, Jefferson Advisor: B.J. Jones, 14900 C.R. F, Darlington, WI 53530, 608-482-2961, wildcatcattle@gmail.com WYOMING JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Trey Stillahn, Cheyenne Vice president: Kelley Largent, Kaycee Secretary: Saige Ward, Laramie Treasurer: Hannah Fraley, Buffalo Advisor: Lindsay Ward, 106 Hanson Ln., Laramie, WY 82070-8601, 307-399-9862, wardlivestock@hughes.net

Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations HerefordWomen.com

OFFICERS:

President: Alise Nolan, Gilmer, Texas President-elect: Maddee Moore, Pendleton, Ore. Vice president: Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M. Secretary: Susan Hayhurst, Terre Haute, Ind. Treasurer: Beth Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C. Historian: Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky. Queen chairwoman: Carol Priefert, St. Joseph, Mich. (ex officio) Ways and means chairwoman: Alise Nolan Communications: Maddee Moore

DIRECTORS:

Lauren Echols, Arlington, Va. Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kan. Rhonda Eck, Putnum, Okla.

Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas Jill Folkman, Ixonia, Wis. Kim Henrinckx, Lafayette, Ore.

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ARKANSAS HEREFORD WOMEN’S ASSN. President: Lorraine Kinser, Prairie Grove Vice president: Crystal Lambert, Hampton Secretary/treasurer: Kelly Ezell, 2676 MC 5008, St. Joe, AR 72675, 870-427-8442, diamonde@ozarkmountains.com COLORADO HEREFORD WOMEN President: Linda Sidwell, Carr Vice president: Sonya Vandergriff, Calhan Secretary: Marlene Sidwell, 13172 C.R. 110, Carr, CO 80612, 970-897-2324, sidwellhereford@aol.com Treasurer: Cheri Gies, Eaton Directors: Julie Dillon, Gill, and Cheryl Sidwell, Carr GEORGIA POLL-ETTES President: Angie McGinnis, Danielsville Vice president: Renee Brogdon, Irwinton Secretary/treasurer: Diann Strickland, P.O. Box 128, Mershon, GA 31551, 912-647-5439, diann_strickland@hotmail.com Directors: Kim Dylong, Oxford; Debra Giddens, Millwood; Jennifer Gillooly, Wadley; Cheri Johnson, Dexter; Kay McCurdy, Charsworth; and Ann Patton, Illa ILLINOIS HEREFORD WOMEN President: Tracie Sayre, Arenzville Vice president: Annette Crane, LaSalle Secretary: Barbara Laffey, 1430 N. Co. Rd. 2200, Carthage, IL 62321, 217-357-0787, barbaralaffey@yahoo.com Treasurer: Lisa Edenburn, Penfield

INDIANA HEREFORD WOMEN indianaherefords.org/women.html President: Kristie McFatridge, Otterbein Vice president: Lisa Dixon, Rensselaer Secretary: Rachel Burns, 5012 S. Old US 31, Macy, IN 46951, 574-930-0447, rdraccc@yahoo.com Treasurer: Betsy Beck, Bainbridge KANSAS HEREFORD WOMEN President: Tracy Schlickau, Hutchinson Vice president: Carol Nichols, Alton Secretary: Mary Granzow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, KS 67449, 785-466-2247, mmgranzow@gmail.com Treasurer: Jane Deewall, Coldwater Historian: Kelly Deewall-Shupe, Ashland Directors: Kathy Geffert, Haven; Carolyn Nichols, Alton; Gwen Oleen, Falun; Judy Orpin, Inman; Sharon Breiner, Pratt; and Vickie Bishop-Kern, Wamego LOUISIANA POLL-ETTES President: Tanya Fontenot, DeQuincy Vice president: Kirstie Barby, Bush Secretary/treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004, k_lewis863@yahoo.com MARYLAND POLL-ETTES President: Vicky Lemmon, Manchester Vice president: Karey Howes, Taneytown Secretary/treasurer: Thelma Mills, 11339C Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-304-0612, rtacres@comcast.net

MICHIGAN HEREFORD WOMEN President: Trish Steele, Midland Vice president: Carrie George, Niles Secretary: Jamie Goble, 11554 100th St., Alto, MI 49032, 616-366-6533, jami@ridgeviewfarm-goble.com Treasurer: Nancy Keilty, Cedar Directors: Jill Bielema, Ada; Karen Steketee, Caledonia; and Jessica Harfst, Battle Creek HEREFORD WOMEN OF MISSOURI President: Barbara Steiner, Union Star Vice president: April Miller, Lee’s Summit Secretary/treasurer: Shane Jackson, 9396 Lawrence 2040, Miller, MO 65707, 417-827-1049, tripleacres@live.com Treasurer: Marijane Miller, Lebanon HEREFORD WOMEN OF NEBRASKA President: Vawn Hula, Creston Vice president: Carrie Ourada, Burwell Secretary: Trudy Nolles, 86732 454th Ave., Bassett, NE 68714, 402-244-5473, mtnolles@abbnebraska.com Treasurer: Sarah Person, Hampton Directors: Kelsie Musil, Wilber; Marla Musil, Wilber; Camie VanDeWalle, Cedar Rapids; Robin Meeks, Taylor; and Karla Person, Hordville NORTH CAROLINA POLL-ETTES nchereford.org/pollettex27s.html President: Linda Davis, Lexington Vice president: Beth Blinson, Buies Creek Secretary: Nancy Shanks, 2705 N. Center St., Apt. #67, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-310-0054, osu64buckeye@gmail.com Treasurer: Peggy Blinson, Lenoir Directors: Tammy Ward, Providence; Mary Faye Mericka, Browns Summit; and Kim Eudy, Harrisburg

OKLAHOMA HEREFORD WOMEN okherefords.com/ok-hereford-women President: Rindy Bacon, Ada Vice president: Leslie Hufnagle, Luther Secretary: Nancy Buckminster, 13914 W. Fox Dr., Lahoma, OK 73754, 580-541-6650 Treasurer: Jane Durham, Stillwater Directors: Catie Sims, Elgin; Ruth Sims, Elgin; Nakia Rhodes, Ada; Marylu Oakes, Taloga; Kara Eschback, Skiatook; Suzy Langford, Okmulgee; Deb Andras, Checotah; Shellie Collins, Chattanooga; and KC Kinder, Edmond OREGON HEREFORD WOMEN Chairperson: Loreen Haight, Sheridan Vice chairperson: Linda Sims, Albany Secretary: Becky Gosselin, 13067 N.W. Main St., Banks, OR 97106; 503-324-1848, eandbg1@frontier.com Treasurer: Pat Gosselin, Hillsboro Directors: Teresa Barber, Jefferson; Dawn Alexander, Redmond; Carol Allison, Boardman; Sondra Peccia, Albany; Sharlotte Brant, Bend; Mary Hansen, Eugene; Therese Misner, Crabtree; and Kim Herinckx, Lafayette TENNESSEE HEREFORD WOMEN Secretary/treasurer: Kay Coley, 1100 Corum Hill Rd., Castalian Springs, TN 37031, 615-451-2567 or 615-804-7843, tnffamom@gmail.com TENNESSEE POLL-ETTES President: Lauren Trail, Manchester Vice president: Lauren Martin White, Dyer Secretary/treasurer: Rhonda Walker, P.O. Box 146, Morrison, TN 37357, 931-635-2181, rwalker@homelandcb.com

OHIO HEREFORD WOMEN buckeyeherefords.com/ohio-hereford-women.html President: Liz Core, Rushsylvania Vice president: Erika Evoniuk, Huber Heights Secretary: Angie Ostgaard, 7087 Pleasant Chapel Rd., Newark, OH 43055; twoamo@windstream.net Treasurer: Kym Steiner, Lebanon Directors: Sandy Ostgaard, Dayton; Marsha Farno, Eaton; Loisanne Picklesimer, Pleasantville; Janet Earl, Lisbon; and Stacey Pennell, Alliance

TEXAS HEREFORD AUXILIARY texashereford.org President: Brie Whitehead Perks, Ft. Worth First vice president: Shelby Jackson, Ranger Second vice president: Ilissa Nolan, Austin Secretary/treasurer: Shannon Mehaffey, 5701 C.R. 401, Grandview, TX 76050, 817-271-4050, mngsmom@sbcglobal.net Reporter/historian: Colleen Chaffin, Morgan Ways and means: Terri Barber, Channing, and Cheryl Harris Moore, Hamilton Directors: Candace Chastain, Arlington; Amy Schatte Weston, Azle; Carol Whitehead, San Angelo; Lisa Echols, Breckenridge; Diane Johnson, Ft. Worth; Alise Nolan, Gilmer; Ronda Stewart, Sterling City; Amy Brainard, Canadian; Molly Cummings, Gilmer; Pam Diezi, Wallis; and Briss Mann, Lulbbock TEXAS POLL-ETTES txpha.org/pollettes.html President: Rebecca Graves, Bowie Vice president: Susan Rader, Mt. Vernon Secretary: Diane Kettler, 14760 William Penn Rd., Washington, TX 77880, 979-277-4318, kettlerfam@gmail.com Treasurer: Belinda Bajer, Elm Mott Directors: Angela Radde, Axtell; Cindy Rogers, Hamilton; Dorothy Wright, Alvarado; Lynn Sumner, Axtell; Julie Massey, Gunter; Keely Hamman, Jacksboro; Pam Diezi, Wallis; and Missy Coffelt, Whitney WISCONSIN HEREFORD WOMEN wisconsinherefords.org/herefordwomen.php President: Diana Wiechert, Cedarburg Vice president: Laura Matthezws, Clear Lake Secretary: Jeanine Radel, E6067 Hwy. WC, Spring Green, WI 53588, 608-588-7390, jeanine.radel@gmail.com Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond Directors: Beth Wissner, Mukwonago, and Ruth Espenscheid, Argle

Industry Directory NATIONAL CATTLE ORGANIZATIONS National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) beefusa.org Denver office: 9110 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 300, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-0305 Washington office: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Ste. 300, Washington, D.C. 20004, 202-347-0228 CATTLE-FAX www.cattlefax.com 9110 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 301, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-0323 or 800-825-7525 CATTLEMEN’S BEEF BOARD beefboard.org 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 215, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-220-9890

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AHA Rules and Regulations SECTION I: MEMBERSHIP A. Membership Types 1. Life membership 2. Annual (recording) membership 3. Junior membership 4. Non-resident membership B. Life membership Life memberships that were purchased in the past will continue to be recognized by the Association. Life members only pay member service fees and do not pay dues. Life members may attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active members (have registered at least one animal in the previous calendar year). Life members receive member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle.

Lifetime memberships can be transferred to immediate family members; however, the membership name must remain the same.

C. Annual (recording) membership Recording memberships are annual memberships issued by the Association in the name of an individual, farm or ranch, partnerships or corporation. To remain active, the recording member must pay annual dues on the anniversary date of their joining as a recording member. Recording members may attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active members (have registered at least one animal in the previous calendar year). Recording members receive member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle.

D. Junior membership Junior membership in the Association is available to anyone under 22 years of age. The fee for junior membership is $15, assessed annually on September 1. The junior membership is available until the holder reaches his or her 22nd birthday.

At that time, he/she may acquire an adult (life or recording) membership. Junior members have all of the privileges of recording members (except voting) including member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle, as well as participating in junior activities and scholarships.

E. Non-resident membership Non-resident members are non-voting members residing in another country that wish to take advantage of member services including registry, total performance recording, selling of semen to members, and transfer of ownership of animals to other members. Non-resident members are subject to the same rules and fees as U.S. resident members.

F. Annual member service fee Lifetime, recording and junior memberships require an annual member service fee of $100 ($20 for junior members) in order to register an animal during the current fiscal year. The fiscal year is September 1 through August 31. Each paid member service fee will generate a one-year subscription to the Hereford World magazine (except in the case of a junior membership).

This fee is used to offset the costs of several under-funded services offered active registry accounts.

G. Membership herd designation The Association has two different tiers or levels that members can participate in when registering and transferring Hereford cattle. The mechanisms for billing of services and services available are different between each of the tiers; therefore, each membership account must be designated as to which tier or level the member’s herd will participate in. Each membership can have only one participation level designation. The two tiers and a brief description of each are as follows:

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Pedigree registry: This participation level is designed for breeders who wish to register and transfer purebred Hereford cattle but are not interested in maintaining and reporting performance data to AHA. Pedigree registry breeders can submit registry and transfer applications on a per head fee basis established by the Board of Directors. Pedigree breeders choose to waive performance recording on their animals and, therefore, waive the production of EPDs on their herd.

Performance registry: This participation level is structured and oriented to simplify the billing and reporting of performance testing herds. Registry and transfer fees are assessed at the same rate as for pedigree breeders. Performance registry breeders are also required to maintain an accurate and up-to-date female inventory, listing all females currently in their breeding herd with AHA. Performance registry breeders are required to annually report calving ease and weaning weight information on the produce of every female in the inventory. Additional measures including birth and yearling weights, as well as carcass traits, can be reported but are not required. EPDs will be printed on the certificate.

EPDs will only be reported on registered animals. Nonregistered animals or genetic material will not be provided EPDs.

SECTION II: AHA RECORDS, RULES AND POLICY

Application for registration of your calves is a part of the record keeping requirement of Hereford cattle. Extra careful attention to detail in submitting applications for registration will save time for you and your Association. Be sure all information is supplied and that information is accurate and legible. Applying for registry of your calves when they are still young (four months or younger) is important, SINCE IT REDUCES THE RISK OF ERROR AND SAVES YOU BOTH TIME AND MONEY. There is one basic form used by the Association for registration application. Breeders participating at the pedigree registry level should disregard the fields of information used to submit birth performance data. Reports generated from the processing of registration applications will be appropriate for the breeder’s level of participation.

Tattooing calves: Tattoos are a requirement for registry in the American Hereford Record. Hereford breeders were the first to adopt the ear tattoo as a requirement for registry.

A tattoo outfit consists of a pair of specially designed pliers with rows of digits numbered 0 to 9 and a bottle of India ink. Such equipment may be purchased from most livestock supply stores.

Select the desired number by rotating the digits in the ear marker. Before punching the animal’s ear, assure yourself that everything is in order by punching a piece of cardboard.

Next, restrain the calf’s head so as to prevent violent movement while applying the tattoo. Select a spot in the center of the ear and clean thoroughly with a cloth and rubbing alcohol. Avoid placing the tattoo over one of the ribs of the ear but rather place the tattoo between the ribs of the ear. Place the ear between the jaws of the pliers with the numbers or letters on the inside of the ear. Close the pliers quickly and firmly and then release. Use a finger or toothbrush to smear ink over the punctures made by the tattoo and rub thoroughly until ink is worked into each of the holes. Make a written record of the marks placed in the ear. It is strongly advised that breeders place the tattoo in both ears to enhance the chances that a complete tattoo identity can be established.

Herd Book of the American Hereford Association Rule 1. OFFICIAL RECORD: The official record of the Association shall be the American Hereford Record. Such record shall be maintained in the AHA office.

Rule 2. HERD BOOK: Entries in the American Hereford Record shall contain the registration number, name, sex, tattoo, date of birth, name and registry number of the sire and dam and the name of the breeder.

SECTION III: REGISTRATIONS

Rule 1. PRIVILEGES OF REGISTRATION: Applications for entry will only be accepted from members. Non-members must become members in order to register an animal.

Rule 2. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for entry in the American Hereford Record, an animal must be the offspring of registered parents, both of which have been previously recorded in the American Hereford Record. Both horned and polled Herefords are eligible for entry into the record.

Herefords registered in other associations (members of the World Hereford Council) can be entered in the American Hereford Record, thereby making their offspring eligible for registration.

Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR ENTRY: Application for entry should be made on the official application form (FORM 1) or through an official AHA approved electronic software system.

Rule 4. AGE OF SIRE: There is no minimum or maximum age specified for a Hereford sire or his progeny to be eligible for entry.

However, applications indicating the sire was less than nine months of age at time of service will be questioned for accuracy.

Rule 5. AGE OF DAM: There is no minimum or maximum age specified for a Hereford dam or her progeny to be eligible for entry.

However, applications indicating that the dam was less than nine months of age time of conception will be questioned for accuracy.

Rule 6. 283-DAY RULE: A calf born less than 283 days after the birth of its dam’s previous calf will be questioned. The breeder must then provide an explanation for the early delivery and a ruling will be made as to whether the entry will be allowed.

Rule 7. 21-DAY RULE: Females exposed to one bull must not be exposed to another bull in less than 21 days after such exposure.

Avoiding double or multiple exposures will help provide positive identification of the service sire. Exposure to a second bull in less than 21 days might mean the correct service sire cannot be positively identified, requiring DNA typing of both sires, the dam and the calf.

Rule 8. DNA TYPING: • All Hereford bulls born after Jan. 1, 2011, are required to be DNA typed at the official AHA DNA laboratory before their progeny can be registered.

• Whenever the eligibility for registration of any animal is in doubt because of uncertain or unknown parentage, DNA typing by the Association shall be required.

Rule 9. MULTIPLE BIRTH: Twins or other multiple birth calves are eligible for registration. The application for registry, however, should specify such at birth.

Rule 10. TATTOO: Calves must be tattooed before application for registry is made. Each breeder may devise his own plan or system of tattoo identification using either numbers or letters or a combination of both. Any marks other than numbers or letters, however, are not permitted — meaning brand marks, symbols, etc. cannot be used. Duplication of tattoos within your herd is strongly discouraged as tattoos are frequently used by breeders as a primary form of identification. Duplication can lead to much confusion for breeder and the Association office alike.

The tattoo in one ear shall be limited to a maximum of eight characters. If the tattoo should become illegible, the same marking shall be placed in a different area of the ear. No attempt shall be made to alter or over-imprint the old tattoo.

The association must be notified when an animal is re-tattooed.

Rule 11. NAMING HEREFORDS: It is the responsibility of the owner to select names for his cattle. The name must not be more than 30 spaces long, counting spaces between words. For example, PRINCE DOMINO ADVANCE JUNO 133 is exactly 30 spaces long. Brands, symbols and commas cannot be used. Avoid duplicating names as no two Herefords should be named the same. It is the breeder’s responsibility to avoid using names and prefixes that are being used by other breeders. Names should be appropriate for the gender of the animal and it is recommended

that names reflect the line of breeding where possible. Embryo transfer calves will carry the designation embryo transfer (ET) at the end of their name, accounting for three spaces.

The Association reserves the right to change the name assigned to an animal on an application for registry if the name submitted is deemed to be inappropriate.

Rule 12. CHANGING NAMES: The name of a Hereford may be changed, provided the animal has no registered offspring.

The name may be changed only once in the lifetime of an animal. All owners must agree to the name change in the case of a partnership owned animal. Letters must be submitted from the first and all current owners requesting the change of name along with the certificate and required fee.

Rule 13. JOINT OWNERSHIP (BREEDING INTEREST): No application for registration or transfer of an animal which shows more than four owners shall be accepted for entry in the American Hereford Record.

Rule 14. DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES: If original certificates are lost or destroyed, the owner may secure duplicates from the Association by providing the sex, registry number and tattoo of each animal. If the registry number is not available, the registration number of the dam, name of the person who registered the animal, and the sex, age and tattoo of the animal in question must be provided.

The fee for duplicate certificates for member and nonmembers is available from the AHA Records Department.

Rule 15. CORRECTION OF CERTIFICATES: It is recognized that occasionally errors are committed in registering cattle, and these should be corrected. If an error is discovered, it should be reported to the Association immediately and the incorrect certificate returned with a letter of explanation.

Corrections are made without charge if done within six months of the issue date or if the Association made the error.

The fee for making corrections after the six-month period is available from the AHA Records Department.

Rule 16. ARTIFICIAL SERVICE: Calves may be registered that were produced through artificial insemination (AI) provided they comply with the rules governing AI as discussed in Section 5 ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION. Rule 17. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMBRYO TRANSPLANT CALVES: Registration of offspring resulting from Embryo Transplant (ET) shall be made on an Application for Registration (Form 1).

Certificates issued shall be designated by ET following the name of the calf. The name must be no longer than 30 characters long including the ET designation.

Registry of offspring resulting from ET may be implemented only after the following steps have been taken: • DNA profile of sire and donor dam must be recorded with the Association. DNA profile kits are available from the Association. The names and registry numbers of the animals to be tissue sampled must be supplied.

• Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service must accompany the application for each calf when the sire is not in the same recorded ownership as the donor dam.

Rule 17A. NEW EMBRYO TRANSFER POLICY: For ET calves there will no longer be an ET certificate required for registration. The new requirement for registering an ET calf will be the reporting of the recovery date of the embryo at the time of registry. ET calves will be charged an additional $10 per head over and above the normal registry rate.

Rule 18. LEASING HEREFORDS: Herefords may be leased, provided a statement of lease is on file with the Association. If a lease statement is on file listing each animal being leased by name and registration number, the lessee can register calves sired by the bulls or produced by the cows as if he were the actual owner, provided there are no more than three owners already listed.

At the end of the lease period, unless extended, registration privileges revert back to the recorded owner.

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In order to make this process more efficient and less confusing, the Association will adopt the following policies regarding leasing Hereford cattle.

• The required information needed by the Association for leasing animals will be communicated using one consistent and common lease form to be used by all members wishing to participate in this type of practice. The lease form will contain only the required information for the Association’s needs and is to be used expressly for that intent. The lease form should not be construed as a binding agreement between the lessor and lessee. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the lease, terms of the lease of registered Herefords, or the passage of legal rights thereto.

• All lease periods must include a beginning and ending date; no open-ended leases will be accepted.

• All animals involved in the lease shall be included on the lease form(s) by their registration number and name.

• The lease form must be submitted by the lessor with his/her signature.

• Should the lessor and lessee agree to extend the lease, documented notification will be required in the Association’s office should the birth dates of any calves being registered out of sire or dams involved in the lease not coincide with the time period of the lease.

• If the lessor or lessee wishes to lease additional or different animals, then an additional lease form(s) should be completed with all required information and submitted by the lessor.

Rule 19. IMPORTED HEREFORDS: Herefords imported from another country must be recorded in the American Hereford Record if their calves are to be registered.

Registration of imported cattle must be accomplished within one year from the date of purchase of imported cattle. See section for the procedures for recording imported cattle or semen interests in bulls from another country.

Rule 20. REGISTRATION OF HEREFORDS OVER TWO YEARS OF AGE: Application for registration of an animal received by the Association after two years from the date of birth shall be considered for registration only when accompanied by a written statement from the applicant setting forth the reason application was not submitted within the generally accepted registration period. These applications and required fees must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Rule 21. REGISTRATION FOR THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of one who normally would apply for registration of cattle, the Association requires there shall be filed in its office all documents necessary to prove the person requesting registration is legally authorized to do so.

Rule 22. REGISTRATION BY AFFIDAVIT: In case of neglect or refusal by the seller to register a calf sold at side of dam, registration may be approved by the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim.

Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of a sale and payment in full of the purchase price and evidence of whether the dam’s breeding was natural or artificial.

Rule 23. REGISTRATION ACCURACY: Accurately kept private records are essential, and in any case where an application is regarded as questionable, the burden of the proof with regard to same shall belong to the applicant, who must sustain his claims by a preponderance of evidence.

Whenever the accuracy of data contained in an application to register an animal is challenged, the matter may be referred to the Board of Directors for investigation.

Rule 24. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been obtained through misrepresentation or fraud, or if the date of birth, tattoo number, sire, dam or service information or any other fact regarding the animal has been misrepresented, the Board of Directors or the executive committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems necessary.

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SECTION IV: TRANSFER OF REGISTRATIONS

Rule 1. RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the seller of registered Herefords to execute properly the official transfer of ownership to the buyer. Every change of ownership of an animal used for breeding purposes must be recorded by official transfer on the American Hereford Record.

No entry on the face of the certificate of registry shall be made except in the office of the Association and any unauthorized entry shall render a certificate null and void, subject to issuance of a replacement certificate at an additional fee.

Rule 2. IDENTIFICATION: It shall be the duty of the seller, before offering a registered Hereford for sale or applying for transfer, to verify that the animal carries legible tattoo marks matching those entered on its certificate.

Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER: Application for transfer shall be made either electronically through AHA’s online service or in hard copy form on the reverse side of the registration certificate and signed by the seller or an authorized agent. The application should be legibly completed and must specify name and location of the buyer and date of delivery. For bred females, service information is also required.

Rule 4. COWS WITH CALF AT SIDE: When a cow is transferred with a calf at side, the calf must first be registered to the individual, partnership or corporation in whose name the cow was registered on the date of birth of the calf. A separate transfer of the calf is then required to the new owner. This is often referred to as a “transfer on entry.” (See backside of registration application.)

Rule 5. CALF TRANSFERRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION: As described above, a calf must first be registered in the membership name of the dam’s owner at the time of birth. Then a separate transfer to the new owner is required.

Rule 6. TRANSFER BY AFFIDAVIT: In the event of neglect or refusal by the seller to apply for transfer of registration, transfer may be recorded if approved by a majority of the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim. Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of sale and payment in full of the purchase price of the animal.

Rule 7. TRANSFERS CONSIGNED TO PUBLIC SALE: Sale managers or their representatives may fill in the buyer’s name on the application for transfer of animals consigned to public sales, and if authorized by the consignor, sign such transfers in his stead. Such applications must indicate the name of the sale manager or agent representing the consignor. Applications executed under this rule are subject to Rule 12 of this section.

Rule 8. TRANSFER FROM THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of the owner of Hereford cattle, the Association requires that there should be filed in its office, documents showing the person requesting transfer is legally authorized and entitled to request such transfer. Applications executed under this rule are also subject to Rule 13 of this section.

Rule 9. TRANSFER OF EXPORTED ANIMALS: Application for transfer of an animal exported to another country shall be made with a regular Transfer Application.

Rule 10. RESPONSIBILITY OF LEGAL TITLE: A transfer of registration on the records of the American Hereford Association is not to be construed as the conveyance of legal title by the Association. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the purchase, sale or terms of the sale of registered Herefords or the passage of legal title thereto.

Rule 11. JOINTLY OWNED ANIMALS: No animal shall be transferred to more than four owners of record at any one time.

A “syndicate” or similar type entity consisting of one or more individuals, firms, etc. may be listed as one or more of the four designated owners of record.

Rule 12. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been transferred through misrepresentation or fraud, the Board of Directors or the executive committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems

appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, including, without limitation, suspension of the animal’s registration and any registrations of descendants of such animal and refusals of the Association to receive subsequent application of any kind from any person implicated in the misrepresentation or fraud.

Rule 13. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: A certificate of registry does not establish legal ownership of cattle but simply reflects the name in which cattle are registered on the books of the Association.

The Association will usually make any requested change or transfer of cattle registration upon the presentation, to the Association, of the Registry Certificate covering the cattle and purporting to be signed with the name in which the Registry Certificate is issued.

Due to the large number of transfers, it is impractical for the Association to verify signatures or require proof that the person signing the Registry Certificate and requesting change or transfer is in fact authorized to do so. Accordingly, a Registry Certificate should be kept in a safe place to insure against its falling into the hands of an unauthorized person who could then cause change or transfer of registration on the Association’s books and the issuance of a new Registry Certificate.

If the Association receives conflicting instructions regarding any change or transfer of registration, the Association will, unless restrained by appropriate court order, honor the request of the person presenting the appropriate Registry Certificate.

SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Rule 1. DNA PROFILING: All bulls used in an artificial insemination program must be DNA profiled and a record of their DNA profile must be filed with the Association before calves sired artificially by such bulls shall be eligible for registration or before Non-Owner AI Certificates may be purchased. The official policy of the Association is to use DNA only for parentage verification as of December 2002.

Rule 2. AI BULL PERMIT: The breeder using a bull for artificial breeding purposes must have received an AI bull permit issued by the Association. The Association must have on file a DNA profile report for the bull and his parents before the AI bull permit will be issued.

Rule 3. DEATH OF BULLS: Calves conceived after the death of a bull shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves conceived by AI. The Association may request that calves sired by deceased bulls be parentage verified. Ownership of a deceased bull may be transferred if they are AI permitted.

Rule 4. LABELING OF SEMEN: Semen must be properly identified by name and registration number of the bull and the date of collection. Unlabeled or mislabeled semen should not be used to produce calves for registration in the American Hereford Record. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of record or each co-owner of record of a bull used artificially to require each person or organization collecting, processing and freezing semen to identify the semen before freezing.

Rule 5. WITHIN HERD USE: No Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service are required to register the resulting offspring when both cow and bull are in the same recorded ownership. When the cow and bull are not in the same recorded ownership, Rule 6 below applies.

Rule 6. OUT-OF-HERD CALVES BY NON-OWNED SIRES: All sires used in AI service must be DNA profiled. Bulls that are DNA profiled after January 1, 1986, must also have both parents’ DNA profiles on file with AHA to qualify for Non-Owner AI Certificates. A DNA profile may be obtained by sending the appropriate hair samples to AHA’s official DNA lab for processing. DNA profiles from eligible animals, which originate in the official DNA lab of other Hereford associations, will be accepted for processing by AHA. Those sires for which a parent is not available for DNA profiling may only be used for AI service in the herds of the recorded owners, unless such bulls qualify for analysis to provide a derived type for the dead parent. (Contact AHA for further information on this special ruling.)

The following requirements shall apply to register calves conceived artificially when the recorded owner of the female is not the recorded owner or one of the recorded owners of the sire at the time of conception: Option A: • A bull may enter the Non-Owner AI Sire Program, which allows the owner(s) of a bull to sell semen without the need of an AI certificate for registration of the offspring of the bull. Calves born on or after December 1, 2006, are eligible for registry under this program.

• For a bull to be entered into this program, an agreement must be signed by all owners of the bull and kept on file at the AHA. If the bull is owned by a syndicate, the owners listed on the certificate will need to sign the agreement along with the designated representative of the syndicate.

• For a bull to be entered into this program, he must have an AI permit issued (see Rule 2).

• There is a one-time fee of $250 to enter a bull into this program. Once a bull is entered into the program, he will not be allowed to switch back to the certificate program (Option B).

Option B: • The breeder (recorded owner of the female at time of conception) must obtain a Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service for each calf to be recorded from the individual or firm supplying the semen and such certificates must accompany the application for registration of the resulting offspring.

• The recorded owner of the bull from which the semen was sold is obligated to supply the number of Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service contracted for at the time the semen was purchased.

• Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service may be obtained from the Association by active members of the Association who are the recorded owner or co-owners of the bull at a fee established by the Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the owner of the dam at the time of service to complete the Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service.

Rule 7. LIMITATIONS: The Board may cancel the Non-Owner AI Permit for any bull which has been scientifically documented as being a carrier of a deleterious gene which produces an economically important genetic defect in his calves.

Rule 8. LIMITATIONS: The Board may restrict or limit the number of Non-Owner AI Certificates for an individual bull if, in the judgement of the Board and based on scientific information, such bull is being used so excessively as to cause irreparable damage to the breed’s genetic base.

Rule 9. NON-OWNER SEMEN CERTIFICATE ALLOCATION FOR MULTI-OWNER SIRES: To obtain AI Certificates from a multi-owned sire, one must be a recorded owner or co-owner of the sire. Certificates will be issued on request to any recorded owner. Contractual agreements regarding certificate privileges among multi-owners are the responsibility of those owners.

In the instance where a recorded owner of the sire is a multi-owner group, it is the responsibility of the owner group’s designated spokesman to handle the distribution of non-owner AI semen certificates. Individual members of the multi-owner group, not otherwise recorded as one of the four recorded owners of record of the sire, will be required to secure NonOwner AI Certificates of Service from a recorded owner in order to register offspring of the sire from their recorded dams.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) will provide a service whereby an AHA member can participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement” for bulls. When members participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement,” they can be individually invoiced for AI certificates when calves are registered.

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when a breeder makes a donation of semen from a qualified bull.

The semen certificates will be issued to the college or university at no cost to the breeder. The following rules must be complied with: • The semen must be a donation to the college or university.

• The breeder must apply for the donation certificates in the form of a letter to AHA indicating the institution to which the donation is made.

• The bull must qualify under the current rules for NonOwner AI Certificates of Service.

• The certificates and semen must be used by the institution that received the donation. Applications for registry from any other party will not be accepted.

• Upon approval by the Association, donated AI Certificates of Service will be issued directly to the college or university.

Rule 11. LIABILITY: The issuance of Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service by the Association should in no way be construed as guaranteeing conception, or that the resulting calf shall be eligible for registration. There shall be no refunding of fees paid to the Association for these certificates.

SECTION VI: IMPORTING OF REGISTERED HEREFORDS

Rule 1. EXPORT CERTIFICATE: Registration of an animal originally recorded in the Herd Book of a member of the World Hereford Council shall be accepted only if a registry certificate is issued by the recognized registry organization of the country of origin.

Rule 2. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION: Registration may be applied for within one year by the breeder importing an animal originally recorded in the Herd Book of another member of the World Hereford Council and whose name appears as purchaser on the export certificate. The registry fee must accompany the request for registration.

Rule 3. REGISTRATION OF CALVES IMPORTED IN DAM: If a cow was bred prior to importation and a record of service does not appear on the export certificate, the owner of the sire on the date of service must certify to the particulars of service through the recognized registry organization of the country of origin.

When the imported cow was bred by artificial insemination there must be on file with the recognized registry organization in the county of origin a blood type or DNA profile of the service sire.

When the imported dam was bred artificially by a bull owned by a breeder in the U.S. and where no semen interest is owned by the breeder in the exporting country, a Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service must accompany the application for registry of the resulting progeny.

Rule 4. REGISTRATION OF CALVES IMPORTED AT SIDE: Registration of a calf imported at side of its dam shall be accepted only if the calf is also registered in the same recognized registry organization and a registry certificate has been received by the American Hereford Association (AHA).

Rule 5. SEMEN INTEREST IN A BULL DOMICILED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY: To use semen or to sell Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service, the bull must be recorded in the American Hereford Record by a member (either a member residing in the U.S. or non-resident dues paying member) of the American Hereford Association. All DNA profile rules apply.

Rule 6. REGISTRATION OF CALVES RESULTING FROM EGGS IMPORTED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY will require a DNA profile match of the subject animal, the sire and the dam on file with the Association.

SECTION VII: DNA PROFILING

Rule 1. DNA PROFILING: Over a period of years a vast amount of technical information has become available and DNA profiling is now a useful tool for Association members. DNA has been proven to be more accurate than blood type in proving parentage.

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request must include the name and registry number of the animal to be tested.

The kit will contain all the necessary instructions for securing a hair sample and the shipping instructions to send the sample to the designated AHA laboratory. Hair is the tissue sample of choice for the DNA profile. When pulling hair, it is best to pull at least 80 hairs from a clean area above the switch. The hair must have a visible follicle attached at the base of the root in order to produce enough DNA for validation.

Rule 2. AI SIRES: The rules of the Association require all sires of calves conceived artificially to be DNA profiled before their calves are eligible for registration. It is wise to have all herd bulls hair sampled early in life to make sure that the semen can be used after their death.

Rule 3. DNA PARENTAGE VERIFICATION OF AI AND ET BORN CALVES: Starting December 1, 2006, the AHA will parentage verify every 250th calf registered with a service type of artificial insemination (AI) or Embryo Transfer (ET). If a calf is selected for verification under this program, the registration of the calf will be held until the parentage verification is complete. If the calf is from a mating of an AI sire and its dam is not available for sampling, the next calf registered will be selected without interruption of registration. The AHA will assume the DNA lab cost of parentage verification of the calf and DNA profile work on the dam (if required).

Rule 4. ALL ANIMALS: The Association may require that any animal for which entry application is received or which has been registered by the Association be subjected to a DNA profile test to verify breed purity and accuracy of the recorded parentage.

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors or the Executive Vice President may require that a DNA profile be made, by such agencies as it or he may designate, of any Hereford animal which has been alleged to have been incorrectly recorded or for any animal for which tissue analysis is deemed advisable.

It shall be the duty of the owner or owners of record of any animal in question and the owner or owners of record of the purported sire and dam to afford the Association or its representatives reasonable opportunity to secure DNA samples from the animals involved in the investigation.

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is empowered to determine who shall pay the costs of any investigation, including laboratory fees assessed under the provisions of this rule.

Rule 5. REFUSAL: If the owner of record shall refuse reasonable opportunity to the Association or its designated agents to secure DNA samples as set forth in Rule 3 of this Section, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, including without limitation the suspension of the registration of the animal in question.

Rule 6. NON-REGISTERED ANIMALS: The Association may collect and maintain DNA profiles on animals other than registered animals. The Association may, from time to time, compare the DNA profiles of registered animals and the DNA profiles of animals with respect to which applications for registration have been submitted with the DNA profiles of nonregistered animals. The Association may deny registration to, or revoke the registration of, any animal based on this comparison.

SECTION VIII: RULES REGARDING CLONES

Rule 1. ONLY REPLICATION CELL-CLONED animals shall be eligible for registration.

Rule 2. THE CELL DONOR animal must be DNA-marker typed.

Rule 3. THE BREEDER of the cell-donor animal must be identified as the breeder of the cell-cloned offspring.

Rule 4. THE OWNER OF RECORD of the cell-donor, on the date of biopsy removal, will be identified as the first owner,

unless the calf is the result of a pregnant recipient, purchased embryo — fresh or frozen — in which case the purchaser may be identified as the first owner.

Rule 5. DNA MARKER typing of the cell-cloned animal, or recipient dams, may be required by the Association.

Rule 6. CALVES CONCEIVED AFTER DEATH of celldonor animals shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves prior to the death of said animal.

Rule 7. REGISTRATION OF CELL-CLONED transplants shall be made on a special form, provided by the Association, at the regular fee, plus an additional fee as determined by the Board of Directors.

Rule 8. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES issued for cellcloned transplants shall be so designated. The registration number of the animal, which is being cell-cloned, shall also be stated on the registration certificate.

Rule 9. NOTHING SET FORTH herein should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership rights, if any, of retained cell material. That is a separate matter reserved for discussion and/or negotiation between the buyer and seller.

Rule 10. INITIAL BREEDING VALUES – EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPDs) generated from National Cattle Evaluation for a cloned animal shall be the same values as the cell-donor animal. All data of future progeny from a cloned animal will be pooled with the cell-donor progeny data for genetic evaluation.

SECTION IX: GENETIC DEFECT POLICY

Procedures for collecting abnormality data and reporting the information to the AHA membership: Physical and functional abnormalities are present in all breeds of cattle. In order to monitor abnormalities in Hereford cattle, the American Hereford Association requests the collection of abnormality information from AHA members on a voluntary basis.

Specialist, Dr. David Steffen, veterinarian for the University of Nebraska Veterinary and Biomedical Science Department, has worked closely with many breeds in the area of genetic abnormalities. The AHA will be working with him to diagnose abnormalities as being genetic or non-genetic in origin.

Not all abnormalities are genetic in origin. Some defects can be attributed to sickness or nutrition. Dr. Steffen works to determine the root cause of the defect.

All AHA members are invited to read the procedures for reporting genetic abnormalities.

A. Reporting Physical Abnormalities to AHA Any AHA member who becomes aware of a possible physical or functional abnormality in an AHA-registered animal shall immediately notify the AHA Director of Breed Improvement at 816-842-3757.

Upon receiving notification of a possible physical functional abnormality, the AHA Records Department will take the following steps to confirm the abnormality and determine if it is genetic in origin: • Provide the member with an abnormality report form, which the member shall promptly complete and return to the AHA: • Provide the member with instructions for collecting and submitting for analysis as deemed appropriate blood and tissue samples from the animal in question.

The reporting member shall promptly comply with all AHA instructions regarding the gathering and submission of tissue and blood samples.

B. AHA Genetic Consultant The AHA will refer confirmed physical abnormalities to a genetic consultant for analysis. The genetic consultant

shall be chosen by the AHA Board. Currently the genetic consultant is David Steffen, DVM PhD, from the University of Nebraska. The AHA genetic consultant is responsible for determining if sufficient evidence exists to establish a definite cause of a particular physical abnormality. All AHA members shall cooperate fully in any investigation necessary to such determination. The genetic consultant will advise the Board of diagnostic criteria for established genetic diseases and will evaluate evidence to determine if diagnostic criteria are met. Dr. Steffen will perform these evaluations as a pathologist for the Nebraska University Diagnostic Center.

C. Notification to Owners of Affected Animals and Owners of Parents of Affected Animals Once a physical abnormality has been confirmed and parentage has been verified, all owners of record of the abnormal animal and owners of record of the parents of the abnormal animal will receive the following information from the AHA: • A description of the physical abnormality in question.

• The recorded sire and dam of the abnormal animal.

• Whether as a preliminary matter the abnormality appears to be genetic in origin.

• If the abnormality appears to be genetic, what steps are planned to determine whether the parents of the abnormal animal are carriers of the physical abnormality.

D. Notification to AHA Membership Upon confirmation that an AHA-registered animal has produced a sufficient number of abnormal progeny (at least two confirmed, parent-identified cases or a single positive DNA test — see Section E), the AHA will immediately notify by certified mail the owners of record of the confirmed carrier of the AHA’s intent to designate their animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect. Such designation will become final 30 days after mailing of the certified letters.

Any AHA member who may be aggrieved by the AHA’s proposed designation of a particular animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect may file a complaint with the AHA Executive Committee at any time prior to the time the designation becomes final. The filing of such a complaint will stay the confirmed carrier designation until the completion of the Executive Committee proceedings and, if necessary, any further proceedings before an arbitrator or the AHA Board. A finding of no probable cause by the Executive Committee shall operate to make the confirmed carrier designation final.

An animal that has been designated as a confirmed carrier of a genetic abnormality shall be placed on a confirmed carrier list, which will be printed as scheduled in the Hereford World and which will be available upon request. Animals born before Jan. 1, 1975, will not be included in the list.

If an animal is determined to be a confirmed carrier of a specific genetic abnormality, the AHA shall add a special code to the animal’s registration to indicate this fact.

The AHA will not give notice of confirmed or suspected genetic abnormalities to any AHA member or to any owners of related AHA-registered animals except as specifically set out in these rules. Any other notification is the sole responsibility of the owner(s) of the confirmed or suspected carrier parent.

E. DNA Genetic Abnormality Testing In the case the AHA identifies a gene marker test for a genetic abnormality, animals may be tested to determine carrier status by an AHA approved laboratory. If breeders wish to officially confirm an animal free of a genetic abnormality and designate it as such on the animal’s pedigree, then the following guidelines must be met: • The breeder must request the DNA test kit from the AHA Records Department.

• The results of the test must be returned directly to AHA from the official lab.

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F. Classification of Genetic Abnormalities The AHA currently recognizes the following physical abnormalities that have been confirmed by its genetic consultant to be genetic in origin under certain circumstances: • CLASS I (LETHAL) Snorter Dwarfism Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema) Internal Hydrocephalus Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) • CLASS II (NON-LETHAL) Hypotrichosis Dermoid Alopecia/Dyserythropoiesis Color Dilutor G. Description of Defects • CLASS I (LETHAL) Snorter Dwarfism – Symptoms: Undersized, short-legged, short-bodied animal, usually potbellied with noisy breathing. Several different types include a broad-headed, bulging forehead, and a long- and mature-headed kind. X-ray of 10-dayold dwarfs may show abnormal lumbar vertebrae. Most cases are simple autosomal recessive; some forms are incomplete dominance.

– Confirmation: Pathologic exam Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema) – Symptoms: Calves will be of normal size at birth. May not be able to get up or lift head. A sudden touch or loud noise may cause a vigorous extension of the legs and neck.

Contraction (muscle spasms) may last one or two minutes and can be made to reappear. Simple autosomal recessive.

– Confirmation: Histopath of nervous tissue or biochemical test Internal Hydrocephalus (water head) – Symptoms: Excess fluid is present in the brain which may result in a bulging forehead. Calves are usually born dead or die shortly after birth. Some cases may be environmental.

Needs careful diagnosis. Simple autosomal recessive.

– Confirmation: Gross pathologic exam Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) – Symptoms: Age of onset (occurrence of the first seizure) can be variable, ranging from birth to several months of age.

Occurrence and persistence of seizures may be influenced by environmental stressors such as temperature extremes (e.g., extreme cold during calving) or increased physical activity (e.g., processing at vaccination or weaning). Upon initial onset of seizure episodes individuals will typically lie on their side with all limbs extended in a rigid state. Manual flexing of the limbs is possible, but return to the extended position occurs after release. Seizure episodes may last from several minutes to more than an hour. Autosomal recessive.

– No anatomic abnormalities or histologic lesions detected.

– Confirmation: AHA approved expert • CLASS II (NON-LETHAL) Hypotrichosis (hairlessness) – Symptoms: Partial to almost complete lack of hair.

Affected calves are often born with very short, fine, kinky hair that may fall out leaving bare spots or areas particularly susceptible to rubbing. The condition may vary in expression as the animal matures and is usually less noticeable in older animals. The haircoat color will sometimes appear “frosted” or “silverish.” Tail switch may be underdeveloped. Simple autosomal recessive.

– Confirmation: Megatrichohyaline granule skin biopsy

Dermoid (feather eyes) – Symptoms: Skin-like masses of tissue occur on the eye or eyelid. Animals may become partially or completely blind.

Polygenic inheritance.

– Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos or biopsy Alopecia/Anemia, Dyserythropoiesis – Symptoms: Short, curly hair, hair loss on neck and shoulder. Progressive generalized hair loss. White areas appear dirty and calves are anemic.

– Confirmation: Blood test for anemia plus skin biopsy Color Dilutor – Symptoms: Carrier Hereford bulls or females when mated to black cattle can produce offspring with a haircoat that is gray, smokey or chocolate color.

– Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos H. Lethal vs. Non-Lethal A lethal genetic abnormality is a genetic abnormality which usually results in death of the animal or production of the animal is significantly impaired causing major economic loss.

Non-lethal abnormalities do not cause death, nor do they significantly affect production or commercial profitability. Nonlethals may, however, cause economic loss to seedstock producers.

I. Breeding to Avoid Abnormalities Breeders that may have a problem with a simple recessive abnormality can make use of available DNA-based diagnostic tests or implement mating systems designed to reduce the frequency of the abnormal gene in their herds and the breed.

Where a DNA-based test is available, breeders can directly test animals for the presence of a specific mutation causing the disease. Animals confirmed to be carriers should be used cautiously, and serious consideration should be given to their removal from the seedstock breeding herd. However, breeders should guard against carelessly throwing away good genetics because a sire or dam is a carrier unless that animal’s good characteristics remain available in the breed from another source. In the absence of a DNA-based test, mating systems should rely on the use of bulls known not to have produced affected calves. Sons of carrier animals can be used if they have been tested free of the abnormality through a series of special test matings. Mating a bull to seven affected females, 17 carrier cows or 35 of his own daughters with no abnormal offspring provides three ways to test for the presence of a recessive gene.

With specific regard to non-lethal abnormalities, each breeder must assess the potential economic impact the abnormality may have on his operation.

J. Predicted Outcome of Certain Matings Using Hypotrichosis as an Example Hypotrichosis (non-lethal) results from homozygosity of a simple autosomal recessive gene. This means that both parents must possess the hypotrichosis gene in order to produce an affected calf. Approximately 25% of the calves resulting from the mating of two carrier animals will be affected, while 50% will be normal appearing but carriers of hypotrichosis, and the remaining 25% will be normal and non-carriers. Possible matings and the predicted outcomes are shown in the table below:

Affected Unaffected Unaffected Matings1 Hypotrichosis Carrier Normal hh × hh hh × Hh hh × HH Hh × Hh Hh × HH HH × HH

100% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0%

0% 50% 100% 50% 50% 0%

hh-affected with hypotrichosis; Hh-carrier; HH-normal

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0% 0% 0% 25% 50% 100%

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American Hereford Association Vision Statement To be the preferred beef breed for producers and consumers.

Mission Statement AHA will provide the leadership to record, protect, promote and facilitate the production and consumption of Hereford beef.

Strategic Intent Statement The American Hereford Association will grow its herd book cow numbers by 1% a year, registrations 3-5% per year and its commercial bull market share to 22% by 2015. This will be achieved by delivering practical tools, trusted documentation, targeted education, innovative marketing and member services to progressive, profit-oriented seedstock producers, commercial cow-calf producers, feeders and packers who value increased efficiency, predictability and differentiation.

Core Strategies

I. Improve the overall quality, consistency, predictability and profitability of Hereford genetics.

II. Build strategic alliances.

III. Continue to grow the Certified Hereford Beef (CHB速) program.

IV. Increase investment in member and customer education and service.

V. Increase focus of communicating the profitability advantage of Hereford genetics.

VI. Grow non-traditional revenue.

VII. Cultivate the growth and development of juniors and young breeders.

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