July 2023 Hereford World Magazine

The voice of the American Hereford Association | July 2023

619 gets stronger with his good breeding sons — ideal females... And his two top-end sons.

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Resolve

Hereford breeders’ commitment to maintain unique breed strengths while adapting to evolving cattle and beef business continues to carve a broad path of progress. See a glimpse of the journey in this special section. — by Wes Ishmael

Adding Red, Going Green

The voice of the American Hereford Association

Built on tradition. Engineered to Sustain. Built on tradition. Engin

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Herefords on Display

From railcars to pickup trucks and two-man crews to twelve-man crews, livestock shows have changed over the years. — by Sydnee Shive

Other Features

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Hereford Feedout Programs continue to grow interest and value. — by Wes Ishmael

Improve deworming management with diagnostics. — by Harold

Newcomb, DVM

Marketing Hereford genetics has changed over the years, but the integrity backing the breed stands as

Cover photo: “Welcome to the West” by Kelsey Vejraska, taken at Snedden Ranch, Maricopa, Calif.

Contacts

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AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa

Vice president

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo.

Directors

Term expires 2023

Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga.

Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.

Term expires 2024

Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D.

Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.

Term expires 2025

Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio

Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.

Term expires 2026

Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Executive vice president

Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org

Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement

Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org

Chief financial officer

Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org

Director of records department

Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org

Director of youth activities and foundation

Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org

National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant

Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org

Associate director of youth marketing and education

Chloé Fowler, cfowler@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor

Laura Loschke, lloschke@hereford.org

Director of communications and digital content

Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org

Audio-visual specialist

Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org

Office assistant and event coordinator

Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org

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Buy In World’s Perspective

by Sydnee Shive

Be all in.

Up until my early-20s, the only sports I ever watched involved Kansas State University (K-State). It feels like I’ve seen everything, from quarterback Collin Klein and his No. 1 ranked football team’s blowout 2012 loss to unranked Baylor, to the basketball team’s recordsetting, ongoing Elite Eight losing streak. I bought in early, and I’m so loyal to my Wildcats; I graduated with a degree from the university.

Then I moved to Kansas City, Mo., a little over a year ago. Kansas City is home to several professional sports teams, including the Chiefs, Royals, Current and Sporting Kansas City. Sports, from the MLB to the NFL, are an integral part of the city’s culture. It’s hard to go anywhere in the city without spotting an arrowhead or a KC monogram. During my first couple of months in the city, I didn’t care to understand or enjoy it. It took me awhile to buy in.

When I decided it was time to embrace Kansas City’s culture, buying in was simple. I began with two small steps: sitting down to watch the Chiefs and participating in Red Fridays (wearing red on Fridays before game days). That’s all it took, and I’ve been hooked on all things Kansas City since.

Whether it’s a change of management, implementing more sustainable ranch practices or making breeding decisions, “buying in” or believing in what you’re doing is essential to attaining and maintaining a high level of success.

Not ready to buy in? Take steps to learn what’s holding you back. Is it because you don’t have enough information or it’s unfamiliar? Ask questions, research, find a webinar or seminar to attend. Buy-ins don’t always require money, but they do take time and energy.

The Hereford breed is successful because breeders bought in and

continue to do so. Think about the rancher at your sale for the first time, purchasing a Hereford bull for their commercial Angus cow herd. That person wants baldy females for their superior fertility and longevity, and the added performance of feeder calves from pasture to rail; they’ve bought in to Hereford heterosis.

Buying in begins with you.

In this issue

The July 2023 Hereford World is the 100th annual Herd Bull and Reference Edition. We celebrated in style and coupled the centennial edition with our editorial focus: Built on Tradition. Engineered to Sustain. Our special themed section begins on Page 35. You’ll find Hereford history, program deep dives and more.

In years past, the Herd Bull and Reference Edition was used to find Hereford herd bulls. Some issues held more than 1,000 pages of advertisements, and while it’s not as large as it was in years gone by, its meaning and value are still just as important.

Success feels better and means more when you buy in. In 2012, Klein was a Heisman Trophy finalist. I remember watching the ceremony, and being disappointed when he didn’t win the coveted award. But K-State bought in, and 10 years later, the ’Cats won a Big 12 Championship with Klein on the sidelines as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Buying in means being there, even when it’s tough. The Chiefs were a notoriously bad football team when I was young — and they’ll probably have bad years again at some point down the line. I’ve bought in, though, and I plan to be there for it.

Whatever it may be, buy in, believe and give it your all.

Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at sshive@hereford.org.

Truth Over Trend Breed Focus

by Jack Ward

The beef cattle industry is at a selection crossroad.

“We are here because the truth is more important than the trend.”

That was one of many compelling statements Dr. Robert Totusek shared during the 1988 National Beef Cattle Conference: Blueprint for the Right Kind. Back then, the frame race was wide open; too-tall cattle kept getting taller and carcasses became leaner.

“In this day of much information and rapid communication, it should be much easier to arrive at valid rationale as a basis for consensus about the right kind for the industry than in the past,” Totusek said. “The next decade or two will provide a vast array of new tools as a result of the biotechnology revolution. We will be able tailor-make cattle, but we must know the right ‘kind’ to engineer. We no longer need to guess and speculate, and we cannot afford to.”

Totusek, the longtime head of the animal science department at Oklahoma State University (OSU), was widely respected for his landmark beef cattle research.

Industry next

I read proceedings from the 1988 event ahead of this May’s Cattlemen’s Conference: Blueprint for the Future; the first one since 1988. OSU hosted the conference again at Totusek Arena, the same place as that first one.

These days, industry wonderment about the right kind has more to do with genetics and what lies beneath the hide than how cattle look. Genetic trends for growth, mature cow size, carcass weight and carcass quality continue to climb. Industry concerns are increasing about things like static weaning weights and the number of calves weaned per cow exposed, reduced cattle mobility and increased late-day mortality in the cattle feeding sector.

Start at ground level

Similar topics were covered at both conferences, but there were stark

differences. For instance, an in-depth focus on soil health began this year’s conference. Speakers pointed to the importance of gathering data and understanding soil needs rather than simply taking pasture soil samples and applying fertilizer or herbicide.

OSU meat scientist, Gretchen Mafi, shared updates from the current National Beef Quality Audit, including the fact that the industry’s significant progress in carcass quality ensures consumer eating satisfaction.

Dave Lalman, OSU professor and Extension beef cattle specialist, shared the opportunity to decrease cow-calf input costs by selecting for feed efficiency. He explained the positive correlation between feed efficiency associated with a high concentrate ration and one high in roughage. The American Hereford Association and many individual breeders have collected progeny feed intake data for more than a decade to identify feed efficient genetics.

I believe Lalman’s information defines the primary questions the industry faces when it comes to determining the right kind.

Where is the point of diminishing returns for continued selection pressure on such traits as post-weaning gain and carcass quality? What genetics and breeding schemes yield the optimum result?

Lalman pointed out a 1,500-pound cow is not necessary to produce a carcass that weighs 1,050 pounds. He emphasized heterosis and crossbreeding enable commercial cow-calf producers to increase cow fertility, longevity and efficiency.

The value of conferences like this lies as much in the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers as in the formal presentations.

Here’s wishing each of you a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend as we celebrate this country’s independence and the many opportunities it provides.

Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.

Pump Up the Volume Performance Matters

by Shane Bedwell

More commercial producers are ready to hear the Hereford story.

Baseball season is in full swing, but I must admit I’m ready for the Chiefs to start playing football again; my beloved Royals are hard to stomach. I enjoyed the Royals’ walk-up songs for each batter at a recent game more than their playing abilities.

I’m not sure who came up with the idea of blasting a player’s favorite pump-up or hype song as he walks to the batter’s box, but it makes you think something exciting is about to happen. Listening to those songs made me think about our Come Home to Hereford national marketing campaign and some of its individual ads: “WHOA,” “SHHH” and “KACHING.” These simple words have strong meaning since they are backed by years of data proving Hereford heterosis brings pounds, efficiency and fertility to commercial crossbreeding.

As a breeder, what is the hype song or slogan you hear when marketing your bulls, females, or more importantly, your customers’ calves? Is it similar to one of the national Hereford ad slogans or something else? Staying in front of prospective buyers with an authentic, powerful slogan is important year-round. You must build relationships with individual buyers. Inherently, building these relationships also builds trust in your product. This assumes you have a product demanded by customers and one you are proud to stand behind.

Genetic progress is attainable if focus and discipline are applied. Genetic heritability is moderate to higher for almost every trait in our suite of expected progeny differences (EPDs), meaning that genetics have more impact than environment. Of course, there are some traits like milk and fertility that are relatively low in terms of genetic heritability.

To me, that means once these traits are interjected in a herd, both good and bad, they’re hard to breed out. Feet and legs — soundness traits — are also lowly heritable. These lowly heritable traits are not impossible to change, but it takes a disciplined, focused plan.

Play it loud

Glaring deficiencies and inefficiencies in the nation’s cow herd have flung open the door of opportunity to gain market share. Everything from poor feet and unsound structure to subpar fertility and lousy disposition. Inherent Hereford genetic advantages provide the solution for each of those challenges and lots more.

Are your genetics positioned to take advantage? If not, identify traits for selection emphasis that will position your program favorably.

Evaluation and selection tools Hereford breeders built over the years with the unmatched power of Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) reporting provide such opportunity. Just look at results from the National Sire Reference Program each year, conducted at Olsen Ranches. Then again, maybe you have the product, but not that memorable, powerful slogan or hype song. If that’s the case, you’re in luck. It’s likely something your customers already say about your genetics and customer service; it’s what they tell anyone who asks them.

Build on what is working and make it better. Then, play it loud, because many in the commercial industry are ready to listen. Happy Fourth of July, and keep them sound!

Shane Bedwell is the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.

MyHerd, My Animal List Member Service

by Laura Loschke

As promised, we’ll be covering a couple more specific functions within the MyHerd Search Tools. Let’s dive into how to create and load an Animal List. There are two ways to create an animal list. You can search for the animals, or you can upload an alreadysaved list.

Start an Animal List from a Search

To search for animals and create a list, hover over the Search Tools and then select Animal Lists. On the Animal Lists screen, click Create.

A box will pop up where you can name the Animal List and add a description. Once you have it named, click Save. Now, click on the Animal List you just created and named. Since this is a new list, it will be blank. Click Find More to search for animals to add.

On the Animal Search page, enter your search criteria for the animals you wish to find and add to your Animal List. Now that

you have a list of your search results, simply click the box to the left of the registration number of the animals you’re wanting to add to this list and then click Add Animal(s) for actions. Click the dropdown arrow under “Animals Chosen,” click on Choose Action, and then click Add to Lists. A box will pop up with your Animal Lists. Select the Animal List where you’re wanting to save these animals and then click Load. Those animals are now added to that Animal List.

Creating an Animal List from a CSV file

You also can upload a list of animals to an Animal List you have already created, or you can create a new one. Hover over Search Tools and then select Animal Lists. Click on the list to which you want to add animals or create a new Animal List following the instructions above.

Once you are in the Animal List, click Upload From CSV. Then select

Check out step-by-step tutorials, recorded webinars, educational videos and more on the AHA resources page, Hereford.org/myherd-search.

your file from your computer. The file must be a single column with registration numbers only, no “P” included, and it must be saved in a CSV format.

Here to help

We know new can be scary, but we’re here to help. Stay tuned to future Hereford World articles for more details on the new search features and how they can benefit you and your buyers. Also, check out step-by-step tutorials, recorded webinars, educational videos and more on the AHA resources page, Hereford.org/myherd-search. As always, feel free to call or email the customer service department to have them walk you through these new features.

Laura Loschke is the records supervisor and education and information service coordinator of the American Hereford Association. She can be reached at lloschke@hereford.org.

GKB Cattle Youth Endowment Powers the Future Foundation’s Focus

by Amy Cowan

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) stands strong and tall on its pillars of scholarship, leadership, research and education. HYFA’s newest endowment — the GKB Cattle Youth Endowment — powered by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, is a monumental gift that bolsters HYFA’s sturdy pillars and provides endless opportunities for Hereford youth to build their cow herds and develop leadership skills for a prosperous future.

Gary and Kathy Buchholz, owners of GKB Cattle, have deep roots in the cattle industry. Their generosity through the new GKB Cattle Youth Endowment will be instrumental in cultivating a pipeline of leaders through the ranks of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA).

The bred-and-owned female show is a true highlight of the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), and thanks to Gary and Kathy, the bred-and-owned female show will feature the selection of the top five overall females, with the grand champion exhibitor winning a trailer courtesy of GKB Cattle.

In addition to powering the bred-and-owned female show, GKB’s endowment will also fund

the annual BOLD Conference, hosted at GKB’s Texas Hi Point Ranch. Additionally, the funds will assist the NJHA board of directors as they work to represent the breed at leadership and educational events across the country. The endowment will be built over the next five years and sets the stage for great things to come at the JNHE and NJHA’s leadership programs.

The BOLD Conference, now in its second year, is already making a huge difference in the lives of the young attendees. Gary and Kathy open their ranch and roll out the red carpet for young leaders.

“From the moment I got there, I was laughing and having fun with my peers, but I was also challenged to think of what my future looks like and how to achieve it,” said Lauren Jones, BOLD attendee, Darlington, Wis.

“We are truly blessed to be in this breed that gives so much support to the youth because they know, we’re next up,” said Bryden Barber, BOLD attendee from Channing, Texas.

Gary and Kathy know these young people are the next in line to lead our industry and country. The couple is quick to credit the people they are today to their leadership experiences as youth. The lessons they learned through those experiences helped build GKB Cattle into one of the most prominent multi-breed seedstock operations in the country and created unmatched passion for youth and giving back.

Gary and Kathy have a tremendous passion for helping young people succeed. Some of their greatest joys in life come from seeing the youth of the cattle industry thrive and grow — wherever their career paths may take them. Prior to building

GKB to its current lofty industry position, Gary was an agricultural teacher in his early years, helping countless youth get their start in the industry. Kathy, a fourthgeneration West Texas rancher, grew up attending the Texas Junior Hereford Association and American Junior Hereford Shows and National Conventions with her family.

Together, the couple has served two terms as NJHA advisors, fueling a passion that is now leaving a lasting legacy. In 2014, GKB Cattle offered the Lot 1 Foundation Female at the National Western Stock Show Mile High Night Sale. This donation started the GKB Super States Award, which is awarded at each JNHE to the highest placing states in the show and the educational contests.

Kathy has since joined the HYFA board of directors. The board relies heavily on her leadership as they bring new junior programs to fruition and work to cultivate the next generation of donors.

The GKB Cattle Youth Endowment will make a difference in the lives of young people, long after the champion bred-andowned exhibitor at the 2023 JHNE pulls away from Wisconsin with a new trailer. For this, we are forever grateful.

Join me in thanking Gary and Kathy for sharing their legacy with the NJHA and giving young people the opportunities of a lifetime. GKB Cattle has paved the way for success, and the journey is just beginning.

Amy Cowan is the American Hereford Association’s director of youth activities and foundation. She can be reached at acowan@hereford.org.

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Beginnings and Endings Youth Movement

The Cox Closure

by JW Cox

Thinking back to three years ago when I first set out to run for the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors, it seems like a lifetime ago. They say time flies when you are having fun, and it feels as if we have been on a rocket flying through time. As I look toward my board retirement, I would like to share the story of my election in 2020.

COVID-19 had just hit, and I was working in Tennessee for Burns Farms on my extended (or indefinite) spring break. The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) was supposed to take place in Louisville, Ky., and I thought there wouldn’t be a better year to run than when I would

be on my own turf. However, the pandemic had other plans and, quite honestly, I didn’t even know if I was going to be able to run for the board of directors if the JNHE did not happen. When the JNHE was moved to Kansas City, Mo., a place I had never been, full of people I did not know, I realized I would be running for a spot on the board where no one in the crowd would know me.

I am not your traditional Hereford junior choosing to run for the board. I am a first-generation Hereford breeder, and at the time I decided to run, I had exhibited at JNHE twice. I knew about five people on the list of delegates. What I did have, however, was a true friend and mentor, who serves as my business partner today. That friend previously served on the board representing Kentucky, and he advised me, “It is going to be tough, and you do not know that many people, but you can talk to a brick wall.”

Chairman

JW Cox, jwcox2009@gmail.com

Vice chairman

Ralston Ripp, ralstonripp@gmail.com

Communications chair

Libby Rushton, libbyrushton2001@gmail.com

Fundraising chair

Wesley Denton, dentonw@ksu.edu

Leadership chair

Tar Tut, tartut@outlook.com

Membership chair

Lauren McMillan, laurentmcmillan@gmail.com

Directors

Lauren Jones, ljherefords15@gmail.com

Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com

Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com

Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com

Hannah Pearson, hjpearson001@gmail.com

Isaac Rhode, isaaceb2021@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org

JrHereford.org

Determined, I called every delegate on the list before we got to Kansas City, to tell them who I was and to explain my passion for the breed and the Hereford family.

When we arrived in Kansas City, I made it my goal to talk to everyone face-to-face, even though I knew it was going to be hard with the limited time I had. However, I made my best effort to mingle with everyone I could between showing and fitting. It came down to the night of the speeches.

At the end of the night, I knew I had given it my all. I went into the night of the Maroon Jacket Ceremony with no regrets. I will never forget the feeling that I had when Brandt Downing came and gave me his jacket. It was a huge honor, and I was surrounded by my friends and family. I knew the work I had put in over the years had finally paid off.

ran for the board. It was because at my first JNHE, I was just some kid showing Hereford cattle. I did not know anyone, but I met previous board members from Kentucky, who helped me that week and mentored me for years to come. These individuals had a great impact on me, and I wanted to help others in a similar way. I wanted to have an impact on juniors within the breed. That is what drove my passion to be someone to admire and inspire other juniors to run for the board one day. Even if they are not a multi-generational Hereford breeder, they still can make it and have an impact if they work hard and set their sights on it.

During my time on the board, I’ve served as a director, fundraising chair, and now I am retiring as the NJHA chairman. This breed and these people have had a huge impact on me and have become some of my lifelong friends. I owe a lot to the NJHA for introducing me to so many great cattlemen and women and shaping me into a better breeder and leader. I would encourage any youth out there to get involved and take a chance because the Hereford breed has a lot to offer. The NJHA can have a huge impact on your life, beyond your years as a junior.

JW Cox, retiring NJHA Chairman

Just the Beginning

by Ralston Ripp

Time is a precious thing. Flashback 14 years ago and little did I know my first Hereford steer “Dufus” would play such a role in my showing career and life perspective. My first year, I had hoped it would be sunshine and rainbows, right? However, my steer certainly earned his name and set the tone for our challenging and educational journey. He was hard-headed and did not like the showring. That first year, I learned resilience, practice, patience and extra elbow grease does pay off. These life lessons I’ve continued to build on helped set me on the path I am on today.

Time is fast. Three years ago, I knew little about how the time would fly, how people would become family, and how the experiences would forever impact the person I am today. I think back to 11-year-old Ralston, sitting in a chair on the second floor of the American Royal Complex, listening to retiring board members give their farewell addresses. I was in awe and wondered how that could be me someday. “Could be,” were key words. It was not until the 2019 Faces of Leadership Conference, where I realized how real and reachable this dream was. I knew that the American Hereford Association (AHA) valued tradition, and it took being at this conference to learn I was all in on running for the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors. I saw the value of our heritage firsthand, coupled with the openness and excitement of innovation and growth. And I knew I wanted to serve the junior membership and grow as an individual in an industry and breed I love.

Time is everchanging. Fast forward to the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) at Kansas City in July of 2020, a time unlike any other. The world’s status was nerve-racking and unknown, and I was nervous, excited and so

grateful all at the same time to be a candidate for the NJHA board. I had never been a delegate, I was not sure what my week as a candidate would entail, and I was mostly just acquaintances with the other individuals running. As the time for campaigning, giving speeches and visiting with juniors across the nation approached, I prayed for guidance, confidence and the insight to sincerely soak up every moment in the process.

A dear mentor reminded me often that you will not know if you like something, if you are good at it or if you are going to fail — unless you just start. That was my plan of action. I remember evenings sitting on my bedroom floor calling delegates beforehand. It was the sweetest feeling when I then got to meet these individuals in person, putting a face to the voice and picking up right where our phone conversations had ended the week or weeks leading up to JNHE. I shared laughs, stories, concerns, hopes and answered some challenging questions from juniors that I admire and am now so thankful to call friends.

Time is inevitable. I am a sincere believer that everything happens for a reason and in accordance to God’s plan. When it came to the morning of the NJHA annual membership meeting and voting day, my feet were sore, but my heart was full. The people I met, the friendships built and memories shared had made the experience all so worth it.

Downtown Kansas City slightly broke my step when boots, my campaign basket and an old phone with priceless pictures were stolen from our family’s pickup that same day. Now, I am an optimist through and through, but this did have me shaken up and disappointed in what I had lost. Arriving at the grounds that morning in Kansas City, it did not take long to be grateful for what I had. I know everything happens for a reason, no matter how upsetting it is in the moment. They were hidden under the backseat and dusted with some glass shards, but my black, square-toe boots had stayed with us, the only boots that I would need for the rest of JNHE. Ironic, I thought, but I knew it was no coincidence. It came time for speeches that evening, and I was full of gratitude, inspiration and contentment, knowing I had given the opportunity to be a candidate my all.

Everything happens for a purpose. My journey to being a director began back when I was 8 years old, and the most important thing was just not letting go of “Dufus” in the ring. My journey continued when I attended my first JNHE in Kansas City in 2011 and dreamed of wearing the maroon jacket. The determination to be a board member became concrete in 2019 at Faces of Leadership when I was all in on serving the NJHA. Back in Kansas City in 2020, my dream came to fruition as Hannah Williams (Grund), a dear friend I grew up with, passed on her jacket in the cedar shavings of Hale Arena. Now, it is 2023. My three years wearing the maroon jacket are coming to a close, but my time serving the breed continues and another adventure is just beginning.

Time is a precious thing; it is fast, everchanging, and in the end, always passing us by. Thank you, AHA and the NJHA, for allowing me to fulfill my purpose the last three years on the board, the last 14 years as a junior member and the next years to come as a Hereford breeder. This is only the beginning.

Ralston Ripp, retiring NJHA Vice Chairman

What’s New?

Association News and Events

“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in the know about Hereford happenings. You can sign up for Hereford Headlines, an electronic newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month by the American Hereford Association (AHA) highlighting Hereford news and events. You can also receive the Bald Faced Bottom Line, a commercially-focused electronic newsletter sent the third Friday of each month. To subscribe to these free newsletters, send an email to outreach@hereford.org. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org.

2023 AHA Board of Directors candidate slate

The AHA nominating committee is pleased to announce the six candidates nominated for election to the AHA Board of Directors. The candidates are:

Plan to be in Kansas City

Join us Oct. 20-22, in Kansas City, Mo., for the 2023 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum. This year’s meeting is a can’t miss opportunity for progressive cattlemen and women focused on the numbers that matter.

The weekend schedule will include an educational forum and industry trade show on Friday, Oct. 20. The Annual Meeting and Hereford Honorees breakfast will take place Saturday morning, Oct. 21, and will honor the 2023 Hereford Heritage Hall of Fame and Hereford Hall of Merit inductees. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Scholarship winners, as well as the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout winners will be recognized at a special awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 20, in conjunction with the educational forums. The national show award winners will be recognized before the Ladies of the Royal Sale on Saturday, Oct. 21. The new National Hereford Queen will be crowned on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Tom Boatman, Rockford, Ill. 404-372-6754 tomtammy@perksranch.com

David Burns, Pikeville, Tenn. 615-477-5668 burnsda2@gmail.com

Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn. 507-820-0661 jdh@delaneyherefords.com

Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla. 405-853-5232 rpribil65@pldi.net

Linda Sidwell, Carr, Colo. 970-381-6811 office@sidwellherefords.com

Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. 870-584-8990 sullivanscottn@yahoo.com

Hereford World Glossy advertising rate change

Hereford World advertising rates will be same for both glossy and commercial issues beginning with the September 2023 issue. The pricing is as follows:

• Full-page, four-color - $1,320

• Half-page, four-color - $990

• Quarter-page, four-color - $770

• Full-page, black-and-white - $880

• Half-page, black-and-white - $550

• Quarter-page, black-and-white - $330

• Seedstock directory (per inch, per year) - $385

Greiten starts summer internship

Riley Greiten, Midlothian, Texas, joins the Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) and AHA as the communications intern. Greiten is currently a senior at Texas Tech University (TTU), where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications, with a minor in agricultural leadership.

During her time at TTU, Greiten has had many different opportunities, including being a member of the 2022 Texas Tech meat judging team. Outside of school, she interned at the Four Sixes Ranch, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and H-E-B. Greiten will graduate in December 2023. Post-graduation, she plans on pursuing a master’s degree in agricultural communications.

CHB

Grill games

The Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Grill Games contest is heating up social media. Participate in the contest by posting a picture of your CHB creation on Instagram or Facebook to win up to $300 of Certified Hereford Beef through four challenges.

Visit the CHB Instagram page (@certifiedherefordbeef) or Facebook page (@certifiedherefordbeef) for more details.

Caughman begins CHB internship

Tate Caughman, Fayetteville, Ark., serves as the Certified Hereford Beef summer intern. Caughman graduated in May 2023 from Oklahoma State University (OSU), earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science, with a focus in production.

During her time at OSU, Caughman was heavily involved in the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association, where she served as the treasurer for the organization. Aside from her involvement in extracurricular activities, Caughman also excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the Dean’s List and President’s List. After her internship, Caughman plans on pursuing a master’s degree in agricultural communications.

As the Certified Hereford Beef intern, Caughman will help market the brand to various food services as well as to different retail business partners.

Youth

Coffey also acts as a mentor and tutor for other students in the Ferguson College of Agriculture. Outside of the classroom, Coffey had the opportunity to intern at the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen’s Congress, as well as work for the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

In her role as a youth activities intern, Coffey will assist with all facets of youth programs throughout the summer. Her role includes working to manage youth educational contests at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), as well as assisting with the Faces of Leadership Conference. In her role, she helps manage the JHNE Ambassador team.

LeRow is currently a senior at TTU pursuing his bachelor’s degree in animal science, with a focus on production. Prior to his time at TTU, LeRow attended Blinn College, where he graduated with his associate degree in animal science.

During his time at Blinn College, LeRow was an active member of the livestock judging team. LeRow is currently on the TTU livestock judging team. Besides his involvement in school, he interned for Genesource and the State Fair of Texas. LeRow plans to graduate in May 2024. Post-graduation, he hopes to obtain a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition.

As a youth activities intern this summer, LeRow will assist with all youth activities and events. Specifically, he will oversee the entry process and plan show logistics for the JNHE. Additionally, LeRow will help manage the JHNE Ambassador team.

Junior National Hereford Expo

Tune-in to the JNHE

Walton Webcasting will broadcast the 2023 JNHE July 8-14 in Madison, Wis. Watch by visiting WaltonWebcasting.com.

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Faces of Leadership

The 2023 Faces of Leadership Conference will be in Columbus, Ohio, July 23-26. The complete schedule and a link to register are available online at Hereford. org/youth. July 1 is the final registration deadline.

Coffey, LeRow named youth activities interns

Laramie Coffey, Morrison, Okla., and Kase LeRow, McGregor, Texas, are serving as summer NJHA/HYFA youth activities interns.

Coffey is currently a senior at OSU, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications, with a minor in agribusiness.

While attending OSU, Coffey has been involved in the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association and Collegiate Farm Bureau.

Queen Service Project

National Hereford Queen Madison

Katzenberger is excited to host Herefords in her home state and give back to the community by hosting a Penny War. There will be five separate containers for five Hereford celebrities. Place any loose change or bills in the container of your choice. The winner will be announced during the Thursday afternoon awards ceremony where they will be “crowned” with a cheese head — in true Wisconsin fashion. Be ready to empty that cupholder full of change; the Penny War will start during trailer check-in and will end Wednesday morning. All proceeds will go to TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting, an organization specializing in mental health coaching and support for struggling individuals.

HYFA welcomes club members

HYFA is excited to welcome club members to the “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash” at the 2023 JNHE in Madison, Wis. Club members and HYFA supporters will have the best seats in the house at the Alliant Energy Center. Members’ VIP experience includes access to the HYFA Club, which will be open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Veterans Memorial Coliseum with refreshments provided. Join the club

and purchase your passes online at HerefordYouthFoundation.org

Ambassadors headed to Madison

The JNHE hosts a team of ambassadors each year. This year’s group of ambassadors assisting with the “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash” are: Myka Blissard, Big Spring, Texas; Paiton Owensby, Folsom, N.M.; Kylie Peck, Stockport, Iowa; and Emma Preston, Reynolds, Ill.

Staff Announcements

Friedt joins the AHA as North Central Region field representative  Aaron Friedt, Mott, N.D., joined the AHA as the North Central region field representative May 8.

As an AHA field representative, Friedt represents Association members in the region and assists with AHA activities and services. In addition to attending Hereford sales and events, he serves as a resource for Hereford breeders interested in using advertising and other marketing services provided by HPI, while continuing to build relationships industry-wide. Friedt helps Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics use AHA promotional and marketing programs to add value to their cattle.

“Aaron is a great young man with extensive knowledge of the breed and marketing Hereford genetics,” says Joe Rickabaugh, AHA director of seedstock

marketing. “We are excited for the talent and promotional experience he brings to the AHA team of field representatives. Growing up in a Hereford family, he knows the value of Hereford genetics for the entire cattle industry. We are eager to welcome Aaron to the AHA team.”

Friedt has a variety of livestock marketing skills, from the auction block to the pasture. He is a former online sales manager for the online bidding platform The Livestock Link. Friedt graduated from the Western College of Auctioneering in 2016 and has marketing, sales and consulting experience. He has deep roots in the Hereford breed and helps manage his family’s ranch, Friedt Herefords.

“As the newest Hereford field representative, I’m excited to assist in the breed’s advancement and use my past experiences in the auction industry to help producers market their Hereford genetics,” Friedt says. “I believe the Hereford breed provides benefits to all facets of the cattle industry, and I look forward to helping promote the breed. The current market environment will provide plenty of opportunities for the Hereford breed in both the commercial and seedstock sectors, and I’m excited to be part of it.”

Friedt’s territory includes the states of Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. He can be contacted at 701-590-9597 or at afriedt@hereford.org.

Commercial Programs

For more information, contact: Charlie Boyd 606-584-5194

Dale Stith 918-760-1550

2023 cattle feeding deadline

Now is the time to start planning your participation in the fastgrowing NJHA Fed Steer Shootout and Hereford Feedout Program. The entry deadline for both programs is Nov. 1, 2023. Delivery to HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan., will take place Dec. 9-13.

Presented by Boyd Beef Cattle & Guests.

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Whether one or a truckload, sales are any operation’s lifeblood. In 70 years, we have sold over 3,700 bulls!

We use SOD and CHB bulls to create them.

COW HERD: Victor Domino based with performance outcrosses

Natural sires: Sons of Trust 100W, Anodyne, 33Z, Validated B413, Long Haul, Daybreak, 4013 and Endure.

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SIRES: Trust 100W, P606, 4013, Sensation 028X, Guardian and Cuda.

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We also produce registered Angus and Hudgins Brahman sired F1s. 60+ bulls sold Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, 60% to repeat buyers!

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President: Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.

Vice president: Kathy Bryan, Garrison, Texas

President-elect: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.

Secretary: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky.

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Ex Officio: Shannon Worrell, Mason, Texas

DIRECTORS

Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio

Bridget Beran, Claflin, Kan.

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio

Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.

Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa

Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

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to organize and plan several upcoming events.

Catch a Vibe

NHW invites you to “Catch a Vibe” with us on July 10 at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). The event will feature the Solo Cowboy’s Collective of unique boutiques and Kay Knight Designs Custom Jewelry. Catch a Vibe will feature style shows that accentuate different body types and style preferences. Enjoy a style show, snacks, music and fun. Catch a Vibe will be held in conjunction with the Queen’s Tea during JNHE in Madison, Wis. A portion of all merchandise sales will go to the NHW Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased on the NHW website at HerefordWomen.com. Be on the lookout for new items to be added to the online store such as new, trendy clothing.

Passion with Rural Routes. The speaker line-up this year is starstudded. Our line-up features Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, S.D., who has dedicated her career to serve as a voice for the agricultural industry. Calli Thorne is a motivator who helps individuals reach their highest potential. Event planner Diane Johnson will share her 30 years of experience in the event planning and business marketing industries. This event is a womenoriented retreat, with a goal to empower women to discover their passion. A Certified Hereford Beef® Cooking Demo is slated along with several breakout sessions, such as Telling Your Ag Story, Leadership Development and Navigating Today’s Ag World.

To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.

The NHW board hosted a Cinco De Mayo themed fundraiser at Tennessee River Music’s sale. Pictured along with the board are (left to right, beginning with the seventh person from the right) Kelly Owen, and Randa and Harper Owen Starnes of Tennessee River Music.

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The Super Cow! Calves out of Liberty, Final Print, Daybreak, Houston, Advance 0043, Desperado, and Expedition!

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CE 7.5 | WW 68 | YW 100 | MM 36 | TEAT 1.60 | CW 103

REA 1.32 | MARB 0.74 | BMI$ 561 | CHB$ 212

Come see New Standard Sept. 15th! Service sire on bred heifers. Used by some of the best breeders.

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REA 1.06 | MARB 0.69 | BMI$ 560 | CHB$ 186

Fantastic young sire! Service sire on sale cows. Semen through Genex.

CHURCHILL RED CLOUD 0376H ET

CE 6.0 | WW 72 | YW 111 | MM 38 | TEAT 1.50 | CW 90

REA 0.94 | MARB 0.49 | BMI$ 557 | CHB$ 177

Powerhouse with terrific calves! Semen through Churchill.

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CE 4.4 | WW 65 | YW 106 | MM 30 | TEAT 1.50 | CW 107

REA 1.19 | MARB 0.41 | BMI$ 480 | CHB$ 192

This dynamic $160,000 bull is the service sire on many of the sale cows! One of the most fertile bulls we have ever worked with!

CHURCHILL DESPERADO 029H

CE -2.4 | WW 77 | YW 117 | MM 40 | TEAT 1.50 | CW 85

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A power bull loaded with quality! His terrific dam sells Sept. 15th!

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• 50 fantastic bred heifers!

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Churchill Bull Sale

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Resolve

History is a worthy teacher but a lousy compass for anyone who wants to do anything other than repeat it.

That’s what makes the Hereford breed’s centuries-long story in the United States so compelling.

Hereford breeders remain true to sustaining the breed’s unique inherent genetic advantages — the reasons the cattle came to this country. Yet, those same breeders continue to embrace new ideas, harness innovative technology and develop deeper insights in the name of continuous

breed improvement. They remain committed to making Hereford genetics fit for the times as the cattle and beef industries evolve.

Every new calf sired by a Hereford bull, every new bull sold to a repeat customer and every new issue of Hereford World deserves celebration as a contemporary solution. Each one also stands as a challenge to improve the next one.

The special section that follows offers a glimpse of the resolve driving the breed’s enviable progress since the beginning.

by Wes Ishmael

100 Years of the

Looking back on 100 years of the Hereford

Anyone can open their phone and see the latest beef industry updates. They can view cattle from across the globe in a matter of seconds. However, 100 years ago, that was not the case.

A century ago, producers viewed most bulls in print publications — the American Hereford Journal Herd Bull and Reference Edition included. This publication provided the latest updates on the best bald-faced bulls in the nation, and even in the world. Individuals relied solely on the Herd Bull and Reference Edition to be their guide to finding the best sires; the edition was essential to Hereford herd bull promotion.

In 1923, the first Herd Bull and Reference Edition was produced. The publication’s name changed from the American Hereford Journal to its current name, Hereford World, in 1995 when the horned and polled associations merged. This year marks the centennial year celebration of a Hereford Herd Bull and Reference Edition.

There’s no doubt the beef industry and Hereford publications have changed over the last 100 years, from the look of the Hereford World to its content and cattle. The publication has evolved continuously to keep up with the industry. Despite the changes, one thing has remained the same: the desire to share the Hereford breed’s stories.

Paper and print

The first issue of the special edition focused heavily on the most valuable traits in a herd bull. The issue stressed the importance of selecting the right sire and how this would shape the rest of the herd.

One article explained the benefits of using purebred bulls. It was from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, explaining a still-new government program few are familiar with today: Better Sires — Better Stock Crusade. According to one new purebred believer, “My purebred stock weigh as much in 15 months as my scrubs did in three years, a savings of 21 months in feed and labor, besides getting a better price.”

By way of contrast, the 2022 issue was filled with ads containing genome-enhanced expected progeny difference (EPDs). One article described the collaborative research project between the American Hereford Association (AHA) and Colorado State University to characterize genetics associated with production efficiency, which play a key role in environmental and economic sustainability.

“As individual cattle producers and as the collective beef industry, we will continue to be asked to do more with less, as it relates to environmental and economic sustainability,” explained Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “This research continues to document Hereford advantages and their benefit as a component in crossbreeding to increase efficiency, fertility and longevity.”

Cover of the first Herd Bull and Reference Edition, 1923.

Herd Bull Issue

World Herd Bull and Reference Edition.

by Riley Greiten

The 2013 issue reflected on Hereford breeders’ dedication to service, from the military to the state senate. Throughout its time in print, the publication always shared stories of the men and women involved in the breed.

An evolutionary “face-lift” took place in 1940, when the publication first printed some ads and editorials with a single spot color.

Now, nearly the entire publication runs in fourcolor. But in the earliest editions of the Herd Bull and Reference, an advertisement with spot color was eye catching, simply because they were few and far between. When breeders would choose to print an advertisement with color, they were elevating their promotional material. With the added ability to stand out in the crowd came a higher advertising price.

Hereford breeders’ advertising focus also shifted with changing times. Early on, advertisers commonly offered a broad look of their programs, the cattle and the pedigrees behind them. As more performance data was collected, leading to

breed-wide genetic evaluation, advertisers offered increasingly detailed information about individual animals and breeding lines.

When people purchase an advertisement today, they most likely submit everything online. However, at one time, all advertisements were sent through the mail. In the months leading up to the July issue, there would already be pages dedicated for Herd Bull and Reference Edition advertisements. Since this was the most common way to advertise, it was highly sought after. The publication showcased hundreds of herd bulls each year.

Telephone communication was not a common option in 1923. The best way to contact breeders was to write to them. It wasn’t until the early 1960s, when mass telephone communication

became the norm. Most of the advertisements in the Herd Bull and Reference Edition either stated “visitors welcome at all times,” or “write me if interested.”

Another change that made waves in the print publication industry was the influx of photography. At one time, it took hours to develop just one film photo, whereas now photographers can see the results on a screen in seconds. Where photos of the stock were once rare, now there is a photo on almost every page of the publication.

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The cover of a publication is the first thing readers see. Photographs have been used on covers of publications for years; however, the picture quality has improved significantly. In publications from the past, it was common to see a mix of photographs, drawings or paintings on the cover.

With the technological advancements the world has made, the way breeders advertise has shifted. Today, it is easier to promote cattle than ever before.

“With the internet and social media, there has been a wide expanse of how people promote their cattle,” says Joe Rickabaugh, AHA director of seedstock marketing.

Additionally, herd sizes have generally decreased over the past 100 years. It used to be common to have a herd of 200 cattle or more; now, smaller herds have become more customary.

said John Burns, Fort Worth, Texas, in a 1923 American Hereford Journal. This description is what breeders considered desirable in a herd bull 100 years ago.

Now the industry desires something different. Gone are the belt-buckle-high, shorter-legged cattle of the previous era and the giant cattle produced during the so-called frame race.

“The cattle have changed to be moderate in size, from a frame standpoint,” Rickabaugh says. “They have made the cattle more functional, more easy doing, with more total red meat production in them, in an acceptable size.”

From the early years onward, the Herd Bull and Reference Edition highlighted advancements in breeding systems as well as in genetics. By the 1950s, the notion of disciplined line breeding was garnering more space.

“If a bull’s calves are as closely related to one of his outstanding ancestors as the bull himself is, the dams of those calves must be just as closely related to that ancestor as the bull himself is,” explained Jay Lush, Iowa State College, in 1951.

Similarly, the value of straightbred versus crossbred commercial cattle continues to be a topic of conversation.

“I think heterosis brings so many nice things to the beef cattle production formula,” Rickabaugh says. “If you can get another productive year out of a female, that goes straight to the bottom line, it goes to efficiency.”

“We still see some large herds, but the average now is 20 to 25 head,” says Caryn Vaught, Hereford World production manager. “These large herds have dispersed throughout the years. If you look in the ’90s, you’re going to see much larger herds than you see today.”

Smaller herd sizes and more advertising opportunities led to smaller Herd Bull and Reference Edition issues. The 1973 Herd Bull and Reference Edition contained 1,055 pages; last year, the publication totaled 224 pages. However, the Herd Bull issue remains a key element in many advertisers’ marketing mix.

More than a publication

Looking past the Hereford World, Hereford cattle have certainly changed. The appearance, genetics and prices of beef cattle have all evolved. Producers’ requirements for an efficient herd bull shifted, too. In the first Herd Bull and Reference Edition, advertised bulls were built much differently than today’s top sires.

“The wide, deep, medium-lengthed, level top and bottom-lined smooth-from-end-to-end kind, with straight short legs set well apart …”

Today, Hereford heterosis is changing and shaping the beef industry with such advantages as increased weaning weight, fertility and cow longevity.

The next 100 years

For all of the changes to the publication and the beef industry, some things have remained. Beef producers still put food on peoples’ plates and provide for a rapidly growing world.

The publication is still telling the stories about the Hereford breed. The Herd Bull and Reference Edition still features stories about Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics. Breeder advertising in the Hereford World looks different than it did a century ago, but the publication still promotes Hereford cattle across the country and globe.

While change is inevitable, the future is promising. The Hereford breed is growing, along with opportunities for cattlemen and women utilizing the bald-faced breed. The Herd Bull and Reference Edition will continue to share their stories.

“People look forward to the Herd Bull and Reference Edition, just for the wide array of content that is presented each year,” Rickabaugh says.

The magazine’s indicia from the 10th annual Herd Bull and Reference Edition, 1933.

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Donors

Herd Acquisition 74

The entire Hereford herd for 74 Livestock has been sold to Rancho Moreno, Springfield, MO! This group of donors, cows, recips, heifers, and herd bull prospects will be carried on. This herd was built around functional traits with maternal matriarchs.

Foundation Cow Families

Daughters and granddaughters of these cows are the foundation of this cowherd!

4 direct daughters and 3 granddaughters.

A standout granddaughter by Endure 173D.

A unique daughter by Blueprint!

Her influence is felt throughout this herd!

4 daughters and 3 granddaughters!

2 herd bull producing daughters by 10Y!

RRR 151U 10Y Uintah 5204 ET • 43568563 One of the most powerful cows anywhere! BRL 370 258Z True 26C • 43566387

Two sons by Fresh Prince are worth following! 74LC 66P 200Z Bonissa 7207 ET • 43891277

A herd bull is working for Jones PH in Ore.

66P 10Y Bonissa 8223 ET • 43959017 This cow is truly special. A low-birth package with added performance and a neat number spread. She’s a true producer.

bred Black Herefords

Adding Red, Going Green

Hereford genetics help leading land stewards enhance sustainability.

by Katie Maupin Miller

From coastal prairies with scattered oak knots to rocky, high deserts dotted with sagebrush, Hereford genetics work for sustainably minded cattlemen and women. Consider just two 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) regional winners: Parks Ranch, Goliad County, Texas, and Fulstone Ranches, Smith Valley, Nev. Both commercial cattle operations use Hereford genetics to add fertility, hardiness, predictability, docility and good ol’ fashioned hybrid vigor.

Operating environments between the two ranches are vastly different, yet the goals of each are strikingly similar: produce high-quality cattle in a sustainable, future-minded fashion. Both operations also highlight how bald-faced genetics can work for cattlemen and women across the country.

Not too harsh for Herefords

Fulstone Ranches won national recognition from their peers for their work to preserve habitat for wildlife species such as the bi-state sage grouse. But the management and hardiness of their highdesert cow herd help sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand.

The landscape of Smith Valley can be challenging. While the lush green valley is flush with irrigated pastures, it is surrounded by steep, rocky mountains smattered with lava rock and native sagebrush.

Cattle, in this country, deal with mammoth temperature and elevation changes from the warm valleys to the cold peaks reaching more than 10,000 feet high. The stocking rate reflects how hard cows must hustle to find their groceries.

Fulstone Ranches run 500 cow-calf pairs on the ranches’ 60,000-acre summer permit for three months. This means some cattle only walk to their water source every three days, according to seventh-generation rancher Emily Fulstone.

“You’ll see this cow come in on the third day, and she’ll sit at the water all day. Then she’ll pick up her

calf and her friends, and after one day of sitting on that water, they’ll go out to better feed that’s just a little bit further away. They’ll sit there for two days and then come back on the third day,” Fulstone says. “That ability to travel and be a little bit hardier in a harsher climate is really important.”

Fulstone’s red-baldy cows seem to have the extra grit to thrive in their high mountain home. Not only do they make docile and attentive mothers, but their structural soundness also enables cows to stay in the Fulstone herd longer, even with the rocky terrain.

“We add a lot of longevity to our cows by adding the Hereford,” Fulstone says. “The average age of cows coming up open or being culled on our ranch is around 15-18 years old. It’s always the stocky baldies who make it until they’re ancient. We had one cow who made it until she was 25. She still had a calf that year and died on the property.”

With the added hardiness and heterosis the baldfaced breed brings to Smith Valley, Fulstone says that each year about a quarter of their herd sires are range-ready Hereford sires they purchase from South Mountain Bulls in Idaho. The remainder of their sires are Angus. While they don’t segregate their cow herds by color, Fulstone Ranches do lean red when keeping replacement females. According to Fulstone, the red-baldies are more docile, stronger, bigger boned and hardier than their black-hided peers. Past their red-hided bias when picking replacements, Fulstone selects for sound, moderate and easykeeping females, which can easily tackle the terrain and stay in the herd for years to come.

Feeder cattle raised on Fulstone Ranches are sold as All-Natural Certified cattle with no hormones, steroids or antibiotics as audited by IMI Global. And many of their calves land in grass-finishing programs because of their tendency to do well on forages after carving out a living in the mountains among the sagebrush. To create all-natural cattle in a naturally tough environment, Fulstone has matched her cow herd to its environment. When she returned to the

ranch, she learned just how much management can affect an environment. Fifteen years ago, their grazing permits hinged on the habitat of bi-state sage grouse.

These hen-sized, flightless birds live in a very limited territory in the Sierra Nevada Range; just over 3,000 of the birds remain, according to estimates. Knowing that Fulstone Ranches sits squarely in the middle of important nesting grounds, the family worked tirelessly to restore the birds’ habitat. They cleared pinyon-juniper trees that hoarded the limited water from mountain streams and springs and crowded out native grasses — often doing the job by hand on private land with hand loppers. The resulting clearings became desert oases, with the water returning to springs, streams and lowerlying pastures, and native grasslands and sage once again taking hold without

Predictable and profitable

David Crow is a first-generation rancher. He purchased Parks Ranch a little over two decades ago. Once at the helm of his family’s trucking and concrete company, Crow pivoted to pursue his lifelong dream of ranching when the business sold. He invested in ranches around Texas, and his fresh-eyed approach to ranch management let him

The Fulstones’ efforts transformed their rangeland into a more productive environment for both grouse and cattle. In order to protect this established harmony, the family continues to clear encroaching pinyon-juniper, as they have for nearly two decades. They also carefully plan their cow herd’s grazing around key bi-state sage grouse nesting times.

Since Fulstone Ranches pivoted to a more sustainable approach, encouraging a balanced ecosystem and healthy soil over hay and pasture ground alike, the family has nearly halved their fertilizer use and has seen a 30% increase in their soil’s water retention. Fulstone’s father sees streams and springs returning to the area as the ecological balance is restored.

“Everything starts with the soil,” Fulstone says. “What’s good for the soil is good for the cow, and then it is going to be good for us.”

The Fulstones have deep roots both in Smith Valley and the Hereford cattle they run there.

“We don’t get mired down in the traditional things,” Crow says. “Number one, it is a business, so you want to make good business decisions.”

To Crow, those decisions simply had to be land centric. So, when building his ranches, he often looked at the pastures first, and then found cattle suited for the landscape. Crow needed efficient, predictable cattle that would thrive in the various Texas environments comprising his multiple ranches — cows that could utilize the available forages efficiently while preserving hunting and game opportunities. And that is how he landed on the three-quarter Hereford and quarter Brahman cross replacement females from McFaddin Ranch that he dubs the “quarter-bloods.”

For the last 20 years, Crow has used these Hereford-influenced females on his ranches. The red baldy and sometimes tiger-striped females offer one key attribute that every good businessperson

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Hereford influence adds longevity, hardiness and docility to the Fulstone family’s high-desert cow herd. Seventh-generation rancher Emily Fulstone selects cattle that thrive in these harsh conditions and fit her family’s sustainable management practices.

Photos by NCBA and the Environmental Stewardship Award Program

...Adding Red, Going Green continued from page 47

and brush management. The resulting prairie is rich with tall native grasses, such as big bluestem and little bluestem, and spattered with clusters of oak trees, making it the perfect haven for his cow herd to graze before seeking shelter under the trees during the

Parks Ranch’s 4,000 acres are divided into 10 pastures, and Crow uses what he calls “eyeball management” to rotate his Hereford-influenced herd. Every pasture reacts differently to the heat and rain, and Crow calls managing the landscape

“I’ve always subscribed to the theory that it is not how long you graze the pasture; it is how long you rest it,” Crow says. “That being said, you still have to harvest the grass. I try to take half and leave half.”

The added docility of his bald-faced cow herd makes them easy to shuffle from pasture to pasture, and their genetics make them and their calves both genetically predictable yet teeming with hybrid vigor.

“It’s the hybrid vigor that makes these cattle,” Crow says.

It’s been easy for Crow to make a sale on the calves. The black baldy offspring are easy to market and in high demand. Many repeat customers bid on Crow’s calves and most land outside of Texas, touting their adaptability.

While Crow is a first-generation rancher, his son, Matt Crow, a Texas Christian University ranch management graduate, joined him as a partner. Looking forward, sustainability and predictability will still continue to go hand-in-hand to provide ranch profits.

Crow’s Park Ranch in Goliad County, Texas — about 175 miles south of Houston — Crow says the three-quarter Hereford females on his ranches in West Texas really shine.

“Those cattle have really excelled in the Marfa Plateau. It’s a real niche for them. They seem to be the perfect type of animal for that region,” he says.

While Crow sustainably manages all his ranches, he was honored as a regional ESAP winner specifically for his work encouraging biodiversity in Parks Ranch’s coastal prairies. For two decades, Crow carefully managed the land to maintain the prairie with controlled burning, rotational grazing

“Once you have that piece of property, that ranch or farm, you need to give it time and find out how that land works,” Crow says.

Just as importantly, ranchers must find a cow herd that will work for them and their environment. For both Crow and Fulstone, that cow herd is Hereford-influenced.

Editor’s note: Huth Polled Herefords and S&H Livestock Enterprises, Oakfield, Wis., were also 2022 ESAP regional winners. Their story appeared in the April 2023 issue of Hereford World. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recognized all 2022 ESAP regional winners during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans.

David Crow was a business owner before he pivoted to ranching. The first-generation rancher brought his business savvy approach to managing his cow herd and finds his Hereford-influenced females have the predictability he needs to make profitable and sustainable management decisions. Now, he is sharing what he learned with his partner and son, Matt.

Photos by NCBA and the Environmental Stewardship Award Program

Sire

Dam: SR Senita 291Z

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8.20.751830.32.224.842674.8

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331.301.50610.0300.310.12$458$533$103

Sire: BR Sonner Than Later 5541 ET

Dam: BR Danielle 2165

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3.73.749890.30.814.022470.2

Sire: DC 860U Tuff Stuff 102

Sire: NJW 76S 27A Long Range 203D ET

BR Kylie 6800 ET

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We pride ourselves on low birthweight, fast growing, easy keeping fertile cattle that will hold up well anywhere they go. These genetics trickle down into all of our herds and influence our beef program and the proof is in the meat. Remember O H Triangle Ranch when you need proven high performance Hereford cattle to improve your operation, that only herd sires like this can provide.”

OHT CONCHO KING 145 #44293354 • 10/22/2021

: SR Sustain 782Z

M BOXCAR 9650 #44273041 • 10/22/2019

DC 102 860U DOMINO 505 #43844720 • 2/17/2015

BR LONG RANCE 9218 #44106106 • 11/23/2019

THE COMPLETE SOURCE

Proven, predictable Line One genetics backed by a program based on over 65 years of consistent multi trait selection.  Bulls that will improve your cow herd and add performance and fleshing ability along with eye appeal and carcass quality.  Our program has proven itself through all phases of the beef industry.  Consistent, uniform, and bred to work in all environments.

HH ADVANCE 0074H ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

CE -0.6; BW 3.3; WW 66; YW 10; DMI 0.8; SC 1.4; SCF 18.1; MM 38; M&G 71; MCE 5.6; MCW 80; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.30; CW 92; FAT 0.081; REA 0.49; MARB 0.3; BMI$ 398; BII$ 497; CHB$ 147

• Exceptional thickness, rib shape, and eye appeal and out of the great 1010Y donor cow.

• A son sold for $100,000 in our 2023 Sale.  Sons averaged over $25,000.

• R anks in the top 3% on Milk, M&G, and CWT, the top 10% on WW, MARB, and CHB$, and top 15% on YW and BMI$.

• Conventional and sexed semen is available.  Owned with Chambliss Herefords.

HH

CE 9.3; BW 2.2; WW 68; YW 102; DMI 1.0; SC 1.3; SCF 18.9; MM 33; M&G 67; MCE 3.7; MCW 42; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.30; CW 95; FAT 0.021; REA 0.67; MARB 0.22; BMI$ 402; BII$ 495; CHB$ 143

• Extra pigment, length of body, and superior calving ease.

• S old for $75,000 for ½ interest in our 2021 Sale.

• Top selling sire group in our 2023 Sale.

• Top 10% on CED, WW, M&G, MCW, CWT, REA, and CHB$.

• O wned with Coates Ranch, TX.

HH

63; MCE 8.8; MCW 60; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.50; CW 77; FAT -0.009; REA 0.12; MARB 0.43; BMI$ 290; BII$ 390; CHB$ 127

• Powerful young sire that is covering all the bases.

• Exceptional EPD profile that ranks in the top 15% or higher on 9 different traits.

• Big ribbed, stout made, and out of a great proven donor cow.

• O wned with B & D Herefords.

• Conventional and sexed semen available

89; DMI 0.3; SC 1.6; SCF 21.3; MM 38; M&G 72; MCE 2.2; MCW 70; UDDR 1.3; TEAT 1.30; CW 100; FAT 0.001; REA 1.03; MARB 0.41; BMI$ 483; BII$ 586; CHB$ 181

WW 67;

• P roven sire whose progeny are loaded with muscle, pigment, eye appeal and big-time carcass.

• S old for $55,000 in our 2021 Sale.

• Top 1% on CWT, REA, and all 3 Profit Indexes and top 5% on Scrotal, Milk and MARB EPD.

• Dam is an elite donor and a ¾ sister to our 0022H herd sire.

• O wned with Stuber Ranch, Van Newkirk Herefords, and Churchill Cattle Co.

ADVANCE 0022H ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

ADVANCE 0011H

ADVANCE 0159H {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

58th ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE | MARCH 11, 2024

SELLLING 140 Powerful Yearling and 18-Month-Old-Bulls, 40 Elite Line One Females

59; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.40; CW 76; FAT 0.041; REA 0.39; MARB 0.18; BMI$ 373; BII$ 449; CHB$ 124

• Exceptional donor that is fancy fronted, freckle faced, big ribbed, and has a beautiful udder.

• Dam of our 1312J herd sire.

• S ells with a fall bull calf at side by CL 1 Domino 001H.

HH MISS ADVANCE 8339F {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

CE 1.9; BW 3.1; WW 59; YW 103; DMI 0.6; SC 0.9; SCF 16.3; MM 31; M&G 61; MCE 2.4; MCW 89; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.30; CW 84; FAT 0.031; REA 0.62; MARB 0.23; BMI$ 368; BII$ 451; CHB$ 142

• T his feature donor will knock your eyeballs out.  Deep bodied, fancy fronted, goggle eyed, and made right.

• Exceptional EPDs profile across the board.

• Outstanding ET son by DH 907F will be a feature in our 2024 Sale.

• S ells with an August bull calf by CL 1 Domino 1076H at side.

Herefords on Display

From railcars to pickup trucks and two-man crews to twelve-man crews, livestock shows have changed over the years.

by Sydnee Shive

In the 1950s, a two-man crew and a load of short-statured, curly-haired Hereford cattle, traveled to shows by rail. They had been on the road for a couple of months. The men rested above the cattle in sleeping bags while the cattle dozed in the boxcar below. Meals were a dollar, maybe two.

Livestock shows are a gathering place, a singular location for spectators to peruse hundreds of cattle. Stockmen and women stand ringside, appraising the entries, asking questions and searching for their next herd sire or foundation female.

Railcar roots

with the 1896 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show (now the Fort Worth Stock Show) in Fort Worth, Texas. The goal: encourage interest in exhibitor cattle.

The turn of the 20th century marked the inaugural exhibitions of several long-running and prestigious livestock shows. The American Royal’s first show took place in 1899 as the National Hereford Show. The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) was founded in 1906. The Chicago International Livestock Show’s first exhibition was in 1900, the last in 1975 when it was replaced with the North American Livestock Exhibition in Louisville, Ky. For decades, livestock shows connected potential buyers with Hereford breeders.

“We went to shows to advertise our product,” says Odell Gelvin, retired Ogeechee Farms manager. Gelvin has spent a lifetime working in the Hereford breed; he took his first show herd on the road in 1951. “People would come to our sales from a far distance. If you had a winning show herd, you had a good herd bull.”

The shows of yesteryear looked different than today’s shows. Many cattle arrived via railcar to important stockyards that served as marketing meccas for stockmen.

“We fixed these boxcars up pretty comfortable,” Gelvin says. “We built decks on each end. We had

The 1963 National Western Stock Show champion Hereford female, NP Miss Domino 227, exhibited by Northern Pump Farms. Pictured (l to r) are: Wad Hinman and Harry Parker, judges; Bill Adams, American Hereford Association; Brad Scott, Northern Pump manager; and Odell Gelvin, Northern Pump herdsman.

Engineered to Sustain. Built on tradition. Engineered to Sustain. Built on tradition. Engineered to Sustain.

Behind the Bronze

It’s a time-honored tradition — win a national Hereford show, bring home a bronze bull or cow.

“I remember when we won our first one,” says Melissa Grimmel Schaake, owner of Grimmel Schaake Cattle Company. “It’s like winning the Lombardi Trophy. Yes, it’s just a trophy, but it’s a symbol of blood, sweat and tears. You feel as if you’ve made it when you win one of them. Every now and then,

The bronze statues are manufactured by R.S. Owens — a custom award company, which also makes the Golden Globe, Emmy statuette and Oscar. The original mold belongs to R.S. Owens, now under the umbrella of the St. Regis Group.

“They are unique, and we’re very proud of them,” says Mark Psaros, senior vice president of operations, St. Regis Group. “They are a custom process,

very long time. We rank it up there with the Emmys and the Golden Globes and things like that, that we make. It’s a very

handmade by the company’s

“They are really, really traditional in terms of handand finished by hand. There’s a lot of skill that’s gone

to the ‘ideal’ bull,” said Dr. C.E. Lindley, Mississippi State University dean of agriculture, in a breeding herd panel at the 1969 Hereford Type Conference. “She shows functional efficiency and is structurally sound, which makes for productive longevity.”

It wasn’t until the 1970s that the bronze trophies became a Hereford staple.

sleeping bags, we had a gas burning stove, and we had 12-volt lights we burned off batteries. We slept above our cattle. On the other end, we had a deck that carried our water, feed and equipment that we needed at these shows. The cattle could just ride along and sleep in the boxcars.”

The show day crew and preparation looked a little different, too. Cattle didn’t show with manicured tailheads or legs fit with adhesive.

“We called it grooming, and it’s nothing like what they do today,” Gelvin says. “But we would soak their legs and draw the hair up on their legs to make it look like they had a lot of bone. We could cover them up with a good coat

There’s no doubt placing a bronze Hereford bull or cow on the mantle is a special feeling. Generations of Hereford breeders across the country have brought displayed, they will always be keepsakes, heirlooms, prized possessions and symbols of success.

“It makes you reflect on all the breeders that have come before you. It really makes you think about the heritage of the Hereford breed, too, because it’s a traditional looking trophy,” says Grimmel Schaake. “It’s not modern, which I love. It makes you reflect.”

of hair, and we curled it in the summertime. With short hair, we’d curl it real close and pull the hair up. As it got cooler, we’d grow more hair, and we were able to hide more faults. We’d get the cattle ready; we’d oil them and make their coat shiny and give them to the manager to present them. Most of the time we would have 10 to 12 head between the two of us.”

Like most other aspects of life over the past 60 years, the cattle have also changed.

“The cattle back in our day were a lot shorterlegged, a lot blockier, and we got them a lot fatter than we do today,” Gelvin says.

Like today, livestock shows stood as a forum for breed enthusiasts to evaluate the latest genetics, cuss and discuss current trends and select the type

Trailers today

Many aspects of livestock exhibitions have changed over the past 100, 50 and even 25 years. Cattle now arrive in stock trailers rather than in railcars. It’s common to pack the family into the pickup and travel to a show for the weekend. In the 1940s and 1950s, traveling to a show took much longer — the trips involved fewer people

“In those days, we would spend seven to 10 days at livestock shows,” Gelvin says. “We didn’t go for three or four days. There would be only two of us; we had no extra help. The managers would generally come in and show the cattle on show day.”

Some of Gelvin’s trips ran from August to December as he crossed the country with 10 to 12 head of Hereford cattle. Traveling with a nurse cow was also a

“The longest ride we went on was from Potosi, Mo., to Phoenix, Ariz. I’ll tell you, it was a far piece across Texas,” Gelvin says. “We went to El Paso, up into Arizona and then we went to Denver. Then we came home.”

Small stall crews have been replaced with a dozen people on hand to help fit and prep cattle for show day. Yet, some things remain the same, such as the importance of making connections, friends and memories.

“There was a lot of camaraderie when we were on the road in those days,” Gelvin says. “I just loved it. I really loved it.”

beef industry, cattle shows also served as a likely place to select a sire or dam, which could move your operation forward. And, before four-color advertisements became more affordable, shows were the only way to see Hereford cattle in color.

“We’re talking about dates that were almost prior to EPDs (expected progeny differences),” says Tommy Coley, former Perks Ranch manager and current American Hereford Association Eastern region field representative. “We didn’t have many other objective judgments of cattle other than visual appraisal.”

For some of today’s strictly commercial-centric Hereford producers, attending shows doesn’t expand, reach or impact their customer base as it did in the years of rail carloads of cattle. But, for other purebred producers, shows still play an important role in building their brands and marketing their genetics.

“I think it all comes down to an operation’s goals and where their customers are,” says Melissa Grimmel Schaake, owner of Grimmel Schaake Cattle Company. “For us, exhibiting at shows helps us gain interest in our females.”

Word-of-mouth, friendships and networking still play an integral role in creating interest from buyers — no matter the potential customer.

“I feel as if it helps build credibility, putting your cattle at the forefront,” says Grimmel Schaake. “I’m also a firm believer that business and friendships go hand-in-hand. When you’re at an event or a show, you’re able to have those

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Odell Gelvin managed the show herd for Northern Pump Farms, McHenry, Ill., in the 1950s and 1960s. Traveling the country via railcar, few herds were more competitive at national shows.

There was a lot of camaraderie when we were on the road in those days. I just loved it. I really loved it.

— Odell Gelvin, retired Ogeechee Farms manager

conversations and build relationships with current customers and new and future ones as well.”

Many Hereford breeders still market their sale cattle at shows and use print advertisements. Most operations also get some help from social media and other digital outlets, but there’s nothing like seeing the livestock in person.

“I think putting your cattle in front of others is huge,” says Grimmel Schaake. “People are able to see a lot more than what a picture or video has to offer, and they’re able to learn more about your genetics and what they produce.”

Recent success

For more than 100 years, shows and sales have been a gathering place for Hereford breeders and buyers. The cattle have changed, the people have changed — but Herefords still maintain success.

In the last few years, Herefords topped sales and shows around the country. Herefords grabbed supreme banners during the inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress to make history in Oklahoma City. Bald-faced bulls claimed supreme titles at multiple state fairs, including Wyoming and Indiana. Herefords won supreme female and bull titles at the Arizona National Livestock Show. The supreme bull, a Hereford, topped the Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale — selling for $25,000. F1 baldies even had the highest averages at the NWSS’s first-ever commercial female sale.

“A livestock show is essentially where Hereford enthusiasts from

advantage, showcasing our genetics, having those conversations and forming those relationships is second to none at those events.”

The world has changed over the years. But spectators are still gathered ringside at national shows, appraising cattle, asking questions, buzzing with excitement and trying to find their next herd sire or donor cow.

Melissa Grimmel Schaake and her 2016 National Western Stock Show polled champion Hereford, LCC TG Be My Merry Time 7B. Hereford cattle have changed since the 1960s, but the value cattle shows provide to connect with potential customers is strong as ever.

The polled Hereford yearling bull champion drive at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. Breeders ringside evaluated the cattle, along with judge Jason Hoffman.

I think putting your cattle in front of others is huge. People are able to see a lot more than what a picture or video has to offer, and they’re able to learn more about your genetics and what they produce.

— Melissa Grimmel Schaake, owner of Grimmel Schaake Cattle Company

BR GKB WINCHESTER 1314

3-time National Champion Bull

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Herd Sires

JW B716 Domino 1865 ET

CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF (P43895103)

Sire: KCF BENNETT DEVOUT B716 ET

Dam: KCF MISS 22S A434

Semen $25 • Certificate $75

Joe Waggoner

2096 Pilgrim Rest Road Carthage, MS 39051 (601) 572-4111

Rusty Sumner (601) 750-4985

JW 1857

Merit 21134

DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF (P44212986)

Sire: JW X651 TESTED 1857 ET

Dam: JW 33Z VICTORIA 19027

Owned with Tennessee River Music Cattle. Contact TRM/Lookout Mountain Genetics for semen (256) 845-2530.

Semen $50 • Certificate $100

AHA# 43889959

AHA# P44019087

AHA# P44359827

AHA# 43620014 AHA#

AHA# P43672941

AHA# P44122922

AHA# 43469644

AHA# P43889890

AHA# P43889907

AHA# P44257548

FS 1002J {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

1002J was our selction from the 2022 Flying S Herefords sale and was the high selling yearling bull. Lots of depth and thickness along with excellent structure in this straight Holden bred bull.

Genetic Melting Pot

The National Reference Sire Program is as powerful as it is unique.

by Wes Ishmael

Like the engine powering your pickup, the American Hereford Association (AHA) National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) is essential for driving forward and easily taken for granted.

Since its inception in 1999 the NRSP — industry-unique in size and scope — has enabled the Hereford breed to identify the genetic merit of young sires faster and more accurately. The program has been the cornerstone for developing new selection tools, validating the efficacy of genomic tools and more.

“The accuracy of the predictions is so much more powerful when you have multiple sire progeny observations in large contemporary groups in a true progeny test like this one, compared to onetime snapshots collected in a performance bull test,” explains Shane Bedwell, AHA director of breed improvement and chief operating officer.

Contemporary power

Contemporary groups are the foundation of robust, accurate genetic evaluation.

By way of common ground, according to the Beef Improvement Federation: “A contemporary group is a set of same-sex calves that were born within a relatively short window of time and have been managed the same since birth. Each calf in the group has received the same opportunity to express its genetic merit for traits of interest.”

Generally speaking, genetic prediction accuracy for each trait evaluated increases with the size of the contemporary group. In overly simple terms, it’s all about competition and comparison. If you were chosen for the 10-player varsity basketball squad from a pool of 11 candidates, good for you. If you emerged to the top 10 from a pool of 100, odds are more

likely that you’re superior to a broader swath of the population.

In the case of the foundation NRSP test herd at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., progeny from multiple sires randomly mated to cows comprise contemporary groups of 300 head or so. That’s competition.

NRSP in a nutshell

“With the Olsen herd, we have pedigree data going back to the first year. We have pedigreeidentified the cow herd through multiple generations, and we use between 15 to 17 different sires each year,” Bedwell explains. “NRSP sires are randomly mated to these cows and heifers. Cows and heifers are AI-bred one time to test sires. We end up with progeny groups of 30-50 head. All of the progeny information collected flows directly into the sire’s EPD analysis.”

All NRSP steer progeny are retained through the feedlot, so data is collected from birth to harvest.

“We’ve also collected feed intake data since 2010,” Bedwell says. “In 2022, we began collecting methane and nitrogen excretion data. In 2023, we’ll begin collecting water intake data.”

Typically, breeders nominate 30 bulls or more to the NRSP each year. Test herds select which bulls they want to utilize and then refine their choices with input from the AHA director of breed improvement. Keep in mind, test herds are progressive commercial cow-calf operations that agree to test bulls. The risk associated with genetic selection lies solely with them. In other words, they choose the bulls they believe will continue to move their herds in a desired direction.

In the case of the Olsen herd, Douglas Olsen says they look for bulls that will help their cows suit the

None of this happens if members don’t nominate bulls. I don’t think we can take lightly how important it is for AHA members to be interested in the data and to nominate bulls. It takes everybody.

— Douglas Olsen

milk some of those cows have. So, we’ve tried to optimize that by not necessarily maximizing milk.” Over time they have also selected to lower birth weights and increased calving ease.

Unending progress

The notion of NRSP started when the Olsens approached the AHA about identifying bulls to use in their commercial Hereford herd.

Since then, more than 300 bulls have been tested through NRSP. All data has flowed directly into the breed’s genetic evaluation since 1999. NRSP sires influence 7% of the more than the 2 million AHA performance pedigrees.

“Because of the randomization and how the cows are bred, and her heifers are bred, we end up with an awesome contemporary group structure, usually three really nice big contemporary groups of the steers,” Bedwell explains. “Breeders can identify yearling bulls of interest that have all the bells and whistles. The bull gets used at Olsens that summer, and then by the next year they have a calf crop on the ground. The following year, while the bull is still relatively young, they have harvest data and carcass data to build upon the accuracy values of the traits and to validate him.”

Added benefit comes with the fact that the Olsen test cow herd today is comprised solely

fact that all the cows are enrolled in whole-herd reporting. “So, we’re getting cow weights, body condition scores, udder and teat information and every year. That data flows into the backside of the

“When your bull gets used in the National Reference Sire Program, it ties your herd into

been tested through the National Reference Sire Program links your herd to the program and helps you build more accuracy and proof for hard-to-measure traits.”

It’s impossible to overestimate the value of the NRSP and the Olsen’s ongoing involvement when it comes to the breed’s rapid genetic progress in key traits. Credit also goes to other NRSP test herds over time, including Amana Farms in Iowa, Mershon Cattle LLC in Missouri, Simplot in Idaho and Stahly Ranch in South Dakota.

“This subset of cattle has proven invaluable to the breed in terms of genetic progress and the directions we’ve been able to go, such as the inclusion of feed intake, measuring efficiency and conversion,” Bedwell says. “It has definitely leveraged us with an unmatched data library to continue making progress.”

Although there is no way to know for certain, Olsen Ranches is likely the largest beef sire progeny birth-to-harvest test herd in the world.

Art Olsen (driving) owns and manages Olsen Ranches with his son, Douglas, and their families.

Douglas Olsen (right), of Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., works closely with Shane Bedwell (left), AHA director of breed improvement to anaylize both genetics and evaluation techniques used in the National Reference Sire program.

“We’re passionate about making the Hereford breed better. We’re passionate about the product we produce and feed to consumers in the United States and abroad. It’s just exciting,” Douglas says.

Conducting such an extensive bull progeny test providing so much power requires fearless commitment, sophisticated management and plenty of moxie.

“NRSP has been instrumental not only in finding genetics that we need to move forward with, but also some that might give us a little pause and say, ‘OK, what do we need

to adapt to and what do we need to change?’” Bedwell explains.

NRSP’s structural design enables tackling new traits and technology as they come along.

AHA’s collaborative research project with Colorado State University’s AgNext program serves as an apt example. Systems installed at Olsen Ranches collect methane emissions on individual cattle, from which nitrogen excretion data is also collected. Methane and nitrous oxide are key greenhouse gases. The project is examining sire differences for their production and their heritability. Like dry matter intake and other expected progeny difference (EPD) traits before them, the project could lead to a new selection tool.

NRSP is breeder driven “None of this happens if members don’t nominate bulls. I don’t think we can take lightly how important it is for AHA members to be interested in the data and to nominate bulls. It takes everybody,” Douglas says. He believes the primary reason to participate in the program boils down to proving and documenting the genetic merit of potential new herd sires.

“Where are you going to test your bulls against so many different genetics?” Douglas wonders. “A lot of times I call this herd the melting pot of the Hereford breed because where else are you going to see a Line 1 bull, a homozygous polled bull, a bull from the Southeast and a bull from the Northeast all mated randomly to the same set of cows?”

Editor’s note: Listen to more insights about the NRSP and its history in episode 20 of the 1881 podcast. Find details about nominating bulls at Hereford.org/ genetics/breed-improvement/NRSP.

Saturday, October 14th at the Ranch

Selling 30 Polled and Horned Hereford Bulls, 10 calving ease Red Angus bulls and 15 top end commercial replacement heifers.

Real world big country cattle where maternal efficiency has been stacked for 50 years. No creep, no irrigation, no excuses. Structural soundness,

Outcross genetics with complete performance data that have been tested in commercial operations,

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Bulls Bred For the Commercial Cowman One or a truckload

SR SUSTAIN 1855 C {DLF,HYF,IEF}

43658448 / Owned with Stuber Ranch

Sire: Churchill Sensation 028X

BW 5.6; WW 73; YW 114; MM 44; M&G 80; FAT -0.010; REA 0.43; MARB 0.24

Sensation son that breeds extra hind quarter thickness. His daughters are outstanding.

SR DS Dominator 1361J

44264650 / Owned with Stuber Ranch

Sire: BCC Dominator 619D

BW -1.0; WW 50; YW 88; MM 32; M&G 57; FAT 0.121; REA 0.37; MARB 0.28

Has ideal structure and eye appeal. A wonderful heifer bull with outstanding calves.

SR LYRIC 522K

44364160 / Owned with Stuber Ranch

Sire: CL 1 Domino 0186H

BW 1.3; WW 66; YW 104; MM 35; M&G 67; FAT 0.051; REA 0.62; MARB 0.25

A powerful young bull that follows the three older bulls pattern from Stuber Ranch, improving our herd for the industry.

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Tough Rules with No Exceptions Built Our Elite Cowherd

Our rules are very clear, we cull any cow who fails to follow those rules. No cow is too important, and no excuses will be made, resulting in our fertile, efficient, productive, and functional cowherd. We hope you will look at our program and give our genetics a try. This fall we will be selling an exceptional set of bulls that are raised on a slow curve, so they are in optimum, working condition on sale day. We will also have a very elite set of fall calving pairs with several donor quality cows.  Finally, we will be selling 20 bred heifers that will calve in the spring.

Things that get an Indian Mound Ranch cow culled:

• Open after our 45-day breeding season.

• L osing a calf.

• Bad temperament

• Udder score below our minimum standard.

• Raising low performing calf.

• Any function or soundness problem.

• EPD profile that doesn’t fit our program.

SELLING 60 COMING TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS ALONG WITH A SELECT SET OF FALL CALVING COWS AND SPRING BRED HEIFERS

Pages of History

Marketing Hereford genetics has changed over the years, but the integrity backing the breed stands as steady as the century-old Herd Bull issue.

by Katie Maupin Miller

For a century, cattlemen and women have thumbed through the Hereford Association’s Herd Bull and Reference Editions — maybe they dog-eared the page with their favorite sire, called a breeder to enquire about new baldfaced genetics or noted an upcoming show or sale date on their calendar. The Herd Bull Issue — always the largest and most referenced issue each year — continues to stand the test of time as the Association’s flagship publication, even as the ways Hereford breeders market their cattle continue to evolve.

Like the crew producing each Herd Bull issue, a particular group of often behind-the-scenes cattle marketers — auctioneers, sales managers, photographers, fitters and field representatives — continue to work tirelessly to drive the demand for Hereford cattle. This is their story. Tales from life on the road, the view from behind the block and the ever-changing ways Hereford breeders present their genetics to the public, all rooted in the enduring tradition of red-white-faced cattle.

On the road

In 1977, when Gary Nichols entered the American Polled Hereford Association’s (APHA) office in Kansas City, Mo., for field representative training, he was met by a Rand McNally Atlas. The collection of road maps for the contiguous United States was plunked on his desk along with a list of every polled Hereford breeder in his territory. His first official task was to circle every breeder’s town and note their name and number.

Today, such a task seems unfathomable. Many young people don’t have to recognize points on a map outside of geography class, as the GPS in their smartphones helps them get placeto-place. Before you could buy a GPS navigator for your vehicle, type your location into a smartphone or even print directions from MapQuest, it was just you, the road and a Rand McNally Atlas. And Nichols was on the road more than 250 days a year.

Modern technology certainly helps today’s field staff communicate with more ease. Before the ubiquitous smartphone and GPS, field representatives would painstakingly plan efficient routes through their territory — mapping ways to visit several nearby breeders in a day, as they do now. Back in the day, though, scheduling these visits meant a call to the breeder’s home landline phone, often from a hotel. Any change of plans needing to be communicated on the fly meant dropping change into a payphone along the road.

“I remember working Herd Bull Book and traveling. You would try to get as many stops as you could during the day,” says past APHA fieldman and retired auctioneer Jim Birdwell. “You would stop at a payphone and call them back, and

When Gary Nichols joined the APHA as a fieldman in 1977, his Rand McNally Atlas was his traveling companion and navigator for more than 250 days each year. He traveled to attend Hereford shows, sales and events and visit breeders in his territory.

If we’re all standing in the bull pen, we’re all standing in the same level of muck …

Bull pens are the great leveler.

— Gary Nichols

if you couldn’t get in touch with them, you’d have to jump in your car and just keep running.”

This meant payphones were almost as well mapped in a fieldman’s respective territory as the Association’s members.

Birdwell also recalls sitting with breeders at a kitchen table and sketching the layout for their Herd Bull issue ad by hand before passing it on to the magazine staff.

Despite technological advancements enabling fieldmen to change how they do their jobs, the role they play within the Association remains largely the same. Field representatives attend Hereford sales and events, forge industry-wide relationships, help breeders add value to their Hereford genetics and promote marketing opportunities, such as selling advertisements for this very issue.

Calling bids

Another aspect of being a fieldman is often serving as a ringman at Hereford sales. Calling bids and calling potential buyers looking for a particular bull or female to add to their operation is often all in a day’s work. Unsurprisingly, this sale savviness led to many previous APHA and American Hereford Association (AHA) fieldmen entering the auction business. Gentlemen like Eddie Sims cut a large swath through the sale circuit.

Sims served as an APHA fieldman before he started National Cattle Services Inc. (NCS) in 1968. Sims not only sold Hereford cattle in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces, but NCS often served as the first stop for many other influential marketers along the way, such as Birdwell and Don Birk.

Like Sims, Birdwell started as an APHA fieldman and eventually opened his own auction business in 1978. Both men note that the dynamics of live sales haven’t changed much over the years. Maintaining a quick, confident pace and good momentum is paramount.

One change to the art of auctioneering is the growing popularity of online bidding, which allows buyers to bid from their couches rather than sales bleachers. While online bidding is convenient, it has also been sale-saving for breeders whose sales landed during bad winter weather or even the pandemic.

“The internet has been a valuable service to those folks. It has kept them from canceling their sales sometimes,” Sims says. “The internet platform has been a big asset to the industry.”

With some buying cattle sight unseen with a click, good photos and videos become even more important.

Picture perfect Birk, a previous Drovers fieldman and another Eddie Sims alum, honed his photography skills picturing cattle for NCS clients. In 1982, he stepped to the helm of his own company, Don Birk Enterprises, and Birk has been behind the camera picturing cattle ever since.

In the last 40 years, Birk has seen styles shift and

more moderate, Birk has shot them all. Unlike today’s digital cameras, which give photographers instant feedback in the form of a photo preview on the camera’s screen, Birk originally shot on film. This meant that he didn’t truly know if a shot had turned out until it was taken to a photo lab to be processed, developed and printed.

Because the stakes were so high when shooting with film, Birk often only shot one or two head of cattle per roll in case that roll would be improperly exposed or damaged. He also practiced his art so much that he could tell by the sound of the shutter click if his shot would include a calf’s ear flick.

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Don Birk has been either behind the camera or beside a sale ring helping market cattle since he started Don Birk enterprises in 1982. He has taken countless photos of influential Hereford sires and dams, and snapped this memorable 1986 Polled Hereford World cover at Beartooth Ranch.

In 2001, I was still buying film. The next year, I went digital.

— Don Birk

The other challenge with film photography was that the photos needed to be developed and printed before they could be used in ads, sale books or displays. Photographers each had their preferred photo lab, which developed and printed the photos in a way that best accentuated the colors and shades of their subjects. For Birk, it was a lab in Springfield, Mo. He and a racecar photographer were the largest and most loyal clients. As Birk will tell you, though, every photographer had backup photo labs around the country in case they needed to get the photos printed and posted on the road to meet fast-approaching print deadlines.

Photographers weren’t the only marketers saddled with the limits of film photography — fieldmen and sale managers also waded through these challenges. Birdwell recalls taking herd sire shots on a Kodak Brownie Instamatic, a pint-sized film camera. He says, in years past, not every photo used in advertising was cover-worthy — some were just photos. But, today, with the added importance of online buyers, sale cattle, herd sire and foundation female photos need to be professional.

“Now, if you don’t have good pictures, you might as well not run it,” Birdwell says.

Birk still recalls the switch to digital.

“One day, the guy who owned the color lab said, ‘Walgreens and Walmart are putting us out of business. It’s time to go digital.’ This is around 2000. I spent about a year practicing,” he recalls.

“I was on my way to Springfield to go to Genex Bull stud, and I stopped at Walmart to buy film on 9/11. In 2001, I was still buying film. The next year, I went digital.”

There were challenges when he first switched to digital, though. Home computers and the internet weren’t as fast. Uploading large, high-quality photos could be taxing, and at times, he even had to mail the photos to advertisers on disks.

Today, submitting photos for ads, print materials, sale books, etc., is much easier. With quick rural internet, submitting photos can be done with a click. And often, more photos per sale are used, as even lots not pictured in the print pieces can be featured online.

“When I first started, you’d have a sale, and you would do 10 and no more than 20 head. And you would run the best. Even putting color pictures in catalogs was expensive because they would charge you a color fee for the four-color separation,” Birk says.

Videos of sale lots were also added to the image offering, and potential buyers can now peruse sale cattle by scrolling through their smartphones.

Data added

Going digital didn’t only affect photography; the prevalence of home computers and decent internet connections changed the way Hereford breeders kept records, shopped for genetics and

found industry information. Larger, faster, morecapable computers also spawned breed expected progeny differences (EPDs). With technology finally being able to archive enough information about pedigrees, performance and progeny, EPDs were born when the computers were able to run the complex predictive algorithms.

Nichols still remembers the large room at APHA dedicated to housing the technology to do so.

“I remember when EPDs came into existence,” Nichols says. “There was a big room filled with a computer, and it was kept as cool as a meat locker. There were only a few computers in the country that had the ability to handle the raw material needed to calculate EPDs, and Brett Middleton (APHA staff member) would go into that room to figure out a problem, and you wouldn’t see him around the office for three or four days until he got it figured out.”

Eddie Sims started National Cattle Services Inc. (NCS) in 1968 after serving as an APHA fieldman. Before his retirement, Sims sold cattle in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces. Hereford cattle are a family tradition in the Sims family, and nearly all of the Sims family, except the babies born after 2020 and Catie’s husband, are pictured with this 2010 JNHE champion.

After you have your sale, you need to go to work on the next one. It is a 365-day-a-year project.

— Eddie Sims

With the rise of EPDs and eventually genomicenhanced EPDs, buyers added another level of criteria when selecting sale cattle. Before the prevalence of such data, Hereford cattle were selected solely on phenotype, which heralded a certain brand of stockmanship and keen eyes. But the marriage of such stockmanship and science-backed predictive performance data has enabled the breed to improve cattle at a breakneck speed.

“When I first started out, it was all pedigree and reputation of the owner. That is still important, but you’re adding to it,” Birdwell says. “I don’t know if anybody would buy a herd bull without knowing his current EPDs and that all the genetic tests were done.”

As a Hereford breeder, Birdwell appreciates using this information to make breeding decisions on his operation, Birdwell Ranch.

“As a breeder, you can pull up breeding and performance information at your fingertips. I think maybe people’s knowledge about how computers can work in the beef cattle business has changed the market tremendously. It is easier to make matings; you can run those numbers,” he says. “Before, if you wanted to change your frame score, you just bought the biggest bull. Today, you find out what that bull’s progeny will look like in your cow herd.”

Everlasting integrity

Amid all the industry shifts and changes, one thing has remained steadfast when it comes to marketing Hereford cattle — integrity. All agree that integrity is imperative to the success of any cattle operation, or as Birdwell and Sims both say: just use the golden rule and treat people the way you want to be treated.

“Your reputation is hard to build but really easy to destroy,” Birdwell reminds.

And in a fast-moving world full of options for shortcuts, Sims recommends staying on the true path.

“People don’t like phony stuff — period. You just have to get back to the basics,” he says. “Integrity has a whole lot to do with it. If people are honest and the public sees it, they are going to at least come and bid.”

Birdwell also notes the power of patience when building a Hereford operation.

“It’s important to do your own thing. You need to have your own program,” he says.

Birdwell adds one of the biggest mistakes he saw new breeders make was simply rushing too quickly to have their first production sale.

And when you’ve had your sale, Sims reminds you the job isn’t finished.

“After you have your sale, you need to go to work on the next one. It is a 365-day-a-year project,” he says. “Follow up, call your customers, see how your cattle are doing for them and let them know when your next sale is. If they have any problems with them, fix them for them. Repeat customers build your business. They may not need a bull every year, but they may need a bull every two years.”

When Nichols recalls his years traveling as a fieldman he laughs, saying he didn’t get rich, but it was one of the most enriching experiences in his life. Integrity is essential he says. No matter how many cows you have, how much land you own, what your bank account balance is or how long you’ve been in the business, he explains, selecting and selling cattle serves as a great equalizer.

“The interesting thing to me is if we’re all standing in the bull pen, we’re all standing in the same level of muck,” Nichols says. “Whether you make $20,000 a year or $20 million a year, you all are at the same level. Bull pens are the great leveler.”

Changes in technology and marketing purebred cattle evolved Jim Birdwell’s businesses over the years, whether he was behind the block serving as an auctioneer or in the bull pen selecting future herd sires. But, integrity remained constant both on Birdwell Ranch and in his auctioneering career.

Your reputation is hard to build but really easy to destroy.

— Jim Birdwell

Whit was the high selling bull in Jensen’s 2022 sale. We expect high growth from him as he excels in growth as an individual. His dam is a full sister to Revolution 4R.

Other Herd Bulls:

His calves born this spring look very good. He was our pick of the Warrior bulls as he is an attractive bull with high quality EPDs.

We bought this bull as a proven sire and has done good for us as well as his previous owner. His calves are born easily and grow rapidly. Ramble On is a half brother to Mercedes and Lincoln 106H.

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JWB716DEVOUT

Reg. P44102047 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

Sire: KCF BENNETT DEVOUT B716 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

Dam: JW 936 VICTORIA 1606 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

• Top 1% for calving ease, and a 0.7 birth to 107 yearling spread

• Athletic with great feet and testicle size

• Sires extra pigment and flawless design to his offspring

• Exceptional heifer bull

• Owned with Waggoner Cattle Company

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Dam of 20183

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Maternal Sister to 20183

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Sire: JW B716 DEVOUT 18051 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF}

Dam: FPH MS REVOLUTION C144 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

• His dam, C144, is one of the optimum udder quality and growth dams of KCF Bennett Revolution X51

• 21243 is a deep bodied, thick, stout young sire that will see heavy use in the CMR and Waggoner programs

• Balanced EPDs and maternal excellence

• Owned with Waggoner Cattle Company

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Dam of 21243

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2072 was purchased in the 2023 Holden Herefords production sale. He is powerful made with a wide top and lots of thickness through is hind quarter, while still offering an attractive view from the side profile. He offers an awesome EPD package. He has been used heavily on our cows. Semen available.

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We have had amazing success using 1060 on our replacement heifers. His sons were among some of the most popular bulls in our 2023 production sale. His sons are square hipped, heavy muscled, and clean made. His females are fancy yet have ample rib shape and thickness. His calves come easy and grow fast.

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1072 was purchased in the 2023 Van Newkirk Herefords production sale. 1072 is a low birthweight bull who offers lots of growth and carcass performance. He is deep ribbed, heavy muscled down his top and into his hind quarter. He has spent much of the spring with our first calf heifers.

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Post-Pasture Learning

Hereford Feedout Programs continue to grow interest and value.

by Wes Ishmael

We would all love to identify that one bull that does it all — easy birth weight, his cattle all grow, and they all grade well and feed well,” says Lee Mayo, general manager of HRC Feed Yards, Scott City, Kan. “The only way to get the information needed to identify that bull is by testing the genetics. That’s what these programs are about.”

Mayo refers to the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Feedout Program1 and the National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout 2 . Both provide Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics the opportunity to send a few head or entire pens to feed at HRC Feed Yards. Participants learn more about the cattle feeding and beef packing sectors while collecting performance data from their cattle.

“As a registered breeder, we just needed to do it, and all of the stars aligned this year,” explains first-year participant, Matt Beery of Beery Land and Livestock (BLL), Vida, Mont. “We’re hoping to bring this information back to our bull customers and say, ‘Here’s how your bulls’ younger brothers do in the feedlot and as carcasses.’”

The BLL program includes both seedstock and commercial herds. The Beerys utilize AI intensively to build bulls their customers want.

“Our specialty is working with commercial cow-calf producers trying to produce large groups of closely related genetics,” Beery explains. “We sell lots of half-brothers and threequarter brothers. Ninety percent of our Hereford bulls go on black Angus cows to make them better. We push to our customers the value of the F1 and using Hereford bulls on their black cows.”

perform in the feedlot and on the rail, to improve his program and help the Hereford breed.

Currently, 94 participants from 22 states are feeding more than 1,400 head of Hereford and Hereford-influenced feeder cattle at HRC Feed Yards.

Hands-on learning

Beery took advantage of the annual Fed Steer Shootout Field Day April 15 to visit HRC and see his cattle.

BLL ends up with 100 or so Hereford and red baldy steers each year. They background the steers and market them as feeder calves weighing 800-900 pounds. No matter how good the cattle, or the method used to market them, Beery says the cattle are often discounted because they comprise mixed loads — Hereford and red baldy — rather than a straight load of one of the other. Beery sent 54 straightbred Hereford steers and 52 red baldy steers to feed and evaluate at HRC. While also a marketing decision, more than anything, he says it is the chance to see how his cattle

“I wish more people could see this side of the business and understand it. I wish I could have had 50 of my commercial producers with me that day,” Beery says. “When I showed up, all of the cattle across the yards were so clean and so well taken care of. I was so happy to see what Lee is doing. It’s just a win-win for us, for the breed and all of the way through.”

Mayo and his crew welcomed more than 100 participants and guests to the field day, which included intensive informational and hands-on educational sessions, including the following.

• A talented team from Cargill Protein North America led producers through rotations, including a carcass cutout demonstration, along with focuses on beef quality and consistency, carcass defects and cattle hide value points.

I wish I could have had 50 of my commercial producers with me that day.

Mike Beery, Vida, Mont.

• Corbin Stevens, DVM, HRC Feed Yards consulting veterinarian, performed necropsies and showed participants the difference between healthy bovine lungs and those scarred by respiratory infection.

• A HA staff led participants through the ins and outs of live market cattle evaluation including estimating grade and yield to arrive at value differentiations.

• Kevin Good, CattleFax vice president of industry relations, provided an overview of current cattle markets and the drivers behind them.

• Gregg Barfield, president, BlockTrust Network, and Mike John, MFA Health Track manager, introduced a new information sharing system fueled by blockchain technology.

“The field day continues to strengthen the overall program,” says Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs. “Our handson approach to education brings a lot of value to the experience. Once program participants also come to the field day, everything comes full circle for them.”

“I am so happy the Association is providing a program like this, doing something to get some numbers back that we can take to the commercial industry,” Beery says. “Lee Mayo also deserves a great deal of thanks for providing this opportunity.”

Tracing value

Current participants are also the first, on a voluntary basis, to be part of a collaborative pilot program testing the efficacy of blockchain technology to share data from pasture through the packing house. AHA, HRC, BlockTrust Network and National Beef LLC are partners in the project.

“You have more value points associated with the genetics of these cattle on feed than I’ve ever

seen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a feeding trial of this size with this much complete data attached to it,” explained Mike John to field day participants. He is manager of MFA Health Track, a process-verified preconditioning program.

John deals with 600-700 producers who enroll approximately 40,000 head in the MFA Health Track program each year. Each head is identified with a unique identification number, tied to an RFID tag. In turn, individual animal information is tied to each number.

“We know when they’re born, when they were weaned, what they were vaccinated with and all of that kind of data,” John explained. “The problem is that the average producer size in our program is about 65 head. Nationwide, 70-80% of the beef cows are in herds of less than 50 head. When those cattle go to market, most of them go to auction because of the size of producers’ drafts. Those cattle get dispersed, and the information is basically gone.”

president of the BlockTrust network. The system maintains the integrity of each data point associated with unique RFID numbers.

John has been working with Barfield, using Health Track data to ensure the system’s utility within supply chains.

In simple terms, think of block chain as an electronic ledger. Throughout the lifetime of each individual head of cattle, information associated with its unique RFID number can be added by whoever has permission to add the data. Those contributing the data grant permission for others to view the data. It’s fraudproof and permanent. It also creates a road map by which those involved can see where value accrued and potentially share the value.

“This opportunity you have with the genetic data, the growth data and carcass data is very rare. It’s an amazing opportunity for you to get some really important feedback to

Unless individual animal data accompanies an animal throughout the supply chain, it has little value, no matter its potential to add value. In the case of MFA Health Track producers, data has been collected on about 1 million head so far but could be used only sparingly to verify value added to the cattle.

Enter BlockTrust, a block chain system created by Gregg Barfield,

Mayo summed up the many opportunities at the outset.

“Everyone, every day can produce the champion beef animal. That’s a Prime Yield Grade 1. Everyone has a shot at being a champion every day,” Mayo says. “There aren’t many of those champions in the country today, but that should be the goal. How do we get there? And how do we create that animal where its mother still does a good job on grass, yet her calf converts well, gains well and performs well in the feedyard and then does that on the rail? That’s the idea, and we’re all striving for it.”

1 Hereford Feedout Program — participants enroll a minimum five head of same-sex (steer or heifer) cattle for feeding within a designated delivery period; participants can enroll whole-pen groups outside of designated delivery period.

2 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout — participants enroll individual steers or pens of three steers.

Cattle producers of all ages shared and learned during the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day at HRC Feed Yards, Scott City, Kan. Pictured (l to r): Justin Dauer and his two sons, John and Jacob, Panhandle, Texas. John and Jacob have cattle on feed at HRC.

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Data and Big Decisions in the Beef Business

Good data leads to good decisions.

by Will Fiske

Agricultural businesses make thousands of decisions per day. Most of these decisions are routine and many are underpinned by data. Decisions that go beyond day-to-day operations have the capability to shift the

In agriculture, specifically the cattle business, a big decision often comes heavily leveraged with financial risk. The outcome of each decision is visited frequently and subjected to circumstances that are out of our control. However, the silver lining to each decision is the fact that a historical chain of events is created, and each event has an associated data value. This data value is essential to improving the outcome of the next big decision, and ultimately, provides a management tool to capture market advantages.

In the production sector of the cattle business, one single mating decision can have an average impact of nearly a decade. How?

A mating which results with a replacement female in production will influence the profitability of the cow herd throughout the productive life of that female (average impact of 6 to 10 years). Specifically, the genetics of a replacement female will annually dictate the performance of the female as an individual and her maternal

characteristics as a dam to progeny, and her genetics will determine the available genetic potential to be complemented for the improvement of future progeny. A mating decision is just one example of a big decision that carries an associated level of long-term risk. Risk that can be mitigated by combining generational genomic testing with high-quality phenotypic data; risk that can be reduced with data in the form of genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs).

Data driven

Seedstock breeders and commercial producers have access to data, which is directly linked to significant areas of their operations’ profitability. Regardless of whether cattlemen and women choose to embrace it or ignore it, we now live in an age of data-based decisions. When we consider data-based management decisions, the simple questions remain: What is the data worth to you? What cost is associated with collecting the data? How can your operation financially capitalize on data collection on a short-term and long-term basis?

For a Hereford breeder, some of the most important data on their operation is the phenotypic data collected across the animals of their herd. The American Hereford Association’s (AHA) genetic evaluation can leverage a tremendous amount of data on numerous traits and measures — so much data that collecting it can seem like a daunting chore. Before getting overwhelmed by

data collection, consider how to integrate practical data collection procedures that are friendly to the daily farming/ranching atmosphere. Based on the available labor of each operation and the responsibilities of individuals involved, the most effective approach to collecting data is a system customized to fit each operation.

Steps for better data

A systems approach can be broken down into three main areas.

n 1: The act of physically collecting the data; considering what tools and amount of time are required to collect the highest quality data.

n 2: The act of recording the data; considering what method will

data be uploaded into the farm/ ranch’s management software to enhance management decisions, and when will the data need to be uploaded to the AHA? This aspect is often overlooked but remains very important. The timeliness of data submission determines when it’s incorporated into the genetic evaluation. The most up-to-date EPDs provide the most potential in making big decisions like breeding and selection. High-quality, phenotypic data matters. Through the integration of performance records and genetic evaluation, Hereford breeders have made significant advancement in improving key performance traits to move the

technology in the Hereford breed. Traditional performance traits will remain economically important, though we can expect the future of cattle breeding to depend on the collection of new data points to influence the big decisions of breeding and selection.

Recent years have witnessed the emergence of numerous unprecedented challenges placing significant pressure on the beef industry. From environmental concerns to shifting consumer preferences and supply chain disruptions, the U.S. beef industry is confronting a complex web of obstacles that require swift attention and innovative solutions. Hereford breeders have a rich history of addressing challenges by designing cattle to adapt, improve and be a

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Test to Know

Improve deworming management with diagnostics.

by Harold Newcomb, DVM

Internal parasites impact all segments of beef cattle production, from the cow-calf operation to the feedlot. Parasites primarily reduce feed intake, which also negatively affects average daily gain, reproduction efficiency and milk production, and impairs the immune response to vaccines and diseases.

Effective parasite management requires removing enough of the parasite burden to maintain animal performance without contributing to dewormer resistance. That’s why diagnostic testing is so important. For instance, if you’re only using a dewormer from the endectocide class, such as ivermectin, you may only be getting half of the worm reduction necessary to maintain animal performance.

Harness the data

Merck Animal Health maintains the world’s largest Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT)

database to monitor field use efficacy of dewormers approved for use in U.S. cattle. Results from 721 trials and more than 24,000 samples, representing more than 24 states, were compiled from 2009 to 2018.

According to those results, endectocide pour-on and injectable products performed well below the 90% fecal egg count reduction threshold that is critical to ensure proper parasite management (Figure 1). With an endectocide pour-on product, a mere 51% efficacy was attained. Nearly half of the eggs remained 14 days after receiving the pour-on.

Adding fenbendazole made a tremendous difference. When fenbendazole was added, 99.1% effectiveness was obtained (Table 1). Besides improving animal performance, concurrent use of two or more classes of dewormers can help to reduce the rate of resistance, extending the useful

life of each class of dewormer several years.

Diagnostics in action

The FECRT protocol is a critical tool to assess your deworming program’s efficacy, as it helps determine which parasites are present and the parasite load.

Jim Hollenback is a nutritionist for Farmers Cooperative Association in Baxter Springs, Kan. For nutrition programs to be successful for his cattle-producing clients, it’s important to have effective parasite management.

“We recommend using FECRT to determine the parasite status and gain a baseline understanding of the parasite load,” Hollenback says. He typically works with the producer’s veterinarian to conduct the diagnostic testing.

“It can be eye-opening for producers,” Hollenbeck explains. “Many have heard about parasite resistance, but until the FECRT

Figure 1: Is Your Deworming Program Working?

1Dobson R., Jackson F., Levecke B., Besier B., et al. Guidelines for fecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT). World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) (2011) Proceedings: 23rd International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology.

Table 1: Fecal Egg Count Redubtion Test Database*

*Merck Animal Health maintains the world’s largest FECRT database to monitor field use efficacy of anthelmintic classes. Through 2018, there were 24,186 samples analyzed — 12,171 pre-treatment and 12,015 post-treatment.

is conducted and they see the results, they often don’t realize the significance of it to their own operation.”

A FECRT includes collecting 20 samples the day of deworming followed by another 20 samples 14 days after treatment. In the samples collected 14 days after treatment, at least a 90% reduction in fecal egg count (FEC) should be observed to know the anthelmintics (dewormers) are working properly and a successful deworming was accomplished.

For best results, sample animals from the same age and management group. The ideal range is cattle 6 months to 2 years of age. For feedlot and stocker cattle, test and treat incoming cattle on arrival to check parasite population. Test grazing cattle after grazing at least two months. For cow-calf operations, sample cattle in pastures.

If the FECRT shows less than a 90% reduction in the fecal egg count (FEC), then additional investigation is warranted to determine if the dewormers were given correctly and at the correct dose.

In some instances, additional diagnostics are needed to confirm resistance issues. Testing with PCR (molecular or DNA-based) testing

can identify specific parasite species, which provides a basis for highly specific, targeted treatments of those parasites. This testing can also assist in developing future diagnostic and treatment plans.

Best practices for deworming

In addition to annual diagnostic testing and working with your veterinarian, there are a couple best practices that will help ensure maximum efficacy from your deworming protocol.

First, concurrently use two or more classes of anthelmintics (dewormers). Not only does a concurrent deworming program most effectively control internal parasites, but it also helps ensure a sustainable anthelmintic program that keeps resistance to a minimum. In grazing operations where concurrent deworming is not feasible, the use of a feedgrade dewormer with fenbendazole alone provides very high deworming efficacy.

Administering less than the recommended amount may not fully treat the parasites and speeds parasitic resistance.

Hollenback likes the feedthrough forms of fenbendazole, especially for his stocker and cow-calf clients who have cattle on pasture.

“Deworming cattle on pasture doesn’t require gathering and running cattle through the chute, and it can be highly effective,” Hollenback says. “When we use fenbendazole, we see positive efficacy results when we run the FECRT.”

Altogether, these deworming best practices, coupled with proper animal and forage management, are important to the overall stewardship of cattle.

Editor’s note: Harold Newcomb, DVM, is a Merck Animal Health technical services manager. US-NON-20070015 Copyright 2023 Merck & Co. Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

There are three classes of dewormers approved for use in cattle in the U.S. — benzimidazoles, endectocides or macrocylic lactones, and imidazothiazoles. The two most commonly used are endectocides and benzimidazoles.

Second, weigh or properly estimate animal weights so a full dose of dewormer is used.

It can be eye-opening for producers. Many have heard about parasite resistance, but until the FECRT is conducted and they see the results, they often don’t realize the significance of it to their own operation.

— Jim Hollenback, Farmers Cooperative Association, Baxter Springs, Kan.

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2023 HEREFORD HANDBOOK

A resource guide for American Hereford Association members

AHA Board of Directors contacts OFFICERS

Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org

Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews lmathews@hereford.org

President:

Bill Goehring 2634 Clearwood Ave. Libertyville, IA 52567 billgoehring63@gmail.com

Vice president:

Wyatt Agar 3292 Grass Creek Rd. Thermopolis, WY 82443 wyatt. agar@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

Whitey Hunt P.O. Box 488 Madison, GA 30650 whitey@godfreysfeed.com

Becky King-Spindle P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 bspin123@aol.com

Bob Schaffer 3320 Deer Track Rd. Spotylvania, VA 22551 bob@deertrackfarm.com

Jerome Ollerich 29188 303rd Ave. Clearfield, SD 57580-6209 jeromeo@goldenwest.net

Lou Ellen Harr 334 Twp. Rd. 1922 Jeromesville, OH 44840 jlcattleserve@aol.com

Travis McConnaughy 1199 Co. Rd. 116 Wasola, MO 65773 t-mc2009@live.com

Chad Breeding P.O. Box 334 Miami, TX 79059 chadebreeding@gmail.com

Jim Coley 140 Morgan Rd. Lafayette, TN 37083 coleyherefords@gmail.com

Hampton Cornelius 18300 Co. Rd. 43 LaSalle, CO 80645 hampton@coyoteridgeherefords.com

Austin Snedden P.O. Box 592 Maricopa, CA 93252 sneddenranch@gmail.com

American Hereford Association Directors

The American Hereford Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit organization with more than 7,500 active adult and junior members. Along with its subsidiaries — Certified Hereford Beef LLC, Hereford Publications Inc. and the American Beef Records Association — the AHA provides programs and services for its members and its customers, while promoting the Hereford breed and supporting education, youth and research. The Association is supervised by a 12-member Board of Directors.

2023 Committee Appointments

Executive: Chairman Bill Goehring, Whitey Hunt, Becky King-Spindle and Wyatt Agar

Financial/audit: Chairman Bob Schaffer, Wyatt Agar, Chad Breeding, Travis McConnaughy and Austin Snedden

Breed improvement: Chairman Wyatt Agar, Whitey Hunt, Travis McConnaughy, Chad Breeding and Austin Snedden

Marketing: Chairman Becky King-Spindle, Bob Schaffer, Lou Ellen Harr, Hampton Cornelius and Jim Coley

Show and sale: Chairman Lou Ellen Harr, Becky King-Spindle, Wyatt Agar, Chad Breeding and Jerome Ollerich

Member service: Chairman Whitey Hunt, Jerome Ollerich, Bob Schaffer, Hampton Cornelius and Jim Coley

Commercial programs: Chairman Chad Breeding, Jerome Ollerich, Travis McConnaughy, Hampton Cornelius and Austin Snedden

Hall of Fame/Merit: Chairman Jerome Ollerich, Lou Ellen Harr, Bob Schaffer, Jim Coley and Austin Snedden

Certified Hereford Beef LLC board: Chairman Craig Bacon, Joey Gerrard, Craig Beran, Steve Merry, David Trowbridge, Lou Ellen Harr and Russ Johnson

Hereford Publications Inc.: Chairman Travis McConnaughy, Whitey Hunt, Lou Ellen Harr, Jim Coley and Hampton Cornelius

Hereford Legacy Fund LLC board: John Loewen, Bill King, Bruce Everhart, Eric Walker and Kevin Schultz

Junior liaison: Becky King-Spindle

Travis McConnaughy

Lou Ellen Harr

Hampton Cornelius

President Bill Goehring

Vice president Wyatt Agar

Bob Schaffer

Becky King-Spindle Whitey Hunt

Jim Coley

Chad Breeding

Jerome Ollerich

Austin Snedden

Table of Contents

AHA office contacts

American Hereford Association

816-842-3757

Address:

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153

Fax: 816-243-1314

Website: Hereford.org

Email: aha@hereford.org

AHA Records Department

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 (MyHerd.org)

Communications Department

Information for news releases, show photographs, promotional materials requests and state association resource requests, ask for Taylor Belle Matheny.

Certified Hereford Beef LLC

816-842-3758

General questions about program specifications, contact the Certified Hereford Beef (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 HerefordMarketplace.com, ask for Trey Befort.

Hereford World/Creative Services

816-842-8878

For questions about Hereford World (HW) and Creative Services contact the Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) office.

• Advertisements, ask for Alison Marx.

• To provide obituaries, news articles or notes from the field, ask for Cindy Himmelberg.

• To inquire about HW accounts or subscriptions, ask for Caryn Vaught or Bailey Lewis.

• Calendar listings, sale reports and show reports, ask for Cindy Himmelberg or Sydnee Shive.

AHA administrative staff contacts

Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org

Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement: Shane Bedwell sbedwell@hereford.org

Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews lmathews@hereford.org

Director of records department: Stacy Sanders ssanders@hereford.org

Director of commercial programs: Trey Befort tbefort@herefordbeef.org

Director of youth activities and foundation: Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant: Bailey Clanton bclanton@hereford.org

Associate director of youth marketing and education: Chloé Fowler cfowler@hereford.org

Director of communications and digital content: Taylor Belle Matheny tmatheny@hereford.org

Audio visual specialist: Kelsey Vejraska kvejraska@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor: Laura Loschke lloschke@hereford.org

Office assistant and event coordinator: Emily Wood ewood@hereford.org

• Field staff, ask for Joe Rickabaugh or Alison Marx.

• General questions on Creative Services projects, ask for Caryn Vaught or Bailey Lewis.

• Quotes on Creative Services projects, ask for Joe Rickabaugh or Caryn Vaught.

Records department and customer service team contacts

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 | 816-243-1314 fax MyHerd.org records@hereford.org

Director of records department: Stacy Sanders ssanders@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor:

Laura Loschke lloschke@hereford.org

Customer service: Debbie Hayes (receptionist) dhayes@hereford.org

Kristy Kesner kkesner@hereford.org

Talina Nelson tnelson@hereford.org

Tayler Kennedy tkennedy@hereford.org

Tiffany Ogle togle@hereford.org

Ashleigh Sloan asloan@hereford.org

IMPORTANT

Committed to Member Service

The American Hereford Association (AHA) staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of the membership. The records department and customer service team process registrations, transfers and performance records. Visiting the Hereford website, Hereford.org, breeders 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. with more than 7,500 active members.

MyHerd.org Empowers Members

Providing members with programs and tools to do business effectively and efficiently is a priority for the AHA. During fiscal year 2019, the AHA updated MyHerd.org — a real-time online registry system that provides

MyHerd features include:

Real-time calf registration and animal transfer

Electronic registration certificate storage (optional)

Customized Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) to-do lists

Whole Herd TPR data entry (Herd Inventory, BW, WW, YW, etc )

View performance reports, packing slips and monthly statements

Make DNA requests and view DNA status and results

View available AI certificates

Release AI certificates to your customers

View and download lists of owned animals and customers

AHA members 24/7 access to the majority of record services. MyHerd.org allows Hereford members to take care of Hereford business in real time, any time day or night. MyHerd.org is a free service. The only requirements are to have an active member account and a valid email address.

Signing up for MyHerd does not mean members cannot use a herd management system; however, there are features in MyHerd that herd management software cannot provide, like electronic animal transfer, AI certificate release and online bill payment. Send an email to MyHerd@hereford.org to learn more about how to use MyHerd with your herd management system.

MyHerd help resources

The MyHerd team created resources to ensure you are using MyHerd to its full capabilities. Visit Hereford.org to view the step-by-step tutorials that walk you through every feature of MyHerd.

You can also utilize the MyHerd help pages by clicking on the blue “Help” text in the upper right-hand corner of MyHerd. Be on the lookout for upcoming webinars this fall and spring. Webinars are live demonstrations hosted by a MyHerd team member and provide a great opportunity for you to ask questions.

Electronic storage

Adult $100

Junior $20

service fee

MEMBER REGISTRATON RATES

View and pay account balance with credit card or electronic check

Extensive animal searches, including the ability to save your search criteria

Create and save a list of your important animals

Download search results, animal lists and mating predictor results

The AHA offers electronic storage of registration certificates to members using MyHerd.org. When a member registers an animal, the certificate is stored electronically until the member wants to release the certificate for print.

This 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 all performance data are recorded or after a genetic evaluation. There is no additional charge to store or to release registration certificates. Email MyHerd@hereford.org to sign up for electronic storage of certificates.

Taking the Next Step as a New Member

Welcome, new member,

We look forward to having you as a member of the American Hereford Association (AHA). We hope this handbook answers some of your questions as you begin your membership. Each month, new members receive “New Member Notes” by email during their first year of membership. It includes tips and resources to help members become more involved in the AHA plus additional

information regarding AHA programs and activities. If you did not provide an email address with your membership application, send an email to records@hereford.org and request your email address to be added to your account. We are always here to serve you. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

A HA Customer Service

Hereford Registration 4-1-1

Members have the choice of registering as a pedigree or performance breeder If a registry type was not declared, then you’re automatically enrolled as a pedigree breeder

Pedigree registry: Pedigree breeders can register and transfer cattle but do not maintain and report performance data to the AHA Production of expected progeny differences (EPDs) is waived on their herd

1 Registry type

Performance registry: Performance breeders participate in the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) system and are required to maintain a female inventory, report calving ease and weaning information annually on the progeny of every female in the inventory EPDs are printed on the registration certificate .

To learn more about becoming a performance breeder and the ability to register calves with EPDs, go to Hereford.org/TPR or contact AHA Customer Service

Electronic:

The AHA has a real-time online registration system called MyHerd.org Members may sign up for a free online account and register their calves electronically

Electronic registrations receive a discount and registration information is made available in real time Email your AHA member number to MyHerd@hereford .org to have an account set up or if you have already signed up, log on now at MyHerd.org

2 Registration format

Paper:

The AHA has a traditional paper registration application for members who prefer to register by postal mail A registration application is provided in your new member packet It is a two-sided form, and the back must be completed to submit transfer on entry and sireowner signature information .

If you do not have a registration form, call AHA Customer Service to have a form mailed to you or go to the “Rules & Forms” library at Hereford.org to download and print

The cost of registration is determined by the age of the calf at the time of registration (see MEMBER REGISTRATON RATES table on Page 2)

In addition to the registration cost/head, lifetime, adult and junior memberships require an

Members using MyHerd.org may pay registration fees on their MyHerd.org account with a credit card or electronic check

3 Registration cost

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 Sept 1 through Aug 31 Each paid adult member service fee generates a one-year subscription to the Hereford World magazine

4

How to pay

Traditional paper recording members can mail a check with their registration application(s) or call AHA Customer Service and pay with a credit card over the phone .

Note: Registration certificates are mailed after the registration fees are paid in full .

Registration Tip: Contact AHA Customer Service at 816-842-3757 to link accounts

Whole Herd TPR contacts

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153

816-842-3757 | 816-243-1314 fax MyHerd.org records@hereford.org

Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement:

Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org

Director of records department: Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor: Laura Loschke, lloschke@hereford.org

WHOLE HERD DEADLINES:

July 1, 2023

Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the fall 2021 calf crop

July 15, 2023

Completion and return of fall 2023 herd inventories by this date will provide a $0 25 per head discount on every female maintained on the fall inventory .

Sept. 1, 2023

Completion and return of fall 2023 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the fall inventory

Sept. 1, 2023

Complete and return fall 2023 herd inventories by this date to qualify for Gold or Platinum TPR Breeder status

Dec. 1, 2023

Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the spring 2022 calf crop

Jan. 15, 2024

Completion and return of spring 2024 herd inventories by this date will provide a $0 25 per head discount on every female maintained on the spring inventory

March 1, 2024

Final date to nominate sires for spring 2024 breeding in the National Reference Sire Program .

March 1, 2024

Completion and return of spring 2024 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the spring inventory

March 1, 2024

Complete and return spring 2024 herd inventories by this date to qualify for Gold or Platinum TPR Breeder status

Whole Herd TPR™ — Your Performance Partner

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 recordkeeping 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. These within-herd and contemporarygroup records are adjusted for known environmental sources of variation in animal performance such as age of dam, age of calf, etc.

Competition for commercial industry purchasing power between and within breeds is keen, and those breeders who document their seedstock’s performance for the commercial man’s investment have a distinct advantage in today’s beef

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

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 their 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, so EPDs or other performance information is not printed on their registry certificates.

Call the AHA to get your herd enrolled in the performance registry program, set up a MyHerd.org account or if you are currently enrolled and have questions.

The AHA invoices the breeder for their inventory costs in accordance with the number and kind of animals reported

Step 2

Step 3

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

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

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

Step 4

When the breeder returns Form 3 to the AHA, a yearling report (Form 4) and a calf crop EPD summary (Form 5) is provided

The AHA returns Birth Information Worksheets (Form 1) to the breeder

The AHA returns the Birth Report/Weaning Worksheet (Form 2) to the breeder

The AHA returns the Weaning Report/ Yearling Worksheet (Form 3) to the breeder

Note: Yearling information is not mandatory

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 the AHA for database inclusion

Gold TPR Breeders

The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits, 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.

Platinum TPR Breeders

The Platinum TPR Breeder is the highest level of achievement when it comes to complete calf crop reporting. Breeders must meet all the requirements of Gold TPR Breeder status, and they must also genotype 85% of the calves with a weaning weight submitted.

The time requirement to do this will fall under the same two-year compliancy rule. The results of the genotype need to be completed by Jan. 1 of the recognition year.

More frequent genetic evaluations

In December 2017, the AHA implemented several updates to its genetic evaluation that include the implementation of a Single Step model for better incorporation of genomics, the ability to calculate, not estimate, EPD accuracies and allowing only animals to enter the evaluation that are born after the advent of Whole Herd TPR but also include three generations of pedigree. Along with this, key economically relevant traits (ERTs), as well as updated economic parameters, are included in the three revised selection indexes. The updates of all of these techniques have allowed the AHA to offer a very reliable and comprehensive genetic evaluation that embraces the most up-to-date technology.

Just as important, the AHA’s genetic evaluation runs weekly and releases evaluations each Monday morning. To be included in the Monday update, data must be submitted by midnight two Saturdays prior. For example, for data to be reflected in the EPD release that

Sharpen up on traits

will occur on Aug. 14, 2023, data will need to be submitted by Aug. 5, 2023. Planning ahead is crucial to be sure all phenotypic data (weights and ultrasound information), as well as genotypes, are submitted well in advance to ensure appropriate data is reflected in the EPD.

Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF) – The AHA’s SCF EPD is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from 3 years of age through 12 years of age, given she calved as a 2-year-old The EPD is a deviation in the proportion of the 10 possible calvings to 12 years old expressed as a probability For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 SCF EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age 12 than the daughters from a bull with a 20 SCF EPD In other words, the daughters from the 30 SCF EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 SCF EPD This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12 .

Dry Matter Intake (DMI) – The DMI EPD predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed For example, if sire A has a DMI EPD of 1 1 and sire B has a DMI EPD of 0 1, you would expect sire B’s progeny, if comparably mated, to consume on average 1 pound less of feed per day

Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) – The BMI$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses HerefordAngus cross cows Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) . This index has significant weight on SCF, which predicts fertility and longevity of females There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight (WW), Mature Cow Weight (MCW) and Maternal Milk (MM), which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs There is some negative emphasis on DMI, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight, which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of non-replacement females and castrated males Marbling (MARB) and Ribeye Area (REA) are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows

Brahman Influence Index (BII$) – The BII$ is a maternally focused index based on a production system that uses Brahman-Hereford cross cows . Progeny of these cows are directed toward a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef does not accept Brahman-influenced cattle . This index has significant weight on SCF, which predicts fertility and longevity of females There is a slightly positive weight on WW, MCW and MM, which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs There is some negative emphasis on DMI, but a positive weighting on CW, which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing non-replacement females and castrated males MARB and REA are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs This index targets producers who use Hereford bulls on Brahmaninfluenced cows

Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) – CHB$ is a terminal sire index built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows, and all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase . This index has significant weight on CW and MARB to ensure profit on the rail . Gain is weighted positively, while DMI is weighted negatively to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase In addition, there is a positive weighting for REA and the FAT is weighted negatively to maintain desirable yield grades This is the only AHA index that places no emphasis on fertility It assumes that no replacement heifers will be retained

For additional trait information, visit the Genetics section of Hereford.org

Certified Hereford Beef LLC contacts

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3758 | 816-243-1314 fax

CertifiedHerefordBeef.com info@herefordbeef.org

President and chief executive officer: Amari Seiferman aseiferman@herefordbeef.org

Director of commercial programs: Trey Befort tbefort@herefordbeef.org

Marketing manager Brenyn Burkholder bburkholder@herefordbeef.org

Follow CHB on social media: LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/ certified-hereford-beef

Facebook: Facebook.com/CertifiedHerefordBeef

Pinterest: Pinterest.com/certifiedbeef

Certified Hereford Beef LLC Drives Demand

Certified Hereford Beef LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Hereford Association with the goal of driving demand for Hereford and Hereford/ English crossbred cattle through a market alliance with cattle feeders, processors, distributors, retailers and foodservice providers. The Certified Hereford Beef ® brand is quickly becoming one of the most recognized breed-specific brands in the U.S.

The Certified Hereford Beef logo represents a premium image and is recognized internationally as a symbol of high-quality beef. As the beef industry continues to evolve, the Certified Hereford Beef team is taking steps to ensure the program remains relevant in the market by continuing to focus on developing the brand in a competitive marketplace.

Providing value to Certified Hereford Beef’s customers through education and marketing resources, the program remains strong in the demand for Herefordinfluenced cattle.

Exceptional customer service is at the forefront of Certified Hereford Beef’s initiative to increase awareness of the brand. Working together with industry partners to provide the tools and resources to enlist and engage in the sales and promotion of the program expands the opportunity for growth and performance. The creation of educational and promotional materials continues to evolve, allowing Certified Hereford Beef to properly promote the program and to utilize industry talent, further engaging

the marketplace. The Certified Hereford Beef website, CertifiedHerefordBeef.com, provides consumers information about the high-quality Certified Hereford Beef brand and houses an extensive recipe and meat cuts library to assist in making beefcentered meals in a snap.

This website is only a small piece in an overarching marketing mission to inform consumers about the highquality product Certified Hereford Beef has to offer. In addition to sharing new marketing materials and educational resources via Certified Hereford Beef outlets, the marketing team provides the opportunity for licensed partners to utilize those materials in their own marketing — further expanding the reach of the brand to consumers.

A targeted and focused approach is being implemented into each market to support existing customers. Customized marketing materials are available to retail and restaurant partners to tell the Hereford story and to connect consumers with their food. The Certified Hereford Beef brand offers a unique and differentiated marketing strategy for licensed partners to compete and excel in a competitive marketplace.

Social media has been a significant tool in driving awareness for the Certified Hereford Beef program. Certified Hereford Beef social media accounts have a targeted focus on consumers with a content emphasis on brand recognition, education, recipes and the Hereford story.

Connecting with consumers is one facet of growing the program, and the brand continues to form consumer relationships via social networking platforms.

Quality grades: USDA Choice and higher Quality grades: Upper 2/3 USDA Choice and higher Hereford and Hereford/English crossbred steers and heifers Hot carcass weight of 1,050 lb or less

Ribeye area of 10 to 16 in 2

Fat thickness less than 1 in

For complete list of specifications visit: Hereford.org/commercial/programs/certified-hereford-beef/

Certified Hereford Beef is proud of the Hereford breed’s rich heritage and the uncompromising dedication to quality from Hereford cattlemen. These fundamentals allow Certified Hereford Beef the time-honored tradition of providing great-tasting beef and bringing the highest-quality product to industry partners and consumers. They are the reason why Certified Hereford Beef is “Excellence Built by Tradition.”

Certified Hereford Beef is available through retail and foodservice outlets across the country. Visit the “Where to Buy” section of CertifiedHerefordBeef.com for a complete listing of Certified Hereford Beef retail supermarkets and restaurants promoting the brand.

Certified Hereford Beef specifications

To learn more about premium opportunities and participation in the Certified Hereford Beef program, producers can contact Trey Befort, director of commercial programs, at tbefort@herefordbeef org

Commercial Programs

The American Hereford Association (AHA) is committed to growing demand for Hereford genetics and providing breeders tools backed by uncompromised data and sound research that drive profit. Developing tools to provide commercial cattlemen with information to advance their programs through heterosis is a major focus of the AHA.

The Hereford Advantage, Premium Red Baldy and Maternal Advantage programs are marketing resources developed to assist commercial cattlemen with incorporating Hereford genetics into their programs more successfully and adding value to their operations. For producers wanting to learn more about their genetics and collect valuable data, the Hereford Feedout Program is a great opportunity to do just that.

Hereford Advantage Program

Designed to identify superior Hereford-influenced feeder cattle, the Hereford Advantage program includes components geared to add value to feeder cattle, including genetic merit, health and management practice verification. This tagging program is offered in conjunction with IMI Global, an industry-leading source for thirdparty verification of food production practices in North America.

To enroll in the program, visit HerefordAdvantage.com to download and complete the enrollment form. The program costs $3.25 per head (no minimum enrollment required), which includes verification and program electronic identification tag costs. During the enrollment process, an expected progeny difference (EPD) and profit index summary for the submitted bull battery will be developed and provided to producers, allowing them to track genetic merit for future selection decisions. Participating producers will also receive additional marketing support and exposure through this program and qualifying cattle will be listed on the AHA’s “Feeder Cattle Listings” page at HerefordMarketplace.com

Program Requirements:

• Source and age (required

IMI base verification)

• Genetic merit

› Minimum of 50% Hereford genetics

› Bull battery ranking in top 50% of breed for Certified Hereford Beef® Index (CHB$)* profit index (bull battery average)

› Bull ownership transferred (all bulls)

• Vaccination program — two rounds of preweaning vaccinations (minimum)

• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification

* The CHB$ is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are used on British-cross cows with a focus on gain and end-product merit.

Premium Red Baldy Program

Premium Red Baldy is a tagging program designed to take advantage of hybrid vigor by maximizing the best traits of both Hereford and Red Angus breeds and providing commercial producers with premium replacement females. The program has the ideal balance of maternal and carcass traits, which will yield cattle poised to increase the profitability of the commercial producer. Premium Red Baldy uses genetics supported by the only two beef breed associations backed by whole herd reporting.

Producers interested in participating will be required to provide registration numbers for Hereford or Red Angus sires to enroll. Once verification is complete, program tags can be purchased for $0.99 each. Enrolled groups of Premium Red Baldy females will receive added market exposure and will be listed on the “Commercial Female Listings” page at HerefordMarketplace.com. For more information and to contact your respective breed representative, visit PremiumRedBaldy.org.

Program Requirements:

• Female-only program — no steers will be tagged in this non-PVP tagging program.

• Females must be sired by a bull battery ranking in the top 50% of the breed for Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) or Profitability and Sustainability Index (ProS – Red Angus). Registration must also be transferred to the participating producer.

• Breed type must be predominately

Director of commercial programs: Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org

HerefordAdvantage.com

PremiumRedBaldy.org

HerefordMarketplace.com

Facebook – @HerefordMarketplace

Red Angus and Hereford genetics, with a small allowance for other breeds.

• Females must be red-bodied with either a bald or brockle face.

Maternal Advantage Program

This female-focused marketing tool is designed to take advantage of hybrid vigor by capitalizing on Hereford genetics. The program generates females with added longevity, more docility, increased fertility and more profit per year. Producers using Hereford bulls on British-based or Brahman-based females in their breeding program can utilize this program and enrolled groups will be listed on the “Commercial Female Listings” page at HerefordMarketplace.com for added market exposure.

Hereford Feedout Program

The Hereford Feedout Program, held at HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan., is an outstanding opportunity for producers to collect valuable carcass data and gain firsthand experience in the cattle feeding industry. Participants can enter five or more head in the program, which begins late fall for spring calves and early summer for fall calves, and those cattle will have an opportunity to be marketed as Certified Hereford Beef candidates through the U.S. Premium Beef program at National Beef. For more information visit the “Hereford Feedout Program” page in the “Commercial” section of Hereford.org.

AHA commercial programs overview Program Program logo Index used

Hereford Advantage CHB$

Premium Red Baldy BMI$ or ProS (Red Angus)

Maternal Advantage BMI$ or BII$

** For all programs, bulls must have transferred ownership and rank in the top 50% of the breed for the respective index.

Hereford Publications Inc. staff contacts

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 | 816-243-1314 fax hworld@hereford.org

Director of field management and seedstock marketing: Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org

Production manager: Caryn Vaught, c vaught@hereford.org

Executive editor: Wes Ishmael, wishmael@hereford.org

Managing editor: Sydnee Shive, sshive@hereford.org

Assistant editor: Katie Maupin Miller, kcommunicates@gmail.com

Editorial designer/assistant: Cindy Himmelberg, chimmelberg@hereford.org

Advertising coordinator: Alison Marx, amarx@hereford.org

Creative services coordinator: Bailey Lewis, blewis@hereford.org

Graphic designers: Sharon Blank

Teri Wolfgang

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 customers.

Hereford World is the official voice of the AHA. Produced 11 times per year, seven glossy issues are mailed to 5,900 subscribers. A tabloid issue is produced in January, February, August and October and mailed to an additional 10,000 commercial cattlemen. The tabloid is aimed at commercial producers interested in Hereford genetics.

Timely articles and editorial columns provide readers with information to help them make sound management and marketing decisions. From basic how-to

AHA/HPI Field Representatives

Mountain Region: Colo., Mont., N.D., Wyo., and central and western Canada 406-853-4638 kmurnin@hereford.org

North Central Region: Kan., Minn., Neb., and S.D. 701-590-9597 afriedt@hereford.org

articles to features about cutting-edge technologies to coverage of the breed’s shows and sales, Hereford World provides an array of information sought by Hereford breeders. Past issues of Hereford World can be viewed online at Hereford.org. The publication is also searchable for those seeking articles regarding specific topics.

Special advertising sections are printed several times per year, including the Hereford AI Book with the March issue and the Hereford Register in the July issue. Seven field representatives represent the AHA and Hereford World throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Central Region: Iowa, Mo., and eastern Canada 785-633-3188 jrick@hereford.org

Contact the AHA

Northeast Region: Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., and Vt.

Contact the AHA

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

Upper Midwest Region: Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va., and Wis. 217-372-8009 noahb@hereford.org

Eastern Region: Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn., and Va. 815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org

Southwest Region: Ark., La., N.M., Okla., and Texas 830-456-3749 cweinheimer@hereford.org

Aaron Friedt

Tommy Coley

Kevin Murnin

Cord Weinheimer

Joe Rickabaugh

Noah Benedict

Creative Services

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

Projects on a bid basis include catalogs, directories, brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards and other projects (stickers, posters, etc.). All sale books developed through Creative Services are available on Hereford.org and Herefords On Demand for viewing.

Offering customized mailing and online services

Creative Services’ clients have access to radius search seven lists to customize a mailing list for their use. As a complimentary service, clients can utilize any combination of the lists:

Adult member list — 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 subscribed to Hereford World tabloid issues for three years

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

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

Data integrity

Creative Services uses a direct link to the AHA database to retrieve pedigree and expected progeny difference (EPD) information, ensuring current and accurate information is provided.

Services

To receive a bid or to ask questions regarding the information needed to create a bid for a project, please call Joe Rickabaugh, Caryn Vaught or Bailey Lewis 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 also provides Hereford breeders the opportunity to advertise via banner ads, e-newsletters, online sale catalogs and more.

AHA website banner ads

Hereford breeders can advertise their operations via two-frame banner ads to showcase 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.

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 page for a

set amount of time, giving the advertiser more exposure on more pages.

Pricing options:

1-month banner ad — $500 ad appears in Hereford Headlines and/or Sales Digest

2-month banner ad — $900 ad appears in Hereford Headlines and/or Sales Digest (a $1,000 value)

1-year banner ad — $1,500 ad appears in Hereford Headlines and/or Sales Digest (a $6,000 value)

E-newsletter banner ads

Sales Digest and Hereford Headlines provide affordable banner advertising opportunities. Contact Alison Marx at amarx@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 to reserve your ad.

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AHA Member Advertising Information

Hereford Publications Inc., 816-842-3757

*Effective with the September 2023 Hereford World issue per Board vote April 4, 2023.

ADVERTISING RATES

Full page, four color $1,320

Half page, four color .. ........................ $990

Quarter page, four color ... .................... $770

Full page, black and white $880

Half page, black and white $550

Quarter page, black and white $330

Seedstock directory (per inch, per year) $385

• 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 2023 July 25, 2023

*October 2023 Aug. 25, 2023

November 2023 .. ................... Sept. 25, 2023

December 2023 .... ................... Oct. 25, 2023

*January 2024 Nov. 27, 2023

*February 2024 Dec. 26, 2023

March 2024 Jan. 25, 2024

April 2024 Feb. 26, 2024

May/June 2024 March 25, 2024

July 2024 .. ............... Early bird: April 26, 2024 Final deadline: May 24, 2024

*August 2024 June 25, 2024

September 2024 July 25, 2024

*Indicates tabloid issue

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

(Included with $100 AHA member service fee)

1 year .. ...................................... $35

U.S., 1st class $70

Foreign, 2nd class $60

Foreign, 1st class $110

Sales Digest

This weekly e-newsletter is delivered to more than 8,500 potential buyers around the world. It is a source of current information including, upcoming sales, shows and events, to aid in locating the right Hereford cattle to increase profitability in a herd.

Hereford Headlines

Hereford Headlines is an e-newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month to AHA members and other subscribers and keeps readers up-to-date on Hereford and other beef industry news. Three banner ad positions are available.

Online sale catalogs

Hereford breeders can post production sale and private-treaty sale books at Hereford.org. Catalogs can be posted in two formats — PDF and flip. Catalogs designed through Creative Services are posted in the PDF and flip formats at no extra cost. Likewise, catalogs designed by a third party can be listed on the “Production Catalogs” page at a low cost. As an added benefit, the catalogs will also be listed in the Sales Digest

Industry Directory

AETA CERTIFIED EMBRYO TRANSFER BUSINESSES

aeta.org

American Embryo Transfer Association

1800 S Oak St , Ste 100, Champaign, IL 61820, 217-398-2217, aeta@assochq org

AI SERVICE PROVIDERS naab-css.org

National Association of Animal Breeders 8413 Excelsior Dr , Ste 140, Madison, WI 53717, 608-827-0277, naab-css@naab-css org

AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLEWOMEN INC. ancw.org

American National CattleWomen Inc

Attn: Ashley Hughes

P.O Box 700038, St . Cloud, FL 34770, ancw@ancw org

Online catalog rates:

• PDF and flip version — $100 per week

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 to resubmit a new PDF.

For more information and pricing details, contact Alison Marx at amarx@hereford.org or Bailey Lewis at blewis@hereford.org or 816-842-3757.

treaty offering, is practical for herds of all sizes and streamlines the efficiency of catalog production.

Herefords On Demand features live EPDs in the sale catalog that are refreshed weekly and search capabilities within a catalog and across all catalogs using this online feature. Users can start a new sale catalog and are able to save their progress and return to inputting information later, as well.

For more information and pricing details, contact Bailey Lewis at blewis@hereford.org or 816-842-3757.

Digital marketing

Herefords On Demand

Another online sale catalog avenue offered through HPI is Herefords On Demand. This marketing tool is a feature for breeders to market their upcoming production sales or private

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to market your production or online sale and promote your bull or donor through targeted marketing via Facebook. This marketing tool is available for all breeders to select and target their audience based on specific states and key words. Digital marketing plans are available for these time periods: one month, two weeks and one week. Contact Alison Marx at amarx@hereford.org for more information and details.

BEEF CATTLE EXTENSION RESOURCE AREA extension.org

BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION (BIF) beefimprovement.org

Bob Weaber, executive director, Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University

227 Weber Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, 785-532-1460, bweaber@k-state edu

CATTLE-FAX cattlefax.com

9110 E Nichols Ave , Ste 301, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-0323 or 800-825-7525

CATTLEMEN’S BEEF BOARD beefboard.org

7555 E . Hampden Ave , Ste 610, Denver, CO 80231, 303-220-9890

NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION (NCBA) ncba.org

Denver office: 9110 E Nichols Ave , Ste 300, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-0305

Washington office: 1275 Pennsylvania Ave N W , Ste  801, Washington, D C 20004, 202-347-0228

U.S. MEAT EXPORT FEDERATION usmef.org

1660 Lincoln St , Ste 2800, Denver, CO 80264, 303-623-6328, jhinners@usmef org

U.S. ROUNDTABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE BEEF www.usrsb.org

Samantha Werth, executive director swerth@beef.org

Hereford Youth Foundation contacts

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 | 816-243-1314 fax HerefordYouthFoundation.org acowan@hereford.org

OFFICERS:

President: Ray Ramsey Greenfield, Ind., 317-462-7122 rayramsey77@gmail.com

Vice president: George Sprague Eugene, Ore., 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com

Secretary/treasurer: Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

DIRECTORS:

Jill Bielema Ada, Mich., 616-292-7476 jbielema@comcast.net

Katie Colyer Bruneau, Idaho, 208-599-2962 katie@hereford.com

Steve Folkman Ixonia, Wis., 920-474-7403 cnlfarm@execp.com

Nancy Keilty Cedar, Mich., 231-228-6578 nancykeilty@mindspring.com

Kathy Buchholz Waxahachie, Texas, 214-537-1306 kathy@gkbcattle.com

Bill King Moriarty, N.M., 505-220-9909 bill@billkingranch.com

Bruce Everhart Waldron, Ind., 317-407-3618 bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

Pillars of the Foundation

A pillar is defined as any upright, supporting post that makes a structure worthy and prominent to stand the test of time. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) is built on the pillars of scholarship, leadership, education and research. These four pillars are the motivation behind all fundraising efforts, creating and developing growth in the next generation of Hereford breeders and cultivating leaders who will carry industry research and breed development forward.

When the foundation was established, net assets totaling $218,000 from the two youth foundations, including the American Hereford Youth Foundation and the American Polled Hereford Youth Foundation Inc., were blended together and HYFA was born. Twenty years later, the village of supporters grows and the donor network includes year-round breeder and corporate support and a host of fundraising efforts, including the annual Season of Giving campaign.

The foundation has experienced many monumental milestones, but none more exciting than surpassing the $5 million net asset mark in 2021. Through the years, the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and HYFA have worked hand in hand to provide Hereford youth multifold opportunities to share their common passion for the cattle they raise, while extending their knowledge, honing leadership skills, networking and engaging in professional development opportunities.

Scholarship

Thanks to the army of HYFA supporters, the scholarship program as well as all of our education and leadership endeavors continue to thrive. Last year alone, $185,000 in scholarships was awarded to Hereford youth who are busy putting their scholarship dollars to work as they chase their dreams and work toward their college degrees. Even more impressive, since HYFA’s inception, close to $2 million has been disbursed to Hereford youth through various scholarships.

Leadership

Many junior members have benefited from the Faces of Leadership program that HYFA and the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment have helped to fund over the last several years. This spring, thanks to the generous

hospitality of GKB Cattle and Gary and Kathy Buchholz, the second annual BOLD Conference was held, giving junior members ages 18-21 a platform to build on their leadership development.

Education

From classroom settings to feedyards and different events both in and out of the showring, HYFA and its host of supporters are steadfast when it comes to supporting Hereford youth. In recent years, the foundation has expanded and helped fund a diverse and exciting lineup of educational programs and opportunities for Hereford youth, one being the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), along with the Bridging the Gap College and Career Fair and Pen to Pen mentorship program. To help with these unique programs and keep the tradition growing, HYFA started and maintains a legacy fund and a steering committee to ensure the sustainability of this flagship event. The Fed Steer Shootout is another HYFA-funded program where youth can compete. It offers participants a unique opportunity to follow their cattle through the feedlot and beyond, showcasing what their genetics are producing at the consumer level and expanding their knowledge beyond the showring.

Research

In addition to these junior competitions, learning and scholarship opportunities, HYFA also houses a research fund, which the AHA utilizes to fund research projects benefiting the total membership of the Hereford breed. So, whether you are looking to support juniors through scholarships, the showring or wanting your contributions to be used for research or other purposes, we welcome you to get in touch with us. We can work together to identify the best fit.

Just like the Hereford breed that started in 1881, HYFA was built to stand the test of time. In a year when markets and inflation rates test us, the strength of the foundation’s pillars are standing firm and supporting our missions like never before. HYFA’s already strong pillars gain more strength each year as more programs and opportunities are added to benefit future generations and breed research.

Building the Future

2022-23 National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors

NJHA contacts

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 | 816-243-1314 fax JrHereford.org

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OFFICERS

Chairman:

JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky. 606-748-4738, jwcox2009@gmail.com

Vice chairman:

Ralston Ripp, Kearney, Neb. 308-293-5560, ralstonripp@gmail.com

Communications chair:

Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn. 931-209-6019, libbyrushton2001@gmail.com

Fundraising chair:

Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan. 785-336-4155, dentonw@ksu.edu

Leadership chair:

Tar Tut, Faribault, Minn. 507-491-3493, tartut@outlook.com

Membership chair:

Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa, Ill. 815-876-7909, laurentmcmillan@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis. 608-482-3525, ljherefords15@gmail.com

Hannah Pearson, Oconto, Neb. 308-870-3805, hjpearson001@gmail.com

Logan McFatridge, Otterbein, Ind. 765-769-6660, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com

Kaylee McInvale, Cumby, Texas 903-336-8121, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com

Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn. 218-368-0745, msfherefords@gmail.com

Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo. 816-387-3405, isaacrhode25@gmail.com

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND FOUNDATION

Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

NATIONAL SHOWS COORDINATOR AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Bailey Clanton bclanton@hereford.org

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MARKETING AND EDUCATION

Chloé Fowler cfowler@hereford.org

Mission statement

The National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) mission is 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 NJHA is one of the largest, strongest and most active junior programs in the country, not just in the beef industry. The NJHA, through its extensive leadership programs, continues to lay the foundation for the next generation of beef industry producers and leaders. Watching the juniors grow from young participants and exhibitors through the programs laid out for them to flourish into strong adults and leaders is truly inspirational. Past junior directors and members now lead the beef industry in a variety of roles, using skills they developed through the Association and the junior board.

The NJHA membership continues to grow with more than 4,100 active junior members who are taking advantage of all the opportunities to learn, lead and achieve. Do you want to be a member of the NJHA? If you are under the age of 22 and love Hereford cattle, this is the place for you, and you are eligible. Simply fill out the online form found on the website, JrHereford.org. Then you’re on your way to becoming a junior member in one of the largest beef breed organizations in the world.

Junior National Hereford Expo

The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) continues to be one of the largest beef breed shows in the U.S., providing a place for members across the country to connect through their love for the Hereford breed and develop as leaders during different educational contests and leadership activities.

The 2023 theme is “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash,” and junior members are ready to make the Dash to Madison, Wis., July 8-14, at the Alliant Energy Center. Stay up to date with all information regarding the 2024 JNHE in Grand Island, Neb., at Hereford.org/youth/jnhe.

Building on leadership development

Within the mission statement of NJHA, leadership is a key component of cultivating the young members of the Hereford breed. That means that showing livestock is not the only component of the NJHA.

The Faces of Leadership Conference and new BOLD Conference are instrumental in building the next generation. Faces of Leadership travels to different locations

The 2022-23 NJHA board of directors pictured back row (l to r): Wesley Denton, Kansas; JW Cox, Kentucky; Logan McFatridge, Indiana; Tar Tut, Minnesota; Isaac Rhode, Missouri; and Libby Rushton, Tennessee Front row (l to r): Kaylee McInvale, Texas; Haley Mouser, Minnesota; Ralston Ripp, Nebraska; Lauren McMillan, Illinois; Lauren Jones, Wisconsin; and Hannah Pearson, Nebraska

across the country, touring universities, learning from industry leaders and developing personal skills.

The 2023 conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio, July 23-26, and will “Prepare YOU, for Your Future.” This conference is open to junior members between the ages of 14-21 and is made possible by the Coley-Malir Endowment. This year the event will be happening in Rick Malir and Bonnie Coley-Malir’s hometown, as they welcome Hereford juniors to learn leadership and industry skills, with a focus on the consumer and pasture to plate.

BOLD is the newest leadership opportunity for junior members and is proving to be an excellent training ground for NJHA members ages 18-21 who want to be the best leaders they can be. This conference is made possible by the GKB Cattle Youth Endowment and is hosted at the Hi Point Ranch in Desdemona, Texas. The 2024 conference is scheduled for April 4-7 and attendees are selected through an application process.

While the NJHA focuses on leadership for all of its members, an elected few are chosen to guide those leaders. Voted on by their peers and state delegates, each year four new young people are selected to serve a three-year term on the NJHA board of directors.

Traveling to various shows and activities across the country is one component of being a director, as well as the planning and orchestration of annual educational and leadership events. Serving on this board creates well-rounded leaders and builds a strong foundation for the breed’s future. NJHA board applications are due June 1 each year, and all guidelines, bylaws and requirements may be found at JrHereford.org.

Fed Steer Shootout

Celebrating the completion of its sixth year, the Fed Steer Shootout is a one-ofa-kind experience for NJHA members. This program focuses on the cattle feeding sector of the beef industry and is hosted by HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan. Steers competing in the 2023 contest arrived at the feedlot in 2022, weighing 500-800 pounds. After the cattle are harvested, the top performing steers are recognized in the fall at the Association’s Annual Meeting. Awards are also given to the top placing juniors in the educational division of the contest.

Throughout the months the cattle are on feed, participants learn through an online educational platform about all

NJHA important dates and deadlines

April 1 HYFA spring scholarship applications due

June 1 JNHE final online entry, ownership, showmanship and judging deadline Advisor of the Year Award nominations due NJHA board candidate applications due Contest deadline (Judging Contest, Showmanship, Certified Hereford Beef® Cooking Challenge, Advanced Speech, Future Professionals, Hybrid Illustrated Speech, Individual Sales, Sales Academy and Photo Contest)

June 15 Early bird Faces of Leadership registration online at JrHereford.org

July 1 Final Faces of Leadership registration deadline

July 8-14 Junior National Hereford Expo, Madison, Wis .

July 23-26 Faces of Leadership Conference, Columbus, Ohio

Sept. 1 HYFA fall scholarship applications due

Nov. 1 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Entry Deadline

April 4-7, 2024 BOLD Leadership Conference, Desdemona, Texas

July 6-12, 2024 Junior National Hereford Expo, Grand Island, Neb

aspects of the feedlot industry. The goal is to offer them a well-rounded view of a sector of the beef industry vital to feeding the world.

In addition to this online educational platform, NJHA hosted its third field day at HRC Feed Yards in April. This educational event brought juniors and their families together to see their steers on feed and to gain a better understanding about the path the steers took once they were delivered to the feedyard the previous year. Highlighting the field day was a series of workshops hosted by Cargill Protein North America, focusing on quality and carcass defects, as well as a meat evaluation activity and contest and live animal evaluation contest, giving juniors an up-close look at the beef processing side of the industry.

Scholarship opportunities

NJHA programs wouldn’t be possible without donors and outside support, and that includes scholarships. Our organization is devoted to promoting education as well as supporting juniors seeking advanced education. The cost of college, universities and trade schools can be daunting, and it is the goal of the NJHA and the Hereford Youth Foundation (HYFA) to lessen that burden.

Awarding close to $200,000 annually, the donor network continues to grow, providing more and more scholarship opportunities for higher education. Spring scholarships have a deadline of April 1, to be awarded at the JNHE, and fall scholarships are due Sept. 1, awarded at the American Hereford Association’s Annual Meeting.

NJHA board of directors regional representation

Northwest region:

Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa

Northeast region: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Southwest region: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas

Southeast region: Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina

Hereford Show Information

AHA Show Rules

• All cattle entered, including calves on the side of cow-calf pairs and senior yearlings, must be registered in the Herd Book of the American Hereford Association (AHA). Entries with registrations “pending” or illegible tattoos or improper tattoos as shown on the registration certificate at check-in time are ineligible for competition. Exhibitors are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification. Entries in these classes are accepted with the understanding that the exhibitor agrees to abide by the rule in all respects.

• The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be allowed.

• Any product administered internally or used externally to alter the conformation of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the use of graphite, hemp or other similar substances externally and steroids or growth stimulants internally.

• The act of artificially filling animals internally, which includes stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other method by mouth or esophagus, is prohibited.

• All animals shown in group classes must have been shown in their respective single-age class. No transfer from one (1) breeder to another, after entry, will be permitted.

• Expected progeny difference (EPD) values will be provided to the judge and audience for all animals shown. Animals without EPD data are eligible to show but will have N/A (not available) in place of missing data.

• Any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible to show.

• All Hereford animals must be officially recorded (registered) prior to show date to be eligible to show at a National Hereford Show.

• An animal that is scurred (scurs are small, rudimentary horns that are loosely attached to the head, which are considered to be expressed only in animals that are

AHA Show Classifications

genetically heterozygous for the polled gene) will show in the polled division of Hereford shows. Once an animal is confirmed to be scurred by an AHA field representative, then this designation will be placed on the animal’s registration papers. Once this determination has been made and reported to the AHA office, then the owner may remove the scurs. Animals with scurs removed will show in the polled division of Hereford shows. Once an animal is confirmed polled or scurred, it will retain this designation forever.

• The individual classes will be made up and divided after the cattle are checked in at the show. They will be judged from the youngest to the oldest animal within each class.

• It is recommended by the AHA Show Committee that classes with 10 or more head be considered to be split, depending on animals’ birthdates in each particular class.

• If the number of classes in a division warrant, a division will be split into multiple divisions

• Calves on the side of cow-calf pairs and senior yearlings MUST BE the cow’s natural calf and fully registered with the AHA.

• For cattle exhibited at the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show:

› Exhibitors with senior bull calves and/or intermediate, yearling and senior bulls are required to provide a licensed veterinarian’s statement indicating the bull has been semen checked and evaluated as fertile. Semen evaluation is to occur within 90 days of the show. This statement must be presented at check-in during the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show.

› Exhibitors with females in the spring and junior yearling divisions must be confirmed pregnant within 45 days of show by a licensed veterinarian or by blood test or show with a calf at side.

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. C ow-calf (Any female older than the below ages with a calf at side.)

• C alf older than 240 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.

• I f 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.

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

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

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

4. S enior heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

5. S enior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.

6. L ate summer yearling females calved June 1 to July 31.

7. E arly summer yearling females calved May 1 to 31.

8. Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30.

9. Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.

10. S enior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.*

* For shows occuring Jan. 1 to May 1, a senior yearling female class and division will be allowed. Females must show with a calf at side.

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

Female divisions

Junior Heifer Calves

C lass(es) 2 & 3

Senior Heifer Calves ......... C lass(es) 4 & 5

Intermediate Yearling Females .. C lass(es) 6 & 7

Spring Yearling Females ...... C lass 8

Junior Yearling Females C lass 9

Senior Yearling Females C lass 10

State and regional Hereford bull show classifications

1. Spring bull calves calved March 1 to June 30.

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

3. S enior bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

4. S enior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.

5. L ate summer yearling bulls calved June 1 to July 31.

6. E arly summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to 31.

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

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

9. S enior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.

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

Bull divisions

Junior Bull Calves ........... C lass(es) 1 & 2

Senior Bull Calves ........... C lass(es) 3 & 4

Intermediate Bulls ........... C lass(es) 5 & 6

Yearling Bulls C lass(es) 7 & 8

Senior Bulls C lass(es) 9 & 10

National Hereford female show classifications

1. C ow-calf (Any female older than the below ages with a calf at side.)

• C alf older than 240 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.

• I f 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.

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

• C ow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

2. Spring heifer calves calved after May 1 to June 30.

3. Spring heifer calves calved April 1 to 30.

4. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to 31.

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

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

7. S enior heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

8. S enior heifer calves calved Oct. 1 to 31.

9. S enior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.

10. Late summer yearling females calved June 1 to July 31.

11. Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to 31.

12. Spring yearling females calved April 1 to 30.

13. Spring yearling females calved March 1 to 31.

14. Junior yearling females calved Feb. 1 to 29.

15. Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to 31.

16. Senior yearling females calved Aug 1 to Dec 31*

* For shows occuring Jan. 1 to May 1, a senior yearling female class and division will be allowed. Females must show with a calf at side.

Female divisions

Spring Heifer Calves C lass(es) 2, 3 & 4

Junior Heifer Calves C lass(es) 5 & 6

Senior Heifer Calves ......... C lass(es) 7, 8 & 9

Intermediate Yearling Females . C lass(es) 10 & 11

Spring Yearling Females C lass (es) 12 & 13

Junior Yearling Females C lass (es) 14 & 15

Senior Yearling Females ...... C lass 16

The AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30-day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior and senior calf classes (Classes 2-9).

National Hereford bull show classifications

1. Spring bull calves calved after May 1 to June 30.

2. Spring bull calves calved April 1 to 30.

3. Spring bull calves calved March 1 to 31.

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

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

6. S enior bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

7. S enior bull calves calved Oct. 1 to 31.

8. S enior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.

9. L ate summer yearling bull calved June 1 to July 31.

10. Early summer yearling bull calved May 1 to 31.

11. Spring yearling bull calved April 1 to 30.

12. Spring yearling bull calved March 1 to 31.

13. Junior yearling bull calved Feb. 1 to 29.

14. Junior yearling bull calved Jan. 1 to 31.

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

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

Bull divisions

Spring Bull Calves ........... C lass(es) 1, 2 & 3

Junior Bull Calves C lass(es) 4 & 5

Senior Bull Calves C lass(es) 6, 7 & 8

Intermediate Bulls ........... C lass(es) 9 & 10

Yearling Bulls .............. C lass(es) 11, 12, 13 & 14

Senior Bulls ................ C lass(es) 15 & 16

The AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30-day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior and senior calf classes (Classes 1-8).

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 cowcalf pair for the get-of-sire. Get-of-sire may be comprised of animals from one or more owners and of both horned and polled animals.

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 cowcalf 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.

AHA Show Classifications continued

National junior show ownership rule

Cow-calf pairs, females and steers may be jointly owned by siblings provided all are individual members of the National Junior Hereford Association and are between the ages of 7 and 22 as of Jan. 1 of the current year. No animal is eligible to compete if recorded in joint ownership (other than the sibling rule) or ownership of farm or family name. Bred-and-owned bulls, however, may be owned by the exhibitor, a ranch/family name as long as the junior exhibitor is also the breeder.

National and regional show point system

Points for national and regional 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.

AHA point shows and awards

• Official results from the show staff must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the show.

• Results must contain the following:

› Eight-digit AHA registration number

› Complete registration name as recorded in the AHA registration system

› Owner(s) as listed on the papers from the AHA registration system

• In order for results to be included in the calculation for show animals of the year, shows must have at least 25 head exhibited at the show.

• Shows that are specified as point shows by the AHA show and sale committee will submit results to Bailey Clanton with the AHA at bclanton@hereford.org or mail them to American Hereford Association, Attn: Bailey Clanton, 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410, Kansas City, MO 64153.

At the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference and National Hereford Show in Kansas City, Mo., the Association will recognize four national show animals of the year, 16 regional show animals of the year and recognize eight regional premier exhibitors of the year.

• National Show Bull and Female of the Year for horned and polled

• Regional Show Bull and Female of the Year for horned and polled

• Regional Premier Exhibitor for horned and polled

LEVEL 1 NATIONAL POINT SHOW

Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla.

LEVEL 2 NATIONAL POINT SHOWS

American Royal, Kansas City, Mo.

Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Harrisburg, Pa.

National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.

North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky.

Southwestern Livestock Exposition, Ft. Worth, Texas

Western States Hereford Show, Reno, Nev.

REGIONAL POINT SHOWS

Southeast

Alabama National Fair, Montgomery

Appalachian District Fair, Gray, Tenn.

Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock

Dixie National, Jackson, Miss.

Florida State Fair, Tampa

Kentucky State Fair, Louisville

Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport

Mississippi State Fair, Jackson

North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh

South Carolina State Fair, Columbia

Tennessee State Fair, Nashville

Tennessee State Hereford Show

Southwest

Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix

California State Fair, Sacramento

Hereford Heritage, Abilene, Texas

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston, Texas

New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque

Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, Calif.

State Fair of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

State Fair of Texas, Dallas

Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, Okla.

Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City

West Texas Fair, Abilene

Northwest

Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island

Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE), Billings, Mont.

Oregon State Fair, Salem

Red River Valley Fair, Fargo, N.D.

South Dakota State Fair, Huron

Washington State Fair, Puyallup

Western Idaho Fair, Boise

Wyoming State Fair, Douglas

Northeast

Eastern States Expo, W. Springfield, Mass.

Illinois State Fair, Springfield

Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis

Iowa State Fair, Des Moines

Maryland State Fair, Timonium

Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul

Missouri State Fair, Sedalia

New Jersey State Fair, Augusta

New York State Fair, Syracuse

Ohio State Fair, Columbus

Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, Mo.

State Fair of West Virginia, Lewisburg

Upper Peninsula State Fair, Escanaba, Mich.

Wisconsin State Fair, W. Allis

World Beef Expo, W. Allis, Wis.

2023-2024 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule

Jul. 30

Indiana State Fair

(7/1) 1202 E 38th St , Indianapolis, IN 46205 443-974-8155, indianastatefair.com

Entry contact: entry@indianastatefair com

Aug. 12 Illinois State Fair

P O Box 19427, Springfield, IL, 62794-9427 847-814-7301, statefair.illinois.gov

(7/1)

Entry contact: Dr Larry Wilson or Tony Eich, ilopenbeef@gmail com

Aug. 12 Missouri State Fair

2503 W 16th St , Sedalia, MO 65301 660-530-5615, mostatefair.com

Entry contact: mostatefair@mda mo gov

Aug. 12 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

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

Entry contact: Cathy Shepard, cshepard@mcagfair com

Aug. 12

Wisconsin State Fair

640 S 84th St , West Allis, WI 53214 414-266-7052, wistatefair.com

Entry contact: entryoffice@wistatefair com

Aug. 15 Upper Peninsula State Fair

(7/3)

Aug. 27 Du Quoin State Fair

(8/4) 622 Executive Dr , Du Quoin, IL 62832 618-542-1515, duquoinstatefair.net

Entry contact: Danette Mohr, danette mohr@illinois gov

Aug. 27 Maryland State Fair (7/31) P O Box 188, 2200 York Rd , Timonium, MD 21094 410-252-0200, marylandstatefair.com

Entry contact: Rebecca Williams, rrensor@comcast net

Aug. 30 South Dakota State Fair (8/1) 1060 3rd St S W , Huron, S D 57350 605-351-7772, sdstatefair.com

Entry contact: Cindy Christensen, cynthialouchristensen@gmail com

(7/20)

Aug. 31 Nebraska State Fair (8/1) 501 E Fonner Park Rd , Ste 200, Grand Island, NE 68802 308-384-0624, statefair.org

Entry contact: Amy Kelley, akelley@statefair org

(6/21)

Sept. 1 West Texas Fair and Rodeo (8/1) 1700 Hwy 36, Abilene, TX 79602 325-677-4376, westtexasfairrodeo.com

Entry contact: Madeline Holder, mholder@expoctc com

(7/15) 2401 12th Ave N , Escanaba, MI 49829 906-241-5711, upstatefair.org

Entry contact: Veronica Wallace, veronica wallace@hichealth org

Aug. 17 Iowa State Fair

P O Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-3111, ext 247, iowastatefair.org

Entry contact: cattle@iowastatefair org

Aug. 17 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo

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

Entry contact: info@wystatefair .com

Aug. 19 State Fair of West Virginia

947 Maplewood Ave , Lewisburg, WV 24901 304-645-1090, statefairofwv.com

(7/1 & 7/8)

(7/25)

Sept. 2 Minnesota State Fair (7/31 & 8/2) 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108 651-288-4417, mnstatefair.org

Entry contact: competition@mnstatefair org

Sept. 11 New Mexico State Fair (8/1)

P O Box 8546, Albuquerque, NM 87198 505-319-0251, statefair.exponm.com

Livestock Manager: Brittni Cross, nmsf livestock@state nm us

Sept. 12 Utah State Fair (8/28) 155 N 1000 W , Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-538-8400, utahstatefair.com

Entry contact: Jenny Anderson, judy@utahstatefair .com, info@utahstatefair .com

(7/6)

Entry contact: Alexis Porterfield, entries@statefairofwv com

Aug. 19 Tennessee State Fair

(TBD) 945 E Baddour Pkwy , Lebanon, TN 615-443-2626, www.wilsoncountyfair.net

Entry contact: office@wilsoncountyfair net

Aug. 19 Western Idaho Fair

(8/3 & 8/7) 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714 208-287-5663, idahofair.com

Entry contact: Hans Bruijn, premiumoffice@idahofair com

Aug. 21-23 Appalachian Fair

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

(8/1)

Entry contact: Mike Cunningham, mcunningham@meadetractor com

Aug. 25 Kentucky State Fair (7/11 & 7/18)

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

Entry contact: Nancy Monroe, entry@kyvenues com, nancy monroe@kyvenues com

Aug. 25 New York State Fair

581 State Fair Blvd , Syracuse, NY 13209 315-728-4473, nysfair.ny.gov

(8/4)

Entry contact: Zachary Bakowski, zachary bakowski@agriculture ny gov

Aug. 26 Oregon State Fair

(8/4) 2330 17th St N E , Salem, OR 97301 971-701-6570, oregonstatefair.org

Entry contact: Jodi Rametes, agprograms@oregonstatefair org

Sept. 15 Kansas State Fair (8/15) 2000 N Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 620-669-3623, kansasstatefair.com

Entry contact: Jenn Galloway, jenn galloway@ks gov

Sept. 15 Tennessee Valley Fair (8/30) P O Box 6066, Knoxville, TN 37914 865-215-1480, tnvalleyfair.org

Entry contact: contests@tnvalleyfair org

Sept. 17 Oklahoma State Fair (8/25)

P O Box 74943, Oklahoma City, OK 73147 405-948-6735, okstatefair.com

Entry contact: Brooke Cecil, agmanager@okstatefair com

Sept 22-24 & Sept 28-Oct. 1 Central Washington State Fair (TBD) 1301 S Fair Ave , Yakima, WA 98901 509-248-7160, fairfun.com

Sept. 23 The Big E (8/15) 1305 Memorial Ave , W Springfield, MA 01089 413-205-5011, thebige.com

Entry contact: aginfo@thebige com

Sept. 29 World Beef Expo (9/11)

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

Entry contact: Charlene Becker, info@worldbeefexpo com

Sept. 30 East Texas State Fair (8/31 & 9/3) 2112 W Front St , Tyler, TX 75702 903-597-2501, etstatefair.com

Entry contact: Denise Weaver, dweaver@etstatefair com

Oct. 1 Tulsa State Fair

4145 E 21st St , Tulsa, OK 74114 918-744-1113, tulsastatefair.com

(8/25)

Entry contact: Colton Kersey, ckersey@exposquare com

Oct. 4 Fryeburg Fair

P O Box 78, Fryeburg, ME 04037 207-935-3268, fryeburgfair.org

Entry contact: Barbara Gushee, info@fryeburgfair org

Oct. 6 Carolina Classic Fair

(8/15)

Oct. 21 Northern International Livestock Expo (9/1 & 9/15) 308 6th Ave N , Billings, MT 59101 406-256-2495, thenile.org

Entry contact: Shelby Shaw, shelby@thenile org

Oct. 26 State Fair of Louisiana (TBA) 3701 Hudson St , Shreveport, LA 71109

318-635-1361, statefairoflouisiana.com

Entry contact: livestock@statefairoflouisiana com

(9/1) 421 W 27th St , Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336-414-0553, carolinaclassicfair.com

Entry contact: Josh Sell, josh@trustmorgan com

Oct. 13 North Carolina State Fair

4285 Trinity Rd , Raleigh, NC 27607 919-821-7400, ncstatefair.org

(9/15)

Entry contact: Summer Senter, summer senter@ncagr gov

Oct. 19-21 South Carolina State Fair

(9/1) 1200 Rosewood, Columbia, SC 29201 803-851-4619, scstatefair.org

Entry contact: Judy Heise, judyh@scstatefair org

Oct. 20 State Fair of Texas

P O Box 150009, Dallas, TX 7531 214-565-2985, bigtex.com

Dec. 30 Arizona National Livestock Show (11/15) 1826 W McDowell Rd , Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-258-8568, anls.org

Entry contact: Kris Ham, kris@anls org

TBD Arkansas State Fair (TBD) 2600 Howard St , Little Rock, AR 72206 501-372-8341, arkansasstatefair.com

Entry contact: Tanya Stark, livestock@asfg net

TBD Washington State Fair (TBD) 110 9th Ave S W , Puyallup, WA 98371 253-841-5074, thefair.com

Entry contact: Jennifer Schelbert, jennifers@thefair com

(9/1)

Entry contact: Emma Christensen, echristensen@bigtex com

2023-2024 Level I and Level II National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up

Keystone International Livestock Exposition 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-787-2905; keystoneinternational.state.pa.us

Show Date: Oct. 6

Entry Deadline: Aug. 31

Judges: Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas

American Royal 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102 816-221-9800; americanroyal.com

Show Date: Oct. 22

Entry deadline: Sept. 10

Judge: Tim Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

North American International Livestock Exposition P.O. Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233

502-595-3166; livestockexpo.org

Show Date: Nov. 14

Entry Deadline: Oct. 3

Judges: Max Stotz, Skiatook, Okla., and Dale Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind.

Western States Hereford Show 1405 Crown Dr., Reno, NV 89503

775-747-8917; 775-722-6116; nuggethereford.com

Show Dates: Dec. 1-2

Entry Deadline: Oct. 31

Judge: Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla.

Cattlemen’s Congress

3001 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 cattlemenscongress.com

Show Dates: Jan. 4-6

Entry Deadline: Nov. 17

Judge: Kyle Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho

Pen Show Judges: Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo.; Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo.; and Ryan Topp, Grace City, N.D.

National Western Stock Show

4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216

303-296-6977; nationalwestern.com

Show Dates: Jan. 12-13

Entry Deadline: Nov. 20

Judges: Terri Barber, Corralles, N.M., and Mary Barber, Channing, Texas

Pen/Carload Show Judges: David Burns, Pikeville, Tenn.; Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; and Blake Ochsner, Torrington, Wyo.

Fort Worth Stock Show

P.O. Box 150, Ft. Worth, TX 76101 817-877-2400; fwssr.com

Show Date: Jan. 29

Entry Deadline: Nov. 15

Judge: Todd Herman, Lima, Ohio

Respective fairs and representatives share these calendar dates with Hereford World. Please check with the entry department of each fair to verify dates

State and Regional Hereford Associations

ALABAMA

Alabama Hereford Assn.

President: Ron Dugger, Jasper

Vice president: Darrell Hicks, Cullman

Secretary/treasurer: Jeanyne Dugger, 1730 Lamon Chapel Rd , Jasper, AL 35503, 903-818-5548

Directors: Grady Sparks, Waverly; John Starnes, Ft Payne; Shane Wallace, Centreville; and Bill Pope, Grand Bay

ARIZONA

Arizona Hereford Assn.

azherefordangus.org

President: Daric Knight, Springerville

Vice president: Amie Wystrach, Elgin

Secretary/treasurer: Cindy Tidwell-Shelton, 1052 W Vera Ln , Tempe, AZ 85284, 602-799-2945, fcshelton@aol .com

Directors: Sylvia Moore, Eagar; Jim O’Haco, Winslow; Amie Wystrach, Elgin; Dave Hartman, Winslow; and Grace Wystrach, Elgin

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Hereford Assn.

facebook.com/ArkansasHerefordAssociation

President: Randy Smyth, Marshall

Vice president: Jay Crow, Morrilton

Secretary: Lauren Martin, 3802 Hwy 157, Judsonia, AR 72081, 501-580-7060, martinherefordfarm@gmail .com

Treasurer: Justin Bacon, Siloam Springs

Directors: Amanda Boecker, Siloam Springs; Brandon Martin, Judsonia; Phillip Moon, Harrison; and Vernon Schmiegelow, Rogers

Magnolia Hereford Assn. facebook.com/MagnoliaHerefordAssociation

President: Shaw Andrews, Camden, Ark

Vice president: Scott Stewart, Cumby, Texas

Secretary/treasurer: Wade Andrews, 3402 Hwy . 278 W ., Camden, AR 71701, 870-818-7067, magnoliaherefordassociation@gmail com

Directors: Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas; Bart Emerson, Taylor, Ark ; and Zach Andrews, Camden, Ark

FLORIDA

Florida Hereford Assn.

President: Raymond Hodges Jr , Old Town, herefordcowboy@bellsouth net

Vice president: Arialle Gray, Old Town

Secretary: Lesa Roe, Leesburg

Treasurer: Anne Hodges, 551 S E . 199th Ave , Old Town, FL 32680, 352-356-1632, anneofevergreen@bellsouth net

Director: Nicole Spencer, Old Town

GEORGIA

Georgia Hereford Assn. georgiahereford.com

President: Cody Cleveland, Colquitt

Vice president: Bob Neligan, Eatonton

Secretary: Diann Strickland, P O Box 128, Mershon, GA 31551, 912-288-0024, diann_strickland@hotmail com

Treasurer: Wes Smith, Thomaston

Directors: Bill Sims, Commerce; Hardy Edwards, Winterville; Tommy Mead, Midville; Angie McGinnis, Danielsville; Gary Hedrick, Marietta; Dalton Green, Chickamauga; and Kenne Murphy, Calhoun

IDAHO

Idaho Hereford Breeders Assn.

President: Ron Shurtz, Caldwell

Secretary: Kim Holt, 20083 Homedale Rd , Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-841-8250, kkholt1@msn com

Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding

Directors: Scott Holt, Caldwell; James Anderson, Gooding; and Tucker Shaw, Caldwell

ILLINOIS

Heart of America Hereford Assn. heartofamericaherefordassociation.com

President: Craig Crutcher, Jewett

Vice president: Scott Shephard, Altamont

Secretary/treasurer: Corey and Emily Perry, 1265 E 900 N Rd , Tower Hill, IL 62571, 217-273-2280, perry_herefords@yahoo .com

Directors: Scott Shepard, Altamont; Lucas Stumpf, Columbia; Kurt Peterson, Roanoke; Larry Moffett, Decatur; John Fauth, New Athens; Craig Crutcher, Jewett; Randy Kline, Le Roy; Charles Warfel, Casey; John Lidy, Jewett; Clayton Draper, Johnsonville; Rachel Parish, Harrisburg; and Kendi Tjardes, Gibson City

Illinois Hereford Assn. illinoishereford.com

President: Kent Burns, Coulterville

Membership services: Emily Bernard, Grand Ridge, 815-992-8233, illinoishereford@gmail com

Treasurer: Buddy Edenburn, Penfield

Directors: Cody Crum, Ramsey; Jodi McMillan, Tiskilwa; Chad Benedict, Dewey; Matt Anderson, Morton; David Biggs, Dixon; Kim Carney-Rhodes, Carlinville; Jimmy Bernard, Grand Ridge; Craig Crutcher, Montrose; and Andrew Spinazola; Mendota

INDIANA

Indiana Hereford Assn. indianaherefords.org

President: Rodney Simpson, Roachdale

Vice president: Clay Maddox, Zionsville

Secretary/treasurer: Nicole Edwards, 3371 S 500 W , Marion, IN 46953, 765-661-2342, indianaherefords@gmail com

Directors: Curtis Musser, Otterbein; Brian Pickering, Arcadia; Dave Dixon, Rensselaer; Scott Lawrence, Avilla; Matt Curts, Union City; Nicole Edwards, Marion; Gordon Clinkenbeard, Edwardsport; Terry Hayhurst, Terre Haute; Ben Landrum, Warren; Bruce Everhart, Waldron; Bryan Kelly, McCordsville; Joni Doig, Waldron; Rodney Simpson, Roachdale; Matt Marion, West Terre Haute; Clay Maddox, Zionsville; and Lee Elzemeyer, Richmond

IOWA

Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. iowahereford.org

President: Thad Espenscheid, Traer

Vice president: Marilyn Lenth, Postville

Secretary: Tom Heidt, 3388 240th St , Lockridge, IA 52635, 608-574-2309, k7herefords@gmail com

Treasurer: Chance Wiese, Manning

Administrative secretary: Becky Simpson, 13359 280th St , Redfield, IA 50233-6014, 515-833-2991, becky@iowahereford org

Directors: Tim Anderlik, Dayton; Brian Kreutner, Vinton; Andy Montag, Grimes; Scott Powell, Blue Grass; Mike Simpson, Redfield; Mike Sorensen, Greenfield; Jacob Smith, Indianola; and Nathan Stickley, Parkersburg

KANSAS

Kansas Hereford Assn. kansashereford.com

President: Chris Mickelson, Lyndon

Vice president: Brandon Oleen, Falun

Secretary: Tom Granzow, 765 S 3000 Rd , Herington, KS 67449, 785-466-2247, kansashereford@tctelco net

Treasurer: Kim Cerny, Narka

Directors: Nathan Staab, Hays; Bruce Schlickau, Hutchinson; Shelbi Gustafson, Junction City; Brian Coon, Goodland; Brandon Oleen, Falun; Chris Mickelson, Lyndon; Dean Davis, Maple Hill; Darrin Figge, Onaga; Brock Johnson, Phillipsburg; Marc Hanson, Morrowville; and Tyler Schultz, Haviland

KENTUCKY

Kentucky Hereford Assn. kyhereford.org

President: Chris Hopper, Maysville

Secretary/treasurer: Suzanne Matheny, 6707 U S Hwy 68, Mays Lick, KY, 606-584-0577, suzannebmatheny@gmail com

Directors: Scott Burks, Park City; H Pile, Cecilia; Austin Cole, Bowling Green; Tim Wolfe, Alexandria; Brad Chambliss, Elizabethtown; Steven Green, Munfordville; Chris Schalk, Fountain Run; Eric Thomas, Richmond; Codee Guffey, Versailles; Dustin Ogburn, Sanders; and L W Beckley, Ravenna

LOUISIANA

Louisiana Polled Hereford Assn. lahereford.org

President: Herman Ray Hill, Dry Creek

Vice President: Wesley Coffman, Leesville

Secretary: Brett Daigle, Gonzales

Treasurer: Kay Lewis, 30301 N Railroad St , Angie, LA 70426, 985-986-2468, k_lewis863@yahoo com

Directors: Jeff Howard, Angie; Dr Ronnie Bardwell, Marksville; Tommy Crouch, Monterey; Rusty Holt, Boyce; Tony Singleton, Dry Creek; Kenneth Travis, Greensburg; Dr William Green, Dubach; and John Terrell, Keithville

MARYLAND

Maryland Hereford Assn. marylandhereford.com

President: Peter Schaeffer, New Windsor

Vice president: Cyndy Howes, Taneytown

Secretary: Laura Shelton, 4534 Araby Church Rd , Frederick, MD 21704, 240-315-8182, marylandhereford@yahoo com

Treasurer: Laura Tessier, Laytonsville

Directors: Bill Baldwin, Millersville; Michelle Grimmel-Wolfrey, Jarrettsville; Adam Taylor, Parkton; Lindsay Jacobs, Gambrills; Kim Snader-Crone, New Windsor; Brittany Douglas, Westminster; Dallas Briggs, Woodbine; Kristen Diehl, Westminster; Kyle Lemmon, Manchester; Rob Mehlman, Darlington; Kris Stiles, Damascus; and Ashley Schaeffer, New Windsor

MICHIGAN

Michigan Hereford Assn. mihereford.com

President: Charles Miller, Allegan

Vice president: Cody Hileman, Harrison

Secretary/treasurer: Arianna Walters, 804-774-9056, michiganhereford@gmail .com

Directors: Scott Simpkins, Gladwin; Robin Riker, Ionia; and Ken Ferguson, Davison

and Regional Hereford Associations continued

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Hereford Breeders Assn. minnesotaherefordbreeders.com

President: Bryan Lawrence, Princeton

Vice president: Tom Walsh, De Graff

Secretary/treasurer: Kory and Michele Kruse, 2075 51st St , Ellsworth, MN 56129, 507-920-5474, kmkruse96@gmail com

Directors: Doug Lind, Rushford; Darin Krogstad, Welch; Junior Geislinger, Watkins; R J Orsten, Willmar; Ross Carlson, Murdock; Bryce Pressnall, Randolph; and Steve Neil, Northfield

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Hereford Assn. mississippiherefords.com

President: Ron Melancon, Woodville

Vice president: Dusty Walker, Hattiesburg

Secretary/treasurer: Shaunna Melancon, P O Box 836, Woodville, MS 39669, 601-597-5996, mgfarms@bellsouth net

Directors: Clay Perry, Madison; Glynn McLeod, Brandon; Chelsie Dobbins-Lyles, Petal; and Ryan McGuffee, Mendenhall

MISSOURI

Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. centralmissouripolledherefords.com

President: Tony Kaczmarek, Rolla

Vice president: Tim Cavanaugh, Sullivan

Secretary/treasurer: Larry Day, 12139 Hwy 135, Pilot Grove, MO 65276, 660-834-4678, ljday@iland .net

Directors: Mike Choate, Pleasant Hope; and Jarrod Grayson, Newburg

Sale Managers: Larry and Pam Day, Pilot Grove

Missouri Hereford Assn. moherefords.org

President: Glen Waters, Norborne

Vice president: Jon Black, Keytesville

Secretary/treasurer: Matt Reynolds, 1071 C R 1231, Huntsville, MO 65259, 660-676-3788, reynoldscattle@cvalley net

Directors: Mary Beth Ray, Paris; Eddie Roth, Windsor; Eric Adkins, Columbia; Mike Jordan, Warrenton; Mike McCorkill, Greenfield; Rusty Miller, Lebanon; and Darrell Aufdenberg, Jackson

MONTANA

Montana Hereford Assn. montanahereford.org

President: Dave Hanson, Willow Creek

Vice president: Austin Frank, Roscoe

Secretary/treasurer: Amanda Romine, P O Box 491, Absarokee, MT 59001, 307-629-0654, infomontanahereford@gmail com

Directors: Brad Eik, Miles City; Cory Dutton, Deer Lodge; Carl Loyning, Absarokee; Justin Wichman, Moore; and Eric Lawver, Valier

NEBRASKA

Nebraska Hereford Assn. nebraskaherefords.com

President: Trevor Toelle, Burwell

Vice president: Tyler Kester, Clearwater

Manager: Rudy Pooch, 507 Kennedy Cir , Palmer, NE 68864, 402-921-0573, nehereford@gmail com

Directors: Don Kracke, De Witt; Joe Brockman, Lawrence; Ty Krebs, Gordon; Grady McMahon, Ayr; Whitney Steckel Dover, Taylor; Roger Morgan, Burwell; and Railen Ripp Peterson, Kearney

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Polled Hereford Assn.

President: Al Stahoski, Readington

Vice president: A J Stahoski, Newton

Secretary Naomi Scully, Newton

Treasurer: Andy Billing, Greendell

Directors: Caleb Vander Groef, Newton; Travis Scully, Andover; and Chase Billing, Newton

NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Hereford Assn.

President: Dave Kenneke, Cimarron

Secretary/treasurer: Stacy King, 183 King Rd , Stanley, NM 87056; 505-220-7125; esskay505@gmail com

Directors: Becky King-Spindle, Stanley; Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa; Renee Grant, Ft Sumner; and Randy White, Albuquerque

NEW YORK

New York Hereford Breeders Assn. nyhba.com

President: Chris Dermody, Piffard

Vice president: Zack Welker, Medina

Secretary: Kristine Dermody, 2578 Chandler Rd , Piffard, NY 14533, 585-813-3100, kristinechauncey@gmail com

Treasurer: Brenda Dermody, Linwood

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Hereford Assn. nchereford.org

President: Bryson Westbrook, Shelby

Vice president: Wayne Mitchem, Vale Secretary/treasurer: Myron McCoy, 11350 Old Hwy 70 W ., Cove City, NC 28523, 252-637-4995, nchereford@gmail com

Directors: Pam Bissett, Bullock; Wes Carpenter, Winston-Salem; Brent Creech, Zebulon; Bill Kirkman III, Greensboro; Wayne Mitchem, Vale; Kristen McCoy, Cove City; Myron McCoy, Cove City; Kim Prestwood, Lenoir; Jason Revis, Leicester; Bryson Westbrook, Shelby; Tammy Ward, Providence; and Andy Smith, Monroe

NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota Hereford Assn. northdakotaherefords.com

President: Dan Donnelly, Valley City

Vice president: Walter Jones, Gatzke, Minn Secretary/treasurer: Joana Friesz, P O Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, joana@northlandinsuranceagency com

Directors: Logan Behm, Beulah; Sarah Friesz, New Leipzig; Lillie Basaraba, Fairfield; Don Neshem, Berthold; Larissa Tessier, Belfield; Mark Giedd, Washburn; and Bill Smith, Sheyenne

OHIO

Buckeye Hereford Assn. buckeyeherefords.com

President: Alexis Stitzlein, Glenmont Secretary/treasurer: Lisa Keets, 10708 Main Rd , Berlin Heights, OH 44814, 440-320-6193, ohioherefordlady@yahoo com

Directors: Bill Dunn, Cochranton, Pa ; John Founds, Somerset; Lorraine Zaegner, McCutcheonville; Joe Toth, Ravenna; Jud Love, Ulrichsville; Shelley Peak, Mt Gilead; and Kurt Shaver, Lodi

Eastern Ohio Hereford Assn. facebook.com/Eastern-Ohio-HerefordAssociation-100794800013671/

President: Jeff Johnson, Navarre

Secretary/treasurer: Jane Johnson, 15339 Wynncrest Rd ., Navarre, OH 44662, 330-763-0067, jane johnson12@aol com

Directors: Jeremiah Johnson, Navarre; Jeff Harr, Jeromesville; Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville; Andy Pennell, Minerva; Joe Toth, Ravenna; Randi Hiltner, Ashland; Reb Billman, Newcomerstown; and Wally Wallery, Mansfield

Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. switzerlandpolledherefords.com

President: Gene Turner, Clarington

Vice president: Jason Eddy, Jewett

Secretary/treasurer: Rick VanFleet, 21989 Woodsfield Rd , Sarahsville, OH 43779, 740-732-4783, rickgreenvalley@gmail com

Directors: Debi Howard, Cambridge; Brenda Merry, Caldwell; Scott Moore, Marietta; Andrea VanFleet, Caldwell; Keith Ullman, Graysville; Bob Ullman, Rinard Mills; Tom Ostgaard, Newark; Jason Eddy, Jewett; Kaci Eddy, Jewett; Jud Love, Uhrichsville; and Travis West, Albany

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma Hereford Assn. okherefords.com

President: Richie Oakes, Taloga

Vice president: Brian Banks, Ada

Interim Executive Secretaries: Jennifer Hayes, Ada, 580320-3004 and Terah Devine, Chickasha, 405-203-1349

Financial Secretary: Karen Stotz, Skiatook, P.O Box 82, Skiatook, OK 74070, okherefordsecretary@gmail com

Directors: Dennis Troyer, Adair; Steve Cantrell, Collinsville; Kent Barnes, Hulbert; Kyndall Nichols, Ringwood; Richie Oakes, Taloga; Ryan Littau, Balko; Mark Rubes, Yukon; Matt Sims, Edmond; Will Wheeler, Chickasha; Curtis Curry, McAlester; Brian Banks, Ada; Rindy Bacon, Ada; Max Stotz, Skiatook; Shellie Collins, Chattanooga; and Sam Eck, Putnam

OREGON

Oregon Hereford Assn. oregonherefords.com

Vice president: Cori Anderson, Canyon City

Secretary: Carol Allison, 70641 Kunze Ln , Boardman, OR 97818, 541-571-7313, mcahayherefords@centurytel net

Treasurer: Mike Misner, Crabtree

Directors: Mike Allison, Boardman; Dennis Kluser, Madras; Dave Knieling, Salem; Linda Sims, Albany; George Sprague, Eugene; and Mitch Morrell, Pleasant Hill

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Hereford Assn. pahereford.com

President: Kristen Stufft Adams, Elysburg

Vice president: Austin Howe, Parkesburg, austin@dhoweandsons com

Secretary: Bobbi Dunn, 21568 Dunn Rd , Cochranton, PA 16314, 814-671-1881

Treasurer: Kevin Diehl, Fairfield

Directors: Walt Dana, Tunkhannock; JoAnn Fisher, Warriors Mark; Katie Book, Volant; Larry Pursel, Easton; Les Midla, Marianna; Jacob Heflin, Gettysburg; Luke Vogel, Evans City; and Jerry Clapper, New Enterprise

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Hereford Assn. scherefordassociation.com

President: Greg Fowler, Jonesville

Vice president: Wayne Garber, Laurens

Secretary: Marie Bolt, 609 Mountain View Rd , Anderson, SC 29626, 864-314-7593, scherefordassociation@gmail com

Treasurer: Donnie King, Pelzer

Directors: Norris Fowler, Jonesville; David W Hendricks, Pickens; Terry McConnel, Marietta; Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg; Brad Forrest, Saluda; Greg Riley, Saluda; Rickey King, Pelzer; and Mac McGee, Anderson

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota Hereford Assn. Inc. southdakotaherefords.org

President: Matt Zens, Mitchell

Vice president: Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights

Manager: Shannon Marshall, 605-520-4607, manager@southdakotaherefords org

Directors: Jeff Gerlach, Stickney; Brooke Bieber, Gettysburg; Erik Scott, Canton; Lori Pesky, Iroquios; and Cody Williams, Colman

TENNESSEE

East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. easttnpolledherefords.org

President: Mike Rogan, Rogersville

Vice president: Rodney Cobble, Morristown

Secretary/treasurer: Susan Mottern, 736 Charter Oaks Ln , New Market, TN 37820, 865-654-4964, motternherefords@yahoo com

Directors: Richard Butterworth, Dandridge; Shawn Light, Va ; Josh Bible, Morristown; Tim Shope, Cleveland; and Kathryn Ingram, Madisonville

Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.

President: Stan East, Carthage

Vice president: Jerry Roberson, Portland

Secretary/treasurer: Billy Jackson, 8103 Bill Moss Rd , White House, TN 37188, 615-478-4483, billymjackson@aol com

Directors: Rachel Chute, Woodburn, Ky ; Ryan Underwood, Campbellsville, Ky ; and Caleb Wix, Hartsville

Tennessee Hereford Assn. tnhereford.org

President: Zachary Hopkins

Vice president: Meredith Collins, Lewisburg

Secretary: Glenda Rickman, 553 Enville Bottom Rd ., Milledgeville, TN 38359, 731-925-0567, glendakr@yahoo com

Treasurer: Kay Coley, Lafayette

Directors: Dakota Brasher, Bath Springs; Bob Coley, New Market; Larry Cunningham, Spring City; Stan East, Carthage; Russell Crouch, McMinnville; Claude Callicott, Only; Eric Walker, Morrison; Jason Day, Telford; Josh Mansfield; Liberty; and Emily Martin Pope, Dyer

West Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn.

President: John Wylie, Kenton

Vice president: Justin Pope, Dyer

Secretary: Elizabeth Wylie, 130 Trail Loop Dr , Unit 103, Paducah, KY 42001, 731-695-0121, elizabethwylie .95@gmail .com

Treasurer: Alicia Wright, Dyer

TEXAS

Cross Timbers Polled Hereford Assn. ctpha.org

President: Linda DeLaney, Gustine

Vice president: Steve Heyroth, Hamilton

Secretary: Amy Heyroth, 7801 E State Hwy 22, Hamilton, TX 76531, 316-680-4035, amy@heyrothranch com

Directors: James Kinnear, Joshua; Willis Grisham, Dublin; Sam Massey, Stephenville; Tom Hitt, Iola; Andrea Grisham, Cleburne; and Keith Rogers, Hamilton

Northeast Texas Hereford Assn. netha.org

President: Scott Stewart, Cumby

Vice president: Barbara Metch-Holan, Canton

Secretary: Callie Zoeller, Mt Pleasant, 909 East 9th Street, Mt Pleasant, TX 75455, callie zoeller@ag tamu edu

Treasurer: Kurt Mathias, Mt Pleasant

Directors: Mike Willis, Emory; Mike Rader, Mt Vernon; Ryon Cox, Mt Pleasant; and Aaron Gann, Mt Pleasant

South Texas Hereford Assn. southtexashereford.org

President: Larry Schmidt, Hondo

First vice president: Ward Smith, George West

Second vice president: Rodney Butler, Berclair

Secretary/treasurer: Sara Lanham, P O . Box 697, Beeville, TX 78014, lanham30@gmail com, 210-844-4807

Directors: Wesley Theuret, Kenedy; Ralph Stubenthal, Skidmore; Ward Smith, George West; Marvin Titzman, La Vernia; Rodney Butler, Berclair; Dr Wayne Deason, Floresville; Roy Steindorf, New Braunfels; and Kacy Thomas, Victoria

Texas Hereford Association texashereford.org

President: Larry Johnson, Abilene

Vice Presidents: Jimmy Atlas, Grandview; John Scharbauer, Midland; and James Strode, Paluxy Secretary/treasurer: Sydney Howell, 4609 Airport Fwy , Ft . Worth, TX 76117, 817-653-2171, texashereford@sbcglobal net

Executive Committee: Chad Breeding, Miami; Morgan Cox, Tarzan; Jeff Chaffin, Morgan; Larry Schmidt, Hondo; and Wade Perks, San Angelo

Texas Polled Hereford Assn. txpha.org

President: Matthew Yowell, Killeen

Vice president/secretary/treasurer: Jeremy Workman, Pottsboro, 903-786-3238, jworkman6648@hotmail com

Directors: Gary Moore, Brenham; Larry Woodson, Van Alstyne; Robert Meischen, Yorktown; Keely Hamman, Jacksboro; Robert Herman, Yoakum; and Steven Rader, Mt Vernon

VIRGINIA

Virginia Hereford Assn. vaherefords.org

President: Steve Sifford, Goldvein

Vice president: Timothy Kidd, Roseland

Secretary: Cameron Kolinski, 118 Via Farm Ln , Patrick Springs, VA 24133, 276-340-8181, camsherefords@gmail com

Treasurer: Bernadette Vaughan, Virginia Beach

Directors: Richard Baltimore, Cartersville; Roy Dean, Harrisonburg; Rebecca Webert, Warrenton; R G Bauserman, Strausburg; Garrett Coffey, Woodstock; Tim Bryan, Broadway; Andy Tutwiler, Mt Sidney; Matt Hickey, Staunton; and Sarah Scyphers, Abingdon

WASHINGTON

Washington State Hereford Assn.

President: Mark Sullivan, Olympia

Secretary/treasurer: Durelle Sullivan, 4711 101st Ln S W , Olympia, WA 98512, 360-269-0378,

rsullivan@localaccess com

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. wvpolledherefordassoc.wordpress.com

President: Neil Litton, Summersville

Vice president: Matt Painter, Ganderville

Secretary: Stephanie Hawkins, 4502 U S Hwy . 19 N , Jane Lew, WV 26378, 304-677-3504

Treasurer: Heather Montgomery

Directors: Butch Law, Harrisville; David Taylor, Petersburg; Dr Mike McDonald, Lost Creek; and Jerry Posey, Ireland

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Hereford Assn. wisconsinherefords.org

President: Rick Starck, Cadott

Vice president: Fred Larson, Spring Valley

Secretary: Lisa Davis, P O Box 232, Plain, WI 53577, 608-697-9633, secretarywihereford@gmail com

Treasurer: Melissa Berggren, Horicon

Directors: Kelly Oleson, Arkdale; Rob Ash, Newton; Shawn Prodell, Algoma; Douglas Schulz, Iron Ridge; Caleb Ahrens, Monroe; Katrina Edge, Fennimore; B J Jones, Darlington; Steve Folkman, Ixonia; Jamie Kent, Winslow; and Steve Merry, Hartford

WYOMING

Wyoming Hereford Assn.

President: Rustin Roth, Torrington

Vice president: Jay Middleswarth, Torrington

Secretary/treasurer: Cindy Stillahn, 3902 C R 203, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-421-3912, gcstick@live com

Directors: Jay Berry, Cheyenne; Blake Ochsner, Torrington; and Gene Stillahn, Cheyenne

MULTI-STATE ASSOCIATIONS

California-Nevada Hereford Assn. canvhereford.com

President: Jim McDougald, Friant, Calif

Vice president: Chris Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif

Secretary: Shelley Truelock, P O Box 47, Vallecito, CA 95251, 209-988-8932, dstruelock@comcast .net

Treasurer: Corinne Santos, Riverbank, Calif

Directors: Tim Baker, Vallecito, Calif ; Erica Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif ; Nick Cozzitorto, Gustine, Calif ; Lawrence Goss, Vinton, Calif ; Ed Hartzell, Oakdale, Calif ; Daron Kelton, Yerington, Nev ; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif ; Barry Morrell, Willows, Calif ; Tom Weimer, Susanville, Calif ; and Dave Azevedo, Gustine, Calif .

Gulf South Hereford Assn.

President: Edward Statham, La .

Vice president: Brett Douchard, Miss

Secretary/Treasurer: Ramona Roberts, 534 Old Rifle Range Rd , Petal, MS 39465, 601-408-4826, gsha ramona@gmail com

Directors: Will Roberts, Miss ; Ammon Herring, Miss .; and Kay Lewis, La

Indianhead Polled Hereford Assn. indianheadherefords.com

President: Jeff Reed, Hampton, Minn

Vice President: Kim Friedrich, Roberts, Wis

Secretary: Laura Langness-Matthews, 61 3rd Ave , Clear Lake, WI 54005, 715-781-3503, lauralangness@hotmail com

Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond, Wis

Directors: Steve Smythe, Menomonie, Wis .; Kody Stork, New Richmond, Wis ; Rick Starck, Cadott, Wis ; and Ryder Starck, 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: Alan Appleby, Markleysburg, Pa ; Brendan Midla, Mariana, Pa ; Alvin Vogel, Evans City, Pa ; Debbie D’Isadora Price, Perrypolis, Pa ; Louise D’Isadora, Perrypolis, Pa .; Harry Dice, Uniontown, Pa .; and John Stillwagon, Connellsville, Pa

New England Hereford Assn. newenglandhereford.org

President: Tim Hurley, East Freetown, Mass , timothyhurley16@yahoo com

Vice president: Hogie Patnaude, Rupert, Vt

Treasurer: Becky Demolles, West Bridgewater, Mass

Secretary: Rachel Thebeau, East Brookfield, Mass

Directors: Paul Dunn, Sutton, Mass ; Rick Roberts,

Williamsburg, Mass ; Katie Adkins, Terryville, Conn ; Herb Holden, Broad Brook, Conn; Rebecca Gervasio, Foster, R I ; Megan Perkins, North Stonington, Conn; Alan Fredrickson, Wolfboro, N H ; Kim Hudson, Hinsdale, N H .; Joe Orr, Lydonville, Vt .; Ryan Pepin, Goshen, Conn ; and Diane Gushee, Fryeburg, Maine

Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho Hereford Assn. owniherefordassn.org

President: Marty Wilcox, Spangle, Wash

Vice president: Cameron Mulrony, Wilder, Idaho

Secretary: Cheryl Thomas, Hood River, Ore

Treasurer: Gary Ottley, Quincy, Wash

Directors: Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore ; Walt Sullivan, Stanfield, Ore ; Bill Cox, Pomeroy, Wash .; Chad Stephenson, Salmon, Ore ; and Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash

Western States Hereford Assn. herefordreno.com

President: Brian Gallagher, Enumclaw, Wash

Vice president: Scott Holt, Caldwell, Idaho

Secretary/treasurer: Michelle Thelen, P O . Box 8126, Reno, NV 89507, 916-207-1142, info@herefordreno com

Directors: Cori Anderson, Canyon City, Ore ; Chris Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif ; Don Brumley, Orovada, Nev ;

Bill Cox, Pomeroy, Wash ; Rod Curtis, Wellsville, Utah; Buffy Goss, Vinton, Calif ; Steve Lambert, Oroville, Calif ; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif ; Cameron Mulrony, Wilder, Idaho; and Marty Wilcox, Spangle, Wash

State and Regional Junior Associations

ALABAMA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Abbeigh Jo Gibson, Deer Park

Advisors:

Randa and John Starnes, 553 Randy Owen Dr N E , Ft Payne, AL 35967, 256-996-5545, trmcattle@gmail com

Cameron Price, 2270 Old Columbus Rd, Opelika, AL 36804, 334-524-4262, cjpbubba@aol com

ARKANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

Advisor:

Anita Seagraves, 870-378-2101, 870-892-0190, seagravesfarms@centurylink net

CALIFORNIA NEVADA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Logan Pomi, Petaluma

Advisors:

Corinne Santos, 209-201-2292, santos_corinne@yahoo com

Carrie Morrell, morrellranches@yahoo com Amber Lopez, Lopezranches@yahoo com

COLORADO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Jason Dias, Ft Morgan

Advisors:

Chris and Raychel Dias, P.O Box 1, Ft Morgan, CO 80701, 559-974-6229, cojrhereford@gmail com

GEORGIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Tyler Hunter, Brooklet

Advisors:

Kevin and Megan Atkins, 2271 Piedmont Hwy , Cedartown, GA 30125, 256-706-7228, megatkins14@gmail com

Shelly McQuaig, P O Box 282, Ila, GA 30647, 706-248-2020, spatton08@gmail com

Breck Debnam, 1708 Innisfail Ln , Madison, GA 30650, 202-308-4888

IDAHO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Lydia Shaw, Caldwell Advisors:

Scott and Kim Holt, 20083 Homedale Rd , Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-2013, kkholt1@msn com

Sam and Janel Shaw, 22453 Howe Rd , Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-453-9790, janelshaw@yahoo com

Katie Colyer, 31058 Colyer Rd ., Bruneau, ID 83604, 208-599-2962, katie@hereford com

Dawn Anderson, Gooding, Idaho, alhereford@hotmail com

ILLINOIS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Morgan Richardson, Capron Advisors:

Tom and Tammy Boatman, 12622 N Weldon Rd ., Rockford, IL 61102, 770-354-4195, tomtammy@perksranch com

Jacob and Brittany Chapman, 2903 N . 32nd Rd , Seneca, IL 61361, jbchapman2009@gmail com

Scott and Monica Torrance, 329 Township Rd 2100 E , Media, IL 61460, 309-333-1551, torrance4@comcast net

Association email: ijha secretary@gmail com

INDIANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Jayden Simpson, Roachdale Advisors:

Joni Doig, 7992 S 600 E , Saint Paul, IN 47272, 317-421-9711, jonilynndoig@gmail .com

Matt Curts, 2275 N 700 E , Union City, IN 47390, 765-730-7026, curtsm4431@gmail com

Christal Musser, 10459 E 500 S , Otterbein, IN 47970, 765-714-5053, ccmusser@gmail com

IOWA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Ethan Espenscheid, Marshalltown Advisors:

Anthony and Katie Monroe, 2953 Truro Rd , Truro, IA 50257, 515-689-5275, katiemonroe07@gmail com

KANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Jessica Jensen, Courtland

Advisors:

Danny and Amanda Davis, 29111 D Keene Rd , Maple Hill, KS 66507, 785-256-4010, 785-383-2492, davisherefords@hotmail com

Angie Denton, 1039 Vista Rd , Blue Rapids, KS 66411, 785-562-6197, angiedenton@ksu edu

KENTUCKY JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Harlee Watson, Flemingsburg

Advisors:

Matt and Melinda Watson, 6196 Mt Sterling Rd . Flemingsburg, KY 41041, 606-748-1600, 859-625-8660, melindawatson8660@gmail com

MARYLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Rianna Chaney, Keymar

Advisors:

Michelle Grimmel-Wolfrey, 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

Chris Bohrer, 28200 Clarksburg Rd , Damascus, MD 20872, 301-785-9622, chris@shonufturkeys com

MICHIGAN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Lucie Ullom, Coleman

Advisors: Heather Breasbois, 310 E Freeland Rd , Merrill, MI 48637, 727-365-0457, breasbo4@hotmail com

Robin Riker, 3241 Goodwin Rd , Ionia, MI 48846, 517-202-0324, cattlealley@gmail com

MINNESOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS

President: Sydney Heins, Wayzata

Advisors:

Jenna McGunegill, 278 20th Ave , Jasper, MN 56144, 507-215-1720, jl_schmidt@hotmail com

Tiffany Timm, 11143 630th Ave , Adams, MN 55909, 507-433-1183, ttimm@leroy k12 mn us Becky Reed, beckyreed03@yahoo com

JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. OF MISSISSIPPI

President: Kathryn Johnson, Ruth

Advisors:

Chris Stephens, 1110 Williams Rd , Wesson, MS 39191, cmstephens1978@hotmail .com

Lande Johnson, 3361 Daughdrill Tr S E , Ruth, MS 39662, 601-757-1914, g31ranch@yahoo com

Mandy Wilson, 2514 Seale Rd N W , Roxie, MS 39661, 601-920-9424, mandywilson1@yahoo com

MISSOURI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Gavin Rhode, Stewartsville

Advisors:

Jeff and Susan Rhode, 7765 N W Hwy . NN, Stewartsville, MO 64490, 816-261-4821, susan rhode@yahoo com

Brad and Shannon Mueller, 2045 PCR 520, Perryville, MO 63775, 573-517-2999, muellers29@yahoo com

Marijane and Hayley Miller, 20500 Sioux Dr ., Lebanon, MO 65536, 317-341-3846, millerherefords@yahoo com

MONTANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Megan Otis, Emigrant

Advisor:

Stephanie Murnin, 290 Jenson Rd , Musselshell, MT 59059, 406-399-7811, stephanie murnin@yahoo com

NEBRASKA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Fletcher Larsen, Valentine

Advisors:

Cam and Carrie Ourada, 83594 Gracie Creek Ave ., Burwell, NE 68823, 402-680-5215, 402-870-1734, carrieourada@hotmail com

Wade and Michelle Pearson, 43665 Pressy E Rd , Oconto, NE 68860, 308-340-6498, riversidefeeders@gpcom net

Kory and Heather Eckhoff, 804 Jennifer Rd , Aurora, NE 68818, 402-902-8126, hcas625@yahoo .com

NEW ENGLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Ashlee Demolles, West Bridgewater, Mass .

Advisor:

Rebecca Gervasio, 15 Jencks Rd , Foster, RI 02825, 978-502-7823, rmgervasio@aol com

NEW JERSEY JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Abigail Vander Groef, Greendell

Advisors:

Andy and Sheri Billing, P O Box 47, Greendell, NJ 07839, 973-476-5583, 973-945-8661, abilling@crg-realty com, sheribilling@gmail com

NEW MEXICO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Cash Spindle, Moriarty

Advisor:

Becky King-Spindle, P O Box 2884, Moriarty, NM 87035, 505-252-0228, bspin123@aol com

NEW YORK JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSN.

President: Audrey Doman, Bryon

Advisors:

Karen Insley, 4601 Plumbottom Rd , Belmont, NY 14813, 716-258-0792, insleyfamily93@gmail com

Megan Andersen, 845 Andersen Rd , Long Eddy, NY 12760, 845-887-4817, meganandersen25@gmail com

NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Regan Mitchem, Vale Advisors:

Crystal and Wayne Mitchem, 704-472-7564, 704-472-4369, ncjrha@gmail com, wayne_mitchem@ncsu edu

NORTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Mace Stuber, Bowman

Advisor:

Sara Friesz, 7450 59th St , S W , New Leipzig, ND 58562, 701-584-2978, friesz sara@yahoo com

OHIO BUCKEYE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Emma Lewis, Litchfield

Advisors:

Karen Holley, 2850 C R 62, Gibsonburg, OH 43431, 419-823-3054, karenholley60@gmail com

Dawn Handrosh, 24096 Foster Rd , Litchfield, OH 44253, 330-421-6534, dhandrosh@aol com

Kyndall Williams, P O Box 2, Iberia, OH 43325, 419-571-6623, farmraised13@gmail com

JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. OF OKLAHOMA

President: Addison Koontz, Thomas Advisors:

Odie and Crystal Heck, 17600 C R 1620, Fitzhugh, OK 74843, 580-320-0484, odie@frontier-trading com

Jennifer Hayes, 13602 C R 3520, Ada, OK 74820, 580-310-0853, jendhayes@yahoo com

Lenny and Kelly Pecha, 39123 S C R 269, Meno, OK 73760, 580-776-2667, lkpecha@yahoo com

Terah Devine, terahdevine@gmail com

Steve and Michelle Cantrell, 17906 N Memorial Dr , Collinsville, OK 74021, 918-760-7424, steve@c3cattle com

Association email: okherefordsecretary@gmail com

OREGON JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Jessica Simpson, Bend Advisors:

Brad and Dawn Gohr, 760 N E Gumwood Ln , Madras, OR 97741, 503-932-6494, 541-6197724, brad@gohrcattle .com, dawn@gohrcattle com

PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Reagan Dunn, Cochranton Advisors:

Jenny Howe, P O Box 304, Wagontown, PA 19376, 610-587-2247, jenny@deanajakfarms com

Bobbi Dunn, 21568 Dunn Rd , Cochranton, PA 16314, 814-671-1881, bobbi dunn@yahoo com

SOUTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Tyler Rasmussen, Aurora Advisors:

Calah and Dawn Covey, 26063 319th Ave , Hamill, SD 57534, 605-840-0951, 605-840-1334, calahcovey@gmail com, dec 63@hotmail com

Emily and Lane Peterson, 610 4th St S E , Highmore, SD 57345, 515-443-4465, emily peterson610@gmail com

Lindsey Wolles, 46951 245th St , Dell Rapids, SD 57022, 605-496-2487, lindsey wolles@gmail com Association email: sdjrhereford@gmail com

TENNESSEE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Sarah Beth Callicott, Only

Advisors:

Matt and Meredith Collins, 3280 Anes Station Rd , Lewisburg, TN 37091, 931-637-6115, matt@grovercollins com

Lee and Andrea Rushton, 444 Horner Ln , Waverly, TN 37185, 931-662-3158, leerushton72@gmail com

Scott and Cher Woolfolk, 131 Hallie Anderson Rd , Jackson, TN 38305, 731-571-7399, cwoolfolk8@aol com

TEXAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Judd Daniels, Dalhart

Advisors:

Matt and Stephanie Harris, 1138 Western Trail, Salado, TX 76571, 979-324-7756, matt2xag@gmail com

Scanlon Daniels, P O Box 1419, Dalhart, TX 79022, 806-244-7652, scanlon@circleh info

Jack and Lyn Chastain, 3924 Burkett Dr , Ft Worth, TX 76116, 817-244-2637, 817-821-3544, jackchastain@sbcglobal net

John and Stacy Brogan, 490 C R 35555, Paradise, TX 76073, 940-210-9992, broganherefords@yahoo com

Brad and Missy Coffelt, 157 HCR 2106, Whitney, TX 76692, 254-386-6565, showcows@gmail com

TEXAS JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Kenley Carr, Alba

Advisor:

Chad Oates, P O Box 9, Rising Star, TX 76471, 361-571-8742, chad .oates@yahoo com

VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Kerrigan Bauserman, Strasburg

Advisor:

Rebecca Webert, 540-333-1019, rfunkhou@vt .edu

WASHINGTON STATE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Eddie Gould, Toutle

Advisors:

Ashlee Eatherton, 295 VanNess Rd , Castle Rock, WA 98611, 360-751-7771, ashlee esthetics@gmail com

Madison Huber, 360-589-9628, madisonjean14@gmail com

WEST VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: J D Painter, Gandeeville

Advisors:

Matt and Michelle Painter, 842 Harmony Rd , Gandeeville, WV 25243, 304-761-0028, mmjjpainter@gmail com

Aaron and Amy Glascock, 504 5&20 Mile Rd , Fraziers Bottom, WV 25082, 304-541-4242, alglascoc@aol com

WISCONSIN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Marie Prodell, Algoma

Advisors:

B.J. and Kim Jones, 14900 C R F, Darlington, WI 53530, 608-482-2961, bj@wildcatcattle com

WYOMING JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN.

President: Jhett West, Sheridan

Advisors:

Jeff and Lindsay Ward, 106 Hanson Ln , Laramie, WY 82070-8601, 307-399-9862, laward307@gmail .com

Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations

GEORGIA HEREFORD WOMEN georgiahereford.com/women.php

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: Debra Giddens, Millwood; Jennifer Gillooly, Wadley; Ann Patton, St Ila; Kim Dylong, Oxford; Cheri Johnson, Dexter; and Shellie McQuaig, Rochelle

HEREFORD WOMEN OF NEBRASKA nebraskaherefords.com

President: Katie Nolles, Stuart

Vice president: Trudy Nolles, Bassett

Secretary: Sarah Nelson, 84890 Freedom Ave , Bassett, NE 68714, 308-214-0720, npsshowcattle@gmail com

Treasurer: Sarah Person, Hampton

Directors: Amber Morgan, Bassett; Michelle Pearson, Oconto; Hannah Helms, Franklin; Carol Priefert, Centennial, Wyo ; and Kendi Miigrel, Ravenna

HerefordWomen.com nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com

OFFICERS:

President:

Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.

Vice president:

Kathy Bryan, Garrison, Texas

President-elect:

Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.

Secretary:

Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

Treasurer:

Melinda Watson

6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Ex Officio:

Shannon Worrell, Mason, Texas

DIRECTORS:

Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio

Bridget Beran, Claflin, Kan.

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio

Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa

Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.

Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

NHW Dues: $20/year or $400/lifetime

Support Hereford youth and the Hereford breed today by joining or renewing your membership.

Contact: Melinda Watson

6196 Mt. Sterling Rd. Flemingsburg, KY 41041 nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com

ILLINOIS HEREFORD WOMEN

President: Tracie Sayre, Arenzville

Vice president: Annette Crane, LaSalle

Secretary: Melissa Bernard, 1526 N . 19th Rd , Grand Ridge, IL 61325, 815-257-9400, melissabernard84@gmail com

Treasurer: Lisa Edenburn, Penfield

INDIANA HEREFORD WOMEN indianaherefords.org/women.html

President: Rachel Burns, Macy

Vice president: Lisa Dixon, Rensselaer

Secretary: Amy Kavicky, 14145 Charity Chase Cir , Westfield, IN 46074, 317-848-4034, purdueox@mac com

Treasurer: Betsy Beck, Bainbridge

KANSAS HEREFORD WOMEN

President: Paula Acheson, Woodbine

Vice president: Michelle Beran, Claflin

Secretary: Emily Moorman Meador, 134 Riverview Dr , Wamego, KS, 66547, 785-477-5647, emilymoormanmeador@usd475 org

Treasurer: Kathy Geffert, Haven

Historian/Reporter: Jennifer Gatz, Fairview

Directors: Pat Reinhardt, Otis; Jennifer Gatz, Fairview; Darla Moore, Modoc; Deb Evans, Fall River; Brandy Jones, Wamego; Emily Moorman Meador, Wamego; and Caitlin Beall, Natoma

LOUISIANA POLL-ETTES

Secretary/Treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd ., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004, k_lewis863@yahoo com

MICHIGAN HEREFORD WOMEN

President: Kristin Bielema, South Bend, Ind Vice president: Kara Schut, Belding Secretary/Treasurer: Jill Bielema, P O . Box 550, Ada, MI 49301, jbielema@comcast net, 616-292-7476

HEREFORD WOMEN OF MISSOURI moherefords.org

President: Kayla Waters, Norborne

Vice president: April Miller, Browning

Secretary: Tonya Bagnell, 30231 Hwy F, Slater, MO 65349, 660-631-2109, tbagnell6452@gmail com

Treasurer: Marijane Miller, Lebanon

NORTH CAROLINA POLL-ETTES nchereford.org/pollette-s

President: Linda Davis, Lexington

Vice president: Crystal Mitchem, Vale

Secretary: Beth Blinson, P O Box 3897, Buies Creek, NC 27506, 919-422-5163, bethblinson@gmail com

Treasurer: Peggy Blinson, Lenoir

Directors: Julie Revis, Leicester; Melanie Fishel, Barnardsville; and Jackie Shutsky, Pinnacle

OHIO HEREFORD WOMEN buckeyeherefords.com

President: Erika Evoniuk, Xenia

Vice president: Angie Ostgaard, Newark

Secretary/Treasurer: Kaci Eddy, 89600 Arbaugh Rd , Jewett, OH 43986, 330-323-8931, ohioherefordwomen1@gmail com

Directors: Erika Evoniuk, Xenia; Michelle Morgan, Chillicothe; Stacy Schlabach, Dalton; Liz Core, Rushsylvania; Dawn Handrosh, Litchfield; Angie Ostgaard, Newark; Karen Holley, Gibsonburg; Kaci Eddy, Jewett; and Lisa Keets, Berlin Heights

OKLAHOMA HEREFORD WOMEN okherefords.com

President: Rindy Bacon, Ada

Vice president: Michelle Cantrell, Collinsville

Secretary: Jennifer Hayes, Ada

Treasurer: Shellie Collins, shellie .collins@hotmail com

Directors: Teresa Bollinger, Ft Gibson; Ramona Parker, Harrah; Karen Stotz, Skiatook; Cindy Larson, Tecumseh; Nakia Rhodes, Ada; Marylu Oakes, Taloga; Carrie Prough, Altus; Ruth Sims, Elgin; and Deb Andras, Checotah

TENNESSEE HEREFORD WOMEN tnhereford.org

President: Joyce Ashe, Stantonville

Vice president: Rhonda Walker, Morrison

Secretary/Treasurer: Beverly Crouch, 1610 Airport Lake Rd , McMinnville, TN 37110, 931-273-5817, crouchb@warrenschools com

Directors: Glenda Rickman, Milledgeville; Kim Coley, Sewanee; and Shirly Dennis, Liberty

TEXAS HEREFORD AUXILIARY texashereford.org

President: Briss Mann, Lubbock

First vice president: Ashleigh Mimms, Lorenzo

Second vice president: Amy Weston, Azle

Secretary/Treasurer: Morgan Mann, 5430 C R 5800, Lubbock, TX 79415, 806-759-4004

Reporter/Historian: Jean Lonie, Elgin

Directors: Rachel Adkins, Shamrock; Barbi Dauer, Panhandle; Meghan Schatte Cooper, Giddings; Colleen Chaffin, Morgan; Amy Thornberry, Clarendon; Madison Mann, Lubbock; and Shelli Rose, Oltons

TEXAS POLL-ETTES

txpha.org/poll-ettes

President: Morgan Wood Ragan, Alba

Vice president: Sammie Carr, Alba

Secretary: Marci Wood, Alba

Treasurer: Andrea Barfield, New Boston

Directors: Colleen Chaffin, Morgan; Crystal McInvale, Lockney; Emily Ottmers, Fredericksburg; and Tiffany Talley, San Angelo

2022-2023 National Hereford Women board of directors pictured (l to r): Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas; Kathy Bryan, Garrison, Texas; Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.; Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio; Bridget Beran, Claflin, Kan.; Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio; Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.; Melinda Watson, Flemingsbury, Ky.; Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.; Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.; and Shannon Worrell, Mason, Texas. Not pictured are Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa; and Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

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.

Life 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 members 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 Sept. 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. Nonresident 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 Sept. 1 through Aug. 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 to active registry accounts.

G. Membership herd designation

The Association has two different tiers or levels in which members can participate 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. Each membership can have only one participation level designation. The two tiers and a brief description of each are as follows:

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 expected progeny differences (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. Non-registered 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 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: Except as otherwise provided herein and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, the following animals are eligible for entry in the American Hereford Record:

• A n animal born in the United States that is the progeny of parents, both of which are registered either in the American Hereford Record or in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council; or

• A n animal born outside of the United States that, as of the date that application for entry is made into the American Hereford Record, is registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council.

Any member seeking to register an animal where such registration is based upon that animal or another animal being registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council shall furnish to AHA evidence of such foreign registration as AHA shall require. An animal may be deceased at the date that application for entry is made into the American Hereford Record. A member seeking to register an animal that is registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council is not required to be the owner or former owner of that animal.

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 at 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:

• A ll 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.

• W henever 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 retattooed.

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 members and non-members 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 V: 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.

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

• T he 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.

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

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

• T he 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.

• I f 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. 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 20. 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 21. 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 22. 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 23. 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.

SECTION IV: OWNERSHIP AND 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. COW WITH CALF AT SIDE: When a cow is transferred with a calf at side, the calf must first be registered in accordance with these rules (including Rule 5 of Section IV - FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION). Transfer of the registration of the calf shall then be separately recorded to the transferee in accordance with these rules. This is often referred to as a “transfer on entry.” (See backside of registration application.)

Rule 5. FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION. The first owner, as reflected in the Association’s records, upon the registration of an animal shall be as follows:

• for an animal that is neither an ET animal nor a clone animal, the first owner shall be the owner of the dam’s registration at the time of birth of such animal; or

• for either an ET animal or a clone animal, the first owner shall be the applicant for registration of such animal.

Any transfer of the registration to a subsequent owner shall be separately recorded in accordance with these rules.

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 TESTING: Each bull used for artificial insemination (AI) breeding purposes, whether for non-owner breeding purposes or for in-herd breeding purposes, shall be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII and a record of such DNA profile shall be filed with the Association in order that any progeny sired by such bull through AI is eligible for registration.

Rule 2. AI BULL PERMITS: Any bull whose semen is used for AI purposes shall have an AI Bull Permit issued by the Association

prior to the registration of any progeny from such bull. This requirement is applicable to bulls whose semen is used for in-herd AI purposes and to bulls whose semen is used for non-owner AI purposes. In order for a bull whose semen is used for non-owner AI purposes to receive an AI Bull Permit, the DNA profile for such bull shall include parent verification, and such bull shall be tested for all known genetic abnormalities.

Rule 3. IN-HERD AI USE AND NON-OWNER AI USE: A Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service is not required to register the resulting progeny when both the sire and dam are in the same recorded ownership. When the sire and dam are not in the same recorded ownership, compliance with either Option A or B below is required for registration of the resulting progeny:

Option A (Non-Certificate AI Sire Program):

• T he bull siring such progeny may be a participant in the NonCertificate AI Sire Program. This Program allows the owner of such bull to sell semen without the need for a Non-Owner AI Certificate. Progeny born on or after December 1, 2006, are eligible for registration under this Program.

• I n order to be eligible for this Program, all of the recorded owners of such bull shall execute and deliver to the Association an enrollment form, in a form provided by the Association. In the event that such bull is owned by a syndicate, the designated representative of the syndicate shall execute and deliver to the Association such enrollment form.

• Once a bull is a participant in this Program, such bull shall not be eligible to participate in the procedure referred to in Option B below. The fee for a bull to participate in this Program shall be as established, from time to time, by the Association.

Option B (Traditional AI):

• T he member registering such progeny shall obtain a NonOwner AI Certificate from the owner of the AI Bull Permit for such bull for each progeny subject to registration. The NonOwner AI Certificate shall be submitted to the Association at the same time as the application for registration of such progeny is submitted to the Association.

• T he owner of the AI Bull Permit for such bull shall be obligated to supply a Non-Owner AI Certificate upon the request of the member registering such progeny. Such owner shall be entitled to purchase a Non-Owner AI Certificate from the Association for such fee as may be established, from time to time, by the Association.

Rule 4. DEATH OF BULL: Progeny sired by AI by a bull that is the subject of an AI Bull Permit shall be entitled to registration after the death of such bull upon the same terms and conditions as progeny sired by AI by such bull prior to the death of such bull.

Rule 5. LABELING OF SEMEN: Semen collected from a bull that is used for AI purposes shall be properly identified by the name and registration number for such bull. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any bull whose semen is used for AI purposes to require the person or entity collecting such semen to properly label such semen. Progeny sired by semen that is not properly labeled shall not be eligible for registration.

Rule 6. LIMITATIONS:

• T he Association may cancel the AI Bull Permit of any bull that has been satisfactorily documented as being a carrier of a gene that could produce a genetic defect in its progeny.

• T he Association may restrict or limit the number of NonOwner AI Certificates that may be issued for a particular bull if, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the semen from such bull is being used so often as to cause material and irreparable damage to the breed’s genetic base. The judgment of the Board of Directors shall be based on such evidence as the Board of Directors, in its reasonable judgment, deems appropriate.

Rule 7. NON-OWNER AI CERTIFICATE ALLOCATION FOR A MULTI-OWNER BULL OR FOR A BULL OWNED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A SYNDICATE: Only an owner or co-owner of a bull for whom a AI Bull Permit has been issued is entitled to obtain a Non-Owner AI Certificate. Certificates will be issued on request to any recorded owner or co-owner. Contractual agreements regarding certificate privileges among co-owners are the responsibility of those co-owners. The Association will not be responsible for compliance with any such agreement.

I n the instance where a recorded owner of the bull is a syndicate, it is the responsibility of the syndicate’s designated representative to handle the distribution of Non-Owner AI Certificates. Those individual members of the syndicate that are not otherwise reflected as one of the four recorded owners of record of such bull will be required to obtain Non-Owner AI Certificates from a recorded owner in order to register progeny of such bull.

The Association will provide a service whereby a member of the Association can participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement” for bulls. When members participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement,” they can be individually invoiced for Non-Owner AI Certificates when progeny are registered.

Rule 8. SEMEN DONATIONS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: The Association will make Non-Owner AI Certificates available for use by colleges or universities when a breeder makes a donation of semen from a bull that is the subject of an AI Bull Permit. A Non-Owner AI Certificate will be issued to the college or university at no cost to the breeder. The following rules must be complied with:

• T he semen must be a donation to the college or university.

• T he breeder must apply for the Non-Owner AI Certificates in the form of a letter to the Association indicating the institution to which the semen donation is made.

• T he bull must qualify under the current rules for Non-Owner AI Certificates.

• T he 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, a Non-Owner AI Certificate will be issued directly to the college or university.

Rule 9. LIABILITY: The issuance of Non-Owner AI Certificates by the Association should in no way be construed as guaranteeing conception or that the resulting progeny shall be eligible for registration. There shall be no refunding of fees paid to the Association for a Non-Owner AI Certificate.

SECTION VI: REGISTRATION OF AN IMPORTED ANIMAL OR AN ANIMAL BORN FROM AN IMPORTED EMBRYO

Rule 1. REGISTRATION OF CALF IMPORTED IN DAM: If a dam was bred prior to importation and the record of service does not appear on the documentation provided to AHA with respect to such dam by another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council, the member seeking to register the resulting progeny shall provide to AHA from the owner of the sire on the date of service such information regarding such service as AHA shall require.

When the imported dam was bred prior to importation by AI from a bull not registered in the American Hereford Record, the member seeking to register the resulting progeny shall provide to AHA the DNA profile of such service sire from the official lab of the association that is a member of the World Hereford Council where such service sire is registered.

When, prior to the importation of a dam, such dam was bred by AI from a bull that is registered in the American Hereford Record and where no semen interest is owned by the breeder in the exporting country, the registration of the resulting progeny shall be

subject to compliance with all of the requirements of Section V of the Rules.

Rule 2. REGISTRATION OF CALF IMPORTED AT SIDE: Registration of a calf imported at side of its dam shall be subject to the same requirements for registration as an animal that is not born in the United States.

Rule 3. REGISTRATION OF AN ANIMAL SIRED BY A SEMEN INTEREST IN A BULL DOMICILED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY: Where a member seeks to register an animal that was sired by AI with semen from a bull domiciled in a foreign country, the bull shall be registered in the American Hereford Record and shall be subject to the same requirements for the use of its semen as a bull that is domiciled in the United States; provided that DNA testing for such bull shall be provided by the official lab of the association that is a member of the World Hereford Council where such bull is registered.

Rule 4. REGISTRATION OF AN ANIMAL RESULTING FROM AN EMBRYO IMPORTED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY: To register an animal resulting from ET with an embryo imported from a foreign country, the animal shall be subject to the same requirements for registration as an animal that is born in the United States by means of ET.

SECTION VII: DNA TESTING

Rule 1. DNA TESTING: Over a period of years a vast amount of technical information has become available, and DNA testing is now a useful tool for the Association’s members.

Applying for the DNA profile of an animal requires a request to the Association for a DNA profile kit for each animal to be tested. The request must include the name and any registry number of the animal to be tested.

The kit will contain all the necessary instructions for securing a DNA sample and the shipping instructions to send the sample to the Association’s designated laboratory.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in these Rules, whenever a DNA profile of an animal is required or permitted under these Rules, such DNA profile shall include all components of a DNA profile then capable of being provided by the Association’s designated laboratory, including, but not limited to, parent verification, genetic abnormalities, and genomic enhanced EPDs. Rule 2. REQUIRED DNA TESTING:

A. The Association may require that any animal that has been registered to be subjected to a DNA profile by the Association’s designated laboratory.

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 the Association’s designated laboratory, of any animal that has been alleged to have been incorrectly registered or any animal for which tissue analysis is otherwise deemed advisable.

It shall be the duty of the owner of record of any animal in question and the owner 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 any investigation.

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

B. Prior to the filing of an application for registration of any animal with respect to which a DNA profile is not on file with the Association, the Association may require the owner of said animal, at the owner’s cost, to provide a DNA sample for such animal to the Association’s designated laboratory and to authorize such designated laboratory to provide a DNA profile for such animal to the Association.

At any Hereford competition, the owner of any animal that wins such competition shall, promptly after the announcement that such animal has won such competition, permit the Association to secure a DNA sample from such animal and authorize the Association to obtain a DNA profile of such animal from the Association’s designated laboratory.

C. If at any time the Association is in possession of two (2) or more DNA profiles allegedly from the same animal that do not match including the winner in any Hereford competition, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may require the Executive Vice President to undertake such investigation as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee deems appropriate, and upon the conclusion of such investigation, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without limitation the forfeiture of any prizes including any monetary awards or ribbons awarded to such animal at such competition, the suspension of the owner’s membership, or the revocation of the owner’s membership.

Any such investigation may include requiring any owner to permit the Association to secure another DNA sample from such animal and authorize the Association to obtain a DNA profile of such animal from the Association’s designated laboratory.

Rule 3. 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 2 of this Section, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without limitation the suspension of the registration of the animal in question.

Rule 4. 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 non-registered animals. The Association may deny registration to, or revoke the registration of, any animal based on this comparison.

SECTION VIII: CLONING

Rule 1. REGISTRATION OF CLONES. Except as otherwise provided herein, and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, an animal that is produced through cloning may be registered. Registration shall be requested via a special application form provided by the Association and with payment of the regular registration fee, plus an additional clone registration fee as determined by the Association.

Rule 2: DONOR ANIMAL . The donor animal of the resulting clone animal must be a registered animal recorded in the American Hereford Record and must be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII with a record of such DNA profile filed with the Association. The DNA profile for such donor animal shall include parent verification, and such donor animal shall be tested for all known genetic abnormalities.

Rule 3: BREEDER. The breeder identified on the registration certificate of the donor animal shall be identified as the breeder on the registration certificate of the resulting clone animal.

Rule 4. FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION. The first owner, as reflected in the Association’s records, of the registration of the clone animal shall be determined in accordance with Rule 5 of Section IV.

Rule 5. DNA PROFILING . DNA profiling of the clone animal is required and the DNA profile of the clone animal must match the DNA profile of the donor animal to confirm that it is a clone. DNA profiling may also be required by the Association of the surrogate dam.

Rule 6. DEATH OF DONOR ANIMALS. Progeny that is produced through cloning after the death of the donor animal shall be eligible for registration upon the same terms and conditions as progeny produced through cloning prior to the death of said donor animal.

Rule 7. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. Any registration certificate issued for a resulting clone animal shall be designated by “CL” following the name of the animal. The name must be no longer than 30 spaces long including the CL designation. The registration number of the donor animal shall also be stated on the registration certificate of the resulting clone animal.

Rule 8. RIGHTS IN MATERIALS, ANIMALS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Nothing set forth herein or included on any registration certificates or other Association records should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership or intellectual property rights of any party in and/or to genetic or other biological materials obtained from donor animals or resulting from cloning procedures. Any party transferring or otherwise disposing of, and any party purchasing or otherwise acquiring, genetic or other biological materials or animals, and any party otherwise involved in cloning activities, should take appropriate action (including due diligence) to ensure that all rights needed or desired in relation to such materials, animals and activities have been secured and that all actions in relation to such materials, animals and activities do not infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others.

Rule 9. BREEDING VALUES. Initial expected progeny differences (EPDs) generated from National Cattle Evaluation for a resulting clone animal shall be the same values as the donor animal. All data of future progeny from a resulting clone animal will be pooled with the donor progeny data for genetic evaluation.

SECTION IX: GENOME EDITING

Rule 1. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTRATION. Except as otherwise provided herein, and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, an animal that has an intentional genomic alteration (IGA) produced by genome editing may be registered subject to the following pre-approval and eligibility requirements:

• Prior to implementing the IGA in the animal, preliminary approval of the IGA shall be requested via a special IGA pre-approval application form provided by the Association and with payment of an IGA pre-approval request fee as determined by the Association. The member applying for pre-approval must provide documentation describing the IGA to be introduced and the expected functional difference that the IGA will create in the genome-edited animal. The Board of Directors in its sole discretion may grant or withhold preapproval, taking into consideration the impact of introducing the IGA into the Hereford population, informed by scientific and industry standards and practices at the time the application for pre-approval is reviewed; and

• Eligibility for registration is restricted to those animals possessing an IGA that has been appropriately reviewed and approved by the applicable regulatory agency — currently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Rule 2. REGISTRATION. Registration for a genome-edited animal shall be requested via a special application form provided by the Association and with payment of the regular registration fee, plus an additional IGA registration fee as determined by the Association.

Rule 3. DNA PROFILING AND CONFIRMATION OF EDIT.

To be registered, the genome-edited animal must be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII and with a record of such DNA profile filed with the Association. The DNA profile for such genome-edited animal shall include parent verification. In addition, the genomeedited animal must be genome sequenced to confirm the intended

edit has occurred. A record of such genome sequencing and confirmation shall be filed with the Association.

Rule 4. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. A registration certificate issued for a genome-edited animal shall be designated by “PB” (Precision Breeding) following the name of the animal. The name must be no longer than 30 spaces long including the PB designation.

Rule 5: RIGHTS IN MATERIALS, ANIMALS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Nothing set forth herein or included on any registration certificates or other Association records should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership or intellectual property rights of any party in and to genetic or other biological materials used in or resulting from genome-editing activities. Any party transferring or otherwise disposing of, and any party purchasing or otherwise acquiring, genetic or other biological materials or animals, and any party otherwise involved in genome-editing activities, should take appropriate action (including due diligence) to ensure that all rights needed or desired in relation to such materials, animals and activities have been secured and that all actions in relation to such materials, animals and activities do not infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others.

SECTION X: 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 Ph.D., 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.

• T he recorded sire and dam of the abnormal animal.

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

• I f 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 either (i) produced a sufficient number of abnormal progeny (at least two confirmed, parent-identified cases) such that there is a high likelihood that such animal is a carrier of a genetic defect, or (ii) been the subject of positive DNA test (See Section E) that indicates that such animal is a carrier of a genetic defect, the AHA will immediately notify the owners of record of the confirmed carrier, by first-class mail, of the AHA’s intent to designate their animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect. In addition, the AHA will immediately add a special code to the animal’s registration to indicate this fact. An animal that has been designated as a confirmed carrier of a genetic abnormality shall be immediately placed on a confirmed carrier list, which will be disseminated on the AHA website and which will be available upon request.

Any AHA member who may be aggrieved by the AHA’s designation of a particular animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect may file a complaint with the AHA Executive Committee within thirty (30) days after the mailing of the notice. The filing of such a complaint will not stay the confirmed carrier designation. The complaint shall be heard and disposed of by the Executive Committee in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XI of AHA’s Bylaws. In the event that a complaint has not been filed within thirty (30) days after the mailing of the notice, the confirmed carrier designation will become final.

In the event that the complaint results in a final unappealable determination that the subject animal is not a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect, AHA will immediately remove the special code from the animal’s registration. In addition, such animal shall be immediately removed from the confirmed carrier list.

In the event that an AHA registered animal has an unbroken pedigree link to a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect and such animal has not been the subject of a negative DNA test that is conducted pursuant to Section E below and that conclusively indicates that such animal is not a carrier of a genetic defect, AHA shall immediately add a special code to such animal’s registration to indicate this fact.

Any AHA member who may be aggrieved by AHA’s designation of a particular animal as a potential carrier of a genetic defect may file a complaint with the Executive Committee of AHA. The filing of such complaint will not stay the potential carrier designation. The complaint shall be heard and disposed of by the Executive Committee in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XI of AHA’s Bylaws.

In the event that the complaint results in a final unappealable determination that the subject animal is not a potential carrier of

a genetic defect, AHA will immediately remove the special code from such animal’s registration. The results of a DNA test that is conducted pursuant to Section E below and that conclusively indicates that the subject animal is not a carrier of a genetic defect shall constitute conclusive evidence that the subject animal is not a potential carrier of a genetic defect.

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:

• T he breeder must request the DNA test kit from the AHA Records Department.

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

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:

• C LASS I (LETHAL)

Snorter Dwarfism

Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema)

Internal Hydrocephalus

Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE)

Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)

• C LASS II (NON-LETHAL)

Hypotrichosis

Dermoid

Alopecia/Dyserythropoiesis

Color Dilutor

G. Description of Defects

• C LASS 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-day-old 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

Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)

Symptoms: The anatomic features overlap with a variety of other facial defects and can include cleft palate, brachygnathia (short jaw) and camplygnathia (crooked jaw or face). These are variably present in affected calves and are sometimes dramatic. The unique and consistent hallmarks of the condition include unusual bilateral skin tags just behind the corner of the mouth. These tags are attached to an unusual bone formation. There may be additional skin tags near and/or below the ears. A ridge of Meckel’s cartilage, a structure usually present only during embryonic development, is retained in these calves and attaches to the skin tag. This cartilage is encased in bone as it is followed from the skin tag toward the base of the ear. This bone attaches specifically to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone (just above the articulation of the jaw). The calves’ ears are sometimes slightly small and floppy. Muscles of the jaw are underdeveloped, and calves may have an elongate oral opening appearing as an exaggerated smile. The nursing reflex is present, but nursing is not vigorous. Calves with the additional cleft palate, severely shortened or crooked jaws are debilitated in ability to nurse. Calves with the defect are live born but are not able to thrive.

• C LASS 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:

Visit Hereford Websites, Follow on Social Media

Hereford.org features

The Events page provides information on upcoming events, and it can be viewed by scrolling down the homepage to Be A Part Of Our Upcoming Events link. It can also be accessed by hovering over the Events tab and selecting Calendar.

Under the Commercial tab there is a list of feeder cattle, commercial females and pasture and hay listings. The page also allows users to view information on commercial programs and to enroll groups of cattle.

The Member Services tab houses the herd management tools with information about managing Herefords and beef cattle. The page includes links to fact sheets on body condition scoring, Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) and expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Current and archived issues of Hereford World can be viewed by selecting Hereford World at the top of any page. Issues will be posted in a flip style, allowing users to turn each page just as you would read the actual magazine, as well as PDFs of individual editorial articles.

National show results are housed under the specific show page under the Events tab. Real-time results from each show as well as current Hereford happenings can be found on the Hereford Headlines Blog under the Media tab.

Other sites

CertifiedHerefordBeef.com — This site is the home of Certified Hereford Beef LLC. The site showcases exciting new recipes, a beef cuts library and a complete list of licensed Certified Hereford Beef ® retail supermarkets and restaurants by city and state.

HerefordMarketplace.com — A free online tool for buyers or sellers to view, list or purchase Hereford or Hereford-influenced feeder cattle.

PremiumRedBaldy.org — A joint website for Premium Red Baldy, a female-only tagging program offered by the American Hereford Association and the Red Angus Association of America.

HerefordYouthFoundation.org — The online home for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). The site includes how individuals can support the Foundation as well as highlights of HYFA activities and scholarships.

ShopHereford.com — The one-stop shop for everything you need to ride for the brand and to support the American Hereford Association, National Junior Hereford Association, HYFA and Certified Hereford Beef

Social media

AHA: Facebook – American Hereford Association; Instagram – @americanherf; and Vimeo – American Hereford Association

Certified Hereford Beef: Facebook – Certified Hereford Beef; Twitter – @crtherefordbeef; Instagram – @certifiedherefordbeef; Pinterest – Certified Hereford Beef

NJHA: Facebook – National Junior Hereford Association; Twitter – @jrhereford; Instagram – @jrhereford

HYFA: Facebook – Hereford Youth Foundation of America

Hereford Publications Inc.: Facebook – Hereford Publications Inc.

Hereford Marketplace: Facebook – Hereford Marketplace –Feeder Cattle & Commercial Replacement Females

Official American Hereford Association Facebook pages for field representatives are a good resource for learning more about sales, events and other activities in your region. Find their pages on Facebook by searching your field representative’s name and “American Hereford Association.”

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Stepping into Sustainability, Part I: Why it’s Time

While discussions on climate change might be polarizing, start telling the beef industry’s sustainability story.

In this column, we discuss a variety of leadership, growth ideas and strategies to develop the next generation of Hereford breeders and enthusiasts. There is one area emerging in agriculture today that, while gaining importance, is still awfully sensitive to discuss — the word “climate.” As cattle producers, we’re frequently demonized in pop culture and some political circles because of the methane emissions in cattle. It’s a fact, there are emissions. Yet, taking steps to address those while still protecting and advancing our industry can go handin-hand. Part of the solution lies in being willing to participate in dialogue about climate.

So, why should there be only one side (real or perceived) to the climate conversation? Why shouldn’t beef producers be part of this dialogue, and yet retain the values that we believe in? Honestly, I think it’s possible to have both, but it’s on us, as cattle producers, to take ownership over this space and tell our story. That’s why taking back the word climate from what is often perceived as a one-sided, sometimes political, agenda is so important for those in agriculture, particularly in the livestock business. Can we create a nonpartisan dialogue around climate with

agriculture being discussed as a solution? It’s been a lofty effort, I assure you.

For many, the prevalence of this topic has just been coming at them way too fast, and it feels forced. Yet, at the same time, it has interestingly prompted a lot of folks in our industry to pause and say, “Hey! Wait a minute! We’re already doing a lot of climate-positive work, and we’ve already initiated a lot of important practice changes that are good for our business and our land.”

That’s important awareness — and it needs to be shared. Really, climate and sustainability are just good old-fashioned agriculture advocacy, albeit with a modern twist. Like it — don’t like it — but what counts for pro-climate work can be compared to the adage about the tree falling in the forest. If no one is there, does it still make a sound? Yes, of course it does, but since no one heard, evidently, then the big loud crash didn’t impact anyone’s point of view.

Where to start?

I suggest with sustainability. If the term climate (or certainly climate change) is just too heavy or still too politicized for you, your ranch or your customers, start by stepping into sustainability, something I suspect you already know a thing or two about. In

our own Association, we’re doing that through research with Colorado State University (CSU).

In a press release last year, Jack Ward, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president, shared: “As individual cattle producers and as the collective beef industry, we will continue to be asked to do more with less, as it relates to environmental and economic sustainability.” He went on to announce a cooperative research agreement with CSU that, “...leverages decades of American Hereford Association research and data collected by AHA members aimed at characterizing genetics associated with production efficiency, which plays a key role in environmental and economic sustainability.”

There are a variety of sustainability choices you may be able to implement or already have:

• A practice change, such as implementing cover crops

• An energy savings effort or energy efficiency improvement in the form of updated equipment

• A reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from an improvement in the process of transport

• Additional use of renewable energy on your farm

• Improving the soil health of the landscape

There really are lots of practical options, so, step into sustainability with what you’ve already started doing and don’t be afraid to discuss it.

Sarah Beth Aubrey is an entrepreneur and founder of Aubrey Coaching and Training (ACT). She can be reached at sarah@sarahbethaubrey.com.

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New Arrivals

Ernst Herefords, Greeley, Colo., is happy to share the arrival of Lexi Grace Ernst born April 4, 2023, to Kevin and Courtney Ernst. Lexi is proudly held by her big sister, Linley. Grandparents, Marshall and Barbara Ernst, and Bernie and Sharyn Pisano, are thrilled with the newest addition to the herd.

In Passing

Dr. Steven E. Meadows, 60, Woodruff, S.C., passed May 9.

A graduate of Woodruff High School and Clemson University, Dr. Meadows was an animal geneticist dedicated to improving the quality and industry standard for beef cattle. He was the director of the Clemson University Bull Test Station and a beef cattle specialist. Dr. Meadows is fondly remembered by cattle breeders, students and constituents for spending a lifetime helping cattle farmers in South Carolina, as well as mentoring future generations through his involvement with the junior cattlemen’s and other agricultural associations.  He was a trusted partner, gentleman farmer, mentor and friend. A man of faith, integrity and courage, his favorite moments were spent with his family, especially those involving his beloved grandchildren, Harrison Gable and Henry Gable. Dr. Meadows will truly be missed.

Born May 17, 1962, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, he was the son of Ruby Nell Leake Meadows of Woodruff and the late Marshall Theodore “Yogi” Meadows.

Surviving is his wife, Andrea Owens-Meadows; one son, Steven

(Amber) Meadows II; and daughter, Sarah Meadows (William) Gable.

John “Jack” Andrew McAughey, 81, Orillia, Ontario, passed May 16.

Jack is survived by Lois, his beloved wife and best friend of 61 years, and his deeply loved family — his son, Jim; daughter-in-law, Sandra; and his two grandchildren, Emily and Sam. He cherished his sisters, Mabel (Glen) and Joyce, and all his nieces and nephews.

Jack was a well-respected Toronto businessman and entrepreneur. He had partnered with Roger Shorey in 1971 to join Standard Mechanical Systems Limited. The two partners established a highly successful mechanical services and construction business, which now operates in 35 service offices across Canada.

Jack loved his weekends on the farm and had a passion for polled Hereford cattle. Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords has grown into one of the top purebred breeding operations in North America.

In all of Jack’s business and personal endeavors, he was led by his strong moral compass. A dear friend described Jack as the most honest and ethical man he had ever known.

A very sincere thank you to his healthcare team, Sherri, Jill and Sara, who cared for Jack throughout the years. The family is so appreciative of your expertise and loving touch.

Brenda Phillips Fishel, 80, Winston-Salem, N.C., passed May 23.

She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 11, 1942, in Rowan County, North Carolina.

Brenda was an influential woman in many ways to many people. Her unwavering Christian faith was her guiding light through life, and she

showed that unconditional love every day — serving and caring for others in the most genuine, meaningful of ways.

She graduated from East Rowan High School in 1960 and went on to earn her degree in x-ray technology from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1963. She worked as the surgical assistant to a local ophthalmologist, Dr. Holt, for several years, eventually leaving to focus on her children.

On Feb. 6, 1965, she married the love of her life, Phil, in Granite Quarry, N.C. Together, they established Windmill Acres Farm and raised polled Hereford cattle. Later, their children and grandchildren would show cattle under the Windmill Acres name at many local, regional and national shows around the country.

Together, Brenda and Phil moved to Forsyth County and began what would become a lifetime of community involvement and leadership. She was actively involved in whatever her two children, Andie and Neil, were. Showing cattle, 4-H projects, little league ball, volunteering with vacation Bible school and PTA were just some of the many hats she wore to make sure she was actively involved in the lives of her children. Another pillar of Brenda’s life was her church, Advent Moravian in WinstonSalem. There, she served as the president of the Women’s Fellowship and as the head diener for several years. Somehow, she still found time to maintain a monthly bridge game with her club for more than 40 years. An avid sports fan, especially for her North Carolina State Wolfpack, she and Phil cheered them on together in every event at every opportunity. Later in life, she found new joy in her work at Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookie Factory. She enjoyed gardening and canning, and she was known for her baking and cake decorating. Brenda and Phil were also blessed with friendship. They were part of a special group of lifelong friends who took numerous trips, enjoyed countless meals, and did as many memorable and fun-filled things together as they could.

Lexi Grace Ernst

Dr. Meadows

Jack McAughey

Brenda Fishel

Of all the roles she played, “Mom” was by far the most important. She is known as the matriarch of the family, even among her extended family. Nieces and nephews would spend summers on the farm. Andie and Neil’s school friends would sleep over, and eventually, grandchildren and their friends would come and stay as well. If you were in her house, you were home, and you were family. She was a true caretaker. Cuts and scrapes were treated with professional skill and kissed for good measure. Her cooking could feed armies and satisfy the pickiest of critics. There was never a shortage of puzzles, crafts, music, games, hugs or laughter. Her morals, values, faith and selfless love influenced all she knew, and she shaped the lives and futures of her family.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Phil Fishel Jr.; parents, Everette and Mary Phillips; and granddaughter, Olivia Fishel. She is survived by daughter, Andie (Wes) Carpenter, Winston-Salem, N.C.; son, Neil (Karen) Fishel, Kernersville, N.C.; granddaughters, Clara (Joshua), Wallburg, N.C., Melanie, Barnardsville, N.C.; grandson, Wesley, Kernersville, N.C.; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth, Wallburg; sisters, Carol Hall and Jayne Thompson, Salisbury, N.C.; brother, Frank Phillips, Troutman, N.C.; and brother, Mike Phillips, Linwood, N.C.; and sister-in-law Marilyn Fishel, Richmond, Va.

David Lee Rollins, 66, Noblesville, Ind., passed May 24.

He was born on Jan. 16, 1957, to the late Harry and Dorothy (Kincaid) Rollins in Indianapolis, Ind.

David was a 1975 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School. For more than 40 years, he was the owner and operator of L.E. Kincaid & Sons Meat Market, which had been in the family for 95 years. David was also a Hereford breeder, a blacksmith at Conner Prairie and a 4-H leader. He enjoyed the activities in Friendship, Ind., and black powder shooting sports. David is survived by his wife, Venitia “Vicki” Lynn Rollins; son,

Jonathan (Jenica) Rollins; and granddaughter, Cooper Rollins.

Brad Alan Jackson, 55, Tipton, Iowa, passed May 28.

Brad was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

Brad, son of LeRoy Everett Jackson and Joyce Ann Clark Jackson, was born on Oct. 2, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1986 and furthered his studies at Kirkwood Community College and Iowa State University. In 1991, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture studies from Iowa State. On March 30, 2007, Brad was united in marriage to Kelly Lynn Nabb in Maquoketa, Iowa. Brad worked for AgVantage FS from August 2000 through April 2023 when his health prevented him from providing further service to his customers. Brad enjoyed raising and showing Hereford cattle and spending time with his family and friends.

Brad is survived by his wife, Kelly, and his son, Chase, both of Tipton; stepdaughter, Paige (Aiden) Shatava, and grandson, Alexandr, Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Nicole (Matt) Ehler, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brothers, Brian (Barbara) Jackson, North English, Iowa; and Craig (Kerry) Jackson, Mechanicsville, Iowa; nephews, Luke, Nathan and Jacob Jackson and Cole Hafner; in-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins; and godmother, Jan Domer. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Joyce Clark Jackson, grandparents, Buell and Helen Jackson and Robert and Evelyn Clark; and aunt and uncle, Charles and Betty Johnson.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice, Bickford Home Care and Cedar Manor.

Marlene (Leu) StotzRozell, 87, Montpelier, Ohio, passed June 5.

Born Dec. 28, 1935, near Archbold, Ohio, Marlene was the daughter of Wilson and Edith (Nofziger) Leu. She married Kenneth Stotz in 1955, and they lived in rural Ohio, raising their four

children, among them, son and Hereford breeder, Max Stotz and his family.

Marlene was employed for 20 years at Robinair (Montpelier and Angola) and as deputy recorder at the Williams County Recorder’s office, retiring in 2006. She was a member of Archbold Evangelical Church.

Marlene is survived by her husband, Roy Rozell, whom she married in 2001; her children, Larry (Mitch) Stotz, Palm Springs, Calif.; Lori (Doug) Bernath, Archbold; Max (Karen) Stotz, Skiatook, Okla.; and Monty (Christie) Stotz, Edgerton; six grandchildren, Zak (Megan) Bernath, Kailah (Justin) Scott, Alex (Brooke) Bernath, Keysto Stotz, Miranda Stotz, and Vanessa Stotz; greatgrandchildren, Addilyn, Kendall and Kinsley Bernath, and Vera Bernath; sister, Dorthy Lersch; and sister-in-law, Alice Leatherman; along with Roy’s children, Chris (Tom) Kirk and Denise (Phil) Muehlfeld, and their families; numerous nieces, nephews and her many cousins with whom she shared a special bond.

She was preceded in death by both parents; her infant brother, Donald Leu; her brother, Lowell Leu; and brothers-inlaw, Marvin Storrer and Dave Lersch Sr.

Marlene was proud of her heritage, loved her family and was ready to walk into the arms of her precious Lord.

David Rollins

Brad Jackson

Marlene Stotz-Rozell

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32 Art & Answer — Hereford cattle were developed centuries ago as the answer to contemporary questions. The breed and those propagating them continue to offer solutions to questions being asked today. — by Wes Ishmael

34 Lasting Legacy — Five generations of the Smathers family have cared for their Texas Hill Country ranch and their century-old Hereford herd. — by Katie Maupin Miller

42 Go Ahead and Click — Anyone willing to learn can take high caliber photos. — by Wes Ishmael

48 Happy Campers — Hereford cattle serve as an example of the beef industry at the second largest summer camp in Arkansas. — by Katie Maupin Miller

56 Fit for Champions — Kaycee Orr-Hoffman and her Bar None Hat Company carry on both tradition and legacy. — by Wes Ishmael

62 Turning Tables — AHA-CSU research will document Hereford sustainability advantages. — by Wes Ishmael

70 Candid Conversation — A commercial producer’s perspective on genomics. — by Leoma Wells

76 Feeding the Future — NJHA Fed Steer Shootout provides cattle feeding insight.

82 Beef Cow Drought Considerations — Management decisions have lasting impacts. — by Brandon Nuttelman, Ph.D.

90 Graduation Season — Consider coming home to the farm. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

154 Hereford World Editorial At a Glance — Review of Hereford World articles from July 2021 to May/June 2022.

Editorial At a Glance

20 Colorblind Value — Buyers and sellers capture more opportunity through Hereford and Hereford-influenced feeder calf sales. — by Katie Maupin Miller

24 Price Corner Near — Cattle markets should strengthen as the year unfolds. — by Wes Ishmael

28 Incentivizing the Environment — Rangeland management practices provide environmental protection and producer incentives. — by Macey Mueller

32 MLV or Killed: Which is Better at Pre-Breeding? — Here’s how you can ramp up your pre-breeding vaccination program. — by Burt Rutherford

36 Market Tracks — Prices continue postpandemic recovery. — by Wes Ishmael

40 Doing Right — AHA research aims to enhance the positive sustainability story of Hereford genetics and the cattle industry. — by Wes Ishmael

44 Bone Dry — Worsening drought conditions impacting cow herds. — Sydnee Shive

48 Virtual Containment — Electronic collars and GPS offer new fencing solutions. — by Heather Smith Thomas

52 DNA Sampling — What’s Your Type? — Learn which DNA sampling method works best for your operation. — by Leoma Wells

54 Knowing Matters — Necropsy can identify the cause of cattle mortality and how to prevent future deaths.

— by Heather Smith Thomas

56 Fortify Lifelong Cattle Immunity Through Nutrition — Balanced nutrition can boost immunity. — by Ron Scott, Ph.D.

58 Deworming Adds Dollars — Strategic timing is key. — by Brandon Nuttelman, Ph.D.

60 Communicating Across Generations

— Start with understanding what they value. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

30 Honoring a Legacy — Jensen announced as first Bob Norton Excellence Award winner. — by Sydnee Shive

36 Read the Label — Details make a difference in using animal health products successfully. — by Deana Hardee, DVM

38 Genetics Behind the Fed Steer Shootout

44 Banners in the Bluegrass

46 Day-by-Day Highlights

58 Retiring NJHA Board Members: An Excellent Ride

64 New NJHA Board: Making Maroon

68 Junior Herdsman of the Year

Award: Constant Focus

74 Champion Senior Showman: Persistence Pays Off

80 Advisors of the Year: It Takes a Village

82 Queen Service Project: Joyful Service

86 Paulsen and Lemenager Top the Owned Female Show

87 Allan and Collins Bring the Best Bred-and-Owned Females

88 Kottkamp and Krebs Bring Home Banners in the Bull Show

89 Shelton Siblings Win the Steer Show

90 Mayo and Bane Capture Top Honors in the Cow-Calf Show

91 New Mexico and Texas Top State Group Show, Krebs Wins Produce-of-Dam Group

94 Special Awards Presented During JNHE

96 Clark and Tebo Celebrate Showmanship Wins

98 Oklahoma Brushes Away Competition in Team Fitting

100 Runners Participate in the HYFA 5K

102 JNHE Division and Class Placings

116 Compliments to the Chef

120 Hereford Juniors Face Off in National Contests

126 NJHA Members Earn Awards and Scholarships

134 Pen-to-Pen

138 Photo Contest: Photo Judge Insights

146 Bridging the Gap: One-on-One Opportunity

150 Multi-generation Communication — The second story in a series about communicating across generations.

— by Sarah Beth Aubrey

Cover: Science and Strategy — A Missouri cattleman focuses on making his cow herd efficient and sustainable. — by Macey Mueller

26 Maybe the New Sixty-Five — Research suggests benefits to breeding some heifers at lighter weights.

Cover: Fed Up! — Feeders want to change how cattle are valued in the marketplace. — by Wes Ishmael

— Genomics added another level of accuracy when predicting fed cattle performance. — by Jamie T. Courter, Ph.D.

— by Wes Ishmael

32 Fall 2022 Platinum TPR Breeders —

Fifteen Hereford breeders achieved Platinum Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2022.

33 Fall 2022 Gold TPR Breeders — Thirty-one Hereford breeders achieved Gold Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2022.

38 Locked and Loaded — Cattle prices poised for significant increase — by Wes Ishmael

44 Beat the Hurt — Cattle producers have cost-effective options to manage cattle pain. — by Heather Smith Thomas

50 Market Tracks — Dwindling numbers and bullish outlook push calf prices higher. — by Wes Ishmael

56 Managing Calf Scours — Make the most out of prevention and early treatment options. — by Heather Smith Thomas

62 Beware of Nursing Calf BRD — Limit the risk factors that set calves up for failure. — by Brent Meyer, DVM, MS

66 Fake This — Investor fascination wanes for plant-based meat alternatives. — by Wes Ishmael

70 Diving Deeper into Genomic Relationships — Genomic tools help identify variation among related animals. — by Jamie Courter, Ph.D., and J. R. Tait, Ph.D.

74 Using Cattle Mineral as Your Ounce of Prevention — Mineral bolsters herd health. — by Kent Tjardes, Ph.D.

78 Tell Beef’s Sustainability Story — Consumers want to know. — by Wes Ishmael

84 Alternative Cash Flow — Carbon credits may provide new revenue opportunities for farmers and ranchers. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

94 State Tours Recap — A summary of Iowa and Missouri Hereford tours, hosted by Hereford breeders.

52 Factors Affecting Calf Value — Management decisions add and subtract dollars. — by Deana Hardee, DVM

58 History Meets Perspective — Genetic evaluations evolve at a rapid rate, but their place in the beef industry remains steadfast — by Will Fiske

64 Young, Lemmon Top KILE Hereford Show — Hereford champions named at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 7 in Harrisburg, Pa.

70 Coaching or Mentoring? — The difference between a coach and mentor matters. — by Sarah Beth

Aubrey

December

31 American Hereford Association, Built on Tradition. Engineered to Sustain.

32 New AHA Board of Directors Elected

36 Hall of Fame, Merit Inductees Honored

40 50-Year Hereford Breeders Celebrated

42 Donna Curry — NHW Woman of the Year

44 HYFA Awards $165,000 in Fall Scholarships

50 Fed Steer Shootout Winners Announced

52 Educational Forums — Earning Opportunity

54 National and Regional Show Award Winners Recognized

58 Ladies of the Royal Sale Success

60 2022 National Hereford Queen Reflections

62 2023 National Hereford Queen: Joyful Servant

66 Champions Named at American Royal

72 Cattlemen’s Congress Preview — Looking ahead to the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City Jan. 4-7, 2023, including the national Hereford stock shows, the Hereford Frozen Genetics Sale and the National Hereford Sale.

Cow Herd Sustainability

Cover: Swapping for More Potential —

The 6X Ranch is using Hereford bulls and heterosis to wean more pounds and reduce cow costs. — by Wes Ishmael

26 Set to Climb — Declining numbers should lift cattle prices. — by Wes Ishmael

32 Supplementing Performance —

A balanced supplement program optimizes rumen microbes, digestion and cow performance. — by Katie Maupin Miller

38 Sustainability Snapshot — Part 1 —

Facts to share. — by Wes Ishmael

44 Beef Demand — What to expect in 2023. — by Sydnee Shive

50 Fighting Frostbite — Chilled calves can be frostbitten or worse.

— by Heather Smith Thomas

54 Retrieve Added Value —

The American Hereford Association offers commercial producers added marketing opportunities.

58 Economics of Extending Days on Feed — Opportunity varies with how cattle are sold. — by Grant Crawford

64 Parched – Drought Persists —

La Niña-driven drought continues for many U.S. cattle producers through the winter. — by Katie Maupin Miller

68 Market Tracks — Consumer demand and dwindling cattle numbers support upward price trajectory. — by Wes Ishmael

72 Tough Breaks — Mending broken bones in young calves. — by Heather Smith Thomas

78 North American International Livestock Exposition — Cady, Buchholz and Kottkamp grab grand banners in Louisville.

29 Family First — Bruce Everhart, retiring AHA president, relishes the power of the Hereford family working together to achieve common goals. — by Wes Ishmael

33 2022 AHA Annual Report: Built on Tradition. Engineered to Sustain. — Hereford cattle came to the United States in 1817 to serve a specific need — efficiently add pounds to native cattle grazing the nation’s rangeland, while also creating reproductively efficient females. The American Hereford Association (AHA) has never wavered from this vision since the organization began in 1881.

76 Partners in Genetic Improvement — Reflecting on the NEOGEN and AHA partnership. — by Jamie Courter, Ph.D.

80 Stand Guard — Every cattle producer’s biosecurity plan matters.

— by Deana Hardee, DVM

84 Putting the ‘Culture’ Back in Agriculture — Employee engagement improves profits. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

86 Building a Board — A personal board of advisers provides business feedback. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

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Cover: Rethink, Renew and Reshape —

Building back from drought offers individuals and the industry a unique opportunity. — by Wes Ishmael

22 Spring 2023 Gold TPR Breeders —

Eighty-two Hereford breeders achieved Gold Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for spring 2023.

24 Spring 2023 Platinum TPR Breeders —

Twenty-seven Hereford breeders achieved Platinum Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for spring 2023.

28 Rethink Cow-Calf Profitability — As weaning weights become more static, producers should focus on cow efficiency. — by Katie Maupin Miller

38 Emissions Reporting Battle Brewing —

Scope 3 clouds the path for supply chains and their suppliers. — by Macey Mueller

44 Simmer — Expect cattle prices to rise steadily this year and then likely spike in 2024 or 2025. — by Wes Ishmael

50 Safeguard Sire Fertility — Stress hinders breeding performance.

— by Katie Maupin Miller

54 Targeting Critical Performance —

Key performance indicators for cow-calf operations. — by Stan Bevers

60 Warm, Clean and Dry — Temporary and permanent shelters protect calves from tough winter weather. — by Heather Smith Thomas

64 Real-time Data Improves Cattle Health —

New technology enhances BRD detection and treatment. — by Jason Nickell

68 Low-Stress Handling — How Bud Williams changed cattle handling.

— by Heather Smith Thomas

72 Market Tracks — Cattle prices continue steady rise. — by Wes Ishmael

76 Western States National Hereford Show — Winners Named.

82 Substituting Colostrum — Replacements are not created equal. — by Heather Smith Thomas.

86 Weathering Winter — Tips to manage cattle’s nutrition through the winter.

— by Purina Animal Nutrition

90 Biosecurity and Biocontainment in the United States — A look at slowing diseases down in the U.S. beef system. — by Grace Jacobson

94 We’re in the Future — Prepare for your operation’s future by creating it.

— by Sarah Beth Aubrey

17 2023 Junior National Hereford Expo Schedule

24 Celebrating History — CK Ranch named the first inductee into the Yards Hall of Fame. — by Sydnee Shive

36 The Growing (Global) Demand for Hereford — Continued investment in genetic evaluation will build upon the predictions’ accuracy and growing demand for the Hereford breed. — by Jamie T. Courter, Ph.D.

40 Walk the Walk — Add value to your operation through BQA certification. — by Sydnee Shive

44 Colostrum 101 — Plan ahead to ensure success. — by Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM

49 Cattlemen’s Congress

50 Bright Lights, Big City

54 Open Show Entries Sorted in OKC

58 Pen Shows Powerful in OKC

62 Herdsman of the Year: Hustle

66 Junior Exhibitors Grab Banners in OKC

68 Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale Grosses $583,000

70 Bidding to Build a Foundation

74 Open Show Division and Class Placings

82 Pen Show Division and Class Placings

86 Black Baldy Heifers Top NWSS Commercial Sale — Buyers chose from an elite group of bred heifers. — by Wes Ishmael

88 Herefords on the Hill — Champions named at the 2023 National Western Stock Show.

100 Developing Leaders — Invest in future leaders for your farm’s future. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

42 105 Bulls Recognized as Sires of Distinction — The Sire of Distinction program recognizes bulls that sire superior Hereford females. The honor is reserved for bulls with daughters that have received at least seven Dams of Distinction awards.

46 Faith and Focus — Line 1 Herefords ushered in the age of performance testing and genetic evaluation. — by Wes Ishmael

54 Hereford Champions Named in Fort Worth

60 Tighten the Calving Window — Steps to improved reproduction. — by Todd R. Bilby

64 Clean Matters — Proper syringe and needle care protects animals and product effectiveness. — by Heather Smith Thomas

68 The Chosen One — How a single cow and the Hereford breed continue to impact the world. — by Will Fiske

72 Five Steps for Families — Family operations should take steps to develop and coach the next generation of leaders. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

19 2023 Junior National Hereford Expo Schedule

26 Providing and Protecting — Huth Polled Herefords and S&H Livestock Enterprises recognized as an ESAP regional winner. — by Katie Maupin Miller

32 2,590 Dams of Distinction Honored — The Dams of Distinction program recognizes superior cows in the breed — efficient, fertile, productive, foundational females — and those who manage them.

28 CHB Power — Brand strategies address shifting consumer behavior. — by Certified Hereford Beef® team

32 1,112 Bulls Recognized as CHB Sires of Distinction — The Certified Hereford Beef® Sire of Distinction (CHBS) program recognizes Hereford bulls that have excelled in carcass traits.

44 Protect and Vaccinate — Prevent pinkeye in two easy steps. — by Lowell T. Midla

48 Not all Traits are Created Equal — Drive genetic change at an accelerated pace with carcass phenotypes. — by Leoma Wells

52 BOLD Steps — NJHA members hone skills and forge relationships. — by Tar Tut

54 2023 Junior National Hereford Expo Schedule

56 When Making Your Mad Dash, Knowledge is Power — State junior advisors have advice for JNHE attendees. — by Lauren Jones

57 Bred-and-Owned Female Show Changes — In 2023, JNHE will feature a top five overall bred-and-owned female selection for the first time. — by Hannah Pearson

58 Bridging the Gap — Networking event allows young people to meet potential educators and employers. — by Libby Rushton

59 Penny for a Cause — The National Hereford Queen gathers funds during JNHE to support mental health. — by Madison Katzenberger

62 JNHE Judges — Get to know the judges for the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo.

66 A Recipe for Change — Small on-farm changes can keep up with shifts in consumer demand. — by Sarah Beth Aubrey

Polled

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J&L Cattle Services

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Mohican Farms

Jerry and Mary Ann Berg 16821 Withrich Rd. P.O. Box 224 Dalton, OH 44618 330-857-7967 330-465-6185 cell jwberg@bright.net

Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 4551 State Rt. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628

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Mohican Polled Herefords

John Ostgaard 4921 Tanner Dr. Dayton, Ohio 937-233-9712

www.buckeyeherefords.com 10708 Main Rd. Berlin Heights, OH 44814

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Brian, Lisa, Jen & Ellie Keets

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LORENZEN FARMS

Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 217-269-2803

www.lorenzenfarms.com

Bryan, Lisa, Tyler and Melinda Braun 1855 DD Rd. Columbia, IL 62236 618-593-7255

lbraun@rmoil.com or bbraun@htc.net

35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664

bhrnds@speednet.com

Brent, cell 217-971-5897

Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388

www.parishfarms.com

John Fauth 700 Baldwin Rd. New Athens, IL 62264 618-920-3716

fulabul2@hotmail.com

Floyd, Annette and Brittany 815-223-4484

Chad, Erin and J.W. 815-712-5739

LaSalle, IL 61301

c_herfs1@yahoo.com

Cell

rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com

Cattle and Embryos for sale at all times

BULLS AVAILABLE

George, Tammy, William and Andy Ward 3404 Shady Grove Rd. Providence, NC 27315

336-388-2177

Cell 434-251-3637 gwwardjr@centurylink.net

The Baldwins 2 Church View Rd. Millersville, MD 21108

Bill 443-871-0573

Tara 443-871-0520

Lindsey 443-306-3218 webald@aol.com

Bob and Pam Rhyne 3700 Peach Orchard Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215

Bob’s cell 704-614-0826

Kim, Alexis and Courtney Eudy 10945 Hickory Ridge Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075

Kim’s cell 704-589-7775

Bob Schaffer 3320 Deer Track Road Spotsylvania, VA 22551 540-661-2229

bob@deertrackfarm.com www.deertrackfarm.com

EAST SIDE

FARM

Registered Polled Herefords

Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552

eastsidehereford@comcast.net

Visitors welcome!

KNOLL CREST FARM

248 River Bend Ln. Smithville, WV 26178

Derek Haught 304 – 477–3818 — Home 304 –299 –9170 — Cell

Annual Bull Sale: Feb. 19, 2024

Dan Snyder, cell 240-447-4600

Seth Snyder, cell 240-405-6049

654 Cold Spring Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325-7335

717-642-9199

herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com www.stoneridgemanor.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY FARM

The Bachtel Family Westminster, MD Randy 443-340-4418 rbachtel@bprsurveying.com

Brooks 443-340-4419 brobachtel@hotmail.com

“Serving the beef industry since 1944” P.O. Box 117 Red House, VA 23963 Office 434-376-3567

Paul S. Bennett 434-941-8245

Jim G. Bennett 434-664-7935

Brian R Bennett 434-664-8309

Dalton G. Bennett 434-664-7946

Scott R. Bennett 434-660-7268 knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com

Slaytons’ Hereford and Angus Performance Seedstock

J. Paul and Bette Slayton 2272 Dibert Rd., Bedford, PA 15522 814-623-0772

717-805-1376 – cell paul@slaytonsbeardance.com

NJW 79Z Z311

Endure 173D ET

KCF Bennett Monument J338

Whole herd is DNA tested and have GE-EPDs.

Brent, Robin, Dylan and Nicole 2169 290th Ave. DeWitt, IA 52742 563-357-9849

John and Marytha Pitt 515-290-1383 pitt@iowatelecom.net www.pittfarms.com

Josiah and Sara Hulbert 419-308-7055

TJ and Allison Coughenour 515-290-8905 Hereford.org

New Members

ALABAMA

5M Farms

Greg McCutchen, Section

Blessed Pines LLC

Matt Brooks, Tuscaloosa

CM Cattle

Chet Matthews, Titus

Evandale Hereford Farm

Dale Evans, Smiths Station

Bruce or Joan Gamble, Headland

HG Farms

Nathan & Nichole Woods, Oakman

Hills Herefords

Richard Hill, Florence

Meadow Rock Farms

Bryant & Amy Holmes, Northport

Tyler Farms

Jacob Tyler, Cullman

Helen Williams, Grand Bay

Wolf Creek Farms

Tim & Christi Riddle, Notasulga

ARIZONA

Badland Cattle Company LLC

Rebecca Bushman, Joseph City

Manzanita Cattle LLC

Scott Marlatt, Hereford

ARKANSAS

Arnold Cattle Ranch

Tristen Arnold, Marmaduke

Dakotah Pastures

Cletis Hoffer, Knoxville

DreamWeavers

Sydney Vincent, Bauxite

James Herefords LLC

Brandon James, Mulberry

Ogden Bison and Cattle Ranch

Earl Ogden, Prairie Grove

Roberts Hereford

Chris Roberts, Mena

Rockin P Farms

Emily Phillips, Rison

Scroggins Creek Farms

Chelsi Pennington, Bee Branch

Sergeant Land and Livestock

Graham Sergeant, Charleston

CALIFORNIA

16 to 1 Land and Cattle LLC

Paul Viborg, Templeton

James Cooley, Yuba City

McMartin Farms

Rachel McMartin, Corning

Roesch Ranch

Christian Roesch, Hemet

The Black Barn Ranch

Fellipe Francisco, Santa Ysabel

Cortney Wills, Waterford

COLORADO

Wendell Behrman, Loma

Berris Family Herefords

Ray Berris, Eaton

C and C DuVall Ranches

Caleb DuVall, Granada

Circle J Ranch LLC

Kevin Jackson, New Castle

Johnston Ranch

Lilly Carter, Divide

Nichols Ranches

Charles Nichols, Molina

Orca Cattle Company

Troy Seal, Fruita

The Lazy GG Coleman Ranch

Christe Coleman, Westcliffe

Suzanne Turley, Carr

Craig Wulkan, Loma

FLORIDA

Bethels Compound

Patricia Bethel, Okeechobee

Havana Herefords LLC

Richard & Donna Taylor and Gene & Cecilia Smith, St. Cloud

Richard & Donna Taylor, St. Cloud

Twisted Rack Ranch LLC

Vicki Mere, N. Ft. Myers

Whiskey Cattle & Co.

Blake Lowe, West Palm Beach

GEORGIA

Green Acres Farm

John Green, Rising Fawn

Self Cattle Company

Clayton Self, Georgetown

West Mill Properties LLC

Keith Mulkey, Dawsonville

Ricky Williams, Baxley

IDAHO

Kendon Barzee, Terreton

Double K Land & Livestock

Kent & Kimberly Jackson, Rigby

E/A Livestock & Trucking LLC

Heath Anderson, Saint Anthony

Nef Cattle

Jerik Nef, Monteview

Pack River Ranch

Andrea Dunlap, Sandpoint

Probst Cattle LLC

Alex Probst, Malad

Peter & Katelyn Ritchie, Idaho Falls

ILLINOIS

Harms Brothers

Adam Harms, Chrisman

L&C Webb Farm

Lucas Webb, Whittington

Lock Cattle

Johnathon Lock, Canton

Paityn McConnell, South Beloit

Miller Farms

Miranda Miller, Mode

Betsy Muehleip, Galena

Tammy Shaeffer, Streamwood

Devan White, Iuka

Travis Wright, Beecher City

INDIANA

Ashton Farms

Eric Ashton, Madison

Belter Farms

Gary Belter, Batesville

Chris Gillam, Nappanee

Kaitlyns Mini Barnyard

Kaitlyn Allen, Richmond

Knepp Cattle

Greg Knepp, Ligonier

Overton Family Farm

Adam & Kathleen Overton, Loogootee

Seldom Rest Farm

Jonathan Kimmel, Martinsville

IOWA

Big Barn Livestock

Matthew Francois, Martelle

Clearbrook Cattle

Taylor Gienger, Gladbrook

Diamond K Farms

Kaitlyn Kokemiller, Madrid

Cindy Goodwin, Douds

J-K Ranch

John & Kelly Fleming, Monticello

NMH Cattle

Nolan Hagen, Waterville

Rocky Acres Miniature Herefords

Kara Sanders, Cresco

KANSAS

Victoria Allen, Fort Scott

Danby Valley Herefords

Jamie Weeks, Brownell

Josh & Courtney Gfeller, Junction City

Huber Farms

Kevin & Abbi Huber, Arma

Jerilyn Longren, Dwight

Justin Maruska, Smith Center

Kevin & Yvonne Ryan, Garnett

KENTUCKY

Chad Bezold, California

Bluegrass Valley Farms

Clay McDowell, Stamping Ground

Four Mile Ranch

Kiley Henderson, Rush

Hawks Pine Farm

Ayden Redmon, Sanders

Huckleberry Cattle Co.

James & Katrina Hartley, Maysville

Oldham Farms

Nick Oldham, Princeton

Ritchie Farm

Tim Ritchie, Bardstown

Rutter Herefords

Savannah Rutter, Leitchfield

Thundering Oaks Farm

Kelly Barrett, Benton

Webster Ranch

Steve Webster, Stanford

Wiggins Farms

Jason Wiggins, Cynthiana

LOUISIANA

Jason Collier, Mandeville

Dupont Cattle LLC

Jim Dupont, Bell City

Durand Ranch

Chip Durand, Saint Martinville

The Hereford World welcomes new members who joined the American Hereford Association Feb. 1, 2023, through April 30, 2023.

Hickory Ridge Cattle LLC

Shellie York, Epps

McDaniel Cattle Co.

Kevin McDaniel Jr., Loranger

Mudd Cattle Company LLC

Ken Mudd, Lake Charles

Scott Thibodeaux, Iowa

MAINE

Angus Hines, Bradford

Roebucks Angus

Jay & Sue Roebuck, Turner

MARYLAND

Daniels Family Farm

David Daniels, Galena

Fritz Farm LLC

Jessica Little, New Windsor

Retrievers Rest Farm LLC

Christopher Jennings, Leonardtown

Springs Galore Farm LLC

Kathy Stowers, Middletown

T/M Livestock Co.

Thomas & Janis Mullinix, Union Bridge

MASSACHUSETTS

Austin Brothers Valley Farm

Michael Austin, Belchertown

MICHIGAN

A & A Homestead

Dustin & Samantha Davis, Brooklyn

Dyer Lake Farms

Holly Vincent, East Jordan

J & A Farm

Aleta Tobia, Eaton Rapids

Lanells Bovines

Linda Scarbrough, Eau Claire

Chris Martin, Saint Johns

Scott Sieracki, Spring Lake

MINNESOTA

Caprice Christianson, Greenbush

Fraley Farm

Audrey Fraley, Kelliher

H & H Herefords

David Hoffmann Jr., Staples

Corey Hayes, Pierz

Keranen Farms

Gordon Keranen, Frazee

Moo Ba La Farm

Matt Blauert & Hope McKnight, Frazee

MISSISSIPPI

DMac Farms

David McLaurin, Ellisville

FWH Farms

Wayne Hodges, Leakesville

J & K Farm

Jerry Ray, Sturgis

Leaning B Farm LLC

Burt & Judy Boyd, Summit

Southern H LLC Farm

Emily Hubbard, Golden

Triple C Cattle Farm

Cragin Gilbert, Poplarville

Triple S Farms

Daniel Sturdivant, Olive Branch

Two Feathers Ranch LLC

Rick Quinn, Corinth

MISSOURI

Ball Land & Cattle Company

Joseph Ball, Cabool

Circle D Cattle

Charles Donica, Springfield

Derraa Farms

Naser Almasalmeh, Salem

Paul Engen, Bates City

Far Oak Farm

LaTrenda White, Lowndes

GNP Family Farms LLC

Garett Pearch, Republic

Goin4Broke Cattle Co.

Matt Shurvington, Marville

Hauck Brothers Herefords

Ben Hauck, Fulton

Angie Jones, Belle

KT Livestock Co. LLC

Taylor Fels, Farmington

SGAcresCattle

Paul Gholson, Perryville

Michael Walters, Fair Grove

NEBRASKA

Andrew Bellis, McCool Junction

Nathan Cole, Curtis

Hilltop Hereford Ranch

Richard Estergard, Callaway

Junck Farms

Lynn Junck, Carroll

September Farms

Tom Murphy, Franklin

Sinsel Legacy Cattle

Rebecca Sinsel, Sutherland

Weeks Herefords

Gavin Weeks, Eustis

NEVADA

Diamond L Ranch

Darren Lewis, Fallon

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dreams Do Come True Farm

Jennifer Duval, Greenfield

Lovering Brook Farm, Michael & Kali Eldridge, Freedom

NEW MEXICO

5 E Cattle

Justin Eldridge, Tularosa

Darleigh Farms

Kindra Guy, Artesia

NEW YORK

Clinton Crest

Tim Lippert, Alden

Erica Freiburger, Syracuse

Mountain Side Farm

Kevin Hultslander, Bloomingburg

NORTH CAROLINA

Mackey Creek Enterprises

Samantha Shuford, Old Fort

McCarter Farm

Jason McCarter, Greenville

NORTH DAKOTA

Jacobsen Farms Partnership

Trevor Jacobsen, Lavurne

OHIO

Mark Brohard, Wellston

Cindy Casserly, Napoleon

CRAN Cattle

Ian Gilt, Millersburg

Crooked Leg Cattle

Katie Daniel, Sycamore

High Valley Farm

Joseph Miller, Shreve

Hillbilly Hills Farm

Robin Curl, Peebles

Katie Irwin, Dellroy

K&T Farms

Kevin Slone, South Webster

Don Moreland, Belpre

PigMoo Farm

Jill & Scott Hiles, Mt Sterling

Douglas Schifer, Bucyrus

Smith Cattle

Carl Smith, Winchester

Turner Family Livestock

Stevie Turner, Jeromesville

Walt Van Hoy, Hillsboro

Wapric Ranch

Cindy Casserly, Napoleon

Melinda Williams, Lima

Willow Creek Acres

Stephanie Abel, Dover

Yellow Creek Farms

Hannah Matthews, Kimbolton

OKLAHOMA

7 Mile Ranch

William Koenig, Del City

Dont Swat Em Mini Acres

Deanna Hubbard, Wagoner

Taylor Gazda, Stillwater

Matthew Gordon, Collinsville

Horny D Farm & Ranch

Kasey Springer, Carmen

MX Livestock

Danny Maddox, Rocky

Twister HK Livestock

Kevin Grimm, Ochelata

OREGON

Farwood Farm

Penny Barreras, White City

PENNSYLVANIA

Gary Danley, Washington

Deep Creek Ag Solutions LLC

Steven Flory, Hegins

Dengate Farms

David Dengate, Port Matilda

G & G Cattle Farm

Trudy Griebel, Lucinda

David & Julie Hawk, Mount Bethel

KBS Mini Herefords

Kolby Smith, Waynesburg

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Little Freytown Farm

James Van Brunt, Covington

Township

Rustic Ridge Farm

McKayla Love, Hustontown

Sapphire Ridge

Jeremy Allen, Washington

SOUTH CAROLINA

Rivers Farms

Joe Rivers, Chesterfield

SOUTH DAKOTA

Evan Jensen, Oldham

Kolousek Farms Inc.

Scott Kolousek, Wessington Springs

TENNESSEE

A and M Farms

Angela Neely, New Tazewell

Bledsoe Farms

Ricky Bledsoe, Fairview

Burns Farms

Nicholas Burns, Henderson

Terry Garner, Limestone

Doug Gobbell, Waynesboro

Hoosier Creek Cattle

Blake Berner, Union City

Jordan Williams Farm & Co.

Richard Sieber, Nolensville

Michael McGee, Fayetteville

Ogle Farms

Nicholas Ogle, Powell

Overlandhill Farm

Tony & Diane White, Chapel Hill

Spears Dry Creek Farm

Timothy Wesbrooks, Centerville

TNT Mini Herefords

Jackie Thompson, Springfield

TEXAS

4K Ranch

Dustin Kothe, Harper

4L Cattle

Steven & Terry Lehmann, LaGrange

Benson Farms

Michelle Benson, Orange

Ervin Bludau Jr., Hallettsville

Boone Ranch Beef

Mary Boone, Mineola

Brandon Ranch

James Brandon, Freeport

BS Tractor Services LLC

Seth Weddle, Justin

C & L Lazy S Ranch

Linda Sikes, Vernon

Circle 3 Farms

Adrian Gonzalez, Laredo

Circle L Cattle

Lamar Rash, Center

Circle M Farms

Laura Miller, Robinson

Circle Star Cattle

Darren Mason, Lumberton

Colina Ranch

Andrew Hill, Austin

Cunniff Cattle Company

Bradley Cunniff, Forney

Delesandri Cattle

Richard Delesandri, Normangee

Double D Cattle

David Bures, Ganado

Dusty Creek Ranch

Jeff Edwards, Millsap

Elf Acres LLC

Aimee Mayberry, San Antonio

Ferris Ranch Co.

Tyler Ferris, Boerne

Foust Farm Miniature Cattle Co.

Kimberly Foust, Burnet

Gamel Farms

Benjamin Gamel, Sinton

Jed or Mary Ann Garren, Goldthwaite

Gelbs Energy and Ranching LLC

Thalia Gelbs, Katy

Goolsby Ranch

Christine Goolsby, Bedias

Hajek Ranch LLC

Dustin Hajek, Wylie

Kendall Harshman, Dublin

Hatley Farms

Sami Hatley, Clarendon

Bryan Ivy, Athens

J Shiloh Ranch

Chad Zamazal, Long Branch

J3 Ranch

Charles James, Huntsville

Jennings Family Herefords -

Wesley Jennings

Wesley Jennings, Poolville

Jenning Family Herefords -

Darrel Jennings

Darrel Jennings, Poolville

Jody & Terrie Carter, Silsbee

Jones Family Ranch

Ben & Llora Jones, Lipan

Bobbie Koch, Waelder

Lazy J7 Bar

Jay Watkins, Brock

Chad Lorang, Kaufman

Loving Living Ranch

Ben & Diana Rich, Murphy

M4 Ranch

Sam Marshall, Terrell

Max & Whitney McGilvray, Canyon

Meeks Miniature Cattle

Tracy Meek, Spring Branch

MKT Ranch

Mike Talaga, Wylie

My Road Minis

Lindsey Dupuis, Alvin

Eddie Parrott, Anderson

R Star Ranch

Ashley & Shawn Rathburn, Liverpool

Rebel Star Herefords

Chris Caninenberg, Liberty

Rio Rico Ranch

Jesus Talavera, Mercedes

Rockin 3T Ranch

Colby Threet, Barry

Rocking JA Land and Cattle

Justin Harth, Lubbock

Schneider Farm

Glenn Schneider, Blessing

Amy Schneider, Spring

Harper Skinner, Bryan

Clint & Ashley Smith, Norton

Strickland Investments LLC 476

Kyle Strickland, Tyler

Kyle Stubenthal, Skidmore

The Final Cut Ranch

Michael Warner, Lipan

Under Platz 1856

Dalin Bruns, Yorktown

Unser Platz 1856

Lorin Bruns, Yoakum

Wagnon Hay & Herefords

Trenton Wagnon, Warren

WB Ranch

Robert Ward, Carthage

Heather Welper, Era

West Lake Ranch LLC

VaLori Hanssen, Graham

Whitis Ranch

William Whitis, Pattonville

Witte Livestock

Jon Witte, Clint

Grace Wysowski, Hico

UTAH

Hat Ranch Show Cattle

Phillip Peart, Randolph

Marchant Brothers

Paul Marchant, Smithfield

VIRGINIA

One9 Farms

Andy Daniel, Alberta

Ridge and Valley

Appalachian Farm

Cameron Lafkin, Elkton

Spring Hollow Farm LLC

Cynthia Foulke, Rockingham

Train Wreck Cattle Company

Bridgette Clary, Dewitt

Donna Waller, Buchanan

WISCONSIN

C&J Farms

April & Corey Crivits, Blair

Rachelanne Dobson, Johnson Creek

Jennifer Dorris, Endeavor

Five Oaks Cattle Co.

John List, Tomahawk

G4 Herefords

John Gillingham, Richland Center

Richard & Bekka Martin, Muscoda

RippView Ridge LLC

Brianna Ripp, Lodi

Clint & Jana Sternweis, Marshfield

Wepking Beef Farm

Dean & Kim Wepking, Highland

WEST VIRGINIA

Joe & Crystal Dean Farms, Rowlesburg

Goldstrom Cattle Farms

Wes Goldstrom, Reedville

Meghan Hedrick, Upper Tract

J&D Farms

Joe Richards, Lost Creek

R&M Adkins Farm

Carter Adkins, East Lynn

WYOMING

Burt & Julie Freese, Pavillion

Kinsey & Jake Freese, Pavillion

David cell 765-366-0295

Rodney,

rj_simpson@tds.net

Gordon

2023 HEREFORD REGISTER

ALABAMA

DEBTER HEREFORD FARM . . . . . . . . . 205-429-4415

Glynn and Perry Debter, 4134 County Hwy. 30, Horton, AL 35980

CALIFORNIA

PEDRETTI RANCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . 209-722-2073

Gino Pedretti and Family, 1975 E. Rossevelt Rd., El Nido, CA 95317, GBL1Domino@sbcglobal.net

SNEDDEN RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . 805-423-0248

Austin and Richard Snedden and Family, P.O. Box 592, Maricopa, CA 93252, sneddenranch@gmail.com, www.sneddenranch.com

GEORGIA

CES HEREFORDS & ANGUS

478-494-7567

Charles E. Smith, 1095 Charles Smith Rd., Wadley, GA 30477, www.ces-predestined.com

HME HEREFORDS 706-714-9012

Hardy Edwards and Family, 505 Lem Edwards Rd., Winterville, GA 30683, www.hmeherefords.com

MEAD CATTLE ENTERPRISES 706-339-0201

Tommy Mead and Family, 1230 Reeves Rd., Midville, GA 30441, www.meadcattle.com

MTM POLLED HEREFORDS 770-778-3367

Matthew and Keene Murphy, 3432 Red Bud Rd. NE, Calhoun, GA 30701

PREDESTINED CATTLE CO

478-494-9593

Kyle and Jennifer Gillooly, 2731 River Rd., Wadley, GA 30477, predestinedcattle@hotmail.com, www.ces-predestined.com

IDAHO

FANCY CREEK FARM OF THE PRAIRIE CROSS . . 217-741-5500

Fred and Elaine Nessler and Elizabeth Nessler, 3795 Sherman Rd., Sherman, IL 62684, fwn@theprairiecross.com

FAUTH POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . 618-920-3716

John Fauth, 700 Baldwin Rd., New Athens, IL 62264, fulabul2@hotmail.com

FLEISHER FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 309-582-4633

Andy and Linley Fleisher and Family, Knoxville, IL, andy.fleisher@diamondag.com

HAPP HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . 815-823-6652

Chris Happ and Family, 23817 Meridian Rd., Mendota, IL 61342, happ84@yahoo.com, www.happherefords.com

JENNINGS LAND AND CATTLE . . . . . . . . 217-825-6147 Roger Jennings, 27511 Route 11, Palmyra, IL 62674, rogerjennings47@yahoo.com

LORENZEN FARMS 217-369-3609

Steve Lorenzen and Adam Harms, Herdsman, 17696 E. 1825th Rd., Chrisman, IL 61924, www.lorenzenfarms.com

LOWDERMAN CATTLE CO 309-833-5543

The Lowderman Family, P.O. Box 488, Macomb, IL 61455, www.lowderman.com

MCCASKILL FARMS

Randy, Ron and Matt McCaskill, Timewell, IL

SAYRE HEREFORD FARM .

Tim and Tracie Sayre and Family, 13188 Virginia Rd., Arenzville, IL 62611, sayreherefords@gmail.com

TJARDES FARMS

Jeremy and Phil Tjardes, 608 Falcon Dr., Gibson City, IL 60936

YOUNG CATTLE CO

815-867-7333

Yale and Abby Young, 27297 E. 2250 N Rd., Lexington, IL 61753, yaleyoung@gmail.com, www.youngcattlecompany.com

INDIANA

A&H HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

574-780-0342

Andy Aker and Jim Haug, Plymouth, IN, akerjamie@gmail.com

ABLE ACRES

765-918-2297

The Duncan Family, 1264 N. Mountain Rd., Wingate, IN 47994, davidandjilld@aol.com, www.ableacres.com

ADE POLLED HEREFORDS

John and Karen Ade, 8640 W. 125 N., West Layfayette, IN, www.adepolledherefords.com

CLINKENBEARD FARMS & SONS

443-366-2951

821-881-8988

Gordon Clinkenbeard, 201 W.S.R. 58, Edwardsport, IN 47528

COAL CREEK LAND AND CATTLE LLC

812-870-6968

74 LIVESTOCK

916-947-2392

Logan Ipsen and Family, 4550 Elgin Rd., New Plymouth, ID 83655, logan.ipsen@gmail.com

COLYER HEREFORDS & ANGUS

208-599-0340

Guy and Kyle Colyer and Family, 31058 Colyer Rd., Bruneau, ID 83604, guy@hereford.com, www.hereford.com

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS

208-681-0765

Layne, Keith and Eric Elkington and Family, 5080 E. Sunnyside Rd., Idaho Falls, ID 83406, ephrbulls@hotmail.com

ILLINOIS

BAKER FARMS

Fred and Debby Baker, 1278 E. 20th Rd., Streator, IL 61364, bakerdebby80@gmail.com

BEHRENDS FARMS . .

815-257-3491

217-971-5897

Brent Behrends, 35073 E. C.R. 1550 N., Mason City, IL 62664, bhrnds@speednet.com

BENEDICT HEREFORDS

217-246-5099

Larry and Chad Benedict and Family, 605 CR 2300 N, Dewey, IL 61840, chad@benedictherefords.com, www.benedictherefords.com

BRAUN FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618-593-7255

Bryan and Lisa Braun and Family, 1855 DD Rd., Columbia, IL 62236, lbraun@rmoil.com

BURNS POLLED HEREFORD FARM . . . . . .

Kent Burns and Sherwood Burns, 10124 Michael Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237

618-443-6279

CRANE HEREFORDS 815-712-5739

Chad Crane and Family, LaSalle, IL 61301, c_herfs1@yahoo.com

EDENBURN FAMILY FARM . . . . . . . . . 217-649-0108

Buddy Edenburn and Family, 1764 US Rt. 136, Penfield, IL 61862, edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com

ENTWISTLE HEREFORDS .

217-737-7581

Jerry Entwistle and Family, 326 St. Rt. 10, New Holland, IL 62671

217-242-1262

METEER, CHANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . 217-565-0926

311 S. Washington St., Mansfield, IL 61854, wcmeteer@gmail.com

METEER, LEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217-565-0645

9345 Mosquito Creek Rd., Blue Mound, IL 62513, wmeteer@consolidated.net

METEER, TRAVIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217-430-7030 15349 Barber Lane, Athens, IL 62613, wmeteer@gmail.com

MILLIGAN HEREFORDS

815-761-1523

James and Malcom Milligan, 481 Church Rd., Kings, IL 61068 MOFFETT FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 217-972-2367

Larry Moffett, 4075 Mount Auburn Rd., Decatur, IL 62521, larrymoff@comcast.net

MUD CREEK FARMS

815-238-2381

Rick Garnhart and Family, 6372 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley, IL 61039, garnhart@gamil.com, www.mudcreekfarms.com

NATURE’S ACRES

Ray Vandeveer, 6261 Brubaker Rd., Salem, IL 62881, ravan52@hotmail.com

618-780-5153

OSTERMEIER, TOM 217-341-7730 16862 Kincaid St., Athens, IL 62613, ostermeier@att.net

PAQUETTE HEREFORD FARM . . . . . . . . . 815-671-0589

Andrew Paquette, 1725 East 3400 North Rd., St. Anne, IL 60964, apaquette15@gmail.com

PARISH FARMS

618-926-7388

The Parish Famiily, Harrisburg, IL 62946, parishfarmsherefords@gmail.com, www.parishfarms.com

PLAINVIEW STOCK FARMS

217-621-1761

Dave and Marcia Hackett and Family, 1170 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Tuscola, IL 61953, davehackett91@yahoo.com

PRAIRIE CROSS, THE 217-741-5500

Fred and Elaine Nessler and Elizabeth Nessler, 3795 Sherman Rd., Sherman, IL 62684, fwn@theprairiecross.com

PRAIRIE ROSE CATTLE CO

217-741-5500

Fred and Elaine Nessler and Elizabeth Nessler, 3795 Sherman Rd., Sherman, IL 62684, fwn@theprairiecross.com

RGR CATTLE CO

217-899-4104

Lonny and Kim Rhodes and Family, 18736 Cross Creek Rd., Carlinville, IL 62626, rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com

Matt Marion, West Terre Haute, IN, mmarion.coalcreekcattle@gmail.com

DEATSMAN FARM

574-527-6679

Brian and Janelle Deatsman and Family, 5708 N. 200 East, Leesburg, IN 46538, www.deatsman.com

ELZEMEYER POLLED HEREFORDS

765-969-2243

Lee Elzemeyer and Family, 2538 State Rd. 122, Richmond, IN 47374, lee@elzehereford.com

EVERHART FARMS

317-407-3618

Bruce and Shoshanna Everhart and Family, 4072 E. 500 S., Waldron, IN 46182, bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

GREENWOOD FAMILY HEREFORDS

765-585-1105

Gary Greenwood, DVM, 3013 W. State Rd. 38, West Lebanon, IN 47991

GUNN BROTHERS CATTLE CO

317-967-4345

Patrick and Kara Gunn and Family, 4162 S. 300 W., Greenfield, IN 46140, gunnbrotherscattle@gmail.com

HAYHURST FARMS

812-236-0804

Terry and Susan Hayhurst and Family, 14477 S. Carlisle St., Terre Haute, IN 47802, HayhurstFarms@aol.com

SIMPSON FAMILY HEREFORDS

Rodney and Jackie Simpson and Family, Roachdale, IN, rj_simpson@tds.net

IOWA

AMOS HEREFORD FARM . . . . . . . . . .

Craig and Denise Amos, Indianola, IA, cdamos@msn.com, www.amosherefordfarm.com

COUGHENOUR CATTLE . . . . . . . . . . . .

765-376-2155

515-238-9852

515-290-8905

T J and Allison Coughenour, Maxwell, IA, allisoncoughenour@gmail.com

DEPPE BROS CATTLE CO

563-599-5035

John and Joell Deppe and Family, 21938 150th St., Maquoketa, IA 52060, josiedeppe@gmail.com, www.webcowsdeppebros.com

GOEHRING HEREFORDS

641-919-9365

Bill and Becky Goehring, 2634 Clearwood Ave., Libertyville, IA 52567, keosalebarn@netins.net, www.keosauquasaleco.com

IOWA HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSN . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iowahereford.org

JACKSON HEREFORD FARMS

319-480-1436

The Jackson Family, 35 Indian Ave., Mechanicsville, IA 52306, cdj172@gmail.com, www.jacksonherefordfarms.com

K7 HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-574-2309

Tom and Jo Heidt Family, 3388 240th St., Lockridge, IA 52635

LENTH HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . 319-269-3146

Doug and Marilyn Lenth, 13690 130th St., Postville, IA 52162, lhfarms1@neitel.net, www.lenthherefords.com

PETERSEN HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . 563-357-9849

Brent and Robin Petersen and Family, 2169 290th Ave., DeWitt, IA 52742, bapete@iowatelecom.net

PITT FARMS HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . .

515-290-1383

John and Marytha Pitt, pitt@iowatelecom.net, www.pittfarms.com

R&R CATTLE CO

Charles Rife and Family, 1022 Trail Ave., Wilton, IA 52778

SORENSEN FAMILY, MIKE

Mike Sorensen and Family, Box 221, Greenfield, IA 50849, mikelpi@yahoo.com, www.mikesorensenfamily.com

KANSAS

563-506-3751

641-745-7949

EAST SIDE FARM . . .

. 301-898-8552

Jay and Shelly Stull, 10718 A Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, eastsideherefords@comcast.net, www.eastsidehereford.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY FARM . . . . . . . . . 443-340-4418

The Bachtel Family, Westminster, MD, rbachtel@bprsurveying.com

MASSACHUSETTS

BOFAT HILL FARM . . . . . . . . . . . .

413-296-0258

The Roberts Family, 124 East St., Williamsburg, MA 01096, bofathillfarm@gmail.com

MICHIGAN

BRAMSCHREIBER HEREFORD FARM . . . . . .

906-290-1365

Paul Bramschreiber, N1035 County Rd. 577, Menominee, MI 4985

BREASBOIS FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . .

989-835-6748

Larry and Margaret Breasbois and Family, 310 E. Freeland Rd., Merrill, MI 48637, mbreasbois1@gmail.com

CEDAR CREEK HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . 906-458-3233

BELLIS FAMILY, JIM D . . . . . . . . . . . .

417-466-8679

Jim D. and Carla Bellis and Family, 17246 Hwy. K, Aurora, MO 65605, JimBellis@missouristate.edu

BLUE RIBBON FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . .

417-209-5538

Jeff and Stephanie Rawie and Family, 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34, Walnut Grove, MO 65770, jeffrawie24@yahoo.com

BONEBRAKE HEREFORDS . . . . . . . .

417-588-4572

Al Bonebrake and James Henderson, Herdsman, Springfield, MO 65802, jameswhend@gmail.com

BRADSHAW RANCH

Riley Bradshaw, 12180 272nd St., La Belle, MO 63447, bradshawranchcattle@gmail.com

CENTRAL MISSOURI POLLED HEREFORD ASSN

Larry Day, Sale Manager, cmphba@gmail.com, www.centralmissouripolledherefords.com

DOSS HEREFORD FARMS

217-491-6096

B&D HEREFORDS

620-786-9703

Craig Beran and Family, 1350 N.E. 100 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525, beranbrothers@hbcomm.met, www.bdherefords.com

BRANNAN & REINHARDT

785-387-1846

Kent and Pat Reinhardt and Family, 418 W. Diel, Otis, KS 67565, rhinos@gbta.net, www.brpolledherefords.com

MALONE HEREFORD FARM

Alton and Marie Malone, 1371 Rd. F, Emporia, KS 66801, ammalone@lcwb.coop

MM RANCH POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . .

Alex and Alison Mih, P.O. Box 280, Chanute, KS 66720, amih@mmherefords.com, www.mmherefords.com

KENTUCKY

3R HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

620-794-2358

620-431-3917

David and Bonnie Forgette and Family, 737 U.S. Hwy. 41, Carney, MI 49812, davidforgette63b@gmail.com

COTTONWOOD SPRINGS . . . . . . . . . 231-228-6578

Nancy and Tim Keilty, 6192 S. French Rd., Cedar, MI 49621, www.cottonwoodspringsfarm.com

GRAND MEADOWS FARM . . . . . . . . . 616-292-7474

Dave and Jill Bielema and Family, Ada, MI 49301, greatlakesherefordbeef@gmail.com, www.grandmeadowsfarm.com

MACNAUGHTON, RON AND JILL 517-230-7431

12967 N. Cochran Rd., Grand Ledge, MI 48837, jilllemac@aol.com

MCDONALD FARM . . . . . . . . . . . .

616-446-2146

Scott McDonald, 7791 Eastern Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49508, scott@mcdonaldplumbing.com

816-699-8831

Gary and Debbie Doss, 6200 N.E. 142nd St., Smithville, MO 64089, DHF6200@aol.com

DUVALL POLLED HEREFORDS

Gary Duvall, 1082 Hwy. 97, Lockwood, MO 65682, duvallherefords@keinet.net

417-827-2163

JOURNAGAN RANCH/MISSOURI STATE UNIV 417-838-1482

Marty Lueck, Rt. 1, Box 85G, Mountain Grove, MO 65711, mvlueck@centurytel.net

LACY’S RED ANGUS & POLLED HEREFORDS . . . 913-909-1912

Dan and Kelly Lacy, 17246 NW County Rd. 12001, Drexel, MO 64742, dan@lacysredangus.com, www.lacysredangus.com

MCMILLEN’S TOOTHACRE RANCH . .

Trent and Mary McMillen and Family, 9128 W. Farm Rd. 30, Walnut Grove, MO 65770

MEAD FARMS

. . . . . . . .

573-216-0210

606-782-1737

Jon Ray and Family, 75 Salem Ridge Rd., Brooksville, KY 41004, jhrmhr2@yahoo.com

BOYD BEEF CATTLE . . . . . . . . . . . .

606-584-5194

Charlie Boyd and Family, 6077 Helena Rd, Mays Lick, KY 41055, cboyd2@maysvilleky.net, https://www.boydbeef.com

CHAMBLISS HEREFORD FARMS . . . . . .

270-668-7126

Brad Chambliss and Family, 1011 Driftwood Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, bchambliss@priorityapproval.com

CLIFFORD FARMS

Ben and Jane Clifford and Family, 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E., Cynthiana, KY 41031

DOGWOOD FARM

859-421-7902

270-224-2993

Toby and Debby Dulworth, 2492 S. Kirkman Rd., LaCenter, KY 42056, dogwood@brtc.net, https://dogwoodherefords.com

GREEN CATTLE CO

Steven Green, P.O. 748, Munfordville, KY 42765, steven.greenky@yahoo.com

JMS POLLED HEREFORDS

Danny Miller, 4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd., Knifley, KY 42753, jmsfarm@msn.com, www.jmspolledherefords.com

MATHENY HEREFORDS

270-528-1720

270-465-6984

606-584-5361

Andrew and Suzanne Matheny and Family, 6706 US Hwy. 68, Mays Lick, KY 41055, amathenyherefords@gmail.com

WELLS FARM

606-344-0417

Bobby and Brenda Wells, 439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd., Corbin, KY 40701, wells_farm@yahoo.com

MAINE

. 207-657-4560 Gray, ME, www.wenwoodfarm.com

WENWOOD FARM .

CHURCH VIEW FARM

MARYLAND

443-871-0573

The Baldwin Family, 2 Church View Rd., Millersville, MD 21108, webald@aol.com

MICHIGAN HEREFORD ASSN . . . . . . . . . .

989-802-2366 Cody Hileman, hilemanherf@gmail.com

PCR HEREFORDS

231-924-5776

Phil and Chris Rottman, 2148 S. Croswell, Fremont, MI 49412, pcr@ncats.net, www.pcrherefords.com

SUGAR SWEET RANCH . . . . . . . . . . .

989-239-1935

The Simpkins Family, 3132 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, MI 48624, beefssr@gmail.com

MINNESOTA

CARDINAL CREEK CATTLE CO . . . . . . . . . 320-894-0171

Robert, RJ and James Orsten and Family, 8481 15th St. NW, Willmar, MN 56201, rob@cardinalcreekcattle.com, www.cardinalcreekcattle.com

DELANEY HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . .

507-820-0661

Jerry and Shelly Delaney Family, 2701 County Rd. 101, Lake Benton, MN 56149, jdh@delaneyherefords.com, www.delaneyherefords.com

NEIL FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-696-3386

Dave and Ann Neil Family, 48725 158th Ave., Pine Island, MN 55963, neilyne@hotmail.com

REED STOCK FARM 651-503-8907

Jeffrey and Bonnie Reed, 10788 240th St. East, Hampton, MN 55031, jbreedstockfarm@gmail.com, www.reedstockfarm.net

MISSISSIPPI

BROADLAWN FARM POLLED HEREFORDS 601-654-3584

Jim O’Mara, 3600 Ludlow Rd., Lena, MS 39094, omaraj@phelps.com

CIRCLE M RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . .

662-292-1936

Canan McKellar and Walt and Jill McKellar, 1680 LRL Rd., Senatobia, MS 38668, cmrherefords@gmail.com

WAGGONER CATTLE CO 601-572-4111

Joe Waggoner, 2096 Pilgrim Rest Rd., Carthage, MS 39051, waggonerbeefgenetics@gmail.com

MISSOURI

ABRAKADABRA CATTLE CO

573-864-6475

Mark Abramovitz and Terry Elwing and Family, 6969 E. Bass Ln., Columbia, MO 65201, telwing@gmail.com, www.abracattleco.com

Alan Mead, 21658 Quarry Lane, Barnett, MO 65011, meadangus@yahoo.com, www.meadfarms.com

MENZIES CATTLE CO L LC . . . . . . . . . .

Josh Menzies, 5667 State Hwy. 38, Marshfield, MO 65706, jmenzies79@gmail.com

MILLER HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

417-425-5659

317-840-7811

Rusty and Marijane Miller and Family, 20500 Sioux Dr., Lebanon, MO 65536, millerherefords@yahoo.com, www.millerherefords.net

RANCHO MORENO . . . . . . . . . . . .

417-763-4233

Jacob Moreno Family, 3850 S. State Hwy. J, Springfield, MO 65809, jacobmoreno109@yahoo.com

REED FARMS

Jim and Linda Reed, P.O. Box 126, Green Ridge, MO 65332, reedent@iland.net, www.reedent.com

REYNOLDS HEREFORDS

660-527-3507

660-676-3788

Matt and Barb Reynolds and Family, 1071 C.R. 1231, Huntsville, MO 65259, reynoldscattle@cvalley.net, www.reynoldsherefords.com

SHOENBERGER POLLED HEREFORDS

Eric and Kami Shoenberger and Family, Aurora, MO, sphherefords@outlook.com

STEINBECK FARMS

417-737-0055

573-680-0954

Rick and Laurie Steinbeck, 2322 Drake School Rd., Hermann, MO 65041

WMC CATTLE CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

417-989-0486

Travis McConnaughy and Family, 1199 Co. Rd. 116, Wasola, MO 65773, t-mc2009@live.com, www.wmccattleco.com

WPH RANCH

417-247-0782

Monty and Georgia Williamson and Family, 975 Stillhouse Rd., Mountain View, MO 65548, wphranch@gmail.com, ww.wphranch.com

MONTANA

CHURCHILL CATTLE CO

406-284-6421

Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, 1862 Yadon Rd., Manhattan, MT 59741, churchillcattle@gmail.com, www.churchillcattle.com

COOPER HEREFORD RANCH

406-539-6885

Mark Cooper Family, Willow Creek, MT, www.cooperherefords.com

DOUBLE BIT RANCH NORTH . . . . . . . . . 406-293-8185

Paul and Maggie Tisher, 173 Parkison Lane, Libby, MT 59923, doublebitranchmt@gmail.com

EHLKE HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mark and Della Ehlke and Family, Townsend, MT, info@ehlkeherefords.com, www.ehlkeherefords.com

FEDDES HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . .

406-439-4311

406-570-4771

Tim and Dan Feddes, 2009 Churchill Rd., Manhattan, MT 59741, tfeddes@msn.com, www.feddes.com

HOLDEN HEREFORDS

406-450-1029

Jack Holden and Family, 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd., Valier, MT 59486, jtholden@3rivers.net, www.holdenherefords.com

MOHICAN WEST

406-670-8529

Conard and Nancy Stitzlein and Terry Powlesland, 3100 Sportsman Park Rd., Laurel, MT 59044, mohicanw@yahoo.com

NEBRASKA

FRENZEN ANGUS AND POLLED HEREFORDS

308-550-0237

Galen Frenzen Family, 50802 N. Edgewood Rd., Fullerton, NE, ggfrenzen@gmail.com, www.frenzencattle.com

RIDDER HEREFORD RANCH . . . . . . . . . 308-836-4430

John and Mary Ridder Family, 79225 Rye Valley Rd., Callaway, NE 68825, mailbag@ridderranch.com, www.ridderranch.com

SCHUTTE & SONS POLLED HEREFORDS . . . 402-746-4378

Ron and Nancy Schutte, 1417 Rd. 2100, Guide Rock, NE 68942, rnschutte@gtmc.net, www.schutteandsons.net

TEGTMEIER POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . .

Russ Tegtmeier, 71556 609 Ave., Burchard, NE 68323, www.tegtmeierpolledherefords.com

UPSTREAM RANCH . .

402-335-0470

308-214-0719

Brent and Robin Meeks and Family, 45060 Upstream Rd., Taylor, NE 68879, upstreamranch@gmail.com, www.upstreamcattle.com

NEVADA

RHYNELAND FARMS . . .

. 704-614-0826

Bob and Pam Rhyne and Kim Eudy and Family, 3700 Peach Orchard Rd., Charlotte, NC 288215

W&A HEREFORD FARM . . . . . . . . . .

434-251-3637

George and Tammy Ward and Family, 3404 Shady Grove Rd., Providence, NC 27315, gwwardjr@centurylink.net

NORTH DAKOTA

PENNSYLVANIA

DEANA JAK FARMS INC

814-766-2893

Doug and Jenny Howe and Family, 337 Guyer Corner Rd., New Enterprise, PA 16664, dhowe@deanajakfarms.com, www.deanajakfarms.com

SLAYTONS’ BEARDANCE

717-805-1376

J. Paul and Bette Slayton, 2272 Dibert Rd., Bedford, PA 15522, paul@slaytonsbeardance.com

STONE RIDGE MANOR

240-447-4600

FRIEDT HEREFORDS

701-290-7231

Gary and Kirsten Friedt and Famiily, 8733 55th St. SW, Mott, ND 58646, gfriedt@hotmail.com, www.friedtherefords.com

STUBER RANCH

701-523-6813

Roger, Duane, and Mac Stuber, 7606 149th Ave. S.W., Box 56, Bowman, ND 58623, ddstuber@ndsupernet.com, www.stuberranch.com

OHIO

Dan and Seth Snyder, 654 Cold Spring Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325, herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com, www.stoneridgemanor.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

FORREST POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . . . .

864-445-7080

Earl B. and Brad Forrest, 101-103 N. Main St., Saluda, SC 29138

FOWKEN FARM

864-219-0182

BERG POLLED HEREFORDS

330-465-6185

Jerry and Mary Ann Berg, 16821 Withrich Rd., Dalton, OH 44618, jwberg@bright.net

BROKEN ROCK FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . 419-308-7055 Josiah and Sarah Hulbert, Bellville, OH, hello@brokenrockfarms.com, www.brokenrockfarms.com

BUCKEYE HEREFORD ASSN . . . . . . . . . . 440-320-6193

Lisa Keets, Secretary, 10708 Main Rd., Berlin Heights, OH 44814, ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com, www.buckeyeherefords.com

J&L CATTLE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . 419-685-0549 Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr and Family, 334 Twp. Rd. 1922, Jeromesville, OH 44840, jlcattleserv@aol.com

KEETS HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

419-651-0978

Brian, Lisa, Jen and Ellie Keets, 10708 Main Rd., Berlin Heights, OH 44814, ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com

MOHICAN POLLED HEREFORD FARMS . . . . 330-231-0708 Conard Stitzlein and Family, 4551 State Rt. 514, Glenmont, OH 44628, lexstitz@gmail.com

Norris, Rogers and Greg Fowler, 328 Fowken Farm Rd., Jonesville, SC 29353, nrfowler@brecwb.com, www.fowkenfarm.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

ATKINS HEREFORDS

605-351-9847

Pete and Laura Atkins Family, 27106 468th Ave., Tea, SD 57064, atkins15@sio.midco.net, www.atkinsherefords.com

BAR JZ RANCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

605-852-2966

Don and Seth Zilverberg and Family, 18542 326th Ave., Holabird, SD 57540, cattle@barjz.com, www.barjz.com

CANE CREEK CATTLE CO . . . . . . . . . . .

Casey Perman, 29238 127th St., Glenham, SD 57631, www.canecreekcattleco.com

DVORAK HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

605-848-3338

605-491-7090

Boyd Dvorak and Family, Lake Andes, SD, dvorakboyd@yahoo.com

OLLERICH BROS H EREFORDS

605-557-3246

Jerome and James Ollerich, 29188 303rd Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580

RAUSCH HEREFORDS

605-769-0203

LEE LIVESTOCK CO . . .

Paul Sarman, HC 36 Box 59, Spring Creek, NV 89815, cpsarman@gmail.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

TOP OF THE HILL FARM

775-753-6857

OSTGAARD CATTLE CO . . . . . . . . . . .

937-475-9625

Tom and John Ostgaard and Family, 7602 Pleasant Chapel Rd., Newark, OH

PITT FARMS HEREFORDS

515-290-1383

John and Marytha Pitt, pitt@iowatelecom.net, www.pittfarms.com

603-817-0620

Alan and Carolyn Fredrickson and Family, 50 Martin Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, NH 03894, topofthehillfarmbeef@gmail.com

NEW MEXICO

RIPPLING ROCK HEREFORD FARM . . . . . .

937-655-0644

Tim Osborn and Family, 3537 Second Creek Rd., Blanchester, OH 45107, timosborn@frontier.com

STONEPOST FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-294-3170

Shannon, Jacob and Peter Rausch and Family, 14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450, rauschherf@rauschherefords.com, www.rauschherefords.com

SECTION 16 CATTLE CO . . . . . . . . . . . 605-214-1332

Erik Scott and Craig Broughton, 47887 287th St., Canton, SD 57013, section16cattleco@live.com, www.section16cattleco.com

TENNESSEE

CANDY MEADOW FARMS . . . . . . . . . 731-968-9977

B&H HEREFORDS

575-644-6925

Phill Harvey Jr., P.O. Box 40, Mesilla, NM 88046, philharveyjr@comcast. net, www.bhherefords.com

CORN HEREFORDS

Mike Corn, 212 E. 4th, Roswell, NM 88201, mwc1983@roswellwool.com

KING RANCH, BILL 505-220-9909

Bill King and Family, Moriarty, NM, www.billkingranch.com

NEW YORK

David L. Smith, 13011 Township Hwy. 54, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, stonep@udata.com

SUNNY SIDE FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-704-4807

Jeff Jordan and Family, 8570 Shannon Rd., Dresden, OH 43821

SUNNYSIDE STOCK FARMS . . . . . . . . . 419-212-0093

Jim and Beth Herman and Family, 6753 C.R. C75, Edgerton, OH 43715, jimbethherman@metalink.net

SWITZERLAND OF OHIO POLLED HEREFORD ASSN 740-732-4783

Rob, Randy, Steve and Heath Helms, 565 Candy Meadow Farm Rd., Lexington, TN 38351

CHAPMAN LAND & CATTLE . . . . . . . . . 615-335-3187

Ryan Chapman and Family, 2090 Old Airport Rd., Nunnelly, TN 37137

COLEY HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

615-804-2221

Jim and Kay Coley and Family, 140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083, coleyherefords@gmail.com, www.coleyherefords.com

DAY RIDGE FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . .

423-791-4458

Jason and Emmy Day and Family, 361 Browning Rd., Telford, TN 37690, jason@dayridgefarm.com, www.dayridgefarm.com

585-798-4088 11021 Ryan Rd., Medina, NY 14103, www.skherefords.com

SK HEREFORDS

CLAXTON FARM LLC

NORTH CAROLINA

828-645-9127

Porter Claxton, 240 Upper Flat Creek, Weaverville, NC 28787, cpcfarm@msn.com, www.claxtonfarmcattle.com

FIVE J’S BEEF & CATTLE CO

Jody Standley, 84 Austin Farm Lane, Clayton, NC 27520, www.fivejsfarm.com

FOUR B FARM

919-291-4212

980-230-4868

Bryson and Wren Westbrook, 409 Johnsfield Rd., Shelby, NC 28150, brysonw@thewestbrookco.com

P&J FARMS

704-400-3436

Andy Smith, 7007 Sugar and Wine Rd., Monroe, NC 28110, pandjfarmsherefords@gmail.com

Rick Van Fleet, 21989 Woodsfield Rd., Sarahsville, OH 43779, rickgreenvalley@gmail.com, www.switzerlandpolledherefords.com

TWIN HILLS FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-464-1810

Jeff and Andrea Cramer, Apple Creek and Fresno, OH, jeffcramer@hughes.net

OKLAHOMA

JACKSON FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

615-478-4483

Billy Jackson, P.O. Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049, billymjackson@aol.com, www.jacksonfarmsherefords.com

KERR POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . .

Larry Kerr, 847 Summer Hill Dr., Friendsville, TN 37737, herefordkerr@gmail.com

865-209-2323

BOWLING RANCH

Nancy Bowling and Tim Stidham, Ranch manager, bowlingbardranch@gmail.com

HARRISON CATTLE CO

405-742-4553

PARKER BROS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

615-464-7008

David and Paula Parker, 129 Banks Rd., Bradyville, TN 37026, dplp@dtccom.net, www.dkmfarms.com

580-331-8103

Leslie and Jan Harrison, 22551 East 990 Rd., Arapho, OK 73620, www.harrisoncattlecompany.com

MESSNER HEREFORDS

580-273-9494

Milton and Van Messner, Rt. 1, Box 350, Laverne, OK 73848, van1messner@gmail.com

WALKER HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eric Walker Family, P.O. Box 146, Morrision, TN 37357, wphf@benlomand.net, www.walkerherefordfarm.com

931-607-6356

TEXAS

WILCOX & FAMILY CATTLE CO . . . . . . . .

509-953-2535

NEXT GENERATION GENETICS . . . . . . . . 608-617-6949

B&C CATTLE CO

806-570-9554

Bill, Chad and Austin Breeding, P.O. Box 186, Miami, TX 79059, chadebreeding@gmail.com

BARBER RANCH

806-681-2457

Dale and Mary Barber and Family, 10175 FM 3138, Channing, TX 79018, office@barberranch.com, www.barberranch.com

CASE RANCH HEREFORDS

Pete and Angela Case and Stephen and Tiffany Loy, pete@caseranch.com

DUDLEY BROS

John and Tom Dudley, Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442, john@dudleybros.com, www.dudleybros.com

FLYING S HEREFORDS

325-650-6209

325-642-0745

214-533-9669

James Strode and Family, Paluxy, TX, james.strode@gmail.com, www.FlyingSHerefords.com

GKB CATTLE

214-537-1285

Gary and Kathy Buchholz, 7440 TX 16, Desdemona, TX 76445, gary@gkbcattle.com, www.gkbcattle.com

INDIAN MOUND RANCH

806-323-2906

Lee and Jacqui Haygood, 923 Hillside Ave., Canadian, TX 79014, lee@indianmoundranch.com, www.indianmoundranch.com

O H TRIANGLE RANCH . . . . . . . . . . 325-655-4486

Ryan Akers, Ranch Manager, 36 W. Beauregard Ave., Suite 616, San Angelo, TX 76903, OHTranch@ohtriangleranch.com

PIED PIPER FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-534-3402

Jon David Moore, P.O. Box 331, Hamlin, TX 79520, jdmoore0623@yahoo.com

POWELL HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . .

325-653-1688

James L. Powell, Arthur Uhl and James Uhl, Ft. McKavett, TX 76841, powellranches@gmail.com, www.powellranches.com

REDBIRD RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . .

713-623-3014

Sandy Hahn and Avi Ghosh, Nopal, TX 77994, redbird@redbirdranchcattle.com, www.redbirdranchcattle.com

SKRIVANEK RANCHES

979-567-3857

Joey and Susan Skrivanek and Family, 407 W. Mustang, Caldwell, TX 77836, j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com

SPEARHEAD RANCH

Paul Funk, 525 County Rd. 51, Copperas Cove, TX 76522, butchfunk@gmail.com

TEXAS HEREFORD ASSN

254-289-7657

817-831-3161

Sydney Howell, Fort Worth, TX, texashereford@sbcglobal.net, www.texashereford.org

W4 RANCH

254-396-2785

Joe and Joey Walker and Jeff Chaffin, P.O. Box 9, Morgan, TX 76671, jeff@w4ranch.com

VIRGINIA

DEER TRACK FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . 540-582-9234

Bob Schaffer, 3320 Deer Track Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551, bob@deertrackfarm.com, www.deertrackfarm.com

HEREFORD HOLLOW FARM . . . . . . . . . 276-759-1675

Joel and Amanda Blevins, 324 Austin Lane, Wytheville, VA 24382, herefordhollow@gmail.com

KNOLL CREST FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-376-3567

The Bennett Family, P.O. Box 117, Red House, VA 23963, knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com, www.knollcrestfarm.com

STUCKEY FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-665-6110

Chris and Brent Stuckey, Bedford, VA, stuckeypolledherefords@gmail.com

WASHINGTON

Marty Wilcox and Family, 17912 S. Hwy. 195, Spangle, WA 99031, wilcox.marty@gmail.com, www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Tod and Sondra Brancel and Family, W7874 Hwy. 23, Endeavor, WI 53950, brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com

OLESON FAMILY FARM . . . . . . . . . . . 608-547-0430

COTTAGE HILL FARM

304-257-1557

W.C. Taylor Family, 20 Cottage Hill Rd., Petersburg, WV 26847, david@cottagehillherefords.com, www.cottagehillherefords.com

COTTLE BROTHERS FARM

304-618-7313

Martin and Joe Cottle, 1194 Armstrong Rd., Summersville, WV 26651, forestking02@gmail.com

GRANDVIEW HEREFORD FARM

304-573-0844

Ken and Chris Scott, 2586 Grandview Rd., Beaver, WV 25813, chance37@suddenlink.net

GRASSY RUN FARMS

304-312-7060

Gary Kale and Aaron Glascock, 5683 Rocky Step Rd., Winfield, WV 25213, www.grassyrunfarms.com

HAUGHT FARMS

304-299-9710

Derek Haught, 248 River Bend Lane, Smithville, WV 26178

KNOTTS POLLED HEREFORDS 304-612-3795

The R.G. Knotts Family, 63 Henderson Ridge Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554, dnsk0603@gmail.com

LAW & SONS, DAVID 304-643-4438

Butch Law, 192 Ruger Dr., Harrisville, WV 26362, lawherefords@yahoo.com

LITTON LIVESTOCK 304-618-7313

Neil Litton, 1194 Armstrong Rd., Summersville, WV 26651, forestking02@gmail.com

MCDONALD POLLED HEREFORDS 304-677-5944

Mike McDonald, 534 Riverbend Rd., Lost Creek, WV 26385 WESTFALL POLLED HEREFORDS 304-377-1247

Jim Westfall, 1109 Triplett Rd., Spencer, WV 25276, jimwestfall2104@gmail.com

WISCONSIN

Josh and Kelly Oleson and Family, 1169 18th Dr., Arkdale, WI 54613, 20oleson@gmail.com

OTTER CREEK POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . . 608-574-2002

Chuck and Tracy Badertscher, 4313 Cannonball Tr., Dodgeville, WI 53533, ctbad2@hotmail.com

PIERCE’S HEREFORD HAVEN

608-434-0578

Ken and Sandy Pierce and Family, E10645 Hatchery Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913, ken254@centurytel.net

PLUM RIVER RANCH

Eric and Rosie Katzenberger and Family, Monroe, WI, www.plumriverranch.com

SANDROCK RANCH HEREFORDS

608-214-1154

608-778-8685

Kevin and Janice Bennett, 3752 Ollie Bell Rd., Benton, WI 53803, sandrockranchherefords@gmail.com, www.sandrockranchherefords.com

SPAETH FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-289-4098

Josh and Amy Spaeth, 2515 250th St., Cadott, WI 54727, cloverbeltconstruction.com

STARCK CENTURY FARM . . . . . . . . . .

715-313-3234

Rick and Jenny Starck and Family, Cadott, WI, starckfarm@gmail.com

STARR POLLED HEREFORDS . . . . . . . .

920-596-2580

Joe and Amy Starr and Family, E5198 N. Water Dr., Manawa, WI 54949, starr@wolfnet.net

STEINY’S HEREFORDS . . . . . . . . . . . .

608-344-0140

Dave Steinhoff and Family, N7908 6th Ave., New Lisbon, WI 53950, steiny_48@mwt.net

WHISKEY RUN FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . .

608-235-9417

Hank and Charlotte Handzel and Family, 2791 Sime Rd., Cottage Grove, WI 53527, hjh@whiskeyrunfarms.com, www.whiskeyrunfarms.com

WILDCAT CATTLE CO . . . . . . . . . . . .

608-482-2961

BACON BRANCH BEEF

The Bevan Family, 1681 Aust Rd., Platteville, WI 53818

BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES . . . . . .

608-732-3622

715-597-2036

Butch and Maryellen Boettcher and Family, W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10, Fairchild, WI 54741, cmboettcher@centurytel.net, www.brookviewacres.com

C&L HEREFORD RANCH

262-617-6346

Steve and Jill Folkman and Family, N250 Highview Rd., Ixonia, WI 53036, cnlfarm@hughes.net, www.cnlfarm.com

FOUR LEAF CATTLE . . . . . . . . . . . .

262-719-6902

Eric and Allison Smith and Family, 5070 State Rd. 167, Hubertus, WI 53033, eric.j.smith@me.co

H&H CATTLE FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-266-6936

Brent Hopp, W13707 Hwy 44, Brandon, WI 53919, hoppbre@gmail.com

HUTH POLLED HEREFORDS

920-251-0281

Jerry and Maryann Huth and Family, W9096 County Trunk AS, Oakfield, WI 53065, jerry@huthcattle.com, www.huthcattle.com

KEGLEY FARMS 414-254-2379

The Kegley Family, Burlington, WI, kjkegley@yahoo.com

LARSON HEREFORD FARMS

715-495-0837

Fred Larson and Family, N8494 110th St., Spring Valley, WI 54767, www.larsonherefordfarm.com

LIETZAU HEREFORD FARM

Harold and Connie Lietzau and Family, 7477 Iband Ave., Sparta, WI 54656

MGM POLLED HEREFORDS

The Jones Family, Darlington, WI, bj@wildcatcattle.com, www.wildcatcattle.com

WINDY HILLS HEREFORDS . . . . . . . .

715-760-2350

Mark and Angie Friedrich and Family, 1454 70th Ave., Roberts, WI 54023, mfriedrich@yahoo.com

CANADA

MEDONTE HIGHLANDS POLLED HEREFORDS

905-625-3151

Jack McAughey Family, 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, ON L4X 2E2, www.medontehighlands.com

CX RANCH

Bill and Terrillie Cox, 688 Pataha St., Pomeroy, WA 99347, cxranch50@gmail.com

509-566-7050

608-633-2875

414-881-5274

Steve Merry, 1840 Co. Rd. CC, Hartford, WI 53027, steven.merry@aurora.org, www.mgmpolledherefords.com

NARROWS CREEK FARM

608-415-7511

Issac and Stephanie Knuth, E4924 Narrows Creek Farm, Loganville, WI 53943, iknuth@knuthconcreeteandconstruction.com

ALABAMA

Glynn Debter, Perry Debter or John Ross Debter

205-429-4415 or 205-429-2040

4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980 debterfarm@otelco.net

Randy & Kelly Owen

John & Randa Starnes

John: 256-996-5545

Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May

Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com

CALIFORNIA

Brandon Theising

High Cotton Bull Sale

Last Monday in October

1975 E. Roosevelt Rd. • El Nido, CA 95317

Gino Pedretti 209-756-1609

Mark St. Pierre 209-233-1406

Gino Pedretti Jr. 209-756-2088

The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net sonomamountainherefords.com

8 05-526-2195

8 05-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 b randon@pwgcoinc.com www.pwgcattle.com

P.O. Box 1019

Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256

lambertranchherefords.com

Jim McDougald Manager 559-822-2178

McDougald Family 559-822-2289

Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626

Registered Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell

5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988

Morrell Ranches morrellranches@yahoo.com

Carrie Cell 530-218-5507

Barry Cell 530-682-5808

Bryan cell 970-381-0264

Linda cell 970-381-6811

sidwell@ezlink.com 54286 W.C.R. 27 | Carr, CO 80612

GEORGIA

Polled Herefords • Brafords

Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net www.greenviewfarms.net

Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942

IDAHO

31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com

Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313

Guy cell – 208-599-0340

Kyle cell – 208-250-3924

Katie cell – 208-599-2962

JBB/AL HEREFORDS

James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505

1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com

Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967

SShaw Cattle Co. 22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com

Greg: (208) 459-3029

THE BULL BUSINESS

Sam: (208) 880-9044 5540-998 )802( :rekcuT Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311

Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com

ILLINOIS

11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell

DANIELS

danielsherefordranch@yahoo.com

Keith Elkington 208-521-1774

Layne 208-681-0765

Eric 208-881-4014

RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS

5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406

& Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470 dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com

PAQUETTE HEREFORD RANCH

Andrew Paquette 1725 East 3400 North Rd. St. Anne, IL 60964 815-671-0589 Andrew apaquette15@gmail.com

Prairie Meadow Herefords 11268 Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-725-7095

Winton and Emily Harris Family

Randy and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483

309-995-3013

Randy 309-853-6565 • Jamie 309-853-7674 purplereign76@gmail.com • www.purplereigncattle.com

Cows for sale at all times

Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 574-753-3193

LAUDEMAN FAMILY FARM

3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506 Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan

Nate and Courtney Wirtjes 9272 Freeport Rd. • Durand, IL 61024 815-629-2441 • Cell 815-871-9118 • wirtjes2@msn.com

Visitors always welcome • Member of The Offense

SAYRE HEREFORD FARM

Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com

Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com Mark Stephens

Todd’s cell 574-298-4959

cjlaudy@fourway.net

Jason’s cell 574-209-6470

Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com

IOWA STREAM CATTLE CO.

Rod, Sue, Lisa and Sarah Stream 51590 St. Hwy. 14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124

HERBEL

“Straight Station Line Ones”

20161 Saline Rd. Lucas, KS 67648

HEREFORDS

Jon and Robin Herbel 785-324-2430 herbelxp@gmail.com

Since 1944… A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder 2271 C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752

Gordon Jamison 785-299-0441

Daron Jamison 785-650-9639

Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com

Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236

GENE 618-407-8374

LORI 618-407-0429

LUCAS 618-830-0971

West Wind Herefords

Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. Edinburg, IL 62531 jwyoder62@gmail.com

Kyle 217-565-3275 • Brian 217-827-9708 • Adam 217-823-9763

INDIANA

Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com

JENSEN BROS.

Kevin and Sheila and Family Kevin — Cell 785-243-6397 Sheila — Cell 785-262-1116 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net

Mill Creek Ranch

“The Brand That Works” Alma, KS

Chad, Karsten & Kasen Breiner 7 85-564-2091

David & Diane Breiner 7 85-456-4790

Ryan & Sharon Breiner 7 85-207-3070 millcreekranch.com millcreekranch@embarqmail.com

Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com

Breeding cattle for economically relevant traits and performance. mmherefords.com

10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com oleencattle@hometelco.net

Glenn 785-826-0870

Chuck 785-452-2961 Brandon 785-452-8148

Kevin and Vera Schultz Cell 620-546-4570

Tyler and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574

2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 www.sandhillfarms.com

Annual Production Sale • 4th Saturday in March Stop by for a visit anytime.

Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC

“YOUR BRAND OF HEREFORD” SCHUMANN

367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com

LARSON 508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com

David and Delores Stump

Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411

Dave 785-556-0124

Dan 785-562-6685 info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com

Umberger Polled Herefords

Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472

Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com

MATHENY

HEREFORDS

Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Cell 270-668-7126

Fax 270-735-9922

bchambliss@priorityapproval.com

6706 US Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055

Andrew, Suzanne, Austin and Taylor Belle Matheny

Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167 amathenyherefords@gmail.com

TUCKER STOCK FARMS

Registered Angus and Polled Herefords

S F T

MINNESOTA

David and Lorie Kitchell Family

Matthew & Darci, Dawson and Dutton Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com

KENTUCKY

POLLED HEREFORDS

Robert and Susan Botkin 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086

859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net

Cattle for Sale at All Times

6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055

Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718

www.boydbeef.com

John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301

BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE

MARYLAND

EAST SIDE FARM

Registered Polled Herefords

Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com eastsidehereford@comcast.net Visitors welcome!

Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family 2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com • www.delaneyherefords.com

Les Krogstad cell 218-289-5685 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448

We welcome your visit!

Doug and JoAnn 763-755-4930

Bryan and Marytina 763-389-0625

Bradley and Brigitte 612-720-1311

SPRINGWATER

POLLED HEREFORDS

Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com

SCH Polled Herefords

Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742 HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4

MICHIGAN

W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887

Glenn Hanson, Sr 9 06-753-4684

Glenn Hanson, Jr 9 06-630-5169

“Cattle made for the North in the North”

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com

MISSISSIPPI

Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com

Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136

Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

103 Earl McGuffee Rd. New Hebron, MS 39140 www.mcguffeeherefords.com

Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245

Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net

Tyler Russell 601-331-0409

Ranch 662-462-5885

Journagan Ranch

Don and Tammy Sims

Colton

Parker

Sims Ross

Don 662-284-9410 Colton 662-415-5885

MISSOURI

122 Co. Rd. 358 Burnsville, MS 38833 donaldksims@hotmail.com

Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482

Eric, Jr. 417-860-7151

Eric & Kami 417-737-0055

SPHHerefords@outlook.com

McMURRY CATTLE

2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247

TOM BIGLIENI AND JILL EWING 2109 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 • tgbig@sbcglobal.net

FARM ADDRESS: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd., Sullivan, MO 63080

Owner: Al Bonebrake

James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO

MONTANA

2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy

ROD FINDLEY 32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com

Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY

Harding Bros. Herefords

MARVIN AND EVERETT HARDING Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870

HIGH PRAIRIE FARM

Gregg and Denver Alsup 18 Alsup Ln. Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-766-6801

gailalsup@gmail.com

Chris and Susan Illg

13299 Bear Ave.

Cainsville, MO 64632

Chris 660-425-2561

illgcattleco@outlook.com

26 Years Line 1 Genetics

CURLEW Cattle Company

BULLS For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss 895 Whitetail Rd., Whitehall, MT 59759 406-287-9947

www.ehlkeherefords.com

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke P.O. Box 1487 Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com

FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty

Feddes

Herefords

2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741

Dan 406-570-1602 drfeddes@msn.com

Tim 406-570-4771

tfeddes@msn.com www.feddes.com

“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING”

Jack and Tresha Holden 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 • 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef®

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry

Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com

18 N Fork Road Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 422-6464 info@schockherefordranch.com

HERDSMAN: Dallas Casqueira (406) 461-4698

and Tammy 406-544-1536 Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055, Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com www.thomasherefords.com

Wichman Herefords

www.wichmanherefords.com

Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com

Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 4 06-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 4 06-374-6833 home

NEBRASKA

7 Mill Iron Ranch

Burl and Doug McMillan 210560 CR U • Gering, NE 69341 970-326-8391 • burl_mcmillan@yahoo.com

From I-80 exit 48 west of Sidney, Neb. south 1 1/4 miles, west 1 mile, south 3/4 mile

Herd sire: BB 1065 Domino 6081 • Cow herd: Mark Donald and Line 1

Quality Cattle That Work

Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347 48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777

Frenzen Polled Herefords

Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638

ANNUAL BULL SALE

Fourth Tuesday in March

Galen 308-550-0237

Eric 308-550-0238

Females and club calves for sale private treaty.

2023 Hereford Register | HR-9

and Brittany

and Amber

Henkel Polled Herefords Pure Station Polled L1 Dominos

Gene 402-729-5866

Eric 402-239-9838

56095 715 Road • Fairbury, NE 68352 henkelhereford@hotmail.com

Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859

Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com

Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Outcross Pedigrees

Bulls and females always for sale. Visitors always welcome!

Jack and Bev Beeson Wayne, NE 68787

Mrnak Herefords West

MINIATURE - CLASSIC HEREFORDS www.splittcreekranch.com

Shaun Brott 308-530-4161

North Platte, Nebraska 69101

Judy Splitt 308-530-1287 judysplitt@gmail.com

UPSTREAM RANCH

Annual Bull Sale • First Saturday in February 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195 upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com

Females that Produce

Prolific Disposition 402-375-3404

Cell 402-375-9027

Albert Moeller & Sons

7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979

Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com

Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892

P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406

Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731

NEVADA

Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160

lorenmrnak@aol.com

www.mrnakherefordswest.com

NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO

AJ Stahoski -Herdsman-

B&H HEREFORDS

Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 Cell: 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com

1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099

Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net www.schutteandsons.net

BERNIE AND STACIE BUZANOWSKI Arthur, NE

308-726-2138 • 406-855-8288 cell

Dennis and Rachel Lee 775-217-2280 dlee6d@gmail.com

2705 Testolin Rd., Fallon, NV 89406

“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics

Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425 775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com

Horned and Polled Herefords

Bull & Female Sale

Sept. 11, 2023

Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397

Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987

640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com

cornerstone@plateautel.net

www.cornerstoneranch.net

575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621

616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters

Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant Ephesians 2:20

Bill King 5 05-220-9909

Tom Spindle 5 05-321-8808

Becky Spindle 5 05-252-0228

P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 www.billkingranch.com

9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430

Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970

Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971

Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com

PerezCattleCo.com

PREDICTABLE GENETICS

Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419

NEW YORK

NORTH DAKOTA

Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769

315-856-0183 cell

tdennis@trilata.com

3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527

HOME OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J

SPRING POND FARM

John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418 315-856-0234

hereford@frontiernet.net

www.fingerlakescattle.com

BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

NORTH CAROLINA

J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

919-801-7561

www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com

14503 91st St. S.W.Bowman, ND 58623 www.mrnakherefords.com

OHIO

Mohican Polled Hereford Farm

4551 S.R. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628

Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421

Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708

Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 stitz@mohicanfarms.com

Mohican West 3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Phone/Fax 406-633-2600

Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com www.mohicanpolledherefords.com

OKLAHOMA

DENNIS RANCH

SINCE 1916

22990 E. 2090

LLC

Farm

C. Porter Claxton Jr. 240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787

828-645-9127

cpcfarm@msn.com

Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024

Visit our website to see current offering — www.claxtonfarmcattle.com

Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West

T ripleTT polled Herefords

James Triplett

127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625

704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime)

VisiT ors Welcome

Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty

Will-Via Polled Herefords

Lavette and Brenda Teeter

2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115

704-662-5262

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

Mike and Lotsee Spradling 918-640-7711 918-245-8854

Registered Polled Herefords Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com

Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795 g4gcattleco@gmail.com

Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty 23731 NS 157 Rd.

van1messner@gmail.com

Paul Laubach 72251 N 2080 Rd • Leedey, OK 73654 Cell 580-822-5089 • paul@pandrherefords.com PandRHerefords.com

TRENT RAY

12700 E. Lone Chimney Road Glencoe, OK 74032 309-299-2387

trcattleco@hotmail.com

BULLS FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND

OREGON

1

Registered Herefords George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com

David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com

2023 Hereford Register | HR-11

42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814

Don Schafer 541-403-0008

Cattle Co.

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bar JZ Ranches

Homozygous Polled Herefords

Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com

75th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2024

Lance Pankratz, owner

Office 605-925-7611

Cell 605-359-9221

Home 605-925-4283

Fax 605-925-4354

44130 279th St. Freeman, SD 57029

lagrand@gwtc.net www.lagrandranch.com

Ollerich Brothers Herefords

“Your

P.O.

Cell 541-990-8038 Office 541-926-5640 vollstedtfarms@comcast.net

PENNSYLVANIA

Don and Madeline Hennon Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-2883

Fax 412-741-2883

Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 Gerald 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com

Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March

HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

e GGers sOut H view farms

Tim and Philip Eggers 25750 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Tim cell 605-929-6560 Philip cell 605-351-5438 eggerssouthviewfarms@gmail.com

I-29 Bull Run Sale 2nd Saturday in March

21115

Ree

Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161

29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246

Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net

James 605-359-4006

Rausch Herefords

14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450

Shannon 605-769-0203

Jacob 605-769-0552 Peter 605-281–0471

jacob@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com

America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd

• Private Sales Year-round

• Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February

47229 232 St. Colman, SD 57017

Consignment sales and private treaty

Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931

Dave Stenberg 605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002

Lindsey Wolles 605-496-2487

Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com

TENNESSEE

Cell 605-645-4934

Bull Sale

First Saturday in December

Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872 Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381

Hoffman Herefords

Horned & Polled Herefords 11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com

JBN l ivestOCk

Jim and Jeannine Bockwoldt 22370 152nd Place, Box Elder, SD 57719 605-923-2366

jbnlivestock@rushmore.com • www.jbnlivestock.com

Jim and Kay Coley and Family

140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com

PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com

Jonathan cell 865-803-9947 Home 423-346-7304

314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com

Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Ellis & Lovalene Heidel

Bulls and Females Available

605-642-2139

PYRAMID BEEF

Jerry Roberson 615-325-1883 P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com

Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165

5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com www.lllranch.com

Woodard Hereford Farms

Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale!

Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810

4948 William Woodard R d. S pringfield , TN 37172

TEXAS

ATLAS FARMS

Your source for top end bulls and females.

Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net

Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 8 06-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 Miami, TX 79059 b reeder@amaonline.com

Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com

Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX

DUDLEY BROS.

Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442 • Office 325-356-2284 John Dudley 325-642-0745 Tom Dudley 325-642-0748 john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com Registered Herefords Since 1938

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636

Terri Barber 817-727-6107

Jason Barber 817-718-5821

Dale Barber 806-673-1965

Justin Barber 806-681-5528

Brett Barber 806-681-2457

Mary Barber 806-930-6917 10175 F.M. 3138

• Channing, TX 79018 www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com

Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net

Randy Wood, manager 325-396-5526 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com

Raising cattle in Texas since 1855

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com

WISCONSIN

Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017

MARBLELATION!

larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com

SUNNY HILL RANCH

Horned and Polled

Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters

4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161

texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org

williams family H erefOrds

Herb and Susan Williams, Owners P.O. Box 567, Decatur, TX 76234

Herb Cell 940-393-1651 • Office/Ranch 940-466-3381 Fax 940-466-7237

Williamsfamilyherefords.com • herbsusan@msn.com

Since 1891, family owned and operated for five generations! Hwy. 51 north, 10 miles from Decatur, Texas Registered/Commercial Hereford Cattle

Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com www.johansenherefords.com

Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979

Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747

Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com

2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050

VIRGINIA

Featuring Polled Descendants of J215

Thistle Tree Farm

Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office

WASHINGTON

Bill and Terrilie Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com

UTAH

SINCE 1943

DIAMOND M RANCH

SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle”

The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380

Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com

Bill and Linda Johnson 3350 N. St. Rd. 32 Marion, UT 84036 435-783-4455 bjohn@allwest.net

Cattle for sale at the ranch

JB Herefords

3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com

Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail com

Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920

Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676

WEST VIRGINIA

westfall POlled H erefOrds

Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • cell 304-377-1247 jimwestfall2104@gmail.com

Lucille Westfall, herdsman 304-532-9351

1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276

Bulls and Females For Sale

Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. Benton, WI 53803 608-778-8685 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com

WYOMING

Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com

LARGENT and SONS

Hereford Cattle Since 1902

P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

Polled Herefords and Angus Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com

Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April

Selling Herefords for 80 years

Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in

October

P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933 Dale 307-780-8232 Ron 307-747-3897

njwardherefords@gmail.com www.NJWHerefords.com

ed and Jan Ward 406-757-0600 Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470 Bell Ward 307-751-6922 • Jake Bare 406-780-0056 North Ranch: 2637 Adsit Rd., Decket, MT 59025 South Ranch: 888 Lower Prairie Dog Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801 Mailing address: PO Box B, Sheridan, WY 82801

Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co.

Blake: 307-532-3282

Steve Roth: 307-575-5258

Rustin Roth: 307-575-2709 BW: 307-575-6772

Rodney: 307-575-2589 ochsnerranch@gmail.com

BILL WILHELM • 1046 RIFLE PIT RD., SUNDANCE, WY 82729

CANADA

Billy Elmhirst R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 • ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com

Your Source For Success

MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords

Jack McAughey K evin Brown 905-625-3151 705 -330-4663

Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889

Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2

SERVICES 4812 McBreyer Pl. Fort Worth, TX 76244-6083 O: 817-562-8980 • Fax: 817-562-8981

www.JamesFBessler.com Jim@JamesFBessler.com

Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer 5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750

Home: 405-375-6630

Cell: 405-368-1058

Eddie Burks , Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com 7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737 254-716-5735

DALE STITH Auctioneer

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AHA/HPI Field Representatives

afriedt@hereford.org

Southwest

Contact the AHA

Northeast Region: Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., and Vt.

Contact the AHA

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

Aaron Friedt North Central Region: Neb., and S.D. 701-590-9597

Tommy Coley Eastern Region: Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., .C., S.C., Tenn., and Va. 815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org

Kevin Murnin Mountain Region: Colo., Mont., N.D., Wyo., and central and western Canada 406-853-4638 kmurnin@hereford.org

Cord Weinheimer

Region: Ark., La., N.M., Okla., and Texas 830-456-3749 cweinheimer@hereford.org

Joe Rickabaugh Central Region: Iowa, Mo., and eastern Canada 785-633-3188 jrick@hereford.org

Noah Benedict Upper Midwest Region: Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va., and Wis. 217-372-8009 noahb@hereford.org

Toby & Debby Dulworth

2492 S. Kirkman Road

L aCenter, KY 42056

dogwood@brtc.net

Office/home phone: 270-224-2993

Toby’s cell: 270-816-4338

Registered Hereford cattle, polled & horned Practical breeding stock since 1964

Grass-finished Hereford beef since 2003

Adaptive grazing techniques enable our cattle to renew the soil and regenerate the land as they raise their calves and finish as steers on forage, without grain. DWF Beef is marketed direct to local customers, who appreciate the extra Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, CLA, and Omega 3 fatty acids that grass-finished beef supplies. DWF bulls sell mostly to commercial cattlemen who want soundness, longevity, calving ease, maternal ability, and ease of marbling on pasture. The economic results? 20 years of better farm profitability.

Jonesville, SC 29353

Norris Fowler

864-219-0182

nrfowler@brecwb.com

Rogers Fowler

864-426-3281

Greg Fowler

864-426-7337 Cell

Raising Herefords for the past 62 years fowkenfarm.com

Bobby and Brenda Wells

439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd. Corbin, KY 40701

606-344-0417 cell

wells_farm@yahoo.com

Kevin, Angela, Kenlea and Kyler Murray

606-682-8143 cell

129 Banks Rd. Bradyville, TN 37026

615-765-5359

615-765-7260 Fax

David cell 615-464-7008

dplp@dtccom.net www.dkmfarms.com

Jon Ray

75 Salem Ridge Rd. Brooksville, KY 41004

606-782-1737

jhrmhr2@yahoo.com

FORREST POLLED HEREFORDS

565 Candy Meadow Farm Rd. Lexington, TN 38351

Rob Helms 731-968-9977

Randy or Steve Helms 731-968-2012

Heath Helms

731-614-3979

Fax 731-967-1445

101-103 N. Main St. Saluda, SC 29138

Earl B. Forrest

864-445-2387

864-445-7080 Office

864-445-3707 Fax

Brad Forrest 864-445-7633

Herd Certified and Accredited

Matthew Murphy

770-778-3367

3432 Red Bud Rd. N.E. Calhoun, GA 30701

Keene Murphy

770-355-2192

Ben, Jane, Lincoln Clifford Noah and Shelby Wright 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cynthiana, KY 41031

Ben 859-421-7902

Lincoln 859-954-0102

Clifford Hereford Farms

Danny Miller

Jody Standley 919-291-4212

Kim Prestwood 828-320-7317

84 Austin Farm Lane Clayton, NC 27520

4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. Knifley, KY 42753

270-465-6984

jmsfarm@msn.com

www.jmspolledherefords.com

328 Fowken Farm Rd.

David and Paula Parker

Breeding Polled Herefords for more than half a century.

Sales Digest

Michigan Beef Expo

Lansing, Mich. | April 1

Auctioneer: Doug Sheridan

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

7 bulls $24,050 $3,436

20 females $55,550 $2,778

27 total $79,600 $2,948

8 embryos $1,700 $213

TOP BULL LOTS

$4,600 — SRF Mr Ward

DOB 3/20/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Laudeman Family, Bremen, Ind., sold to Timothy Foor, Gladwin.

$4,400 — RKM 84F Perfecto 22K

DOB 2/6/2022, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, consigned by MacNaughton Farms, Grand Ledge, sold to Siedling Bros. Cattle Co., Brookville, Ind.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,300 — BF 858H Peaches 2217

DOB 5/17/2022, by KJ 482Y Leader 858H ET, consigned by Breasbois Farms, Merrill, sold to Konner Bock, Coleman.

$4,700 — DeLong Custom Made 913F

DOB 9/13/2018, by SULL TCC Mr Custom

Made 340 ET, consigned by DeLong Livestock Co., Fremont, Ind.; and a January bull calf, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Benjamin Butcher, Durand.

Gerber Land & Cattle

Richmond, Ind. | April 4

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Noah Benedict

TOP BULL LOTS

$6,750 — Gerber Karson K26

DOB 2/22/2022, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Jay and John Peggs, Rushville.

$5,750 — Gerber Kingpin K31

DOB 2/24/2022, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Bowman Farms, Crawfordsville.

$5,000 — Gerber Kenworth K03

DOB 1/26/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, sold to Flesher Farms, Ridgeville.

$4,250 — Gerber Kinsman K14

DOB 2/20/2022, by Mohican THM Excede

Z426, sold to JTS Farms, Garrett.

$3,800 — Gerber Kilo K47

DOB 3/5/2022, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to North Star Cattle, Fair Oaks.

Grimmel

Girls Show

Cattle/

Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co.

Jarrettsville, Md./Manhattan, Kan. | April 4

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

3 females $47,000 $15,667

18 embryos $22,200 $1,233

101 semen units $7,697 $76

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$21,000 — GGSC Cassie 101K ET

DOB 9/16/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic

561CET, sold to Tristan Meier, Clinton, Tenn.

$15,500 — GGSC Kirbe 102K ET

DOB 10/5/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Krissie Feller, Canyon Lake, Texas.

$10,500 — GGSC Merry Me In Vegas 103K ET

DOB 10/19/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Brooke Bain, Lawton, Okla.

Lowderman Cattle Co.

Macomb, Ill. | April 4

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

2 bulls $5,300 $2,650 9

SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2022-23 fiscal year.)

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$15,250 — LCC 0183 Annabelle 78K ET

DOB 10/2/2022, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Kaylyn and Madison Bauer, Bonfield.

$14,500 — LCC 0183 Miss Penny 76K ET

DOB 9/27/2022, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Bryar and Emersyn Fleisher, Knoxville.

$11,500 — LCC 743 Miss Avery 75K ET

DOB 9/11/2022, by CRR About Time 743, sold to Emily Caffee, Upton, Ky.

$7,250 — LCC 0183 Diana 79K ET

DOB 10/5/2022, by LCC 6105 Special Ops 84F ET, sold to Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md.

Knoll Crest Farm

Red House, Va. | April 8

Auctioneer: Dalton Bennett

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

17 bulls $103,000 $6,059

13 females $65,250 $5,019

30 total $168,250 $5,608

TOP BULL LOTS

$13,000 — KCF Bennett King K102

DOB 2/12/2022, by GO King E33, sold to Atkins Herefords, Tea, S.D., and Delaney Herefords Inc., Lake Benton, Minn. (2/3 interest).

$10,000 — KCF Bennett 9165 K111

DOB 2/13/2022, by Pyramid Daybreak 9165, sold to Double Diamond Ranch, McDade, Texas (2/3 interest).

$7,500 — KCF Bennett H315 K167

DOB 3/2/2022, by SHF Headstrong D287 H315 ET, sold to Hoffman Herefords, Barryton, Mich. (2/3 interest).

$7,500 — KCF Bennett F597 K114

DOB 2/13/2022, by KCF Bennett B716 F597, sold to Dagan Boeckman, Kingfisher, Okla. (2/3 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$8,000 — KCF Miss Acclaim J306

DOB 9/8/2021, by KCF Bennett Acclaim C442, sold to Paul and Bette Slayton, Bedford, Pa.

$7,500 — KCF Miss Nevada J500

DOB 9/23/2021, by 6D Nevada 713, sold to Waggoner Cattle Co., Carthage, Miss.

West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn.

Weston, W.Va. | April 8

Auctioneer: John Spiker

Reported by: Noah Benedict

TOP BULL LOT

$3,600 — BF Shrek Stardom 5GK

DOB 3/15/2022, by ESF C228 10Y Stardom, consigned by Brand Farms, Morgantown, sold to John Whitescarver, Grafton.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$4,100 — UHF 14F Chelsea U18K

DOB 5/12/2022, by UHF 480 Ontime U14F, consigned by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio, sold to Randal Ingraham, Littleton, Maine.

$4,000 — DJF Nora 4G

DOB 2/1/2019, by CHAC Mason 2214, consigned by Lamberts Pink Ribbon Farm, Flemington; and a January heifer calf, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Shane Anderson, Shady Spring.

$3,900 — H B711 Lady Victra 135

DOB 5/15/2021, by KCF Bennett Sensation B711 ET, consigned by Sunridge Livestock, Bolt; and a March heifer calf, by LH 480 Out of Time 24, sold to Shane Anderson.

Bowling Ranch

Newkirk, Okla. | April 13

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

26 bulls $127,750 $4,913

20 comm. females $50,000 $2,500

TOP BULL LOTS

$21,500 — BH Rugby ET

DOB 9/3/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to S T Genetics, Navasota, Texas.

$8,000 — BH Mr 0213 ET

DOB 10/15/2020, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to Groendyke Ranch, Enid.

$8,000 — B Mr Endure 4038 0207 ET DOB 10/16/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Groendyke Ranch.

$7,000 — B Frontier 4129 0218 ET

DOB 9/16/2020, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to Groendyke Ranch.

Virginia Hereford Assn.

Harrisonburg, Va. | April 14

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Tommy Coley

TOP BULL LOT

$1,775

$2,700 — KIDD 254G Johnson 23K

DOB 2/26/2022, by NJW 139C 103C Ridge 254G, consigned by Kidd Family Farm, Roseland, sold to Martin Angus, Mt. Solon.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$7,100 — NJW 237B 168C Marina 21E

DOB 1/29/2017, by NJW 12A 1010 Tuff 168C, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va.; and an October heifer calf, by BCC Upgraded 815F, sold to Gaestel Family Farm, Shepherdstown, W.Va.

$4,200 — NJW 73X 38Y Angie 205D

DOB 3/1/2016, by FHF 9279 Deadwood 38Y, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, sold to Rebekah Thomas, Bland; and a November bull calf, by BCC Upgraded 815F, sold to H&H Cattle Co., Harrisonburg.

$3,950 — CHF 815F Angie 0061

DOB 2/28/2020, by BCC Upgraded 815F, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, sold to Donovan Harbaugh, Keedysville, Md.; and a July heifer calf, by Boyd Beef 17Y 4007, sold to Rebekah Thomas.

$3,650 — FSL Miss Louise C34 19E 24G DOB 1/8/2019, by KCF Bennett Homeland C34, consigned by Hereford Hollow Farm, Wytheville, sold to WJC Farms, Moneta.

$3,000 — FP 2296 Miss Ellie

DOB 4/14/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Flat Patch Farm, Kearneysville, W.Va., sold to BDL Farm, Boonsboro, Md.

Clifford Farms & Guests

Lexington, Ky. | April 15

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

17 bulls $54,100 $3,182

56 females $178,000 $3,179

73 total $232,100 $3,179

2 comm. females $4,100 $2,050

TOP BULL LOTS

$5,000 — K3 183F 952 Master Dream 206

DOB 2/9/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, consigned by K3 Cattle, Cynthiana, sold to Vice Farms, Carlisle.

$4,200 — NJB 132E John Walker Red 234

DOB 10/22/2021, by NJW 76C 10W Whitmore

132E, consigned by NJB Limited, Mays Lick, sold to Daryl Emery, Brooksville.

$4,100 — NJB 132E 731 Jim Beam 235

DOB 10/22/2021, by NJW 76C 10W Whitmore

132E, consigned by NJB Limited, sold to Stephen Ferguson, Bloomington, Ind.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$8,250 — CHF Excess Z426 03J

DOB 1/4/2021, by Mohican THM Excede Z426; and a January heifer calf, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, sold to Misty Freeman, Maysville.

$6,250 — CHF 6153 9078 Lily 219

DOB 1/30/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153; and a January heifer calf, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle Co., Nunnelly, Tenn.

$5,800 — Crouch Greta 169C 802C 903

DOB 1/13/2019, by CMF 70Z Chamber 169C, consigned by Underwood Farms, Campbellsville, sold to Virginia Gordon, Danville; and an August heifer calf, by WLKR CRCH Gap 722 427B 962G ET, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.

$5,000 — CHF Endure 173D 44K

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Ellis Farms

Chrisman, Ill. | April 15

Auctioneer: Joel Birdwell

Reported by: Noah Benedict

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,000 — EFBeef C609 Resolute J821

DOB 3/25/2021, by EFBeef Resolute CEO, sold to Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa, and Randy McCaskill, Clayton.

$7,500 — EFBeef B413 Validated J826

DOB 4/1/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Bayou Pierre Farm, Wesson, Miss.

$5,000 — EFBeef B20 X51 Ben J884

DOB 5/14/2021, by KCF Bennett X51 B20, sold to Mike Greathouse, West Salem.

$4,600 — EFBeef 12180 Foremost J812 ET

DOB 3/12/2021, by Genoa Foremost 12180, sold to J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio.

$4,500 — EFBeef E158 Steady J986 ET

DOB 9/23/2021, by EFBeef C609 Resolute

E158 ET, sold to Candy Meadow Farms Inc., Lexington, Tenn., and Loewen Herefords, Waukomis, Okla.

SandRock Ranch Herefords

Benton, Wis. | April 15

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Stuber Ranch

Bowman, N.D. | April 15

Auctioneers: Joe Goggins, Greg Goggins

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

W4 Ranch

Morgan, Texas | April 15

Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

78 bulls $357,750 $4,587

132 females $374,300 $2,836

210 total $732,050 $3,486

TOP BULL LOTS

TOP BULL LOTS

$20,000 — SR Pinpoint 252K

DOB 3/15/2022, by UU Bakken 8027F, sold to Doyle Hereford Ranch, Wolfe City, Texas, and Z Arrow T Ranch, Bowman (3/4 interest).

$16,000 — SR Lyric 522K

DOB 3/23/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Milligan Herefords, Kings, Ill. (3/4 interest).

$16,000 — SR Steller 862K

DOB 3/12/2022, by Stardance M8086 ET, sold to Stangle Herefords, Marsland, Neb. (3/4 interest).

$15,500 — SR Dominator 1172K ET

DOB 3/30/2022, by BCC Dominator 619D, sold to Rankin & Sons Inc., Draper, S.D. (3/4 interest).

$13,500 — SR Venture 702K

DOB 2/20/2022, by WHR 290E B901

Beefmaker 250GET, sold to Scott Katus, Watauga, S.D. (3/4 interest).

$15,000 — SR Steller 52K

DOB 3/1/2022, by Stardance M8086 ET, sold to Kozik Bros., Belle Plaine, Iowa, and Tip Top Herefords, Belle Plaine, Iowa.

$10,000 — SR Revere 152K

DOB 3/8/2022, by MH Revere 830 ET, sold to M W Herefords, Fredonia (3/4 interest).

$10,000 — SR Transcend 942K ET

DOB 3/25/2022, by H Genoa Comstock 7934 ET, sold to M W Herefords (3/4 interest).

$9,500 — SR Transcend 1162K ET

$12,000 — W4 108E Sensation J199

DOB 5/1/2021, by W4 2296 Sensation 108E, sold to Emmitt Caskey, Owingsville, Ky.

$10,000 — W4 108E Sensation J201

DOB 5/1/2021, by W4 2296 Sensation 108E, sold to Rocking 3T Ranch, Barry.

$8,500 — W4 903G Majestic J034

DOB 2/20/2021, by Churchill Majestic 903G

ET, sold to Emmitt Caskey.

$7,000 — 2C W4 BeefdomJ001

DOB 12/22/2021, by W4 392A Mr Beef D557, sold to Sam Good, Burleson.

$7,000 — W4 108E Sensation J101

DOB 3/10/2021, by W4 2296 Sensation 108E, sold to Rocking 3T Ranch.

Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.

Cross Plains, Tenn. | April 22

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Tommy Coley

TOP BULL LOT

$4,700 — PSF Frosty Catman 359J

TOP BULL LOTS

$6,000 — SRR Mr Valiant 222K ET

DOB 2/23/2022, by BR SRR C&L Loewen Valiant, sold to Hard Scrabble Farms LLC, Wisconsin.

$6,000 — SRR Mr 5101 Advance 253K

DOB 3/14/2022, by SRR Mr H5 3114 Advance 5101, sold to Richard Martin, Wisconsin.

$5,000 — SRR Mr 0921 Tested 252K

DOB 3/13/2022, by RV 4013 Tested 0921, sold to William Wurm, Illinois.

$4,200 — C&L Commander 63G 3K

DOB 1/24/2022, by 77 Potency 8F 63G, consigned by C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, sold to Jeff George, Wisconsin.

$4,200 — SRR Mr C285 Captain 229K

DOB 3/5/2022, by SHF Captain Z210 C285 ET, sold to Klaus Kretschmen, Illinois.

DOB 3/30/2022, by H Genoa Comstock 7934 ET, sold to Donald Nelson, Keene (3/4 interest).

$9,500 — SR Expedition 302K

DOB 3/18/2022, by SR Expedition 619G ET, sold to Patrick Schmidt, Killdeer.

$9,250 — SR Revere 1781J

DOB 9/1/2021, by MH Revere 830 ET, sold to Zimmerschied Livestock LLC, Sundance, Wyo.

$9,250 — SR Chapo 1831J

DOB 9/29/2021, by SR Dominator 268F, sold to George Whalen, Aladdin, Wyo.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$8,000 — SR WS Pinata 2026K

DOB 3/18/2022, by UU Bakken 8027F, sold to Loehr Hereford Farms, Peoria, Ill.

DOB 3/18/2021, by OPH Cat Man Du 02G, consigned by Pile Stock Farm, Cecilia, Ky., sold to Lonnie and Susan Coe, Big Clifty, Ky.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$3,600 — NCF 69D Ruth 1905

DOB 5/12/2019, by NJW 137X 10Y Hometown 69D ET, consigned by Bar W Cattle Co., Tellico Plains; and a September commercial heifer calf, sold to Harvest Moon Farm, Hendersonville.

$3,400 — TCMF FSL57E Miss Boyd4040 103G

DOB 4/4/2019, by Boyd Ft Knox 17Y XZ5 4040, consigned by Bar W Cattle Co.; and an August bull calf, by LLL General 25D 02F, sold to Ruby Towns, Dixon Springs.

$3,200 — Ryan’s Miss R057

DOB 7/30/2020, by ASM 149Y 10Y Hometown 615D, consigned by Underwood Hereford Farm, Campbellsville, Ky.; and a September heifer calf, by NJW 129E 173D Endure 92H ET, sold to Whittaker Springs, Hendersonville.

$3,200 — SLF P218 Ms 51C 949

DOB 3/2/2019, by F Red Bull 51C, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly; and a December heifer calf, by UPS Endeavor 9388 ET, sold to Ben Smith, Brandenburg, Ky.

$2,650 — ZNI Mistress Mia 105K

DOB 1/18/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, consigned by ZNI Cattle, Leitchfield, Ky., sold to Wyatt Gregory, Bell Buckle.

Express Ranches

Yukon, Okla. | April 28

Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Matt Sims, Ronn Cunningham

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

10 bulls $48,250 $4,825

13 females $45,500 $3,500

23 total $93,750 $4,076

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,000 — EXR Perfecto 84F 1109

DOB 8/15/2021, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, sold to Darryl Mappes, Norman.

$6,750 — EXR Bankroll 1151

DOB 11/18/2021, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Cummins Land & Cattle, Hollis.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$5,250 — EXR Blessings 2018 ET

DOB 1/30/2020, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U; and a February heifer calf, by Churchill Desperado 029H, sold to Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala.

Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assn.

Harrisville, W.Va. | April 28

Auctioneer: John Spiker

Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots Gross Average

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$2,800 — Miss GHF Uptown VPI 757 956

DOB 4/4/2019, by VPI/DR Big City D608 ET, consigned by Grandview Hereford Farm, Beaver, sold to Triple K Farms, Cox Mills.

$2,500 — WPM Hylee 4170 H76

DOB 11/7/2020, by LCC SHF 0124 Hand

Shake 4170, consigned by McDonalds Polled Herefords, Jane Lew, sold to Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio.

Barnes Herefords

Cedartown, Ga. | April 29

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

42 females $178,250 $4,244

16 embryos $6,700 $419

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$13,000 — Loewen Sara Z311 38H

DOB 9/5/2020, by KCF Bennett Encore Z311 ET; and a September heifer calf, by Innisfail

WHR X651/723 4020 ET, sold to Michael and Anthony Mezrano, Columbia, Ala.

$9,500 — RMB G24 Southern Belle 075K

DOB 2/4/2022, by Loewen 4B Garfield B42 G24 ET, sold to Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

$8,750 — Loewen Eve E53 40H

DOB 10/9/2020, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Tim McGinnis, Summerfield, Fla.; and a November heifer calf, by RMB 7OAKS D03 Validate 867HET, sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Senoia.

$8,000 — Loewen Miss Genesis 4G J34 ET

DOB 3/20/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C.

South Carolina

Hereford Assn.

Pendleton, S.C. | May 6

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Tommy Coley

TOP BULL LOT

$4,000 — JL Shooter 781 H90 454

DOB 2/20/2022, by FPH E5 Endure H90 ET, consigned by Jim Love, Blowing Rock, N.C., sold to Jimmy Whelchel, Gaffney.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,800 — FF Rose BTL B296 H145

DOB 2/20/2020, by FF Battle Plato Y549 B296, consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C.; and an October heifer calf, by SFCC TRM Plato Rupert 9155, sold to Kaleb Kahl, Bunker Hill, Ill.

$5,400 — GTW Miss EverReady 2024

DOB 9/25/2020, by THM Ever Ready 6005 ET, consigned by W & A Hereford Farm LLC, Providence, N.C.; and a September heifer calf, by THM Made Believer 6081, sold to Fowken Farm, Jonesville.

$5,200 — GTW C776 Miss Homeward 823

DOB 10/5/2018, by KCF Bennett Homeward C776, consigned by W & A Hereford Farm LLC; and an October heifer calf, by Whitehawk Chief 318G ET, sold to William Thigpen, Canon, Ga.

$5,100 — FPH Ms Red Bull E80

DOB 11/20/2016, by Churchill Red Bull 200Z, consigned by Montgomery Farm, Blacksburg, sold to Chad Hipp, Saluda; and an October heifer calf, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Leanne Mitchell, Iva.

$5,100 — FPH Ms E111 Oath G91

DOB 11/17/2018, by BW NJW 83W 44U Oath 160A, consigned by Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, sold to Chad Hipp; and a September heifer calf, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Bryson Westbrook, Shelby, N.C.

Tennessee River Music Inc.

Fort Payne, Ala. | May 6

Auctioneers: Matt Sims, Eddie Burks

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

83 females $531,400 $6,402

8 embryos $8,400 $1,050

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$21,000 — /S Lady Advance 1016J ET DOB 1/18/2021, by H FHF Advance 628 ET, sold to Jon Weber, Franklin, Tenn. (1/2 interest).

$27,000 — /SLady Mandate 1070J

DOB 1/29/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET; and a January heifer calf, by H B Distinct, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$22,500 — EXR Miss Future 8445

DOB 10/21/2018, by RW DM Remington 734 4035, sold to Michael Landon, Brewton; and an August heifer calf by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario.

$22,000 — /S Lady Mandate 9195G ET

DOB 4/2/2019, by /S Mandate 66589 ET; and a January heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., and Crouch Polled Hereford Farm, McMinnville, Tenn.

$20,000 — /S Lady Mandate 121J

DOB 1/5/2021, by /S Mandate 66589 ET; and a February heifer calf, by /S Resolute 11103 ET, sold to LAN Farms, Jackson, Miss.

$11,000 — /S Lady Mandate 9293G

DOB 8/19/2019, by /S Mandate 66589 ET; and a September heifer calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Michael Landon.

$11,000 — DCF 23S Lady 919G ET

DOB 2/21/2019, by BR Duncan 4142; and a September heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Michael Landon.

$11,000 — SFCC TRM Lady Merit 3140

DOB 1/29/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Shaw Cattle Co., Caldwell, Idaho, and C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis.

$10,500 — SFCC TRM Pattie 9233

DOB 11/8/2019, by /S TRM Fort Payne 44573 ET; and a September heifer calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Michael Landon.

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$9,750 — BTF WF Ms Excede 4004 8022

DOB 9/19/2018, by Mohican THM Excede Z426, sold to Morris Hereford Farms, Carthage, Texas; and an October heifer calf, by DCF 02X Pay Pal 011H ET, sold to Justin Free, Taylorsville, Ga.

$9,250 — Innisfail 1838 O26H

DOB 9/1/2020, by Innisfail Endorse 4021 1838 ET, sold to Aden Family Farms, St. Joseph, Ill.; and a September heifer calf, by Loewen

Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to Michael Landon.

$8,000 — /S Lady Advance 1111J ET

DOB 3/19/2021, by H FHF Advance 628 ET; and a January heifer calf, by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F, sold to Roy Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn.

$8,000 — /S Lady Tsted 1027J

DOB 1/19/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET; and a January heifer calf by /S

Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

$7,750 — /S Lady Endure 1042J

DOB 1/22/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure

173D ET; and a January heifer calf, by /S

Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Walker Herefords.

TOP PREGNANCY LOT

$9,000 — SHF Houston D287 H086 x /S Lady Endure 0043H ET

Sold to Seven Oaks Plantation, Senoia, Ga.

JD Bellis Family Herefords

Aurora, Mo. | May 7

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

TOP BULL LOT

$4,800 — JDB B413 D632 Value K032

DOB 3/7/2022, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Mike Madison, Lamar (1/2 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$4,050 — JDB B41 Z081 Sassy E003

DOB 1/2/2017, by JDB 743 25W On Time Z214

ET, sold to N4c Polled Herefords, Walker; and an October heifer calf, by KCF Bennett C776 G507, sold to Maxton Kellan, Verona.

$4,000 — JDB W017 14A Lady Reason D640

DOB 3/12/2016, by JDB GHCC 3008 Reason

W017 ET; and an April bull calf, by JDB Lilac

Z311 951B Rock 192F, sold to Scott Wiley, Altamont, Kan.

$3,900 — JDB G507 E729 Home Girl K242

DOB 10/6/2022, by KCF Bennett C776 G507, sold to Levi Roth, Windsor.

$3,700 — JDB 6964 D637 Lead Lady F041

DOB 3/10/2018, by R Leader 6964; and a March heifer calf, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, sold to TS Cattle Co., Centerville, Iowa.

Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn.

Old Washington, Ohio | May 12

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

10 bulls $32,100 $3,210

35 females $97,700 $2,791

45 total $129,800 $2,884

TOP BULL LOT

$6,200 — LBK 514C Knight 2K

DOB 12/16/2021, by DM 714 8Y William 514C ET, consigned by Keets Herefords, Berlin Heights, sold to Turner Hereford Farm, Clarington.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$6,400 — UHF RPH 10B Lexie U13G

DOB 4/12/2019, by GVF 11X Powerstroke 10B, consigned by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville; and an April bull calf, by UHF 2504 Creed U08H, sold to Nunnya Farm, Woodsfield.

$5,500 — TPH 88X Munson Flashy Vegas DOB 2/11/2020, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, consigned by Thornbriar Farm, Forest; and a March heifer calf, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Ali Hunter, West Alexander, Pa.

Burns Farms

Pikeville, Tenn. | May 13

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots

TOP BULL LOT

$21,000 — BF Strength 122K ET

DOB 10/12/2022, by 77 Potency 8F 63G, sold to Rafter M Herefords, Mt. Pleasant, Texas (1/2 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$55,000 — BF 157F Rita 223K ET

DOB 11/7/2022, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Crown L Herefords, Paris, Ky., and Seven Springs Farm, Paris, Ky.

$42,500 — BF 42F Ladysport 226K ET

DOB 11/14/2022, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$40,000 — BF Meghan 205K ET

DOB 9/27/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87

ET, sold to Carlee, Catie and Clayton Musser, Otterbein, Ind.

$35,000 — BF Novel 204K ET

DOB 9/28/2022, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to GKB Cattle.

$15,000 — BF 42F Ladysport 224K ET

DOB 11/15/2022, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to Bo Chapman, Nunnelly.

$13,000 — BF Mandy 1140

DOB 8/18/2021, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Blazer Farms, Franklin.

$12,500 — BF Temptation 103K ET

DOB 11/23/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$11,000 — BF Novel 209K ET

DOB 9/28/2022, by KJ BJ 58Z Contender

D56 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$10,500 — BF Novel 200K ET

DOB 9/25/2022, by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET, sold to Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

$10,000 — BF Dreamy 0413 ET

DOB 11/14/2020, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Double A Cattle Co. LLC, Coldwater, Miss.

$10,000 — BF Sporty 221K ET

DOB 11/7/2022, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.

$10,000 — BF Novel 210K ET

DOB 9/28/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Crown L Herefords.

$8,750 — BF Wicked 116K ET

DOB 10/4/2022, by H Swanson 902 ET, sold to Grant and Lindie Helsinger, Germantown, Ohio.

$8,500 — BF Victoria 222K ET

DOB 11/10/2022, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms.

Mead Farms

Versailles, Mo. | May 13

Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann, Wes Tieman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh Lots

TOP BULL LOTS

$4,700 — Mead Cuda X221

DOB 12/14/2021, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, sold to Kenneth Jungerman, Odessa.

$4,000 — Mead Cuda X627 Of P145 ET

DOB 2/12/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, sold to Matt Null, Paola, Kan.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$4,600 — Mead T289 Of Z426 R147

DOB 12/16/2018, by Mohican THM Excede Z426; and a December heifer, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Cory Wood, Maysville.

$4,500 — Mead T1253 Of 66589 M730

DOB 9/29/2019, by /S Mandate 66589 ET; and a November bull calf, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Cory Wood.

$4,000 — Mead S1770 Of Z426 Q948

DOB 8/27/2018, by Mohican THM Excede Z426, sold to Evans Hereford Ranch, Squires.

North Carolina Hereford Assn.

Union Grove, N.C. | May 13

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

3 bulls $8,500 $2,833

52 females $239,800 $4,612

55 total $248,300 $4,515

15 embryos $4,500 $300

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$64,000 — FPH Ms U35 2504 G97 ET

DOB 11/25/2018, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, consigned by Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, S.C., sold to Abby Hill Farms, Richmond, Ontario; and an October heifer calf, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Cedar Creek Farms, Donalds, S.C., and Riley Farms, Saluda, S.C.

$11,100 — EFBeef A250 Kate F253

DOB 4/20/2018, by EFBeef X651 Tested A250, consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, sold to Bay Brook Farm, Danbys, Va.; and a September heifer calf, by TH 523F 738C Sleep On 163H, sold to Chapman Land and Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.

$6,000 — KB Bella B796 HW B31 ET

DOB 3/1/2021, by KCF Bennett Homeward C776, consigned by Blinson Polled Hereford Farm, Buies Creek; and an April heifer calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to 4B Farm LLC, Shelby.

$5,800 — DJF Pearl Moses 4060

DOB 9/6/2018, by Boyd Confidence 4060, consigned by Double J Farm LLC, Trap Hill, sold to Amber Bates, Coshocton, Ohio; and a September heifer calf, by Innisfail WHR

X651/723 4020 ET, sold to 4B Farm LLC.

$5,600 — 4B 4013 162 Westbrook G916

DOB 10/1/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, consigned by 4B Farm LLC; and a December heifer calf, by 4B 33Z Victor H18, sold to White Hawk Ranch, Marietta, Ga.

JM Cattle Co./Blazer Farms

Lawrenceburg, Tenn. | May 20

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average 30 females $145,600 $4,853

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$17,000 — BLZ Gabrielle 8129 229G K030ET

DOB 8/16/2022, by Green JCS Makers Mark

229G ET, consigned by Blazer Farms, Franklin, Tenn., sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville (1/2 interest).

$8,000 — BLZ Heidi 4286 124Y K028ET

DOB 8/16/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Blazer Farms, sold to Burns Farms (1/2 interest).

$8,200 — JM Miss Flinger 521 709

DOB 1/29/2017, by BF 109 Flinger 4158 ET, consigned by JM Cattle Co., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., sold to Blazer Farms, Franklin; and an

August bull calf, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.

$7,650 — WLKR JH Jetta Y52 7045 9216

DOB 1/17/2019, by SHF Yankee R117 Y52 ET, consigned by Blazer Farms, sold to Jeffrey Calvert, Anderson, Ala.; and an August heifer calf, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala.

$7,500 — JM Miss Flinger 523 708

DOB 1/29/2017, by BF 109 Flinger 4158 ET, consigned by JM Cattle Co., sold to Charles Crow, Florence, Ala.; and an August bull calf, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to Empty Pockets Hereford Farm, Lawrenceburg.

Buck Cattle Co.

Madill, Okla. | May 27

Auctioneer: Steve Bonham

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

81 females $505,050 $6,235

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$25,000 — BK Dottie Babe 6201D ET

DOB 8/2/2016, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, sold to Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan.

$24,000 — BK Exciting Spin 7528E

DOB 9/2/2017, by NJW 79Z 22Z Mighty 49C ET; and a February heifer calf, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nevada.

$20,000 — BK Gees Vicky 9102G ET

DOB 1/7/2019, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET; and a February heifer calf, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Jeffrey Cattle Co., Wilburton.

$16,000 — BK Early Morning 761E ET

DOB 2/16/2017, by C Black Hawk Down ET; and a March bull calf, by BACC 629 Classic 094 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$15,000 — BK Cool Down 5706C ET

DOB 10/6/2015, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET; and a March heifer calf, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Day Ridge Farms, Telford, Tenn.

Innisfail Farm/ Mead Cattle Enterprises

Midville, Ga. | May 27

Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Dustin Layton

Reported by: Tommy Coley

TOP BULL LOTS

$25,000 — Innisfail Tradewind 2255 ET

DOB 9/21/2022, by Innisfail Trademark 1939 ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, Madison, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$9,000 — THM Coleman 2056 ET

DOB 10/7/2021, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, Midville, sold to Notchey Creek Farms, Madisonville, Tenn.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$20,000 — Innisfail 1943 130J

DOB 9/6/2021, by Innisfail T723 B413 1943 ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C., and North Carolina State Univ., Bahama, N.C.

$19,000 — THM H086 Elsa 3124 ET

DOB 11/9/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Jim Gillis, Soperton.

$16,500 — Innisfail 237C 933G

DOB 9/25/2019, by NJW 108Y Z311 Encore 237C ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to Hawks Pine Farm, Sanders, Ky.; and a November heifer calf, by Pyramid Function 0244, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.

$16,500 — Innisfail C775 930G

DOB 9/22/2019, by KCF Bennett 10Y C775 ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to Maske Ranch, Newton, Miss.; and an August heifer calf, by SHF Harvest D287 H033 ET, sold to Boyd Meyer, Windsor, Colo.

$16,000 — THM H086 Cara 3119 ET

DOB 11/6/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Chris Jukes, Swainsboro.

$16,000 — Innisfail 10Y 4021 7111 ET

DOB 11/8/2017, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C.

$13,500 — Innisfail C615 7111 2134 ET

DOB 9/19/2021, by EFBeef X51 Resolute C615, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to Five J’s Cattle Co.

$12,250 — Innisfail T723 B413 1917 ET DOB 9/1/2019, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill.

$11,500 — THM H086 Lainey 3067 ET

DOB 10/11/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Hawks Pine Farm.

$10,250 — Innisfail 4013 102D 008H ET DOB 4/3/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to Gordon Cattle Co., Danville, Ky.; and an August heifer calf, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, sold to Jonathan Cole, Magee, Miss.

$9,100 — THM 66589 Dahlia 0238 ET

DOB 2/1/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises; and a September heifer calf, by THM Trust Worthy 0673 6144, sold to Marie Renegar, Cottondale, Fla.

$8,500 — Innisfail 311E 938G

DOB 10/1/2019, by WHR Beefmaker 4013 191 311E ET, consigned by Innisfail Farm, sold to William Hardin, Rome; and a September heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Rogan Hereford Farms, Rogersville, Tenn.

$8,500 — THM 53D Victoria 9063 ET

DOB 10/3/2018, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Ben Hadden, Gibson; and an October heifer calf, by Whitehawk Chief 318G ET, sold to Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg, S.C.

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TOP 3-IN-1 LOTS

$9,500 — Pregnancy recip. with heifer calf

DOB 12/22/2022, by KJ 7603 Venture 309J ET; and a KJ 7603 Venture 309J ET x THM Z426 Vista 6132 pregnancy, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Marie Renegar.

$8,500 — Pregnancy recip. with heifer calf

DOB 12/25/2022, by KJ 7603 Venture 309J ET; and a NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET x THM 6005 Hannah May 8088 pregnancy, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Roth Hereford Farm, Windsor, Mo.

White Hawk Ranch

Buchanan, Ga. | May 29

Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Dustin Layton, Tommy Carper

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

5.50 bulls $82,000 $14,909

80 females $455,870 $5,698

85.50 total $537,870 $6,291

24 embryos $14,400 $600

25 semen units $8,250 $330

TOP BULL LOTS

$30,000 — WHR 650F Benefactor 168KET

DOB 8/15/2022, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest).

sold to Daniel and Winston Tanner, Dekalb, Texas (1/2 interest).

$12,000 — WHR 339G 631F Beefmaker 010K

DOB 2/8/2022, by Whitehawk Navigator 339G, sold to Jeffery Lacombe, Hessmer, La. (1/2 interest).

$9,500 — WHR 9337 5407 Beefmaker 993KET

DOB 2/2/2022, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, sold to River Bend Cattle Farm, Cleveland, Ala. (1/2 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$24,000 — WHR 290E 639F Beefmaid 148KET

DOB 8/3/2022, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, sold to Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, Ky. (1/2 interest).

$38,500 — RHF 66589 Glitter 0083H

DOB 9/24/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Roth Hereford Farm, Windsor, Mo.; and an August heifer calf, by Whitehawk Arthur 240G ET, sold to Hawks Pine Farm, Sanders, Ky.

$23,000 — WHR 290E 4015 Beefmaid 311GET

DOB 9/7/2019, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, sold to Mead Cattle Enterprises, Midville; and a September heifer calf, by /S Endure 00142 ET, sold to Flat Creek Farm, Lucedale, Miss.

$9,750 — WHR 318G 8094 Beefmaid 095KET

DOB 3/29/2022, by Whitehawk Chief 318G ET, sold to Stone Ridge Manor, Gettysburg, Pa. (1/2 interest).

$15,250 — WHR 4013 479E Beefmaid 338G

DOB 10/1/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., and Langley Farms LLC, Ramer, Tenn.; and an August heifer calf, by Whitehawk R Governor 413H, sold to Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho.

$11,250 — WHR CKP 738B Beefmaid 320GET

DOB 9/12/2019, by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET; and an August bull calf, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4020 ET, sold to Joey Skrivanek, Caldwell, Texas.

$10,750 — WHR 4013 647B Beefmaid 294GET

DOB 8/31/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, sold to Alexis Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C.; and a September heifer calf, by Whitehawk R Governor 413H, sold to Joey Skrivanek.

$9,900 — WHR 4013 490E Beefmaid 308G

DOB 9/7/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, sold to Hawks Pine Farm; and an August heifer calf, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, sold to River Bend Cattle Farm.

$9,750 — WHR 4020 619B Beefmaid 546HET

DOB 8/27/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4020 ET, sold to Waggoner Cattle Co., Carthage, Miss.; and an August heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET, sold to Fred Stokes, Porterville, Miss.

$9,250 — WHR 4013 854C Beefmaker 298GET

DOB 9/1/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, sold to Flat Creek Farm; and an

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Calendar of Events

“Calendar of Events” is a listing of Hereford sales and events known to our staff. Italicized dates denote shows and events. Non-italicized dates denote sales. To make the calendar concise we have used the following abbreviations: association, assn.; international, int’l; junior, jr.; mountain, mtn.; national, nat’l; northeast, NE; northwest, NW; performance tested, PT; southeast, SE; southwest, SW; and university, Un.

2 Minnesota State Fair Hereford Open Show, St. Paul

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4 East Side Farm & Guests Production Sale, Frederick, Md.

4 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future, Morrison, Tenn.

9 Lorenzen Farms Striving for Integrity Production Sale, Chrisman, Ill.

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2 Happ Herefords Fall Sale (Online), Mendota, Ill.

3 Copeland & Sons Demand the Brand Female Sale (Online), Clayton, N.M.

4 Fryeburg Fair Open Hereford Show, Fryeburg, Maine

5 Dudley Bros. 62nd Annual Bull Sale, Comanche, Texas

6 Carolina Classic Fair Open Hereford Show, Winston-Salem, N.C.

6 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition Open Show, Harrisburg, Pa.

7 Cattlemen’s Delight Hereford Sale, Black River Falls, Wis.

7 Colyer Herefords 22nd Annual Fall Female Sale, Bruneau, Idaho

7 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Fall Female Sale, Ree Heights, S.D.

7 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State Un. 32nd Annual Production Sale, Springfield, Mo.

7 Mann Cattle Co. Annual Fall Bull Sale, Caldwell, Texas

7 Mississippi State Fair Open Show, Jackson

7 The Breeder’s Classic Sale, Gettysburg, Pa.

8 Badger Southern Select Sale, Darlington, Wis.

8 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition Jr. Show, Harrisburg, Pa.

9 DeanaJak Farms Traditions of the Cove Sale (Online), New Enterprise, Pa.

9 Indian Mound Ranch Annual Bull & Female Production Sale, Canadian, Texas

9 Mississippi State Fair Jr. Show, Jackson

10 Powell Herefords Annual Production Sale, Ft. McKavett, Texas

11 Taylor View Farms Sale (Online), Parkton, Md.

12 Grimmel Girls/Grimmel Schaake Fall Sale (Online)

12 North Carolina State Fair Open Hereford Show, Raleigh

14 Definitely Different Sale, Alto, Mich.

14 Menzie Cattle Co. Bull & Female Production Sale, Springfield, Mo.

14 Perks Ranch 12th Annual Fall Celebration Sale, Rockford, Ill.

14 Snedden Ranch Bull Sale, Maricopa, Calif.

14 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Sarahsville

15 Express Ranches Hereford Event Female Sale, Yukon, Okla.

15 Indiana Bull Evaluation Program Sale, Springville

15 Next Generation Genetics/MGM Polled Herefords Generations, A Family Affair Sale, Endeavor, Wis.

17 Bernard Show Cattle Fall Production Sale (Online), Grand Ridge, Ill.

17 Green Cattle Co. Sale (Online), Munfordville, Ky.

19 Jensen Bros. The Chosen Female Sale, Louisburg, Kan.

19 Northern Int’l. Livestock Exposition Open Hereford Show, Billings, Mont.

20 South Carolina State Fair Open Show, Columbia

20 State Fair of Texas Open Hereford Show, Dallas

21 B&D Herefords & Angus Fall Classic Sale, Claflin, Kan.

25 Able Acres 51st Annual Winning Tradition Sale (Online), Wingate, Ind.

27 Ad deadline for January Hereford World

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1 Knoll Crest Farm’s Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

1 Western States Hereford Show, Reno, Nev.

2 Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Spearfish, S.D.

2 Pied Piper Farms Annual Bull Sale, Industry, Texas

6 Big Bend Ranch Annual Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa

6 Goehring Herefords Annual Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa

7 The Berry’s Annual Production Sale, Cheyenne, Wyo.

8 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Hutchinson

9 Cane Creek Cattle Co. Matrons of the Missouri Female Production Sale, Yankton, S.D.

9 GKB Cattle Co. & Barber Ranch Female Event, Desdemona, Texas

9 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson

9 Van Newkirk Herefords Private Treaty Heifer Sale, Oshkosh, Neb.

13 Parsons Livestock Hereford Influence Sale, Parsons, Kan.

14 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified HerefordInfluenced Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington

16 Illinois Hereford Assn. Winter Classic Sale, Carthage

26 Ad deadline for February Hereford World

30 Arizona Nat’l Livestock Open Hereford Show, Phoenix

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JANUARY

3 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Jr. Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

4 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Pen Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

4 Greater Midwest Hereford-Influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill.

4 Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

5 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Bull Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

5 Hereford Night in OKC, Oklahoma City, Okla.

6 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Female Open Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

12-13 Nat’l Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.

12 Nat’l Western Stock Show Herefords in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.

15 Van Newkirk Herefords Production Sale, Oshkosh, Neb.

22 Delaney Herefords/Atkins Herefords Annual Bulls & Breds Sale, Lake Benton, Minn.

23 Churchill Cattle Co. World Class Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont.

25 Ad deadline for March Hereford World

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Atlas Farms . . . . . . . . HR-13

B&C Cattle Co 104, HR-13

Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch HR-13

Barber Ranch . . . . . . 61, HR-13

Case Ranch Herefords 90, HR-13

Chastain Cattle Co HR-13

Dudley Bros 15, HR-13

Flying S Herefords 42

G3 Ranch HR-13

GKB Cattle 9, IBC, HR-13

H2 Ranch and Cattle Co HR-13

Indian Mound Ranch 73, HR-13

Metch Polled Herefords HR-13

Noack Hereford Ranch HR-13

Nolan Herefords HR-13

O H Triangle Ranch 50, 51

Pied Piper Farm 30

Powell, James L 109, HR-13

Redbird Ranch HR-13

Rockin’ W Polled Herefords HR-13

Rocking Chair Ranch HR-13

Skrivanek Ranches 25, HR-13

Spearhead Ranch 21

Still River Ranch HR-14

Sunny Hill