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CALIFORNIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Mark Lacey, Independence FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Tony Toso, Hornitos SECOND VICE PRESIDENTS Steve Arnold, Santa Margarita Greg Kuck, Montague Cindy Tews, Fresno TREASURER Rob von der Lieth, Copperopolis

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ready to represent you in sacramento and beyond by CCA First Vice President Tony Toso I am truly humbled to have the opportunity to introduce myself to the membership of the California Cattlemen’s Association in this month’s column. It is an honor to represent my fellow cattle producers as we move ahead into 2019 as your first vice president. With that, let me first take a moment to start with an introduction about myself and my family. My wife Danette and I have been married for 29 years and are partners with her parents in our family operation known as Cotton Creek Ranch in the Hornitos area of Mariposa County. Danette and I are blessed with two daughters – Alyssa, who is 25, and Gianna, who is 24. We operate a cow/calf outfit with an Angus/Brangus genetic base in our cowherd and we primarily use Simangus bulls. We have also been known to run a few stocker calves when conditions allow. In addition, I feed a few cattle in Nebraska and I have also been doing some feeder cattle buying/receiving for that same feedyard for the last 20 years. I am a 1985 graduate of California State University, Fresno, where I majored in Animal Science and minored in Ag Business. In addition to our ranch, I am a partner in the agricultural appraisal firm of Edwards, Lien & Toso, Inc., and our company provides expert valuation services all over the state to a wide array of clients. Through the years I have enjoyed serving in various capacities to help further the cause and advocate for fellow cattle producers and the ranching heritage here in California. I am a past president of the Merced-Mariposa Cattlemen’s Association, a 1999 alumnus of the NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Conference, past chair of the CCA Tax and Credit Committee, and I have served since 2005 on the Mariposa County Agricultural Advisory Committee, representing the beef industry.

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I am very excited for the opportunity to work with new CCA President Mark Lacey and fellow vice presidents Cindy Tews, Steve Arnold and Greg Kuck, as well as our tremendous staff in advocating for and furthering the interests of California’s cattle producers. We have some daunting tasks ahead of us as we work to tackle issues regarding wildfires, trade, electronic logging devices, water grabs, predators, fake meat and much more. Further, I am hopeful the proposed cCalifornia Cattle Council will pass and help us to defend our way of life and ranching heritage. The Council’s formation would present the opportunity for producers to put the power of defining ourselves into our own hands, as opposed to the scurrilous way we have been portrayed by radical activists seeking to distort beef and dairy cattle production and its producers in this state, depicting us as something less than honorable and as an industry that should be eradicated. These militants continually try to control the narrative and define the role of what it is that we do and given the opportunity, they would relish the chance to put an end to animal agriculture in California altogether. The formation of the California Cattle Council gives us, as cattle producers the opportunity to join together, and take on the fabrications, misrepresentations and downright lies propagated by these radicals and convey a truthful and powerful message about cattle producers in this state. Our story is one of stewardship, responsibility and trustworthiness that must be conveyed to our elected leaders, agency personnel and quite frankly the over 39 million people that live here with us in California. It needs to be told – boldly and often. I am looking forward to doing just that on our behalf!

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ON THE COVER

This month’s cover photo was taken south of the San Francisco Bay by photographer Andrei Stanescu. With rangelands recharged by good winter rains, often parched pastures up and down the state are reaping the benefits of a solid winter season. As in the past, this month’s issue features the Angus breed in addition to Red Angus, SimAngus, Simmental and Brangus.

MARCH 2019 Volume 102, Issue 3

ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVES CATTLEMEN’S COLUMN

BUNKHOUSE CCA stays vigilant on fake meat

UPCOMING CCA MEETINGS & EVENTS MARCH 1 MONTEREY COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Bernal Barn, San Lucas

YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK 10 Judge rules against ranchers on wolf

MARCH 2

SISKIYOU COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Siskiyou County Fairgrounds, Yreka

PROGRESSIVE PRODUCER UCCE advisor shares ranching facts

MARCH 7 MARCH 8

KERN COUNTY MEETING (HOSTED BY CCA) Benji’s French-Basque Restaurant, Bakersfield

SPECIAL FEATURES

California ranchers in Big Easy CCW members make showing at ANCW Zone 5 executive committee member AngusSource an option for age and source Simmental tools to keep in your arsenal Angus makes headway on PAP EPD Goal setting with Brangus genetics Making history in Red Bluff IVF a valuable breeding concept

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READER SERVICES Cattlemen’s Report Buyers’ Guide Obituaries & New Arrivals Advertisers Index

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INYO MONO ALPINE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Tri Country Fair Grounds, Bishop

MARCH 9 FRESNO/KINGS & TULARE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Wyndham Visalia MARCH 11

CONTRA COSTA/ALAMEDA CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Terra Mia, Livermore

MARCH 13 TUOLUMNE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne MARCH 14 SAN JOAQUIN/STANISLAUS CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Waterloo Restaurant, Stockton MARCH 15

MERCED/MARIPOSA CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Henderson Park Community Rec. Building, Snelling

MARCH 17

SONOMA MARIN SPRING DINNER DANCE Veterans Memorial Hall Building, Petaluma

MARCH 19 CCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Sacramento MARCH 20 STEAK & EGGS BREAKFAST AND LOBBY DAY Sacramento APRIL 2 — 4

NCBA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Washington, D.C.

APRIL 12 AMADOR/EL DORADO/SACRAMENTO CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Murieta Inn, Rancho Murieta APRIL 13

CALAVERAS COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Angel’s Gun Club, Angels Camp MAY 5 — MAY 15 RANCHEROS VISTADORES RIDE MAY 22 SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S MEETING Wynola Pizza and Bistro, Julian MAY 22 — 24 CALIFORNIA& ARIZONA FEEDER MEETING Coronado JUNE 19 — 21 CCA & CCW MIDYEAR MEETING Murieta Inn, Rancho Murieta March 2019 California Cattleman 5

, It s Unanimous! Producers Across California stAnd united To esTablish The California CaTtle CounCil

, Here s Proof “For too long, ranchers have had their hands tied behind their backs. I’m voting Yes to establish the Cattle Council to allow ranchers like me to defend our way of life and protect our future.” —Billy Flournoy, rancher, Modoc county “The Cattle Council Referendum is a historic opportunity for ranchers to fight back against the relentless attacks on our families and our way of life. I’m voting Yes“

—dave daley, rancher, Butte county “When you receive your Cattle Council Referendum ballot in the near future, I would encourage you to think about the dollar you would spend per animal, not necessarily as just another business expense, but rather as an investment to protect our future.”

—tony toso, rancher, Mariposa county “Your Yes vote to establish the Cattle Council is an investment honoring our legacy as ranchers and producers while protecting our family operations into the future.”

—Mark lacey, rancher, Inyo county “A Yes vote for the California Cattle Council is an opportunity for ranchers and dairymen to stand shoulder to shoulder in support of our common good. Collectively, our dollars will go a long way in protecting our cattle operations. It is an investment in our future.”

—sheila Bowen, rancher, Kern county

defend our Way of life establish the California Cattle COUNCIL Questions: Visit CalCattleCouncil.org or Call (916) 444-0845

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STEERING COMMITTEE

Dave Daley, Mark Lacey, Tony Toso, Sheila Bowen

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Fall River-Big Valley: Greg Kuck Humboldt-Del Norte, Mendocino, Sonoma-Marin, Napa-Solano: Walt Giacominni Shasta, Plumas-Sierra, Tehama, Butte, Glenn-Colusa, Yuba-Sutter, Tahoe, Yolo: Dave Daley Santa Clara, Contra Costa-Alameda: Tim Koopmann Amador-El Dorado-Sacramento, Calaveras, San Joaquin-Stanislaus, Tuolumne: Pat Kirby Merced-Mariposa, Madera, Fresno-Kings: Tony Toso Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo: Claude Loftus Tulare, Kern, Inyo-Mono-Alpine: Tom Talbot San Diego-Imperial, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles: Mike Williams Feeder Council Representatives: Trevor Freitas & Jesse Larios

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA CATTLE COUNCIL REFERENDUM? PLEASE VISIT CALCATTLECOUNCIL.ORG OR CALL (916) 444-0845

WHAT WILL THE CALIFORNIA CATTLE COUNCIL DO?

Allows Cattle Ranchers to Defend Our Way of Life

Provides Local Control: Establishes a Board Made Up of Cattle Producers

If approved, the California Cattle Council will fund research, education and promotion that will focus on issues facing ranchers and live cattle production. Most importantly, we will have the ability to defend against the baseless attacks launched by those who seek to put us out of business. Under the current framework governing the California Beef Council, cattle producers have no ability to work on issues related to live cattle production—upon passage of the Cattle Council, we will.

This Board will not only direct the activities of the Council, it will also ensure that the Council is not subject to the federal beef checkoff program or be influenced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The Council will be responsive to the unique needs and issues facing live cattle production exclusively in California.

Guarantees Refund Provision for Ranchers Who Do Not Want to Participate With the establishment of the California Cattle Council comes an ironclad guarantee that if you don’t want your money to go to the Cattle Council, you will be refunded in

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BUNKHOUSE

FAKE MEAT MAKING ITS WAY TO MARKET

cca, ncba remain steadfast in ensuring regulation by CCA Vice President of Government Affairs Justin Oldfield It is well-known that American agriculture is more efficient today than ever before. In fact, U.S. cattlemen and women produce nearly 18 percent of the world’s beef supply with only 8 percent of the world’s cattle. There is no doubt technology has played a key role in improving the efficiency of modern agriculture. Although the industry largely embraces the advent of responsible technologies and their role in reducing the necessary resources ranchers must use to produce beef, some technologies cause significant concern – and rightly so. Most ranchers are now familiar with the term “fake meat.” Although the term is used loosely and is somewhat undefined, it generally points to two types of “alternative protein” products that have begun to enter the marketplace at a more rapid scale. The first are more traditional plantbased products that are clearly not meat but are intended to mimic the taste and look of meat, particularly hamburger patties. Products such as “Beyond Meat” have received some public attention as of late, however any meat eater can taste a significant difference between the two. Regardless of what these companies might claim, the eating experience, taste and savory flavors that accompany a real hamburger simply don’t compare with texturized vegetables made to look like ground beef. More recently, attention has shifted to companies that are using another type of immitation meat. This type comes from a cell-based technology that produces animal protein products in a laboratory setting. Companies like Memphis Meats and Finless Foods, both based in the Bay

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Area, are aiming to bring cell-cultured protein to the market in the coming years, perhaps sooner, if they had their way. Although many of these companies have been in existence for years, no product has been brought to market as of yet to compete with real beef, chicken or pork. In 2016, the world’s first cellJUSTIN OLDFIELD cultured “meatball” was produced and a year later the world’s first cell cultured “poultry product” was created. Israeli-based Future Meat Technologies suggested that if they retailed products now the cost to consumers would be roughly $363 per pound. They do, however, say they hope to bring prices down to $2.30 to $4.50 per pound by 2020. 2020 is one year away and Future Meat Technologies is clearly not the only company currently working with cell-cultured products. What can be done? It’s clear that we cannot limit consumer choice, however we can ensure these products are held to highest safety standards and a fair labeling framework. CCA, along with with NCBA, has been actively working to ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plays a primary role in the regulation of cell-cultured

products, making sure they compete on a fair playing field with beef, chicken and pork and that consumers are clear on where the products they are purchasing came from. CCA traveled to Washington, D.C., in October of last year to participate in a joint hearing held between USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to comment on the need for USDA to fill this role as the primary oversight body regulating the production of cell cultured products. CCA testimony was focused and clear. USDA staff must be present at all times during the harvest and meat fabrication process to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations governing meat production and as such, should be involved in the direct regulation of cell cultured products. Although food safety risks associated with the production of fake meat are likely to differ from conventionally raised meat, federal oversight or the application of regulatory standards governing food safety must not be applied unfairly or inconsistently. FDA does have a role to play as well though. Sanitizers, growth media and even antibiotics are used in the production of fake meat. These products must be thoroughly vetted, and approved, and tolerances set by the FDA before being used in the production of fake meat. The good news is USDA and FDA are working to bring forward a regulatory framework that will ensure FDA oversight of production inputs while USDA will directly regulate production activities. The regulation of meat production at the federal level is also unique given that USDA is provided the authority to preapprove labels and label claims prior to release in the marketplace. This is different for products

like milk where labeling is under the jurisdiction of FDA. The dairy industry has had to react to labeling claims from plant-based dairy products calling their products “milk.” USDA’s role in production and labeling will better prepare our industry to engage preemptively on labeling claims made by cell cultured products and have a more active voice in the nomenclature that is used. Ranchers and beef producers have worked hard to build a strong level of consumer confidence and prove that their product, beef, is a wholesome, safe and nutritious animal protein. Any effort to infringe on this brand or cause confusion for consumers wanting to purchase the traditional animal-raised protein must be rejected. Although CCA is actively engaged on this issue for the future of our industry, it’s important to look at the facts and realize that there is much to be positive about. Research has demonstrated that over the past 25 years the amount of people that identify themselves as vegan or vegetarian has remained stagnant. The chart below was released at the recent Cattle Industry Convention and illustrates beef ’s preference over meat substitutes that are currently on the market and available to consumers. Real meat is clearly much preferred over available alternatives. In the United States, roughly 1 percent of adults identify themselves as vegan or vegetarian. Regardless of the noise we may hear on social media, meat consumption continues to increase on a yearly basis. Being vigilant on issues such as fake meat is necessary and important but it is always good to remember that the majority of Americans choose beef.

This data shows that, in large, consumers more commonly recognize beef as a top source of protein compared with meat substitutes. March 2019 California Cattleman 9

YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK

JUDGE RULES AGAINST CCA IN CHALLENGE TO GRAY WOLF’S ‘ENDANGERED’ LISTING On Jan. 28, a San Diego Superior Court judge ruled against CCA in its lawsuit challenging the June 2014 listing of the gray wolf as an endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), finding that the California Fish and Game Commission did not act “in excess of its jurisdiction by listing the gray wolf.” The lawsuit, filed in January of 2017, challenged the listing of the gray wolf on three grounds. In ruling against CCA, the judge rejected each of these arguments. First, the lawsuit argued that the subspecies of gray wolves now present in California is a non-native subspecies and is thus ineligible for CESA protection. The language of CESA limits its protections to “native species and subspecies,” but the subspecies of gray wolves present in California today—Northwestern gray wolves, which found their way to California after reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park and Idaho from Canada—was never historically present in California. In rejecting this claim, the court reasoned that the Commission reasonably listed the gray wolf at the species level, rather than the subspecies level, due in part to significant scientific disagreement over appropriate subspecies classifications among gray wolves. Where such uncertainty exists, the judge said that listing at the species level is appropriate because no “law…requires [the Commission] to list at the taxonomic subspecies level” and because erring on the side of listing a species better effectuates the protective purpose of CESA. Secondly, CCA argued that the species could not be listed as endangered because it wasn’t at risk of extinction throughout its range. While the Commission arbitrarily limited the species’ “range” to California’s borders when considering the petition to list the species, and thus artificially limited the species’ population for purposes of examining whether it was endangered, CCA believes that the more relevant analysis is the species’ biological range—in which the wolf population is robust and flourishing. However, based on his interpretation of scant prior caselaw, the judge ruled that the Commission’s interpretation of “range” to mean “California range” was justified. Finally, CCA contended that when the gray wolf was listed as endangered in California, the species had an insufficient presence in the state to even establish a “range” within the state’s borders, and thus could not be protected under CESA (which, again, can only protect a species “in serious danger of becoming extinct throughout…its range”). While gray wolves are more established in California today, in June of 2014 there was only one gray wolf known to travel between Oregon and California: OR-7 (which happened to be in Oregon on the day the Commission made its decision). CCA argued that the mere occasional presence of one wolf in the state was insufficient to establish that the animal’s “range” 10 California Cattleman March 2019

included California, and that the species thus could not be protected under the language of CESA. Unfortunately, the judge was unpersuaded by this argument, ruling that the Commission could rely on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s assertion that “it is likely that other dispersing wolves…from Oregon will travel to California” in determining that “protection was needed…to prevent extinction in California.” While the ruling examined the legal merits of CCA’s objections to the endangered status of gray wolves, it did not address broader policy concerns. CESA was intended to protect declining species at risk of extinction, but the gray wolf has thrived since reintroduction in the western United States, and is rebounding significantly in population rather than declining. Moreover, the decision to maintain the species’ endangered status threatens to ensure that the Department of Fish and Wildlife has absolutely no ability to act on behalf of ranchers when wolves repeatedly prey upon livestock. CCA and co-plaintiff the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) have 60 days from the date the final ruling is entered to appeal the court’s decision. In the coming weeks, CCA and CFBF will consult with attorneys at Pacific Legal Foundation to determine the appropriate next steps. While the court’s decision is certainly a setback in CCA’s efforts to protect livestock from gray wolves, CCA is committed to exhausting every avenue to provide relief for ranchers whose livelihoods are threatened by unmanaged gray wolves. To that end, CCA continues to work with CCA’s Wolf Policy Subcommittee, regulators at the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and numerous other stakeholders in an effort to pave the way for reasonable management of gray wolves. For more information, contact Kirk Wilbur in the CCA office.

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Showing Up

Californians shine in the Big Easy for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention by CCA Director of Communications Jenna Chandler

Approximately 10,000 producers, ranchers, farmers, government representatives and members of the beef cattle industry drew together last month in the ‘Big Easy’ to network, share and learn at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, hosted in the shadow of the great Mississippi River in New Orleans. The feeling of the city was electric and the excitement palpable as attendees descended on the bayou. After the American National Cattlewomen (ANCW)Ag Tour of alligator and shrimp farms on Jan. 28, Cattlemen’s College kicked off the convention on Jan. 29, with over 1,500 producers gaining insight and inspiration to capitalize on opportunities in the cattle business when they present themselves, especially in such an uncertain global market. Other topics included reproduction, grazing management, nutrition, genetics and of course, cattle health along with live cattle handling demonstrations. Wednesday, Jan. 30, attendees were able to get down to the meat of the convention. Chosen by a landslide, Internet vote, Kari Wheeler of Biggs, sang the national anthem to get guests feeling patriotic and open the first general session. Kari made her home state proud as she soulfully belted out the lyrics to that song we all know so well. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of the Pittsburg Steelers and winner of four super bowls, Terry Bradshaw was on hand to welcome the cattle community and offer comments about his hall of fame experiences and the value of the ranching lifestyle, a lifestyle he knows well. Terry’s skills aren’t just left on the field, he is a talented gospel and country singer, has entertained audiences as a commentator and raises a small herd of cattle and champion halter and pleasure American Quarter Horses. And it’s that familiarity with and love of the western lifestyle that Bradshaw connected to the audience with. After an inspiring opening session, attendees headed right across the hall to the NCBA Trade Show Welcome Reception and Bourbon Street Bash. And stepping through the double doors into the trade show was an experience in and of itself. 12 California Cattleman March 2019

The six and a half, jam-packed acres did not disappoint. Animal health products, farm machinery, information, fun new gadgets to make a cattlemen and women’s lives easier and, of course, retail therapy were all there to be found. You could bid at the NCBA Political Action Committee auction, grab a bite to eat at the chuckwagon café, listen to live music at the lounge, try out a new vaccine rifle, learn about new fencing or feeding systems or treat yourself to a new pair of boots. Even the Cowboy Ninja Warrior, Lance Pekus himself, was there, joined by the Jack Link’s Sasquatch to coach attendees on the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course and proving, once again, beef fuels active bodies, both on and off the ranch! Wednesday evening was extra special for the California delegation, as the Golden State hosted a reception at Mother’s restaurant, know for their authentic southern fare, in celebration of past CCA president and Parkfield rancher Kevin Kester as he wrapped up his year as NCBA president. It was a touching event, as members offered their appreciation of the work Kester had done during his presidency and as Kester himself thanked the membership for their help and inspiration for his work the past year. For those not motivated enough to make the 6 a.m. BEEFit 5k fun run, Thursday, Jan. 31, started with markets at the CattleFax 2019 U.S. & Global Protein & Grain Outlook Seminar. Volatility was the topic of discussion, but producers were left with an overall generally positive outlook, with a word of caution about being ready for frequent shifts in both weather and global trends. After the global outlook from CattleFax, it was back to local issues during regional meetings. Region VI saw policy and regional updates and culminated with past CCA president Tim Koopman of Sunol being nominated and elected as Policy Division Region VI Vice President, taking over for Colby Pace of Utah, whose term came to an end. Of course, Thursday night’s Mardi Gras Masquerade was not to be missed. Guests packed up and headed down to Mardi Gras World to see where Mardi Gras floats are kept when not in use and where they are assembled in preparation

for the big celebration. Food, jester hats, masks, beads and fun were not in short supply. The floats were impressive and along with the brass jazz bands, made an atmosphere that was quintessentially New Orleans. Friday came and it was a day of business and policy, starting with the Best of Beef Awards Breakfast. For the second year in a row, CCA’s Dave Daley, Oroville, won the Top Hand Award, bringing 45 new recruits into NCBA membership, giving more gravitas and resources to bring the voice of beef cattle producers to Capitol Hill. In addition to the beef and beignets, the audience was in for another treat with an appearance by none other than Colorado State’s Temple Grandin, Ph.D., herself, receiving the BQA Educator Award. California students also made a strong showing at the Best of Beef Breakfast, proving once again that the best and brightest come from the California. One of three winners of the $2,000 ANCW Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program was Oak Run’s Valeriana Urricelqui who attends Chico State. Winner of one of 10 $1,500 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships was Bailey Morrell, currently attending Colorado State University, but who calls Willows home. Probably most notable, however, was the awarding of two W.D. Farr Scholarships. Established in 2007, these scholarships recognize superior achievements in academics and leadership, and allow graduate students to further their study in beef cattle related fields. Both $15,000 winners this year call the Golden State home. Representing California were Emily Andreini and Sarah Klopatek, both studying at the University of California, Davis. NCBA announced policy priorities for 2019 at the cattle industry convention as well. Of course, just as with most beef producers, at the top of the NCBA priority list is combatting fake meat. Trade, regulatory reform and ensuring balanced protein representation in dietary guidelines are also focuses for the upcoming year. Facilitating the full implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill and finding a permanent solution to the Department of Transportation’s Hours of Service rules were mentioned as well. “Thanks to the dues-paying members of NCBA and our outstanding team in Washington, D.C., we’ve made a lot of good progress over the past couple of years,” said outgoing NCBA President Kevin Kester. “But this is no time to rest on our laurels. There are many policy challenges still facing our producers, and these policy priorities will act as our roadmap over the coming year.” CCA members were present in each of the individual NCBA policy committee meetings. In the wake of a devastating fire season and the loss of the entire town of Paradise last year, the California delegation was quick to put fire on the forefront of the national stage. On behalf of the CCA Federal Lands Committee, past CCA second vice president and current chair of the CCA Tax and Credit Policy Committee, Glennville’s Jack Lavers introduced a directive recognizing the destruction of wildfire in the west and directing NCBA staff to prioritize advocating for policies that encourage fuels management via grazing and working with non-governmental organizations, municipalities and producers to tackle the issue on the local, state and federal levels. “This policy not only brings the voices of cattlemen and landowners from California, but the voices of those from

around the country to our federal law makers that there is a great need for proper forest management and cattle grazing is, in fact, a major part of the equation of healthy forests and healthy western economies,” Lavers said. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Past CCA president Dave Daley, Oroville, was the 2018 NCBA Top Hand winner, bringing in 45 new members for NCBA.

Former CCA president Tim Koopmann, Sunol, was elected Policy Division Region VI Vice President for NCBA

Past CCA presidents Dave Daley and Tom Talbot, DVM, Bishop, alongside current president Mark Lacey, Independence. March 2019 California Cattleman 13

....CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Young producers certainly weren’t left out of the 5 days of cattle industry festivities. Through luncheons, informational seminars and networking sessions, the beef cattle industry’s next generation gained valuable tools, information and relationships to take back home to the ranch and their own growing operations. California was well represented in these meetings with Lavers serving as the Region VI Regional Young Beef Leader Representative. Perhaps one of the greatest highlights of the week was the Closing General Session with the crowd having the honor of being addressed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. He spoke of the need to open up farms and ranches to show consumers what goes on there and give them confidence in the high-quality products American farmers and ranchers produce. He also spoke of the current administration’s desire to hear from producers about what issues they are facing and what help the federal government can provide, but the largest topic was clearly international trade. “When I talked to the president, he asked how farmers are doing. I said Mr. President, there are three things that farmers talk to me about, all the time, that are on the top of the list; and they are really expecting you to make a deal. “No. 1 one is trade. No. 2 is trade. No. 3 is trade. And trade is a close fourth too,” Perdue said. Wrapping up Friday night was the must-attend Cowboy Concert Series show featuring the one and only country radio sensation, Big and Rich. The dynamic duo wowed crowds with newer music as well as their classic hits like “Save a Horse” and “Wild West Show.” It certainly

lightened the mood and finished a day full of complicated policy and business with a fun bang. As Saturday’s board meeting drew to a close another successful Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade show, Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tennessee was named president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Ushered into her role by Kester, Houston, who had served as 2018 president-elect, began her yearlong duties representing ranchers nationwide in NCBA’s top post. Houston and her husband, Mark, own and operate East Tennessee Auction Market in Sweetwater. She has been active in the beef industry for more than 30 years, first serving at the state level then being elected to positions in national posts. She has been an NCBA board member since 1996. CCA wishes her the best for a great 2019 for the U.S. beef cattle industry! It was clearly California’s year at the NCBA convention from an outgoing national president from Parkfield, to sweeping scholarships offered to California’s best and brightest beef students, regional representatives taking on robust roles on the national level and a constituency of over 200 Californians in attendance. The food was tantalizing, the company was exquisite, the information was cutting edge and the fun had was immeasurable, but even more importantly, the policy tended to was critical, and the roadmap drawn for the upcoming year very clearly sets both the California cattle business as well as the national industry up for a great 2019! The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is scheduled for February 5-7 and will be held in San Antonio, Texas and we hope to see you there! For more information, visit convention.beefusa.org.

CCA members Sheila and Jeff Bowen from Glenville made their way to New Orleans for the meetings.

Jeff and Ginger Chance, Ballico, enjoyed the NCBA Trade Show.

Denise and Anthony Stornetta of San Luis Obispo were also in attendance.

Sierra Valley’s Weston and Carolyn Roberti were spotted in the NCBA Trade Show.

CCW President Callie Borror and fiance Joe Martinez at the event.

CCA President Mark Lacey presented a new bridle and reins to outgoing NCBA President Kevin Kester who is pictured with his wife June.

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CCW WELL REPRESENTED IN NEW ORLEANS by California CattleWomen, Inc., President Callie Borror The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans shared how the 2018 Farm Bill finished up right before showcased the agriculture and culture of New Orleans. Christmas, and they were able to get the House, Senate and American National CattleWomen’s (ANCW) meetings Secretary of Agriculture to authorize the funding which will kicked off with the Executive Committee Board Meeting start for the foot and mouth vaccine bank. and updates were presented on ANCW’s programs. It was reported that ANCW currently has 1,257 members. An ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 updated was presented on the ANCW Leadership Program which has been under the direction of Suzanne Menges, Ph.D., and is now going to be part of the Women in Ranching Education and Development Program. Monday afternoon, we had two full buses which went out on Agricultural tours of New Orleans. The first tour stop was the Ardoyne Plantation which is out in Schriever, La. The Ardoyne Plantation was originally owned and cultivated by the Hanna family, and has been growing sugarcane since 1838. The farm started out as 1,100 acre farm, grew to 2,223 acres in 1847 before the Civil War. The Shaffer family purchased 1,000 acres of the plantation in 1888. Today, only 297 acres of sugarcane remain on the Ardoyne Plantation. Believe it or not, President George Washington, a secretary of war, Charles Conrad, Louisiana Gov. Stephen Minor, actress Barbara Townsend, artist Murell Butler, writer Ann Butler and other plantation owners, William CCW’s Pat Shepard was ANCW’s Educator of the Year. She is Minor, William Shaffer and John Shaffer are all connected pictured with Oregon’s Katharine Jackson, ANCW CattleWoman to the Ardoyne Plantation. Everyone on the tour was able to of the Year and Iowa’s Kasey Wallace, ANCW Outstanding tour the original plantation house and learn how sugarcane Promoter of the Year. is grown. The second stop of the tours was the Zero Brahman Ranch. Zero Brahman Ranch started in 1977 with Braham cattle. Founder David Robichaux set out to develop one of the best cow-calf operations in South Louisiana. Zero Brahman Ranch has continued to thrive as they still have the family involved in the day to day operations today. It was interesting to learn that they crossbreed the Brahman cattle with Angus or Hereford cattle. Tuesday, Jan. 29, was full of ANCW meetings and award presentations. Collin Woodall, senior vice president of government affairs for NCBA in Washington, D.C., gave an update on how things are going in Washington. He spoke of how the government shutdown has impacted everything, including bills being passed. President Trump has a plan and sticks to it. NCBA’s policy and goal is to secure the border with a legal immigration program in place. Woodall spoke of how NCBA is working the most with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) right now. The pendulum has Past CCW President Cheryl Foster and current CCW President changed and now EPA comes to NCBA to change. He also Callie Borror were both recognized for having completed the spoke of how they want to roll back the 2015 Waters of the Women in Leadership Program. United States Rule, and strengthen property rights. Woodall 16 California Cattleman March 2019

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 The American National CattleWomen presented their yearly awards to the members who stood out for their involvement over years. California had their own Pat Shephard from the Mid Valley Chapter, recognized as the ANCW Educator of the Year. California also had two ladies complete the Women in Leadership Certificate Program,President Callie Borror and Past President Cheryl Foster. California had the honor of winning the MOOVE Contest which stands for Making Our Outstanding Value Evident. As the winner, of the MOOVE Contest California received $1,500 towards Powder River Equipment. California is also pleased to have Valley Urricelqui from Oak Run be part of the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program. The California CattleWomen would like to thank Kevin Kester for his year of presidency to NCBA and to the ranching way of life. All of your hard work for our industry is greatly appreciated and we are proud to call you one of our own.

CCW won the ANCW MOOVE Contest for membership recruitment and ANCW involvement. Cheryl Foster and Callie Borror are pictured with third place winner Oregon CattleWomen President Jenny Coelho (left), second place winner Oklahoma’s Ruth Coffey and the award representative from Powder River.

Prestigious W.D. Farr Scholarships awarded to californians Two University of California, Davis, students seeking their doctorate degrees have received $15,000 W.D. Farr Scholarships for 2018-19 from the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. Emily Andreini and Sarah Klopatek have each received the award, which recognizes superior achievement in academics and leadership. The scholarships were presented Feb. 1, at the Best of Beef Breakfast during the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. The Farr Scholarships will allow these students to further their study in fields that will benefit the cattle and beef industry. Andreini is seeking her Ph.D. degree in animal biology while Klopatek is studying for her Ph.D. in animal science. Andreini grew up on a beef and sheep ranch in northern California, where she developed a strong work ethic and time management skills. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science and agricultural communications. She was also involved in numerous campus activities and organizations, including serving as rodeo team president and as student assistant for various research projects. She went on to pursue a Master of Science degree at OSU, focusing on the evaluation of an enteric methane emissions measurement system for cattle. Andreini’s research area involves the improvement of beef production efficiency to maximize production with limited resources while reducing environmental impacts. Klopatek grew up in Arizona with research professors as parents who instilled within her the love of science and drive for an academic pursuit. In 2013, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from the University of Arizona and 2016 her Master of Science in animal science from Texas A&M University. Her current research area of interest focuses on beef cattle systems with emphasis on economics, sociology, resource use and meat quality. The recipient of numerous awards in her academic 18 California Cattleman March 2019

career, including a James Beard Research Fellowship, Livestock Memorial Research Fund Scholarship, the Frank G. Rue scholarship and an International Livestock Congress Student Scholar Award, Klopatek has served as a teaching assistant, guest lecturer and Graduate Student Advisor to the UC Davis Young Cattlemen’s. She plans to utilize the scholarship in ways that will allow her to devote necessary time to complete ongoing research projects so she may one day be a leader in Agricultural Policy. The annual W.D. Farr Scholarship awards were established by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation in 2007 to recognize outstanding students who plan to pursue careers in meat science and animal agriculture. Twenty outstanding applications from graduate-level students in universities across the country were received this year. W.D. Farr was the first president of the National Cattlemen’s Foundation, and served as president of the American National Cattlemen’s Association, which would later become NCBA. His career spanned 75 years and included innovations in cattle feeding, uniform beef grading, water conservation and banking. Farr died at age 97 in August 2007.

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FOR THE GOOD OF ALL CCA Executive Committee Member

Bob Brennan, Zone 5, Eastern Foothills

ob Brennan, proud CCA member and Region 5 Director, along with his wife Sherri, daughter Kendra Brown and son Nolan, along with two grandsons Cooper (3) and Jack (1) ,make their home in Sonora. Together they run a cow-calf operation, running cattle on the same ranch that his father’s family founded in the 1800s at the base of the foothills in Stanislaus county, as well as in Tuolumne and San Luis Obispo counties. He is an active public lands rancher with permits on the Stanislaus National Forest and is a past president of the local Farm Bureau and current president of the Tuolumne County Cattlemen’s Association.

Q: Why do you ranch? I’m a very traditional person when you come down to it. When you do something for so long, you don’t want to see it go away. We ranch primarily because we love the lifestyle. We have done it for so long, it’s all we know. Our family has been ranching since they came from Eugene in the mid 1800s. It’s tradition and what our kids do now too. They each have their own herds as well but we do it as a family. When Sherri and I had our kids, ranching allowed them to be there with us while we worked. We got to watch them grow up. And now, we are doing the same thing with our grandkids. And they just love what they do. That’s great to see. There’s nothing like ranch kids.

Q: What other things are you involved with? About 30 something years ago, my wife and I started a horsemanship program with the Girl Scouts. Today, my daughter runs it and it is one of th only programs of its kind. On the mother daughter retreats for the scouts we talk about public lands, the reasons we do the things we do like shoe horses or rope calves or give medications for the health of the animals. It is one more opportunity to tell our ranching story and why we do what we do. For years I have also been involved with the Tuolumne County Sheriffs Posse. We put on a huge parade, Professinoal Rodeo Cowboy’s Assocaition rodeo and American Cowboy Team Roping Assocaition event every spring. In fact, both of our kids went to college on rodeo scholarships. Horses are obviously integral to what we do and we have a ranch horse breeding program that we are very proud of as well. We also have a shop in downtown Sonora called Mortherlode Grown. We sell our fresh beef there and other local products. Again, it’s a great way to tell our ag story.

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and the beef community mean to you? To me, it means staying in business and it’s my way to help. If we don’t organize we will all be out of business together. Simple as that. We need to be involved with CCA, Farm Bureau and all of those associations to keep our industry viable. It is important to not only the industry but our local economies. Everyone needs to eat and we produce a wholesome product. I want to be part of that. People ask when I am going to retire. Well, ranchers don’t retire so I plan on ranching for a long time and being a part of the community makes that happen.

Q: As Zone 5 Director, what are the main issues in your area specifically? In our area, grazing on public lands probably tops the list. Fire is another big one. We don’t hardly have one permittee on this forest that hasn’t been involved directly with fire. Every year we have members dealing with it on public and private lands. Water is a big issue everywhere but it’s a serious problem right now with all of the regulations. We need to make everyone aware of why these open spaces are so important for clean water and how our ranches are a part of that. When people come through Tuolumne on their way to Yosemite, those tourists love to see the trees and the open land. They don’t realize that many of those lands are public and private grazing lands. And they don’t realize that all the regulations are making managing and protecting those lands tougher and tougher.

Q: What issues matter most to you in the beef industry at large? On the national level, the Waters of the U.S. regulation is big, beef promotion, public lands nationally, telling our ag and beef story to the consumer.

Q: Why should someone join CCA? First and foremost, for our family, for our local Tuolumne members and for our operation, it’s to make sure we have a voice. CCA is our voice on water issues, fire issues, grazing and the environment. CCA makes sure rancher voices are heard. It is also our connection to other ranchers. We are all rural and so far away from one another, in the case of something like a disease outbreak or even something good like new information about ranching, the association connects us all.

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NCBA announces 2019 policy priorities The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released its official Policy Priorities for 2019 as the annual Cattle Industry Convention kicked off in New Orleans in late January. This year’s Policy Priorities include a mix of familiar and new issues for the industry, and while the group will engage on a wide variety of policy issues the organization in 2019 will focus on four main issue areas: Fake Meat. NCBA was successful in 2018 in arguing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to have primary jurisdiction over the inspection and marketing of lab-produced and plant-based fake meat. Now in 2019 the group will work to ensure that a regulatory framework is properly implemented – one that protects the health and well-being of consumers, prevents false and deceptive marketing, and ensures a level playing field for real beef products. Trade and Market Access. A perennial issue for U.S. cattle producers, 2019’s priorities on trade will focus on promoting a bilateral trade agreement with Japan, securing swift passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and expanding access for U.S. beed in key markets like China, the United Kingdom and the European Union. Dietary Guidelines. The federal government updates its official Dietary Guidelines every five years, and as that process ramps up in 2019, NCBA will work to protect the scientific credibility of Dietary Guidelines and promote accu-

rate information about the nutritional advantages of beef as part of a balanced diet. Regulatory Reform and Implementation. The past two years have brought about significant regulatory relief for beef producers, but much work remains to be done on additional relief and implementing recent reforms. This includes issues such as full implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, enacting a permanent solution to overly restrictive Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers, finalizing a new water rule to replace the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule, exempting livestock producers from EPCRA air emissions reporting requirements, modernizing and streamlining the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and federal grazing regulations, and promoting antimicrobial stewardship by producers and preserving access to key veterinary technologies. “Thanks to the dues-paying members of NCBA and our outstanding team in Washington, D.C., we’ve made a lot of good progress over the past couple of years,” said outgoing NCBA President Kevin Kester of California. “But this is no time to rest on our laurels. There are many policy challenges still facing our producers, and these Policy Priorities will act as our roadmap over the coming year. I’d encourage my fellow producers who are not yet members of NCBA to join us in the important battles ahead.”

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PROGRESSIVE PRODUCER EDUCATING THE MASSES ucce livestock advisor shares ranching insights by UC Food Observer Assistant Editor Teresa O’Connor and reprinted from the UC Food Observer magazine

It may be hard to believe but ranching is the numberone land use in the state of California. I was surprised to learn this fact, and I’m certainly not alone. This complex connection of California ranching to food production is a mystery for many. The public rarely understands the ecological benefits of livestock grazing, nor the tough economic returns, according to Sheila Barry, Livestock Advisor and Director of Santa Clara County for University of California Cooperative Extension. “Working ranches occupy roughly 40 million acres in California,” says Barry. “Whether these working ranches are public land or privately owned, many ranchers represent the fourth or fifth generations stewarding the land and their livestock. The fact that the most prevalent land use in California goes largely unnoticed by much of the public puts ranching at risk.”

In a normal rainfall year, many of the state’s annual grasslands produce huge amounts of biomass each year – more than two tons of grass per acre. Unless this biomass is reduced via fire, grazing and/or mowing, it accumulates year after year until it decays. Non-native annuals like rye grass (Festuca perennis) and ripgut brome can produce a thick layer of thatch or mulch. This thatch eliminates growing space for native plants and habitat for some native animals. “Grazing’s benefits result primarily from livestock consuming non-native annual plants, which helps manage the changed grassland,” says Barry. “One cow will consume approximately 27 pounds of forage (dry weight) per day, or almost five tons of forage per year.”

ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF GRAZING How does grazing provide a benefit to California’s grasslands? You’d be surprised. But to understand the situation, you’ll need to look back in time. “With the arrival of the Spanish missionaries, California’s grasslands were permanently changed,” explains Barry. “These grasslands became dominated by nonnative annual plants. Livestock grazing, primarily by cattle, has become an essential tool to manage these grasslands, because it can effectively reduce the biomass produced by non-native annual plants.” More than 30 public agencies in Northern California use grazing to manage open space lands, and approximately 40 percent of the entire state is grazed by livestock annually. That’s because grazing controls non-native annual plants and maintains grasslands. This reduces the risks of catastrophic wildfires, enhances habitats for many native plants and animals, protects water quality and maintains open space. REDUCING BIOMASS ON GRASSLANDS Here’s how livestock grazing helps California’s grasslands dominated by non-native annual grasses and forbs (herbaceous flowering plants that aren’t grasses):

Many Californians don’t realize how financially challenging it is to operate livestock these days. “The profit margin in the livestock industry is generally slim, and few privately-owned ranch parcels are large enough to support the number of livestock needed to make a living or even a side business,” Barry says. “Many ranchers depend on some combination of owned and leased land, including both private and public, for their livestock operations. Many also depend on off-ranch income to support livelihoods.”

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RANCHING’S ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

CALIFORNIA’S CATTLE PRODUCERS Access to land and forage is becoming more of a struggle as more open space is converted to housing developments, shopping centers, habitat preserves and parks. “Millions of people, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, recreate on grazed park and open space lands each year,” explains Barry. “However, ranchers are challenged to share to their connections food and other products provided from the cattle they raise.” Cattle producers grazing California’s rangelands mostly have cow-calf operations or stocker operations. Cow-calf producers take advantage of California’s

moderate year-round climate maintaining mother cows on rangeland all year. The cows give birth to a calf once a year, usually in fall. The rancher sells the weaned calf, which often ends up being finished for beef in a feedlot outside of California. The calves are transported to feedlots where the feeds – grains like corn, wheat and milo – are grown. Stocker producers graze yearling cattle during the winter and spring when the state’s grasslands are green and nutritious, and the young growing cattle will gain weight grazing. When these yearling cattle leave California ranches, they also are often finished for market in feedlots in other states. “California ranchers participate in beef production,” says Sheila. “However, because of the state’s seasonal growing season and lack of grain for cattle feed, they do not typically produce a product ready for market.” IN Eventually beef originating in California E cA may find its AD i 1 M er 192 e way back to our tables, along with other Amsinc products derived from cattle, such as medicines, antifreeze, insulation, vitamin capsules, charcoal, glass, hydraulic brake fluid, chewing gum, shoes, purses and sports equipment. SUSTAINING WORKING LANDSCAPES ON URBAN EDGE Within the San Francisco Bay Area, more than 2 million acres can be classified as rangelands. These lands provide forage for livestock, and numerous other ecosystem services. They also are highly valued by the urban public for recreational value and open space. “In private ownership these lands are often at risk for development pressure,” Barry adds. “In public ownership these lands are often at risk from lack of commitment to stewardship and funding. Keeping these working landscapes viable on both private and public rangelands has been recognized as the most effective strategy to sustain biological conservation efforts.” For two decades, the UC Cooperative Extension Bay Area Livestock and Natural Resources AsmMeADE in r IN ce i 19 c group has facilitated research and 21 A the extension of research to keep landscapes working on the urban edge. Some programs:

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Identifying best management practices, and working with ranchers to implement these practices on the City and County of San Francisco watershed lands to protect water quality while continuing livestock grazing. This resulted in the continued stewardship as a working landscape of 40,000 acres of watershed lands. Extending research-based information on grazing for conservation of special status species. This has been a building block of the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition, which has more than 100 producer, conservation and government entities working to conserve the habitat provided by California’s private rangelands and their rancher stewards. Continued and growing use of grazingAm and M AD si e E I N nc r rancher stewardship on public lands, owned e 1 ic 92 A 1 and managed by 30 public entities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Working landscapes have been re-introduced to lands owned and managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara County Parks and Mid-peninsula Open Space District.

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AngusSource is a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) that has added new programs. AngusSource offers the following PVP programs Age & Source Age & Source certifies the group age and source of your calves. Animals must be traceable to the ranch of origin and have records documenting the first calf born on the operation. A program compliant RFID AngusSource ear tag will be required for enrollment. Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) This program requires cattle have not received any added-hormones for their entire life cycle. An onsite audit must be conducted prior to the calves leaving the ranch of origin. Hormone growth promotants (HGP) may not be used at any time in the cattle being verified. HGPs include MGA or other products used for estrus synchronization, implants such as Ralgro, Synovex and Compudose. If HGPs are used or purchased (even for cattle not being enrolled) on the operation, documentation must be maintained detailing purchases and which animals receive HGPs. Enrolled calves that become non-compliant must use the fall-out procedure to ensure calves are not marketed as NHTC. AS-Calf Management This program improves confidence of the buyers. Participating cattle producers will document their preventative animal health program prior to delivery. This is an optional certification and will not be offered as a stand-alone program. AS-NeverEver3 (NE3) Animals may not receive any antibiotics, HGPs or animal by-products. No animal byproducts can be fed to the enrolled cattle. This includes products from mammals or avian species including but not limited to animal fat, feather 26 California Cattleman March 2019

meal, blood meal, meat and bone meal. Fish products are allowed by must be documented. Calves must have an AngusSource RFID tag for enrollment and an onsite audit must be conducted prior to the calves leaving the ranch of origin. No antibiotics can be used for the enrolled calves. This includes injectable, or antibiotics used in the feed or water. If HGPs, animal byproducts or antibiotics are purchased documentation must be maintained for purchases and usage on all cattle on the farm or ranch. Enrolled calves that become non-compliant must use the fall-out procedure to ensure calves are not marketed as AS-NE-3. AS-Cattle Care & Handling This program raises consumer confidence by documenting proper management techniques and showing a commitment to quality within the beef industry. Age and Source verification through AngusSource is a requirement. Your initial enrollment in Cattle Care and Handling will require an onsite review/audit. This is an optional certification to document processes that follow BQA guidelines for handling cattle. Ranches that handle cattle by following BQA guidelines and are BQA certified should consider this optional verification. Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about the AngusSource program. Q. Can I call and schedule an audit before I fill out an enrollment form and go through training on the phone with an AngusSource program administrator? No, the enrollment process for AngusSource consists of filling out the ENR 200/300 and submitting copies of your calving records. An AngusSource Program Administrator will go through a phone training to determine if you qualify for our age and source verification. If you choose to enroll in additional ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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programs you will need to send in documentation relating to the PVP claim you plan to enroll in before an auditor will be assigned to do your onsite review.

Q. Who, specifically, is AngusSource designed for?

It was developed for commercial cattlemen, designed to help add value and assist with the marketing of their feeder calves. AngusSource is a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) that verified age and source, Non-Hormone Treated Cattle, AngusSource Never Ever 3, AngusSource Cattle Care and Handling and AngusSource Calf Management.

Q. What is the cost of the AngusSource programs?

Q. Does AngusSource help seedstock producers?

Seedstock producers can become more involved with their customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; marketing program by providing enrollment assistance or tag reimbursement.

Q. Can I purchase extra tags? No, you are not purchasing tags- you are enrolling cattle. One tag is issued for each animal enrolled in the age and source program. Q. Can I enroll online in the AngusSource program? No, the enrollment occurs over the phone and for some programs after an onsite review. Producer must submit an enrollment form and the required records to get started. Q. Do my calves need to be individually matched to their sire and/or dam or have individual birth dates?

No, you are enrolling a group of calves that have been born on your operation within a known calving window and are sired by one or more sires. Individual birth dates are required if the bulls run year round.

Q. Can I enroll my Fall and Spring born calves together?

No, the oldest calf in the group cannot be more than 6 months older than the last calf born.

Q. Can I order tags before the calves are born? No, calves must have a known, documented group age based on the first calf born. You can complete the training process for age and source verification prior to the first calf being born. *$80 waived for American Angus Association members. ** If enrolling less than 50 head, the cost will be at minimum $175.

Q. Can I still get an AngusSource dangle tag or a matched pair set?

No, when we added the additional verifications we changed to only an AngusSource RFID tag as being the official program tag.

Q. Can I use RFID tags from another company or purchase RFID tags from the feed store?

No, AngusSource program tags will be the only acceptable tag for the AngusSource PVP program.

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The commercial programs offered by the American Simmental Association (ASA) are an byeffort Lane of Commercial to Geiss, provideDirector genetic tools to the largest sector and Nontraditional Programs of the beef industry—Data the cattle operations. These efforts are supported through multiple ASA programs and the world’s most comprehensive The commercial programs offered by beef genetic database. The three pillars to ASA the American Simmental Association (ASA) Commercial Programs are the: Total Herd are an effort to provide genetic tools to the Enrollment option (THE-CM), Cow largest sector—ofCommercial the beef industry— the cattle Herd DNA Roundup (CHR), and the IGS Feeder operations. These efforts are supported through Profit CalculatorTM (FPC). programs allow multiple ASA programs andThese the world’s most commercial producers to maximize the genetic comprehensive beef genetic database. The awareness their program and toare make three pillarssurrounding to ASA Commercial Programs better management and selection decisions. the: Total Herd Enrollment — Commercial Each of these programs are designed to offer option (THE-CM), Cow Herd DNA Roundup assistance at three key management moments in (CHR), and the IGS Feeder Profit Calculacommercial operations; Breeding, Heifer Selection, TM (FPC). These programs allowdive commercial tor and Weaning. This article will briefly into how producers to maximize the genetic awareness each program functions. surrounding their program and to make better management and selection decisions. Total Herd Enrollment — Commercial Each these programs are designed to offer The of THE-CM is the foundation to these assistance at three key management moments programs and allows participants to fully capitalize Breeding, Heifer inon commercial operations; the true genetic awareness of their cow herd. Thisprogram article will Selection, and Weaning. This is a whole-herd reporting that helps into how eachpotential program briefly isolatedive the known genetic offunctions. every female owned. The industry’s best metric for understanding genetic 62 TALK on individual animals is through an SIMmerit

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COLLABORATION TO FORM PAP EPD FOR HIGH ELEVATION PRODUCERS from the American Angus Association

On Feb. 1, the American Angus AssociationÂŽ (AAA) and Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) released research expected progeny differences (EPDs) for high altitude pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP).The PAP EPD predicts the genetic differences in PAP score with lower scoring animals being more acceptable. PAP is an indicator for animals with lower risk of developing high altitude disease (HAD) which in most cases results in congestive right heart failure. Researchers and veterinarians at Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, Colo., have been studying the disease and its onset for years and have developed PAP tests in order to select animals to avoid pulmonary hypertension. This disease, most commonly found in cattle living at elevations of 5,000 feet or greater, is a results of animals living in hypoxic environments which challenges heart and lung function. Symptoms of the disease include lethargy, diarrhea, weakness, brisket edema and death. While hard to quantify the economic deficit the industry is facing from the disease, it is known to be detrimental to high altitude herds as onset can occur at any age, can be further exasperated by other events such as bovine respiratory disease (BRD), and in almost all cases is fatal to the animal if they are not recognized and moved to lower altitudes. The PAP procedure is helping operations to avoid the unfavorable onset of HAD by finding high risk individuals earlier in life, not only to be removed from the herd and sent to lower altitudes but also to select breeding animals for the next generation. In order to take high altitude PAP measurements on individual groups, animals need to be living at elevations at 5,500 feet or higher for at least a 4 to 6 week period before scores are taken. This warm-up period allows for the cattle to adjust to the environmental settings allowing for accurate measurements to take place. Research in the area shows PAP score is a heritable measurement meaning genetic selection can take place. This opens the opportunity for geneticists to

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create prediction tools like EPDs to aid in selection. A collaboration with the AAA, CSU and AGI laid the fundamental groundwork for a PAP genetic evaluation. In a recent study looking at three combined datasets amongst the group, it found moderate heritability estimates and investigated the relationships of scores taken at differing elevations. The study by Pauling et al. (2018) concluded a high positive correlation (r=0.83) between PAP measurements taken at high altitudes (5,250 feet or greater) and moderate altitudes (4,000-5,250 feet) exists meaning PAP scores taken at moderate altitudes can be an informative indicator trait of measurements taken at higher altitudes. The correlation is actually higher than witnessed between carcass records and ultrasound measurements that are used to inform Carcass EPDs. For the AAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PAP genetic evaluation, measurements taken at 5,500 feet or greater are considered high altitude measurements whereas measurements taken from 4,000 to 5,500 feet are considered moderate altitude. Heritability estimates were similar to those found in previous research with high altitude (h2=0.36) having a larger heritability when compared to moderate altitude PAP scores (h2=0.16). In addition, the correlation estimate between the two elevation groups remained relatively unchanged at 0.80. In total, 4,700 high altitude PAP scores and 1,500 moderate

elevation PAP scores were used in this initial research report. EPDs in this report were predicted with the use run. of the AAA’s Single Step genomic evaluation; therefore, Through collaborations with high altitude breeders genotypes were readily used for the PAP evaluation to and CSU, more data will be added to the database in the more precisely define relationships among pedigrees. coming months. Both age and elevation were accounted AAA members who have sent in data to the for in the model as covariates and yearling contemporary association will receive research PAP EPDs on groups were included in the model as fixed effects. individual animals in their herds who have PAP scores Contemporary group includes herd, sex, test date submitted and on herd sires who have enough progeny and elevation. When evaluating these initial research scores recorded. If members have PAP data they would EPDs it is important to remember, a lower PAP EPD like to send into the association to be used for future would indicate a sire should produce progeny with lower analysis, members are asked to log into their AAA pulmonary arterial pressures decreasing the risk of account to submit these scores. The collection of more contracting HAD, which is desirable. It is also important PAP data will allow for more research on the topic to remember that a PAP EPD is not a replacement for and, ultimately, more definitive answers about HAD taking scores on cattle living at elevation. An animal may susceptibility. have good genetics to pass onto the next generation, but due to a life event, BRD for instance, their respiratory system may be damaged causing them to lack the viability to survive at high altitudes. Think of PAP in terms of scrotal size. Animals may have the genetic potential to pass along larger scrotal Silveus is the exclusive PRF partner of CCA size genetics, but scrotal (SC) EPDs are not a replacement and gives a portion of insurance premiums for breeding soundness exams back to the association watching your back in (BSE). Producers will not send Sacramento! a bull out without conducting a BSE no matter how good his SC EPD is. The EPD can be valuable to select parents for the next generation with less risk. However, if a sire is to be taken to higher elevations to live they should be tested themselves before doing so. This research EPD intends Aaron Tattersall Jim Vann Matt Griffith Dan VanVuren to prompt discussion among 303.854.7016 530.218.3379 530.570.3333 209.484.5578 aaron.tattersall@cropins.net jimv@wsrins.com matthewdgriffith@hotmail.com dan@dvvins.com Lic #0B48084 Lic #0124869 high altitude breeders to gather Lic #0E44519 Lic #0H15694 feedback from the industry before a weekly production When it comes to PRF (Pasture, Rangeland, Forage), there’s no one better! PAP EPD would be released later this year. With this initial release, only artificial insemination (A.I.) sires with Contact a Silveus agent today to accuracy values of greater than see how they can help you! 0.40 are published this research

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Goal Setting

Know Where you are Going by International Brangus Breeders’ Macee Prause Advancement in technologies continue in the agriculture sector and beef industry and it is important to note the implementation of these technologies vary across the industry. As you think about your production system, nutrition program, and marketing plans, the goal of the ranch should be the center of these decisions. Even though goals are sometimes not written down or are written with too broad of topics, one needs to take the time to identify and manage their goals. How does this relate to the average cattleman? Do you have your ranch management goals identified? Utilization of DNA technologies has been growing at a rapid pace in the livestock industry recently. This is certainly true at the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) with the recent release of genomicenhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) for seedstock producers and the Igenity Brangus Profiler for commercial cattleman. Goal setting for DNA usage has been implemented by many IBBA members. “The beef industry is complex and must be viewed in its entirety,” stated Chris Heptinstall, general manager for Salacoa Valley Farms, “the commercial cowman is more informed today than three years ago. They look at the selection indices and GE-EPDs before they look at the phenotypes of the cattle, and it is due to proper education.” Constructing your goals is not an event but a continuing process that will transform with time. Ranch management goals change over time, due to numerous considerations. “We have used birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, proper contemporary grouping, and ultrasound technology since its inception in the mid-80s,” stated Vernon Suhn, owner of Suhn Cattle Company. “Visual appraisal and evaluation of structural correctness along with EPD analysis is used to assess differences. We were the first Brangus bull sale catalog to publish GE-EPDs from DNA testing to add to the reliability of those predictions. More importantly, verifying the parentage so that we are properly reporting animal data to the association. We all have to look at it [DNA testing], and it is a new frontier.” “We strive for balanced traits and do not single trait select. We are not shooting to be in the top 1 percent for all traits across the board,” Heptinstall stated. “For many of the measurable traits, our goal is to be in the top 30 percent.” If you do not have your goals

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identified or are unsure how to obtain them, how do you know when you will get there? Planning and determining how you can achieve your goals is an important concept found in more successful operations. Frank Lewis with Wynne Ranch said, “We are doing DNA testing a bit different compared to most people. We run multi-sire breeding pastures, so we take DNA samples at birth on all calves born to determine correct sire parentage.” Your cow herd, along with your land, is a key asset. Knowing where you want that asset to go and what you want to achieve along the way is a vital component of ranching. Would you choose to board a plane if there wasn’t a desired destination in mind or a scheduled time of arrival? Not many people would choose to board and have the pilot fly somewhere until he felt it was time to land at a random location. The first step is to identify your goals, specify the means for carrying out actions, and determine a target date for completion. Your goals should be specific and measurable. Suhn stated, “we utilize and look at all the technology available to produce and supply genetics for the commercial sector through the most economical and efficient cattle possible.” In addition, Diann Watson, partner at Pennridge Ranch said, “we look at the top bulls and genetics available in the industry and try to incorporate those into our breeding plans. Looking at each cow’s EPDs and the top bulls’ EPDs, and match which mating trio would best fit ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 42

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 our goals.” Another step in accomplishing goals is to set short-term goals that help you achieve your long-term goals. John Rood with Rosemont Plantations wants to have a complete Ultrablack DNA-profiled herd in order “to know the quality of my herd and to know there will not be any unknowns going forward. I will be able to have confirmed parentage and genetic defect test results on the entire herd, prior to selling any head.” Ten years ago, Rosemont plantations was raising Angus and Brahman crossbreds. After learning about the Brangus Ultrablack program, they wanted to “catch up the herd” [DNA profiles]. This required obtaining DNA samples on all existing animals in addition to collecting those being added to the herd for the next two years. After completing parent verification and genetic defect testing on the animals for the last ten years, everything is known about the 2016 and 2017 cows. These short-term DNA testing actions contributed to reaching their long-term goal. Additionally, Rood said, “I am able to limit the carriers and monitor the genetic defect carriers closely in the herd because the DNA testing allows you to be 100 percent sure of the parentage for all of your animals.” DNA testing can assist you in making confident decisions about how you select, retain, manage and market your cattle. Heptinstall said, “you get more confidence from the genomics.” Likewise, Watson reaffirmed, “I feel better about buying an animal with DNA testing and a higher EPD accuracy. I do not like to buy animals without DNA testing completed.” Finally, you must put your goals into motion. Without action taken, it is only by chance that your goals will be reached. Through the implementation of their goals, DNA testing has assisted in the achievement of multiple producers’ goals. Suhn stated, “as we move forward, it becomes more cost effective for DNA testing and looking at other breeds and our competition comparatively, it is a factor that needs to be addressed. DNA testing will become more accurate and more helpful with more animals tested.” Furthermore, Heptinstall explained, “more and more data is turned in, especially on carcass and reproductive performance, that should drive our breed forward in both maternal and carcass traits.” These advancements bring us closer to IBBA’s mission to empower its members to advance the quality, reliability and value of Brangus and Brangus influenced cattle; and to provide innovative programs and services which enhance the economic well-being of members and commercial customers. 42 California Cattleman March 2019

MAking history in Red Bluff With green grass as a backdrop and more rain in the forecast, optimism was plentiful for the 78th annual Red Bluff Bull Sale as ranchers, horsemen and lovers of the western way of life flocked to Tehama County to what would promise to be another sale for the history books. It seems that year after year, the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale breaks a new record. From attendance to top prices, the news of yet another record being broken is often the news of the week at the iconic western event. This year was no difference. This year’s top-selling gelding, a beautiful and versatile big bay brought a whopping $55,000 to best not just this year’s field of horses, but to make history as a record-earning horse. Sweet Indian Pep, a 2012 Bay by Hickorys Idian Pep was shown and trained by Caleb Jantz, Nyssa, Ore. In the 57th annual gelding sale, 63 total geldings walked through the ring to average an all-time high of $12,477 This year over 400 bulls were entered representing 10 breeds. After the sifting and grading, 302 bulls were offered to average $3,798. The highlight of the two-day bull show, was the recognition of longtime consignors Mike and Lisa Owings of Owings Cattle Co., Powell Butte, Ore. Mike has been consigning bulls for 42 consecutive years and were awarded their first ever Supreme Champion Bull for a well-built, eye-catching Red Angus powerhouse. The level of dogs that come to Red Bluff make the dog exhibitions one of the most anticipated and highly attended events of the week. Only one year after two record-selling dogs brought $30,000, another stand-out event occurred, not just one but two ties among the sale’s top 4 dogs. A tie in the dog competition has never happened at Red Bluff. In it’s 21st year, the stock dog sale averaged $6,882 on 17 lots. For those who have attended the sale and its surrounding weeklong event, it is known for being one of a kind. But for anyone new to the event and attending for the first time, you are sure to experience something exciting!. Because the best-known tradition at Red Bluff is the fact that year after year, the history book grows as amazing things happen when the best in the west meet to compete.

A huge crowd gathered for the final working of the 2019 stock dogs at the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale on Jan. 25 at the Tehama County Fairgounds in Red Bluff.

2019 Champion Hereford Bull

Outstanding Consignor

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ALAN SHUFELBERGER, REDDING, CA, DUSTY DEBRAGA, RED BLUFF, CA, DIAMOND R RANCH, FERNDALE, CA, BAR M CATTLE, MAXWELL, CA, JIM COCKRELL, LAKE CITY, CA, TERESA JORDAN, PETROLIA, CA, GARY SILVA, HERALD, CA, LEEHMAN AND SONS, LAKEVIEW, OR, 7X RANCH, FALLON, NV, GREG SHANAHAN, EUREKA, CA, BROUGHTON LAND AND CATTLE, DAYTON, WA, BOB KERSTEINS, RED BLUFF, CA

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2019 Champion Shorthorn Bull

Don & Diana Cardey • Turlock, CA (209) 634-5491 • (209) 634-1857

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Bull Grading Committee : Mark Bidwell, Hat Creek; Brian Barragree, Absorkee, Mont.; and John Flynn, Lakeview, Ore.

Red Bluff sale geldings during selection of the ideal ranch horse.

Rich Linhardt, DVM, Col. John Rodgers and Col. Jake Parnell during the Western Video Market Sale.

Daniel and Dan O’Connell at the bull sale.

Zoetis’ Kurt Urricelqui and dog consignor Robin Brown

2019 Andy Peek Memorial Scholarship Recipients pictured with the Peek Family.

Steve Lambert, Jim Mickelson, Larry Imbach and Merial’s Craig Bosworth and Animal Health AHA Regional Manager Jared Patterson. International’s John Moses with Allflex’s Tom Polich. at the Jan. 24 sponsor dinner.

The 2019 sale crew for the horses, dogs and bulls during the weeklong event.

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Ideal Range Bull honors went to Romans Ranches Charolais, Westfall, Ore.

The 2019 Stock Dog Champion, consigned by Ryggin Zollman.

78 Years of being the Best in the WEst! RED BLUFF STAFF

Adam Owens, Sale Manager Marianne Brownfield, Bull & Dog Secretary Trish Suther, Gelding Secretary

BULL, GELDING & STOCK DOG AUCTIONEERS

Col. Rick Machado Col. Trent Stewart Col. Max Olvera Pedigrees read by Col. Eric Duarte

Supreme Champion & Champion Red Angus - Owings Cattle Co.

Champion Angus - Zanolini Cattle Co.

2019 HALTER CHAMPIONS BY BREED Supreme Champion & Champion Red Angus – Owings Cattle Co., Powell Butte OR Reserve Supreme & Champion Angus – Zanolini Cattle Co., Healdsburg Champion Hereford – Morrell Ranches, Willows Champion Charolais – Rafter DN Charolais, Powell Butte, Ore. Champion Polled Hereford – Weimer Cattle Co., Susanville Champion Balancer – The Bull Mart, Burns, Ore. Champion Maine Anjou – Macfarlane Cattle Co. Champion Shorthorn – Cardey Ranches, Turlock Champion SimAngus – Strickler Livestock, Orland Champion Simmental – Hinton Ranch, Montague

Champion Balancer - The Bull Mart

Champion Charolais - Rafter DN

Champion Hereford - Morrell Ranches

Champion Maine Anjou - Macfarlane Cattle

2019 RANGE-READY CHAMPIONS BY BREED Champion Angus – Zanolini Cattle Co., Healdsburg Champion Charolais – Rafter DN Charolais, Powell Butte, Ore. Champion Hereford – Hufford’s Herefords, Fort Rock, Ore. Champion Balancer – Louie’s Cattle Service

2019 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

Ideal Jack Owens Range Bull – Romans Ranches Charolais, Westfall, Ore. 2019 Outstanding Consignor Award - Morrell Ranches, Willows

RED BLUFF BULL SALE • 302 BULLS AVERAGED $3,798 162 Angus.................................. $4,044 8 Balancer.................................. $3,644 24 Charolais............................... $3,640 48 Hereford............................... $3,305 2 Main Anjou............................ $2,750

16 Polled Heref......................... $4,009 11 Red Angus............................ $3,464 2 Shorthorn............................... $4,950 22 SimAngus............................. $3,613 7 Simmental.............................. $2,807

Champion Polled Hereford - Weimer Cattle Co. Champion Shorthorn - Cardey Ranches

RED BLUFF GELDING SALE

Sweet Indian Pep, a 2012 Bay by Hickorys Idian Pep was shown and trained by Caleb Jantz, Nyssa, Ore.; Shady Lil Tradition, a 2012 Sorrell from Helen Galaway sold for 29,500; Champion Cow Horse – RR Metallic Man, Zeph shultz, Coalville, Utah Champion Cutting & Stock Horse – LR Playin To Win, Richard Montarbo, Paynes Creek Champion Conformation – Sweet Indian Pep, Caleb Jantz, Nyssa, Ore. Champion Head Horse – Hoos Smokin Now, Dan Macedo, Sonora Champion Heel Horse – Jazzaboon Quixote, James Ferreira, Galt Craig Owens Ideal Ranch Horse – Sophisticuttin Cat, Faith Jacobson, Marsing, Idaho

Champion SimAngus - Strickler Livestock

Champion Simmental – Hinton Ranch

63 geldings........................................................................................................$12,477

RED BLUFF STOCK DOG SALE

BC Gurdy, a 2015 red and white female border collie from Jeff Clausen, Melba, ID, to Lightning 7 Cattle, Preston, ID for $30,000. ZBC Rose, a 2014 red and white female by Lzy D Batman; from Mandi Post, Wallowa, OR, to Lazy T Ranch, Ten Sleep, WY, $30,000.

The Ideal Range Bull Award was given to Romans Ranches Charolais of Westfall, Ore.

Stock Dog Champion - Lot number 19, “Max,” Sold by Ryggin Zollman. 17 dogs ��$6,882

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How does IVF work? In-vitro Fertilization resembles conventional ET by allowing cows to produce multiple calves per year. This is accomplished by generating embryos from elite cows called donors and transferring them into cows with less genetic merit called recipients. After this, there are many differences in the way the procedure works. In IVF, oocytes (unfertilized eggs) are collected using a specially designed probe, fitted with an ultrasound transducer which allows the ovary to be visualized during the aspiration procedure. The technician locates and stabilizes the ovary via rectal palpation of the reproductive tract. The aspiration probe is inserted vaginally where the transducer and ovary meet with only the vaginal wall separating the two. The probe has an attached needle guide that houses a 55cm long needle. This needle will transverse the vaginal membrane and is inserted into fluid filled follicles, containing oocytes, located on the ovary. The contents of the follicles are aspirated out and captured in a searchable filter. The filter is then taken into the lab where it is rinsed and searched using a microscope; the oocytes are then retrieved, counted, and graded. Once the oocytes have been processed they are moved into dishes with special media designed to mature them. The dishes are placed in an incubator for 18 to 24 hours where the maturation process takes place. The following day, semen is added to the dishes containing the matured oocytes and fertilization takes place. The media and incubator are designed to mimic the cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uterine

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environment as pertains to temperature, pH, etc. Following fertilization, the oocytes are left in the incubators for the next 7 days as a percentage of them develop into embryos. They can then be evaluated under a microscope and quality graded just as you would conventional ET embryos. The grade one and two embryos are now ready to be loaded into transfer straws and implanted into recipient cows that were in standing heat 7 to 8 days prior to the transfer date or frozen for transfer at a later date.

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2. Production from donors that do not make embryos in ET — Various reasons can cause donors to be non-productive in ET. Blockages, scaring, uterine infections, and un-passable cervices are some of the more common reproductive tract abnormalities that can be overcome through IVF. Also, donors prone to overstimulation or those that produce a high percentage of unfertilized eggs, generally perform well in IVF donors that typically fail to stimulate and ovulate little to no ova will not necessarily benefit from IVF. 3. Adding value to semen —With IVF, less semen is needed than in a typical AI or ET procedure because oocytes are contained in small dishes during the fertilization period. This allows for tremendous opportunities. Depending on quality, one straw of conventional semen can fertilize oocytes from as many as 15 donors. This allows breeders to maximize the effectiveness of rare or expensive semen. If sex selected pregnancies are desired the IVF system offers distinct advantages over conventional ET. Quality sexed frozen semen tends to be more effective in IVF because less sperm cells are necessary. Generally 1 straw is sufficient per donor, depending on how many oocytes she has produced. Often times 1 straw can cover 2-3 donors. Semen does not have to be sexed prior to freezing in order to get sexed pregnancies. Conventionally frozen semen can be sorted for the desired sex prior to fertilization in the IVF process – this is termed reverse sorting. It should be noted that some bulls will show a lower embryo development rate when reverse sorting compared to conventional. Also, oocytes from high producing donors can be placed in separate dishes making it possible to use more than one sire and still be able to identify the matings of the resulting embryos. 4. Short interval between procedures —The IVF procedure can be repeated more often than conventional ET. Donors are routinely placed on bi-weekly schedules. During a 90-day period a donor could be aspirated up to 6 times. Within a given time frame, more total pregnancies can be created through an IVF program when compared to ET. 5. Other applications — Because donors do not have to be cycling in order to perform the IVF procedure, embryos can be created from cows that have not yet returned to estrus post-partum and heifers that have not reached puberty. Oocytes can also be recovered from the ovaries of slaughtered females or donors prior to a death event. What are the disadvantages? No doubt, the best environment to develop bovine embryos is within the uterus of the cow. Therefore, embryos developed in a lab are not quite as hearty as those from ET. Lower pregnancy rates are to be expected and the freezeability of the embryos is compromised. The industry has not developed a standard method to cryopreserve IVF embryos that will produce acceptable results and most companies will advocate fresh transfers only. However, Trans Ova Genetics has developed methods for freezing 50 California Cattleman March 2019

IVF embryos and has achieved favorable pregnancy rates. For more information about IVF freezing methods consult with a Trans Ova Genetics’ client service representative. Some instances of Large Offspring Syndrome (calves born abnormally large) can occasionally occur. These instances are very rare and generally correlate with matings where extreme birth weights are expected.

What should you expect for results?

Oocyte recovery should range from 12-30 oocytes per procedure and will vary by breed, age, health, nutritional status, and cow-to-cow variation. Most high-quality conventional semen has a development rate of approximately 30 percent. For example, if a cow has 20 oocytes you could expect around 6 transferable embryos. IVF embryos transferred fresh should yield on average a 50 percent pregnancy rate in well-managed recipients. You can expect a slight decrease in pregnancy rate from frozen IVF embryos compared to embryos transferred fresh. Ten to 15 percent of IVF procedures will result in zero useable embryos. These results represent averages; individual results can be higher or lower than the average.

Designing your own program Some breeders are using IVF to maximize the impact of their very best cow. One donor currently in the clinic has been worked 10 times in approximately a 5-month period and has made 80 pregnancies. This also happens to be a donor that came in because she was no longer making embryos in ET. Another client wanted to rapidly increase his herd size. In a 2 ½ month period he aspirated 10 heifers 5 times each and used the reverse sorting technology to produce females. He ended up with 103 female pregnancies. Another set of clients wanted to maximize the use of a rare straw of semen. They aspirated 9 total cows and fertilized the oocytes with one straw of semen, resulting in 252 fresh and frozen embryos. These are not typical results but are used as testimony of how powerful a tool IVF can be in a reproductive program. Depending on the specific needs of your program, various approaches can be made to accomplish your goals. The main thing is to understand exactly how the technology can be used to benefit your operation. In-vitro technology is not for everyone or every cow, but more and more cattlemen and women are realizing that IVF has the potential to do things never before possible through other reproductive technologies.

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KLAMATH FALLS BULL & HORSE SALE Feb. 2, Klamath Falls, Ore. Col. Eric Duarte

102 bulls.......................................................................$3,270 33 open heifers............................................................$1,953 Horses..........................................................................$8,600 LAMBERT RANCH MODOC BULL SALE Feb. 15, Alturas Col. Eric Duarte

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John Ahmann (second from left) with John Teixeira and Wiiliam and Cory Dunten at the Teixeira family’s bull sale in Terrobonne, Ore., on Feb. 18

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INDUSTRY PRAISES INTERIOR REISSUING HAMMOND PERMITS On Jan. 26, Public Lands Council (PLC) President Bob Skinner and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the reissuance of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permits to Hammond Ranches: “In light of a full and unconditional presidential pardon, the reissuance of the Hammond Ranches’ grazing permits is the final step in righting the egregious injustices the Hammonds faced. This is the culmination of years of effort on behalf of this industry to restore a family’s livelihood. We speak on behalf of the livestock producers nationwide in saying thank you to Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and his team who worked to correct the hardships this family faced.” Additionally, Ethan Lane, senior executive director of PLC and NCBA Federal Lands, issued the following statement on behalf of Hammond Ranches: “The Hammonds have asked me to convey their appreciation to Acting Secretary Bernhardt and the Bureau of Land Management for reissuing their grazing permits. They are looking forward to digging into the specifics of the reinstatement and, finally, getting back to the business of ranching.”

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IN MEMORY

LORENA KINCAID

Lorena June Bosworth was born in “the Big House” on the family’s cattle ranch in Cayton Valley just outside of Burney. She attended school in Burney and Anderson, graduating from Anderson High School with the class of 1951. She continued her education at Shasta Junior College and graduated with her associate’s degree in June of 1953, at which time she went to work for Bert McDowell Company in Redding. During this time Lorena was introduced to her cousin’s brother in law, Lafe Kincaid, who was home on leave from the Air Force. After hitchhiking from Arizona to Redding a few times he convinced her to marry him. They married Feb. 18, 1954 and moved to Arizona where he was stationed. They stayed there until their first child was due to be born; at which time they started their move back to Northern California and Lafe’s discharge from the Air Force. The family lived in the Redding and Anderson area where they had their first three children. At this time, it was decided Lafe would start college. They spent two more years in Anderson, then Chico, Esparto for his student teaching, and Los Banos his first teaching job. Their fourth child was born the summer of ‘65 in Redding. That same summer they made their forever home in Woodland, where their fifth child was born. Lorena stayed home throughout their marriage and took care of the family and numerous other children along with many of her grandchildren. She served as room mom and helped out as much as she could at Maxwell Elementary where the three youngest went to school. She was a Cooking Leader for Willow Oak 4-H Club, lifetime member of the California Native Daughters in Redding, an Eastern Star Member of the Woodland Chapter and received the Honorary Chapter Degree from Woodland FFA. In later years Lorena volunteered at the Senior Center helping with a Ceramic Class and later at the Senior’s Thrift Shop. She loved doing ceramics, going on the annual hunting trip and taking care of the family. Lorena, who struggled with Alzheimer passed on Jan. 13 of a broken heart, as Lafe had passed less than two months prior. She was preceded in death by Lafe, her parents, a half brother and a brother. She is survived by her two sisters and two sisters in law; her 60 California Cattleman March 2019

children, Lucinda Gibson, Darlene Thomsen (Michael), Laurence Kincaid (Stephanie) and Gary Kincaid (Christina) all of Woodland and Lafe Kincaid (Terry) of Janesville; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. A tribute to Lorena and Lafe took place on Jan. 27, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds Beef Barn. A Lafe and Lorena Memorial Scholarship is being set up through the Yolo County Fair Heritage Foundation, PO Box 513, Woodland, CA 95776. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an FFA Member from the County for College or Trade School attendance.

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FRANCES ROSECRANS Frances Emily (Green) Rosecrans, 86, of Dorris, passed away on Jan. 29, in Redding, after a brief time in a care facility. Frances was born to Clayton and Ellen Green in Klamath Falls Ore., on June 10, 1932. She grew up in Butte Valley where she met and married her husband Harry in 1950. Frances and Harry farmed with her parents until relocating to the Sacramento Valley, eventually settling in Stonyford in 1957. While in Stonyford they raised their five sons, while Frances handled bookeeping for the farm, and raised a large garden in addition to being a mom. She and the whole family was active in the local rodeo club and cattlemen’s association. After moving back to Butte Valley in 1977 Frances enjoyed gardening, crafts, card playing and especially being a grandmother. She was caregiver to her mother, father, and husband at the end of their lives. Frances was preceded in death by her mother Ellen, father Clayton, brother Arthur Dokey, and husband Harry. She is survived by her sons James (Kem), John (Merle), Frank (Heidi), Clayton, and Steve (Judy), as well as 11 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She will be missed greatly missed by her family and friends. The memorial service was held Feb. 9, in Dorris.

Sierra Valley family endowment benefits Feather River agriculture studies The Feather River College Foundation has received a substantial and generous endowment from the family of Robert F. and Ruth Mathews, longtime ranchers of Sierra County who loved and supported agriculture in this region. The family made the bequest in loving memory of their parents whose legacy is planted in the Northern California agriculture community. The funds are designated for the FRC Agriculture Department. Therefore, the department has established the Matthews Family Scholarship fund to provide annual scholarships to deserving students. Robert Mathews loved the American West and was a rugged cowboy at heart. He traveled as a young man from Missouri to Wyoming and wrangled at ranches during the warm summers where he developed his love of the land. World War II beckoned and Mathews enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot. When the war ended, he returned to Missouri and worked as a limestone miner. From the 1940s to the ’60s, Mathews mined, but he also purchased registered Hereford cattle, grazing them above the mines that he eventually owned. Not until the early 1970s was Mathews able to move west where he purchased 10,000 acres in California’s Sierra County just above

Bordertown. Again, he bought registered Herefords to graze. Mathews’ life out west ended too soon when he died in the late 1970s. He left the ranch to his daughter and son-in-law to manage. Relocating their family from Arizona, they grew to love Northern California and the ranching community. However, when the urban sprawl of Reno encroached on the once wide-open space of the original ranch, Robert Mathews’ family members sold the property. In 1982, they purchased property in Sierra Valley where they still ranch and farm today, having raised their son and daughter to love the land too. Coming full circle, Mathews’ grandson and daughter-in-law now ranch alongside their parents. In 2018, when matriarch Ruth Mathews died at the age of 102, the family thought it was the right time to contribute to the local agriculture community by donating to Feather River College’s young agricultural students in the hope that the Mathews family legacy will continue. With thanks and gratitude, we accept the gift and the pledge. The FRC Foundation serves as a liaison between the community and the college, facilitating public contributions and conducting fundraising efforts to help enrich the lives of college students and support FRC programs and events.

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HERITAGE

5038

V A R HERITAGE 5038 AAA REG: 18066052

A HERITAGE OF MULTI-TRAIT EXCELLENCE • VAR Heritage 5038 offers a balanced, no holes Epd profile. • VAR Heritage 5038 ranks in the top 10% or better for 15 traits and indexes. • The dam of VAR Heritage 5038 has amassed 3 million in progeny sales. She has weaned two natural calves with an average weaning ratio of 114 and an average yearling ratio of 112 and her first 22 progeny have scanned and average percent IMF ratio of 102 and an average ribeye ratio of 103. • The first 16 progeny scanned by Heritage have an average percent IMF ratio of 108 for marbling.

EPDS

TRAIT

+5 +1.6 +69 +124 +.3 +.04 +1.37 +30

CED BW WW YW RADG DMI SC DOC HP CEM Milk CW Marb RE $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

+11.6 +12

+32 +59 +.94 +1.09 +70.94 +101.21 +51.75 +44.54 +7.21 +189.92

BREED RANKINGS 10% 10% 10% 15% 3% 15% 10% 10% 10% 2% 10% 5% 5% 10% 20% 1%

OWNED WITH: EZ ANGUS RANCH, CA CRAZY K RANCH, TN Semen: $30 Certificates: $40

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VAR GENERATION 2100 The proven sire of VAR Heritage 5038. Generation has ranked in the top 25 Angus bulls for progeny registrations over the last three years.

VINTAGE BLACKCAP 8008 The Heritage daughter was a $150,000 feature of the 2018 female sale at VAR.

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