November 2019 Missouri Hereford News

Association Prosperity

Reflecting on Field Day

Inside this issue

Christmas Buying Guide

Missouri Hereford Field Day in Review

SEMO Show Results

Synchronization and Artificial Insemination

Abramovitz Family Focuses on Kids and Cows

Words from the Editors:

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we will blink our eyes and Christmas will be here! As we reflect on 2019, we hope the year has brought your farm much prosperity.

The Missouri Hereford Association just concluded their second largest event of the year – the Field Days. District 5 graciously hosted membership and Hereford enthusiasts on September 6-7. The turnout was strong and all who attended most likely found it to be packed full of fellowship amongst each other, a great viewing of Hereford cattle and expansion of industry knowledge from experts in their fields. Isn’t it just the best to learn what others are doing in their operation? There’s always something to be learned when exchanging information with peers!

It seemed only fitting to highlight the Abramovitz family in this issue with their giving hearts and recent hosting of such a fun evening at the conclusion of the Field Days in Columbia, Missouri. AbraKadabra has supported our youth so much over the years because of their strong belief in youth and youth programs. Learn more about this family and their operation goals within this issue.

Dr. Cliff Lamb is an expert in his field of reproductive physiology at the University of Texas A&M. His programs have received more than $10 million in grant funds or gifts. He has published 97 refereed journal articles, along with more than 510 extension and research reports. Estrus Synchronization and Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination are explained in depth by Dr. Lamb.

The Missouri “Hereford Weekend,” as your President Amy Phillips refers to it as, is a short month away. Be sure to book your rooms in Sedalia right now, and join the state’s events on December 7-8. Events are included for all ages, and you surely won’t want to miss the annual meeting and banquet as well as the Missouri Opportunity Sale.

Christmas seems to come faster every year. Young or old, female or male, we’ve put together a fun buying guide that includes ideas for everyone on your list!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your advertising, readership and contribution support of the Missouri Hereford News! We hope this publication is something you are proud of to represent our state.

– The Editors, Rural Route Creations

Cassie Dorran and Jocelyn Washam

The Missouri Hereford Weekend is coming up on December 7-8 in Sedalia, Missouri. We hope you can join us!

This newsletter is edited by

Rural Route Creations

30487 Hwy J • Wentworth, MO 64873 www.ruralroutecreations.com

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Cassie Dorran 403-507-5953 cassie@ruralroutecreations.com

Jocelyn Washam 417-838-5546 jocelyn@ruralroutecreations.com

Contributors: Anna Roth & Mytayla Miller

IN THIS Issue

18-19 Missouri Hereford Field Day Focuses on networking, cattle and learning experiences

30-32 Focus on Kids and Cows Abramovitz family of AbraKadabra Cattle Co. has two things in mind – family and quality cattle.

26, 28 Estrus Synchronizationand Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination Dr. Cliff Lamb of Texas A&M University Explains

4 | Publication Dates & Advertising Rates

5 | Missouri Hereford Association Officers

8 | State Association Update

12 | Women Association Update

12 | The Ranch Kitchen Recipe

14 - 15 | Junior Association Update

15 | Missouri Hereford News 2020

16 | Christmas Buying Guide

24 | Southeast Missouri District Fair Show Results

28 | Sale Results

29, 36 | Around the Barn Membership Update

36 | Industry & Association Calendar of Events

36 | Life is Simple

42 | Advertising Index

Missouri Hereford Association

www.moherefords.org

Missouri Hereford Association

Matt Reynolds, Secretary/Treasurer

1071 C.R. 1231 Huntsville, Missouri 65249 660-676-3788