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JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET
JRI Top Secret 253M75 ET
BW: 94 lbs. WW: 814 lbs. YW: 1,390 lbs. Ylg Scrotal: 41.5 cm.
BW: 79 lbs. WW: 739 lbs. Ylg Scrotal: 39.7 cm.
If great cow families with perfect teat/udder systems are a necessity in your program, this ‘02 National Champion is the way to go. Extra Exposure daughters feature teat/udder excellence, and his meat machine sons averaged $5,773 in the 2012 spring bull sale.
Semen is now available on Top Secret’s clone, Top Secret 2. In the Annual Judd Ranch Bull Sale 372 Top Secret sons have averaged $4,574 and 94 sons out of Top Secret daughters have averaged $5,579. FLASH: 16 Top Secret 2 purebred sons averaged $9,125 in the Spring Bull Sale.
Homozygous Polled Purebred
Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred
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JRI Marshall 214X2
Black, Homozygous Polled Balancer®
BW: 79 lbs. YW: 1,273 lbs. Frame: 5.8 Ylg Scrotal: 39 cm. “Sleep All Night” proven heifer bull genetics with top 5% marbling EPD strength. First sons in Judd Ranch’s Spring Bull Sale posted the following averages: 75 lbs. BW, 764 lbs. 205 Day Wt., 1,244 lbs. YW and sold with a $9,667 average. Honored Judd Ranch Dam of Merit dam.
JRI Pedro 207Z74
Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred
JUDD RANCH INC. Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd & Family 423 Hwy K-68 Pomona, KS 66076 Ph: 785/566-8371 or 785/566-3770
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JRI Top Gun 254X822
Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred
BD: 1-21-12 BW: 80 lbs. WW: 659 lbs. Ylg Scrotal: 38.8 cm.
BD: 8-13-10 BW: 93 lbs. WW: 757 lbs. Ylg Scrotal: 39.9 cm.
Pedro’s a maternal brother to JRI Journey 207S74 (deceased), who was one of the all-time great calving ease sires and a current breed trait leader for calving ease and low birth weight.
Full brother to JRI Secret Instinct 254U83 (semen sales closed). 110 Secret Instinct sons have averaged $7,370 in the Judd Ranch Bull Sale. FLASH: The first 41 Top Gun sons averaged $8,024 in the Spring Bull Sale. Awesome Judd Ranch honored Dam of Merit cow family.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org INTERIM EDITOR: McKenzie Smith mckenzies@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year.
The America Gelbvieh Association wishes everyone a happy and healthy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year. The cover photo was submitted by Wendy Thorstenson, Thorstenson Gelbvieh, Selby, SD.
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A Time for Reflection and a Call to Action
View from the Board by President Neal Pearson
10 Are You Keeping Up?
From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman
14 Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016
Out in the Field by William McIntosh
26 Over the Fence with Brad Zimmerman
By Angela Vesco
36 Starting the Conversation: The Gelbvieh Breeder’s Role in Beef Advocacy
Junior Connection by Sydney Bigger
40 Not Eeney, Meeney, Miney, Moe: Strategic Replacement Heifer Selection at Weaning
Commercial Corner Post by Taylor Grussing
42 The Quantum Leap: Transition to an Unprecedented Genetic Evaluation System
Data Bulletin by Kari White
44 DNA Testing Natural Service Sires: Angus and Red Angus Bulls
Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kelli Retallick
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The Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska, Husker Harvest Days
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Judd Ranch 25th Annual Cow Power Sale
10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org F info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF
Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Dianne Coffman Director of Administration diannec@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479) Dolores Gravley Customer Services doloresg@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481)
Kari White Breed Improvement Data Analyst kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kelli Retallick Data Services Specialist kellir@gelbvieh.org Carrie Tilghman Derossett Junior Activities Coordinator carriet@gelbvieh.org 270-404-0828
Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Mckenzie Smith Interim Editor mckenzies@gelbvieh.org 325-206-2075 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Neal Pearson, President (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 njpearson@venturecomm.net
Duane Strider, Secretary (2012) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com
Dan Warner, V. President (2013) Beaver City, NE • 308-962-6511 dan@warnerbeef.com
Grant Thayer, Treasurer (2014) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com
DIRECTORS Brian Dunn (2013) St. John, KS • 620-549-6516 dunnfarm@hotmail.com
Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com
Emily Griffiths (2014) Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com
Ronnie Rogers (2013) Mendon, MO • 660-375-7266 rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@ hotmail.com
Bob Hart (2014) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net Andy LeDoux (2012) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin (2014) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950 martincattleco@windstream.net Dustin Rippe (2015) Hubble, NE • 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com
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Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486)
Scott Starr (2013) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Walter Teeter (2014) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com Gary Tilghman (2013) Glasgow, KY • 270-678-5695 gtilghma@uky.edu
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A Time For Reflection and a Call to Action By Neal Pearson
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et me begin by saying what an honor it has been for me to serve this past year as your president. I feel strongly that today the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is in a better position than it has been for some time. This is largely due to the forward thinking and vision of the board and staff, past and present. Along with staff changes, there have also been changes in the way we want to function as a breed association that has helped shape our collective vision for the association, its members, and our industry. Together, our goal is more than just registrations and promotion of our breed; it is to treat the association as a business entity and all that comes with that title. I am proud to say that we have accomplished together a business of growth, and solvency and have become a stronger leader in the industry with regards to new advances in technologies, services and programs. With great advancements comes great responsibility and this will not only be a challenge for the staff and the board, but also for the membership. The adoption and promotion of these innovative programs will be crucial to the growth and sustainability of the AGA. There is not a better time to become knowledgeable of all AGA has accomplished and all it offers its members than at the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention and annual meeting, held this year in Kansas City. This event gives every member an opportunity to learn firsthand about new programs, changes and what lies ahead in the future. In addition, it also allows as an opportune environment for the exchange and formation of new ideas and encourages communication and voice by the entire membership. Looking back, I can remember annual meetings where all the committee rooms were full. The discussion that took place as it pertained to the committee’s area of focus gave direction. Today, we have new issues,
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some of which are more complex and difficult to find answers or develop solutions for than others. One such issue—and of great importance—is maintaining association growth and financial sustainability. Considering our future educational and promotional programs, the American Gelbvieh Foundation, and the American Gelbvieh Association Juniors are also issues that need input from the entire membership. From some viewpoints, these issues may be hard to find answers to because they have no prior road map, or “how-to,” to follow. However, through the exchange and discussion
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ogether, our goal is more than just registrations and promotion of our breed; it is to treat the association as a business entity and all that comes with that title. of ideas, and active participation in the respective committee meetings, answers can be found with the membership’s help and facilitate direction for the staff and board. There are few problems we cannot solve together. The best place to do this and to join the “Speed of Change” that the Gelbvieh breed has built momentum for is at the 45th Annual AGA National Convention and annual meeting! Your input can help build our staircase to success! I hope to see you in Kansas City! D
Program Genetics WITH MATERNAL POWER These females were all sold in past Cowman’s Kind Production Sales.
DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2
Every sound six year-old cow sells each year. This annual dispersal of our six year-old age group allows buyers a chance at our best proven genetics with most of their productive life still ahead of them.
Six year-old 223M2 daughters selling by Great Western , SAV Networth 4200 and Bruce Almighty. A sale highlight will be Post Rock Twila 245W2 who is the only daughter of 223M2 that we’ve used in embryo production, and she is simply outstanding.
DCSF POST ROCK GWEN 33P1 ET Purchased by Mathews Farms in Tennessee. This former Post Rock donor has outstanding purebred daughters by Great Western and Balancer® daughters by Predestined selling in this year’s sale group.
DCSF POST ROCK ELBA 93W1
2015 high seller to Sheridan Gelbvieh Ranch, Almo, Idaho. They also own a full brother to this donor.
POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH... Ignorance is the
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3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 • Email: prcc@twinvalley.net “Where calving ease, performance and eye-appeal come together.”
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he history of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has been forever influenced by change, modernization and the improvements made in the last year. Many enhancements have been made to the association and we have taken advantage of the opportunities in front of us to take a leadership position in the beef industry. I certainly hope the membership has taken an active approach in reading communications originating from the AGA office by following the E-Newsletter, the Gelbvieh World magazine and Eblasts from the staff including the “From the Corner Office” messages. If you have, you are aware that the AGA is moving fast. You might say we are “moving at the speed of change,” and even influencing the speed with which the beef industry improves and modernizes. New programs and services initiated by the staff and AGA board include the online AGA registry system, faster and more efficient data reporting and DNA testing, and of course the new $mart Select Service—developed in the last six months—that is aimed at servicing and assisting our commercial bull customers. If you are reading AGA communications you are also aware of the new staff team that is in place. Rigorous search efforts have taken place to source the most talented beef industry personnel capable of positioning the AGA and its members into a competitive position. This staff is directly responsible for working with the AGA board to bring the services and programs already mentioned. Meet the staff on pages 23-25 of this issue!
The AGA board and staff have also made a commitment to the accuracy of information. Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle are now evaluated as part of the multi-breed genetic evaluation that includes more than 16,000,000 head of cattle in the pedigree, the largest genetic evaluation in the world. The online AGA registry positions the AGA for the next step in eventual, more frequent national cattle evaluations by way of the new Biometric Open Language Tools (BOLT) platform that all of the multi-breed partners will benefit from the use of. A commitment to an increased amount of DNA testing was made this year as well, evident by the fact
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that both artificial insemination and walking sires require a DNA test to register progeny. Consider the increase of information that accompanies such a decision, coupled with the accuracy of that information, and AGA can make a strong case that we have the most accurate data in the business used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. How about the Gelbvieh message? Marketing staff is also moving at the speed of change. AGA is now involved in not only traditional means of marketing and advertising but also uses radio. The AGA is building relationships with industry partners to further the reach of the Gelbvieh and Balancer message, and in February will be on the largest agricultural stage in the U.S. as the AGA launches the first American Rancher episode featuring Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle on RFD-TV. In addition, the AGA will also be releasing a new website to mirror all of the association’s growth and positive change. What is the most beneficial way for AGA members to keep up with the efficiency, speed of information and accurate tools now available to them? All members are encouraged to be in Kansas City, Missouri, December 10–12 as we discuss the future of the AGA and the significance of Gelbvieh in the modern information age of the beef industry. Meet and interact with the talented AGA staff, listen to speakers that are among the most influential in the beef business during the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup, and find out how becoming an active AGA member can accelerate your own operation as one of the best in the country. If you haven’t already done so, the staff and board of directors invite you to register for the 45th Annual AGA National Convention and join us as we move at the speed of change! We will see you in Kansas City! Sincerely,
Myron G. Edelman Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association
Wishing you and yours a Blessed Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year! from the
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GW information exchange $mart Select Service Available for Commercial Customers The AGA’s new $mart Select Service program (SSS) provides genetic tools to aid commercial cattlemen in the herd selection process. SSS is available for all commercial producers who would like to increase the value of their herds for the potential to increase profitability. Enrollment is now available for females at $1/head which allows commercial producers access to a herd management database to manage all cowherd data. In addition, herd management reports will be made available to producers including herd summary reports, dam and progeny reports, and herdsire reports. This program also provides SSS members, also known as performance members, access to the Feeder Profit Index (FPI) and Stayability score on both males and females with appropriate data recorded. For more information about Smart Select Service, visit www.gelbvieh.org/smartselect.html or contact Kelli Retallick at the AGA at 303-465-2333 or email kellir@gelbvieh.org.
Changes to DNA Results Viewing and Invoicing As we move into another busy DNA season, the AGA staff would like to inform members of changes being made to the DNA services. DNA results can now be viewed online by order number. Log into your AGA registry service and navigate to the ‘DNA’ page. You can view status updates on individual orders and results contained in those orders on the ‘Order Summary’ page. Results will no longer be sent to the
membership via email. Notifications will be sent to inform members when a DNA request is complete. A change in billing procedures has also taken place. Rather than receiving an invoice in the mail for DNA testing, a charge on your account will be automatically billed and updated at the time of submission. Members will then be able to go into their account and pay the balance due for DNA testing via credit card. Members with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org.
DNA Testing Sample Barcodes
When placing a DNA testing order, be sure to enter the full barcode into the designated Sample Barcode field, including all letters, with correct capitalization, and numbers. Please be aware each sample card has a unique barcode. When ordering DNA tests please double check that you have entered in the full barcode from each sample for each respective order. Entering only a portion, or the last few digits, of a barcode or entering the same barcode for multiple orders slows down the DNA processing at the lab and thus requires more time for results to be returned. If you have questions regarding DNA testing, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.
AGA Office Closed for Annual Meeting The American Gelbvieh Association office will be closed for the annual meeting December 11 The office will reopen Monday, December 14. .
For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer ® or Southern Balancer ® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact:
William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Coordinator
Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist
williamm@gelbvieh.org (502) 867-3132 (C)
angelav@gelbvieh.org (775) 421-9894 (C)
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Watch the AGA’s First American Rancher Episode!
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! There is still time to register for the 45th Annual AGA National Convention. Registration is $100/adult and $50/junior (ages 8-21). Pricing is per person and includes all three days of convention. Registration is available online or via printable registration form. Both may be found on the National Convention page under the Membership tab on www.gelbvieh.org. Convention registration will also be available at convention.
Be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, February 22, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. CST for the premiere of AGA’s first American Rancher episode on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345).
Did You Know? • Since 1990, the American Gelbvieh Association staff
Internet Browser Compatibility If you are having problems accessing certain features on the AGA Registry Service, such as viewing registration certifications, the Internet browser you are using may not compatible with the registry software. We suggest using Google Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all the features the AGA Registry Service has to offer. If you need assistance downloading one of these internet browsers, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.
has grown from a staff of eight to 12. • 2016 marks the 110th National Western Stock Show • $mart Select Service is open to any breed of cattle and available at just $1.00/head. • Registration is now open for the 2016 Cattle Industry
AGA Office Closed for the Holidays The American Gelbvieh Association office will be closed for the holidays December 23-25. The office will reopen Monday, December 28. The office will also be closed January 1, 2016 and will reopen Monday, January 4.
Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego, California. • The AGA offers several programs and services for both seedstock and commercial producers. Check out www.gelbvieh.org to learn more.
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Saturday, December 12, 2015 Begins at 10:00 a.m. • Embassy Suites Kansas City-International Airport Kansas City, Missouri Join the American Gelbvieh Association for an educational symposium featuring beef industry leaders. • All are invited to attend to this FREE event with provided lunch. • Keynote Speaker Dr. Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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My Cow’s Last a Lifetime: Giving your cows the maternal edge
Worth My Weight in Gold: Multiplying dollars available for cattle at each stage of the supply chain
• Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms
• Scott Hamilton, Hamilton Farms
• Dr. Larry Kuehn, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
• Brian Bertelsen, U.S. Premium Beef
• Kelli Retallick, American Gelbvieh Association
• John Butler, Beef Marketing Group
Moderated by: William McIntosh, American Gelbvieh Association
Moderated by: Angela Vesco, American Gelbvieh Association
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This convention will mark the first in recent history that is a standalone convention for the Association. Themed “Moving at the Speed Change,” convention will focus on the ever-changing beef industry and methods and technologies producers can embrace to be profitable. The event will also highlight the many new changes at the AGA that are helping to position Gelbvieh in a more competitive position within the industry.
10:45 a.m. My Cows Last a Lifetime Panel: Giving Your Cows the Maternal Edge Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms Dr. Larry Kuehn, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center Kelli Retallick, American Gelbvieh Association Moderator: William McIntosh, American Gelbvieh Association 12:30 p.m. Lunch, provided 1:30 p.m. Worth My Weight in Gold Panel: Multiplying Dollars Available for Cattle at Each Stage of the Supply Chain Scott Hamilton, Hamilton Farms Brian Bertelsen, U.S. Premium Beef John Butler, Beef Marketing Group Moderator: Angela Vesco, American Gelbvieh Association 3:45 p.m. Closing Comments
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Registrations and Registration Packets
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. AGA Board of Directors Meeting
There is still time to register for the 45th Annual AGA National Convention. Registration is $100/adult and $50/ junior (ages 8-21). Pricing is per person and includes all three days of convention. Registration is available online or via printable registration form. Both may be found on the National Convention page under the Membership tab on www.gelbvieh.org. Convention registration will also be available at convention. The registration area is located on the south side of the hotel’s main floor.
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ee you in Kansas City! Members of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) are gathering for the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention, December 10-12, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.
1:00-1:45 p.m. National Show Committee Meeting 1:45-2:15 p.m.
National Sale Committee Meeting
2:15-2:45 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting 2:45-3:00 p.m. Break 3:00-3:45 p.m. Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting 3:45-4:45 p.m. Breed Promotion Committee Meeting 6:30-9:00 p.m. American Gelbvieh Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, December 11, 2015 7:00-8:30 a.m.
State Association Breakfast
9:00-10:30 a.m. Member Education Committee Meeting 10:30a.m.-12:00 p.m. Breed Improvement Committee Meeting 12:00 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
1:30-3:30 p.m. Annual AGA Membership Meeting 4:00-5:30 p.m. AGA Board of Directors Meeting 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Please pick up name badges and registration packets upon arrival at convention at the registration area. Name badges will be required to enter any convention event. If you are only planning to attend the annual meeting please still be sure to check in at registration to receive a name badge with a delegate designation in order to be considered an eligible voter at the meeting. Registration Hours at Convention: Thursday, December 10: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 11: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Airport Shuttle Service & Parking The Embassy Suites Kansas City-International Airport offers a complimentary airport shuttle service. The shuttle runs from 5 a.m. to midnight and also provides service to Zona Rosa town center. Those in need of airport shuttle service are to call the hotel at 1-816-8917788 to request a shuttle once all bags have been claimed. Free self-parking is available at the convention site hotel.
Kansas City Attractions There are several things to do and see while you’re in Kansas City for convention. Here are a few things to do while you’re there: -Visit Zona Rosa for shopping, dining and holiday light display. -Spend a night on the town at the Kansas City Power and Light District -View the spectacular holiday light display at the Country Club Plaza and choose from over 40 restaurants in the area.
Join the American Gelbvieh Association at the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is excited to be hosting the first-ever Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. This educational symposium will be held Saturday, December 12 at the Embassy Suites Kansas City-International Airport hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, and will feature industry leading speakers. The event is free to attend to all commercial cattle producers and includes a provided lunch. Individuals from all segments of the beef industry are invited to attend the educational event complete with a keynote speaker and two informative panels with interactive questions and answer sessions. The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. with keynote speaker Ronnie Green, Ph.D., from the University
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of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Dr. Green serves as the Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UNL. Green received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Virginia Tech and master’s degree in animal science from Colorado State University. His Ph.D. program was completed jointly at UNL and the USDA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in animal breeding and genetics in 1988. Green has served on the animal science faculties of Texas Tech University and Colorado State University, and as the national program leader for animal production research for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and executive secretary of the White House’s interagency working group on animal genomics within the National Science and Technology Council where he was one of the principal leaders in the international bovine, porcine, and ovine genome sequencing projects. Prior to returning to UNL, Green served as senior global director of technical services for Pfizer Animal Health’s animal genomics business. The first panel of the day will be entitled “My Cows Last a Lifetime: Giving Your Cows the Maternal Edge.” This panel will discuss how to get the most out of a cowherd, the positive impact Gelbvieh genetics have on the productivity of a herd, and using data to increase profit. The panel will consist of Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms; Dr. Larry Kuehn, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; and Kelli Retallick, American Gelbvieh Association.
Bill Tucker is of the seventh generation to operate Tucker Family Farms, a 600-head commercial cow/calf operation in Amherst, Virginia. Tucker implements a strict crossbreeding system including Gelbvieh, Angus, and Red Angus. Tucker Family Farms has been retaining ownership of their steer calves, along with calves from their cooperator herd for the past 22 years where they receive individual closeout data and are able to make selection decisions based on that information. Tucker also finishes the bottom end of his heifers on grass and sells grass-fed beef into local markets. In 1990 Tucker Family Farms started marketing bred heifers; this past spring the Tucker family hosted their fifth annual bred heifer sale. In 2000, Tucker was named Commercial Cattlemen of the Year by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) and in 2014 was named Commercial Cattle Producer of the year by the Red Angus Association of America. Bill is the past president
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Larry Kuehn, Ph.D. is a research geneticist at the USDA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska. Dr. Kuehn received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Nebraksa-Lincoln, a master’s degree in animal genetics from Colorado State University and his doctoral degree in animal genetics from Virginia Tech. He started at USMARC in 2006 and has focused on the discovery and incorporation of genomic effects and predictions into national cattle evaluation. The main discovery population is the USMARC Germplasm Evaluation Program which consists of progeny from industry representative bulls from the 18 largest beef breeds with genetic evaluations; Kuehn is a co-leader of this population. Kelli Retallick is the data services coordinator at the American Gelbvieh Association. Retallick received her bachelor’s in animal science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her master’s degree in animal breeding and genetics from Kansas State University. As the data services coordinator, Kelli works to continually enhance the AGA experience for AGA stakeholders as it relates to services and programs provided by the AGA as well as information that accompanies Gelbvieh and Balancer® influenced cattle for members and commercial bull customers. Panel two of the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup is “Worth My Weight in Gold: Multiplying Dollars Available for Cattle at Each stage of the Supply Chain.” During this panel experts will share how to increase the value of cattle throughout the beef supply chain. Speakers on the panel are Scott Hamilton, Hamilton Farms; Brian Bertelsen, U.S. Premium Beef; and John Butler, Beef Marketing Group.
Hamilton aims for 90 percent of his animals or better to grade Choice, with 6 percent or less animals going Yield Grade 4 when hung on the rail.
Brian Bertelsen is vice president of field operations at U.S. Premium Beef (USPB). Bertelsen provides support and education to USPB producers on production and management of cattle, carcass data results, and special programs like natural beef. He also oversees company field operations including analysis of cattle grid performance and cattle improvement programs through on-site visits to ranches, feedlots and packing plants. USPB was formed in 1996 and is a marketing company which provides U.S. beef producers an opportunity to retain ownership of the beef they produce from the ranch to retail. John Butler is CEO of Beef Marketing Group in Manhattan, Kansas. Beef Marketing Group (BMG) is a producer cooperative focused on creating value throughout the beef supply chain. They partner with beef producers, packers, and end users to capitalize on current trends. BMG provides a beef supply chain that delivers a consistent, predictable supply of wholesome, safe beef. They help to add value to the product through verified animal care and handling practices, certified best management practices, strong producer relationships to sell “story” beef, a commitment to sustainable beef and proven pre-harvest food safety interventions. The Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will be held during the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention. For more information about the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup or the AGA National Convention, please visit www.gelbvieh.org or call the AGA national office at 303-465-2333.
Scott Hamilton owns and operates Hamilton Farms in Hitchcock, South Dakota. He and his wife, Paula, run the progressive commercial operation where they retain ownership of the cattle and sell everything on a carcass merit individual program. In order to make their operation successful, they collect all the necessary data to allow them to more successfully market cattle on the grid. They then use that data to benchmark when to best market individual animals. Hamilton feels this lets him recognize and use these animals’ full genetic potential to capture premiums with grid marketing. GELBVIEH WORLD |
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he American Gelbvieh Association committees play a vital role in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services and policies. An active committee process is one of the core grass roots values of the AGA. This year, all AGA committee meetings will be held during the AGA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. All members are invited to attend all
Committee Meetings National Show Thursday, December 10 1:00 p.m. – Ambassador Chair: Andy LeDoux Vice-Chair: Emily Griffiths
committee meetings. These meetings will consist of presentations from staff and committees chairs and discussion of current topics. Committee meeting agendas will be available on www.gelbvieh.org under the convention page as well as provided in convention registration packets, available for pickup at convention.
Breed Promotion Thursday, December 10 3:45 p.m. – Ambassador Chair: Bob Hart Staff Liaison: William McIntosh, Megan Slater, Angela Vesco
Staff Liaison: William McIntosh, Angela Vesco
Member Education
National Sale
9:00 a.m. – Salon ABC
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Thursday, December 10
Chair: Brian Dunn
1:45 p.m. – Ambassador
Vice-Chair: David Martin
Chair: Dan Warner
Staff Liaison: Kelli Retallick
Staff Liaison: William McIntosh
Finance
Breed Improvement Friday, December 11
Thursday, December 10
10:30 a.m. – Salon ABC
2:15 p.m. – Ambassador
Chair: Scott Starr
Chair: Grant Thayer
Staff Liaison: Kelli Retallick, Kari White
Vice-Chair: Dustin Rippe Staff Liaison: Myron Edelman
Rules and Bylaws Thursday, December 10 3:00 p.m. – Ambassador Chair: Gary Tilghman Vice-Chair: Walter Teeter Staff Liaison: Myron Edelman, Terisa Abrahams
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Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016 By William McIntosh
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s 2015 comes to an end it is time to reflect on the past year. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has had a great year! We have seen an increase in registrations and the implementation of several new and exciting programs such as $mart Select Service, Maternal Edge Panel, and Feeder Finder. Another marked success is the AGA’s involvement in Gelbvieh and Balancer®-influenced feeder calf sales both breeds were in high demand this year both from a feeder calf perspective and a seedstock perspective, with members reporting record-high sale averages. AGA has also unveiled a brand-new look to the association’s magazine, The Gelbvieh World, and is releasing a completely redesigned web site soon. The association is proud to celebrate these accomplishments—along with the success of its members—at the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention and annual meeting in Kanas City, Missouri, December 10-12. I hope as you reflect back on 2015 you have the same sense of accomplishment and success as the breed and association has experienced. Not only is this a time for reflection, but perhaps more importantly, it is a time to look forward. What will 2016 bring for you? As the new year approaches, most Americans will make some type of New Year’s resolution. Some may want to lose weight or stop smoking. Unfortunately, popular news outlets tell us a large majority of the resolutions will be abandoned before Valentine’s Day. The most common reason for the failed resolutions is that it is easy to say you want to lose weight but it is hard to exercise and change your eating habits. In other words, people often want something but are not willing to change their habits to allow them to reach their goals: “a want without work is a wish.” Having plans and setting goals is not a small feat. Goal setting is one of the most important and impactful things we can do to help improve our situation. Les Brown said, “Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.”
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Equally important to changing or improving our situation is taking action in order to reach those goals we set for ourselves. Act now! The beginning of the New Year is a great time to set goals for your breeding programs and take small steps of action. The point of goal setting is to provide a target to shoot at and a ruler of which to measure success against. I like to think of goals as destinations. For example, if I am in Georgetown, Kentucky, and my goal is to attend the 45th Annual AGA National Convention and annual meeting in Kansas City, I will need to always be moving in a western direction. I can’t be distracted by signs to Disney World and if I see a road sign saying, “Washington D.C. ahead,” I probably need to turn around. If I just drive for the sake of burning fuel and I do not have direction, I can drive the 570 miles it would take to get to Kansas City and still be in the same county as I started in. Yogi Berra said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” The same could be said for you or your operation if you do not take the time to reflect, learn from the past, set goals and take action! Determine where you are at and then determine where you want to go. You should take a long, hard look at your 2015 calves and study the data. Then start to set some goals! Your goal for 2016 may be to artificially inseminate more cows, increase weaning weight or spend more time in customer service. Whatever your goals are, make sure to write them down so they are visible! Once you have well thought-out goals, work in that direction. For example, if your goal is to increase performance you should not breed your cows to a bull that is below breed average for weaning and yearling weight. To achieve your goals you will need to change the way you do things, which might include changing habits or behaviors as mentioned before. The only way things will change is if you do. Henry Ford once said, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” Indeed, it has been a great year for AGA and Gelbvieh and Balancer and we would love for you to come celebrate with us and help build our momentum as we move at the “Speed of Change!” Say goodbye to 2015 with lessons learned and the past fueling your future! Say hello to 2016 and make it happen! D
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The American Gelbvieh Association’s professional staff is committed to serving AGA stakeholders through assisting them with mating, marketing and promotion decisions.
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lease feel free to contact the knowledgeable and helpful staff by calling 303-465-2333 or via email listed below.
Myron Edelman, Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org Myron is a native of Kansas and grew up in the agriculture industry. Upon graduating from Kansas State University he continued down an agriculture path as a high school agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor. Myron’s beef industry career became full-time upon accepting the responsibility as livestock manager of Wagonhound Land & Livestock Co. in Wyoming. That commercial cow-calf and feedyard background directly led to an opportunity to serve on the marketing team at the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) as the director of value added programs. Myron believes the experience of operating a large commercial ranch that included feedlots combined with providing marketing assistance to ranchers in a breed association setting is the foundation needed to direct the Gelbvieh association in providing accurate genetic tools and marketing service to the beef industry. Myron accepted the Executive Directorship for the AGA in 2014.
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Terisa Abrahams, Office Operations Coordinator terisa@gelbvieh.org Terisa was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado, and the first job she had was on a dairy farm in Washington State where she was a farm hand. Terisa holds a master’s of business administration in international business and a master’s of arts in counseling psychology, both from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Prior to joining the AGA staff, she was a senior recruiter for Weatherford Oil & Gas and has over twenty years of experience in client relation services, human resources, business development, office management, project management, and business administration. Terisa lives with her 14-year-old son and mother in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. As office operations coordinator, she coordinates general office operations, assists members with accounts and helps to coordinate AGA functions.
Dolores Gravely, Member Services Specialist doloresg@gelbvieh.org If you have ever called the American Gelbvieh Association, chances are you have talked to Dolores. Dolores has been at the AGA for 27 years and counting! When she first started she admits she didn’t know a thing about cattle, except what a great steak tasted like. Dolores was born in Munich, Germany, and was raised as a military brat. After high school she joined the Air Force and served for a little over five years and was stationed at the Pentagon during the bicentennial in 1976. She has one daughter and one granddaughter and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on her granddaughter during softball games and playing Texas Hold’em. As
meet the staff GW the member services specialist, Dolores’ primary role is assisting members with the registration and DNA ordering process. She says the best part of her job is talking with the breeders.
William McIntosh, Marketing Coordinator 502-867-3132, williamm@gelbvieh.org
member of the livestock judging team. William went to work for the American Gelbvieh Association in 1999 as the Eastern regional field representative. In 2002, he had the opportunity to go back to the family farm to manage a backgrounding operation and was also employed at the United Producers Stockyards in Owentown, Kentucky. William has also provided contract services for auction companies across the country. In 2012, he came back to work for the AGA. As marketing coordinator, he travels the country and assists members and commercial producers in marketing their Gelbvieh and Balancer influenced cattle. He also serves as staff comedian.
William grew up on a seedstock operation in Georgetown, Kentucky, where he currently resides with his wife, Carrie. He was a member of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) growing up and was vice president of the AGJA in 1994-1995. William attended the University of Kentucky where he was a
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GW meet the staff Rebecca Mettler, Editorial Content Coordinator and Gelbvieh World Editor 940-255-5471 rebeccam@gelbvieh.org Rebecca resides in Sarcoxie, Missouri, with her husband and son and is near her family’s century-old farm. Growing up on a commercial cow-calf operation in southwest Missouri’s “cow country” gave her the interest in the beef industry she still has today. Before working for AGA, Rebecca was a freelance writer for national and regional agricultural publications and has prior experience working for beef industry associations on a national and state level. She attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, where she received her bachelor’s degrees in both agricultural journalism and animal sciences. Rebecca is the editor of all AGA publications including Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture and also serves as quality assurance for written AGA communications (AKA she helps us sound good).
Kelli Retallick, Data Services Coordinator kellir@gelbvieh.org Kelli received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) where she was highly involved in both off and on campus activities including the UW Saddle & Sirloin Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau and state and national junior beef breed associations. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she decided she was not done learning and went on to continue her education at Kansas State University. Kelli completed her master’s degree in animal breeding and genetics in May 2015. As data services coordinator Kelli works to continually enhance the AGA experience for members
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and stakeholders as it relates to services and programs provided by the AGA as well as information that accompanies Gelbvieh and Balancer® influenced cattle for members and commercial bull customers.
Megan Slater, Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org Megan is a graduate of Colorado State University (CSU) where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a minor in business administration. She was a member of the 2013-2014 CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team. This team was responsible for promoting CSU cattle genetics throughout the beef industry and overseeing all aspects of the CSU Annual Bull Sale. In addition, Megan also has several years of customer service experience. Megan’s career at AGA began as an internship with Gelbvieh Media Productions. The internship lead into a full-time position as she exhibited the skills needed to assist in guiding the association and stakeholder success. She is now responsible for the Gelbvieh message through maintaining the association website, social media, publishing the E-Newsletter, assisting Gelbvieh Media Productions. Megan also plays a role in the breed promotion and marketing team. Additionally, she currently serves as the staff contact for the American Gelbvieh Foundation.
Carrie Tilghman Derossett, Junior Activities Coordinator 270-404-0828, carriet@gelbvieh.org Carrie coordinates the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) activities and programs, as well as supports the goals, objectives,
meet the staff GW and programs outlined by the AGJA Board of Directors. Carrie is a past member of the AGJA herself and has been involved in the Gelbvieh breed her whole life. She currently resides in Kentucky with her husband, Daryl, where her family continues to raise Gelbvieh cattle. Carrie holds a bachelor’s degree in career and technical education, agriculture education option from the University of Kentucky. She also earned her master’s degree in animal science at the University of Kentucky in August 2013.
Kari White, Genetic Programs Coordinator kario@gelbvieh.org Kari is from southeast Colorado, where she currently lives with her husband and daughter. She attended Colorado State University for her undergraduate degree, and graduated with her master’s degree in animal breeding and genetics from Kansas State University (KSU) in 2013. She is currently working on her doctoral degree in animal breeding and genetics at KSU under the guidance of Dr. Bob Weaber. Kari’s primary role at the AGA is to develop the industry’s most accurate tools to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer influenced cattle and communicate to membership the value and appropriate usage of those tools. In addition to her responsibilities at AGA, Kari also serves on the Ultrasound Guidelines Council which insures ultrasound data used by the beef industry for genetic evaluation of carcass traits are of the highest quality.
Lynn Valentine, Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator and Gelbvieh World Graphic Design and Publication Coordinator lynnv@gelbvieh.org
Lynn has been with the AGA since November 2010 as the graphic designer and Gelbvieh Media Productions coordinator. She works closely with breeders to manage and design advertising for Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture, along with developing marketing and promotion material for the AGA and members. Lynn is also the graphic designer and publication coordinator for Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture. For several years she worked for American Simmental Association Publications, Inc. in graphic design and advertising and customer service, designing ads and other promotional materials. She is a Colorado native, growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado, and now lives in Elizabeth, Colorado, with her daughters.
Angela Vesco, Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org Angela was raised on her family’s cow-calf ranch south of Winnemucca, Nevada. She grew up being heavily involved in 4-H and FFA where she showed cattle, hogs and horses. Angela earned her bachelor’s degree in 2013 from Kansas State University (KSU) where she majored in animal science. During her undergraduate tenure, Angela was involved in animal science academic quadrathalon and was a member of the livestock judging team. Angela stayed at KSU to pursue a master’s in ruminant nutrition and graduated in the summer of 2015. Angela is part of the AGA marketing team and spends her time traveling the country with special emphasis on visiting and assisting commercial bull customers.
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With Brad Zimmerman of Zimmerman Farms By Angela Vesco
What is the biggest improvement you have seen in your herd since you started using Gelbiveh and Balancer genetics? Since the introduction of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics 15 years ago, Zimmerman says that the biggest improvement he has seen is the longevity and the fertility of the cows, “They produce well into their age, they milk great, and are easy keeping cattle.”
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he Zimmerman Ranch is located in Dawson, North Dakota, where Brad and Lisa Zimmerman—along with Brad’s parents, Gene and Pat Zimmerman—run a successful commercial cow calf operation. For the past 15 years, the Zimmermans have been raising Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. The Zimmerman Ranch has been artificial inseminating (AI) their cows for the past 20 years and has attributed their herd’s advancement in terms of genetic potential and quality to AI. The Zimmermans look for several quality characteristics when selecting cattle, one of which always includes the docility of the animal. Other important traits that Zimmerman prefers are cows that can calve easy and have fast-growing calves. Since using Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, Zimmerman has seen moderate birth weights, increased weaning weights, and females that make great herd replacements because of their increased fertility and early maturing.
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Zimmerman Ranch has been enrolled in the NonHormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) program through the Samson Process Verified Program for the past few years and it has worked out well for them. The ranch undergoes an annual audit to qualify for the NHTC program and the program provides the Zimmerman Ranch the opportunity to sell their calves to the same feedlot each year: NFO Members Livestock, Inc. in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Through the NHTC program, Zimmerman is able to get carcass data back on not only the group of calves, but also on individual animals. “Last year our calves graded 17% Prime, 79% Choice, and 4% Select with a majority of the calves having a yield grade of 3.”
How do you use the data you get back on your animals to make future breeding decisions? The Zimmerman Ranch is diligent in keeping track of the parentage of each animal. Each calf has a unique identification number through the NHTC program and by knowing how that calf performed on the rail, Zimmerman is able to track how the genetics are truly performing and see where improvement needs to be made. By knowing the carcass performance data, Zimmerman can continue to select breeding animals that have the carcass traits to further improve on the rail performance.
cows and has selected a handful of bull calves to sell as future herd sires. Zimmerman said, “One of the goals for getting into the seedstock business is to put better genetics into someone else’s herd and to help other people out.” Zimmerman believes in improving the genetic potential of each generation of the herd. In addition to managing the cattle, Zimmerman owns and manages a successful welding company, Zimmerman Manufacturing, Inc. His creative and innovative mind allows him to be successful in both his welding business and cattle business. D
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Why do the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle work for the commercial producer? “They boost our weaning weights, they put the pounds where they need to be. They have a good build to them and are solid made cattle,” Zimmerman said. The ranch sells the calves off the cow, and the calves are always filled out and look good. The feedback from their buyers has been positive, and Zimmerman said the buyers have been happy with their calves, particularly the way they have performed in the feedlot.
What does the future hold for the Zimmerman Ranch? Currently, Zimmerman has been dabbling in the seedstock business. The ranch has registered a few
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2016 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh Events Tuesday, January 5
Sunday, January 10
9:00 a.m.
Gelbvieh and Balancer Pen Show – NWSS Stockyards Arena
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National Sale and Futurity Event – DoubleTree by Hilton hotel
8:00 a.m. Cattle begin arriving
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Cattle in place on the Hill and in the Yards
Thursday, January 7
Monday, January 11 8:00 a.m.
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10:00 a.m. Gelbvieh Bull Futurity and Balancer Bull Futurity – NWSS Stadium Arena
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he 2016 Gelbvieh and Balancer® National Sale will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver – Stapleton North on Sunday, January 10. The sale will once again be managed by Mitchell Marketing
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Begin release of Yard cattle (out by 4:00 p.m.)
Services and will be presented as a video sale offering 25 great lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. The American Gelbvieh Association is a proud sponsor of the National Sale.
GW $mart select services industry something our great-grandfathers might have only dreamed of. The great thing about technology is that it can help us be more efficient and save time when it comes to managing records. For example, in graduate school I had to learn how to manage data. Utilizing capabilities of programs like Microsoft Excel to manage data collected throughout my research trials saved me a great deal of time. However more importantly, I was able to use the data I had collected and organized to analyze how each treatment impacted the animals in my study. I definitely could not have gathered this information just by a daily visual assessment.
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ou can probably recall the times you have been out in the pasture looking at your cows and point to a particular cow and say, “That cow right there is my best producing cow.” You may have said that a number of times, but the bigger question is: why? Is she weaning off the heaviest of the calf crop? Is she one of the first females to breed back? Are you recording birth dates and measuring calf weaning weights? Are you calculating within herd ratios to determine if she really is the best cow? Is your herd’s data giving you back the information that you need to improve your management the following year? Enough of the questions, I think you get my point. You cannot effectively manage what you do not measure! If you were to ask these questions to a farmer in relation to their crops, they would probably be able to tell you which field produces the highest yield, even down to the acre. ‘Precision agriculture’ is a heavily used management tool when producing crops. So why can’t we, as the beef industry, do the same with our cow herds? We are continually seeing technology being used in the agriculture industry and it is probably safe to say that technology will always be a part of our future. I have been reading more and more articles in other industry leading publications that are talking about using technology to measure cattle performance and those who have adopted technology into their management plan have proved that technology is beneficial. Such advancements have given the beef
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The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) recognizes this important advancement in technology and has developed the $mart Select Service (SSS) to help its members take advantage and measure data
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e are continually seeing technology being used in the agriculture industry and it is probably safe to say that technology will always be a part of our future.
in the most efficient way possible, in turn providing the most return on the dollar in the long run. One of the great benefits of SSS, is that users can use the data to make decisions. This new commercial program records your cows’ information and creates genetic tools. You can then use these tools to see if the genetics you are selecting on—whether that be calving ease or marbling—are really what you are getting in your herd. The genetic tools—Feeder Profit Index (FPI) and Stayability (ST score)—are accurate because your entered cow data is compared against more than 340,000 other animals included in the international multi-breed genetic value. In addition to the herd reports provided by SSS, these genetic tools can be used to make the next year’s breeding management decisions. Another great aspect of SSS is that it does not
discriminate. No cow will be turned away because of their breed. All breeds are welcome! Producers can participate even if they have commercial cows other than Gelbvieh or Balancer®. SSS is unique in the world of cattle data management. Why is being unique important? Well, you tell me. You select for certain traits in your cattle because you want to be unique right? You raise a certain breed of cattle because you want to be unique right? You probably even market your cattle in a way to be unique, am I right? SSS not only gives you genetic tools but, it can also help you be more unique than you already are. You can build stronger relationships by enrolling commercial females in SSS when your customers buy them. In doing so, your customers will know you are providing a product and a service that will benefit their operation. By tracking your herd and your customers’ herds, both will benefit by being better informed and thus enabling you make more sound decisions and more efficient genetic progress.
Send his credentials with him... Transfer the registration on the bulls you sell and give your customers the tools to become more profitable. • Provides access to value added marketing services for customer’s calves • Commercial customers receive a free 1-year subscription to Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture • Allows customers to track pedigree information to manage inbreeding and maximize heterosis
Since the launch of SSS in August, interest continues to rapidly spread across the beef industry, and more and more cattle producers are enrolling in the online data management system. Rancher Scott Hamilton says that it is really important to understand the data that you collect. “A program like SSS is needed in the beef industry because it’s a program that makes it easier to understand your data and to let the AGA manage the data for you.” Hamilton plans on using SSS to take the next step in managing his cattle. “I need to track the cows that are producing the most efficient, high dollar calves for me. Ultimately, when times are tough and the herd needs to be culled because of drought or other conditions, I need to have the data to back up the management decisions.” Producers can go online to ww.gelbvieh.org for more information and to enroll in the Smart Select Service program. Additionally, the AGA staff wants to make sure you are satisfied with every step of the program. If you would like to talk through your management plan to get more insight on what the program can do for you, call the staff at the AGA office. We are here to help you get the most benefit out of the program. D
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2015 American Royal Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show October 24, 2015 - Kansas City, MO Judge: Jeff Gooden, Iberia, Missouri • Entries: 89 head
Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female EGL B281 JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415
Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET Hightower Cattle Company LLC, Lacygene, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top
Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull HTFB Mr Bruce Almighty B419 Hilltop Farms/Brad McWilliams, Asbury, Mo. Sire: BNC Mr Hojer Y062
Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull SYD Boondocks Axel 3116A ET Sydney Wilkinson, Brighton, Colo. Sire: JOB Danel TD Chico Loco 28Y
Division Champions and Reserves:
Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer Calf 3G Cowgirl Cleopatra 551C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Archimedes 353A
Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Heifer Calf CIRS 72YC Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2
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Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Heifer Calf LAMJ 53C Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb. Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W
Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf HTFG Ms Bliss B1427 Kyler Camerer, Asbury, Mo. Sire: JRI Enhancer 53U21
Grand Champion Balancer Female 3G Cowgirl Cruella 537C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682
Reserve Champion Balancer Female AHL Deb 467B ET JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077
Grand Champion Balancer Bull AHL First Class 493B ET JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: Damercon First Class
Reserve Champion Balancer Bull 3G Big Business 499B Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z
Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf RLKL RL Lady B57 Ricky Linquist, Fonda, Iowa Sire: BEA Passion 001X ET
Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Heifer Calf SWW Sweet Tae 03B35 ET Wolf Gelbvieh, Gothenburg, Neb. Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N
Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer HTFG Ms Blair B407; Benny McWilliams, Asbury, Mo.; Sire: TAU Mr Solution 142Z ET
Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull Calf CIRS 122TC Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2
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No photo available Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Bull Calf: 3G Cowboy Cartel 524C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Zip Line 266Z
Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf: 3G Big Valley 4108B ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Time Machine 758T ET
Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf HIGH Stands Alone 9B73 ET Hightower Cattle Company LLC, Lacygne, Kan. Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3690 N
Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Bull FFGV Mr Red Boy B003 Makenzee Franklin, Hepler, Kan. Sire: JEMG Y532 ET
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Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Bull SYDB Simple Machine A414 Sydney Bigger, Media, Ill. Sire: EBIG Ringo T512
Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf 3G Crimson Cowgirl 583C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z
Balancer Reserve Spring Heifer Calf JDPD Chica Chula 185C The Dromgoole’s Heaven, Mason, Texas
Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer Calf SDCG Ms Cadence 9405C Cooper Beying, Leavenworth, Kan. Sire: Connealy Stimulus 8419
Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf HIGH Ms Lola 9B60 Hightower Cattle Company LLC, Lacygne, Kan. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077
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Balancer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf BARG Sara 501B Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET
Balancer Champion Intermediate Heifer 3G Cowgirl Banshee 484B Riddle & Co./September Farms, Hildreth, Neb. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z
No photo available Balancer Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer XXB Shez A Brickhouse 412B Boehler Gelbviehs/Riddle & Co./September Farms, Hildreth, Neb. Sire: XXB Insidious 612Y
Sire: PZC TMAS Firestorm 1800 ET
Balancer Reserve Intermediate Heifer HTFB Ms Blossum B441 Benny McWilliams, Asbury, Mo. Sire: JKGF X03
No photo available Balancer Champion Senior Female BDCG DC Darci 401A2 ET Seth Being, Leavenworth, Kan.; Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682
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Balancer Champion Spring Bull Calf 3G Cash Only 562C ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: Duff Basic Instinct 6501
Balancer Champion Junior Bull Calf JNCC Crimson Cash 514C Nowack Cattle Company, Bland, Mo. Sire: RAG Super Sonic 75H
No photo available Balancer Reserve Junior Bull Calf 3G Centurion 527C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61
Balancer Reserve Senior Bull Calf HIGH Crush’n It 9B81 ET Hightower Cattle Company LLC, Lacygne, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83
Balancer Reserve Intermediate Bull 3G Big Star 487B John C Oswald & Sons, Hutchinson, Kan. Sire: 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors 639S
Balancer Champion Junior Bull EGL Lifeline B101 Cedar Top Ranch/Eagle Pass Ranch/LeDoux Ranch, Agenda, Kan. Sire: S A V Final Answer 0035
No photo available Balancer Reserve Junior Bull BARG Brimstone 006B Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb.
Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET
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n the classic science-fiction movie, Back to the Future II (1989), actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd travel forward in time to October 2015. In honor of the “timeless” film, we hope you’ll enjoy traveling with us as we go on a “blast from the past” through these photos from past issues of Gelbvieh Country. The Gelbvieh breed sure is “moving at the speed of change,” these days! Pictured are the November 1982 Gelbvieh Country Annaul Convention issue and the December 1982 Gelbvieh Country.
Pecan Pie Bars – from Gelbvieh Gals Cookbook Fern Wolfe, Wolfe Ranches, Wallowa, OR Crust 1 ½ C flour ½ C butter 2 Tbsp. brown sugar Mix flour and sugar; cut in butter. Pat into ungreased 11 x 7 inch pan. Bake at 325 for 15 minutes. Filling 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla ½ C dark corn syrup 2 Tbsp. butter ¼ tsp. salt ½ C brown sugar ½ C chopped pecans Beat eggs slightly; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over baked layer. Bake 25 minutes. Cool until pecan layer is slightly firm before cutting.
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Starting the Conversation: The Gelbvieh Breeder’s Role in Beef Advocacy By Sydney Bigger, AGJA President
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’m sure everyone has heard the buzz lately about antibiotics in meat. Large companies with a great influence on our consumers are releasing statements about only using antibiotic-free meat products. This leads consumers to question the safety of the food products that we as beef producers provide. What can Gelbvieh breeders do to help bridge this information gap and ensure consumers that the meat they put on their table is safe for consumption? The first step to bridging the information gap is education and this simply starts with a conversation. Don’t be afraid to visit with consumers in grocery stores, restaurants, air planes—wherever you may be—about the quality of the food products you produce. It is important, however, when consumers ask questions about the food we produce that we tell the whole story when we answer. Are animals on your farm treated with antibiotics? The answer is probably yes, but we would not be very good herd managers if we allowed sick livestock to spread a disease or infection to the entire herd instead of pulling them aside early on and treating them. For most of us, cattle are our livelihood and their health and well-being
is essential to the success of our operation, so we take their veterinary care seriously. It is important to be honest with our consumers about the use of drugs in our livestock, but it is of equal importance to make sure they understand that we keep accurate records about which animals receive treatments so that we can respect the withdrawal periods for the drug. We as producers heavily respect the labels and withdrawal periods on drugs to ensure that the product we produce is safe for us to serve to our families and for our consumers to serve to theirs. Oftentimes starting this conversation will lead to more questions about the beef industry. Don’t be afraid to share personal experiences and tell stories to help show consumers that we care about our livestock. We, as advocates, can make so much more progress educating consumers when we share this kind of information along with facts, compared to just throwing scientific evidence at them. The last and possibly most important part of any conversation with a consumer is remembering that they are entitled to their own opinion and whether it is the same or different than yours, you must respect it. A benefit of living in the United States is the freedom of choice, and if a consumer still chooses to purchase antibiotic-free meat after you have shared your side of the story, that is their decision. All you can do is keep advocating for the beef industry and hope that you influenced them to at least look at the product from your point of view. D
Sydney Bigger, President (2015) Media, IL • 309-221-6262 biggersydney@gmail.com Michael Ring, Vice President (2014) Oregon, IL • 815-732-7583 skylerm1@frontier.com Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mshrews@northmo.net
Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2014) Bonnots Mill, MO • 573-897-3303 tbars@radiowire.net
Kelsey Sheeley, Ex-Officio Hillsboro, OH • 937-403-3272 kelseysheeley@yahoo.com Callahan Grund (2014) Wallace, KS • 785-891-3765 jcgrund@wbsnet.org Carter Mitchell (2015) Appleton City, MO • 660-492-3966 cartermitchell15@gmail.com
Al & Mary Knapp, Adult Advisors Bonner Springs, KS • 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net
Tiana Garcia, Secretary (2015) Las Animas, CO • 719-691-9691 tianam.garcia@outlook.com
Colton Spencer (2015) Aurora, MO • 417-440-0704 coltons08@hotmail.com
Carrie Tilghman Derossett, Junior Activities Coordinator 270-404-0828 • carriet@gelbvieh.org
Tanner Aherin, Treasurer (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-543-3093 daherin@ruraltel.net
Aubree Beenken (2015) Buckingham, IA • 319-239-2969 abeenken@iastate.edu
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junior news GW AGJA Members who have completed their final year of AGJA Membership Kristyne Thull Bradley Piles Kate Knights Michael York Daniel Gaines Cody Welke Tricia Goes Dakota Beenken Cameron Schwark Mark Welle Benny McWilliams
Amy Mowry Kelsey Sheeley Brianna Mattison Justin Teeter Taylor Ruter Justin Allen Austin Hogan Luke Arthur Laci Porter Kirk Moser Tyler Beenken
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Win the chance to choose a heifer from the Rippe Gelbvieh heifer crop as the 2016 AGJA Donation Heifer. Proceeds benefit AGJA programs and activities. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50 Return this ticket to the AGA office by January 4, 2016. 10900 Dover Street, Westminster, CO 80021
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nce again this year the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship. It will be awarded at the 2016 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity during the National Western Stock Show.
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2016 AGJA Dirt Road Classic Stillwater, OK Stop by the AGJA Silent Auction table during the 45 Annual AGA Convention December 10-12, 2015, for a chance to bid on the top sponsorships at the 2016 AGJA Dirt Road Classic in Stillwater, OK. Top award sponsorships such as the Supreme Champion Gelbvieh Female and Balancer Female awards will be up for bidding. th
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junior news GW Continued Coverage of AGJA Writing Contest Results
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he AGJA holds a creative writing contest in conjunction with the annual junior classic. Each division winner is rewarded by having his or her entries published in The Gelbvieh World magazine. This month the intermediate division winner of the creative writing contest is featured. By Micah Mueggenborg The preseason rankings were in and Alabama was the overwhelming choice to be number one in college football. After their first win of the season, it appeared that the Crimson Tide would be in their fourth national championship in five years. Now, fast-forward a short 14 weeks. The favorited Alabama team went into the Iron Bowl ranked Number 1, but the thrilling game had an unpredictable ending. No matter how many statistics were gathered prior to this game, none could have added up to its true ending. Alabama’s eventual loss was not predicted by anyone. However, if we were to replay this game on a different day, more than likely, Alabama would have ended up as the victor. Life is full of predictions, disappointments, and unexpected endings. Luckily, we have systems like the BCS to help us determine who should be ranked as “Number 1,” or who statistically deserves to win. We have similar situations in the agricultural industry, particularly when producing high quality beef cattle. We can use predictions to determine which animals will produce the “winning” offspring. What type of offspring will lead to a prize-winning herd and how can we find these animals? Beef cattle that grow faster, are more feed efficient, and produce higher quality beef are more valuable to a producer. Furthermore, by predicting how these animals’ offspring will perform, we can keep these superior animals in our herds. In the beef industry, we use expected progeny differences (EPDs), which are predictions of how an animal’s offspring will perform. EPDs are calculated by using performance data such as weights and measurements reported by breeders. As more and more records are reported, and as more generations are produced, EPDs become more accurate and dependable. Similarly, the further we go into football season, the more reliable the BCS rankings are. Therefore, it is extremely important for breeders to continue reporting performance data so that EPDs can be a reliable way of
predicting traits of an animal’s offspring. Currently, two research companies are working towards making EPDs even more reliable than ever. Zoetis (formerly known as Pfizer Animal Health) and GeneSeek have taken EPDs to a new level by developing genetic testing for beef cattle. In addition to relying on several generations to predict these traits, they can also be measured by a DNA test. Scientists perform the tests after blood, semen, or hairs have been collected from the animal. By using a highdensity panel they have identified more than 50,000 DNA markers associated with production traits. These tests use DNA to create a more accurate prediction, just like the Associated Press or Coaches Polls versus the BCS Rankings. It all began with the Genomic Pioneers project, development of Genomic Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) have been done in Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle since 2012. Other breed associations use the results from genetic tests to recalculate an animal’s EPDs to create Genomic Enhanced EPDs. These new GE-EPDs provide an increased accuracy and reliability to an animal’s numbers. Hence, a DNA sample on a week-old bull calf can now provide us with more information than we would have if he had already sired his first calf crop. So, why is it so important for agriculturists to invest in this type of technology? Well, the world population is creeping towards nine billion people and as the population increases, the worldwide demand for protein also rises. In order to keep up with this demand, the beef industry must utilize all available advancements in the production of a safe, wholesome meat product. Technology such as new genetic evaluation will help our industry meet this growing demand for protein as our world population rises. The 2013 Iron Bowl will be one sporting event remembered for a very long time. One second changed Alabama’s season drastically, not to mention, the entire BCS rankings. Luckily, the beef industry has a more reliable prediction of upcoming offspring that cannot be changed by one second. GE-EPDs can give today’s beef producer a better prediction of their animal’s qualities, just like the BCS rankings tell us what team is the best in college football. Improved genetic testing can allow producers to obtain a higher pre-season ranking in order to produce the winning herd. D
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Not Eeney, Meeney, Miney, Moe: Strategic Replacement Heifer Selection at Weaning By Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension 11/2/2015
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ow that calves are weaned and pregnancy checks are occurring, it’s time to start thinking about selecting replacement heifers to breed in the spring. Due to the differences in goals and needs between operations, there is no one size fit’s all selection equation that producers can follow. However, there are some common characteristics and questions that all producers should consider to help them select replacement heifers strategically and not at random.
Age Select heifers born early in the calving season that will reach puberty and first estrus before their younger herd mates. These females are then also more likely to become bred and calve earlier in subsequent years, consistently weaning more pounds and being more profitable than later calving counterparts.
Genetics Replacement heifers should contain the best genetics in your herd. Analyzing the genetics of her sire and dam are good places to start selecting these high quality genetics. Scrotal circumference (SC) of the sire is associated with heifer puberty, as there is a moderate negative correlation between larger SC and earlier attainment of puberty. On the dam side disposition, calving ease, udder quality and milking ability
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are important parameters that should be analyzed. By selecting heifers from cows that are easy to care for and can take care of their calves, you will also select for longevity and see her daughters and granddaughters being retained in consecutive years.
Phenotype While it is important for some weight be placed on phenotype, it should not be where the most focus is placed during heifer selection. But while we are looking, we want to strive for selecting structurally correct females that can get around the pasture to graze. Heavy structured and large footed females, with a more correct angle to their shoulder and hock will rise to the top. Size of the heifer is also important to consider. What will be her mature size and maintenance cost? Does your operation have the resources and environment to support her? In this case, if the older females being selected are also larger, they may require more input to be maintained in the herd than smaller framed counterparts. However, small females can be very inefficient also. Having a good balance between the heifer’s phenotype, weight per day of age, as well as the cows mature size is important for profitability and efficiency of the cow herd.
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Monday, February 1st 2016 -100 Bulls - 30 Bred Females -30 Open Females
Are you maintaining or expanding the size of your cow herd? The answer to this question will help you decide how many replacement heifers should be kept. If the size of the cow herd is to be maintained, the culling rate should equal the replacement rate right? Not necessarily. No matter if you are maintaining or expanding your herd, it is best to keep 10 – 15% more replacement heifers than actually needed, to account for the 5 – 10% of females that will be late bred or never become pregnant at all. This way you will have enough to replace culled females, as well as extras to expand the herd or be marketed. In addition, if more females become pregnant than you need, you can increase selection pressure on which females have the best genetics to add to the cow herd.
How will I develop them? Replacement heifers are one of the most important management groups in the herd and it can be a costly investment to develop heifers that won’t provide returns for two years. Therefore, making sure you have the resources and management to develop them correctly is vital to attaining genetic progress in your herd. When resources are limited to develop heifers, custom heifer development companies are available to complete the development for a cost. Also, if you have the resources but need assistance designing a heifer development protocol, contact an SDSU Extension Livestock Specialist. D
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The Quantum Leap: Transition to an unprecedented genetic evaluation system
processing could lead to eventual “real time” genetic evaluation, meaning as performance information is entered true EPDs are returned, eliminating the need for interim calculations. While continuous genetic evaluation is a goal for the future, immediately after the implementation of BOLT, producers will benefit from published accuracies being much more correct as a result of being calculated directly.
By Kari White
What other changes can producers expect as a product of the BOLT implementation? Some reranking of animals is possible because of more accurate calculations in the new system. Aside from that, everything will look much the same on the producer end. Performance information will still be entered the same way through each breed association – this is not a registry change! IGS will still provide the largest database of multi-breed comparable EPDs for use in genetic selection, only accelerated by enhanced accuracies and faster processing, leading to accelerated genetic improvement for producers.
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n 2010, two U.S. beef breed associations began a central genetic evaluation, with the goal of better servicing the commercial industry through comparable expected progeny differences (EPDs) in mind. Today, International Genetic Solutions has 12 participating breeds in both the U. S. and Canada. With over 16,000,000 total animals and over 340,000 animals added annually, IGS houses the largest beef genetic evaluation system in the world.
Including such a wide array of genetic material To learn more about the BOLT system, visit their in every evaluation website at http://www. makes the IGS system thetasolutionsllc. a leader in both com. Look for size and accuracy. ith over 16,000,000 total animals implementation of the Processing such BOLT software in fall and over 340,000 animals added large quantities of of 2016! D annually, IGS houses the largest beef information, however, has led to the need genetic evaluation system in the world. for an advanced evaluation system that specializes in quickly processing huge amounts of data, including genomic information. IGS is currently collaborating with the scientists of Theta Solutions, LLC to create just such a system that is soon to be the world’s most advanced genetic evaluation system, called BOLT (Biometric Open Language Tools).
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What will the BOLT system do for the already highly advanced IGS genetic evaluation? The new system has the capability to solve many equations at once, accelerating the speed at which the evaluations can be completed. The BOLT software will also permit genomic data to be incorporated in a single step, allowing marker data straight from the lab to be used in creating genomic enhanced EPDs. This more efficient
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he Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska (GAIN) has been involved in Husker Harvest Days for a long time. Though an exact “start date,” is not certain, the Husker Harvest Days farm show has been around since 1978 and the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) very own, Kelli Retallick, was invited to participate at this year’s Husker Harvest Days in September. As part of their promotion and educational experience, one of the corner lots of the show—which is located in Grand Island, Nebraska—is paid for by GAIN and is used to promote Gelbvieh and display cattle with local state members. GAIN brings in a variety of speakers to help inform the visitors about current cattle topics and changes that affect them. For example, Rick Funston with the University of Nebraska, Kelli Retallick with the AGA, and Kristian Rennert with Loomix, were GAIN’s three speakers this year. Retallick spoke about the AGA’s newest program, the $mart Select Service. The speakers, along with free lunches, draw crowds of hundreds to the lot and cattle display over the three-day show.
Kyle and Kayla Helms, of Flying H Genetics, are heavily involved with the event and help operate it as the president and state secretary, respectively. Husker Harvest Days was one of the first farm shows to conduct cattle handling demonstrations and GAIN is proud to display cattle each year and educate various audiences. Kyle Helms said, “The set-up is a great opportunity to touch 100,000 [2015 show attendance] people in three days.” The Helms, along with GAIN, invite everyone to visit next year September 13-15, to hear from industry-relevant speakers on important topics and view 2016’s cattle displays from the membership. D
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DNA Testing Natural Service Sires: Angus and Red Angus Bulls By Kelli Retallick
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any members are aware effective January 1, 2016 all sires of pasture-exposed (natural service) calves born on or after January 1, 2016 are required to a have minimum of Genomic Option # 2 (GGP-LD) test on file prior to registration of 2016 calves. In the case of non-Gelbvieh animals, external sires need to have an equivalent low-density test on file with their native registry. The markers will then need to be provided electronically to the American Gelbvieh Association per owner’s request. If there is not a low-density test available in the animal’s native registry, parentage markers must be on file with the AGA. For the most accurate genomic enhanced expected progeny differences (EPD) for external sires, members are required to test through the registry of origin. The reason for this is non-Gelbvieh influenced animals cannot be tested with any reliable accuracy on the Gelbvieh genomic (HD and LD) panels. Testing animals on their respected breed’s panel ensures each animal is acquiring the most correct EPD possible. The genomic enhanced EPD and increased accuracies of these values are still included in the international multi-breed genetic evaluation even though these external sires were not tested through the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). If you have any further questions on how this genomic information is included in AGA’s biannual national cattle evaluation, please contact Kari White (kario@gelbvieh.org) or Kelli Retallick (kellir@gelbvieh. org) via email or by phone at 303-465-2333. Below are directions to assist members in ordering DNA tests from other breed associations.
Testing Angus sires through the American Angus Association: Contact the American Angus Association to acquire Angus Genetics, Inc.’s DNA testing form. Ask for someone in the DNA department.
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After submission form is received, fill out the correct information including name, address, bar code and registration number and then select the GGP LD option. Send the submission form and physical samples to: AGI 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506. Results will take at least three to four weeks upon arrival. Request parentage SNPs be sent to the American Gelbvieh Association. This will ensure an easy registration process in the future.
Testing Red Angus sires through the Red Angus Association of America: Visit the following link to acquire the RAAA’s DNA Submission form: http://assets.redangus.org/media/ Documents/Genetics/Genetic_Merit_Parentage_and_ Defects/2015_DNA_ORDER_FORM.pdf After downloading the form, fill out the correct information including name, address, bar code and registration number and then select the GGP LD option. Send the submission form and physical samples to: RAAA 4201 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76207-3415. Results will take at least three to four weeks upon arrival. Request parentage SNPs be sent to the American Gelbvieh Association. This will ensure an easy registration process in the future. If you have further questions on how to request or receive results from a different breed association, please contact them directly as they can provide the most accurate information available. D
sales GW Judd Ranch 25th Annual Cow Power Female Sale October 10, 2015 Pomona, Kansas Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Reported by: Roger Gatz
Sale Averages 7 Purebred Gelbvieh Bred Heifers
$3,957
11 Balancer Bred Females
$4,795
7 Balancer Bred Heifers
$4,064
2 Red Angus Bred Females
$4,750
7 Red Angus Bred Heifers
$4,200
2 Purebred Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calves
$3,375
12 Purebred Gelbvieh Fall Bred Females
$4,466
6 Balancer Spring Heifer Calves
$4,063
5 Balancer Fall Bred Females
$4,250
28 Purebred Fall Open Heifers
$3,164
1 Red Angus Fall Bred Female
$4,000
11 Balancer Fall Open Heifers
$3,163
19 Purebred Gelbvieh Bred Females
$4,565
118 Lots
$3,966
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406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451 doublebranchmt@gmail.com
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928/289-2619 • 928/380-5149 cell Winslow, AZ
Ridge Top Ranch
Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer
www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com
Neola, Iowa
Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales
RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at the Ranch
Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics
Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292
Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist
Fonda, IA 50540
COLORADO
arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus
Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com
LONE OAK C AT T L E
Ken and Dale Flikkema 2 Mint Trail Bozeman, MT 59718
Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(406) 586-6207 (Office) (406) 580-6207 (Cell)
email: mcfarmsmt@gmail.com
Jim Roelle
hornsandthorns@netins.net
(319) 489-2275 (319) 480-1564
Black • Purebred & Balancer Cattle
Martens Gelbvieh
38330 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747
(H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com
Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com
Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com
NEVADA
Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group
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Dick & Jean Williams P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442
“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty
Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632
712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947
Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty
Get ready for upcoming sales! Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture
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WASHINGTON
MINNESOTA
LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere
FL
2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403
509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman
Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini
30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-2063
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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS Mattison Family Farm Scott & Sonia Mattison Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie 15995 Harvest Ave Lamberton, MN 56152 507-430-0505 • email: ssmattison@redred.com Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle
Gelbvieh
SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.
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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin
Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@gmail.com www.gustinsdiamondd.com
Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers
Private Treaty Sales • Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & Heifers
Mitchel & Edna Ellison
Jeff & Susie Ellison
9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638
9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638
701.376.3238
701.376.3526
Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!
Balancer®
37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually
SwenSon Gelbvieh
Dean Swenson
17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536
Polled • Purebred • Red • Black
SOUTH DAKOTA ADKINS GELBVIEH
Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty Gerald & Sarah Adkins
(605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com www.adkinsgelbvieh.com
41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322
Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen
Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer
NORTH DAKOTA
Ph: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell) jimbeastrom@mncomm.com • www.beastromranch.com
Chimney Butte Ranch
www.bcvgelbvieh.com Thorstenson Gelbvieh
Doug & Carol Hille 3320 51 Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083 E-mail: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March
Brent & Eve Vavra Nisland, SD • 605/257-2407
Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March Brian & Dee Dee Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-9927 605-649-6262 www.Balancerbulls.com
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Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C)
Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney
cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source
605-852-2131
kvolek@venturecomm.net
6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)
Rob Arnold
Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com
WISCONSIN
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®
34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton
4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktel.com Visit www.golden-buckle-gelbvieh.com
Steven A. Munger 605/380-0092 (cell) •
605/229-2802 (office) 605/229-2835 (fax)
Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell) www.eaglepassranch.com
Russell Family Livestock
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Ron, Alicia & Family
Brooklyn, WI 608.455.1448 rrussell@ansci.wisc.edu facebook.com/RussellLivestock
Focused on Form & Function
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Giving to the AGF this Holiday Season By Megan Slater
T
he American Gelbvieh Foundation’s primary purpose is to ensure opportunities for advancement of the breed and within the industry. As its mission states, “The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education, and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.” Through new projects created by the AGF Board of Directors, there is a way for everyone to give to the Foundation and make a difference for the breed. The newest of these projects is the AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Steer Contest. This project has recently kicked off and cattle will begin arriving at the participating feedyard on December 1. Both of these projects are for data collectors and Gelbvieh enthusiasts alike. Together, the Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Steer Contest will provide the information and funds necessary to generate data sets to advance Gelbvieh carcass merit. Individuals not only have the opportunity to gather data and information on their own animals, but they also have the opportunity to help maintain the relevancy of the Gelbvieh breed in today’s everchanging beef industry. If you did not participate this year, this is definitely one event to keep in mind for the future! Another way to give to the Foundation is through the Culls for the Future project. Participating in this project is as easy as taking an animal to the sale barn, filling out a few simple forms, and donating the proceeds from the sale to the AGF. Consider donating
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aged animals that you already intended to cull. Donating to the project allows those animals to leave an even greater legacy for the Gelbvieh breed. Donations from this project are accepted all year round. To participate, visit the “Culls for the Future” page under the Foundation section of www.gelbvieh.org. Legacy giving to the AGF is a great way to leave a legacy for the Gelbvieh breed after investing a lifetime in it. Legacy giving can be done through bequests, trusts, life insurance, retirement plans, donating to the AGF Endowment fund and more. When you give through Legacy giving you are considered a member of the AGF Legacy Society. This type of giving to the Foundation ensures that future funding will be available to fund the growing needs and priorities of the Gelbvieh breed. Cash donations are always accepted, and there is not a gift too small. Any amount given to the AGF may be designated to a specified purpose within the three pillars of the AGF: member education, research, and youth development. For more information about giving to the Foundation, visit the Foundation page on www. gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333. D
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Growing our Future by Building our Foundation MISSION: The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.
Give a gift that counts this holiday season. Donate to the American Gelbvieh Foundation and be a part of the Gelbvieh legacy. Gifts help support
Donations made to the AGF are tax deductible and may be designated for a specific purpose. For more information about the American Gelbvieh Foundation, visit www.gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333.
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MIDWEST BREEDERS
KANSAS LIZ OSWALD 620.662.0862 (h) ANDY OSWALD 620.662.5489 (o) 620.664.4692 (c)
HUTCHINSON, KS
KEN SCHMUCKER Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net
Bar Arrow Cattle Company
B/F Cattle Company
Specializing in Forage Raised Balancer® Bulls on K-31
Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:
Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730
Stuar t Jar vis
660 • 492 • 2808
26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177
Top FEEDER PROFIT INDEX Bull
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Build your cow herd with “Top of the breed” Genetics. BHSF Prophet B006 #1316506 is tops of any above 25% GV and adequate milk for replacements. He is 34.4% GV, FPI 114.94, is $20.64 above top 1%, MB epd 1.28 is .46 degrees above top 1%, YW epd 135 top 1%, WW epd 84 top 3%, CED epd 16.5 top 5%, CEM epd 12 top 2%, REA epd .59 top 20%. Balancer, SimAngus bulls, fancy bred heifer mates.
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“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”
Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS • tim@blackgoldinc.biz
John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621
620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)
Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April
diamond v gelbvieh
Harriman Santa Fe (Bob)
Montrose, MO • 660-492-2504
bharriman39@ hotmail.com 53 years of progressive, reputable, commitment to superior beef cattle breeding.
POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net
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Randy odle
1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669 785.737.3319 diamondv@live.com Building Gelbvieh Genetics since 1989
Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107 e-mail: knappa@swbell.net
Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)
MISSOURI Judd Ranch Inc.
Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371
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Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112
scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com
17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601
If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?
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MIDWEST BREEDERS NOWACK
NEBRASKA
Cattle Company Owensville, MO
Mark & Patty Goes
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle
Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron
39414 SW 75th Rd. Odell, NE 68415 (402) 766-3627
Gilbert & Debra
573.280.4633 573.646.3477 Bulls marketed through Seedstock Plus Go to seedstockplus.com for sale dates, catalogs & videos
Gelbvieh V balancer V anGus Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, NE
ROCKING GV GELBVIEH
Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288
Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle
Pope Farms Gelbvieh
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Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502
Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF Cell: (308) 390-0657 jeff@popefarms.com
www.popefarms.com
RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh
J. J. Boehler
70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966 308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207
Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!
Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February
A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–
GELBVIEH
BALANCER
www.rogersvfg.com Cedar Top Ranch
P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C)
Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163
Ronald Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com
Gelbvieh SprinG Flood ranch balancer® Jim & Sherri Michaletz 1397 Spring Flood Rd Goodman, MO 64843 417-364-5297 (O) 479-366-1234 (C) Email: jmichal@netins.net www.springfloodranch.blogspot.com
(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209
FLYING
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GENETICS
Nebraska & Missouri
Kyle Helms - NE 308/962-6940 kyle@flyinghgenetics.com
Cody Helms - NE/MO 303/842-9071 cody@flyinghgenetics.com
Missouri 417/309-0062 aaron@flyinghgenetics.com
Visit us on the web & Facebook! www.flyinghgenetics.com
Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, NE • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com
Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit
Myron & Valerie Bahm
Stay Connected!
4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652
417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)
email: whiteoakfarms@live.com
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®
Bulls For The BeeF Business
Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus FAngus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, Lawrence, NE 68957 (H) 402-756-7090 rllemke@gtmc.net (C) 402-469-2284 www.lemkecattle.com
Keep up to date with shows, sales and other events by visiting www.GELBVIEH.org
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GW events of interest December 2015 Dec. 2 Ad Deadline for January Gelbvieh World Dec. 5 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale, Pierce, CO Dec. 10-12 AGA National Convention, Kansas City, MO Dec. 19 CJ&L Livestock Open House & Bull Sale, Hermosa, SD Dec. 23-25 AGA office closed for Christmas
January 2016 Jan. 1 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 11
AGA office closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Cattle arrival, Denver, CO NWSS Cattle cattle check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Futurity, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, CO National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Denver, CO
February 2016 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 13 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 27
Taubenheim Gelbvieh 26th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Lemke Cattle 10th Annual Production Sale, Lawrence, NE LeDoux Ranch Annual Production Sale, Agenda, KS Barwick/Lammers Production Sale, Kearney, NE Cedar Top Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Burwell, NE KY Beef Expo Gelbvieh & Balancer Show KY Beef Expo Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale 25th Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO Swanson Cattle Company 29th Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE
March 2016 Mar. 5 Judd Ranch 38th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 5 SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO
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Mar. 5 Throstenson Lazy TV Annual Bull Sale, Selby, SD Mar. 5 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 27th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada Mar. 5 Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull & Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 7 Hojer Ranch 24th Annual Production Sale, Huron, SD Mar. 8 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 26th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 12 2nd Annual REDstock Sale, Chilicothe, MO Mar. 12 Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Mar. 12 Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Mar. 17 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Mar. 19 Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Lake City, SD Mar. 19 Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull Sale, Butler, MO Mar. 26 Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association “Sooner Select Sale”, McAlister, OK Mar. 26 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY
April 2016 Apr. 9 Middle Tennessee Gelbvieh/Angus Invitational, Centerville, TN
July 2016 July 23 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Cattle Tour & Customer Appreciation, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh. org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event. Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to megans@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.
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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS
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KENTUCKY
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LITTLE WINDY HILL
Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 H 276/637-3916 C 276/620-4271
QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE
TENNESSEE NORTH CAROLINA
Dr. Daryl Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 676-2242
Joe & Gwen Wilson (276) 628-4163
Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle
17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • TrebleWRanch@aol.com “Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”
Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net
Registered Bulls & Replacement Females
M & W Farms
2157 Black Lick • Rural Retreat, VA 24368 Home: 276.228.6347 Registered No. 48890 Cell: 401.714.6812
Judith A. Sweeten
Maryville, Tennessee
Quality Black Bulls & Heifers for sale Lynn Waters 3525 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, TN 37803
Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.
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865.660.9227 lynnmwfarms@gmail.com
ROCKY TOP GELBVIEH Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Sandy and Terry Gupton 4846 Potato Farm Rd • Crossville, TN 38571 865-250-1418 • rockytopgel@yahoo.com rockytopgelbviehfarm.com
Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784
VIRGINIA
Mick Ainsworth
1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281
Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance
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Mount Airy, NC 27030 Clay Mills • 336.401.0209
Top Quality Purebred GELBVIEH, BALANCER & SOUTHERN BALANCER cattle available
Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website: • Items for Events of Interest • News for Information Exchange • Dates for upcoming shows and field days. • State Association news Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out sale catalogs.
910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-1142 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net
Mills’ Diamond M Ranch
We want to Keep up with AGA members.
www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@hughes.net
Office (434) 376-3567 James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett Dalton G. Bennett
Fax (434) 376-7008 434/376-7299 434/941-8245 434/664-7935 434/664-8309 434/664-7946
Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 lynnv@gelbvieh.org
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GW ad index 3 G Ranch........................45 ABCS Gelbvieh...............46 Adkins Gelbvieh.............47 AGA...................... 9, 12, 56 AGA National Sale...........3 AGF..................................49 AGJA......................... 37, 38 B/F Cattle Company.......50 Bachman Farms.20, 21, 50 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.........................50 Bar IV Livestock.............53 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc......46 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch...............................47 Blackhawk Cattle Company.........................45 Boehler Gelbvieh............51 Bolton Cattle Ranch.......46 Bow K Ranch..................46 Brandywine Farm...........46 BV Ranch.........................47 Canadian GV Assn.........55
Cattlemen’s Connection..55 C-Cross Cattle Company.........................43 Cedar Top Ranch...IFC, 51 Chimney Butte Ranch... 47 Circle S Ranch.................50 CJ&L Livestock...............47 Cranview Gelbvieh.. 19, 47 Cunningham, Ronn.......55 Danell Diamond Six Ranch...............................46 DDM Gelbvieh................45 Diamond L Farms..........43 Diamond V Gelbvieh.....50 Dromgoole’s Heaven......43 Eagle Pass Ranch............47 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch...............................47 Flying H Genetics... 51, BC Gelbvieh Bull Barn.. 27, 55 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh.......................... 47 Green Hills Gelbvieh......53
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GS Ridge Top Ranch......46 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh...........................47 Hampton Cattle Company.........................53 Harriman, Bob................50 Hart Farm Gelbvieh.......50 Hartland Farm................50 Hilltop Farms..................50 Hodges Ranch.................43 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch....47 J&K Farm.........................45 J Bar M Gelbvieh............50 Judd Ranch, Inc......... 1, 50 Kicking Horse Ranch.....46 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms....43 Knoll Crest Farm............53 Koehn Cattle Co.............43 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald.............................50 Lambert, Doak................55 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh....46 LeDoux Ranch................50 Lemke Cattle...................51 Leonhardt Cattle Company.........................47 Linquist Farms................46 Little Windy Hill Farms.53 Lone Oak Cattle..............46 Longleaf Station..............53 M&P Gelbvieh................51 M&W Farms...................53 Maple Hill Farm..............45 Markes Family Farms.....43 Martens Gelbvieh...........46 Martin Cattle Company.43 Mattison Family Farm...47 McCarty Cattle Co.........23 Middle Creek Farms......46 Miller Gelbvieh...............43 Mills’ Diamond M Ranch...............................53 Mitchell Marketing Service......................... 3, 55 MLM Gelbvieh................51 Mulroy Farms..................50
Nowack Cattle Company.........................51 Plateau Gelbvieh.............46 Pope Farms Gelbvieh.....51 Post Rock Cattle Company.................... 7, 50 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh.......5 Poverty Hill Farms.........43 Rafter R Gelbvieh...........39 Register Farms................53 Rocking GV Gelbvieh....51 Rocky Top Gelbvieh.......53 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh...........................51 Russell Family Livestock..........................47 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...............................46 Schafer Farms, Inc..........47 Schroeder Ranch............17 Seedstock Plus Genetics.55 Seedstock Plus.................55 Spring Flood Ranch.......51 Swanson Cattle Company.........................51 Swenson Gelbvieh..........47 Tabor’s 4T Ranch............29 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.................... 41, 51 The 88 Ranch...................51 Thorstenson Gelbvieh....47 TJB Gelbvieh...................29 Treble W Ranch..............53 Triple H Farms................46 Triple K Gelbvieh............50 Volek Ranch....................47 Warner Beef Genetics .IBC White Oak Farms...........51 Wildwood Acres.............45 Wilkinson Gelbvieh.......46 Wolf Gelbvieh.................51 Wyndemere Farm LLC..53 Yoder’s Prairie Acres......45
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Denver
Be sure to stop by and visit with us at the National Western Stock Show. Look up our Denver cattle and preview some of our annual sale offering...
DLW MS MATRON 802U
Dam of DLW Alumni 7513A ET, the 2013 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity winner. ET sons of 802U are entries to the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity and the People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity.
DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET
Maternal brothers to Alumni will be in Denver as our Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity entry and our People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity entry.
BREEDER’S CHOICE GELBVIEH BULL FUTURITY TPG Jackpot 7551B ET is homozygous black, homozygous polled, and sired by Adkins Jackpot 906W and out of DLW Ms Matron 802U.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALANCER® BULL FUTURITY TPG Capital 869C ET is homozygous polled, and sired by CTR Sandhills 0065X and out of DLW Ms Matron 802U.
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DLW MS DESTINY 318X ET
Dam of AI sire DLW White Sand. Selling a homozygous polled 50% Balancer® daughter sired by CTR Sandhills 0065X in the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale.
Genetic150 GELBVIEH, Investment Production Sale March 1, 2016 BALANCER AND ANGUS BULLS SELL ®
WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950
2016 Futurity and Sale Line-up backed by Maternal Excellence!!
TM
Maternal Excellence + Quality Genetics = Superior Herd Bulls
FLYING H MS 51P 171Y
FLYING H LACY SIRENA 8154
AGA # 1183105 • PB Gelbvieh • Red CE 10
BW 1.0
WW 78
YW 100
MK 25
CW 29
RE 0.66
ARA # 1294609 • 1A AR • Red MB -0.18
FPI 70.90
CED 7
Bennett Hallmark E208 Miss Virginian A261 Bennett G196 Flying H Ms Boo 73K Bar GT Flashback 410M ET Bar GT Loni 27N ET Renegade 615F Flying H Ms Premir 59D
Bennett Landmark J37 Flying H Landmark 051P Flying H Ms G196 14M R Collateral 2R Ms Geranium T522 Flying H Ms Ren 149K
BW 0.5
WW 71
YW 105
MK 17
BJR MAKE MY DAY 981 BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249 BIEBER SIRENA 6708 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LACY MS CHEROKEE 102M LACY MIS ANNIE 125K
CW 32
RE 0.31
MB 0.76
HB 111
BJR EASY RIDER 781 BJR TOW KANA 117-710 BIEBER IMPACT 4399 BIEBER MIMI 4227 BUF CRK CHF 824-1658 MRM 1431 8611 9109 LACY LINE BACKER 123H LACY MISS ELITE 48E
Check out our 2016 Denver futurity candidates and 2016 Bull offering from these elite females. The Tradition Continues...
FLYING H HOOKS PEACHES 48-P ASA # 2289462 • SimAngus • Black CE 13.1
BW -1.1
WW 58.5
YW 88.7
MK 26.1
CW 21.3
B/R NEW DESIGN 036 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 BON VIEW GAMMER 85 ESJ4
LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C BOZ MISS E530
RE 0.35
MB 0.45
API 141.0
TI 72.2
V D A R NEW TREND 315 B/R BLACKCAP EMPRESS 76 BON VIEW BANDO 598 BON VIEW GAMMER 233 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z DS BLACK ZINGER 141B BOZ A354
FLYING H GENETICS
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