2009 Herd Reference Edition

Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association

July 2009

The Power of Today’s Genetics

2009 Herd Reference Edition

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July 2009, Vol. 23, No. 10

Contents contents Sales

Features

36 Mettler Gelbvieh Fall Calving Dispersal Sale

The Power of Today’s Genetics

20 Missouri Family Relies on Gelbvieh to “Remake” Commercial Herd

By Mark Parker

38 Seedstock Plus High Altitude Bull Sale

26 RFI Huge Impact Potential for Seedstock Producers

38 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 24th Anniversary Bull Sale

By Mark Parker

27 RFI Data Impacts Breeder’s Selection Decisions

41 Raile Gelbvieh Bull Sale

41 Lemke Cattle Bull Sale

By Mark Parker

30 The CV EPD – Creating Value for the Industry 64 Gelbvieh Cross Females Top Show-Me-Select Heifer Replacement Sale

By Jennifer Scharpe

42 Central Montana Gelbvieh Genetics 14th Annual Bull Sale 43 Post Rock Cowman Kind Bull & Female Sale

66 Developing Superior Genetics – Looking Back and Moving Forward

By Susan Willmon

44 2009 Flying H Genetics MO Grown on Grass™ Bull Sale

78 American Gelbvieh Foundation – The Story of the Cowboy Hat

44 Gaaskjolen Annual Bull Sale

76 Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready Bull Sale

Reference

50 State & Regional Associations

57 Top Sellers

52 Vital Statistics

57 Sale Averages for 2008-09

54 AGA Committees

80 Show Calendar

55 Most Used Sires for 2008

News 12 AGA Names Jennifer Scharpe as Director of Communications

37 Gelbvieh Profit Partners Winter and Spring Review

14 AGA Board of Directors April Action Points

39 AGA AI Sires for Arthrogryposis Mutiplex (AM) genetic defect

18 AGA Commercial Customer Nominated as BIF Producer of the Year, Winners Selected at the BIF Annual Meeting

47 Texas Jr. Gelbvieh Association FUNraising Golf Tourney

25 Don Danell and Steve Peddicord hired as AGA Area Coordinators

48 AGJA Involvement Keeps Paying Dividends – Dustin Rippe

By Mark Parker

32 The Value of Carcass Ultrasound in Heifers

By Mark Henry

47 3rd Annual Maternal Edge Sale Slated

On the cover: The 2009 Herd Reference Edition focuses on The Power of Today’s Genetics. The cover reflects the historical heritage of the Gelbvieh breed and the progress made to develop the current genetics. Refer to the content in this magazine to see how today’s Gelbvieh genetics are better than ever.

EDITOR: Jennifer Scharpe E-mail: jennifers@gelbvieh.org PRODUCTION: Katie Danneman E-mail: katied@gelbvieh.org

76 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale

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Departments Contact Us Executive’s Corner President’s Message Bits & Pieces Hooves & Horns Junior Voice Junior Shows View From the Field New Members Places to Be Ad Index

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Wayne Vanderwert

Executive’s Corner executive’s corner

The 1973 Cadillac When I was a young man, my uncle bought a brand new 1973 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. He took me for a ride—wow what a car! Power windows, climate control, power seats, cruise control, remote control right-side mirror AND, get this, a 472 cubic inch V-8.

(If you’re interested that is 7.7 liters). He was so proud of that car and it sticks in my mind like it was yesterday.

Recently, I got to thinking that a brand new Chevy today has all the same features and is much improved for safety in the design of the frame, airbags and the braking system.

Furthermore, it has more get-up-and-go with a much smaller engine, better fuel efficiency and far less emissions. I’ll even bet that in a sideby-side comparison the ride is better in the modern day Chevrolet.

This is exactly like the Gelbvieh business.

The genetics that we have today are better than ever.

If you are a Gelbvieh breeder…puff up your chest right now and take a little pride in what has been accomplished in this breed.

If you are a skeptic, read on.

For those who have been in the Gelbvieh business for a while, the early days tend to stick in your mind. The explosive growth that those first half-blood calves exhibited and the great MARC evaluation for growth, milk and fertility traits that the Gelbvieh breed enjoyed, are easily recalled. Every now and then, somebody voices an opinion on how much we’ve lost. You need to look again!

Just like that 1973 Cadillac, you have to keep in mind that it was a different time.

When Gelbvieh cattle were introduced, the nation’s cowherd had not benefited from any selection based on the tools, such as EPDs, that we have today. Furthermore, the continental breeds put a shot of maximum heterosis in those early calves.

You need to also remember that it was a challenge, even with heterosis and the genetics for growth that Gelbvieh provided, to get a bull to the 1000 pound mark at a year of age.

Today you can be in the middle of the pack for growth genetics, feed a moderate ration and have 1100-pound bulls—1200 to 1300 if you provide a little extra groceries.

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A few breeders have recently used some of the early bulls and produced calves in contemporary groups with current genetics also represented. Guess what? The current genetics provide more growth and less birth weight.

This should not be surprising. If you look at the EPD genetic trends that we’ve published over the years for birth, weaning and yearling and the EPDs on the early bulls themselves, you would recognize the direction the breed has gone.

Still skeptical? For the first time, we are publishing the phenotypic data and trends in this Herd Reference issue. See the piece titled “Developing Superior Genetics–Looking Backward Moving Foreward.” We’ve presented data in five-year intervals starting in 1982.

Why not earlier? There just isn’t enough data, especially in the higher percentages, to make a meaningful comparison.

The data presented documents the decrease in birth weight, while increasing weaning and yearling performance. It bears out the challenges I mentioned earlier in getting bulls to beat the 1000 pound mark even in the late ‘80s. Currently, yearling bulls are solidly in the mid-1100- to 1200-pound range. Although historically it was a strength, scrotal circumference has also increased in our population.

I suspect that the emphasis that we’ve place on breed direction the last two years, focusing on a couple of traits, has fueled some of the skepticism. Also in this issue, you’ll see what the right Gelbvieh genetics can do in those traits.

The right genetics exist in our population, we have the breeder tools in place, and so many breeders have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude that we’ve already made progress.

Furthermore, the Gelbvieh cattle that we’ve tested to date for Arthrogryposis Multiplex, the Angus “curly calf ” defect are 100% clean. I suspect that the other Angus genetic issues will not be a problem in our Gelbvieh population.

Take a look at the information of RFI (Residual Feed Intake) in this issue, more good news for the Gelbvieh breed.

We’ve got a lot to be proud of. The 2009 model year—the babies in your pasture—will be the best Gelbvieh ever!

303/465-2333 Main Phone 303/465-2339 fax Executive Director Wayne Vanderwert (ex. 480) waynev@gelbvieh.org Director of Administration Dianne Coffman (ex. 479) diannec@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon (ex. 484) susanw@gelbvieh.org Director of Member Services Dana Stewart (ex. 488) danas@gelbvieh.org Director of Communications Jennifer Scharpe (ex. 485) jennifers@gelbvieh.org Production Manager/Graphic Artist Katie Danneman (ex. 486) katied@gelbvieh.org Customer Services Coleen Abplanalp (ex. 482) coleena@gelbvieh.org Dolores Gravley (ex. 481) doloresg@gelbvieh.org Patti Showman (ex. 478) pattis@gelbvieh.org Teresa Wessels (ex. 477) teresaw@gelbvieh.org Mailing address: 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 General E-mail: info@gelbvieh.org Registration & Electronic Data Transfer: registration@gelbvieh.org Website: www.gelbvieh.org

Vaughn Thorstenson

President’s Message president’s message

AGA Executive Committee

Point of View If you have been reading my columns for the past year and a half, I’m sure most of you realize that we live in rural South Dakota – key word being “rural.” We are nearly 100 miles from Wal-Mart and McDonalds so we don’t fit into the “normal American household” which is on average less than 15 miles from either of those two American icons.

This rural living does have its rewards however, such as the open spaces, lack of traffic jams and an abundance of wildlife.

I particularly enjoy seeing the rooster pheasants or the tom turkeys strutting by our kitchen window this time of the year.

They are an amazing display of some of God’s greatest handiwork, but my wife doesn’t always share the same attraction to these birds. As a matter of fact she is usually chasing them away. She has on occasion sent my daughters out to “run off the turkeys.”

On one such occasion my oldest daughter (at the time only about 12 years old) took her BB gun and shot at the turkey. He flew up in a tree and she then shot him again – bringing him down! Then she finished him off. I couldn’t believe it! That great looking bird was – DEAD. Why do we not both enjoy the turkeys in our yard? It is because she has a garden that the birds love to dig in. So am I right or is Wendy??

We are both right. I am afraid the same thing occurs in our Gelbvieh Association.

We have some issues that come up that many of you think are obviously wrong (or right depending on your view) but you do not know the entire story. One such issue is surrounding the field representatives that we have now hired.

We had intended on hiring them in January as presented at the annual meeting, but due to rolling the herd assessments back one month and incurring some expense from the computer conversion, we had to postpone placing those field representatives.

Another issue would be the computer conversion which many of you felt should have been completed by now (and we all wish that were the case) but we have had many obstacles in making the conversion and we hope to complete this now by early 2010.

There are a number of other issues, which I won’t add to this list and in many cases it is 10 | July 2009

President Vaughn Thorstenson 605/649-6262 (H) 12980 Cedar Rd., Selby, SD 57472

merely your or my point of view that changes the assessment of a situation.

We do have a number of good things happening. One of which is an increase in adult and junior memberships – undoubtedly partially due to the Junior National, which will be held in Des Moines. We also have added the two new field representatives (with hopefully a third by the time you are reading this) and a new editor for the Gelbvieh World. I think you are going to see a marked improvement in the service side of the Association.

With that said, I would like to bring up one last point. I got my bill from Pfizer about a month ago and decided that the money I sent into the Gelbvieh Association was money much better spent. No offense to Dr. Gibb with Igentiy or the Pfizer people but we are spending $35-$50/head to test our bulls for these sales and all we get is a piece of paper with random numbers on it.

Now I realize there can be a lot of value in those numbers especially if they have the right numbers, but I think we are getting a much better value from our association.

We get registration papers with 16 EPD values on them as well as ratios, actual performance numbers, and pedigree data.

We get a national ad campaign that promotes our product to the commercial cattleman through many sources including print and television advertising. We get lifetime cow summary information including awards for Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction and we get assistance with DNA testing and registrations as well as representations at a lot of regional sales and events. We get all this for around $15 per head, a fraction of what we are spending on DNA testing.

We are all getting an exceptional value that we really underestimate. A bull or female can have the best DNA in the world, but without a good pedigree and EPD’s the animal does not have value.

I’m not trying to talk you out of DNA testing but I am hoping you can appreciate a different “point of view.” From my viewpoint, we get a lot from our association at a very reasonable price. I hope all of you have a safe and productive summer and I hope to see many of you at some of the summer activities!

Vice President Al Knapp 913/219-6613 (O) 18291 158th St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Secretary Randy Gallaway 405/649-2410 (H) 15182 N. Midwest Blvd. • Mulhall, OK 73063 Treasurer Jim Beastrom 605/224-5789 (H) 20453 Cendak Rd. • Pierre, SD 57501-6315 Legal Counsel E. Edd Pritchett 405/375-5516 (O) 114 N. Main St. • Ste. 101 Kingfisher, OK 73750

AGA Directors Rob Arnold 701/624-2051 (H) 6700 Cty Rd 19 S • Minot, ND 58701 Steve Arp 608/846-5186 (H) 551 N Ramsey Rd • Arlington, WI 53911 Ken Flikkema 406/586-6207 (H) 8289 Huffine Ln. • Bozeman, MT 59718 Mark Goes 402/766-3627 (H) 39414 SW 75th Rd. • Odell, NE 68415-3126 Jerry Grund 785/891-3765 (H) 2690 Iron Horse Rd. • Wallace, KS 67761 Dick Helms 308/493-5411 (H) 42041 Dr. 728 • Arapahoe, NE 68922 John Huston jeh7@ra.msstate.edu David Judd 785/566-3770 (H) 423 Hwy K-69 • Pomona, KS 66076-9064 Bob Prosser 928/289-2619 (O) PO Box 190 • Winslow, AZ 86047 Brian Schafer 888/226-9210 (O) 37740 240th Ave. • Goodhue, MN 55027 Nancy Wilkinson 719/846-7910 (H) 23115 CR 111.3 • Model, CO 81059 All approved AGA Board minutes are available for inspection in the AGA office. Board meeting highlights are available upon request.

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News news AGA New Faces

American Gelbvieh Association Names Jennifer Scharpe as Director of Communications

Jennifer Scharpe

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has hired Jennifer Scharpe as the AGA’s Director of Communications, a position that includes serving as editor of Gelbvieh World.

Scharpe holds a B.S. in Animal and Range Science from North Dakota State University and an M.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University.

Scharpe comes from a strong agriculture and communications background that includes service with the United States Peace Corps teaching sustainable agriculture and animal production practices.

“I am pleased to have Jennifer as an addition to our dedicated staff. Her experience and enthusiasm will be a tremendous benefit to

our association,” said Wayne Vanderwert, AGA Executive Director.

Scharpe previously worked as a research assistant at Iowa State University and as a writer for the Iowa State University Extension Communications and External Relations department. Prior to that, she was a 4-H Program Coordinator with the University of Minnesota Extension Service.

In her role, Scharpe will not only serve as Gelbvieh World Editor, but will also be responsible for coordinating Gelbvieh World advertising, developing news releases, leading the national advertising campaign, and representing the AGA at various shows and events.

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AGA Update

News news American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors Meeting Action Points April 22-23, 2009

1. Minutes of the January 9, 2009 meeting and conference call of February 2, 2009 were approved.

2. Approved the financial report for March 2009.

3. Approved to webcast the Parade of the National Sale Cattle at the 2010 National Western Stock Show.

4. Approved hiring of Purple Haven to manage the 2010 National Gelbvieh Sale.

5. Approved the removal of Van Udden and added R. Paul Maulsby to the approved judges list.

6. Directed staff to design a fee schedule of cash versus credit card payment for work.

7. Directed staff to refine 2010 National Western Stock Show schedule to start committee meetings on Thursday evening and include a meal on Friday or Saturday.

8. Directed staff to develop a proposal to be presented at the August 2009 Board meeting for a commercial market penetration plan to be implemented in the fall of 2009.

9. Approved to drop the National Herdsman Award given at Denver.

10. Approved the formation of a committee to develop breed direction policy that would be presented to the National Western Judge and role guidelines for the AGA Breed Representative.

11. Established a policy to refine the selection of National Western judges

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from the recommendations of the National Show Committee to have resumes and a letter from the judges as to why they would like to judge the 2011 National Gelbvieh Show.

12. Moved to establish a Southern Balancer Registry.

13. Moved to support the NAILE show with $2,000 for the next two years starting November of 2009.

14. Moved to rescind the percentage range bucket table established at the January 2009 Board meeting.

15. Moved to rescind the motion from January 9, 2009 that an animal must contain a minimum of 81.25% Gelbvieh to be designated a purebred in the AGA Herdbook.

16. Moved to change the designation of the 7/8 bull to PB 88.

17. Moved to make the percentage table the same for Gelbvieh, Balancer and Hybrid by following the Current Percent Gelbvieh Calculating Chart for Animals Born on or after January 1, 2002.

18. Moved to direct staff to begin investigation into the process of including RFI data into the AGA database for the development of an RFI EPD and/or appropriate selection index.

19. Moved to set the next Board meeting for August 21 & 22, 2009 20. Moved to remove completed action points.

Bits ‘N Pieces bits ‘n pieces Registration Updates

Gelbvieh Arrivals

 The International Year Code for 2009-

 Registration and transfer credits stay

with the member who paid the Herd Assessment on the active cow. The credits do not move with the cow when a she is sold and transferred. If the cow has a calf at side when purchased, make sure the seller registers and transfers the calf as well

 Please us black ink when filling out your

registration forms. Please do not cut apart the registration forms. complete name & address information from you when transferring your Gelbvieh cattle. Otherwise, we not only spend your AGA money on the initial postage, but also a fee is paid on each item that is attempted to send to that bad address (their registration papers, New Non-member packet, Gelbvieh World issues). Then we have to pay postage a second time for items resent to the correct address once we get it. Thanks for your help!

AGA News & Notes  Reminder: To honor your females in the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program, the following must occur.

1. All data must be submitted to the AGA office by August 1, 2009.

2. A Dam of Merit must have produced a least three (3) calves and Dam of Distinction must have produced a minimum of eight (8) calves.

3. Age at first calving must not exceed 25 months.

4. Produce a calf that was born between January 1, 2008 and March 1, 2009.

5. Possess a minimum average weaning weight ratio of 101 for all calves.

6. Maintained a regular calving interval.

Average calving interval must not exceed the value calculated using the following formula: (#of calving intervals x 365 days) + 30 days # Of calving intervals Or the female had her 3rd calf before her 4th birthday and maintained a 365-day calving interval thereafter.

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 State Association officers–PLEASE–be

thinking of individuals to nominate for AGA Member of the Year and for the AGA Hall of Fame. Applications will be sent to state leaders soon. Nominations for the AGA Hall of Fame are due by August 15, 2009. The Hall of Fame honors individuals for their long-time contributions to establish and promote the breed. Member of the Year applications are due by September 30, 2009. If you have questions, please contact Dianne Coffman at the AGA office.

born calves is “W.” Make sure you use the letter “W” in the tattoo.

 Please help us tighten our belts. We need

State Association News

Former AGA President, Jay Wade Johnson and wife Bilynn announce the arrival of daughter Lynnlea Mae Johnson, born Sunday, May 24 at 6:57 p.m. Little Lynnlea weighed in at 5.12 lbs., and measured 18.5 inches long. CW is her very proud big brother! The family lives in Happy, Texas.

Gelbvieh Farewells

Junior News  The Texas Junior Gelbvieh Association

is going to host a fundraiser sale for the TJGA Lonestar Classic. The fundraiser will be held September 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Worrell Enterprises Sale Facility in Mason, Tex. Highlights to include: JDPD Righteous 202U, a heifer donated

by Dromgoole’s Heaven. She is an April daughter of RTRM Headline. Other sale lots include fancy show heifer prospects, 1 elite donor cow, flush opportunity from any DH Donor cow, and many more.

Consignments Welcome!! All proceeds of sale price will go to TJGA for the 2010 Lonestar Classic. Contact advisors James and Shannon Worrell, sjworrell@ctesc.net or 325-258-4656.

 Texas Jr Gelbvieh Association FUNraising Golf Tourney SAVE THE DATE The Texas Jr. Gelbvieh Association is hosting the Lonestar Classis Golf Tournament as a FUNraiser to help host the 2010 Lone Star Classic. Come have a great day of fun, food, and golf on Thursday, September 17 at “The Quarry” in San Antonio. Please start getting your teams and golfing buddies together to attend this FUN event. For more information, contact James or Shannon Worrell, TGJA Advisors, at jworrell@ ctesc.net or 325-258-4656.

Gary Lee Waltz

 Gary Lee Waltz, age 56, of rural Jasper, MO, died in a hunting accident Friday, May 8, 2009. Gary loved his Gelbvieh cattle and was a past director of the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association.

Gary was born August 10, 1952 at Carthage, MO. After earning an associates degree in drafting engineering from Pittsburg State University in 1972, he served in the Missouri National Guard 203rd Engineer Battalion from 1972 to 1978.

Survivors include his wife, Villa; a son, Brad and his wife Jama Waltz of Jasper; a daughter Amie and her husband Justin Primm of Jasper; his mother Genevieve Waltz of Jasper; a very special niece and nephew; three sisters; five grandchildren; and many other family members and special friends.

The Waltz family wishes to thank everyone for their many cards, prayers, and memorials.

Gale Rippey

Industry Update

News news

AGA Commercial Customer Nominated as BIF Producer of the Year, Winners Selected at the BIF Annual Meeting The American Gelbvieh Association nominated Gale Rippey of Galax, Va., for the annual Commercial Producer of the Year award at the Beef Improvement Federation’s 41st Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, April 30May 3, 2009, in Sacramento, Calif.

The Rippey operation is located in the mountains of southwest Virginia and has been in the commercial cattle business for 20 years. Gale and his wife, Gena, along with one full-time employee, manage 200 cow-calf pairs and background 600 stocker calves on 1,150 acres of owned and leased land. A portion of that land is also used as part of the farm’s haying operation.

Rippey utilizes Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics on a British-based cow herd of Angus and Angus/Hereford females. Rippey calves all cows in the fall and weans in

August with the goal of an 800-pound steer calf, taking advantage of summer forage while calves are still on the cow. Rippey says those heavy calves are really in tune with today’s higher feed costs, bigger in-weight and shorter feeding period goals of the cattle feeding industry. The reputation of his calves and cowherd not only give him an extra premium at the feedyard, but have also helped develop a niche market to provide customers with high quality commercial females.

Rippey was nominated along with only seven other commercial producers for the prestigious award.

JHL Ranch, Ashby, Nebr., was named the 2009 Commercial Producer of the Year.

The family has run cattle in the southwest corner in the Nebraska Sandhills since 1885. The JHL brand is reputed to be one

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of the oldest used in Nebraska having been legally registered in the state in 1920.

Additionally, BIF recognizes a Seedstock Producer of the Year. Traditionally, a single breeder is honored but, this year, two producers deserving of the nation’s top seedstock award were selected.

Champion Hill, Inc., and Harrell Hereford Ranch were each honored as the 2009 Seedstock Producer of the Year.

Paul Hill and Marshall Reynolds of Champion Hill, Inc., run 220 breeding-age registered Angus females and 630 mostly half-blood Angus females, used as recipients, on 4,000 acres of owned and leased land in southeastern Ohio. Each year, the operation sells 300 females in two production sales and 200 bulls through a genetic partnership.

Bob and Edna Harrell established the Harrell Hereford Ranch in 1970 along the foothills in eastern Oregon’s Baker Valley. The ranch is family owned-andoperated by Bob Harrell Jr. and his wife, Becky, and their family. The operation spans six ranches, consisting of 300 registered Hereford cows, 400 black baldy commercial cows, an 800-head feedlot for backgrounding cattle and 45 Quarter Horse broodmares. The cattle run on 8,000 acres of high desert, native range with 3,000 irrigated tillable acres utilized for the production of alfalfa and meadow hay, corn silage, earlage and small grains.

Producers are nominated for the BIF Producer of the Year awards annually. AGA members may suggest nominees or state associations may co-sponsor a nominee with the American Gelbvieh Association. For more information, please contact Wayne Vanderwert at 303-465-2333.

Producer Profile

Feature feature

Busy with a large broiler operation and a poultry house heating enterprise, Bruce Youngblood appreciates the impact Gelbvieh bulls have had on the disposition of the family’s cowherd.

By Mark Parker

F

ive years ago, the folks at Youngblood Farms took a critical look at the cows and calves grazing their southwest Missouri pastures and decided it was time for an extreme makeover.

Their renovation tool of choice?

Gelbvieh bulls.

“We had tried a lot of breeds and we were particularly interested in improving the reproductive efficiency and the disposition of the cattle. The Gelbviehs haven’t disappointed us,” says Bruce Youngblood who operates the enterprise along with his brother, Doug, father, Martin, and son, Jake. “We have always used registered bulls here but we did whatever we thought we ought to do at the moment. Now we have a program and it’s paying off.”

The Youngbloods are closing in on the end of a five-year plan to replace the entire original herd by retaining 50 Gelbvieh influence heifers per year. The half-blood Gelbviehs in the herd are bred to full-blood bulls and when the female side hits ¾, the Youngbloods will go to Balancer bulls.

Right now, though, they couldn’t be happier with the direction the program is headed.

Continued on page 22 Right: Transitioning to Gelbvieh, Youngblood Farms at Diamond, Mo., is counting on heifers like these to enhance herd productivity, disposition and fertility.

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Missouri family relies on Gelbvieh to “remake” commercial herd

The Youngbloods are closing in on the end of a five-year plan to replace the entire original herd by retaining 50 Gelbvieh influence heifers per year. The half-blood Gelbviehs in the herd are bred to full-blood bulls and when the female side hits 他, the Youngbloods will go to Balancer bulls.

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Feature feature

Continued from page 20

Youngblood Profile

Bruce Youngblood, right, and his son, Jake, left, are in their fifth year of a five-year plan to replace their original cowherd with Gelbviehinfluence females.

Bruce’s brother, Doug, and his father, Martin, are also involved in the family operation.

Keeping top Gelbvieh-sired females like these for replacements is moving Youngblood farms toward a more productive cowherd.

Jake Youngblood knows that this Gelbvieh “heifer bull” delivers a host of maternal and performance traits the family’s herd needs but he’ll tell you that easy handling is one contribution that shouldn’t be overlooked.

“The heifers are just beautiful and the best thing is that they breed back quickly,” Doug explains. “They’re early maturing so the heifers get right into the herd and start making money for us. Actually, we have to be a little more careful than before because these heifers will breed early. For us, if they’ll settle at 14 months of age that’s perfect and that’s easily attainable with these cattle.”

Another thing Doug points out is that the Gelbvieh-cross cows have bred back more efficiently than other cows even in weather-stress years.

Even though the Youngbloods have focused on maternal traits and have relied primarily on “heifer bulls,” since they were rebuilding the cowherd, weaning weights are up and they’re looking forward to an even greater impact when they switch to more performance oriented herd sires.

“The first order of business is to get a cow bred and get a calf,” Doug continues. “We’ve been building that reproductive efficiency into the cowherd and we’re really totally redesigning the cows. Our cows had gotten pretty large and we’re backing off on frame.

We think we will be able to reduce cow size, run a greater number of more efficient cows, and sell more pounds of beef per acre.

“Disposition is another thing that’s important to us,” he continues. “Safety’s

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important but, besides that, we have a lot of other things to do around here and easy handling cattle just make things better all the way around. The whole attitude of the herd has changed since we started using Gelbvieh bulls and we’re about to get the last of those high-headed snorty cows off the place.”

The Youngbloods have purchased most of their Gelbvieh bulls from Judd Ranch, using the Pomona, Kan., seedstock operation’s “sight unseen” program.

“We figure they know their cattle better than we do so we discuss the kinds of things we’re looking for and take advantage of their expertise in finding the bulls that best fit our needs,” Bruce says. “It’s worked real well.

We’ve been willing to pay more for bulls because we’ve seen the investment pay off.

Actually, the Gelbvieh bulls we’ve bought have had a longer productive life and since we’re calving both spring and fall, we can take better advantage of quality sires.“ Although most of the bulls they’ve bought have been black, they recently bought two red bulls, deciding that they just couldn’t pass up a couple of “really, really good bulls.”

“We like the black bulls but it’s more important to get the best possible bull for the money,” Bruce explains.

The forage base for the Youngbloods

is fescue interseeded with legumes along with some brome pasture and alfalfa hay meadow. The family also runs a sizeable poultry enterprise—six 23,000-broiler houses that turn over six flocks a year—and the litter helps keep pastures highly productive.

Calves are weaned and placed on grain in a lot for 30 days and are then backgrounded on grass, along with supplementation that includes a corn syrup-whey liquid mixture.

For the steer calves, the family takes advantage of good forage and an improved genetic base with a value added program that includes electronic ID tagging and a vaccination and health regimen.

The heifers they keep are the keystone of the operation’s future, though, and the Youngbloods say that when the conversion to a Gelbvieh influenced cow herd is complete, they intend to keep retaining high quality heifers and offering them to other cattlemen as bred replacements.

“We’ve seen the impact they’ve had on our herd and we think there are a lot of commercial operations around that could benefit from cattle like these,” Bruce concludes.

It’s been a makeover that has paid dividends along the way but the Youngbloods are enthused about continuing to build better cows for the future.

News news

The American Gelbvieh Association announces the hiring of two Area Coordinators. Don Danell, Lewiston, Mont., and Steve Peddicord, Albany, Ky., will represent the AGA by working with beef producers and promoting the strengths of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle across the United States.

Don Danell

Don Danell, along with wife, Omie, and daughter, Teale Rose, own and operate Danell Diamond Six Ranch just north of Lewistown, Mont. Don’s son, Chase, is a student at Montana State University in Bozeman.

The Danell ranch consists of black, purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

They calve roughly 50-60 cows yearly, with 10 percent embryo transplants and the remainder artificially inseminated.

The Danell ranch focuses their breeding program on strong carcass and tenderness genetics.

Steve Peddicord, a Gelbvieh producer since 1992, owns a cow/calf operation of 80 head of purebred Gelbvieh and Red Balancer cows. Peddicord is also the farm manager of Springhaven Farm Inc. in Albany. Besides these beef production roles, he is the owner/ operator of Steve’s Best BBQ Catering.

Peddicord is a graduate of the University of Kentucky earning a B.S. in Agriculture Economics with a minor in Agronomy.

Prior to joining Springhaven, he served as a District Conservationist with the Soil Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kentucky.

“I look forward to working with all producers throughout the Southeast and sharing the many opportunities Gelbvieh offers to the commercial producer,” said Steve.

Peddicord’s family includes his wife Carol, M.D. Internal Medicine; and two sons, Thomas, 22, member of the United States Navy and Michael, 19, student at

AGA New Faces

Don Danell and Steve Peddicord hired as American Gelbvieh Association Area Coordinators

Steve Peddicord

Campbellsville University.

Steve has a long-standing connection to the Gelbvieh breed as his father, Bud Peddicord, introduced the first Gelbvieh cattle to northern Kentucky in 1985.

The Gelbvieh Area Coordinators are new positions to the American Gelbvieh Association. Danell and Peddicord will be responsible for coordinating membership and breed promotion efforts in their respective regions and working with the AGA to further the development of the Gelbvieh breed.

“I am honored to take this position and feel we are taking a step in the right direction to promoting our breed,” said Don. Don was also once a student at Montana State University, Bozeman and went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana, Missoula. He completed an extension program in Orthotics/ Prosthetics at UCLA and finished an Orthotic Residency at O’Donoghue Rehab Center, Oklahoma City, Okla. He is a Certified Orthotist.

The Danell family enjoys socializing with other breeders at sales, shows, and association events. Teale is a member of the Gelbvieh Junior Association and has fun showing cattle throughout the year.

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RFI: Huge impact potential for seedstock producers

By Mark Parker

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traight to the bottom line— that’s where every incremental improvement in Residual Feed Intake (RFI) goes, delivering cattle that quite simply grow or maintain themselves on less feed than their less efficient herd and pen mates.

The power of the trait echoes through the beef production system with calves that cost less to feed in the yard and replacements that put a smaller dent in the forage budget. For cattlemen who have measured RFI, there may still be some questions to be answered but whether or not to use this relatively new tool is absolutely not one of them.

“RFI excites us more than anything we’ve seen in a very long time,” says Leo McDonnell of the Midland Bull Test at Columbus, Mont. “It offers ranchers their biggest economic opportunity in years and years—the opportunity to reduce feed costs from birth to slaughter while maintaining the same level of production.”

Midland has run about 3,400 head of cattle— primarily bulls—through its GrowSafe system, which gathers RFI data, and one of the first lessons learned there has been that RFI does not follow phenotype.

“We’ve seen efficiency and inefficiency in all frame sizes,” McDonnell explains. “It’s clearly not something that can be assessed visually. Just like with other traits, we believe in a balanced approach to selection.

In terms of phenotype, for instance, you need to identify what works well in your environment and then capitalize on RFI. That’s the really good news about RFI—it doesn’t appear to be antagonistic to other traits so you can select a good RFI bull without sacrificing performance or carcass quality. We haven’t found any negative correlation to anything, including reproduction.

Scientists in Australia, Canada and the USA all agree that selection for RFI offers us the opportunity to reduce fed costs by 15-25% in time. When one figures in the cost of running the mother cow, that means as an industry we have the opportunity to reduce feed costs from conception to slaughter by well over $180 per head. But as with other aspects of 26 | July 2009

Looking down the bunk of a set of GrowSafe feeders used to collect RFI data.

business, if you don’t measure it, you cannot manage it. That’s why Midland has invested well over a half-million dollars into the hightech GrowSafe systems to make sure we have the most accurate data possible.

Scientists in Australia, Canada and the USA all agree that selection for RFI offers us the opportunity to reduce fed costs by 15-25% in time.

When one figures in the cost of running the mother cow, that means as an industry we have the opportunity to reduce feed costs from conception to slaughter by well over $180 per head. But as with other aspects of business, if you don’t measure it, you cannot manage it. That’s why Midland has invested well over a halfmillion dollars into the hightech GrowSafe systems to make sure we have the most accurate data possible.

more as a yearling than that bull but we haven’t been able to do a good job of measuring which bull gets to that point with fewer dollars invested in feed. As herd sire producers, it’s our opinion that this can be even more important than growth or carcass traits because of the wide variation that exists and the potential for change.

“There’s a huge ‘wow’ factor here because every increment of improvement we get goes straight to the bottom line.”

Steve Munger, managing partner

at Eagle Pass Ranch in South Dakota, has experienced some of those ‘wow’ numbers. During the summer of ’08, he had two steers that illustrated RFI selection potential. Similar in type and appearance, both steers graded choice at approximately 1,300 pounds. During a 120-day feeding period, however, there was a $276 difference in feed costs between the two. That was during a Continued on page 28

At Leachman Cattle of Colorado, measuring RFI has become a priority matter: “We have an opportunity with this data to create cattle that will be more profitable,” Lee Leachman asserts. “It allows us to compare the value of the output with the cost of the inputs and that’s exactly how the pork and poultry industries have been able to make tremendous progress in efficiency.”

Acknowledging that beef is produced in a somewhat more complex system because of the utilization of both forage and grains, Leachman notes that there appears to be a positive relationship between RFI on finishing rations and RFI on forage. Most of the RFI emphasis to this point has been on feed efficiency and that, the veteran rancher says, adds a new dimension to the sire selection toolbox: “We’ve been able to say this bull weighs Gelbvieh World | 27

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period of higher corn costs, Munger points out, but at current prices, the difference between a calf with a -1 RFI score (the lower the score, the higher the efficiency) and a score of 0 would probably be in the $25-28 range.

And with a larger RFI split, the cost difference can get dramatic fast.

“The numbers are staggering,” Munger says. “Just think if you could eliminate the bottom end, in terms of RFI. Saving $50 to $100 per head in the feedlot looks very attainable and it doesn’t have to stop there.”

Munger points out that, while a lot of interest in RFI has been shown by beef producers who retain ownership, there is also intriguing potential for cattlemen who keep their own replacement females.

“What’s it worth to have cows that do their job on less feed and forage?” he asks.

“And then, on top of that, they produce calves that feed out more economically. Essentially, you would be able to run more cows on the same number of acres.”

Seedstock producers who are measuring RFI are seeing an increasing interest in their bulls—as well as enhanced value—and expect that trend to continue. Just as with EPDs and ultrasound, there will be a learning and adoption curve but RFI is just too important to ignore, they assert.

“In four to five years, RFI will be the number one trait cattlemen are selecting for,” McDonnell says, “and seedstock producers who ignore it are going to be left out. It’s exciting. I think we’ll be identifying cow families, as well as sire families, that excel in RFI. That could be a real opportunity for both large and small breeders.”

Leachman agrees: “Serious seedstock producers need to have a strategy on RFI. The challenge for breeds will be to have enough breeders who measure the trait to gather meaningful data. Fortunately for the Gelbvieh breed, there have been several breeders who are measuring and using RFI information. And, the Gelbvieh cattle in our database have done quite well in terms of RFI.” Offering some advice for producers interested in developing the RFI strategy Leachman spoke of, Steve Munger suggests that solid data is the critical point. He encourages producers to source RFI proven 28 | July 2009

RFI data impacts breeder’s selection decisions

By Mark Parker

Ken Flikkema

After the first batch of Middle Creek Farms Gelbvieh bulls came off test at the Midland Bull Test in the spring of 2008, Ken Flikkema took a look at the RFI numbers and said, “Hmmm.”

When the data came in for the second group, though, a meaningful pattern began to emerge.

“We were able to identify a set of bulls from a particular cow family that were more feed efficient,” the Bozeman, Mont., breeder explains. “They were half-brothers to our Bruce Almighty bull and one of his sons was the top RFI bull. That indicated to me that there was a feed efficiency advantage in that pedigree and it gave us an opportunity to begin selecting for more efficient cattle.”

The information was meaningful beyond Flikkema’s own breeding program, though, as his two top-sellers were also his top RFI bulls.

“This is going to be huge for the commercial beef industry,” he predicts. “After fertility, I really do believe this is going to be the most important selection criteria for cattlemen. Just looking at my own numbers, my best RFI bull gained one pound for every five pounds of feed and my poorest gained a pound for every nine pounds of feed.

That’s an incredible difference. Think of the impact of being able to select for this trait.”

American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director Wayne Vanderwert shares Flikkema’s enthusiasm.

“The ability to capture individual data that can drive the Gelbvieh breed and the industry toward greater production efficiency will continue to receive a lot of attention,” he says. “It is a critical step to make beef more competitive with pork and poultry.”

The upshot of Flikkema’s early RFI experience is that Middle Creek has AI’d a large group of cows to their top RFI bull and, as the data builds, will begin stacking the efficiency trait in the breeding program. Plans also include measuring the RFI of females to strengthen the effort.

For Flikkema, developing an RFI strategy is critical to his own operation but he also believes it is essential for his fellow Gelbvieh breeders to take advantage of the opportunity to identify the breed’s most efficient cattle.

“As an association, it’s important we do as much as we can to take advantage of this information,” asserts Flikkema, who serves on the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors. “We need to get the word out that Gelbvieh cattle are efficient and we need to use this RFI data to identify the cattle in our breed that will have the greatest positive impact on feed efficiency for our commercial customers.”

Susan Willmon, AGA’s director of breed improvement, explains that the American Gelbvieh Association is embracing the technology by helping its members develop and utilize Residual Feed Intake information.

“The AGA is committed to collecting and using RFI data to calculate an EPD or an index for breeders’ use in selection decisions,” she explains. “We are communicating with organized bull tests and private entities to determine the best means for reporting and storing this data.”

Gelbvieh breeders who are considering placing bulls in a test that generates RFI data should contact the AGA for guideline information, Willmon advises. As with any data, there are requirements to assure that the data becomes part of a future genetic evaluation.

bulls and begin their selection process.

“Concentrate first on proven bulls coming out of the RFI feeding trials and

when DNA markers for feed efficiency become reliable, use that tool also,” he concludes.

The CV EPD – Creating Value for the Industry

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s an avenue to create more value for Gelbvieh cattle, many Gelbvieh breeders are tuning-in to the significance of the carcass value EPD (CV EPD) that the breed has published for the last couple years. The CV EPD replaced the old grid merit EPD when the AGA converted from a traditional age-adjusted to a fat-adjusted EPD calculation for carcass parameters, a move that is much more in tune with how fed cattle are marketed.

The Gelbvieh breed’s CV EPD represents a dollar value calculated as an index of the single trait carcass EPDs including carcass weight, marbling, days to finish and ribeye area.

The goal in replacing the grid merit EPD was to create an EPD that more closely reflected true dollar differences in carcass value. Just as the fatadjusted EPDs relate to how we determine endpoint and market cattle in commercial feeding, the CV EPD needed to be a tool that would help Gelbvieh breeders and the industry identify genetics that would drive value.

There are four parts to the formula that calculates the Gelbvieh CV EPD. 1. An estimate of actual carcass weight based on the carcass weight EPD. AGA’s carcass data set was used to establish this and the other prediction formulas.

2. An estimate of the potential for Quality Grade grid premiums based on the marbling EPD. The marbling EPD is very useful in predicting the percentage of Choice and the upper two-thirds grading cattle.

3. An estimate of Yield grade grid premiums relying heavily on EPDs for rib eye area, carcass weight, and days to finish to mimic the Yield Grade formula.

4. An estimate of out-weight cattle, carcasses that are too light or too heavy and would be penalized in the market place. This is the most complex component of the calculation. A very low CW EPD would result in a small percentage of carcasses that were too light; CW EPDs on the higher end would result in a few heavy carcasses that would be penalized.

Carcass Value in the Real World Gelbvieh influence in grid-marketing of natural beef has paid dividends for central Missouri’s Flat Creek Farm.

What started out as feeding a few home-raised steers for freezer beef customers and family, turned into an aggressive program to improve carcass traits, primarily quality. First turning to proven Angus genetics did result in the marbling needed for an acceptable level of quality grade but ribeye area became an issue and carcass weight dropped.

Flat Creek first commercially grid-marketed cattle as part of a local feed company sponsored test in 2004. The steers were just over 50% Choice with a carcass weight of 799 lbs and an average marbling score of 458, in the middle of the lower one-third of Choice.

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What sets Gelbvieh’s CV EPD apart is the inclusion of carcass weight, first in real-world carcass value determination and secondly in “outs” penalties. It is not based on grid premium potential at a standard weight. Weight drives value.

In good or tough economic times, a Choice Yield Grade 2 carcass is an industry standard and a worthwhile production goal. An 800pound Choice Yield Grade 2 carcass in today’s market is worth $70.00 more than a 750-pound carcass with the same grade profile.

Stuart Jarvis, past AGA Board President and breeder from Phillipsburg, Kan. echoes this thought, “I think that so many “I think that so many cattlemen have become focused only cattlemen have become on the grid premium per head that focused only on the grid they’ve lost track of how many dollars premium per head that they’ve left on the table because of they’ve lost track of how light carcass weights.” many dollars they’ve left The proponents of straight on the table because of breeding Angus like to emphasize light carcass weights.” quality grid premiums as their breed Stuart Jarvis strength and justification of their breeding program. But that mentality “We’ve seen a may have run its course. shift in the type “We’ve seen a shift in the type of feeder calves of feeder calves in demand in our in demand in our sale barn,” says Kansas breeder and sale barn.” current AGA Board member Jerry Jerry Grund Grund. Jerry is referring to the feeder calf trade in the Oakley, Kan. livestock market right in the heart of feedlot country. “The cattle that exhibit a bit more stretch and muscle are favored over the calves that appear to be straight bred Angus,” continues Grund, “in the past that wasn’t the case.”

Grund feels that the industry is recognizing that closeout value is a combination of carcass weight along with the grid premiums.

“From that standpoint the Gelbvieh breed’s carcass value EPD is an economically relevant tool for selection.”

“When I review newly reported carcass data and evaluate how a sire performs in carcass weight, quality and yield grades, the more I appreciate how dead-on our CV EPD reflects value differences,” says Susan Willmon, AGA’s Director of Breed Improvement.

Going overboard with Angus influence dropped the carcass weight to 735 pounds three years later, though the marbling did improve to 530 at the Average Choice level.

Benefiting from the inclusion of Gelbvieh genetics resulted in the 67 head marketed this past spring going back over the 790 lb carcass weight level, with an average marbling score maintained in the average Choice level, at 540. The 67 head had four Selects and six Prime carcasses with less fat cover than the original 2004 cattle.

The heifers had a 12.50 square inch ribeye, 13.47 for the steers.

The carcass weight improvement alone accounts for over $80.00 increased value per head. Utilizing Gelbvieh genetics in a well-designed SmartCross program can maintain a very high level of carcass quality, attractive Yield Grades and more carcass pounds…maximizing dollar value.

Ultrasound Update

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The Value of Carcass Ultrasound in Heifers The beef trade press has done a tremendous job of polling and listening to bull buyers across the land.

Seedstock producers have a much better

By Mark Henry idea of what will get them to nod their head at an auction than a decade ago. In 2003, The Western Livestock Journal reported that carcass traits influenced over half (56%) of their readership’s bull buying decisions and three out of four polled were willing to drive up to 499 miles to find their next herd sire. We can argue and guess what those poll questions would produce in 2009, but the fact remains, many bull buyers look at carcass information and are willing to travel to find what they want.

If the poll was repeated today, an entirely new question should be: “Do the carcass attributes of a bull’s mother influence your buying decisions?”

Most breed associations have or will be moving genetic evaluations from a “sire model” to an “animal model” within the next year. In the most basic terms, this means that EPDs will now be determined by performance and carcass information from the sire and dam, instead of just the sire and maternal grandsire. As a result, collecting ultrasound information on purebred females in the herd has never been more important. Regardless of the size and scope of your operation, carcass ultrasound data from females is currently the “genetic fast lane” to help you reach your end product goals. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to use the information to your herd’s benefit.

Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Guidelines recommend that heifers be scanned between 320-410 days of age.

This is also the acceptable window for the AGA. Many seedstock operations scan bulls early to satisfy sale catalog 32 | July 2009

deadlines and bull buyer demands; heifers are simply scanned later. This allows the operation to focus labor resources on bull sales and give heifers additional time to develop. Commercial operations utilizing ultrasound technology should schedule scanning at least 30 days prior to breeding. This allows ample time to receive the information, make culling and/or breeding decisions, and order semen or buy bulls accordingly.

The heifer ultrasound contemporary group can be analyzed an entirely different way than bull ultrasound data.

Regardless of the size and scope of your operation, carcass ultrasound data from females is currently the “genetic fast lane” to help you reach your end product goals.

For bulls, disappointing results are often too late. The dollar investment in developing a bull forces most producers to sell them anyway. There is absolutely no genetic progress realized if a producer only scans bulls for sale purposes and does not use the information to go back and evaluate the female side of the pedigree equation.

When heifers are scanned prior to breeding the heifers with either Ribeye or IMF values below the herd standard can be removed from the final replacement group. Heifer ultrasound contemporaries have a distinct advantage over bulls due to the lack of aggression or libido due to the effects of testosterone. It’s very difficult to determine if testosterone is detrimental to a bull’s scan data, but bulls in a low-stress environment have been known to scan better than their flushmates in a confined bull test setting. Some evidence suggests

scanning a heifer during her heat cycle may also impact scan results due to the added stress and activity of estrus, but no targeted research exists. In comparison, three days of stress due to standing estrus should have far less impact than bulls that fight or run fences every day in a pen. Outside of this, the disadvantages of scanning are the same for both sexes… added stress, time, and labor.

If a heifer scans poorly, some profitable options are still available to the producer.

She can be immediately sent to the feedlot and be marketed as USDA Grade “A” beef at 15-20 months of age, still under the age restrictions for exported beef products. Producers can also assess her carcass merit and find a bull that best compliments her shortcomings. In either case, genetic progress is much faster, and a more uniform calf crop should be evident Continued on page 34

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When heifers are scanned prior to breeding the heifers with either Ribeye or IMF values below the herd standard can be removed from the final replacement group.

after the first calves reach the rail. Many commercial producers develop “threshold trait levels” and cull anything that falls outside an acceptable window. Genetic antagonisms between reproductive and carcass traits must be closely monitored.

For example, setting a fat thickness threshold of <0.35 inches may actually cull females that offer the highest rebreeding rate. Cows must still be suited to their environment regardless of the size of their ribeye or potential to grade Choice.

The last 12 months have brought significant swings in input prices as well as the demand for beef worldwide.

The global economy has caused beef producers to cut expenses in order to stay profitable. Unfortunately, some operators decided not to invest $15-20 to scan each heifer in 2009. While a decline in heifer scanning is understandable given economic conditions, the above scenarios should help illustrate the immense value in heifer ultrasound data. When viewed as a marketing tool, ultrasound information helps seedstock producers sell bulls. When viewed as a tool to enhance profitability, ultrasound data on heifers ensures you can produce a bull that somebody wants.

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American Gelbvieh Association recommends collecting ultrasound data on heifers Starting with the Genetic Evaluation published in the summer of 2007, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) changed its carcass EPDs to reflect both carcass and ultrasound data in an animal model type evaluation discussed in the CUP article by Mark Henry. The main difference being that the AGA’s model is based on a constant fat thickness endpoint rather than an age endpoint, which more closely mimics the production model in the feedlot sector to determine when an animal is finished. Ultrasound data from both bull and heifer contemporary groups are used to determine the carcass weight, ribeye area and days to finish EPDs. IMF scores from only the heifers are used to calculate marbling EPDs along with any carcass data.

The AGA supports CUP’s recommendations for carcass ultrasound in heifers. Over a period of successive years if each replacement heifer group has ultrasound data then the female side of the pedigree will have carcass EPDs that will increase in accuracy as progeny are added. As well, depending on the replacement rate, a significant portion of the cowherd will have carcass EPDs. Thus more accurately portioning the carcass genetic merit to the sire or dam side of the pedigree.

The information presented from CUP provides some of the reasons that the current AGA analysis strictly used heifer ultrasound groups for the marbling EPD. In the research conducted at the time for marbling EPDs, heifer groups more closely reflected rankings of sires with actual carcass data than when EPDs were calculated from bull alone or combined bull/heifer IMF data.

Since the implementation of the new carcass EPDs in 2007, the AGA has seen an increase in the total number of heifers scanned on a yearly basis. In the data run for the Summer 2009 EPD summary, over 6,100 animals were added to the carcass analysis because of increased submission of carcass and female ultrasound data.

Sales sales Mettler Gelbvieh Fall Calving Dispersal Sale November 12, 2008 • Canton, SD Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar

TOPPING THE SALE at $7,500 for 50% interest and 50% possession was Lot #1, LLJ Foxtrot R517, a homozygous black, homozygous polled son of LLJ Black Frostbite M250. Ranking in the top 10% for several important economic traits, this exceptional herdsire found a home at Floyd Farms, Ray Floyd, Waynesboro, Ga. Ray should help put this underused Gelbvieh sire on the genetic ‘must use’ map!

LLJ Foxtrot R517

Lot #2, LLJ Mettler Cow M236 “Mandi” was the high selling female lot at $4,750. This homozygous black SPUR Kings Ransome 901J ET daughter had a phenomenal XXB Big ‘n Rich 911P ET black bull calf at side. Gerald Dunbar, Taylor, Nebr., purchased the pair and immediately put the cow into his new ET program.

Watch for her calf and future offspring.

Both Lot #1 (Foxtrot) and Lot #2 (Mandi) share the same donor dam, LLJ Black Jatrina J907 ET, who is still at work on the Mettler Ranch.

Most of the fall pairs left the sale ring from $1,600 to $2,700 with cattle going from Montana to West Virginia.

Fall open heifers: Top selling lot was Lot #91 at $3,800 going to Leah Blauwet, Larchwood, Ia. A daughter of LWHF Fearless and a Ransome-sired dam, this young heifer has a bright future. Lot #86 at $3,200 was second high selling open heifer that also made the trip to Floyd Farms, Ray Floyd, Waynesboro, Ga. This unique heifer was a Balancer sired by SAV 8180 Traveler 004 and out of the famous dam of Fearless. She was homozygous black and multiple good! In fact, Ray Floyd also purchased her full flush sister, Lot #88, for $1,900.

Volume Buyers were Ken Krouse, Montrose, SD; Thorstenson GV and Angus, Selby, SD; and H & H Farms, Ron Hughes, Max Meadows, Va. 36 | July 2009

News news Gelbvieh Profit Partners Winter and Spring Review

THE GAINABILITY and feedyard performance of Gelbvieh influence genetics were highlighted over the winter as Gelbvieh Profit Partners, Inc., harvested 443 head of feeder cattle. The number of Gelbvieh influence cattle harvested by GPP is more than 5,800 head since the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception.

An environment of accelerated feed costs emphasized the importance of the performance impact offered by Gelbvieh influence feeder cattle. Leading the feedyard performance was a set of unweaned steer calves from Colorado with a finish weight of 1338 pounds and a 3.22 pounds per day gain. That compares to a set of non-QSA steers that were put together and gained 2.78 pounds per day and a mixed load of California calves gained 2.71. All calves were fed at the same feedlot.

An average daily gain of 3.22 pounds is excellent performance for an unweaned steer calf, especially because this group was developed on and fed a relatively cool ration. The ChoiceSelect spread was essentially flat when they were harvested which reduced the risk of carcass penalties. The cattle did have a tremendous yield (dressing percent) of 64.13%.

As for the yearling heifers, both groups had an average daily gain of 3.5 pounds with a dry matter conversion of 6.5. That was certainly very satisfactory performance for yearling heifers, especially since the groups weighed an average of 940 pounds and 895 pounds, respectively, going into the feedlot.

Due to the heavy weights of these heifers they were sold on a live basis.

Though GPP was not significantly docked for the low percentage of Choice cattle in the calf feds that were harvested, it is imperative that positive carcass traits, both quality and yield grade, be incorporated as part of a balanced breeding and selection program.

Throughout 2008, Gelbvieh influenced feeder cattle harvested by GPP consistently received premiums over the base grid price. This was a result of the cattle being able to combine both cutability and quality grade. These carcass premiums will be essential if Gelbvieh influence feeder cattle are going to be in demand by the cattle feeder.

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Sales sales Seedstock Plus High Altitude Bull Sale Southern Colorado Livestock Monte Vista, Colo. March 14, 2009 Auctioneer: Chris Downare 57 Angus bulls

$2,370

50 Balancer bulls

$2,124

6 Gelbvieh bulls

$2,283

27 open commercial heifers 3 Ranch broke horses

$705 $1,950

A good crowd was on hand for the Seedstock Plus High Altitude Bull Sale on March 14. PAP tested Angus bulls were in good demand with the high selling honors going to Lot 391, a T-Heart Ranch consignment. At $16,500, he was the high selling bull overall and sold to Sierra Angus,

Inc. of Escondido, Calif. The low birth weight son of LCC New Standard has an Igenity Tenderness score of 9.

McKinley Farms sold the high selling Gelbvieh bull at $4,000 to Richard Fillmore of Loa, Utah. Lot 488 is a homozygous black grandson of Carolina Fortune.

The high selling Balancer bull was Lot 424 – consigned by South Texas Gelbvieh.

The homozygous black Conneally Lead On son sold to Marian Yoshimoto of Sedgewick, Colo., for $3800.

A new sale feature this year was the consignment of several pens of commercial open heifers. Richard Drake of Moffat, Colo., bought the high selling pen of three heifers from T-Heart Ranch for $1000 each.

Offering a handful of broke horses also proved to be a sale highlight with an 8year old sorrel gelding selling for $2450 to Urban Martinez of Alcalde, NM.

Nebraska & Colorado

Breeders

Triple N Gelbvieh Dorchester, Nebraska 402-946-7481 or 928-855-6968 deanenovak@live.com www.Triplengelbvieh.com Gelbvieh / Balancer • Red / Black Breeding Stock Private Treaty

Jim Roelle 38148 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747 (H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com

Featuring Black, Polled Gelbvieh & Balancer® genetics with balanced trait selection.

Next Bull Sale February 25, 2010.

High Plains Livestock, Brush, CO.

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R

Rippe Gelbvieh

Duane, Brenda and Dustin Rippe 6775 Road D • Hubbell, NE 68375 (H) 402-324-4176 Duane (C): 402-200-0096 Dustin (C): 316-323-4874 rippe02@yahoo.com www.rippegelbvieh.com

“To produce superior Gelbvieh and Balancer® seedstock based on economically important traits, which provide more profitability for our customers, and ensure the consumer a very satisfactory eating experience.”

Dave and Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Road • Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6833 dbowk@juno.com www.bowkranch.com

Low birth weight EPDs, strong calving ease, moderate size. Red or Black, Gelbvieh & Balancer® females & bulls for sale.

Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 24th Anniversary Bull Sale Saturday, March 7, 2009 Swift Current, Saskatchewan 68 Purebred Yearling Bulls

$3,579

CATTLEMEN FROM ACROSS North America joined the Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranches as they celebrated their 20th Anniversary Bull Sale, Saturday March 7, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Among the sale highlights, DVE Davidson John Boy 134U, a direct son of DVE Davidson Edison 6S, earned the final nod from Rafter R Gelbvieh, Carl Reiste of Iowa, at $11,500.

Another Edison son was the choice of bulls for Monte and Judy Vandervorst of South Dakota who bid $8,000 for DVE Davidson Tripleplay 111U. Repeat buyers, Thackeray Gelbvieh, bid $7,200 for a stout, eye-appealing Mark-sired bull, DVE Davidson Surmark 3U and Bebler Pinetree Ranch of Minnesota sat in on the sale, bidding $6400 for a deep-sided Mark son, DVE Davidson Rickyred 39U. Repeat buyers Prairie Hills Gelbvieh of North Dakota bought a staunch son of DVE Davidson “That B 4R”, DVE Davidson Pld Felex 7U, for $6,250.

Repeat buyers Fir River Livestock of Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, purchased DVE Davidson Pld Earl 17U. Henry Roy of Alberta chose DVE Davidson Pld King 63U and the Birch Family selected a son of Sure Luc 128S. The trio of bulls sold for $6,000 each.

Volume Bull Buyers were Allan and Linda Kidd of Ontario and the Hillcrest Colony of Saskatchewan. Each purchased 4 bulls and both are repeat buyers over many years.

With a sale gross of $243,372, 68 purebred yearling bulls brought an average price of $3,579.

Plans are underway for the Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 21st Anniversary Bull Sale to be held Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

American Gelbvieh Association tests AI Sires for Arthrogryposis Mutiplex (AM) genetic defect.

With The recognition of the AM genetic defect in the fall of 2008 and the initiation of the AM testing policy adopted by the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) in February 2009, the AGA Board of Directors authorized the testing of a group of highly used Purebred AI sires to determine if this defect might be present in any Purebred Gelbvieh cattle. Below is a list of the AI sires that were AMGV #

included in this testing. We are pleased to announce that all of the sires listed below were confirmed AMF, free of the AM defect. A complete listing of all Gelbvieh and Balancer animals that have been tested can be found on the Gelbvieh website at the following link http://www.gelbvieh.org/AM_Animals_Status.asp.

AMGV #

Name

AMGV405990 TLR Cocoa 35C AMGV427849 FHG Flying H Extra 150D AMGV565166 KCF Bennett Ideal G182 AMGV580562 RTC Atlas 712G AMGV586994 ELK CK Bronco 411G AMGV594663 SPUR Beretta 703G AMGV601105 SLC Freedom 178F ET AMGV621246 FHG VVFG Flying H Exclusive AMGV651078 KIT Tabasco J26ET AMGV651478 SPUR Kings Ransome 901J ET AMGV652929 DCSF Post Rock Top Brass AMGV656047 JCGR BAR GT Louie 2J AMGV656554 MLH Goldrush Visa J40 AMGV660727 MRCO New Direction 905 AMGV665810 JRI PLD Free Agent 125J3

Name

AMGV687061 JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564JET AMGV699882 XXB Drew 565K AMGV700584 KCF Bennett Landmark J377 AMGV706072 BTI Red Alert 2077K AMGV708967 JBOB 3303K ET AMGV714886 BTI Extra 2106K ET AMGV745160 XXB Titus 880K AMGV746628 KCF Bennett Kingpin K403 AMGV749202 JCGR Bar GT Mach One 54L AMGV757130 JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 AMGV765517 EGL Fosters L017 ET AMGV801713 MSH Flying H MSH Full Season AMGV806019 JRI Top Secret 253M75 ET AMGV850450 OZZ EXT Governor 3N

Last year our program was good...

This year our program is excellent!

2008 featured RL Rich, our Futurity entry. RL Rich was the Iowa State Fair B&O Champion, sired by Big ‘N Rich.

2009 features calves already on the ground out of:

RLKL RL Rich 739T

• Big ‘N Rich • Carolina Fortune

• Premonition • Black Hawk

H One is already promising to have H an Adj. 205 WT of 800+ lbs!

Come and look at the bulls that we will have this year! Watch for us at upcoming shows!

Call for information or visit our web site.

Ricky Linquist Fonda, Iowa

(712) 288-5349

Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred Bull

Email: rickylin@ncn.net • www.linquistfarms.com

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Sales sales Raile Gelbvieh Bull Sale March 16, 2009 St. Francis, Kan. Auctioneer: Tracy Harl 2 Fall Balancers

$2,850

15 Spring Balancers

$2,236

5 Purebred Gelbvieh

$2,060

22 Total Bulls

$2,251

A SUNNY WARM pleasant day was the setting for Raile Gelbvieh’s annual bull sale. The very powerful set of bulls that sold in this year’s sale was 100% black and polled with 77% being Balancers.

WIGS Undertaker 831U topped the Balancer offering. This twin TC Freedom son out of a Post Rock Direction 4L2 daughter posted a 40.5 cm scrotal and a tenderness score of 7. Full possession and 2/3 semen interest sold to Darin Brown of Wray, Colo., for $3,300.

DMRS Mr. Whitman 7135T, a homozygous black fall Balancer with Marbling, Percent Choice and Yield Grade scores of 7, went to Steve Freeland. He is a grandson of TC Freedom with a Nagurski dam.

Topping the purebred bulls was DMRS UNO 879U. This great disposition bull had a weaning wt. ratio of 110 and ranked third for WDA. His sire is DCSF PRC Bocephus (New Direction) and out of a SPUR Special Legend dam. He sold to repeat buyer Theron Culwell of St. Francis, Kan.

Lemke Cattle Bull Sale Saturday, January 31, 2009 Lawrence, Nebr.

Auctioneer: Rick Shoemaker 20 Bulls

averaged $2,730

TOPPING THE LEMKE Cattle Bull Sale in Lawrence, Nebr., was Lot 3, LEM Ponderosa 860U. This outstanding son of Midland and the 148L Donor cow boasted a BW of 84 and a WW of 791, as well as combining an incredible 16.1 REA with 6.55 Marbling. Mertens Land & Cattle, Superior, Nebr., took home this exceptional bull with a $3,600 bid.

The second top seller was Lot 5, LEM New Frontier 862U, a homozygous black that is an extra thick and stylish calving ease herd bull candidate out of a Dam of Merit cow. He posted a BW 71, REA14.2 and Marbling 4.63, selling for $3,400 to Bruning Farms at Bruning, Nebr.

Volume buyer Dennis Trausch and family selected Lot 7, LEM Lead On 863U, a Balancer by Lead On and a Dam of Merit cow for $3,300.

His numbers include: BW 80 WW705, REA 15.3 and Marbling 3.90. The Trausch family went home with four bulls.

Lot 17, LEM Geronimo 898U, was a Red Balancer by Dr. Deep possessing incredible length, thickness, and eye appeal. With an REA of 16 and Marbling of 3.72, he sold to Rempe Farms of Superior, Nebr., for $3,300.

Rick Alber of Blue Hill, Nebr., bid $3,250 for Lot 10, LEM Bando 870U. A Balancer by Bando 1961 with calving ease, style, and performance, the bull posted BW 74 REA 15.7 and Marbling 4. 18.

Lot 4 LEM, Bandolero 873U, was a Balancer by Bando 1961 and a top young cow. He displays outstanding length, thickness, bone, and style and this herd bull candidate sold to Pritchard Gelbvieh of Spalding, Nebr., for $3,200.

Lot 9 LEM, New Frontier 867U, was a Balancer combining tremendous performance, maternal, length and style. He sold for $3,200 to Dwayne Buescher of Lawrence, Nebr.

Arkansas, Kentucky & Mississippi Breeders Martin Cattle Company David Martin 256 Boyce Road Judsonia, AR 72081 (C): 501-278-7614 martincattleco@windstream.net www.martincattleco.com

Offering elite genetics for today’s industry Private treaty sales available year-round

BRAND

doLally Cattle Company Ernest J. Lally, owner D.L. Edwards, ranch manager 7298 Jones Road Summit, MS 39666 601-567-0089 dolallycattle@aol.com

Specializing in Bred Balancer® Heifers

Full Circle Farms Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Brad Burke 989 Metcalf Mill Road Ewing, KY 41039 (H) 606-267-5609 • (C) 606-782-1367 gbb789@windstream.net

“Breeders of Quality Gelbvieh Genetics for over 10 years; purebred bulls and females available spring and fall”

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Sales sales Central Montana Gelbvieh Genetics 14th Annual Bull Sale March 28, 2009 Lewistown, Mont.

Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs

13 Purebred Gelbvieh Bulls

$ 2,892

38 Balancer Bulls

$ 2,291

12 Purebred Angus Bulls

$ 2,346

LEWISTON, MONT., was blessed with a break in the spring snowstorms that held back long enough to give us a beautiful sale day and allow our friends safe passage home again afterward.

LOT 77 – JOB Danell Absolute 21U ET, for $6,250, will be headed to the Jim and Barb Beastrom ranch in South Dakota. Absolute 21U is an ET son of MLH Visa J40 from a thick-made MLLC M/L Encore 493E donor daughter, JOB Danell Black Rose 47L. This homozygous polled, purebred bull weighed in at 905 pounds on his actual 205 day and showed up on sale day at 1550 pounds!

LOT 3 – GOTT Mr Freighttrain Bal 08U, from Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch, followed closely at $6,000. This

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tremendous ¾ Angus, ¼ Gelbvieh Bear Mtn Freight Train 350L Balancer son is out of a N.I.L.E. purchase – SEGA Raindrop 217R (O C C Emblazon 854E). He sold to local rancher Alan Vanek and boasted performance ratios of 106 WW, 112 YW, and 118 ADG! LOT 78 – JOB Danell Resolution 26U ET, a homozygous polled, Purebred Gelbvieh bull and a maternal brother to the high seller (LOT 77), sold to Floyd Linger of D&F Gelbvieh, in Idaho for $4,250.

Two bulls sold for $4,000: LOT 22 – PINE Ridge 802U, from Pine Ridge Gelbvieh Ranch, was purchased by Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch.

A sale favorite, he is a homozygous black Balancer son of JOB Danell Montana Infusion 5R from an A A R Traveler 2212 Angus daughter, making him a paternal brother to LOT 78.

LOT 89 – D L Freedom 8359, from Linhart Angus Ranch, sold to another local rancher, Dan Stilson, who also owns a full brother to this exceptional purebred Angus bull.

LOT 74 – JOB Danell Fireball 15U ET, a homozygous polled, homozygous black Balancer ET son of JOB Danell Picasso 18P from Angus donor, Monarch Alberda M069 (Alberda Traveler 416) sold for $3750 to Austin Genereaux of Big Sandy, Mont.

Two bulls sold for $3500: LOT 12 – GOTT Lead On Bal 33U, a homozygous black Balancer son of A A R Lead On 5557 from GOTT Miss Blk Pearl 43P (MCFG Fearless Beauty 179M ET) sold to local rancher Don Jenni.

LOT 75 – JOB Danell Tear Drop 17U ET, a homozygous polled, homozygous black full ET brother to LOT 74 sold to local rancher Bill Snapp.

LOT 39 – KALA Kalina Ultimate 8006U ET, an FHG VVFG Flying H Exclusive ET son from XZR D432 (JRP Black Barney) brought by Kalina Gelbvieh Ranch, was purchased by Chevallier Ranch in Helena, Mont., for $3250.

Volume buyers were Kyle Salveson of Malta, Mont., and Klondike Ranch of Buffalo, Wyo.

Sales sales Post Rock Cowman Kind Bull & Female Sale March 21, 2009 Barnard, Kan.

50 Purebred Bulls 36 Balancer Bulls 4 Angus Bulls 90 Bulls

$2,388 $2,773 $1,800 $2,515

40 Purebred Females

$2,730

14 Balancer Females

$1,664

54 Females

$2,473

MORE THAN 250 cattlemen and women were on hand March 21 for the annual Post Rock “Cowman Kind” bull and female sale.

Even more joined in on conference call and on the Internet, making for snappy bidding throughout the sale. Cattle sold to 13 states with 79% of the bulls going to repeat customers, most of whom operate within a 100-mile radius of Post Rock.

High selling bull was Lot 63 at $5,700.

He is a powerhouse Chunky Balancer son that is homozygous polled and double black

and sold to Mathews Farm, Clarksville, Tenn. The Chunky sire group was popular all day long. He is a Balancer herd sire owned by Post Rock. Chunky, along with the Angus AI sires Mytty In Focus and Sitz Alliance 6595, posted over $3,000 sire group averages in the Balancer bulls.

Two purebred bulls earned bids of $4,000 to top that division. Lot 1, a son of DMRS Sarge, sold to Eddie Gerhard of Kentucky and Lot 14 went to Mark Hoestert & Hyek Gelbvieh of Iowa. He is a son of BTI Granite 2135M out of the Post Rock Laura 169L2 donor for Stuckys Gelbvieh. Post Rock Laura 169L2 posted the high selling donor average of $3,600 on 5 sons. BT1 Granite 2135 M posted the high PB sire group average of $2,875, followed closely by his son, Post Rock Granite 200P2, with a $2,850 average.

The quality ran deep and bidding remained active all sale long on the bulls with the last 10 bulls in the ring posting a $2,075 average. Easily noted in the bull

sale was a definite shift towards the really stout performance orientated bulls. Manytime repeat customer Cobb Ranch was the volume buyer with 10 bulls.

The female portion of the sale started with Post Rock Twila 223M2 bringing $18,000 on a bid from Middle Creek Farm and Twin Oak Gelbvieh. She is the dam of the popular AI sire Post Rock Granite 200P2 and the current runner-up in the Breeders Choice Futurity Post Rock Mass Appeal ET. At least eight individuals or partnerships were known to have bid above $10,000 to secure her for their donor program. Lot 115 Post Rock Rhonda 207M2 will continue on in embryo production for Trans Pacific Genetics and is the donor dam of the high selling open heifer calf in the 2006 National Sale. She sold for $4,750. The female portion of the sale was strong with 21 MRCO New Direction daughters being highly sought after with a $3,355 average. Volume female buyer was Rick and Cory Koch with 11 head of females and a bull.

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Sales sales 2009 Flying H Genetics MO Grown on Grass™ Bull Sale March 21, 2009 • Joplin, Mo. Gelbvieh Simmental SimAngus Balancers Angus Red Angus 59 Bulls

$2,488 $2,273 $2,177 $2,156 $1,738 $1,800 $2,127

A RAINY SPRING DAY and Grown on Grass™ bulls made a great combination for Flying H Genetics second annual sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards on March 21. Many were repeat buyers who reported excellent results with their Grown on Grass™ bulls purchased in 2008 and they wanted more.

The top selling division was the Gelbvieh bulls with Gary Endicott taking Lot 25, a homozygous black son of Drew

with a yearling ratio of 110% and a Carcass Quality Index of 7, for $3200.

The top selling Simmental was Lot 54, a homozygous black son of Navigator with top 15% growth genetics, that was taken home by Gary Noakes for $2,900.

The SimAngus division was topped by Lot 33, a homozygous black son of MO Better.

This blaze-faced bull with top 2% growth went home with Jason Pendleton for $2,850.

The Balancer division was highlighted

by Lot 5, a One Star Heifer bull sired by OCC Legend, that was selected by Scott Brownsberger for $2,700. Lot 1, another Legend son with more growth demonstrated by his 111% yearling ratio, went home with Gary Noakes for $2,650.

Volume buyers were Gary Noakes, Justin Coones and Charlotte Oquin.

North Dakota & South Dakota Breeders Hojer

Gelbvieh Ranch Hermosa, South Dakota

Julie Maude 605-255-4944

Lori Maude 952-681-7694

cj_LLivestock@yahoo.com Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics from a trusted source.

Alan, Pam, Nikki, Christian, Blake & Jenn 43968 208th St. • Lake Preston, SD 57249 605/847-4155 hojerranch@rapiddatasystems.net www.hojergelbviehranch.com “Your Crossbreeding Seedstock Source” Annual Production Bull & Female Sale the first Monday in March.

Selling 100 Bulls & 75 Heifers

Bulls and Females for Sale Private Treaty.

Ledoux Gelbvieh Gary and Deborah 2451 106th Street NW Antler, ND 58711 701-267-3620

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ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

Gerald Adkins 402 4th Ave. • Iroquois, SD 57353 605-354-2428 (C) adkinsgelbvieh@hotmail.com

Blacks & Reds A select group of heifers available each fall Bulls available year around

Gaaskjolen Annual Bull Sale March 4, 2009 • Lemmon, S.D. Auctioneer: Scott Weishaar Top 10 Bulls

$4,500

70 Total Bulls

$2,260

GAASKJOLEN held their annual bull sale at Lemmon Livestock March 4.

Owned by Keith, Roxi and family, Gaaskjolen Gelbvieh has ranked in the top 20 in the nation in the past several years for the number of Balancer cattle registered with the American Gelbvieh Association and the number of Dams of Merit and Distinction they’ve had.

What they brought to town was a powerful set of bulls! Gaaskjolen selects a small portion of bulls from their calf crop. These are bred to convert ranch grass and roughage to dollars. The program is very straight forward with visual appraisal, performance, athleticism, structuralcorrectness and disposition accounting for the selection criteria.

Topping this year’s sale was Lot 29, GASK Topper U8130, a March 2008 homozygous black son of TC Grid Topper 355, with a birth weight of 82 lbs. This bull carries EPDs of BW: 1.0, WW: 51, YW: 98 and Milk: 18. He sold to Monte VanderVorst of Pollock, S.D., for $7,000.

The next high seller was Lot 38, GAASK Security U8173, an April 2008 homozygous black son of Security 6102, with a birth weight of 86 lbs. His EPDs are BW: -0.1, WW: 45, YW: 93 and Milk: 22. He sold to Scott Bradac of Marmarth, N.D., for $6,000.

Bradac kept the bidding rolling by purchasing the next top sellers for $4,750 apiece. Lot 74, GAASK Frontier U8165 is an April 2008 son of New Frontier 6196, and had an 88 lb. birth weight. Lot 36, GAASK Security U8172, is an April 2008 son of Security 6102 with an 84 lb. birth weight.

The next several high selling purchases were made by Bob Mollman of Watuga, S.D., and Larry Dolezal of Belvidere.

Sale report information courtesy of Tri-State Livestock News, Doug Hogan.

2008-2009 AGJA Board of Directors Kyle Kendrick, President (2010) H: 6590 County Rd. 249, Palmyra, MO 63461 P: 573-735-4243 • C: 573-822-2952 Email: kjk5h4@mizzou.edu Sydney Wilkinson, Vice President (2009) H: 23115 CR 111.3, Model, CO 81059 S: PO Box 8132, College Station, TX 77843 P: 719-680-7910 Email: sydneykellums@neo.tamu.edu Andrew Lindgren, V.P. of Leadership Development (2009) H: 1565 US Hwy. 136, Atlanta, IL 67123 P: 309-392-2054 • C: 309-825-0089 Email: jlindg@mtco.com Nikki Hojer, Secretary (2009) H: 43968 208th St., Lake Preston, SD 57249 S: 212 Hansen Hall, Brookings, SD 57007 P: 605-860-8723 Email: nlhojer@jacks.sdstate.edu Tara Krajewski, Treasurer (2009) H: 75485 Rd. 316, Venango, NE 69168 P: 308-352-8299 Email: tara_krajewski@hotmail.com

Dana Stewart

Junior Voice junior voice

Taking your membership to the next level Greetings AGJA members! As I write this, the details of the 2009 Pride of the Heartland Classic are being finalized. But, by the time this is printed and you read this, another Junior Classic will be on the books.

I love the summertime because it gives me the opportunity to see many of you who attend the AGJA regional shows and Junior Classic. One of the best parts of my job is to see our members grow into leaders within our organization and participating in AGJA sponsored shows is an excellent way to grow as a leader.

Often we promote the unique and wonderful programs of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association such as the annual Junior Classic that hosts many leadership contests and fun activities. The Junior Classic is one of

you know what I’m talking about so you may think I’m preaching to the choir. I have a challenge for you, too. Take your AGJA membership to the next level by becoming a more progressive breeder. If you’re not submitting data such as yearling weights on heifers or disposition scores, start doing it this year. Every piece of data that is asked for on the registration application is a critical piece of the puzzle to providing you the most accurate tools such as EPDs that you can use to make your herd better.

If you’re already submitting your data, then apply for the Gelbvieh Performance Advantage (GPA) Program. This is a new program designed to recognize AGA and AGJA members who are working hard to provide measurements and data. No matter

the highlights of our program and certainly something that all AGJA and AGA members should take pride in.

So, now you’re probably thinking (especially those parents who are reading along) “here comes the part where she’s going to tell us we need to participate in these shows if we aren’t already.”

Well, that’s partly true. My message is really this: start doing something with the AGJA or the breed that you haven’t been doing – take your membership to the next level.

If you haven’t participated in an AGJA sponsored show, then you really don’t know what you’re missing. Of course it’s an opportunity to show and compete in contests, but it can be much, much more.

It’s an opportunity to meet Gelbvieh breeders and make friends who are equally as passionate about Gelbvieh. You never know where those connections will take you. Just ask Dustin Rippe who’s feature on page 48 of this issue.

If you’ve participated in a Junior Classic,

how many head you have, you can be recognized as a Bronze, Silver, or Gold breeder.

To find more information and download the form to enroll in the program, visit http:// www.gelbvieh.org/library_resources.htm.

Whether it’s attending a show or being more diligent about submitting your paperwork, or some other area where you realize there is room for improvement in your herd, now is the time to take action.

The experiences you have as an AGJA member ultimately shape your presence in the beef industry.

Above all else, remember to continue taking pride in our organization and breed.

You should be proud that you have made AGJA one of the highlights and strengths of the Gelbvieh breed. AGJA members are the future leaders of our great breed! While you may not think of yourself as a leader now, maybe this quote by Donald H. McGannon will change your mind: “Leadership is action, not position.” Take action and take

your program to the next level.

Carrie Tilghman (2009) H: 690 Lick Branch Rd., Glasgow, KY 42141 P: 270-404-0828 Email: carrie.tilghman@uky.edu Keaton Kendrick, (2010) H: 6590 County Rd. 249, Palmyra, MO 63461 P: 573-735-4243 • C: 573-822-2951 Email: kakrmd@mizzou.edu Katie Sullivan (2010) H: 34850 Magnolia Farm Rd., Robertsdale, AL 36567 P: 251-931-3068 Email: stargazer2cool@aol.com Justin Taubeneheim (2010) H: 19035 Grand Island Rd., Amherst, NE 68812 P: 308-826-5185 Email: mandrtaub@aol.com Zach Butler, Ex-Officio H: 1065 Greenvale Rd., Milton, TN 37118 P: 615-308-8628 • C: 615-286-2799 Email: southernboy1099@aol.com

Adult Advisors: Mike & Toni Shrewsbury 1980 SE Wilson Rd., Lathrop, MO 64465-9723 816-528-3644 Email: mshrews@northmo.net Al & Mary Knapp 18291 158th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 913-724-4105 Email: knappa@swbell.net Dana Stewart, Staff Advisor 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 O: 303-465-2333 • C: 501-278-9132 Email: danas@gelbvieh.org

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Junior Sponsors

Junior Voice junior voice Thank You to Our Pride of the Heartland Classic Award Sponsors T he American Gelbvieh Junior Association thanks the following individuals and operations for their support of the AGJA Pride of the Heartland Classic in Iowa.

These award sponsorships truly help make the show the best experience possible for all youth.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female Eagle Pass Ranch, South Dakota Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female Handel Farms, South Dakota Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Female Tony Hayek Memorial Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Female Emily Griffiths, Indiana Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Bull Cole Buffo, Kansas Grand Champion Balancer Female Jr. GAIN, Nebraska Reserve Champion Balancer Female 4T Ranch, Kansas Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Female Eagle Pass Ranch, South Dakota Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Female Thorstenson Gelbvieh, South Dakota Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Bull Thorstenson Gelbvieh, South Dakota Champion Market Steer John Huston, Mississippi Gelbvieh Division Sponsors Triple K Gelbvieh, Kansas Linquist Farms, Iowa Genetics West, Colorado Gallaway Gelbvieh, Oklahoma Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Gelbvieh Class Sponsors L&L Fitting, Iowa J Bar K Cattle Company, Illinois Richard and Jean Williams, Nevada 46 | July 2009

NS Ranch, Texas Slaughter Sale Management, Kentucky Oldenburg Gelbvieh, Oklahoma Emma McDonald, Missouri Haworth Ranch, Colorado Bill New, Oklahoma Ridinger Cattle Company, Colorado Martin Cattle Company, Arkansas Ladner Cattle Company, Kansas John and Lois Bartee, Tennessee Dromgooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heaven, Texas Texas Junior Gelbvieh Association Mississippi Gelbvieh Association Tennessee Gelbvieh Junior Association K&I Gelbvieh, Oklahoma Elk Creek Gelbvieh, South Dakota Presley Gordon & Dolores Gravely, Colorado EZS Cattle, Missouri Brandywine Farms, Minnesota Bar Arrow Cattle Company, Kansas Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Balancer Division Sponsors Betzleberger Gelbvieh, Illinois EZS Cattle, Missouri Martin Cattle Company, Arkansas Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Verner Farms, Georgia Balancer Class Sponsors Steve Grubbs, Missouri Betzelberger Gelbvieh, Illinois NS Ranch, Texas Beastrom Gelbvieh, South Dakota Marc & Julia Anderson, North Dakota DMD Livestock, Nebraska CJ&L Livestock, South Dakota Butler Creek Gelbvieh, Tennessee Schafer Farms, Minnesota Spring Valley Ltd., Kansas Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Justin, Kyle and Grace Vehige, Missouri All-Around Individual Cole Buffo, Tana Cooper, and Staci Degeer, Kansas Rookie of the Year Beastrom Gelbvieh, South Dakota

Junior Judging Team Mark & Julia Anderson, North Dakota Intermediate Judging Team Double Doc Farm, Kentucky Senior Judging Team Bar T Bar, Arizona Junior Showmanship Thorstenson Gelbvieh, South Dakota Intermediate Showmanship Wilkinson Gelbvieh, Colorado Senior Showmanship South Texas Gelbvieh, Texas Junior Ambassador Goldux Gelbvieh, South Dakota Senior Ambassador Katie Sullivan, Alabama Quiz Bowl Junior Team Gelbvieh Bar None, Florida Quiz Bowl Senior Team Thorstenson Gelbvieh, South Dakota Advertising Contest Junior Gelbvieh Bar None, Florida Advertising Contest Intermediate Arp Gelbvieh, Wisconsin Advertising Contest Senior Dawson Creek Gelbvieh, Kansas Sales Talk Junior Isidore D Ranch, Texas Sales Talk Intermediate Wildwood Acres, Ohio Sales Talk Senior Cast Gelbvieh, Nebraska Creative Writing Junior Hidden Springs Farm, South Carolina Creative Writing Intermediate Sponsored by Piedmont Gelbvieh Creative Writing Senior Sponsored by Piedmont Gelbvieh Additional Sponsors Koxlien Farms, Wisconsin Lori Maude, Minnesota Greg and Brenda Hixson, Missouri

Michigan Beef Expo Junior Show Michigan State University Pavilion, Lansing, MI • April 5, 2009 Total head: 11; Steers: 4, Heifers: 7 Judges: Steers, Brandon Callis, TX; Heifers, Bret Barber, TX

Res. Champion Gelbvieh Steer ALIS “Cuddles” 805U Katy Pluimer Sire: SLC Freedom

Champion Gelbvieh Steer SAJM Urban Cowboy Sara Mowry Sire: 3G Santa Fe 678S

Junior News junior news Texas Jr. Gelbvieh Association FUNraising Golf Tourney SAVE THE DATE The Texas Jr. Gelbvieh Association is hosting the Lonestar Classis Golf Tournament as a FUNraiser to help host the 2010 Lone Star Classic.

Come have a great day of fun, food, and golf on Thursday, September 17 at “The Quarry” in San Antonio.

Please start getting your teams and golfing buddies together to attend this FUN event. For more information, contact James or Shannon Worrell, TGJA Advisors, at jworrell@ctesc.net or 325-258-4656.

3rd Annual Maternal Edge Sale Slated

Res. Champion Gelbvieh Heifer ALIS Undeniable Urges 809U Alison Baker Sire: 3G Smok N’ Mirrors 639S

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer 3G Ursula 837U Emily Griffiths Sire: 3G Space Cowboy 628S

Oklahoma Youth Expo Junior Show March 13-23, 2009 Judges: Jason Hoffman, Thedford, NE • Joel Judge, San Louis Obispo, CA

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer CBLG Kandi 43U3 Dylan Ehyart, Craig, CO

Res. Champion Gelbvieh Heifer OLDG MS Miley 24U4 Brandon Oldenburg, Mulhall, OK

Plans for the 3rd Annual Maternal Edge Commercial Female Sale are currently underway. The sale is scheduled for November 7, 2009 in Cross Plains, Tenn. Quality cow/calf pairs, bred females and open heifers are currently being sought.

In the first two years of the sale’s history, the sale has been very successful not only averaging above average commercial prices but also creating demand for Gelbviehinfluenced females in the area.

The Maternal Edge Sale is funded in part by the American Gelbvieh Association’s Five-Year Plan. The sale has a two-fold purpose. First, it provides a service to commercial producers who use Gelbvieh genetics in their program; second it is an excellent way to promote the breed through advertising and building relationships with consignors and buyers.

If you use Gelbvieh genetics in your commercial program or are a breeder who has commercial customers who would benefit from this sale, please contact the AGA at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org for more information or to be placed on the mailing list.

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AJGA involvement keeps paying dividends

Dustin Rippe

By Mark Parker

cow-calf numbers to help beef producers gain market insight. In the not-so-distant past, though, the Colorado State University graduate was an American Gelbvieh Junior Association member and those AGJA experiences have had a significant impact on his life.

“Being active in the Junior Association opened my eyes to a wide variety of new things,” Rippe says. “It definitely helped me become more competitive as a breeder in terms of Gelbvieh genetics, but I also learned so much about the industry and about working with people—it was a great experience.”

Back home in Hubbell, today’s Rippe Gelbvieh seedstock enterprise had its beginnings in a commercial Gelbvieh-

For Dustin Rippe, the value of good Gelbvieh cattle doesn’t stop with the cattle themselves.

Today, the Hubbell, Neb., native is a Cattle-Fax analyst, crunching feedlot and

Minnesota, & Iowa

Breeders

Swenson Gelbvieh Dean / Mary Swenson 17513 Hwy. 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 320-632-5848 SWEN@CLEARWIRE.NET

Neola, Iowa

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Co-hosting the 2009 MN Gelbvieh Field Day with Kathrein Gelbvieh on August 1, 2009

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103

inquist arms

Al: 402-676-5292

inquist arms

Ricky Linquist 1135 190th Street • Fonda, IA 50540 (H) 712-288-5349 • (C) 712-358-0978 Email: rickylin@ncn.net

www.linquistfarms.com Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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Darrel & Sue Paulsen 1419 450th Street Cherokee, IA 51012 712-437-2213, 712-229-0419 plsncc@netins.net

influenced herd and a quest to raise show calves for Dustin. Exhibiting in Nebraska Gelbvieh events led to regional and national competitions as well as an increasing commitment to the breed and the junior organization.

Serving on the national junior board delivered lessons in leadership and an expanded view of the industry. And, Dustin explains, AGJA experiences helped develop a beef industry network he values highly.

“There are so many people in our breed who are outstanding individuals,” he comments. “That’s beneficial in so many ways—you make lifelong friends, you learn from the best and you develop a network of contacts that can be so important.”

That network effect kicked in soon after Dustin graduated from high school when friends at the Judd Ranch at Pomona, Kan., helped him land a spot on Butler County Community College’s successful livestock judging team. Later, at Colorado State University, eight of Dustin’s fraternity brothers were fellow AGJA members and they continue to trade ideas and genetics alike.

Although Dustin lives northeast of Denver, he’s an active long-distance partner with his dad, Duane, in Rippe Gelbvieh. The growing business produces red and black Balancers for its commercial customers.

Relying on balanced trait selection in an aggressive AI and ET system, the Rippes use performance, ultrasound and carcass information to develop and deliver genetics geared toward maximizing the profit potential of commercial beef production.

On the marketing side, the Rippes hold an annual bull sale and promote their cattle through advertising online as well as in print and on radio. Dustin’s networking efforts are ongoing as evidenced by his quarterly newsletter that now goes out to around 2,000 people.

For youth considering AGJA involvement, Dustin has some predictions: “You’re going to learn more than you can ever imagine,” he asserts. “You’re going to meet kids of the same age and with the same interests from all over the country and the connections you build and the people you meet will help you to reach your goals.”

State /Regional Officers

Reference reference State/Regional Gelbvieh Association Officers Updated May 13, 2009 *Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: The American Gelbvieh Association makes every effort to keep this state and regional officer list up-to-date. If there are any errors that need to be corrected, please contact Jennifer Scharpe, jennifers@gelbvieh.org. If your state association is no longer active and your association has been disbanded, please let us know.

ALABAMA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

HEART OF AMERICA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Tom Chestnut 334/693-5636

7422 CR 12

Headland, AL 36345 Vice President: William Don Noel 256/420-4177

7228 Old Railroad Bed Rd.

Toney, AL 35773 Sec./Treasurer: Rob Peacock 334/271-2621

PO Box 17

Mt Meigs, AL 36057-0017 Communications; Milam Turner 334/872-1179

PO Box 430 334/874-6631

Selma, AL 36701

President: Ron Rogers 660/272-3805

PO Box 51 660/375-7266

Mendon, MO 64660 Vice President: Robert Hart 417/628-3626

555 Carter St 417/628-3836

Stella, MO 64867-0134 Vice President: Joe Kendrick 573/735-4243

6590 CR 249 573/769-2204

Palmyra, MO 63461 Sec/Treasurer: Bob Hart 913/375-1422

7065 Gibbs Rd 913/362-7121

Kansas City, KS 66106

ARKANSAS GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Stephanie Rensberger

6752 W 200 N

Rochester, IN 46975 Vice President: Ryan Baker

50927 CR 133

Bristol, IN 46507 Treasurer Jill Carmony

8330 W 500 N

Falmouth, IN 46127 Secretary: Rebecca Griffiths

1577 N 600 E

Kendallville, IN 46755

President: David Martin

256 Boyce Rd

Judsonia, AR 72081 Vice President: Ronnie Dockins

PO Box 154

Dolph, AR 72528 Sec./Treasurer: Jamie Martin

159 Paradise Rd

Judsonia, AR 72082

501/728-4950

870/297-8768

501/728-3004

COLORADO GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Bill Wilkinson 719/846-7910

23115 CR 111.3 719/680-0462

Model, CO 81059 Vice President: Brad Ridinger 719/764-2736

42020 CR 125 719/764-2327

Deer Trail, CO 80105-7302 Secretary: Teresa Garcia 719/456-2445

PO Box 95

Las Animas, CO 81054 Treasurer: Linda Shafer 303/622-4338

PO Box 794 303/236-4452

Strasburg, CO 80136

FOUR STATE GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President:

Sec/Treasurer:

Doug Fare Rt 3 Box 167B Jenkins, MO 65605 Connie Tabor 4749 SE 40th Columbus, KS 66725

417/574-9326

620/848-3908

GEORGIA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Alan Verner 706/557-2161

5100 Davis Acedemy Rd.

Rutledge, GA 30663 Vice President: Ernie Powell 912/376-4582

1805 Ross Ridge Rd.

Montrose, GA 31065 Vice President Michael Gilmer 706/598-2051 4066 Bastonville Rd. 706/547-2551

Gibson, GA 30810 Sec./Treasurer: Sue Ellen Verner 706/557-2161

5100 Davis Academy Rd

Rutledge, GA 30663

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INDIANA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

574/223-1866

GELBVIEH BREEDERS OF IOWA President:

Vice Pres.:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Andy Sperfslage 2531 York Ave Winthrop, IA 50682 Ed McCreary 1730 US Hwy 169 Mt Ayr, IA 50854 Ricky Linquist 1135 190TH sT Fonda, IA 50540-7523 Chad Struthers 26850 US Hwy 65 Colo, IA 50056

574/825-5611 765/679-5834 765/969-8189 260/897-2160

LOUISIANA GELBVIEH/GELBRAY ASSOCIATION President: Scott Davis 985/748-9318

12296 Louisiana Ave 985/507-6993

Roseland, LA 70456-1877 Sec./Treasurer: Deanna Fontenot 225/654-6123

2634 Hwy 955 West

Ethel. LA 70730

MINNESOTA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Justin Phillips 218/281-2351 218/280-3810

2529 340th Ave

Rothsay, MN 56579-9652 Vice President: Jason Sauer 507/689-4138

19532 Grandview Ridge Rd

Winona, MN 55987-3086 Secretary: Mary Swenson 320/632-5848

17513 Hwy 10

Little Falls, MN 56345 Treasurer: Brian Olek 218/494-3922

8588 160th Ave

N Fenton, MN 56536 Advertising: Brian Schafer 651/923-5415

C/o Schafer Farms Inc

37740 240th Ave

Goodhue, MN 55027

MISSISSIPPI GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION 319/961-6965 641/464-3178 712/288-5349 641/377-3442

President: Lowell Rogers

198 Walter Lott Rd

Seminary, MS 39479 Vice President: Gerald Sumrall

2022 E F Sellers Hwy

Monticello, MS 39654 Sec./Treasurer: Rita Smith

901 SCR 131

Morton, MS 39117

601/268-1096 601/268-2696 601/587-7122

601/269-3247

MONTANA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Butch Stucky 785/825-1276

1817 E Schhippel Rd

Salina, KS 67401 Vice President: Kelly Overmiller 785/389-3522

4071 N Rd

Smith Center, KS 66967 Sec./Treasurer: Charlotte Anderson 785/439-6571

2276 N 10th Rd.

Jamestown, KS 66948

President: Fred Colver

42039 MT Hwy 81

Lewistown, MT 59457 Vice President: Trent Goettlich

7033 Winifred Hwy

Hilger, MT 59451 Secretary: Kathleen Rankin

1285 Nine Mile Rd

Oilmont, MT 59466 Treasurer: Michael Wehrman

4737 Hoskins Rd

Billings, MT 59105

KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION IN NEBRASKA

KANSAS GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Joe Piles 502/348-9092

500 Greer Lane

Bardstown, KY 40004 Vice President: Randy Wade 859/234-4803

2139 KY Hwy 356

Cynthiana, KY 41031 Sec/Treasurer: Pat Tilghman 270/678-5695

690 Lick Branch Rd 270/651-3818

Glasgow, KY 42141-9409

406/538-2153

406/462-5554

406/937-4815

406/373-6476

President: Monte Warner 308/2686020

71628 Rd 425

Beaver City, NE 68926 Vice President: Randy Kleinschmidt 402/759-4660

1203 Rd 6 402/366-1605

Grafton, NE 68365-3045 Exec. Sec.: Clay Mead 402/480-3425

3731 S 90th Rd

Wood River, NE 68883

State / Regional Officers

Reference reference

NORTH CAROLINA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Mick Ainsworth 910/652-2233

1613 Derby Rd 910/875-8198

PO Box 154

Jackson Spgs, NC 27281 Vice President: Duane Strider 336/381-3640

2123 Center Cross Church Rd 910/974-3232

Asheboro, NC 27205 Sec/Treasurer: Lee Teeter 704/664-5784

1380 French Belk Rd

Mt Ulla, NC 28125-7604

NORTH DAKOTA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Lee Miller 701/348-3419

4970 71st Ave

Glen Ullin, ND 58631-9631 Vice President: Gary Nagel 701/336-7607

8925 2nd Ave SE

Strasburg, ND 58554-8713 Secretary: Doug Hille 701/445-7383 701/220-2083

3320 51st St

Mandan, ND 58554 Treasurer: Kelly Dahl 701/782-6813

5990 First Ave SE

Hazelton, ND 58544 Promotional: Dennis Gustin 701/663-7266

5135 Hwy 6

Mandan, ND 58554-8713

OHIO VALLEY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Tim Sheeley

11325 State Rt 506

Hillsboro, OH 45133 Vice President: Jared Knicely

9420 Bethel Rd

Norwich, OH 43767 Sec./Treasurer: Karen Sheeley

11325 State Rt 506

Hillsboro, OH 45133

937/466-2124 937/466-2311 740/796-3733

934/466-2124 937/466-2311

OKLAHOMA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Charles Enyart 918/256-2303

21707 S 4460 Rd 918/256-6468

Afton, OK 74331 Vice President: Steve Thornhill 405/649-2595

PO Box 155 405/414-4444

Mulhall, OK 73063 Sec/Treasurer: Randy Gallaway 405/649-2410 15182 N Midwest Blvd 405/742-0774

Mulhall, OK 73063 Reporter: Patricia Maker 405/649-1112 405/474-8179

19220 W 56th St

Mulhall, OK 73063

OREGON GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Howard Delano 503/631-2315

17572 S Hattan Rd

Oregon City, OR 97045 Vice President: Todd Brinkman 503/759-3913

30452 S Molalla Ave

Molalla, OR 97038 Sec/Treasurer: Rennie Squier 503/631-7767

17466 S Hattan Rd

Oregon City, OR 97045

SOUTH CAROLINA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: David Miller 803/637-9876

316 Key Rd 706/831-3875

Edgefield, SC 29824 Vice President: Arlin Buyert 770/939-2963

268 Carroll Church Rd 706/384-5243

Lavonia, GA 30553 Sec/Treasurer: Heidi Willis 864/369-9420

702 Barkers Creek Rd 864/369-1304

Honea Path, SC 29654

SOUTH DAKOTA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Aaron Ceroll 605/652-4619

45769 107th St

Sisseton, SD 57262 Vice President: Kelly Leonhardt 65/482-8315

913 Roberts Ave Apt 17

Brookings, SD 57006-3921 Sec/Treasurer: Brittney Beastrom 605/224-5789

20453 Cendak Rd

Pierre, SD 57501-6315

SOUTHEASTERN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: John Bartee Jr. 615/696-2546

5331 Dowlen Rd. 615/384-5571

Cedar Hill, TN 37032 Vice President: Michael Gardner 423/605-6352

2934 Old Bethel Rd

Chickamauga, GA 30707 Sec./Treasurer: Perry Pratt 615/384-5995

4365 Martins Chapel Rd.

Springfield, TN 37172

TENNESSEE GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

President: Terry Gupton 865/590-0539

1307 Swan Pond Cir Rd

Harriman, TN 37748 Vice President: Michael Gardner 423/605-6352

2934 Old Bethel Rd

Chickamauga, GA 30707 Sec./Treasurer: Dale Walker 865/687-8209

8200 Irwin Rd

Corryton, TN 37721

TEXAS GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Noel Senogles

11615 Manor Park

Houston, TX 77077 Vice President: Cody Miller

PO Box 504

Florence, TX 76527

281/635-3416 713/465-7591 254/793-2814

Sec/Treasurer: Sidney Chollett

102 King Dr

979/732-5422 979/732-7076

Columbus, TX 78934

UTAH/IDAHO GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Terry Murphy

3975 W 2800 N

Malad City, ID 83252 Vice President: Dave Rawson

PO Box 245

Hooper, UT 84315 Sec.Treas.

Daniel Taylor

1928 N Lake Rd

Genola, UT 84655

801/694-1835

801/941-6100

801/754-5246

VIRGINIA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Stephen Fanning 276/688-3118

7287 E Blue Grass Trl 276/688-3341

Bland, VA 24315 Vice President: Nathan Haver 540/997-5376

969 Little River Rd 540/279-3329

Goshen, VA 24439 Treasurer: Doug Hughes 276/637-3916 6916 Peppers Ferry Rd 276/620-4271

Max Meadows, VA 24360 Secretary: Carolyn Morris 434/574-6592

928 Morris Rd 434/574-6205

Appomattox, VA 24522

West VIRGINIA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATON President: Chris Young 304/364-5999

Rt 1 Box 17B 304/364-5252

Strange Creek, WV 25063 Vice President: Doug Dent 304/863-3117

309 Robin Hood Rd

Belleville, WV 26133 Secretary: Eric Young 304/861-0077

8583 Harris Hwy

Belleville, WV 26163 Treasurer: Mary Ann Sutton 740/678-8582

2096 Tick Ridge Rd

Vincent, OH 45784

WISCONSIN/ILLINOIS GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION President: Steve Arp 608/846-5186

551 N Ramsey Rd 608/846-5273

Arlington, WI 53911 Vice President: Jim Ruter 815/864-2004

14584 Shannon Pl

Shannon, IL 61078-9241 Secretary: Dan Dykstra 815/772-8490

15555 Yager Rd

Morrison, IL 61270-9581 Treasurer: Ron Russell 608/455-1448

4282 Old Stage Rd 608/262-2987

Brooklyn, WI 53521

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AGA Statistics

Reference reference Top 10 States *As of May 1, 2009

Active Members 1 2 3/4

5 6 7 8 9/10

Missouri Kansas Iowa Kentucky Colorado Nebraska South Dakota Tennessee Minnesota Oklahoma

Active Junior Members

1 2 3

Missouri Iowa Kansas

149 108 77 77 64 63 56 50 46 46 51 37 37

4 5/6

7/8

9 10

Kentucky Nebraska South Dakota Colorado Illinois Oklahoma North Carolina

24 21 21 18

18 15 14

Active Cows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Kansas South Dakota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Iowa Colorado

5012 4948 4363 3406 2256 2155 1910

8 9 10

Kentucky Montana Minnesota

Total Registrations 1 Kansas 2 South Dakota 3 Missouri 4 Nebraska 5 North Dakota 6 Colorado 7 Iowa 8 Montana 9 Kentucky 10 Minnesota

1799 1518 1240 4105 3795 3692 3408 1966 1886 1502 1234 1233 869

Members with 100 Plus Registrations in Fiscal 2007-08 (Fiscal Year is Oct. 1, 2007 to Sept. 30, 2008)

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21/22/23

24 25/26

27 28 29 30 31 32

Membership Name & Location

Total Regs.

Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, SD Judd Ranch Inc, Pomona, KS Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, NE Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, CO Bar T Bar Ranch Inc, Winslow, AZ Vaughn Thorstenson, Selby, SD Schafer Farms Inc, Goodhue, MN Jeff Swanson, Oxford, NE Rotert/Harriman, Montrose, MO Haglund Ranch LLC, Brockway, MT Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, NE Post Rock Cattle Co, Barnard, KS Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, NE Knoll Crest Farms, Red House, VA Diamond D Gelbvieh, Mandan, ND Schroeder Inc, Sioux Falls, SD C-Cross Cattle Company, Asheboro, NC Brandywine Farm, Rushford, MN Stuecken Brothers, Freeburg, MO Bar Arrow Cattle Co, Phillipsburg, KS A B Farms Inc,Lathrop, MO Chimney Butte Ranch,Mandan, ND Oswald Ranch, Osceola, IA Miller Gelbvieh Farm, len Ullin, ND Redland Gelbvieh, Hysham, MT Wehri Gelbvieh, Hebron, ND Sandy Knoll Farm, St John, KS Pearson Cattle Co Inc, Lake City, SD Redd Ranches, Paradox, CO J&D Kerstiens, Jasper, IN Markes Family Farms, Waukomis, OK Spring Valley Farms, Agra, KS

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871 541 444 411 377 316 287 262 256 256 250 244 242 232 226 222 221 215 212 207 206 206 206 195 184 184 182 179 174 172 170 168

Rank

Membership Name & Location

Total Regs.

33 34 35 36/37

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46/47

48 49/50

51 52/53

54/55

56 57 58 59 60 61

Christensen Gelbvieh, Flandreau, SD Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelbvieh Ranch, Bismarck, ND Kalina Gelbvieh, Roy, MT Albers Gelbvieh, Cunningham, KS DMD Livestock, Beaver City, NE Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, IA Middle Creek Farms, Bozeman, MT Moe Gelbvieh, Walcott, ND MLM Gelbvieh, Superior, NE John C Oswald & Sons, Hutchinson, KS The Two Step Ranch, Farley, IA Jon & Theresa Beastrom, Pierre, SD Rippe Gelbvieh, Hubbell, NE Goldrush Genetics, Guide Rock, NE Elk Creek Gelbvieh, Piedmont, SD Davidson Brothers Gelbvieh, McCune, KS Robinson Gelbvieh, Elm Creek, NE Hodges Ranch, Omaha, AR Burbank Cattle Company, St Catharine, MO Bee Lick Gelbvieh Farm, Crab Orchard, KY Loveless Gelbvieh, Spanish Fork, UT Hojer Gelbvieh, Lake Preston, SD Kicking Horse Ranch, Oilmont, MT Eby Cattle Co, Emporia, KS Bailey Gelbvieh Ranch, Towner, ND CH Morris & Sons, Appomattox, VA Bauer Gelbvieh, Fairbury, NE Crooked Creek Cattle Co, Waukon, IA Blackhawk Cattle Co, Oregon, IL

158 155 148 147 147 143 136 129 126 125 123 118 117 116 116 115 114 114 113 112 112 111 111 110 108 107 104 103 101

AGA Statistics

Reference reference State Statistics At a Glance (Statistics as of May 14, 2009

Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alberta Ontario Saskatchewan

Active Cows

Bull.

Regs.

Female Regs.

Total Regs.

Adult Members

Junior Members

286 423 854 758 1910 71 404 229 846 499 2155 5012 1799 150 0 7 6 31 1240 410 4363 1518 3406 43 15 45 1165 2256 265 987 526 28 422 4948 1014 760 528 1072 160 102 257 247 0 0 1

52 202 270 242 1006 16 152 102 313 164 777 2116 608 7 0 1 1 23 430 153 1908 619 1764 22 0 2 404 982 77 260 119 4 175 1863 369 187 201 376 54 39 56 95 0 0 2

105 214 285 174 880 21 166 117 302 175 725 1989 625 29 0 1 0 13 439 146 1784 615 1644 16 0 19 464 984 80 284 160 2 122 1932 401 178 239 361 44 36 69 75 0 0 0

157 416 555 416 1886 37 318 219 615 339 1502 4105 1233 36 0 2 1 36 869 299 3692 1234 3408 38 0 21 868 1966 157 544 279 6 297 3795 770 365 440 737 98 75 125 170 0 0 2

14 3 29 20 64 5 20 8 27 16 77 108 77 7 1 1 1 3 46 21 149 29 63 3 2 3 43 33 14 46 13 4 20 56 50 32 17 27 7 8 16 6 1 1 2

5 0 12 1 18 0 8 0 18 8 37 37 24 1 0 0 0 5 13 4 51 6 21 0 0 0 14 12 3 15 2 1 7 21 9 13 2 3 3 4 7 1 0 0 0 Gelbvieh World | 53

AGA Committees

Reference reference American Gelbvieh Association Committees Updated April 23, 2009

FINANCE COMMITTEE Jim Beastrom-Co-Chair

John Carrel-Co-Chair

John Burbank

Randy Gallaway

Skyler Martin

Max Porter

Kathleen Rankin

Nancy Wilkinson

20453 Cendak Rd 605/224-5789 Pierre, SD 57501-6315 605/224-5793 PO Box 1450 406/322-5991 Columbus, MT 59019-1450 18864 Kepler Dr. 660/258-5547 St Catherine, MO 64628 15182 N Midwest Blvd 405/649-2410 Mulhall, OK 73063 1200 S Blackhawk Rd 815/732-7583 Oregon, IL 61061-9762 815/732-2893 685 N Burnt Fork Rd 406/777-2840 Stevensville, MT 59870-6605 406/721-2686 1302 Nine Mile Rd 406/937-4815 Oilmont, MT 59466 23115 CR 111.3 719/846-7910 Model, CO 81059

FOUNDATION COMMITTEE Al Knapp-Co-Chair

Dr. Glenn Wehner -Co-Chair

Mary Knapp

Jim Lindgren

E. Edd Pritchett

Linda Reiste

Mike Shrewsbury

Nick Wells

18291 158th St Bonner Springs, KS 66012 160 Barnett Hall Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 18291 158th St Bonner Springs, KS 66012 1565 US 136 Atlanta, IL 61723 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 114 N Main St., Ste 101 Kingfisher, OK 73116 16409 289th Trl Bloomfield, IA 52537-7771 1980 SE Wilson Rd Lathrop, MO 64465-9723 935 E 5th St Colby, KS 67701-2811

913/724-4105 913/219-6613 660/785-4576

913/724-4105 309/392-2054 913/219-6613 405/375-5516 515/993-4381 515/360-3106 816/528-3644 816/215-5687 785/460-1397 785/443-0233

HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE John Burbank

Rod MacLennan

E. Edd Pritchett

18864 Kepler Dr St Catherine, MO 64628 450 N Cty Rd 133 Bennett, CO 114 N Main St Ste 101 Kingfisher, OK 73750

660/258-5547 303/822-8479 303/822-5705 405/375-5516

MARKETING & MEMBER EDUCATION Steve Arp-Co-Chair

Doug Hille-Co-Chair

Michael Butler

Alan Hojer

Bob Prosser

Dustin Rippe

Randy Sienknecht

Ms. Lee Teeter

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551 N Ramsey Rd 608/846-5186 Arlington, WI 53911 608/846-5273 701/445-7383 3320 51st St Mandan, ND 58554 701/220-2083 1065 Greenvale Rd 615/286-2799 Milton, TN 37118 615/443-4978 605/847-4155 43968 208th St Lake Preston, SD 57249-5916 PO Box 190 928/289-2619 Winslow, AZ 86047 6775 Rd D 316/323-4874 Hubbell, NE 68375 402/324-4176 PO Box 217 641/473-2489 Gladbrook, IA 50635 319/290-3763 1380 French Belk Rd 704/664-5784 Mt Ulla, NC 28125-7604

Dan Warner

71628 Rd 425 Beaver City, NE 68926

308/268-6020

NATIONAL SALE COMMITTEE Ken Flikkema-Co-Chair

John Shearer-Co-Chair

Jim Beastrom

Dave Judd

Ed Kalianoff

David Slaughter

Adam Verner

8289 Huffine Lane Bozeman, MT 59718 2815 Navajo Rd PO Box 239 Canton, KS 67428 20453 Cendak Rd Pierre, SD 57501-6315 423 Hwy K-69 Pomona, KS 66076-9064 2555 28th St SE Steele, ND 58482 162 Hastings Lane Fredonia, KY 42411-9708 2150 Old Mill Rd Rutledge, GA 30663

406/586-6207 620/628-4621 620/654-3381 605/224-5789 605/224-5793 785/566-3770 785/566-8371 701/475-2694 270/965-9909 270/556-4259 706/774-0091

NATIONAL SHOW COMMITTEE Rob Arnold-Co-Chair

David Martin-Co-Chair

Chad Forman

Rebecca Griffiths

Andy LeDoux

Pat Maker

Pat McCabe

Neal Pearson

Brad Ridinger

Shannon Worrell

6700 Cty Rd 19 Minot, ND 58701-2535 256 Boyce Rd Judsonia, AR 72081 34269 200th St Highmore, SD 57345 1577 N 600 E Kendallville, IN 46755 365 Agenda Lane Agenda, KS 66930-8969 19220 W 56th St Mulhall, OK 73063 5612 Ament Ln Farley, IA 52046 43523 111th St Lake City, SD 57247-9718 42020 CR 125 Deer Trail, CO 80105-7302 7141 Hwy 87 N Mason, TX 76856

701/852-9528 501/728-4950 605/226-1537 605/229-2802 260/897-2160 785/732-6564 785/527-3188 405/649-1112 405/474-8179 563/852-7151 563/543-4177 605/448-5653 719/764-2736 719/764-2321 325/258-4656

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Stuart Jarvis-Chairman

John Bartee Jr

Fred Colver

David Martin

Gary Nagel

Scott Starr

Alan Verner

26 E Limestone Rd Phillipsburg, KS 67661 5331 Dowlen Rd Cedar Hill, TN 37032 42039 MT Hwy 81 Lewistown, MT 59457 256 Boyce Rd Judsonia, AR 72081 8925 2nd Ave SE Strasburg, ND 58573-9103 212 Starr Dr Stapleton, NE 69163 5100 Davis Acedemy Rd Rutledge, GA 30663

785/543-5177 785/543-8120 615/696-2546 615/384-5571 406/538-2153 406/366-1470 501/728-4950 701/336-7607 308/587-2293 706/557-2161 706/557-2922

PRODUCTIVITY COMMITTEE Mark Goes-Co-Chair

Cody Miller-Co-Chair

39414 SW 75th Rd Odell, NE 68415-3126 PO Box 504 Florence, TX 76527

402/766-3627 402/223-2433 254/793-2814 254/793-2388

Sam Castleberry

8225 FM 471 S

830/931-3282

RULES & BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Castroville, TX 78009

830/538-3421

Brian Dunn

708 N Main

620/549-6516

St John, KS 67576

620/549-6511

Jerry Grund

2690 Iron Horse Rd

785/891-3765

Wallace, KS 67761

785/852-2000

John Huston

208 Hillside Dr

662/323-4858

Starkville, MS 39759

Gary Paul

35250 Shear Rd

719/478-2039

Yoder, CO 80864

719/331-2950

Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Rd

507/864-2063

Rushford, MN 55971-9633

E. Edd Pritchett-Co-Chair

Rick Soelzer-Co-Chair

Bob Beying

Gary Carlisle

Don Danell

Ann Goldsmith

Pat McCarty

Dan Snodgrass

Jeff Swanson

114 N Main St., Ste 101 Kingfisher, OK 73116 21712 Sidney Stage Rd. Piedmont, SD 57769-7272 24114 Easton Rd Easton, KS 66020 126 W Main Redmond, UT 84652 1012 Maiden Rd Lewistown, MT 59457 7086 Ridgemont Dr N Keizer, OR 97303-4397 3000 CR 301 Parachute, CO 81635 5850 SE V Hwy Lathrop, MO 64465 72408 I Rd

Oxford, NE 68967-2031

37740 240 Ave

888/226-9210

Goodhue, MN 55027

651/923-5415

Butch Stucky

1817 E Schippel Rd

785/825-1276

Salina, KS 67401

605/787-5690 913/773-8302 913/651-8068 435/529-4190 435/529-7368 406/538-5622

970/285-9887 816/528-3001 308/337-2253

Gelbvieh Statistics

Most Used Sires *Based on calves recorded with the American Gelbvieh Association during 2008

Rank

Prefix & Name

No. Calves

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21/22

23/24

25 26/27/28

29/30

31 32 33 34 35/36

JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET 453 Mytty In Focus

345 RID R COLLATERAL 2R

240 OZZ EXT GOVENOR 3N

225 MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40

219 KCF BENNETT K503 ET

207 HYEK BLACK IMPACT 3960N 160 JRI TOP SECRET 253M75 ET

154 SLC FREEDOM 178F ET

150 MLH STRAIT FORWARD R89 146 JBOB 3303K ET

136 DCSF POST ROCK TOP BRASS ET 131 XXB BIG N’ RICH 911P ET

129 Dr J Analyst M250

127 Morgans Direction 111 9901

124 FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE

121 OZZ IDEAL DIRECTION 8N

110 EGL Sleep Nights 2179

106 EGL NORTHERN WIND P068 ET

103 DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

99 RTRM HEADLINE

98 XXB LUDACRIS 039S ET

98 JDKG RUGER 186P

94 EGL FOSTERS LO17 ET

94 JBOB CAROLINA HERO 4659M ET 93 RTRT SOLUTION

90 BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912

90 JBOB CAROLINA MASTER 4231M ET 90 G A R Predestined

89 JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J

89 KIT TABASCO J26 ET

87 Bon View New Design 878

87 JRI EXTRA EXPOSURE 285L71 ET 85 GKT BOO BOO 155E

84 BTI EXTRA 2106K ET

82 BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 3002N ET 82

Breed Gelbvieh Angus Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Angus Angus Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Angus Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Red Angus Balancer Angus Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Angus Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer

JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J ET

Mytty In Focus

KCF Bennett K503 ET

Gelbvieh World | 55

Top Sires

Brian Schafer

th

405/375-5516

AGA Committees

Reference reference

View from the Field view from the field Junior Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa Fun Day

Above: Jr. GBOI members studying quiz bowl statements.

Left: Shellina Hayek discusses showmanship skills as Fun Day participants watch.

On a cool but sunny day in early May, Hayek Gelbvieh of Clutier hosted the Junior Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa (Jr. GBOI) Fun Day and Pride of the Heartland Classic Host Committee meeting.

An enthusiastic group of young Gelbvieh breeders met to prepare for the upcoming Junior Classic hosted by their association.

The day began with a judging demonstration taught by Matt Cibula. Matt covered the basic qualities evaluated when judging. He then followed up with questions about the class before participants made their final placings.

Next on the agenda was a review of team contests available at the Pride of the Heartland Classic. The group had a quiz bowl study session and supplies were provided for participants to develop photos and posters for the approaching contests.

A showmanship demonstration was lead by Janelle, Shellina, and Tina Hayek. The Hayek sisters have shown cattle and participated in

Hays Feeders LLC, Kansas

KANSAS

The SmartCross research cattle produced at the CSU Maxwell Ranch were fed at Hays Feeders LLC near Hays, Kansas. The research is evaluating Gelbvieh, Balancer and Angus-sired calves out of predominantly Angus cows to determine the influence of Gelbvieh genetics and hybrid vigor in a real-world production situation. XXB Ludacris 039S ET, AMGV 975245, sired the steer pictured.

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the annual AGJA Junior Classic for several years. In addition to basic showmanship concepts, tips such as use of the halter to help set feet, were also provided.

I had my first experience with “walking tacos” during lunch. For those like me who don’t know what a walking taco is, be sure get your own at the Pride of the Heartland Classic.

The day ended with a joint meeting between the Jr. GBOI and the committee chairs representing Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa. Both have a done an excellent job in hosting the national show. As AGJA Junior Advisor, it’s been a great experience to see young Gelbvieh breeders transform into young leaders by taking charge of duties, meetings and fundraising.

A special thanks goes to the Jr. GBOI and Hayek Gelbvieh for inviting me to be a part of their Fun Day. Report submitted by Dana Stewart

H

This high-performing set of Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh cross cattle on feed at Hays Feeders were produced by Stuart Jarvis, Bar Arrow Cattle Company of Phillipsburg, KS. The cattle were owned in partnership with Gelbvieh Profit Partners, Inc.

Top Sellers in the Breed The following animals earned top seller status by selling for more than $10,000. The information is taken from sale reports published in the Gelbvieh World between August 2008 and July 2009.

Bulls

BEA Back Track 801U ET

$25,000 for half-semen interest Seller: Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch, S.D. Buyers: Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Colo.; Circle S Ranch, Kan.; Sandy Knoll Farm, Kan.; Bar T Bar Ranch, Ariz.; Leonhardt Cattle Company, S.D.; and Triple K Gelbvieh, Kan. Sale: National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale, Denver, Colo.

JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J ET

$20,950 for 20 percent semen interest.

Seller: Seedstock Plus and J-Bob Farms, Mo. Buyers: Chris Zumbrunnen, Mo.; Brandywine Farm, Minn.; Steffensen J5 Cattle Company, Mo.; and Jeff Swanson, Neb. Sale: Seedstock Plus Female Showcase III, Lathrop, Mo. RBMS Just Right 122P ET

$17,500 for full possession and 50 percent semen interest Seller: Simmons Cattle Company and AB Farms, Mo. Buyers: Schafer Farms Inc., Minn.; Burbank Cattle Company, Mo.; and Rumfelt Gelbvieh, Mo. Sale: Seedstock Plus Female Showcase III, Lathrop, Mo.

DVE Davidson John Boy 134U

DVE Davidson Powerhouse 13U

$11,500 for full possession Seller: Davidson Gelbvieh, Saskatchewan Buyer: Rafter R Gelbvieh, Carl Reiste, Iowa Sale: Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 24th Anniversary Bull Sale, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

$10,000 for full possession and half semen interest Seller: Davidson Gelbvieh, Saskatchewan Buyer: Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus, S.D. Sale: National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale, Denver, Colo.

JRI Secret Service 270U85

$11,000 for full possession Seller: Judd Ranch, Kan. Buyer: Beatty Farms, Mo. Sale: Judd Ranch 31st Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.

Females

EGL Tiara T002 ET

$17,500 for full possession Seller: Eagle Pass Ranch, S.D. Buyer: Cranview Gelbvieh, N.D. Sale: National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale, Denver, Colo.

Post Rock Twila 223M2

GSBR 51U

$10,500 for full possession Seller: Brown Gelbvieh Ranch, N.D. Buyer: Double C Ranch, Minn.

Sale: North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D.

EBY Western Hauler 028S

$10,200 for full possession and half semen interest Seller: Eby Cattle Company, Kan. Buyer: Dromgooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heaven, Texas Sale: Iowa Beef Expo Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Des Moines, Iowa

$18,000 for full possession Seller: Post Rock Cattle Co., Kan. Buyers: Middle Creek Farm, Mont.; and Twin Oak Gelbvieh, Kan. Sale: Post Rock Cowman Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, Kan.

XXB Hypnotiq 834U

$12,000 for full possession Sellers: Cedar Top Ranch, Neb.; and Boehler Gelbvieh, Neb. Buyers: Backward L Farms, Neb. Sale: Kan-Neb Pick of the Herds Sale, Salina, Kan.

Sale Averages for 2008-09 *Based on available information from sale reports published in Gelbvieh World from August 2007 through July 2008.

Unspecified means the sale report didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t separate Gelbvieh from Balancer.

Breeder Production Sales Gelbvieh Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,972 Balancer Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,476 Unspecified Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,402 Bred Gelbvieh Females. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,128 Bred Balancer Females. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,330 Unspecified Bred Females . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,695 Gelbvieh Open Heifers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,636 Balancer Open Heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,646 Unspecified Open Heifers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,031 Gelbvieh Pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,953 Balancer Pairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,607 Unspecified Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,350 Pregnancy Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,485

Consignment & Bull Test Sales Gelbvieh Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,290 Balancer Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,177 Unspecified Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,147 Gelbvieh Bred Females. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,733 Unspecified Bred Females . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,440 Gelbvieh Open Heifers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,350 Balancer Open Heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,300 Unspecified Open Heifers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,859 Unspecified Pairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,244 Donor Females. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,050 Flush Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,065 Embryos/Embryo Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292 Picks of the Herd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,683 Gelbvieh World | 57

Top Sale Performances

Reference reference

Breeder's corner

Illinois

MAPLE HILL FARM

Fullbloods, High Percentage Polled Gelbvieh • Polled Hereford

Merle E. Lewis

812/863-7701

James L. Lewis

812/863-2970

RR1 Box 1360 • Springville, IN 47462

Arizona The Prosser Family

928/477-2458 Summer

928/289-2619 Winter

Winslow, AZ Website: www.bartbar.com Email: bartbar@hughes.net

Angus, Gelbvieh, Balancer & Commercial Replacement Females

• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black

Double D Farm

Skyler Martin

9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

(815) 367-4116

(815) 732-7583

Iowa GS

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Arkansas

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

arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus

Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com

Mike, Kathy, Troy and Tracy 589 Azalea Lane • Flora, IL 62839

618-673-2771

kitley@wabash.net • www.kitleyfarms.com

Colorado

TNT Farms

Bulls & Heifers

Black & Purebred Gelbvieh

Troy Lohman

Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

RANCH

Bill, Nancy & Sydney 23115 Co. Rd. 111.3 Model, CO 81059

719/846-7910 A Member of Seedstock Plus

Advertise Your Operation in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture for only $26 per month Or receive a 10% discount when you contract for a full year.

Call 303-465-2333 today!

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16158 Wards Tr., Butler IL 62015 (217)532-6384 Where good cattle never go out of style!

Indiana 3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths 1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Specializing in Black Balancer® Bulls Using top Gelbvieh, Angus and Red Angus AI sires

OSWALD RANCH 1426 Truro Pavement Osceola, IA 50213

Jim Oswald Cell – 641-344-9946 Home & Fax – 641-342-6638 Ranch – 641-342-3035 Breeding Gelbvieh for 30 Years!

LGone O ak e l b v i e h hornsandthorns@netins.net Eric Ehresman (319) 489-2275 20963 30th St. (319) 480-1564 Mechanicsville, IA 52306

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

J&D Kerstiens,

LLC

Jerome Kerstiens, owner

1345 Cobblestone Rd., Jasper, IN 47546

812 • 482 • 2688

JDKG

J&D Kerstiens Annual Spring Production Sale 2nd Saturday each March

Paulsen Cattle Co.

Hand-Picked Top-Shelf Genetics Red & Black Purebred & Balancer

Darrel & Sue Paulsen H: 712-437-2213 C: 712-229-0419 plsncc@netins.net

Traci Paulsen & Joe D’Souza H: 563-359-1006 C: 563-340-2001

Registered Gelbvieh Cat tle with Form & Function 13411 200th Ave. • Milo, IA 50166 Rande & Grant • (515) 971-5135 Email: randlseuferer@iowatelecom.net

McCabe Cattle Co.

Two Step Ranch

563-543-5251

563-543-4177

Lacey McCabe

Pat and Jay McCabe

Gelbvieh Farley, Iowa Balancers Annual Spring Bull Sale 60-80 Bred Females Each Fall

(E-mail): twostepranch@netins.net (web): www.mccabecattle.com

Kansas

gelbvieh Gary and Kenny White 3140 SE Colorado • Topeka, KS 66605 785.267.1066 or 785.554.4744

Kentucky

doLally Cattle Company BRAND

BAR IV LIVESTOCK

Barry, Beth, Ben Racke Brad Racke

Mississippi Ernest J. Lally 7298 Jones Road Owner Summit, MS 39666 D.L. Edwards 601-567-0089 Ranch Manager dolallycattle@aol.com Specializing in Bred Balancer® Heifers

Missouri

Ph: 859-635-3832 Ph: 859-393-3677

7416 Tippenhauer Rd. Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076 Email: bar4@insightbb.com GELBVIEH & BALANCER® GENETICS

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Double Bar H Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

Gelbvieh • Balancer • Angus

Davis Holder Family 9595 Bugtussle Road, Gamaliel, KY 42140 270-457-3010 270-670-2499 Cell =H =H

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

Parker Corum

606-598-3535 Goose Rock, Kentucky www.littlebullfarm.com More Milk • More Muscle • More Pounds

Range Ready Simangus, Balancer (Gv x An), Angus Bulls 18-30 mo. age, all forage tested, calving ease, semen tested, guaranteed, large selection of top genetics, utilize hybrid vigor for more $, more longevity, more forage You can utilize the benefits of heterosis! genetics. Quality bred heifers & cows.

John Rotert/Bob Harriman 50 yrs. of reputation Montrose, MO seedstock.

660-693-4844 • 660-492-2504

www.rotertharriman.com

John & Carla Shearer

2815 Navajo Road • Canton, KS 67428 (620) 628-4621 • circle_s@hometelco.net Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

Minnesota Brandywine Farm

Andy and Danielle LeDoux

Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

365 Agenda Ln. • Agenda, Kansas 66930-8969

785 • 732 • 6564

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

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

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027

Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer

1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?

Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

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Breeder's corner

Ken & Nancy Flikkema Dale & Nancy Flikkema 8289 Huffine Lane Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 586-6207

Mark & Patty Goes 39414 SW 75th Rd. Odell, NE 68415 (402) 766-3627

REGISTERED GELBVIEH

Pope Farms Gelbvieh

Ge l Montana lbvieh Genetic a r t n s Ce

Gelbvieh’s Powerful New Perspective

P

Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF popefarms@nctc.net

Kalina Gelbvieh

VanWinkle Farms

Registered Balancer® Bulls & Heifers

David & Carrie VanWinkle (417) 451-4664 (O) (417) 437-7245 (C)

Richard VanWinkle (417) 451-4137

12406 Oak Rd. Neosho, MO 64850

Montana

www.popefarms.com

Dave & Marilyn Kalina

Ph. (406) 464-2331 174 Valentine Rd • Roy, MT 59471 e-mail: gelbviehs@midrivers.com

Quality Animals ...

Reasonable Price.

Pritchard Gelbvieh

Jeff & Janelle Pritchard

50476 817th Road Spalding, NE 68665

H: 308-497-2249 C: 308-750-1544

Private Treaty Balancer® Bulls Black Bulls with Performance, Calving Ease, Carcass and Function

ontana Gelbvieh Gene tics tral M Cen

Pine Ridge Gelbvieh Phone: (406) 538-8112 Dave & Cheri Strouf Lewistown, Mont.

Nebraska Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 72408 I Road • Oxford, NE 68967 Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

J. J. Boehler

70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966 308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207

Annual Sale 2nd Tuesday in February.

Dale & Jeannette

Looking for bulls or females??

Have bulls or females to sell??

Find it all with the free listing service on the AGA website. Go to

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k leinschmidt Randy Kleinschmidt arms f g elbvieh Bill Kleinschmidt 402/ 759-4660 (H) 402/ 366-1605 (Cell)

402/ 759-4654 www.kleinschmidtfarms.com

Ge n e va • Nebr a s k a • 6 83 6 1

308/826-4771

Mike & Renee

308/826-5185

23685 Sartoria Rd. • Amherst, NE 68812 www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com

Juniors!

Check www.gelbvieh.org often for show information and results on regional shows and the Junior Classic!

N. Carolina

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Rob Arnold

Email: rlagelbvieh@aol.com

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Blacks & Reds A select group of heifers available each fall Bulls available year around (605) 354-2428 Cell (605) 546-2058 Home Gerald Adkins 402 4th Ave., Iroquois, SD 57353 adkinsgelbvieh@hotmail.com

Julie Maude 605.255.4944 (H) Lori Maude 952.681.7694 (H)

Oklahoma

cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784

Randy, Pam & Family 405-649-2410 • Cell 405-742-0774

E-mail: rgallaway@itlnet.net • www.gallawaygelbvieh.com

15182 N. Midwest Blvd. • Mulhall, OK 73063

Mick & Dave Ainsworth P.O. Box 154, Jackson Springs, NC 27281 910-652-2233 Cell: 910-639-4804 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Dave’s email: longleaf@dsslink.net

Exceptional BULLS & HEIFERS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345

Steven A. Munger 605/229-2802 (office) 605/226-1537 (home) 605/229-2835 (fax)

Chad Forman

605/943-5517

www.eaglepassranch.com

Jarius & Rhonda Garner P.O. Box 1642 • 4180 Hwy 705N Robbins, NC 27325 Registered Gelbvieh Phone: 910.464.1290 Fax: 910.464.1291 E-mail: jgarner@pinehurst.net

S. Carolina

S. Dakota N. Dakota

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

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Chimney Butte Ranch Doug and Carol Hille 701/445-7383

3320 51st St., Mandan, ND 58554

chimneybutteranch@westriv.com www.chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

Jim, Barb, Brandy & Brittney Beastrom Phone: 605-224-5789 • Fax: 605-224-5793 20453 Cendak Rd. • Pierre, SD 57501 www.beastromranch.com

Editor, Gelbvieh World 10900 Dover Street Westminster, CO 80021 jennifers@gelbvieh.org Gelbvieh World | 61

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Texas

Dr. Daryl Wilson Joe & Gwen Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 628-4163 (276) 676-2242 Registered (276) 614-0117 (C)

Gelbvieh Cattle 17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • TrebleWRanch@aol.com

Jim & Pat Dromgoole 4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469 Home (281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

www.dromgoolesheaven.com Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

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LITTLE WINDY HILL

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Doug & Sue Hughes

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

1800 W. 50th St. • Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Feature feature Producer Profile

Gelbvieh Cross Females Top Show-Me-Select Heifer Replacement Sale

By Jennifer Scharpe

L

add Ranch, Sparta, Mo., took the top average at the Missouri Show-Me-Select fall bred heifer sale on May 15 at the Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo. Archie, Janet, and Amye Ladd sold 20 F1 Hereford-Gelbvieh heifers and 32 Angus sired Hereford-Brahman females that combined to average $1,303, topping the sale.

The Ladd family is a regular consigner to the Joplin Show-MeSelect sale, however this is their first year selling Gelbvieh cross cattle.

This year was a test to see how the Gelbvieh cattle would sell, said Archie Ladd. With the success from this sale, Ladd plans to continue to consign Gelbvieh influenced cattle along with his black heifers to the Show-Me-Select sale.

Ladd Ranch consists of 500 commercial cows from which they market roughly 75-80 replacement heifers yearly. The herd includes a base of purebred Herefords and Brafords (Brahman/Hereford cross).

Recently the Ladd’s have added Gelbvieh genetics to the mix by purchasing purebred Gelbvieh bulls from Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kan. The decision to add the Gelbvieh breed came from attending sales and paying attention to the type of cattle that sold well, said Ladd. He noticed that Gelbvieh cattle were topping sales and buyers were interested in Gelbvieh genetics.

When asked why he chose to add Gelbvieh into his cow herd, Ladd pointed to the benefits of the breed: good mothers, smaller cow size, and superior performance.

“I think they’re tremendous,” said Ladd when referring to the half-blood Gelbvieh cows in his herd.

Ladd plans to build a mother herd of half-blood Gelbvieh and

A group of recently weaned Gelbvieh cross heifers at Ladd Ranch.

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breed to Angus bulls for maximum market value. “Our goal is to get the maximum out of crossbreeding, and Gelbvieh has a big part in that,” said Ladd.

The Missouri Show-Me-Select heifer sale is part of a year-long education program from the University of Missouri Extension. Beef producers enroll heifers in the program with the goal of raising higher quality “Our goal replacement females. The program works to educate producers on improved is to get production practices and utilizes the maximum existing technology to gain added market value for replacement heifers. out of crossThe heifers are either retained in the breeding, and individual breeders’ herds or sold in semiannual auctions organized by a Gelbvieh has committee of consigners. a big part in

In this year’s Joplin sale, 209 head averaged $1,231, down from previous that.” sale averages. The heifers were sold in groups of one to six head for a total of 62 lots.

“The Ladd heifers are bred to calve to Angus sires at about 30 months of age. Thus they are some of the biggest heifers in the sale and have always attracted good attention,” said Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension regional livestock specialist and auction sales manager.

More information about the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program can be found at www.agebb.missouri.edu/select.

An example of a yearling, 1/2 Gelbvieh heifer the Ladd’s will sell this fall.

This Gelbvieh sired, Hereford/Brahman cross, fall bred heifer will be retained in the Ladd herd.

Feature

Developing Superior Genetics Looking Back and

Moving Forward

By Susan Willmon, Director of Breed Improvement

F

rom the early days the Gelbvieh breed marked itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success based on the Clay Center data comparison of many of the continental breeds gaining influence in the US. As a breed, our direction has been to stay true to those original traits where the breed excelled and take small steps to make our cattle better in other areas. So how have we done?

The discussion to answer this question began during the productivity committee meeting at Annual convention. The January 2009 breed average values were presented for the carcass trait data measured by Ultrasound as a means of looking at the progress the breed has made in this area. Presentation of this data created much discussion and provided breeders a means of benchmarking carcass performance within their own herds. Since then, conversations with many breeders have raised questions regarding similar averages for the growth traits.

Since the advent of EPDs, the seedstock industry has hesitated to present data in the form of trait averages as those values do not deal with environmental and management impacts on performance. Exceptional performance of one animal in one herd does not make a superstar or a breed changer. It must be emphasized that EPDs truly are the best means of comparing sires or dams across a breed or to evaluate progress over time 66 | July 2009

2) Describe what an average Gelbvieh animal looks like today in terms of growth statistics.

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of the breed as a whole. EPDs account for the environment and management differences between herds and provide the tools to compare potential herd sires against each other.

However the point can be made that there is some value for more inherd performance benchmarks. We are frequently asked, “What is the average birth weight or weaning weight of a Gelbvieh bull calf?” Internally we often debate that those cattle from the early days were “better” than the cattle born today. What data do we have to compare cattle born in 2007 versus 1982?

How have we changed Gelbvieh cattle through the years and are those changes for the benefit or detriment of the breed?

In an effort to answer these and many other questions we have taken a look back at the data collected by Gelbvieh breeders.

While we have data from as early as cattle born in 1972, the numbers of records for individual traits are small, less than 100 in many cases, that the averages most likely are not representative of the broad population at the time. As such we have extracted data from the database starting from 1982 and created tables and charts to track the data through the next 25 years for birth, weaning and yearling weight as well as scrotal circumference measurements.

The purpose of presenting this data is multi-faceted: 1) Provide AGA members the tools with which to have an informed discussion of where Gelbvieh genetics are today compared to roughly 25 years ago.

Foundation

Belgrad

Hochrien

Table 1. Birth Weight for Bulls and Steers by Year of Birth and Percent Gelbvieh Percent GV 50

1982

1987

1992

1997

2002

2007

87.2

87.1

88.7

87.0

84.9

83.9

75

87.7

88.0

89.0

86.5

86.6

84.1

94

85.9

88.7

89.4

87.0

85.7

85.2

100

92.4

90.4

91.8

89.0

86.2

88.9

Table 2. Birth Weight for Female Calves by Year of Birth and Percent Gelbvieh Percent GV 50

1982

1987

1992

1997

2002

2007

81.1

81.3

81.5

80.1

79.8

79.6

75

81.9

81.7

82.4

81.3

81.0

79.7

94

80.6

83.1

84.1

81.8

80.7

80.1

100

84.7

85.9

85.5

82.8

80.8

81.6

3) Quantify the impact Gelbvieh genetics have in a crossbreeding scenario for traits like pounds at weaning.

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4) Allow members to benchmark their inherd averages against the breed averages for the weight traits included here.

Birth Weight – Then and Now

Early Gelbvieh genetics, along with the other continental breeds gaining wider use during the late 70s and early 80s, endured more criticism for bigger birth weights and associated calving problems than their more Continued on page 68

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Chart 1. Average Male Birth Weights by Breed Percentage from 1982 to 2007

Chart 2. Avg. Female Birth Weights by Breed Percentage from 1982 to 2007

We often debate that those cattle from the early days were â&#x20AC;&#x153;betterâ&#x20AC;? than the cattle born today. What data do we have to compare cattle born in 2007 versus 1982? How have we changed Gelbvieh cattle through the years and are those changes for the benefit or detriment of the breed?

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commonly used British breed counterparts.

Earliest birth weight records from our current database date back to half-blood bulls and females from 1972. By 1982, there were enough records reported (>500) in each percentage type to generate the tables below. Table 1 illustrates the data for birth weights combined for bulls and steers. Table 2 reflects all female offspring recorded.

In reviewing this data we can be upfront that the earlier genetics produced cattle that were in the upper ranges of 80 pounds and probably more typically in the 90-pound range. As the race to make the cattle bigger continued in the late 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a correlated increase in birth weight followed. During this time an understanding of EPDs and selection for outliers, cattle with lower birth weight and higher weaning and yearling traits, allowed Gelbvieh breeders to check this trend. Continued pressure on birth weight has kept our averages in the low to mid 80-pound range for male calves and high 70 to low 80-pound range for females.

How might the average AGA member use this data to promote Gelbvieh genetics in general or bulls in their annual production sale more specifically?

Occasionally you will run across the cattleperson who still has the perception that Gelbvieh influenced calves weigh 100+ pounds at birth. Charts 1 and 2 will be your ammunition in this discussion. Using an average purebred Gelbvieh bull bred to a group of black, baldy cows the producer could expect calves consistent with the data presented in the 50 percent Gelbvieh row of Tables 1 and 2. Selection of a bull with a less than breed average birth EPD is going to move those numbers downward.

When discussing birth weight, consideration must be given to the impact of climate and cow management on Birth Weights. For example the average AGA herd in the northern tier states (Montana, North Dakota, etc.) is going to have a higher herd average birth weight than perhaps Missouri or Tennessee. Part of that is just survivability. Calves born in North Dakota in late February weighing between 80-90 pounds to as much as 95 pounds are going to be more vigorous at birth and have a higher likelihood of surviving the first 24 hours and subsequently to weaning. To the credit of breeders in those locales, very few Continued on page 70

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Continued pressure on birth weight has kept our averages in the low to mid 80-pound range for male calves and high 70 to low 80-pound range for females.

Table 3. Average Adjusted Weaning Weight (not adjusted for Heterosis) Percent GV

1982

1987

1992

1997

2002

2007

50% GV Bulls

527.5

591.7

620.5

620.0

649.3

656.5

75% GV Bulls

600.0

618.0

621.6

629.6

657.0

665.1

94% GV Bulls

596.1

634.5

647.1

640.9

659.2

666.4

50% GV Heifers

506.2

548.7

555.1

550.0

582.8

595.1

75% GV Heifers

542.5

564.6

570.4

567.9

592.1

603.2

94% GV Heifers

560.2

578.5

590.0

580.4

594.4

598.8

male calves weighing above 100 pounds at birth remain bulls at weaning time.

After looking at this data you may ask yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is the birth weight average of our heifer and bull contemporary groups for 2008 and 2009 calves?â&#x20AC;? How does your program compare to the averages cited above? What are the target birth weights typical of commercial cow-calf producers in a 100-mile radius of your operation? How might you help a commercial bull customer keep his birth weights in check but add weaning and post weaning growth with his next bull purchase?

Weaning Weight - Profitable Progress

As a breed we have gained approximately 70 pounds in weaning weight on GV Bulls since 1982, a pretty awesome statistic in consideration of the reduction in Birth Weight that coincides with this trend (Table 3). Females see a similar increase, closer to 40 pounds of added weaning weight. One of the noticeable trends in a review of Chart Continued on page 72

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Chart 3. Adjusted 205 Day Weaning Weight for Gelbvieh Bulls and Heifers by percentage Gelbvieh

3 is a move to more consistency in weaning weight achieved across the various percentage groupings. The data presented here is only adjusted for age of dam and is not adjusted for heterosis. Not presented here is the steer averages for weaning weights primarily because the number of animals and selection bias make this data somewhat skewed. For the steers recorded, the average weaning weights across the various percentage Gelbvieh groups for the last four years ranged from 600 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 650 pounds.

At bull sale time, after calving ease, the next most important consideration of most bull customers is pounds at weaning. As promoters of Gelbvieh genetics, we can be passionate about the fact that as a breed we have made progress in added pounds at weaning. Also, we can be comfortable that the progress has not been to the extreme of either making the cattle too big and later maturing, which will be discussed below, or negatively impacting birth weight and calving ease.

Yearling Weight Analysis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Performance with Moderate Size

Table 4. Average Adjusted Yearling Weights Percent GV

1982

1987

1992

1997

2002

2007

50% GV Bulls

953.8

947.6

1007.8

1104.3

1165.4

1183.1

75% GV Bulls

1042.1

1063.7

1005.9

1080.8

1156.9

1182.3

94% GV Bulls

982.2

1073.5

1078.2

1086.2

1137.0

1155.2

50% GV Heifers

806.4

804.5

800.2

764.5

844.2

881.4

75% GV Heifers

765.9

840.0

778.6

817.1

858.8

872.2

94% GV Heifers

772.4

845.9

837.2

835.3

867.7

851.2

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Probably the most exciting message can be gleaned from the data presented in Table 4 and Chart 4. Increased yearling weights, 150 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 200 pounds in the GV bulls and approximately 80 pounds for Gelbvieh females, have been achieved across this timeline. In some eyes these numbers might not be high enough compared to the increased growth races in other breeds and for some these numbers may be too high and warrant future caution. But if we go back to the original Clay Center data one of the strongest suits of Gelbvieh cattle was moderate mature size as well as higher pounds weaned by cwt of dam. Moderation holds consistent with this data.

When specifically looking at females, assuming heifers are at 60 percent of their mature weight at 12 months, an 850-880 pound yearling heifer is going to produce a 1400-1450 pound mature female. As we add data to our mature cow weight database, our guess would be that this pretty accurately describes the average Gelbvieh cow. If a commercial producer is retaining females and is targeting a 1200-pound mature cow, there are a couple of ways to reach that goal.

Based on weaning weights, possibly the top end of the heifer crop is more suited for the Continued on page 74

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Chart 4. Adjusted 365 Day Yearling Weights for Gelbvieh Bulls and Heifers

Table 5. Average Scrotal Circumference on Yearling Bulls Percent GV 50 75 94

1992

1997

2002

2007

35.3 35.0

35.1 35.4

35.8 36.2

37.0 36.4

35.0

35.5

36.1

36.7

feedlot and the second 25 percent is the better choice for the replacement female pool. This strategy optimizes the genetics going into the steer contemporaries but still provides a moderate female to move into the breeding herd.

At yearling we really see the effects of heterosis on performance within the various groups. While the purebred group is still performing at a high level, the difference in favor of heterosis is roughly 30 pounds between the purebred and 50 percent Gelbvieh groups. Again, at bull sale time, this is an easy way to illustrate the performance advantage of those 50 percent offspring from an F1 mating between a higher percentage Gelbvieh bull and a group of straightbred commercial females.

Fertility/Age of Puberty

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that reached puberty at an early age and were already through one if not two or more heat cycles prior to breeding season.

Also, we have always been able to promote yearling bulls that are fertile, capable, natural service sires the first season in the pasture with cows.

One concern raised from introducing other breeds for composite cattle is the potential for degradation of the fertility aspect of our cattle. Research through the years has shown a relationship between scrotal circumference and age at puberty.

Table 5 uses this yardstick. Again as a breed we have kept this trait at a consistently acceptable level.

Pride in our Progress

So what are the take away messages from our look at Gelbvieh then and now? First we can be extremely proud of the fact that while there has been a tendency to chase higher WW and

YW EPDs the Gelbvieh breed can show a favorable, downward trend in birth weight along with a moderate increase in weaning weight. A look at the genetic trend tables for two of the prominent British cattle breeds shows an increase in their average birth weight EPDs since the early 1970s. Gelbvieh’s trend goes in the opposite direction. Our downward pressure on birth weights has successfully reduced our average calf birth weights without a corresponding cost in growth.

We don’t have a lot of competition when comparing breeds in terms of desirable birth weight EPD trends.

Secondly, we have increased weaning and yearling weights while keeping an eye on the package. Gelbvieh cattle today have moderated frame size, packed on pounds of muscle, and added depth of body. Gelbvieh influenced calves in the feedlot finish at market acceptable carcass weights that add dollars to the bottom line. As breeders we must continue to watch this aspect of our programs and possibly, agree to be content to watch as trends for breed average EPDs for weaning and yearling weights level off. This is a race we don’t need to win. Selling the top 10-25 percent replacement females might be the favorable strategy to keep those mature cows in “the middle of the road.”

Increased data submission of mature cow weights, hip height, and body condition scores especially on two to five year-old cows will help us tell the “moderate” cow size story in the future. Please consider adding collection of this data on your cows when they go through the chute this fall at preg-check time.

Finally we have not sacrificed one of the early cornerstones of the Gelbvieh breed, fertility. As breeders we remain ruthless in removing bulls that do not meet acceptable breeding soundness standards.

Open females have few excuses to be given another chance to stay in the herd. As such our bulls do the job when they are put out with the cows and their daughters reach puberty and calve with their first calf at two years of age on a consistent basis.

In this instance of looking back, hindsight again provides 20/20 clarity. Clarity proving we have stayed true to the principles of the Gelbvieh breed and providing renewed excitement to promote Gelbvieh genetics as a real solution for the cow-calf producer.

Sales sales Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale Joplin Regional Stockyards Joplin, Mo. • March 28, 2009 Auctioneer: Curt Rodgers 141 Head of Bulls

$2,427

4 Angus

$1,975

71 Balancers

$2,489

66 Gelbvieh

$2,388

16 Spring bred & pairs

$1,475

5 Fall bred females

$1,400

14 Spring opens

$1,021

Once again,weather conditions were less than favorable for a Seedstock Plus sale but it was warm inside and the house was packed at Joplin Regional Stockyards for a great sale.

Topping the Seedstock Plus Spring Bull & Female sale was Balancer Lot 567, consigned by White Bros Gelbvieh of Topeka, Kan. GDW Blk Krugers Goldman 8166U is a son of TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P and out of a Bon View New Design 878 daughter. He is homo black, homo polled with great EPDs and Igenity scores. Wilkinson Gelbvieh of Model, Colo., and South Texas Gelbvieh of Castroville, Tex., teamed up to buy him for $12,500.

High selling Gelbvieh bull of the day was Lot 604, SJCC Tried 51T, a homozygous black JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J son out of a JEB BCC Major Advantage daughter. He was consigned

by Steffensen J5 Cattle Co. of Gainesville, Mo. He sold to Paul Higgins of Higgins Gelbvieh Farm in Vinita, Okla., for $4,500.

Topping the female line up for the day was the fall pair Lot 698/698A consigned by Waller Gelbvieh of Baileyville, Kan. Lot 698, WALL 14P, was a red 5-year old purebred Gelbvieh KCF Bennett G196 daughter. She was AI’d back to BFCK Cherokee Canyon 4912 for an October calf. She sold with her fall daughter, WALL 17U at side. She was a red, purebred Gelbvieh DCSF Post Rock Top Brass daughter. They sold to Stuecken Bros of Freeburg, Mo., for $2500.

High selling fall bred heifer was Lot 693, consigned by Flint Hills Gelbvieh of Alma, KS. LSR Governor Stockman 414T, an OZZ Ext Govenor 3N balancer daughter that was AI’d to MYTTY in Focus. She sold to Jackie Sanders of Sanders Farm in Wellsville, Kan., for $1,400.

Topping the spring bred and pairs group was Lot 679, consigned by Waller Gelbvieh of Baileyville, Kan. WALL 6T is a red, purebred Gelbvieh out of DCSF Post Rock Top Brass. She sold with a red, purebred Gelbvieh, bull calf at side by Polled Gizmo 17Z. She sold to Terry Kerl of Pawnee City, Nebr., for $2,000.

In the spring opens, Lot 703 rose to the top. GDW Govenors Black Lady 8142U consigned by White Bros of Topeka, Kan, took the top honors. This homozygous black purebred Gelbvieh, an OZZ Ext Govenor 3N daughter, sold to Gary Morris of Winslow, Ark., for $1,300.

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Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready Bull Sale March 7, 2009 Arapahoe, Nebr.

Gelbvieh averaged

$2,778

Balancers averaged

$2,698

SimAngus averaged

$2,500

Purebred Angus averaged

$2,429

130 bulls averaged

$2,646

CATTLEMEN FROM 11 states appraised the high quality, roughage developed bulls offered by Flying H Genetics. This family ranch has serviced the cattle industry with high quality seedstock for 60 years.

The top selling sire group was FLYING H DIRECTOR 33S sons.

Both the Flying H Black Balancers and Purebred Gelbvieh bulls had tremendous mass and muscle and were in very usable condition and frame. The top selling DIRECTOR son was Lot 3, selected by Matson Gelbvieh, Nebr., as a new herd bull for $5,750.

Top selling Gelbvieh, Lot 85, was sired by Black Impact 3940 and is the new herd sire for Diamond V Gelbvieh of Stockton, Kan. The Impact sons demonstrated balanced genetics and great phenotype with several going to be used on Angus cows to produce SmartCross calves.

A new offering this year were the SimAngus and Simmental and they were well received with bidders traveling from as far as Arkansas and Texas.

There were no extreme tops with the top selling bull going to long-time customer Richard Taylor, Nebr., for $6,000. The bull was a tremendously thick and massive frame six Carolina Master son that had several top cattlemen wanting to take him home.

Four buyers bought 5 or more bulls with a lot of interest generated this year in the Roughage N’ Ready bull development program.

American Gelbvieh Foundation The Story of the Cowboy Hat

Under glass, in the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Director’s

“The American Gelbvieh Foundation is dedicated to Gelbvieh genetics, merit advancement, and strengthening the breed influence within the changing beef industry. This will be accomplished through breed promotion, growing the demand for Gelbvieh genetics, member education, research and junior support.”

Room sits the gray Stetson belonging to Bud Beastrom. Mr. Beastrom was a board member during the early years of the American Gelbvieh Association in the 1970s. It was this simple cowboy hat that changed the Association.

“During the early years, the Association experienced some growing pains. It was a struggle to get it going and develop the membership and the Association we have today,” said E. Edd Pritchett, AGA Legal Council and member of the American Gelbvieh Foundation Committee.

Pritchett recalls sitting in one late-night board meeting shortly after the Association Headquarters moved to Denver. The Executive Director told the Board of Directors that the Association was about out of money. Together the Board decided to pass Bud Beastrom’s hat among the members present to raise funds.

“That first pass of the hat raised $25,000 – $30,000,” said Pritchett. “It was gratifying that the board members had enough faith in the organization to dig deep to keep the doors of the association open.”

Many times that hat was passed during AGA Board meetings in the mid-1970s, as the members dug deep and pre-paid registrations to raise enough money to keep the fledgling association going. Bud Beastrom’s hat is a reminder of the lean years in the past and the perseverance it took to keep going.

Own a piece of Gelbvieh history Artist Stephen LeBlanc was commissioned to create a limited edition sculpture to depict the passing of Bud Beastrom’s Stetson during those early years of the American Gelbvieh Association. LeBlanc is a nationally recognized sculptor with more than 25 years experience. Known for his realistic wildlife sculptures, LeBlanc owns Prairie West Studios in Englewood, Colo. During the AGA National Convention, Stephen met with the Foundation Committee to showcase his work and brainstorm ideas.

The bronze sculpture depicts in color Beastrom’s silver hat out-stretched from a blue denim shirt. It is approximately 10 x 7 inches mounted on a walnut base. Only a limited number of the sculpture will be made! The hat is a symbolic piece representing the past contributions made to establish the association and signifies the future promise of a strong foundation.

The cowboy hat sculpture is the first major fundraising efforts of the American Gelbvieh Foundation to reach a fundraising goal of $1 million. The proceeds from the sale of this sculpture will go to the Foundation.

The purpose of the American Gelbvieh Foundation is to ensure opportunities for advancement of the breed. Through research projects, education programs, leadership development, and support of youth activities, the Foundation paves the way for Gelbvieh’s impact in the beef industry. The Foundation envisions the combined sales of the hat sculpture and other fundraising efforts will be able to fund the Junior Classic and many other current and new breed programs!

Reserve yours today The Foundation committee will soon be announcing further details on how to purchase this commemorative hat sculpture. Watch the August Gelbvieh World for more details. The committee has decided this will be a limited series and urges you to reserve your own cowboy hat sculpture today. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the Gelbvieh breed that will only be available once.

The purchase of the sculpture and all gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible.

For more information on how to reserve a sculpture or to make a contribution to the American Gelbvieh Foundation contact Dana Stewart at 303-465-2333 or danas@ gelbvieh.org.

Show Calendar

Reference reference

Show Calendar Show Date

Contact

Phone

July 26 10:00 am N. Dakota State Fair

Box 1796, Minot, ND 58701 www.ndstatefair.com

(701) 857-7620

July 8

August 1 8:00 am Ozark Empire Fair

3001 N. Grant, Springfield, MO 65803 www.ozarkempirefair.com

(417) 833-2660

June 15

August 2 2:00 pm Ohio State Fair

717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211 www.ohiostatefair.com

(614) 644-4052

June 20

August 14 8:00 am Missouri State Fair

2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 www.mostatefair.com

(660) 827-8150

July 2

August 21 8:00 am

Iowa State Fair (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

PO Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317 (515) 262-3111 www.iowastatefair.com

July 1

August 21 2:00 pm

West Virginia Gelbvieh Assn. State Gelbvieh Show

PO Drawer 986 Lewisburg, WV 24901

(304) 364-5999 Ross

July 18

August 29 12:00 pm Kentucky State Fair

PO Box 37130, Louisville, KY 40233 www.kystatefair.org

(502) 367-5190

July 10

August 23 5:00 pm

Lebanon, TN. Early arrival after 7pm 8/22; latest arrival 11:00 am on 8/23

(615) 444-1890 (Diane Major)

Enter on-site

Aug. 29 9:00 am South Dakota State Fair

890 3rd St., S.W., Huron, SD 57350 www.sdstatefair.com

(605) 353-7340

August 14

August 31 11:00 am Nebraska State Fair

PO Box 81223, Lincoln, NE 68501 (402) 474-5371 August 7 www.statefair.org

Sept. 1-2 10 am, 9 am Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 (719) 404-2035 www.coloradostatefair.com

Sept. 11 5:30 pm Utah State Fair

155 N 1000W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 www.utahstatefair.com

(801) 538-8400

August 27

Sept. 17 7:30 pm Tennessee Valley Fair

PO Box 6066, Knoxville, TN 37914 www.tnvalleyfair.org

(865) 215-1474

August 25

Sept. 17 2:00 pm

Kansas State Fair (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

2000 N. Poplar St., Hutchinson, KS 67502 www.kansasstatefair.com

(620) 669-3600

August 15

Oct. 2 Noon

Tulsa State Fair (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

PO Box 4735, Tulsa, OK 74159 www.tulsastatefair.com

(918) 744-1113 ext 2104

August 28

Oct. 9 10:00 am

State Fair of Texas (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

PO Box 150009, Dallas, TX 75315 www.bigtex.com

(214) 421-8723

Sept. 1

Oct. 22 12:30 pm

South Carolina State Fair (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

PO Box 393, Columbia, SC 29202 www.scstatefair.org

(803) 799-3387

Sept. 4

PO Box 1981, Billings, MT 59103 www.thenile.org

(406) 256-2495

Sept. 15

Oct. 14-16

Time

Event

Wilson County Fair www.wilsoncountyfair.net

See website for NILE Gelbvieh Pen & Open Show Schedule (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

Entry Deadline

July 25

Oct. 28 8:00 am

American Royal (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO 64102 www.americanroyal.com

(816) 221-9800

Sept. 10

Nov. 20 8:00 am

N.A.I.L.E. (Gelbvieh & Balancer® Shows)

PO Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233 www.livestockexpo.org

(502) 595-3166

Oct. 1

Jan. 12, 2010 8:00 am

National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt, Denver, CO 80216 (National Gelbvieh & Balancer® Show)

(303) 297-1166

Nov. 20

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New Members new members The following individuals and operations joined the American Gelbvieh Association and American Junior Gelbvieh Association during the months of April and May. Junior members are denoted with an asterisk*.

Kansas

Oklahoma

*Courtney Larson, Argonia

George & Rachel Gibbs, Tulsa

*Chisum Grund, Wallace

Diamond M Livestock, Peggs

*Lincoln Dean Martin, Bucklin

Pennsylvania

Jack Armour, Viola

Arkansas Herget Gelbvieh Cattle Co, Shirley California

*Ralph N Adams, Garards Fort

Kentucky

South Carolina

*Cody Burke, Ewing

T&D Ranch, Oakdale

River Bend Farms & Stables, Salyersville

Larry Jackson, Batesburg

Colorado

Gary L Reynolds Farm, Crab Orchard

Battenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MorningStar Farm, Simpsonville

Roberts Land & Cattle, Carbondale

Hilltop Farms, Benton

South Dakota

*Todd Arnhold, Trinidad

Maine

Iowa

Justice Farm Inc, Gorham

Husak Farms, Ames

Minnesota

Groth Family Farm, Fonda

Double 7 Gelbvieh, Staples

4M Gelbvieh, Fontanelle

Missouri

Cross Creek Cattle Co, Fayetteville

*Jolee Clement, Platte City

Jett Farms, Pulaski.

Jeffrey M Young, Shelbina

*Matthew Reed, Milton

Wareham Genetics , Lowry City

*Todd Merriman, Maryville

Nick & Candice Grim, Cantril *Becky Ewing, Allerton *Mike Groth, Fonda *Trevor Groth, Fonda

*Eric Grocott, Humboldt Tennessee Mathews Farms, Clarksville

Tom Leggett, Oronogo

*Kohl F Moser, Colesburg

*Charles Jackson Brickey, Townsend

Bryce Family Farms LLC, Columbia

*Cade Cameron, Danville

Texas

North Carolina

*Justin Sparks, Charlotte

*Guthrie G Peters, Priddy

William Wilson, Claremont

Illinois Sugar Creek Gelbvieh, Atlanta

*Sidney A Parris, Canton

Virginia

*Devin Aherin, Dieterich

North Dakota

Sugar Run Gelbvieh, Pearisburg

Indiana

Leininger Cattle Co LLC, Binford

West Virginia

*Emily Wallace, Flat Rock

Les Alvstad, Berthold

*Ethan Rawson, Ravenswood

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Places to Be places to be May 2009

May 2

October 2009

Bluegrass Gelbvieh Female Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY

June 2009

June 5-7 June 6-8

June 12-14

AGJA Western Regional Show, Yankton, SD Kansas & Nebraska Gelbvieh Juniors State Show, Tonganoxie, KS AGJA Eastern Regional Show, Lebanon, TN

July 2009

July 6-11

July 18

July 25

AGJA Pride of the Heartland Junior Classic (National Junior Show), Des Moines, IA Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Customer Appreciation Day, 1:00pm CST, at the Ranch, Ponteix, SK, Canada Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association Field Day, Hosted by Maple Grove Gelbvieh, Narcisse, MB

August 2009

Aug. 1 Aug. 3-5

Aug. 21

MN Field Day 55th Annual Texas A&M Beef Short Course, College Station, Texas West Virginia State Fair Gelbvieh Show, Lewisburg, WV

September 2009

Sept. 5

Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 19 Sept. 26

Texas Junior Gelbvieh Association fundraiser sale for the TJGA Lonestar Classic, Mason, TX. Genetic Progress II, Fruitland, MO Southern Belles Vol. IV Sale, Social Circle, GA Seedstock Plus Female Showcase Sale, Lathrop, MO Yazoo Valley Gelbvieh Complete Dispersal, Fayetteville, TN

Oct. 3

Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 13

Oct. 17

Jumping Cow Gelbvieh Spirit of the West Sale, Ramah, CO Bluegrass Gelbvieh Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY Ozarks Pride Production Sale, Stella, MO Edisto Forage Bull Test Sale, Blackville, SC Judd Ranch Cow Power Sale, Pomona, KS Johnson Cattle Company Partners Select Bull Sale, Happy, TX Ken. /Tenn. Gelbvieh Sale, Knoxville, TN

November 2009

Nov. 7

Nov. 7

Nov. 14

Nov. 21

Nov. 28

Nov. 28

HAGA Fall Female Sale & Show-Me Futurity, Springfield, MO 3rd Annual Maternal Edge Commercial Female Sale, Cross Plains, TN C-Cross Cattle Company Fall Bull & Female Sale, Biscoe, NC Midwest Gelbvieh Classic Female Sale, Cedar Rapids, IA Kansas/Nebraska Gelbvieh Association’s “Pick of the Herds” Sale, Salina, KS Poker City Ranch Mature Cow Dispersal Sale (in conjunction with KS / NE Sale), Salina, KS

Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to jennifers@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.

Sales sales Midland Bull Test Sale April 8, 2009 Columbus, Mont.

31 Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls

$2,840

Steve and Lindsay Williams and family and Leo and Sam McDonnell and family hosted another great event in the 47th Annual Midland Bull Test. There was a packed house of cattlemen and their families that took in the three-day event.

This is one of the few events that offer a chance to buy out of the top of many herds in the United States. Thirty-one Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls sold on the first day of the sale Topping the Gelbvieh bull sale was Lot 84 | July 2009

1171, purchased by Thorstenson Ranch, Selby, S.D. for $9,000. Middle Creek Farms consigned this Feb. 15, 2008 son of Bruce Almighty and maternal grand-sire Beretta. This herd sire prospect had an 88pound adj. BW, 826-pound adj. WW, and a 1,486 adj. YW and actual EPDs of 0.7 BW, 33 WW, 12 MM, 51 YW. Allison Ranch, Albion, Idaho paid $9,000 for Lot 1172. Another Middle Creek Farms raised bull born on Jan. 18, 2008. This son of Bruce Almighty and Red Tank on the maternal side had the following performance data: BW 81, adj., WW 739, YW 1,435, ADG 4.35, and EPDs of 0.4 BW, 46 WW, 22 MM, and 91YW. Allison Ranch also purchased Lot 1200 for $4,750. This March 10, 2008 consignment was from Arp Gelbvieh of

MCFG 119U, Sired by Bruce Almighty was one of the top gaining bulls at the Midland Bull Test.

Arlington, Wis. He is a purebred black bull with 3303K and Nagurski in his pedigree.

This excellent bull’s performance data is: BW 85, adj., WW 713, adj., YW 1,416, ADG 4.4 and EPDs of 1.7 BW, 47WW, 19MM, 84 YW.

Ad Index ad index Alabama

Lone Oak Gelbvieh..........................58

Mississippi

GW Jones & Sons Farms..................12

McCabe Cattle Co...........................59

DoLally Cattle Company.................41

South Carolina

Oswald Ranch..................................59

Arizona

Paulsen Cattle Co.................48, 58, 76

Missouri

Bart T Bar Ranch, Inc......................58

Rafter R Gelbvieh.............................43

Hartland Farm.................................59

Seuferer Farms..................................59

Arkansas Martin Cattle Company.......41, 58, 86

Kansas Bar Arrow Cattle Company....17, 35, 59

Canada

Cattlemen’s Connection...................11

Gelbvieh Guide Magazine................63

Circle S Ranch...........................59, 85 DeGeer Gelbvieh.............................35

Colorado

Grund Beef Genetics..................31, 35

Bow K Ranch...................................58

Hart Farm Gelbvieh.........................15

Jumping Cow Gelbvieh....................87

Hightower Cattle.............................35

Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch..............58

Judd Ranch Inc............................3, 35 Mulroy Farms, LLC..........................35

Florida

Overmiller Gelbvieh/Red Angus.......40

Bar None Ranch...............................69

Poker City Ranch.......................35, 59 Post Rock Cattle Company..........9, 35

Markes Family Farms...........18, 34, 61

Country Boy Farms..........................61

Rotert/Harriman..............................59

South Dakota

J Bar M Gelbvieh.......................59, 75

Adkins Gelbvieh.........................44, 61

Rocky Top Gelbvieh.........................59

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch..........61, 73

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh......60, 65

CJ&L Livestock.........................44, 61

Seedstock Plus..................................24

Eagle Pass Ranch..............................61

VanWinkle Farms.............................60

Elk Creek Gelbvieh..........................71 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch......................44

Montana

Leonhardt Cattle Company........40, 62

Danell Diamond Six Ranch..............60

Schroeder Ranch........................62, 83

Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch................60

Thorstenson Gelbvieh.................19, 62

Kalina Gelbvieh................................60 Middle Creek Farms...................36, 60

Tennessee

Pine Ridge Gelbvieh.........................60

Circle M Farms................................62 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh..............62

Georgia

Raile Gelbvieh..................................35

Nebraska

Verner Farms....................................81

Red Maple Gelbvieh, 35

Boehler Gelbvieh........................60, 77

Texas

Spring Valley, LTD...........................35

Bow K Ranch...................................38

Dromgoole’s Heaven................6, 7, 62

Illinois

Stucky Gelbvieh...............................35

Cedar Top Ranch...............................2

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch........................7

Blackhawk Cattle Company.............37

Triple K Gelbvieh.......................59, 79

DMD Livestock...............................70

Lonestar Classic................................29

DDM Gelbvieh................................58

White Brothers.................................59

Flying H Genetics............................88

NS Ranch........................................62

J & K Farm......................................58

4T Ranch...................................34, 35

Kleinschmidt Farms Gelbvieh..........60

State Fair of Texas.............................27

Lemke Cattle....................................60

South Texas Gelbvieh.......................62

Kitley Gelbvieh................................58

Kentucky

M&P Gelbvieh................................60

Bar IV Livestock...............................59

Plateau Gelbvieh..............................38

Virginia

Indiana

Double Bar H..................................59

H & H Farms..................................62

3 G Ranch........................................58

Full Circle Farms..............................41

Pope Farms Gelbvieh........................60

Hickory Hill Farm...........................62

J&D Kerstiens, LLC..................42, 58

Little Bull Farm................................59

Pritchard Gelbvieh...........................60 Rippe Gelbvieh................................38

Knoll Crest Farm..............................62

Swanson Cattle Company..........42, 60

Treble Ranch....................................62

Taubenheim Gelbvieh................49, 60

Little Windy Hill Farms...................62

TNT Farms......................................58

Maple Hill Farm..............................58

Minnesota

Iowa

Brandywine Farm.............................59

GS Ridge Top Ranch..................48, 58

Schafer Farms, Inc............................59

Linquist Farms.....................39, 48, 58

Swenson Gelbvieh............................48

The 88 Ranch...................................60 Trans Pacific Genetics.......................33

Washington

Triple N Gelbvieh............................38

NN Bar Ranch, Inc..........................62

North Carolina

West Virginia

Green Hills Gelbvieh........................61

Hill Top Haven Farm.......................62

Longleaf Station...............................61 RJar Farm.........................................61

Service/Commercial

Register Farms..................................61

Cunningham, Ronn.........................63 Gelbvieh Bull Barn...........................63

North Dakota

Lambert, Doak.................................63

Chimney Butte Ranch......................61

MMS.........................................13, 63

Cranview Gelbvieh.....................23, 61

Mettler Sale Management.................63

Ledoux Gelbvieh..............................44

Miller, Jason L..................................63 Purina Mills Accuration.....................5

Oklahoma

The National CUP Lab....................63

Diamond L Farms......................34, 82

Williams Land & Cattle Auction Co....63

Gallaway Gelbvieh...........................61

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