GELBVIEH
& Red Angus Bull Sale
Pomona, Kansas • Saturday, March 1, at 12:00 • 1 hour southwest of Kansas City
Don’t miss Judd Ranch featured on The American Rancher on RFD-TV, Monday Feb 10 at 8:00 p.m. CST
Judd Ranch has been honored as the #1 Dam of Merit Cowherd in the Gelbvieh Breed for 21 of the past 27 years, 1998–2024! 100% of the Gelbvieh & Balancer® sale bulls feature Judd Ranch honored Dam of Merit Genetics. Average Daily Gain of fall yearling bulls: 4.17 lbs/day! 230 black polled bulls sell
83 lb. average birth weight: 901 lb. actual weaning weight average on the sale bulls. Maternal cow power behind every sale bull.
100 purebred Gelbvieh, 201 Balancer® & 4 purebred Red Angus bulls sell. 291 homozygous polled bulls sell.
35 of the 40 top selling bulls in the 2024 sale sold to commercial producers. Catalog online!
Registry Tips N’ Tricks by Shianna Ocken 04. 08. 12. 20. 34. 10. HAPPY NEW YEAR MANAGING CATTLE IN CHALLENGING WEATHER CONDITIONS BUILD BACK BETTER CATTLEMEN’S PROFIT ROUNDUP PANEL EXPLORES BEEF SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES
Junior Connection by Lily Judd
CONNECTING AT CONVENTION 2025 HERD ASSESSMENTS
the Corner Office by Harold Bertz by Laura Handke by Laura Handke by Laura Handke
COVER PHOTO BY JAYCIE FORBES EDITOR LAURA HANDKE GRAPHIC DESIGN MALERIE MARKLEY
From
HAROLD BERTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR haroldb@gelbvieh.org
TOM STRAHM COMMERCIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR tom@gelbvieh.org
WESS ANGLIN COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST wess@gelbvieh.org
MALERIE MARKLEY GELBVIEH MEDIA PRODUCTIONS COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org
TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S. MEMBER & YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR tawnie@gelbvieh.org
MORGAN HAUGER COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR morgan@gelbvieh.org
DAN WARNER, PRESIDENT BEAVER CITY, NEB. • 308.962.6511 dan@warnerbeef.com
STUART JARVIS, VICE PRESIDENT PHILLIPSBURG, KAN. • 785.543.8120 bararrow@ruraltel.net
GREG “BUBBA” ANDERSON MARION, N.C. • 828.442.6869 grega1983@live.com
DAVID LARSON, CLEARBROOK, MINN. • 218.766.3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com
ZACK BUTLER MILTON, TENN. • 615.308.8628 butlercreek1952@aol.com
MARK COVINGTON MONTROSE, COLO. • 970.209.1956 covinginc@hotmail.com
JOHN SHEARER CANTON, KAN. • 620.654.6507 circle_s@hometelco.net
SARAH MUMM PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR sarah@gelbvieh.org
WAYDE PICKINPAUGH DNA SERVICES COORDINATOR wayde@gelbvieh.org
MARGO MCKENDREE OFFICE MANAGER margo@gelbvieh.org
SHIANNA OCKEN REGISTRY COORDINATOR shianna@gelbvieh.org
CAMILLE HENNERBERG REGISTRY/DNA SERVICES SPECIALIST camille@gelbvieh.org
tbarscattle@hotmail.com
OVERMILLER, SECRETARY
KAN. • 785.282.0485 brento4532@hotmail.com
TROY FORBES DE SMET, S.D. • 605.530.4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com DIRECTORS
GREGG HARTMAN
COLO. • 719.821.4762 grhartman@hotmail.com JUSTIN TAUBENHEIM AMHERST, NEB. • 308.293.0692 j_tauby5@hotmail.com
AFROM THE CORNER OFFICE HAPPY NEW YEAR
by Harold Bertz, Executive Director
s I write this article, we have recently wrapped up an extremely successful 54th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Convention is always an opportunity to renew old friendships and engage in new ones while conducting important association business. It was a great way to finish 2024 with an incredible amount of optimism towards 2025.
The committee meetings were excellent and are an opportunity to take part in the grass roots impact members can have on the AGA. The 10 standing committees are extremely important to the workings of the association and the direction the breed will take in the coming years. If you do not currently serve on a committee but would like to, please contact a board or staff member. Attending convention is a great way to see these committees in action and discover the best fit for your interests.
A full slate of educational activities was available to members. The Profit Roundup panel discussion was thought provoking and addressed many issues facing cattlemen across the nation. The interaction was tremendous with
audience members asking pertinent and thoughtful questions about the industry and its future direction. Special thanks to Callahan Grund, Larry Gran, Ryan McAlexander and Brian Bertelsen for being our panelists. Dr. Bob Weaber explained AGA’s commitment to providing members with the best EPDs and indexes available. Convention participants were able to get hands-on experience with a foot scoring workshop at Valley Oaks Angus in Oak Grove, Missouri, later that afternoon under the tutelage of Tawnie DeJong, Member and Youth Activities Coordinator for the AGA.
The awards banquet is always a special event that recognizes the achievements of our members and our commercial customers. Congratulations to Hall of Fame inductees, Leon and Jan Dunn of Kansas; Breeder of the Year, 4T Gelbvieh Jeff and Connie Tabor of Oklahoma; Commercial Producer of the Year, Sacco Brothers of Utah. A host of members were awarded for outstanding carcass merit garnered in the successful Scale to Rail program.
Convention is also where the leadership for the AGA is elected. Congratulations to
the newly elected and re-elected members of the board of directors. Special thanks to outgoing members Todd Bickett and Gary Felger for their dedication and service to the breed.
I would like to offer a special thank you to Lori Maude, outgoing AGA President and board member. Her dedication to AGA and our members is unparallelled. Her leadership through an extensive search and transition was sincere and valuable. Thank you, Lori!
These are just a few of the highlights of attending annual convention. If you have never attended or have not for a few years, I encourage you to consider adding convention to your business travel schedule.
I hope each of you had the best of holiday seasons and I wish you the very brightest new year. 2025 promises to be an exciting one for the cattle business. Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle are positioned to make strong moves in the industry. Join us as we become the fastest growing breed in the beef business. I look forward to seeing you down the road.F
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
ADVERTISE YOUR UPCOMING SALE WITH AN E-BLAST
Are you interested in reaching nearly 3,000 potential customers? Advertising your upcoming sale or event, top lots or program with a Gelbvieh email blast is an effective way to reach breeders, commercial producers and industry professionals throughout the country. Simply send your existing ad or reach out to have our team at Gelbvieh Media Productions design one for you. For more information contact Malerie Markley, AGA Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator, at malerie@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.
2025 INTERNATIONAL YEAR CODE
The 2025 international code is “N”. All 2025-born calves registered with the AGA must use the letter “N” in the tattoo.
WANTED: SALE REPORTS
Don’t forget to send the AGA your sale report! Sale reports are featured in Gelbvieh World and are posted online on the AGA website under the Marketing tab. Email sale reports to Morgan Hauger, AGA communications coordinator, at morgan@ gelbvieh.org.
HERD ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE
Annual herd assessments are now available on the AGA Online Registry Service. Completed herd assessments are due March 15, 2025. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or info@gelbvieh.org with any questions.
REMEMBERING EMILY
It is with great sadness that the family of Emily “Em” Marie Hopfer announces her passing in a tragic hiking accident Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Emily was born April 4, 1996, in Roseburg, Oregon, to her loving parents, Mark and Shawn Hopfer. She was their “first precious child” and grew up on the family’s ranch in Days Creek, Oregon.
Emily never strayed from her love of breeding and raising cattle and continued to raise high quality Gelbvieh seedstock that are recognized regionally and nationally by commercial and purebred cattle breeders. She volunteered her time as a board member for both the Douglas County Livestock Association and Roseburg Farmers Market and was involved in
the Umpqua Valley Artist’s Association.
For those who knew her, Emily brought an abundance of joy, color, and light to her life and the lives of those around her. The world will be a darker place without the bright light that was Em.
NEW MEMBERS
The AGA would like to welcome these new members to the AGA and AGJA!
AGA
ALC Clydesdales, Wichita, Kan. CC Farms, Weldon, Iowa Terry Farms, Leeton, Mo. Miranda Land and Cattle, Anderson, Mo. Gavin Deters, Middleton, Mo. Robert McDunner, Humansville, Mo. George Pizzo, Bonne Terre, Mo.
Sacco Brothers Land and Livestock, Helper, Utah Crow Creek Farm, Albany, Ken. Kuhnhenn Ranch, Minot, N.D.
AGJA
Gabe Hueser, Minneapolis, Kan. Tate Warren, Alpena, Ark. Jeremy Lyons, Coldwater, Miss.
Managing Cattle in Challenging Weather Conditions
by LAURA HANDKE
There is never a shortage of weather challenges during the winter months. From the frigid temperatures to the snow and mud to stretching feed resources, managing cattle in challenging weather conditions is a challenge most of us face at some point throughout the winter.
University of Nebraska Extension specialists Rick Rasby and Aaron Berger share strategies, along with Dr. Alfredo DiCostanzo, on best management practices for tough weather.
UNDERSTANDING COLD STRESS AND ENERGY REQUIREMENTS
Rasby shares the importance of understanding how cold stress affects cattle’s energy requirements. He explains that producers can calculate the additional energy needed using a formula that considers the lower critical temperature of cattle and the wind chill index.
“Cold stress equals a lower critical temperature minus windchill index,” he says, adding that for every percentage increase in the magnitude of cold stress, there’s a corresponding percentage unit increase in energy adjustment needed in the cattle’s diet.
There are other considerations, however, and body condition is at the top of the list. Rasby recommends using body condition as a risk management tool, considering cows in better condition will be more resilient to cold weather.
“Body condition of cows is kind of your insurance or your risk management strategy. Cows that are in better body condition are able to withstand some of those lower temperatures,” he advises, and recommends aiming for a BCS of 5 for March-calving cows.
Rasby notes that 19˚ F is the lower critical temperature for an average to fleshy dry cow with a heavy winter coat. For every 1% increase in cold stress, a 1% increase in energy is needed in the cow’s diet.
SHELTER AND WINDBREAKS
Both Rasby and DiCostanzo highlight the importance of providing shelter for cattle during extreme weather.
“Shelter really is one of those things that becomes pretty important to have developed on your operations to help protect cows during some of this inclement weather,” DiCostanzo says.
Tree shelterbelts, man-made structures, or even strategically placed bales can reduce cold stress.
MANAGING MUDDY CONDITIONS
Wet and muddy conditions also carry management considerations, especially in feedlot/dry lot set-ups.
“We always think of feed and water as the most important thing, and it is, but maybe this is the time where we need to look out the truck window or out the office window and say to ourselves, ‘Can cattle lay down’,” says DiCostanzo.
While not common in open pens, bedding becomes crucial in muddy conditions. DiCostanzo suggests:
• Bedding on hard surfaces when possible
• Using higher areas for bedding to minimize mud effects
• Utilizing concrete aprons behind feed bunks for easier bedding placement
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
“If fed cattle prices have increased $5 a hundred since the beginning of the year, then there’s $75 more value on these cattle. Could we devote some of that to some (cold and mud stress) investments,” DiCostanzo says that investments made will pay dividends. Healthy cattle are always more profitable. F
CCONNECTING AT CONVENTION
by Lily Judd, AGJA Vice President of Leadership Development
onvention is a great time to mingle with breeders nationwide, celebrate the previous year, and get excited about what the upcoming year offers. As a junior attending, I get to help run the registration table as well as attend various meetings and talk to breeders as they come and go. I enjoy getting the chance to help with the registration table as it allows me to connect names with faces and gives me an opportunity to meet new members or members I hadn’t gotten to know very well before. While there weren’t many other junior members in attendance, I still am glad I got the opportunity to represent the junior association, along with my fellow board members Jaycie Forbes and Gentry Warner.
The convention officially kicked off with a warm welcome from Harold, as well as his vision for the breed. The past few years have been tough for many producers across the country, but many of us agree we couldn’t be in a better position once it comes time to rebuild herds. Two main goals Harold shared during this time were to make Gelbvieh and Balancer® household names by ensuring we do our part to become the fastest-growing beef breed. Another learning opportunity came from the Cattlemen’s Education Series Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. Here, I learned about how different technologies are being used and how these can help push toward better genetics down the road. A big emphasis was put on EIDs, as these can help trace where cattle came from and allow the potential for a premium to arise on your cattle. This premium can come from the quality, not only of the actual meat, but also how well those cattle feed and convert in the yard. Right after that, Dr. Bob Weaber walked us through the revised new indexes for Gelbvieh and Balancer®. It was neat to see
the breakdown and weight of what exactly went into each index. Later that day, we loaded up and went to Valley Oaks Farms to have a thorough feet and leg evaluation workshop. Although it was chilly, this was a very valuable opportunity to get to see some good differences. Feet, especially, are a common problem found throughout industry, and it is something that we as breeders may never get perfect. However, as Gelbvieh breeders, the sooner we can correct any problems we see, the more appealing we can make our breed to other producers.
Ultimately, the awards banquet was the highlight of my week. First, we got to learn about and honor the hard work and dedication of our Commercial Producer of the Year, the Sacco family from Utah.
Mr. Jeff Loveless got to present the award to them and explained perfectly that their family ranch story is a feat that probably is almost impossible to accomplish today. Mark Goes then presented 4T Gelbvieh of Oklahoma with the Breeder of the Year honor. Following that, we got to honor Jan and Leon Dunn as they were inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame. Knowing the younger generation of their family, it comes as no surprise what all they have done for the Association and its junior members. But it was truly great to understand their role in the development of the Association that I now get to represent.F
BUILD BACK BETTER
by LAURA HANDKE
Whether you lean red or blue, that headline caught your attention…and hopefully, as a seedstock producer, you’ve got the role of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle on your mind as the industry begins talking about the rebuild of the U.S. beef cow herd.
If you’re in the market for cows, you know just how tight supply is. In July, the Economic Research service reported that the U.S. beef cow inventory had reached its lowest point in more than seventy years. Rebuild is going to be a long process – we’re not a three-month, three-week, three days kind of industry and with every drought, hurricane, wildfire, and BLM hinderance, that process gets delayed a bit further.
There isn’t a doubt that we’re facing challenges as an industry, but there are also unprecedented opportunities for our breed as rebuild begins to take shape. Now is the time to share the good news of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed to help commercial producers understand why we are the continental breed of choice.
As an industry, we must focus on the genetics that not only move the U.S. cowherd forward in the short-term but also drive profitability and sustainability for producers in the long-term.
STAYABILITY
The cost of high-quality replacement heifers – herd builders – is already reaching record highs with no end in sight. Longevity… stayability… will be paramount in realizing return on investment for these females. A cow that doesn’t settle back after her first calf hits the ground is going to hurt!
Females that stay in the herd longer are by far the most profitable. To measure
Genetic Power
All Bulls Selling
DNA tested with Genomic Enhanced EPDs
Sell with first breeding season guarantee Sired by AI sires or result of ET matings
Breed Leading Carcass Genetics, Calving Ease, Performance and Maternal
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1:00 pm (cst) Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Springfield, Missouri
80 Gelbvieh and Balancer Lots Sell
50 Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls
All Bulls 16-18 Month Old Bulls
96% Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled
NEW TO GENETIC POWER IN 2025
30 Gelbvieh and Balancer Females
Elite Selection of Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Females
Chris Mitchell
J and K Gelbvieh
Purebred and Balancer Females Selling Fall Bred Cows, Fall Bred Heifers and Spring Bred/Pairs
All
and select for this trait, AGA offers a stayability (ST) EPD to predict the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will stay within a herd to at least six years of age. The collection of this data is a win for
With the high costs associated with the development or purchase of replacement females, sustained production in a herd is essential. Gelbvieh females are proven to stay in the herd longer.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO DEVELOP A HEIFER
In a 2024, University of Florida study, researchers looked at the true costs associated with developing replacement heifers – numbers that add immense value to the stayability Gelbvieh and Balancer females deliver.
Developing replacement beef heifers involves several key cost components that must be considered when making decisions about raising replacements versus selling heifers. These components include opportunity costs, variable and fixed expenses, breeding costs, and absorption costs.
Opportunity Cost: This represents the potential revenue forfeited by choosing to raise heifers instead of selling them at weaning. Recognizing this cost is crucial for comparing the economic viability
of developing heifers against alternative options.
Variable Expenses: These are costs that fluctuate based on factors like feed, medications, and pasture management. They are essential for ensuring heifers reach 60-65% of their mature body weight by breeding age. Variable expenses can vary annually and across operations due to changing input costs.
Fixed Expenses: These include consistent costs such as land rent, labor, and interest. Interest accounts for the time between the potential sale of weaned heifers and their development into replacements. Fixed expenses generally remain stable year to year but can differ among operations.
Breeding Costs: Whether using natural service or artificial insemination (AI), breeding entails expenses related to purchasing and maintaining bulls or acquiring AI services. For natural service, costs are calculated based on the bull’s purchase price, useful years in the herd, cull value, and annual maintenance. These total costs are then allocated per heifer.
Absorption Costs: These are the costs associated with developing heifers that do not become pregnant (open heifers). Such costs are absorbed by the bred heifers retained in the operation. However, selling developed open heifers can offset these expenses. The development
cost for all heifers is multiplied by the number of open heifers and divided by the number of bred heifers to assign additional development cost to each bred heifer. Revenue from selling open heifers is then divided by the number of bred heifers to offset this additional cost.
The study cited a $2.00 per pound price point for open, weaned heifers using prices from April of 2023, however, since 2023, we’ve seen a steady climb in feeder prices with today’s market finding open, weaned heifers teetering at or above $3.00 per pound. Using the higher value, producers can expect to incur a cost of $2,583.00 per retained and developed heifer.
STAYABILITY: MORE THAN MONEY
Aside from the economic costs associated with cycling cows in and out of a herd, the potential genetic progress that is lost when a heifer fails to breed back nullifies that animal’s genetic contribution to the herd or, worse, regresses the genetic progress of the herd.
Since 2013, AGA has incorporated genomic information into their EPD calculations. The result has garnered Genomic Enhanced EPDs (GE EPDs) that have improved stayability accuracy predictions, especially for younger animals. The information positions seedstock producers to sell with confidence, heifers that will make their mark on a herd.
The information allows other seedstock and commercial producers, alike, to select females with improved longevity that ultimately enhances the overall productivity and profitability of their herds.
As breeders, we cannot overstate the significant role Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics are positioned to deliver in shaping the future of our nation’s cattle industry. The time is now to promote the breed and share what we know drives profit and operational longevity. Let’s seize the opportunity to lead, inform and build back better! F
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Saturday, February 22,
LRSF Equilibrium M47
Homo Black Homo Polled PB 92.2% Gelbvieh Bull
Sire: LRSF Dynamic J164 Dam: LRSF Jo-Leen K168 ET
A bull we feel has the potential to move the Gelbvieh breed forward. Balanced traits led by top 2% MARB in a high percentage purebred, powerful phenotype and backed by one of our most predictable pedigrees.
LRSF Arianna L178
Homo Black Homo Polled PB 92.2% Gelbvieh Bred Heifer
Sire: JOB Danell Pay Pal 12H Dam: DDGR Arianna 77B
Direct Pay Pal daughter with very balanced traits led by top 5% growth and top 10% FPI. Out of our rock solid 77B donor with progeny in purebred herds across the US. Safe with a heifer calf sired by the $50,000 sensation DBRG Bold Ruler. One of the only opportunities to tap into his genetics this year.
LRSF Split Rock M160 ET
Homo Black Homo Polled 73% Balancer Bull
Sire: LRSF Voyageur K182 Dam: LRSF Jo-Leen D92 ET
One of the most powerful Balancer bulls we’ve raised to date. Big muscled, big topped, big boned and excellently designed with breed leading figures highlighted by top 10% growth, 10% MARB and 10% FPI.
LRSF Jo-Leen L159 ET
Hetero Black, Homo Polled 84% Purebred Bred Heifer
Sire: PHG Just Do It Dam: LRSF Jo-Leen D92 ET
Beautifully constructed purebred female with pedigree flexibility and out of our D92 donor who also is the dam to LRSF Dynamic J164, our all-time high selling bull at $38,0000. Safe with a high percentage Gelbvieh bull calf sired by JKGF All American. Calving ease, growth and elite carcass traits. Immediate ROI.
The 2024 AGA National Convention brought together members of the American Gelbvieh Association from December 4 to December 6, 2024, for a jam-packed week of meetings, learning, and good old-fashioned networking. It was a time for cattlemen and women to come together, share their passion for the Gelbvieh breed, and learn from each other's experiences.
Kicking off on Tuesday, December 3, the convention started with Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings. They even managed to squeeze in a working dinner – because who says you can't talk cattle over a good meal?
Wednesday saw the floodgates open as registration began bright and early at 8 AM. The day was filled with important board meetings, setting the stage for the future of the Gelbvieh breed. Unfortunately, we had a bit of a hiccup with our Opening General Session. Due to an unforeseen health circumstance,
Donnie Schiefelbein wasn't able to join us as the keynote speaker. We're all wishing him the best and hoping for a speedy recovery.
The afternoon of opening day was chockfull of committee meetings covering everything from breed improvement to national sales. The day wrapped up with the Bull Pen Session – a chance for everyone to let their hair down and swap stories.
Thursday kicked into high gear with the Cattlemen's Profit Roundup which highlighted our need as an industry and breed to be "Promoting the Gelbvieh Breed from Conception to Consumer”. Rather than individual speaker, a panel of industry leaders, moderated by Callahan Grund, took stage. Larry Gran, Ryan McAlexander, and Brian Bertelsen joined the panel, sharing their wisdom on where the industry is today and how the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed can help fill demand gaps.
After lunch, attendees toured Valley Oaks Farms with a hands-on cattle evaluation workshop. The day rounded off with a well-deserved membership happy hour and awards banquet.
Friday, our final day, started bright and early with the first annual state association breakfast. Organized by Tawnie DeJong, the breakfast gave state Gelbvieh association leaders the opportunity to compare notes and network for the betterment of outreach. Wrapping up the education segment, the American Gelbvieh Foundation and Neogen, both delivered presentations.
The 2024 AGA National Convention was more than just meetings and workshops –it was a chance for us all to come together, share our love for the Gelbvieh breed, and remind ourselves why we do what we do. Here's to another great year of raising some of the finest cattle in the country!F
2024 AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION
The American Gelbvieh Association elected directors and officers for 2025 during its national convention in Kansas City, Mo. Back row (left to right): Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colo., Greg Anderson, Marion, N.C., Mark Stock, Waukon, Iowa, David Larson, Clearbrook, Minn., John Shearer, Canton, Kan., Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn., Troy Forbes, De Smet, S.D., Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., William McIntosh, Georgetown, Ky., Mark Covington, Montrose, Colo. Front row (left to right): Dan Warner, Beaver City, Neb., Stuart Jarvis, Phillipsburg, Kan., Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan., Tom Vehige, Billings, Mo., Harold Bertz, Lincoln, Neb.
AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION ELECTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the board of directors as the annual meeting held December 6, 2024, during the AGA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Newly and re-elected board members are Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn.; Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colo.; Stuart Jarvis, Phillipsburg, Kan.; John Shearer, Canton, Kan.; and Mark Stock, Waukon, Iowa.
The AGA board of directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2024. Dan Warner, Beaver City, Neb. was elected president. Stuart Jarvis, Phillipsburg, Kan. was elected vice president. Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan. was elected to serve a second term as secretary, and Tom Vehige, Billings, Mo. was elected treasurer.
Other members of the board include: Greg Anderson, Marion, N.C.; Mark
Covington, Montrose, Colo.; Troy Forbes, De Smet, S.D.; Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; Cory Voss, Bruning, Neb.; William McIntosh, Georgetown, Ky.; David Larson, Clearbrook, Minn.
Retiring members of the 2024 AGA board of directors were Lori Maude and Todd Bickett who both wrapped up a two-term tenure and Gary Felger, who retired after one term.F
2024 AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION
CATTLEMEN'S PROFIT ROUNDUP PANEL EXPLORES BEEF SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES
The 54th Annual American Gelbvieh Convention featured a thought-provoking Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup panel focused on examining the beef supply chain from “Conception to Consumer.” Moderated by Callahan Grund, Executive Director of US Cattle Trace, the panel brought together industry experts to discuss current trends and future opportunities in the beef industry.
Panelists included Larry Gran, Vice President of Genetic Services at Jorgenson Land & Cattle; Brian Bertelson from US Premium Beef; and Ryan McAlexander, Vice President of Marketing at Adams Land & Cattle. Each brought unique perspectives from different segments and their roles and experience within the beef supply chain.
Grund kicked off the discussion by emphasizing the importance of keeping the consumer in mind throughout the production process.
“All available dollars and any new dollars generated in the beef cattle industry really start and end with the consumer,” he noted.
Brian Bertelson highlighted recent consumer trends, particularly the growing demand for high-quality beef. He explained that US Premium Beef has implemented premiums for cattle with higher genetic merit scores, reflecting the industry’s push towards producing cattle that consistently grade Choice or higher.
“Quality grade marbling has always been the biggest, by far, percentage of where premiums come from,” he told attendees.
Ryan McAlexander concurred, emphasizing the importance of datadriven decision making in the feeding sector.
DATA AND DNA
Adams Land and Cattle operates and finishes cattle in more than 85 locations across the U.S. with a total annual capacity of around 250,000 head. The operation is in the business of driving profit with data. McAlexander shared that the company’s business model takes a back-forward approach to marketing, beginning with the consumer.
“We work our way back through the production system all the way back to our procurement strategy. Our data really starts with cattle and all the information
we get back from the packer. So grid information, carcass information, marbling score, all of that information, we tie that back to our performance data,” McAlexander explained, adding the predictive modeling investment the company has made. “We have data scientists on staff who write models that try to predict what outcomes are going to be at the time we purchase cattle.”
The utilization of data ultimately helps the operation to buy cattle that produce the beef that consistently meets packer and consumer demands.
Tying high-quality beef to the genetics that produce it, Larry Gran shared how South Dakota’s Jorgenson Land and Cattle is using DNA testing to improve genetic selection. The operation is known for its superior Angus herd and the development of their own genetic evaluation system called the Ideal Beef Evaluation (IBE), in collaboration with Zoetis. IBE incorporates more than 35 years of breeding production data that allows Jorgenson to offer customized genetic predictions and economic indexes to their customers that help them make more informed breeding decisions.
2024 AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION
The DNA technology, Gran shared, helps their customers produce calves that meet market demands.
“We DNA test probably 95% of their cow herds,” Gran said of the customers Jorgenson Land and Cattle works with. “So we know exactly what those cows are when we go into the commercial side of it,” Gran said. “We sit down with them (the cow owners) and find out what they want from the calves from a particular set of cows. We look at what the market is telling us and what a set of cattle needs to be to maximize profit on them.”
Gran also emphasized the importance of balancing maternal traits with carcass quality to create cattle that perform well throughout the supply chain.
SUSTAINABILITY: LOOKING AHEAD
The panel also addressed the growing importance of sustainability in the
beef industry. Looking to the future, the panelists agreed that continuing to improve beef quality while addressing sustainability concerns will be crucial. Bertelson pointed out that despite increased production of high-quality beef, premiums have remained strong, indicating robust consumer demand for premium products.
“I know we were all thinking it. ‘If we make more quality, we’re just going to overload that high end market, and the premiums are going to tank’. But what have they done,” Bertelson asked? “They are going up.”
McAlexander stressed the importance of efficiency.
“We need to make the most use of the carcass that we can on every individual animal,” he noted, adding that genetics do and will continue to play a crucial role in allowing cattle to maintain efficiency at
Theavier weights while improving quality grade.
Gran concluded by encouraging seedstock producers to prepare for future market demands by focusing on producing cattle that excel in both maternal traits and carcass quality.
“We’ve got to produce the best, highest quality red meat we can,” he said.
This year’s Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup did not disappoint – and if you missed it, you missed out. Higher markets for the foreseeable future hold tremendous opportunity for seedstock and commercial producers alike. Knowing what factors are driving demand and how we, as producers, can best capitalize on those opportunities is money in our pocket.F
STATE ASSOCIATION UPDATE
he 54th Annual American Gelbvieh National Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri the first week of December offered a new opportunity for state Gelbvieh association board members and officers in a networking breakfast organized by AGA Youth and Activities Coordinator, Tawnie DeJong.
This new event brought together state association officers to provide a unique platform for collaboration and ideasharing among Gelbvieh enthusiasts from across the country.
The breakfast attracted a diverse group of attendees, representing states from Kansas
to Tennessee, and regions spanning from the Western side of the country to the Midwest.
The event’s primary goal was to create an opportunity for state and regional association officers to connect, share ideas, and discuss strategies for strengthening their local Gelbvieh communities. Attendees engaged in discussions about association structures, successful activities, and methods to increase membership and engagement.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM STATE ASSOCIATIONS
Several state associations shared their most successful activities:
• North Dakota highlighted their Gold Rule sale and heifer raffle, which have been instrumental in generating funds for their association.
• Kansas discussed plans to revive their association tour, recognizing its potential to bring members together.
• Missouri emphasized the strength of their junior group and the success of their online sales and junior fundraisers.
• Nebraska shared their innovative “Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic” event, which incentivizes junior members to participate in shows and sales.
2024 AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION
A FOCUS ON JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION
A common theme among many state associations was the emphasis on supporting and engaging junior members. Several states discussed strategies to integrate junior activities with adult membership events, recognizing the importance of nurturing the next generation of Gelbvieh breeders.
The breakfast also provided a forum for discussing shared challenges, such
as declining membership numbers and competition from other breeds. Attendees brainstormed potential solutions, including the formation of peer groups and increased involvement from the American Gelbvieh Association at statelevel events.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
As the event concluded, participants were encouraged to identify the most pressing areas for improvement within their state or regional associations. This forward-thinking approach aimed to help associations focus their efforts
and resources on the most impactful initiatives.
The inaugural State Association Breakfast offered a dedicated space for state leaders to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on solutions. For state associations considering attendance at future conventions, this event presents an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights, forge connections, and contribute to the growth and success of the Gelbvieh breed across the nation. F
TOUR: VALLEY OAKS FARMS
Achilly day didn’t detour the education that was provided at the first annual hands-on workshop facilitated by AGA Junior Programs Coordinator, Tawnie DeJong and led by Valley Oaks Manager, Jeff Gooden.
AGA convention attendees were treated to a private tour of Valley Oaks Angus in Oak Grove, Missouri. The operation includes purebred Angus and Hereford cattle, as well as a large commercial cow herd. Attendees had the opportunity
to see the custom semen and embryo collection facility, feedlot and learn about Valley Oaks’ direct-to-consumer meat business.
Following the tour, DeJong led members through a foot scoring exercise that included claw, pastern angle and hock angle scoring. She and Gooden also discussed structure evaluation.
AGA members will soon be able to record foot scores for their own herds in the DigitalBeef platform.
With a strong member education initiative, we are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of education and resources we are curating. If you have an idea or area that you feel you could benefit from additional education, please let us know by reaching out to Tawnie at tawnie@gelbvieh.org. F
HALL OF FAME
Leon and Jan Dunn of Sandy Knoll Farm in St. John, Kansas, were inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame at the 54th annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.
This honor recognizes the couple’s longtime dedication to the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and their significant contributions to the cattle industry over the past four decades. The Dunn’s journey began at Kansas State University, where they met through mutual friends. Married in 1965, they purchased an irrigated farm on their wedding day, laying the foundation for what would become a thriving cattle operation.
“We bought the farm and got married the same day, and both of them have been wonderful,” Leon shares with a smile.
Over the years, the Dunns have developed a diverse and innovative operation at Sandy Knoll Farm. Their enterprise includes a swine multiplier unit for a major company, a Gelbvieh cattle herd managed by their son Brian, alfalfa production, and irrigated crops.
The Dunns have been pioneers in incorporating technology and data collection into their breeding program. Since 1995, they have collected carcass
2024 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: LEON AND JAN DUNN, SANDY KNOLL FARM
data, and since 2009, they have gathered feed efficiency data. They also conduct Residual Feed Intake (RFI) testing on bulls and use DNA testing and ultrasound data for every cow in their herd.
“We think it’s number one really important to have proper structure,” Leon shares. “We think health is very important. We’ve found that top genetics and good health, make for some really productive animals.”
As charter members of the Kansas Gelbvieh Association, Leon served as president while Jan held the position of secretary/treasurer for 10 years. In 1986, they founded the Kansas Junior Gelbvieh Association to support youth development in the breed.
“We think it’s important that the young people have a chance to explore the Gelbvieh breed and a lot of the contests that are offered,” both share.
To navigate the challenges of private treaty sales, the Dunns joined SeedStock Plus in 2000, an operational decision Leon hails as a godsend.
Looking ahead, the Dunns remain optimistic about the future of the Gelbvieh breed.
“There’s a bright future for the Gelbvieh cattle as long as we stay on the cutting edge of the industry and not be afraid to endorse the technology coming down the pipe,” both concurred.
Leon and Jan’s induction into the AGA Hall of Fame is not only a recognition of their past achievements but also a testament to their ongoing influence in the industry – and influence we are all grateful for.
“We certainly appreciated everybody that helped us along the way,” both share of their recognition of the honor. “Thank you!”F
BREEDER OF THE YEAR
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) recognized 4T Gelbvieh as the 2024 Breeder of the Year during the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri December 4-6.
The award highlights the dedication and achievements of Jeff and Connie Tabor, who have tirelessly championed the Gelbvieh breed since 2002.
Starting in Southeastern Kansas with a commercial Gelbvieh herd, 4T Gelbvieh transitioned to registered cattle and moved their operation to Agra, Oklahoma. Today, they manage nearly 100 head of cattle and retain 25% of weaned calves for direct-toconsumer beef sales. 4T’s finished beef business includes partnerships with local restaurants and marketing campaigns that emphasize the premium quality of Gelbvieh beef. Their efforts have even placed Gelbvieh beef on the tables of the Oklahoma Governor’s mansion.
The Tabors have made significant contributions to the breed. They won the National Western Grand Champion title in 2015 with both a Gelbvieh heifer and Balancer™ bull; 4T went on to sweep the Tulsa State Fair that same year. Extending beyond the show ring. Show cattle operations for 4T have been overseen by KC Youngblood for many years –
4T GELBVIEH HONORED AS AGA BREEDER OF THE YEAR
leadership both Jeff and Connie attribute to 4T’s success in some of the top shows in the country.
4T’s commitment and service to the Gelbvieh breed helped to initiate Oklahoma’s Gelbvieh Field Days and have been featured in Calf News.
Connie’s advocacy for beef education exemplifies 4T Gelbvieh’s thoughtleadership within the industry.
“We are very honored to even be considered for the award,” Connie shares. “There are so many deserving members in the Gelbvieh Association, and to be placed in this category is truly humbling.”
Connie is BQA certified, a Master of Beef Advocacy graduate, and has served as president of the Oklahoma
Cattlewomen. In 2024, Connie took on the role of Secretary for the American National Cattlewomen.
Jeff and Connie have also served as junior advisors for both Kansas and Oklahoma programs, mentoring the next generation of cattle producers.
Generations of the Tabor family, including their children and grandchildren, play active roles in the operation.
“It’s special to see three generations contributing to our ranch. The future of the Gelbvieh breed is in great hands,” Jeff says.
Join us in congratulating 4T Gelbvieh on their recognition as AGA’s 2024 Breeder of the Year.F
COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The Sacco Brothers Land and Livestock operation stands as a testament to the power of familyrun businesses and is the recipient of this year’s Commercial Producer of the Year award.
This Utah-based ranch, operated by four brothers - Vic, Frankie, Joe, and Billy - along with the next generation represented by Josh and Jen Westwood, has grown from humble beginnings to become a model of sustainable and efficient cattle production.
The Sacco Brothers run a cow-calf operation that currently manages around 500 head of cattle. This number has been reduced from 700 due to a three-year drought, showcasing the ranch’s ability to adapt to challenging environmental conditions. Their vast operation spans an impressive 247,000 acres, combining both Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and private grounds.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Sacco Brothers’ operation is their grazing strategy. Unlike many ranches, they don’t rely on hay feeding. Instead, they’ve developed a sophisticated grazing system that utilizes their extensive rangeland, which stretches from spring and summer pastures at elevations up to 10,000 feet down to winter grazing areas.
BREED SELECTION AND
THE SACCO BROTHERS: A LEGACY OF SUSTAINABLE RANCHING IN UTAH
GENETIC IMPROVEMENT
The Sacco Brothers have been pioneers in introducing the Gelbvieh breed to their part of Utah. Their herd consists almost exclusively of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, with a few Simmental-Angus crosses. This breed selection has proven highly successful, as evidenced by the outstanding performance of their calves in feedlots and at slaughter.
The ranch’s commitment to quality is reflected in their marketing strategy. For the past seven years, their calves have been purchased by the same buyer, Kent Nelson, who takes them to Nebraska for finishing. The calves have consistently achieved an impressive 98% choice grade or better, a testament to the Sacco Brothers’ breeding program and management practices.
The Sacco Brothers utilize feedlot and carcass data on all calves sold, allowing them to make informed decisions when selecting bulls for breeding. This datadriven approach ensures continuous improvement in their herd genetics, focusing on traits that enhance feed efficiency and carcass quality.
INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
The Sacco Brothers take their role as land stewards seriously. They have implemented various range improvement
projects, including the construction of ponds and the management of drainage systems. These efforts not only benefit their cattle but also support wildlife populations, demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability.
By relying on responsible grazing practices and avoiding intensive farming methods, the Sacco Brothers maintain a remarkably small carbon footprint. This approach aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainably produced beef.
The Sacco family’s influence extends beyond their ranch. Rex Sacco has held leadership positions in several industry organizations, including serving as the first chairman of the National Cattle Beef Association Public Lands Council and as president of the Carbon County Cattlemen’s Association. The family continues to be actively involved in these organizations, contributing to the broader cattle industry’s development. From their modest start with just 19 cows in 1986 to their current status as respected industry leaders, the Sacco Brothers have demonstrated that sustainable, efficient cattle production is not only possible but also profitable. Their success story serves as an inspiration to ranchers across the country, proving that with dedication, innovation, and respect for the land, the American ranching tradition can thrive in the modern era F
2024 AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The 54th annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention serves as the sounding board for change and improvement within the breed. Each year, the board and membership convene to discuss the changes that help to move our breed forward.
At the 2024 meeting in Kansas City, Mo., the following amendments were discussed:
1. The board moved to accept the Rules and Bylaws committee recommendation to reduce the number of board directors from 15 to 11. The limit of three board of directors per state will remain. The change will not be ratified until the 2025 Annual Convention when it will be presented to the membership and voted on.
2. The board moved to accept the clarification changes from the Rules and Bylaws committee as presented:
a. Accept the recommendation not add the following to Rule 2.B.D. AI Sires: “Can be requested by the original applicant of registration or the current owner.”
b. Accept the recommendation for Rule 2.C.2 Donor Dam Requirements to read as: “Donor
Dam Permit on file with AGA. This permit is required for progeny of Donor Dams to be registered. A Donor Dam Permit may be requested by the original applicant of registration or the current owner and obtained from the AGA upon application.
(The change allows the original owner to request an AI Sire Permit or a Donor Dam Permit in addition to the transferred
owner. Previously, only the current owner could request the permits.)
3. The board moved to take 66% of unrealized gains each year (from July to July) to use towards marketing for the following fiscal year. The money is generated through investments and will be applied to AGA marketing efforts to further the breed and brand recognition of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed.
If you haven’t been to an AGA annual convention, you’re missing the opportunity to weigh in on the propositions that help to shape the future of the Gelbvieh breed. We invite all of our members to join the conversation and make your voices heard throughout the coming year and at the 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in 2025. F
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COW FEMALE GENOTYPING PROJECT
THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH FOUNDATION, TESTS ARE NOW BEING OFFERED AT A NEW LOW PRICE OF $20/HEAD!
Discover the Cow Power in your herd
Members will receive a special research price of $20 on a GGP 100k genomic test to DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory.
The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association, American Gelbvieh Foundation, and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.
Participants that submit mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of their current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $4 rebate per head.
Requirements:
DNA samples must be collected with an Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit. Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project.
*This is a research project and DNA turnaround time, data processing, and other timelines within this project are not reflective of current AGA turnaround times.
For more information or to enroll in the project, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email dna@gelbvieh.org.
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AREGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS
2025 HERD ASSESSMENTS
by Shianna Ocken
s we welcome in a new year, we must prepare to enter all the new data this year will bring. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) practices Total Herd Reporting (THR) on all females in the AGA Online Registry. From birth recordings to weaning weights to the transfer of animals, it is crucial for AGA members to keep their herd inventory accurate. Updating herd inventories starts each year on January 1, with new herd assessments for all females 13 months of age or older. The annual $30 per head fee is a flat rate for all data records. Herd assessments are now open until the deadline of March 15, 2025.
ACCESSING YOUR HERD ASSESSMENTS:
You will want to log into your AGA Online Registry account then locate and select “Herd Mgmt” on the left-hand side of your screen. From the drop-down menu provided select “Inventory”. Once in the inventory, you will have access to
all the females currently listed as “active” under your ownership, along with any others that may be associated with your account if you are listed as the Cooperator ID for another herd.
You will be greeted by a pop-up stating that you need to enter all birth records from 2024. Click “OK” to continue. We highly recommend that you enter all 2024 birth data before completing your 2025 herd assessments to meet the expectations of total herd reporting.
You will notice a variety of tabs listed horizontally at the top of the screen. It’s important to recognize the difference between these tabs so you know which females are listed under each.
Tabs showing “Assessed”, followed by a year (2024, 2023, 2022, etc.) signify females that have already been assessed for the year listed. For example, if the tab reads “Assessed 2024”, by clicking on that tab you will be provided a list of females that have already been assessed for the year 2024.
The tab reading “Assessment Age” designates females that need to be assessed for the current year.
Assessed- “Year” = Females assessed for that year.
Assessment Age = Females wanting to be assessed for the current year (2025).
COMPLETING HERD ASSESSMENTS AND CULLING COWS/ HEIFERS:
As you view the list of females under the “Assessment Age” tab, you will notice a variety of options available to update the records of all currently active females including placing the assessment, disposing cull cows, and recording
exposure data to sires for the 2025 calf crop.
To dispose of a female, click on the trash can to the right of the female. Using the dropdown menu provided select the disposal code that best describes why this specific female is no longer in your herd. Once a selection has been made, you’ll want to be sure to select the green checkmark to lock in your disposal code.
It is important to remember that disposal of a cow due to transfer into your commercial herd to avoid registering a calf for that year is discouraged. If the female moves from the registered inventory to the commercial herd in one year and is asked to be place back into the active inventory to register a calf in the following year, you will be required to pay for the years she was not active per the AGA rules in keeping consistent records on all animals as part of practicing total herd reporting. To keep our data as honest and accurate as possible, please record all calves born throughout the year.
To place the herd assessment on females that are forecasted as dams of 2025 calves to be registered, simply click the 2025 button found to the left of each female’s details under the “Assess For” tab. If you do not have any females to dispose of and wish the complete the 2025 herd assessments for all females listed under the “Assessment Age” tab, click the “Complete Yearly HAS Process-Assess all for 2025” button found in the top right corner of the screen. You will be asked if you are sure you want to assess all females. By selecting to continue and move forward you are agreeing to pay the associated fee of $30 (if processed before March 15) for each female listed on the “Assessment Age” tab at that time.
If there are boxes under the “Heifer Exposed?” tab, simply clarify whether that female will be registering a calf in 2025 that was conceived AI (Artificial Insemination), PE (Pasture Exposed), or NO (Not Exposed). If the female was not exposed to a bull but will remain in the herd, be sure to select the “NO” box. You’ll notice once the AI and/or PE boxes are checked the female will receive a 2025 button to the left of her details for selection to place the 2025 herd assessment. You can select both AI and PE if the female was exposed to sires using both methods. Be sure to also check the “Optional Females” tab for heifers that may still be having 2025 calves to ensure
TO RECORD FEMALE EXPOSURE DATA:
Recording exposure data on your females while you complete your herd assessments simplifies your calf
registration process later. Entering which sire a female was exposed to eliminates the need to enter the sire’s registration number when you register your 2025 calves.
If your females are pasture exposed, you will select the PE button and enter the sire’s registration number along with the date the sire was put in the with your females and the date he was removed. Be sure to select the green check mark to the right of the exposure details after entering. If you accidentally select PE and need to return to the main screen to dispose, or select AI simply click the red “X” button to the right.
If your females were AI’d, you’ll want to select the AI button to the right of the females’ details and enter the sire’s registration number along with the date your females were AI’d.
If you need to request a printed herd assessment form, please contact the AGA office at your earliest convenience to allow time for those forms to be printed, mailed, completed and returned before the March 15, 2025, deadline to avoid late fees.
If you need any assistance with completing your herd assessments or have any questions, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email registry@ gelbvieh.org F
GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411
Isabel Lowe, Adrian, MO
Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F 14
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF
TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L
Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J
GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER
XXB Tessa 417/358L
Paige Walahoski, Overton, NE
Sire: XXB Shootout 417J ET
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE
RESERVE CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER
CTR Lass’s Black Pearl 301L ET
Kaycee Brown, Dwight, KS
Sire: CTR Lifeline 7756E
CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT 2024 AMERICAN ROYAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SHOW
RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S. | PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES
The 2024 Open Gelbvieh and Balancer® shows were held at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, October 14, 2024. Exhibitors welcomed judge Clinton Laflin of Russell, Kansas to sort 17 Gelbvieh and 26 Balancer® entries.F
ROYAL RESULTS
GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
KSI RRG Luck of the Irish 346L
T Bar S Cattle Co, Billings, MO & Red Ridge Gelbvieh, Trenton, MO
Sire: HDG Hillsdown Finnegan 4F
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL
RESERVE CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
MDR Lonesome Dove 3608L
Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, OK
Sire: PHG Just Do It J120
GELBVIEH FEMALES
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF
DTK Mocha K124M
DTK Cattle Company, Janesville, IA
Sire: RWG Happy Hour 0442 ET
RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
HFGC Hart’s Finale 1M
Nick Doering, Basehor, KS
Sire: JKGF Husker’s Estate G658 ET
RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF
KKKG Triple K Miss Lexus G25L
Nick Doering, Basehor, KS
Sire: DCH Triple K Husker G413
CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
LBVF Lola L01
Karlie Janeczko/Buffo Livestock, Leavenworth, KS
Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G
GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
XXB Lead the Way 604L ET
Cody Brown, Dwight, KS
Sire: Conley Lead the Way 0738
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR BULL CALF
CBRO Big Shot 2390L
Cody Brown, Dwight, KS
Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET
RESERVE GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
SHGC Lainey 29F11 L29
Kolton Phillips, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: KSI RRG Mr. Pistol L981G
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER
SHGC Layla 25A31 L25
Jarrett Phillips, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: KSI RGG Mr. Pistol L981G
RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER
RUPP Foxi 301L
Leighton Tinney, Mora, MO
Sire: BABR 2321J
GELBVIEH BULLS
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING BULL CALF
DTK Manifest H311M
DTK Cattle Company, Janesville, IA
Sire: RWG Happy Hour 0442 ET
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR BULL CALF
LLLJ 3L Jelly Roll 14M2
Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G
BALANCER FEMALES
CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF
DTK Makin Memories C124M
DTK Cattle Company, Janesville, IA
Sire: Deppe SFF Full Spectrum 160
RESERVE BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF
SEPT What Comes Next M407
September Farms, Franklin, NE
Sire: MDR First Step 7549E
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
SEPT Malibu M401
September Farms, Franklin, NE
Sire: BABR Remedy 1307H
CHAMPION BALANCER INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
TTG Twisted T Lady 2L
Emma Chamberlin, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: MRRC Mann Red Box 55C
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER
TLRR Prima Donna K272 ET
Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, OK
Sire: Colburn Primo 5153
2024 AMERICAN
BALANCER BULLS
CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING BULL CALF
XXB Block Party 920M
Boehler Gelbvieh, Orleans, NE
Sire: XXB Block Party 514H
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR BULL CALF
HLN Kingston 104M
Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, OK
Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72
CHAMPION BALANCER INTERMEDIATE BULL
TFLP Jinks 137J
Leighton Tinney, Mora, MO
Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET
RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
HTFB Hilltops Lonestar L324
Hilltop Farms, Asbury, MO
Sire: JRI Probity 254D28
JUNIOR BREEDING FEMALES
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411
Isabel Lowe, Adrian, MO
Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F 14
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
XXB Miss Shooter 400M
Grant Walahoski, Overton, NE
Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF
TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L
Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J
CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
TTG Twisted T Lady 2L
Easton Chamberlin, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: MRRC Mann Red Box 55C
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
SHGC Lainey 29F11 L29
Kolton Phillips, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: KSI RRG Mr. Pistol L981G
RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER
CTR Lass’s Black Pearl 301L ET
Kaycee Brown, Dwight, KS
Sire: CTR Lifeline 7756E
CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER
TLRR Prima Donna K272 ET
Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, OK
Sire: Colburn Primo 5153
ROYAL RESULTS
CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT THE 2024 AMERICAN ROYAL GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® JUNIOR SHOW
RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S. | PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES
The 2024 Junior Gelbvieh/Balancer® Female show was held at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, October 14, 2024. Exhibitors welcomed judge Ashley Wagner of Manhattan, Kansas to sort 21 Gelbvieh/Balancer® female entries.F
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF
TGV T Bar S Ms 1255L ET
Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, IN Sire: DLW Sand Trap 928C ET
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH/BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER ASHE MKB 75L
Thompson Phelps, Paragould, AR
Sire: Hummel Argentine
2024 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER
BCFG Butlers Ms Lucy 282L ET
Roland Springer, Watertown, TN
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF
CRLL JNCC Ember 3729L
Nowack Cattle Company, Owensville, MO
Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310
GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER
BCFG Butlers Ms Lola 133L
Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF
BCFG Butlers Ms Layla 28L9 ET
Erin Hensley, Granville, TN
CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT 2024 NORTH
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION GELBVIEH
TSire: BCFG Butlers General Lee J207 ET RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
AND BALANCER ® SHOW
he 2024 Open Gelbvieh and Balancer® shows were held at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, November 18, 2024. Exhibitors welcomed judge Kyle Conley of Sulphur, Oklahoma to sort 38 Gelbvieh and Balancer® entries.F
LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION RESULTS
GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR BULL CALF
BCFG Butlers War Dog 549M2 ET
Butler Creek Farms, Milton, TN
Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR BULL CALF
CRLL JNCC Shoot 2 Thrill 3851L ET
Nowack Cattle Company, Owensville, MO
Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310
GELBVIEH FEMALES
CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF
TGV T Bar S Jada 168L
Memphis Peterson, Pukwana, S.D.
Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF
OHIO MV Miss Miley 409M
Hailey Cornett, Hillsboro, OH
Sire: KJSG OHIO MV Kerosene K401
RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF
LHC 482M
Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
DCSF Post Rock 276M8
Ayla Griffith, Canton, NC
Sire: DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET
GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR BULL
CNGN DNF Addicted to Diamonds L01
Caitlin Newton, Westminster, SC
Sire: Conley No Limit 8188
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL
CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING BULL CALF
CNGN DNF Iced Out M01
Caitlin Newton, Westminster, SC
Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838
RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF
LHC 397L ET
Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
CRLL JNCC Ambrosia 3025L ET
Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO
Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536
RESERVE GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER GHGF Lilly 536L
Alexandria Raab, Markle, IN
Sire: EGL Encore E7166
RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER GCRK L309
Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y
BALANCER FEMALES
RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF LHC 3108L
Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET
CHAMPION BALANCER INTERMEDIATE HEIFER TTG Twisted T Lady 2L
Easton Chamberlain, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: MRRC Mann Red Box 55C
RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER
PMFG She’s A Lady 304L
Pleasant Meadows Farm, Glasgow, KY
Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER
GCRK LHC Sweet Annie 298K ET
Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET
2024 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
BALANCER BULLS
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR BULL CALF
PCFS Laredo D10L
Parris Cattle Farms, Canton, NC
Sire: VOS 259J
RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR BULL CALF
PCFS Legacy D1L
Parris Cattle Farms, Canton, NC
Sire: VOS 259J
JUNIOR GELBVIEH/ BALANCER FEMALES
CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
Spring Heifer Calf
OHIO MV Miss Miley 409M
Hailey Cornett, Hillsboro, OH
Sire: KJSG OHIO MV Kerosene K401
RESERVE JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
SPRING HEIFER CALF
LHC 482M
Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97
CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
MCAF Ms Fancy 017M
Madelyn Fryman, Cynthiana, KY
Sire: ALS Mr S&S Jackpot 889F 8J
RESERVE JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER®
JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
RDBO Ms Tiasha 498M
Braden Owen, Priceton, KY
Sire: KARR Rumfelts Mr. Black Jack J96P ET
RESERVE JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
SENIOR HEIFER CALF
BCFG Butlers Ms Layla 28L9 ET
Erin Hensley, Granville, TN
Sire: BCFG Butlers General Lee J207 ET
CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
GHGF Lilly 536L
Alexandria Raab, Markle, IN
Sire: EGL Encore E7166
RESERVE JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
INTERMEDIATE HEIFER
TTG Twisted T Lady 2L
Easton Chamberlain, Cole Camp, MO
Sire: MRRC Mann Red Box 55C
RESERVE JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER
JUNIOR HEIFER
BCFG Butlers Ms Lucy 282L ET
Roland Springer, Watertown, TN
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION RESULTS
CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT THE 2024 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® JUNIOR SHOW
The 2024 Junior Gelbvieh/Balancer® heifer show was held at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Exhibitors welcomed judge Cody Lafrentz of Hutchinson, Kansas to sort 23 Gelbvieh/Balancer® entries.F
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER
BCFG Butlers Ms Lola 133L Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
Sire: PVF Blacklist 707
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH/BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF
TGV T Bar S Ms 1255L ET Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, IN Sire: DLW Sand Trap 928C ET
GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED JUNIOR GELBVIEH/BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER
GCRK LHC Sweet Annie 298K ET Molly Anderson, Marion, NC
Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET
RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale
January
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh
Peoples
Gelbvieh
Sunday, January 12, 2025
National
Monday,
Tuesday,
Miss Beth
- 62% Balancer - She Sells
National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale
January 12, 2025 - National Western Stock Show - Denver Colorado
JKGF F824
Homo Black Homo Polled PB 93.75% Gelbvieh Donor
Sire:JKGF Chief Justice C205
Dam: JKGF Mandy Z24 (Post Rock Granite 200P2)
JKGF Pay UP K824
Homo Black Homo Polled PB 92.2% Gelbvieh Bull
Sire: JOB Danell Pay Pal 12H
Dam: JKGF F824 (Chief Justice/Mandy Z24)
Semen Packages Sell
$2000 per package includes 40 units of JKGF Pay Up K824 semen for the first year and only package purchasers have the option to purchase semen at $20 per unit in future years. All semen is frozen and ready for shipement February 1, 2025.
Pay Up K824 was the high selling bull in the 2024 Genetic Power Sale, selling 50% interest and purchased by Bar SS Cattle Company in Russellville, KY. The first calves are on the ground at J & K Gelbvieh this fall and look to be our top sire group at this point.
A calving ease, low birth AI sire with perfomance, maternal and carcass combined.
Sold By: Bar SS Cattle Compay and J & K Gelbvieh Inc
JKGF F824 Selling Full Interest Full Possesion
We have chosen to sell what may be our top donor and production dam in the herd. She is a Dam of Merit female that has been super in production. We did IVF on her in the spring of 2024 and have some pregnancies due in 2025.
She is the dam of JKGF Pay Up K824, high selling bull in our 2024 Genetic Power Sale to Bar SS Cattle Company. We are retaining 2 daughters in our program to continue this great female’s legacy.
She sells with a fall homo black homo polled PB 96.9% Gelbvieh bull calf at side sired by RTRT Invision. Will sell bred back to DBRG Bold Ruler 3194L.
Sold by: J & K Gelbvieh Farm Inc
Jerry and Karen Wilson
355 Gelbvieh Lane Ava, IL 62907
618-521-8620
Bar SS Cattle Company
Joe Seeley Russellville, KY 270-498-4183
& Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, Iowa 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop Bulls
Heifers for sale Private Treaty
Bar
Arrow
Cattle Company
Stuart Jarvis
26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, Kan. 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785-543-8120
Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net
MINNESOTA
“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”
John & Carla Shearer
S Gelbvieh 620.628.4621
12866 Lindberg Lake Road
Clearbrook, MN 56634
David cell – (218) 766-3323
Dan cell – (402) 560-4052
www.lostriverlivestockmn.com
SwenSon Gelbvieh
Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net
620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)
Polled • Purebred • Red • Black Dean Swenson 17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536
MISSOURI
Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle
Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, Mo. 64832 • 417-842-3225 • 417-529-0081(cell)
Bill
Leland
Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net
BREEDERS CORNER
www.kickinghorseranch.com
Rob Arnold
lori.maude@gmail.com Annual
6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, N.D. 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)
Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®
Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, N.D. • 701-663-7266
Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701-320-6484 (cell) email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com
VIRGINIA
Carter Rd., Goltry, Okla.
Cell: 605-620-0023
Cell: 605-860-1237
Email: rthull@msn.com Duane, Rhonda, Kristyne, Jordan, Brooke Thull Oldham, South Dakota Purebred bulls and heifers for sale by private treaty
Janice, Dustin & Britney
605-852-2131 kvolek@venturecomm.net
EVENTS OF INTEREST
JANUARY 2025
JAN. 8 Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.
JAN. 26 North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D.
JAN. 12 National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale, Denver, Colo.
FEBRUARY 2025
FEB. 3 Taubenheim Gelbvieh 35th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, Neb.
FEB. 6 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Show and Sale, Rapid City, S.D.
FEB. 8 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.
FEB. 8 Genetic Power Bull and Female Sale, Springfield, Mo.
FEB. 11 2025 Draft Picks Bull Sale, Red Deer County, AB, Canada
FEB. 14 Lemke Cattle Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, Neb.
FEB. 15 Locust Hill Cattle Company 4th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Pelham, N.C.
FEB. 20 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh 2025 Production Sale, Medina, N.D.
FEB. 22 Black Gold Genetics “Share the Gold” Bull Sale, Pritchett, Colo.
FEB. 22 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, Mo.
FEB. 22 Larson’s Lost River Livestock 15th Annual Production Sale, Clearbrook, Minn.
FEB. 27 Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.
FEB. 28 34th Annual Pot of Gold Sale, Montrose, Colo.
MARCH 2025
MARCH 1 Judd Ranch 47th Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.
MARCH 1 Lazy TV Ranch 44th Annual Production Sale, Selby, S.D.
MARCH 1 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull Sale, Hope, Ark.
MARCH 3 Hojer Ranch 33rd Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.
MARCH 5 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
MARCH 8 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Production Sale, Lexington, Ky.
MARCH 8 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.
MARCH 8 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.
MARCH 11 Bar Arrow Catte Company 35th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, Kan.
MARCH 21 Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa
MARCH 22 Cranview Gelbvieh 21st Annual Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.
MARCH 22 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.
JUNE 2025
JUNE 23-27
Grand Ole Gelbvieh Junior Classic, Lebanon, Tenn.
Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.
Editor’s Note:
If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to malerie@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.
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