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14 Recapping the 45th Annual AGA National Convention

by Rebecca Mettler 20 2016 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh Events

38 Results from the 2015 NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show

IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us Information Exchange

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46 NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego

50 New Year, New Herd Assessment: 2016 Herd Assessment Checklist

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56 2015 Editorial Review of Articles in Gelbvieh World and

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GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org

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What Makes Us Unique...

View from the Board by Andy LeDoux

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Insight: Building a “Beefier” Future

From the Front Office by Terisa Abrahams

10 Over the Fence with P Spear Ranch

by Angela Vesco

16 AGA Website Gets a Makeover

Communication Message by Megan Slater

18 I Forgot to Genomic Test My Herd Sire. What Now?

Data Bulletin by Kelli Retallick

22 Who Knows?

Out in the Field by William McIntosh

24 Ultrasound Reporting Made Easy

10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org F info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Terisa Abrahams Office Operations Coordinator terisa@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479) Dolores Gravley Customer Services doloresg@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kari White Breed Improvement Data Analyst kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kelli Retallick Data Services Specialist kellir@gelbvieh.org Carrie Tilghman Derossett Junior Activities Coordinator carriet@gelbvieh.org 270-404-0828

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486) Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484)

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kari White

30 Concerns Regarding Increased Rates of Mortality

Junior Connection by Michael Ring

32 BeefTalk: May Calving, January Weaning

Commercial Corner Post by Kris Ringwall

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Neal Pearson, President (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 njpearson@venturecomm.net Scott Starr, V. President (2016) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 cedartopranch@gpcom.net

Duane Strider, Secretary (2015) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Grant Thayer, Treasurer (2014) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com

DIRECTORS Emily Griffiths (2014) Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com

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Bob Hart (2014) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net

Randy Sienknecht (2016) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com

Andy LeDoux (2015) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin (2014) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950 martincattleco@windstream.net Andrea Murray (2016) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

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Dustin Rippe (2015) Hubble, NE • 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com

Jeff Swanson (2016) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com Walter Teeter (2014) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

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What Makes Us Unique…

By Andy LeDoux

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ithout question the Gelbvieh breed is unique.

Unique in a very good way that sets us apart from other breeds at the National Western Stock Show. Every January, breeders from across North America bring their best bulls to compete in both the Gelbvieh and Balancer® Futurities during the National Western Stock Show.

Being present during this one single event is like making it to every single bull sale this spring. All of the top-end bulls will be in the spotlight come January, setting the tone for the upcoming breeding and bull sale season.

How does this make the Gelbvieh breed unique during the National Western Stock Show, you ask? This year we will be conducting our 18th Annual Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity. At almost 20 years running, this speaks volumes of the resilience and durability of Gelbvieh cattle. Acceptance throughout the beef industry by both seedstock and commercial cattlemen is our gauge of ultimate success as breeders.

The Gelbvieh breed, to my knowledge, was the first breed that held a futurity in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. More importantly to note; it is the longest running in the National Western history.

That is an accomplishment we can all take pride in and build from.

Making these futurities unique is by design. Members judge the entries and ultimately decide the direction of future matings. Today we have the growing luxury of technology that helps in selecting our new genetics.

Visual appraisal, individual weights and measurements, as well as genomic testing are all factors that hold weight in determining the next futurity champion. This event strongly impacts our breed’s direction every year.

Previous futurity winners have turned out to become very influential A.I. sires and herd bulls. These sires have gone on to impact our breed in multiple ways.

Nonetheless, the ability to access these genetics will always be the focus of the progressive members.

Because of the escalating success of the American

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Gelbvieh Association’s Balancer program, the Balancer Futurity made its debut in 2011. This event is held simultaneously with the Gelbvieh Futurity in Stadium Arena. The futurities are quite possibly the most genuine event in the Gelbvieh breed, as this is the only event that is judged by fellow breeders.

These events are opportunities for breeders from around the globe to become involved. There is no greater satisfaction in the seedstock business than gaining the approval of your peers. The life-blood of competition is when the competitors, or breeders in this instance, raise the bar on improving previous generations.

The sole purpose of our futurities is not the bright lights or the big checks. There is an underlying benefit to all members; the ability to be in on the ground floor of the freshest genetics that the breed has to offer. This, in turn, offers a distinct advantage in the marketing because the use of these bulls is exclusive to futurity members. Membership in the futurities is open to any member willing to participate. This allows members access to voting for the bulls of their choice and semen packages on the winning bulls. Another bright spot is the scholarships available to our junior members for continuing education.

Undoubtedly, we will continue these prestigious events as the beef industry evolves. Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle have come a long way, but most importantly we are here to stay because we are “too legit to quit”. Become involved in these events and help set the course for Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle into the future.

In closing, I challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and engage yourself with Gelbvieh. D

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COWMAN’S KIND SALE FEATURES • • The only daughter of the legendary 223M2 donor that we have used in our donor program. She’s a Purebred sired by Great Western and is easily one of the most elite cows to ever leave Post Rock. Sells with a “stud horse” fall born Astronaut bull calf at side, and is open and ready to flush. A Purebred flush brother to 245w2 will highlight the spring PB division. Five daughters of 223M2 sell in the six year old age group.

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Insight: Building a “Beefier” Future

By Terisa Abrahams

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feel privileged to have started working at the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) during this exciting time.

I wanted to work for the AGA because its vision for a grand future is notable. Most importantly, I can see the changes and how they have grown the AGA within the industry. I wanted to be a part of that growth and hopefully my contributions will make it even better.

The AGA is “moving at the speed of change”. In the last year the AGA and staff have picked up momentum to build a better future. How are we going to continue on this great path of growth? We are going to continue to get “beefier” by “moving at the speed of change”. Through forward actions and changing the way we think as an association, we have seen tremendous growth this last year. It’s all about growing smart to get “beefier”.

What does it mean to grow smart to get “beefier”?

A company shouldn’t expand into new business areas just because it has the capability to do so. Just the same, thinking that growth will automatically bring a more profitable situation is not exactly true either. You may grow from 10 to 30 employees and not make any more money while working twice as hard. So, it’s not just about growth. It’s about smart growth. Our focus on building a “beefier” business is to be sure that the implementation of new tools and utilization of smart business practices will offer the same margins and helps us differentiate ourselves from the other breed associations.

It’s important to engage the staff and members cooperatively to convey a strong push for growth in our future, which will separate the AGA from the rest. With constant communication throughout all levels, the AGA has become more effective. We have implemented cross team participation in meetings and focus on the sharing of ideas. We can call these “PIE chats” (PIE stands for performance, innovation, and execution). We understand the best way forward in communicating is not only electronically but by picking up the phone or through in-person meetings. This multi-faceted and ongoing communication effort keeps the smart growth goal

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thriving. This effort gives everyone an understanding of the goal and a stake in the growth outcome.

We have stepped up AGA’s communication, collaboration, and member focus. Growth has been seen by acting our way into new thinking toward a new common goal. The staff has been working together on cross-functional teams which has created better lines of collaboration and communication. Department leaders have become better communicators because they collectively help each other deliver a clear message about the new strategy to their teams. This has allowed for open input and engagement in frank discussions, which opens the path for future growth.

What is the common goal that we all share? That goal is to grow a beefier, better future and remain inclusive, efficient, smart and innovative for the Gelbvieh breed.

We are reinventing how we work in order to reach new heights. We continue to look to our members. Listening to you helps us see what you need. Our data collection goes further than our Gelbvieh and Balancer® cows.

Information, communication and listening will bring about building a better breed association for everyone. So get ready for someone to ask you how the AGA can help you be even better and how can we help you in ways that we don’t know about.

AGA’s “Special Forces” teams that lay the foundation for growth into the future are the AGA staff and the AGA Board of Directors. Our AGA Board of Directors directs the vision to which we will grow beefier. The AGA Staff then adds to, acts upon and fulfills the board’s vision and is an integral piece of growing the Association.

The AGA staff has over 100 years of industry and AGA experience. This is longer than the AGA has been in business. Our staff takes great pride in working for the AGA. They have a drive and determination that goes far above and beyond. What an inspiring, innovative and incredible place the AGA is! Each staff member has been empowered to be an active hand in developing plans and ideas for growth to implement the best future for the AGA. Recognizing their hard work in the past year, we have seen tremendous improvement in the tools we offer: from the Smart Select Service, Feeder Finder, genomic data and AGA communications. The staff has responded to the calls for action that engage their hearts as well as their minds, as if they’re part of something consequential in making a “beefier” AGA. D

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by Angela Vesco

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Spear Ranch is located in Ree Heights, South Dakota and owned by the Poindexter family since 1952.

The third generation of Poindexters is now running the family operation, which includes Jennifer and her brother. Jennifer is also a veterinarian with her practice located on the grounds of P Spear Ranch.

When you are selecting genetics where do you put selection emphasis?

“I like bulls that have a balance in their numbers” says Jennifer, “I like the maternal quality of the Gelbvieh cattle and I want the carcass quality as well.” Jennifer also points out that the calves are really hearty, which is very important during South Dakota winters. The steer calves also perform well for them on the rail and the heifermates make great replacement females.

How do you market your cattle?

The P Spear Ranch has been marketing their cattle through a non-hormone treated cattle (NHTC) program since 2003. Premiums are given to cattle that have not had any hormones administered in their lifetime. Being involved in the program requires the ranch to go through an annual USDA audit and keep very accurate records of what treatments the cattle have been given and that they have not had any hormones injected or fed. Jennifer says that most of their beef is sold to Europe because the NHTC program fits Europe guidelines.

Another benefit of marketing their cattle through the NHTC program is that P Spear Ranch receives carcass data back on their calves. Jennifer said that their most recent data showed their calves graded 8 percent USDA Prime and 90 percent USDA Choice with an USDA Yield Grade 3 average.

What is the 10 year plan for P Spear Ranch?

What does your annual cattle production cycle look like?

P Spear Ranch calves in the late spring and wean in the fall. They keep all of their own replacement females. The steer calves are backgrounded until roughly April to approximately 900 – 950 pounds as yearlings.

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Perpetual improvement is the focus for the ranch’s future. Jennifer says that she would like to improve fertility and feed efficiency in the cowherd. Also, they would like to do more retained ownership and feed more calves.

What do you think is the biggest disconnect in the beef industry?

Since Jennifer is a large animal veterinarian, animal welfare issues can impede on how she works. She says that people outside of agriculture are quick to assume that livestock are mismanaged and are not treated well.

She says she gets frustrated with these issues because she really is doing everything she can to improve the wellbeing of the animal, and people misinterpret it.

knowing it had worked for them. Therefore, her clients have coined the phrase, ‘The Poindexter Protocol’.

‘The Poindexter Protocol’ shows that the Poindexters really care about the health and wellbeing of their animals and have a product that is reliable and honest. D

What is one thing that P Spear Ranch is known for?

Jennifer’s veterinary practice has built a trustworthy reputation in South Dakota. When Jennifer recommends a protocol for animal health it has already been tested on her own family’s herd. Jennifer says that she will not recommend a product or management technique without

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High Overall Individual in Louisville.

AGA would like to thank those members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® enthusiasts who took time out of their busy end-of-year schedules to attend the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri on December 10-12, 2015. AGA wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of dedicated members and their customers who purchase Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Check out the upcoming March 2016 edition of the Gelbvieh World for a detailed report from the convention.

AGJA Members Receive High Accolades in Collegiate Livestock Judging The Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) Livestock Judging Team won first place overall in the junior college livestock judging contests at both the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky and the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri.

FSCC team members include American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors members Callahan Grund of Wallace, Kansas and Kyle Vehige of Bonnots Mill, Missouri. Grund was also named the 4th

Account Balance Reminder The AGA Online Registry has been busy with members working diligently to get their data submitted. This is just a reminder the AGA operates on a cash basis. If you are carrying an account balance for 15 days or greater, the AGA Registry will automatically lock member accounts. No online work is permitted until full payment is received. In order to avoid confusion regarding locked accounts or members being locked out of accounts at inopportune times, AGA staff encourages members to log in and take a look at the account balance. If you have any questions on this matter, please contact the AGA office. We would be more than happy to assist you!

Annual Member Dues This is just a reminder that AGA dues are due annually on the anniversary of the membership activation date. Annual dues due dates can be viewed under the General Profile Information screen on the AGA Online Registry. Membership dues due date can be found in the upper right hand corner next to “Member Ends”. To renew a membership simply click “Renew”.

Balances can then be paid online by going under the Account tab.

Junior Dues American Gelbvieh Junior Association members should have received their annual junior dues in the

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Watch the AGA’s First American Rancher Episode!

Be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, February 22, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. CST for the premiere of AGA’s first American Rancher episode on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345).

Did You Know?

• Top 5 states for cattle in feedlots with capacity more than 1000 head, according to October 2015 data.

1. Nebraska - 2.27 million

2. Texas - 2.490 million

3. Kansas - 2.02 million

Check out the Sales and Events Calendar on www.gelbvieh.org so you don’t miss a single sale.

4. Colorado - .830 million

5. Iowa - .600 million

Herd Assessments Available

See more at: http://www.beefusa.org/beefindustrysta-

As of January 1, annual herd assessments are available on online in the AGA Registry System. Paper copies will be mailed to those memberships that do not utilize the online registry system. Remember, annual herd assessments are due March 15, 2016 to avoid any late penalty fees.

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The 2016 international code is “D”. All 2016-born calves registered with the AGA must use the letter “D” in the tattoos.

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printing and mailing, Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture advertising as well as advertising design for all publications and GELBVIEH SALES e-mail marketing.

For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer ® or Southern Balancer ® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact:

William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Coordinator

Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist

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GW Recapping the 45th Annual AGA National Convention Glasgow, Kentucky; and Dan Warner, Beaver City, Nebraska.

The American Gelbvieh Foundation also appointed new members to the AGF Board of Directors. The following individuals were chosen to serve on the board: Nancy Wilkinson, Model, Colorado; Mary Knapp, Basehor, Kansas; and Jacky Leonhardt. Lake Preston, South Dakota.

Retiring board members include: Bob Hart, Kansas City, Kansas; David Slaughter, Fredonia, Kentucky; and Jerry Grund, Wallace Kansas.

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merican Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders gathered in Kansas City, Missouri on December 10 through 12, 2015 for the 45th Annual AGA National Convention.

The convention, themed “Moving at the Speed of Change”, marked the first standalone convention in recent history for the association. The final count of registered attendees reached 115 traveling from 23 states and two Canadian provinces.

Thursday, December 10 kicked off the convention with a number of AGA committee meetings. Member attendance and participation during the committee meetings was vastly improved compared to last year’s teleconference committee meetings.

The AGA Annual Meeting was held on Friday.

The turnout for the meeting doubled the amount of participation in association business matters when compared with last year’s annual meeting attendance.

For that, the AGA staff and AGA Board of Directors would like to commend the AGA membership for their support.

The election of five members to the AGA Board of Directors was held during the annual meeting. The following AGA members were elected to serve a threeyear term on the board: Dennis Gustin, Mandan, North Dakota; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa; Scott Starr (re-elected), Stapleton, Nebraska; and Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Nebraska. Starr was also appointed as the Vice President, replacing the retiring Vice President Dan Warner, and will now serve on the Executive Committee. Retiring members of the AGA Board of Directors include: Brian Dunn, Saint John, Kansas; Ronnie Rogers, Mendon, Missouri; Gary Tilghman,

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Producer awards were also given out during the Awards Luncheon on Friday. Scott Hamilton of Hitchcock, South Dakota was named the Commercial Producer of the Year. The Member of the Year award went to Mark Hopfer, Days Creek, Oregon. The AGA also inducted Charles Clark, Keldron, South Dakota, posthumously into its Hall of Fame for 2016.

Saturday’s focus was geared towards the commercial sector of the beef industry. The first-ever Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup featured industry-leading speakers participating in two panel sessions during this educational symposium. The first panel discussion was centered on cowherd productivity and efficiency, while the second panel focused on increasing value of cattle throughout the beef supply chain.

Again, THANK YOU to all who took the time to attend the 45th Annual AGA National Convention“Moving at the Speed of Change”. The AGA staff has already begun the task of planning for the 46th Annual AGA National Convention and has a goal to continue to improve next year’s convention to make it bigger and better!

Read More Plan to read the in-depth coverage of the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in the March 2016 edition of the Gelbvieh World. D

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AGA Website Gets a Makeover

by Megan Slater

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f you’ve been on Gelbvieh.org at all in the past couple weeks you probably have noticed things look very different! The AGA is proud to have just launched our brand new, redesigned and reorganized, website.

The website has a fresh and modern look, includes

new features, and is now easier to navigate. One new feature is the sliding messages at the top of the home page; this message board lets members and visitors to the website know what is new and exciting with the AGA. Familiar features such as the Exchange and Upcoming Sales and Events Calendar are still on the site but are now improved. We hope you take the time to browse the new website and enjoy all it has to offer! For questions or issues regarding the website, please contact Megan Slater, AGA public relations coordinator at 303-465-2333 or email megans@gelbvieh.org. D

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I Forgot to Genomic Test My Herd Sire.

What Now?

By Kelli Retallick

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he new year is now here and with the new year comes change. One of those changes includes the natural service sire rule taking effect on January 1, 2016.

It states that all natural service sires (walking sires) must have a Genomic Option #2 (GGP-LD) test on file with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) before 2016 progeny can be registered. If a natural service sire is from an external breed association, this bull must have been tested an equivalent low-density genomic test in their native registry and SNP markers must have been reported to the AGA. If no equivalent test is available, parentage markers must be on file with the AGA. If a herd sire has not been tested or one has been accidentally missed, members still have time to get the correct DNA records on files to prevent issues with registering 2016 calves.

order has been placed.

• Results will take up to three to four weeks to arrive back from the lab.

Please allow yourself enough time, as registrations for 2016 calves cannot be processed until all test results have been received by the AGA. I used an Angus or Red Angus sire and I know I have to get him tested but I heard I should NOT test him through the AGA. How do I test him?

You have heard correctly. Angus or Red Angus sires, or any other breed that is NOT Gelbvieh or Balancer, should not be tested through the AGA because the AGA’s panels were trained on Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals only. Testing an external sire through the AGA would give you inaccurate results. Instead, test your external sire with that animal’s registry of origin, as it will give you the full benefits of genomic testing your sire. When testing an external sire, make sure to request the breed association send the SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms) file to the AGA once the test is complete.

Testing Angus sires through the American Angus Association:

I have a Gelbvieh or Balancer® herd sire to get tested yet but I am unsure of what to do.

• Contact the American Angus Association to acquire Angus Genetics, Inc.’s DNA testing form. Ask for someone in the DNA department.

If this is your first time ordering DNA tests on your animals and need help, do not hesitate to call the AGA office or visit AGA’s registry service tutorials for a reference guide. Follow these simple steps in order to test your herd sire.

• After submission form is received, fill out the correct information including name, address, barcode and registration number and then select the GGP LD option.

• Send the submission form and physical samples to: AGI 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

• Request a blood or hair sample card from the AGA.

• Results will take at least three to four weeks upon arrival. Request parentage SNPs be sent to the American Gelbvieh Association. This will ensure an easy registration process in the future.

• Collect the DNA sample from your bull.

• Log onto your online registry account and select the bull to be tested.

• Navigate to your DNA window, “Orders in Queue”, make sure the bull’s information is correct and add the barcode number to the order located on the back or your DNA sample card.

• Select the Genomic Option #2 (GGP-LD) option and place order.

• Be sure to print off your DNA sample submission form and send it to Geneseek, Inc. along with your DNA sample.

• Your account will be automatically billed once your

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Testing Red Angus sires through the Red Angus Association of America: • Visit the following link to acquire the RAAA’s DNA Submission form: http://assets.redangus.org/media/ Documents/Genetics/Genetic_Merit_Parentage_and_ Defects/2015_DNA_ORDER_FORM.pdf • After downloading the form, fill out the correct information including name, address, barcode and registration number and then select the GGP LD option.

• Send the submission form and physical samples to: RAAA 4201 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76207-3415. continued on page 20

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Annual Bull Sale • March 19, 2016 At the Ranch • Lake City, SD Neal Pearson:

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GW data bulletin continued from page 18 • Results will take at least three to four weeks upon arrival. Request parentage SNPs be sent to the American Gelbvieh Association. This will ensure an easy registration process in the future.

Why do we need to request SNP files; what is the difference between a SNP files and parentage markers?

A parentage marker file includes only the markers used to test for parentage so fewer markers are included this file. On the contrary, if the SNP file is requested all of the markers resulting from the genomic test will be included; many more markers, including the parentage markers, will be sent to the AGA. Having this file at AGA will give this animal the eventual opportunity to have

genomic-enhanced EPDs in our registry as well as their registry of origin.

I got rid of my herd sire before I was able to collect DNA from him. Now what do I do?

Do not fret; there is still a way to register 2016 progeny out of this bull. Any 2016-born progeny out of a herd sire which is no longer available for DNA testing must be tested themselves with the Genomic Option #2 (GGP-LD) test. Once the results are received back from the lab the animals will become active in the registry.

If you have any more questions about DNA testing your herd sire(s), please do not hesitate to contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or via email at dnainfo@gelbvieh.org. D

2016 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh Events Tuesday, January 5

8:00 a.m. Cattle begin arriving

Wednesday, January 6 7:00 a.m.

Cattle in place on the Hill and in the Yards

Thursday, January 7

8:00 a.m.

Cattle check-in

Saturday, January 9 7:30 a.m.

Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Heifer Show – NWSS Stadium Arena

10:00 a.m. Gelbvieh Bull Futurity and Balancer

Bull Futurity – NWSS Stadium Arena

Sunday, January 10 9:00 a.m.

Gelbvieh and Balancer Pen Show – NWSS Stockyards Arena

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7:00 p.m.

National Sale and Futurity Event – DoubleTree by Hilton hotel

Monday, January 11 8:00 a.m.

National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show – NWSS Stadium Arena

7:00 p.m.

Begin release of Hill cattle (out by 10:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 12 7:00 a.m.

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Begin release of Yard cattle (out by 4:00 p.m.)

he 2016 Gelbvieh and Balancer® National Sale will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver – Stapleton North on Sunday, January 10. The sale will once again be managed by Mitchell Marketing Services and will be presented as a video sale offering 25 great lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. The American Gelbvieh Association is a proud sponsor of the National Sale. D

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo™ The Best in the West

Show: 10:00 a.m.(MST) February 4, 2016 Sale: 2:00 p.m.(MST) Rushmore Plaza Civic Center • Rapid City, South Dakota b Watch the show and sale online through www.DVauctions.com b

Breed Representatives: Julie Maude 605-381-2803 • Brittney Spencer 605-280-0204

Herdsire Prospects!

Consignors: Lammers Gelbvieh Barwick Gelbvieh Leonhardt Cattle Co Josephsen Farms

Sale Day Phone: 605-718-7235 To request a sale book call: 605-355-3861

Show Prospects!

Outstanding Quality!

Goldux Gelbvieh Wes and Brittney Spencer Plateau Gelbvieh Lazy TV Ranch Paige Lehrkamp Bohrer Ranch

Wes Brown Kutsch Land and Cattle CJ & L Livestock Beastrom Ranch Jacob Barwick Struck Farms

For more information, or to view the catalog, please visit our website at www.blackhillsstockshow.com

On the Road with CJ&L Livestock Growth bulls with calving ease – that’s what you will find at CJ&L Livestock.

Watch for our consignments to the North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Jan. 25, and the Black Hills Stock Show on Feb. 4.

He Sells Jan. 25 at Golden Rule

He Sells Feb. 4 at Black Hills Stock Show

Calving Ease Maternal Performance CJLL Cooper C1522

Sire: CJLL Ramblin’ Man (JBOB 4665M) MGS: DCH Hille T191 Thrasher Deep soggy cowman’s bull

CJLL Casanova C1527

Sire: CJLL Ramblin’ Man (JBOB 4665M) MGS: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451 Homozygous Black Balancer Herd sire kind of bull

Call or email for information on our consignments. We welcome visitors anytime.

Lori Maude, 303-809-3789 lori.maude@gmail.com

Julie Maude, 605-381-2803 Marvin Maude, 605-255-4448

Hermosa, South Dakota Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics from a Trusted Source cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Follow us on Facebook

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Who Knows?

By William McIntosh

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ave you ever heard anyone say, “I bought this set of registered cows and a bull. I got them calved out and weaned. Once they were yearlings people just magically appeared to buy them for more money than I ever hoped”? No, neither have I! Unfortunately, magic doesn’t exist in the seedstock business. On the other hand, have you ever heard someone say, “I hope somebody comes along and buys a few of these bulls soon. I’m getting tired of feeding them”? Yeah, sadly I have, too. Jay Carlton said it best, “HOPE IS NOT A BUSINESS STRATEGY.” The number one key to marketing is very simple; people have to know you have something to sell. All too often breeders do a good job with genetic selection and management but fall short on this very simple point.

Here is an example: My wife and I have been looking for a good used ATV for a couple of months now. My uncle, who also is our neighbor, has a really nice John Deere Gator that he uses on his farm. As a matter of fact, realizing how useful his Gator is to him made us want to buy one. I talk to my uncle usually two or three time a week but in all those conversations I never mentioned that my wife and I were looking for an ATV. We went to his house for Thanksgiving and after supper we were talking and he said he had bought a new Gator.

I ask about buying his used machine but he had already traded it in on the new one.

There are so many lessons in this short story. The two that really stand out to me are, number one, I didn’t know my uncle wanted to sell his gator; and secondly, he didn’t know we were looking for one so he didn’t think to mention it to us.

The first lesson is – Everyone in the cattle business should know you have cattle to sell. People are not going to randomly knock on your door and ask if you have cattle they can buy. People will call or come to your farm or ranch to buy your cattle if they know you have cattle for sale. Everyone in a 250 mile radius should know that you have Gelbvieh and/or Balancer® cattle for sale. There are many forms of marketing you can take advantage of depending on your marketing budget. Of course there is print and digital advertising,

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radio and social media; just to name a few. All too often I hear, “I don’t have a lot of bulls to sell I can’t afford an elaborate marketing campaign,” and that is a valid point. Marketing can be as simple as putting up flyers at the feed store and sale barn or through postings on Facebook. The goal is to let people know you have a product to sell. Be involved in industry associations and events. This can be one of the most effective marketing activities you can be involved in. Being involved and networking with other cattle producers is a great way to promote your program.

The American Gelbvieh Association works hard to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer nationally. Our goal as an association and staff is to create demand for the breed. Yet none of our marketing efforts will positively affect you if no one knows you have cattle for sale. D

annual production sale Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 :: 1pm CST at the ranch breeding efficient, profit-oriented cattle with both substance & style through heterosis.

Gelbvieh :: Balancer :: Red Angus

Andy, Danielle, JW & Jady LeDoux Dustin & Tanner Aherin 365 Agenda Lane | Agenda, KS 66930

785.527.3188 - Andy | 785.364.5999 - Danielle | 785.302.1252 - Dustin

www.ledouxranch.com

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Ultrasound Reporting Made Easy How to record and submit data using the AGA Registry

By Kari White

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mong the useful features in the AGA Registry is a simple way to record and submit ultrasound data. In the past, members have had to request ultrasound barnsheets from the association to give their technician for data recording. Members can now pull those sheets themselves by logging in to their member site in the AGA Registry Service.

prefix, tattoo, tag, sex, birthdate, and age in days.

There will also be columns to fill in when data is collected including scan date, weight, REA, IMF, FAT, and RUMP.

We encourage breeders to use the Excel format so that data can be submitted to the labs electronically.

This prevents the labs from having to key in the information manually, which is time consuming and can lead to human error when it comes to registration numbers and data.

Barnsheets can be downloaded by going to “Ranch/ Person” and then “Reports”. A page of standard reports will come up. Ultrasound worksheets can be downloaded in both Excel and PDF formats.

The spreadsheet will automatically populate with animals that are of the correct age for ultrasound data submission (260 to 420 days of age). Data included in the automatic population is registration number,

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After data collection, your technician will send the scan data to the lab, who in turn will send the data to the AGA. The office will upload the ultrasound data into the AGA Registry, where it will be added to the individual animal record.

Still have questions? Contact the AGA office at 303465-2333, or send an email to info@gelbvieh.org. D

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM

to all Buyers who made our sale a Succuss!

Top Selling Bred Heifer CCRO 3339A

Purchased by Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, NE, and Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, NE

Top Selling Cow/Calf Pair CCRO 3327A

Purchased by Old South Farms, Rocky Mount, NC

Top Selling Purebred Gelbvieh Bull CCRO 4206B

Purchased by C.H. Morris & Sons, Appomattox, VA

Top Selling Balancer Bull CCRO 4124B

Purchased by Lone Oak Cattle, Mechanicsville, IA

HIGH QUALITY GELBVIEH • ANGUS • BALANCER® CATTLE

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, owners Phone: 336-381-3640 Fax: 910-428-4568 Mobile: 336-964-6277 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com

YOUR SOURCE FOR PERFORMANCE, CARCASS AND EYE APPEAL!

WE’VE OPENED THE GATES OFFERING CHOICE OF OUR 2015 REPLACEMENT HEIFER PEN IN DENVER Take advantage of over 3 decades of breeding and select your pick of over 130 open purebred and Balancer heifer calves, our entire 2015 replacement pen! AI sires represented include DLW Alumni, Post Rock Astronaut, Post Rock Granite 200P2, VRT Lazy TV Sam, Connealy In Focus 4925, AAR Ten X, HXC Conquest as well as our natural service sires. These females have been selected for eye appeal, maternal traits, docility, structural soundness, stayability and profitability.

DDGR SEDUCTION 261C

DDGR ADELE 74C

DDGR JASMINE 122C

SIRE: DLW ALUMNI

SIRE: CONNEALy IN FOCUS 4925

SIRE: ALL AMERICAN 654A

Our Alumni calves are outstanding and this Balancer female has super depth of body, just like her mother. Check out her excellent EPDs, combine that with her dam’s 109 nursing ratio and this may be the heifer for you.

The 4925 daughters have been great for disposition and eye appeal. This Balancer heifer combines eye appeal, body depth and performance very well and will have a great future.

A high performance purebred heifer that started at 82# and weaned at 730# without creep. Her young dam has a nursing ratio of 108 on her first three calves and has one of our best bred heifers this year.

SELLING AT THE GOLDEN RULE SALE ON JANUARy 25

DDGR STELLA 182B

DDGR SyDNEE 27B

DDGR MANDy 31B

SIRE: DAVIDSON NATURAL 37Z

SIRE: CONNEALy IN FOCUS 4925

SIRE: KKC NOBILITy 123y

This high performance, cherry red purebred has a Granite 200P2 dam whose lifetime nursing ratio is 112! She should do a great job with her Connealy Right Answer bull calf that is due on March 8.

This Connealy In Focus 4925 Balancer has been a favorite ever since birth. Her dam’s bull calf this year had an 823# 205 day weight without creep. She is due to the Connealy Right Answer sire with a bull calf on March 8.

A high volume purebred daughter of the KKC Nobility sire that has done so well for us. She is due on March 8 with a heifer calf by the BNC At Ease sire that combines the Sam and Astro bloodlines.

Don’t Forget our ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2016, where we will be offering another 15 outstanding purebred and Balancer bred heifers along with 75-80 stout bulls.

www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Dennis, Sherry and Jessica Gustin Al and Peggy Gustin Steve and Katie Stensgard Richie and Sarah Heinrich 5135 Hwy 6 • Mandan, ND 58554 Dennis: 701-663-7266 or 701-400-3483 Sarah: 701-400-3563 gustindd@wildblue.net

32st Annual North Dakota Gelbvieh Association’s

Monday, January 25, 2016 • 1:00 PM (CST) Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND

ZIMM 045C 63% Balancer® Bull Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled SIRE: WOHL Z12 Herman DAM: ZIMM X045 (BT Forefront)

DDGR 27B 50% Balancer® Female SIRE: Connealy In Focus 4925 DAM: DDGR Iris 116Z

DGCS 1C Purebred Gelbvieh Bull Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled SIRE: RWG Traction 7412 DAM: DGSC 2Z ET (Exclusive)

DCH B317 Purebred Gelbvieh Female SIRE: FIR River Xample 29X DAM: DCH Hille S183 Stella

WOHL C62 Homozygous Black SIRE: MCFG 186Y (Winter)

Purebred Gelbvieh Bull

DCH C170 SIRE: S Chisum 6175 Halter broke.

DAM: WOHL Sydney Jo Y26

50% Balancer® Female DAM: Hille W125 Want Me

50 LOTS SELL

28 PB Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls • 12 PB Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bred Heifers • 10 PB Gelbvieh & Balancer® Open Heifers ®

NDGA ANNUAL MEETING & BANQUET Sunday, January 24, 2016 • Sale book and sale cattle videos available online at www.mms.bz

Register and bid live online at www.dvauction.com

www.mms.bz

SALE MANAGEMENT BY: Mitchell Marketing Service

SALE SPONSORED BY: North Dakota Gelbvieh Association

Chris Mitchell 334-695-1371 Randy Sienknecht 319-290-3763 2262 C Avenue • Gladbrook, IA 50635

Sale Chairs - Sarah Heinrich & Kelly Dahl www.ndgelbviehassociation.com

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AGA Member Calendar Herd Assessments are available on online AGA registry system.

January 1

Paper copies will be mailed to those memberships that do not utilize the online registry system.

AGJA annual dues are due.

January 1

AGA dues are due on the annual membership date for each membership.

March 15 or the following business day if the date falls on a weekend

Visit the Animal Registration page at www.gelbvieh.org for more information.

April

Spring AGA Board of Directors meeting.

May 15

Annual herd assessments are due.

Summer Sire Summary data due for the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) run.

See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

Nominations due for the AGA Seedstock Producer of the Year, Outstanding Commercial Producer of the Year and AGA Hall of Fame.

July 31

Applications for the seedstock and commercial producer awards can be found at www. gelbvieh.org on the Member Programs page under the Membership tab or by requesting an application from the AGA office.

August

Summer AGA Board of Directors meeting

August 1

Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction data due.

October

Submit DNA samples for national sale and futurity animals.

To Be Announced

Request absentee voting ballot for the election of AGA Board of Directors.

Request period lasts 60 days.

November 1

Junior Dues are mailed to AGJA members.

Winter Sire Summary data due for NCE run.

See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

November 1

Helpful Tip: Data submitted for the Winter Sire Summary provides your production sale customers the most accurate EPDs. To Be Announced

Tan = Required AGA member deadlines Green = AGA Activities Blue = Preferred AGA Programs

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AGA Convention and Annual Meeting

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Selling 200 Bulls

Saturday, March 5, 2016 BALANCER • GELBVIEH • ANGUS At the Ranch – Selby, SD

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Concerns Regarding Increased Rates of Mortality

By Michael Ring

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t has been mentioned quite often to me that both mortality and veterinary medicine use in feedyards has been increasing at a steady pace in recent history. So, being the statistics nerd that I sometimes am, I dug into some data sets and put together a few examples to try to put this into perspective.

In a 2001 paper in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, it was reported that in the period from 1994 to 1999, there was a 38 percent increase in the average death loss in feedyards from 1.03 to 1.42 percent. Another far more in-depth example is found in the summer 2015 issue of the Bovine Practitioners Journal.

In a paper by Gary J Vogel, MS, Ph.D., it is concluded that from January 2005 until September 2014, average feedlot mortality rates climbed 27.6 percent in steers (1.34 vs 1.71 percent) and 30.5 percent in heifers (1.41 vs 1.84 percent).

These troubling numbers are having a great impact on our industry, to the tune of an estimated $2.35 billion in 2011.

This begs the question: With our improved livestock husbandry practices and increased use of technologies, why haven’t we been able to control this growing statistic?

Measures to control illness in cattle have also increased dramatically during this time period. According to the

USDA’s NAHMS Feedlot ‘99 study, 10.4 percent of cattle placed in feedyards were administered antimicrobials metaphylactically to prevent Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). Metaphylaxis is the use of injectable antibiotics administered to the entire group of cattle upon arrival. In comparison, this number was 21.3 percent for cattle placed in feedyards in 2011. That’s more than doubled in the course of 12 years, while the average price per BRD treatment has increased 87.5 percent from $12.59 to $23.60.

So, how are we going to keep more cattle alive?

Obviously there isn’t any one answer to this question.

Perhaps research toward finding genetic markers for cattle with stronger immune systems or better vaccines and immunostimulants could be explored.

As cow-calf producers, we can make an extra effort to get our calves off to a good start from a nutritional standpoint as we progress through this spring’s calving season. We all know colostrum is important; but how much does it really affect them long-term? Receiving high quality colostrum and achieving passive transfer of immunity within the first few hours of life is one of the largest factors in prevention of calf morbidity. In a study done by Louis Perino, DVM, calves with low concentrations of serum Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and plasma protein (PP) due to a failure of passive transfer are up to 10 times more likely to face morbidity before weaning. The calves that experience morbidity during the first 28 days of life can be expected wean 35 pounds lighter than those that maintained a normal state of health. This lack of performance continues later in life, as animals with inadequate PP concentrations can be expected to gain 0.09 pounds per day less and are also at a greater risk of feedyard morbidity. This seems pretty significant to me

Sydney Bigger, President (2015) Media, IL • 309-221-6262 biggersydney@gmail.com Michael Ring, Vice President (2014) Oregon, IL • 815-732-7583 skylerm1@frontier.com Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mshrews@northmo.net

Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2014) Bonnots Mill, MO • 573-897-3303 tbars@radiowire.net

Kelsey Sheeley, Ex-Officio Hillsboro, OH • 937-403-3272 kelseysheeley@yahoo.com Callahan Grund (2014) Wallace, KS • 785-891-3765 jcgrund@wbsnet.org Carter Mitchell (2015) Appleton City, MO • 660-492-3966 cartermitchell15@gmail.com

Al & Mary Knapp, Adult Advisors Bonner Springs, KS • 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net

Tiana Garcia, Secretary (2015) Las Animas, CO • 719-691-9691 tianam.garcia@outlook.com

Colton Spencer (2015) Aurora, MO • 417-440-0704 coltons08@hotmail.com

Carrie Tilghman Derossett, Junior Activities Coordinator 270-404-0828 • carriet@gelbvieh.org

Tanner Aherin, Treasurer (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-543-3093 daherin@ruraltel.net

Aubree Beenken (2015) Buckingham, IA • 319-239-2969 abeenken@iastate.edu

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AGJA Members Awarded the Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship

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he Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Mr. Jimmy Christopher. Mr. Christopher was former herdsman for Gelbvieh Bar None Ranch who lost his battle with cancer. This year, two American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AJGA) members were selected to receive $1,000 scholarships. The winners were announced at the 2015 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh

and Balancer® Sale in Louisville, Kentucky. Kelsey Woodrum, Campbellsville, Kentucky and Cody Burke of Ewing, Kentucky were this year’s recipients.

Kelsey Woodrum is the daughter of Michael and Marsha Woodrum. She will graduate from Taylor County High School in May. Woodrum is active in AGJA, FFA, 4-H, Taylor County Junior Fair Board, Kentucky Jr. Cattlemen’s Association, Taylor County Jr. Cattlemen’s Association and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association. She plans to attend Murray State University or the University of Kentucky in the fall and major in agricultural education.

Cody Burke is the son of Brad and Tammy Burke.

He will graduate from Fleming County High School in May. Burke is active in AGJA, FFA, 4-H, Fleming County Student Council, Fleming County Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Council, Beta Club and Fleming County Extension Council. He is also an employee of Full Circle Farms. Burke plans to attend the University of Kentucky and dual major in animal and food sciences, and agricultural economics. D

Support AGJA and win the chance to choose a heifer from these two Rippe Gelbvieh heifers as the 2016 AGJA Donation Heifer MS WATCHMAN 533C - AMGV1323447 Sire: VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021 Dam: DBRG Ms 863U 3297A

MS OUTLOOK 5202C - AMGV1324103 Sire: ELK Outlook 712Y Dam: DBRG Ms Consensus 288Z VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021

Name: ________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________

Return this ticket to the AGA office by January 4, 2016.

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Proceeds benefit AGJA programs and activities.

Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50

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BeefTalk: May Calving, January Weaning Changing from March to May Calving is not simple, but it is doable.

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service Winter weaning takes place this year at the Dickinson Research Extension Center. This concept is an outcome from the question, “When should I calve?”

For the past four years, the center has calved on grass.

Initially, the May- and June-born calves at the center were weaned at the traditional early November dates.

After three years of weaning younger calves, the questions started to come up: Why not wait to wean in January? Mid-May versus mid-March calving cuts 60 days of growth and 60 days of value, if sold at traditional weaning times.

Last year’s early fall frigid temperatures,created challenges and the memory lingers. Weaning is always a stressful time. Weaning lighter, younger calves in inclement weather is tough. Management inputs are different than for older calves, and many producers are not set up to wean younger calves. Are the feed bunks the right height? Can the younger calves reach the water?

These are simple, but important, questions. Remember, most calves can handle the weaning, but some calves were born mid-June and are only 5 months old. In reviewing the problem calves, the lighter, younger heifer calves particularly struggle.

As the center staff pondered the consequences of May calving, the consensus was positive: Labor inputs are decreased and calving is much more manageable. But there is no way around the fact that November weaning of Mayborn calves takes 60 days of growth off the traditional sale ticket, plus negative impacts of weaning younger calves in regard to potential health problems are very real.

In reviewing the center’s calving and weaning efforts in 2009, 2010 and 2011, the average calving date was March 29.

In terms of starting the season, the third mature cow calving date is a good indicator of the official start of the calving season.

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The average date the third mature cow calved was March 15 for those years.

The calves from these years averaged 205 days of age at weaning and gained 2.5 pounds per day during the summer while nursing their mothers. The threeyear average actual weaning weight was 598 pounds.

Following the 2011 calving season, the center delayed bull turnout until Aug. 1 for May calving. In 2012, 2013 and 2014, the average calving date was May 25. Again, using the third mature cow to indicate the start of calving, the average date the third mature cow calved was May 7. The calves from these years averaged 168 days of age at weaning and also gained 2.5 pounds per day during the summer while nursing their mothers. The three-year average weaning weight was 514.

Interestingly, there is no difference in calf gain between the March/April or May/June calves. If both groups of calves were weaned at 200 days of age, the March/April calves would be estimated to weigh 586 pounds (average daily gain plus birth weight) and the May/June calves would be estimated to weigh 589 pounds.

If the center sold in November, 60 days of growth at 2.5 pounds equals 150 pounds of missed growth. So, midJanuary is now the targeted weaning time.

Remember, traditional bulls are turned out June 1, calves are due March 12, weaning will be in early to midNovember, and cows start their last trimester of pregnancy Dec. 12. In a later calving system, bulls are turned out Aug. 1, calves are due May 12, weaning is in early to mid-January, and cows start the last trimester of pregnancy Feb. 12.

The May calving system simply shifts the important dates in the management of a cattle operation by 60 days, but it does not change the growth of calves or the need to change cow nutrition according to their stage of production.

For the center, as for producers, changes in the management are not simple. Producers need to think well in advance and project the consequences of a change.

Changing from March to May calving must account for and provide husbandry to move weaning into January, or at most, provide an adequate backgrounding program for younger weaned calves. In addition, producers must change the date for increasing cow nutrition during the last trimester of pregnancy from mid-December to midFebruary.

The nutritional shift for cows is a good change, putting winter feed on the down side, with spring soon to arrive.

TAUBENHEIM GELBVIEH 26th Annual Production Sale

Monday, February 1, 2016 • 1 p.m. CST at The Ranch 23685 Sartoria Road • Amherst, NE

Pick Your New Herdsires From 100 Thick-Made Muscular Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls with Growth, Balance and Great Carcass Merit 25 Open Females • 45 Bred Females Balancer Futurity

TAU Royal 2C ET Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229

Balancer 50% • Homo Black • Homo Polled

Gelbvieh Futurity

TAU Mr Consensus 4C ET

TAU Shooter 26C ET

Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229

Sire: RUPPLE Gunnison N31

Balancer 38% • Homo Black • Homo Polled

Purebred 94%• Homo Black • Homo Polled

GROWTH MUSCLE

TAU Mr. Final Lead 35C

THICKNESS

Sire: TAU Final Lead 42A

TAU Mr. Harvestor 151C Sire: SAV Harvestor 0338

Balancer 63% • Homo Black • Homo Polled

Balancer 50% • Homo Black • Double Polled

Look for us in Denver!

TAU Mr. In Focus 22Z 30C Sire: TAU Mr. In Focus 22Z

Balancer 38% • Homo Black • Double Polled

TAU Mr Final Countdown 96C

Taubenheim Gelbvieh

Sire: TAU Final Countdown 59Y

Balancer 38% • Double Black • Double Polled

Quality Beef Genetics Since 1980

308.826.4771 dtaubenheim@aol.com

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Dale & Jeannette

23685 Sartoria Road-Amherst, NE 68812

www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com

Mike, Renee, Justin, & Tanner 308.233.4704 jnjtaubenheim@hotmail.com

26th Annual Production Sale Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Bar Arrow Cattle Company, North of Phillipsburg, Kansas

BAG Mr Foreman 110B

Foreman son purchased by the Cole Foundation in Kansas.

BAG Quicksand 135B

Sandhills son purchased by Murray Farms, Oklahoma.

BAG Mr Sandman 109B Sandman son purchased by Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Iowa.

BAG Miss Sandhills 155C

Sandhills daughter purchased by Warner Beef Genetics, Nebraska.

Feeding the World is our #1 Priority Stuart Jarvis 26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

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e’ve all seen the classic Campbell’s Soup commercial where the children come in from playing outside in the snow and melt away their snowmen exteriors with a bowl of soup. Winters in Gelbvieh country can become rather brutal and nothing warms like a bowl of hearty soup. Prepare this recipe from the American Gelbvieh Gal’s cookbook and leave it waiting for the crew to get in from chores.

Hearty Cowboy Soup Alice Maclennan Valhalla Ranch, Bennett, Colorado 2 lb. ground Gelbvieh beef, browned 1 large onion, diced 2 cups diced celery 1 large clove of garlic 6 bouillon cubes 1 green chili pepper, dried and crushed (adjust to your taste) ¼ cup ketchup salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup diced carrots 4 cups diced potatoes 1/3 cup uncooked rice ½ cup finely shredded cabbage 2 to 4 quarts of water Place browned Gelbvieh beef and all other ingredients in a large soup kettle. Simmer over low to medium heat until vegetables and rice are done.

The water can be adjusted to make the consistency of the soup to your family’s taste; if you desire a thinner type, more bouillon cubes may be added.

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at the ranch, Pomona, Kansas • Saturday, March

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Judd Ranch has been honored as the #1 Dam of Merit Cowherd in the Gelbvieh Breed for 17 of the past 18 years, 1998–2015!

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82 lb. average birth weight: 858 lb. actual weaning weight average on the sale bulls. Maternal cow power behind every sale bull.

100% of the Gelbvieh & Balancer sale bulls feature Judd Ranch honored Dam of Merit Genetics.

Average Daily Gain of fall yearling bulls: a whopping 5.12 lbs/day!

Top 15% Calving Ease EPD Strength average on the 282 Gelbvieh & Balancer sale bulls.

28 of the 30 top selling bulls in last year’s sale sold to commercial producers.

Judd Ranch Herdsires & AI Sires

Outback

JRI Cowboy Cut

JRI Pop A Top

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Final Answer

Cedar Ridge

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& Red Angus Bull Sale 5, at 12:00 noon • 1 hour southwest of Kansas City

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Calving Ease • Growth • Carcass • Fertility

• 175+ 17-19 month old Bulls • 120+ 12-14 month old Bulls P 96% Sired by Breed Leading AI Sires P 180 Black Polled Bulls P 226 Homozygous Polled Bulls P All Judd Ranch major herdsires are

enrolled in Carcass Testing Programs

P Quality Acceptance Guarantee on all Sight Unseen purchases

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Free Trucking in U.S. on purchases of $20,000 +

P Trucking is very affordable because Judd Ranch bulls annually sell into 20+ states

Visit our website • www.juddranch.com Judd Ranch Inc.

Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger, Brent & Ashley Judd Ranch Gelbvieh Maternal Strength

423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371 or 785/566-3770

Judd Ranch Red Angus Maternal Strength

Sale Consultant— CATTLEMEN’S CONNECTION CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-743-0026 For Your JRI “Complete Package” Sale Catalog

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B Aiden Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female SDSC Miss Lady Love 01B Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C. Sire: CRAN Buddy Boy T729

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull GLRF Bruiser B47 Emily Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky. Sire: 3G Warlock 928W

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull SDSC Mr. Handy Man 01C Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C. Sire: CRAN Buddy Boy T729

Results By Rebecca Mettler Photos By Linde’s Photography

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he 2015 Eastern National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show was held at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) on November 16, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Breeders from all across the country exhibited a total of 77 animals.

Judge Matt Clayes of West Lafayette, Indiana evaluated the 27 Gelbvieh females, 10 Gelbvieh bulls, 29 Balancer females and 11 Balancer bulls.

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Grand Champion Balancer Female HMEG 413B Jesse Henson, Canton, N.C. Sire: Connealy Impression

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female GHGF Whitney 25A1 ET Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: PVF All Payday 729

Grand Champion Balancer Bull 3G Centurion E527C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull CTTK Southern Lights B149 TB Cattle Company, Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: EGL Northern Dancer U659

Premier Herdsman Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Premier Breeder - Premier Exhibitor Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

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Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer Calf 3G Cowgirl Cleopatra 551C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Archimedes 353A

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Heifer Calf CIRS 72YC Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf

Gelbvieh Intermediate Heifer

GV Class 1

GV Class 12

March 1 to March 16, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Cleopatra 551C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2.

CIRS 72YC, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; 3. OHIO MV Miss Christianna H2C ET, Hunter Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

GV Class 4 Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer Calf CIRS 33NTC ET Circle S Ranch, Canton Kan. Sire: CIRS King

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Heifer Calf JENJ Miss JENJ 507C ET JENJOE Farms, Clinton, Ky. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

January 3 to February 21, 2015 1. CIRS 33NTC ET, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; 2. JENJ Miss JENJ 507C ET, JENJOE Farms, Clinton, Ky.; 3. GBNR Bar None Ms Blk Impact 503C, Baley Bell, Saffell, Ark. Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

GV Class 8 Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf HILC Blackbird 500B Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Heifer TDU Shaker’s M-Lee Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon, Ohio Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

October 1 to October 23, 2014 1. CCRO CCROSS Carolina 4313B, C-Cross Cattle Company; Asheboro, NC; 2. SBSF Bee Lick Bobbi 402B, Samuel Bailey Smith, Crab Orchard, Ky.

GV Class 9

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Heifer HIGH Miss Daisy 14B37 ET Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P

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Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer JTPF Blue Well Astro 234A Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Sire: JDPD Astro 407S

September 1 to September 16, 2014 1. SDSC Miss Lady Love 01B, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C.; 2.

HILC Blackbird 500B, Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky.; 3. SBSF Bee Lick Bree ET, Grayson Corrinne Smith, Crab Orchard, Ky.

August 9, 2014 1. TDU Shaker’s M-Lee, Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon, Ohio Gelbvieh Junior Heifer

GV Class 15

March 1 to April 1, 2014 1. BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind.; 2.

HIGH Miss Daisy 14B37 ET, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo.; 3.

BEA Halle’s Secret 426B ET, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo.

GV Class 16

January 2 to January 21, 2014 1. SSMK Stardust 12B, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky.; 2. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Bee 426B, Samuel Bailey Smith, Crab Orchard, Ky. Gelbvieh Senior Heifer

GV Class 19

October 28 to November 1, 2013 1. JTPF Blue Well Astro 234A; Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.; 2. SVFG Linsey 101A, Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky. Gelbvieh Spring Bull Calf

GV Class 24

May 2, 2015 1. SDSC Mr. Handy Man 01C, Karen Eby, Duncan, SC

Gelbvieh Junior Bull Calf

GV Class 27

February 10 to February 21, 2015 1. CIRS 122TC, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; 2. CIRS L26C ET, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; 3. SSMK Delorean 221C ET, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky. Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf

GV Class 30

December 2 to December 16, 2014 1. SSMK Air Raid 121B, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky.; GGGE 3G Big Valley 4108B ET, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

GV Class 31

October 22, 2014 1. CIRS L18TB, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Gelbvieh Intermediate Bull

GV Class 34

June 3, 2014 1. SVFG Honcho 09B, Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky. Gelbvieh Junior Bull

GV Class 37

March 7, 2014 1. GLRF Bruiser B47, Emily Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky.

GV Class 38

February 12, 2014 1. CIRS 22YB, Baley Bell, Saffell, Ark.

Balancer Spring Heifer Calf

BA Class 1

May 7, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Crimson Cowgirl 583C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

BA Class 2

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer SVFG Linsey 101A Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky. Sire: LZS Sanford 082X

Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull Calf CIRS 122TC Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Bull Calf CIRS L26C ET Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS King

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf SSMK Air Raid 121B Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky. Sire: SSMK Asteroid 1X

March 5, 2015 1. BROK Diamond Diva 518C, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Balancer Junior Heifer Calf

BA Class 5

January 3 to February 3, 2015 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.; 2. GGGE 3G Gowgirl Cruella 537C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 3. CTFB Butlers Cinnamon 39C ET, C&T Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

BA Class 8

November 2 to December 14, 2014 1. BCFG Butlers Belinda 20B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind.; 2. VLK B461, Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.; 3. GHGF Calista, Austin Matthew Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C.

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Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Bull Calf 3G Big Valley 4108B ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Bull SVFG Honcho 09B Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Bull CIRS 22YB Baley Bell, Saffell, Ark. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf 3G Crimson Cowgirl 583C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z

BA Class 9

September 3 to October 9, 2014 1. SKYM BCFG Ms Kali 4257B, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.; 2. BCFG Butlers Beyonce 10B2 ET, David Smith, Boulder, Colo.; 3. GHGF 25B1 ET, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, NC

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Balancer Intermediate Heifer

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Balancer Reserve Spring Heifer Calf BROK Diamond Diva 518C Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: RAG Super Sonic

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077

BA Class 12

August 27, 2014 1. ADS MS S & S Watchman 453B, Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky. Balancer Junior Heifer

BA Class 15 No photo available

Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer Calf 3G Cowgirl Cruella 537C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers Belinda 20B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

January 1 to March 21, 2014 1. HMEG 413B, Jesse Henson, Canton, N.C.; 2. RAAB BCFG Ms. Valentine 214B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind.; 3. BROK Maleficent 401B, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Balancer Senior Heifer

BA Class 18

November 1 to November 24, 2014 1. GHGF Whitney 25A1 ET, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, N.C.; 2. KBIT Nicki a146, Aaron Kolt Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky. Balancer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf SKYM BCFG Ms Kali 4257B Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Balancer Champion Intermediate Heifer ADS MS S & S Watchman 453B Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky. Sire: VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021

Balancer Spring Bull Calf

BA Class 23

March 2 to March 23, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Cash Only 562C ET, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2. JTPF Blue Well Red Apache 307C, Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Balancer Junior Bull Calf

BA Class 26 Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer RAAB BCFG Ms. Valentine 214B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077

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Balancer Reserve Senior Heifer KBIT Nicki A146 Aaron Kolt Bitzer Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: CTTK Sam I Am

January 5 to February 27, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Centurion E527C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2. JNCC Crimson Cash 514C,

Cameron N. Nowack, Bland, Mo.; 3. JTPF Blue Well Poker 294C, Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Balancer Senior Bull Calf

BA Class 29

October 18 to October 21, 2014 1. GGGE 3G Big Business 499B, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2.

HVGV Highview Sanford 4817, Highview Farms, Campbellsville, Ky. Balancer Intermediate Bull

BA Class 32

May 23, 2014 1. KJSG MV-B3 Long Haul W28B, B3 Cattle Company, Perryville, Ky. Balancer Junior Bull

BA Class 35

February 2 to February 21, 2014 1. CTTK Southern Lights B149, TB Cattle Company, Shelbyville, Ky.; 2. GGGE 3G Basic Black 472B, Connor D. Durham, Belton, SC/Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Balancer Senior Bull

BA Class 38

November 7, 2013 1. GHGF Pay Stub 4A52 ET, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, N.C.

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Balancer Champion Spring Bull Calf 3G Cash Only 562C ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: Duff Basic Instinct 6501

Balancer Reserve Spring Bull Calf JTPF Blue Well Red Apache 307C Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET

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Balancer Reserve Junior Bull Calf JNCC Crimson Cash 514C Cameron N. Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: RAG Super Sonic

Balancer Champion Senior Bull Calf 3G Big Business 499B Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z

No photo available

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Balancer Reserve Senior Bull Calf HVGV Highview Sanford 4817 Highview Farms, Campbellsville, Ky. Sire: LZS Sanford 082X

Balancer Champion Intermediate Bull KJSG MV-B3 Long Haul W28B B3 Cattle Company, Perryville, Ky. Sire: EBY Western Hauler 028S

Balancer Reserve Junior Bull 3G Basic Black 472B Connor D Durham, Belton, S.C./ Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Balancer Champion Senior Bull GHGF Pay Stub 4A52 ET Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: PVF All Payday 729

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MIDWEST BREEDERS

KANSAS LIZ OSWALD 620.662.0862 (h) ANDY OSWALD 620.662.5489 (o) 620.664.4692 (c)

HUTCHINSON, KS

KEN SCHMUCKER Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net

Bar Arrow Cattle Company

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

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660 • 492 • 2808

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

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Build your cow herd with “Top of the breed” Genetics.

BHSF Prophet B006 #1316506 is tops of any above 25% GV and adequate milk for replacements. He is 34.4% GV, FPI 114.94, is $20.64 above top 1%, MB epd 1.28 is .46 degrees above top 1%, YW epd 135 top 1%, WW epd 84 top 3%, CED epd 16.5 top 5%, CEM epd 12 top 2%, REA epd .59 top 20%.

Balancer, SimAngus bulls, fancy bred heifer mates.

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“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”

Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS • tim@blackgoldinc.biz

John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

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Harriman Santa Fe (Bob)

Montrose, MO • 660-492-2504

bharriman39@ hotmail.com 53 years of progressive, reputable, commitment to superior beef cattle breeding.

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

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1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669 785.737.3319 diamondv@live.com Building Gelbvieh Genetics since 1989

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107 e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)

MISSOURI Judd Ranch Inc.

Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371

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Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

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

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NEBRASKA

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Mark & Patty Goes

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

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

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633 573.646.3477 Bulls marketed through Seedstock Plus Go to seedstockplus.com for sale dates, catalogs & videos

Gelbvieh V balancer V anGus Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, NE

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle

Pope Farms Gelbvieh

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Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502

Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF Cell: (308) 390-0657 jeff@popefarms.com

www.popefarms.com

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

J. J. Boehler

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

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

www.rogersvfg.com Cedar Top Ranch

P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C)

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

Ronald Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Gelbvieh SprinG Flood ranch balancer® Jim & Sherri Michaletz 1397 Spring Flood Rd Goodman, MO 64843 417-364-5297 (O) 479-366-1234 (C) Email: jmichal@netins.net www.springfloodranch.blogspot.com

(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

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Nebraska & Missouri

Kyle Helms - NE 308/962-6940 kyle@flyinghgenetics.com

Cody Helms - NE/MO 303/842-9071 cody@flyinghgenetics.com

Aaron Ishmael - MO 417/309-0062 aaron@flyinghgenetics.com

Visit us on the web & Facebook! www.flyinghgenetics.com

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, NE • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm

Stay Connected!

4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652

417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

Bulls For The BeeF Business

Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus FAngus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, Lawrence, NE 68957 (H) 402-756-7090 rllemke@gtmc.net (C) 402-469-2284 www.lemkecattle.com

Keep up to date with shows, sales and other events by visiting www.GELBVIEH.org

Be sure to Like us on Facebook

Promote for Success!

Upcoming Advertising Deadlines: February Profit Picture Early copy deadline: December 22 Regular rates deadline: December 30

And look for new videos on our YouTube channel

Call 303-465-2333 today!

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NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego

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he National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College series will kick-off its 23rd year Jan. 26-27, 2016 in San Diego, Calif. Widely hailed as the premier educational event in the cattle industry, this series, sponsored by Zoetis, will feature speakers and live animal demonstrations that give cattlemen and women the tools to connect, learn and innovate.

education been more important in our industry, and if applied, the principals discussed in this program will add value to your operation.”

Cattlemen’s College will start off on Jan. 26, with an opportunity to listen to and question five of the most influential and dynamic experts in the beef industry through the session “Whole Herd Makeover: Cowboy Style.” Industry experts will include Dr. Dave Daley, Don Schiefelbein, Patsy Houghton and Tom Brink, with Dr. Tom Field moderating. Topics will range from expanding your cowherd with a vision, to genetics and animal health. This session will also feature live cattle demonstrations as these topics are explored indepth. The day will conclude with a California Fresh Reception, showing off the bounty of California’s

“Cattlemen’s College is a great opportunity for producers from all parts of the country, all ages, and all operations to learn from leading industry experts and their fellow cattlemen and women,” said NCBA President Philip Ellis. “Never has producer

OVERMILLER Production Sale

February 20, 2016 at the Ranch north of Smith Center, KS

Sold in 2013 sons will sell

Sold in 2013 maternal brother

by Zip Line will sell

Call or email for a Catalog

Selling:

15 paternal brothers by EZ Money will sell

80 ~ Red Angus & Gelbvieh/Balancer Bulls (12-18 mo. old) 11 ~ Elite Registered open heifers 70 ~ Commercial open heifers - Red & Black

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GW agricultural products and produce, sponsored by Zoetis.

Jan. 27 will start with a general session hosted by Dr. Robert Fraley, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Monsanto, who believes the challenge to feed a growing world population will take collaboration and a greater focus on maximizing the use of resources.

Dr. Fraley will share his outlook and thoughts on how agriculture will meet those goals. Following the general session and throughout the morning, attendees will have a choice of five key topic areas for hour-long breakout sessions.

These breakouts will focus on cattle health, nutrition, hot industry topics, business development, production and how to seize future opportunities.

at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show, January 27-29 in San Diego, California.

These breeds currently participate in the multi-breed genetic evaluation, which is the largest animal genetic evaluation in the world. Showing that breed association can work

together not only on a data and science level, but also on marketing efforts show true progressiveness which is important as the beef industry continues to move at such a rapid pace. Be sure to visit the AGA at the multi-breed booth, # 3229! D

Gelbvieh 43RD Annual

Gold

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 • 2:00 PM (CST) • Des Moines, Iowa

During lunch, attendees will have another chance to follow up with the day’s speakers and ask questions.

Sponsored by the Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa || Held in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo

Early registration for Cattlemen’s College ends Jan. 4, 2016. Registration includes all Cattlemen’s College sessions and the reception. A complete schedule and registration information are available online at www.beefusa.org.

PUREBRED GELBVIEH & BALANCER®

52 LOTS SELL SHE SELLS.

Pick of J Bar M Gelbvieh Bred Heifers 16 Herd Sire Prospects 10 Bred Heifers 25 Open Heifers

ATTENTION JUNIORS:

Junior futurity eligible heifers sell. Futurity class held at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

AGA Taking Part in Multi-Breed Booth at NCBA Trade Show The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is excited to be a part of a multi-breed booth which includes five different breed association as well as International Genetic Solutions. The AGA, North American Limousin Foundation, American Maine Anjou Association, Red Angus Association of America and the American Simmental Association are partnering up to for a joint multi-breed booth

ANNUAL MEETING & SOCIAL Monday, February 8, 2016 6:00 PM at the sale headquarters

GELBVIEH CATTLE PARADE

SHE SELLS.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 • 10:00 AM

SALE HEADQUARTERS Adventureland Inn, 515-265-7321 REGISTER & BID LIVE ONLINE at www.LiveAuctions.tv SALE MANAGEMENT BY: Mitchell Marketing Service

www.mms.bz

Chris Mitchell 334-695-1371 Randy Sienknecht 319-290-3763 2262 C Avenue • Gladbrook, IA 50635

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WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS MONTANA

ARIZONA

IOWA Top Quality Black Gelbvieh and Balancer

The Prosser Family

Barry & Dena Bolton

406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451 doublebranchmt@gmail.com

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928/289-2619 • 928/380-5149 cell Winslow, AZ

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at the Ranch

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

Fonda, IA 50540

COLORADO

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

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

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

LONE OAK C AT T L E

Ken and Dale Flikkema 2 Mint Trail Bozeman, MT 59718

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

(406) 586-6207 (Office) (406) 580-6207 (Cell)

email: mcfarmsmt@gmail.com

Jim Roelle

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 489-2275 (319) 480-1564

Black • Purebred & Balancer Cattle

Martens Gelbvieh

38330 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747

(H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

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

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com

NEVADA

Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

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Dick & Jean Williams P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

Get ready for upcoming sales!

Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture

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WASHINGTON

MINNESOTA

LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS Mattison Family Farm Scott & Sonia Mattison Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie 15995 Harvest Ave Lamberton, MN 56152 507-430-0505 • email: ssmattison@redred.com Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin

Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@gmail.com www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers

Private Treaty Sales • Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & Heifers

Mitchel & Edna Ellison

Jeff & Susie Ellison

9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

701.376.3238

701.376.3526

Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

SOUTH DAKOTA ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty Gerald & Sarah Adkins

(605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

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

NORTH DAKOTA Chimney Butte Ranch

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

Ph: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell) jimbeastrom@mncomm.com • www.beastromranch.com

www.bcvgelbvieh.com Thorstenson Gelbvieh

Doug & Carol Hille 3320 51st Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083 E-mail: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

Brent & Eve Vavra Nisland, SD • 605/257-2407

Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March Brian & Dee Dee Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-9927 605-649-6262 www.Balancerbulls.com

Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C)

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

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

605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm.net

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

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

WISCONSIN

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton

4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktel.com Visit www.golden-buckle-gelbvieh.com

Steven A. Munger 605/380-0092 (cell) •

605/229-2802 (office) 605/229-2835 (fax)

Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell) www.eaglepassranch.com

Russell Family Livestock

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Ron, Alicia & Family

Brooklyn, WI 608.455.1448 rrussell@ansci.wisc.edu facebook.com/RussellLivestock

Focused on Form & Function

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GW 2016 Herd Assessment Checklist:

New Year, New Herd Assessment

• Active membership required: You must be an active member of the AGA to assess your herd and register calves. Go online, now, to check and see if your membership is up-to-date.

By Kelli Retallick

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anuary 1, 2016 began a new herd assessment year for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA).

Each female 13 months of age or older as of the first of the current year will be eligible for assessment.

These animals are now available to be assessed located in the ‘Inventory’ option via AGA’s Online Registry Service. In order to register 2016 calves, females must have an available herd assessment (HAS) credit for 2016. The AGA staff would like to make this process a simple and easy for members as possible so here are a few reminders.

• HAS rate is $25.00 for females over 13 months of age. This one-rate fee allows members to register and transfer calves as well as report additional information (weaning, yearling, etc.)

• One HAS credit = One calf registration.

Registrations for natural born multiple birth calves (i.e. twins) can be done at no additional charge. In order to register additional embryo transfer (ET) calves, an additional $25 fee for each ET calf will be applied.

• Due date for 2016 Herd Assessment is March 15, 2016. Any HAS received after this time will be charge a late penalty:

1-30 days = 5% late penalty

31-60 days = 10% late penalty

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS INDIANA

ILLINOIS “Realizing the Value”

OHIO

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Skyler Martin

Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061-9762 815•732•7583

MEMBER

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black

Double D Farm 9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089 (815) 367-4116

Skyler Martin

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-7583

J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC. Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Lane, Ava, IL 62907

618-521-8620

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1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

jkgf88@frontier.com

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCERS®

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Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh Polled Hereford

Merle E. Lewis 812/863-7701

James L. Lewis 812/508-0014

RR1 BOX 1360 • SPRINGVILLE, IN 47462

Promote Your Operation

Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World

We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females Chester Yoder

12353 Cty Rd 330 Big Prairie, OH 44611 chesyoder@yahoo.com 330-567-9232 • 330-231-0339 (cell)

For information about advertising, call Lynn or Megan AGA office • 303.465.2333

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60+ days

office to re-activate females.

= 15% late penalty

As an example, a herd of 100 head of females eligible for HAS will be charged a late penalty fee of $125 for a late payment ranging from one to 30 days.

• No processing fees when submitting information electronically. Any work submitted on paper will be charged an additional $2 processing fee per animal. If any member does not currently have online capabilities, contact the AGA office to set up this service.

• Non-Gelbvieh or Balancer® animals can be assessed. Please call into the office with the animal’s registration number to get the female enrolled into the AGA Registry.

• Automatic Billing. Member accounts will be automatically billed for the correct amount. Balances can be paid via the online registry or by sending in a check to the AGA office. Any member account carrying a balance for 15 days or greater will be automatically locked. No online work is permitted until full payment is received.

With this checklist in hand, the AGA staff hopes to make this year’s herd assessment process as straightforward as possible. As always if you continue to have questions, please contact the AGA office 303-465-2333 or via e-mail at info@gelbvieh.org. D

• Inactive cows can be re-activated. A female that has been previously dropped off a member’s inventory can be re-activated. In order to do so, the member will be charged $25 for every year the female remained inactive. For example, a cow dropped from inventory in 2014 will need to be assessed for 2014, 2015, and 2016 in order to register a 2016 calf. Contact the AGA

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS ALABAMA

EXCEPTIONAL

BULLS & HEIFERS

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

Q u a l i t y B l a c k & Re d G e l b v i e h C a t t l e

816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-4140 www.kittlefarms.com

OKLAHOMA

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com

Diana (870) 426-5334 Neal (870) 426-4469

Rocky Bates

Purcell, OK • 405-990-9198

LeGRAND Eugene (870) 426-5333

Poverty Hill Farms Registered Gelbvieh and Angus

Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

TEXAS

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls & Heifers Available Private Treaty Sales

Koehn Cattle Co. Patrick Koehn

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, OK 580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

Gelbvieh Genetics

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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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FeBruary 13-21, 2016 BuFFalo CounTy FairgrounDs

| Kearney, neBrasKa

THe evenT For CaTTleMen oF all ages sale FeaTures Bulls & FanCy oPen HeiFers

Gelbvieh Show & Sale T H u r s Day, F e B r ua ry 1 8 T H , 2 0 1 6 s H ow 1 0 : 3 0 a M | s a l e 4 P M This powerhouse bull is a “cowman’s dream.”

This bull will add pounds to his calves.

His granddam is the famous Promises Promises.

This homozygous polled herdsire is sired by the infamous Dameron First Class Bull.

This sale feature is packed with performance.

Juniors don’t miss all the cash award opportunities with the heifers featured at the Classic.

This heifer will make a great show heifer for any junior.

Don’T Miss all THe evenTs aT THe 25TH anniversary CeleBraTion oF THe ClassiC.

308.627.6385 | rkbush@frontiernet.net A complete sale listing can be found at www.necattlemen.com or follow us on Facebook!

TreMenDous CoMMerCial TraDe sHow, CoMMerCial Pen oF 5 HeiFer sale & MuCH More!

Royal Ice Sale Don’t miss the elite offering of embryo packages in this sale!

Thursday, February 18th 7pm. An embryo package that is full sibs to this record setting female sells in the Royal Ice Sale. She was the 2015 Classic Supreme Champion Female.

shows GW South Carolina State Fair Show Results Thursday, October 22, 2015

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Reported by Cindy Durham

Junior Show

Open Gelbvieh/Balancer®

CHAMPION FEMALE

CHAMPION FEMALE

BCFG Butlers Bella 896B Karen Eby, Duncan, SC

GGGE 3G Athena 312A ET Connor Durham, Belton, SC RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE BCFG Butlers Bella 896B Karen Eby, Duncan, SC

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE JCRN Halo’s Secret Jared Carnes, Iva, SC

CHAMPION BULL GGGE 3G Basic Black 472B Connor Durham Belton, SC/Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Tulsa State Fair Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show Results Thursday, October 15, 2015 Judge: Jim Williams, Boiling, Texas GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH HEIFER

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER HEIFER

HIGH Miss Daisy 14B37 ET Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

TTTT Hot Lady ET Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH HEIFER

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER HEIFER

HTFG Ms Bliss B1427 Kyler Camerer, Asbury, Mo.

RUPP Hailey 523C Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla.

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

HTFB Mr Bruce Almighty B419 Brad McWilliams/Hilltop Farms

HIGH Crush’in It 9B81 ET Jason Hightower, LaCygne, Kan.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

RESERVE CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

LCC Ken Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan.

RUPP Darkhorse 514C Rupp Ranch, Perry, Okla.

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

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Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 H 276/637-3916 C 276/620-4271

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

TENNESSEE

Dr. Daryl Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 676-2242

Joe & Gwen Wilson (276) 628-4163

Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle

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

NORTH CAROLINA

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

M & W Farms

2157 Black Lick • Rural Retreat, VA 24368 Home: 276.228.6347 Registered No. 48890 Cell: 401.714.6812

Judith A. Sweeten

Maryville, Tennessee

Quality Black Bulls & Heifers for sale Lynn Waters 3525 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, TN 37803

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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865.660.9227 lynnmwfarms@gmail.com

ROCKY TOP GELBVIEH Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Sandy and Terry Gupton 4846 Potato Farm Rd • Crossville, TN 38571 865-250-1418 • rockytopgel@yahoo.com rockytopgelbviehfarm.com

VIRGINIA

Mick Ainsworth

Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out sale catalogs.

910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-1142 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

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Mount Airy, NC 27030 Clay Mills • 336.401.0209

Top Quality Purebred GELBVIEH, BALANCER & SOUTHERN BALANCER cattle available

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Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website: • Items for Events of Interest • News for Information Exchange • Dates for upcoming shows and field days.

• State Association news

1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281

Mills’ Diamond M Ranch

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@hughes.net

Office (434) 376-3567 James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett Dalton G. Bennett

Fax (434) 376-7008 434/376-7299 434/941-8245 434/664-7935 434/664-8309 434/664-7946

Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 lynnv@gelbvieh.org

sales GW TJB Gelbvieh Bull Sale November 7, 2015 Chickamauga, Georgia Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Todd J. Bickett DVM

site at www.TjbGelbvieh.com to visit their program and sign up for future sale information. The sale will be approximately doubled next season and should be approaching 80 bulls. D

Sale Averages 33 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Yearling Bulls

$4,040

5 Commercial Cows

$2,050

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JB Gelbvieh extended their very best of southern hospitality to an enthusiastic crowd of customers and family on a wet and nasty day in Chickamauga, Georgia. The outstanding set of yearling bulls was greatly appreciated and the sale was a great success.

Leading the sale was Lot 1 TJB Addiction 417B, a BA75 Gunslinger son by one of the premier donors in the TJB program, 921U. He was purchased by Sleepy Creek Lands, LLC for $8,000 and will also be utilized in the AI program at TJB Gelbvieh. The next two bulls in the ring were also Gunslinger sons out of a full sister to 921U, TJB Anissa 913U. Sleepy Creek purchased Lot 2 for $6,500 and Lot 3 went to B/K Cattle Company in Missouri for $5,750.

Lot 5 was one of two red bulls in the sale sired by TJB Vasquez selling to Sleepy Creek for $6,800. Lot 25 was another Gunslinger sired bull out of TJB’s Vickie Vail family and he had many friends sale day but ultimately went to Bar IV Ranch in Kentucky for $7,300. B/K Cattle Company added a true calving ease sire by Derringer out of a full sister to resident herd sires Vasquez and Valero for $6,000. Finishing out the first pen of bulls was a Vasquez sired bull going to Jeff Hopper in Woodland, Alabama for $5,000 and a full brother to Valero going to Circle K Farms in KY for $4,500.

The rest of the sale was very consistent and sold in the $2,800 to $4000 range. The five commercial bred cows averaged $2,050 to finish the sale. Volume buyer was Sleepy Creek Lands, LLC. TJB Gelbvieh will hold their 5th sale next year on the first Saturday in November. Please visit their web

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Enhanced EPDs by Matt Spangler, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln D In-Depth Look at the Value of Increased Accuracy

by Matt Spangler, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln D Important Decisions as We Expand the Nation’s Cowherd by Rob Arnold D Gelbvieh Cattle and Tools by Myron Edelman

January 2015 FFF www.GELBVIEH.org

D AGA Registry Service

by Susan Willmon D The Importance of Beef ReproductionWhat, How, Why? BEEF Magazine article by Burke Teichert D NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Lineup Set for February 3-4 in San Antonio

D Over the Fence with Greg Comstock by Rebecca Mettler D Creating User-Friendly Replacement Heifers by Rebecca Mettler D American Gelbvieh Association’s Additions to the Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) Lineup by AGA Staff D The Future of Your Herd Depends on a Smart Investment by William McIntosh D American Gelbvieh Association Releases Maternal Edge Female Panel by AGA Staff D Strategies to Successfully Manage Reproduction by Troy Smith D BIF President and AGA Member Explains BIF’s Focused Approach to Research by Steve Munger

D Genomics – Risk vs. Reward, View of the Numbers

by Susan Willmon

D Where We’ve Been and Where We are GoingCattle Market Outlook by Rebecca Mettler

D Become an Advocate for the Beef Industry, Communication Note by Rebecca Mettler

D What did it Cost You to Produce a Calf in 2014?

What Will it Cost You in 2015? By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

D Getting Everything in Line for a Successful Advertising Campaign, Breed Promotion Minute by William McIntosh D Extended Coverage of the 2014 American Royal Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show D Reflections and Resolutions, Junior Voice by Sydney Bigger

February 2015 D What is the Value in Buying a Bull with Genomic-

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D Why are We Leaving Profits on the Table? by Callahan Grund D Preventing Calf Scours by Jason Vance, University of Missouri Extension D Perrymann Banking on Balancer by Brenda Black D A Note to the Seedstock Supplier- Keep Up on Customer Service by William McIntosh D Read the Signs, Follow the Map by Myron Edelman

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BEA 9072W • AMGV1195722

BD: 02-28-2009 • Bachman Donor Dam

Bach’s Red Rose • AMGV1283386

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FPCC Miss Caroline • AMGV1312666

BD: 03-13-2015 • 9072W’s granddaughter Owned by Five Pine Cattle Co.

BD: 04-03-2014 • 9072W’s daughter purchased from Bachman Cattle Farms.

Owned by L&L Fitting and Five Pine Cattle Co.

LWLH Amy Junior • AMGV1309319

BD: 01-01-2015 • 9072W’s granddaughter Owned by L&L Fitting.

Look for Bach’s Red Rose, Miss Caroline and Amy Jr. in Denver at the National Western Stock Show!

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GW D Bull Buying Decisions in the Good Times by Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist D Important Considerations before Implementing an Estrus Synchronization or Artificial Insemination Program by George Perry D Selection Tools to Manage Risk for the Commercial Producer by Kelli Retallick D AGA DNA Testing Options by AGA Staff

March 2015 D Focus, President’s View by Neal Pearson D Satisfaction of Creating a Better Tomorrow for Gelbvieh, AGF President’s Message by Mark Goes

D Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show results from NWSS by Megan Slater D An Introduction to the American Gelbvieh Association’s Newly Elected President by Rebecca Mettler D TAU Unanimous 11B ET Wins Balancer® Futurity

by Rebecca Mettler D How Much Can I Afford to Pay for a Bull? By Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension D Junior Show Gelbvieh and Balancer® Champions Take Center Stage at NWSS by Rebecca Mettler and Megan Slater D NAILE Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity Heifer Futurity Results D Registry Tips and Tricks- Common Questions from the First Six Months by Susan Willmon

March 2015 FFF www.GELBVIEH.org

D Complete Online Herd Assessments with this Easy Step-byStep Guide D Natural Service SiresGenomic Testing Requirements for Sires of 2016 Calves, View of the Numbers by Susan Willmon D Review of the 2015 Annual American Gelbvieh Association Convention by Myron Edelman D A Complete Summary of the 2015 AGA Annual Convention by Rebecca Mettler D John C Oswald Inducted Posthumously Into Gelbvieh Hall of Fame by Megan Slater D The Formula for Success, Breed Promotion Minute

by William McIntosh D 2015 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show Results

by Rebecca Mettler and Megan Slater D BDCG DC Businessman 401B ET Selected as the Winner of the Gelbvieh Bull Futurity by Rebecca Mettler D Retallick to serve American Gelbvieh Association Members and Customers

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D Assuring Bull Performance for the Spring Breeding Season by Bryan Kutz, University of Arkansas Extension D Recording Data on Spring Calves to Make Registration Easier, Junior Voice by Sydney Bigger D When Should Colostrum Replacement Products be Used for Newborn Calves? By Richard Randle, Nebraska Extension Beef Veterinarian D Release of Multibreed EPDs is a Giant Step Forward for the Beef Industry by Dr. Bob Hough, WLJ Correspondent Ticket of Opportunities by Carrie Tilghman

April 2015 D The Staircase, President’s View by Neal Pearson D Deliver More than Just a Bull, Executive’s View by Myron Edelman D A Brief Look at Bull Sale Season as it Progresses, Breed Promotion Minute by William McIntosh D 2015 Beef Cow Synchronization Protocols by Robin Salverson SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist D Checklist for Qualifying an AI Sire, Registry Tips N Tricks by Kelli Retallick D CattleFax Annual Outlook at 2015 Cattle Industry Convention by Rebecca Mettler D Beef Herd Expansion Appears to be Underway by Dr. Kenny Burdine, University of Kentucky D DNA Testing on AI Sires: Why is it Necessary?

View of the Numbers by Kari White D Let Gelbvieh Media Productions Take Care of You,

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GW Communication Note by Rebecca Mettler D Membership Pays, Junior Voice by Tiana Garcia

D Over the Fence with Scott Hamilton by Rebecca Mettler

May 2015

D Building a Lasting Association on a Solid Foundation by Megan Slater and William McIntosh

D Committees’ Part in Future Growth, President’s View by Neal Pearson

D Frequently Asked Questions, Registry Tips N Tricks by Dolores Gravley

D It’s Transfer Season, Registry Tips and Tricks by Dolores Gravley

D Staying Connected with Your Association, Communication Note by Megan Slater

D The Decisions You Make Today Will Determine Your Future, Breed Promotion Minute by William McIntosh

D Selecting Commercial Replacement Females with an Edge by Rebecca Mettler

D Pasture Management with the AGA Registry System, View of the Numbers by Kari White D The Second Half of the Battle: Getting Cows Bred

by Warren Rasche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist

D Techniques to Conserve Water Resources by Jim Johnson, Soils and Crops Consultant, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation D Horn Fly Control for Beef Cattle by Rachel Endecott, Montana State University

D A Grazing Plan for the Future Cowherd By Rebecca Mettler

D Matching Protein Needs and Protein Content by Karla H. Jenkins, UNL Cow-Calf, Range Management Specialist

D Changes Ahead, Communication Note by Rebecca Mettler

D It’s Breeding Time! Junior Voice by Grace Hammer

D Warmer Temperatures Mean Increased Water Needs for Cattle by Ryan McGeeney, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

D Your Mountain is Waiting by Carrie Tilghman Derossett

D Are You Ready for the 2015 Show Season? Junior Voice by Kelsey Sheeley

July 2015 D Reflection, President’s View by Neal Pearson D We’re Going to Kansas City, Executive’s View by Myron Edelman D Finding the Benefits of Incorporating Genomic Testing, View of the Numbers by Kelli Retallick D A Look into the Impacting the Beef Business™ Long-Range Strategic Plan by Rebecca Mettler D Progress Through Innovation, Breed Promotion Minute by William McIntosh D Showman Says Goodbye D Board Action Points from April D A Glance at the Bred and Open Heifer Market by Dr. Andrew Griffith, Assistant Professor, UT Livestock Marketing and Commodities D BeefTalk: Have a Plan to Manage Cowherd Subgroups, Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

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August 2015 D Fostering the Development of the Next Generation, Board’s View by Brian Dunn D JumpStarting AGA’s Future Membership, Executive’s View by Myron Edelman

August 2015 FFF www.GELBVIEH.org FFF Junior Programs Edition

D Gelbvieh Family and Gelbvieh Fun, Junior Voice by Sydney Bigger D Selecting for Female Fertility, View of the Numbers by Kari White D American Gelbvieh Foundation Scholarships Awarded by Rebecca Mettler

GW D Explaining Udder Scoring and Weaning Data Entry, Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Dolores Gravley

D Sell the Breed, Junior Connection by Tanner Aherin

D Ambassadors Chosen to Represent AGJA by Carrie Tilghman Derossett

D Continued Coverage of AGJA Writing Contest Results

D “The Heart of It All” Classic Gathers Gelbvieh Juniors from all Across the US by Megan Slater and Rebecca Mettler

D How to Request DNA, Registry Tips ‘n Tricks by Dolores Gravley

D Creating Leaders for Tomorrow by Megan Slater and William McIntosh D American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors Set for 2015-2016 D AGJA Members show off Communications Skills in Writing Contest

D Tips, Tricks Save Cattle Producers Time and Energy, Commercial Corner Post by Deke Alkire, Ph.D., Planned Consultation Manager, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

October 2015 D The Age of Information by Kari White D How Well Do You Really Know Your Cows? by Kelli Retallick

September 2015 D You Must Have a Vision or You Will Continue to Live in the Past, View from the Board by Grant Thayer D Turn Responsibility into Opportunity, From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman D What are You Going to do Today to Make Money?

Out in the Field by William McIntosh D Over the Fence with Dave Troesser by Rebecca Mettler

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by Myron Edelman D Selecting Replacement Females with an Edge by Rebecca Mettler

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D Gelbvieh Breeders Ranked for Breed-Leading Females D Finding New Opportunities with Gelbvieh by Michael Ring D Preconditioning Calves: Can it Add Value to You as a Cow-Calf Producer? by Meredith Bremer, Nebraska Extension Educator D Do Your Feeder Cattle Demand a Premium? by William McIntosh D Join the American Gelbvieh Association at the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup by Megan Slater D Add Pounds and Profit with Gelbvieh and Balancer® Females by Megan Slater D Test, Don’t Guess! by Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator D Adding Value to Gelbvieh and Balancer through Cooperative Marketing by William McIntosh

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D Coffman Retires After 26 Years of Service to the AGA by Megan Slater D Are You Utilizing the Pasture Group Function on the AGA Online Service? Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kelli Retallick D Over the Fence with Brett Stratton of Evergreen Farms by William McIntosh

D A Beneficial Alliance, Data Bulletin coordinated

by Emme Troendle D 45 Annual AGA National Convention- Next Month We’re Going to Kansas City th

D The Difference Between Great and Good, Out in the Field by William McIntosh D Profitability of Mature Cows, Junior Connection

by Kyle Vehige D Did You Make the Honor Roll?

D What to do with October Alfalfa, Commercial Corner Post by Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist

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D Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016, Out in the Field by William McIntosh D Meet the Staff D Over the Fence with Brad Zimmerman of Zimmerman Farms by Angela Vesco

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D See You in Kansas City, From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman

D Are You Keeping Up? From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman

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D AGA Sponsors SLA Fall Series of Superior Select Replacement Females by Angela Vesco

D A Time for Reflection and a Call to Action, View from the Board by Neal Pearson

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D Where Will the Market Take Us and How Does That Translate into Cowherd Expansion? by Rebecca Mettler

D Smart Select Service by Angela Vesco D 2015 American Royal Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show D Starting the Conversation: The Gelbvieh Breeder’s Role in Beef Advocacy, Junior Connection by Sydney Bigger, AGJA President D Continued Coverage of AGJA Writing Contest Results D Not Eeney, Meeney, Miney, Moe: Strategic Replacement Heifer Selection at Weaning, Commercial Corner Post by Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension D The Quantum Leap: Transitioning to an Unprecidented Genetic Evaluation System, Data Bulletin by Kari White D DNA Testing Natural Service Sires: Angus and Red Angus Bulls, Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kelli Retallick D

GW events of interest January 2016 Jan. 1

AGA office closed for New Year’s Day

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NWSS Cattle arrival, Denver, CO

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NWSS Cattle cattle check-in, Denver, CO

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NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO

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NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Futurity, Denver, CO

Jan. 10 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, CO Jan. 10 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO Jan. 11 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Denver, CO Jan. 25 NDGA Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, ND

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Taubenheim Gelbvieh 26th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Lemke Cattle 10th Annual Production Sale, Lawrence, NE Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh Show and Sale, Rapid City, Sd Lost River Livestock Bull Sale, Clearbrook, MN 43rd Annual Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Des Moines, IA LeDoux Ranch Annual Production Sale, Agenda, KS Barwick/Lammers Production Sale, Kearney, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Show & Sale, Kearney, NE Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Dickinson, ND Cedar Top Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Mandan, ND KY Beef Expo Gelbvieh & Balancer Show KY Beef Expo Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale Overmiller Gelbvieh & Red Angus Production Sale, Smith Center, KS 25th Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO Swanson Cattle Company 29th Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Post Rock Cattle Company Cowman’s Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, KS Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO

March 2016 Mar. 1 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale,

Arapahoe, NE Mar. 4 Chimney Butte Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Mandan, ND

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Judd Ranch 38th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Thorstenson Lazy TV Annual Bull Sale, Selby, SD Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 27th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull & Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Hojer Ranch 24th Annual Production Sale, Huron, SD Bar Arrow Cattle Company 26th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS 2nd Annual REDstock Sale, Chilicothe, MO Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Lake City, SD Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull Sale, Butler, MO Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association “Sooner Select Sale”, McAlister, OK Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Cranview Gelbvieh Annual Progress and Performance Sale, Rugby, ND

April 2016 Apr. 9

Middle Tennessee Gelbvieh/Angus Invitational, Centerville, TN

July 2016 July 23 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Cattle

Tour & Customer Appreciation, Ponteix,

Saskatchewan, Canada Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to megans@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

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HOMOZYGOUS POLLED Purebred 88% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: Post Rock Silver 233U1 Dam: VER Lee Ann 650U Sold in the 2014 sale.

JKGF A180 RED, DOUBLE POLLED Purebred 88% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: HFGC Hart 27Y21 Dam: JRI Ms Mix It Up 84W3 Sold in the 2015 sale.

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RED, DOUBLE POLLED 75% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: JRI Enhancer 53U21 Dam: GJHG Miss Drew Husker 16KP Sold in the 2015 sale.

HOMOZYGOUS BLACK, HOMOZYGOUS POLLED Purebred Gelbvieh Bull Sire: DLW Mr Kingston 106P Dam: JKGF Susie X18 Sold in the 2015 sale.

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HOMOZYGOUS BLACK, HOMOZYGOUS POLLED 38% GV, 62%AN Balancer® Bull Sire: Vin-Mar O’Reilly Factor Dam: JKGF Ms Julie W005 Sold in the 2014 sale.

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GW ad index 3 G Ranch........................................ 50 ABCS Gelbvieh............................... 48 Adkins Gelbvieh............................. 49 AGA National Sale........................... 3 AGJA................................................ 31 B/F Cattle Company....................... 44 Bachman Farms........................ 44, 57 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.... 34, 44 Bar IV Livestock............................. 54 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc...................... 48 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch............. 49 Blackhawk Cattle Company.......... 50 Black Hills Stock Show.................. 21 Boehler Gelbvieh............................ 45 Bolton Cattle Ranch....................... 48 Bow K Ranch.................................. 48 Brandywine Farm........................... 48 BV Ranch......................................... 49 Canadian GV Assn......................... 59 Cattlemen’s Connection............. 1, 59 C-Cross Cattle Company........ 25, 54 Cedar Top Ranch....................IFC, 45 Chimney Butte Ranch............. 49, 63 Circle S Ranch................................. 44 CJ&L Livestock......................... 21, 49 Cranview Gelbvieh................... 15, 49 Cunningham, Ronn....................... 59 Danell Diamond Six Ranch........... 48 DDM Gelbvieh................................ 50 Diamond L Farms.......................... 51 Diamond V Gelbvieh..................... 44 Dromgoole’s Heaven...................... 51 Eagle Pass Ranch............................ 49 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch............................................... 49 Five Pine Cattle Company............. 57 Flying H Genetics....................45, BC Gelbvieh Bull Barn................... 55, 59 Gelbvieh Media Productions........ 16 Genetic Power Bull Sale................. 65 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh............... 49 Golden Rule Sale............................ 27

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Goosepond Farms.......................... 17 Green Hills Gelbvieh...................... 54 GS Ridge Top Ranch...................... 48 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh... 26, 49 Hampton Cattle Company............ 54 Harriman, Bob................................ 44 Hart Farm Gelbvieh....................... 44 Hartland Farm................................ 44 Hilltop Farms.................................. 44 Hodges Ranch................................. 51 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch................ 9, 49 Iowa Beef Expo............................... 47 J&K Farm......................................... 50 J Bar M Gelbvieh............................ 44 Judd Ranch, Inc. ................36, 37, 44 Kicking Horse Ranch..................... 48 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.................... 51 Knoll Crest Farm............................ 54 Koehn Cattle Co............................. 51 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald.......... 44 Lambert, Doak................................ 59 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.................... 48 LeDoux Ranch.......................... 23, 44 Lemke Cattle............................. 45, 68 Leonhardt Cattle Company........... 49 Linquist Farms................................ 48 Little Windy Hill Farms................. 54 Lone Oak Cattle.............................. 48 Longleaf Station.............................. 54 Lost River Livestock....................... 11 M&P Gelbvieh................................ 45 M&W Farms................................... 54 Maple Hill Farm.............................. 50 Markes Family Farms..................... 51 Martens Gelbvieh........................... 48 Martin Cattle Company................. 51 Mattison Family Farm................... 49 McCarty Cattle Co......................... 23 Middle Creek Farms...................... 48 Miller Gelbvieh............................... 51 Mills’ Diamond M Ranch.............. 54

Mitchell Marketing Service........................3, 47, 57, 59, 65 MLM Gelbvieh................................ 45 Mulroy Farms.................................. 44 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic........ 52 Nowack Cattle Company............... 45 Overmiller Gelbvieh...................... 46 Pearson Cattle Company............... 19 Plateau Gelbvieh............................. 48 Pope Farms Gelbvieh..................... 45 Post Rock Cattle Company....... 7, 44 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh....................... 5 Poverty Hill Farms......................... 51 Rafter R Gelbvieh........................... 39 Register Farms................................ 54 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.................... 45 Rocky Top Gelbvieh....................... 54 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh........ 45 Russell Family Livestock................ 49 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay.. 48 Schafer Farms, Inc.......................... 49 Seedstock Plus Genetics................ 59 Seedstock Plus........................... 59, 67 Spring Flood Ranch....................... 45 Swanson Cattle Company............. 45 Swenson Gelbvieh.......................... 49 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.............. 33, 45 The 88 Ranch................................... 45 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.............. 29, 49 TJB Gelbvieh................................... 29 Treble W Ranch.............................. 54 Triple H Farms................................ 48 Triple K Gelbvieh............................ 44 Volek Ranch.................................... 49 Warner Beef Genetics ................ IBC White Oak Farms........................... 45 Wildwood Acres............................. 50 Wilkinson Gelbvieh....................... 48 Wolf Gelbvieh................................. 45 Wyndemere Farm LLC.................. 54 Yoder’s Prairie Acres...................... 50

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Bull Sale

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 • 1:00 PM ( CST ) • At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE JACKPOT 7551B ET

Purebred 88% Gelbvieh Bull Homo Black Homo Polled SIRE: Adkins Jackpot 906W DAM: Ms Matron 802U Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity Entry.

Four ET brothers also sell.

CAPITAL 869C ET

63%GV 37%AN Balancer® Bull Black Homo Polled CTR Sandhills 0065X x Ms Matron 802U People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity Entry.

SANDHILLS 472B ET

50%GV 50%AN Balancer® Bull Homo Polled SIRE: CTR Sandhills 0065X DAM: Lee Ann 963U ET

WATCHMAN 2501B

50%GV 50%AN Balancer® Bull Homo Black Homo Polled Lazy TV Watchman W021 x Ms X102 2501Z of 7105

EDISON 1202B

38%GV 62%AN Balancer® Bull Homo Black Homo Polled SIRE: Industry 301X DAM: Ms Platinum 1202Y of 7105

CONFIDENCE 022B ET

50%GV 50%AN Balancer® Bull Homo Black Homo Polled Connealy Confidence 0100 x Ms Season 5115R ET

GELBVIEH & BALANCER® BULLS

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Selling 150 lots ANGUS BULLS

SALE MANAGEMENT BY: Mitchell Marketing Service

WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922

Chris Mitchell 334-695-1371 Randy Sienknecht 319-290-3763 2262 C Avenue • Gladbrook, IA 50635

Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950

FLYING H GENETICS

Gelbvieh & Balancer

National

2016 FUTURITY & SALE LINE-UP SUPERIOR

2016 GENETICS

CED 16

FLYING H MR ROGUE 453C ET

FLYING H MS GRAVITY 103C

AGA # 1328522 • Balancer • Red • BD: 2/11/15

AGA # 1315596 • Balancer • Black • BD: 1/24/15

BW -2.7

WW 74

YW 107

MK 18

CW 29

RE 0.30

MB 0.70

FPI 95.49

CED 12

Sire: Schuler Rogue A669 • Maternal Sire: Flying H Landmark 051P

BW 0.7

WW 72

YW 113

MK 28

CW 38

RE 0.52

MB 0.10

FPI 75.02

Sire: BGGR Gravity 803A8 • Maternal Sire: R T P Rito Design 7370

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Roughage N’ Ready Sale

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March 5, 2016 — featuring our Money Makin’ Mamas!

The Tradition Continues...

FLYING H MR NEW EDITION 36C AGA # 1315448 • Balancer • Black • BD: 1/16/15 CED 7

BW 1.6

WW 75

YW 113

MK 16

CW 39

RE 0.48

MB 0.62

FPI 86.43

FLYING H GENETICS

Sire: DUFF New Edition 6108 • Maternal Sire: Flying H Scultor 107S ET

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